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| No. 239 | JANUARY, 1951 | YEAR 107 | BAHA’I NEWS |
The second All-Swiss Conference at Zurich, November 18-19, 1950
European News: Historic Second All Swiss Conference[edit]
The aftermaths of the Copenhagen European Teaching Conference are strongly felt in all our goal-countries. The post Conference growth of the Faith, especially in Copenhagen, has been most thrilling and exciting to hear about. Their first public meeting after the Conference had an attendance of 70 people, and the next one in September 90. They have also had 4 new members in the Community.
In Zürich the historic Second All-Swiss Conference has been held November 18 and 19 in the friendly Conference room of the “Augustinerhof” and was attended by eighty, among them five representatives from Germany—Frau Thilde Diestelhorst, Frau Hanni Weber, Karl Teufel, Rolf Schiller and Dr. Hermann Grossmann (who will give a Bahá’í talk in all Swiss Centers before leaving)—also two of our American pioneers in Luxembourg, George and Mildred Clark, brought the spirit of “sister communities” to this Conference.
From the report of Elsa Steinmetz, our pioneer to Bern, we quote: “At 4:30 Saturday afternoon Fritz Semle Sr. of Wolfhalden, Presiding Chairman, sounded the bell for order. A violin-piano number played by his son and daughter, Fritz, Jr. and Miss Alice, preceded the opening prayer read by Masoud Berdjis, Chairman of the Zürich Assembly. In his address of welcome Mr. Semle referred to the ‘great bounty which is ours in being able to gather together for service to our beloved Cause at a time when humanity, distraught and fear-stricken, is searching for a way to avoid the greatest catastrophe which has ever threatened it.’ ‘We have the words of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá,’ he continued, ‘to give us strength, clarity, power and conviction.’ He then stressed the obligation to accelerate our teaching efforts and to bring to fruition the Seven Points of endeavor mentioned by Shoghi Effendi in his Message to the Copenhagen Conference.
“Miss Honor Kempton, European Teaching Committee Representative, then sketched the development of the Divine Plan with great beauty, making clear America’s prescribed initiative in the Plan, Europe’s important contribution, and the potential role open to Switzerland in its unfoldment. ‘Today,’ she remarked, ‘it is our beloved Guardian who is charting the course of this Plan. It is he, who in his “unerring wisdom” is canalizing those forces released by the birth of this stupendous God-given Plan. It is he who is weaving the pattern, choosing the exact time when those countries specifically
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mentioned by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá must receive “that most precious of all
gifts”—the knowledge of the Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh.’ The ensuing consultation was followed by a community supper. If happiness could
be registered on a barometer, this
event set a sunshine record. The
Saturday evening program was entirely of recreational and ‘get-acquainted’ nature. An impressive
idea of the size and diversity of our
European family was given the
friends when our kind photo-expert,
George Clark, presented a screen-showing of 138 charming color photos
taken at the Copenhagen Conference.
These slides created keen interest
and an enthusiasm which projected
itself with ease into the singing of
Swiss folksongs which followed.
“Sunday was truly a day in the ‘Iron Age’. We were amazed ourselves that the day’s work built upon the Guardian’s objectives, was carried through to the last stone in the time allotted. This was due to three things: 1) the elimination of long talks in favor of short and introductory talks: 2) the ability of our Chairman to control the consultation; 3) a growing maturity and the subsequent desire for constructive accomplishment.
Topping all, the introductory talks, each followed by lively consultation, were given entirely by the Swiss believers. Here they are:
- ‘Deeper Understanding of the Verities of Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation, His Covenant and World Order—Hans Baumann, Zurich Community;
- ‘Consolidation of All Administrative Agencies’—Fritz Semle Jr., Bern;
- ‘Rapid Increase in Membership’—Miss Gretel Reich, Zürich;
- ‘Effective Promotion of the Recently Initiated Extension Work’—Mrs. Martha Muller, Wolfhalden;
- ‘Energetic Dissemination of Bahá’í Literature’—Franz Vetter, Wolfhalden;
- ‘Closer Collaboration with Sister Communities in the European Continent’—Mrs. Marguerite Müller, Geneva;
- ‘Greater Awareness of Our Inescapable Responsibilities’—Fritz Schar, Bern.
“Silently, one wished that every American believer could see and hear these newly won co-workers lifting their voices for Bahá’u’lláh!
“The Sunday afternoon session got off to a brilliant start by the formal declaration of two friends who had just completed the requisite study for membership:—Mrs. S. Jolis Ligthart of Zürich and Walo Graf of Bern. They had ‘found their people’ as one of them put it.
“Pursuant to the Guardian’s recent emphasis upon ‘constant daily effort aiming at the enrichment of the spiritual life of the individual’, Miss Elsa Steinmetz concluded our formal program with inspiring excerpts from the Holy Writings on this theme.’
“Evening and farewells came all too soon. Touching were the closing words of our chairman as he thanked all participants for the joy and success of the Conference and for the impetus given the work ahead. Special mention was given the European Teaching Committee for its loving and ever present assistance; the untiring Conference Committee with its translating and mimeographing staff: our Zürich pioneer, Miss Doris Lohse, and the entire Community of Zürich—our gracious host—whose hospitality let us be kings for a day; also Mrs. Anne Lynch whose dexterity as interpreter greatly lessened the language barrier for us.
“Humbly grateful and newly aware of ‘the challenging requirements of the present hour’, we quote our beloved Guardian’s Message to the Second All-Swiss Conference:
DELIGHTED. PRAYING CONSOLIDATION SPLENDID HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENTS (of the) STEADILY RISING, RAPIDLY DEVELOPING, HIGHLY PROMISING, MUCH LOVED SWISS BAHA’I COMMUNITY, SETTING INSPIRING EXAMPLE (to) OTHER GOAL COUNTRIES (of) EUROPE. ABIDING GRATITUDE.
Summer Schools[edit]
The following excerpt is from a cable from the Guardian dated December 8, addressed to the National Spiritual Assembly, in reply to the Assembly’s request for definite directives from the Guardian regarding the termination of the so-called austerity period and the resumption of the Bahá’í activities which were temporarily suspended: “OWING PARAMOUNT NEED SHRINE AND TEMPLE ADVISE POSTPONE PUBLICATION MAGAZINE UNTIL 1953 STOP SUMMER SCHOOLS MAY BE RE-OPENED”.
The Crisis of the Victory Fund[edit]
Dearly Beloved Friends:
Last month the National Assembly sent to each individual Bahá’í, a dramatic picture of the sad condition of the Victory Fund, vividly picturing the “Deepening Stain on our Spotless Record.”
A crisis has now been reached, requiring the immediate and devoted consideration of each and every Bahá’í in the United States.
We are not receiving in the Victory Fund, sufficient moneys to meet our current expenses. Everyone will agree this cannot continue. With wrenching of heart the National Spiritual Assembly has authorized temporary transfer of cash from other funds to meet the Victory Fund requirements so that our far-flung activities may continue uninterrupted.
The secret of spiritual success is unified action. When every single Bahá’í has joined in actively supporting the fund, we will succeed. If you have made no contribution to the Victory Fund, perhaps you are the link that is weakening the chain of our spiritual strength.
2,000 Bahá’ís each contributing $9.00 over and above their present contributions, each 19 days for the balance of the Bahá’í Year, will bring success. But every Bahá’í must take part in the drive for Victory, particularly at this time of crisis. If you cannot be one of the 2,000 who contribute $9.00 over and above their normal gifts to the Victory Fund, then contribute as much over your normal contribution as possible. And be sure to contribute; and now, as our cash is very low.
Leroy C. Ioas, Treasurer
The Centenary by Radio[edit]
Further reports of local observances of the Centenary of the Martyrdom of the Báb show that the following radio broadcasts and announcements should be added to those listed in the October Bahá’í News.
| COMMUNITY | TIME | DATE | STATION |
| Ada County, Idaho | 8:45 | July 9 | KIDO |
| Flint, Michigan | 12:15 (script) | WMRP | |
| also 2 announcements | |||
| each on stations | WMRP | ||
| WFDF | |||
| WBBC | |||
| Honolulu, Hawaii | 15 minute script | KGU | |
| Norfolk, Virginia | 11:15 (script) | WTAR | |
| Palo Alto, California | 15 minute script | ||
| also 15 minute interview | |||
| Patterson, Teaneck, Newark, etc., New Jersey | 3:00 (script) | WPAT | |
| Peoria, Illinois | 2:15 (script) | July 8 | WMBD |
| 9:00 A.M. (script) | July 9 | WEEK | |
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | 12:00 (script) | July 9 | KELO |
Mineola Fair[edit]
The fourth consecutive Bahá’í exhibit at the Mineola Fair, New York, ran from September 12-16. The exhibit was housed in a tent having two entrances over which were hung large signs with the name “Bahá’í World Faith” printed on them.
A poster bearing the caption “Questions the World is Asking” with a large question mark in the center and pockets containing literature answering the questions attracted much attention. A cardboard strip with the theme: “Religious Education for the Atomic Age”, was used. There was a world map with redheaded pins showing where Bahá’ís reside and also ribbons going out from the map to pictures of Bahá’ís in various parts of the world. There was a large yellow poster listing the current Bahá’í statistics and a board on which were tacked “Lesson Reminders”—hand colored sketches with Bahá’í quotations, which had been distributed to each child in the Long Island Children’s Class during the 1949-50 season. There was also a large embroidered banner showing a nine-pointed star with the names of the nine great religions in the points and the words “One God” in the center. A large framed picture of the House of Worship and several small posters listing the twelve basic principles were included in the display.
An outdoor space was allotted for the showing of pictures after dark. A motion picture, “Boundary Lines,” was shown part of the time, and several colored slides of the House of Worship which were accompanied by a spoken recording about the Faith.
1,803 pieces of literature were distributed; 31 inquirers left their names in the guest book.
A radio broadcast, in the form of an interview on the Faith, concluding with an invitation to visit the exhibit was presented on Station WHLI on the Sunday preceding the Fair.
Free advance publicity concerning the exhibit was secured in four Long Island newspapers.
This suggestion comes from a RTC. Space at many fairs is contracted for in advance. If your community is planning an exhibit for your local or state fair, space should be reserved well in advance. Now is not too soon.
Circuit Teaching[edit]
The Regional Teaching Committee for Western New York is arranging a monthly circuit of visiting speakers for all but January. This was omitted because of World Religion Day.
The first step in the circuit set-up was the appointment of one of the Regional members as circuit manager — one who is energetic, but very patient. He canvassed the Assemblies and Groups which could reasonably be expected to consider such a project, asking: if they were interested; their 1st, 2nd, 3rd choice of evenings; if they could handle hospitality and a percentage of the transportation expense.
Because of the coincidence of locations, the circuit was finally worked out by sections of the Region rather than by single communities. In some cases the meetings are alternated among two or even three towns, in others all meetings are held in the same place — this is a “local option.” One person in each section was designated as coordinator, and he or she handles all circuit matters for that section — arranging hospitality and transportation, checking meeting plans, sending the necessary funds to the circuit manager in advance, carrying on correspondence, etc.
The circuit manager has been busy at his typewriter arranging with the various speakers from outside the Region, and keeping the coordinators posted. The circuit schedule is now completely planned through May. The speakers are from Canada, Connecticut, New Jersey, Ohio, as well as New York.
Self Inventory[edit]
(Am I an active or inactive Bahá’í?)
- Do I repeat the Obligatory Prayer daily? Do I observe the Fast?
- Do I conscientiously serve in the community whether or not on a committee or an assembly?
- Do I make only the kind of criticism which is creative? Or do I spread the seeds of disunity through criticism on the personal plane?
- Do I attend ... the Bahá’í Feasts and Festivals? Do I observe the Nine Holy Days?
- Do I think of my contributions to the Bahá’í Fund in terms of sacrifice? .... Do I contribute more than last year?
- Do I live on the memory of past services or do I constantly seek new channels in which to serve the Cause of God?
- Am I a radiator or a sponge? That is, do I contribute to the unity and enthusiasm of the community or do I depend on the spirit which others generate?
- Do I study the Teachings regularly?
- Have the words of Bahá’u’lláh found their roots in my daily actions and attitudes?
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The Conference Institute Plan
Is Meant for Every Bahá’í It should by this time be apparent to every thinking Bahá’í that we must deepen our knowledge of the Faith now to be prepared for time two years hence when we will need facts to actively engage in public and personal teaching when the Temple completion is announced. The Guardian has given us two years of grace—important years in the light of opportunity to become prepared. In Bahá’í News we have called attention to the specific need for greater study of the Covenant and Bahá’í Administration and that the value of the Conference-Institute plan is a proven method of study for every Bahá’í. Yet, thus far, reports show that less than one out of every six believers has participated in this deepening opportunity. In view of the importance that the Guardian has placed in the understanding of the Covenant and the power it exerts upon the entire world we urge every Bahá’í community and every Regional Teaching Committee to plan such a schedule of Institutes as will enable all Bahá’ís to take part in at least one of these classes before the end of this Bahá’í year. The believers who have already participated in one or more of the Conference-Institutes are most enthusiastic over the effectiveness of the technique and, as well, the material used. By combining the study of the Covenant with Bahá’í Administration in one Institute there is enjoyed a greater understanding of the indispensability of the one to the other and, as well, the perfect balance between the spirit and the form as expressed in the World Order of Bahá’u’lláh. The National Projects Committee is in process of developing material for two additional Conference-Institutes. One will deal with the manner in which world events are preparing the way for the Promised Day and the other will be devoted to the study of those qualities of individual and group behaviour that must distinguish the “new race of men” that must be raised up for the new age. The study of the Covenant and Bahá’í Administration is an essential preparatory step for the new Conference-Institute subjects and we urge every believer to embrace the opportunity of participating in the present Conference-Institute plan at the earliest moment. The price per copy of the “Compilation of Excerpts on the Covenant and Administration,” prepared especially for use in the Conference-Institute is $1.25 postpaid, and may be ordered through the Bahá’í Publishing Committee. It consists of 90 pages of striking quotations from Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi on such subjects as teaching, the Covenant, the Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the Administrative Order of Bahá’u’lláh. We suggest that you order this material now for an early scheduling of a Conference-Institute. —NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY
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Geyserville Summer School 1950
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| Tentative Dates |
| FIRST SESSION |
| June 17 through June 30 |
| Registration limited to adults |
| SECOND SESSION |
| July 1 through July 14 |
| THIRD SESSION |
| July 15 through July 28 |
| Classes for children and adults in second and third sessions |
| UNITY FEAST |
| July 1 |
| Detailed announcements will follow |
In Memoriam
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Death proffereth unto every confident believer the cup that is life indeed. It bestoweth joy and is the bearer of gladness. It conferreth the gift of everlasting life.
—Bahá’u’lláh
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| Mr. Frank Bibby, North Platt, Nebr. Nov. 4, 1950 |
| Mrs. William Ballard, Lansing, Mich. Oct. 25, 1950 |
| Mrs. Eva Zoul, Long Beach Calif. Nov. 10, 1950 |
| Mrs. Emma Hart, Washington, D. C. Nov. 5, 1950 |
| Dr. John Christensen, Chicago, Ill. |
| Nov. 30, 1950 |
| Mrs. Lorol Luther, Monroe, Wash. Nov. 25, 1950 |
A Report on the Institutes[edit]
“We felt as if we had been on the mountain tops,” wrote one Bahá’í in describing the exaltation which followed the Conference Institute held in his community. An Omaha, Nebraska, woman said, “The Institute was worth the trip to Kansas City; I came back with a much greater, deeper understanding of what is expected of us, and a deeper understanding of my own individual responsibility.” An Illinois couple drove a round trip of 180 miles so that a friend who had missed the local institute could study with another community.
Such were the reactions to the Conference Institutes which, in this month’s Bahá’í News, are being urged for all Bahá’ís by the NSA. From all over the country come reports from communities taking advantage of these special opportunities for the deepening of our knowledge of the Faith.
In most cases the RTC took the initiative in making the arrangements, announcing the plans well in advance so that Bahá’ís from surrounding areas might attend. The RTC also sent a leader or team of leaders to guide the study. Usually a weekend was devoted to intensive study of the Compilation of Excerpts on the Covenant and Administration. As the friends read selections on “Teaching”, “The Covenant”, “The Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá”, “The Administrative Order of Bahá’u’lláh”, they paused frequently to ask questions, to tell of experiences, to quote other passages, and to meditate.
Few of the Institutes were able to cover the material in the compilation in the single weekend, and many communities arranged for further study another weekend or at weekly sessions. The RTC’s have mentioned institutes in the following places: Boise and Ada County, Idaho; Salt Lake City with friends from Logan, Tooele, and nearby towns; Alexandria, Arlington, Newport News, Staunton, Waterford, Arlington, Petersburg, and Hopewell, Virginia; Charleston, West Virginia; Buffalo (with friends from nearby Niagara Falls, Youngstown, Orchard Park, Snyder in New York; and Humberstone, Ontario), Hamburg (with
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nearby Village, Edam, and North
Evans), Jamestown and Lakewood,
Penn Yan, Syracuse, Binghamton,
Waterloo, and Little Falls, all in
New York; Springfield, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; Providence,
Rhode Island; Cedar Rapids, Iowa;
Quincy, Peoria, Chicago, Oak Park,
Springfield, Champaign and Urbana
in Illinois; Portland, Oregon; New
Mexico; Miami, Florida (with
Bahá’ís from Fort Lauderdale,
Miami Shores, Miami Beach, Hollywood, Coral Gables, and North
Miami).
Two of the most complete reports show that public meetings and fun were combined with study to make the institutes memorable to those attending.
In spite of heavy rains Bahá’ís representing seven communities met September 16th and 17th at the home of Dr. Mary Ketcham in Miami. Afternoon discussions were led by Philip Marangella; those in the evening by Dr. Edward Wilber. Leaders the following day were Mrs. Frances Baumgartner and Miss Ida Solomon, who used blackboard diagrams to make the Administration more graphic. Bahá’í literature was on display and for sale. The friends had their pictures taken and had hot supper together. They had brought their own food for lunch. All went to the Miami public meeting at which Philip Marangella spoke on “The Magnet of the Kingdom”.
New Mexico Bahá’ís literally went to the mountain tops. They rented the YWCA lodge at Tijeras for October 22nd and 23rd and held their study classes around the fireplace there. They spent the night at the lodge, held devotions, cooperated in preparing meals and washing dishes, and enjoyed square dancing, skits, and a children’s party. There were even committee meetings during this busy week end.
Institutes held in the other countries of the Americas have been different in subject matter, but similar in their purpose.
Right center
Wisconsin Bahá’ís of the Brookfield Township neighborhood had a picnic at Stanley Pusa’s following their Institute.
Bottom picture
Bahá’ís in Southern Florida met at the Ketchams’ in Miami for their Institute.
One of the first Conference Institutes was held by the RTC of Southern California at the home of Walter Jones of Escondido, August 26-27.
Speaker’s Aids[edit]
On Patience:
“Do not judge another man until you have walked at least two moons in his moccasins.”
The Golden Rule[edit]
Judaism:
“What is hateful to you, do not to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary.”
Buddhism:
“Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.”
Brahmanism:
“This is the sum of duty: Do naught unto others which would cause you pain if done to you.”
Zoroastrianism:
“Do as you would be done by.”
Christianity:
“All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the Law and the Prophets.”
Muhammadanism:
“Let none of you treat his brother in a way he himself would dislike to be treated.”
The Bahá’í World Faith:
“O Son of Man; Wert thou to observe Mercy, thou wouldst not regard thine own interest, but the interest of mankind. Wert thou to observe Justice, choose thou for others what thou choosest for thyself.”
Listen America[edit]
“It takes both the black and the white keys to play the Star Spangled Banner.”
Seasoning:
- This is an age in which men talk like philosophers and live like fools.
- Happiness is shared with others, sorrow is home alone.
- The greatest unexplored territory today is between a man’s ears.
On Unity: “Remember that importance is not attached to numbers. Importance concerns faith, concerns assurance, concerns veracity, concerns firmness, concerns attainment to the Kingdom of Abhá, concerns self-sacrifice in the path of the Kingdom. It you attain to this, though there be but two people, remember that two people are equivalent in strength of character to the whole world.”
Star of the West, Vol.
VII, No. 5 P. 33.
Prescription for Success
“Making hay while the sun shines by using the grass that grows under other people’s feet.”
Child Education Committee[edit]
The Child Education Committee publishes a bi-monthly bulletin for parents and teachers. It is called The Child’s Way. Enclosed in each bulletin is a separate page of stories for children.
It is the aim of this bulletin to bring you suggestions and encouragement for teaching your children and for starting Bahá’í children’s classes. Many of the Bahá’ís who write for the bulletin are professional teachers who write from experience both as Bahá’ís and in the field of teaching children. Included in each issue is a short annotated bibliography of books for children of various ages. For subscriptions write to:
- Mrs. Amy B. Dwelly (editor)
- 2640 E. 37th St.
- Cleveland 15, Ohio
- Rates: $1.00 per year (6 issues); .20 per copy. Back issues of children’s page, 6 for .25.
An announcement from the editor of The Child’s Way
1. Any of you who have a yen to write stories for children, please send them to us. We need GOOD material for the Children’s Page; but we reserve the right to reject material that we feel does not fill the needs of the paper. Any manuscripts returned will be accompanied by an adequate criticism, explaining the rejection. Since several of the committee members are professional writers, you will get fair criticism.
2. We would like to have your Bahá’í children’s classes encouraged to write poetry or stories to be published in the children’s page. This month’s page contains poetry written by non-Bahá’í children, and surely our children writing about the Faith can turn out as good or better. Make them feel that this will be a real contribution to the Faith, since this page goes to many non-Bahá’í children and is sent to 12 countries in the world, and has been translated into Spanish in South America.
Publishing Announcements[edit]
The Bahá’í Faith and World Government, by David M. Earl, reprint of article published in the September, 1950, issue of Common Cause. This statement, both by its own merit and by its association with a well known and influential magazine devoted to a world constitution and world government, can be effectively used in contacts with peace organizations and outstanding leaders of opinion in your community. Sold in lots of ten copies for $1.00.
A Study of the Divine Art of Living, an outline prepared by Marian Crist Lippitt. It provides material for seven discussion periods and deals with what the Bahá’í Faith offers to the individual. (All references are to The Divine Art of Living). Mimeographed, 8½ by 11 inches, seven pages and cover. Per copy 15 cents.
For the Radio[edit]
Several localities in the United States are suddenly being offered much free radio time and find themselves unable to take advantage of all opportunities, due to lack of scripts. Most needed are 5, 10, and 15-minute Bahá’í scripts of the straight talk or interview type. In order to supply these requests, the Radio Committee urges all believers and assemblies to forward copies of any used or new radio material on hand to Mr. Lowell Johnson, 315 S. Beech St., Syracuse 10, N. Y.
Calendar[edit]
JANUARY 19,
- Feast of Sulṭán, Sovereignty
JANUARY 21
- World Religion Day
NSA MEETINGS:
- January 12, 13, 14
- February 22, 23, 24, 25
- March 30-31, April 1.
Call for Material
Bahá’í World, Volume XIII
1950-1952[edit]
Material for Volume XIII of The Bahá’í World is requested by the editorial committee for this volume. The Guardian especially emphasizes the importance of Bahá’í World “as it is placed in so many libraries the world over, and as it is the only thing of its kind which presents to the public an idea of what we are accomplishing and what we stand for.”
The committee requests material that will tell current developments in the Faith throughout the world. All written material should be typed, double space, and two copies—the original and first carbon—be sent.
- Accounts of special activities
during 1950-1952:
- In commemoration of the Martyrdom of the Báb.
- In teaching work—items of special human interest showing how the Teachings remove prejudice and unite peoples.
- In celebration of World Religion Day.
- Youth conferences and activities.
These accounts should not exceed 3,000 words in length and should be accompanied by photographs in duplicate (see item 4).
- Articles on subjects of current
importance, (3,000 to 5,000 words in
length) written accurately and from
the Bahá’í point of view. (In giving
references to the Writings, please
give title of book and page on which
reference cited occurs.)
- References to the Bahá’í Faith
in magazines and books:
- By non-Bahá’í writers.
- By Bahá’í writers in non-Bahá’í publications.
Please give complete and exact reference or send clippings, including name of publication date and page.
- Photographs—of newly incorporated Assemblies, of Conferences,
Exhibits, Summer Schools, Bahá’í
Centers or headquarters. Photographs should be clear, glossy
prints. Two prints of each photograph should be sent.
- Please address all material to:
- Bahá’í World Editorial Committee
Box 548
Evanston, Illinois
Memorial Gifts for the Month of November[edit]
A. Mrs. Ida Mae Adams, Frances E. Allen, Woodson Allen, Dio Atkins.
B. Wendell E. Bacon, Mr. A. G. Bechtold, Mrs. Alice Bigleu, William T. Bowers, Joseph L. Bray, Edward C. Brown, Emma T. Brown, Mr. & Mrs. George W. Busey.
C. Mothers of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Chamberlin, Margaret Coleman, Mrs. Eva T. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Corporon.
D. Mrs. Dangen.
E. Mary Ann England.
F. Georgiana Fitzgerald, Alan Hugh Fraser, Mrs. Mary T. Fraser, Ersalite Frye.
G. Mrs. Lua Moore Getsinger, Albert M. Golle.
H. Joseph Hannen, Pauline Hannen, Mrs. Mary Frances Harding, A. Frank Hoffman.
K. Lester J. Kaley, Lillian F. Kappes, Sophia Kappes.
L. Leonard Lee.
M. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Main, Mrs. Ada Lorine Mehring, Mr. Fred F. Mehring, Elwyn Floyd Moore.
Mac. Mr. and Mrs. Howard MacNutt.
N. Edward Neall, Elma Neall.
O. Dr. John Ralph Owens.
P. John T. Plante.
R. I. G. Roff, I. L. Roff.
S. Louis Sanders, Gary Dwane Schmidt, John Pope Stearns, Sidney Stern, Edward G. Stricklen.
T. Ben Taylor, Dora Taylor, Ella Townsell.
V. Charles Van Keuren.
W. Carrie Walsh, Walter J. Walsh, Evelyn Watson, Hallie Watson, Amelia B. Willard, D. Seymour Willard, Ned S. Wilson, Mrs. Jennie V. Wood.
Y. William Young.
CORRECTION:
Severine Salvesen Velde (previously listed as Severine Solvesen Velde).
Enrollments[edit]
Enrollments reported by Local Spiritual Assemblies
CALIF., Inglewood 1; Los Angeles 3;
San Francisco 2; South Gate 1; MAINE,
Portland 1; MICH., Detroit 1; MO.,
Independence 1; WASH., Seattle 1;
WEST VA., Charleston 1; WIS., Shorewood 1;
YOUTH 2
Enrollments reported by Regional Teaching Committees:
- NORTHEASTERN STATES
- Conn., So. New York 1
- CENTRAL STATES
- Michigan 1
- WESTERN STATES
- So. Calif. 2
- SOUTHERN STATES
- E. Division
- Georgia 1
- W. Division
- Texas 1
- E. Division
- TOTALS
- Adults 20
- Youth 2
Living the Bahá’í Life[edit]
“You Must Manifest Complete Love”[edit]
You must manifest complete love and affection toward all mankind. Do not exalt yourselves above others but consider all as your equals, recognizing them as the servants of one God. Know that God is compassionate toward all; therefore love all from the depths of your hearts, prefer all religionists before yourselves, be filled with love for every race, and be kind toward the people of all nationalities. Never speak disparagingly of others but praise without distinction. Pollute not your tongues by speaking evil of another. Recognize your enemies as friends and consider those who wish you evil as the wishers of good. You must not see evil as evil and then compromise with your opinion, for to treat in a smooth, kindly way one whom you consider evil or an enemy, is hypocrisy and this is not worthy or allowable. You must consider your enemies as your friends, look upon your evil-wishers as your well-wishers and treat them accordingly. Act in such a way that your heart may be free from hatred. Let not your heart be offended with anyone. If some one commits an error and wrong toward you, you must instantly forgive him. Do not complain of others. Refrain from reprimanding them and if you wish to give admonition or advice let it be offered in such a way that it will not burden the bearer. Turn all your thoughts toward bringing joy to hearts. Beware! Beware! lest ye offend any heart. Assist the world of humanity as much as possible. Be the source of consolation to every sad one, assist every weak one, be helpful to every indigent one, care for every sick one, be the cause of glorification to every lowly one and shelter those who are overshadowed by fear.
In brief, let each one of you be as a lamp shining forth with the light of the virtues of the world of humanity. Be trustworthy, sincere, affectionate and replete with chastity. Be illumined, be spiritual, be divine, be glorious, be quickened of God, be a Bahá’í.
Inter-America Committee Report
A Mid-Year Analysis[edit]
Central America, Mexico, and the Islands:
This territory, suffering crisis a year ago, has shown marked progress this year.
In June of the present Bahá’í year, there were only two strong communities in the capital cities of the area. Today ten of the twelve capitals have achieved the safety margin set for the numerical goal.
In June, Assemblies of only four countries had obtained their incorporation. Today six have achieved the goal and applications are filed in five additional Republics.
In June, Assemblies in only four countries had regular meetings for non-Bahá’ís while today ten countries are carrying this activity regularly.
In June, only two countries had deepening classes for believers, but now ten report holding such classes regularly. The Institutes for believers have been held by each city individually and have been enthusiastically reported as well attended, successful, and far-reaching in effective consolidation.
In June, only four Assemblies contributed to the National and Regional funds; now seven are doing so regularly. Five had previously established local funds; at present twelve.
Whereas previously four assemblies were purchasing books, now nine report purchase and sale of literature. Twelve have established libraries for lending and for class use.
Restoration of Assembly status is looked for this year in Taublave, Honduras, and the present groups in Cienfuegos, Cuba; Port Antonio, Jamaica; Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico; San Marc, Haiti; and Quezaltepeque, El Salvador, hope to attain Assembly status in April. The secondary Assembly cities receiving pioneer help this year and striving to attain the numerical goal of fifteen are Puebla, Mexico; Chichicastenango, Guatemala; San Pedro Sula, Honduras; Colon, Panama; and Spanishtown, Jamaica. Thirty-five itinerant and resident pioneers, comprised of both Latin American and North American teachers, some short-termed and others for the full time, have carried or are carrying on projects this year in the northern area.
South America:
South America, which led, up to the present year, has not launched forward numerically quite as fast as the Central area, due largely to the fact that only half as many pioneer
The eight Bahá’ís of Peru’s goal city, Callao, are striving for assembly status by April.
Charles Ioas has returned from touring these Colombian cities: Bogotá, Cali, Baranquilla, Bucaramonga, Cartegena, and Medellin
projects have been initiated to date
as in the north. However, other
strengths are evidenced.
Twelve South American cities have contributed to the national and regional funds this year, and fifteen have established regular local funds. Their libraries, purchase and sale of literature, classes for believers and for inquirers, and active participation in feasts and anniversaries indicate a healthy and progressive spirit, and on the whole more native initiative in public work is shown. With a further flow of pioneer help, South America should quickly resume a highly accelerated pace.
Asuncion and Montevideo represented the two “lost countries,” of Paraguay and Uraguay, last April. In both cases the Guardian granted permission to elect Assemblies before November 15 in order to maintain representation of these countries in the historic first Convention and National election. In both cases victory was won and Assembly status restored. Restoration of Sucre, Bolivia and Medellin, Colombia, are goals of the year. Group goals this year are Rosario and Aseisa, Argentina; Callao, Peru; and Osorno, Chile.
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Friends taking part in the second Regional Teaching Conference in Rio de Janeiro.
South America is in the lead in its
incorporations, having only three
countries yet to achieve this goal.
South America also offers most of the publication activity. With the exception of the pamphlets very ably produced in Mexico, all Spanish and Portuguese literature is done in Chile, Peru, and Brazil.
The South American Bahá’í School at Loncache, Chile, announces that it will conduct its annual session January 5-14 this season, with Mr. Loui Fillón directing, in collaboration with the School Committee. This school was the gift of Mrs. Fabienne Gillón of Santiago de Chile, and has been a fine venture in teaching by the South American friends themselves. It has excelled particularly in teacher training.
Publishing:
The mid-year inventory of publications and teaching materials shows the following adequately stocked literature:
Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era, Some Answered Questions, Bahá’í Prayers, Faith for Freedom, Bahá’í Faith, Principles (cards), Principles (pamphlets), Bahá’í Peace Program, Human Rights
On the Press in Portuguese
Dispensation of Bahá’u’lláh, Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, God Passes By
Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era, The Wisdom of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Great Announcement (compilation), God Passes By, Dispensation of Bahá’u’lláh, Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Bahá’í Prayers, Bahá’í Community, Dawn of a New Era, Economic Justice, Bahá’í Plan for Permanent Peace, Principles, Bahá’í Faith, Your Experience as a Bahá’í, Pattern for Future Society.
On the Press in Spanish
Foundations of World Unity, Some Answered Questions, The Open Door
Teaching Material
(Brought out by the South and Central American Teaching Committees for teaching; not for sale)
- The Divine Plan, a comprehensive outline and set of readings on the Covenant, Administration, basic history, laws and tenets of the Faith. (Panama City, Panama)
- Congress Presentations, a collection of the best notes on teaching, as given to the Congress of 1950 in Lima, Peru (Lima, Peru)
- Outline Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era, combining North America’s outline, New Approach with notes of Natalia Chavez. (Lima, Peru)
- Preparation for Membership, sheets of questions based on Dispensation and Will (Lima, Peru)
- World Religion Day material with pamphlet and map (Lima, Peru)
- Compilation of statements of Shoghi Effendi regarding Latin America since inception of Second Seven Year Plan, for use in spring Institutes. (Wilmette, Illinois)
Now in Preparation for Schools
Outline of God Passes By, Extracts from Divine Art of Living, Excerpts from World Order Letters.
Around the Bahá’í World[edit]
BRITISH ISLES
The Bahá’í Journal for October reports that the Persian Bahá’ís have set up an African pioneer committee with a liaison member to keep in touch with the British Africa Committee. One Persian family is to settle in Dar Es Salaam where they can cooperate with Philip Hainsworth, the British pioneer in Tanganyika.
Hassan Sabri, who has done such valuable work in Ethiopia, will pioneer in some other part of Africa. “The working out of these inter-continental tasks is in itself a new kind of pioneering in the unfoldment of the World Order of Bahá’u’lláh.”
INDIA
Centenary celebrations of the Martyrdom of the Báb received remarkable publicity, particularly with people holding important public positions. News of the function was broadcast by All-India Radio. Fruits and sweets were given on behalf of the Indian National Assembly and the Delhi Local Assembly to children in orphanages and to the blind of all religious groups. Shri Sri Prakasa, the Minister for Commerce
Bahá’ís in other countries held Institutes also. These Havana, Cuba, friends studied under Mrs. Ruth Moffett, Jean Silver, and Viva Lisemore.
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of the Government of India,
presided at the public celebration.
He was quoted by the radio at Delhi
as having said in his opening address that Bahá’í would be the future religion of the world.
The Bahá’í News Letter of India remarks: “that current events have jolted the world out of its complacency and the dread of another world holocaust had brought it nearer to the Bahá’í Teaching was evident from the more favorable attitude at the Press to the Centenary meeting.” Another prominent non-Bahá’í speaker said that only Bahá’í could provide the synthetic principle to bind mankind together.
The Centenary was celebrated in more than 30 cities in India.
CANADA
At a conference of the Canadian NSA with the whole body of Ontario Bahá’ís, young believers persistently requested a course of training for pioneers. “The whole idea developed in a most wonderful way,” says the Canadian Bahá’í News. The request resulted in the appointment by the NSA of a Pioneer Training Committee empowered to set up an extended course of instruction in this all-important field of activity.” 14 people expressed a desire “to take this course as a preparation before pioneering in one of our goal cities.”
Harry Gibbon, the first Eskimo in the Eastern Arctic in the district of Keewatin, has been told of the Advent of Bahá’u’lláh, of His Blessed Cause and a little of His World Order, and has responded open-heartedly.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gardner of North York, Ontario, visited the Bahá’ís of western Canada driving 7100 miles. They felt “at home in every city, town or village where we met a Bahá’í or talked to a friend about the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh. This consciousness of ‘belonging’ was shared by all the pioneers and settlers we talked to in the various communities and groups. Wherever a Bahá’í travels to serve the Cause there is the same challenge, the same thrill of participating, the same common purpose, the same humility, the same Divine assistance, the same comradeship with God.” If all Bahá’ís could take such a trip, the Gardners feel sure there would be more pioneers.
Scaffolding was in place by December 1st to allow work on the Temple dome itself.
Contributions from Assemblies Month of November, 1950[edit]
Alabama — Birmingham. Alaska — Anchorage. Arizona — North Phoenix, Phoenix, Tucson. Arkansas — Eureka Springs, Little Rock. California — Alhambra, Berkeley, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Burlingame, El Monte Twp., Fresno, Glendale, Glendale Twp., Inglewood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Monrovia, Monrovia Twp., Oakland, Palo Alto, Pasadena, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, South Gate.
Colorado — Colorado Springs, Denver. Connecticut — Greenwich, New Haven. District of Columbia — Washington. Florida — Jacksonville, Miami, St. Augustine. Georgia — Augusta. Hawaii — Honolulu, Maui. Idaho — Ada County, Boise. Illinois — Batavia, Champaign, Chicago, Danville, Evanston, Maywood, Oak Park, Peoria, Springfield, Urbana, Wilmette, Winnetka.
Indiana — Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend. Iowa — Cedar Rapids, Waterloo. Kansas — Topeka. Louisiana — New Orleans. Maine — Eliot, Portland. Massachusetts — Beverly, Boston, Springfield, Worcester. Michigan — Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Muskegon, Roseville.
Minnesota — Duluth, Minneapolis, St. Paul. Mississippi — Jackson. Missouri — Kansas City, St. Louis. Montana — Great Falls. Nebraska — Macy, Omaha. Nevada — Reno. New Jersey — Dumont, East Orange, Englewood, Jersey City, Newark, Ridgewood, Teaneck. New York — Binghamton, Buffalo, Geneva, Hamburg, Jamestown, Mount Vernon, New York, Rochester, Syracuse Waterloo, Yonkers.
North Carolina — Greensboro. North Dakota — Fargo. Ohio — Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, East Cleveland, Lima, Toledo. Oklahoma — Oklahoma City. Oregon — Astoria, Portland. Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton, West Chester. Rhode Island — Providence. South Carolina — Greenville, Columbia. South Dakota — Sioux Falls. Tennessee — Memphis, Nashville. Texas — Houston, San Antonio. Utah — Salt Lake City. Vermont — Brattleboro, Virginia — Alexandria, Arlington. Washington — Kirkland, Monroe, Richmond Highlands, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma. West Virginia — Charleston.
Wisconsin — Kenosha, Madison, Milwaukee, Racine, Shorewood, Somers Twp., Wauwatosa. Wyoming — Laramie.
Number of Assemblies | 167 |
Assemblies contributing | 147 |
Assemblies not contributing | 20 |
Groups contributing | 54 |
Individuals contributing | 198 |
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Bahá’í Assembly of Adelaide, S. A.; Bahá’í Sunday School Class of Fresno; Fresno Bahá’í Children’s Summer Class; Bahá’í Assembly of Salvador; Bahá’í Assembly of Bahia, Brazil; Bahá’í Assembly of Cordoba, Argentina; Bahá’ís of the State of Arkansas; Bahá’ís of Lakewood & Jamestown, N.Y.
NOT PREVIOUSLY LISTED:
New Orleans, La., and Houston, Texas, for October, 1950.
Paths Do Open[edit]
(Editorial note: The author of this item asked that the place and characters remain anonymous.)
This is a story for Bahá’ís, particularly those like myself who have thought that such a thing just isn’t happening. It all happened so quickly. This is the story:
Our village of 12,000 adjoining a large metropolitan city is a very complacent one. Homes of commuters are comfortable and Cadillacs and convertibles are many.
A few conscientious citizens thought that not enough was being done in the search for peace so they hit upon the idea of forming a committee of citizens in an effort to explore paths to peace. All civic and religious groups were asked to send representatives to a meeting to discuss what kind of action might be taken. The Bahá’ís sent theirs. Several more meetings resulted in a Town Hall kind of a meeting in which all groups could present what they were doing.
The large public meeting started with a movie showing the last 25 years in our history. In it were depicted The League of Nations, Hitler, Mussolini, Haile Selassie, the taking of Manchuria, scenes from World War II, The San Francisco Conference of 1945 and the United Nations as it now functions.
The printed program contained statements of the participating groups. After the movie a neutral talk was given by a United Nations Association speaker on “Ingredients of Peace.” Representatives from the various groups sat on the stage to answer questions directed to them from the audience during the question period.
Our Bahá’í representative had several questions directed to him and in this way the Faith was publicized in a most natural and practical way.
Yes, we have been promised that paths would open for us.
Temple Resolve Account up to November 30, 1950[edit]
| Total Construction Cost | $860,000.00 |
| Amounts paid up to November 30, 1950 | 489,035.00 |
| Balance to be paid | 370,965.00 |
| Cash and Assets on hand | 338,123.00 |
| Balance to be Raised | 32,842.00 |
| Unpaid Resolves | 30,980.00 |
| Additional Resolves or Contributions needed | 1,362.00 |
The Home Front[edit]
The Miami, Fla. community sponsored two unique parties in October. On the anniversary of the birth of the Báb, a hurricane had plunged the city into darkness. Candles and oil lamps furnished light and added to the effectiveness of the occasion. Prayers, incidents in the life of the Báb, a short quiz and an original poem made up the program. Decorations and refreshments carried out a green color scheme. Limeade, cookies with large B’s in green icing and small green mints were served to a large group, including non-Bahá’ís.
Invitations to a newspaper party were sent to radio announcers, editors, and reporters. Each guest made and modeled a hat from newspapers and a prize was given to the “prettiest” creation. Other games and refreshments added to an evening intended to strengthen contacts and make new ones.
Providence, Rhode Island has an active community of ten members. In a single month they sponsored a public meeting at a local hotel using Temple slides, they attended a regional conference, they held two assembly meetings, a 19 Day Feast, and an anniversary feast, they held four study classes for Bahá’ís, and four firesides with out-of-town speakers on the following subjects: “The Problem Today”, “The Civilizing Force”, “World Order”, and “Strive Ye Bravely”.
Speakers interested in subjects for talks may be interested in the titles of the Temple talks for November and December: “The Supreme Gift”, “The Prophet Today”, “Acquiring Spiritual Balance”, “Human Destiny”, “A Bahá’í Looks to the Future”, “The Power of Faith”, “The Eternal Christ”, and “What Is My Religion”.
From Northeastern New York comes this plan to raise funds for the Shrine of the Báb. A special meal can be planned in connection with a Feast, or as a “Fellowship Supper”. Those attending may pay in full, or each believer may contribute a dish. In the latter case, suppose that the average dish to pass costs 50 cents but the approximate value of the complete meal is $1.00. It is logical that each believer pay 50 cents for the part he has not contributed. Such a special occasion affords a fine opportunity to invite nearby isolated believers and to become better acquainted with them.
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A cooperative children’s class was launched by a group of New York Bahá’í parents living some distance apart. They decided to meet in a different home each week and to have one of the mother’s provide transportation for all. So far, classes have been held in Victor, Canandaigua, Phelps and Waterloo. The group’s ages range from 3 to 6. A trip to see some calves, a scrapbook on the gifts of God, songs, prayers, and simple quotations were some of the projects. “Fellowship is the cause of unity and unity is the source of order”.
Bahá’ís living in our near college towns frequently have been asked to speak to comparative religion classes. Among those who have lectured this semester are Horace Holley, at the University of Minnesota and at Macalester Presbyterian College of St. Paul; Mrs. Behjat Joy Arnold at Morris Harvey College in Charleston; and Dr. Manucher Javid at Boston University’s School of Theology. Philip Marangella spoke to 60 students of a social studies class at the University of Miami. Fifty pamphlets were distributed.
Many communities have found that successful study classes can be combined with informal suppers, and contacts are often made through picnics,
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dinners and informal suppers.
Prescott, Ariz. Miss Nayan F. Hartfield is the only Bahá’í in a town of slightly over 6,000 people which has 28 different denominations. In spite of this, she manages to spread the message of Bahá’u’lláh. Mimeographed cards with quotations from The Promised Day is Come are mailed almost weekly. One of her lectures described the Temple as “the world’s largest and most gorgeous gem stone” before the Yavapai Gem and Mineral society. Excellent newspaper publicity was given to this. Her future plans include a World Religion Day public meeting.
Boston, Mass. Dr. Manucher Javid gave a talk to about 30 young people of the Jewish Faith, and this resulted in a return visit by them to a Bahá’í public meeting. Later, their Rabbi spoke on “Anti-Semitism and Youth Fellowship” at the Center for National Youth Day.
Providence, R. I. A member of Channing Foundation requested that Mr. Harlan Ober of Beverly, Mass. give a talk on the Faith to 15 youth at the Unitarian Church. When the listeners unexpectedly asked for literature, the RTC secretary had to go to a nearby believer’s home for pamphlets.
Waterloo, N.Y. Bahá’ís rented a United Nations film, and it was shown to the “Twilight Roamers” Club, VFW Auxiliary, War Dad’s Auxiliary, high school history classes and the Lions’ Club. Over 150 people saw the film. It was publicly announced as being a gift from the Bahá’ís of that city.
Rochester, N. Y. sponsored an effective meeting in October. Mr. William A. Withus, member of the Boards of Directors of the Rochester and American Associations for the United Nations, and a non-Bahá’í, commented on the “Inter-relationship of U. S. Foreign Policy and the UNO.” Immediately following his talk, a March of Time-United Nations sound film, “Quest for Tomorrow” pointed out the need for a spiritual approach to the problem of peace. To complete the program, Mr. Alfred B. Reed of the Irondequoit group presented the Faith as the solution to the problem. He made use of a series of special hand-lettered placards summing up the Bahá’í principles.
Here and There[edit]
Danville, Ill. The first public meeting of the winter series was held at the Y.W.C.A. Mrs. Marie Weaver chose as her theme, “Keepers of the Flame”. Three non-Bahá’ís expressed interest and weekly firesides were arranged. Danville, also, meets regularly for a study group. Minneapolis, Minn. community presented a color slide lecture this year before two church groups, a study club and a woman’s study group. Horace Holley visited in November and was interviewed by two radio stations and the church editor of the Minneapolis-Star. Racine, Wis. Center has a corner prepared for traveling teachers with a bed davenport and a bridge lamp added by the community in the past year.
Palo Alto, Calif. “World Thinking for a World People” brought over 100 people, some from Carmel and San Francisco, to hear Leroy c. Ioas in November. Printed programs were placed on bulletin boards of the campus, in libraries, etc. Other good publicity was given by news items in the papers as well as by two-column ads headed by a Temple picture. Thirty-three Bahá’ís and friends gathered afterwards for a fireside and social at the home of the chairman. The Salt Lake City, Utah community has found that when members take turns in presenting short talks and leading discussions, their study classes are more interesting. The informality is pleasing to inquirers and the Bahá’ís gain experience in speaking. Reno, Nev. has planned for public meetings once a month dealing with one of the arts, as an expression of the spirit. Each subject will be presented by a specialist in the field. A Bahá’í speaker will give our view. Burlingame, Calif. In response to an invitation from the First Methodist Church, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Babo presented the history and teachings of the Faith to a class of young married people studying comparative religions.
Many students and professors at the University of Wyoming at Laramie are reading literature on the Faith through the efforts of Mrs. Charlotte Z. Gillen from Chelan Wash.
Mr. Carl Nordquist recently spoke to the Theological Club, an association of clergymen at Tacoma.
Directory Additions and Changes[edit]
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Regional Teaching Committees:
- TEXAS
- Mrs. Patricia Sheppard, Sec’y.
- 515 Fresno St.
- San Antonio, Texas
Local Spiritual Assemblies:
- SANTA MONICA, CALIF.
- Mrs. Betty Beck, Sec’y.
- 2620 11th St., Apt. 8
- RENO, NEVADA
- Mrs. Ann McDermott, Sec’y.
- 418 Flint St.
National Committees:
- EUROPEAN TEACHING COMMITTEE
- Mrs. Julia Shows, Sec’y.
- 4405 Kirk St.
- Skokie, Ill.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá, “Manifest Love” | 7 |
Around the Bahá’í World | 9 |
Centenary by Radio | 3 |
Child Education Committee | 6 |
Circuit Teaching | 3 |
Conference Institutes | 2 |
Contributions | 10 |
Crisis of Victory Fund | 2 |
Directory Changes | 12 |
European News: Swiss Conference | 1 |
Geyserville Summer School | 4 |
Home Front | 11 |
In Memoriam | 4 |
Inter-America | 8 |
Living the Bahá’í Life | 7 |
Material for Bahá’í World | 7 |
Memorial Gifts, Enrollments | 7 |
Mineola Fair | 3 |
Publishing Announcement | 6 |
Radio Materials | 6 |
Self-Inventory | 3 |
Summer Schools | 2 |
Speaker’s Aids | 6 |
Temple Resolve Fund | 11 |
Pictures: Swiss Conference | 1 |
Callao, Peru | 8 |
Conference at Rio de Janeiro | 9 |
Havana, Cuba | 9 |
Charles Ioas, Returned Teacher | 8 |
Institutes: Florida, California, Wisconsin | 5 |
Temple: Scaffolding for Dome | 10 |
