JANUARY, 1935

Got Off to the New Year with a Real Start

Splendid Results on

77 Countries Advertising the King and Kingdom

The Kingdom Praise Period, which began September 29 and continued for nine days, Including October 7, was a real blessing to the anointed and those associated with Jehovah’s witnesses. Surely a splendid opportunity was afforded to everyone to honor Jehovah’s name. In 77 countries throughout the world the greatest advertising organization on earth was at work and their business was the advertising of the King and Kingdom. It Is this tremendous advertising that causes the Devil to object. It therefore brings constant opposition and persecution to the Lord’s onward-marching army. Against much adversity, the details of which are set out under the different countries, Jehovah’s witnesses gladly go forward maintaining their Integrity and proving Jehovah’s side of the issue. These world-wide testimony periods show without question the unity which exists In Jehovah’s organization.

The fiscal year of the Society begins with October 1, and surely we got off to a wonderful start for this new year. The report which Is set out herewith is compared with the two previous international periods, and, as shown, more literature was placed this time than heretofore. This is surely gratifying. This report does not include any work that might have been done in Germany, but we do know that many of Jehovah’s witnesses went forth In the work there and gave the testimony for the Kingdom.

The workers in this report total 39,921. This Is considerably better than the period a year ago, but not quite as good as the period last April. One very Interesting feature is the number of hours put Into the service, 451,005. In addition to the number of hours In the field work, there were arrangements made and transcription meetings held In 5,956 places. At these meetings Brother Rutherford had die privilege of speaking to an audience of 103,320 persons by electrical transcription. This has proved to be an excellent means of bringing the same message through the transcription machines even as it is being presented In booklet form such as Righteous Ruler.

Following are interesting reports from different countries.

Transcription Work

UNITED STATES

Comparing the report of the United States with the same period a year ago we find an increase in workers of more than 4,000, which Is remarkable. There was an Increase of approximately 25,000 hours In the field work also, and a considerable increase in the distribution of books and booklets.

One of the crowning features of The Kingdom Praise Period was the special privilege granted Jehovah’s witnesses on the last day of this period, namely, the sending of notice to the Hitler Government. This undoubtedly spurred Jehovah’s witnesses on to greater zeal during this period, and many were the expressions of joy in carrying out the Society’s instructions in this regard. It was a momentous occasion, when we stop to think, that the brethren everywhere throughout the world offered prayer to the heavenly Father In behalf of their brethren In Germany. Truly there Is unity In the ranks of Jehovah’s organization.

AUSTRALIA

“The Lord greatly blessed our effort during Kingdom Praise Period, although bad weather greatly hindered the work In some parts of the territory. It is particularly noticeable that the people of good will as part of his dally routine to see to It that during each month he devotes at least 15 hours to field service, the company quota could very easily be reached. If each pioneer put In at least 110 hours a month, and each auxiliary but 50 hours per month, we should exceed by far the quota of 51 million hours. Last year 18,817 witnesses In the United States worked 5,016,416 hours.

In making arrangements for the printing of literature in the factory, such as books and booklets, we have estimated that during the year the clothbound books placed In the United States will be around 1,200,000, booklets 11,000,000, making the total 12,200,000 pieces of literature distributed In twelve months, or over a million a month. Can we do It?

There have been arranged for the fiscal year 1935 six testimony periods, Instead of the usual five. Th'e names and dates of these periods have been set out In the Calendar. It Is well for each one of Jehovah’s witnesses and those other persons of good will who have taken their stand on the side of the Lord to plan now to put in more time in the Lord’s service, because really the only thing worth while in this world is to have a part In the vindication of Jehovah’s name and his word. Testimony periods have proved a great aid In making It possible for more brethren to put in additional time, and therefore six have been arranged; but (Continued on page 4, column 3) are taking their stand for the Kingdom and desire to have a share In the work. All In this part of the field are thrilled with the 12-inch records and the portable phonographs, which have just arrived. Praise be to Jehovah for a share In the work and for the many facilities placed at our disposal.”

CENTRAL EUROPE

“On account of serious difficulties In Austria, the Service Week had to be postponed, and this also caused the delay of getting the complete report. Several of the booklets are now under the ban of the Catholic government In Austria, The Golden Age Is also forbidden for a period of six months. However, the Kingdom Week was a fitting prelude for the new year of service. Regardless of the opposition which confronts the brethren in all countries, they are going forward with joy and confidence of victory.

“While the experiences of the brethren are practically the same in all the various countries where the clergy manifests most marked opposition, we desire to mention a few remarkable Items:

‘During the Kingdom Period Brother D---- of Yugoslavia, a personal

friend of the late King Alexander I, visited Switzerland to attend the Basel convention, and he also wished to take part in the service. He was given territory at Bethlehem, a little town near Berne. While working he was questioned by a policeman as to his business. The next day he was arrested and thrown Into the city jail of Berne without good reason or excuse. It was claimed that his papers were not in order, and the police did not believe that he occupied a high position in the Yugoslavian government. The brother was one of the founders of the new Yugoslavian government under King Alexander and was a member of the parliament for a number of years. When in jail he asked to telephone to his consulate, which was refused. He asked to telephone to our office, which was also denied. Then he asked for permission to telegraph to the court-marshal of the king, that Is, the secretary of King Alexander, but the police scoffed at him and one of the police force said with a wicked smile: “A former member of Parliament surely would not go about from house to house with literature of this kind.” Several hours later the brother was liberated and a complaint was made by him and presented to the political department of the Swiss government. The Yugoslavian consul wished to start diplomatic proceedings against the Swiss government over this Incident, but this was not done. The complaint was accepted and the

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Kingdom Heralds* Testimony Period, February 2-10

Order Books Now

Jehovah’s faithful witnesses and real Jonadabs have been diligently studying the new book JEHOVAH, that they might be strengthened to carry it to the peoples of the world. This new publication contains the message of God which is needful for all those who desire to live under a righteous and just government and to serve Jehovah, from whom all blessings flow. It has enthused the Tord’s people to go and publish His name and kingdom.

The period of February 2-10 is set aside for the distribution of this book Jehovah. Beginning on February 2, and continuing throughout the Kingdom Heralds’ Testimony Period, Jehovah will be used, and will be placed with the public on a contribution of 25e. Enclosed with this Bulletin is a special order blank which should be used by each one in the ordering of Jehovah. Shipments of the new book, Jehovah, have been made to all English-speaking branches throughout the world, and it is three clothbound books on a contribution of 50c, has moved along splendidly. The Life book is now out of stock at Brooklyn and some of the depots. However, the companies had a large stock in storage. The companies should make every effort to dispose of all these Life books. Where there are pioneers and auxiliaries in company territory, please get in touch with the director so that these can be distributed in the special combination during January. Where companies have a stock of Life which they feel sure they cannot dispose of themselves, take an extra supply along to the divisional campaign and arrange with other companies to take some off your hands. You can exchange these books for other publications of the Society, thus saving putting through transfers in the olliee. The campaign of placing three clothbound books with the people on a contribution of 50c is going well.

Every one of the field workers should see to it that he has a good supply of these books on hand; and to aid in presenting the special combination of three to the people, a supply of wrappers was sent to all workers. When you need more wrappers, having used up your original allotment, order more; and if for any reason you are delayed in receiving your wrappers, go ahead with the work with the three bound books anyway, and use the wrappers as soon as they come. This wrapper is of strong kraft paper, printed in two colors, with a cut of Brother Rutherford and a brief testimony setting forth that this is a special offer during December and January of three books for a 50c contribution, the regular contribution being 25c each.

Especially after January 13, stress the three bound books and the special booklet. Let’s close the boundhook campaign by going over the hoped that during the Kingdom Heralds’ Testimony Period they also will have the privilege of distributing it, using this latest publication to exalt the name of Jehovah.

Now is the time to order, so that you will have an ample supply on hand for the campaign. Have in mind that city territory should be used, where as many calls as possible can be made and places where the workers might be protected from the inclement weather. Later on in the year the rurals can be witnessed to with this book. When Jehovah is ordered, using the enclosed order blank, other stock such as The Harp of God, Deliverance, and Reconciliation should be ordered, which you may need to finish out the campaign during January, and to replenish your stock. In sending the order, be sure to accompany it with remittance to cover if your account is not in good condition or if you have no account at this office. The entire shipment of Jehovah and other literature you may need can be made at one time.

quota of 300,000 books for the two months. All reports are that books are being placed faster than ever before, and many requests are coming in for more wrappers.

Keep stressing these three bound books during January. On February 2 all of Jehovah’s witnesses will begin with the new publication, Jehovah.

The Publishers Distributed 11,325,308 Pieces of Literature

Jehovah’s witnesses and their Jonadab brethren have been blessed time and again, for great has been their privilege of service. The year 1931 finds a great increase in the work over that of 1933. As to the details, all of these have been set out in the 1935 Yeae Book of Jehovah’s witnesses. 'The Bulletin will give you a comparative report of the work accomplished by all the publishers, pioneers, auxiliaries, companies, sharpshooters and the Jona-

Mail Filled Sheets to Washington, D.C.

There were 150,000 Petition sheets consigned throughout the United States. Two weeks thereafter orders were filled for 60,000 additional sheets; and we know it will require the printing of many more before the middle of January rolls around. Keep this work going rapidly. Put forth extraordinary efforts to obtain names, as this is very important. Every one of Jehovah’s witnesses and the Jonadabs, of course, will sign the petition, and each and every one should put forth an effort to have everyone else with whom he comes in contact to sign this petition.

When your sheets are full, turn them in to the director, so that he

Are You on the “Extra” Bulletin List?

It becomes necessary to revise the “Extra” Bulletin list. This is the list of those who are not pioneers or auxiliaries and not in the territory of any company or sharpshooter, but to whom the Bulletin is sent each month.

This list, as it now exists, is going to be discontinued after the January Bulletin is mailed out, and any of those who are now receiving Bulletins! in this manner and who wish them continued will have to make specific request for the same during the next month. If you require more than one for other interested persons in your vicinity, please state how dabs, in the United States and 20 countries which are under the jurisdiction of the Brooklyn office. A careful study of the report will make your heart glad.

We wish to bring to your attention particularly the increase in workers, which has been about 3,000, and the greater number of hours spent in field service. During 1933 there were 4,475,508 hours,reported. During 1934 it increased to 5,055,430. This is a gain of nearly 600,000 hours. As is set out in the quota, we anticipate at least a half million increase in hours for 1935. With the constant growing number of publishers in the field which we might expect now, can send them to A. Koerber, 1603 Massachusetts Ave. NW., Washington, D.C. If you are a pioneer, an auxiliary or a sharpshooter, or if you have used the Petition blanks published in The Golden Age, send them direct to the Washington address, as they are all being assembled there. Indications are that the number of signatures obtained will be far greater than that of last year. Presenting the Petition blanks before exhibiting the literature has aided materially the obtaining of signatures and opens the way for the presentation of the bound books. Let us all strive diligently to do with our might what our hands find to do!

Another thing! Please have all the Petition sheets with signatures on them in Washington on or before January 12, 1935.

many, in your request to have this service continued.

There is no desire to deprive anyone of the Bulletin who is anxious to have it, and use it to participate in the service to the extent of his ability. We simply wish to bring our mailing list up to date.

Are You a Subscriber for The Watchtower?

The Watchtower magazine is published twice a month, on the first and the fifteenth, and it is quite essential that all of Jehovah’s witnesses ami the Jonadabs who associate with them should be fully informed of the purposes revealed to the anointed as is set out in the Watchtower magazine. The Bulletin is sent to many Jonadab organizations and many of the Jonadab brethren in companies. These should avail themselves of the important truths which are essential to the activity of a Christian at this time. An earnest student of The Watchtower will be thoroughly devoted to Jehovah and Ills kingdom interests. You should subscribe now.

because; it is the Lord’s due time for the Jonadab brethren to get into the chariot with Jehu and see his zeal, Jehovah's witnesses during 1935 should demonstrate their zeal, and those people of good will, seeing this, will join and rejoice in their privileges.

We suggest that at some service meeting these figures be brought forcibly to the attention of the publishers, and the results of last year's work and your plans for 1935 be discussed, so that each one will be thoroughly familiar with what is outlined for the year^- and can make his plans and arrangements. We feel sure it will be profitable for all.

World-wide Radio Hookup for January 13

Brother Rutherford to Speak on “UNIVERSAL WAR NEAR”

Arrange with Short-Wave Dealers to Tune In Lecture

On Sunday, January 13, 1935, Brother Rutherford will address a public assembly in the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., on the subject “UNIVERSAL WAR NEAR”. That address will be broadcast internationally over a special Watchtower network, including a number of short-wave transmitters. The time schedule is as follows:

Eastern Standard 12 :30 to 1:30pm Central Standard 11:30 to 12:30pm Mountain Standard 10:30 to 11:30am Pacific Standard 9:30 to 10:30am

Five million radio folders are being prepared, and these will be consigned to companies, isolated pioneers and sharpshooters throughout tlie United States. Pioneers and foreign and colored companies who are in the English company territory can obtain their supply from the English director.

Here’s another opportunity to test out that short-wave receiving set of yours or arrange with a short-wave dealer to tune in the lecture for the benefit of the public. The following

All State Legislators to Receive Truth Booklet

They Will Know

of Universal War Near

We are coming to the last few days of the Petition campaign, and it is a glorious and progressive fight. As we should expect, the effect of this is being felt by the enemy, and in many places they are tremendously enraged. They would, if possible, destroy the Petition forms if they could get iheir hands upon them. In fact, many have tried it. This, instead of being a discouragement to the Lord’s people, is, of course, a source of great encouragement.

That each one of the Lord’s anointed participating in this campaign might have a clearer vision of what is involved, we are giving you an outline of the setup as it draws to a climax.

It is expected that about January 14 this tremendous petition will be presented to the Congress of the United States; but just before this there is another campaign. In every

There Are a Number of Changes

Please Read Carefully

Your report cards for December and January are to be made out as heretofore explained, giving all the information as in the past. In order to save the brethren much work, some changes are being made, beginning with the February report. After the end of January, and beginning with your report for the month of February, every service director, sharpshooter, Jonadab, pioneer and auxiliary is to report in accordance with these changes. The changes effective at that time are:

• (1) It will not be necessary to short-wave stations are expected to carry the lecture:

Schenectady W2XAD ......................

W2XAF ......................

Pittsburgh W8XK ..........................

W8XK __________________________

W8XK ........................ state capital of the United States, each member of the state legislative body is being presented with a copy of the booklet Truth and a radio folder inviting him to tune in to Brother Rutherford’s broadcast from Los Angeles on the subject. “UNIVERSAL WAR NEAR”, Sunday, January 13.

Each company that is responsible for its part in the campaign in the different state capitals has been thoroughly instructed; and unless you have been instructed to participate in that campaign, do not go there, but rather, concentrate on your own territory, getting as many names as possible.

In order that the petition presented to the Congress of the United States may be as targe and as representative as possible, let each worker put forth an additional and strenuous effort during the last few days to get as many names as possible. The Lord’s blessing on this work up to tlie present is a clear indication that it is Uis will to have this witness presented now.

I.i't each company and others having sound equipment make arrange

itemize each kind of book placed, but, instead, report the TOTAL number of bound books placed, just as you now report the total number of booklets.

• (2) Do not report the number of testimonies given.

• (3) Do not report the number of lectures given.

This total number of bound books can be placed under the heading “Other Books”, on the report card. As has been pointed out, the quota for the coming year is set out in hours, and time in the field is the essential thing in the service. With tlie use of testimony cards the brethren are able to make more calls ; and since the use of this method has bemachines and announce periodically through the evening, and especially Sunday morning, what stations can be picked up in that area and that they should tune in. Every company that uses a radio station to broadcast the Watchtower programs should arrange immediately with the local station announcer to make mention of this special chain broadcast during the week immediately before January 13. It is very essential that the people learn of this broadcast, so that they may hear this very important message.

The questions on the radio folder are very effective and pointed and can be used in your microphone announcements as well as over the radio. The questions are: “Why are the nations arming for war? Which side will the churches take? Why is the truth involved? What will be the result? The people and Congress are deeply concerned.” Be sure to tune in January 13 on Station ________

........ at .........................

(time)

This broadcast comes at the close of your Petition work, and it is vitally necessary that everyone be informed of this most timely message, “UNIVERSAL WAR NEAR.” ments to announce this petition in the public places as far as possible and then cover the territory immediately with the Petition sheets. An announcement somewhat after the following might be used:

“Do you love truth and righteousness ?

“Do you believe it is your right to hear the Word of Almighty God freely discussed by radio, printed page, word of mouth or any other means ?

“Do you know the Constitution gives you that right?

“If you knew the Congress of the United States was being petitioned to protect your rights, would you want to sign that petition?

“Jehovah’s witnesses will come to your home with the petition giving you this privilege immediately.”

These names are to be forwarded to A. Koerber, 1603 Massachusetts Ave. NW., Washington, D.C., and be there by Saturday night, January 12, at the very latest.

Happy is the lot of the anointed who can see and appreciate their great privilege of having a part in this campaign.

come very helpful in the distribution of literature, it will no longer be necessary to report the testimonies. It will not be necessary to report the number of lectures at phonograph and transcription meetings, either. Beginning with your February report, your cards to this office are to show these figures: Total Number of Bound Books, Total Number of Booklets, Total Number of Publishers (in the ease of companies, sharpshooters and Jonadabs), Total Number of Hours, Total Number of Obtained, Number of Sound Machines used, Total Number of Meetings held, Total Attendance at all these meetings. You will thus have but eight entries to make on your card.

France

“In France pioneers are being sent out of the country If they are of foreign nationality. Also Polish brethren were sent out; and thus the number of workers has decreased, and yet a good result was obtained.

Austria

“The brethren in Austria put forth tiie greatest efforts, although the enemy is trying hard to stop the work there altogether. Neither the company workers nor the pioneers know what fear is, and thus the result obtained by the companies during this week was the greatest that was ever obtained.

Luxemburg

“The zeal of the few brethren in the little country of Luxemburg also must be mentioned. Luxemburg is a Catholic country, and the clergy is very malicious. The brethren are arrested frequently, and yet they continue to work from house to house with joy and courage.”

SOUTH AFRICA

“It is with pleasure we report the best October witness to date. There was an increase of 40 workers, 6,000 testimonies and 4,000 pieces of literature over the corresponding period of last year. We had 15 transcription machines in action, and 63 meetings were held in different parts of the country. The lectures on ‘World Control’ and ‘Flee Now’ were greatly appreciated. The most outstanding event was the call to action on Sunday morning October 7 at 9 a.m. The remnant in this land responded as one man, and the organization instruction was duly carried out. The brethren everywhere were thrilled and pleased to have the privilege of having a share in the warning to the Hitter government.”

NYASALAND

“The missionaries are greatly perturbed and are now doing their utmost to influence the government to ban some of the publications. Many of them have spent a lifetime in teaching the natives to read and write, and their other well known activities have prepared the natives to accept the truth very readily when it is presented to them. The Jw’s are penetrating everywhere, and there is a great howling of the shepherds.”

NORTHERN RHODESIA

“The enemies of the truth continue to harass and persecute the workers in this part of the field. The only pioneer spent the first three days of the Praise Period behind prison walls; but regaining his liberty, he put in 37 hours and placed nearly 200 pieces of literature before the end of the week.”

WEST AFRICA

“The government officials, both Europeans and natives, hate to hear of the downfall of the government they are under, especially the Englishmen out in these parts; it jars them to hear that Great Britain is going.”

INDIA

“As for the local company at Bombay city, we had a record of ten workers out, slogged bard, and (Continued on page 4, column 1)

(Continued from page 3, column f) placed just 550 booklets, but the Catholics are well primed against us now. A few have the courage to defy their priests. We had Righteous Ruler ready In Malayalam, Tamil and Urdu languages.”

HUNGARY

“In this week especially the new booklets Righteous Ruler were distributed. The result was greater than ever before, and also the joy in the work of Jehovah.”

CZECHOSLOVAKIA

“In this week the work with the transcription machines has started. The brethren are much enthused about this new method of witnessing, and we hope that thereby can be carried through a good witness for Jehovah’s name. Conditions In this country are very bad, and the people are very poor. The brethren rejoice in the fact that they can bring the people the message of the way of refuge to the Kingdom.”

JAPAN

“Devil tried his best to prevent our activity, with typhoons and rain-Ings almost every day during this period, yet the Lord blessed his faithful ones here with the best result we ever had.”

NORTHERN EUROPE

“Herewith I beg to send you the Kingdom Praise Period reports for Northern Europe. It is another record, beating even last March by 957 pieces. Norway and Denmark had also record results. The Hitler thrill gave the period a splendid wind-up. The brethren were moved.”

CANADA

“With but one exception the Kingdom Praise Period resulted in the greatest witness ever given in Canada and Newfoundland during any nine-day period, and in the number of workers, testimonies, hours, and bound books placed, a very splendid increase is shown over the corresponding period of last year. As one man the remnant and the Jonadabs in these lands together went forth with the message concerning the Righteous Ruler, and Jehovah abundantly blessed their efforts. As compared with the Kingdom Proclamation Period last year there were 312 more workers engaged in the service this year, 11,899 more testimonies were given, 2,697 more hours were spent in the work, and 309 more bound books were placed. In addition to this large field witness, 222 transcription meetings were held, at which the attendance totaled 4,357.”

BRITISH ISLES

“The weather was the wettest we have experienced for a long time. One of the regional directors, who usually returns among the highest, reported only 16J hours, due to rain. The splendid testimony card was a joy to all and of great assistance in placing the booklet. The transcription lectures given by loud-speakers from motorcars in the streets during the house-to-house witness also undoubtedly contributed to the grand total.”

NORWAY

“This is the best result we have ever had in Norway, and it is in spite of difficulties arising out of parish council elections over all Norway. One brother alone had the very fine result of 1,327 pieces of literature ; and we have never had so many friends in the field, for many of the Jonadab class took part.”

LATVIA

“The original forms from Foreign Department, together with the books, have been confiscated here. In spite of this, however, the loyal ones had

(Continued from page 1, column 3) let’s not stop at testimony periods for our year’s work, but make each week a week of praise to Jehovah. In order for each company publisher to put in 15 hours a month it will require each individual to put in approximately 4 hours each week in the field service. The auxiliaries are putting in at the very least 12 hours ; the pioneers, 25. See if we can do this during the coming year; and if each one does, 21,600 possible publishers in the United States will exceed by far the quota of five and a half million hours.

With two campaigns already gone, one with Righteous Ruler, one with Angels, and now a midwinter campaign on with bound books, the results look most promising, and with Jehovah’s rich favor and blessing shown his anointed and the people of good will who engage in his service, it looks as though the 12-million mark will be reached easily, and maybe before September 30, 1935. The year is young. We are off to a good start, and, by the Lord’s grace, we will make It a glorious finish!

The November 15 Watchtower emphasizes the importance of giving the testimony. Quoting therefrom: “God’s organization on earth fixed a quota for the year 1931 of the amount of literature it was hoped would be placed; and during each year from that time forward a like course has been taken and a greater testimony than ever given to the name of the Lord. It then became apparent that such is ‘the testimony of Jesus Christ’, and the remnant understood more fully than before that the Lord has committed to his anointed ones on earth the obligation of delivering this testimony and that they must deliver it regardless of all Disposition. The remnant are the witnesses for Jehovah.”