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Bermuda - Maine - New Hampshire - Vermont - Massachusetts - Connecticut - Rhode Island - New York VOL. LII SOUTH LANCASTER, MASSACHUSETTS, OCTOBER 26, 1953 No. 40 "Waiting and Watching," which was the song that was being sung when Elder Bland accepted the truth back The Death of Elder L. H. Bland in 1915 under the tent when the invi- tation was made. Two-minute reflections were given by Elders 0. A. Troy, H. E. Singleton, Elder Louis Harold Bland, who de- It was while he was serving as pastor H. Murphy, W. W. Fordham, and parted this life on October 10, 1953, of the Baltimore church that he ac- H. W. Kibble. Mrs. Alma Blackman of was born June 28, 1893, at Newel1ton, cepted the call in October 1944 to be Washington, D.C., sang "The Lord's Louisiana. He was the oldest of twelve the president of the newly formed Prayer," which soothed every heart. Northeastern Conference, which he More two-minute reflections were given served faithfully until his death. by Elders J. H. Wagner, W. H. Bran- He leaves to mourn him: a wife; son, J. G. Dasent, G. E. Peters, and four sons—Louis, Jr., Charles Neal, F. L. Peterson. Before the obituary was William Maxwell, Milton Wardell; two given by Dr. E. B. Dykes, Mrs. Rosa daughters—Marjorie Smallwood and Lee Jones sang effectively, "Just When Doris Arthur; six grandchildren; a I Need Him Most." Realizing that brother, Elder F. L. Bland, president of over two hundred telegrams and over the Central States Conference; a sister, two hundred cards would be a hard- Mrs. Ophelia Brown; several additional ship to acknowledge singly, Elder W. S. relatives, and a host of friends and co- Lee spoke words of gratitude and ap- workers. preciation in a general way for each Surely a prince has fallen in Israel, condolence that was received. "Jesus but we bow humbly to the will of God. Will Walk With Me" was sung by the To know him was to love and honor choir, after which Elder L. E. Lenheim, him. His life was dedicated to daily president of the Atlantic Union Con- service in the vineyard of the Lord. ference, gave the eulogy. The bier Wherever he went, he made friends and seemed to be buried in flowers which kept all of these friends through the were too numerous to mention, and children of Maxwell and Catherine years. To work with him was a as hundreds and hundreds of people Bland. pleasure. filed past slowly paying their last re- On May 7, 1912, he was united in The funeral service of our beloved spects.to their beloved president, with marriage with Juanita Neal. From this president was held at the Ephesus saddened and heavy hearts and mois- union six children were born, four boys (N.Y.) S.D.A. church, Tuesday eve- tened eyes, one could only long for and two girls. ning at eight o'clock, October 13, 1953. Jesus to come and put an end to all In 1915, Elder Bland accepted the By 7:30 p.m. every unreserved seat was sorrow, sickness, pain, and death. Elder third angel's message under the leader- taken and people were standing three T. D. Wilson of the Buffalo church ship of the late Elder Sydney Scott. He deep in the rear of the church and also gave the benediction. Elder Bland was immediately became active in church the balcony. After the opening hymn, laid to rest at the Woodlawn cemetery work and lay evangelism. In 1917 he "Abide with Me," was sung, Elder in the Bronx, New York, just a few entered the ministry and accepted his V. L. Roberts, secretary-treasurer of the feet from the grave of the late L. 0. first call to serve as pastor of the church Northeastern Conference, read the Irons, the first secretary-treasurer of the in Brownsville, Tennessee. He success- Scripture reading. Prayer was offered conference, on Wednesday morning, fully labored in Jackson, Tennessee; by Elder T. R. Gardner, secretary- October 14, 1953, there to await the Paducah, Kentucky; Nashville, Tennes- treasurer of the Atlantic Union Con- call of the Life-giver. see; New Orleans, Louisiana; Detroit, ference. Then the City Tabernacle For the past nine years, the North- Michigan; and Baltimore, Maryland. Choir sang so beautifully the song, eastern Conference of S.D.A., under 2 ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER the leadershi of Elder L. H. Bland Mrs. Clifford Carrier, Cuba, N.Y., on that is covered in that volume. For ex- and the bles ngs of God, has made Sunday afternoon, October 4. The ample, the first volume has an article tremendous trides in soul-winning, ceremony took place in the new entitled, "The Historical Background church grope' ty, tithes and offerings, Seventh-day Adventist church in Sala- of the Patriarchal Period." By reading and spiritual pplication. manca, N.Y. with Elder Lawrence Cox this you can understand much better Elder Blan will be greatly missed officiating. Mrs. Robert Milne was many of the historical statements in from coast to oast, especially from the matron of honor for her sister and Mr. the books of Moses. office where e labored so hard and Arnold H. Schnell served as best man. 5. What about the section: "Com- diligently en -avoring to finish the Miss June Gephardt sang "Because" mentary"? Lord's work this part of the vine- and "The Lord's Prayer." Following In this section, which is the main yard. a reception in the church basement, part of each volume, the books of the We shall ss his gentle voice, his the happy couple left on a wedding Bible beginning with Genesis in volume wise counsel, is firm handshake, his trip to Washington, D. C. They will one, are commented on verse by verse. lovely smile, is sincere prayers, his reside in Cuba, N.Y. 6. What is in the "Supplementary practical serm ns, and his leadership. Section"? Even though ranked with the high- Miss Karen Kellogg, daughter of This will contain certain material est officials of e denomination, he was Elder and Mrs. Chester E. Kellogg of from Mrs. White's writings that is not a friend to the owly and the friendless. 12 Maple Street, Stoneham, Mass., found in her currently published books He lived with and for the people. formerly of South Lancaster, and Jack —material from articles that were For solace those who read this E. Hicks, son of Mrs. Lester Sweetser printed in various journals long ago, obituary and a those who mourn, we of Pownal, Me., on Sunday night, Oc- and certain material from her unpub- would like to are one of his favorite tober 11, in the chapel at the New lished manuscripts. passages of Sc ipture from Romans 8 England Sanitarium, Stoneham. Wal- 7. To what extent are Mrs. White's that was a par of his daily life: published writings quoted? "And if chil i ren, then heirs; heirs of ton W. Smith of Cortland, N.Y., brother-in-law of the bride, performed Only an occasional line is quoted. God, and joint heirs with Christ; if so be that we su er with him, that we the ceremony. Following a wedding Because our people largely have—or may be also g.rifled together. For I trip to Canada, the couple will reside should have—her works, it seemed un- warranted to duplicate them in the reckon that the sufferings of this pres- at Fort Campbell, Ky., where the Commentary. That would be equiva- ent time are worthy to be com- groom, a corporal in the U.S. Army, lent to paying double for her writings. pared with th glory which shall be is stationed. Both attended South revealed in us. . . For we are saved Lancaster Academy and Atlantic Union 8. Do we understand, then, that Mrs. by hope . . nd we know that all College. The bride has been employed White's comments on various verses things work to ther for good to them as a secretary in the Atlantic Union are ignored? that love God, to them who are the Conference office in South Lancaster. called accordin to his purpose. . . . Who shall sepa to us from the love of Questions Answered Regarding Atlantic Union Gleaner Official organ of the Atlantic Union Con- Christ? Shall t ulation, or distress, or S. D.A. Commentary ference of Seventh-day Adventists, South persecution, or famine, or nakedness, Lancaster, Mass. Because so large and significant a or peril, or sw. d? . . . For I am per- Editor T. R. Gardner work as a Bible Commentary is coming Editorial Secretary Laura M. Drown suaded, that n ither death, nor life, from an Adventist press, many ques- nor angels, nor .rincipalities, nor pow- Published weekly, except one week in July tions are being raised. This article will and one week in December, by the College ers, nor things .resent, nor things to Press, South Lancaster, Mass. seek to answer these questions. Subscription price, $1.00 a year. Make all come, nor heig t, nor depth, nor any checks and money orders payable to the other creature, s all be able to separate 1. How large is this Commentary? 7'`lantic Union Gleaner. All copy for publication should reach , the us from the lo of God, which is in It consists of seven volumes, with GLEANER editorial office in South Lancaster. 1,000 or more pages in each volume. Mass., not later than Thursday morning pre- Christ Jesus our rd." ceding date of issue. Copy to appear under There is as much textual material in local conference headings should be sent one volume as is found in four ordinary through the respective conference offices. Copy should be typewritten and do••'-ie 500-page books. spaced. arried • Both old and new addresses should be Miss Patricia nn Justessen, daughter 2. Who is writing the Commentary? given when a change is requested. Zone numbers should be included for all zoned of Mr. and Mrs. eter Justessen of Port It is the composite work of 34 writ- cities. Arthur, Ontario and Marvin Edward ers, almost all of whom are Bible Entered at South Lancaster, Mass., as second-class matter, under the Act of August Wangsness, son f Mr. and Mrs. Peter teachers in our colleges or in our Theo- 24, 1912, Section 34.12, P. L. and R., authorized Wangsness of orris, Minnesota, on logical Seminary. February 19, 1953. September 6, 1 3, in the New Eng- 3. What is the plan followed in build- Atlantic Union Conference Directory land Sanitarium hapel. The ceremony ing these volumes? South Lancaster, Mass. (Tel. Clinton 2133) was performed b Elder H. F. Maxson, Each volume is divided into three L. E. Lenheim President T. R. Gardner Secretary-Treasurer chaplain. Mr. an Mrs. Wangsness are parts: General Articles, Commentary, F. R. Aldridge Auditor employed at the anitarium. and Supplementary. R. A. Nesmith Educ., M.V., Temperance, War Service Commission 4. What is included in the section L. E. Esteb Home Miss., S. S. Industrial and Press Relations, Rural Living Miss Betty Ja Frost, daughter of "General Articles"? S. L. Clark Publishing H. L. Rittenhouse • Medical Mrs. Doris Fro , Olean, N.Y., and The articles in each volume throw L. E. Lenheim Religious Liberty, Radio Joseph Vance C rier, son of Mr. and special light on the portion of the Bible ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER 3

On the contrary, there is printed at charged for reference works—iparticu- 1833. Search of the leading American the close of each chapter in the Com- larly illustrated ones—the cost might libraries has failed to bring a copy to mentary, a cross reference to those justifiably be $20 per volume. But the light. Because of its interest and value places in Mrs. White's writings that Review and Herald Publishing house to Adventists, possibly some worker or discuss the various verses in that chap- has done something unusual; it has layman may have a treasured copy. ter. One of the purposes in preparing underwritten this great work in the Or it might repose in some local library this work is to make our people con- hope that all our people will be able or historical society. A sharp glossy scious of the wealth of help they can to have it. Hence, the price will be only print is urgently needed for reproduc- find in her writings beyond all that $10 a volume. Better still, there is a tion in the forthcoming Prophetic Faith men can offer in their comments. very special prepublication price of of Our Fathers, Volume IV. If you 9. Is this cross reference to Mrs. $7.95 per volume, good until Decem- know of or possess a copy, please com- White's writings simply the Scripture ber 31, 1953. municate soon with L. E. Froom, Gen- eral Conference, Takoma Park, Wash- Index already long in print? 14. Do I have to pay for all seven No! This is a Scripture index spe- volumes right now in order to get the ington 12, D.C. cially prepared for the Commentary, benefit of the prepublication price? which not only goes into more detail, No. You sign an order for the full set of seven volumes. But you pay now Greater New York but brings the index down to the latest R. L. BRANSON, President compilations of Mrs. White's writings only for the first volume, $7.95. When F. WINNER, Secretary-Treasurer Telephone, BOulevard 8-8110 published last year. the second is ready your Book and 108-11 69th Road Forest Bills, N. Y. M. Are there maps in the Commen- Bible House will notify you and you tary? will pay $7.95 for it. The same for the Evangelism third and succeeding volumes. Thus Yes, there are 28 full-page maps in Elder R. R. Figuhr, vice-president of you have an easy-payment plan with no from three to six colors. These are the the General Conference, presented four carrying charge. Most publishers of very latest maps prepared in the light intensely interesting and timely studies multi-volume works follow the plan of of recent archeological findings. Also, at a meeting of the Greater New York offering the volumes for sale as each in the seven volumes will be found Ministerial Association Sunday and about 100 full page sketches that show is published, but generally they offer a Monday, October 11 and 12. His mes- the travels of patriarchs, prophets, and discount only if the set is paid for in sages concerning the faithfulness of the full in advance. The Review and Her- apostles. pioneers, God's terms of discipleship, ald is offering the discount as well as and the importance of personal prayer 11. Is this Commentary only for the easy-payment plant. ministers? and Bible study were a real inspiration 15. How should I order this work? Emphatically no! True it will prove to our ministers and Bible workers who invaluable to our ministers and all In the same way you order any other are beginning their fall evangelistic other conference workers, and to the denominational books through your work. teachers in our schools. But it will church missionary secretary, or directly Public meetings are already being prove equally valuable to our laity. from your Book and Bible House. conducted by Elder A. L. Headley and Church elders will find it of great help 16. Is it absolutely necessary that the Brother Jamile Jacobs in Ellenville and in the preparation of talks. Sabbath order be placed before December 31 in by Elder V. A. Lidner in the Bronx. school teachers will want it always at order to secure the exceptionally low Five new meetings will begin next their right hand when preparing their price? Sunday, October 18: lesson each week. Lay missionary work- Yes. Ample opportunity is being Elder Eric Norman—Jamaica ers will go to it for the explanation of given for all to order. This prepublica- Brother John V. Stevens—Hempstead tion offer was first announced in Au- Elder R. H. Kerr—Poughkeepsie many difficult texts and the answer to Brother Everett Cumbo—Staten Island many hard questions that are asked of gust. Be safe, order at once or you may Elder K. Vine—Woodside them by those with whom they are forget and thus miss one of the greatest The Faith for Today quartet pre- studying. In fact, every Bible-loving literature offers in the history of our sented special music at the opening Adventist will wish to study this great publishing work. This Commentary meeting of the effort in Ellenville and work in order to understand better the belongs in every Adventist home. Don't will also do this at Hempstead Sunday Holy Word. The Commentary has been ask yourself, Can I afford it? Rather night. ask, Can I afford to be without it? Re- edited with a view to making it under- Sunday meetings have been carried standable to the laity as well as the member, the prepublication price ex- pires December 31. on continuously by Brother Manuel ministry. Lopez in the Spanish Bronx church and J. D. SNIDER, Manager 12. How soon will these seven vol- by Elder H. S. Mendez in the Spanish Book Department umes be ready? Manhattan church. Elder B. F. Perez, Review and Herald Pub. Assn. The first volume is ready now. The Spanish speaker for the Voice of Proph- second volume will be ready next ecy, will conduct a two-week evange- spring, and the remaining volumes Country-wide Search Is listic series in the new Spanish church will follow at about five-month inter- Requested located on Intervale Avenue in the vals. The only known contemporary draw- Bronx, beginning the 1st of November. 13. What is the price of the Com- ing and printed illustration of the No- The young people in the academy mentary? vember 13, 1833, falling of the stars have started their meetings in Coney If the volumes in this great work appears on the editorial page of The Island again, and we understand the were priced in keeping with the rate Old Countryman, of November 20, Washington Avenue M.V. Society is 4 ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER

planning to gin meetings immedi- Elmira church led by the young peo- ately. A numb r of other meetings will New York ple's leader, Brother Lehman Taylor, be held this nter, and we, are confi- J. J. REISWIG, President R. G. BURCHFIELD, Sec.-Treas. and Elder Keith Burke. Friday night, dent that as r church members co- Telephone 9-5549 Box 1285, 528 Oak St. Syracuse, N. Y. October 9, it was my privilege to be operate in in ting their friends and with this effort and to speak to the neighbors to t se special meetings and young people. We were pleased to see to our regul Sabbath school and Week of Prayer quite a number of those who once church service the Lord will bring May we direct your attention to the belonged to the Elmira church, and had many to a k wledge of this truth. Week of Prayer which this year is to be lost their way, back in the meetings. Now is the h rvest time. Let us be November 14-21. We hope that the Also, a number who have never been active in spre ing the message and district leaders and church officers will with us were there. The young people demonstrate our own lives our get together early and lay definite plans are taking a real interest in these meet- wholehearted dication to this cause. to make this one of the outstanding ings and do the advertising and invit- E. L. BRANSON prayer seasons in the history of the ing. Of course, they are assisted by the church. If there is anything we need to older members. "What n Help Me?" do more than any other, it is to seek the We were also pleased when Elder I need some ing. I sometimes feel Lord more earnestly for a preparation Burke explained how they are organ- the need of in piration, ideas, better of heart and life and the outpouring izing their entire church into working methods of do g something worth- of the Holy Spirit to finish the work bands, both in Elmira and Corning. while for God nd man. I need ex- so we can be taken to the mansions We are expecting to see good results amples of othe in living the more that Jesus has prepared for us. from these efforts. abundant life. urthermore, I do not We noticed in one of the Syracuse Elder L. H. Cox, pastor of the Olean have money to buy a lot of things. papers the other day that the world district, is opening his effort in the What help can u offer, just for me? outlook seemed to indicate that another Salamanca church. Elder Cox will bc Friend, if the oregoing expresses in world war is eminent. If the world assisted by some of the members from any degree your feeling, let me make looks at conditions in that light, what the Olean church, and, of course, the a suggestion. I now of a wonderful should we as a people of prophecy be Salamanca church members will give source of ideas, periences, and inspir- doing? good support. ing examples, ju made to order. It is Where the membership is scattered On September 27 there was also something that organized and sys- so they cannot meet regularly during the week, we would suggest that when opened a Swedish effort in Jamestown tematic. It is so hing that will bring by Elder Gunner Nelson, who was you joy and satis action. Your life will possible a few families meet together in their homes and have the readings previously the pastor of the Jamestown be a thrilling exp rience as you practice district but is now the pastor of the the ideals set for h. As you adapt the and a season of prayer. If even that is impossible, then let us not forget Swedish church in Chicago. Brother procedures to yo circumstances, your Nelson reports they have a good at- life will be radi nt. And wonder of that the Lord will be with us in our homes if that is the best we can do. tendance and interest. We are very wonders, even yo can have it. happy to have Brother Nelson with us If you are one of the following, it We can read the messages in the Re- view and have our prayer, and I know again, and we know that earnest work should be suppli to you free by the that the Lord will not send us away will be done to bring some more of the church from thei standing club order. good Swedish people of Jamestown into empty-handed. J. I. REISWIG Yes, if you are pastor, church mis- this message. sionary leader or secretary, or Dorcas At Glens Falls Elder B. F. Hartman officer, it is for u. It costs so little Soul-winning Efforts is opening an effort downtown. We that every missi ary-minded church On Sunday night, September 27, have not received the address of the hall member may hay it. Elder Leon Robbins, pastor of the Syra- yet but Brother Hartman has planned What am I lking about? You cuse district, opened his evangelistic to open his effort. He will be supported guessed it! It is ou wonderful layman's meetings in the Museum of Fine Arts by the church members of the Glens missionary journal To help you, a won- located on James Street near the center Falls church. derful soul-winnin book is given as a of town. Elder Robbins is assisted by In the Utica district Brother C. A. premium with eve year's subscription. Mr. David Prest, ministerial interne, Nelson is conducting several cottage This book, Man's nly Hope, is a 90- and Miss Laura Cummings, Bible in- meetings and Bible studies in the city cent value and ye you get it in addi- structor. Elder Burke led the singing and vicinity of Utica. Brother Sidney Go for only $1.25. tion to the first two nights and Elder Burch- English is conducting cottage meetings ference home mis- Write to your c field is helping out now with the music. and also has a number of Bible studies sionary secretary f r a free sample of Dr. D. R. Gibbs is also connected with in the vicinity of Earlsville and South Go or, better still, order a year's sub- this effort. He gives a fifteen-minute Hamilton. scription from you Book Society. Go health talk each night. The attendance Elder A. E. Wade reports a good can help you! J. A. Tool, has been good. We are especially interest in the Canton section. Besides Home Mi onary Secretary pleased with the type of non-Adventist a number of Bible studies and cottage meetings, Elder Wade is conducting people who have come to hear the You can preach ter sermons with message. two radio programs weekly. One comes your life than wit your lips.—Gold- Elmira opened a young people's over the station at Ogdensburg and the smith. evangelistic effort Friday night in the other one in Watertown. It was thought ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER 5

and 7, and the first meeting will be on up so that one particular set will cover Tri-Conference Youth Rally Friday evening. The new church offi- the lessoni of a single quarter. A new cers of Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Roches- three-year cycle of lessons will begin Johnson City, N.Y. ter, and Wayland are expected to be at with the first quarter of 1954 and she November 7 this meeting. Church elections should tells us that it will be necessary for a Featured: be held early so that the new officers Sabbath school to have all five sets of Repetition of most thrilling pro- can be ready to attend these meetings, either sandtable (A, B, C, D, E,) or gram of Pan-American Youth as there will be important items to floktograph (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) cutouts to Congress, including: study when we meet. The next group have material for all of the lessons in Mr. Ray Hausted of Ohio and will meet at Salamanca, November 27 even the first quarter. These sets are the Coney Island evangelists and 28, and the officers of Elmira, priced at $2.00 each, $1.75 each when Dr. L. M. Stump of Atlantic Olean, and Jamestown are expected to two or more sets are ordered at one Union College meet at this place. Then, we will have time, and only $8.00 if all five are Carl Hemp, Mr. America of the next meeting in Syracuse, Decem- ordered at one time. This material 1939 ber 11 and 12, which will include the may be ordered through your church officers of the Syracuse, Cortland, Rome, missionary secretary or you may send and Utica districts. The last meeting that the Ogdensburg radio program the order, with remittance, direct to of this nature will be held at Schenec- would have to be discontinued but the the New York Book and Bible House, tady, December 18 and 19, and will members of the Canton church were P.O. Box 1285, Syracuse 1, N.Y. convinced otherwise, and so decided to serve the district of Schenectady, Al- E. L. VANSANFORD, Manager keep the message on the air over the bany, and Binghamton. We have the assurance that Elder Ogdensburg station. Baptisms E. E. Roenfelt from the General Con- .Miss Mabel Vreeland is conducting Elder W. G. Ambler baptized four ference and Elder L. E. Esteb from Bible studies in the church at Saranac dear souls into the Otego church dur- Lake, and has a number of other Bible the union will be with us for this ing the month of September. We also studies in the outlying districts. meeting. Elder Esteb will also meet have a report from Elder G. H. Greene We are glad to report that Elder and with us at Salamanca. We are expecting that he baptized thirteen during the Mrs. Walton Smith are making good some General Conference help for the month of September. Ten have joined progress in recovery from their illness. other two places, but at this time we with our church at Perrysburg and They were both confined to their bed cannot announce for certain who it three with the Randolph church. We for a number of weeks, which has will be. are very happy to welcome these new changed Brother Smith's plans and has We hope that every officer in the members into the household of God. church will feel the importance of kept him from opening his effort as J. J. REISWIG he had originally planned, but he will attending these meetings. We would • open an effort in Ithaca later in the like to see the elders, deacons, deacon- esses, home missionary leaders, home Important Notice season. The New York Conference and Book Elder D. E. Klam is also conducting missionary secretaries, treasurers, and church clerks at these meetings. and Bible House wish to announce new cottage meetings and a number of office hours effective November 1, 1953 Bible studies. The other ministers are In each case the first meeting will be held Friday evening, and Sabbath as follows: definitely planning on some evange- Monday through Thursday listic meetings, and are working now school at the regular time Sabbath 8:00-12:30 with the members in conducting cot- morning. Following Sabbath school, 1:00- 5:15 Friday only tage meetings and Bible studies. there will be a sermon which will lay the foundation for the afternoon insti- 8:00- 1:00 We are happy to announce that From November 1, and including No- Elder L. S. Barnes is back in the field, tute. We hope, also, to have an evening meeting. vember 1, all offices will be closed all and that the Niagara Falls church is day Sunday. Special appointments for laying definite plans to raise more We hope to have a book display for those who want to get supplies either other than the above listed business funds and get started with their build- hours may be made by writing to the ing program. We are also looking for for themselves or their missionary work. specific department of the conference Elder E. L. Tucker to be back in a at P.O. Box 1285, Syracuse 1, New week or ten days from his long trip, We will be looking for you. J. J. REISWIG York, or by phoning Syracuse 9-5549 and he will no doubt be engaged in an in advance. evangelistic effort soon. J. J. REISWIG Northeastern Book and Bible House Notes L. H. BLAND, President Attention, Leaders and Teachers of V. L. ROBERTS, See.-Treas. Telephone. AUdubon 6-0233 Church Officers' Institutes Kindergarten and Primary Sabbath 660 W. 150th St. New York 81, N. Y. The time is here when we ought to School Departments: be thinking again about our Church The fifth and last set of the new News Items Officers' Institutes. Instead of asking all sandtable and floktograph cutouts (set Elder and Mrs. John S. Greene have our officers to come to Syracuse this E or 5) will be ready for mailing very been called to the church at Mt. Ver- year, we are dividing the conference soon. In talking with Miss Meyer of non, N.Y. Elder and Mrs. Greene have into four sections. The first meeting the General Conference, we have found labored in Springfield, Mass., and Hart- will be held in Batavia, November 6 that these sets of cutouts are not made ford, Conn., for the past five years. 6 ATLANTIC UNION GLEANE R

They assume the responsibilities in Literature Wanted ment experiences in the Philippine Is- Mt. Vernon Sabbath, October 10. The Singing Band of the Portland lands as a background. All felt anew Elder Geor Earle, former pastor Church is in need of literature such the guiding hand of God and His con- of the New chelle church, has as- as Youth's Instructor, Signs of the stant presence with us, and several re- sumed the p orate of the Linden Times, Life and Health, and These marked that this was the best district Boulevard S. . church. Elder and Times for hospital visitation. If you meeting they had ever attended. Mrs. Earle ha already begun their have any of this literature in your home F. M. Dana, local elder of the Ver- work in their w locality. that is not being used, will you please gennes church, led out in the study of Pastor Samu Stovall, recent gradu- send it to: Mrs. Olive Moore, c/o the day's Sabbath school lesson; his ate of the Th logical Seminary, has S.D.A. Church, 75 Grant Street, Port- unique method of continual questions accepted the res nsibility of the church land, Maine. to the audience brought out many in- in New Rochel , New York. Brother teresting points from the topic under Stovall and fa ily recently moved to study. Mrs. Alice Young, Rutland Sab- New Rochelle nd have begun their Teachers' Institute bath school superintendent, was in duties in that ineyard. This young Nineteen teachers of the Northern charge of the school. couple are enth iastic about their work New England Conference met in insti- Lorraine Boyden, also from Atlantic and no doubt ill be blessed of God. tute at the Portland church September Union College, brought two much- We welcome th with their two chil- 25-29. The meetings began with a Fri- appreciated vocal solos during the day's dren . into the fa ily of the Northeast- day evening service with the topic, services. ern workers. "The Ministry of Teaching" and closed We were also pleased to have with Elder R. T. ilson, who formerly Tuesday noon with the subject, "Edu- us Bro. and Sr. R. L. Houghton and pastored the M Vernon and White cational Needs in Our Conference." family from our Book and Bible House, Plains churches, as been asked to con- The Sabbath service was conducted and also Bro. L. D. Dryer, our con- centrate his effo s on building up, the by Elder R. A. Nesmith, union educa- ference publishing secretary. Bro. work in the ite Plains area. We tional secretary. He was one of the Houghton had a motion picture for wish these work s God's richest bless- speakers also in the Sabbath afternoon the group in the evening as well as a ings as they mo e into new fields of service in which "The Church and the fine display of books and records. Bro. labor. J. E. ROACHE Child" was the subject. Other topics Dryer spoke briefly of our colporteur presented by him were "When Is a work in the evening and was able to School Christian?" and "The Master make a number of contacts for this M.V. Feder tion Meetings part of our work. ing! Teacher." C Mrs. Helga N. Esteb, normal direc- Eleanor Smith, delegate to the Pan Sabbath, October 31, All--clay meetings tor of Atlantic Union College, gave American Youth Congress from the New Englan Federation valuable instruction, especially in the Rutland church, showed slides of her nnecticut Bridgeport, subjects of "Discipline" and "Remedial trip to the group, which ended the Sabbath, Novemb r 7, All-day meetings Reading." day's program. Western Ne York Federation Other instructors who assisted in the It was a beautiful, colorful, October 127 Florida reet institute were Elder David Shaw, Mr. Sabbath—truly a perfect day full of Buffalo, N.Y. Hubert Redding, and Miss Anna Bar- good things long to be remembered. ker. Their instruction was greatly ap- ARNOLD R. SWANSON, Pastor Northern ew England preciated. R. W. MO E, President Following the close of the institute P. 1. NOSWO UV, See.-Tread, Coming Events Teleuh e 4-3611 Tuesday noon the Northern New Eng- Box 1390. 426 Fore Ave., Portland. Maine land Conference, represented by Mr. Dorcas Federations P. I. Nosworthy, was host at a lunch- Miss Maybelle Vandermark, assistant N tes eon in the banquet room of Howard home missionary secretary of the Gen- Recent visitors t our office included Johnson's Restaurant. Each lady teacher eral Conference, Washington, D.C.. Dr. and Mrs. J. B ce Brown of Glen- was presented with a lovely red rose. will be guest sneaker at our Dorcas dale, California. bout twenty years These nineteen teachers are doing a Federation meetings as follows: noble work with our boys and girls. Friday, October 30—S.D.A. Church, West- ago the Browns re teachers in the field, Maine White Memorial hurch School in Include them and their work in your Sunday, November 1—S.D.A. Church, Wood - Portland. prayers. A. M. RAGSDALE s*.ock, Maine Other visitors re Mr. and Mrs. Monday, November 2—S.D.A. Church, Bur- lington, Vermont (190 N. Winooski Ave- Dillard Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Ev- nue) erett Perkins of ggstown, Indiana. Rutland District Meeting Tuesday, November 3—S.D.A. Church, Brat- Dr. and Mrs. B J. Brandstater of Approximately 130 members and tleboro, Vermont (4 Cottage Street) Sydney, Australia, were shown the friends from the district gathered in An interesting program has been pre- points of denomi tional interest in the Rutland church on Sabbath, Octo- pared, and we trust there will be an and about Portlan . Dr. Brandstater ber 3, for an all-day district meeting. overflow attendance. is taking a residen y in Philadelphia Dr. L. M. Stump, president of At- Home Visitation before returning to is homeland. lantic Union College, was the principal Our next national house-to-house Now is the time o plan your gifts speaker of the day, and the members visitation day is Sabbath, November 7. for the holiday seas n. Books and pe- here will long remember the stirring Several churches are now promoting riodicals make last gifts! messages he brought with his imprison- home visitation every week or every ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER 7 other week. But we urge every church in $3,750,000 Ingathering in the North Bennington Church Officers to organize their members on Novem- American Division. "Please pass on to Meet ber 7 for a great home visitation re- our workers and laity," he says, "our "If you are not working as a mis- vival. We hope that every church has a gratefulness for their part in this pro- sionary for someone, then someone supply of the new tract, Back to God, gram." As of September 30, our total should be working for you," was the by A. S. Maxwell. Leave this tract, a Ingathering in Northern New England challenge presented to the members of Dorcas-welfare card, and a 20th Cen- was $37,853.98—a per capita of $14.98. the Bennington, Vermont, church on tury Bible course card at every home Elder Branson's letter continues "We Sabbath, October 10, by the writer. The visited. Seek openings for Bible studies. believe that it is God's will that we Sabbath school and church missionary Follow up every interest. should no longer delay but respond to officers met together in the afternoon these calls. Knowing what has hap- for a council meeting. Several partici- Sabbath School Investment pened in China, we feel that we must pated in the discussion of how to in- Our Saviour Jesus Christ invested all answer these pressing needs. We were crease efficiency and soul-winning re- He had, and gave His life for you. so pleased with the success that at- sults in the Sabbath school and mis- What will you invest and give for Him? tended the Christmas caroling last year. sionary organization and work of the Sabbath, November 14, is Investment We have been informed by the Home church. day in all our Northern New England Missionary Department that nearly The newly arrived church school Sabbath schools. Last year 35 of our 50 one million dollars came in to the treas- teacher, Joseph Twing, is giving strong Sabbath schools took an active part in ury through that one source alone. leadership in encouraging and enlist- the Investment, and brought a total of May we appeal to you brethren that ing each church member in some line $2307.16 into the Lord's treasury. This every conference lay large plans for of active missionary endeavor. Already year we hope that every one of our Christmas Caroling this coming holi- they have started systematic house-to- Sabbath schools will contribute some- day season. From Thanksgiving to house visitation with tracts, Dorcas- thing toward the Investment fund, and New Year's night, every church should welfare cards, and the 20th Century that our total offering will be at least be encouraged to do their part. We be- Bible course cards. The Dorcas Society $2600, and more. This would be the Leve we can double what we did last is helping a family of ten who were equivalent of only one dollar per week year in caroling if we can get all of our recently burned out completely. Two for each school. Read the story of how churches to respond." Caroling is one of the children were burned to death. the Investment started, in the Novem- of the easiest ways to Ingather because Friday night the youth met for a very ber Worker on page 3. The entire people are in a "giving mood" during inspiring M.V. meeting. A quiz pro- Autumn Investment program is found the holidays. Let us use our voices and gram conducted by the M.V. leader, in this November Worker. Since 1925, loud speakers to carol for God and Mrs. Olive Wilbur, brought an enthu- $5,000,000 has been raised through the souls this coming holiday season. siastic response from all present. The Investment fund around the world. writer spoke during the Sabbath morn- This has made possible several clinics, Lay Evangelism ing church service on "God's Plan for schools, chapels, printing presses, and We hope there will be several lay- Saving Sinners." Plans are now under mission boats which might never have men's Bible training classes organized way for Joseph Twing and Harry Ma- existed otherwise. Aren't you glad you in our churches this fall and winter. thers, Sabbath school superintendent, helped? Some suggestions: give pro- The text book is Lift Him Up. Send to conduct a lay effort in a school ceeds from the sale of eggs laid on to your conference home missionary house near Bennington. So the mem- Sabbath; a calf; the fruit from a cer- secretary for information. Give more bers are of good courage, and are de- tain tree; a portion of garden produce; Bible studies. Win more souls. We termined to march forward in faith money from selling old papers and know of the following members who to do greater things for God. In con- magazines, etc. have purchased the S.A.V.E. projector junction with the church social at the with pictures and tape recording for Y.M.C.A. on Saturday night, Robert Review and Herald Campaign giving Bible studies: George Kinney, Houghton, our Book and Bible House Nineteen fifty-four is General Con- Portsmouth; Harland Child, Dixfield; manager, had a book display. Several ference year. All who subscribe to the Dr. Alfred C. Hanscom, Portland; Ber- purchased books and Bibles of their Review and Herald, or renew their nard Pelton, Bellows Falls; and Paul choice. H. E. VOORHEES subscription, during the campaign, No- Schlischting, Keene. Write to your con- vember 7-28, will receive free the "spe- ference treasurer or home missionary cial daily issues" of the Review, giving secretary about a possible discount on verbatim reports of the General Con- the S.A.V.E. projector. Inquire also "Mary Kennedy's Victory" ference to be held in San Francisco, about a discount on a set of the films by George A. Campbell May 24 to June 5. The 306 pages of or Viewmaster discs. Many of our Mary and Tom had attended paro- the General Conference reports alone members are using the film and disc chial school together and as the years will be valued at $1.50. So order your projectors, and others are using the rolled by their friendship developed Review now. Price is only $4.75. Bible alone in giving Bible studies. into love. They both were loyal and May God bless all and each. Regardless devoted Catholics. Christmas Caroling of how we do it, we want to reach Upon finishing college Mary taught A recent letter from Elder W. H. more people, and win more souls. for a time in her home town public Branson, our General Conference pres- Prophecies are fast fulfilling. Jesus is school, until for health reasons she was ident, expresses appreciation for the soon coming. Be ready. Help others forced to stop before the close of the "hard work" represented in bringing to get ready! H. E. VOORHEES year. 8 ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER

One day M y went down to the ment will conduct an advanced class employment ag cy to pick up a light in giving Bible studies in the South job until she r ained her full health. Lancaster church beginning Sabbath, Mary had no been long at her new November 7, at 2:30 p.m. Classes will work until she and out that she was continue each evening the following working for a v ry nice Christian fam- week at 7:30. All are welcome. But to her rprise she was work- • Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McGann, Sr., ing for a Protes nt minister. have moved to New Bedford, where As the days nt by she endeavored they will continue their work as col- to tell these C stian people of her porteur evangelists. We pray that the Catholic beliefs. She desired to be a Lord will continue to richly bless them shining light to this deceived Protes- in their new territory. tant family. • Elder Coon has been conducting This story of ary Kennedy's Vic- revival services in the Taunton church. tort' you will no want to miss. It will Reports received from the members keep your inter t from beginning to concerning the meetings have been very end. After readi this experience you encouraging. will no doubt d ire to pass it along • We are sorry to report that Mrs. to your Catholic riends to witness for Bretz will not be returning to her work Christ. after all. Her health is improving but Price pap r $ .50 the doctor has advised that she lay del e 1.25 down her work so she reluctantly con- Outside view of the Clinton Health N.N.E. Book nd Bible House sented. She has gone to Michigan to be and Welfare Center 426 Fo st Avenue with her daughter. Portlan 2, Maine • At the conference committee meet- a beautiful sight to see the numerous ing held October 12 it was voted to put in an artesian well at Camp Winne- little campfires burning cheerfully as Southern ew England keag. This will solve a great need dusk settled down upon the beautiful MERLE MI . President which has been existing there for some shores of Lake Winnekeag. L. E. ALDR A. Sec.-Treas. The week-end camporee was full of Telephone Clinton 255 time inasmuch as we have had trouble South Lancaster Massachusetts with the water supply there, especially activities! Pathfinders demonstrated during dry weather. their camperaft skills and had a chance to test them in actual camping situa- The conference has purchased two Spot News • tions. Elder Maxson was our storyteller new films which will be shown in our Friday night at our campfire circle. • Mrs. Myrtle Me er, Mrs. Nina Cush- churches shortly. One is "Under the Sabbath school was conducted by path- man, and Elder C P. Anderson have Southern Cross," depicting our work in finders and staff alike, and Sabbath just returned from. an itinerary in the Australia. The other is titled "Drug afternoon we had the honor of welcom- Greater New York Conference, where Addiction" and will be used in pro- ing Elder E. W. Dunbar, our world they told the story of our relief work moting the temperance work. at the time of the Worcester tornado. M.V. leader, who gave an inspirational • Be sure to attend the Welfare Feder- message and told stories to the path- • Good reports a ntinue to come in ation meeting for your area sometime finders. from our evangelisLc meetings. Brother between November 8 and 10. These Saturday night was filled with games Ralph McGann reports that about half meetings will be among the most im- around the large fireplace in the dining his audience are 1z:in-Adventists. The portant held. lodge. Sunday was packed full of pan- attendance is holding up well and the cakes, beanhole beans, potatoes and offerings were very good. eggs, aluminum-foil baking, home- • An all-day welfare rally was con- Pathfinder "Camporee" made reflector ovens, woodchopping, ducted in the Bricgeport church on A grand "camporee" it was! Fifty- demonstrations, baseball, boating, a October 17. Miss Maybelle Vandermark five Southern New England pathfinders Pathfinder Pow-Wow, judging of clubs, of the General Con&rence, Elder L. E. converged on Camp Winnekeag last our Sunday guests Elder and Mrs. Nes- Esteb of the Atla*tic Union, Elder Friday, October 9, for a week-end mith, Pathfinder awards of recognition, C. P. Anderson, Mrs. Myrtle Meyer, camporee. From the four corners of the and many other things throughout the and Mrs. Nina Coshman were the conference—from the New London week-end too numerous to mention. All guest speakers. Tantaquigeon Pathfinder Club, from of which added together and mixed • Elder C. G. Cross, Central Union the Pittsfield Haystack Club, from the wit's fifty-five pathfinders spells Conference publishi.ag secretary, and Sanitarium Nes-Pak Club, from the "C-A M-P R E E" and calls for an- Elder Wayne Thurber, educational and South Lancaster Nashaway Club—they other camporee by unanimous vote this M.V. secretary of the Alabama-Missis- came with their directors, deputy di- coming June. A wonderful and profit- sippi Conference, were recent visitors rectors, counselors, tents, sleeping bags, able time was had by all! The path- in the Southern New England Con- cooking and other camping equipment. finder clubs of Southern New England ference office. They camped and slept on the ground are on the march. • Elder A. A. Este) of the General in tents in units of six or eight. Friday W. E. BURNS, Secretary Conference Home Missionary Depart- evening after sundown worship, it was M.V. Department ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER :9

Military wage credits may not be counted Social Security Benefits for toward social security benefits if monthly Soldiers benefits based in whole or in part on the The following information may be same period of military service are determined to be payable by the Army, Navy, Civil Serv- of financial benefit to Seventh-day Ad- ice, or other Federal retirement systems. ventist servicemen who served during (Wage credits are not affected by compensa- the war years or since. It is taken from tions or pensions payable by the Veterans Ad- a recent publication of the Depart- ministration.) The dependent survivors of a veteran with ment of Health, Education and Wel- World War II service may be eligible for fare, Social Security Administration, social security payments under a special pro- Washington, 25, D.C. The booklet is vision of the law which grants the, payments OASI-35, April 1953. I quote from without regard to covered employment if the pages 28 to 31: following conditions are met: (1) The veteran was discharged before Military Service. Under the 1950 amend- July 27, 1951; (2) death occurred within ments, social security wage credits of $160 three years after the date of his discharge; were provided for each month of service and (3) no compensation or pension is paid in World War II. by the Veterans' Administration. The 1952 amendments provide wage In such cases, however, the wage credits credits of $160 per month for military serv- for military service are used only if they will ice from the end of World War II through give higher payments than would otherwise 1953. be made to the family. Service after the end of World War II CARLYLE B. HAYNES Cutting of ribbon for the official open- may be used in figuring the amount of ing of the Clinton Health and Welfare monthly payments for months after Au- Center. Front row: Mrs. Myrtle Meyer, gust, 1952, and for lump-sum death pay- the Conference Federation President; ments where death occurred after August Is It in Your Doctor's Office? Mr. Walter McGrail, Director of Welfare 1952. Did your church capitalize on Life of Clinton, Mass.; Elder L. E. Esteb; Mrs. Dorothy Brewer, Director of the These wage credits are in addition to any and Health in your community last Center. Second row, Mrs. Dahlgrert, wages actually paid for work in covered em- May on Medical Missionary Day? If Assistant Director of the Center; Elder ployment. They now apply to men and not, you may want to check back and Carl P. Anderson; and Elder R. K. Krick. women who saw active duty in any branch of our armed services after September 15, use the funds from that offering on 1940, and before January 1, 1954, provided May 3, 1953, for sending Life and Announcing a Special discharge or release was under conditions Health to physicians, dentists, and pub- Soul-winning Campaign other than dishonorable. (Ninety days of lic libraries in your community as a gift active service are required unless discharge At the last conference committee or release was because of disability or in- from your church. To show you what meeting the brethren discussed the jury incurred or aggravated in line of duty.) can be done, we quote from the North- soul-winning opportunities of our 20th The wage credits may go to those who died ern Pacific Union Gleaner, which tells in service as well as to those who die after how Joyce Wilson, R.N., has followed Century Bible Course. We have cam- discharge. paigns for raising funds which are through in the Upper Columbia Con- If your active military service between the Life and Health a real used ultimately for the winning of two dates given above lasted six calendar ference to make souls. However, it was felt that there quarters, you are insured under old-age and entering wedge into the hearts of medi- is a need of stepping up our promotion survivors insurance at least until June 30, cal workers in their communities: of the 20th Century Bible School in a 1954. Life and Health more direct campaign for souls. While, for social security purposes, these The second of May is now well in the credits for military service count the same as past, but it has taken that length of time In 1951 eighty-six souls were bap- wages in civilian employment, they are not to compile the lists of subscriptions from the tized and in 1952 sixty-one souls were actually listed on your wage record. Deter- various churches of this conference. On that baptized who were students of the Bible mination of your wage credits will be made date, Medical Missionary Day, you will recall school. Thus we can see that the more when you file an application for retirement the offering was to be dedicated to the pur- benefits, or when an application is filed in chase of one-year subscriptions to Life and applications we receive, the more souls the event of your death. It will be necessary Health for medical workers in each commu- will be baptized. at that time to furnish proof of military serv- nity. We are going to have a concentrated ice, and if you were discharged, proof that The results were excellent, and now, for the campaign during November and De- the conditions were other than dishonorable. first time in the history of this conference, These military wage credits will then be an organized program of Life and Health sub- cember. Our goal is for 10,000 signed added to the wage credits you have accumu- scriptions to medical offices is being carried on. applications by January 1. Many will lated in work covered by social security before Over three hundred fifty offices are being want to set a goal for themselves. Some and since your period of military service. supplied through the generous offering re- will set a goal of 5, 10, or even 50 These wage credits are of immediate bene- ceived. Every physician and dentist in the applications. Let's all join together in fit to many survivors of men who died while Walla Walla-Milton-Freewater area is receiv- ing it now, and in Spokane well over half of this soul-winning campaign. You will in military service, regardless of the length of such service. Also military wage credits may the medical offices will have Life and Health be hearing more about this from your benefit survivors of servicemen who died after in their waiting rooms. With the right arm of pastor and home missionary leader. discharge. For example, a man who served our message thus placed, think what will re- C. P. ANDERSON in World War II or in the Korean campaign sult! A card is enclosed with the subscription, stating that it is a gift of the local Seventh-day H. M. Secretary for 18 months may have died "insured" on the basis of military service alone. If he left Adventist -church, To each and every church a widow with children who were dependent member who had a part in this project, we and are now under age 18, these survivors wish to say a hearty "thank you." Success treads on the heels of every would be eligible for monthly benefit pay- In addition to this church-sponsored pro- right effort. ments. gram, many are sending Life and Health sub- 10 ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER scriptions on th r own. In the Goldendale Words of comfort were spoken by the His hope was firm in the resurrection, and area alone, the hysicians there are sponsor- writer at the Friedel Funeral Home and bur- following services at the Richmond church ing over ninety such subscriptions to the ial was in Crown Hill Memorial Gardens, he was laid to rest in the small country townspeople, wit very good results. Our na- Utica, N.Y. Our brother rests in the assurance cemetery in Richmond where so many Advent tional health jou al is well worth our atten- that "yet a little while, and He that shall believers await the call of the Life-giver. lion in this way, JOYCE WILSON, R.N. come will come and will not tarry." We sor- Besides a host of friends, he is survived by Because sic people are Life and row, but not without hope, for we feel he his wife, Mrs. Helen Easier; one foster sister, will rise at the last trump to meet his Lord Mrs. Lottie R. Farley of Colton, Calif.; one Health's most alued readers and we whom he served so faithfully and long. foster brother, Christian R. Cray of Rich- can give them the most, the doctor's CARLYLE A. NELSON mond, Maine; and many cousins. office is the st welcome place for J. WYLAND WOOD Life and Heal . To encourage good GLAZIER—Charles Richard Glazier was born at Waterville, Maine, April 19, 1932, will in your co munity why not check VANETTEN—Joseph F. VanEtten was born the son of Mrs. Carrie K. Glazier and the late back on the dical Missionary Day May 22, 1890. For 48 years he worked in Harold M. Glazier, and died at Thayer Hos- Offering and s whether it was used the Corning Glass Works and would have pital, Waterville, August 24, 1953, after a retired with 50 years of service in 1955. for this purpose If not, plan for sure brief illness. Although Charles was not a member of the He had been suffering with a heart ailment next year that e Medical Missionary for some time, though he kept quite active. Day Offering w I be used for Life and church, he gave his heart to the Lord before he or anyone realized the seriousness of his His death occurred on October 1, 1953, at Health in your mmunity. condition. That will always be a cause of the hospital in Corning, N.Y., ten months hope to his loved ones and those who knew after that of his wife. him so well. Although he was laid to rest Mr. VanEtten leaves three sons and two in his youth, his death is swallowed up in daughters. They are: Donald H. VanEtten of OBIT ARIES victory. Beaver Dams, R.D. 2, N.Y.; Maynard L. 4' Surviving besides his mother are three VanEtten of Corning. R.D. N.Y.; Elwin PRATT—Mrs. C a Pratt was born March brothers, Stanley A. of Gardiner, Donald E. J. VanEtten of Rochester, N.Y.; Frances M. McMillen of Elmira, N.Y.; Veda E. Lesher, 1, 1868, in Milto Plantation, Maine. She of West Gardiner, and David H. of Winthrop; four sisters, Mrs. Philip Gallant of Skowhe- wife of Elder W. R. Lesher of Bangor, Me.; ell asleep in the ristian hope on August gan, Mrs. Glenwood Curtis of Randolph, and and eleven grandchildren. 24, 1953, in Clint n, Mass., after a short Mrs. Earl Gilman and Mrs. Dexter Carr, both illness. Funeral services were held at the Corning of Gardiner; paternal grandfather, Henry K. When she was ly eight years of age Seventh-clay Adventist church and interment Glazier of Benton; and many other relatives. her parents, Mr. an Mrs. Henry Davis, ac- made at the Hope Cemetery Annex at Services were conducted by the writer at veined the truths of e advent message. Thus Corning, N.Y. Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner, and Charles for 77 years she has eioiced in the Lord and K. B. BURKE awaits the resurrection day at Evergreen in the faith of Jesu She never wavered in Cem etery, Fairfield. I. WYLAND WOOD her allegiance to Gi or her fidelity to the or' church. Sister Pratt enjoys living in the country, PAT1'ERSON—Carlton R. Patterson was where she could enj the beauties of God's horn at North Edgecomb, Maine, April 12, ADVERTISEMENTS handiwork, and she I lied forward to having, 1881, and died following a sudden illness a home in the bet country, where the at the Farmington, Maine, Hospital on Octo- All advertisements should be sent. together righteous "shall obtai joy and gladness, and ber 9, 1953. with payment, to your local conference office Brother Patterson accepted present truth for approval by the president or secretary- sorrow and sighing s all flee away." treasurer. The rate is 81.00 for eaeh insertion R. K. Kivicx almost 25 years ago and had always been of forty words or less, and 20 for each addi- a faithful church member. For 23 years he was tional word. Check or money order should be a member of the Boston Temple, and his love made payable to Atlantic Union Gleaner or MORAN—Blanche . Moran was born in Atlantic Union Conference. Advertisements Castle Hill, Maine, December 29, 1877, and consideration for others as a church appearing in the GLEANER are printed with- and passed peacefull to her rest on Sep- leader testified to his consecration. He was out endorsement or recommendation of the tember 17, 1953, at h home in South Lan- an asset to his church. Brother and Sister Atlantic Union Conference. caster, Mass. Patterson moved to New Sharon, Maine, in 1952 and gave the strength of their service She had been a mei ber of the Seventh-day INCOME PROPERTY for sale in South to the Norridgewock church. Adventist church for arty thirty years, and Lancaster. Three apartments. Excellent loca- Surviving, besides his wife, are one sister, was a loyal supporter f its missionary proj- tion. For details write Box N, GLEANER. Minnie Patterson of Newtonville, Mass., and ects. Especially was sh interested in the sue- one brother, Guy Patterson of Watertown, cess of the Voice of P ophecy broadcast. Mass. FOR SALE—Home operated treatment Miss Moran served r country as a nurse Services were conducted at Farmington at room, hne location. No competition, best in the United States N 'y during World War the Davis Funeral Home by the writer and season now. Very reasonable rent. Or will 1, and while in this service she had the at the Newton Cemetery Chapel, Newton, sell equipment consisting of Kruse reclining privilege of nursing th late President of the Mass., by Elder L. 0. Coon. cabinet, Contouroller reducer, etc. Mrs. Mamie United States, Frank] D. Roosevelt. An J. WYLAND WOOD Chase, 51 Centre St., Concord, N.H. Phone honor guard, compose of members of the 2719. American Legion from he Clinton and Lan- spects at the funeral EASIER—Hollis Haines Easier was horn caster Posts, paid their CHAPEL RECORDS place at Woodlawn March 6, 1881, in Bangor, Maine, and was service. Interment took present Cemetery, Clinton. R. K. KRICK mercifully called to rest after a lingering ill- Dorothy Evans, Soprano ness October 10, 1953, at Richmond, Maine. "Bless This House" and seven other favorite Brother Easier was a believer in the third LOOMIS—Henry E. voinis was born in numbers on Chapel Record LP-1223, $3.75 angel's message from his earliest years. His life Westdale, N.Y., Dec. , 1875, and passed plus postage. Add sales tax where necessary. was rich with memories and experiences of an away, Sept. 20, 1953, after failing health. Write for complete catalogue. Order from Adventist heritage. In 1916 he was married He was united in mar 'age to Nettie Mat- your Book and Bible House. thews in 1897. About fifty-five years ago to Helen Redmond and, except for four years, he became a member this denomination Richmond has been their home. Although his FOR SALE—Home in Florida on five beau- and at the time of his eath was a faithful activities were curtailed in recent years due tiful, high, dry lots with black dirt. Ideal member of the Utica, church. to illness, Brother Easier maintained an abid- location and climate. House has six rooms He leaves to mourn: is wife; three sons, ing interest in his church. One of the hardest with two screened-in porches. All modern Leland of Blossvale, N and Tames and crosses he had to bear during recent months conveniences. Unheard-of value at $4,900. Gifford of Utica, N.Y.; d a daughter, Mrs. was not being able to attend the regular Orville Kretser of Fort sin, N.Y. prayer meeting and Sabbath services. Write Box 0, C/O GLEANER.

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FOR SALE—CANDID CAMERA. "Wel- REGISTERED NURSE for floor supervi- DORCAS SOCIETIES, CHURCHES, tini" F2:-8 Schneider Kreuznach lens. 35 M. sion. Eight hours five days per week. Also SCHOOLS, AND AGENTS—Make extra film, first-class condition, cowhide carrying male physiotherapist or hydrotherapist for money selling outstanding Christmas cards, case, cable shutter release, tripod, built-in Hydro Dept., good salary and full mainte- stationery, wrappings, ribbons, and novelty view finder and focus. This outstanding nance, or a young couple to qualify for both items. Be a leader in your community with the bargain for only $68. A new similar unit the above needs. Contact Mrs. Frank Cum- finest line ever offered. Write for circulars would cost upward of $300. H. F. Kirk, mings, Supt. of Nurses, Fuller Memorial Sani- and start at once. Gertrude L. Spaulding, South Lancaster, Mass. tarium, So. Attleboro, Massachusetts. 65 Putnam Park, Fitchburg, Mass.

South Lancaster and Vicinity Tilson L. Vincent, Realtor LITERATURE EVANGELISTS South Lancaster, Mass. S. L. CLARK, Publishing Department Secretary WANTED—Man to assist on dairy farm Atlantic Union Conference located on a main highway easy driving dis- tance to church. Three-room heated apart- ment with bath and large sleeping porch. References given and required. C. H. Spooner, West Monroe, N.Y. Report for Week Ending October 10, 1953

WANTED AT ONCE—Experienced mar- Ephesus Aux. No. 4 72 103 25 103 25 GREATER NEW YORK ried man to work on large dairy farm. One Hazel B. Potash, Asst. Barber, S. 42 83 25 83 25 Skipwith, H. 25 20 00 20 00 who can operate truck, tractor, and milking Del. Colporteur Hours Orders Buckner, C. 20 72 00 28 00 machines. Tenement, wood, electricity, and 246 00 246 00 Span. Bronx. Aux. 100 Duncan, M. 17 52 00 30 50 75 00 milk furnished. Mrs. Annie B. Miles, R.F.D. 2, Hempstead School 50 75 00 Narvaez, B. 13 20 50 20 50 102 75 55 75 A. Potash 40 Bethel Aux. 13 27 00 27 00 Box 16, Montpelier, Vt. Phone 456-W2. 12 55 John Viera 38 24 55 Spigner, E. 13 8 75 8 75 77 75 G. J. Schulz 38 77 75 Morrison, L. C. 12 20 00 20 00 51 00 M. Rosenberg 35 47 50 Darby, W. 12 18 75 18 76 31 00 31 00 A. & J. Murray 22 Nelson, R. 11 93 75 14 50 16 43 00 43 00 Maria Triado Narvaez, B. 12 25 13 18 75 10 12 50 12 50 Jon Strade Good, R. 10 20 50 20 50 27 00 27 00 Ines Ortiz 10 Martinez, N. 10 14 25 14 2 x 2 gor 15 00 25 Enery Vidal 10 15 00 Rochester Aux. 90 140 50 140 50 10 00 Color Slides M. R. Phillips 6 10 00 Buffalo Aux. 60 175 50 186 25 11 00 11 00 M. Klein 5 Garrison, E. 32 268 45 58 25 reater 5 00 5 00 g Esther Triado 3 Miller, M. 32 80 25 86 75 Justice, A. 26 94 50 115 75 672 55 15 Colporteurs 383 728 05 Cox, E. D. 14 49 50 51 50 • NEW evangeii3nt Garrison, E. 12 83 00 5 25 NEW YORK James, R. 10 27 50 27 50 • 3000 Slides Clark Dilts, Pub. Dept. Sec. Jones, L. 10 15 00 15 00 • Natural Color Mills, M. 43 91 75 91 75 • Beauty of Originals Smith, J. 37 58 00 58 00 80 Colporteurs 1283 3213 58 2744 80 Brandstatter, E. 36 157 45 157 45 • Biggest Value Ever Offered Schlist, E. 36 61 75 61 75 NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND Smith, J. 31 17 50 17 50 L. D. Dryer, Pub. Dept. Sec. Brandstatter, M. 26 109 50 109 50 Colburn, H. B. 40 169 00 16 25 Smith, D. 25 33 00 16 00 Gray, Ellen 6 30 00 3 75 White, Mr. and Mrs. 22 21 70 21 70 Greenwood, Hilda 28 84 50 62 00 Please send FREE SLIDE CATALOGUE Miles, D. 20 131 25 4 75 Irving, Linden 2 12 00 12 00 Coyer, M. Jr. 19 71 50 71 50 Lawrence, Edith 2 37 50 18 75 Kinnicutt, L. 17 59 50 59 50 Peterson, George 45 646 75 183 35 Kinnicutt, L. 12 37 50 37 50 Name__.--___ Turk, Mrs. Ernest 1 37 50 37 50 Peete, J. 8 4 50 Turk, Ronald 4 30 00 Lyon, M. 15 25 15 25 Twing, Elizabeth 5 17 00 85 25 Address Lyon, M. 5 00 5 00 Willard, Helen 5 33 75 Please Print 16 Colporteurs 332 875 15 727 15 10 Colporteurs 138 1034 25 482 60 Visua lades Consolidated NORTHEASTERN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND C. M. Willis, Pub. Dept. Sec. V. Bovey, C. Walkowiak, Assts. P.O. Box 488, La Mesa, California S. O. James, M. Morrison, M. Barber, Assts. Lombard, C. 38 118 75 118 75 Bell, M. J. 43 122 75 122 75 Chase, Ray 37 162 50 232 50 Only those ministers requesting catalogs Part-time Wks. 42 170 50 170 50 Fenley, Mrs. M. 34 107 20 137 40 NOW will receive them. Davis, F. 35 128 50 128 50 Knox, W. L. 33 38 50 38 50 Brooklyn Aux. 32 145 25 145 25 McGann, R. D, 30 115 15 40 60 Bramwell, M. 31 37 50 40 25 McGann, R. D. 25 13 26 Bramwell, L. 31 36 50 32 50 McGann, Mrs. 14 120 90 120 90 King, J. S. 30 58 75 43 50 Waters, Mrs. E. 30 97 75 97 75 Collins, L. 25 43 50 43 50 MIAMIAN MOTEL on Highway 9:W. Rubenwolf, A. 27 35 85 47 10 Rainey, D. 25 38 50 38 50 Weiss, Sally 26 63 75 63 75 80 miles from New York City. Cabins are Bridgeport Aux. 14 25 00 25 00 Nygard, Mrs. V. 25 78 75 7 25 10 x 18 units, 4 windows, private showers, White Plains Aux. 14 19 50 19 50 Henrickson, H. 6 18 75 22 50 Newburgh Group 13 19 00 19 00 television. Two persons at $5.00 per day. Clarke, Mrs. E. B. 5 15 50 15 50 Kitchen, I. 12 14 50 14 50 Glandt, H. 5 26 50 26 50 For reservations call Milton, N. Y., 3162. Kingston Group 11 20 00 20 00 3 22 50 MacLaren, Ruth 22 60 Myers, E. 9 19 75 19 75 2 1 50 1 50 Carlson, Julia Campbell, V. A. 48 75 50 82 25 Shanley. L. J. 2 11 75 11 75 Bolden, L. S. 35 65 00 65 00 Anderson, Elsie 1 23 00 12 50 Hughes, E. T. 33 60 50 108 80 1 3 00 3 00 THE HOLLYWOOD LIQUEFIER reduces Manton, C. Nelson, S. 32 84 50 106 25 22 50 Sawyer, L. 22 50 any food to liquid form in less than two min- Ephesus Aux. 31 128 75 124 25 94 50 Wheeler, Mrs. R. utes; thus providing beneficial bulk without Coley, E. 30 103 25 40 25 7 21 50 25 25 Huntley, C. irritating roughage, and greatly multiplying Scatliffe, J. 23 12 50 12 50 Unreported Mags. 12 50 12 50 Stanley, C. 20 78 50 15 50 the vitamin and mineral value of your food. Offlee, L. 20 75 00 75 00 351 1118 10 1188 25 23 Colporteurs Jones, S. 15 16 00 16 00 Countless home uses. Send for descriptive Phillips, T. 13 34 37 34 37 details. Charles M. Cottrell, authorized dis- Union Totals Hours Orders Del. Jackson, S. 12 34 38 34 38 tributor. P.O. Box 475-A, Loma Linda, Cali- Eaves, L. M. 10 7 50 7 50 fornia. Jenkins, P. 10 25 00 25 00 144 Colporteurs 2487 6969 13 5815 35 12 ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER

is sure to give the readers of Gateways to God a common thought to carry into the day's activities and to dwell on in moments of meditation. Elder Minchin has dedicated his book to hundreds of students for whom he has labored and particularly to the students of Atlantic Union College. mony service, there was an instant re- C.M.E. Deo Visits A.U.C. A great blessing is in store for everyone sponse, as though many were but wait- W. B. Clark, can of students at who follows diligently the devotional ing the opportunity. This was perhaps the College of edical Evangelists, studies contained in Gateways to God. spent the week e d of October 16-18 the most noticeable outward charac- V. H. SIVER as a guest of A. .C. Dean Clark's teristic of the services. visit was for the rpose of interview- It is the earnest prayer of all at the ing senior preme cal students. college that the spiritual forces set in Meeting of Dentists The thoughts w ich he presented at motion will continue their work and Cleveland, Ohio, was the scene of the the Friday evenin devotional service influence. G. H. MINCHIN annual meeting of the National Asso- will be remember for their practical ciation of Seventh-day Adventist Den- tists held in the Allerton Hotel Septem- application to the aily life. Minchin Writes Devotional Dean Clark desc ibed in most favor- ber 25-27. Every union conference in able terms the wo of students from Book the United States was represented, as Atlantic Union C lege. He reports At the invitation of the Missionary well as Canada and Puerto Rico. Alan Webb as bei of good courage, Volunteer Department of the General Elder Paul Bradley of the General and, in spite of hi handicap, having Conference Elder G. H. Minchin has Conference challenged the group to take resumed his study medicine with the prepared the Morning Watch Calendar advantage of the opportunities for serv- second-year class. ice as God leads in these uncertain days During the cou of his visit, Dean to fulfill His purpose. Elder Carl Sun- Clark found time to visit the Washing- din of the Medical Extension Depart- ton, New Hampsh• e, church and to ment and Chaplain of the NASDAD enjoy the brilliant oliage, which he organization led out in a symposium of described as gorgeo s. missionary experiences showing how E. SHANKEL the dedicated Christian dentist is able to lead souls to Christ. Officers elected for 1954 were: Dr. Week o Prayer Albert Koppel, Washington, D.C., Another Week of piritual Emphasis president; Dr. Claudius Ray, Miami, has come and gone, ut the memory of Florida, vice-president; Dr. Franklyn it is still fresh. Un er the leadership Nelson, Pomona, Calif., secretary- of Elder Dunbar i the college and treasurer. Elder Meleen in t academy, in a The next meeting will be held in quiet but forceful w y we faced again connection with the General Confer- our spiritual needs a group and as ence Session next spring in San Fran- individuals. cisco. The annual fall meeting will be The college and ademy met sep- held in Miami, Florida, November 5, 6, arately in the mor ng services but and written the daily devotional study and 7, 1954. came together for th evening service to accompany it for the year 1954. R. E. MALLERNEE, D.D.S. in the village church, where they were Elder Minchin, head of the Depart- joined by a numbe of the village ment of Religion at Atlantic Union people. College since 1947, has drawn upon his SUNSET TABLE Elder Dunbar had rriedly returned experiences both here and abroad to EASTERN STANDARD TIME from Europe to meet his appointment, write the devotional book, Gateways to so was able to bring reports and ex- God, in which he comments on the Nov.6 Nov. 13 O.‘ periences from that Id that were a morning watch texts. Twelve gateways C Bangor, Me. 4:17 4:09 constant source of ins :ration. In par- to a closer association with God are Augusta, Me. 4:22 4:14 titular he referred to t steadfastness of suggested and discussed with one 0 Portland, Me. 4:26 4:18 Boston, Mass. 4:32 our people in Jugosla a, where, under month's study each given to purpose, S. Lancaster, Mass. 4:34 4:274:24 very difficult circumst ces, the church prayer, duty, trust, beauty, growth, C44Hartford, Conn. 4:40 6 4:32 has grown in numb s and strength. healing, counsel, service, friendship, New York, N.Y. 4:40 This week of praye will be remem- fellowship, and happiness. In several Utica, N.Y. 4:471 4:39 Syracuse, N.Y. 4:51 4:43 bered by many as a t e when it was instances Elder Minchin has made Rochester, N.Y. 4:56 44:4549 shown that if room made for the direct reference to Atlantic Union Col- n Buffalo, N.Y. 5:02 Holy Spirit to do His ork in His own lege and other local places of interest. Add one minute for each 13 tulles way, permanent results ill be obtained. Original with this year's book is the weal.Subtract one minute for each No undue pressure o any kind was brief Meditation Thought at the close 13 miles east. O used, but when it ca time for testi- of each day's devotional study. This )00.==.000•Z=>000.=>(0