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1 I MA.iiu*» BONDS OVCR AMERICA * * * Surmounting the Capi tol Dome at Washing ton stands Crawford's bronae statue of Free dom, symbol of the freedom and liberty our government has guar anteed to immigrant and native citizen alike, since the founding of the Republic. Home of Freedom Keep America Free; Bay War Bonds In the capitals of con quered Europe freedom and liberty are hollow, mocking words mouthed by jackal pup pets like Mussert, Quis ling, I-nval, Degrelle or Laurel. S»™« WORLD or RCLiinj ' *gv 111 Ul REID - The exchange ship "Crip.shnlm" brought to the United State-: on Secember 1 and some 3‘rt nr sionaries representing 4fi hoards, agencies and churches of t:ie i nited States and Canada. Since Pearl Harbor they had been enemy aliens in Japan-controlled areas. While some of them had suffered! malnutrition during their stay in concentration camps or prisons, none had been maltreated and no atrocity stories were heard. Most of them are expecting to return to missionary service when ' c war is over. The Friends (Quaker) A.m.-il ance Unit, serving in China, la sixty five Bristishers, seventeen1 Americans and eighteen C'.mese--1 all of whom are volunteers and receive no salaries. They repre sent a number of Protestant deno-j initiations. Most of these ambulan ce drivers are engaged in mini port work, carrying medical sup plies to hospitals in all parts of China and serving t’ne Chinese National Health Administration, the Chinese Red ross. and the In ternational Relief Committee. Practically all trucks run close t > the Japanese lines anil are often fired upon, as they travel far north to the Gobi Desera and cast almost to Shanghai. A Western Pennsylvania .po ral, now on duty oevresas. recent ly wrote to his pastoi: “Since I have been out here, and have been entertained in the home? of Presbyterian missionaries, and have seen the work they are doing I admit I was altogether won.: (in oppos:i.missionary work l When 1 return Vhome, ym wili have no more I >yal supporters foreign missions. From what 1 haw seen, they are a grand group of men and women, and are doing a magnificent job." •Youi spiritual welfare is your chaplain's first concern" says a notice posted on the bulletin hoards of Camp Wheeler. Geor gia, "Speak to him at your first opportunity after the chapel ser v ee. or ni his office. His counsel and advice will guide y n in a voiding* or overcoming difficulties. The ciiaplair. may 'oe able to help \ ni with any problem you meet. Talk to him. In an case, you can help our chaplain in his service thers. Offet hum your mu sical, \ ral or other talent." ’•The Univeisal Week of Pray er." sponsored by the \t or Id’s Iv. angelical Alliance. London. Kngland. will he observed front Tan tary 2 to U, with special ser vices m both Sundays. The De partment of Kvanvelism of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ is promoting the oitser canc n ' le United States, When possible it is planned that one or ill re days -hall be observed by all churches within a community u nituig for at least one service; in other communities. especially where transportation is a prob lem. it is planned that th • obser vance shall take the form of a sol tvs "f cottage prayer meetings. Wet. the growing of under Horn for I Christmas! ! Mfllfll for Christmas” -—how much it means to the men and women in the armed services and their families! The American home, family, people and things really worth fighting for! Help make it a thrilling reality by refraining from unnecessary travel over the holidays when Atlantic Coast Line trains will be filled to overflowing with home-hungry boys and girls on leave. This year holiday travel will be heavier than usual but the railroads have less equipment to handle it. The extra cars and locomotives, formerly available, must continue to move troops and an ever-increasing volume of vital war traffic. So before planning a holiday trip ask your self—is it really necessary? Will the Pullman berth or coach seat you might occupy hinder someone's more essential trip? Your staying home may mean many more happy family reunions during the holidays. standing and fi icndsl up the America-. both < a' toli a: .1 Protestant missionary bodies ur - ■ i in the process of enlargin : me forces serving the various 1 no tries of the southern It misphen . Already large numbers priests have been added to tl ■■ •. \.i’’. -he Catholie ... - taitied from North America. !'•. testant missionaries are eoneen t rating their lie a activti.e.- laruv ly among the underp: vilegch groups, especially the remnant, of Indian population still hvir.u in need in the interior of Brar.il, Peru, Bolivia and the "mountain republics." The iuterileuom; atm til emphasis on making tho !. .. literate and the preparatn : sight reading charts and m■•re a vaneed Christian reading, i tlie leadership of l'r. Frau , 1 . Laubaeh. and the work of Cana dian Baptist missi. a.aries i ; ur ing modern farming met:.oil.- at. : planning cooperative laud ownei ship for the Ayrnara Indians :n r?»A. v.v Shj&jMSvJaytSfedtfe. 'Kv'"v • I!•»„ ihrouK'i ' • * 'Pr ■ ■*' : ,• fuiTii'il Guiit'i.iata 1 to thi' tn-u,l of Violent •* ■ I f*lonSl'\ work "ha'll iH‘cr acclaimed hy Catholics and! l’i istan:> alike. , rfr ,tK< 0 T.-S* 0 VS' a U rfW « rf"-- V «.<S'«eSE* tf <«S' U i--' II Ji£' II <£K' u ^rS* B«f ^ t, How Would You Like To Own A Pure-Bred Collie Pup As A from THEATRES I A A A A A A ffi* A A A A A A A S f i £ f m i f i lt*s EASY enough! A!i you have to do is write a letter on the subject: “Why I assie” 1 ♦ CONTEST IS NOW OPEN AND * CLOSES MIDNIGHT; DEC. 22nd. TJtere are no “.strings" or obligations attached to this offer. The con **st is open to anv box or girl between the ages of (5 and 16. All you have to do is \xrite a letter, expressing in y<,ur own words; *‘\Vh> I Would Like To Own Lassie." and mail it (Postmarked not later than midnight, Dec. 22nd) to; EVELYN LEE. Roanoke Rapids Theatres Roanoke Rapids, N. C. Write legibly - on one side of the paper only - (although “fanciness" in penmanship will not he taken into consideration by the Judges) and - be SURE AND WRITE YOUR NAME. ADDRESS and AGE on your entry. (Decision of the Judges will he final) . . . SHOWN A HON E IS "LASSIE OF LEOLAND” A pure bred Collie Hup (2-months old) registered with the American Kennel Club. This pup has a cash value of $50.00, and was sired by Nichols of Glame's, A. K. C. No. A. I03(i9'i; whelped In Fontana Lady, A. K. C. No. A. 559-1S-1. REMEMBER - CONTEST CLOSES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22nd AT MIDNIGHT! PUPPY WILL BE AWARD* ED DECEMBER - A. • -.V. -v • ^Santa Claus” will bring ^LASSIE of LEOLAND” to some boy or girl for Christmas! # Roanoke Rapids Theatres will bring ^LASSIE, COME HOME” to you for New Years . . . >4 ttMt' <4 4»*' <a ■ • t.ni
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