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We sincerely regret that a number of churches of the brotherhood have received letters bearing the signatures of Louis Underwood and C. D. Walker, former members of the church now meeting at 16th & Decatur Streets, Washington, D. C.
Many hours have been prayerfully spent by elders, preachers and other Christians reasoning with these men and their wives after they became dissatisfied with the congregation's selection of elders, but to no avail. Gross misrepresentations, erroneous statements and insinuations have been made, designed to injure this church and the reputation and influence of C. E. McGaughey among those who do not know the facts.
Brother McGaughey is not involved in the alleged difficulties mentioned in these letters. He is in every way a Christian gentleman, without reproach, in whom we have the utmost confidence; and the church here intends to use his services often, even when he ceases to be our local evangelist to begin full time meeting work.
We feel it becomes our painful duty to mark these who would sow discord among the brethren and act contrary to the teachings of Christ. We invite your prayers to the end they may repent. Anyone desiring a more detailed report of this matter may contact the elders of the Church of Christ, 16th & Decatur, Washington, D. C.
By Elders:
Charles G. Truax William W. Locke L. Worrick McFee James M. Houston D. Cecil Snell
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FORT SCOTT, KANSAS CONGREGATION Judson Woodbridge, Mulvane, Kansas The Fort Scott, Kansas congregation is less than two years old. The church at Mulvane sent me there some three weeks ago to preach in a meeting for these brethren. There were no baptisms, but we hope some good done.
I found a group of twenty members who was very zealous and faithful. However, their place of meeting is wholly inadequate. It is a building owned by a colored church, and a place that has been used by every religious cult imaginable. This gives the church a "black-eye' to start with. These brethren would like to do better, but are financially unable to get a lot or building if their own. They are not asking for gifts, but would like to find someone who would loan them the money to buy a lot and erect a small building. They could make monthly payments and in that way pay for their own property. Surely, there is someone or some congregation that could help these brethren get started.
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Talk about a mission work, eastern edge of Kansas is a big field. From the Oklahoma-Kansas line to Kansas City there are only four small congregations: Baxter Springs; Columbus; Pittsburg (20,000 population and twenty-five or thirty members); and Fort Scott (12,000 population and twenty members). Clifford Fehl is with Pittsburg and Fort Scott and receiving his support mainly from some Texas churches. He is to be commended for his courage, but needs more finance to do what should be done. If you want to help a worthy work, investigate this area. Brother A. C. Williams or Parsons as well as Brother Fehl can give you more information. Brother Fehl's address is 109 East 22nd St., Pittsburg, Kansas."
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Jimmy Wood, Crescent Hill Church of Christ, Box 786, Brownfield, Texas, May 14, 1951: "We had two baptisms here last evening. This makes over twenty baptisms at Crescent Hill this year. Our building fund for the new building in Brownfield has passed the $10,000 mark. We plan to begin the building as soon as $15,000 is raised in cash and pledges. Our Bible School attendance has been above average with 370 in classes the last two Lord's Days. When in Brownfield, worship with us.'
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Lloyd L. Smith, Lawton, Okla., May 19, 1951: "During the month of April I was in two meetings. The first was at Manitou, Oklahoma, where Jimmy Campbell preaches. He is a "Lawton boy" and is doing fine in his first local work. He led the singing. Three were baptized. The second meeting was in Butler, Oklahoma where Wm. Britton, of Dill City, is the preacher. Six were baptized and three restored. John Makin, of Dill City, led the singing in a good way.
Our daily radio work is now well into it's sixth year and seems to be more effective than ever. I have some time for meetings this fall and will be glad to go any place I can help.'
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Floyd H. Horton, 800 North Miranda, Las Cruces, N. M., May 18, 1951: "Raymond Kelcy, minister of the Tenth and Rockford Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma is to be with us in our meeting here in Las Cruces, June 17-27. The location of the church in Las Cruces is 800 North Miranda and just one block from highways 70, 80 and 85. When coming this way on trips or vacations why not stop for worship with us and especially during our meeting in June.
I spoke recently one evening in a meeting at Santa Fe, New Mexico where they have just completed a splendid new building in one of the best locations of Santa Fe. Santa Fe is the capitol of New Mexico and for years the work of the church has been rather slow in that city but it looks bright for the future. M. E. Waldrum and his wife have made a great sacrifice and have done a great work to get the work on foot in the capitol of our state."
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Roy L. Foutz, Lawton, Oklahoma, May 22: "On Sunday June 3, I will close my work with the Sixth and Arlington congregation here. The thirty-two months we have been here have been very pleasant and profitable in every way. This is a good church, and the prospects for the future are very bright. I have been invited to do the preaching in a meeting here in the fall of 1953. Brother Lloyd R. Brents, of Tulsa, will work with Sixth and Arlington beginning June 10. We are moving to Tulsa, where I will preach for the new congregation on East Fifteenth and Delaware Streets. The definite time for the beginning of this work has not been set because of the uncertainty of the completion of the new building. Further announcement will be made as soon as possible. Our home address in Tulsa will be 1247 South Gary. I will do the preaching in a meeting at the 800 Lamar congregation in Sweetwater, Texas beginning June 20."
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Claude A. Guild, % Church of Christ in Riverside, 2701 E. Belknap, Ft. Worth, Texas, May 14, 1951: "Cleon Lyles just finished a meeting with us at Riverside, Ft. Worth. We had record attendance (583 in Bible Study) and the best crowds we have ever had in a series of meetings. Brother Lyles did an outstanding piece of work. There were five baptisms and seven restorations.'
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Robert P. Cooper, 2201 Gordon St., Hopewell, Virginia, May 21: "Yesterday it was my privilege to speak for the small congregation meeting at Petersburg and South Hill. John Nosker of Richmond spoke here in my absence. June 8 R. C. Cannon, vice-president of Ibaraki Christian College in Japan, is to speak to the church here, giving us a report of the work being carried on in Japan. Charles Lemons of Rockwood, Tennessee, is to begin a two weeks meeting here Sunday, June 10. Our vacation Bible school will be conducted July 9 to 20. If in this vicinity, visit with us. The church building is located at 300 West Cawson Street.'
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C. E. McGaughey, 4801 Sixteenth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.: "After 4 months in the basement of our new building at Sixteenth and Decatur, yesterday we met for the first time in our new auditorium. It was a very happy occasion for the congregation. Three were baptized, one restored and two placed membership.'
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T. H. Tarbet, Box A, Hobbs, N. M., May 15, 1951: "Thirteen obeyed the gospel during our meeting in April. Attendance was by far the best in the history of the church, and brethren say it was the best meeting ever held in Hobbs. Wesley Mickey did the preaching and C. R. Mansfield led the singing. Both did their work in a commendable way. Next meeting will be with Paul Southern the last part of June. I will be in a meeting with the Murfreesboro, Arkansas church the last Sunday in May and the first in June. During that time I may be reached in care of R. L. Sullivan, Box 101., Murfreesboro, Arkansas; and afterwards at Box A, Hobbs, N. M.'
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Elton D. Dilbeck, Pulaski Heights Station, Box 5, Little Rock, Arkansas, May 17: "Our last meeting with brother Wainright was well attended. Day service attendance was especially good. Three placed membership. The meeting at England, Ark., in which I did the preaching resulted in one being baptized. Bro. Kell, one of our elders at Pulaski Heights, led the singing. He and I will be with the England church again in the fall of the year. My next meeting will be with the church in Mountain Home, Ark., from June 14 through 24. Progress continues to characterize our work in Little Rock. Every congregation is growing. South Highland will move into its new building next month. Fourth and State hopes to occupy its beautiful new structure by the first of October.'
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Jesse M. Kelley, 2905 Wingate Ave., Nashville, Tenn.: "Our meeting at Grandview Heights closed last Sunday night with three baptisms and two restorations. John Iverson did some of the best preaching it has been my privilege to hear. He was invited back in 1952. I leave next week for the summer, with my first meeting beginning May 27, at Glenwood, Ark. Will go from there to Oklahoma, then to Illinois, Indiana, and back to Tennessee where I will close the summer's work in September. I will have some time left for 1952. If I can serve you, write me.'
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Elmer L'Roy, 901 S. Broadway, Springfield, Mo., May 15, 1951: "Two were baptized and two placed membership at Broadway and Madison church Sunday. Our meeting with local forces is June 1-10.'
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Cleon Lyles, Little Rock, Ark., May 14, 1951: "Six were baptized and three placed membership at Fourth and State over the past week end. Two of those baptized were Catholic.'
Tillman B. Pope, Box 217, Alma, Ark., May 17, 1951: "Lloyd Dockey, song leader, and I closed a good meeting last week in the White House Community, New Fayetteville, Ark. One was restored and three baptized. We will go back next year, the Lord willing. I go next to Norfork, Arkansas, beginning May 30. I have some time not taken; if you need a meeting write me.'
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L. Arnold Watson, 7350 Chase Road, Dearborn, Mich., May 18: "Closed a good meeting Wednesday night with the Northside Church, Wichita, Kansas. Wayne Anderson, local preacher, proved himself a capable co-laborer having everything well prepared. Six were baptized and one restored. I begin Sunday, May 27 in a mission meeting in Monroe, Michigan. During my absence, Arnold Brown and Wayne Moody spoke here at Dearborn with two being baptized.'
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Hugh Boydston, 1222 West Walker, Breckenridge, Texas, May 15, 1951: "Floyd J. Spivey of Ranger, Texas recently closed a very good meeting here. His kind, but firm way of preaching is surpassed very seldom. There were six responses to the invitation and a new attendance record for Bible School was set during the meeting. One has been baptized since the meeting making 112 responses since last July.'
Max L. Johnson, 410 S. College Ave., Tahlequah, Okla., May 18, 1951: "Since my last report, I have preached in a meeting at Stillwell, Oklahoma. There were five baptisms. W. W. Tynes of Tulsa preached in our meeting here April 29 to May 1. Three were baptized and one restored. This meeting also helped the membership tremendously. Last Sunday evening one was baptized. The job of stuccoing our building has begun.'
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Hoyt H. Houchen, 2110 Lipscomb, Amarillo, Texas, May 18,1951: "Our spring meeting here at Central, fourteenth and Monroe, was held on April 1-11 with A. Hugh Clark of San Antonio doing the preaching. There were eleven additions; two baptisms, three restorations, and six transfers of membership. Brother Clark takes a firm stand for the truth and any congregation would do well to secure him for a meeting. I recently did the preaching in a meeting at Ontario, California. This is where I was reared and this was my third meeting with the church. There were eight additions; six baptisms and two restorations. We are now averaging five hundred in Bible classes here at Central. Our radio broadcast over KAMQ each Sunday morning at 8:30 is widely heard over the tristate area.'
W. F. Showers, Box 104, Pleasanton, Texas, May 22, 1951: "One baptized Sunday brought to four the number of homes united in Christ since the first of the year. We began a regular third Sunday broadcast of the morning service Sunday. This can be heard from 11:00-12:00 at 1380 on your radio dial as well as the weekly Sunday morning broadcast at 8:30. Pans are being formed for a vacation Bible School to be conducted here from June 18 through 29. I am looking forward to being with the church in Melrose, Texas, near Nacogdoches from August 6 through 16.'
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Chaplain (Capt.) Frank Trayler, 1406 Clower St., San Antonio, Texas, May 22, 1951: "The work goes on at Lackland Air Force Base. I am still making about 20,000 personal contacts each month. The task is a big one, and I need your prayers. I baptized a WAF (Woman of the Air Force) Sunday. Her home is in Indiana. Recently 248 attended our 2:00 P. M. Service in Chapel No. 4. The racial backgrounds of members present Sunday reveal the great growth of the church-15 men and women from the Negro race, one Mexican, and a fine member from Puerto Rico. It is most encouraging to note an increase of members volunteering from the Carolinas, New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Of course we expect a lot of members in a Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Alabama shipment."
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Bill Humble, 1010 Eighth St., North, St. Petersburg, Florida: "The work at Ninth Avenue continues to be encouraging despite the return of many winter visitors to their northern homes. There have been responses to the invitation for five consecutive Sundays, with eight baptisms and four restorations.
I recently signed four propositions with the Jehovah's Witnesses, only to have their central committee forbid their lecturer to participate in any such discussion after he had already signed the propositions.'
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Forest D. Moyer, 1502 So. Third St., Tucumcari, New Mexico: "After two years of pleasant work with the church in Post, Texas, I began work with the Jackson and High St. church in Tucumcari, N. M., on May 20. Brother Osby Weaver preceded me in the work here and is very highly regarded by all.'
Choice L. Bryant, 693 Chemeketa St., Salem, Oregon: "The work in Salem continues to move along in an encouraging manner. On May 6, we hit a "peak' in contributions—though our "peak' in attendance was on April 8.
I have just returned from Newberg, Oregon where I served the church there as visiting evangelist in a protracted meeting. The attendance and interest were encouragingly good to the very last service, but there was no "response' during the campaign. Brother Henry Butcher is serving the Newberg church as preacher. He hopes to sell his grocery store near Portland so he can move into the Newberg community and give full time to the" work of an evangelist'; which will mean much to that Newberg congregation.'
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Vaughn D. Shofner, 1506 24th Place, Lubbock, Texas, May 14, 1951: "Brother Ruel Lemmons closed an eight day meeting here last night. Some of the members say it was the best meeting in the history of Southside. Chairs from the class rooms were used almost every night, and all available space, including the edge of the pulpit, was used to seat the crowd of the last night. Thirty-one people made public their desires—eighteen for baptism, seven for restoration and six to be identified with the church. Several of the baptisms were fathers and mothers from the errors of denominationalism."
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B. A. Schoomer, 800 Center St., Winnfield, La., May 11, 1951: "Our meeting held during the month of April, with brother W. B. Kughn, Jr. of Natchez, Mississippi doing the preaching, was one of the best ever held in Winnfield.
There were two baptisms and the congregation was great- ly strengthened. Attendance was good and included a fair proportion of visitors and as a result of the meeting, other opportunities to teach are being accorded us. Brother Kughn did a splendid job preaching the gospel and we have asked him to return next spring.'
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Howard E. Wilson, 13101/2 Market St., La Crosse, Wis.: "Soldiers and their families at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, may meet at 10:30 A. M. each Sunday at the Union Church building Shamrock, Wisconsin; and at 2:15 P. M. each Sunday at the Y. M. C. A., second floor, corner 7th and Main, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Each Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 we meet in the Sparta Town Hall (not the City Hall), in the 100 block of North "K' Street, Sparta, Wisconsin.
There are many members in this area who could help us plant the truth in this "desert place", but are not doing so.'
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