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Columbia Union Visitor Representing the Conferences of Ohio, Potomac, East Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Chesapeake, West Pennsylvania, West Virginia Volume 48 Washington, D. C., November 4, 1943 No. 44 Religious Aspects of Proposed "New Order"

WE hear much about postwar only by changed individuals can reconstruction at the present time. Editorial the whole mass of society be Many books and pamphlets al- changed—therein lies real power. ready have been published giving journals devote pages and pages . . . It is surely feasible that a vast what might be called a preview of to it. The reason given is that the propaganda, greater than that the "new order" proposed for the nation and the world must return which supported the League of world after the present war. to God and keep His command- Nations, or than that which pro- Magazines of all types take up the ments if the horror of war is to be motes Zionism, can be set into theme in published articles and avoided; we have been neglectful motion to establish the Ten Com- editorials; newspapers, public of God's law; we are paying the mandments as the law of life. forums, radio speakers echo and penalty; we must repent and re- "Here is a proper task for the reecho the trend of thought on this turn to the proper observance of church." subject second in importance in the that law. Yes, it is a proper task. Promo- public mind only to the actual So stirred are religious leaders tion of a greater regard for the winning of the war. that decisions have been made to eternal and unchangeable law of The ramifications of a new so- devote the Sunday school lessons God is truly praiseworthy but let cial, political, and religious order, for the last three months of this us not forget that one of the com- like the pieces of a gigantic jig- year to the study of the Ten Com- mandments of that law has been saw puzzle, already are slowly mandments. Sunday schools all tampered with, and that Sunday being fit into place. We are be- over the nation are participating. observance will also be urged ginning to get a fair idea of the Here is what one religious leader upon everyone in the guise of a type of world men plan to have had to say recently on the subject: commandment of the Lord. when the bloodiest war in history "A 'drive' for the acceptance We have been told of this devel- ends—especially from the religi- and application of the Ten Com- opment through the Spirit of ous viewpoint. mandments would transform so- prophecy. Did some of us think it There is a growing belief in the ciety. It would undergird what- was far in the future? Well, some- Christian world that more atten- ever peace pact may be written. thing that looks very much like it tion must be given to a fuller un- More important, it would put the is being discussed and planned at derstanding and wider promulga- impulse of personal conviction and this very moment. There is no tion of the Ten Commandments. obligation into individual lives. place for idle speculation, but it is Church news is full of it. Religious We cannot repeat too often that time to be increasingly sensitive to

The Ten Commandments I. is within thy gates: for in six days the Lord made heaven Thou shalt have no other gods before me. and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, II. and hallowed it. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any V. likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity VI. of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth Thou shalt not kill. generation of them that hate me; and shewing mercy unto VII. thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. Thou shalt not commit adultery. III. VIII. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain ; Thou shalt not steal. for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. IX. IV. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt X. thou labour, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maid- work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that neighbour's. what is going on around us. We •••••••••••• ...... •••••111. MMMMMMM 1•11111/11•1••••••11111.11• choral selections, vocal solos, and know that the time is coming when duets were rendered under the the spurious Sabbath, or Sunday, POTOMAC direction of Mrs. L. M. McQueary, will be forced on the people. The H. J. DETWILER, Pres. W. B. MOHR, S.-T. music director. Mrs. E. G. Frank- 411 Cedar St., Takoma Park, D. C. great church organizations of the lin, church organist, accompanied world do not recognize the true Make wills and legacies in favor of the Potomac Conference Corporation of Seventh-day the selections by the choir. There Sabbath. Sunday is their day and Adventists. were also piano solos, readings, their leaders believe that it should NIS etc. Another feature of the eve- be observed universally for the ning was a very clever poem good of society. We have been told Revival Meetings at Oak Ridge which brought out some of the that their final resort will be to important happenings in the lives ELDER C. T. EVERSON, who is now compulsion, and Seventh-day Ad- of Elder and Mrs. Rapp. ventists will be persecuted as non- conducting a ten days' meeting at We were glad to have Elders conformists. the Oak Ridge Church writes as follows: F. H. Robbins and H. J. Detwiler Paul spoke of a time when men "The people have responded so present on this occasion, each of would have "a form of godliness" whom commended in a few well (2 Timothy 3:5), a mere sem- very well. They seem so appreci- ative for the opportunities af- chosen words the excellent work blance of the real thing. 'Are we of Elder and Mrs. Rapp. witnessing this condition? It is a forded them to listen to the message. Besides our own people we As a token of appreciation for matter we should think about in the pastor and his wife, a purse all seriousness. It is well to re- have had a number of those not containing a substantial sum of fresh our minds on this question of our faith who seem much im- money was presented to them. of eternal importance. In "The pressed. Elder J. W. McNeil, a beloved Great Controversy," p. 592, is the "Brother Thomas Stevens, the local elder, is planning to follow ex-pastor, offered the closing following striking reference to prayer. events that lie just ahead of us: up the interest created with a lay- LOUISE MEYER "As the Protestant churches re- men's series of meetings. ject the clear, scriptural argu- "The people here were espe- ments in defense of God's law, cially impressed with the service they will long to silence those Sunday night when I spoke on the Listen to • whose faith they cannot overthrow "Mark of the Beast." Besides im- Station WOL, 1260 Kc. by the Bible. Though they blind pressing those not of our faith, the their own eyes to the fact, they are meetings have greatly impressed Sundays 4:15 P.M. now adopting a course which will our own people with the serious Mondays through Fridays 10:45 A.M. lead to the persecution of those times in which we live and with BOOTH BY-MANSELL who conscientiously refuse to do the certainty and clearness of our what the rest of the Christian message for these last days. We world are doing, and acknowledge have found great friendship from the claims of the papal sabbath. the oldest to the youngest." News Notes "The dignitaries of church and We are happy to be able to ar- WORD just comes from Elder state will unite to bribe, persuade, range this series of meetings for R. E. Griffin that his radio broad- or compel all classes to honor the our believers in Oak Ridge who casts from Norfolk will be re- Sunday. The lack of divine are not often visited by our Con- sumed beginning Sunday, Octo- authority will be supplied by op- ference workers. ber 24. He will broadcast from pressive enactments. Political cor- H. J. DETWILER ruption is destroying love of jus- Norfolk, Virginia on Station tice and regard for truth; and even WSAP on Sundays from 3:00 to in free America, rulers and legis- 3:30, and on Monday, Thursday, lators, in order to secure public Pastor and Wife Honored on Friday, and Saturday from 7:30 favor, will yield to the popular Wedding Anniversary to 8:00 P.M. demand for a law enforcing Sun- We understand this broadcast day observance. Liberty of con- MORE than 200 persons gath- will be by remote control from science, which has cost so great a ered in the large downstairs au- the new meeting place in the sacrifice, will no longer be re- ditorium at Capital Memorial spected. In the soon-coming con- Church, Monday evening, October flict we shall see exemplified the 18, to honor the pastor and his COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR wife, Elder and Mrs. G. S. Rapp, prophet's words; 'The dragon was Official Organ of the who have been married twenty- wroth with the woman, and went Columbia Union Conference two years. For twenty years of to make war with the remnant of 900 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park 12, D. C. her seed, which keep the com- this time Elder Rapp has been F. H. ROBBINS . PRESIDENT mandments of God, and have the preaching the gospel of the soon C. H. KELLY SECRETARY testimony of Jesus Christ.' " return of our Lord to this earth. WARREN F. ADAMS EDITOR We do not know, of course, Dr. F. L. Williman acted as Issued weekly, 52 times a year, by the Washing- ton College Press. Price, seventy-five cents per when these final movements will master of ceremonies. Mr. W. H. year in advance. take place, but we have been told Hackett, in the opening prayer, Entered as second-class matter, November 10, 1941, at the post office at Washington, D. C., through the Spirit of prophecy that asked that God's special blessing under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. they will be rapid ones. We are rest upon Elder Rapp and his Address all subscriptions and make all payments called upon to "watch and be family. to your Book and Bible House. All copy for publication in the VISITOR should ready." Are we ready? That is the The room was simply but taste- be submitted through the local conference in important thing. Upon our de- which the contributor resides or holds membership. fully decorated with palms and Copy should be typewritten and double-spaced. cisior. rests our eternal welfare. lovely autumn flowers. Beautiful

2 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR Gospel Tabernacle in Norfolk. We called into the services of his trust the members in that area country soon. He would like to will tune in. CHESAPEAKE find his place in God's work, so C. V. LEACH, Pres. N. C. VAN HORN, S.-T. whether he remains at home or 24 Fasting Ave., Catonsville, Md. goes into service we ask your Make wills and legacies in favor of the prayers that his life may be fruit- Wedding Chesapeake Conference Association of Seventh- day Adventists. ful in bringing other honest souls ON August 31, Darlene Joyce ••••••R•SIMIIM. to a knowledge of God's last mes- Mayes and Charles• J. Law were sage. united in marriage in a simple but Radio Quiz Brings Results We appreciate your prayers and impressive ceremony in the Ta- offerings. Continue to remember WE have seen some remarkable koma Park Church. The bridal us. evidences of God's leading in our party was composed of Carol Rott-. E. L. HANSON radio work in Chesapeake. miller, maid of honor; Mary Evelyn Linderman, bridesmaid; One concerns a young man, baptized October 24, who was first and Preston E. Law, best man. News Notes Mrs. Nora Buchman sang two contacted through our quiz pro- numbers, "The Sweetest Story gram. Each Wednesday as a spe- ELDER and Mrs. D. E. Robinson Ever Told" and "Calm as the cial feature, instead of our daily and the Conference President, El- radio address, we conduct a Bible Night." George Valentine sang, der C. V. Leach, visited the "At Dawning," and "Because." quiz program at which time we churches at Smithsbur g and Harold Doering was at the organ. give fifteen Bible questions over Pondsville over the week-end of George Holford acted as master of the air and offer a copy of "Bible October 16. Elder Robinson pre- ceremonies. Readings" to those sending in cor- sented most interesting studies in rect answers by Thursday mid- Following the ceremony, the both churches on the subject of night. bride and groom left for their the Spirit of prophecy. Opportu- apartment which had been previ- In July this young man, previ- nity for questions to be asked was ously prepared, and a reception ously referred to, answered these presented at the close of each was held there. questions correctly and received a service in both churches. Many May the Lord's blessing follow "Bible Readings." We enrolled qUestions that had been in the this young couple as through life him in the Twentieth Century minds of some were answered. they serve Him together. Bible Course and we marveled at We extend to Brother and Sister his progress and the rapidity with A. H. RULKOETTER Robinson a hearty invitation to which his lessons came back. His visit us again when they can so comments and requests for prayer arrange. were of such a nature we felt here Our Baltimore Number One was one really searching for truth. Church was visited on Sabbath, WEST VIRGINIA To our dismay, Lesson 17, the October 16, by Elder E. E. Andross, W. B. HILL, Pres. C. M. PADEN, S.-T. first lesson on the Sabbath, was at which time the quarterly serv- Parkersburg, W. Va. 1455 7th St., returned unanswered with a letter ice was observed. This brought a Make wills and legacies in favor of the Seventh-day Adventist Book Society. thanking us for past favors and great blessing to this church which saying he wished to discontinue leads out in a strong way in all the course as he desired to remain departments of the work in the in the Christian faith. In the Chesapeake Conference. Huntington Rally and Baptism meantime, he told us later, he was A VERY successful rally was held very much disturbed and could in the Huntington Church Sab- not study. The Sabbath question bath, October 2-3. Brother S. L. haunted him continually. He dis- WEST PENNSYLVANIA Clark of Washington, D. C. was the cussed it with his friends and min- M. E. LOEWEN, Pres. H. E. GARRARDE, S.-T. speaker at the 11 o'clock hour. In ister and of course received no 744 North Negley Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. the afternoon at 2:15 our colpor- help from these sources. Make wills and legacies in favor of the West Pennsylvania Conference Association of teurs told some very thrilling and Then a wonderful thing hap- Seventh-day Adventists. inspiring experiences, showing pened. God directed the steps of how God is leading them here and one of our faithful laymen, there to the honest hearts. At the Brother Cummings, who is doing Attention! Churches of close of this inspiring symposium colporteur work, to his door. His Pittsburgh Area Elder Stephen Paully spoke to us visits, along with those of Brother Gibson, who is associated with THROUGHOUT the world believ- on the subject, "The Test of God's ers in the third angel's message People." Elder Hanson on the daily radio program, were the means of are pressing together for the Week Our services for the day were breaking down all prejudice, of Prayer that we might be show- completed with a beautiful bap- finally leading this man into- a ered with the richest blessings of tismal scene on the banks of the knowledge of the whole message. heaven. Ohio River. Brother H. H. Taylor His experience in the Lord was As a climax to these eight days and Brother Arthur Belcher of one to be admired, as he did not of prayer and consecration a com- Huntington were baptized by engage in worldly pleasures and bined meeting of the churches of Elder Stephen Paully. We wish did not use tobacco or intoxicants the Pittsburgh area is planned for God's rich blessing upon these because of personal convictions, the last Sabbath, November 13. brethren who have taken their even though his own minister in- Arrangements are being made to stand with God's remnant people. dulged in some of these things. secure Carnegie Hall, Federal and L. A. WARD This young man expects to be Ohio Streets, N. S., Pittsburgh. NOVEMBER 4, 1943, VOL. 48, No. 44 Elder J. L. McElhany, President On Sabbath, October 16, the One boy from New Jersey, in of the General Conference, is members of the New Castle Church the service, writes, "It just so planning to be with us and will greatly rejoiced as they received happens that I'm on an island be the speaker at the 11 o'clock into church fellowship, by baptism, where there are no Adventists. hour. Sabbath school will be at seven precious souls. Through the On the last island we had a group 9:30. courtesies extended by the First of fifteen staunch and sincere be- Meetings also are planned for Christian Church, a very beautiful lievers and I really enjoyed meet- the afternoon. We urge all mem- service was held. ing with them from Sabbath to Sabbath. When I had to leave bers in this area to plan to at- Another baptism is planned to them tears came to their eyes and tend. Bring your lunch and stay take place in about a month. Let the elder told me they were going for all the meetings. Surely the us pray that the Holy Spirit will people of God will receive of to miss me. Well, it seems to work continue to bless the efforts of His Spirit as we unite in seeking both ways because I really miss Pastor Johnson and the church a closer walk with our Saviour. meeting in that little church with members as they press forward in M. E. LOEWEN them." battle. Within the last six weeks we M. E. LOEWEN have spent over $200 from our New Castle Baptism Union fund to send the Review, Youth's Instructor, and other pa- DURING the summer Pastor J. R. Johnson, Elder Wilson Johnson, "ANDREW FEARING VISITS" pers to our boys who have re- quested these from overseas. We Ralph Simpson, and Mrs. Isabella on recently purchased 10,000 of the Taylor, conducted a tent effort in Station KQV the city of New Castle. In Sep- new Morning Watch Calendars for tember all except Pastor J. R. (1410 on your dial) free distribution among our boys Johnson were called to other Pittsburgh in the service. duties, so Pastor Johnson has lab- Monday through Friday May the Lord richly bless you as you exercise hospitality to our ored faithfully to harvest the fruit 8:30 AM. of this effort. boys in the armed services. WILSON S. JOHNSON Conference War Commission Sec- •111111.1111.•••••••••••••• ..... •••••••••• flees this year, we would be able to retary finish the work of the Lord in all the world during our one hun- NEW JERSEY "Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: M. G. CONGER, Pres. W. F. MILLER, S.-T. dredth anniversary year of 1944! but righteousness delivereth from death. 1574 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, N. J. Let us remember in prayer our The Lord will not suffer the soul of the Make wills and legacies in favor of the missionaries in all parts of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away New Jersey Conference Association of Seventh- world field—let us support them the substance of the wicked."—Proverbs day Adventists. 10:2,3. •••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• with our gifts and offerings.

W. F. MILLER •••••••••••••••••••••••••••011.11140•••••••••• A Real Sacrifice EAST PENNSYLVANIA JUST recently we read in the They Appreciate It L. H. KING, Pres. W. H. JONES, S.-T. Review and Herald of one of our 1701 Conlyn St., Philadelphia, Pa. missionaries who made a long, WE have in New Jersey several Make wills and legacies in favor of the East tedious, and perilous trip lasting Pennsylvania Conference Association of Seventh- army camps. In these different day Adventists, Inc. more than four months to reach his mission station in inland China; camps there are a number of Ad- •••••-• .....Sellt••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••{••••••••••••••••••••• ventist boys. We are indeed happy then we read of the hope, that in to have these young men worship the not too far distant future, his Notes from the Field with us during the Sabbath serv- family might join him. ices in our various churches. BROTHER C. H. BOYTS, Book and Such sacrifices as exemplified by Many of these men are hun- Bible House Secretary of East this young man, and countless dreds of miles from their homes, Pennsylvania, has been in Wash- others—involving the leaving of their relatives, and friends. We ington over the week-end where family, friends, and homeland to want to assure you that they he has joined with some of the work in a strange land among greatly appreciate the favors you more experienced brethren in strange people—will be the means extend to them as they visit our consideration of the easy payment of carrying the gospel message of churches. It means a great deal work with a special regard to the a soon-coming Saviour to a world to them to be invited to spend the office end of this department. estranged by sin. night in one of our Adventist Brother Boyts has done most ex- Many of us would not find much homes or, if they cannot do that, cellent work in East Pennsylvania joy in making such a sacrifice. to receive a home-cooked meal and we believe that the future Perhaps it would mean too much before they leave to report back holds very big advances in to us right now; but one thing we to camp. As we continue to ex- strength for our literature circu- can do and should be willing to tend our hospitality to these boys, lation in the field. do, and that is to give a sacrificial let us remember that more than Brother and Sister Kenneth offering to missions on Sabbath, 150 Adventist youth from New Tilghman are rejoicing over the November 13, to support our far- Jersey, wherever they are located, birth of a little son which brought flung mission program. are being entertained from time joy to the family circle last week. Wouldn't it be a fine token if, to time in the homes of our loyal We are thankful the Lord has as a result of our unusual sacri- members. watched over these parents and

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this child and that the future un- "If you are on the battlefield and the Bible. So when I saw a free Bible course advertised, I at once doubtedly will be filled with many you know you soon will die, if you have time to say, 'Oh God, forgive enrolled. It has helped me very days of happiness because of the my sins and save my soul,' then say much. I wonder if many of you presence of this new little Advent- it and have faith and trust God to readers would like to enroll. The ist. Mrs. Henrietta Van Arsdell keep His promises. address is: The Voice of Prophecy, Radio Bible Correspondence School, of Pittsburgh, sister of Mrs. Tilgh- "It says in Ezekiel 33:6 that if a Box 55, Los Angeles, California. watchman will not give his people man, visited her last week. People of many denominations are warning when he sees destruction Elder Dallas Youngs was called taking it, Catholics, Methodists, Bap- coming, then the blood of the lost, tists, etc. At one camp, twenty sol- to Williamsport to conduct fu- God will demand at the hand of the neral services for an old parish- diers are studying it. I have re- watchman. You soldiers know what ceived eleven lessons and there are ioner last Wednesday. Elder will happen to a sentry if he does fifteen more. It is absolutely free, Youngs was the leader of the Wil- not give warning when an enemy as free as the Bible I handed to you liamsport district for a number of appears. Well, worse than that will almost two years ago. happen to us Christians if we do not years in the recent past. "Of course, they are pleased to re- warn a sinner to receive salvation. ceive gifts but you do not have to Elder C. L. Blandford, pastor of Salvation is free to us if we will re- give unless you wish."—From the the Philadelphia Temple Church, ceive it. Cedar Springs Clipper, by Mrs. L. returned to his pastorate last Wed- "I am eager to learn more about Heminger. nesday after spending a number of days with his son in Canada certifying proper visa papers. El- LOCAL RADIO LOG der Blandford was cordially wel- For. Columbia Union Conference comed on his return by the mem- For Week Commencing November 7, 1943 bers of the churches which he serves. PLACE STATION DIAL TIME SPEAKER (Letters) (Kilo.) The Philadelphia T emple Akron, Ohio WJW 1240 Sunday 9 :30 A.M. Voice of Proph. Church is in the midst of a Allentown. Pa. WSAM 1470 Sunday 9:15 A.M. W. C. Moffett campaign to raise funds for the Atlantic City, N. J. WFPG 1450 Sunday 9 :15 A.M. H. W. Wolcott purchase of a church home. The Baltimore, Md. WFBR 1300 Sunday 9:30 A.M. Voice of Proph. WCBM 1400 Sunday 8:30 A.M. Hanson, Harris plan calls for the raising of $500 Mon.-Fri. 1 :15 P.M. Hanson, Harris Bluefield, W. Va. WHIS 1440 Sun. & Mon. 1 :15 P.M. E. Koch a week for a period of weeks Tues.-Fri. 4 :00 P.M. E. Koch which will eventuate in the sum Bridgeton, N. J. WSNJ 1240 Sunday 9:30 A.M. W. G. Gibson Camden, N. J. WCAM 1310 Sunday 11:15 A.M. V. D. Rees of $10,000 by the end of 1943. It Canton, Ohio WHBC 1230 Sunday 9:30 A.M. Voice of Proph. is commendable that this fine, Charleston, W.Va. WGKV 1490 Sunday 9 :30 A.M. Voice of Proph. Cincinnati, 0. • WKRC 550 Sunday 9 :30 A.M. Voice of Proph. active group of people do not al- WCPO 1230 Sunday 11:15 A.M. 0. L. Denslow WLW 700 Sunday 10:00 A.M. Voice of Proph. low the objectives of the message Cleveland, 0. WOLK 610 Sunday 9:30 A.M. Voice of Proph. in the world field to suffer. Such Columbus. 0. WHKC 640 Sunday 9:30 A.M. Voice of Proph. Danville, Va. WBTM 1400 Sunday 9:30 A.M. Voice of Proph. a well balanced program evokes Dayton, 0. WING 1410 Sunday 9:30 A.M. C. Osborn Easton, Pa. WEST 1440 Sunday 8:30 P.M. Voice of Proph. admiration. We bespeak success Frederick. Md. WFMB Wednesday 2 :30 P.M. Wm. F. Schmidt in this venture and believe the Fredericksburg, Va. WFVA 1290 Sunday 9 :30 A.M. Voice of Proph. time will not be far distant when Hagerstown, Md. WJEJ 1240 Sunday 9 :30 A.M. Voice of Proph. Thursday 10:15 A.M. W. F. Schmidt the full sum of $35,000 will be on Elarrisonburg, Va. WSVA 550 Sunday 1:00 P. M. K. S. Crofoot Hazleton, Pa. WAZL 1450 Sunday 8:30 P.M. Voice of Proph. hand for the purchase of a suit- Lima, Ohio WL0 K 1240 Sun day 9:15 A.M. J. M. Hoffman ably located church home. Mon.-Fri. 10:00 A.M. Newark, N. J. WAAT 970 Sunday 6:15 P.M. A. E. Hoist L. H. KING Newport News- Norfolk, Va. W GH 13401050 Sunday 9 :30 A.M. Voice of Proph. President, East Pennsylvania Con- New York. N. Y. WHN Sunday 9:30 A.M. 11. H. Pierson ference Mon.-Fri. 9 :30 P.M. R. H. Pierson Norfolk-Ports- mouth, Va. WSAP Sunday 9 :30 A.M. Voice of Proph. Paterson, N. J. WPAT 930 Sun. & Thurs. 2 :15 P.M. A. E. Hoist Philadelphia, Pa. WIBG 990 Sunday 10 :00 A.M. J. G. Mitchell WIP 610 Sunday 9 :30 A.M. Voice of Proph. Pittsburgh, Pa. WCAE 1250 Sunday 9:30 A.M. Voice of Proph. KQV 1410 Mon.-Fri. 8 :30 A.M. A. C. Fearing Portsmouth, 0. WPAY 1400 Sunday 9:30 A.M. Voice of Proph. Port smouth -Nor - f olk, Va. WSAP Sunday 9 :30 A.M. Voice of Proph. Tues.-Sat. 10 :30 P.M. R. E. Griffin Richmond. Va. WRVA 1140 Sunday 9:15 A.M. Voice of Proph. 'And I son another angel fly in the midst of Roanoke. Va. WSLS 1490 Sunday 9:30 A.M. Voice of Proph. heaven having the everlasting gospel to 9 Voice of Proph. preach unto them that dwell on the earth." Salisbury, Md. WBOC 1230 Sunday :30 A.M. Rev. 14:6. Scranton. Pa. WARM 1400 Sunday 9:30 A.M. Voice of Proph. Steubenville, 0. WSTV 1340 Sunday 9:30 A.M. Voice of Proph. Toledo, Ohio WSPD 1370 Sunday 10:45 A.M. M. L. Mills Coast to-Coast—Mutual Broadcasting System Mon.-Fri. 11:30 A.M. M. L. Mills Trenton, N. J. WTNJ 1310 Sunday 5:30 P.M. A. D. Nagy FROM a Michigan newspaper the WTTM 920 Sunday 9 :30 A.M. R. K. Krick Mon.-Fri. 9 :30 P.M. R. K. Krick following column is quoted. This Washington, D.C. WINX 1340 Sunday 1:30 P.M. C. J. Coon writer is not a member of our WOL 1260 Sunday 9:15 A.M. G. S. Ram) church. Sunday 4:15 P.M. R. L. Boothby Sunday 9 :30 A.M. Voice of Proph. "Now, friends, your soul need not Mon.-Fri. 10 :45 A.M. R. L. Boothby be lost even if you are almost at WWDC 1450 Sunday 5:15 P.M. R. L. Boothby eternity's door. Remember the thief Mon.-Fri. 6 :15 P.M. R. L. Boothby Washington, Pa. WGPA 1470 Sunday 1:30 P.M. S. A. Reile who hung on his cross by the side of Wed. & Fri. 8 :30 A.M. S. A. Reile Jesus. He knew he would soon be Wilkes-Barre. Pa. WBAX 1240 Sunday 9 :30 A.M. Voice of Proph. dead and he said, 'Lord, remember Williamsport, Pa. WRAR 1400 Sunday 12:45 P.M. Dallas Youngs . Winchester, Va. WINC 1400 Sunday 1 :30 P.M. Voice of Proph. me when Thou comest into thy king- Mon.-Fri. 1 :15 P.M. P. W. Manuel dom.' And Jesus replied: 'Today Sunday 7:15 P.M. P. W. Manuel York, Pa. WSBA 900 Sun., Tu., Th. 10 :15 A.M. H. R. Veach shalt thou be with me in paradise.' WHIZ 1240 Sunday 9:45 A.M. F. C. Webster Luke 23:42, 43. ["Verily I say unto Zanesville, 0. thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise." Luke 23:43] Send corrections and changes to J. C. Holland, Radio Secretary, Columbia Unio Conf. NOVEMBER 4, 1943, VOL. 48, No. 44 5 THE LITERATURE MINISTRY "This is the work the Lord would have His people do at this•timel"-"C. E.," p. 5

REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 23, 1943 S. L. CLARK, UNION FIELD SECRETARY EAST PENNSYLVANIA OHIO (Continued) POTOMAC (Continued) ARVA NICKLESS, F.M.S. F. E. THUMWOOD, F.M.S. W. H. ATHERLY, F.M.S.

NAME HRS. ORDERS DEL'D NAME HRS. ORDERS DEL'D NAME HRS. ORDERS DEL'D Howard Detwiler 42 90.80 89.80 Lillie Dunlap 31 37.50 37.50 Mrs. C. Spurgeon 40 215.40 144.15 Howard Detwiler 42 122.30 116.70 Lotte Julien 30 67.50 67.50 J. 0. Tew 40 101.50 95.25 Wm. Blankenhorn 41 80.10 77.30 Naomi Evans 20 60.00 60.00 A. Blevins 36 131.00 Mrs. E. G. Jackson 41 106.75 64.10 Edith Hanvey 20 46.00 45.00 J. E. Gould 30 19.00 Henry Fowler 40 185.25 75.90 Mrs. C. H. Daniels 8 Mrs. T. Henderson 29 140.65 D. L. Lesher 40 93.90 50.40 Maisie Heise 4 7.50 8.20 H. C. Wilcox 27 34.15 15.45 Mrs. Dee Trautmann 40 131.30 131.30 Mrs. C. A. Shoults 11/4 22.50 22.50 Floyd Williams 24 19.00 6.00 0. C. Weller 40 99.15 99.15 Part-time Wkrs. (3) 20 15.00 15.00 Alice Hamm 18 11.75 32.50 R. Guinyard 39 122.05 116.10 E. C. Alexander 20 20.35 20.35 Myrtle Bain 15 44.05 M. L. Haas 37 145.35 112.50 Georgia Corbin 19 14.00 14.00 J. 0. Tew 41 153.50 23.25 J. H Creighton 30 133.15 111.90 Mrs. F. C. Gee 171/2 24.35 24.35 G. Blevins 40 109.40 Naomi George 30 49.10 38.25 George Washum 16 6.50 6.50 J. 0. Tew 32 44.75 134.03 Wm. T. Smith 30 77.70 58.50 Lela Cleaves 71/4 9.60 9.60 Clarence Smith 14 75.00 24 D. L. Lesher 59.40 I. L. Graham 5 6.85 Luke Price 8 3.75 3.75 Totals 1229 3276.55 2076.59 Mrs. M. Martin 48 19.85 14.85 Magazine Workers- Lillian Keenan 28 68.50 60.00 Kathryn E. Hamm 45 81.60 18.50 WEST VIRGINIA M. L. Howard 36 100.35 27.70 Nettye Wingo 27 67.50 51.50 Mrs. M. Justice 36 89.75 23.60 L. A. WARD, F.M.S. Mrs. W. Tate 8 17.25 17.25 Mrs. Phil. Shirley 22 153.60 J. 0. Knight 41 77.40 63.90 Mrs. F. Tatum 46 39.00 30.60 M. S. Smith 20 35.45 35.45 E. G. Belcher 40 79.65 255.45 J. Fountain 10 Ethel Davis 17 88.20 2.00 S. A. Minesinger 40 223.25 50.95 M. Fountain 7 Mrs. S. Monk 10 17.90 17.90 Carl Calfee 40 416.65 76.45 Marina Price 37 34.95 34.95 Magazine Workers- E. N. McClellan 39 93.50 A Worker 20 55.00 55.00 Thomas Carlton 39 245.40 138.90 106.00 S. McKinney 15 17.39 17.39 R. 0. Schroeder 41 120.00 Thomas Carlton 37 47.40 91.80 30.00 Mary Penn 14 91.55 91.55 Amelia Haffner 37 30.00 Willard Knight 36 47.70 47.70 37.50 E. Turner 13 15.00 15.00 Mrs. Ruth Albertson 36 37.50 J. W. Burgess 34 135.45 49.45 7.50 A Colporteur 10 15.00 15.00 Miriam Justason 20 16.90 J. W. Burgess 28 65.95 47.95 Mrs. A. Hampton 30 32.00 32.00 Mabel Shorter 9 17.40 17.40 H. M. Jones 38 107.00 Esther Coffman 8 10.00 10.00 Mrs. R. Boykins 20 10.00 10.00 Chas. Meadows, Jr. 30 17.50 60.75 Mrs. R. L. Bradford 10 11.00 11.00 Betty Canon 8 10.00 10.00 H. M. Jones 30 110.75 Part-time Worker 5 8.00 8.00 Mrs. A. Hampton 10 12.00 12.00 Mrs. J. H. Calloway 24 26.25 7.50 Mrs. A. Moore 15 14.00 14.00 Grace Wilhoit 5 7.20 7.20 Luciel Floyd 22 35.25 Eva Linscott 3 6.25 6.25 John Moore 15 20.00 20.00 L. A. Ward 22 322.10 Mrs. E. M. Hamm 11.25 11.25 Margaret Youngberg 2 11.00 11.00 Chas. Meadows, Jr. 15 39.25 3.60 J. Fountain 30 60.25 60.25 Mrs. A. L. Foster 9 21.80 M. Fountain 30 50.00 50.00 Totals 992 2401.40 1600.30 Mrs. C. H. Meadows 8 32.40 Mrs. C. H. Meadows 41/2 28.95 2.50 Totals 1554 3910.09 2451.97 OHIO (Week ending October 16, 1943) Rosamond Dearth 4 7.50 Mrs. Steve Pantilli 4 26.00 F. E. THUMWOOD, 13.00 WEST PENNSYLVANIA Mrs. Nellie Carlton 4 37.50 37.50 R. E. Waldron 54 411.00 111.30 ROGER VAN ARSDELL, F.M.S. Erwin Ruth 50 253.20 81.60 Magazine Workers- Paul S. Lindsay C. McCampbell 46 128.85 60.75 Florence Dudley 30 22.50 22.50 45 132.60 87.75 Mrs. Lillian Finch A. Clark McClurg 45 141.95 92.75 Mrs. Carl Calfee 30 37.50 37.50 45 51.95 60.00 S. E. Curry 41 230.70 180.45 Lulu Crowder 38 133.75 42.40 Alfred Redding 36 187.00 Lorene Lucas 37 97.20 34.50 Totals 650 2439.00 1161.95 51.55 Maggie Jackson 35 Ella Wilman 37 85.50 59.40 82.10 81.45 Harold Remus 26 Marie Zimmerman 36 73.00 51.20 POTOMAC 53.45 31.25 William Schnoeblen 121/2 43.90 35 84.50 84.30 22.35 Genevieve James W. H. ATHERLY, F.M.S. LaRue Cook 18 24.00 35 103.95 119.85 Wendell Poole Katherine Baker 47 70.20 95.50 E. J. Hughes 10 7.00 2.50 25.20 William C. Scales 32 37.00 G. R. Tutt 42 13.50 13.50 W. 0. Anderson 3 9.25 9.25 Lola Stewart 32 59.85 William Woodford 41 37.00 74.00 Iva Zeigler 21/2 8.50 8.50 Arthur Humphreys 301/2 74.30 18.30 Blaine Reedy 39 118.80 45.85 Harry Freese 25 102.50 102.50 Magazine Workers- C. L. Braxton 38 135.40 83.40 Agnes Bonda 30 76.25 61.25 David Washington 22 52.40 55.40 Ted Henderson 37 144.00 70.00 James Stewart 45 38.15 100.09 Mrs. R. S. McNair 31 98.00 98.00 H. R. Cullen 36 87.85 123.40 Martha Bowman 10 McDonald Moore 40 123.90 13.05 13.05 J. F. Hansen 36 113.00 83.40 Della Carter 23 12.50 Part-time Wkrs. (4) 31 49.00 49.00 12.50 Irvin Butcher 35 342.75 Lillie Nelson 23 12.50 18.50 13.00 12.50 E. George 30 E. M. Reedy 33 112.60 127.65 Lulu Crowder 8 10.00 10.00 Richard Spindler 26 77.50 P. M. Jenkins 30 50.95 30.60 101.25 Alan Glauder 221/2 26.50 W. M. Wilson 25 33.40 53.20 Totals 414 955.80 604.30 Minnie J. Kelm 22 30.00 13.00 William Peeke 8 9.85 15.70 212.00 Ruth Hill 20 G. R. Tutt 45 15.00 15.00 CHESAPEAKE Lela. Cleaves 8 45.00 14.85 Blaine Reedy 43 140.50 C. F. CIRCLE, F.M.S. Mrs. M. Nuckles 4 19.20 H. R. Cullen 41 131.90 87.25 Hettie Jackson 46 53.00 27.25 Magazine Workers- Mary Reid 39 76.10 76.10 Hettie Jackson 43 101.40 23.10 B. Pride 37 13.00 4.00 Ted Henderson 37 112.50 Hettie Jackson 42 88.55 10.20 W. Whitaker 37 30.00 30.00 Mary Fountain 31 27.90 Eva Kennedy 38 140.50 52.80 Nina Bean 35 90.00 112.50 H. R Cullen 30 82.40 72.65 Jennie Russell 38 103.00 87.90 Mrs. A. Walden 35 150.00 150.00 J. F. Hansen 23 84.20 Jennie Russell 37 173.40 61.40 Marie Miller 32% 52.50 52.50 T. J. Hooper 52 407.25 58.75 J. H. Berry 37 97.80 116.10 Evan Miller 32 31.50 31.50 Walter Tate 40 131.15 31.70 Paul Cummings 36 338.30 77.92 6 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR C. A. Rupert 35 80.60 80.60 New Philadelphia, is united with her WANTED: White Adventist home for mother in the same "blessed hope." Elder nearly 3-year-old girl to board at reason- Ada B. Thomas 33 127.60 34.20 T. W. Thiriwell of Akron, Ohio conducted able rate. Near central New Jersey pre- Wilma Curtis 30 166.60 31.20 the service assisted by D. H. Schmehl of ferred. Write Box 5, Visrroa, for details. Canton. Paul Cummings 27 202.47 56.85 L. F. Cunningham 10 16.70 38.75 HERHOLDER: John Sigismund. was THREE CENTS and five minutes daily E. Waller 27 30.15 11.55 born in Buffalo, New York, April 25, 1865 supplies family year-round perfect sub- stitute for meat, milk, and fresh vege- Part-time Worker 8 12.00 12.00 and died September 21, 1943 at Akron, Ohio. This city has been his home for tables. Rich mineral, high vitamin food, Part-time Worker 7 40.20 12.60 over sixty years. His passing away dietary staple 3,000 years. No space, no muss, no fuss. Simple and foolproof. Magazine Workers- brought to an end his generation. Mrs. Herholder preceded him in death four Necessary equipment and complete in- Gladys Holley 10 years ago to the very day. Brother and structions only $1. Message, Box 4226, Washington, D. C. Mrs. Edna Griffin 7 22.70 23.50 Sister Herholder accepted the advent faith several years ago and remained 51.00 51.00 Katherine Hall. 43 faithful to the end. He was laid to rest FREE INTRODUCTORY OFFER No. Annie Bannister 31 40.00 40.00 to await the glorious morning of the 9-100 brewers yeast & iron tablets with Annie Matthews 25 30.00 30.00 resurrection. the purchase of a 30-day supply of Vita- T. W. THIRDWELL Mary Johnson 21 38.50 38.50 min Victory Rations, special price, $2. Each daily ration, (3) tablets will supply Rita Brown 12 7.50 7.50 KIERSEY: Mrs. Sadie, was born in high potency B-complex. Vitamins A, Sophia Williams 10 10.00 10.00 Iowa, February 28, 1878 and died in the C, D, E ; also generous quantities of Caretta Thomas 10 10.00 10.00 Youngstown City Hospital October 13, calcium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, and food 1943. In 1926, while still in the west, she copper. Send only $2 for both bottles Serena Rolls 10 6.43 6.43 accepted the third angel's message. Three postpaid. La Sierra Vitamin Co., Route Part-time Worker 8 5.00 5.00 years later she left Topeka, Kansas and 1, Box 137-A, Arlington, California. came to Youngstown where she had been a faithful member until her death. Her FARM FOR SALE : Three miles south- Totals 681 1993.40 956.35 husband, one daughter, one son, five east Blooming Grove Seventh-day Ad- grandchildren, and many friends mourn ventist Church and school. Sixty acres. their loss. Her piety and sincerity were NEW JERSEY lArrite A. L. Roston, 13022 Lakeshore an encouragement to others in the church. -Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio. CARL DORNBERG, F.M.S. She rests in the hope spoken of by Job and the apostle Paul. Joseph Ledonna 45 238.45 166.25 RALPH B. Mid, WANTED: Help in housekeeping de- E. Dudley 41 159.60 64.70 partment. Address : The Harding Sani- DEUTCH: Theresa, was born in Aus- tarium, Worthington, Ohio. U. Bracy 41 61.75 71.00 tria, September 20, 1886, and died at C. Hager 40 116.70 183.75 Gwyneed Valley October 8, 1943. Sister Granville Clark 37 107.10 45.80 Deutch leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Frank Deutch, and seven daugh- SUNSET CALENDAR John A. Craig 37 29.95 55.75 ters, Mrs. Alice Knauss, Erna, Mrs. Mar- Edwin Glenz 36 185.70 171.45 garet Ekroth, Elsie, Pauline, Helen, and Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Betty. Sister Deutch learned the truth Elizabeth Bronner 35 30.80 37.85 Baltimore, Md. 6:00 5:54 Mrs. C. L. Effs 35 30.60 21.00 about 22 years ago, through the purchase of literature from a colporteur. During Cleveland, Ohio 6:15 6:08 John A. Craig 33 61.60 29.95 the intervening years her life has given Columbus, Ohio 6:24 6 : 18 proof of her spiritual experience. She was Elizabeth Bronner 31 106.25 23.55 Cumberland, Md. 6:07 6:01 Mrs. Earl Harris 30 61.45 61.45 noted in the church for her self-sacrifice and service. She awaits the fulfillment of Parkersburg, W. Va. 6:20 6:14 Edyth Harris 25 78.40 10.80 1 Thessalonians 4:16. Philadelphia, Pa. 5:53 5:47 Edyth Harris 16 DALLAS YOUNGS Pittsburgh, Pa. 6:10 6:04 Mrs. M. W. Johnson 30 101.40 51.20 :VIPERS : Miss Mary Minerva, was born Richmond, Va. . 6:06 6:00 G. W. Blinn 25 124.00 near Bellville, Ohio July 14, 1852 and died Toledo, Ohio 6:22 6:15 Part-time Workers 6 6.50 December 2, 1942 in the home of her niece, Mrs. Forest I. Blanchard, Sylvania, Trenton, N. J. 5:51 5:45 Magazine Workers- Ohio, with whom she made her home. Washington, D. C. 6 .02 5:56 Mrs. M. Nelson 16 4.74 4.74 Funeral services and interment took place in Bellville on December 5. In early Elizabeth Schneider 13 7.50 7.50 womanhood Miss Myers became affiliated Pt.-time Wkrs.(30) 134 252.00 252.00 with the Seventh-day Adventist Church G. Vonderschmidt 25 30.00 30.00 and remained ever loyal to the faith. Her life was lived in simple devotion and Charles Bennett 20 30.00 30.00 loving ministration to those about her, 'S Mary Toth 20 25.00 25.00 friend and stranger alike. Never did she Mrs. .Widmer 20 30.00 30.00 falter in the performance of neighborly or ief-tr4ift Christian duty. Mrs. Smalley 16 17.50 17.50 MRS. MAY S. BLANCHARD Mrs. Sarah Young 10 1.80 1.80 Totals 817 1898.79 1393.04 ASSIGNMENTS FOR FORTY-FIFTH WEEK ADVERTISEMENTS November 7-13 Volume: "Testimonies," Vol. I RATES: One cent a word. Minimum Pages 551-570 charge, 25 cents. All ads must be November 7 551-553 November 10 558-561 OBITUARIES approved by the local conference office November 8 553-555 November 11 561-564 from whose territory the advertise- November 9 555-558 November 12 564-567 ment is sent. November 13 567-570 BURTON: Harriett N., was born July • Gem Thought 23, 1873 at Allentown, New Jersey, and The true principles of Christianity open be- died August 31, 1943 at the home of her ONLY S.D.A. Health Food Store in New fore all a source of happiness, the height and daughter, Mrs. Elsie Garretson, in New Jersey is anxious to buy carrot juicer in depth, the length and breadth of which are im- Brunswick, New Jersey. Many years ago good condition. Also desire foods such measurable.-1T 565. Sister Burton purchased a copy of "Bible as nuts, honey, soy beans, and other Readings" and accepted the teachings she legumes in large quantities. Write to read, including the Sabbath truth. Her Plainfield Health Food Center, 227 E. 2nd interest in the truth was discovered about St., Plainfield, N. J. two years ago by a lay missionary worker, and after a period of instruction, she joy- Washington Missionary College fully went forward in baptism and joined FOR SALE : The Red and White Store ••• the Seventh-day Adventist church in New at South Lancaster, Massachusetts. Well Brunswick on July 4, 1942. She was a located. Good proposition for Seventh- (Continued from page 8) devoted member, and fell asleep in the day Adventist. Doing business of $38,000 blessed hope of the soon coming of Jesus. to $40,000 a year. Reason for selling- R. K. KRICK owner wishes to return to New York State side the school that enables them for operation. Charles Hilbert, Box 85, SCHWAB: George, died at the advanced South Lancaster, Massachusetts. to make their expenses as they go. age of eighty-six years. He was born A catalog listing the courses that near New Philadelphia, Ohio in which city TAKOMA FUNERAL HOME he died. He was a charter member of may be entered January 3, 1944, the Seventh-day Adventist church organ- J. ARTHUR WALTEIRS ized in New Philadelphia in 1909. As Funerals of will be sent upon request. The long as his health permitted he was faith- DISTINCTION-REFINEMENT "Gateway to Service" stands wide ful and active in serving this church in the various offices. Brother Schwab A Service for Every Purse open. Won't you let us help you to leaves his faithful companion by whose Special Discount to Our People side he walked for sixty-four years. She go through it into your place of does not mourn as those who have . no Nationally Advertised Caskets endeavor? hope, but she looks forward to the glorious resurrectin day when Jesus will come, and 254 Carroll St. Tel. Randolph 5200 MRS. AVA C. WALL to the glad reunion that shall be theirs. Takoma Park, D. C. Mrs. Lehman, an only daughter, also of Secretary of Admissions NOVEMBER 4, 1943, VoL. 48, No. 44 7 INE••••••••••••' 811.161111•••••011••••••••11,00.1.• bride and groom every good and the courses for which they have precious blessing as they stand enrolled, will fill places of impor- OHIO united in God's work. Mr. Mc- tance in offices. A goodly number W. M. ROBBINS, Pres. E. F. WILLETT, S.-T. Dermott is superintendent of the are pursuing the teacher-training Box 831, Mt. Vernon, Ohio Phone 1175 Lakewood Sabbath School and course. The remaining enrollees Make wills and legacies in favor of the Ohio Conference Association of the Seventh-day Mrs. McDermott has charge of the are listed as special or as post- Adventist Church. junior division of the Sabbath graduate students. One hundred •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••= MIME School. eighty-nine are freshmen. A wedding trip to New York Even in the face of conditions, Another Good Report was enjoyed by the couple. They —young men being called to army will reside at 3882 West 136th duty, high salaries being paid for OUR records for the third quarter Street, Cleveland, Ohio. all kinds of work, etc.,—these have now been closed. We are ALICE FINKE young folk have felt the need for overjoyed to find that our per capita giving to foreign missions more thorough preparation for service, and, giving up lucrative stands at .547, an increase over last year of .086. This remarkable Wedding employment, have placed themselves here for the good they might increase is largely due to the wonderful gain which we have had in ON Tuesday afternoon, Septem- gain. The faculty, a group of godly ber 14, as a shaft of sunlight shone men and women, are consecrated our Sabbath school offerings. We down through the window upon to the task of guiding the youth in show an increase for the first nine the rostrum of the Euclid Avenue their study and in forming char- months of $12,623.03. Our weekly Seventh-day Adventist C h u r c h, acter for eternity. With such a offerings in Sabbath school now the immediate families of Floyd group of students and teachers, stand at .243, the highest that we Studer of Toledo, Ohio and Phyl- what great good might be accom- have had during the past five liss Russell of Cleveland, Ohio plished! The prospects are bright. years. We have also enjoyed a gathered quietly to witness their The opportunities for betterment good increase in our Ingathering promise to each other for life in are many. funds. This amounts to $8,722.52 holy wedlock. or a per capita of $9.79 for the The second quarter, beginning May God guide and direct this 5,704 members which we have in January 3, 1944, will present to couple as they go through the our field. We believe that 'our those who for some reason were journey of life together. unable to register for the first offerings to foreign missions this T. A. McCoy year will be the highest in the quarter's work, another opportu- nity to enter school. Some were history of the Ohio Conference. As MMMMM •••••••• •••••••••••16•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• these funds go on to the mission unable to be here because of a lack fields abroad we can envision hun- of finances. We appeal to such to dreds of souls standing in the Washington Missionary College economize and save everything glorious light of the third angel's "The Gateway to Service" possible in order to realize their message where formerly they were B. G. WILKINSON, President ambition to secure a Christian enshrouded in heathen darkness. I.. MOM••••• •••••••••4111.••••••.••••••••••111:4100•••••••••••••• education. The time left in which E. F. WILLETT to work is short. There is much to Let W. M. C. Help You be done. There are souls to be saved. Parents, do all you can to Six hundred and forty young place your young people in the people are now taking advantage Wedding Christian institution established of the opportunities afforded for for their benefit so that as they ON Sunday afternoon, October 3, educational and spiritual develop- gain an education for service in Miss Margaret Neckheim, daugh- ment at 'Washington Missionary this life, they may be protected ter of Mr. and Mrs. Alois Neck- College. This fact demonstrates from the influences they often heim, and Mr. Charles McDermott that Seventh-day Adventist young meet in colleges of the world, were united in marriage at the people of the Columbia Union are —temptations to participate in ac- Lakewood Church. Elder T. A. aware of the importance of gaining tivities contrary to the proper de- McCoy performed the ceremony. a preparation in a Christian at- devopment of young people called Mrs. Allen Smith, sister of the mosphere for service during this into the world for such a time bride, was matron of honor, while tumultuous time. The usually dry as this. another sister, Mrs. Victor Kon- and uninteresting statistics are very much alive and interesting A wonderful privilege for young nerth, and Miss Alice Finke, were people isolated among non-Ad- bridesmaids. The bride's niece. this year. Of the group enrolled 198 are in Takoma Academy, ventists to associate together in Vickie Konnerth, made a lovely classes, work, study, and social af- little flower girl. Mr. Calvin Sny- which has gotten off to a splendid start. More' than a fourth of the fairs, which are designed in har- der served as .best man and the college enrollment are devoting mony with Adventist standards, is ushers were Mr. Michael Pioth and themselves to preparing for the afforded. Many here now for the Mr. Lee Schultz. ministry or for Bible work. An- first time have given heart-warm- The wedding music was played other fourth are looking toward ing expression to this new and by Mrs. Frank Parrish, who also service in the various medical thrilling experience to them. accompanied Mr. Frank Brown, fields,—medicine, dentistry, nurs- Never were opportunities for tenor. ing, and dietetics, while sixty-nine gainful employment so ample as After the wedding ceremony a are pursuing liberal arts courses, now. More help is needed to care reception was held at the home of majoring in English, history, lan- for the school plant and its func- the bride's parents where friends guage, science, and mathematics. tions. Many find employment out- and relatives gathered to wish the Forty-seven, upon completion of (Continued on page 7) 8 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR