Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-08-03
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in good condition in every hotel
room. The New York Bible society
sees to that. Just before the Worlds
fair opened, a careful check was
made and new Bibles supplied
wherever necessary. Within the
last year, the society has distribut-
ed SIG, 939 volumes Of Bibles, Testa-
ments and Bible portions. Since its
organization more than a century
ago, the society has circulated 49,
097, 643 volumes of sacred literature.
These volumes have been printed
in all the many languages Of the
world. Braille, of course, is includ-
ed since work among the blind
is one of the society's most impor-
tant activities. A specially trained
blind worker devotes full time to
other blind persons. Revised Braille
is used, also talking books"
Twelve books of the Old Testament
are now available on records and
more are in preparation.
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Not only to hotels does the society
distribute Bibles. The sacred books
are made available to immigrants,
seamen on all ships, hospitals and
public institutions. Bible distribu-
ton in New York indicates the poly
glot population Of the great city. To
supply the needs here, the Bible
must be printed in SO different lam
guages.
Speaking of hotels brings to mind
Frank Carter, auditor of the state
Of Oklahoma. It was Carter who
sponsored a new law which limits
state officials travelling to New York,
Chicago. and Washington to $3.50 a
day subsistence expense account,
with something less for other cities.
There were those who held that it
couldn't be done, especially in New
York with a Worlds fair in prog
ress. So when Carter and other
state officials had to come here in
connection with an $4,000, 900 bond
issue, there was a lot Of razzing.
When Carter got back home, he
made a report which was published
in the Oklahoma City Times. Since
the heading was dutch Bought
Manhattan Island for $24 But Carter
Takes ALI Of New York for $780,"
it may be guessed that he proved
that it could be done. The auditor
stated that he had obtained q room
for $3.50 a day, had spent SO cents
for breakfasts, IS cents for lunch
cons and $3.50 for dinners, daily
total of $50 which left him $1.40
for pocket money. And that may
prove Of interest not only to Okla
Romans but also to those who have
heard tales Of tall advances In
hotel rates because Of the fair.
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Getting back to Bibles for just a
moment. In the bad old days Of
prohibition, when there were vari-
Gus sin spots dourishing in New
York, a well-known actor showed
up In one Of the hottest with Bible
under his arms. Commanding 81
lence, with his very best delivery,
he proceeded to read several chap
tiers. The incident was so unexpect-
ed and so solemn and impressive
that even stews became quiet and
the hush that fell over the place
during the reading continued for
some time after the actor sat down.
For a little while he remained at
a table as if meditating and then
quietly departed. Someone picked
up the Bible he had left behind. On
the fyleaf, in bold type, was the
statement that it had been stolen
from midtown hotel.
That Museum Of Science and In
dustry will get me in trouble with
the boss one Of these days. When
ever ! 60 there, I encounter some
gadget that extends my stay into
hours. Just now it's that miniature
railroad system which visitors may
operate merely by pushing buttons.
There are block signal systems,
whistling engines, a coal elevator
with dump cars and everything, and
lot Of other features that bring
out the boy in me. It's five train
layout with about 400 feet Of track.
And I'm not the only so-called
srown-up who hangs around there,
either.
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