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March 25, 1951
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Chaplain at Veterans Administration Hospital in Atlanta requests 500 Bibles and 500 New Testaments for soldier patients training for war, emphasizing spiritual warfare; donations sought by Easter via Rev. D. H. Stanton.
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SOLDIERS ASKING FOR WEAPON OF WARFARE
Our Gallant Soldier Boys as they train for war, are asking us for the weapon of warfare that is not carnal but mighty through God the Bible.
"Dr. D. H. Stanton Gammon Avenue Atlanta, Georgia.
Dear Mr. Stanton:
"We would appreciate your sending us 500 Bibles and 500 New Testaments to distribute to the patients at this hospital.
"Thanking you for your kindness and cooperation in this matter, I am
Sincerely yours,
ALONZO L. THOMAS, Sr.,
Chaplain,
Veterans Administration Hosp
500 BIBLES - 500 NEW TESTAMENTS
These Bibles cost 60 cents and 90 cents. The Testaments cost 22 cents.
THEY WANT THEM BY EASTER!
Any church or any individual wanting to help in paying for these Scriptures may call or write Rev. D. H. Stanton, 56 Gammon Avenue, S. E., Atlanta, Ga. Telephone MAin 8267.
They are putting themselves in the front line of defense for us.
Are we willing to give a few pennies or dollars that they believe will lift and sustain them for the days ahead?
They await our answer.
D. H. STANTON,
Secty. American Bible Society.
Our Gallant Soldier Boys as they train for war, are asking us for the weapon of warfare that is not carnal but mighty through God the Bible.
"Dr. D. H. Stanton Gammon Avenue Atlanta, Georgia.
Dear Mr. Stanton:
"We would appreciate your sending us 500 Bibles and 500 New Testaments to distribute to the patients at this hospital.
"Thanking you for your kindness and cooperation in this matter, I am
Sincerely yours,
ALONZO L. THOMAS, Sr.,
Chaplain,
Veterans Administration Hosp
500 BIBLES - 500 NEW TESTAMENTS
These Bibles cost 60 cents and 90 cents. The Testaments cost 22 cents.
THEY WANT THEM BY EASTER!
Any church or any individual wanting to help in paying for these Scriptures may call or write Rev. D. H. Stanton, 56 Gammon Avenue, S. E., Atlanta, Ga. Telephone MAin 8267.
They are putting themselves in the front line of defense for us.
Are we willing to give a few pennies or dollars that they believe will lift and sustain them for the days ahead?
They await our answer.
D. H. STANTON,
Secty. American Bible Society.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Providence Divine
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Bible Distribution
Soldiers
Wartime Appeal
Veterans Hospital
Donations
Easter
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. D. H. Stanton
Alonzo L. Thomas, Sr.
Where did it happen?
Atlanta, Georgia; Veterans Administration Hospital
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. D. H. Stanton
Alonzo L. Thomas, Sr.
Location
Atlanta, Georgia; Veterans Administration Hospital
Event Date
By Easter
Story Details
Soldiers training for war request Bibles as spiritual weapons. Chaplain Alonzo L. Thomas requests 500 Bibles and 500 New Testaments for hospital patients. Donations urged through Rev. D. H. Stanton to support them.