Squadron holds meet at Oxford Methodist Church
The University of Mississippi Y M C A flying squadron led Sunday night services at Oxford Methodist Church with about 40 students participating. The program included chorus quartette and solo singing, brief talks and personal testimonies. Ole Miss student W S Smith chairs the squadron and aims to grow the group to assist local churches in Lafayette County.
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University Mississippi Y. M. C. A
Oxford Methodist Church
Ole Miss
Oxford Church
Lipscomb
W. S. Smith
Ole Miss Squadron
Studets
Lafayette
Evolution of the Christmas Seal
Christmas Seals have become a seasonal symbol of charity as purchasers support the tuberculosis fight. The seals on mail prompts a sense of giving and partnership with a profound campaign led by women and their supporters, highlighting faith and achievement in public health efforts.
Bible Thoughts for This Week Sunday to Saturday
Weekly devotional notes present daily verses and reflections. Sunday highlights Malachi 3 17 about God cherishing his own and sparing them. Other days cite Philippians 2 3 4 Proverbs 11 26 Psalm 37 4 Acts 17 27 28 Nehemiah 9 17 for guidance and mercy.
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Malachi
Delaware Woman Sparks National Tuberculosis Crusade
Emily P. Bissell of Wilmington launched a nationwide effort to battle tuberculosis by selling Christmas seals. Her 15 year vision started with $40 from two friends, securing backing from the Delaware Red Cross Chapter and post office officials to fund anti tuberculosis work.
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Emily P. Bissell
Wilmington
Delaware
Outlook
Jacob Riis
Denmark
Miss Bissell and the Tuberculosis Christmas Seals
The passage recounts Miss Bissell launching a nationwide tuberculosis education and fundraising campaign. Sales of stamps exceeded expectations with 300000 seals sold in the first year and funds directed to Hope Farm in Delaware. The American Red Cross and later the National Tuberculosis Association joined to expand the effort nationally.
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Delaware
Hope Farm
Miss Bissell
American Red Cross
Agen
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Ford
Detroit
Holley & Galladay, Inc
J. C. Hartsfield
National Tuberculosis Association
Grove’s
Federal Reserve
First National Bank
Victor Music
Victor
Robt. L. Tomlinson
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