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     Under date of June 10, M. S. Whitehead, Steward at State Farm, Atmore, Alabama, issues a copy of "A Banner for Truth" in which he makes extended reply to a document circulated by Bro. Loney under the title "This Brotherhood." Bro. Whitehead suggests a written discussion on "Fellowship" with either Bro. Loney or Bro. Turner, and offers to bear all of the expense of publication and mailing. You may secure a copy of his paper by request.... Bro. Whitehead has also issued a printed review of the position of E. H. Miller, Lagrange, Georgia, on the question of one container for serving the fruit of the vine, which we consider a thorough and complete refutation of the specific argument under review.... There remain just 40 copies of Volume 6 of Bible Commentary, by E. M. Zerr. This volume has notes and explanations on every verse from First Corinthians through Revelation. When these are gone we will no longer be able to fill your order for this book. They are $4.00 each while they last. Do not longer postpone ordering.... Eight have been immersed recently at Pomona, California.... Vernon Hurst conducted a meeting and vacation study at Phillipsburg, Kansas.... We regret to learn of the death of our sister in the Lord, Theo Burden, Red Cloud, Nebraska.... Sharon Sterner, Franklin, Nebraska, is on a tour of Europe with a group of university girls.... Have you ordered your copy of the new book of poems by Roy Harris--Silver Shadows, Number Two? If not, why not stick a dollar bill in an envelope and mail it to Roy at Route 3, Box 1239, Springfield, Missouri. That amount will pay for two books and you'll want to use one for a gift, we know. Order today before you forget.... Two added by membership transfer at Brookport, Illinois, June 10. Bernie Crum was at Canalou, Missouri, June 12.... About 150 persons attended the 35th annual all day meeting at Bonne Terre, Missouri, June 14. Ronald Perryman and Carroll Bailey were the morning speakers. Lawrence Thompson, Harry Thurman, and Bernell Weems were the afternoon speakers.... Gladys Potts, Neoga, Illinois, expresses appreciation for the paper.... Albert Winstanley began a 15 day effort at Scholes, Wigan, England, on June 13, with a view of including a great deal of open air speaking. He reports a good attendance of youngsters at an outdoor children's meeting conducted each Wednesday night at Tunbridge Wells, Kent.... Would you like to have additional copies of this issue to hand to friends and brethren? If so, and you will write us at once we will undertake to send them to you free. Are you satisfied with what you are doing to further the cause of Christ--really now, are you?... Wilbur Swearingin and Gwendolyn Yates were united in marriage by Robert Brumback, at Claycomo, Missouri, June 12.... Vernon Kerr and Ruby Goforth were united in marriage at Bridge Church, near Dexter, Missouri, by Bernie Crum, June 13.... Bernie Crum reports one added at Canalou, Missouri. He spoke twice over KDEX, in Dexter, Missouri.... Kay Jones was married to Jim Dunham, and her sister Marilyn was married to Herb Hatfield, in a double wedding ceremony, performed by the editor at Overland Park, Kansas, June 20, in the presence of 500 guests.... Dale Acree and Della LaRue, were married June 24, in California.... Lloyd Riggins directed a vacation study at Compton, California, starting June 22.... Robert Brumback, Kansas City, Missouri, reports a general improvement under his doctor's care. He will not be able to travel in evangelistic work this summer.... J. Ervin Waters, writes us that he is soon to have ready a booklet entitled "A Biblical Survey of Marriage and Divorce." The cost will be 25c per copy, or 50 copies for $8.00. We urge you to

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secure a copy and read it.... We regret to chronicle the death of our sister in the Lord, Mrs. Raymond Neidigh, 42, who died in the hospital at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, June 22, with cancer.... Darrell Bolin reports the vacation study at Shillington, Pennsylvania, as the best ever.... Nell wants us to thank all of you who sent such beautiful cards of love and sympathy upon the death of her father, J. W. Watts.... Carlton Melling reports one added to date in the work at Scholes, Wigan, England, with Albert Winstanley preaching the gospel.... We have a most interesting and helpful letter from Foy Mitchell, Heidenheim, Germany. The spirit he exhibits is wonderful.... Thomas Dennis was at Summersville, Missouri, July 8-10.... Bro. Loney asks us to inform you that he can supply short articles suitable for publication in your local newspaper on a weekly basis.... The address of Ervin Waters is Rte. 4, Box 358, San Angelo, Texas, when you write for the booklet on "Marriage and Divorce" mentioned above.... Lloyd Riggins began a meeting at Stockton, California, July 12.... Robert Hartmann will accompany Vice-President Nixon and party to Russia, as a representative of the press.... We are sorry to announce the death of Hilda Privett, Torrance, California. She was the former Hilda Short of Des Moines, Iowa.... Hershel Ottwell conducted successful vacation studies at Nebo and Hartford, Illinois, and will return to Nebo for a study in January. Hershel conducted a meeting at Bloomfield, Missouri, July 19-31.... Fred Killebrew reports four immersed at Iberia, Missouri during the vacation study, and 3 at Senath, Missouri.... We are happy that brethren will begin meeting in Eldon, Missouri, where Bros. Blankenship and Freeman Bilyeu will assist in the leadership of the work.... Paul Ketcherside reports increasing interest at Richmond and Lexington, Missouri, as well as a good series of studies with brethren at Mexico, Missouri.... Bernie Crum began at Pana, Illinois July 12. He reports one immersed and one added by membership transfer during the meeting at Advance, Missouri.... C. R. Turner is to labor for an extended period with brethren at Windsor, Ontario, Canada.... William Hensley was with the Centerville, Iowa congregation during the week starting July 5, with a basket dinner and all day meeting on the opening date.... Louise Clapp thanks all who offered prayers and sent financial assistance in the crisis sustained when her son, David, was injured in the eye by a firecracker explosion. You will be pleased to know that David will retain the sight of the eye but will need to wear glasses. Sister Clapp lives at Oakland, Illinois.... Edward Lewis, 2825 West 34th Avenue, Denver 11, Colorado, will soon have in print a treatise entitled "The New Testament Church." We have read it in manuscript form and will mention it again when off the press.... Maurice and Doris Howard, Anderson, Indiana, have a baby girl, Sue Ann.... Earl and Carolyn Rasbury, Pekin, Illinois, have a baby boy, Eston Lyle.... L. C. Roberts spent two weeks in East Fultonham, Ohio starting July 17.