Literature Carts as presents at a Pioneer School

[The Librarian]

JW Gifts for a Pioneer School

Anyone know what the typical Pioneer School Gifts were back in 1960? Just curious.

[JW Insider]

On 8/13/2016 at 11:59 AM, The Librarian said:

Anyone know what the typical Pioneer School Gifts were back in 1960? Just curious

As of 1956, pioneers began receiving a reduced rate on the magazines. (See "Informant" February 1956, p.2.) At that time they were sold for a nickel, and yes, we were still using the word "sold" into the 1950's. The reduced rate was a penny. The magazine quota for Special Pioneers was 110 per month, and for Regular Pioneers, it was 90. If they made their quota, that was about $4 per month they could now "pocket" but it usually went to transportation expenses.

[Edited to add that I don't think there was a Pioneer School in 1960. Even in 1973, you just became a Pioneer if your application was approved, and there was no school.]

[Harriet Mohrbacher]

13 hours ago, The Librarian said:

JW Gifts for a Pioneer School

Anyone know what the typical Pioneer School Gifts were back in 1960? Just curious.

I went the first time in 1984 and there were no gifts.

 

[Evacuated]

On 8/14/2016 at 06:57, Harriet Mohrbacher said:

I went the first time in 1984 and there were no gifts.

What! You didn't even get a class photo??

[Harriet Mohrbacher]

Yes, we did get a class photo.  Sorry, I guess that was a gift.  Thank you for reminding me.  And I was/am grateful.  I look at it often.

 

[Melinda Mills]

The ministry was the gift - according to Paul.  Treasure in earthern vessels.