Gideons Begin New Testament Distribution to Washington Students
The Gideons start distributing New Testaments to Washington students from fifth grade through high school and junior college. About 700 books are allocated among the schools with presentations by J. M. and H. C. Finney, aiming to provide every pupil above fifth grade with a copy. Presentations occurred at junior high and grade schools yesterday, with high school and junior colleges slated for early next week.
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The
Gideons
Washington
J. M. Finney
H. C. Finney
Stewart School
Lincoln School
Supt. W. A. Erbe
Finney
Ainsworth
West Chester
Wayland
Crawfordsville
Gideons Begin Large Bible Drive for Washington Youth
A shipment of 1500 New Testaments bound in white heads to Washington from Philadelphia for a broad Gideons distribution in schools and other community spots. The project aims to place 31,000,000 New Testaments with youth nationwide over five years, financed by voluntary gifts and church members.
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Washington
The
Brighton
Philadelphia
Canada
United States
Gideons
Fragmentary Biblical Excerpt Reflects Christian Teachings
A fragment discusses Christianity as expounded in the Bible, referencing core beliefs and the portrayal of scripture. The text hints at doctrinal themes and religious interpretation within a historical press page.
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Ines
Baccalaureate Service Set At United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth May 6 High school baccalaureate services will be held Sunday evening at the United Presbyterian church. Rev Carl Steiffel of the Methodist church will preach the sermon.
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Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Church
Carl Steiffel
The
Methodist Church
Mother's Tea Honored Mothers By Beta Sigma Phi Chapter
Gamma Psi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a tea at the Pines yesterday afternoon to honor mothers. Members introduced their mothers and shared brief personal histories while each daughter pinned a yellow rose on her mother. Mrs. Richard Holle read a poem titled For Mother's Way. An installation ceremony for next year's officers was conducted by Mrs. William Sitler.
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Gamma Psi Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
the Pines
Richard Holle
Mother's Way
William Sitler
Ed Sorrell
Raich
Local Chapter Elects Officers at Social Ceremony
Ard Hotle, vice president, Mrs. Duane Briggs, secretary, and Mrs. Robert Choate, treasurer. After this ceremony, Mrs. Sorrell presented Mrs. Sitter, the acting president, with a gift from the chapter. The afternoon was spent socially. Mothers present included Mrs Willis Bash, Mrs William Stricker, Mrs R C Boyer of Wellman, Mrs Edith Ellison of Whitmer, Mrs Byron Snider, Mrs Aflenner, Mrs L J Loveles and Mrs Anna Lenninger.
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Ard Hotle
Duane Briggs
Robert Choate
Sorrell
Sitter
Willis Bash
William Stricker
R. C. Boyer
Wellman
Edith Ellison
Whittier
Byron Snider
A. Flenner
L. J. Loveles
Anna Lenninger
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Morrow
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