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U. S. SUPPLEMENT
Bahá’í News[edit]
No. 57 BAHÁ’Í YEAR 119 NOVEMBER 1962
One Means of Proclamation[edit]
The publicity committee of the local Spiritual Assembly of Gallup, New Mexico, has recommended a method of proclamation through the press, and possibly through TV, similar to the services which have been offered in recent years to the Bahá’ís attending the National Convention. The idea was successfully carried out at the gathering held in June at Pine Springs, Arizona, on the Navajo Indian Reservation, and is being shared with the believers for use especially in these months of “mass proclamation.”
The basic idea is to rush pictures and news of gatherings and events attended by Bahá’ís and non-Bahá’ís to the newspapers in their home towns, so that the news does not lose its value time-wise. A story with pictures could be in the newspapers within a day or two after the beginning of the event. This may be done through the use of Polaroid camera equipment, air mail, and the effectiveness of contact previously made by the Bahá’í press representatives with their local publicity media.
Using a Polaroid camera, news pictures of Bahá’ís and visitors could be taken on the scene to be sent via air mail to their home towns for immediate release. These “instant pix” accompanied by a news release incorporating mimeographed information about the event (prepared beforehand by those sponsoring the activity) plus the added typed caption and material about the event and photographs, would be sent to either the home town newspaper, or possibly TV station, or to the local Bahá’í press representative to be presented personally, whichever is the most advantageous.
The sponsoring body of the event should have already prepared, in mimeographed form, a standardized sheet with information on the event, and clipped it to a “lead” page to be typed at the scene, with names, etc., specifically applying to the accompanying pictures.
The individual handling this for his local community or group would need to come to the meeting with the following information:
- Home town paper name, address, name of staff contact.
- If no paper, perhaps a TV station could use pictures.
- Name of home town Bahá’í press representative (for reference in story).
- Details of trip by the individuals in the pictures.
If each believer or group representative comes prepared to use every opportunity for wider proclamation of the Faith through the press, this idea can be very effective.
Human Rights Day[edit]
December 10, 1962
A Special Event for Proclaiming the Bahá’í Faith to the Public
Theme: United Nations—Prayer for Peace in Action
Suggested Materials: Prayer for Peace program material. Bahá’í Declaration of Human Rights and Faith for Freedom from Bahá’í Publishing Trust.
Reports: Newspaper clippings are to be sent immediately to National Bahá’í Headquarters. Reports and good photographs of outstanding observances should be mailed at once to Bahá’í News Editorial Committee.
In Memoriam[edit]
| Dr. Erwin R. Albrecht Bentonville, Arkansas August 5, 1962 |
Mrs. Marie Kramer Lima, Ohio August 29, 1962 |
| Mrs. Ethel C. Ayer Salt Lake City, Utah August 17, 1962 |
Mrs. Helma Linder Alderwood Manor, Wash. September 10, 1962 |
| Ceary Bell Los Angeles, Calif. September 15, 1962 |
Mrs. Juanita Mitchell Los Angeles, Calif. September 2, 1962 |
| Mrs. Elizabeth F. Caldwell Los Angeles, Calif. September 3, 1962 |
Charles Rublee San Antonio, Texas September 16, 1962 |
| Mrs. Norah B. Casey Vacaville, Calif. September 11, 1962 |
Mrs. Laura Simpson Stockton, Calif. September 8, 1962 |
| Mrs. Bessie C. DeGrow Ann Arbor, Michigan August 9, 1962 |
George E. Terry Waukegan, Illinois September 14, 1962 |
| Mrs. Oni Finks Sherman Oaks, Calif. September 11, 1962 |
Edward L. Westberg Pearblossom, Calif. June 10, 1962 |
| Mrs. Minnie Flack Los Angeles, Calif. August 24, 1962 |
Mrs. Clara Wood Wilmette, Illinois September 24, 1962 |
| Carl S. Hogberg Uppsala, Sweden June 27, 1962 |
John H. Woodlen Wilmington, Delaware September 13, 1962 |
WORLD CRUSADE BUDGET[edit]
Tenth Year: 1962-63
ANNUAL BUDGET: $625,000.00
Total Requirements: May 1 to September 30: 260,420.00
Total Contributions: May 1 to September 30: 171,370.00
Deficit to September 30: 89,050.00
| MONTH | REQUIREMENTS | RECEIVED | DEFICIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| May, June & July | $156,252.00 | $109,060.00 | $47,192.00 |
| August | 52,084.00 | 24,900.00 | 27,184.00 |
| September | 52,084.00 | 37,410.00 | 14,674.00 |
| Total | $260,420.00 | $171,370.00 | $89,050.00 |
Rex King Deprived of Bahá’í Membership[edit]
Following full investigation and consultation on certain information concerning the activities of Rex (Reginald) King who has resided in various localities in Central California in recent years, it became necessary for the National Spiritual Assembly at its September meeting to deprive Mr. King of his Bahá’í membership and voting rights. Mr. King is not to be invited to Nineteen-Day Feasts or to participate in any other Bahá’í activities.
—NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY
Bahá’í DIRECTORY CHANGES[edit]
ASSEMBLY SECRETARIES[edit]
Northern California Monterey: Mrs. Dawn Edwards, 945 Roosevelt (New Assembly formed 9/17/62) Monterey-Carmel J. D.: Mrs. Beatrice Rinde, 2880 Ransford Ave., Pacific Grove (New Assembly formed 9/17/62) Santa Rosa J. D.: Mrs. Juanita Storch, 4770 Sonoma Highway, Santa Rosa
Southern California District #1 Manhattan Beach: Mr. William Smarsh, pro-tem, Box 1592 Inglewood J. D.: Mr. Virgil Wilson, P.O. Box 3003, Inglewood West Hollywood: Miss Billie Graves, 1274 N. Harper, West Hollywood 46
Southern California District #2 Cucamonga J. D.: Mrs. Frances Nott, 8220 Archibald Ave., Cucamonga
District of Columbia Washington: Miss Bernice Brigham, 1711 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Apt. 332, Z 6
Southern Illinois Quincy: Mrs. Gladys Sharp, 512½ Hampshire St.
Indiana Kokomo: Mrs. Lou Kinsey, 620 W. Lincoln Rd.
Louisiana Baton Rouge: Mrs. Carolyn Galinkin, 109 E. Garfield St.
Massachusetts Boston: Mr. Douglas Covey, Chr., 687 Boylston St., Rm. 201
Michigan Adrian: (Delete — Assembly not formed on April 21, 1962)
Nevada Sparks: Mrs. Marion West, 1945 4th St., Apt. 24
New Mexico McKinley County: Mrs. Mary Gibson, Box 1117, Gallup (New Assembly formed 8/24/62) Santa Fe: Mrs. Amy Dwelly, 1655 Canyon Rd.
Western New York Binghamton: Mr. James E. Parsons, 291 Robinson St. Amherst Twp.: Miss Sue Wooster, 161 Mt. Vernon Rd., Snyder 26 Syracuse: Mrs. Yvonne Handel, 558 Cortland Ave., Z 15
Ohio Youngstown: Mrs. Evelyn Wilson, 1174 Kenneth Ave. (New Assembly formed 9/7/62)
Utah Provo: Mrs. Mary Jarvis, 581 Columbia Lane, #158
Eastern Washington Walla Walla: Mrs. Emmalu McCandless, 978 Hobson (New Assembly formed 8/20/62)
Wisconsin Milwaukee: Mrs. Anna Hanel, 6829 W. Lisbon Ave., Z 10 Waukesha: Mrs. Rose Kubala, 615 E. Roberta Ave.
COMMITTEE SECRETARIES[edit]
Interracial Service Dr. Sarah M. Pereira, Secty., 2725 13th St., N.E., Washington, D.C.
Area Teaching Committee—Tennessee Valley States Miss Louise Jackson, Secty., 722 Columbian Mutual Tower Bldg., Memphis 3, Tenn.
ADDITIONS TO COMMITTEES[edit]
Area Teaching Committee—Southern New England States Dr. Elmer V. Kenneally Miss Bettina Thomas
Area Teaching Committee—Southwestern States Mr. Norman Gauerke
Area Teaching Committee—Northwestern States Mrs. Goldie Neffew
RESIGNATIONS FROM COMMITTEES[edit]
Area Teaching Committee—Central States Mr. Dan Jordan
Area Teaching Committee—Southern New England States Miss Carole Greenway Dr. Anselm Schurgast
Area Teaching Committee—Tennessee Valley States Mrs. Erma Hayden
Bahá’í State Conventions[edit]
Sunday, December 2, 1962
See Your Convention Call