Vol. 37 Mount Vernon, Ohio, June 9, 1932 No. 23 Its Purpose and Value

The scriptural injunction, "Not forsaking the assembl- to let your business suffer than to neglect the opportunity ing of ourselves together as the manner of some is, but of hearing the message God has for you. . . . You cannot exhorting one another, and so much the more as ye see the afford to lose one such privilege." day approaching," applies with special significance to our After a description of the practice of the children of time. Israel who assembled three times a year for worship in the In almost every issue of the daily press the long, ter- ancient , we are told that "with those who lived rifying lists of crime and bloodshed are continued, while at a distance from the tabernacle, more than a month of organized society, state, and national, seems helpless,— every year must have been occupied in attendance upon altogether unable to cope with prevailing -conditions. these holy convocations. The Lord saw that these These -trying times which in the language of the scripture gatherings were necessary for the spiritual life of His cause men's hearts to fail them for fear, constitute a People. . . . If the children of Israel needed the benefit of mighty appeal for renewed consecration on the part of these holy convocations in their time, how much more do every believer in the advent message,— for renewed ac- we need them in these last days of peril and conflict?" tivity to make known the saving truths that have been "Go to the camp meeting even though you have to entrusted to us in this last generation. make a sacrifice to do so. Go with a will to work, and. To the advent people has been committed the solemn make every effort to induce your friends to go, not in task of declaring to the whole world its impending doom, your place. but to go with you, to stand on the Lord's but associated with this startling declaration, we are also side and obey His commandments. Help those who are to proclaim the glad tidings of Jesus' soon coming, and interested to attend. If necessary, provide them with the need of the world to quickly prepare for that glorious food and lodging. Angels, who are commissioned to event . 'We need to avail ourselves of every means of minister to those who are heirs of salvation, will accom- grace so that we too may be ready. pany you. God will do great things for His people." The following inspiring counsel presents the divine "Those who gather at the camp meeting must be im- purpose in our camp meetings: pressed with the fact that the object of the meetings is to "It is important that the members of our churches attain to a higher Christian experience; to advance in the should -attend our camp meetings. . . . Individually you knowledge of God, to become strengthened with spiritual need the benefits of the meeting, and God calls upon you vigor."—"Testimonies " Vol. VI, pp. 31-48. to number one in the ranks of truth. Some will say it is Dear brethren and sisters throughout the Columbia expensive to travel, and it would be better for us to save Union, let us make large plans for these holy convocations. the money, and give it for the advancement of the work Let us unitedly labor to the end that the camp meeting where it is so much needed. Do not reason in this way. may prove to be a season of spiritual revival . May God God calls upon you to take your place among the rank honor every meeting in every encampment in this special and file of His people. Strengthen the meeting all you time of need by manifesting His blessed presence. In possible can by being present with your families, by -put- this way the camp meeting season will prove to be a ting forth extra exertion to attend the gathering of God's mighty factor under the blessing of the Lord, in preparing people. all of our hearts for the soon coming of our heavenly "Brethren and sisters, it would be far better for you King. H. J. Detwiler.

A Child's Promise she laid her burden down she called the children around her bed and asked them to promise to be true to the A widowed mother was lying upon her death-bed. Seventh-day Adventist faith, which they did. At her She had struggled hard to keep her flock of six children death all the children, excepting the oldest boy, were sent together since the death of her husband. While she was temporarily to a Methodist Home where they are at the fully convinced with respect to the Sabbath truth and present time. the doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist people, she did The lady in charge of this Home informs us that they not connect with the church because she felt that she must cannot keep the children there much longer. She is a be free to work every day and every hour possible in order lovely woman but states that they can only keep children to support the children. Finally the day came when the in the Home until such time as they can find suitable Death Angel called and she laid down her burden. As homes for them. She states that it has been hard to ad- 2 Columbia Union Visitor just things to the minds of the children for they refused Every mail brings orders for camp meeting accommo- to work on the Sabbath, saying they promised their mother dations from our members throughout the field. If you they would be Seventh-day Adventists. At first the wo- have not already sent your order, do so at once. Rooms man was quite perplexed about this, as it did not fit into are provided in the dormitories of the College, and tents their program there in the Home at all, but now she has are pitched on the grounds. Make your requests known them work Sundays instead. She has come to admire as early as possible. Send all orders addressed to the the children so much that she is very anxious to find homes Potomac Conference office. for them among Seventh-day Adventists where they can keep the promise made to their mother. Sunday afternoon, May 21, there gathered at a beauti- As I write these lines I have before me a picture of ful pond in the town of Buena Vista, the little company these children and it may be seen at a glance that they are of believers and their friends, to witness the first baptis- above the average. The oldest girl already has an open- mal service since the opening of the series of meetings con- ing for the summer, but there are three girls for whom ducted at that place by Brethren L. 0. Coon and W. B. we must find homes soon or they will be forced to go Hill. Elder Elliott, who was visiting Buena Vista, of- into non-Adventist homes. Their names and ages are: ficiated at the baptismal service. There were seventeen Marian, 13; June, 8; Ethel, 5. who took part in this sacred rite, and word comes that As the VISITOR family reads these lines we are praying there are ten more being prepared in the next baptismal that the Lord will impress the hearts of those who ought class. We are glad to pass this good news on to the field. to take the responsibility for feeding, clothing, and edu- There have been several other baptismal services through- cating one or more of these three beautiful children, to out our field recently. Eight were baptized at Roanoke write to us. These children are looking to the church to by Elder H. G. Gauker, and at Takoma Park about find them a place where they can keep their word to their twenty-five members of the Takoma Park church school dying mother. were also baptized. We hope to report in the near future Address correspondence to C. V. Leach, Box 517 the total number of baptisms in our conference from Mt. Vernon, Ohio. January 1 up to the present time. These reports are very encouraging, and we sincerely pray that the Lord will greatly strengthen and bless these new believers, and POTOMAC especially these young people who have taken their stand. W. P. Elliott, President W. B. Mohr, Seey-Treas. The baptismal service planned for May 14 at Wythe- 411 Cedar St., Takoma Park, D. C. ville had to be postponed. The heavy rains caused the river to be so high, and the weather at that time was so bad that the service will be held at a later date. Missionary Volunteer Corner Brother J. R. Britt has been spending a few weeks Tuesday we issued 14 Senior Standard of Attainment with the colored colporteurs in the Tidewater section certificates to members of the Academic Class of Wash- which includes the cities of Newport News, Norfolk and ington Missionary College. Portsmouth. He has just returned to Washington where he, under the supervision of Brother J A. Bee, our con- Since last reporting on our conference Library fund, ference Field Secretary, directs the work of the colored three contributions have been received: Vienna, Senior colporteurs in the Potomac Conference. and Junior, and First church. We thank you. Since the Konnarock church school has been organized At the closing program of the Sligo church school held they have been meeting in a building formerly used as a in the Takoma Park church we invested 41 Friends and private home. The building has not been very suitable 2 Companions . This is the largest single group ever in- but it has met their demands. Brother Brownell, who vested. This group represented the Advanced and Inter- has been faithfully supervising the work there, was happy mediate rooms of the school. the other day to receive the gift of a lot for the erection We have just written 33 Reading Course certificates of a school building. The members of the church are and issued 10 Bible Year bookmarks to the Intermediate giving their time and what material they can, to help in room of the Sligo school. the erection of this building, and it is hoped it will be completed by the time school opens next fall. For three of the afternoon Senior hours at camp meet- ing we have asked three of our Senior Societies to render The Newport News church recently celebrated the a program, each on a different subject. We anticipate occasion of the final payment of their indebtedness on the good things. church building. We rejoice with them that this financial Chris P. Sorensen. burden has now been wiped out. The Winchester church is negotiating the sale of their News Notes church building. The building is small and not in a suitable location. and the members are looking forward At the time of the writing of this note our conference to the building of a new house of worship. The church workers are busy on the camp ground, erecting the tents. school building is located on another property. Brother Every worker is taking part in this work with the ex- Connerly has been able to make a trade, and the new lot ception of Brother L. 0. Coon at Buena Vista, Elder is in a much better location. They plan to build a church W. 0. Berry at Wytheville, and Elder W. E. Bidwell with a church school just as early as it is possible to do at Danville. These brethren have interests that they so. must look after, and were excused from coming in early to help in the erection of the camp . The work is under the Brother J. A. Bee reports that the Alexandria church direction of Elder J. W. MacNeil, and the men are appreciated very much a visit from Elder J. W. Mace working faithfully in order to have everything in readi- who is connected with the Review and Herald Publishing ness by the 9th of June. Association in Takoma Park. Quite an interest was Columbia Union Visitor manifested by the members in the literature work. We hope there will be some good prospective colporteurs be- WEST PENNSYLVANIA cause of this interest. Milton G. Conger, President C. M. Paden, Sec'y-Treas. Newell Building (P. 0. Box 235) Greensburg, Pa. Brother Bee will be quite busy the next week or two starting out student colporteurs in our territory. He will be assisted by Brother R. S. Finch. Many of these stu- dents haVe never canvassed before, and we sincerely hope West Pennsylvania Camp Meeting that they will, have the best of success and that the Lord will give them some interesting experiences that will strengthen their faith and trust in the Master. West Pennsylvania believers will hail with enthusiasm the announcement that the conference session and camp meeting is to be held on the established camp grounds of Junior Camp Jottings the Peniel Holitess Association at Conneautville, Penn- sylvania, July 14 to 24, 1932. A providential oppor- tunity has placed most desirable facilities at the disposal Our Junior Camp Album from last year has been of our people. The grounds are very spacious with many ready for some time. If you have not already seen it cottages and dormitory buildings interspersed among ask to see it at camp meeting. towering trees, the shade of which will afford a most welcome relief from the sun. It is fortunate that such As promised, the Camp circulars will be ready for dis- ample accommodations can be provided for all at even tribution at camp meeting. Ask for your copy. Also come lesser expense than any camp meeting in the past. with your dollar prepared to enroll. There is a commodius dining room, capable of seating four hundred (400) persons; an auditorium with a capa- We are busy planning for Junior Camp, the leader- city of twelve hundred (1200) ; a nicely located office ship, added equipment, a better program, and a varied and'reception building; and sanitary facilities of modern program. We hope to be able to give Camp Craft to construction. those desiring it. It will be well for many of our families to look upon To the Juniors in New Jersey, East Pennsylvania and this occasion as one when all the members of the family Chesapeake who are interested in attending Camp we can be benefited amidst the most beautiful things of would suggest that you correspond with your conference nature, apart from the noise and tumult of the cities, Missionary Volunteer secretary. while at the same time enjoying unexcelled opportunities for spiritual refreshment. Chris P. Sorensen. Conneautville is located on The Pennsylvania Railroad about one hundred (100) miles from Pittsburgh; and about forty (40) miles from Erie; easy of access by rail- WEST VIRGINIA road, bus, and auto. This most agreeable change in loca- tion will permit a gathering amidst new scenes and under. D. A. Rees, President N. C. Van Horn, Sec'y-Treas. 1455 Seventh St., Parkersburg, W. Va. the most auspicious circumstances in these days of special need. A little careful study will make it possibl,- for Ad- ventists and interested persons from all over the field to West Virginia Missionary Volunteer Camp spend these ten days almost as economically as at home. Begin to lay plans early. Make arrangements to travel Those of our boys and girls who would like to attend in groups to lessen the expense of transportation. Ar- the Junior Missionary Volunteer Camp this summer range for quarters on the camp grounds so that the ex- please get in touch with Miss Nell Mead, 1455 Seventh pense may be divided among a number. Street, Parkersburg, West Virginia at your earliest con- The importance of the times, the imminence of the coming of the Lord and the deep need of the cause and venience. Read the news notes in the Visitor from the our own souls should lead to a more general and enthusi- Ohio, the West Pennsylvania and the West Virginia con- astic attendance than has ever been known in West Penn- ferences for details. Plan to go as it will be a great inspiration and fine vacation for each boy and girl. The sylvania. fee is ten dollars for ten days. Write for further details. L. H. King. Your order must be in at once. Nell E. Mead. West Pennsylvai5sa Camp Meeting Rates News Notes The following unusual rates for camp meeting rooms and equipment are low; so low in fact that they should The following item was sent in from our South Point not be considered a precedent for years to come. It Ohio, Sabbath School: would be impossible to duplicate the prices if it were "On Friday evening, May 27, I had a Sabbath school necessary to pitch a camp as in former years. We feel in a home back in the hills, where the family were thirst- however, that God has wrought for His people in making ing for the truth . There were ten who attended the it possible to give such unusual rates in these times of Sabbath school, and all were deeply interested in the stress. These prices should encourage a large number of message given, and invited us to continue the Sabbath our people to plan for camp meeting who otherwise school and to have Bible studies with them. My plan is might have thought it beyond their reach. to visit their home every Friday evening, the Lord willing. The prices below include the following: bed, mat- Sister Thursa Webb, tress or straw tick, sheets and quilts, chair, wash stand, South Point, Ohio. pail, wash basin, electric light, and mirror. Columbia Union Visitor

16 Cottages $10.50 each They left behind them seven sons and two daughters. The 32 rooms, Fowler Hall 8.00 each sons married, and with their wives and sisters gave their 16 rooms, Inskip Hall 7.50 each lives to missions. To date thirty of that family have 28 rooms, Palmer Hall i.50 each found their place in heathen lands. Yes, tracts are valu- 26 rooms, Cookman Hall 5.50 each able. Let us scatter them faithfully and numerously. The following rates for transients are per night: Our laymen are encouraged with their soul-winning Single bed $0.50 Double bed $0.75 work, and are pressing on. Seventy-five baptisms were The cafeteria will be under able management. Vege- heard of in May, many of these being the result of our tarian meals will be served at approximately the same low faithful laymen's efforts. In these days of little money, rates of last year. The dining room is large and com- few workers and little secular work, we have a grand modious. The cooking will be done by Sister J. H. opportunity to spread the message. Many have the time Humphrey with Sister Murray assisting. Their efficient to tell it, and many more have time and desire to hear. service of other years is sufficient recommendation. Glad that our Bible readings, cottage meetings, and study Come as early as possible. In the event of a delay groups are increasing. Such efforts are laying the ground try to get there before sun-down Friday evening so that work for a harvest ere long. the locating committee may be privileged to attend ser- Our task for June is to keep all regular lines going vices which they too enjoy and which they will otherwise strong, to finish Big Week and make a real literature miss. clean-up of all our shelves and store rooms. Things to Bring George Butler. Bring-a pillow and pillow case. An extra blanket would be a wise provision as we are informed that the nights are sometimes very cool. Church Manual

At last we have the long expected guide for workers OHIO and officers in organization . Compact in 208 pages, C. V. Leach, President A. E. King, Seey-'!Yeas. divided into 11 sections, no less than 293 different topics Box 517, Mt. Vernon, Ohio are clearly set forth, and made easily accessible by nearly 800 references and cross-references in the alphabetical index. You can find anything you want on the principles News Notes of organization from the church to the General Confer- ence, as well as on the duties of all officers concerned. It points out our responsibilities in business meetings and Big Week reports are encouraging in sale of books religious services, and gives rules for the conduct of each. and interests aroused. No church has returned Big Week How Icing -should a member abknt himself and still sets, and that is as it should be. In fact, with such timely be considered in good and regular standing? Who drops messages as are in these books we should keep on scatter- members, the , elder, board or church? How do ing them, even where the Big Week goals are made. In you handle a "retired list"? When should you object other places we hope the churches will not quit until they to the election of an officer in church or conference? have done their share on the three important projects Should a preacher marry a divorcee? At what time undertaken by Ohio this spring. should members be dropped for not keeping up their of- ferings? And what are the fundamental beliefs of We are happy to learn that many of our brethren are Seventh-day Adventists, and which are made a test of planning now for next winter, which according to present fellowship? are a few of scores of questions that are interpretations of financial and welfare leaders, will be clearly and authoritatively answered, and prefaced by the the worst to date. Most of the reserves will be depleted signature of the General Conference Committee. Every and the needs will be many. No better method could be church officer, conference worker, and all who are de- taken by our laymen than to unite with their literature sirous of being an authority on denominational policies and and gospel meeting endeavor the work of helping the organization will surely order this book right away. The physical needs of humanity. It will place the message in price is $1.00 in cloth, and $2.00 in black leather. Order a prominent manner before the public, and the community of your Book and Bible House. will see that. Adventists have more than the letter of the law in their hearts. We trust that every believer will George Butler. make a business, as far as consistent with his ability, to store up f aods, gather clothing, etc.; to be ready when the call for help sounds loudest. The Home Bible Study League is growing irt. .extent Columbia Union Visitor and influence. Mt. Vernon•is the latest to start another Official Organ of the Columbia Union effort, distributing about 800 Present Truth a week. Conference of Seventh-day Adventists More than 30 other churches are happy in the results seen Issued 50 times a year by the Mt. Vernon College Press from this work. Price fifty cents per year in advance Members of the King's Pocket League will keep in touch with the Missionary Secretary for supplies. A EDITOR Mrs. A. J. OLSON Entered as second-class matter, March 25, 1908, at the young physician in New York in 1819. while waiting to post office at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, under the act of Con- see a patient, picked up and read a tract on missions. That gress of March 3, 1879. Address all subscriptions and make all payments to your tract changed the world in missionary work. Soon after Book and Bible House. reading it, Doctor Scudder and wife left for Ceylon, and All copy must reach our office by Wednesday morning of the week preceding the date of publication. When- later for India, as missionaries. They labored side by ever possible copy should be typewritten and double- side for 30 years when Mrs. Scudder paid the final price, spaced. followed in death six years later by Doctor Scudder. Columbia Union Visitor 5

What The Laymen Can Do An Impressive Baptismal Service

Last fall many earnest requests came to me to either We certainly had a blessed meeting Sabbath morning, come or have some one come and conduct a series of Bible May 14th., when twenty-four precious souls went with studies in the home of some interested people in Fowler, their Lord into the watery grave to rise and walk with Ohio. The interest had been created by the consecrated Him in the way of the Third Angel's Message. On efforts of Genevieve and Thelma Pangborn who were at Sabbath, May 21st., these that were baptized, together that time selling many of our truth filled books in Cort- with five others were received into the Cincinnati English land, Fowler and surrounding territory. church. This Sabbath-day will long be remembered. As I was engaged at that time in an effort elsewhere the angels in heaven rejoice over one sinner that re- and was unable to answer the call personally. But I penteth, they surely had cause to rejoice and sing over asked Brother R. D. Scannell and Brother Robert Reid the souls that dedicated their lives to the Lord. to go to Fowler and conduct a series of studies in the W. F .Schwartz. home of these interested people. This they consented to do, and were so successful in the matter, that within a few weeks the room was filled to its capacity with in- MOUNT VERNON ACADEMY • tensely interested people. When the series came to a A. J. Olson, President R. W. Tatra, Sec'y.Treas. close, I was asked to give the last two studies. Surely it Mt. Vernon, Ohio was a time of rejoicing for me as I concluded my remarks and asked how many were going to step out on the grounds of faith in God's Word and obey His blessed M. V. A. News precepts in preference to The doctrines and teachings of men . If I remember correctly, no less than twenty people It hardly seems possible that four weeks of vacation raised their hands. have actually passed, but according to the calendar and Time and space will not permit me to give more de- all other reliable sources, it is true. If you were to stop tails concerning the studies. But arrangements were soon along State Highway 3 a mile north of Mt. Vernon, any made for an effort to be held in a church located in the day around noon, you would find perhaps some of the country about two miles west of Fowler. This church following folks gathered about the three tables which was donated not only for the effort, but as long as we are being used. Among the boys who are working about might want to use it, providing we would put it in good the buildings we find Glen Schaeffer and Marion Paden. condition. Soap, water, paste, and paper, applied by the The boys on the farm are Clarence Bushe, Frank Cooper, hands of willing workers, were soon seen doing their Stanley Hurlbert, Paul Zeorbe, and Bruce Rawson. The work of converting the building into a suitable place for Press, too, has a few representatives in Paul Applegate a series of meetings. Mr. Clymer and Don Bauer. The girls who are work- As a result of this series of Bible studies by two lay- ing at the school are Frances Potts, Jean Daily, Lydia brethren, coupled with the effort which followed, we now Reuss, Bettie Bushe, and Mrs. Clymer. The school family is somewhat diminished but still it is a lively have at Fowler, a church of 44 members. though tired group who meet at the end of each day for On Sabbath, May the 14th., we .were very happy in worship in the dining room. Youngstown to again have the privilege of having with us Elder Leach. His timely message on the child-life of It seems that the Academy will not need to wish in Christ was greatly appreciated by all. After the sermon vain for fruit in the future, for the boys, under the super- he baptized 28 and two were received upon profession of vision of Mr. Bushe, have been busy for the past few faith. In the afternoon all who could. drove to Fowler weeks setting out 10,000 strawberry plants, and 1,500 and witnessed the organization of the church there. raspberry bushes. All things permitting, this will mean a Twenty-five of the newly baptized believers, plus nine- wonderful harvest in the form of quarts and quarts of teen others who were already members of the Youngs- canned fruit, besides the many quarts of fresh fruit which town church, (but who preferred to transfer their mem- will be used by the dining department. bership to Fowler because it was much nearer their home,) Two weeks before school closed, the students and com- now compose the membership of the newly organized munity were privileged to listen to one of the best pro- church. grams giVen in the Academy chapel this year. The Already this church has disposed of ninety sets of big Academy Chorus, with a membership of approximately week books, and are very zealously taking hold of every eighty, assisted by the Treble Clef club and the Boys' known duty. May they have an interest in all your Quartet, entertained with a very pleasing program. prayers, that God's richest blessing may rest upon them; and that every effort they put forth in His name may be Honor Seniors of 1932 crowned with success. "The work of God in this earth can never be finished The following seniors of 1932 have received general U-N-T-I-L the men and women comprising our church averages of 90 or above. membership rally to the work, and unite their efforts with Hoist,. Alice (Valedictorian) 96.24 those of ministers and church officers." G. W. p. 352. Kline, Lewis 93.97 I just want to add in closing, that I believe there are Penn, Elizabeth 93.91 thousands of men and women comprising our church Clymer, Genevieve 93.64 membership throughout the world, lay-brethren and sis- Davis, Eveline 93.51 ters, who are wholly eligible accompanied by the spirit of Williams, Mary 92.60 God, to go out and hold Bible readings, cottage meetings Washburn, Freda 92.35 etc., and thus do a mighty work for God,. and greatly Zoerb, Paul 92.13 hasten the day when the work shall be finished and the Crago, Naomi 92.09 faithful gathered home. May God help us one and all Sevison, Kenneth 91.91 to carry out our convictions in this matter, and be faith- Gates, Helen 91.51 ful until the Master comes. L. C. Evans. Brooks, Marjorie 90.83 6 Columbia Union Visitor

Chesapeake Conference Association of NOTICE Seventh-day Adventists The fifth biennial session of the Potomac conference Notice is hereby given that the tenth biennial session of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at 9:15 A. M., of the Chesapeake conference Association of Seventh-day Friday, June 10, 1932. This meeting will be held in Adventists will be held in connection with the annual connection with the annual camp meeting of the Potomac camp meeting of the Chesapeake Conference of Seventh- conference on the grounds of the Washington Missionary day Adventists on the conference grounds, 24 Fusting College at Takoma Park, Maryland. The meeting is Ave., Catonsville, Md., July 7 to 17, 1932. The first called for the election of officers whose terms expire and meeting of the Association will convene at 10 :30 A. M. for the transaction of other business that may come before Monday, July 11, 1932 . The purpose of the meeting is the conference at that time. to elect trustees, and for the transaction of any other busi- ness that may properly come before the Association at that time. Potomac Conference of Seventh-day F. H. Robbins, President Adventists N. C. VanHorn, Secretary The sixth biennial session of the Virginia Conference Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Agency of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in con- nection with the annual camp meeting of the Potomac Adventists Conference of Seventh-day Adventists on the grounds of the Washington Missionary College at Takoma Park, Notice is hereby given that the tenth biennial session Maryland, June 9 to 19, 1932. The first meeting of of the Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists this session will convene at 9:15 a.m., Monday, June 13, will be held in connection with the annual camp meeting 1932. The purpose of the meeting is for the election of of the Chesapeake Conference at 24 Fusting Ave., Catons- officers and trustees, and for the transaction of any other ville, Md., July 7 to 17, 1932. __The first meeting of the business that may come before the Agency at that time. Conference will convene at 9:30 A. M., Friday, July 8 W. P. Elliott, Chairman. 1932. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers, and W. B. Mohr, Secretary. for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the delegates. F. H. Robbins, President Potomac Conference of Seventh-day N. C. VanHorn, Secretary Adventists

West Pennsylvania Conference Notice is hereby given that the fifth biennial session of the Potomac Conference Corporation of Seventh-day The regular biennial session of the West Pennsyl- Adventists will be held in connection with the annual vania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held camp meeting of the Potomac Conference of Seventh-day at Conneautville, Pennsylvania on the camp grounds Adventists on the grounds of the Washington Missionary July 14 to 24, 1932. College at Takoma Park, Maryland, June 9 to 19, 1932. This meeting will be held in connection with our an- The first meeting of the Corporation will convene at nual camp meeting for the purpose of receiving reports 9:15 a.m., Monday, June 13, 1932. The purpose of the from all departments of the conference, for the election meeting is to elect officers and trustees, and for the trans- of officers for the ensuing term, and the transaction of action of any other business that may come before the such other business as may properly come before the Corporation at that time. session. W. P. Elliott, Chairman. The first meeting is called to convene at 9:30 a.m. W. B. Mohr, Secretary. July 15, 1932. Each church is entitled to one delegate far its organi- zation and one additional for each ten members or major Potomac Conference of Seventh-day portion thereof. All churches should elect their delegates Adventists at once and send a complete list to the secretary of the conference. Milton G. Conger, President. Notice is hereby given that the first meeting of the C. M. Paden, Secretary. eighth biennial session of the District of Columbia Con- ference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists will con- vene at 9:15 a.m., Monday, June 13, 1932. This meet- West Virginia Conference ing will be held in connection with the annual camp meeting of the Potomac Conference on the grounds of the Washington Missionary College at Takoma Park, Notice is hereby given that the twentieth annual meet- Maryland, June 9 to 19, 1932. The purpose of this ing of the stockholders of the Seventh-day Adventist Book meeting is for the election of, officers, trustees, and for Society, will be held at the office in Parkersburg West the transaction of any other business that may come be- Virginia, Tuesday, June 14, 1932, at 10:00 A. M. The fore the Corporation at that time. object of this meeting is to elect officers for the coming year and to transact such other business as may properly W. P. Elliott, Chairman. come before this body at this time. W. B. Mohr, Secretary. D. A. Rees, President. C. M. Paden, Secretary. (See page eight for other notices)

-01umbia Union Visitor REPORTS OF THE COLPORTEUR EVANGELISTS This is the work the Lord would have His people do at this time. - C. E., p. 5 Week Ending May 28, 1932 E. M. Fishel, Union Field Secretary

THE CHESAPEAKE CONFERENCE THE EAST PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE L. W. Kurz, Field Missionary Secretary J. R. Ridenour, Field Missionary Secretary Name Place Book Hrs. Orders Del'd. Name Place Book Hrs. Orders Del'd. Mrs. Ada B. Thomas, Wilm'gt'n RH 31 $8.50 $.50 E. W. Smith, Chester RJ 60 95.50 $6.50 W. Yonson, Baltimore WCS 28 3.10 3.10 Dee Trautman, Phila. BTS 53 43.00 Mrs. S. Adams, Baltimore BS 20 9.75 Evelyn Gernet, Phila. BTS 50 82.50 Mrs. J. Russell, Baltimore OD 18 9.50 1.00 Paul Winley, Phila. DR 47 51.25 Mrs, A. Wallace, Baltimore RJ 16 13.00 Mamie Holmes, Phila. OD 47 26.25 20.75 RJ 10 Amos W. Martin, Cocalia Mrs. B. Russell, Baltimore 3.00 RJ 47 26.25 2.00 Mrs. M. Queen, Baltimore RJ 9 12.00 1.00 Had. Filkill, Phila. RJ 44 22.00 3.75 Mrs. M. E. Hall, Baltimore RJ 4 4.50 Wm. F. Manbeck, Myerstown OD 41 14.75 2.75 Mrs. J. Steward, Baltimore RJ 3 James Street, Phila. RJ 40 21.75 3.00 Susie Havens, Baltimore Mag 2.50 2.50 David Warner, Phila. RJ 40 19.50 1.50 *Mrs. M. Webster, (May 21) CSS 22 13.00 Eliz. Winston, Phila. .50. _ DR 39 15.25 15.25 *J. E. Jones, (May 21) RJ 10 5.75 .25 C. W. Lorenz, Peckville OD 35 36.50 1.50 Samuel Keiter, Reiner City RH 34 25.50 4.75 Totals 12 colporteurs 171 $84.60 $8.85 McLain Loften, Phila. OD 33 3.00 7.50 A. Worker, Berks WCS 30 37.00 37.00 M. E. Wingo, Phila. OD 29 7.75 4.00 THE NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE Walter Brill, Lancaster RJ 28 24.75 13.75 F. E. Thumwood, Field Missionary Secretary Wm. H. Smith, Reading BTS 27 12.00 4.00 T. B. Seward, Columbia RJ 24 15.50 .50 Mrs. J. Harras, Union City WC S 23 $15 25 H. C. Kaste, Reamstown OD 24 12.00 5.50 Mrs. M. Wheaton, Prospl P'k Misc 6 4.00 I. H. Johnson, Hanover GC 24 8.25 14.00 F. Frankel, Irvington WCS 16 10.50 $5.00 Florence Crouse, Phila. OD 19 31.50 15.50 J. Gould, Atlantic City WCS 27 15.00 15.00 Annie Lowe, Phila. OD 16 2.50 3.00 J. Cheripko, Newark OD 40 10.25 7.00 Ada Hampton, Phila. OD 15 19.50 11.00 R. Servis, Elizabeth Misc 31 15.75 6.60 Mrs. E. Cummins, Scranton BTS 15 14.50 .46.00 M. Mills, Winsor COL 47 52.75 5.00 Mrs. Chas. Knorr, Phoenixvi'e BTS 12 12.00 M. Sickler, Mercer Co. COL 59 35.00 3.00 *James Donnon, Glen Rock PP 2 8.50 H. Detwiler, Burlington COL 48 71.00 .75 *Geo. W. Miller, Reiner City RJ 56 14.75 1.50 Mrs. P. Gondera, S. Orange Misc 16 10.65 10 65 *Misc. Reports 87.76 87.76 R. Lawrence, Camden WCS 10 13.00 13.00 H. Colburn, Newark OD 8 15.75 4.25 Totals 29 colporteurs 928 $782.76 $321.86 Mrs. M. Meierhofer, Jersey City RJ 13 16.75 .50 Mrs. J. Jenssen, Paterson Misc 8 6.50 5.50 *Back reports. Totals 14 colporteurs 352 $292.15 $76.25 THE OHIO CONFERENCE 0. C. Weller, Field. Missionary Secretary THE POTOMAC CONFERENCE E. C. Alexander, Cincinnati PP 43 $83.00 $17.75 J. A. Bee, Field Missionary Secretary H. 0. Beckwith, Hamilton PP 44 8.75 2.75 R. Robinson, Portsmouth GC 46 $137.25' $3.00 John Booth, Portsmouth OD 39 12.25 Anna Robinson, Portsmouth GC 42 107.20 12.25 S. E. Curry, Cleveland GC 45 24.25 28.75 H. C. Wilcox, Norfolk 42 41.50 17.75 Mrs. W. S. DeLany, Cleveland RJ 5 2.50 2.50 G. Downes, Newport News BR 40 49.00 7.25 H. W. Gigax, Toledo RJ 46 8.50 2.00 Allen Hayes, Washington BR 35 37.00 7.40 Paul Lipscomb, Mansfield RJ 112 63.50 32.00 John Fahener, Chiltons 30 1.00 C. McCampbell, Cuyahoga Co. RJ 44 19.00 3 25 Mrs. J. R. Britt, Washington BR 30 42.00 1.00 H. C. Sealy, Toledo RJ 46 4.75 7.75 Daniel Kubrock, Roanoke 29 3.00 12.65 D. Stephens, Columbus PP 14 5.00 .25 W. H. Bane, Lexington 29 11.50 1.75 D. Youngs OD 100 142.00 J. W. Allison, Roanoke 27 3.75 .50 Edith P. Dixon, Washington DR 24 24.50 Totals 11 colporteurs 538 $373.50 $97.00 Mrs. M. Shorter, Washington 24 4.75 Annie Myles, Washington 21 27.75 Margaret Cosby, Newport News 19 4.75 2.20 17 12.00 F. E. Cardwell, Newport News W. F. Weston, Roanoke 16 .25 8.25 THE POTOMAC CONFERENCE D. Gardner BR 10 33.75 Mrs. R. Simms, Washington BR 8 11.50 J. A. Bee, Field Missionary Secretary Week Ending May 20, 1932 Totals 18 colporteurs 489 $552.45 $74.00 Daniel Kubrock, Roanoke RJ 43 $11.50 $14.55 H. C. Wilcox, Newport News BPS 40 32.50 30.00 W. F. Weston, Roanoke RJ 37 5.00 36.00 THE WEST PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE H. W. Bane, Lexington RJ 36 13.50 17.50 R. S. Finch, Washington DR 36 43.25 21.50 F. D. Myers, Field Missionary Secretary John Fahner, Chilson, Va. 35 3.00 10.00 C. Dornburg, Sewickley OD 48 $9.75 $261.00 R. Robinson, Portsmouth GC 35 26.00 9.75 F. D. Adams, Windber DR 45 20.00 6.75 Anna Robinson, Portsmouth GC 33 51.75 8.75 S. Buttermore, Fayette OD 35 23.25 8.50 G. Mrs. Britt, Washington BR 30 36.50 .50 Clell Yauger, Pittsburgh RJ 34 11.10 5.60 J. W. Allison, Roanoke RH 25 2.25 5.25 U. Bracy, Allegheny RH 33 16.25 Delilah Gardner, Norfolk BR 24 20.25 .25 D. S. Reid, Shippenville OD 25 21.25 4.75 Mrs. R. Simms, Washington 13 1.50 5.75 Mrs. B. Griffin, Pittsburgh OD 18 8.25 Mrs. A. Myles, Washington 12 22.50 J. Bott, Pittsburgh OD 12 7.50 Mrs. F. C. Cardwell, N'p't News RJ 10 14.50 2.00 Chas Peters, Pittsburgh OD 12 .25 7.50 Margaret Cosby, Newport News 10 1.75 10.25 Lillian Johnson, Pittsburgh BR 11 11.50 *G. Downes, Newport News BR 43 54.00 33.25 L. Lener, Pittsburgh RJ 11 7.00 E. J. Hughes, Butler WCS 9 4.75 Totals 16 colporteurs 462 $339.75 $205.30 Totals 12 colporteurs 292 $112.35 $322.60 *Boa reports.

8 Columbia Union Visitor

East Pennsylvania Conference of S. D. A. DIRECTORY FOR COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS Office, 507 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, D. C. The eighth biennial session of the East Pennsylvania Telephone, Shephard 3163. conference of Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene on the camp grounds at Wescoesville, Pennsylvania (near Allentown) June 23 to July 3, 1932. The purpose of President H J. Detwiler this meeting is to elect officers for the ensuing term and Secretary-Treasurer E J. Stipeck Auditor E J. Stipeck for the transaction of such other business as may properly Educational Secretary J V. Neff come before the conference. The first meeting will be Field Missionary Sec'y E M Fishell held Friday, June 24 at 10:30 A. M. (Eastern Daylight Home Missionary Sec'y E. A. Manry Saving Time). Missionary Volunteer Sec'y J. P. Neff Religious Liberty Sec'y . F. H. Robbins W. M. Robbins, President W. H. Jones, Secretary

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE H. J. Detwiler, C. V. Leach, W. A. Nelson, W. M. Robbins, W. P. Elliott, F. H. Robbins, D. A. Reese, J. P. Neff; B. G. Wilkinson, East Pennsylvania Conference Association of D. W. Reavis, Dr. A. W. Truman, H. H. Hamilton, E. M. Fishell, Seventh-day Adventists Milton G. Conger, E. A. Manry, E. J. Stipeck. Notice is hereby given that the biennial meeting of the East Pennsylvania Conference Association of Seventh-day CHESAPEAKE Adventists will be held in connection with the biennial session of the East Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh- F. H. Robbins, President H. E. Garrarde, Sec'y-Treas. 24 Fustings Ave., Catonsville, Md. day Adventists on the camp grounds at Wescoesville, Pennsylvania (near Allentown) June 23 to July 3, 1932. The first meeting will be held Monday, June 27 at 11:00 News Notes A. M. (Eastern Daylight Saving Time). Delegates to the East Pennsylvania Conference session are recognized delegates to the Association meeting. On May 21 Elder J. H. Wierts held a baptismal service at the Baltimore No. 1 church at which time he W. M. Robbins, President baptized three precious souls for the Clifton Park church. W. H. Jones, Secretary Sunday, May 22, at Herring Run Park, Md., the Clifton Park church gathered to spend a pleasant day, and to wish theii beloved pastor, Elder J. H. Wierts and Advertisements family, Godspeed as they go to their new home. After unless accompanied by certified checks, money orders, cash June 6th the address of- Elder J. H. Wierts and family or stamps and approved by conference president or work- er, will be given no attention. Personal checks not accept- will be Zionsville, Pa. ed. Approved advertisements will be published at the rate of one cent for each word or initial, with a minimum Camp meeting this year will be held-July 7 to 17. charge of 25 cents, rate the same for additional insertions. Orders for tents and rooms should be placed early so that Address, Columbia Union Visitor, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. you may have the accommodations you desire. Bring the children and spend the whole ten days on the camp ground seeking the Lord for His special blessing. FOR SALE: I have a brand new article which sells readily to homes where there are children. Parents and children are both delighted. Write for particulars. W. E. Brackett, 1025 Flower Ave., Takoma Park:, D. C. NEW JERSEY FOR SALE : Blond Psyllium seed, recleaned. Nature's W. A. Nelson, President C. H. Kelly, Sec'y-Treas. N. J. own laxative. Will deliver 5 lb. for only $1.60. Prepared 1574 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, Psyllium seed so it may be eaten with breakfast foods, sprinkled over cornflakes or other cereal. 5 lb. at $2.00 post paid. Grose, 106 E. Knecht Drive, Dayton, Ohio. News Notes FOR SALE: In Putneyville Pa., 1 acre. Good 8 room house, improvements, water, natural gas. Barn and fruit. Sabbath, April 30, ten precious souls were buried with Located -on main road only 3 minutes walk to railroad their Lord in baptism, by Elder J. A. Dominski in the station. Sacrifice price $1200. Address Howard Arner, Burlington, N. J. baptistry. Eight of these have already Conyngham, Luzerne Co., Pa. united with the Swedesboro church. Of this number, FOR SALE: Must .,acrifice modern six room house, four were the first-fruits of a series of Bible studies held within five minute ride of Asbury Park and Asbury Park by the writer, with the expectation of holding another Adventist church, also ocean beaches. Few doors from New York highway and public grade school. Communi- class soon. cate with Mrs. Sarah F. Waddington, 1320 10th Ave., Truly the laymen, and especially the young people Neptune, New Jersey. have an important part in the winning of souls. We have a wonderful opportunity to do this God-given work. Our paid Bible workers, and ministers are unable to do all there is to be. done and we, the young people especially, THE FIFTEEN MINUTE SERVICE— are to be the future light bearers . God will surely bless between Sabbath School and church is an important our efforts if we will earnestly labor to win souls by ex- ample and loving service in these last days of probationary factor in the missionary interest in the church. Sub- time. ject for discussion June 11: "The Dorcas Society." Helen M. Johns.