North Pacific Union JULY 31
1967
VOL. 62, NO. 30
COLLEGE PLACE Gleaner WASHINGTON
ideas, constructive criticism and a A GREATER INVOLVEMENT closer working relationship with our W. J. HACKETT, President lay people. These committees will North Pacific Union Conference give our laymen the opportunity not only to express their convictions, but For some years our church leaders 4. Conference evangelistic programs. to ask questions so that we can have discussions and understanding be- have yearned for greater participa- 5. Radio and television plans and tion on the part of our laity in the opportunities. tween our people and the conference administration. It will help our activities of the church and the oper- 6. Lay Activities plans and programs. ation of the conference. From time people also to understand policies 7. Policies relating to the operation to time, special lay committees have and procedures adopted by the Gen- and administration of the con- eral Conference, the Union Confer- been called and appointed to study ference. specific needs within the conference. ence and other organizations. 8. Plans for programs relating to the Our laymen and women have always God has given to us a great chal- conference academy or academies. responded with good ideas and liberal lenge, a great work and a great vi- support for t h e upbuilding of the 9. Long-range projected building sion. We need the plans, brains and Lord's work. This year was a year plans that may affect the entire spiritual commitment of every mem- of constituency meetings in all of our conference. ber to accomplish the task. We be- conferences in the North Pacific Un- 10. Plans relating to our Trust De- lieve that we have taken a step for- ion. This is the first time in this partment. ward in the North Pacific Union that Union Conference that we set up lay Our leaders are anxious for new will help us achieve our objectives. advisory committees to officially rep- resent the field. In every conference the constituency voted to ask the con- Remember Oakwood College on August 12 ference committee to set up a lay DR. FRANK W. HALE, JR., President advisory committee to represent the enrollment. In 1965-1966, the College entire conference. In the smaller For 71 years, Oakwood College has been dedicated to the promotion of population numbered 433; the census conferences, one member for each character education, and today it still indicates that 670 were enrolled dur- church will be selected to sit on this considers "The Making of Men" as its ing the 1966-67 academic year—an in- committee. In the larger conferences supreme objective. 0 n Sabbath, crease in excess of 50 percent over one person from each district will August 12, we invite our brothers and the previous year. The College is on represent the laymen from several sisters from around the world to join the move as it is attracting more ded- churches. These committees will be us in a dedicatory mission of service icated and competent teachers. More appointed by the conference commit- to our young people of today, tomor- and more of our teachers are pursu- tee in counsel with the district and row, and the tomorrows yet to come ing advanced study and preparing church pastors. by giving generously to the Oakwood themselves for a wider service in the The membership will be re-studied College Offering. work of God. The College is on the every two years and, no doubt, some The students and faculty still cher- move in the area of curriculum en- will be retained for continuity and richment. We are in the process others will be replaced by new mem- ish the serenity of a campus atmos- bers in order that the conference may phere that lends itself to meditation, benefit by wider counsel. contemplative study, and the kind of provocative classroom discussions The plan is for this lay committee that create an eagerness for learning. to meet at least semi-annually and Located in this picturesque valley of more often at the discretion of the northern Alabama, Oakwood offers conference president, who will be each student a glorious opportunity chairman of this committee. for confrontation with the beauties It will be the plan to present to of nature and human nature. this committee the total program of Though traditionally a Negro col- the conference and to seek from them lege, Oakwood welcomes applications suggestions and ideas for the im- from young people regardless of race, provement and advancement of the religion, color or national origin. This work. The following items will be philosophy is reflected in the cosmo- presented from time to time to the politan complexion of its student committee for study: body which includes students from 1. The conference financial condition. 35 states and 16 foreign countries. 2. Problems of the conference relat- The current theme at the institution ing to its educational program. these days is that "Oakwood College 3. Stewardship programs. is on the Move." It is on the move in A stroll to Cunningham Hall. of developing programs sufficiently four union officials, seven regional NORTH PACIFIC UNION GLEANER strong that will enable us to gain conference presidents, scores of Official organ of the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists national recognition by the profes- physicians and dentists, a research sional associations of the various dis- scholar at Stanford University, a Editor: Mrs. Ione Morgan ciplines that are offered in the Col- member of the staff of the Albert Ein- Box 24E, College Place, Wash. 99324 lege. The College is on the move in stein College of Medicine, a college Phone: JAckson 54431, Walla Walla improving its physical plant. The Dean of Academic Affairs, a Dean of Editor: L. W. Croaker ManaginPhone: BElmont 5-4121, Portland Board of Trustees recently committed Student Affairs, two who would be- itself to a five-year program of ex- come college presidents, scores and Second class postage paid at College Place, pansion that includes the following scores of dedicated church school Washington. Published weekly, 50 issues each additions: a College Center (housing teachers, over 90 percent of all min- year, at the College Press. Subscription price $2.00 a year. food services, administrative offices, isters of the regional conferences, a NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS: All and student activities), a men's dor- future chaplain in the army, mission- material must be channeled through mit or y, a classroom building, a aries who have dotted the globe with your local conference secretary- their evangelistic fervor, an editor treasurer. (Manuscripts originating teacher-education building, and a outside the North Pacific Union Ter- women's dormitory. of Message Magazine, businessmen ritory must be sent to the Union Con- How do we know that Oakwood who have become preeminent in their ference office in Portland, Ore.) has been dedicated to character and specialty, two vocalists who have re- scholarship for 71 years? How in- ceived international acclaim for their CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Send your new address with ZIP CODE NUMBER, to North Pacific deed? The answer, after careful art, and the unsung hundreds who Union Gleaner, Box 248, College Place, Wash. thought, is simple. An institution is have become conscientious, dedicated 99324. Include name and old address as it appeared on previous issues if possible send measured by its product. members of their chosen vocations— address label). Who have attended classes at Oak- they are a part of the answer, too. A POSTMASTERS: Send Form 3579 to North Pa- wood since 1896? There were two college's worth can be measured only cific Union Gleaner, Box 248, College Place, Wash. 99324. vice-presidents of the General Con- by its product. ference, five secretaries of the North You can help to continue to invest NORTH PACIFIC American Regional Department of the in the future by investing in our UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY General Conference, an associate sec- youth at the time of the annual Oak- 1544 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, Ore. 97214 Phone: BElmont 5-4121 retary of the Ministerial Association wood Offering on Sabbath, August 12. President W J. Hackett of the General Conference, two asso- Secretary-Treasurer . . L. W. Crooker c i a t e secretaries of the Sabbath Auditor W E. Wasenmiller School Department of the General Assistant Auditor E. S. Humann Conference, an associate secretary of Seventh-day Adventist Educational T. W. Walters the Temperance Department of the Dietetic Association to Meet Educational Assistant . . . . J. T. Porter General Conference, a stewardship A Finger Food Buffet will initiate Home Health secretary of the General Conference, Education Service . . . . Ray Schoepflin the thirteenth annual meeting of the Home Missionary, Radio-TV, Self-supporting Seventh-day Adventist Dietetic Asso- Institution and Medical . . . D. E. Caslow Ministerial K J Mittleider ciation (SDADA) to be held at An- MV, National Servicemen's Organization drews University, Berrien Springs, and Temperance Ed Webb Michigan, August 9 to 13. Dr. Leonard Publishing C. P. Lampson Hare, professor of biological sciences, Religious Liberty and Industrial Relations W. J. Hackett will be the keynote speaker. Sabbath School and The SDADA meeting, which pre- Public Relations T. M. Ashlock cedes the fiftieth anniversary meeting Stewardship M E. Rees of the American Dietetic Association Trust W L. Massengill in Chicago, includes a historical tour of Battle Creek, visits to the Battle LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY Creek Health Center and Hinsdale ALASKA—J. C. Hansen, President; A. C. Sanitarium and Hospital; and busi- Reed, Secretary-Treasurer; 718 Barr ow Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. Telephone, ness meetings of the association and 272-3833. its chapters. IDAHO—G. W. Liscombe, President; J. W. Dr. E. K. Vande Vere, professor of Griffin, Secretary-Treasurer; P. 0. Box 7667, Boise, Idaho 83707. Telephone, 342-2651. history, Dr. Wilber Alexander, pro- MONTANA—G. C. Williamson, President; fessor of theology in the Theological Warren Dick, Secretary-Treasurer; P. 0. UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE Seminary, and Mrs. Hedwig Jemison, Box 743, Bozeman, Mont. 59715. Telephone, 587-3101 and 587-3102. Make wills and be- assistant secretary of the White quests payable to the Montana Conference Estate, will be guest speakers at the Association of Seventh-day Adventists. morning devotionals. OREGON—F. W. Wernick, President; R. C. August 5 Schwartz, Secretary; Vernon J. Jester, Seventh-day Adventists who are Treasurer; 605 S.E. 39th Ave., Portland, Channels 3, 19, 29; 4:30 p.m. members of the American Dietetic Oregon 97214. Telephone, 236-2187. Make wills and bequests payable to Western Ore- Association but who are not members gon Conference Association of Seventh-day 1,000 Years of Peace of the SDADA are invited to contact Adventists. Miss Rose Budd of the Glendale Ad- UPPER COLUMBIA—R. C. Remboldt, President; I. E. Gray, Secretary-Treasurer; dentist Hospital, Glendale, California, W. 1025 Indiana, Spokane, Wash. 99205. 91206, to obtain membership blanks Telephone, FAirfax 6-1550. COPY DEADLINES and a program. Upper Columbia Book and Bible House Since there is no organization Phone: FA 7-6631 or FA 6-1550. Must Reach WASHINGTON—W. J. Blacker, President; And Leave for Seventh-day Adventists who are W. L. Murrill, Secretary-Treasurer; 4414 Conference Week End of members of the Hospital, Institution, Office by Date of Issue Announcement Woodland Park Ave., Seattle. Mailing Educational Food Service Society Address: P. 0. Box 1585, Seattle, Wash. July 21 July 31 Aug. 5 98103. Telephone, MElrose 2-5862. July 28 Aug. 7 Aug. 12 (HIEFSS), such members are also Washington Book and Bible House; P. 0. invited to write for a program and Box 1526, Seattle, Wash. 98103. Telephone, Aug. 4 Aug. 14 Aug. 19 MEIrose 2-7656. Aug. 11 Aug. 21 Aug. 26 an attendance blank for this meeting. 2 NORTH PACIFIC UNION GLEANER Special Sunday Tours of Homer 0. Stilson, a West Covina capacity of 510, opened with an initial physician. capacity of 320. The top two floors Pacific Press Reservists who participated in the of the 11-level, partly circular struc- Visitors are invited to take advan- moving operation are medical person- ture await interior finishing and oc- tage of a Sunday work schedule at nel of the 349th General Hospital of cupancy when the additional patient Pacific Press Publishing Association, the 15th U.S. Army Corps, headquar- rooms are needed. August 27, for a tour of Press facil- tered at General Patton U.S. Army The new hospital, designed to ac- ities. The publishing house will Reserve Center, Maywood. They commodate the newest advances in operate at full capacity that Sunday. worked with nursing personnel and patient care, becomes with its first The Press plant, located in Moun- medical staff of the University Hos- occupancy the only complete univer- tain View, California, is open to vis- pital in transferring each patient by sity medical facility between Los An- itors every weekday. However, the a means depending upon his condi- geles and Houston. It serves the plant operates only a few Sundays of tion at the time. teaching and research purposes of the year. August 27 will be a good Patients able to walk around rode health-science schools at Loma Linda opportunity for tours of the plant for to the new, 2,000-room hospital in the University, which include southern persons who do not have the time or military bus which carried the army California's oldest and the west's opportunity during weekdays. corpsmen to Loma Linda. They were largest school of medicine. accompanied by nurses. Tours will be conducted through Non-walking patients who could be the Press from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. But moved from their beds were carried no tours will leave during the em- on litters by corpsmen to waiting ployee lunch break from 12 noon to ambulances. Each pair of patients 12:50 p.m. were accompanied during the ambu- The tours, which take from 60 to 90 lance ride by a registered nurse. minutes, cover most of the plant, in- Patients whose conditions pre- cluding art facilities, the foundry, the vented their removal from bed were pressroom with its big two- and four- transferred, beds and all, in a moving color presses, lithographic platemak- van provided by Turner Moving and ing, the folding, stitching, and mailing Storage Co., Loma Linda. Each of areas, and the bookbindery. these patients was accompanied by Mountain View, home of Pacific at least one registered nurse and, for Press, is located 36 miles south of San those seriously ill, by a physician, Francisco and about 14 miles north according to University Hospital Ad- of San Jose. Easy freeway access is ministrative Assistant Wallace E. Pastor W. A. Fagal awards a con- available from Highway 101. In Platner. cordance to one of the contestants in Mountain View, take the Stierlin Vehicles and drivers for the trans- the Old Bible Contest. The oldest Road exit south about one mile to fer were provided by various south- Bible, a Latin volume, dated back Villa Street. Turn right on Villa and ern California military installations, to 1588. This contest took place dur- continue two blocks to Pacific Press. according to Col. Stilson. Two am- ing a three-week Faith for Today Each year hundreds of visitors tour bulances, a bus, and a passenger car evangelistic series in San Diego, Cali- Press facilities. The west-coast pub- were driven from Fort MacArthur, fornia. The series brought a tre- lisher of Seventh-day Adventist lit- San Pedro, by the 349th Hospital mendous response, with more than erature since 1874, Pacific Press is corpsmen, and ambulances and driv- 250 indicating desire for baptism and said to be the most complete publish- ers were loaned for the operation by scores of others pledging themselves ing house, though not the largest, Norton Air Force Base, San Bernar- to keep all of God's commandments. west of Chicago. All the processes dino; March Air Force Base, River- In the most successful Faith for of the manufacture of books and side; the U.S. Naval Station, Terminal Today evangelistic series to date, Pas- periodicals are begun and completed Island; and the U.S. Marine Air Sta- tor W. A. Fagal presented messages in the one plant. tion, El Toro. five nights a week during the three- BARBARA HAND The new hospital, with a patient week series. Editorial Assistant Pacific Press Publishing Assn.
Army Corpsmen Aid in Moving Patients to New University Hospital LOMA LINDA—Sunday, July 9, was moving day at Loma Linda Univer- sity Hospital. About 125 patients in the present hospital—a number reduced from the usual 180—became the first occupants of the new, $20-million hospital on the university campus. They were transported to the new building, about three blocks southwest of the old hospital, by bus, ambulance, and Excellent attendance marked the Halifax Faith for Today Decision Series truck, accompanied by nurses, doc- that took place in the early part of 1967. Follow-up meetings were con- tors, and a troop of Army medical ducted by the pastor, Frederick Bell. At left is the Halifax Choir who pro- corpsmen under the command of Col. vided outstanding special music for the evangelistic meetings.
VOL. 62, NO. 30, JULY 31, 1967 3 Career Planning per acre, since experimental projects velop a children's course in typing by have yielded as many as a hundred correspondence. Miss Irene Walker, Why plan a career working for the bushels per acre. Dr. Klimes states, Elementary Supervisor at HSI, has church? Especially when you can "We hope to make a contribution based the course on a typing text make just as much money—if not with this research to the agriculture for children produced by McGraw- more—working for non-Adventists? of our country." Hill Book Company. Experimental These important questions are an- Since Korea is not a dairy country, work with the correspondence course swered by "Something More," the lacking the necessary grazing land has been carried on for a number new 28-minute, color motion picture for cattle, the sanitary and scientific of months in Takoma Park. The produced by the General Conference production of soymilk having a high course is now ready. Medical Department. protein content as well as a good Experience thus far with the course Department secretary Ralph F. flavor will be studied also. Accord- has demonstrated that both boys and Waddell, M.D., commented: "The ob- ing to Dr. Klimes, "Soymilk should girls learn equally well, that there jective of this film is to inspire young be less expensive to produce than is marked improvement in spelling, Seventh-day Adventists to prepare dairy milk. Eventually it may be reading, and general school interest, for careers in denominational service. possible to produce it to give to that students in the upper elementary The film shows a day in the life of Korean school children as a lunch grades become very enthusiastic Marge Bowers, a registered nurse in supplement." about the course, and most of them a Seventh-day Adventist hospital. It "In addition to providing an intel- learn to type at least two or three shows how Marge finds 'Something lectual challenge to the faculty of times faster than they can write by More' by working in a Christian in- Korean Union College, the research hand. Write to Home Study Institute, stitution." will provide work for the students," Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., The film Marge in real life works says Dr. Klimes. "If soymilk pro- 20012, for further details. as a full-time registered nurse in a duction is set up as an industry at D. W. HOLBROOK Seventh-day Adventist hospital. The the college, students will be able to President, Home Study Institute films shows other important denom- learn a trade, and the business will inational workers—chaplains, doctors, help support the college." office personnel, lab technicians—go- Cosmopolitan Klimes was born in ing about their daily duties. Czechoslovakia, is a Canadian citizen, According to Dr. Waddell, the 16- and received his education in Vienna, mm film will be purchased from the The Reviewer Austria, in Moravia under German General Conference Medical Depart- occupation, in Canada, a n d in the ment and shown in academies and United States. [Received both his B.A. The long, hot summer stretches church schools by union and confer- and M.A. in Education at Walla Walla ence medical secretaries and Advent- out ahead and with it, supposedly, College.] Most of his work has been ist medical institutions. come hours and hours of lovely lei- in elementary, secondary, and college sure time for everyone. As we have education in Canada a n d the Far mentioned before, some sort of sum- East. He is married and has three mer reading program for the young Visiting Professor at Andrews children. folks in your family is an excellent Studies Soybean Production idea. It makes school a little easier to go back to, and keeps active young Dr. Rudolf E. Klimes, a visiting A New Course in minds from plotting mischief and professor in the school of graduate mayhem. We will furnish some bright studies at Andrews University this Elementary Typewriting new additions to your juvenile list, summer, reports that a research proj- "If ten, eleven, and twelve-year- as well as a few suggestions for adult ect currently being undertaken by olds can learn to play the piano why spare time reading. Korean Union College, Seoul, Korea, can't they learn to type?" "Since typ- * a a where he is president, will attempt ing is practically a requisite for to- to find a means of increasing Korean We cannot say enough good things day's successful student as well as soybean production and utilization. about Deborah, a brand-n e w book adult why shouldn't students begin for juniors (and others) by Margit Korean Union College, a sister col- in the elementary grades to master Strom Heppenstall. This is one of lege of Andrews University, is an ac- typing?" Such questions have in- the most outstanding books Southern credited liberal arts college estab- spired Home Study Institute to de- Publishing Association has ever pub- lished in 1906 by the Seventh-day lished, and young people will be Adventist denomination. Approxi- happily inspired as they learn to mately 730 students are enrolled. understand the faith of Naaman's Soybeans have been used in the little Jewish captive maid. Based Orient for thousands of years. Al- on the account in 2 Kings 5, Deborah though many Americans have never has all the necessary elements of used soymilk, or perhaps even heard surprise and suspense, plus some ex- of it, it is nothing new to the Kor- cellent lessons in the art of Christian eans, who have been obtaining much witnessing. $2.95. of their protein requirement from * * * both soymilk and soycheese for the Also for the junior group is Stories past several hundred years. of My Grandmother, an excellent A major problem being investi- new collection of Ellen G. White's gated in the current research is the experiences well told by Ella M. low yield of soybeans per acre, the Robinson. Authentic in every detail, average being only eight bushels per Miss Irene Walker, elementary su- this personal perspective of an out- acre in Korea, as compared to thirty pervisor, and Mrs. Lillian Troutman, standing denominational leader makes bushels per acre in the United States. course instructor, discuss details of her ministry seem more meaningful Agronomists state that it should be the new HSI typing course for the to the younger age group. From possible to get at least fifty bushels elementary grades. Southern Publishing, $3.95.
4 NORTH PACIFIC UNION GLEANER Children in the primary age group alone or with choral backup. Then the Joan Cowles of Beaver, Washing- will fall in love with Cookie, the four are joined by H. M. S. Richards ton, and Raymond Perkon of Forks. adorable cocker spaniel who comes in a spirited arrangement of one of Washington, were united in marriage to cheer up Kenny, a little sick boy. his favorites, "Look for the Way- on July 8 at Aberdeen, Washington, Theo Norris is an excellent story- marks." An album worth adding to in the home of Elder David Parks teller from start to finish. Cookie your collection. who performed the ceremony. We does a good job of helping Kenny wish God's rich blessing upon this get well, and along the line everyone Whatever you choose to occupy newly established Christian home. learns a few valuable lessons in get- your leisure hours, have a good ting along with pets. A Southern vacation! Publishing release, $1.95. Shelby Jean Kirklin and Leslie PAULA BECKER Dean Wagner were united in mar- Assistant Book Editor riage on June 18 in the Spokane Val- Adults who are biographically in- Southern Publishing Association ley Seventh-day Adventist church. clined will really appreciate Jose- Elder Lester Rasmussen officiated. phine Cunnington Edwards' new bi- May the Lord richly bless this couple ography of Elder and Mrs. Roy F. as they establish a Christian home. Cottrell. Entitled Pioneers Together, this book traces the lives of these Weddings two devoted pioneers from childhood On Sunday afternoon, May 28, in the to China, with many fascinating stops Milton-Freewater, Oregon, Seventh- in between. The lives of two people day Adventist church, Yvonne Eileen Linda Luvaas of College Place be- so thoroughly dedicated to God pre- Hall exchanged marriage vows with came the bride of Thomas Olson of sent an inspiring example for Chris- Donald Eugene W a t kin s. G. D. Portland on June 18 in a lovely can- tians in the church today. A South- O'Brien conducted the ceremony. We dlelight ceremony at Conard Chapel ern Publishing release, at $3.95. wish God's richest blessings upon this on the campus of Walla Walla Col- new home. lege. Elder David Parks officiated. In the Sabbath afternoon listening The couple will be living in Portland department, there are three brand- where the groom is employed and the Nora Olivia O'Brien a n d John new Chapel records available, all bride is a nursing student. Henry Bleth were united in marriage featuring artists from the Voice of at the Walla Walla Seventh-day Ad- Prophecy broadcast. Onward, Chris- ventist church on June 18 by Elder With a background of organ music, tian Soldiers! combines Brad and G. D. O'Brien. They will make their Elder A. T. Bidwell read the cere- Olive Braley on organ and piano in home in Port Angeles, Washington. mony uniting Mrs. Ruth E. Baker an outstanding collection of instru- May the blessings of heaven be on and Andrew Piper in marriage on mental numbers. In addition to the this home. June 15 at the Bidwell home in Cald- title song, there are gospel favorites well, Idaho. Both Mr. and Mrs. Piper like "Near the Cross" and "Shall We are loyal members of the Caldwell Glenna Louise Wade and Donn Gather at the River?" along with church. May God bless them in their Malcolm Ryder were united in mar- more classical compositions, like new home established in Caldwell. riage June 5 in the Campus Chapel "Lento" and "Marche Pontificale." of the Walla Walla College church In My God Is a Real God well- by Elder Richard Fearing. They will known contralto Del Delker sings Lawrence Lashier and Charlene make their home in Windsor Locks, an excellent group of gospel favor- Maneval were married June 4 in the Connecticut, where Mr. Ryder, who ites: "Day Is Dying in the West," "I Washington Sanitarium chapel, Ta- was a June graduate of Walla Walla Got a Robe," and "Just a Stranger koma Park, Maryland. G. K. Lashier, College with a degree in electrical Come to Call," to name a few. father of the groom, officiated. May engineering, will be employed. Mrs. The King's Heralds are featured in God bless this Christian home which Ryder was a junior majoring in ele- both solo and group performances in has been established at Takoma Park mentary education, and plans to com- their latest album. Each member of where Lawrence is employed by the plete her degree studies at a nearby the quartet sings one or two numbers Government. school.
HAVE YOU TRIED INVESTING FOR GOD? ariteu‘euee aad 414e deea erne
• William Southard of Morristown, New Jersey, invested all Sunday moving and deliveries and turned in over $500. • Mrs. Lang of Springfield, Oregon, made pillows and earned more than $200 for Investment.
REMEMBER THESE 1. Every Sabbath School member investing. OBJECTIVES: 1 2. Two million dollars for missions.
HELP FINISH THE WORLD-WIDE TASK OF THE GOSPEL THROUGH INVESTMENT
VOL. 62, NO. 30, JULY 31, 1967 5 Dorothy Kat hr yne Boorman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Boor- man of Spokane, Washington, and Clifford Fred Hobert of Monroe, Washington, were united in holy wedlock in t h e Spokane Valley Seventh-day Adventist church on the evening of June 11. Elder Arthur H. Warner performed the rites. This young couple have set up their home at Monroe where Clifford is em- ployed. We pray for God's richest blessing to attend them.
On Tuesday evening, June 6, Reginald E. Hansen and Linda Lee Strauss were united in marriage by the groom's father, Elder Joseph C. Hansen, at the First Covenant Church in Portland, Oregon. The Hansens are living in Anchorage, Alaska, for the summer and will return to Walla Walla College where Reg will com- PHOTO BY GORDON ENGEN plete his college training. We wish These soldiers-in-training, nine of them, are all North Pacific Union boys for them God's richest blessing as who attended the 1967 Camp Doss at Grand Ledge, Michigan, June 6 to 18. they travel together on life's pathway. a medic during World War II," is you ample opportunity to witness for what Cpl. Desmond Doss, holder of Christ verbally." When he is dis- Medical Cadet Camp Cadets the Congressional Medal of Honor, charged from the service in a few told the 178 trainees and 26 staff weeks, Sp/5 Reed plans to go to col- At Grand Ledge, Michigan members who spent thirteen days at lege and prepare f o r the ministry "Can you picture Christ on the Grand Ledge, Michigan, June 6 to 18. with the aim of becoming a military battlefield throwing a grenade at an This is why the trainees went to chaplain if possible. His decorations enemy position, or charging with Grand Ledge—to be better prepared include two bronze stars. fixed bayonet at a soldier, or engag- to "become faithful representatives Corporal Desmond T. Doss dis- ing in the cruel acts of war that a of Christ and the church as they played mementos and showed the combat soldier must perform? I can't. train to serve their country." The trainees his Congressional Medal of But I can picture Him ministering to accompanying picture was taken of Honor. He was on hand to answer wounded men, helping those in need the nine North Pacific Union boys questions, always keeping before the and doing good wherever possible. who went to Camp Doss. For five of boys the example of Christ, who was This is why I served my country as the trainees, including one from the his inspiration. His philosophy was North Pacific Union, it was very serving others and risking life itself. timely. They were slated to be in- The cadets were exposed to sim- ducted into the army within three ulated military conditions. Going weeks. Many others will receive their through mud and water these cadets induction notices b e f ore the year slid and crawled to wounded men, ends. evacuating them under "fire" to aid "It was pretty much a r o u tine stations. They were given a realistic camp," is what Colonel Clark Smith, glimpse into what lies ahead for director of the camp and secretary of many of them in weeks or months to the National Service Organization, come. Proper bearing, military cour- said of the session. He keeps in close tesy, ability to carry out orders, skill communication with the Pentagon in giving and taking commands and officials. to r e p r e sent their Master were Sp/5 Curtis Reed, of Gillett, Wyo- crowded into this short two-week ming, brought more than a touch of period. the real Vietnam and the job the The graduation ceremonies held to cadets were training for by showing climax the camp included an address slides he took while serving as a by Col. Spurgeon H. Neel, Jr., direc- front-line medic in Vietnam. He also tor of plans, supply and operations described some of the Vietcong sneak for the U.S. Surgeon General. While attacks and the difficulties of treat- in Vietnam he was General Westmor- ing wounded men at night in the land's chief surgeon. In his address jungles. He estimated that he had he said, "If you're going to get hurt, treated around 100 wounded men as get hurt in Vietnam rather than on a front-line combat medic. His appeal the highways in the States. The aver- PHOTO BY GORDON ENGEN to the cadets on the last Friday night age time from injury to hospital is This year Cpl. Desmond T. Doss, service was, "Less preaching and 35 minutes in Vietnam." holder of the Congressional Medal of more living a Christian life is what Colonel Neel attributed the lower- Honor, attended the camp named in brings the greatest result for men in ing morality rate to 1. the helicopter, his honor and was able to give the the service. If you live a consistent 2. whole blood, 3. hospitals, and 4. boys sound advice based on his Christian life, the men will soon be highly trained personnel. It is the experience. asking you about your faith, giving medic out under fire in whose hands
6 NORTH PACIFIC UNION GLEANER rests the life-or-death decision for the wounded man. The "return-to- duty rate" in Vietnam among ca- sualties is the highest of any war. Seventy-five percent of the injured men are sent back to duty without having to return to the United States Left to right: Emil for hospitalization. The swiftness of Thompson, Sam helicopter evacuation and the ad- Mohr, Fred Blough, vances in medical technology are Mrs. L. Groulik, Mrs. largely responsible for this. The Col- Ella Baker, Donnie onel praised the medical cadet train- Baker and Chris ing program at Camp Doss. Quoting M ittlei der. from Congressional Record, he gave high praise to the World War II hero by stating that most holders of the Medal were decorated for single acts of glory. "You and I might act hero- ically only if we were to get in a corner. Not so with Corporal Doss. For weeks all of the time he was lay activities secretary, thanked the Sister Way and some of the students under fire—disregarding h i s own members of the Boise church for their of Gem State Academy join us when safety was his way of life. This is many weeks of planning and work- possible. the mark of a hero." ing to make this facility possible. The folks at the nursing homes Elder Franklin Fowler, the Boise NATIONAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION look forward to our coming f r o m North Pacific Union Conference pastor, was in charge of the program. week to week. It is certain that many George Crotts, the church lay ac- lonely hearts have been comforted tivities leader, joined Mrs. Stewart by our visits. Merrill and Mrs. Donald Mack of the Some of the senior members of Dorcas Society in planning the after- our church who are not able to attend noon's activities. church are also visited a n d the We are looking forward to in- church is brought to them. creased service to the community Brother Mohr who will soon reach with a Christ-centered welfare pro- his 83rd birthday is the oldest mem- gram. ber of our Sunshine Band and several GEORGE W. LISCOMBE others have reached the sunset years of life. Brother Mohr plays the auto-harp and also gives Bible studies at some A Sabbath Well Spent of the nursing homes during the Boise Welfare Center Eighteen months ago I felt im- week. He is assistant lay activities Monday afternoon, June 26, was pressed to do missionary work on leader of the Caldwell church. He a high day for the Boise church Sabbath afternoon. Arrangements also helps with the Sunday school members and especially the Welfare were made with the sheriff of Canyon that is conducted by some of the workers. Jay Amyx, mayor of Boise, County to conduct jail services. Some members of our church at one of the was the principal speaker at services of the nursing homes were also nursing homes on Sunday morning. dedicating t h e brand-new building contacted. to help needy families. Mr. Amyx I asked Brother Mohr to join me. pointed out that the church is able Brother Mohr and I conducted the to serve with the heart as well as services for some time, but soon NIGHT OWL the hand. others joined us and now we have Elder Harold Gray, the Conference a well-established Sunshine B a n d. September 3, 1967
Yes, at the stroke of midnight Sunday, September 3, 1967, the Voice of Prophecy NIGHT OWL broadcast begins and will be heard Left to right: Elder Harold each Sunday midnight thereafter Gray, Idaho Conference lay on KBOI, Boise, Idaho, 950 kcs. activities secretary; Mr. The radio pollsters tell us that George Crotts, Boise lay ac- thousands of people are up and tivities leader; Mrs. Stewart listening to radio at this time. Merrill, president of Treasure Reports from the Voice of Proph- Valley Do rcas Federation; ecy confirm that where this NIGHT Mayor Jay Amyx of Boise; OWL program is aired the re- Mrs. Donald Mack, D o rc a s sponse is excellent. leader; and Elder Franklin S. Give this good news as wide Fowler, Boise pastor. publicity as possible and remem- ber the Voice of Prophecy NIGHT OWL program begins Sunday mid- n i g h t, September 3, on KBOI, Boise, Idaho, 950 kcs.