Lutherans Plan Annual Pound Party in South Ottawa
The Lutheran Brotherhood of the Northeastern Conference hosts its annual pound party for Pleasant View Luther home Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. Elmer A. Nelson of Park Ridge speaks, with Arthur Wilmington of Morris presiding. Attendees tour the home, enjoy musical numbers, and contribute to the drive for more than 700000 dollars for a new addition.
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The
Lutheran Brotherhood of the
Northeastern Conference
American Lutheran Church
Pleasant View
Luther Home
South Ottawa
Elmer A. Nelson
Illinois
Nelson
Park Ridge
Blue Island
American Lutheran Church of
Rantou
Addi
Mazon Minister Earns MA At Chicago Convocation
Rev William V Dorn of the United Church of Christ received the Master of Arts degree from the University of Chicago at the spring convocation. His study focused on church history and the life of 19th century evangelist Charles Grandison Finney. He already holds a BA from the University of Rochester and a BD from Crozer Theological Seminary.
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Charles Grandison Finne
Dorn
University of Rochester
Crozer Theological Seminary
United Church OF Christ OF Mazon
Park Street
William V. Dorn
Lake Superior Region Supplying Two Thirds of U S Iron Ore
The article notes that roughly sixty to seventy percent of U S iron ore originates from the Lake Superior region, highlighting its dominance in national ore production. It discusses regional production capacity and the economic importance for nearby mining and shipping centers.
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U. S
Lake Superior Region
Official Lands Merger Plans Of Lutherans
A National Council official says merging four Lutheran branches into a single church of about 30 million members is an important step for the faith. Augustana and United Lutherans have ratified. others vote this summer. Plans include an English service in Sweden and a Negro missionary to Tanganyika.
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Seattle
National Council of Churches
Lutheran Church
Edwin Espy
New York City
National Council
Augustana Lutheran Church
Augustana Lutheran
Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
American Evangelical Lutheran Church
United Lutheran Church In America
Augustana
United Lutherans
Augustana Lutherans
Sweden
Africa
Ann Hall
Washington, D.C
Tanganyika
Catholic Church Big Beneficiary In Huge Estate
Chicago philanthropist Frank J. Lewis died at 93 leaving a 20 017 million estate. The Roman Catholic Church and related organizations receive the remainder after about 1 5 million in individual bequests and trusts. Lewis supported Loyola University PePaul University Lewis College and founded Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital.
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Chicago
Frank J. Lewis
Lewis
Loyola University
PePaul University
Lewis College
Lockport
Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital
Stritch School of Medicine
Ex Pastor James Bell to Speak at Morris Service
The Rev. James E. Bell former Morris Baptist Church pastor 1942 45 will speak at the morning worship Sunday at 10 15 a m. After Morris he led Methodist churches before retirement and was an active community leader during his pastorate. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend and greet him.
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James E. Bell
Morris Baptist Church
Morris
Bell
Episcopal publication marks first anniversary with largest church circulation
The Epis copalian, the Episcopal church's new nationwide monthly, announced on its first anniversary that its circulation has reached 90,000, the largest for any church publication in history.
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New York
the Episcopalian
The
Episcopal Church
Church Services and Schedules Across Local Congregations
A consolidated list of Sunday worship times, Sunday schools, and services for multiple churches in Gardner, Lisbon, Platville, Seneca, and surrounding areas. Entries include pastors, service times, and special events such as pound day and confirmations.
East German church rally faces Communist efforts to disrupt
In Berlin July 1923 the Kirchentag on unity of the Evangelical church faces Soviet style interference. East German authorities bar West German travel and block leaders from reaching the divided city as the regime seeks to split the church. Organizers deny militarist aims. authorities claim alignment with NATO.
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George Boultwood
Berlin
East Germany
Germany
Munich
West Germany
Evangelical Church
Church of the Union
Prussia
Oder River
Rhine
Free West
West Berlin
Kirchentag
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
East Berlin clashes and church leans to restraint
The article notes tensions around a Kirch entag with vetoed meetings in East Berlin and warnings to East Germans not to travel to West Berlin. The church made one concession by advising serving West German military members not to attend.
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Berlin
East Berlin
West Berlin
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ST. Thomas Episcopal
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Gardner Southern Baptist Mission
Francis W. Miller
Saint Lawrence South
Wilmington
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Assembly OF God
J. L. Hughes
Braceville
Jerald Barnhart
Gordon Smith
Assumption Catholic
George Flynn
Gardner
First United Presbyterian
Roger L. Fisk Jr
Calvary Baptist Sunday School
Baptist Training Union
Seneca Assembly OF God
Roy F. Wilson
Plattville
Philip Echling
Church OF the Nazarene
Max D. Miller
NYPS
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Seneca
Herbert D. Amundson
Bethlehem Lutheran
L. G. Hinderaker
George H. Weeks
First Methodist
Harold M. Kelley
Paul M. Gilbert
First Baptist
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G. J. Ostrom
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Young People’s
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Lisbon
Gardner United Lutheran
Ralph Chelsea
Family Luther League
Grace Lutheran
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John I. Osborn
News OF Religion
American Legion
Morris Post
Bob Hollenback
Orch
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Morris Daily Herald
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