Publications On Religion Show Big Sales Gain
In Cincinnati Ohio H Torrey Walker president of the Protestant Church owned Publishers Association reported greatly increased sales of religious publications. He linked the rise in sales to the swing to religion in America and warned of the spectre of communism. Walker also serves as executive secretary of Muhlenberg Press and sits on the board for the United Lutheran Church in America.
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Peterson's Ointment Ad Offers Fast Pile Relief
An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a fast relief for piles with a cooling soothing astringent formula. It claims thousands have benefited over 40 years and offers a 45 cent box or applicator tube, with a money back guarantee.
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Rise of religious publishing shifts American church attendance
The speaker notes that religious books and publications boosted sales to over 6 million in 1952, with a four year rise of 20 million. He links the growth to anti Communism and says Americans are increasingly choosing religion. Walker states pew occupancy has risen beyond the old 33 percent figure and churches now schedule extra services.
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Trustees Hear Tree Trimming Program Details
Wellington covered the Lorain Medina Rural Electric tree trimming and brush removal plan at a meeting of the Lorain County Township Trustees Association. Fred Saving outlined dormant winter and spring spraying with non toxic acids in diluted form, answering questions and displaying the brush killing mixture. Franklin Wright presented films on oil field progress and soil use, plus a vacation story. C H Forthofer is set for Kawanians meeting February 25 at the Elk's Club.
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Metropolitan Life records largest ever 1953 life total
Metropolitan Life reported a record 1953 with policyholder payments of 1 029 billion dollars, life in force surpassing 56 billion and over 37 million people covered. Assets rose to 12.312 billion, marking the year as the strongest in the company and the industry.
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