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[Page 1]U. S. SUPPLEMENT

Bahá’í News

No. 22 BAHA’I YEAR 116 DECEMBER 1959

Membership Increase in United States Since Ridván 1959 Reported by NSA

From time to time during the remainder of the Ten-Year Plan, the National Spiritual Assembly will report the progress being made with respect to the increase in members of the Bahá’í community. This first report covers the period from May 1 to September 30, 1959.

During the period, 152 new adult memberships were reported (about evenly divided between communities and areas outside established communities), and 34 youth declarations were received, making a total of 186 new members. Added to this figure are 44 adults and 7 youths transferred to the United States from outside the country, and 4 reinstatements, or a total increase of 241.

As against this increase we are grieved to report loss by death of 43 believers, 41 withdrawals from the Faith, and 21 transfers of membership to places outside the United States, leaving a net gain of 136, of whom 100 are adults.

—U.S. National Spiritual Assembly

Six New Radio Scripts Published by Radio Service Committee

Six new scripts for radio presentation and other uses have been published by the Radio Service Committee, and are now available for distribution.

“The Bahá’í Viewpoint,” numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4, is a series geared for a weekly or continuous radio program. They are in a question and answer style, running fourteen minutes each. The series of four costs $1.00 per set.

“The Bahá’í Viewpoint—The Meaning of Life” (No. 1): Covers such topics as the meaning of life, the Bahá’í definition of God, salvation, etc. Ordered alone, 30c each.

“The Bahá’í Viewpoint—God and Human Society” (No. 2): This script covers progressive revelation. Ordered alone, 30c each.

“The Bahá’í Viewpoint—The Return of Christ” (No. 3): Explains Bible prophecy with regard to the return of Christ. Ordered alone, 30c each.

“The Bahá’í Viewpoint—Religion and Churchdom” (No. 4): Points out the many denominations of Christianity and other religions, and how they can be united through Bahá’u’lláh. Ordered alone, 30c each.

The other two scripts, which are not part of a series, are:

“Prayer is a Key”: An explanation of why man needs to pray, and illustrates various types of prayer. Reading time is thirteen minutes. 30c each.

“A Memorial Day Meditation,” or an alternate title “New Light on the Life Hereafter”: Gives the Bahá’í teachings concerning the great mystery of death and of a life beyond. Reading time is fourteen minutes. 30c each.

These scripts are not only good for radio programs, but also public meetings, firesides, and individual teaching. College and high school youth would find these an exceptional assistance in their program planning.

Order from the Radio Service Committee, Mrs. Charlotte Keefrey, secretary; 2416 Waunona Way; Madison 5, Wis.

Further List of Tapes and Scripts Available for Special Events

The Radio Service Committee now has available the following scripts and tapes for radio, public meetings, and other uses in connection with the observance of the following Bahá’í events:

World Religion Day, January 17: Script #3, “World Religion,” two voices, questions and answers on progressive revelation, principles, and introducing Bahá’u’lláh as the new Prophet for this day.

Script #5, “Birth of World Religion,” by William Sears, on theme of man’s goal in life and obedience to God, and brief statement of progressive revelation and Bahá’u’lláh’s message.

Script #7, “What is the Bahá’í World Faith?” two voices, question and answer style.

Script and tape #11, “A World Religion,” an interview covering general information on the principles and some history, by Paul Haney.

Script and tape #14, “Two Roads We Face.” (See above)

Script and tape #18, “Bahá’í Youth to World Youth,” three voices, a fresh evaluation of the Faith. Title can be changed and used for other occasions.

Script and tape #20, “A Universal Religion.” (See above)

Script and tape #23, “New Interpretation of History,” by William Sears. Story of Bahá’u’lláh and His message of unity. [Page 2]

WORLD CRUSADE BUDGET Seventh Year: 1959-1960
Annual Budget	$400,000.00
Total Requirements: May 1 to October 31	$200,000.00
Total Contributions: May 1 to October 31	152,600.00
Total Requirements for October	33,333.00
Total Contributions for October	24,800.00
Special non-recurring gifts received during present Bahá’í year (not included above)	32,300.00
—U.S. NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY

All scripts are 25 cents each except #30 which is 35 cents or three for $1.00. All tapes rent for $2.00, or retail at $3.50. Rental is for one month only or less if possible.

The Radio Service Committee also has available a new bulletin entitled “Suggestions for Radio Activity on a Local Bahá’í Level.” This offers constructive ideas on how to proceed with radio programs and to secure the best results. The price of this bulletin is 25 cents.

Also available is a complete catalogue of available scripts and tapes with descriptions, suitable for radio, public meetings, firesides, and general teaching. The price is 20 cents a copy.

All the foregoing items should be ordered from the Radio Service Committee, Mrs. James J. Keefrey, Secretary, 2416 Waunona Way, Madison 5, Wisconsin.

Script #30, “God’s Plan for a United World.” (See above)

Naw-Rúz, March 21: Script #4, “Centenary of a Universal Religion,” three voices, gives history and story of proclamation of Bahá’u’lláh.

Script #6 and tape #19, “New Life for the World,” by William Sears. Introduces the Bahá’í Faith through the meaning of spiritual springtime.

Script and tape #18, “Bahá’í Youth to World Youth,” (See above)

World Youth Day, March 25: Script and tape #18, “Bahá’í Youth to World Youth.” (See above)

Script #21 and tape #15, “The Promised One of All Religions,” by William Sears, challenges people to investigate the authority of Bahá’u’lláh’s claim that He is the Promised One of all religions.

Marriages

Berkeley, Calif.: Miss Kaihan Radpour to Mr. Jeris Edward Strain on September 11, 1959

New York, N.Y.: Miss Helen Costa to Mr. David Palmberg on July 25, 1959

St. Paul, Minnesota: Miss Grace Sterling to Dr. Darius Shahrokh on September 19, 1959

In Memoriam

Mr. Alan A. Anderson Spotsylvania, Virginia August 16, 1959	Miss Elisabeth Cheney Dominican Republic October 8, 1959
Mrs. Hilda Carey Spokane, Washington July 3, 1959	Mrs. Madella Elliott Miller Brooksville, Florida No date

BAHÁ’Í DIRECTORY CHANGES

ASSEMBLY SECRETARIES

Southern California

Burbank: Mrs. Doris Ray, pro-tem, 620 San Jose

Glendale: Miss Virginia Pickens, Actg. Secty., 2952 Honolulu Ave., LaCrescenta

Inglewood: Mr. Orville Jones, 614 W. Queen St.

Louisiana

New Orleans: Mrs. Dorothy Logelin, 1535 Louisiana Ave.

Eastern New York

New York: Miss Helen Greg, Asst. Secty., 57 W. 75th St., Z. 23

Oregon

Multnomah County: Mrs. Martha Warren, 325 S.E. 181st Ave., Z. 33

ADDITIONS TO COMMITTEES

Temple Worship

Mrs. Mabel Eastman

Area Teaching Committee—Central States

Mrs. Vivian Fellows

Mrs. Arden Lee

Area Teaching Committee—Tennessee Valley States

Mrs. Maude Barnes

Mr. Cal Rollins

Area Teaching Committee—Gulf States

Pvt. Robert L. Pickering, Jr.

Area Teaching Committee—Southwestern States

Mrs. Anne Shoals

National Bahá’í Youth Committee

Miss Amy Konishi

Area Youth Committee—Southwestern States

Mr. Sylvian Castel DeOro

Bahá’í Sales Committee

Mrs. Lilian Cloonan

Mr. M. D. Roach

RESIGNATIONS FROM COMMITTEES

U.S. Africa Teaching Committee

Mr. William J. Burgess, Jr.

Area Teaching Committee—East Central States

Mr. Stanley Brogan

National Bahá’í Youth Committee

Miss Deanne Fraser

National Reference Library

Mrs. May Stebbins