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Frank Trayler, Camp Stoneman, California, April 13: "I am speaking at various California congregations while awaiting passage to the Far East. I have spoken in Sacramento, both at Oak Park and Morse Avenue; in Antioch at 16th and "A"; and in Livermore (Dania Hall). I visited the new congregation here in Pittsburg last night (Union Hall, 7th and Cumberland). All are growing."

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Raymond Whittington, Carthage, Texas, April 15: "Our meeting begins May 4th with Thomas D. Rose of Shreveport preaching and Bill Cook of Carthage directing singing. The meetings will continue through May 13th with services each night at 7:30."

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James O. Wilburn, Box 11, Gruver, Texas, April 14: "In the Gruver spring meeting, seven were baptized, two restored, and two added by transfer of membership. New attendance records were made in all phases of our work. A. C. Williams did effective preaching and O. F. Shewmaker was an asset in directing the singing. I will assist the church at Goodwell, Oklahoma, in meetings beginning May 1."

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W. Earl Mansur, 241 E. Arlight, Monterey Park, California, April 15: "Interest, attendance and contributions are doing well with the church in Montebello. Our building is nearing completion and we are anxious to move in sometime next month. May 4th I will begin a meeting with the church in Port Hueneme."

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Rufus R. Clifford, Box 282, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, April 17, 1953: "A. Hugh Clark of San Antonio, Texas, did some of the best preaching we have heard here from April 5-12. One was baptized and three restored. Thomas Huckaba directed the singing. I began in Christiansburg, Virginia, Wednesday and will continue until April 26. A. Lowell Altizes has done an outstanding work in this whole area."

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Cecil B. Douthitt, Box 67, Brownwood, Texas, April 13: "The ten day meeting at Comanche, Texas, which closed last night, resulted in eight baptisms and one to place membership. M. F. Manchester, who preaches regularly for the Comanche church, is doing a good work there."

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Joe H. Morris, 2707 Ky. Ave., Paducah, Kentucky, April 13: "The work at Clements Street continues to make progress. Every phase of the work is growing. One was baptized, one identified and one confessed unfaithfulness last week. Two were baptized yesterday. I begin a meeting with Center Street in Owensboro, Kentucky, on April 20th. Our Monday through Friday radio program is attracting more listeners than any program I have ever broadcast. Hear it! WPOD, 1240 Ice., Paducah, Kentucky."

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Will W. Slater, Box 343, Hydro, Oklahoma, April 13: "The Lectureship in Hydro was successful in many ways. Brethren Davis, Crumley, Sparks, Finley, Shackelford, and Trent were the speakers. Two were baptized — a soldier boy and a man about 60 years old. We are indeed grateful to these brethren for their splendid work and cooperation. It instilled enthusiasm in the members, and the church is going forward with greater determination to do more for the Master's Cause. This leaves me in a meeting in El Reno, Oklahoma. Brother Max Crumley is doing the preaching and I am conducting the song service. Fine attendance and good interest."

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Tice Elkins, 4428 Gresham St., San Diego 9, California, April 8: "Dear Brother Editor: If you get a carbon copy, please do not be offended. I am too ill, nervous and upset to write more than a very few letters yet I desire greatly to notify my many friends who send cards, letters and a few send a dollar or two for books and for help, that we thank every one from our hearts, but it is impossible for me to answer personally each one. May they please be satisfied to know that our hearts are glad to hear from them. Also, I want to inform all that I have a good stock of all the books and tracts I have ever written, and your order for all such can be filled promptly hereafter. My son will do that. It seems to be the belief of many that "Ma"

Elkins moved from New Mexico to California. This is a mistake. She came with me to help take care of me for a time. She has gone back home to take care of our place and few possessions there, but will return here to help take care of me as soon as she can arrange to come. I am advised by all doctors who examine me that I cannot live in the New Mexico altitude any more. I hope that many will order my books, for I sorely need the money to pay doctor and drug bills and for other expenses. If you desire, send me a card for price list of all books and tracts I have. With love and gratitude to every one, I am your brother, Tice Elkins."

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M. F. Manchester, Comanche, Texas, April 13: "We closed a good meeting last night with Brother Cecil B. Douthitt of the Southside church in Brownwood doing the preaching, and it was fine indeed. There were eight baptized and one placed membership. I will hold the brethren a meeting in Brownwood sometime in the future. The work here is in good shape."

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Richard Weaver, 110 Division St., Smyrna, Tennessee, April 13: "This is my first report since last summer. At that time we installed a new gas heating system, insulated the building and the men of the church painted the basement. This $2,000 improvement was paid for with the surplus accumulated in the treasury in our first fifteen months of work here. The balance in the treasury when we came was $17. Brother Billy Nicks did the preaching and his father, T. A. Nicks, led the singing in a good meeting for us in the fall.

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Brother O. P. Baird, Wilmington, N. C., preached one night in January. Smyrna is assisting financially in the great work he is doing there. Interest and attendance continues high. One was recently baptized from Sewart Air Force Base which is located here. Three others in the last two weeks have been baptized. Brother Edward J. Craddock is to preach in our spring meeting May 17-24."

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Willis G. Jernigan, 1401 Ash St., Commerce, Texas, April 12: "The work here is making progress in a very fine way. Our Bible school attendance last Lord's day was ten more than double the attendance of last June, the month we returned to Commerce. Our spring meeting begins April 19 with Brother E. W. McMillan as preacher. The Kamay meeting closed April 9. Seven were baptized and four restored. Brother Dennis Kellog directed the song service. The work in Commerce continues in a very fine way. One restored at the morning service.

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W. Wallace. Layton, Box 10086, Houston, Texas: "Just closed a meeting with the Eastside congregation in Kermit, Texas. Two were baptized. Four baptized and six restored recently here at Garden Oaks congregation."