(A Monthly Page of Names in the News) Mr. Joe Weatherly, overseas director for Gospel Films, has announced the beginning of shooting on the new film: “ Something to Die For,” made in cooperation with Youth for Christ. The production is to be made avail able free-of-charge to Christian youth leaders around the world. Rev. William H. Taylor has been ap pointed General Secretary- of the Cen tral American Mission. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have served for 20 years in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. * * * * * Mr. and Mrs. John Meredith hav e been appointed by Coronet Instruc tional Films of Chicago to produce a new series of seven chemistry teaching films. Produced on the campus of the Meredith’s alma mater, Wheaton Col lege, the films will be given nation wide distribution in schools.
DR. BOB JONES, JR., president of Bob Jones University, led in dedica tion services for the school’s new physical education center. The build ing was placed in service April 2, alumni day. The upper floor of the structure w ill contain seating provi sions for more than 2500 spectators.
Miss Edith Torrey, daughter of Dr. R. A. Torrey, passed away in Santa Barbara, March 4, 1959. Mr. Les Barnett, well-known gospel organist, died March 6, 1959 in Los Angeles. * * * * * Mr. Peter Quist, advertising and cir culation manager of the Youth for Christ magazine, has been named Business Manager of YFC, Interna tional, according to Dr. Ted W. Eng- strom, president of the organization. * * * * * Dr. M. R. DeHaan, director of the Radio Bible class, will be keynote speaker for the 16th Annual Fellow ship of Conservative Baptists to be held in Cincinnati, Ohio-, May 20 to May 26. Headquarters for the gather ing will be the Sheraton Gibson Hotel.
DR. ALFRED M A R T IN h a s been named dean of the faculty of the Moody Bible I n s t i t u t e . The a n n o u n c e - ment was made by DR. S. MAX WELL CODER, dean of educa tion at the his
DR. HENRIETTA MEARS and MR. BILL BRIGHT led a gathering of Christian leaders in a special meet ing dedicated to the understanding of mutual achievements, problems and goals. The gathering of more than 50 organizational leaders (pictured be low ) met in Dr. Mears’ Westwood home, where Mr. Bright, director of Campus Crusade for Christ, hosted the conclave. “ W e do not know what God would have come from such a meeting as this,” Miss Mears ob served, but we feel a spirit of true Christian unity in the work which is common before us all . . . making known His name!” Christian leaders gather in Los Angeles at the home of Dr. Mears.
Rev. Lester J. Soerheide, veteran pas tor, has been named Deputation Sec retary of the Latin America Mission. toric midwestern school. In his new post, Dr. Martin w ill be responsible for the supervision of the teaching staff and w ill also continue as director of the Moody evening school. Dr. Martin
REV. JOSEPH HEMPHILL, pastor of the San Gabriel Union Church, spoke at ground breaking ceremonies for the church’s new $250,000 educa tional facility. The building w ill ac commodate a Sunday School enroll ment of 2,100 with a Christian day school attendance of 540. The church has continued to grow in its influence as a lighthouse throughout its vast area of testimony. Pictured above are Mr. Lawrence B a con , chairman, Board of Trustees; Rev. Hemphill; Mr. Fred Cantrell, chairman, Board of Deacons. Mr. John F. Blanchard, president of Los Angeles Culter Academy (Chris tian day school) has announced a special drive to raise $1,000,000.00 for the new school buildings.
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