1958 Convention Report New York

130 Pages·2012·30.71 MB·English

1958 REPORT
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DIVINE
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Yankee Stadium during public lecture, Sunday, August 3
Record crowds in Yankee Stadium hear "God's Kingdom Rules—Is the World's End Near ?"
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Above: Two views of crowds at the Polo Grounds. Below: Some of the overflow
tent facilities at the Polo Grounds.
Overflow crowds in tents near Yankee Stadium (above) and the Polo Grounds (below)
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N. H. Knorr displays new book "Your Will Be Done on Earth"
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F. W. Franz speaks to assembly M. G. Henschel talking with the day's chairman
Above: Aerial view showing some of the 7,136 who were baptized. Below: Candidates wait turn at baptism site.
2,937 men were baptized to symbolize their dedication to Jehovah
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4,199 women were immersed Determined to do the divine will
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ri City,(cid:9) 27--,191.01 3, 1958. Attendance, 253,922