The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1927, Page 91

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THE LUTHERAN PIONEER.

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in the dedicatory service by long distance, via the
radio. A printed program announcing the details
of this celebration will be sent to all the people on the
mailing list of KFUO, and reception report cards
will be enclosed. A neat souvenir folder of the
station will be sent to all who respond. ‘The dedica-
tion proper will take place in the afternoon, but the
program on that same evening and throughout the
week will feature the dedication, and there will be
special programs for the young people, the children,
the shut-ins, the Bible-students, ete. The formal
presentation of the new station on the part of the

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largest theological seminaries in the world, it is
especially in a position to render valuable service
to the cause of education and character-building.
Thousands of appreciative letters received from
listeners-in in every State of the Union, in Canada,
and in Central America prove that there is a real
demand on the part of the public for our type of
spiritual programs,” said Rey. Herman I. Hohen-
stein, director-announcer of Station KFUO.

The great missionary value of KFUO cannot be
overestimated. Already in the past thousands have
been first made acquainted with Christ and His sal-

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The New Station KFUO.
Presented and Maintained by the Lutheran Laymen’s League.

Lutheran Laymen’s League will be one of the high
spots of the program. Addresses will be delivered
by prominent and eloquent speakers. The musical
program will be of the highest class. Prior to the
dedication of the new transmitter, a farewell pro-
gram will be broadcast from the old station. Further

announcements regarding the definite date of the.

dedication and other details of the program will be
made over the radio, in the newspapers, and through
other channels of publicity.

“KFUO, known as “The Gospel Voice,’ has been
serving the American public with religious addresses
and wholesome musical entertainment since De-
cember 14, 1924. Being connected with one of the

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vation through the “Gospel Voice” of KFUO, and
by God’s grace many more will hear this voice in the
future to their everlasting benefit. In supporting
the work done by KFUO, we are helping to carry
out Christ’s Great Commission to preach His Gospel
to all creatures. :

. Tom Davis.

Tom Davis is dead. He died May 10 in the
asylum for the insane at Mount Vernon, Ala.

Three years ago our Lutheran Church brought
the glad tidings of the Friend of sinners to Kings
Landing. Tom Davis’s curiosity brought him out