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District Assemblies for the British Isles, Canada and the United States—1956

The command to ‘assemble ourselves together’ constitutes important counsel to Christians. While this is regularly done within the congregations of Jehovah’s witnesses, keen interest is manifested when larger assemblies are arranged. It is now time to arrange for the 1956 assemblies and all will make their plans to attend one. Which one? The one of your choice. In its letter of April 23, 1956, to the congregations the Society has suggested that, in a few instances, if those in certain circuits will attend specified cities the facilities will accommodate the size of crowd expected more satisfactorily and at the same time a good witness will be accomplished in those cities.

Each of the 40 assemblies (six in the British Isles, eight in Canada and 26 in the United States) will be for four days and will have identical programs. Also, there will be Spanish programs at Waco and Lubbock, Texas, Phoenix, Arizona, and Long Beach, California. There will be an assembly not far from your home. Be sure to attend. (Assemblies will be held in many other lands too this year. For information write to the branch office of the Society nearest you.)

You may write now for rooming accommodations, addressing your mail to WATCHTOWER CONVENTION. Send your letter to the rooming address. DO NOT SEND ANY MAIL TO CONVENTION HALLS.

July 19-22, 1956

Albany, Calif., Golden Gate Fields, East Shore Blvd. at Gilman St. Rooming: 990 University Ave., Berkeley 2.

Dublin, Eire, National Stadium. Rooming: 44 James Place, Baggot St.

Jersey City, N. J., Roosevelt Stadium, End of Danforth Ave. Rooming: 2849 Hudson Blvd., Jersey City 6.

London, Ont., Grandstand, Queen’s Park. Rooming: 1587 Caledonia St., London.

Niagara Falls, N. Y., Hyde Park Stadium, Hyde Park Blvd. Rooming: 8676 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.

Paisley, Scotland, Ice Arena. Rooming: 21 School Wynd.

Pittsburgh, Pa., Forbes Field, Oakland. Rooming: 4100 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh 13.

July 26-29, 1956

Cardiff, Wales, Maindy Stadium. Rooming: 64 Connaught Rd. Roath.

Edmonton, Alta., Concert Hall, Exhibition Grounds. Rooming: 11845 77th St., Edmonton.

Lansing, Mich., Civic Center, 505 W. Allegan St. Rooming: 2330 N. East St., Lansing 6.

Lubbock, Tex., Fair Park Coliseum, Fairgrounds adjoining Avenue A. Rooming: 129 Temple Ave., Lubbock.

Mandan, N. Dak., Memorial Building, 2d Ave. NW. & 1st St. NW. Rooming: 110 4th Ave. NE., Mandan.

Saint John, N. B., Thistle Curling Rink, Dufferin Ave. Rooming: 49 Carleton St., Saint John.

Thornton Heath, Surrey, England, Crystal Palace Football Ground. Rooming: 44 Windmill Rd., Croydon, Surrey.

Aug. 2-5, 1956

Cheyenne, Wyo., Frontier Park, 8th Ave. & Hynds Blvd. Rooming: 1819 Thomes, Cheyenne.

Columbus, Ohio, Merchants and Manufacturers Bldg., Ohio State Fairgrounds. Rooming: 22 W. Naghten St., Columbus 16.

Coventry, Warwicks, England, Coventry City Football Ground. Rooming: 55 Capmartin Rd.

Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach Municipal Auditorium, 270 E. Seaside Blvd. Rooming: 15 W. Plymouth St., Long Beach 5.

Louisville, Ky., Parkway Field, Eastern Parkway at Third. Rooming: 409 W. Oak St., Louisville 3.

North Bay, Ont., Memorial Gardens, 100 Chippewa St. W. Rooming: 258 6th Ave. W., North Bay.

Omaha, Nebr., Civic Auditorium, 18th & Capitol Ave. Rooming. 2901 North 30th, Omaha 11.

Phoenix, Ariz., Shrine Auditorium, 1500 W. Washington St. Rooming: 5235 North 19th Ave., Phoenix.

Pocatello, Idaho, Pocatello High School Auditorium, 246 N. Garfield Ave. Rooming: 1006 N. Harrison Ave., Pocatello.

Reading, Pa., Reading Fairgrounds Grandstand, Route 222 North. Rooming: 32 Morgantown Rd., Reading.

Salem, Oreg., Oregon State Fairgrounds Grandstand, 18th St. Entrance, North 18th St. Rooming: 1890 Mission St., Salem.

San Bernardino, Calif., Swing Auditorium, County Fairgrounds, Mill & E Sts. Rooming: 1541 W. Base Line St., San Bernardino.

Spokane, Wash., Spokane Coliseum, Howard & Boone Ave. Rooming: E. 223 2d Ave., Spokane 3.

Troy, N. Y., R. P. I. Field House, Peoples Ave. at Burdette Ave. Rooming: 3 111th St., Troy.

Tulsa, Okla., Fairgrounds Pavilion. Rooming: 1421 East 13th St., Tulsa 20.

Victoria, B. C., Memorial Arena, 1925 Blanshard St. Rooming: 1412 Broad St., Victoria.

Waco, Tex., Heart O’Texas Coliseum, 46th and Bosque Blvd. Rooming: 3733 Homan St., Waco.

Wigan, Lancs., England, Wigan Football Ground, Rooming: 37 King St.

Winston-Salem, N. C., Memorial Coliseum, North Cherry St. Extension. Rooming: W. 27th St. at Druid Hills Dr., Winston-Salem.

Worcester, Mass., Worcester Memorial Auditorium, Lincoln Square. Rooming: 274 Main St., Rooms 44 & 45, Worcester 8.

Aug. 9-12, 1956

Minneapolis, Minn., The National Guard Armory, 500 South 6th St. Rooming: 3717 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis 7.

Montgomery, Ala., Alabama State Coliseum, Federal Drive. Rooming: 2790 Lower Wetumka Rd., Montgomery 7

Regina, Sask., Exhibition Stadium, Exhibition Grounds, 1600 Block Pasqua St. Rooming: 2278 Retallack St., Regina.

Aug. 16-19, 1956

Augusta, Ga., Jennings Stadium, 1400 Walton Way. Rooming: 404 1⁄2 Eighth St., Augusta.

Winnipeg, Man., Olympic Rink, Church and Charles Sts. Rooming: 1338 Main St., Winnipeg.

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Aug. 23-26, 1956

Montreal, Que., Verdun Auditorium, 4110 Lasalle Blvd., Verdun. Rooming: 1637 St. Catherine St. W., Montreal 25.

WIELDING THE SPIRITUAL SWORD AGAINST WICKED SPIRIT FORCES—Eph. 6:12, 17, NW.

Very graphically the warfare of God’s servants is described: “Go on acquiring power in the Lord and in the mightiness of his strength. Put on the complete suit of armor from God that you may be able to stand firm against the machinations of the Devil; because we have a fight, not against blood and flesh, but against . . . the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly [invisible] places.” (Eph. 6:10-12, NW) The only way in which anyone can stand firm is to be equipped with the complete suit of armor from God. Ministers of God want to help others to understand this vital matter and will do so by using the “sword of the spirit, that is, God’s word,” to point out to good-will persons what to do. During June Jehovah’s witnesses will call on people and, after giving an oral Bible sermon, will offer printed Bible sermons in book and booklet form on a 50c contribution. This will be the means of helping many to start their all-important fight against the wicked spirit forces that dominate mankind as a whole.

IS YOUR LIFE WORTH ONE DOLLAR?

Would you spend one dollar to save your life? Millions are spent annually in this losing struggle, yet your dollar can do more for you. It can direct you to “fountains of living waters” and give you hope of everlasting life in Jehovah God’s new world. It can obtain for you a year’s subscription for The Watchtower, the world’s most widely circulated Bible study periodical. Regular use of this unequaled aid will put new life in you as it makes your Bible live for you. Send today.

“WATCHTOWER” STUDIES FOR THE WEEKS

July 8: Keep Pace with the New World Society. Page 336.

July 15: Keep Pace by Conforming to Theocratic Requirements. Page 342.