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girls'William Garrett and S. R. Davis who hasservedfaithfully as Clerk for the past22 years.MID-WEST PRESBYTERY MEETINGThe Midwest Presbyterymet Oct.11th, 7:30 P.M. at the Hebron church,Clay Center Kansas. Rev. Wylie Caskeythe retiring Moderator preached aninspiring sermon from Luke 14:26.after which the following officerswere elected: Moderator, Rev. BruceStewart, Greeley, Cok>.; Clerk, Rev.Cloyd E. Caskey, D.D., Superior, Nebr.;Assist. Clerk, Geo. Milligan, Olathe,Kansas. On Wednesday, Two devotionalperiods were held centering around thetheme, "Know the truth and the truthshall make you free." The rest of theday was taken up with routine work.In the evening a tithers conference washeld with Rev. Wylie Dougherty presiding. Ross Latimer of Eskridge Congregation and Boyd Wallace of Stafford,were the main speakers. Expressions ofthanks were made to the Hebron Ladiesfor their excellent meals and entertainment. Presbytery adjourned to meetOct. 4, 1955 in the Clarinda, Iowachurch, where that congregation will becelebrating their 100th anniversary.SignedGeo. Milligan, reporterW. M. S. DepartmentMrs. Ross Latimer. Editor,Prayer Hour, 1:00 P.M. MondayFOREIGN MISSION REPORTThere are nine presbyterials as follows :Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, NewYork, Ohio, Pacific Coast, Philadelphiaand Pittsburgh. Two separate societies,Almonte and Lochiel in Ontario, Canadaalso reported, makinga total of 91 societies. Almonte and Lochiel joined NewYork presbyterial this year at the meeting at Syracuse.Contributions to ProjectsLATAKIA, Syria: Three flannelgraphs,"Power"magazine, S. S. papers, one taperecordingmonies.of Psalms and personal testiJAPAN: Three boxes of used Christmas cards, four boxes of clothing, twoboxes of books, two boxes of S.S. papers,quarterlies, pictures, etc. one box drymilk and cake mixes to Boyle family,shoes and used clothing to Chao family,magazine subscriptions and 25 boxes materials.SPECIAL PROJECTS: More than tenboxes of used clothing to Korea andGreece. Three quilts presented to missionaries and eighteen calendars sent at holiday time.FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS:China Relief $30; Latakia $19; Larnaca $414; Nicosia $763; Japan $649.14;Miscellaneous $5230.67. Total $7105.81.Sixty-four societies heard missionaryspeakers. Fourteen speakers were heard.1. Suggestions that might increase ourefficiency and further the missionarycause: that "Local and Presbyterial report blanks be coordinated to ask for thesame information, such as separating material and financial contributions, separating Larnaca and Nicosia and requesting names of missionary speakers.2. Societies should be informed whatthey should do about postage or duty onpackages to mission stations, so thatworkers won't have to pay.3. In order to stimulate missionary giving, gifts specified for certain purposesbe used as donor requests.should onlyMarian SpearForeign MissionSuperintendentSENATOR LANGER EXPLAINSSTATEMENT RE C.A. BILLA recent issue of the "ConvenanterWitness" carried a letter from SenatorWilliam Langer concerning the statusof the Christian Amendment bill (S. J.Res. 87) at the time Congress adjourned.Because ofcontinued newspaper andmagazine reports that the Senate Judiciary Committee had voted unanimouslyto disapprove the bill further inquirywas made of Senator Langer. The following letter was received in reply:* * *UNITED STATES SENATEformation concerning the status of S.J.Res. 87, the so-called Christian Amendment.I want to reiterate what I told youearlier, namely, that S.J. Res. 87 wasnot acted on by the Committee priorto adjournment. Consequently, the Religious News Service release which youquoted was in error.The hearings which were held on thisamendment are now being printed andI will see that your copy is forwarded assoon as we receive them.With kindest regards, I am(signed)Sincerely,WILLIAM LANGERChairmanFRANK H. MANNFrank H. Mann of Rye, New York,general secretary of the American BibleSociety died, after a short illness, onOctober 11.Mr. Mann was born in May, 1883,graduated from Hampden-Sidney College, Virginia, in 1903, receiving Litt.B.and M.A. degrees. For some years, following his graduation, he was engagedin educational work and later becameassistant secretary of the YMCA inHavana, Cuba. He spent a five-yearperiod as General Secretary of theAmerican Bible Society, following hisservice in World War I as a FirstLieutenant in the Field Artillery.Subsequently he was engaged in realestate activities, returning to the American Bible Societyagain as general secretary in 1942, where he has been responsible for the cultivation of theSociety's support by the churches. Inappreciation of his work among thechurches, in 1953 the Honorary degreeof Litt. D.was conferred upon Mr.Mann by the Board of Trustees ofMoravian College, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.LARNACA, CYPRUS: One box used Committee on the JudiciaryChristmas cards, boxes of books,October 13, 1954patterns, magazine subscriptions and twoRev. T. C.boxes S. S. McKnight, Presidentpapers.Christian Amendment MovementNICOSL JS: One box sermons804 Penn Avenueand pamphterns, three,;ed books, dress pat Pittsburgh 21, Pennsylvaniausee!- ngf."eeting cards,S. S. papers - Xt quarterlies, Christmasgift box to Miss Rose Munnell from herhome society.272Dear Mr. McKnight:This will acknowledge your recentletter in which you again request inMr. Mann planned and conducted theannual meeting in December of theAdvisory Council, a group representingmore than fifty denominations whichapprove and support the program ofthe American Bible Society.He married Anna C. Rogers in May,1919, who, with two sons, Roger C.and William H. Mann, and three grandchildren, survive him.COVENANTER WITNESS