Anti-Barbecue Preacher

1929: Evangelist G.W. James, who preached against "barbecue sandwiches, cigarets, high-heeled shoes, short skirts, bobbed hair and other modern ideas," announced he was discontinuing his services due to low attendance. If the folks of Normalville wanted to hear him preach, he said, they would need to "indicate a desire for him to resume".

Connellsville Daily Courier - Oct 30, 1929

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Posted By: Alex - Thu Jan 14, 2021
Category: Food | Religion | 1920s

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For what it's worth, Normalville and Connellsville are both in Pennsylvania.

Posted by Fritz on 01/14/21 at 12:38 PM

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