GAG #2: $$$preading the Good News & Rutherford's Ego
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*** g35 10/23 p. 50 Sound Car Witnessings Near Washington ***
Woman reading booklet: "Judge Rutherford explains these things so CLEARLY---".
Black woman holding up one of Rutherford's books: "What would you say to a po' gal dat loves de Lawd and only has 22 cents".
Two men reading Watchtower books over a game of chess: "Gee whiz, Bill -- all these books for a contribution of 35 cents -- you got a dime -- I have a quarter --".
Woman: "We have four of Judge Rutherford's books and think they are wonderful -- Wait, I'll call father --".
Retired Captain, U.S.N. and a Catholic: "--Anyone can see that what you call Armageddon is just ahead -- the world is too wicked--".
Another man: "I'll contribute to this work because I know it's a good work -- Give the books to someone who will read them".
Man reading one of Rutherford's books: "Why, this is Judge Rutherford! I've been listening to him over the radio for YEARS!"
Man at the door: "I've been waiting for one of Jehovah's Witnesses to call for weeks--".
O'Dean (& he's an elder in a church, too): "Judge Rutherford couldn't write these things unless he were used of God."
Woman accepting a book: "--WAIT a minute till I get some change--" (No trouble at all Madam).
Older woman signing a petition: "I'm a Roman Catholic, but I'll sign this petition for Judge Rutherford -- but I won't sign it for Father Coughlin".
Boy with catcher's mitt speaking to his mother: "--I want one of those books, Mom--".