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Thelcia Ragsdale ’35 is now doing deputation work for the Scripture Memory Mountain Mission. Her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Ragsdale, have already gone to Emmalena, Ky., where they will have supervision of the Nathaneal Children’s Home, which is operated by this Mission. For the present, Thelma will remain in Cali fornia. Dr, Richard F. ’32 and Mrs. Jantzen (Ella Gimbel ’32) and family have returned to America after nearly five years in medical work in Nigeria under the Sudan Interior Mission. Dr. Jantzen and his family are living in Vista, Calif., while he is recuperating from a major operation. Stewart ’33 and ’34 and Mrs. Mc- Dougall (Edna Luft ’35) will soon arrive in Los Angeles on furlough from service under the Sudan Inte rior Mission. It is quite a journey to undertake with three little boys and two-months old Janet Rose. Edna says, “We are counting on your prayers as we travel.’’ Herbert E. Grings ’16, laboring in the Congo Beige for more than twen ty-five years, is praying that he may be able to bring his older daughter, Bessie, to the Bible Instiute of Los Angeles. Herbert has a remarkable story to tell of his missionary jour neys on this dark continent. Mrs. Grings was actively engaged with him in this work until she was strick en with black water fever, after which she lived but a few days, then went to be with the Lord, leaving Herbert with Robert, Roy, Bessie, Louise and Mark. To this little flock Herbert has been a faithful father, bringing them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. While their father has been preaching to the native parents, these children have taught Bible classes, testified, and told Bible stories to children of suitable ages. Frank Russell ’39, working full time and overtime for one of the major oil companies at Riverside, Calif., finds time_ occasionally to visit old friends at Biola. Frank says he has oppor tunities to give his testimony for Christ at his work. Jock ’41, and Mrs. Montgomery (Gene Huntamer ’40) spent a short vacation recently among old friends r.t the Bible Institute. They will be ioc-ted in Olympia, Wash., where they plan to continue the work among boys which they ’ ave successfully conducted for several years. Jesse Hall E.S. ’25, has received a unanimous call _.om the First Breth ren Church of Covington, Va. This will be his second year of service for this congregation.
Ray Eugene B. Th. ’41, and Mrs. Crow (Edna L. Kraft ’42) who were recently united in marriage at Santa Cruz, Calif., are now located in Hawthorne, Calif., where Mr. Crow’s new church has just been dedicated. Situated in a well-populated, industrial plant dis trict, the church is thriving, and the Sunday School shows an enrollment of nearly three hundred pupils. Florence Hardy E.S. ’27, serving with the South China Boat Mission for fifteen years, is now at home for her first furlough. Florence was great ly in need of a rest and medical care. The past seven years have been most difficult as thousands of bombs fell in the district where she was located,. This meant much need for medical care for the wounded, as well as for the sick. For this reason Florence is now enrolled for nurse’s training in the new School of Missionary Medi cine opened this fall Ih the Bible In stitute, and is working part time in the Good Samaritan Hospital. She is available for speaking engagements, and can be reached through the Bible Institute. The evangelistic work of the Mission is in full swing under the di rection of a Chinese pastor and native Bible Woman. Their Gospel boat was lost to the Japanese in January of this year, but the native Christians' who belong to the Mission are safe and praising the Lord for His care. Born To Eldon ’38 and Mrs. Johnson (Opal Sherrier ’37) a daughter, Vina Evelyn, June 18, in Challapata, Bolivia. To Frank E. ’33, and Mrs. Lee a daughter, Virginia Eleanor, May 23, in Nigeria, West Africa. To Stewart ’33, and ’34 and Mrs. McDougall (Edna Luft ’35) a daughter, Janet Rose, May 16, in Jos, Nigeria, West Africa. To Joseph E. and Mrs. Olson (Jean Carruthers ’36) a son, Stephen John, July 29, 1945, in Lynwood, Calif. To He rman and Mrs. Aschman (Bessie Dawson ’43) a son, Timothy, June 10, in Mexico City. To Dennis I. ’43, and Mrs. Holliday (Marie Houseman ’42) a son, Floyd LeRoy, July 7, in Hot Spot, Ky. To Elmer L. ’26, P. G. ’27, and Mrs. Wilder, a daughter, Esther Anne, July 22, in Los Angeles, Calif. To Neil ’41, and Mrs. Nellis (Jane Goodner ’40) a son, Donald Goodner, Augusjt 7, in Santa Ana, Calif. Married Milton Charles Gould and Doris Marie Slocum, August 20, at Van Nuys, Calif. These young people are present students in Biola. Riedar M. Kalland ’42, and Bettie Karen Jacobson, August 10, in Los An geles, Calif.
John B. Kliewer, 35, and ’38, and Ruth Fast, former student, August 17, in Reedley, Calif. Silas G. Lehmer ’19, a n d Esther Bailey, April 8, in Los Angeles, Calif: Rev. Paul A. London and Carolyn Dale McCormick ’42, J u l y 20, in Miango, Nigeria, West Africa. Menno Thiesen '42, and Bettie Rose Urbigkeit, former stulent, August 23, in Anaheim, Calif. Joseph E. Nash B. Th. ’39, and Wilma Lambert ’43, June 23, in Minna, Nigeria, West Africa. Present With The Lord Sara Klassen Friesen, beloved wife ‘ of A. C. Friesen, Custodian of the Church of the Open Door and Mainte nance Manager of the Bible Institute, witjiout any warning and without any period of illness, was ushered into the presence of the Lord while walking on a Los Angeles street Monday eve ning, August 27. Mrs. Friesen was the mother of eight sons and daughters, seven of whom are living. All were present at the funeral services held on Friday, August 31. “Mother” Friesen was beloved by all who knew her, and especially had she endeared herself to the students and employees of the Bible Institute by her many acts of kindness toward them. To the entire Friesen. family we ex tend our sincere sympathy. We know they mourn not as those who have no hope, for all were brought early under the power of the Gospel, and children and grandchildren reflect the influence of Christ in the home. Of Mrs. Friesen it can be said truly that “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her” (Prov. 31:28). Marie Carter ’15, for twenty-five years closely identified with the work of the Bible Institute, went in to see the King, August 20. Shortly after graduating, Miss Carter became a Bible Woman, and, with the exception of a few years spent in the Hawaiian Islands, was an active and fruitful worker for the Lord in that capacity. Throughout the years she was a faith ful, loyal friend and member of the Church of the Open Door. Funeral services were held in Santa Ana, with committal in Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles. Marvin Shipp ’40, is at home with the Lord, having laid down his life in action in Germany. Notification of his death has only recently come to the Bible Institute. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” (Psa. 116:15). News for this department should be addressed to the Editorial D e partment, King’s Business, 558 South Hope Street, Los Angeles 13, California.
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