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The study conducted by the editor at Champaign, Illinois, February 13-17 was well attended and productive of much good. The congregation is united and the brethren are laboring harmoniously under the guidance of two able elders, Wayne Geiling and Floyd Kelly;;;; Lloyd Riggins performed the wedding ceremony uniting Richard Ridgley and Karen Inez Riggins at Compton, California, February 24.... The congregation meeting at 1006 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, California, held its annual all day meeting on March 5, with various speakers dealing with the theme of "Ministering Members."... We are sorry to chronicle the death of Bernadine Boze, Anderson, Indiana, February 10, as the result of a heart attack. She was the daughter of Bro. and Sister L. C. Roberts.... Bro. Irvin McAtee, Hammond, Illinois, departed this life, February 11. Sister MeAtee, who has been seriously ill, was unable to attend the memorial service which was conducted by Iohn Fleener.... Lawrence and LaVica Noland, Macon, Illinois, have a baby boy, born February 12.... We are now able to supply immediately on order "An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words" by W. E. Vine. This is unexcelled for use by one who knows little or nothing about the Greek language. Four volumes now combined into one for $10.95 and it should be on the shelf of every student and teacher.... A. C. Warren spoke at Albuquerque, New Mexico, February 12, on "The Profit of Godliness."... There were 175 present from 13 congregations at the singing at Flat River, Missouri, February 26.... Fred Killebrew entered Barnes Hospital, Saint Louis, for skin grafting, February 24, in an attempt to close the wound made by the incision for removal of cancer in a previous operation. It was determined that he had contracted an infection in the wound which delayed the work of grafting.... The radio program "Torch of Truth" now heard over KSTL, 690 on the dial, at 4:45 p.m, each Sunday, is attracting favorable response from the Saint Louis area.... The seminar on "Fellowship" conducted at Kentucky Avenue Church, Louisville, Kentucky, February 18 was well attended by brethren from several states. The spirit was excellent and the discussions on an enlightening plane.... W. Carl Ketcherside spoke three nights at 5906 Kenwood Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, and followed with a three hour session on February 25, dealing with the question, "Problems Relating to Fellowship." Attendance was excellent at all meetings and the audience participation in the final session very encouraging. The congregation is making progress under the guidance of three competent elders, Roy Smith, Sam Lawing, and Wayne Jones. We wish to call attention of our readers to the fact that the book "The Royal Priesthood" by W. Carl Ketcherside is getting in short supply. It will not be reprinted. If you wish one we urge you to send your order now. The price is $2.50 per copy.... Freal and Leona Galloway, Kirksville, Missouri have a son, Brent Douglas, born February 26.... Bernie Crum reports two placed membership at Flat River, Missouri on February 26... The area song rally was held at Lawrence, Kansas, March 19.... The congregation at 5906 Kenwood, Kansas City, announces meetings with Ellis Crum during the first week in April; Victor Richards, May 10-14; and James Mabery, June 12-23. This last will be a study of special interest to those of high school age.... An all day forum will be held at First Christian Church, Rolla, Missouri on Saturday, April 8. The morning will be given over to a study of the history of
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