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scene."place"sented by a separate display in theExhibit Hall. An automatic slide projector, showing 14 colored pictures ona different subject each day, gave a fullday each to Japan and Syria. Cyprushad no pictures on hand.From this review, it is clear, at leastto me, that far from being "relegatedto a relatively unimportantforeign missions were before the conventionnearly every day. Knowing the interestand heart for missions of those whoplanned the program, I am sure thatit was their intention that the missionary interests should be prominent. Truly,I think they were.I am sorry that the editor of theMissionary Editorials got an unfavorableimpression. It must have been, indeed,because he was "so far removed fromtheI hope he will not get thosefar away impressions next time.Most sincerelyREMO I. ROBB"NO ARMOUR AGAINST TRUTH"The power of the Roman CatholicChurch in matters great and small, religious and political, has been an increasingly serious cause for alarm among freedom-loving Americans of late. The Roman hierarchy seems to be making tremendous progress in gaining influence inthis country.However, for Protestant Americans,there is one reassuring fact Rome has noarmour against the Truth! Christ's Mission of New York City has just publisheda folder on this very theme. Its title:"No Armour Against Truth."The folder shows that in spite of allher formidable power, Rome is still completely vulnerable to one weapon Truth.To prove its point, the folder gives brief,dramatic sketches of 11 former RomanCatholic priests who were won over bythe Truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.These men and many others have beenaided by Christ's Mission in their spiritual and economic readjustment to lifeoutside the Church of Rome. "No Armour Against Truth" is, indeed, an encouraging and heartening folder for everyProtestant Christian to read. It points upvividly the importance of getting theTruth to those bound by error.The folder is available, free of charge,by writing to: Christ's Mission, Inc.,27 East 22nd Street, New York 10, NewYork.By our dailywalk and conversation weare either repelling or discouraging someone from attaining a vital faith in Godor we are channels of hope and confidencefor some struggling soul.Rast.November 24, 1954John MarvinSANTA ANA:DR. AND MRS. SAMUEL EDGARCELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDINGWITH GAY RECEPTIONDr. and Mrs. Samuel Edgar, celebratedtheir 50th wedding anniversary recentlywhich also marked Dr. Edgar's 50th yearsince he was ordained in La Junta, Colo.A reception was given in the ReformedPresbyterian Church, Santa Ana, by theirtwo sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. andMrs. Faris Edgar of Lakeside, and Mr.and Mrs. Donald Edgar of Hollywood.The Rev. and Mrs. G. N. Greer assisted.The Edgars were active in the ministryfor 43 years, Dr. Edgar having been in thepastorate of the Reformed PresbyterianChurch for almost 20 years in Santa Ana.The couple spent 15 years in the mission field in Syria, and Dr. Edgar alsowent to Palestine with a Red Cross Unitduring World War I.The Edgars are now in the retired ranksof their denomination and make theirhome at 523 E. Pine St., still remainingactive in church work.The church parlor was filled withbaskets of golden chrysanthemums anddahlias for the event. The lace coveredtable, beautifully decorated, was presidedover by Miss Adah Ellis, of Pueblo,Colo., Mrs. Carrie Blackwood, Mrs. A. J.McFarland, Mrs. John Curry, Mrs. J. G.Betts and Mrs. Cal Connery.The guest book was presided over byMrs. Harold Sedgley.Mrs. Don Anderson of North Hollywood sang several selections, during theafternoon. She was accompanied at thepianobyMrs. G. N. Greer. Several recorded selections were played. A readingwas given byBellflower.Mrs. Merton Bedford ofAbout 200 guests were present duringthe afternoon, among whom were elevenformer missionaries and their childrenand three natives of Syria, many withwhom Dr. and Mrs. Edgar worked, whilemissionaries in Syria. Manyguests were also present.out of townMany beautiful gifts were receivedfrom friends far and near, including agift from the Reformed PresbyterianChurch of Los Angeles, and a gift fromthe congregation of the Santa Ana Reformed Presbyterian Church. This giftwas presented by Dr. Walter McCarroll.SEATTLE: A Halloween party washeld on Saturday, October 30 at the VerdDunn home. Attending this gay eventwere twenty first and second graders.SEATTLE: We were very happy toagain have as our communion assistantRev. James Carson of Portland. Jim,Dot, and Dougie arrived on Wed., October 20 for preaching that evening andFriday as well as the Communion Serviceon October 24.WINCHESTER: The C. Y. P. U. areplanning to entertain the churches ofthis district at a Psalm Festival on November 26.BELLE CENTER: On October 28 aHalloween social was held at the home ofMr. and Mrs. W. S. Tuttle. A fine timewas enjoyed by all. Refreshments ofpumpkin pie and cider were served by thecommittee.DENISON: Excavation began October25 for a new basement under our church.The men of the congregation plus someprofessional help are doing the job.TOPEKA: The November W.M.S.met at the home of Mrs. Herbert Davies.Mrs. Vincent Rocereto led devotionsMrs. W. O. Martin reviewed the firsthalf of the book "Farther into the Night"by Mrs. Gordon Smith.LOS ANGELES: At our recent communion service, Jerry Yogoda and Donald Van Dyke were baptized.ALLEGHENY: On the evening of October 10, the Alleghenycongregation united with the Central Pittsburgh congregation for their closing communion service.WINCHESTER: Mrs. Lloyd Northrup,a converted Jewess of Kansas City, gavea very interesting and inspiring talkabout her life and work at our Octoberfamily night.COLLEGE HILL : Our monthly Family Night was held October 20. After supper devotions were led by the pastor,and Mrs. S. E. Greer of Philadelphiagave a talk to the children. A temperancesound film entitled,"With His Help"was shown. The missionary societiessponsored this programas a part oftheir temperance educational program.It was well received.Dear Dr. TaggartI moderated a callin the HETHERTON congregation onNovember 5 which resulted in the unanimous call on the first ballot for CharlesS. Sterrett. The congregation is prayerfully awaiting his decision. Harold F.Thompson.333