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“PASTOR CHARGES FOLK ON RELIEF RIDING IN AUTOS,” Toronto Star. February 27, 1933. Page 17.  ---- Expresses Desire to Make $132 Restitution for Own Parishioner if Court Lenient ---- WILL HELP CROWN ---- Special to The Star Hamilton, Feb. 27.- Appearing to give character evidence on behalf of a parishioner, Ernest Hayle, charged by the city relief department with false pretences, Rev. John Samuel, pastor of St. Stephen's Anglican church, proved to court officials today he didn't come just to talk. 

After evidence had been heard disclosing that Hayle had received $168 in relief during the past six months and at the same time a bank account was being maintained by his wife showing in February a balance of $36, Mr. Samuel took the stand. 

"This man's guilt seems very small when I think of the many people I know who are driving cars and attending sporting events while on city relief. It's true his daughter is working and handing her money over to her mother who banks it to keep up payments on the home, he stated. "I have always known the family to be honest and industrious." 

"You say you know of people who are defrauding the relief department," Crown Attorney Ballard said. "would you help the city to investigate these cases?"

"Gladly," witness responded. "Furthermore, if it's a case of restitution in this case I'll take care of that." 

"That will be $132," Deputy Magistrate McKay informed him. "I'll gladly pay it," Mr. Samuel replied. 

VIDEO: Pope Francis in ‘trouble’ for losing patience with a parishioner

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Pope Francis apologized this Wednesday, before the traditional Angelus prayer, for having “lost patience” the day before when a faithful forced him to shake his hand and he struck him on the forearm.

“So many times we lose patience. It also happens to me. I apologize for the bad example set yesterday,” said the pontiff, from a window in the apostolic palace of St. Peter’s…

a parishioner killed, the assailant killed by the faithful

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Parishioners from a church in Texas, in the southern United States, shot dead a man on Sunday morning who opened fire during mass, killing one worshiper and seriously injuring another. The FBI, the United States federal police, said it was investigating to determine the reasons for the attack.

“At approximately 10:57 a.m. local time (6:57 p.m. French time), police and…

Spain parishioner botches Jesus and Mary statue restoration

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Image caption The figurines before and after restoration

A set of 15th Century sculptures have been garishly repainted by a Spanish parishioner in the latest botched amateur restoration attempt to attract derision in the country.

In one of the previously plain wooden statues, Jesus was given a bright…