Salvation Army in Elyria observes Diamond Jubilee service
A special service at the Elyria Citadel tonight marks the Salvation Army Diamond Jubilee in America. The Elyria unit began in its early years, now operates as a Red Feather agency with a board led by President James Christie and Captain John Hansen as officers. The corps also serves as a field office for social services, hospital and prison departments, Evangeline Residence, and the lost and found.
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Army — Men's Social Service
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Lost and Found
Army Founded In U S Sixty Years Ago By Railton
Commissioner Railton recalls the early U S launch of the Salvation Army a stormy 28 day voyage on the S S Australia landing at Battery Park New York City with seven women workers and a small band. They faced hostility yet found warmth from crew and began open air and mission hall meetings in Mulberry Street and Jersey City.
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Salvation Army open air work and open doors in Philadelphia
The Salvation Army frames welfare as supplementary to spiritual aims and stresses its evangelical mission. It welcomes all races and creeds while describing Philadelphia as a headquarters site for outdoor preaching and gospel outreach. Captain Emma Westbrook recalls open-air crowds, favorable police regard, and newspaper attention as the army built its future in America.
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Bob Emmons
Mulberry Street
Mabel Smith
Philadelphia
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