Faith in Jesus Christ Sustains the Living Church
A March 19 1950 lesson argues faith, not creed or social role, keeps the church alive. It asserts Christian faith is belief IN Jesus Christ, not merely belief about him or in saints, with Christ alive in believers’ lives as the church’s core. The message cites early church Life and a Muslim conversion story to illustrate faith as transformative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Mary
Jesus Christ
God
Church
Christ
Iran
International Council of Religiousducation
WNU
Giant Sea Turtle Admired as Prosperity Omen in Korea
In Seoul a gigantic sea turtle, possibly the largest ever caught, drank wine offered by fishermen and was proclaimed a symbol of longevity and prosperity by President Syngman Rhee. The creature, six to seven feet long and aged about a thousand years, was sent to the Seoul zoo as monarchs cite folklore and the turtle ships of Admiral Yi Sun Sin in Korea’s storied past.
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Seoul
Korea
Syngman Rhee
Rhee
Seoul Zoo
Washington
Yi Sun Sin
Hideyoshi
Gasoline From Coal At Four Cents More A Gallon
Washington report by the federal bureau of mines states gasoline can be produced from coal at a price only three to four cents above natural gas. James Boyd, the bureau director, says unlimited premium gasoline could be made with by products like phenol aiding initial plants and lowering costs further.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Louisiana
James Boyd
Boyd
M D Balderston performs self appendix removal and returns to work
Telluride Colorado sees Dr. George C Balderston operate on himself without mirrors in a sitting position with Dr. Richard Gladman present. The 45 minute procedure used local anesthesia and he returned to work in two days to study post operative effects and urge early mobility.
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Telluride
George C. Balderston
American Legion Hospital
Balderston
Richard Gladman
Four Detectives Mistaken as Armed Men Seek Route 3
In Mt Vernon Ohio four Cleveland detectives, fleeing heat with coats off to beat the heat, triggered a roadblock by police and highway patrol who halted the group. The men were later revealed as undercover detectives on duty.
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MT. Vernon
Ohio
State Highway Patrol
Sheriff's Office
Columbiana County
Ohio Penitentiary
Cleveland
Sunbury
San Carlos Ballot Confusion Sparks Resignations and Turmoil
In San Carlos California a sidewalk ballot petition shows 51 percent for yes and 51 percent for no prompting claims of counting shenanigans. City Clerk Beatrice Roberts resigns and Police Chief Ed Wheeler faces a threatened lawsuit over ejecting a sidewalk movement leader from a city council meeting.
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San .Carlos
Cal
San Carlos
Beatrice Roberts
Ed Wheeler
Rights of away going farm tenants under leases
A summary of rules for tenants leaving farms without written leases. It covers crops like winter wheat, salvageable movable equipment, and the general absence of compensation for repairs or improvements. Courts favor only customary items, with appraisals and settlements varying by jurisdiction.
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United States
al - Cornbelt
England
Illinois
Sunday school attendance and revival set to begin
Sunday school attendance is noted at 54 as revival activities begin Wednesday evening March 15 with Evangelist Rev Carey of Greenup. The piece also lists numerous social visits and figures from the local community including Miss Ola Collier and Mr. and Mrs. Ogle, plus health notes on Mrs. Bohn and Alice Robinson.
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Rev. Carey of
Greenup
Opalmae
Delores’ Pittinger
Ola Collier
Lola Jeffers
John Koppler
Ovie Draper
Walnut Prairie
Wm. Newport
Harold Morris
J. W. Woods
van Shields
Lyman Shawler
Stephen
West Union
Lillie Myles
Marshall
P. E. Cornwell
Fay Pittinger
Connie
Terre Haute
Charles Ogle
Robert Ogle
Marsha
Lydia Collier
Alice
Olen Colier
Gary
P. EB. Cornwell
Fred Bohn
Kings
Dlinois
Modest Bohn
Emery
Margaret
Bohn
Alice Robinson
Cliff Etcinson
Forrest Robinson
Kenneth Ledermann
Silvio
Missouri
George Ledermann
Fenton
Clarence
W. H. Marvin
St. Anthony's Hospital
Christian Church
Roy Scott
Dean Strohm
Harnett Wright
Benny Chadwick
Charley Chadwick
Helenies
Gordon Coryell
Arden Rains
Russell Coryell
Casey
Cash Strohm
Detroit
Hugh White
Gala Whitlow
Chispee
A.S. Coryell
Robert Prust
George
Decatur
Coryell
Opal Paddock
Carolyn
Don Drake
Robinson
John Collier
Naomi
Hubert Collier
Card of Thanks for Robert Smitley Sr
The family expresses gratitude to relatives, neighbors and friends for help, sympathy, funeral arrangements and flowers during the illness and death of Robert Smitley Sr.
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Robert Smitley
West Union Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel
West Union residents share visits with relatives in Marshall and Decatur. Families plan moves to Kansas and Missouri while others host or attend gatherings in the area. Local sports, church events, and a hospital update accompany congratulations and condolences from the community.
Group Insurance Coverage Gains 20 Per Cent in Year
The Life Insurance Association of America reports voluntary group insurance expanded 26 percent last year and more than doubled in five years. Total premiums paid in the United States rose about 20 percent in 1948, with group annuities up 20 percent and group life insurance up 14 percent. The association notes rapid expansion of hospital, surgical, and medical expense coverage and growth in worker pension plans through group policies.
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Life Insurance Association of America
United States
U. S
Emmanuel and Zion Evangelical United Brethren Churches Schedule
Emmanuel and Zion churches at 708 Popular Street list service times. Emmanuel: church school 9:30 a m with William Ziegler. prayer 10:30 a m Ben Drummond. preaching 7:30 p m minister. Wednesday prayer 7:30 p m. Youth Fellowship Friday at the home of John Douglas. Zion: church school 9:30 a m William Tingley. morning worship 10:30 a m with baptism and reception of members. Tuesday prayer 7:20 p m.
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Emmanuel
Zion Evangelical United Brethren Churches
Popular Street
E. C. Kunce
William Ziegler
Ben Drummond
John Douglas
Zion
William ‘Tingley
Sunday School and Church at Trinity Lutheran
Oscar Gerken, pastor, invites families to Sunday school at 6 30 p m and worship at 7 30 p m this Sunday. The sermon title is The Godly Sorrow of Repentance from II Corinthians 7 4 10.
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Trinity Lutheran
Oscar Gerken
Baptist Church Clarksville Service Schedule Farris Minister
The Baptist Church of Clarksville led by Robert Johnson Farris lists Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 30 training union 6 30 evangelistic service 7 30 and weekly Wednesday prayer meeting and choir practice at 7 30. The W M A meets March 17 at Mrs Robert Millers home for Bible study all day. March 19 Rev Jesse Gettings fills in for the pastor in Galatia revival. Music study course led by Lois Baker to run April 3 to 7.
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Training Union
Robert Miller
Jesse Gettings
Galatia
Lois Baker
State Music Deptment
Wise Use of Leisure Time Education Message
The article argues education should shape how boys use free moments, not only prepare for work. It stresses cultivating tastes that enrich leisure time as well as developing desires that enhance productive effort.
Trinity E U B Church Services Notice in Marshall
A Marshall Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church notice lists minister I E Vanney and Floyd Moore superintendent. It outlines Sunday school at 9 30 preaching at 10 30 youth fellowship 6 30 evangelistic service 7 30 and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 with cottage prayer meetings Friday at Thomas Switzer's home inviting regular attendance and friendly church affiliation.
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Floyd Moore
Thomas Switzer
Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church
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