CENTRAL UNION

Lincoln, Nebraska, April 4, 1967 Volume XXXVI Number 14

Spirit of Prophecy Books Published in a New Dimension

The denomination is just launching into a program of publishing the E. G. White books in the spoken word. This opens up a whole new field of reading as the physician, minister, or businessman may use his travel time in "reading" and "rereading" the E. G. White books. The busy housewife, too, may "read" and "reread" those messages of counsel which mean so much to the home and the welfare of the family. Through this means the invalid may hear the precious, assuring Spirit of Prophecy messages. (Continued on Page 2) Disaster and Famine Relief Offering

"Thank God There Are People Like You"

One morning at 3 o'clock Elder M. H. Jensen and his Last year nearly three million dollars worth of med- helpers in received a call. One hundred icines, food, and clothing were shipped to the needy around and seven fire victims forced out into the cold needed the world. No doubt thousands of unfortunate disaster vic- clothing and care. Soon the Seventh-day Adventist welfare tims said or thought, "Thank God there are people in the team was helping these unfortunate people. As Elder Jen- world like you—people who care enough to help in times sen went about his work, a well-dressed man watching the of need." operations carefully, shaking his head with approval, said, And this service pays well in souls and good will. In "Thank God, there are people in the world like you—people Iloilo City, Philippines, one of the worst fires since the turn who care enough to help at a time like this!" of the century destroyed 15 blocks of the city. Fifty mil- "Thank God there are people in the world like your lion dollars worth of damage was done in just a few hours' What a challenge to every Seventh-day Adventist to main- time. Local Seventh-day Adventist welfare leaders were on tain the fine tradition of service the Lord has enabled us the job. SAWS in Manila sent relief clothing and foodstuff to build up through the years! During 1967 your Seventh- immediately. Appreciation on the part of the local people day Adventist Welfare Service shipped clothing and food was freely expressed. to 36 countries, besides providing large supplies of similar help right here in North America—because we love, be- cause we care enough to help in an emergency! Hfl AlRENTISTWELFARESERFICE

SPIRIT OF PROPHECY BOOKS Continued EAST VISAYAN NISSION On slow-playing, double-track tapes, the books are available in compact form. They are provided in a choice of two speeds. On seven-inch reels the tapes play at 33/4 ips. On five-inch reels the speed is 17i ips. The books in this "Adventist Audio Library" now available are: Steps to Christ-2 reels INF Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing-2 reels Impending Conflict (the ten most important last chap- ters of Great Controversy) —2 reels The Adventist Home-5 reels Life at Its Best, the missionary edition of Ministry of Healing, is in preparation and will soon be released. The reading for the production of the master tapes is done by Adventist ministers, carefully selected for their reading voices. The work is superb. True, these books will Relief workers begin food distribution to fire victims in the Philip- cost scmewhat more in the spoken word than they do in pines. The Disaster and Famine Relief Offering provided food and cloth- the printed page. But when one considers the many hours ing after some of the most destructive fires of the century. of "reading" time one has, when the eyes are already fully engaged but the ears and the mind are open, what better The response was the same in Colombia when our investment can be made? people went to the aid of flood victims. The may or and The White Trustees take pleasure in announcing the policemen of one community escorted our members from E. G. White books in this new dimension. These volumes in door to door, passing out food, clothing, and words of en- this new form are published by the Review and Herald couragement. A letter from the city fathers, announcements Publishing Association and the tapes are marketed through in the paper and over the radio, all praised the effective the book and Bible houses at prices below materials of this help rendered by Seventh-day Adventists in the time of kind normally on the market. This is made possible by the need. gifts applied toward the initial expense made by several In the Philippines and in Colombia people affirmed, generous Seventh-day Adventists, eager to see the E. G. "We thank God there are people like you!" White books available in this form for the widest possible On May 13 the annual Disaster and Famine Relief use. Other volumes will soon be added to this, "The Ad- Offering will be received in all of the churches. Are you the ventist Audio Library—Enduring Books in the Spoken kind of Seventh-day Adventist people thank God for? Shall Word." not you and I both reveal how much we care for those ARTHUR L. WHITE, Secretary whom violent misfortune has rendered destitute by giving The Ellen G. White Estate liberally on this Sabbath? May it be said of each one of us, "Thank God there are people like you—people who care enough to help at a time this like!" The Central Union Reaper is published (50 issues a year) by ROBERT H. PIERSON, the Central Union Conference at P. O. Box 6127, Lincoln, Nebraska 68506. Second-class postage paid at Lincoln, Nebraska. Vol. 36, No. 14 President, General Conference

2 CENTRAL UNION REAPER, APRIL 4, 1967 Speaking ol Aoki Plan a Full Biography of George McCready Price Loaf for Them "Among twentieth century Protestant opponents of , one man and one alone stands head and shoul- ders above all others. He is the 'geologist' whom cited as his chief au- thority at the famous in Tennessee, and almost every funda- mentalist attack on evolution in the Disaster and last three decades has drawn its major Famine Relief ammunition from his writings. He is, in fact, the last and greatest of the Offering anti-evolutionists. "The name of this remarkable man Sabbath, May 13 is George McCready Price." This statement was made by Mar- "More People Are Excited" G. McCready Price tin Gardner, a man who completely Books and periodicals are God's method of getting disagrees with Mr. Price's conclusions, in his book Fads and the message of the hour before the exploding population. Fallacies in the Name of Science. But even Mr. Price's op- The printed page is preparing the world for a great har- ponents recognized his stature and influence. vest. This idea is shared by a letter from the lay activities Bernard Ramm, a well-known conservative theologian secretary of the Ghana Mission, which states: who also disagrees with Mr. Price, evaluates him as follows: "More people are excited over the Signs than over any "One of the strangest developments of the early part other magazine. The Signs go like hot cakes. It is purely a of the twentieth century was that George McCready Price soul-winning journal. Recently several souls were non to a Seventh-day Adventist with very limited professional Christ solely through the reading of the Signs." training, became fundamentalism's leading apologist in the Let us continue to send out more Signs, so that the domain of geology. . . . At any rate, the influence of Mr. whole world can be lightened with His glory. Price is staggering." (Italics supplied). A. R. MAZAT, Circulation Manager, Probably few Seventh-day Adventists, if any, have Pacific Press Pub. Assn. made so great an impact beyond the confines of the Ad- ventist church, as George McCready Price. Now, Professor Harold W. Clark, who has been closely acquainted with Mr. Price's work for over four decades, has written a bi- ALUMNI ography of this remarkable man. The book is called Cru- Mount Vernon Academy sader for Creation, and the p r i c e, paperback, is a mere Home-coming Week End—April 28, 29, 1967 $1.50. "If you want to become great" writes Professor Clark, All graduates "you should espouse an unpopular cause and crusade for Please contact Alumni Association it through thick and thin, against all odds, and in spite of Mount Vernon Academy, Box 311 all opposition. If this is the criterion for greatness, then the Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 name of George McCready Price will appear high on the list." Professor Price is a man worth remembering. We be- lieve thousands of our members will profit from reading L1-1)

4 CENTRAL UNION REAPER, APRIL 4, 1967

Schaeffer of Nelson was master of ceremonies. Tributes were paid to the honored guest by the pastor, Elder J. C. Zollbrecht, by Elder F. 0. Sanders, the Nebraska Confer- ence President, and by Fred A. Seaton of Hastings. Mu- sical numbers were presented by Mrs. Joseph Lake, a piano solo; Mrs. Erwin Nelson, a vocal solo; and by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Schaeffer, who sang a number of appropriate songs with guitar accompaniment. A history of the life of the G_antzes was read by Mrs. Harry Bonta. Refreshments were served from a table covered with a three-tier cake, baked and beautifully decorated by Mrs. Elmer Shore of Harvard, a long-time friend of the honored couple. The table was attended by Mrs. Rowland Hart and Mrs. William Vollmer, assisted by Mrs. Herman Korgan and Mrs. Ross Richardson. Mrs. Arvid Unruh, in charge of the guest book, reported it was signed by 135 guests. Mrs. Arthur Unruh of Sykeston, North Dakota, and Miss Verlie Kinner attended the gift table. Mr. Glantz and Mrs. Glantz, the former Leola Barber, were nurses at the former Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Sanitarium. After their marriage on March 19, 1917, they opened a business in their home known as "Joe's Bath House," and for 50 years they continued to witness for God in this business. Mrs. Glantz retired from the business sev- eral years ago. Miss. WILLIAM VOLKMER, Church PR Secretary

Signs of the Times Since there is new progress being made in almost ev- ery field, don't you think there should also be progress in Mr. and Mrs. Joe Glantz recently celebrated their fiftieth wedding finishing the work of God here on this earth? Few of us anniversary. have a very wide sphere of influence, but we do have a strong influence with some. These are the ones we should Glantz's Golden Wedding Celebration have on our Signs list. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Glantz of Hastings celebrated their In the past, Signs subscriptions were sent to members golden wedding anniversary with an open house celebra- of our family, friends and interests, without them necessar- tion sponsored by the churches of the Hastings district. It ily knowing who was sending them. This year a new plan was held in the Woman's club building. A large number is being recommended to help make the Signs even more of friends from the community, and friends from many effective. With each Signs subscription, it is recommended Adventist churches were present. that you also send the individual a letter. Tell them that A program for the occasion was provided. Eugene the Signs will be coming for a year, and although they may not agree with every article, they will find others with which they can heartily agree. State that you are sure they will appreciate this magazine. For several years Nebraska has had just a little over 6,500 Signs subscriptions each year. But this year we are w. aiming for a "two Signs per member average" or 10,636. When we speak of a two Signs per member average, this

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Nebraska Dorcas Federation April 16 College View Church Annex April 17 Hastings April 18 Gothenburg April 19 Hemingford

Elder E. E. Hagen, Central Union Health and Welfare director, will be the guest speaker. You will also enjoy his pro- gram of slides from Guatemala. You will be glad you came. Plan to attend. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

CENTRAL UNION REAPER, APRIL 4, 1967 5 PAM MAIZE PLAYS "FESTIVAL TACCATO" The 25 piano and organ students, under the direction of These workers are happy to serve you at the Nebraska Book and Miss Dorothy Hessong, participated in a piano-organ recital on Bible House—!eft to right: Yvonne Sabo, Vernon Tooley, and Maurine Allen. the evening of March 19. Miss Hessong had decorated the chapel platform with suspended music staffs and a beautiful basket of flowers to create a melodic atmosphere for the pro- Book and Bible House Shows Gain in Sales gram. The 125 guests in attendance were well pleased with the fine talent exhibited by these students. At the conclusion Every member of the Nebraska Conference can be of the program, the faculty and staff of the academy and all justly proud of his book and Bible house. The beautiful ap- participants and their families were invited to the dining room pointments and well-thoughtout displays are a credit to the for a reception. Gwen Zimmerman, PR Secretary cause. means that some will need to be responsible for a much Total sales for 1965 amounted to $107,000 and for larger number. There are some who are willing to let others 1966, $113,000. This is remarkable, for beginning July 1, carry the load of evangelism, but thank the Lord there are 1965, all subscription literature was handled by the Cen- others who are anxious to do their part and more. Don't tral Credit Association rather than by the book and Bible forget the rewards, for both are sure and certain. house. You will note in spite of this loss in sales in favor of If your own list is not large enough, ask your pastor the sister organization, our Bible house showed a gain of for a list of special interest names. Make that list out soon sales in 1966 over 1965. Congratulations to our manager, too. It is so easy to put it off. Don't wait until the last day Vernon Tooley, and to his faithful assistants. and try to rush it in then. L. F. WEBB, Secretary-Treasurer Remember Signs is like having an assistant pastor or a Bible worker working in your church. You will help Attention All Alumni of PVA make this goal a reality, won't you? Thanks so much for If you are a graduate, or a former student or staff showing that you do care. member of Platte Valley Academy, be sure to circle April 0. L. MCLEAN, Lay Activity Secretary 22 on your calendar as the date to visit PVA. The Alumni Association has planned a grand home-coming week end and invites all PVA boosters to come enjoy Sabbath serv- ices and a program Saturday night in fellowship with form- er classmates and teachers. Elder Adam Rudy, presently district pastor in Oregon, will be featured speaker for Friday evening vespers and

COLLEGE VIEW BUILDING PROGRAM PROGRESSES Left: Stage B of the College View Academy building is ahead of schedule. Charles Henke!man, construction superin- tendent, said that although the scheduled date for completion is August 15, the building will very likely be finished earlier. Plans are underway to have the building far enough along to hold senior class commencement exercises this spring. Right: Gerry E. Thompson, principal of the school, and Larry Field, one of the brick masons, take a moment to discuss the color of the brick being used for the building. Stage B will include gymnasium, music rooms, and multipurpose rooms at an estimated cost of $192,000 including equipment.

MATHEMATICS-SCIENCE DEPARTMENT—PVA The twenty-five members of biology lab at Platte Valley Academy saw "red" during a recent experiment to observe the microscopic ports of blood. Also included as part of the pro- cedure was the actual determining of each student's blood type. In spite of a few nervous effects, the "technicians" were able to satisfactorily use the disposable lancets in obtaining the blood samples. Judging from the interest in, and success of the lab, this experiment will undoubtedly be included in next year's activities. Harold F. Williams

6 CENTRAL UNION REAPER, APRIL 4, 1967 Sabbath morning church service. Elder Rudy was principal at Platte Valley Academy in 1939-1942. You won't want to miss Elder Correia's Sabbath after- noon program. He will exhibit his many treasures brought from Brazil when he returned after serving as missionary in that field. Saturday night the academy music department will present a program. Be sure to make plans to be here to en- joy the week end and renew old acquaintances from years gone by. GWEN ZIMMERMAN, PR Secretary College View Church Moves Forward The College View church is rapidly moving forward under the able direction of its pastoral staff. Two efficient secretaries, Mrs. J. L. Pogue and Mrs. Percy Paul, handle a very heavy volume of church office work. Left to right: G. W. Morgan, associate pastor; M. D. Hannah, pas- tor; and R. C. Gage, associate pastor. R. W. Fowler (not pictured), presi- At the year-end board meetings, I was greatly im- dent of Union College, also serves in the capacity of an associate pas- pressed with the financial strides this church has made in to r. a ten-year period: is $124,000! This covers the routine church and Sabbath Tithe Sabbath School 1957 $230 584 92 $25 836 06 school expenses, school subsidies, appropriations to the 1958 241 139 00 27 675 37 building program for both College View Academy and 1959 250 751 29 28 094 76 Platte Valley Academy, and other major undertakings. On 1960 259 402 18 30 946 63 the basis of 1,800 members raising $124,000, a smaller 1961 268 637 83 35 319 93 church of 180 member would raise $12,400, and a small 1962 285 883 14 34 513 05 church of 18 members would raise $1,240 per year, thus 1963 300 074 91 37 647 94 we can see that this church is truly carrying a heavy load. 1964 308 100 03 38 170 12 The tremendous challenge of the work in this area is 1965 340 084 07 44 329 80 sometimes almost overwhelming, but with God's help, this 1966 359 707 09 50 159 00 loyal church is determined to faithfully dispatch its God- You will note that the year 1966 reflects a 53 per cent given responsibilities. increase in tithe over 1957 and a 100 per cent increase in L. F. WEBB, Secretary-Treasurer Sabbath school offerings. The College View church has approximately 1,800 members, with a large percentage of them being college students. Those in smaller churches have a tendency to feel that the larger the church the easier the financial load, but this is not necessarily true. Their canvass goal for 1967 Camp Meeting Cradle Roll Leader Mrs. Marilyn Meier of the New Haven church is the new leader for the cradle roll division at camp meeting for 1967. Mrs. Meier is the cradle roll leader in her own church, and her experience and tal- ents will be greatly appre- ciated by the constituency of the conference as they attend t h e camp meeting session, May 31 to June 3. We would like to encour- age our parents to bring their little ones to camp meeting, so they may enjoy the meet- ings that have been prepared Mrs. Marilyn Meier especially for them by the talented corps of Sabbath school workers. It is not too early for you to begin to makb plans to be there. S. S. WILL, President

BENKELMAN AREA NEWS Seventh Stop Smoking Clinic to Be Conducted Several of the Benkelman members participated in a very The Shawnee Mission Hospital will join with the New successful Christmas card drive. We appreciated the cooperation Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church to sponsor the sev- of Mr. Merklin, manager of the Montgomery Ward store, for enth Stop Smoking Clinic, Sunday, April 9 through Thurs- permitting us to place our collection box in his display room. Each one enjoyed working together, sorting and preparing the day, April 13. These Stop Smoking sessions will begin each cords for shipment to three areas of our mission field. The evening at 7:30 and conclude at 9:00. A. A. Armbruster, photo shows Mr. Merklin and Mrs. Hester, public relations M.D. and Pastor A. E. Soper will direct the sessions design- secretary, looking over some of the cards received. During Re- ed to help people break the smoking habit. As a new fea- ligious Heritage Week, March 5 to 12, "The Colorama" of Christ's return was displayed in Ward's store. ture of the clinic, a weight control program will be added, F. E. Clegg, Pastor also.

CENTRAL UNION REAPER, APRIL 4, 1967 7 To date nearly 1,000 persons have participated in the Stop Smoking Clinics given here. About 50% of those who have attended these clinics actually have stopped smoking completely. A feature of this session will be "Smoking Sam," a four-foot tall plastic boy, who actually smokes and is trans- parent. This allows persons to see how smoke goes through the lungs and other parts of the body from there. Persons wishing to take part in the Stop Smoking Clinic may call the Shawnee Mission Hospital at RA 2- 3100 for further information, or just be present Sunday evening, April 9, in the auditorium of the Health Center building, to the south of the hospital building. A registra- tion fee of $2.00 to cover the cost of materials given out at the sessions will be made. N. E. PATON, Public Relations Secretary

News Briefs from the Conference V Mr. Maurice A. Dunn, teacher in the Wichita Inter- mediate school filled the pulpit at El Dorado, February 11. V Gift Bible Evangelism is going forward in the Great Bend District. The church school is following nearly 40 contacts. Brother and Sister Howard Watts are actively en- gaged in giving personal Bible studies to two families in the Great Bend area each week. Brother and Sister Willis Mohr are directing a branch Sabbath school in Russell, Top left: Elder Norman Baker prepares to give the evening ad- and are also conducting a cottage meeting with six to eight dress. Top right: Pastor and Mrs. Dennis and their children, Cheryl and Samuel, contribute to the special music for the evening. Lower: Left to people attending in Russell each Sabbath. right are the members of the evangelistic team: Mrs. Charles Hubbard, pianist; Pastor and Mrs. Dennis; Elder and Mrs. Baker; Mrs. Fred Schultz; Elder Fred Schultz; Mrs. Donald Thiry; and Mr. Donald Thiry. District No. 13 School Activities The district No. 13 church school, has recently pre- Lawrence Evangelistic Meetings pared a program entitled "The Christian Martyrs." This Elder Norman Baker, Kansas Conference Evangelist, program has been rendered in all of the churches of the conducted a series of evangelistic meetings in the Law- district on Sabbaths, March 4 and 11. rence church, February 12 to March 4. On the last Sab- This same group has also rendered several special bath of the series three individuals were baptized and four musical numbers at the recent series of meetings held in others are continuing with Bible studies in anticipation of Lamed. The parents of these students deserve special rec- baptism at a later date. ognition. Despite their busy programs they have taken time The song leader for the meetings was David D. Den- to inspire their children in various programs and missionary nis, missionary from Chile, South America, who is present- activities. This has involved transportation and other need- ly taking post-graduate studies at the University of Law- ed aid. Among these good folk are: Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Mc- rence. Corkle, Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn The laymen of the Lawrence church spent many hours Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Koch, and Mr. and Mrs. Willis in preparation for the meetings by giving Bible studies and Mohr. CARL R. JOHNSON, Pastor visiting in the homes. In addition to this, the church mem- bers completely redecorated the inside of the church and paneled the front and back of the sanctuary as well as put in a new ceiling. They were most faithful in their attend- ance at all of the meetings. FRED SCHULTZ, Pastor

Shawnee Mission Hospital Personnel Represented More than 5,500 executives and technicians from hos- pital and nursing homes in seven Midwestern states gather- ed for the 39th annual Midwest Hospital Association Con- vention, March 15-17, in Kansas City. Attending and representing the Shawnee Mission Hos- pital, were: Frank 0. Salt, administrator and current chair- man of the Kansas City Area Hospital Association Ad- ministrative Council; Avon Kierstead, assistant administra- Left to right, front row: Mrs. Carl R. Johnson, teacher; Sammy tor and Mrs. Roma Armbruster, director of volunteer serv- Parker, Brian McCorkle, Rhonda Smith, Bruce McCorkle, and Robert Mohr. Back row: Jack Koch, Vernon Pride, Donnie Fox, Jimmy Koch, ices and hospital department managers and supervisors. and Dwight Smith. These students who call themselves "God's Eight Lights" have signed up 33 people for the Bible program. Mr. Salt was a member of the meeting host committee

8 CENTRAL UNION REAPER, APRIL 4, 1967 and Mrs. Armbruster moderated a panel discussion pro- Trophies were awarded to the following winners by gram on hospital volunteer services. Arnold Pendergraft, club director: The meeting featured numerous panels on hospital Donna Asher, Children's Section services, management and problems, as well as noted speak- Rogene Wolfer, Instrumental Section ers on Medicare, management and representatives of the Mike Dunn, Vocal Section American Hospital Association. N. E. PATON Lavonne Cox, Comedy Section Grand prize went to Mike Dunn for his vocal rendi- tion of "Old Joe Clark." Mike's trophy will be placed in a ATTENTION READERS (Continued on Page 12) When you buy any two hardbound books by Ellen G. White, you are entitled to one vol- ume of the Index at half price, $6.25. What an opportunity to have the Index for your CDL=JOYDITIJOLE` library! WEST, Era Agnes, the daughter of Effie and Hubert Bright, was KANSAS BOOK & BIBLE HOUSE born in Megargle, Tex., on March 23 of 1920. She was married to Les- ter E. West in Calif., Dec. 4, 1944 and the couple moved to Colorado. Box 1557 Her death came on January 31. Services were held in the Montrose SDA Topeka, Kansas 66601 church by the writer on Feb. 2, and interment was in the Cedar Hill Cemetery of Ouray, Colo. Left to mourn is her husband, Lester West of Colona, Colo., her parents, 2 sisters, 5 brothers, and many other rel- atives and friends. LLOYD 0. BARNES DUNN, Robert Corbert, son of Samantha Trester Dunn and Grant Dunn, was born in Polk County, Ia., April 7, 1892 and passed away Nov. 7, 1966. On Nov. 28, 1913, he was married to Edna E. Jackson. His last six years were spent in Englewood, Colo., where he was baptized into the Denver South Church in 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 sister, Mrs. Nellie Banker; and 1 brother, Leo Dunn. He is survived by his wife; 1 son, Patrick Dunn of Long Beach, Calif.; 1 Let Us Pull Together for Sunnydale daughter, Patricia Schock of Boulder, Colo.; and 4 grandchildren. Sunnydale Academy serves the youth of the Missouri BORTON, John Thomas, was born June 17, 1910 and went to his rest Jan. 30, 1967. He was matrried June 2, 1932 to Jessie Etta Reeve, Conference. Its purpose is to train our youth in some of the and to this union 5 children were born, 1 of which preceded his father most important years of their lives. The lessons learned and in death in 1959. The past 11 years he was a building contractor in Keene, Tex., having just recently moved to Lincoln to help with the con- the habits formed during these years, when they are re- struction of the new men's dorm at Union College. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Jessie; sons—LeRoy, Paris, Tex., John Thomas, Jr., ceiving their secondary education, will mean a great deal Houston, Tex., Clyde, Lincoln, and daughter Myrtle at home; his fath- to them in college and throughout life. er and mother of Albuquerque, N. M., 1 sister, Mrs. Sarabel Cornell, Al- buquerque, 1 brother, Burnell of Fenton, Mich.; 5 grandchildren, nieces, It is very necessary that Sunnydale continues to offer nephews, and a host of friends. M. D. HANNAH the high type of training to our youth that we have offered BIGGS, Mrs. Eva, born on March 10, 1878 at Clinton, Mo., a daugh- in the past two years. In order to do this we must constant- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lansford Vanderpool. In 1901, she married Elmer Biggs and to this union was born a son, Maxie, who survives her ly improve both the physical plant and the scholastic stand- and lives at Clinton. She was hospitalized only a month before her death, Jan. 22, 1987. Surviving, besides her son, Maxie, is a sister, Mrs. Maude ing of our academy. Wheeler of Kansas City. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery where At the time of our conference session in 1966, the Mis- she awaits the call of the Life-giver. J. D. Kucc souri Conference constituency voted to launch forth in a BOYER, Altha Loa Willson, was born Feb. 21, 1894, in Dorchester, Nebr., the daughter of Roscoe and Nettie Willson. She was graduated much needed expansion program, adding to our campus a front Union College in the spring of 1914, and on Nov. 16 of the same year was united in marriage to Frank Boyer. After the children were new food service building, a new church, and new addi- grown, Mrs. Boyer went to work at the Union College cafeteria where tions on both dormitories. These new additions on the dor- she continued as a faithful worker for almost 20 years. She leaves to mourn her husband, Frank; 3 sons—Welland, Maple Park, Ill., Delford, mitories will house new shower rooms and deans' apart- Omaha, Nebr., and Donald, Denver, Colo.; 1 daughter—Shirley (Mrs. Del- bert Anderson), New London, Minn.; 2 brothers, Virgil Willson of In- ments. We are anxious to move ahead with this program, dianapolis, Ind., and Cecil Willson of Orange City, Fla.; 5 grandchildren but it will take dedication and sacrificial giving on the part —Reginald, Jody and Jill Boyer, Mary Kay and Kent Anderson; and her friends of College View. M. D. HANNAH of every member of the Missouri Conference. SWANSON, Anna M., was born on April 5, 1873 in Ia., and passed On Sabbath, April 29, a special sacrificial offering will away on Dec. 12, 1966 in Denver, Colo. She awaits the call of her Lord to resurrection and everlasting life. Her burial was in the Little- be taken for this important program. Already the ministers ton Cemetery in Littleton, Colo. A. R. LICKEY of the Missouri Conference have committed themselves BECKER, Mary, was born in Brunnenthal, Russia, on June 23, 1884. to more than $1,700 to be given on April 29. Won't, you She passed away in Denver, Colo., on Dec. 24, 1966. God was her per- sonal friend, comforter and protector. When Jesus comes, she will come join us in a sacrificial offering at that time for Sunnydale forth to live again. She rests in the Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton, Colo. expansion. Remember the date, April 29—a special sacrifi- A. R. LICKEY cial offering for Sunnydale Expansion. SLOAN, Cecil James, was born July 11, 1904 in Louisburg, Kan., and passed to his rest Nov. 30, 1966. Surviving are his wife, Esther, of We do appreciate so much your fine support of this the home and also a granddaughter, 3 daughters, Mrs. Carson Stout, Dal- program. ELDER A. V. MCCLURE, President las, Tex., Mrs. L. C. Raines, Louisburg, Kan., and Mrs. Tom Steger, Kansas City, Mo.; 1 sister, Mrs. Merle Windiscb, Greensburg, Kan.; and 2 brothers, Neal Sloan, Louisburg, Kan., and Frank of Huntington, Calif. Services were conducted by the writer and interment was in the Louis- First Annual Amateur Hour burg cemetery. A. E. SOPER Over 300 persons enjoyed church and school talent at WINTERS, Arthur M., was born Jan. 8, 1906 in Rush County and the first annual amateur hour held at the Cedarvale School passed to his rest in Garden City, Kan., Jan. 26, 1967. Survivors are: his wife, Eleanor, of the home; 1 son, Clifford, Lincoln, Neb.; 1 daugh- in Raytown, Saturday evening, March 18. ter, Mrs. Jim Hinger, Mesa, Ariz.; 1 sister, Mrs. Allen Wilks, Garden The event was sponsored by the Standing Rock Path- City; and 5 brothers, Harry, Lodi, Calif., Alfred, Scott City, Kan., Alvin, Wichita, Kan., Virgil, Decatur, Ga., Wesley, Madison, Term.; and 10 finder Club from the Kansas City Central church, and was nephews and 2 nieces. Services were conducted by Elder David Den- a "first" for the club. Mrs. Olive Marsh and Mrs. June Rose, nis and assisted by the writer. A. V. Scrim.= with the help of club members, painted a scene of the SILVA, Serafian, was born in Michoacan, Mexico, May 2, 1891, and slept in Jesus Jan. 30, 1987, after a sudden heart attack in Tor- French Quarter section of New Orleans on canvas, provid- rington, Wyo. In 1921 he married Beatriz Trujillo, who preceded him ing a lovely backdrop for the stage. Ronald Forrester, mu- in death by four years. Mourning his death are his sons Enrique, Serafin and Ramon; his daughters, Celia, Florinda, Victoria and Enedina; his sic and printing teacher at Cedarvale School, was Emcee niece Conchita Cerna; 2 brothers; 2 sisters: and several grandchildren. He was buried in the Hiland Cemetery in Casper, Wyo. of the program. ERWIN D. GARCIA CENTRAL UNION REAPER, APRIL 4, 1967 9 IN HIS HANDS . . . MIGHTY TO SAVE

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10 CENTRAL UNION REAPER, APRIL 4, 1967 JARVIS, Allan Scott, was born April 30, 1949 in McPherson, Kan., For Sale: 3 bedrooms, newer home. Modern, one story, central and passed to his rest Jan. 23, 1967 from injuries received in a tragic heating, insulated, 2 baths, paved, college, church, bus 1 block, stores, truck-train accident near Abilene, Kan. His sincere Christian life has furnished or unfurnished. Finished basement, makes duplex. Sacrifice left a great impact on the Enterprise Academy family. Survivors are: sale. Or 5 unit apartment house, corner, paved, 5 baths, entrances, his parents, Claud and Mildred Jarvis, 1 brother, Terry; 2 sisters, Kath- private meters, insulated. Owner, 4020 South 49, Lincoln, Nebraska leen and Jacqueline of the home; his grandmother, Mrs. Lena Cart, Hut- 68506. 14-1 chinson, Kan.; and a host of friends and relatives. Memorial services were conducted by the writer and assisted by Elder J. C. Gaitens, Bible In- Do You Have a Health Problem? Eden Valley Sanitarium and Re- structor at Enterprise Academy. He was laid to rest in the McPherson habilitation Center caters to any and all conditions regardless of age. cemetery. H. L. HAMPTON A competent staff of Christian doctors, nurses, and a physical therapist are at your service. An adequate vegetarian diet of the best food is RAYMOND, Ray, was born at Grand Rapids, Mich., Aug. 20, 1888 served. Special diet for those who will require it. A country atmosphere, and passed to his rest Feb. 1, 1967. Survivors are: 3 sons, Junior, Wich- contributes much to the possibility of quicker recovery. Church privileges ita, Kan., Russell L., Oxford, Kan., Clifford, Wichita, Kan.; 2 daughters, are available in the building. Call or write today. Phone 667-6911. Eden Mrs. Arthur IlaRock, Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Rober Allen, Arkansas Valley Sanitarium and Rehabilitation Center. Estes Park Route, Love- City, Kan.; also 23 grandchildren and 1 sister, Mrs. Ella Elderton, Wash- land, Colorado 80537. 14-1 burn, Mo. Services were conducted by the writer at the Jess Rindt Me- morial Chapel, Arkansas City, and the interment was in Wichita Park The Good Samaritan Society offers a Family Burial Assistance Cemetery. B. F. HARTMAN Plan, paying liberal benefits at a cost so low you cannot afford to be without it. World-wide membership of Seventh-day Adventist families. GEETING, Earle G., born July 3, 1903, Joy Co., Ind. Died, Denver, Increased benefits now available. For information write today to Good Colo., Feb. 8, 1967. Survivors are his wife, Violet Priest Geeting, Den- Samaritan Society, Box 182, Noblesville, Indiana 46060. 14-1 ver, his brother Paul Geeting and sisters Ruby Stephens and Bernice Driezler of Piqua, Ohio. C. L. DUFFIELD Better Housekeeping Products needs dealers in all cities of Colo- rado. Men or women. Excellent opening for Campion students or others KOBIELA, Mabel E., was the daughter of Chauncey E. and Myrtle selling new magic waterless cleaner. Replaces 21 expensive household Adams. She was born Dec. 8, 1904 at Oklahoma City, Okla., and pass- cleaners. For more details write to Twila Colburn, 1313 Florence Ave- ed away Feb. 6, 1967 at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Neb. nue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904. Phone 633-0181. 14-4 Preceding her in death were her parents, 1 sister, and 2 grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Frank Kobiela; 2 sons, and 1 daughter; 1 sis- ter, Mrs. Opal Swim, Ainsworth, Neb.; 1 brother, Ralph Adams, Gal- Sermons veston, Tex.; and 9 grandchildren. Services were held by Elder E. V. April 9: Only Three Steps to Heaven Schultz and Elder Ira J. Dennison. Interment was in Ainsworth, Neb. April 16: Has God Abolished the Death Penalty? BERRY, Frank A., was born June 7, 1898 at Hendley, Neb., and died Dec. 2, 1966 at Bridgeport, Neb. He was the son of the late Elder and Mrs. G. W. Berry, and was a member of the Minatare SDA Church. Sunset Calendar His wife preceded him in death. He is survived by 4 daughters, 3 sons and 1 brother. He was laid to rest in the Angora Cemetery to await the April 7 April 14 call of the Life-giver. W. H. Jormsorr Denver, Colorado 6:30 6:37 LILE, Sarah Edith, daughter of Joshua and Nora Wright Bradley, Grand Junction, Colorado 6:43 was born June 7, 1882 at Goldsberry, Mo., and passed away at the Prov- 6:50 idence Hospital in Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 27, 1967. All her girlhood days Topeka, Kansas 6:52 6:59 were spent in Missouri where she met and married Charley Lile on July 27, 1904. To this union was born 1 child, a daughter. The family moved Kansas City, Missouri 6:47 6:54 to College View, Lincoln, Neb., in 1922 for the main purpose of further- St. Louis, Missouri 6:30 6:37 ing their daughter's education in a Christian school. This daughter, Mrs. Jennie Ruth Underwood, preceded her in death 13 years ago. Mrs. Lile Lincoln, Nebraska 6:58 7:05 is survived by her husband, Charles, of the home; 2 grandsons, Warren L. Underwood, Boulder, Colo., Stephen A. Underwood of Austin, Tex.; Casper, Wyoming 6:39 6:47 and 3 great-grandchidren. Also surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Zella Tur- ner, Portland, Ore., Mrs. Harry Montgomery, So. Gifford, Mo.; and 1 brother, Ralph E. Bradley, Jefferson City, Mo. Central Union Reaper MILLER, Irvin D., was born Nov. 19, 1892 in Cloud County, Kan., and passed to his rest Feb. 19, 1967 at Concordia, Kan. He is survived Office address, 4547 Calvert St., Mailing address, P. 0. Box 6127, by his wife, Fern, and a brother, Ralph, Concordia, Kan., also several Lincoln, Nebraska 68506. Telephone (area code 402) 488-2313. nieces and nephews and many friends. Services were conducted by the Official Organ of the Central Union Conference of Seventh-day writer from the Chaput Funeral Home, Concordia and interment was in Adventists. the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. F. S. SANBURN Clara W. Anderson Editor R. E. Spangle Managing Editor DICK, Curtis N.. was born Nov. 7, 1885 and passed to his rest at Subscription price $1.00 a year. the Temple Nursing Home, Parsons, Kan., Feb. 1967. Survivors are: 1 All checks and money orders should be mode payable to the sister, Edith, Perry, N.Y., and a number of cousins and friends. Services CENTRAL UNION REAPER. were conducted by the writer and interment was in the Scammon, Kan., Both old and new addresses should be given when a change is re- cemetery. R. E. BREWER quested. Zip code numbers should be included. DEAN, John W., passed to his rest Jan. 27, 1967 at the age of 86 All copy for publication should reach the REAPER office by years. He was born at Burlington, Kan. Survivors are: 1 son, Glen W., TUESDAY NOON preceding the date of publication. Rogers, Ark.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Birdie Coble and Mrs. Gladys Reed, both Union Conference Directory of Wichita, Kans., and Mrs. Nona Reed, Rocklin, Calif. Services were President R. H. Nightingale conducted by the writer. R. E. BREWER Secretary-Treasurer R. E. Spangle HENDRICKS, Mary, 84, was laid to rest Jan. 20, 1967, in Akron, Auditor E. L. Moore Colo. Services were conducted by Gunnar Nelson and the writer. She ASI Secretary R. E. Spangle is survived by 5 children-3 sons, Joseph, Edward, and John, all of Education L. G. Barker Akron; and 2 daughters, Uynett Leonard of Englewood and Edith Roley of Central Credit Manager W. J. Griffin Denver. Also 3 grandchildren, Andrew Leonard, Robert Hendricks and Industrial Relations R. H. Nightingale Gilbert Hendricks; and 4 great-grandchildren. She is now awaiting the Lay Activities E. E. Hagen call of the Life-giver on the resurrection morning. Missionary Volunteer P. M. De Booy JOHN A. WESTERBERG National Service Organization P. M. De Booy Public Relations L. G. Barker Publishing Department Secretary J. F. Kent Radio-TV E. E. Hagen Business Notices Sabbath School Secretary E. E. Hagen Advertisements and business notices are not solicited but are pub- Religious Liberty Secretary R. H. Nightingale lished only as an accommodation. They MUST be sent to the local con- Stewardship B. Y. Baughman ference to be approved by the officers before being published in the Temperance P. M. De Booy CENTRAL UNION REAPER. Advertisements appearing in the REAPER are Transportation R. E. Spangle printed without endorsement or recommendation of the Central Union Conference. Minimum charge for each insertion is $3.00 up to 50 words Local Conference Directory and five cents a word over the 50. There is a limit of four insertions. CENTRAL STATES, W. S. Lee, President, J. E. Merideth, Secretory-Treas- Cash MUST accompany advertisement. urer, P. 0. Box 1527, Kansas City, Missouri 64141, Telephone WAbash 1-9980, 2528 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64127. COLORADO, H. V. Reed, President, H. L. Haas, Secretary-Treasurer, Tele- for cash nearly new three-bedroom brick home. Owner Will Sacrifice phone 733-3771, 2520 South Downing, Denver, Colorado 80210. Family room with Colorado stone fireplace. Carpeted living room and KANSAS, S. S. Will, President, S. E. White, Secretary-Treasurer, P. 0. bedrooms. Attached garage. Located south of Loveland, south of Cam- Box 1557, Telephone CEntral 3-9639, 1275 Topeka Blvd., Topeka, Kan- pion Academy, walking distance of Campion and also elementary church sas. schonl Midway Acres. 5007 South Iowa Avenue, Loveland, Colorado. 667-67n7 Mrs. Oveda Wagner, 5007 South Iowa Ave., Loveland, Colo- MISSOURI, A. V. McClure, President, R. W. Dunn, Secretary-Treasurer, rado 80537. 13-2 P. 0. Box 11540, Telephone FLeming 3-7113, 8540 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64138. SANO-CAF and SANO-SPREAD, made in Switzerland, are outstand- NEBRASKA, F. 0. Sanders, President, L. F. Webb, Secretary-Treasurer, ing products: they truly are in a class by themselves. Imitated but not P. 0. Box 6037, Telephone 488-2323, 4745 Prescott, Lincoln, Nebraska duplicated! They strikingly remain the preferred coffee alternate and 68506. sandwich spread of the discriminating folks. In health food stores. Ex- WYOMING, Lee Carter, President, Leon F. Sanders, Secretary-Treasurer, clusive importers: Select Foods Company, 35 Mountain View, Mira Loma, P. 0. Box 599, Telephone 237-2312, 604 South Wolcott St., Casper, California 91752. 12-3 Wyoming 82601.

CENTRAL UNION REAPER, APRIL 4, 1967 11 AMATEUR HOUR Continued trophy case in the entrance hall of the school \ here it is hoped that other names will be added to the trophy from year to year, following the amateur hour. Proceeds from the benefit will help finance a canoe float trip for the Pathfinder club. Lois PENDERGRAFT, Church PR Secretary

News Briefs from the Conference 1.0 Elders A. V. McClure, R. W. Dunn, and G. F. Cherry Top left: Interior of the new Littleton, Colorado, church. Lower left: This shows some of the outside of the new church. Right: Elder met with the Rolla church in a business meeting, Saturday R. H. Nightingale and Elder H. V. Reed are at the pulpit together at night, March 25. Plans for building a new church are the opening service. under consideration. secretary-treasurer; Dwight Wallack, religious liberty sec- j.00 Elder H. R. Coats spoke at the Mountain Grove church, retary—all from the Colorado Conference of Seventh-dav Friday night, March 24; at the West Plains church on Sab- Adventists. bath morning, March 25; and conducted a Sabbath school As part of the week-end services, a Communion serv- workshop for the Willow Springs district in the afternoon. ice was held on Friday evening at 7:30. Pastor Victor Zu- sof Elder Harry E. Curl baptized two persons at the Park chowski was in charge of the sacraments of the holy Com- Memorial church, Sabbath, March 25. These persons are munion. the first of the Gift Bible Program. The maroon brick building has 12,000 square feet of pi The first two Gift Bible requests from the spring visita- floor space plus a• glass-enclosed narthex. The sanctuary tion tract, "Wake Up, America!" came in the mail, Mon- seats 450. Also on the main floor are three glass-enclosed day, March 27. One was from Mansfield and one from rooms, the pastor's study, mothers' room, and sound-con- Windsor. trol room. The downstairs area has 12 rooms which are used for the various grades of the Sabbath school program. All are tastefully decorated. Sunnydale Academy Alumni When the parking area has been blacktopped, the first phase of the building program will be completed. All Alumni and former students are cordially in- The second phase of the planned program will con- vited to attend the Alumni Home-coming Week sist of another new building directly south of the present End, April 22 and 23. structure and of equal size. This will be needed for the New carpeting and draperies for the chapel ever-expanding growth of our work in Littleton. have been chosen for our Alumni Gift. If you have The Littleton Church is thankful for the many visitors not been contacted as yet, please send your con- and friends who helped us celebrate the opening of the tributions to Sunnydale Academy, Centralia, Mis- new church. We also wish to thank those-who sponsored souri. the beautiful flowers; namely, Denver south Church, Win- Plan now to attend and receive a blessing from demere Baptist Church, Kyle Lorenzen, architect, Dr. and this special week end of fellowship. Mrs. Vance Bergvald, Mr. and Mrs. Sy Fasnacht, Mr. and JACQUELINE MILHAM, Mrs. Wallace Claridge, and Sonya Doreal. Publicity Secretary H. PRESTON HOSKIN, Alumni Association Church Press Secretary Attention Campionites Why: Alumni Week End When: May 5, 6, 1967 @Ce)25C),Cr-J))C(2D. Where: Campion Academy Have: Special Features you will enjoy Come: To worship and visit with old friends. Littleton Church Has Opening Services Come: To hear Jessie Hawman Olson ('41)—missionary to An overflow crowd attended the opening services of Africa for eight years. the Littleton Seventh-day Adventist church, Sabbath, Come: To hear Elder Boyd Olson ('35)—been superintend- March 18, 1967. ent of education in Arkansas-Louisiana Conference, Texas, Guest speaker at the morning service was R. H. Night- Minnesota, and the Northern Union, principal of Maple- ingale, president of the Central Union Conference of Sev- wood Academy, educational secretary of the Far Eastern enth-day Adventists. He spoke on the subject—A Chris- Division. Now he is working on doctoral degree at the Uni- tian's Responsibility to His Church." He stated that "Ma- versity of Nebraska. After his furlough he will return to hatma Ghandi was once asked why he had not accepted Singapore to his Far Eastern position. the Christian message and he replied, "he would have, had Come: To hear Chaplain Reo Clyde from Tacoma, Wash- it not been for Christians." Elder Nightingale said further, ington. He is chaplain for the Fort Lewis boys. He had "It counted not how much recognition one would receive not heard of SDA's until after his Navy discharge in 1916. for the service he gave, but how filled each would be with He will entertain you with story, song, and lecture. personal joy when he gave unselfishly of himself. All alumni: If we do not have your address please send it Other guests were H. V. Reed, president; Harry Haas, to us.

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