Bible Society Marks 135 Years Of Distributing Faith
The American Bible Society celebrates 135 years promoting wider Bible circulation. Founded May 1816 in New York by leaders including Samuel Mills and with early figures such as Lyman Beecher, James Fenimore Cooper, Elias Boudinot and John Jay, it grew as America expanded westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bible Society
New York
National Society For the Distribution of the Bible America
The
Bible Society
Battery
Samuel J. Mills
Foreign Missions
National Bible Society
Lyman Beecher
Beechers
James Fenimore Cooper
Elias Boudinot
Continental Congress
Great Britain
Boudinot
Society
John Jay
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Charles Evans
Bible Society Growth Shown In 1950s Era Report
An article traces the American Bible Society from its 1816 beginnings through 1951, noting its evolving headquarters from Astor Place to Park Avenue and 57th Street, vast distributions totaling over 406 million volumes, and the aim to make the Bible the world's least expensive best seller. It highlights leaders like Dr. Robert T. Taylor and quotes the era’s record distribution and expanding international reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Society
Astor Place
Bible House
New York
Park Avenue
57Th Street
American Bible Society
United States
Robert T. Taylor
Bible Society
Horace Greeley
Untitled Office Romance and Racing Notes Blend
A fragment merges a workplace affair where Jinny Alison stops Johnny from firing her after a kiss with jumbled sports commentary on horse racing. The desk scene shifts to discuss breeding farms Elmendorf and Coldstream, their yearling sales, and profits, alongside reflections on Calumet, Amiel, and historic champs Citation and Joe Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Jinny
Miss Alyne
Jinny Alison
Miss Alison
Cleaning and table care tips from a bygone guide
Practical household notes cover rug cleaning avoid sweeping talcum powder and use a vacuum to draw loose powder off. Dry mud on non washables should dry before removal. Laundering steps for washables and stain remedies with alcohol or oxalic acid. Buffet table arrangement and choosing cheesecloth for cleaners. Snowball doughnuts and date nut bread baking tips included.
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A dense clue list for a mixed crossword puzzle covering anatomy law property and verbs plus a down set including Go es away belief Roman money music assemble as troops insert and more with multiple sequential definitions
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Aleutian Islands
Last Week's Answer Puzzle Clues Revealed
A compact note lists last week's answer numbers 33 36 37 39 with prompts for a horseback journey malt beverage travel back and forth and an exclamation.
Roots of MacArthur Firing and US Policy Debate
The letter argues General MacArthur deserved to stay in the Pacific and questions the firing, criticizing Truman and Marshall. It warns of socialistic centralization, accuses Wilson of overreach, and laments repeated Wolf Cries of World War III while urging readiness and restraint in defense and policy.
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General MacArthur
General Marshall
Far East
United Nations
Truman
Korea
MacArthur
Japan
Marshall
Defense Mobilization
Charles E. Wilson
President Truman
White House
Mr. Wilson
Congress
Germany
Joe Stalin
Villian
Veteran pitcher laments changes in modern baseball pitching
A veteran pitcher voices concerns about today’s pitching compared with 1920 era. He notes more homers, crowded bullpens, and frequent relievers shortening outings. He cites leaders like Alexander and Mathewson and recalls 1908 seasons for Walsh and Matty and their heavy workloads.
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Frank Baker
Baker
Gil Hodges
Dodgers
Alexander
Matty
Mathewson
Ed Walsh
Cubs
Princess Lines Are Sew-Easy Sun Dress and Jacket for Girls
A bright cotton sun dress with waist insets for a neat fit accompanies a matching jacket. Pattern No. 1976 offers sizes 6 through 14 with sew-rite instructions and novelty buttons for a summer outfits set.
Patterned Play-Yard Furniture FourinOne Pattern
A single pattern 317 offers four play yard designs the clown slide teeter totter and sand box. Includes actual size cutting diagrams color guide and painting and assembly directions. Complete and ready for purchase priced at 25 cents.
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U.S. Society
Inez Gerhard
Paramount
Golden Circle
Barbara Rush
Pierre Crossy
Mary Murphy
Margaret Sullivan
Susan Hayward
William Holden
Evelyn Keyes
Betty Field
Patricia Morrison
Ellen Drew
Robert Preston
Janice Logan
Joyce Matthews
Judith Barrett
Joseph Ellen
Louise Campbell
Frederick W. Cropp
Prim Abby Nathan
George Widener
Elmendorf
Dale Shaffer
Coldstream Stud
Lexington
Calumet
Jack Amiel
Great Rush
Mr. Amiel
Jimmy Jones
Coaltown
Citation
Joe Louis
Johnny Mize
Guido
Lee
Scoffs
Moses
Mac
UN Command
By Wright A. Patterson
Senate
Harry Vaughn
St. Lawrence
Missouri
Sioux City
Kansas City
Wilson
Washington
Johnson
Young
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
West Adams St
Chicago
Bedford Hills
Nonna
Lane
Mufti
Alice
SANO
Fleming-Hall Tobacco Co., Inc
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