campaigns in Youth for Christ through out the country. He has not forgotten his Alma Mater and through his recom mendation Biola has enrolled at least one new student this semester. Lyman Wendt ’34 and C. E. Brickwedel ’36, have representatives of their churches enrolled. Curtis Morrill, former student at the Bible Institute, is the pastor of the Community Presbyterian Church in Cannon Beach, Ore. He served as a mis sionary in Africa for several years, and was a passenger on the ill-fated Zam- zam which was shelled by a German raider in World War II. He was mar ried to Miss Bertha Gwinner, an in structor of nurses, while in Ashland College, Ashland, O. They have four children. With the Lord Robert G. Rogers ’18, 2034 Greenfield Ave., Los Angeles, was called to his Heavenly Home from the Hollywood Hospital on May 16th. He had been working among the sailors at San Pedro. Mildred Hilts-Gronlund ’25 and ’27, mourns not as those who have no hope for her husband, David R. Gron- lund, who went to be with the Lord on April 28th. Mrs. Lillian Hinote ’19 went in to see her Lord and King, following a brief illness in December. Mrs. Hinote was a valued member of the Bible Women’s group, specializing in Jewish work in Pomona, Calif. Her three daughters, Geraldine ’32, a missionary in Africa, Genevieve Hinote-Eggleston, ’34, Andover-Newton Theo, School, New ton Centre, Mass., and Rosalyn Zillgitt ’31, 326 E. Pearl St., Pomona, are sad dened, but rejoice in the sure hope of a reunion which shall know no separa tion. In the twinkling of an eye was Melvin David Schmidt, 16-year-old son of David H. ’22, and Belle Crain-Schmidt ’21, called into the presence of his Saviour, Sunday, September 3rd. The Lord Him self has wonderfully comforted and sus tained these devoted and beloved par ents and sisters in the knowledge that not only is Melvin in the very presence of his Lord, but that he has precious jewels to lay down at His feet, trophies of his life and testimony for the Lord. The 13-year-old boy to whom he was talking, at the time the lightning struck, was a recent convert, saved at a Youth Conference at Pine Valley, which both attended. Melvin was a senior at Culter Acad emy where he was president of his class. The class, led by Miss Culter, at tended the final obsequies and was seated in one group. More than 1000 persons attended Melvin’s funeral; all the shops in the neighborhood closed their doors as a loving tribute of sym pathy to the Schmidt family. To these who mourn the loss of loved ones Biola faculty and family extend sincere sympathy.’ “ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord . . . they . . . rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” T H E K I N G ' S B U S I N E S S
“ The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many” (Matt. 20:28). Mathilda Wall ’42, medical mission ary at Djongo Sanga, via Dekese, par Mweka, Congo Beige, Africa, relates a wonderful answer to prayer. An old man who had been sick for eight years said, “I tried to And relief in all the villages where heathen medicines are available . . . Here I have heard the Word and believe that Jesus has washed away my sins.” Mathilda’s let ter continues, “ A woman from another village brought a very sick baby . . . he looked as if he had breathed his last y. . . the mother was wailing . . . then Kathryn and I prayed for the child in my arms. Just as we finished he gasped for breath, and today he is well and happy. ‘We have not because we ask not.’ ” The first Biola student appointed to Israel! Such is the distinction granted Matilda Alexander ’42, late director of the Yellowstone area of International Child Evangelism, and now making preparation to work among God’s chosen people as Director for the For eign Child Evangelization in Israel. Matilda is dedicated to the Lord and fruitful in her ministry; pray for her in this new field—it may not be easy. Nicholas Simponis ’31, Box 1818, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, writes of the serious illness of his bride of April 11th, which necessitated her flying to Egypt for a surgical operation. “Well , . . these trials are what make our faith and trust in our God so sweet. How wonderful do the words of comfort from the Book sound in the believer’s ears!” Pray for these dear missionaries in a far country. The wedding of Pauline Brooks, former student at Biola, and Robert Bartosch, preacher-boy graduate of Bob Jones University, occurred on Septem ber 22d at the Baptist Church in Eagle Rock. Pauline is the daughter of Dr. Keith L. Brooks, former managing edi tor of The King’s Business, faculty member of the Bible Institute, and now editor of Prophecy. Lucy Radford ’26, 1504 Bathurst, Toronto 10, Canada, tells of her week end vacation at Moody Bible Institute, a few days spent in Minneapolis, then on to Kinkaid, Sask. Lucy planned a rest ful vacation but, like many another va cationer, really had no dull moments. She returns to take up her fourth year with one patient whom she is nursing. Duane Borrer and Dick Cooper, pres ent students at Biola have had a prof itable spiritual adventure this vacation in working with the Mission to Migrants under the supervision of the founder, Ralph Blakeman. Mr. Blakeman and his son, Don, have traveled over 3200 miles throughout the migrant territory, visit ing all the workers. They spent one day with O. J. Kirk ’18 and his son Paul L. Kirk ’50, at Lockeford, Calif. Page Eighteen
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Biola Flashes Roy L. McKaughan, ’41 Moline, Kans., has a well-organized KYBC in his home town. It is'good to hear from Biola students who are out working for the Lord. Maria M. Wolff, former student at B.I., has been called to act as Dean of Women at Westmont College. She is an artist, having owned and operated an art shop, and will teach the handi crafts. Jim ’44 and Viola Bogue-Halbert ’45, 85 de Port Royal, Paris 13, France, relate a case of real stage fright as they journeyed to Switzerland for a week end vacation and were called upon to give their testimony in French at an evening church service. They report that they stammered through it and are counting this experience as a stepping- stone of preparation toward the work they are to do in French West Africa. Off to the John Brown University for further preparation for service are Barbara Bunn ’47, James Strauss ’50, Richard Howard ’50 and Nancy Wool- nough ’47. Nancy will take up work in the radio department of the university in addition to working for her BA de gree. Mrs. R. M. Chrisman (Esther Ender ’27) and children arrived in Los Angeles August 1st. Esther has com pleted her third term of service as mis sionary in Siam. Mr. Chrisman will join the family in January, or February. Lillian Curtis ’19, ’26, taught in DYBS in the Pacific Northwest this past sum mer, and wound up her work there par ticipating in the great Billy Graham six-weeks’ revival campaign in Port land. Walter Wessel ’44, B.Th., who has been on Biola faculty staff for several years, is going abroad for study. Dr. Bernard Ramm also on teaching staff of Biola, received his Ph.D. degree from U.S.C. in June and has gone to Minne apolis to teach in Bethel College. Tim othy Pietsch ’33, 179 Miyamae Cho, Me- guro Ku, Tokyoto, Japan, is working very hard in country evangelism, de spite a heart condition that requires much rest. He has seen the beginning of a real awakening as some Japanese farmers have brought their idols and burned them publicly. Kelsey and Tiny Tim are in Japanese school. Eddie Wag ner ’44 has held a number of successful
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