Theocratic News

◆ Following suggestion from “Kingdom Ministry,” brothers in Ashland, Oregon, placed 83 books during registration at Southern Oregon College.

◆ In “Evolution” book campaign, Japan’s publishers placed more than 100,000 books for first time. Six missionaries opening up new territory placed 478. Pioneers averaged 24 books each, and publishers 4.

◆ Ethiopia passes 600-publisher mark for first time. Publishers averaged 23.6 hours and 11.1 back-calls.

◆ Kenya reports that total attendance at their two assemblies came to 3,605​—the best yet. Baptized were 138.

◆ Bolivia’s 1,362 publishers happy as new congregation is formed and a second missionary home established in Santa Cruz.

◆ Surinam rejoices that 1,384 persons joined in assembly and 38 were baptized.

◆ Sweden reports 71 baptized, double same month last year.

◆ Iceland’s 135 publishers had 245 assemble with them at recent assembly.