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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1956

Page

9

Learning Is Not Key To Religion Speech at Texas Conference

Dr. Harold A. Bosley former dean of Duke University divinity school told the Central Texas Methodist Conference that greater learning about Christianity often reduces interest and that many fail to persist when faith faces difficulty. He noted Jesus drew crowds early but they dwindled later.

Fort Worth Harold A. Bosley Duke University Divinity School Central Texas Methodist Conference Bosley First Methodist Church Evanston Ill Jesus Earth

Quotes In The News From Washington Moscow And More

President Eisenhower urges daily happiness and fun while denouncing wickedness. Marshal Tito downplays McCarthy’s aid withdrawal talk, saying U.S. relations and friendship will endure. General Bradley doubts any war won in a few days and warns against a prolonged conflict.

Washington Eisenhower Moscow Marshal Tito Yugoslavia Joseph R. McCarthy R-Wis U.S United States Omar N. Bradley America

Pickford museum hopes revive Hollywood tribute project

Mary Pickford, America’s sweetheart, backs a Hollywood museum after eastern supporters offer to raise funds and spearhead the project. The plan envisions displays from Oscar sets to relics, a Hollywood Hall of Fame with wax immortals, and proceeds aiding the Motion Picture Relief fund. Pickford travels to Europe this week while Rogers shoots backgrounds for a film.

Miss Pickford Hollywood Uhcy Pickford Bveone Hollywood Hall of Fame Puthlic Hind Europe Buddy Rogers Frrd Prynn Rogers

Parker Declares He Will Leave Godfrey Amicably

New York United Press reports Frank Parker, a six year member of Arthur Godfrey's family, will exit after June 30 when his contract ends. The 53 year old tenor plans to focus on a proposed EV drawr series and public engagements. Parker says the split is amicable, noting he once rose from low points and gained fame in musical comedy and radio with several hosts.

New York Frank Parker Arthur Godfrey Godfrey Pang Parker Godfrey CoNe Noo Nanette Little Nethe Welle Jack Gbeppy Burns and Avien Ben Bernie Edle Cantor

Beating and Kicking Mother Charged in Houston Case

A Houston woman testified that her son battered and kicked her during a dispute over her teenage daughter dating an ex-convict. The case against George Burloar Pason proceeds as the jury awaits Miller court dates.

Houston Mtare Tpaoon Geog Ashe Ton Miller Wowie Basen Deen Kiehead Ders

Best Dressed Hollywood Names Cyd Charisse And Jack Webb

Actress Cyd Charisse and Jack Webb of Dragnet fame were named the best dressed woman and man in Hollywood by the California Fashion Creators.

Hollywood Cyd Charisse Jack Webb Wednesday Melt California

Untitled Fragment Sparks Patchy Historical Note

A fragmentary OCR shows noisy text referencing July and Desert without clear events or identities. The readable bits hint at a local or seasonal note but lack coherent names, places, or actions to report.

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