Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 35, 22 December 1919 — Page 20

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUK-TELEGRAU.

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LUTHERANS PLAN WORLD CONFERENCE DURING JANUARY

At a special called 'meeting of the National Lutheran Council, held at the Hotel Afltor, New York on Dec 18, steps were taken to call a world con ferenee of Lutherans In America, 1920. This action wos based on reports of commissioners of the Lutheran Church of America that have been in Europe for the past , six months surveying conditions. The purpose of the conference Is to discuss possibilities of closer affiliation and mutual helpfulness In the reorganization work that is before the Lutheran Church. The meeting of the council was called for the purpose of discussing the needs of the Lutheran Church In

Europe, on the basis of the reports of the fire commissioners lust returned from Europe, The commissioners of the Lutheran Church of America who were In Europe are: Dr. J. A. Morehead, President of Roanoke College; Chairman, Prof. S. Youngert, Rock Island, 111., Prof. O. T. Rygh, Associate Editor of the American Lutheran Survey, Rev. a. Fandrey, of Chicago, and Rev. L. Schuh, of Ohio. , The commissioners to Europe recommend that five million dollars be raised by the Lutheran Church of America within the next years, to meet the needs of the Lutheran church in Europe. Among the needs are the establishment of theological seminaries in such countries that are left Without seminaries through the reassignment of territory by the peace conference. Churches must be rebuilt, where the war has destroyed them. In Poland It Is estimated that ten million dollars of Lutheran church property has been destroyed. Many pastors must be supported. Especially in the eastern countries church-life has .been utterly deranged. Great groups of Lutherans are entirely without pastors. The pastors .having been killed by the revolution or driven ! out. Charitable agencies must be supported whose Income has been 1 educed beyond a point where is can meet the situation.

mond ' man, ' who has ' recently ' been' appointed Held manager of the Forward Movement of Friends win arrive in the - city Wednesday to take up this work in the Central offices of Friends, on South Eighth street CHRISTMAS 8ERVICES AT HOME Christmas services will be held at the Home for the Friendless Tuesday evening. The services will Include a Christmas entertainment. HADLEY. RETURNS Ross A. Hadley, secretary of the Foreign mission board of the Five Years Meeting, . has returned from Boston where he conferred with the Palestine committee of the Five Years Meeting. He met with other demoninational representatives of InterChurch World Movement In New York to review data submitted previous to the settlement of a foreign mission budget for the world. An InterChurch World Movement conference in Atlantic City In January will adopt the final budget. Mr. Hadley was also

In Philadelphia to discuss plans "for' fVnirM AMmmlm tlmmtim the maintenance of a newly acquired i " m"cnTlllc!:af

mission field in western China.

SANTA CL.AUS AT ST. ANDREWS Following brief exercises in the school auditorium, Santa Clans visited the pupils of SL Andrew's school Monday afternoon. Gifts of fruit, candy and books were distributed. School was then dismissed until January 6. HARRY 8WAYNE IMPROVED Hamr B. Swayne. ' of New . York

city, is reported to be on the road to; recovery, although not- yet out of j danger. A telegram received by Mrs.!

I . Hi. swayne, oi inis cuy, reports

of Legislative Coissutee

' County Superintendent Williams was In Indianapolis Monday attending the meeting of the legislative commits tee on text books of the Indiana State Teachers' association, of which he Is a member. " 1 ; This meeting is the first of a series to be held in regard to the sale of

school books now in an unsatisfactory i

CONNERSVILLE SOLDIER ' " DIES IN VLADIVOSTOK

CONNERSVILLE, lad, Dec 22-4fr. and Mrs. Thomas Morgan have 'been Informed by a telegram from the war department that Private Harry Morgan, their son, died of pneumonia In Vladivostok. Russia, December 3.

They knew nothing of bis Illness. He had been in Russia several months with the American army forces, bat they had expected bis early return home. Private Morgan was twenty-

seven and enlisted early la Wis. . A soldier named John J. O'Brien, writing to the war risk bureau about

bis insurance, failed to give bis seri number or nollcv number, bat said u

papers would be easy to identify '-O his wife's name was Mary A. O'Brien I

A search through the bureau ruea a closed the names of 176 John O'Briens, and each of aa even fift of them bad a Kite named Mary ( .O'Brien! -. -' ' ?. ,.

that the crisis has been safelv passed, i condition over the state. The present

Mr. Swayne has a very severe attack

of double pneumonia. INJURED IN YARDS Frank Maule was brought to .Reid hospital slightly injured as a result of being struck a glancing blow by a freight car in the Pennsylvania east yards. He will be able to leave the hospital Tuesday morning.

law onlv uermits dealers a 12 per

cent profit on school books, out ot which they must pay transportation, with payment to publishers within 30 days, and no books returned.It is understood that the committee was to revise this law and present a new bill to the next session of the state legislature.

Mostiv Personal 1

TO RECANVASS CHURCH. Because of a misunderstanding regarding the Every Member campaign of the Episcopal Church in America St. Paul's congregation is to recanvassed early thin week, when It is thought a much larger response will be made. L. G. Reynolds is chairman of the canvassing committee. CHANGE SERVICE.

Change in the time of mornlnar serv- j ice was made by the congregation of

St. John's Lutheran church held Sunday. The morning service will be held at R o'clock and, will be in German and KneUh. ALL MEETINGS REPRESENTED Every Yearly Meeting in the Five Years Meeting and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting will be represented at the conference of Yearly Meeting officers called together by the Forward Movement central committee at Earlham college December 31 to January 2. Levi T. Pennington, head of Forward Movement announced Monday. STRANAH AN TO ARRIVE Edgar H. Stranahan. former Rich-

REMEMBER The most pleasing and acceptable Christmas Gifts are those which, through their usefulness, serve as a permanent reminder of the giver. Our floors are crowded with just such gifts.

Folding Card Tables

A Serviceable Tea-Cart Makes a Welcome Gift No. longer a luxury, now a necessity, here's an article every housewife should have and would appreciate something to help serve her meals. We're showing a number of different tea wagons, all fitted with detachable trays; they may be had in Oak or mahogany at a very moderate price.

$98 Ladder Stools 8e

Pictures Statuary Mirrors Table Scarfs Candlesticks Sewing Cabinets Smokers Stands

A Rocker for Brother For his very own get the son or brother this big comfortable rocker. It represents seores of styles we have in oak and mahogany, plain and upholstered.

Open Evenings

A Pleasing Gift for Daughter's Bedroom Just the article that will please her more than anything else as a Christmas gift a charming dressing table in distinctive period design with French mirrors in triplicate, convenient drawers, etc. We offer a score of styles to choose from, and the prices you'll find very low considering quality.

Why Not Give Her A New Floor Lamp She would appreciate something as a gift that the rest of the family could enjoy too. One of our big display with a beautiful shade of Japanese silk is Quite certain to

please her.

Half Past Eleventh Hour Shopping Suggestions

Specials While They Last

$1.25 and $1.00 Lace Edge Table Scarfs; Christmas special . . .89 $1.75 and $1.50 Lace Edge Scarfs. .$1.25 White Aprons of Lawn, Dimitie or Swiss, lace or embroidery trimmed. 50, $1.50

Children's Stationery, box 10t Special lot of Beacon. Ready Made Bath Robes $6.50 Satin Trimmed Beacon Bathrobes $10.00 Ladies', Misses' and Men's Leatherette Coats $17.50 to $35.00

ANSWER THAT "GIFT QUESTION" WITH A GIFT CERTIFICATE

When in doubt give a Nusbaum Gift Certificate. It is such a simple satisfactory solution of the Christmas "Gift Problem" that more people every year are giving them in lieu of something that perchance the recipient may not need. Nusbaum's have issued these merchandise certificates for the past few years and the persons who use this form of a gift can never fall In pleasing. They are issued in any amount and are redeemed in merchandise from any department at Nusbaum's at any time during the year. . Many husbands find this the most appreciated gift imaginable In figuring out "what to give my wife" and we especially recommend them.

Special Georgette and Crepe de Chine Waists $5 & $6.25

Jap Silk Jackets Just received new lot of imported Japanese Quilted Vests in black, copen and rose, all sizes 36 to 48, silk lined and well padded and quilted

$1.98

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"There Was an Old Woman

"Who Lived In A Shoe, She Had So Many Children She Did Not Know What To Do." Shoes are higher than they used to be but there is a great consolation in knowing that when you come here you are going to get the kind of shoes that gives the best service at the lowest possible price. Women's Felt Slippers, all colors $1 .50 to $2.00 Satin Boudoir, Blue, Black and Old Rose, $3.00 Children's Felt Slippers $1.00 to $1.50 Teeple & Wessel 718 Main St.

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4ttlhi Glbiristmas

Timely suggestions for your Christmas dinner. Make this Christmas one of real cheer Creams and Ices Order Ealy to Insure Prompt Delivery Individual Xmas Bells and Turkey Ice Cream Moulds. Cranberry Ice, French Maple Parfait, Bisque Ice Cream, Raspberry Salad, Tutti-Fruitti, Orange and Pineapple Ice. Seven other flavors to choose from. OYSTERS For that Turkey Dressing, ask your grocer for Price's fresh Oysters to insure freshness. New Dates, New Figs, New Pecans, New English Walnuts, New Brazil Nuts, Fresh large Salted Peanuts, Fresh large Salted Almonds, Fresh large Salted Pecans, Fresh Cream Mints, Fresh French Bon Bons. PLENTY OF FRESH XMAS CANDIES OF ALL KINDS FOR THAT FAMILY DINNER

CONKEVS STORE NEWS Will be found on Page 1 4, this issue. It's a good one Read It

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