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NEWS FROM KANPURAnd the Work of
Ralph
and
LaVon Harter
Box 138, Kanpur
UP., India
February, 1954
No. 15
EKKA
Ralph and LaVon Harter on Way to IndiaRalph and LaVon Harter
sailed from
New York on the Queen Mary on February 10th. After spending two
weeks inEurope, during which time they willvisit missionaries in
Italy, they will sailfrom Naples, Italy, on March 1st. Anyone
wishing to reach them there canaddress their letters c/o S. S.
Victoria.Air mail letters sent either immediately,or very soon,
after receipt of this bulletin, should reach them at Naples.
Children's Book PublishedThere were heart-warming changes in
the lives of 13 homeless, semi-starvingchildren of India when
taken into themissionary home of Ralph and La VonHarter in
Kanpur.
Thirteen stories about the unfolding ofthese precious, little
lives are told withtouching sincerity in a 32-page bookletjust off
the press written by LaVon Harter. Entitled "They Call Us Mamma
andDaddy," the booklet tells true-to-lifestories about their
adopted Indian children.
These stories provide excellent material for children's and
young people'swork, and will add interest to any missionary
program.
The booklet is attractively printed onwhite, enamel paper, and
includes a picture of each child.
Sale of the booklet is being handledby the publishers, Henry
Printing Co.,175 East 15th Ave., Eugene, Oregon.Price is 50c.
Publication NotesAn article, "Why I Still Could Not Be
A Missionary of the U.C.M.S.," byRalph appears in the February
issue ofthe Restoration Herald. Subscriptionsare $2.00 for three
years from 702 Peoples Bank Bldg., 4th and Elm Sts., Cincinnati,
O.
"The Church at Masihipur," anotherarticle by Ralph, appeared in
the December issue of The Gospel Challenge,
Latest Mews ^om IndiaThe best news of the month comes
from Diwan Singh in the T.B. Sanatorium. His sputem is now
negative, and heis allowed to walk about 330 feet a day.
Miss Ivy Roberts is teaching homescience in a school in
Lucknow.
Lois, pictured on theright, has grown quitea bit since we left
herat Kulpahar in November, 1952.
Miss Helen Doyal hasdecided against usingHarry Lewis in
herdispensary. Since November he has been preaching in thevillage
of Bela Tal; but his future is asyet undecided.
Ralph was elected to be Dean of Men'sCamp next Fall in
India.
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In Memory of Claude HinseyIt is the policy of the congregation
at
Brookville, Indiana, to send fifteen dollars to some missionary
upon the deathof one of its members (or if the deathoccurs in the
family) instead of spending the money for flowers. Thus it wasthat
we received a gift of $15 sent inmemory of Claude Hinsey who died
inan automobile accident in November.
429 W. Rock Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. A free copy is
obtainable from theeditor.
The second edition of, "I Support Direct-Support Missions
Because," byMark Maxey is available from TibbsMaxey. Box 1677,
Louisville, Ky. Price15c per copy or $1.50 for 12.
The 1954 Missionary Handbook is being published by David H.
Henry, 1411Walnut Street, Eugene, Oregon, and willsoon be
available. Price, with two Supplements, is $1.00.
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By LaVon E. Harter
"It gives me a great deal of pleasureto enclose a money order
for fifteen dollars for traveling fund for LaVon &Ralph. This
is the white gift from theChristian Builder's Class at the
WaldronChurch of Christ. Our prayers go with itthat they may secure
the necessaryfunds to return to the work that is sodear to their
heart."
Thanks to these friends for the firstmoney received designated
for TravelFund to return to India. These fundscould be taken from
the General Fundsbut it would mean that our hopes anddreams of (1)
the only Bible Book Storein Kanpur, a town of 705,000 people,would
be farther in the distance, and (2)continuing the only Religious
Paper ofits kind printed among our New Testament churches in Hindi,
and less opportunity of its becoming more than amonthly paper.
"This has been a happy year for usand among the nice things that
havehappened was your visit in our home. Weare hoping you will have
a nice, fruitfulnew year in our Lord's service."
Thanks to the many friends who haveopened their homes and hearts
to uswherever we have gone. We have enjoyed the fellowship with
everyone andwant you all to know that we have appreciated the
opportunity of being inyour homes.
"Enclosed is our check for December.I hope Ralph has recovered
from the2nd operation."
Thanks to the many who have beenremembering Ralph and the
operationsin their prayers. God can do what doctors or we
can't.
"We're so glad to hear Ralph is doingO.K. It is certainly
wonderful whatmedical science can do with God's help."
Yes, with God's helpall things arepossible.
"Merry ChristmasWe are happy tobe able to send you this card and
realize that you are a dear friend. Mrs. Wal-thers went shopping
for our group theother day and your Christmas Iwx will goto Ohio to
Ralph's people. If the sizesaren't correct, please send them back
tome and I will exchange them before the15th of January."
It's friends like this that makes it hardto tell them how much
we thank themfor their little deeds of love shown to usand makes it
harder to leave them. Yes,under the same Christmas tree was anew
blouse and skirt from Mr. and Mrs.A. H. Simpson. It is my prayer
that Imight be worthy of the love shown to me.God is good.
"So many things have happened sinceI last saw you. We had to
move in October and then just a month ago we lostdaddy."
This letter came from a dear friend.It was a shock to me, since
we had eatenin this home not too long before. Buthow happy we
Christians can be when itis our time to go that we do not have togo
alone. Christ, though He walked thisearth, did not call it His
home. God putus here for a short stay and we all willbe taken from
it. We are here on a vacation. The most important thing is, "Howare
we spending that vacation?"
Here I would like to pass a poem on toyou written by Homer J.
Shaffer of Columbia City, Indiana.
HeavenJust where heaven is, we do not know,
But to that place we are striving to go.A place where there
never will be a cloud,
And there, we will never see a shroud.We can walk the golden
streets that have no
end.And clasp glad hands with many a friend.
Our friendship will not be mingled withdistrust.
For we will be only with the just.We may think as best we
can.
But the beauty of heaven has neverentered the mind of man.
But first of ail, one redeemer we wish to see.And be with Him.
throughout eternity.
O! why will people go the downward road.When they know Hell will
be their eternal
abode.Now friends, let us think clear and straight,
And strive to enter in at heaven's gate.The Holy Bible will be
our guide.
If by Its teachings we abide.HOMER J. SHAFFER Columbia City.
Ind.
From AMERICAN REPORTER
There are more Indians in the UnitedStates than Americans in
India. According to a recent statement in theIndian Parliament,
there are at present3,302 Americans in India working onthe
following assignments: U.S. Government employees (officials and
staff ofthe U.S. Embassy in India) 338; businessmen 536 (including
employees inprivate firms); students 312; Americansin the employ of
the Central and StateGovernments 37; Americans engaged inthe
Point-Four Aid to India Programme57; and missionary work, 2022. On
theother hand 5,240 Indians are currentlyin the United States. Of
these 4000 arepermanent residents; 1,136 are students;and the rest
are Indian Government officials and businessmen." The Churchesof
Christ are responsible for only 30 ofthose 2022 missionaries.
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Contributions Nov. 1st to Dec. Slst, 19S3
Balance on November 1st $ 3698.74
CaliforniaMr. and Mrs. S. E. Eagley $ 20.00GeorgiaMrs. Mary
Latimer 1,00Grand Park Christian Church 10.50Jefferson Park
Christian Church 9.34Western Women's Dist. Meeting 20.50Paimetto
Church of Christ 15.86
IllinoisHooton Church of Christ 22,52Flora First Christian
Church 40,00Pa.vton Women's Council 20.00Sailor Springs Christian
Church 63.00IndianaMr. and Mrs. Raymond Colestock 10,00Mrs. Earl
Stahl 10.00Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Hart 20.00Mrs, Joe Morris
2,00Bluffton Missionary Group 8,00Brookvilie Church of Christ
15.00Darlington Missionary Society 60,00Leisure Harmony Miss. Group
28.00Portland Co-Workers Class 25,00Mrs. Henry Schranim 30,00Mr.
and Mrs, Glen Morricai 15.00Old Union Church 32.70South Miiford
Church of Christ 5.00IowaGriswold Central Church of Christ
50,00
D.V.B.S. 12.89KentuckyCarllsle Christian Church 6,03East Union
Church 26,93Latonia Christian Church 100,00Glensboro Christian
Church 120.00Glensboro Helping Hand Soc. 10,00Lexington. Berea
D.V.B.S. 42.00South Louisville Christian Church 30,63Mr. and Mrs.
W. T. McConnell 2,00Moorefield. Mt. Zion Church 18,53Rose Hill
Senior C,E. 10.00Rose Hill. Berea Christian 17 77Wiilisburg
Cliristfan Church 36.18Antiocli Christian Church
21.00MichiganBailey Church of Christ 37,66Buchanan Church of Christ
200,00Henderson Church of Christ 42,00Owosso. Westside Church
25.00Miss Mabei Gould 1.00Sumner. Mrs, Ferris" Class 4,00Three Oaks
Church of Christ 20,00Mrs. A, E. Shenk .8 fioWaldron Christian
Builders Class 50.00Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ferguson
20,00MinnesotaFairmount Church of Christ 12,20Mlnneauolis Bible
College 36,35Ambassadors for Christ 5.00Horicon Church of Christ
43,05NebraskaMr. and Mrs. Lester Dalton 10,00
RALPH AND l.aVON HARTER
MISSIONARIES TO INDIA
Miss Florence DoiigflnsForwarding Atfcnt
Flora, 111.
New YorkClarence Sunday School 20.00East Rochester Church of
Christ 40.00North CarolinaHigh Point Ladies' Meeting 17.16Mr. and
Mrs. McGilvery 1.00Pinetown Church of Christ 47.11R. M. Jefferson
20,00Athens Chapel Church of Christ 57.75Everett Community Youth
for Christ 24.72Harter Missionary Society 8.00Tranters Creek Church
of Christ 13.60Old Ford Church 12.55OhioMrs. Mildred Fogle
20.00Bellville Missionary Society 10.00Beilvllle Berean Class
6.00Biadensburg Church of Christ 20.00Miss Sadie Brown 2 00Mrs,
Margaret Steizer 10.00Gerald Stone 10,00Montgomery Rd. Church of
Christ 10,00Mr. and Mrs, A. B. Johnson 25.00Danville
BeginnersPrimary 2 00Edon. Columbia Church Y. P. 10 00Coshocton D,
V. B. S. 20.00Branch Kill Church of Christ 10.00Millersburg Church
of Christ 70.00Millwood Church of Christ 15,10Norwalk Home-Makers
20 00Portsmouth Central Church of Christ 73.00Old Stone Church.
Toboso 20.00Bell Church of Christ 25.00TennesseeMiss Jessie
Parmalee 1.00Johnson City Central Church 28.50West VirginiaMrs.
Marie Shumaker 2.00Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Brammer 2.00A Friend l
00Highlawn Church of Christ 50.00Sixth Ave. Huntlngton, Loyal Women
20,00Interest on Bank Funds 12,88
Total S5.952.73
Debits for Nov. and Dec.
Salaries for Ralph and LaVon 400.00Touring Expenses in U.S.A.
378.35Car Payments 456.00News Letter and Promotion 129.79Postage
and Telephone 87 46Hal. on Boat Tickets. Railway
Express and Passports 394,50For Children in India .320,00Rent In
India 106 25Hindi Paper and Postage 68 91Supplies for India
201.17Camn In India 63 50Salaries of Indian workers 245.65
TOTAL ~28i52':58Total Receipts $ 5952.75
Total Debits 2852.58
Balance 3100.17
Sec. 34.65 P.L.&R.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAIDEugene, Oregon
Permit No. 37
Harrold McFarlandBOX 968JOli"ty IlXe
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NEWS FROM KANPURAnd the Work of
Ralph
and
LaVon Harter
Box 138, Kanpur
U.P., India
April, 1954
No. 16
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Harters Arrive Back In Kanpur, March 14Ralph and LaVon Harter
arrived back
in India on Sunday, March 14th. Afterseveral days in Bombay,
they went"home" to Kanpur where plenty of workwas awaiting them.
Details of this willbe printed in the next issue.
As reported in the last issue, Ralphand LaVon sailed from New
York on theQueen Mary on February 10th after having been most
hospitably entertained byMr. and Mrs. M. S. Kitchen and the
students of Eastern Christian Institute. OnFebruary 16th, they
reached London,and on the 18th they arrived in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Here they visited Chaplain and Mrs. Clinton Fisher and family,saw
two American high school teamscompete in basketball, and got other
insights into the lives of American servicemen and their families
overseas. En-route they passed through Holland andthe Rhine River
Valley and saw the vengeance wreaked upon Carman cities bybombers
during the war.
On February 20th, Ralph and LaVonarrived in Rome after an
awe-inspiringtrip through the Alps of Switzerland.In Rome, Mr. and
Mrs. Guy Mayfieldand family, despite the contrariness oftheir
Italian automobile, proved to begenerous hosts. After four days in
Rome,four more days of fellowship-feastingwere enjoyed at Bari
where they wereentertained by Mr. and Mrs. CharlesTroyer and
family, Mr. and Mrs. MacCoffey and Patty, and Miss BetheneGrubaugh.
In both Rome and Bari manyacquaintances were made among theItalian
brethren.
Ralph and LaVon were deeply impressed with the work that the
missionaries in Italy are doing. Through thevisits and discussions,
they learnedmany things which shall be a help tothem as they take
up their work againin Kanpur.
The journey on the M.V. Victoria tookthem through the Straits of
Messina,Suez Canal, Red Sea, and the ArabianSea.
U^Xv forwarding cAgentCircumstances permitted only a brief
aimouncement in our last issue thatMiss Florence Douglas of
Flora, Illinois, had kindly accepted to relieve Mother Harter of
the tedious work of beingour forwarding agent.
Many of you who have been receivingletters from Mother Harter
for the pastfive years are no doubt sorry to see thechange; but we
pray that your satisfaction with Miss Douglas's work will soonmake
you happy again.
As Miss Douglas begins her work, wehave begun a new receipt
system whichwe feel our contributors will greatly appreciate. The
cost of printing these newreceipts is listed under "Operational"in
the financial report.
Words, of course, cannot express ourgratitude to Mother Harter
for the greatservice which she has rendered. Butmany of you will
want to write her anote of your appreciation.
Miss Douglas is well qualified for thework which she has
accepted to do. Sheis a bookkeeper by occupation, and veryactive in
the work of the Flora church.She frequently attends conventions
andrallies, and is not unaccustomed to public speaking. Her address
is simple (justFlora, Illinois, will reach her), she ishandy to a
bank, and she has a mostwilling sister, Helen, to help her (andus)
in any time of need. For these reasons, and more, we are thankful
thatFlorence saw fit to accept our invitation.
;T*Many Enjoying New BookletMany friends have written in
their
appreciation of the 32 page bookletwhich LaVon wrote during her
monthsin the United States. If LaVon passedthrough your town, part
of it may havebeen written there. One friend has ordered
twenty-four copies. They are fiftycents each and may be ordered
fromthe Henrv Printing Company, 175 15thAve. E., Eugene,
Oregon.
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By LaVon HarterGod is good. We are grateful to the
faithful ones who are continuing theirsupport to the work in
Kanpur. To thenew ones who have joined, we rejoice atthe love they
have for those in India. Together with the help of God, we
lookforward to the task of winning souls toChrist.
Below, you will find a report of thepledged support that we
have. It is written partly on request, partly to show youwhat
support we have and what ourneeds still are. Remembering first,
weneed your prayers.
If this report is found to be inaccuratein any respect, please
let us know immediately.
Those who read the News From Kanpur, December issue. No. 14,
will knowthat for the last five months Shantielhas not been under
our care. The support that has been coming in for him isput into
the mission work and usedwhere it is needed. Within a few dayswe
will learn more about what Shantielplans on doing.
Ivy was my language teacher, shehelped me care for the adopted
children,and she wrote children's articles for ourmonthly Hindi
publication. She alsotranslated my articles for the Women'spage
from English to Hindi. She workedwith us for five months without
pledgedsupport. We then sent her to TeachersTraining School in
Lucknow for ninemonths. At present she is employed bythat school.
Before very long, we hopeto get a program set up for Ivy. Thefunds
that have been coming in for herthe last couple months have been
usedin general mission work. We paid nearly$150.00 from mission
funds for herschooling.
Those who have been sending pledgedsupport for Shantiel and Ivy
have beenfully informed of these happenings fromthe first.
For Ralph. $1250 a year from Orrville. OhioFor LaVon, $1200 a
year from Buchanan, MichiganFor Rent, Sa.l.OO a month from
MillersburE. OhioFor Ivy. $.10.00 a month from Mineral Ridfre,
OhioFor G. S. NeKi. Editor: $2.50.00 a year from Nites.
MichiRan
$10.00 a month from Miss. Soc. Darlington. Indiana$ 5.00 a month
from Gleaners Class. Roanoke Rapids, N.C.
Lois: $10.00 a month from Three Oaks. Michigan^Martha: $10.00 a
month from Berean Clas.s. Bellville. OhioRuth: $10.00 a month from
Mr. and Mrs. Hart. St. Joe. IndianaM'riam: $10.00 a month from
Miss. Group. Bellville. OhioGeorge: $10.00 a month from Mr. and
Mrs. Gerguson. Waldron. MichiganAmos: $10.00 a month from Mrs.
Mildred Fogel. Barberton. OhioJames: $10.00 a month from Liberty
Women's Group. Cairo. MissouriIrene: $10.00 a month from A. B.
Johnson. Cuyahoga Falls. OhioSamuel: $10.00 a month from S. S.
Glencoe. KentuckyQueenie: $10.00 a month from Christian Builders
Class, Waldron. Mich.Shantiel: $10.00 a month from Miss. Soc.
Athens Chapel. N. C.Stephen: $10.00 a month from Women Council.
Paxton. IllinoisStanley Nath: $10.00 a month from Y. M. P. Class.
Norwalk. OhioCyril: $10.00 a month from Leisure Church. Ellwood.
IndianaEzra: $10.00 a month from Glensboro. KentuckyEsther: $10.00
a month from Bladensburg. OhioWilson: $.5.00 a month from Macedonia
Church. Wilmington. OhioRaji: $5.00 a month from Mr. and Mrs. G.
Wilson. E. Rochester. N. Y.. and
$5.00 a month from Women Group. Glensboro. KentuckyHoratius:
$5.00 a month from Utica (Bell). Ohio and
$.5.00 a month from Y. P. Group. (Columbia) Edon. OhioPaul:
$.5.00 a month from Mr. and Mrs, Morrlcal. Portland. Indiana
$5.00 a month from Branch Hill Miss. Group. Loveland. OhioShant:
$5.00 a month from E. Rochester, N. Y. Church of Christ and
$5.00 a month from Mrs. Schramm. Portland. IndianaStanley -2nd:
$5.00 a month from Old Stone Church. Tobosso. OhioDcwan: Needs
$20.00 a month support.En't: Needs $10.00 a month support.Medicine:
Variable amounts ($8.00-$15.00 a month) from Loyal Women Class, 6th
Avenue, Hunt-
ington, W. Va.Bible Book Store: $10.00 a month from Mr. Stahl.
South Bend. Indiana
$60.00 a year from Latonia Chri-stian. Covington. Ky.$100.00 a
year from Mt. Edon Church. Shelby Co.. KentuckyEdon Church. St.
Louisville, Ky. : Christian Church. Willisburg. Ky.;Running from
$lon.00.$200.
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By Ralph HarterOne of the greatest surprises one re
ceives as he travels abroad is to find outthat the peoples of
other countries arealso "civilized." One soon finds himselfsaying,
"I didn't think England wouldbe like this," or "Germany is much
different than I thought it would be," or,"My ideas about Italy
have certainlychanged," or, "I had an altogether different picture
of India in my mind."
We must admit that before we leftthe United States we had a far
moresuperior opinion of ourselves as Americans than we do today.
Perhaps this isonly natural. For example, OswaldSmith has written
that during a visitto the South Sea Islands he was askedby a native
why the Americans andCanadians lived so far away from thecenter of
things. In like manner, weAmericans tend to feel that America isthe
center of the universe and that wisdom has lodged herself with us;
and,except for us, the world would certainlybe plunged into the
dark ages.
Job rebuked his "friends" for havingsuch a superiority complex.
In Job 12:2he says, "No doubt but ye are the people.And wisdom
shall die with you."
New York City's subway system is agloomy mess compared with the
bright,convenient, and comfortable London"Underground;" and it's
cheaper, too.As a matter of fact, transportation facilities all
over England are good; and thedouble-decker busses are good for
sightseeing.
In Germany, our lower class traincompartment contained a gauge
forregulating the heat, a wide window, anda convenient little
table. The bathroomcontained some fixtures that could wellbe copied
in America. The diner wascomfortable and homey, the prices
wererea.sonable, and the food was good.
The railway station in Rome is one ofthe largest, most
beautiful, and most efficient that we have ever seen. It mayhave
been built with American money,but that is another sign of their
cleverness.
Some of the Italian food which weate seemed just as delicious as
the finestdinners we had last year in the U.S.A.The Italian ship on
which we arrived in
A part of the Railway Station inRome, Italy.
India was beautiful and comfortable.Even Pompeii surprised us.
Here we
found that this city of 1900 years agohad beautiful homes,
gardens, radiantheating, and a water system.
And in India one finds beautiful homesand automobiles and some
good trains.In Kanpur we have the convenienceof electricity,
running water, bottledpasteurized milk, and paved streets.From near
our house we can catch a busto the Railway Station and other
partsof the city. Kanpur also has dial telephones.
Of course, India and the Europeancountries do have their darker
side; butin sections of Chicago and New Yorkwe have found
conditions as backwardas anything we have found overseas.And some
of the most socially depravedpeople we have met overseas were
Americans on a tour of the world.
The moral is this: The Americanpeople have no right to believe
that theyare the superior race and that wisdomwould die with them.
We, as missionaries, are not sent to the foreign landsto "civilize"
them, but to Christianizethem. More than material improvementsor a
technical education, what thepeople of the world need is
Christ.
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PLEASE SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO
MISS FLORENCE DOUGLASFORWARDING AGENT
FLORA. ILL.
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FINANCIAL REPORTr
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East Chicago First Church ot Christ 12.Leisure Harmony Mission
Group 14.(Harlan Church of Christ Junior Class 2.(
Church of Christ High School Class 2.(Mr. and Mrs. George
WunderilckParkview ~ - --- -A FriendKnox First Christian
ChurchPearl E. RuglLowel Church of Christ.
Christian WomenLoweii Church of ChristMr. and Mrs. C. F.
AlgerMrs. Adeima R. HornPortland Church of Christ. Co-workersMr.
and Mrs. Elwood R. HartMrs. Earl StahlKENTUCKYGlensboro
Christian-Helping HandGlencoe Christian Church Bible SchoolMr, and
Mrs. Thomas OmerComith Christian ChurchMt. Eden Christian
Church
Mt. Zion Church of ChristAntioch Christian ChurchWillisburg
Christian ChurchMICHIGANE. Superior Church of Christ 5.00Mrs.
Vlrgii Sherrick 10.00Mrs. Alice Harmon 10 00Church of Christ,
Bonnie Acre Group 15.00Buchanan Church of Christ 200.00Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Ronda 15.00Niies First Church of Christ 18.00Owosso First
Church of Christ 28.29Mrs. Olen Farris' Jr. Bible Class 4,00Three
Oaks Church of Christ 30,00Church of Christ, Christian Builders
20.00Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ferguson 30,00Mrs. A. E, Shenk
6.00MISSOURILiberty Christian Council 30,00Liberty Christian Church
75,20Atlas Christian Church 10 75Church of Christ 9,73Clarence
Christian Church 35.00Duenweg Christian Church 30.00Hailtown Church
of Christ 10 15High Prairie Christian Church 8.50Central Christian
Church 15.00Iron Gate Christian Church 21.00Ozark Bibl,e College
36.86Ridgeview Christian Church 25,00St. James Christian Church
40.00Shelbyvllle Christian Church 69.30NEW JERSEYNewark Church of
Christ 5.00Eastern Christian Institute 13,25NORTH CAROLINALoveland
Church of Christ
Roanoke Rapids 1st Christian Ch.Tranters Creek Church of
ChristOHIOMrs. Mildred Fogie 20.00Church of Christ, Berean Class
60.00Church of Christ, Primary Dept. 20.00Church of Christ,
Missionary Group 30.00Beverly Church of Christ 62.52Bladcnsburg
Church of Christ 20.00Brinkhaven Church of Christ 27.15
Ralph and LaVon HarterMissionaries to India
Miss Florence DouglasForwarding Agent
Flora, 111.
00000000
.. ..^.00Parkview Church of Christ Missionary 25.00
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2d.(
1.50.25.
5.0020.0010.0025.00
30.00Mt. Eden Christian Church Senior C. E. 39.75... . _.
0098
9.18.25.
,00Athens Chapei Harter Missionary Society 35.00" _ QQ
005,
10.
First Miiford Church of ChristMrs. E. C. ParkerMr. Gerald
StoneClinton r list ciiurch of ChristMr. and Mrs. A. B.
JohnsonColumbia Ch. of Chr., Young PeopleKensington Christian
ChurcnMrs. Grace NickersonFifth Ave. Church of ChristBranch Hiii
Church of ChristMacedonia Ch. of Chr,. Chr. End Soc.Miliersburg
Christian ChurchMineral Ridge Church of ChristMrs. R. M.
CondonChurch of Christ, Ladies AidMrs. Martha WrightChurch of
Christ HomemakersChurch of Christ King's DaughtersChurch of
ChristChurch of Christ Primary Dept.Mr. and Mrs. R. W. GillanMr.
and Mrs. John Lutzr red SmuckerMr. and Mrs, John HostetlerMrs.
Mabel EshlemanA friendMr. and Mrs. Walter FriendChurch of Christ
Missionary Guildchurch of Christ, Loyal BereansOld Stone Church
Sunday SchoolMr. and Mrs. L. C. EmerickNew Antioch Ch. of Chr.
Miss. Soc.Mrs. Lucy CoxFriends of Macedonia Ch. of ChrMr. and Mrs.
Lyie WrightOREGONMiss Ruby MerchantPENNSYLVANIAMr. and Mrs, Arthur
GlosmerVIRGINIAJonathan D. Hunt IIIWEST VIRGINIA
fvi'OHn^r WomenMr, and Mrs. Don Peal
50.002.005.00
HO.iaJ30.00lo.oo12,oO10.0050.0010.0015.0095.0060.00
5.0010.005.00
20.0010.00
401,004.00
25.005.00
25.0010.00
5.001.00
20,005.00
10.0020.00lO.OO25.003.507,00
10.00
10.00
2.00
5.00
20.25
20.00
Total 3.014.58
fcxnenditures for Jan. and Feb.Salaries for Ralph and LaVon
(January and February)Indian PublicationIndian EvangelismIndian
ChildrenTravel to IndiaSupplies to IndiaPromotional
(Car expense. Printing,Postage, etc.)
OperationalBank Charges
$400.00
176,9484.50
347.72620.60550.69599.70
TOTAL
RECAPITULATIONCa.sh iin hand as of Jan. 1st,
1954Cimtnbutions
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Dox 138, Kanpur, IndiaJune 29, 19Sh
Dear Friends at Qrarville:V/e have returned to Kanpur from the
hills, and is it hot here I It is about the
hottest I have ever knownit to be# The monsoon rains have
started in several places:,and so the temperatures shotild be
coming down# But, as yet, people are still dyingfrom the heat in
Kanpur. This morning I took three of the boys for medical
examination. The examination was long and we did not come back
until liOO when the temperatures were the highest. On the way I
noticed several people who were suffering froimsun stroke# l.!ary
others had their heads wrapped, and it was plain to see that
eventhe Indian people were noticing the heat. Six died in one day
of the heat here, inKanpur last v/eek.
We brought five of the children here with us to Kanpur. The
others are in schoolat Kulpahar and Bilaspur. The two smallest
girls, Martha and Lois, are here because,they are too young to be
in school. The three younger bc^, Paul, George, and Jamesare here
because they have been sickly and need building up. (They are the
ones I tookto the doctor this morning.) The sixth,(I said five
above)is Raji, who failed lastyear and needs special guidance.
Sometimes I lose count of my children.
Three months of Christian Standards were waiting for us here in
Kanpur when wegot back. So last Sunday afternoon I had a good time
reading them all. Upon returning, we found that the church
attendance was down quite a bit. No doubt a good bitof it is due to
the heat, but it v^as a disappointment, neverthless. Before v/e
v/ent itccthe hills the last of May, the attendance was running
quite good vdth the church room^filled every Sunday.
One of our older boys, Stanley Ilnd, told us that while we were
in the the Uj^itedStates that he v/a's baptized at Bilaspur. We
v/ere very happy to hear this since v/e. hadbeen concerned that he
v;as getting to the age where he was. going to have to
decide-iiight now, he is the best behaved of all of our boys, and
we are "right proud of him"-.
About a month ago, in Pachmarhi, we were told one morning to
deliver all of oxir-children to the police station. I sent a letter
to the office in charge saying thatwe desired a written order to
the effect, and that v/e would be glad to comply vdth it;The
officer replied in a very polite letter saying that he would like
to see the boys,and if v/e could not send them he would come to the
house. Since he wrote such a. politereply, we then sent the boys by
taxi. (They reque.sted that neither of us be present#)Trfhen the
boys reached the police station, the officer returned them saying
that theydid not have time, and that they would come to the house.
This they never did, nordid we see hide nojb* hair of ary policeman
hanging around our house from that day on#And the policeman who
seemed so zealous to, find some charge against us was not
seenanymore anywhere in town.
We are able to suffer the heat only because we have electric
fans and runningwater in the house, and ice at 1^ a pound in the
bazaar. Otherwise this house v/ould/be almost uninhabitable. In
Hamirp\ir, the bungalov/ had thick walls and high ceilings,which
helped protect us from the heat. But here the ceiling is low, and
the walls noii.thick. In the middle of the day it almost seems as
though the house is on fire.- Butthe only thing wooden in the house
are the doors, everything else is cement.
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We age planning a Christian Writers Conference for Kanpur for
the last of thismonth. T rough this conference we hope to enthuse
the I dian brethren to do more andbetter v/r'iting. The conference
vd.ll last three days, oQr recent essay contest wasconcluded with
fifteen entries on the subject, "The Blood of Christ," Vfe hope
toprint the winning essay in tract form.
With love to all,Ralph and LaVon#
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JUL 30 1954
NEWS FROM KANPURAnd the Work of
Ralph
and
LaVon Harter
^Kings cAre TossibleIf ^We Relieve
Before arriving in the States, weprayed that, if it be God's
will, we mighthave a car to get around in in our travels. God
answered that prayer, andaround $700 was given for a car whenwe got
home. For the car, insurance, license, bank charges etc. we paid
over$1400. In the ten months that we hadthe car, we drove 38,000
miles. In thattime we had one flat tire; and the onlytime we were
stalled along side of theroad was in Arkansas when the roadwas icy
and we went over a small bank.Even then, after we were pulled
out,the car went on under its own power.God is good. Then it was
time to leavethe States, and the car.
The car was not built to bring toIndia. Even if it were, we
would not havebrought it with us. Customs duty is highon cai's,
amounting to about a thousanddollars, plus all the insurance and
boatfare of bringing it. So it had to be sold.Just at that time it
seemed like carprices almost hit bottom. So in dollarvalue we lost
nearly one thousand dollars. As far as the car is concerned, itwell
paid for itself, and then some; butit does not help us get one here
in India.
We are not building us a home, school,orphanage, or hospital;
nor are we buying any property. So for this reason,also, I feel we
need not hesitate to askfriends and loved ones for help in buying a
Hillman-Minx Station Wagon. Themodel pictured above is one of
thecheapest available in India, selling forlittle over $3,500. We
pray that, if it be
Box 138, Kanpur
U.P., India
June, 1954
No. 17
115 Degree Heat In KanpurWith the thermometer daily reaching
115 and above, Ralph and LaVon Harter are now at Pachmarhi Hill
Stationwhere they will remain through June.The monsoon rains begin
in July, whichwill bring the temperatures below ICGagain.
With the Harters at Pachmarhi areeighteen of their Indian
children, andDiwan Singh who was released from thetuberculosis
sanatorium on May 1st.
Ralph's Eyes ImprovedRalph's left eye, which seemed so re
luctant to treatment, is now as good, ifnot better, than the
right eye. To theglory of God, we are happy to reportthat the
operations were very successful: and Ralph is now able to do
thingswhich were impossible before.
Shantiel Still MissingUpon our return to India we learned
that Shantiel, who had run away fromschool at Bilaspur last
year, had laterstolen money from a Christian preacherand
disappeared. His brother. Sampson,has also been missing for
severalmonths.
God's will, we might have this car forthe Lord's work in
Kanpur.
We live out on the edge of Kanpur.It is nearly three miles to
downtownand to the postoffice where we pick upour mail. It is four
miles to the trainstation. It is two miles to where thechurch meets
and to where we go tobaptize. All we have to rely on
fortransportation is the bicycle-rickshathat carries two people,
and the horse-tonga which carries four.
Will you pray with us? May not ourwill, but God's be done.
LaVon Harter
OUR GOAL: $3,500.MONEY ON HAND
IN CAR FUND: $800.YET TO BE RAISED: $2700.
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J!.04*e. JLa^o^tNo Better Birthday Gift
You may remember us mentioningMrs. Singh. Mrs. Singh is the
motherof Miriam, George, and Samuel whomwe have in Bilaspur. We
have recentlytaken her oldest daughter, Florence.Her oldest boy has
disappeared. Herfirst husband died; and the only childshe has with
her is a baby girl by hersecond husband.
Before leaving India to return to theStates, I had carried on
many conversations with Mrs. Singh. Mrs. Singh wasa "Methodist"
Christian if there is sucha one. Acts 11:26 says, "And when hehad
found him, he brought him untoAntioch. And it came to pass, that
awhole year they assembled themselveswith the church, and taught
much people, and the disciples were called Christians first in
Antioch." God also speaksin Acts 26:28, "Then Agrippa said
untoPaul, Almost thou persuadest me to bea Christian."
Although Mrs. Singh was a Methodist,she came often to the
services whereChristians only met around the Lord sTable every
Sunday to remember ourSaviour's Death, Burial, and Resurrection:
"And upon the first day of theweek, when the disciples came
togetherto break bread, Paul preached untothem, ready to depart on
the morrow;and continued his speech until midnight." Acts 20:7.
On returning to India it was goodnews to hear that Mrs. Singh
was stillin attendance at the church. The firstcouple weeks when we
were getting settled in our new house, she visited meregularly two
or three times a week.What a happy day! April 1st she cameto visit
and explained, "Maim Sahib'ji. Iwant to be baptized." (Maim
Sahib'jimeans Mrs.) I called Ralph and he immediately started to
talk with her.Shortly after, Cyril Loyal, the Indianevangelist here
in Kanpur, arrived andagreed to perform the baptism.
When I told Mrs. Singh that I wouldlend her a change of
clothing, she didnot even bother to go back to herhouse, but went
direct from our houseto the lake. Cyril went home to get achange of
clothes and to bring his wife,Esther, and their two children.
Ralph took several song books fromthe Bible book store, and a
Bible, andwent to call a horse-tonga for the twomile ride.
When we go for a baptism we alwaystake a sheet, This is for the
candidate.As soon as the person baptized comesout of the water, two
people hold the
ZWwy/
Stories For ChiUrenCopies of LaVon's booklet, "They Call
Us Mamma and Daddy," are also available from the Henry Printing
Companyat 50c each.
An article by Ralph, "A Little ChildShall Lead Them," was
published inthe January issue of THE CHRISTIANVISITOR. Single
copies at 10c areavailable from the editor, Jesse A.Mason, 1402
Garland Avenue, Texar-kana, Arkansas.
Changes In ListIn the April issue of NEWS FROM
KANPUR, we printed a list of thosegroups sending designated
offerings. Sofar we have two changes to announce:Since Shantiel is
no longer with us. theHarter Missionary Society of AthensChapel, N.
Car. is supporting the BookStore at $140 a year. The Branch
HillChurch, Loveland, Ohio, is supportingthe Book Store at $60.00 a
year insteadof a child.
sheet up in a sort of circle for the person to stand inside and
change theirclothing. During this time, those whoare on the
bankside continue to singpraises unto God. When the person isfully
dressed and has joined the others,a closing prayer is given and all
presentwish them God-speed in a new life. InKanpur the women folks
kiss the womenconverts at this time.
Wo were headed back for hcmewithin a few minutes. There were
nowfive claiming to be Christians only instead of four.
Yes, my birthday is the third of Apriland not the first. On the
3rd I saidgood-bye to my twenties and enteredmy thirties. There
could be no bettergift than to have a friend say, "MaimSahib'ji, I
want to be baptized."
Pray for her that she may continueto grow in the Faith. Pray for
us thatwe may use wisdom and knowledge toreach these for
Christ.
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A Letter From Mr. PetersBenajhawar, Kanpur10, April, 1954
Dear Brother in Christ,Greetings and Peace in the Precious
Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.I am really too pleased to meet
you
and much thankful to leam many thingsfrom the Bible through you,
and Itrust that you will bring me into morelight of the Holy Bible.
I have nowfinally decided to join the Church ofChrist, and I fully
trust that yon willaccept me in your church. I am tryingto bring my
elder son who is 22 yearsold and my daughter who always comesto
your church with me since I cameback from Kulpahar Convention.
Prayfor them that they may also join theChurch of Christ. There are
two morefamilies with whom I had talk for several hours and it is
hoped that theywould too follow me, but it is most essential that
your church people oftenmust come and visit these people in
ourcompotmd and preach the Gospel too,and I am sure that not only
these twofamilies but you will win many souls.People in our
compound are from different churches, and in fact most ofthem are
only seasonal Christians,know nothing about the Holy Bibleand our
Saviour, and it is my earnestdesire that such souls who are
stillrolling in darkness must be broughtin the light of Christ. I
further suggestand request, that your people must goin each
Muhallas where Christian families are residing and preach the
Gospelamongst them. There are so many Muhallas in which several
Christian families are living together, such as Benajhawar,
Nasimabad, Kallumal Garden,Chammanganj, Chunniganj,
Allenganjsettlement, Maxwellganj Settlement,MacRobertganj
settlement and so on,and I know it for certain that if suchpractice
is adopted there will be a greatwork of Lord by the Church of
Christ.I hope that you will surely appreciatemy suggestion,
although I am nothingto give my opinion but whatever I amsuggesting
is for the Lord services. I amtoo much anxious to work for Lord
inmy spare time, and shall do it wheneverI get an opportunity.
I hope Brother Rash will be here tonight, and if he gives me
couple ofhours, I wish to talk to him as well.
What about next week? Can it bepossible for you to give an
evening topreach in our compound?
Hope this will find both happy andwell.
With kind regards,Sincerelv vours in HIM,
J. H. PETERS
Presbyterian Missionary WritesKannauj, U.P.April 10, 1954
Dear Brother Ralph,I would be glad to cany on a corre
spondence with you on the matter ofinfant baptism if you feel
that it wouldbe profitable to us and that it mightadd to our mutual
respect one for theother.
If we do so, let us agree to hold tothe Word of God and not to
call inother men's opinions on the subject.
I would suggest starting with thisquestion: "As far as we can
determinefrom the Scriptures, what is the savingfaith by which we
are accepted or acceptable to Almighty God?"
Enclose please find a check for Rs. 5for J. G. Lawson's book,
"Did JesusCommand Immersion?"
Yours in Christ,JOHN L. DORSEY
We, of course, were delighted to accept the invitation. Mr.
Dorsey is one ofthe missionaries of the Bible Presbyterian Church
who is actively fightingagainst modernism.
Hindi Language PublicationsBeginning from July 1st, the
subscrip
tion price of the Jiwan ka Pani, Hindilanguage monthly, will be
23c a year.During April and May there was anessay contest on the
subject, "The Bloodof Christ," with cash prizes beingawarded to the
winning Indian brethren. An Indian Christians Writers' Conference
is being planned for July in aneffort to improve indiginous
writing.A baptismal certificate, copied after theStandard's
booklet, "Discipleship," wasprinted during April. It was also
thework of this department to prepare theHindi language script for
the Hindiedition of, "Life of Christ Visualized."
This letter was written in English.The next day, Sunday, April
11th, justbefore the observance of the Lord'sSupper, Mr. Peters was
given an opportunity to say a few wonds. With tearshe explained
that he had been a member of the Pentecostal denomination,but now
he wanted only to be a memberof Christ's church. Cyril then
extendedto him the right hand of Christian fellowship, and then the
congregation proceeded to observe the Lord's Supper.
As for serving the Lord in his sparetime, we plan to give Mr.
Peters theuse of our projector and film strips. Heis well educated
and will no doubt witness effectively. Then, since he works ina
factory in the city and is not employedby the mission, his witness
will be allthe more respected.
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FIKANCIAL REPORT
Contributtons March 1st to May 1st, 1954
INDIANAEarl Blazer, Kokomo $10.00Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bade,
English 10.00Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hart, Saint Joe 20.00Mr. and Mrs.
Glen Morrid, Portland 15.00Mrs. Henry Schramm, Portland
15.00Harmony Christian Missionary Society,
Elwood 43.00Mrs. Earl Stahl, South Bend 11.00Mr. and Mrs. Claude
Allison, Owensville 20.00Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reas, Greentown
10.00Henry Scbaffer, Columbia City 1.00KENTUCKYAntioch Womens Class
20.00Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clary, Flemingaburg 10.00Glencoe Sunday
School 15.00Glencoe Missionary Society 5.00Helping Hand Missionary,
Lawrenceburg 10.00Mt. Eden Christian Church 25.00Germantown
Christian Church 50.00Willisburg Christian Church
20.62MICHIGANChurch of Christ, Buchanan 200.00Church of Christ,
Three Oaks 20.00Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ferguson, Waldron 20.00Jack
Mason, Waldron 20.00Junior Bible Class, Sumner 7.00MISSOURILiberty
Junior and Intermediate Classes 7.00Liberty Women Council
30.00Liberty Sunday School Classes 36.08Villa Heights Christian
Church 25.00Ravenwood Christian Church 7.00Ozark Evangelistic
Fellowship 39.19NORTH CAROLINAHarter Missionary at Athen Chapel
35.00NEW YORKChurch of Christ, East Rochester 15.00Mr. and Mrs.
George Wilson 20.00OHIOBranch Hiir Church Of Christ 10.00Mlllswood
Church of Christ 16.76Orville Church of Christ 312.50
Ralph and LaVon HarterMissionaries to India
MISS FLORENCE DOUGLASForwarding Agent
Flora, ni
HINSY PRIMTinO CO., EUCEKt, ORE
Brinkhaven Primary and Beginner Ctasses 2.00Bladensburg Loyal
Daughters Class 20.00Bellvllle Missionary Society 30.00Beverly
Sunday School 20.00Bellville Primary Department 15.00Young People,
Columbia 5.00Millersburg Christian Church 70.00Mineral Ridge Church
of Christ 100.00Kenmore Church of Christ Young People 15.00North
Terrace Church of Christ 2.50Homemakers Class, Norwalk 20.00Grace
L. Nickerson, Kent 15.00Mildred Fogle, Barberton 20.00Mr. and Mrs.
A. B. Johnson 10.00Mrs. Walter Friend, Portsmouth 20.00Friends
75.72TENNESSEECentral Church of Christ, Johnson City 5.73WEST
VnCOINIALoyal Women, Huntington 8,00
EXPENDITURESSalaries for Ralph and La Von
(March and April)Hindu Publications and Book StoreEquipmentIndia
ChildrenTransportation.EvangelismMedicineRentPostage in
IndiaPhotographyPromotional (Printing, Postage
and envelopes)
TotalRECEIPTSCash on hand as of March 1st, 1934Contributions
(March and April)
LESS EXPEHSES-
Balance on hand as of May Ist.
$1,585.10
$400.00
905.97420.30437.05193.40100.97
67.8041.4738.56
4.38
125.63
$2,735.53
$3,195.911,585.10
$4,781.012,735.53
$2,015.48
Sec. 34.66 P.L.&R.
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NEWS FROM KANPURAnd the Work of
Ralph
and
LaVon Harter
The Summer In PicturesFour hundred and fifty miles south of
Kanpur in central India is a smallmountain town named Pachmarhi.
Hei*e,in the small two-storied house picturedabove, we spent the
summer with twenty of the children and young people thatcompose our
India family.
Our "steps-sons," from bottom to top,are Raji, James, George,
Amos, Paul.Horatius, Stanley II, Stanley Nath(wearing sweater),
Stephen, and Diwan.Ezra had left us to visit his home when
this picture was taken.
The temperature at Pachmarhi roseto 105, but this was better
than the 115in Kanpur, and the nights were cool.
We tried to take full advantage of theopportunity to fatten the
children bothphysically and spiritually. Devotionswere held morning
and evening withsinging, Bible-study, flannel-graph, andprayers. On
Sunday mornings, theLord's Supper was observed, and theolder boys
were given an opportunityto preach. Since these meetings wereheld
on the front porch, they were alsoattended by neighbors and
passers-by.Unfortunately, we were unable to getgood pictures of
this, although we havea number of poor ones.
We hope that we did better spirituallythan we did physically.
Miriam andRuth both gained six pounds, but noneof the others did as
well; and thosewho needed weight the most seemed togain the least.
On the happy side, thetwo of us have lost a total of fiftypounds of
our excess weight since leaving the United States.
Editor Negi spent the summer atLandaur where he taught in the
language school. Cyril Loyal and family
Box 138 Kanpur
U.P., India
August, 1954
No. 18
OUR STEPS-SONS"
continued with their work in Kanpur.Wilson graduated from
carpenter'straining in Banaras and went fromthere to his home at
Kulpahar.
This year, our "family" will be located as follows: In school in
BilaspurEzra, Stanley Nath, Stephen. Stanley 11,Horatius. and
Samuel; At school in KulpaharQueenie, Florence, Amos, Irene,and
Ruth; and in KanpurPaul, George,James, Miriam, Martha, Raji, Lois,
Diwan, Mr. Negi, Cyril Loyal and fam'ly,Miss Ivy, and ourselves.
Wilson will nowbe earning his own support.
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Only An GrangeIt was five o'clock in the afternoon
and the stores would now be open afterthe afternoon rest. So
Florence. Queen-ie, and I went to the bazaar to buy anumber of
things needed.
The children hadn't had fruit for twodays, and so I decided to
buy two dozenoranges since there were twenty-oneof us at that time.
Naturally, there isthe bargaining. First, you ask the man,how much?
Then you tell him howmuch you will give, which is always lessthan
his price.
So when we asked the man how muchhis oranges were, he said each.
Itold him that I would take two dozenat 2c each, which I knew was
more thanhe was receiving from others.
Following this, there is the pickingout and choosing the best of
the oranges. This way there is a lot of changingof fruit even after
you have paid theprice. Even children take an active partin this
and so did Queenie and Florence.The way the girls were laughing,
Ithought perhaps they had slipped in anextra one. I recounted them,
but nottoo carefully since the girls and thestorekeeper were
saying, "Alright, Alright."
Upron arriving home and taking theoranges out of the basket, we
foundthat there were 25 instead of 24. Florence and Queenie both
started laughing,thinking that they had pulled a goodone by getting
an extra orange. I immediately asked who did it, to whichQueenie
quickly replied that she had. Itook the extra orange, and took her
bythe hand and said we would return it.From that time on, instead
of laughter,there was silencenot just from onegirl, but from
both.
Queenie and I walked hand in handback to the store keeper. In
Queenie'sother hand was the stolen orange. Itwas a silent walk.
There were several men at the placewhere we bought the oranges,
and sowe waited until they had left. ThenQueenie walked up and
returned the orange and I explained what had happened. All the man
could say was, "Itdoesn't matter." It no doubt didn't matter to him
because we had paid morefor each orange than we should havepaid.
But to me it did matter.
I said nothing more to Queenie that
LaVon and Miss Ivy invite you to eatsome Mango Fruit. Eight
cents a hundred at your door,
night, but the next morning we took awalk. We sat down under the
shade ofa tree. I explained to Queenie that theman had been
dishonest with us, butthat gave us no excuse to be dishonestwith
him. We had agreed to pay a certain price, and we should be
faithful toour word. Queenie not only answeredquestions, but knew
she had donewrong; and she said that it was notthe thing Jesus
would have her do.
When we had finished the talk, Ichanged the subject and asked
her aquestion. But Queenie was no longerlistening, she was crying.
Yes, peoplepassed by on the road. They looked.They saw a white
woman and a littlebrown girl crying. They knew not thereason, but
we did, and I know God did.
This is the first attempt at stealingby Queenie that I know of.
I do notknow of anyone, including myself, whoas a child didn't
steal. However, thereare two paths. There are those wholeave this
bad habit and follow afterJesus; and there are the other ones
whocontinue to follow Satan.
Yes, Jesus loves the little children.
The five happy girls are Miriam, Lois,Ruth, Martha, and
Irene.
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Florence and Queenie at the FruitSeller's Pachmarhl Bazaar
w.>
At Paehinarhi, each of the older children has his daily work to
do. In thispicture, Stanley Nath has just drawnthe water from the
well with bucket
and rope, and Is pouring it into theearthen water-pot held by
Stephen.
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Putting; on her daddy's shoes wasMartha's own idea, and there
was nothing she enjoyed more. You can see byher eyes that she is
full of mischief.
Since his release from the tubercu
losis sanatorium at Pendra Road, Diwanhas been helping us in
many ways. Oneof his duties at Pachmarhl was to take
the morning and evening temperaturesof several of the children.
James, pictured above, will soon have to have histonsils out. In
Kanpur, Diwan clerks inthe Book Store.
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Poemluf aThe poem below was read by the autli-
or Feb. 4th, 1954 at a Farewell Reception, given by the
Missionary Society atBuch^an, Michigan:
OF AMD TO THE HARTERSof Buchanan. Michigan
By Virginia M. Mci-ormickA little gin in Buchanan raisedSaid she
thought God should be praised.
The life of His Son to be talked aboutNot only here but the
world throughout.
So she went away to school to seeWhat kind of messenger she
could be.
To carry the gospel near and farAnd wnere tne needy peo,,le
are.
She studied hard the truth to leamAnd her right to go she had to
earn.
The place was chosen, and also a manWho said to her "Together we
can I"
"God hel.Jing us the story to tell"In India we will fare quite
well.
"We'll establish a home and the gospel"If the ones back home
will furnish the
bread."In India they were Joined for life
As a loving husband and a faithful wife.Then after working and
teaching longThey returned to us with story and song.
They ve been here now and are going back.Trunks and suitcases
they soon will pack.
They are sorry to leave, but go with a smileFor serving the
Christ Is well worth while.
We loved her then, we love them now.And hope to make them know
somehow
That we too love the God they praiseAnd hope the Indians' faith
to raise.
God bless you both as you onward goTeac.hing the Indians how
tp^ow . ^
In faith, in iove. aitd"tlie Saviour's ^ce,"Till you meet your
Maker f.^ce to face.
May God biess us as we stay behindTrying to help you and your
kind
FINANCIAL. REPORT
Contributions May 1st to July Ist, 1951
ILLINOISWomen's Council. PaxtonINDIANAMr. and Mrs. Edward Hart.
St. JoeMr. and Mrs. Glen Morrical. PortlandMrs. Harry Schramm.
PortlandHenry Schaffer. Columbia CityHarmony Missionary Society.
ElwoodMrs. Earl Stahl. South BendMr. and Mrs. Frank Reas.
GreentownMissionary Circle. OsgoodMr. and Mrs. Charles Mills.
ElwoodMr. and Mrs. Raymond Colestock. Rushville 10.00Co-Workers
Class, West Walnut. Portland 25.00Missionary Society. Darlington
60.00
KENTUCKYHelping Hand Missionary. Lawrenceburg 10.00Glencoe Bible
School, Glencoe 10.00
Ralph and LaVon HarterMissionaries to India
MISS FLORENCE DOUGLAS
Forwarding^ AgentFlora, 111
HENRY PRINTING CO. , EUGENE, DREG.
$20.00
20.0015.0015.0010.0029.0020.0010.0025.0040.00
Wniishurg Christian Church. Willisburg 21.37Missionary Society.
Glencoe 10.00Mrs. H. O. Sims. Mt. Olivet 5.005UCIUGANChurch of
Christ, Buchanan 200.00Church of Christ, Three Oaks 20.00Junior
Bible Class, Sumner 2.00Mr. and Mrs.' Kenneth Ferguson. Waldron
20.00Clyde Miller. Bloomingdale 5.005USSOURIMr. and Mrs. Walter
Balk, Walker 20.00Mike McLean. Joplin 5.00NEBRASKAFirst Chrlsdan
Church, Cozad 10.00NEW YORKMr. and Mrs. Glen Wilson. East Rochester
5.00OMIOChurch of Christ. OrrvIIle 312.50Christian Endeavor,
Orrvitle 15.00Branch Hill Church of Christ, Loveland 10.00Mineral
Ridge Church of Christ.
Mineral Ridge 60.00Christian Church. Millersburg 70.00Church of
Christ. Mlllerwood 11.05Primary .and Beginners Classes, Danville
2.00Mrs. Walter Friend, Portsmouth 20.00Loyal Daughters Class.
Bladesburg 20.00Mildred Fogle, Barberton 20.00Homemakers Class,
Norwalk 10.00Missionary Society, Bellville 20.00Young People, Edon
20.00Young People, Kenmore 10.00North Terrace Church of Christ.
ZanesvIIle 2.00Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson.
Cuyahoga Falls 10.00Matthew Saklo Ikedet, Cincinnati 21.00Old
Stone Simday School. Toboso 20.00Young People, Macedonia
15.00TENNESSEECentral Church of Christ, Johnson City 4.53WYOMINGDon
F. Peel, Deaver 5.00
-WEST VIRGINIALoyal Women's Class, Huntlngton 7.00
TOTAL OF CONTRIBUTIONSE.VPENDITURESSalaries for Ralph and LaVon
HarterCare of Indian ChildrenIndian
PublicationsRentTransportationMedicineEvangelistic
(Direct)Photography 'Postage. Bank ChargesLanguage Study ]Henry
Printing Company
RECEIPTSCash on Hand as of May IstContributions for May and
Jtute
LESS EXPENSES
Balance on hand as of July 1st
$1,327.45
$400.00542.70147.90
87.6278.69
143.4239.7523.6911.478.08
122.50
$1,605.82
$2,048.481,327.45
$3,372.93$1,605.82
$1,707.11
Sec. 34.66 P-LG.!!.U.S. POSTAGE
Ic PAIDEUGENE, OREGON
Permit No. 37
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Each Adult missionary should complete one of these forms and
send by regular seamail to:Mission Services - Box 968 - Joliet,
Illinois
PERSONAL FILE
natP 27. August, 1951i-
Name In fim Ralph R. Harter Male
Complete address on fipiri. Swaroop Nagar. Post Box II8,
Kazipur, India*
Complete home (for forwarding) ariHrngg Box Clinton^ Ohio ^
and address of hometown npwRpappr AlcroTi Beacon JoumaX>
AJ^ron OIilo
Names afiC a.cidresses of other newspapers which might carry
stories of your work...
Barberton Herald. Barberton, Ohio
Reporter* Canal Fulton, Ohio
Place of Riri-h Pittsbii-pgh^ Penna.Manchester Church of
Christ,
Where baptised?R , Clinton, QMo
Day. Ij-tlj, Year 19j|
What age?. 9On back of page please describe any special
circumstances regarding conversion.
Marital status: MarriedX Single Divorced.. Widowed. Married at
what age,
List children by full name giving place, day, month, and year of
birth;
Name Place Day Month Year
Schooling (High School and on):
Name and Location of School Number of Years
Clinton High School, Ohio Ij.
^Cincinnati Bible Seminar? li
Major Degrees with date
Mathematics
Bible BA (Classical) 19ij-6
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Personal File - Page 2 - HARTSR Ralph R>
What things influenced you to become a missionary? Your own
story in some detail mi^t beinfluential in leading others into
fulltime service (use a separate sheetdf.you need more space)?
Inspiration at sunmier cacip led me to dedicate my life to serve
Christwhere I was needed most* Wliile in Bible College I listened
to pleasfrom every field, and was interested in every field except
India#Mrs* Rothermel, and my schoolmates William and Jean Roland
urged iame to come to India, and I could not think of a single
reason torefuse except that It was the last place I wanted to go.
In the endI was convinced that the place I wanted least to go must
be the placeI could be used most; and I have yet to regret my
choice.
Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily
duties.J?ight now my week days are given mostly to writing in both
Hindi andiiinglish and preparing Hindi material for publication.
Tuesday and Thursdaynights I teach Adult Bible Glass. Saturday and
Sunday I teach six Sunday Schools
Which of the following terms most nearly describes your
missionary status;
Evangelist ^ Bible College teacher Public School teacher.^ Home
maker,
Doctor Nurse Social worker Office worker Other
Father's name and home address (if living): R.H* Harter> Sr..
Clinton. Ohio
His occuaption^Q^Q^ ' Q^ salesman is he a Christian?.If
What positions of leadership has he held in the local i-Hnrrh?
Trustee
Mother's full maiden namA Maude Louise Balser jg living?
Is she a Christian?, Her occupation if employed outside of
hftrnta
What leadership positions has she held in the local church?.
J^ftagQUeaa
Name of forwarding gorAni- M.iss Florence Douglas _
Address^ Flora, Illinois Telephone,What are his or her
duties:
Receipt and forward funds. Prepare financial report. Represent
uswhenever convenient to her. Not necessarily our publicity
agent,but does a great deal of publicizing neverthless.
Should money be sent to forwarding agent r>niy? Yes ^hat
fnrm? _Any jf ^ j^e mailed to
you please indicate how in what form?
Does your forwarding agent serve without snd furnishes much
postage,
What problems do you need help with, that Mission Services might
provide?
You are doing a good job, and we appreciate your publicity.
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Each Adult missionary should complete one of these forms and
send by regular seamall to:Mission Services - Box 968 - Joliet,
Illinois
PERSONAL FILE
Date.
Name in full L Sex-weComplete address on field. IIS^Jsssl
-Suja-rooy j\/a l^Af\/p(;y //TPJTa;^Complete home (for forwarding)
addressHS-QJ^s ^ JOName and address of hometown nPWBpgppr
"Kgr.rtrcjt Jr.K.^ A/a.. V. ( Mtr. \ (3-/) A/Names and addresses of
other newspapers which mi^t carry stories of your work...
Place of BirthT~gXT -i.MAta.iVa. riay ^ MonthYear^ii,Where
baptised?^^ ^
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Personal File - Page 2 - Name La\/on E. Ha.rTC./'What things
influenced you to become a missionary? Your own story in some
detail might beinfluential in leading others into fulltime service
(use a separate sheet if^you need more space)?
Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily
duties.
Which of the following terms most nearly describes your
missionary status:
Evangelist Bible College teacher-J^^ Public School teacher Home
maker.,2^Doctor Nurse.2^ Social worker Office worker 0thep!2ii^e
"Boo K* SyoxC.
r" rj ~ c-wa^rcre -Of-Ffcc,Y\)\fj fcn. ^ A fi-L eTc.
His QCCiiapfinnCjgU.SckoflU Is/17-Is he anhHafian? f/r*,
HfjT>4ttevTc
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DEC 291954
NEWS FROM KANPURAnd the Work of
Ralph
and
LaVon Harter
Mission AirTwo sisters of Miss Ivy's were bap
tized recently in Kanpur. More aboutthis on page two.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morris and family of Madras visited Kanpur,
October25th-27th. Mr. Morris preached eachevening in English with
Mr. Negi translating into Hindi. The Indian brethrenseemed to be
much edified. Once againour loudspeaker and portable organwere a
great help.
Winter has now begun in Kanpurbringing better health to
everyone.Three of the children, Paul, Martha,and Lois, are now
remaining in Kanpur.All the others are either in school atKulpahar
or Bilaspur.
During the first week of November,Ralph was Camp Manager at the
annualBija Nagar Men's Camp.
LaVon and Miss Ivy began a newmagazine, Dipak, with the October
issue. It is in the Hindi language, and isprinted for women and
children. Moreabout this also on page two.
The Jiwan ka Pani, evangelisticmonthly, has now received its
mailingpermit. This will greatly reduce postalexpenses. Mr. Negi,
its editor, recentlymade a tour of churches of Christ incentral
India, and attended the BilaspurConvention. He was hospitably
receivedeverywhere.
Two scripture leaflets have recentlybeen printed. One contains
all the scriptures on baptism, while the other contains all the
scriptures on the birth ofChrist. Reprints from the Jiwan ka
Paniare also being distributed as tracts.
A new magazine in English, TheChrisTasian, will begin with the
January issue. Our American friends maysubscribe by sending $1.50
direct to TheChrisTasian, 112/352 Swaroop Nagar,Kanpur, U.P., India
by InternationalMoney Ordei- or Bank Check. Thereare special prices
for those who wish toorder in quantities of five, ten, or
twenty-five copies. The magazine will bemailed direct from
Kanpur.
Recent publications of Ralph's articles
Box 138, Kanpur
U.P., India
November, 1954No. 20
Miss Ivy Roberts
include, "A Good Word About Money,"in the CHRISTIAN STANDARD
ofSeptember 25, 1954, and "The Book ofGenesis and the Beginning of
Lust," inthe VOICE OF EVANGELISM of August 21, 1954.
A Gestetner Duplicating Machine wasrecently purchased. With its
help, aweekly church bulletin is now beingprinted: and the machine
has manyother uses.
Our six Sunday Schools have nowbeen reduced to four. An
attendancecontest was recently held between them.They are new
cooperating in prepai'inga pageant for Christmas. The adults inthe
church are also pi'eparing a pageant.
The adult Bible Class which meets onTuesday and Thursday nights
has nowbegun its second term of classes, Duringthe first term they
finished half of thebook of Genesis. Ralph continues as
itsteacher.
A roof-top evangelistic meeting washeld during the last week of
November.
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Miss Ivy Becomes Women's EditorJuly 12, 1928 was the date that
Ivy
was born. Her father has been a preacher for many years, first
for the Mennon-ites, and then for the American FriendsMission.
May, 1950, was the first time I metIvy Roberts. She was assigned
to me asmy language teacher when I enteredLanguage School for the
first time. Ivyand I became friends.
May, 1951, it was time we again tookto the hills, and once again
time tostudy language. Ivy not only becamemy teacher but a very
close friend.
October, 1951, Ivy made her first visitwith me in Hamirpur. I
invited her togo to Women's Christian Service Campwith me. There
Ivy obeyed her Lordand Saviour Jesus Christ in baptism.
November 15, 1951, Ivy started working for us in Hamirpur. She
was teaching and helping to care for the fiveadopted chddren.
December, 1952, we all spent Christ-nnas together in Allahabad.
Ivy's parents at this time were living in Allahabad.
Dolly, aged 16, Ivy's sister, was wonto Christ by Ivy and
baptized a fewdays after Christmas
The year, 1953, we were home on furlough, and Ivy was asked to
teachschool in one of the largest Methodistmission schools there is
in Ind'a. (Ivyhas a B.Sc. degree and a TeachersTraining
Certificate.)
May, 1954, she returned to work withme, seeing we were now back
in India.
September, 1954, Dolly and Christinepaid their sister and me a
visit. Christine, aged 19, was baptized into theLord. Both girls
are studying in a Methodist mission College. They had refusedto
baptize Christine when they foundout that she wanted to be
immersed.
A week later, the third sister, Gladys,aged 21, came to visit
her sister and me.Gladys was also baptized with her Lordin
Christian baptism. Gladys is the HeadCompounder in a large mission
hospitalnear Allahabad.
Several days afterwards, Ralph askedme who had had the most part
in reaching these girls for Christ, Ivy or myself?I did not
hesitate to say, "Ivy." Butthen I thought, this is the second yearI
have known all these girls and I havecorresponded with them often,
and concerning baptismbutwait, "Who thenis Paul, and who is
Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed even as theLord gave to
every man? I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the
Increase." I Cor. 3:5-6.October, 1954, the first issue of
"Di-
pak" came from the press. Dipak means"Lamp." It was only eight
pages, andIvy was the editor of this new adventure for the Lord. It
is perhaps the onlyChristian magazine in the Hindi language printed
just for women and children.
Ivy has never had this experience, andand so naturally I do most
of the suggesting and planningyet it is she whotakes my articles
and translates it fromEnglish to Hindi. It is she who
writesarticles and also corrects others sent toher to be
printed.
God is good. The second issue istwelve pages, and we have enough
paidsubscribers to get a mailing permit.
Very few days go by without our receiving money orders for
subscriptions.And, oh, how it does our heart good tosee them
subscribenot in single subscriptions only, but in quantities of
five,ten, and twenty-five copies.
Pray with us that this magazine maybe a glory to God, not man,
and thatthrough it we may reach many womenand youth for Christ.
Every month we have 10 Bible questions for them to answer. Any
one whoanswers all 10 correctly receives a prizefrom the Bible Book
Store. We received15 replies from different ones in response to the
October issue. This monththere was not one who received a
prize.
In previous months, I ran these questions in "Jiwan ka Pani."
Out of 15 replies, three won a small 10 cent bookfrom our Bible
Book Store. This alsoseems an effective way to advertise theBible
Book Store.
Last week. Ivy went with me everynight to attend a "Youth for
Christ"meeting. They had asked me to bring adisplay of some of our
Bibles, New Testaments, Books, tracts, cards, picturesetc.
Ivy, the editor, is also a helper in theBible Book Store; and,
together, muchis being accomplished for the Lord.
In fact, in the last month, more hasbeen taken in by the Bible
Book Storethan was taken in during the previousseven months all
together. Yes, thislast month, nearly $80.00 was taken inon sales.
We pray that this may continue.
We are buying our supply of booksand Bibles slowly. At present
we haveover $500.00 stock in Bibles and NewTestaments, printed
tracts and bookson our shelves, and for this we aregrateful.
Yes, our Women's editor is also a bighelper in the Bible Book
Store. Thanksto the church of Christ, Mineral Ridge,Ohio, who
supports her.
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7^ Sounds tieBy Ralph Harter
Several years ago I wrote an articleentitled, "The Sounds of
India." Sincethen, however, we have moved to thecity where we hear
an altogether different group of sounds.
We no longer hear the sound of oxcarts grinding along a dirt
road, but inits place we hear City Bus No, 4 rumbling up and down
the street on a twenty-minute schedule. We hear the rattleof
cycle-rickshas as they bounce in andout of the holes in our
pock-markedstreet. More than one bicycle has broken completely in
two with a loud crashas it encountered these holes.
Animals, of course, sound just thesame in the city as they do in
the country, and there are lots of animals in thecity streets. The
pigs help clean thecity streets, and they have a terrificsqueal.
Water-buffalos have a roarmuch like a lion's. Dogs can be
heardbark'ng almost at any time. Animaltrainers bring their
monkeys, bears,goats, and snakes to the front of thehouse, rattling
their miniature drums orblowing on their flutes until they have
acrowd worthy of the attraction.
From Morning 'Till NightThe quiet of the early morning is
broken by the thunder of the Government Dairy Milk Truck at 4:30
a.m. Atfirst I did not appreciate this roughawakening, but now I
accept it as aheartening sound of ambitious Indianpeopleand this is
a good sentimentwith which to begin the day. A littlelater, while I
am still in bed, I can hearthe sweeper-woman sweeping the streetand
carrying off the refuse in her littlecart.
Getting up, I move into the courtyardwhere I surprise some crows
that havebeen scavenging for food from the garbage pail. They fly
up beyond reach andcaw bitterly together.
The doorbell announces the arrival ofPolly, the cook. She says,
"Jai Masih-ki," (i.e. Victory to Christ), and beginsher day of
rattling pans in the kitchen.At the proper times, she calls that
foodis ready. Arriving at about the sametime as Polly is the
cleaner who sweepsand scrubs around for about an houreach morning.
Diwan comes at about7:30 to get the Book Store and EditorialOffice
ready for the days work. He alsosays, "Jai Masih ki." Mr. Negi
arrivesat 8:00, and says, "Marantha," (i.e.Even so come quickly,
Lord Jesus).
The day's work in the editorial officebegins with a song, Bible
reading, andprayerthe day's best sounds.
Our office is over a garage, and soon
we hear the owner getting his car outof the garage to go to
work. If he hasany trouble with his car, we are amongthe first to
know about it.
There is the loud, but sweet, sound ofchildren going to school.
A school buscomes for Paul. Mr. Negi describes itshorn as sounding
like a dog that hasjust had its foot crushed.
The street-vendors come shoutingtheir wares into the door.
"Fish," "Ba-nasas," "Bengali Candy," "Vegetables,""Balloons," etc.
etc. At our door wecan buy everything from Lux SoapFlakes to
peanuts.
There is the sound of the newspaperbeing thrown through the open
doorway. Sometimes it lands in a puddle ofwater where the cleaner
has been scrubbing.
This being a festival season, fireworksare heard now and again.
Paul has noobjections to shooting fireworks on aHindu holiday.
At 4:00 p.m. there is the noise of cupsand saucers as Polly
brings us our afternoon tea. About that time, the schoolbus is back
with Paul, and the milk-truck can also be heard making its
afternoon rounds.
Evening is heralded in with loudspeakers mounted on horse-drawn
andbrightly lit tongas announcing the filmsshowing in the various
theaters. Allconversation must be stopped until theyget past the
house.
Later in the evening we can listen tomusic drifting in from our
neighbor'sradio across the street. One night wecould recognize some
music from WayneKing's Orchestra. Mother Eagley gaveus money for a
radio, but as yet wehave not purchased one.
Our neighbors next door retire anhour or two after we do, but we
mightas well stay up until their bed-time.
When the house finally becomes quiet,we begin to hear the mice
playing. Thenoise of a dish breaking in the kitchenbrings us to our
feet just in time tosee a white cat scamper away. Thiscat jumps
into our house from the roof,but it cannot jump back. If we chase
it,it jumps over the wall to our neighbors.In this way it has
sometimes kept usentertained most of the night. One nightit finally
got out of the house by knocking a screen out of the window.
Our neighbor across the street has ahorse, and it can be heard a
good partof the night stamping its feet on theconcrete floor.
The night policeman makes his roundsand blows a multiple-toned
whistle. Ifhe hears you talking, he is sure to investigate.
Now the city is quite silent. But herecomes that milk truck
again.
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CONTRIBL'TIONS FOR SEPTEMBER
and OCTOBER
ILLINOIS
Womens Council Church of Christ. Paxton $20.00IXDI.^NA
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hart, Saint Joe 12,00Mr. and Mrs. Glen
Morrical. Portland 15.00Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schramm, Portland
15.00V:armony Christian Missionary Society.
Elwood 42.00Mrs. Ear! Stahl. South Bend 20.00Mr. and Mrs. George
Wunderllch, Knox 25.00Edith T. Horn. Pennville 20.00KENTCCKVHelping
Hand Missionary. Lawrenceburg 11.00'llencoe Bible School. Glencoe
5.00Willisburg Christian Church, Willlsburg 12.39Missionary
Society. Glencoe 5.00tlouthern Louisville Christian Church,
Louisville 50.00Go Ye Council of Christian Church, Hartford
25.00The Guild at Jamestown Christian Church.
Jamestown 5.00Olensboro Christian Church. Gee 23.89Mt. Olivet
Christian Missionary. Mt. Olivet 10.00MICHIGANVhurch of Christ,
Buchanan 200.00J. V. B. S. Church of Christ. Buchanan 61.00
Church of Christ. Three Oaks 15.00Junior Bible School Class.
Sumner 5.00Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ferguson. 10.00Church of Christ
Builders Class, Waldron 20.00Church of Christ. Sturgis
35.00MISSOURILiberty Christian Church Junior and
Intermediate Classes, Cairo 8.00Liberty Women's Council, Cairo
30.00Liberty Christian Church Primary and
Adult Classes, Cairo 39.09Neeper Church. Kahoka 20.00NEW
VOUKScio Church of Christ, Scio 9.00NORTH