Rural Churches Lose Ground in Protestants Study
The Institute of Social and Religious Research reports rural Protestant attendance has fallen to half its level a generation ago while membership stays steady. The study cites methods in church studies as misleading and calls for standardized local records and broader data.
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New York
America
Institute of Social and Religious Research
John R. Mott
Ernest T. Barton
Raymondb. Fosdick
James L. Barton
W. H. P. Faunce
Kenyon L. Butterfield
Gaien M. Fisher
Institute
C. Luther Fry
Fry
Windsor County
Vermont
Episcopal Workers Meet in Wellesley for Anniversaries
The 20th anniversary of the Episcopal Conference for Church Workers and the 10th anniversary of the Summer School for Church Music will be celebrated at Wellesley College from June 23 to July 1. Leaders from the Episcopal Communion will lead round table discussions on church methods and problems. Fifty four dioceses and missionary districts are represented among 472 registered members, with attendees from the United States, the West Indies, Panama, China, Japan and the Philippine Islands.
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Episcopal Church
Wellesley Welesley
Massa
Episcopal Conference For Church Workers
Wellesley College
Episcopal Communion
United States
West Indies
Panama
China
Japan
Philippine Islands
Man Offers Self at Auction in Seattle
George N. Hansen announced he would sell himself at auction in Seattle to provide for his wife and child. He described himself as both slave and auctioneer and said the bid would go to the highest offer to meet family needs.
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Seattle Wash
George N. Hansen
Hansen
Discrimination Alleged Between Japanese and Filipinos in Davao
Manila report cites race prejudice in Davao province affecting laborers artisans and chauffeurs as Japanese workers receive job preference. Chimera of protectionism blamed for antagonism with a chauffeur union urging licensing limits to Filipinos and Americans. Director Cruz forwards findings to Governor General Wood.
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Manila
Davao
H. Cruz
Bureau of Labor
Secretary of Commerce and Communications
Philippine Islands
Cruz
Wood
Sword Captured in Turkey Presented to Queen Marie
Queen Marie was presented with a sword captured in Turkey by British armored car units that served in Russia and fought in the Dobrudja retreat. The gift, intended for the queen upon peace, was postponed until her official visit to England as queen of a restored Romania.
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London
Marie
Locker Lampson
Turkey
Russia
Dobrudja
England
Rumani
Polk County Cattle Tuberculosis Eradication Progress
Polk county reports strong progress in TB eradication among cattle. From 16,337 cattle tested on April 19, 165 reactors were found, with half from fewer than six herds. County bovine population is about 33,000.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County
County Farm Bureau
Sergeant Hickman Recalls Tragic Days of Samar Massacre
In San Francisco on June 15 194? retired Sergeant Tay lor B Hickman of Knoxville Tenn recalls Balangiga massacre on Samar Island Philippines. He and seven others survived after a two hour fight with villagers. Natives killed 250 Americans during the ambush.
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Hickman
Samar
Associated Press
San Francisco
Presidio
California
Balangiga
Taylor B Hickman
Knoxville
Tenn
United States
Balangiea
Ninth
U. 8S. Infantry
Island
Philippines
Custer
Basay
Russian planes reach Teheran in swift air caravan
Moscow reports two Russian built airplanes sent to Persia arrived at Teheran from England in under two hours. Premier cabinet members and Soviet diplomats welcomed the arrival at the aerodrome.
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Moscow
Pereten
Aessely
Teheran
Rosta Aveney
Engzall
Eastern Iowa seeks coal freight rate cuts before hearing
Traffic managers from eastern Iowa chambers push to align coal rates from southern Illinois to Iowa points with a proposed schedule. Keokuk Fort Madison and Marlington would see 1.90, Muscatine Davenport Clinton 0.98, and Dubuque 2.67, versus the present 2.33. City counsel argue the current rate is unfair since Chicago bound coal is 1.95 despite Chicago being farther from most cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Iowa
Chicago
Dubuque
Hail Storm Impacts Ainsworth Area As Trees Fall
Farmers report blue outlook as hail damaged crops and twisted trees and outbuildings during Friday night storm. Rain Saturday revived some vegetation while residents prepare for the Keokuk Presbytery P C W convention June 24 and 26 at United Presbyterian church. Miss Helen Ferguson of Alexis Illinois visits the Beal home with other local social notes.
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Charlotte Bodeman
Musecatine
J. A Mars
M. L. Olds
Centerville
Points
Missouri
United Pres
Charg
Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
Helen Ferguson
Alexis, Ill
Gertrude Beal
Bea
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Prince Albert
Tin
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Canteloupes
The
UI UK
Bor
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South
Federal Council of Churches
Rlenes
Persia
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Frank Trotter
Jornal
A. E. Atchison
North Side Square
Kaynee
Athletic Cut Union
Country Club
Klein Klong Kompany
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