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M. C. Cuthbertson, 1220 Elden Ave., Los Angeles, Cal.: "Brother W. A. Phillips is sending some renewals for the Guardian. We enjoy the good work it is doing. There have been five to place membership with us the last two Sundays, and one confessed sins of neglect. General interest good, with many visitors present every Lord's day. To the many friends who may come our way during the vacation time, we invite you to visit with us at Central, 12th and Hoover, Los Angeles.'

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K. D. Stone, 557 Webster St., Eagle Pass, Texas, May 25: "The church in Eagle Pass, Texas would like to contact someone who would be willing to move there and work with the church. If interested please contact the church. in Eagle Pass.'

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J. T. Marlin, Mayfield, Kentucky, May 24: "Two were baptized Sunday. Our meeting with Mardell Lynch preaching will begin June 1. Our Vacation Bible School is in progress with Herman Royster assisting.'

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Joe H. Morris, 2707 Kentucky Ave., Paducah, Ky., May 28: "Good audiences attended both services yesterday. Three were added by transfer of membership, which brings our total added since last October 1, when we came here, to 65; twenty baptized, three restored, and forty-two by transfer of membership. The foundation for our new building is ready for the superstructure which will begin immediately. Brother James P. Miller will preach in our spring meeting beginning June 3.'

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Esten Macon, 4707 Twelfth Ave., Chattanooga 7, Tenn.. May 24: "Forty-Seventh Street recently had one of its finest meetings with Tom W. Butterfield, Parkersburg. W. Va., doing the preaching, and Gilbert Slatton directing the song service. Four persons were baptized, nine were restored, and one placed membership. I am now in a meeting at Harrison, Tenn.'

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H. H. Dunn, Huntington, Ark., May 25: "Five were bap - tized in Bixby, Okla. Meeting closed there April 29. May 4-10 I was with the Gospel Hill congregation near West Plains, Mo.; no additions. Now in Monette, Mo. Will spend the month of June in California. First at Safter, then in Bakersfield. Close there the first of July. Enjoying another busy year.'

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Ernest A. Finley, 250 N. Millwood Ave., Wichita 12, Kan., May 21: "Do you need a song leader during the summer months? I know a young man who is a student in Abilene Christian College who is a capable singer. He could assist some congregation during June, July, August and perhaps part of September. If interested, write me, and I will send you his name. I have time for one more meeting during June or July. We continue with our broadcast each Sunday morning at 8:00 o'clock over KANS, 1480 kc. Our Vacation Bible School begins June 4. Brother Frank Van Dyke is to hold our meeting at West Douglas next September. Recent improvements on our building have made our building still more adequate for our needs. When in Wichita, we welcome you to our services."

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James W. Reynolds, 611 Broadway, Pueblo, Colo., May 28: "I know of a young man that is qualified to lead singing for meetings. He will be in his third year at college, and therefore, is available for summer work. Should you need his services please notify me at once.'

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Will W. Slater, Box 7178 Sylvania Station, Fort Worth 11, Texas, May 29: "April 10-29 I was with the church in Prosser. Taught eight nights singing, followed with a meeting. May 1-20 I was with the church in Sedro Woolley. Only about 17 members, but workers. I taught eight nights singing, followed by a meeting. Brother W. A. Harrison is their minister; a fine man and a good worker. Cleburne, Texas church is sending $50.00 per month on his support. The brethren purchased a resident building, remodeled it and made a nice meeting place, They, of course, are not financially able to support a preacher, and at the same time keep up building and other expenses. So, for the present, brother Harrison is working in a grocery store to help out. He preaches over the radio every Lord's day morning, preaches at a mission point some 35 miles away in the afternoon besides his home work. The burden is heavy but the work is needed so badly that he is determined to "keep on keeping on.' The state of Washington is a great mission field. Numbers and numbers of towns and cities from 1,000 to 25,000 population where the gospel has never been preached, and where the church is unknown. Seattle is a city of 500,000 population with less than 200 members of the church. What are we going to do about it, brethren? If the elders of the congregations in our part of the country would take over the "pulpit' for three or four Sundays and send your regular ministers to Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Washington, maybe the Cause of Christ could be built up in these North-Western states. I know we have many members in the South and East that will not attend services unless we have a preacher to "entertain" them, but maybe you elders could entertain them for a few Sundays. I believe the Bible says something about the elders "feeding the flock.' Suppose you try "feeding' for a few Sundays, and send your preachers to this great mission.

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John T. Smithson, Detroit, Mich., May 28: "The meeting at the East End Church of Christ continues with interest. No additions to date. There may be some before the meeting ends."

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Paul H. Epps, Box 301, Wagoner, Okla., May 22: "In 1950 we had 41 additions, 17 by baptism. Interest seems to be higher now than at any time the past four months. Two were baptized May 13. Our spring meeting with Delmar Owens of Tulsa begins May 28, continuing through June 6, with a Vacation Bible School the first week. It was my privilege to conduct two Song Drills in Lubbock, Texas, in March and April. Much interest was manifested. The Lord willing, I plan to teach in the West Texas Music Normal to be held at Plainview, Texas, July 9 to 20. This is the 3rd year for this school there, under the capable direction of brother L. 0. Sanderson. Brethren Wilkin Bacon, Texas Stevens and Palmer Wheeler will also assist.'

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A. H. Porterfield, 1725 North Sanders, Poplar Bluff, Mo., May 25: "Congratulations on securing W. Curtis Porte as a staff writer. He is good. Curtis is one of our most able debaters. He knows his lesson . . . I have two dates open for meetings that I should like to fill at once. I have one summer date open.'

W. Wallace Layton, Rt. 8, Box 792, Tucson, Arizona, May 26: "Meetings concluded at Odessa, Penwell, Crane and Big Spring in Texas; and in Alustee, Oklahoma. Results were seventeen baptisms and twelve restorations. At this writing, I am with the Pacific Grove congregation in Pacific Grove, California, where Kermit Nichols preaches. My next immediate meetings are to be at Bellflower and San Pablo, California.'