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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1947

Page

9

Conservatives Seek End to Modernism in Northern Baptists

The Conservative Baptist movement led by Rev. Chester Tulga announces plans to take their case against modernism in the Northern Baptist Convention to general membership after a 26 year behind the scenes fight. The group accuses modernists of downplaying doctrine, evangelism, and the virgin birth, while defending an inclusive mission policy that blends conservatives and modernists.Tulga cites membership split and representation concerns across states, urging reform to reduce machine rule and improve geographic balance.

Northern Baptist Convention Chester Tulga Chicago Ant Tabor B.C. Jennings Tulga Baptist Fellowship Baptist Board Eign ‘Missions D. Phelps China Foreign Missions Tulsa Northern Baptist West Virginia New Jersey Ansiver.o Baptist Convention

Recruits Sent to Fort Hayes and Baptist Convention Debate

Three recruits were sent to Fort Hayes Columbus Ohio by the Recruiting Station with Sergeant Robert T Ambler as acting commander. Veterans James Howard Blackwell and Harold Lee Osborne reenlist for three years with the engineers. Kermit Elvin will enlist in the Signal Corps for three years. The article also discusses disputes within Baptist churches over State and Northern Baptist Convention affiliations and gift mortgages described as the burnin issue.

Fort‘Hayes Fort Hayes Columbus Ohio U.S Robert T. Ambler James Howard Blackwell Beckey Army Harold Lee Osborne Ameagle Navy Engineers Kermit Elvin Flat Top Signal Corps State Convention Northern’ Baptist Convention Home, Missionary Society Northern- Baptist Convention Middle West West Home Mission Society Tulga Baptist ‘Convention Northern, Baptist Convention

Two Injured In Traffic Mishaps

Two people were injured in separate traffic accidents yesterday as police reported. Jack Williams, 14, fractured his right leg after colliding with a truck driven by George P. Fisher, 25, at Fayette and McCreery Streets at 3 p.m. Leslie Morris, 26, fractured his leg in a motorcycle collision with Edgar R. Cantley at Powerline Drive and Johnstown Road. Morris was taken to Beckley Hospital in good condition. No arrests were made.

Jack Williams George P. Fisher Wilson Street Fayette and McCreery Streets Leslie Morris

Scarbro Man Held on Reckless Driving Charge

Ben Waulk of Scarbro is held in Raleigh County jail on a reckless driving charge after arrest by Constable R L Childs. George Parnell was released on bond for shop lifting. William Wood and George Richardson were sent to Lansing Michigan for trial in car theft there after state police arrest last week.

Ben Waulk Scarbro Raleigh County R . Ly Childs George Parnell William Wood George Richardson Landsing Mich

Permits Issued For Two Beckley Buildings

The city recorder issued two building permits. Raymond Chapman received a permit for a three room house on Jefferson Street costing 2000 dollars. W. W. Vines was granted a permit to build a four room house on Smith Street with an estimated cost of 3000 dollars.

City Recorder’s Office Terday Raymond Chapman Jefferson Street Smith Street W. W. Vines

Principals Group Names Officers At Beckley Chamber Meeting

A three member nominating committee was appointed by the Elementary Principal's Association at the Beckley Chamber of Commerce meeting. Owen Rickard announced the next meeting will be held the first week of May and Maye will submit a list of officers. Mrs J W Witherspoon reviewed ship and postal committees as the Central Elementary chorus performed.

Chamber of Commerce Hume Vogt Basil Anderson F. Maye Owen Rickard New Industries Committee Institute School J. W. Witherspoon Louise Baker Central Elementary School School Melissa Dickerson

Bataan Surrender Report Notes High Malaria Among Troops

The report states that about 85 percent of American troops at Bataan suffered malaria during the surrender period, highlighting the severe health toll alongside the military retreat.

Bataan

Wings Over Jordan To Sing In Beckley On April 4

The famed Negro choir Wings Over Jordan will appear April 4 at the Memorial Building Beckley under Stratton High School athletic association. The group, directed by Rev Glynn T Settle, has a history of coast to coast broadcasts and charitable work. Proceeds from the concert fund Stratton High School athletic field improvements.

Wings Over Jordan Beckley Famec Negro Choir Memorial Building Stratton High School Supplementary Athletic Association Columbia Europe E. M. Almond 92Nd Ben Stratton High School Glynn T.settle

All-Bran Promises End to Constipation

A reader touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a solution to chronic constipation. The letter claims daily intake with water can reduce reliance on laxatives. Customers are urged to try ten days, then return carton for double money back if unsatisfied.

Kellogg’s Kellogg Company Battle Creek Michigan Kellogg's

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