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Letters to Barbara MaxwellEntry/Object ID
2021.2.594Scope and Content
A three page letter, handwritten on both sides from Marilyn Maxwell, St. Joseph, Mo. to Miss Barbara Ann Maxwell, Columbia, Missouri, dated October 21st, Tuesday and postmarked October 22 1952. It is written on pink (page 1) blue (page 2) and cream (page 3) stationary with a matching pink envelope with a 3¢ stamp. Beneath the sender's address is written diagonally 'What's in a Name?"Context
Querida hermanita,
Too bad you couldn't hear us Sunday! John was very good. He talked on "What's in a Name?" He . . . cit(e) examples of Isaac, Jacob and Esau. . . . . Names hd great significance in Biblical times. . . . John the Baptist (not his father's name). . . . father was a priest, and the sons of priests were always named after their fathers. . . . . . Hosea named his son and daughter as warning to the Israelites of God's displeasure. Then, later, . . . . the children were renamed . . . indicating that God had forgiven His people, . . . .
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John went on to explain what our name Presbyterian means. . . . . a denomination "governed by old men", . . . . , these "old" men are now feeble, but mature and wise and able to govern the affairs of the church ably and well. . . . But, . . . Presbyterian is our name of Christian, "followers of Christ."
Next Sun. he will preach another 1st person sermon, "The Autobiography of a Collection Plate." That is the day we adopt the budget..
I had circle meeting last night, and it was very successful.. . . .
We got your laundry yesterday. Thanks for the belt. It . . . fits fine. . . . I had to wear it today . . . . - looked real collegiate!
Also thanks for Dr. Ramsey's book . . . . I knew him.
We beat C. B. ! . . . . . our kids played wide-awake ball . . . . .
I read in the paper that Missouri is having secret football sessions this week. That seems wise after two defeats. What has happened to our defense? . . . .
Next Sunday as that Reformation Day Service announced in the Bulletin . . . . , several choirs are to sing under the direction of Larrie N. Clark. . . . . We will practice again . . . Sun. , before the service. . . . .
Well, dearie, best I be closing this, as I . . . have some A.A.U.N. business tonight.
We are all fine and hope you are, too. I wish you didn't have to study so much, we miss your letters.
Lots of love,Lexicon
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7¼" x 10½"
