Many churches issued tokens in the 1930s when the practice of pew sales was abolished.
Pew sales had been used as a means of raising funds for the church, with church members bidding on specific pews for themselves and their families.
At this time many churches instituted a charge, usually between two and ten cents per person, at the door. Once worshipers were inside, they could sit in the pew of their choice.
However, due to the Depression, it soon became apparent that many families, especially those with several children, could not afford the charge.
Thus, the use of a token was proposed. These tokens were usually sold at a discount to some families and given to others according to their particular needs.
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