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     E.W. Smith commends the development work done by Gerald Hadley at Galesburg (Ill.).... Hal Watkins, Anchorage (Alaska) says the article "Not Many Fathers" deals realistically with a current problem in the church. Mary Hendren writes that the work on Ballygomartin Road, Belfast (N. Ireland) is well attended.... John McCallum writes us good news about the churches in the Slamannan District of Scotland. . . We are sorry to report the death of Grandma Bailey, 91, of Chillicothe (Mo.) after long illness. We used a photograph of her reading her Bible on the cover of our issue for October, 1950. We are saddened to report the death of our sister, Mrs. A. L. Branum, Albertville, Alabama, on April 8.... M. S. Whitehead, Chief Steward, State Farm, Atmore, Alabama, has prepared an interesting treatise entitled, "Is The Holy Spirit a Person?" This is a reply to an article by A. C. Swindler, published in The Truth, February 1958.... Charles Wilhelm would like to receive mail from brethren and friends. Address: Pvt. Charles A. Wilhelm 1805092, Plt. 133; B Co., 1st Bn., San Diego 40, California. Lloyd Riggins will conduct a vacation study at Compton (Calif.) starting June 23.... Lindell Grosvenor, St. Louis, underwent surgery at Veteran 5 Hospital.... One of the brotherhood book dealers who sells Bible Commentary, by E. M. Zerr, writes: "Send me proof that Bro. Zerr is a gospel preacher and a member of the church. Some try to tell me he is of the Christian Church, and I want to prove different.... Bro. and Sister W. N. Inman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, May 4, at Nixa, Missouri.... Vesper White (Calif.) says she has received much good from the books "The Royal Priesthood" and "The Kingdom of the Messiah" and keeps them out on loan.... We regret to report that Bro. James Johnson, Festus (Mo.) was forced to undergo surgery. Bernie Crum delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Canalou (Mo.) May 4, spoke there again on May 24, and began a vacation study at Bridge, near Dexter (Mo.) the next day.... The little church at Mount Ayr, Iowa is asking for help in erecting a suitable meeting place. Address all mail to Thomas Dennis, Mount Ayr, Iowa.... The Overland (Mo.) congregation is making available to all who desire an opportunity to hear the tape recordings of the discussions held at Hartford (Ill.) with Leroy Garrett and W. Carl Ketcherside. If you want to borrow these tapes, contact Harmon Thompson, 9567 Muriel, St. Louis 21, Missouri.... Roy Loney reports a good meeting with 5 immersed at Klamath Falls (Ore.) where Kenneth Morgan and Dale Anderson are elders. Bro. Loney also worked at Albany and Portland (Ore.) and Longview (Wash.). Mrs. William Forsythe (Mo.) says she just cannot seem to get along without the paper.... Maude Springer (Mo.) never misses reading every line of the paper. .. . Ellis Crum reports good crowds and fellowship in the New Castle (Ind.) meeting. He immersed another at Windsor (Canada).... Jerry and Barbara Mattoon, Phoenix (Ariz.) have a baby boy, James Alan.... Lowell Lawson, Lewis Riggen, and Amos Green were appointed to the office of deacon at Phoenix, April 20.... Buddy and Janet Moyers are engaged in three (sometimes four) home Bible studies each week in the vicinity of Rolla (Mo.).... Fred Killebrew recently concluded a good meeting at Flat River (Mo.).... Thanks to Eva Vaughn (Mo.) for five subs.... Roy Loney reports good interest in his current series of tracts on

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the topic, "Why People Disagree Religiously."... Bernell Weems, Bert Cain and Jim Mabery will speak at the 34th annual all day meeting at Bonne Terre (Mo.) on Tune 8, following a two weeks meeting by the last named. There will be a service at 7:45 p. m. on June 7. Lodging will be provided if you write to Clifton Mabery, 135 North Spruce St., Bonne Terre, Missouri.... Jim Mabery spoke at Webster Groves (Mo.) May 11. The study conducted by the editor at Arab (Ala.) resulted in good attendance and interest.... We would like to send you 25 copies of the paper each month for distribution in your area and will do so for a whole year for only $10, which is a reasonable charge for 300 papers the size of MISSION MESSENGER.... Did you ever stop to think that you get the equivalent of a 192 page book each year for $1.00 when you subscribe for the paper?... Bro. William Thurman, 830 Eli, Dallas 11, Texas, disagrees with many of the arguments commonly made in opposition to the use of instrumental music, and with the position we hold. He is preparing a thorough treatment of the subject as he views it, and this will be made available to you about July 1, if you will write immediately to him and place your name on the list. We urge our readers to get all sides of every issue. Do not be afraid to read after those who differ with you, but be afraid not to do so. .. . Thanks to L. E. Ketcherside (Mo.) for ten subs.... Robert Sankey, an elder at Compton (Calif.) is hospitalized with heart trouble.... Lloyd Riggins spoke at Compton, May 11. Sister Riggins is showing improvement but is confined to home. ... Darrell Bolin closed a two weeks study at Linden (Penn.) where three have been baptized recently. He also immersed one at Shippensburg (Penn.) and assisted in restoring one. Darrell will soon begin a radio program over the Williamsport station.... Tom Dennis spoke at Pollock (Mo.) May 3 and 4.... Lawrence Swearingin was at Kirksville (Mo.) May 4 in preparation for the vacation study he will direct in June. Thanks to W. M. Smith, Kirskville (Mo.) for six subs.... Hershel Ottwell is to direct a vacation study at Nebo (Ill.). Roy Loney will write next month on "Living Epistles."... Please send a list of subs so that your friends can read these important issues.