U S Headcount No 1 Numbers Game in Census
Washington reports that officials estimate the 1960 census total around 179 918 794 people with possible variance up to 200 000. Past censuses missed millions including migrant workers and fugitives. officials stress double checking and address past counting gaps while noting 1870 Confederate nonregistration claim.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Census Bureau
A. W. von Struve
South
von Struve
Easter Parade origins and Baptism linked to new life
Researchers explain that Easter parades grew from Christian baptism rituals with white garments, aligning Lent with Holy Saturday baptisms. The custom evolved into festive town processions, likely aided by clothing makers and a rhymed warning about new clothes.
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Irving Berlin
Final Phase of Census Starts April 16
The 1960 Census of Population and Housing begins its final stage on April 16 with interviewers conducting a mopping up operation to complete the count. They will visit households from which blue questionnaires were not received and gather missing or incomplete data, contacting households by phone and in person to fill blanks and correct errors.
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Census Bureau
Church Revival Week Schedule and Activities
The church announces a four day revival with daily services at 10 00 am and 730 pm from Monday to Friday A Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 955 am revival at 1055 am and evening worship at 730 pm A junior Easter egg hunt choir practice Training Union and youth activities are listed along with a Sunday night evangelist visit Everyone is invited
Bethel Baptist Church Plans Special Good Friday Service
Bethel Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a m morning worship at 11:00 a m and a prayer meeting Friday at 8:00 p m Special Good Friday services are planned for Friday April 15 at 8:00 p m Pastor H B Fuller Jr will lead the service.
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H. B. Fuller Jr
Easter Services At First Methodist Church
Morning worship at 10 55 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 00 p m and on the fourth Sunday of each month at 5 30 p m Monday meetings include the Women’s Society of Christian Service at 3 00 p m and Wesleyan Service Guild every other Monday at 7 30 p m The church invites guests to a Candle light Holy Communion service April 14 at 7 30 p m and Easter services at 10 55 a m Pastor Linwood John Roberson extends Easter blessings and reflection.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Wesleyan Service Guild
Christ
Linwood John Roberson
Easter Worship at First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church holds an 11 a.m. Easter worship service with choir numbers and sermon. Thanks are given to Homer Sanderson and Homer Sears for installing extra choir lights and to Mrs. Penn and Mrs. Wilson for outside work supervised around the church.
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Homer Sanderson
Homer Sears
Penn
Wilson
C. C. Dooley
Central Christian Church Monthly Sermons by Chaplain Gorum
Central Christian Church announces preaching on the second Sunday of each month by Chaplain E W Gorum until further notice. Services are held at 11 00 a m.
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E. W. Gorum
Church of Christ Weekly Service Schedule
Sunday Bible study at 10:00 a.m. worship and communion at 11:00 a.m. Evening worship at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible study for all ages at 7:30 p.m.
Weekend Worship Schedule and Services
Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and 7 p m Christ Ambassadors meet Saturdays at 7 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m All times local church calendar of services and gatherings.
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Christ Ambassadors
Training Union and Worship Schedule
The notice lists a training union at 6:00 p m and a worship service at 7:00 p m. It appears to be a church or religious group timetable with no additional context.
English Speaking Union complains menu printed in French
Brighton group protests after banquet menu appears in French. A rushed translation reveals turtle soup scampi lamb pudding and mixed fruit on the menu. The chairman quips the taste is the same either way. Montagnana in Italy is described as entirely ringed by medieval walls.
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Brighton
England
Montagnana
Italy
Decade Building Bill Aims at One Trillion Construction
Washington hosts 250 building industry leaders to discuss a decade long bill that could spur nearly one trillion dollars in construction and require replacing much of the nation’s housing and facilities over the next four decades. The meeting centers on confronting vast building needs and related challenges.
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Washington
United States
United States Chamber of Commerce Sponsorship
A reference note identifies sponsorship by the United States Chamber of Commerce. The item underscores corporate backing for an event or initiative, signaling formal support from a major business organization.
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The
United States Chamber of Commerce
Saltwater Farm Lobster Mail Order Grows Since 1949
In South Bristol Maine Edward Myers left Princeton to found Saltwater Farm selling lobsters by mail. He raised 7300 dollars in stock and the business reached one million dollars in sales last year. A child’s life is valued above speed.
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Bristol
Maine
America
Horatio Algers
Edward Myers
Princeton University
Careless Buick Owners Warn Against Car Theft
A brochure from the National Automobile Theft Bureau cites Buick owners as targets due to carelessness. It lists seven theft prevention tips including never leaving keys in the ignition, closing windows, and keeping registration and licenses secure.
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National Automobile Theft Bureau
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