Felix J. Grospe ’22, Sevilla, Santa Crgz, Ilocos Sur. P. I., is a member of Biola Family Circle from whom no wqrd hag come in many years. Grad uating ffom the Theological Seminary at £>an Anselmo in '29, Felix planned to work among the Filipinos. When informed that unmarried men were not accepted in Hawaii, he went at onpe to the Philippines where he found, not only a wife, but many open doors for service. Lack of trained workers forced Felix to take the re sponsibility of two churches where he has been preaching regularly in ad dition to his duties as district super intendent of the Methodist work in the province of Ilocos Sur. Felix men tions briefly hardships endured, suf ferings from lack of food, clothing, and shops. His work calls for many miles of travel daily, and just now he has only an old pair of army shoes, much too large for his small feet. Death stalked the streets day and night; survivors of the hardships were too wealf t o ' dig the graves to bury their dead. Felix closes his letter by saying: "There have been thorns and tears, but the promises are sweet and His presence real.” Helen J. White ’2T, so long associat ed with the Bible Institute that she hag beoome the "warp and woof” of Biola Fapiily Circle has moved with her mother to their own home in Long Beach. Mrs. White is in delicate health, and has had a longing for some time to be back in the old home, awgy frpm the noise and smoke of down-town Los Angeles. Helen is ac tively interested in Biola Family and will enjoy hearing from her old friends. Her address is 1910 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach 6. Henry ’23 and Mrs. Senff, Maitulu, Watsa, Congo Beige, via Matodi and Stanleyville, W. Africa, have been si lent for many months. Their fur lough is long overdue, but the work is so pressing that they feel they must not leave until some missionary comes to keep the station open. They are besef by many difficulties, the greatest perhaps being the lack of whjte missionaries to assist the na tive workers. “Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send fortfi labourers into his harvest” (LpHe 10:2). Who will pray? Who will go? John and Adda Slocum (former stu dent), N’Dele, Oubangui-Chari, Fr. Eq. Africa, are learning many new things about living in jungle territory. On account of the baboons, they are obliged to keep their chickens shut in excppt for a short time in the evening. The natives tell them these animals even carry away goats. Lions have been heard within three or four miles of their home! Their hearts are en couraged because of increasing at tendance at both morning and eve- NOVEMBER, 1946
To Gordon and Mrs, Pelton (Norma Dillingham ’33), a son, Gordon Hubert, June 28, at Pasadena, Calif. To Chester John ’40 and Mrs. Padg ett, a son, Peter Haddon, at Prince ton, N. J., where this happy father has just received his M.Th, There are now three sons in this family; Peter, James and John. WITH THE LORD In the passing of John E. Jader- quist, the world-wide interdenomina tional missionary enterprise has lost an ardent friend and energetic ad vocate. Born in Sweden, Dr, Jaderquist rose to heights of Christian leadership in America. Following but a few hours’ illness .went in to great his Lord on August 21. Dr. Jaderquist served as an elder in the Church of the Open Door and was for a number of years a member of the faculty of the Bible Institute, from which he was led to take the execu tive secretaryship of the Bible House of Los Angeles. Here he did a notable work in publishing and circulating Gospel portions and literature. Services were held in the Little Church of the Flowers August 26, of ficiants being Dr. John C. Page and Rev. Henry Owen with Wilbur Nelson, as soloist. Committal was made by Dr. Herbert G. Tovey, in Forest Lawn Cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the widow, Mrs. Mary E. Jaderquist, and to the daughters and other members of the family. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psa. 46:1), ♦ ♦ Stricken with a heart attack late Friday afternoon, Melvin E. Carrier, Chief Engineer of the Bible Institute for many years, was called into the presence of the Lord Monday, Septem ber 2, 1946. Mr. Carrier had a real part in the early days of Biola, having purchased and supervised the installation of the machinery, and electric generators re quired for the successful operation of the entire plant. In 1922 he designed and built the first Bible Institute ra dio broadcasting station, licensed and known as KJS (King Jesus Saves), the first all-religious broadcasting station in the West. Melvin E. Carrier was a quiet, un obtrusive Christian gentleman, with firm convictions as to the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, a member of the Baptist church in his community, where he served on the board of dea cons for some years. Biola staff extends sympathy to the family who mourn not as those who have no hope. "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deut. 33:27). 23
Melvin E. Carrier ning services. Recently an elderly man was saved in a meeting and his stepdaughter remarked as they left, “My own father died in darkness, but I am thankful now tjiat I have a fa ther that belongs to God.” MARRIED George Henry Ackley ’44 and Wan da Patricia Cline, July 31, at the First Advent Church, Bellingham, Wash. Wesley Thiesen ’44 and Eva Ruth Anderson ’46, June 27, at Kingsburg, Calif. Virgil Clarence Greenlaw and Vir ginia Haskett ’46, June 15, at San Ga briel Union Church, San Gabriel, Calif. John Wolfred Rodman and Mary Hetty Nolt ’40, Aug. 3, at the Mission ary Church, Denair, Calif. • —- ■ BORN To Spencer and Mrs. Pratt (Mar guerite Pollock) former student, a daughter, Nancy Louise, Aug. 13, at Riverside, Calif. To A. T. and Mrs. Olson (Adina Ber gen ’31) a son, Kenneth Lawrence, July 6, at Jos, Nigerig. To Larry and Mrs. Layton (Wanda Murray ’44) a son, Donald James, Aug. 19, at South Gate, Calif. To Joseph ’39 and Mrs. Nash (Wilma Lambert ’43), a daughter, Ruth Jeanne, Mar. 5, at Jos, Nigeria. To John ’46 and Bfrs. Zler (Venie Lee Hobbs ’44), a son, John Mark, July 22, at Los Angeles. To L. A. and Mrs. Pedersen (Mary Turpin ’36), a son, Robert Eugene, July 18, at Eugene, Ore. To David E. ’34 and Mrs. Weitzel (Lois Charlton ’37), a daughter, Mary- anna Ruth, June 6, at Miami, Ariz.
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