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CHRISTIAN CHURCHES
Combining the Congregational Year Book, Volume No. 58, and The Christian Annual, Volume No. 64
1935 STATISTICS
ISSUED BY
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE
GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE CONGREGATIONAL AND CHRISTIAN CHURCHES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
The Congregational and Christian Churches 4
Organization
General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches 5
The National Council of the Congregational Churches 6
The General Convention of the Christian Church 6
Reports of Treasurers 7
Statement of Social Ideals 8, 9
Officers, Committees and Commissions 10-13
The General Convention of the Christian Church — Officers and Boards 14
Commission on Missions 15
Commission on Evangelism and Devotional Life 16
The Corporation for the General Council 17
The National Societies 18-28
The Council for Social Action 29
City Organizations 30
Other Societies and Organizations 31-34
Theological Seminaries 35-41
Colleges 42
Congregational and Christian Junior Colleges and Academies 43
Congregational Clubs 43
Necrology 44-65
State Organizations, Officers and Meetings 66-71
Explanation of Schedules „ 72
Annual Statistics of Churches — Schedules 73-261
Summary I — Comparative Table by States 262, 263
Summary II — Comparative Table by Years 264
Supplementary Summaries 265
International Congregationalism 266
Ordinations - 267,268
Clerks 269-306
Church Assistants 307-313
Missionaries of the A. B. C. F. M 314-316
Retired Missionaries of the American Board 317, 318
Pastors not Members of Associations or Conferences, and Licentiates 319-328
Congregational and Christian Ministers in Full Standing 329-390
Last Minute Revisions ,. 391.392
Advertisements — - 393-400
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THE CONGREGATIONAL AND CHRISTIAN CHURCHES
Principles of Christian Fellowship
The Congregational and Christian Churches of the United States by delegates assembled, reserving all the rights and cherished memories of their historic past and ajfiirming loyalty to the basic principles of unity and democracy in church polity, hereby set forth the principles of Christian fellowship immemorially held by these churches.
We hold sacred the freedom of the individual soul and the right of private judgment. We stand for the autonomy of the local church and its independence of ecclesiastical control. We cherish the fellowship of churches, united in district, state and national bodies for counsel and co-operation. Affirming these convic- tions we hold to the unity of the Church of Christ, and will unite with all its branches in fellowship and hearty co-operation; and we earnestly seek that the prayer of our Lord for the unity of his followers may be speedily answered.
We find in the Bible the supreme rule of faith and life, but recognize wide room for differences in interpretation. We therefore base our union upon the acceptance of Christianity as primarily a way of life and not upon uniformity of theological opinion or any uniform practice of ordinances. (From the preamble of the Constitution of the General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches.)
Form — Congregational and Christian Churches are bodies of self-governing Christian believers organized on a democratic basis in close association with a great body of similar churches throughout the world, covenanting together for religious worship, work, and fellowship, acknowledging Christ only as authori- tative Head.
Origrin — Congregational Churches were first organized in England in the Six- teenth Century, in revolt against state control of religious worship, in the demand for personal Christian experience, and in an effort to reproduce New Testament simplicity and democracy.
The Christian churches originated spontaneously in several parts of the United States in the latter part of the eighteenth century. In each instance the movement was a revolt against overhead control of local churches and ministers.
Principles — They believe in a free Kingdom of God under the sole authority and leadership of the Spirit of Christ, insuring freedom of the individual soul, liberty of conscience, the independence of the local church, and the free fellow- ship of the churches.
Ideals — Democratic life and organization, simplicity and vitality of faith, intellectual freedom, educational efficiency, evangelistic purpose, missionary zeal, social passion, unsectarian fellowship, unselfish devotion to the extension of the Kingdom.
Practice — Congregational and Christian Churches emphasize beliefs in which all evangelical Christians agree, exalt nothing trivial or sectarian, repudiate dogmatism and all legislative control, ecclesiastical or civic, of the spiritual life, and seek union of all churches, on the basis of mutual freedom and fellowship. Their rule of action is "In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity."
Achievements — The old world and the new are indebted largely to Congrega- tionalism for the establishment and progress of the principle of religious tolera- tion. Congregationalism sailed to America in the Mayflower as the church of the Pilgrim Fathers. Settling first at Plymouth, then later fusing with the Puritan colonists that followed them, these founders of Congregationalism spread over New England, and through their democratic ideals laid the foundations for the free church, the free state, the free school, and the free social life of our country. The Congregational churches have been the pioneer Protestant churches of our nation in the promotion of education, missions, evangelism, and in most movements for Christian union, religious progress, and moral reform.
While the Christian Church originated later, and therefore did not have the original impact upon the nation's life, and while its numbers and resources have not been so large its ideals and principles have been identical with those of the Congregational churches.
The Local Church — ^The local church is the center and soul of the whole organization. It is self-administering and is the final arbiter of all questions relating to its own life.
Fellowship with churches of like organization differentiates these churches from the so-called independent church. This fellowship is held in associations, state or district conferences and the General Council described below.
The Association — A church is recognized denominationally by securing mem- bership in some association of churches, usually consisting of from ten to fifty such churches, located in geographical proximity to one another. These associa- tions are for the purpose of mutual stimulation, the holding of ministerial cre- dentials for ordained ministers and the performance of common Christian service.
The State Conference — The state or district conference is made up of the churches within its bounds holding membership in the several associations. Mutual helpfulness to all the churches, and as ordinarily organized, the carrying forward of church extension and missionary work within its own borders, are the functions of the conference. Usually the conference maintains a paid super- intendent and a central office. A directory will be found on page 17.
The General Council. — What the State Conference is to the state the General Council is to the nation, with appropriate variations. It also becomes the unifying agency for coordinating the organization and work of the missionary societies. <See following pages.)
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GENERAL COUNCIL ORGANIZATION
The General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches was organized on June 27. 1931, at Seattle, Washington, for the purpose of carrying on the functions hitherto performed by the National Council of the Congrega- tional Churches and the General Convention of the Christian Church, "me older organizations continue their formal existence for the time being for possible legal requirements. Details of organization will be found on the following pages.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the General Council is to foster and express the substantial unity of the Congregational and Christian churches in faith, purpose, polity and work; to consult upon and devise measures and maintain agencies for the pro- motion of the common interests of the Kingdom of God; to co-operate with any corporation or body under control of or affiUated with the Congregational or Christian churches or any of them; and to do and to promote the work of these churches in their national, international and interdenominational relations, and in general so far as legally possible to perform on behalf of the united churches the various functions hitherto performed by the National Council for the Congrega- tional churches and by the General Convention for the Christian church, it being understood that where technical legal questions may be involved the action of the separate bodies shall be secured. (Article II of the Constitution.)
FUNCTIONS
As the name indicatee, the General Council is a voluntary organization of Congregational and Christian churches for the purpose of conference regarding their common interests. The central function of the Council is to provide a gathering for useful discussion of questions of concern to the churches, and so to furnish inspiration for increased devotion and effectiveness.
Associated with the function of discussion and inspiration is that of the election of officers and agencies for carrying on the common work of the churches. Specifically, the Council provides for gathering and publishing annually the statistics for the churches as given in this Year Book. For the purpose of stimulating fellowship and of coordinating the various agencies, offices are main- tained with a small staff of Secretaries.
MEMBERS
Each State Conference or similar organization of churches is entitled to elect two members (one being a woman) for each ten thousand members or major fraction thereof. Each local association or similar organization may elect one delegate for each ten churches or major fraction thereof. Each college and theological seminary recognized by the Council is entitled to one delegate. The Moderator, the Secretaries, the Treasurer and editors of national church period- icals are members ex-officiis.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Between the sessions of the Council an Executive Committee chosen by the Council attends to details of business, arranging for the meetings and submitting programs for the same. This committee is also the agency for correlating the activities of the several Commissions.
COMMISSIONS
The functions of the Commission on Missions are to correlate the ad- ministration of the several missionary societies and boards affiliated with the Council in the interest of economy and efficiency, and to promote the appeal for benevolent funds. Through this Commission it is possible for the Council to keep in touch with the wide range of benevolent activity of the churches.
The Commission on Evangelism and Devotional Life maintains an office for service to the churches in the vital field indicated by its name. There are several other Commissions, none of them being charged with executive functions to any extent but rather with study and report, each in its own field, with such cooperation with the executive agencies of the denomination as seems feasible.
MISSIONARY SOCIETIES The general missionary societies have as their controlling membership the membership of the General Council itself. Meeting in separate sessions under the direction of their own officers, the membership of each of these societies is in large majority identical with that of the General Council, so that in matters of common concern action taken by the General Council may usually be taken by each of the societies without further discussion, thus giving unity of operation in matters of common concern and making the missionary societies the instru- ments of the churches themselves.
MEETINGS Meetings of the General Council are held biennially in the odd numbered years. The next meeting will be held at Mount Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass., June 16-23. 1936.
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THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES
Organized Oberlin, Ohio, November 17, 1871. Merged with the General Convention of the Christian Church, Seattle, Washington, June 27, 1931. Meets biennially in conjunction with the General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches for necessary legal business. Only such officers, committees and commissions as are necessary to its legal operations are maintained.
Moderator: Rev. Jay T. Stocking, Newton Centre, Mass. (Dec.)
Assistant Moderators: Rev. Rockwell Harmon Potter, D. D., Hartford, Conn. Rev. William Horace Day, D. D., Bridgeport, Conn.
Secretary: Rev. Charles E. Burton, D. D., New York
Associate Secretary: Rev. Frederick L. Fagley, D. D., New York
Treasurer: Mr. William T. Boult, New York
Executive Committee: The Congregational members of the Executive Committee of the General Council.
Business Committee, Committee on Credentials, Nominating Committee and Commission on Evangelism, and Devotional Life: The Congregational mem- bers of the corresponding bodies of the General Council. The Commission on Missions and Survey Committee: Identical with the members for the General Council.
THE GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Organized Windham, Connecticut, 1819, as the General Christian Conference or Convention. United with the National Council of the Congregational Churches, June 27, 1931, at Seattle, Washington. Its corporate life is continued for the time being for the purpose of meeting necessary legal requirements. This has been accomplished by constituting the membership of the Convention of the members of its Executive Committee. Only such officers as are necessary to its operations are maintained.
For list of officers see page 14.
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THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE CONGREGATIONAL AND CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF THE UNITED STATES
Statement of Income and Expense for the Year Ended December 31, 1935
General Fund Balance January 1, 1935 $ 9,831.57
Income
Dues General $46,058.96
Calendars 1,065.57
Income from Investments 1,447.94
Donations 200.00
Total Current Income $48,772.47
Expenditures:
Salaries — Executive $13,766.65
Salaries— Clerical 7,288.85
Year Book 7,362.65
Commissions 3,897.14
Rent 2,697.26
Advertising and Publicity 1,932.83
Travel 2,325.37
Office Expense 2.175.34
Appropriations to International and
Interdenominational agencies 486.56
Annuity on Conditional Gift 31.50
Total Current Expenditures 41,964.15
Current Income over Expenditures 6,808.32
Balance December 31, 1935 $16,639.89
Mileage Fund
Balance January 1, 1935 1,577.70
Dues $ 5,406.85
Expenditures —
5,406.85 Balance December 31, 1935 $ 6,984.55
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES
IN THE UNITED STATES
Statement of Net Receipts and Disbursements for the Yeah Ended December 31, 1935
General Fund
Balance January 1, 1935 $ 6,245.54
Receipts
Income on Investments $ 2,782.10
Disbursements
Receipts of Income over Disbursements 2,782.10
Balance December 31, 1935 $9,027.64
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A STATEMENT OF SOCIAL IDEALS
Adopted by the National Council of the Congregational Churches of the United States, October 24, 1925.
We believe in making the social and spiritual ideals of Jesus our test for community as well as for individual life; in strengthening and deepening the inner personal relationship of the individual with God, and recognizing his obligation and duty to society. This is crystallized in the two commandments of Jesus: "Love thy God and love thy neighbor." We believe this pattern ideal for a Christian social order involves the recognition of the sacredness of life, the supreme worth of each single personality, and our common membership in one another — the brotherhood of all. In short, it means creative activity in coopera- tion with our fellow human beings, and with God, in the everyday life of society and in the development of a new and better world social order. Translating this ideal
I. Into Education Means:
1. The building of a social order in which every child has the best oppor- tunity for development.
2. Adequate and equal educational opportunity for all, with the possibility of extended training for those competent.
3. A thorough and scientific program of religious and secular education designed to Christianize everyday life and conduct.
4. Conservation of health, including careful instruction in sex hygiene and home building, abundant and wholesome recreation facilities, and education for leisure, including a nation-wide system of adult education.
5. Insistence on constitutional rights and duties, including freedom of speech, of the press, and of peaceable assemblage.
6. Constructive education and Christian care of dependents, defectives, and delinquents, in order to restore them to normal life whenever possible, with kindly segregation for those who are hopelessly feebleminded. (This means that such institutions as the jails, prisons, and orphan asylums should be so con- ducted as to be genuine centers for education and health.)
7. A scientifically planned program of international education promoting peace and good-will and exposing the evils of war, intoxicants, illiteracy, and other social sins.
II. Into Industrial and Economic Relationship Means:
1. A reciprocity of service — that group interests, whether of labor or capital, must always be integrated with the welfare of society as a whole, and that society in its turn must insure justice to each group.
2. A frank abandonment of all efforts to secure something for nothing, and recognition that all ownership is a social trust involving Christian administration for the good of all and that the unlimited exercise of the right of private owner- ship is socially undesirable.
3. Abolishing child labor and establishing standards for the employment of minors which will insure maximum physical, intellectual and moral development.
4. Freedom from employment one day in seven, the eight-hour day as the present maximum for all industrial workers.
5. Providing safe and sanitary industrial conditions especially protecting women; adequate accident, sickness, and unemployment insurance, together with suitable provision for old age.
6. An effective national system of public employment bureaus to make possible the proper distribution of the labor forces of America.
7. That the first charge upon industry should be a minimum comfort wage and that all labor should give an honest day's work for an honest day's pay.
8. Adequate provision for impartial investigation and publicity, conciliation and arbitration in industrial disputes.
9. The right of labor to organize with representatives of its own choosing and, where able, to share in the management of industrial relations.
10. Encouragement of the organization of consumers' cooperatives for the more equitable distribution of the essentials of life.
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11. The supremacy of the service, rather than the profit motive in the ac- quisition and use of property on the part of both labor and capital, and the most equitable division of the product of industry that can be devised.
III. Into Agriculture Means:
1. That the farmer shall have access to the land he works, on such terms as will insure him personal freedom and economic encouragement, while society is amply protected by efficient production and conservation of fertility.
2. That the cost of market distribution from farmer to consumer shall be cut to the lowest possible terms, both farmers and consiuners sharing in these economies.
3. That there shall be every encouragement to the organization of farmers for economic ends, particularly for cooperative sales and purchases.
4. That an efficient system of both vocational and general education of youths and adults living on farms shall be available.
5. That special efforts shall be made to insure the farmer adequate social institutions, including the church, the school, the library, means of recreation, good local government, and particularly the best possible farm home.
6. That there shall be a widespread development of organized rural com- munities, thoroughly democratic, completely cooperative, and possessed with the spirit of the common welfare.
7. That there shall be the fullest measure of friendly reciprocal cooperation between the rural and city workers.
IV. Into Racial Relations Means:
1. The practice of the American principle of the same protection and rights for all races who share our common life.
2. The elimination of racial discrimination, and substitution of full brotherly treatment for all races in America.
3. The fullest cooperation between the churches of various races, even though of different denominations.
4. Educational and social equipment for the special needs of immigrants, with government information bureaus.
V. International Relations Means:
1. The removal of every unjust barrier of trade, color, creed, and race, and the practice of equal justice for all nations.
2. The administration of the property and privileges within each country so that they will be of the greatest benefit not only to that nation but to all the world.
3. Discouragement of all propaganda tending to mislead peoples in their international relations or to create prejudice.
4. The replacement of selfish imperialism by such disinterested treatment of backward nations as to contribute the maximum to the welfare of each nation and of all the world.
5. The abolition of military armaments by all nations except for an internal police force.
6. That the church of Christ as an institution should not be used as an instrument or an agency in the support of war.
7. A permanent association of the nations for world peace and good-will, the outlawry of war, and the settling of all differences between nations by con- ference, arbitration, or by an international court.
We believe it is the duty of every church to investigate local moral and economic conditions as well as to know world needs. We believe that it is only as our chiirches themselves follow the example and spirit of Jesus in the fullest sense — translating these social ideals into the daily life of the chuDch and the community — that we can ever hope to build the Kingdom of God on earth.
These affirmations we make as Christians and loyal citizens of our beloved country. We present them as an expression of our faith and patriotism. We urge upon all our citizens the support of our cherished institutions, faithfulness at the ballot, respect for law, and loyal support of its administrators. Wfe believe that our country can and will make a great contribution to the realiza- tion of Christian ideals throughout the world.
10 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1935 OFFICERS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Honorary Moderator — Rev. S. Parkes Cadman, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Moderator — Mr. John V. Sees, Huntington, Ind.
Assistant Moderators — Rev. Rockwell H. Potter, Hartford, Conn.
— Rev. William H. Day, Bridgeport, Conn.
—Rev. Stanley C. Harrell, Durham, N. C.
Secretary — ^Rev. Charles E. Burton, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. Associate Secretary — Rev. Frederick L. Fagley, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. Assistant Secretary — Rev. Warren H. Denison, 507 C. P. A. Building, Dayton, Ohio Treasurer— William T. Boult, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y.
The Blxecutive Committee
Ex-officiis: The Moderator and, as corresponding members, the Secretaries.
Term Expiring 1936: Term Expiring 1938: Rev. Frederick H. Page, Mass. Rev. Arthur H. Bradford, R. I.
Rev. Allan K. Chalmers, N. Y. Rev. Robert E. Brown, Ohio
Mrs. C. J. Chandler, Mich. Mr. John V. Sees, Ind.
Rev. William W. Patton, N. J. Mr. Elbert A. Harvey. Mass.
Rev. Philip S. Sailer, N. J. Mr. Fred B. Smith, N. Y.
Term Expiring 1940: Mr. Arthur J. Holden, Vt. Mr. Frank C. Van Cleef, N. J. Rev. Frank G. Coflfin, Ohio Mrs. James Bixler, N. H. Rev. Clarence H. Wilson, Conn.
Corporation for the General Council
Term Expiring 1936: Term Expiring 1938: Mr. John Wallace Young, N. Y. Mr. J. W. MacDowell, N. Y.
Rev. Charles S. Mills, Conn. Mr. H. M. Pflager, Mo.
Mr. Walter C. Gilpatric, N. Y. Mr. Edward L. Scheidenhelm, 111.
Mr. F. H. Leggett. N. Y. Rev. Lewis T. Reed, N. Y.
Mr. Harvey E. Sims, Ohio Mr. Laird C. Dinsmore, N. Y.
Term Expiring 1940: Mr. Horatio Ford, Ohio Mr. J. Howard Leman, Mass. Mr. Leslie R. Rounds, N. Y. Mr. Epaphroditus Peck, Conn. Mr. Alfred C. Howell, N. Y.
The Nominating Committee
Term Expiring 1936: Term Expiring 1938: Rev. Carl M. Gates, Mass., Chairman Rev. Theodore R. Faville, Wis.
Prof. E. C. Goddard, Mich. Mrs. E. D. Gaylord. Calif.
Rev. L. Wendell Fifield, Wash. Rev. Frederick W. Raymond, Ohio (Sec.)
Rev. Fletcher C. Lester, Va. Rev. Edward C. Boynton, N. Y.
Rev. Walter H. North, Mo. Dean J. E. Taylor, Nebr.
Mrs. W. A. Rowell, 111. Prof. Seldon B. Humphrey, Conn.
Business Committee
Term Expiring 1936: Term Expiring 1938:
Mr. U. G. Reminger, S. Dak. Rev. Motier C. Bullock, Nebr.
Mr. M. J. W. White, Va. Mr. Ralph T. Fisher, Calif.
Mrs. Arthur R. Kimball, Conn. Dr. Samuel H. Baer, Mo.
Rev. Albert E. Roraback, N. Y. Rev. Charles Stanley Jones, Vt.
Rev. Charles C. Burger, Mo. Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCuUoch, 111.
Mr. Harvey E. Sims, Ohio Rev. Richard O. Ficken, N. Y., Convener
Resolutions Committee
Rev. Clayton S. Rice, Wash. Mrs. J. D. R. Steven. Wis.
Rev. Holland F. Burr. Calif. Rev. Harold Kingsley. 111.
Prof. W. A. Harper. Tenn. Rev. John C. Schroeder. Maine Mrs. Frederick Bagnall, Mich.
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Credentials Committee
Rev. Ralph Timberlake, Mass. Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd, Mich. Rev. Edwin C. Gillette, Fla. Rev. Wilson P. Minton, Pa.
Mr. R. M. Campbell, Nebr. Rev. Charles H. Harrison, Ore. Mrs. David E. Brown, N. J.
Survey Committee
Term Expiring 1936: Rev. Allen A. Stockdale, D. C. Mrs. E. B. Dean, Nebr. Rev. George C. Vincent, N. J. Mr. F. E. Reeve, 111. Mrs. W. A. Rowell, 111. Rev. John Stapleton, Pa.
Term Expiring 1938: Rev. Samuel T. Clifton, R. I. Dr. E. G. Warner, N. Y. Mrs. Elbert Read, Iowa Rev. Frank J.Scribner, Okla. (Chairman) Mrs. W. B. Henderson, Mo. Rev. William T. Scott, Fla.
Strategy Committee
Dean Luther A. Weigle, Conn. Rev. H. Paul Douglass, N. Y. Rev. Oscar Maurer, Conn. Mrs. Helen V. Morse, Ohio Rev. Frank M. Sheldon, Wis.
Mr. Walter C. Gilpatric, N. Y. Rev. John C. Schroeder, Me. Mr. Elbert A. Harvey, Mass. Prof. W. A. Harper, Tenn.
Council for Social Action
Term Expiring 1936: Rev. Allan K. Chalmers, N. Y. Rev. Russell J. Clinchy, D. C. Rev. Buell G. Gallagher, Ala. Rev. Alfred W. Swan. Wis. Rev. Clarence S. Bennett, Ind. Miss Lea Taylor, 111.
Term Expiring 1938: Prof. Willard D. Thorp, N. Y. Mr. Lucius R. Eastman, N. Y. Rev. Theodore A. Greene, Conn. Rev. Stoddard Lane, Iowa Rev. Truman O. Douglass, Mo. Mrs. John Beardsley, Calif.
Term Expiring 1940: Rev. John C. Schroeder, Me. Rev. Dwight J. Bradley, Mass. Prof. Arthur E. Holt, 111. (Chairman) Mr. W. L. Richardson, Mass. Mr. Frank W. McCulloch. 111. Rev. Lawrence Wilson, Calif.
Cooperative Ex-officio Members: Rev. William F. Frazier, Conn. Rev. Claton S. Rice, Wash. Rev. Fred L. Brownlee, N. Y. Rev. Fred F. Goodsell, Mass. Rev. Harry T. Stock, Mass. Rev. Harold M. Kingsley, 111.
Commission on Missions
Ex-officiis: The Moderator and Secretary of the General Council.
Members of the Home Board
Term Expiring 1936: Mrs. L. O. Baird, Wash. Rev. M. Russell Boynton, 111. Mr. Arthur B. Clark, Conn. Mrs. F. F. Clark, N. Y. Rev. Thomas T. Giflfen, Calif. Mr. Ethelbert V. Grabill. Mass. Mrs. Elbert A. Harvey, Mass. Mrs. Athella M. Howsare, Ohio Mrs. W. L. James, N. Y. Rev. William W. Patton, N. J. Mr. Dwight L. Rogers. Mass. Rev. Theodore M. Shipherd, Conn. Rev. L. E. Smith, N. C. Mrs. D. C. Turner, N. Y. Prof. Luther A. Weigle, Corm. Mr. Charles C. West, N. J. Mrs. H. P. Willcox. N. Y. Mr. Loren N. Wood. N. J.
Term Expiring 1938: Mr. Thomas P. Alder, N. Y. Rev. John C. Blackman, Wyo. Rev. Robert W. Coe. Mass. Rev. Edward W. Cross, N. Y. Mr. Fred W. Rust, Mass. Mrs. F. A. Hall. Mo. Rev. Joel W. Harper. Wash. Mr. A. Leslie Harwood, Jr., Mass. Prof. J. L. Hirning. 111. Mrs. J. H. Hornvmg, Kans. Rev. C. S. Ledbetter, S. C. Rev. Oscar E. Maurer, Conn. Mrs. B. J. Newman, Penna. Mrs. Leslie R. Rounds, N. J. Rev. H. H. Short. Ind. Prof. Laura H. Wild, Mass. Mr. Chester L. Thomas, Penna. Mr. P. R. Ziegler, Mass.
Members oj the Prudential Comnnittee, A. B. C. F. M.
Term Expiring 1935: Rev. Dwight J. Bradley, Mass.
Term Expiring 1934: Mrs. James S. Allen, Mass. Rev. W. Frederick Bohn, Ohio Rev. Horace F. Holton, Mass. Rev. Douglas Horton. 111. Mrs. William H. Medlicott, Mass Mrs. M. T. Morrill. Ohio Mr. Elwyn G. Preston. Mass. Rev. W. G. Sargent, R. I. Mr. John G. Talcott. Conn.
Mrs. Robert C. Chapin, Wise. Dr. George M. Crabb, Iowa Mr. Blake Franklin. Calif. Rev. Charles W. Helsley, Maine Miss Elizabeth J. Hurlbut, 111. Rev. Ashley D. Leavitt, Mass. Rev. Raymond A. McConnell, Nebr. Mrs. Herman Stark, Minn.
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Term Expiring 1936:
Rev. James O. Atkinson, N. C. Rev. William F. Frazier, Conn. Rev. Carl M. Gates, Mass. Mr. Roy A. Hovey, Mass. Mrs. Everett E. Kent, Mass. Rev. Milo E. Pearson, Mass. Mr. Lucius E. Tliayer, Mass. Miss Amy O. Welcher, Conn. Mrs. George R. Wilson, 111.
Term Ea^piring 1937:
Mrs. C. E. Camp, Mont. Rev. Paul W. Dierberger, Mont. Miss Louise C. Hazen, Vt. Mrs. Warner James, N. Y. Mr. Arthur Y. Meeker, N. J. Mr. Charles S. Olcott, Mass. Rev. Edward R. Steams, N. H. Dean J. E. Taylor, Nebr. Rev. Raymond B. Walker, Ore.
Active Members of Council for Social Action (List See Page 29) Memhers-at-Large
Term Expiring 1936:
Rev. Raymond G. Clark, Ohio Mrs. Albertis Montgomery, Okla. Mrs. C. B. Marsh, Mo. Rev. Frank G. Smith, Nebr.
Term Expiring 1938:
Rev. Theodore B. Lathrop, Mass Mrs. Raymond S. Jewett, N. Y.
Conference Representatives, 1938: Mr. Frank C. Atherton, Hawaii Mrs. Frederick Bagnall, -Mich. Rev. F. C. Lester, Va. (S. E.)
Commission on Evangelism and Devotional Life
Active:
Rev. Vaughan Dabney, Mass. Rev. Dwight J. Bradley, Mass. Rev. Ray A. Eusden, Mass. Rev. Lawrence R. Howard, Mass. Rev. James F. English, N. H. Rev. Frederick W. Alden, Mass. Rev. Paul B. Van Horn, Mass.
Term Expiring 1936:
Mr. Mitchell Ward, N. H. Rev. R. E. Brown, Ohio Mrs. S. A. Lloyd, Mich. Rev. Ralph Timberlake, Mass. Rev. J. M. Deyo, Conn. Rev. Asbury Krom, Conn. Mrs. M. J. Sweet, Tenn. Rev. Roy C. Helfenstein, Del. Prof. E. W. Lyman, N. Y.
Term Expiring 1938:
1940 Rev. McD. Howsare, Ohio
1940 Mr. Carl Kimball, Ohio
1938 Mrs. A. W. Palmer, 111.
1938 Prof. R. S. Smith, Conn.
1940 Rev. James H. Lightbourne, N. C
1940 Rev. Edward W. Cross, N. Y.
1940 Rev. Moses R. Lovell, Mass.
Rev. George M. Miller, N. Y.
Rev. Frederick K. Stamm, N. Y.
Term Expiring 1940: Rev. Stanley Cummings, Vt. Pres. Harry R. Trust, Maine Rev. Noel S. Breed, Calif.
Commission on Interchurch Relations and Christian Unity
Active:
Rev. Morris H. Turk, Maine 1936
Rev. Frank H. Gardner, Mass. 1936
Rev. Ralph M. Timberlake, Mass. 1936
Pres. Robbins Barstow, Conn. 1938
Rev. Horace F. Holton, Mass. 1938
Mrs. A. M. Parker, Mass. 1938
Mrs. W. E. Hocking, Mass. 1940
Term Expiring 1938:
Rev. Dan F. Bradley, Ohio Rev. Roy B. Guild, N. Y. Rev. L. Wendell Fifield, Wash. Prof. W. A. Harper, Tenn. Pres. Irving Maurer, Wis. Mrs. George Van Dyke, Ind.
Term Expiring 1936:
Pres. E. B. Dean, Nebr. Rev. Martin L. Grant, Ind. Prof. D. H. Myers, 111. Mrs. Charles R. Wilson, Mich. Rev. Warren H. Denison, Ohio Miss Eliza Kendrick, Mass.
Term Eocpiring 1940:
Rev. Marion Hall, N. H. Rev. Stoddard Lane, Iowa Prof. John W. Buckham, Calif. Mr. Jacob Smith, N. Y. Rev. Vere V. Loper, Colo. Rev. Charles S. Laidman, 111. Mr. E. H. Hogueland, Mo.
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Active:
Commission on Stewardship
Term Expiring 1938:
Mr. Gardner Lattimer, Ohio 1938
Rev. Omer S. Thomas, Ohio 1936
Mrs. Fred E. Ulrich, Ohio 1936
Rev. Paul C. Bekeschus, Ohio 1938
Rev. Archie H. Hook, Ohio 1940
Rev. Raymond G. Clark. Ohio 1940
Mrs. C. R. Bissell. Ohio 1940
Mrs. H. S. Gilbert, Ore. Rev. Harry R. Miles, N. Y. Dr. Alfred Williams Anthony, N Rev. John L. Lobingier, Mass. Rev. Ernest M. Halliday, N. Y. Rev. John G. Truitt, Va. Mrs. Cleon Swarts, Ind.
Term Expiring 1936:
Prof. F. J. Exner, Minn. Rev. H. Roy Phillippi, Ohio Hon. D. S. Remsen, N. Y. Rev. Albert B. Coe, lU. Miss Sylvina Norton, Conn. Prof. George D. Hubbard, Ohio Rev. Paul G. Macy, Mass.
Term Expiring 1940:
Rev. Harold W. Moody, Mich. Mrs. C. T. Tinker. Calif. Rev. Harold Skidmore, Mich. Rev. WiUiam L. Halfaker. lU. Rev. Edward C. Salter, S. Dak. Rev. Jesse H. Dollar, Ga.
Active:
Commission on the Ministry
Term Expiring 1938:
Rev. Edwin B. Robinson, Mass. 1938
Rev. Miss Marian H. Jones, R. I. 1936
Rev. Clarence W. Dunham, Mass. 1936
Rev. Fred G. Morecombe, N. Y. 1936
Prof. E. W. Lyman, N. Y. 1938
Rev. Charles C. Merrill, Mass. 1940
Rev. William H.Hainer, N.J. (Dec.) 1940
Rev. Gail Cleland, Calif.
Pres. E. B. Dean, Nebr.
Prof. Walter M. Horton, Ohio
Rev. Paul S. Kersliner, Ohio
Rev. Percy V. Dawe, Mich.
Rev. Albert D. Stauffachet-, Calif.
Rev. Herman F. Swartz, Calif.
Term Expiring 1936:
Rev. W. M. Alderton, 111. Rev. Joel Harper, Wash. Rev. Stanley C. Harrell, N. C. Rev. Charles H. Harrison, Ore. Rev. Cyrus A. Osborne, 111. Rev. Carl H. Veazie, Wash.
Term, Expiring 1940:
Mrs. Marion J. Bradshaw, Maine Prof. C. A. Kofoid, Calif. Rev. Robert G. Armstrong, N. H. Rev. Clayton S. Rice, Wash. Rev. A. K. Voss, Minn. (Dec.) Rev. John W. Rahill, N. Y. Rev. Hugh Vernon White, Mass.
Commission on Church Attendance
Term Expiring 1936:
Rev. John L. Keedy, Ohio Rev. Roger E. Treat, Mich. Rev. Gail Cleland, Calif. Rev. Judson E. Fiebiger, N. Y.
Term Expiring 1938:
Rev. Clement F. Hahn, Me. Mrs. E. B. Robinson, Mass. Rev. Herbert D. Rugg, N. Y. Rev. William E. Gilroy, Mass.
Term Expiring 1940:
Mr. Roger W. Babson, Mass. (Convener) Mr. Frank Gaylord Cook, Mass. Rev. Vaughan Dabney, Mass. Rev. Edwin H. Byington. Mass.
Members of the Federal Council of Churches
Rev. Fred L. Fagley, Mass.
Dr. Fred B. Smith, N. Y.
Rev. H. Paul Douglass. N. Y.
Rev. Howard Chidley, Mass.
Dr. Kenyon L. Butterfield, N. J. (Dec.)
Rev. Frank G. CoflSn, Ohio
Rev. Jay T. Stocking, Mass. (Dec.)
Rev. Charles E. Burton, N. Y. Rev. Carl A. Voss, Pa. Rev. Allan K. Chalmers, N. Y. Rev. Boynton Merrill, Mass. Rev. Alfred W. Swan, Wis. Rev. Albert B. Coe, ni.
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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF
THE GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Officers
Chairman, Mr. John V. Sees, Hunting- ton, Ind.
Vice-Chairman, Rev. Raymond G. Clark, Piqua, Ohio.
Secretary, Rev. Warren H. Denison, Dayton, Ohio
Treasurer, Mr. J. L. Reck, Covington, Ohio
Secretary of Home Missions, Rev. Har- ley H. Short, Hagerstown, Ind.
Secretary of Foreign Missions, Rev. W. P. Minton, Harrisburg, Pa.
Secretary of Christian Education, Dr. W. A. Harper, Nashville, Tenn.
Secretary of Publications, Mr. H. E. Sims, Piqua, Ohio
Secretary of Evangelism and Life Service, Rev. McD. Howsare, Day- ton, Ohio
Secretary of Finance, Rev. Warren H. Denison, Dayton, Ohio
Member Ex-Officio, Rev. F. G. Coffin, Columbus, Ohio
CORPORATIONS
Board of Missions
1. Department of Home Missions and Church Extension:
Rev. Harley H. Short, Hagerstown, Ind.
Executive Secretary Rev. C. G. Nelson, Smith Center, Kan. Rev. Jesse M. Kauffman, Towanda,
Kans. Mrs. McD. Howsare, Dayton, Ohio
2. Department of Foreign Missions: Rev. W. P. Minton, Harrisburg, Pa.,
Executive Secretary Rev. E. A. Watkins, Mellott, Ind. Rev. W. P. Fletcher, Odessa, Ont. Mr. Roy Rensberger, Goshen, Ind. Rev. J. O. Atkinson, Elon College,
N. C. Mrs. Alice V. Morrill, Defiance, O.
Board of Control Franklinton Christian College
Rev. J. O. Atkinson, Elon College, N.
C, Chairman Rev. W. G. Sargent, Providence, R. I. Rev. John G. Truitt, Suffolk, Va. Mr. John V. Sees, Huntington, Ind. Rev. Omer S. Thomas, Covington,
Ohio, R. 2 Rev. J. A. Henderson, Townsville, N. C. Mrs. Sadie K. Swartsel, Dayton, Ohio,
R. D. 13.
Woman's Mission Board
OmCEHS
Mrs. McD. Howsare, Dayton, Ohio,
President Mrs. H. A. Smith, Versailles, Ohio,
Vice-President Mrs. W. P. Minton, Harrisburg, Pa.,
Rec. Sec'y Mrs. Emma S. Powers, Dayton, Ohio,
Sec'y-Treas.
Board of Christian Education
Dr. W. A. Harper, Nashville, Term.,
Executive Secretary Rev. W. G. Sargent, Providence, R. I. Rev. H. A. Smith, Versailles, Ohio Rev. A. B. Kendall, N. Girard, Pa. Rev. Roy C. Helfenstein, Dover, Del. Rev. Edwin B. Flory, Dayton, Ohio Dr. H. Shelton Smith, Durham, N. C. Rev. Raymond G. Clark, Piqua, Ohio Miss Helen R. Stearns, Columbus, Ohio Rev. L. E. Smith, Elon College, N. C. Rev. Frederick W. Raymond, Defiance,
Ohio Rev. Ross E. Ensminger, Wadley, Ala.
The Christian Publishing Association
TRUSTEES
Mr. H. E. Sims, Piqua, Ohio, President Mr. O. W. Whitelock, Huntington,
Ind., Vice-President Rev. W. J. Young, Elkhart, Ind., Sec'y Rev. A. E. Kemp, Elyria, Ohio, Treas. Rev. Warren H. Denison, Dayton, Ohio Dr. W. Frederick Bohn, Oberlin, Ohio Mr. E. E. Duncan, Dayton, Ohio Mr. John V. Sees, Huntington, Ind. Mr. O. S. Walker, Dayton, Ohio Manager, Mr. Tom B. Radabaugh,
West Milton, Ohio
Note: Personnel of Board of Pub- lications is same as of the Board of Trustees of The Christian Publishing Association.
Standing Committee on Ministerial Relief
Rev. L. E. Smith, Elon College, N. C,
Chairman Rev. W. P. Minton, Harrisburg, Pa. Rev. A. G. Caris, Defiance, Ohio Miss Lucy M. Eldredge, Xfayton, Ohio Rev. Warren H. Denison, Dayton,
Ohio, Executive Secretary
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THE COMMISSION ON MISSIONS
287 Fourth Ave., New York City 14 Beacon St., Chicago, 111.
19 S. La Salle St., Chicago, HI.
Chairman. — Rev. W. Fredreck Bohn, Oberlin, Ohio.
Vice-Chairman. — Mrs. Warner James, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Treasurer. — Mr. William T. Boult, New York City.
Recording Secretary. — Mrs. Elbert A. Harvey, Brookline, Mass.
General Secretary. — Rev. Charles E. Burton, New York City.
Associate Secretary. — Mrs. D. E. Brown, New York City.
Editorial Secretary. — Rev. John R. Scotford, New York City.
Chairman of Laymen's Advisory Committee — Mr. Donald A. Adams, 152 Temple
St., New Haven, Conn. Regional Secretaries. — Rev. Howell D. Davies, Mrs. Helen Street Rannev, Chicago,
111.
ruNcnoNS The several missionary organizations are related to the churches through identical membership, namely, that of the General Council. The Commission on Missions is the agency for this interrelationship. Its work is two-fold:
1. Fostering economy and efficiency. The Commission is charged with the duty of recommending processes whereby work may be economically and efficiently administered. It serves as a court of reference for the decision of questions arising between two or more societies.
2. The promotion of income. Since 1921 the largest activities of the Com- mission have concerned the raising of missionary funds. For two years this was done in the name of the Council. At the 1923 meeting of the Council and of the Societies the Commission on Missions was elected by each of the missionary boards as its representative agency for presenting what is known as "the common appeal" for our total missionary work. In 1925 this was enlarged to include the entire promotional work.
organization
1. Membership. The Commission consists of the thirty-six elected members of the Home Board, the thirty-six elected members of the Prudential Committee of the American Board, the 18 members of the Council for Social Action and nine members at large and the Moderator and Secretary of the General Council cx- officiis. With them sit the chief promotional Secretaries of the Societies, and once each year the State Superintendents.
2. The Executive Committee. The details of the work of the Commission are carried forward by a selected Executive Committee, of whose operations the entire Commission is informed through the minutes.
3. Cooperative Council. For carrying out the plans of the Commission a small Cooperative Council has been constituted consisting of stafE members of the Commission on Missions, the Home Boards, the American Board, the Council for Social Action, and State Conferences. This Council is set to disseminate in- formation, cultivate interest and secure support for the benevolent work of the denomination, with the cooperation of the officers of the boards and conferences.
4. Other Committees. Chief among the other committees of the Commission are the Survey Committee, a Laymen's Advisory Committee, and a Committee on Missionary Education.
1. Meetings. The Commission meets ordinarily but once a year. This meeting takes place in connection with the midwinter gathering of the Home Board and of the Prudential Committee of the American Board, thus economizing in time and travel expenses. The Executive Conmiittee and the Cooperative Council meet as occasion requires.
2. Literature. One of the important functions of the Commission on Missions is the publication of literature setting forth our entire missionary enterprise.
3. Field Work. Under the general direction of the Secretaries a small force of field workers directly employed by the Commission, with the cooperation of the Secretarial forces of the Societies and working through the state organiza- tions, is endeavoring to develop through actual contact with the churches those processes which seem to be most effective for disseminating missionary infor- mation and stimulating benevolent contributions. This process is so intimately related to the financial operations of the local churches that this latter interest is combined with the former, thus helping the churches to financial strength.
information
The local church may ordinarily secure information directly from its own state office. Persons not knowing to whom to write locally may communicate with the Commission directly.
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THE COMMISSION ON EVANGELISM AND DEVOTIONAL LIFE
Room 913, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City.
This Commission was established by the National Coimcil at Des Moines in 1904 to assist the churches in providing plans and programs for recruiting new members for the church and furnishing the churches material for their use in enriching the devotional life of the people.
It is composed of seven active and twenty corresponding members elected by the General Coimcil and is charged by the General Council to do two things:
FIRST: The bring before the churches the denominational program of evan- gelism and devotional life.
SECOND: To make a continuous study of methods used by effective churches; to make them known to all pastors; and to provide such other helps to evan- gelism and devotion as are within its powers.
PROGRAM
I. The Program of Fall Activities.
1. The Fall Rally, to reinterest the members of the church and to enlist new people in the worship and service of the church.
2. Church Visitation of the entire parish.
3. Autumn Ingathering and Church attendance campaign.
II. The Pre-Easter or Lenten Program.
1. The Program of Preaching. This season is especially appropriate for the presentation from the pvdpit of the great fimdamental Christian truths; that the people within our churches may understand the foundations of faith, and that those without the church may be led to accept the Christian inter- pretation of life and join in the worship and service of the church.
2. The Pastor's Training Cla^s, which has for its object the leading of young people to study Christian truth and vmder the pastor's influence to accept Christ as the personal Saviour.
3. Training Personal Workers. The pastor may multiply himself by en- listing and training consecrated workers, to cooperate with him in the service of winning others to the Christian life.
4. The Deepening of the Devotional Life. That the people may have a new loyalty to Christ and a new determination to manifest his love in the life to the world, increased Bible study, meditation and prayer should be encouraged.
5. The Easter In-Gathering.
THE SEMINARS
The Commission maintains three National Seminars:
1. The Seminar on Public Worship, centering at New Haven, Conn. Eighteen members. This Seminar makes a continuous study of public , church worship and provides material for the use of the churches. For information address the office of this Commission.
2. The Seminar on Preaching Missions, centering at Chicago/ Eleven mem- bers. This Seminar is promoting a nation-wide program of Preaching Missions, creating literature for use in Missions and cooperating with the Federal Council's national program. For information address Rev. W. P. Johnston, Chairman, 444 Lake St., Oak Park, 111.
3. The Seminar on Personal Devotional Life, centering in California. Eleven members. This Seminar continues the study of methods of private devotion and. provides material for individual and group use. For information address Rev-- Harley H. Gill, Chairman, 1164 Phelan Bldg., San Francisco.
THE SEMINAR QUARTERLY
A quarterly issued in the interests of Christian preaching and worship. Dr. Gaius Glenn Atkins, Auburn, N. Y., Editor. This Quarterly publishes the results of the study of the various Seminars. Subscription. 25 cents per year. For sample «!opy address the office of the Commission on Evangelism.
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THE CORPORATION FOR THE GENERAL COUNCIL
OF THE
CONGREGATIONAL AND CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF THE U. S.
287 Fourth Avenue, New York
President. — Rev. Jay T. Stocking, Newton Centre, Mass. (Dec.) Secretary. — Chahles Emerson Burton, 0. d., 287 Fourth Avenue, New York. Treasurer and Financial Secretary. — William T. Boult, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. N. Y.
ITS CHARTER The Corporation for the General Council was chartered under the laws of Connecticut in 1933, succeeding to the functions of the Corporation for the Na- tional Council and serving the united fellowship.
ITS OBJECT The object of the Corporation is to hold and administer funds and property for the purposes of the Congregational and Christian churches or churches affiliated with them. This service may be rendered for (1) churches singly or in groups; (2) societies, boards, conferences, associations, etc.; (3) denomina- tional educational institutions; (4) denominational eleemosynary institutions; (5) the Council itself; (6) any other organizations "for the advancement of the general interests and purposes" of our churches.
ITS CONTROL
The Corporation is under the direct control of the General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches of the United States.
ITS BUSINESS
The Corporation holds the Pilgrim Memorial Fund as the foundation for the pension system for Congregational ministers administered by the Annuity Fund for Congregational Ministers, and other trusts aggregating approximately $5,000,000.
The Corporation is afforded the services of high-grade financiers and business men without compensation, resulting in (a) the safest of investments; and (b) substantial rates of interest.
ITS ADVANTAGES With high degree of safety and productiveness of funds the corporation offers to donors of direct gifts, endowments, legacies, or conditional gifts, on account of which they receive income during life, several noteworthy advantages including —
1. Guarantees that the funds will not be dissipated, as not infrequently happens, especially when entrusted to institutions none too firmly established.
2. Provision according to the desire of the donor for the use of income in case of the completion of the work or the discontinuance of the activity of the beneficiary institution.
3. Extremely low cost of administration leaving practically the entire income for actual service in the chosen fields.
MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION For the members of the Corporation see page 10.
INFORMATION
Information will be furnished on request regarding the work and standing of any established denominational organization or activity in a wholly disinterested spirit.
For general information address the Secretary.
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AMERICAN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS
Congregational House, 14 Beacon Street, Boston Organized in 1810. Incorporated in 1812 President. — Rockwell Harmon Potter, d. d.
Vice-Presidents. — Mrs. Franklin Warner, m. a.; Arthur E. Holt, ph. d., d. d. Recording Secretary. — Oscar E. Maurer, d. d. Assistant Recording Secretary. — Edward Warren Capen, ph. d. Executive Vice-President. — Fred Field Goodsell, d. d.
Secretaries. — Alden H. Clark, d. d.; D. Brewer Eddy, d. d.; Mabel E. Emerson; Wynn C. Fairchild, d. d.; Ruth I. Seabury; Mary D. Uline; Hugh Vernon White, d. d. Treasurer. — ^Harold B. Belcher, 14 Beacon Street, Boston. Assistant Treasurers. — Frederick A. Gaskins, S. Emma Keith. Editorial Secretary. — Enoch F. Bell, d. d. Candidate Secretary.— Mns. William H. Medlicott. Associate Secretary. — Rev. Leonard M. Outerbridge. Acting Associate Secretary. — Mrs. William H. Medlicott. Medical Secretary. — Dr. Mark H. Ward.
Assistant Secretary, Foreign Department. — Rev. Herbert E. B. Case. Assistant Educational Secretary, Home Department. — Mildred C. Widber. Assistant Secretary, Editorial Departm.ent. — Dorothy P. Gushing. Publishing and Purchasing Agent. — Harvey L. MeEken.
Prudential Committee. — Ashley Day Leavitt, d. d.. Chairman; the President and Vice-President ex officiis; Mark H. Ward, m. d.. Clerk; Rev. Herbert E. B. Case, Assistant Clerk; Mrs. James S. Allen; James O. Atkinson, d. d.; W. Frederick Bohn, d. d.; Dwight J. Bradley, d. d.; Rev. Wilbur I. Bull; Mrs. C. E. Camp; Mrs. Robert C. Chapin; George M. Crabb, m. d.; Rev. Paul W. Dierberger; Blake Franklin; William F. Frazier, d. d.; Rev. Carl M. Gates; Mrs. Chester M. Grover; Benjamin W. Guernsey; Miss Louise C. Hazen; Horace F. Holton, D. D.; Douglas Horton, d. d.; Roy A. Hovey; Miss Elizabeth J. Hurlbut; Mrs. Warner James; Mrs. Everett E. Kent; Rev. R. A. McConnell; Arthur Y. Meeker; Mrs. M. T. Morrill; Milo E. Pearson, d. d.; Elwyn G. Preston; William G. Sargent, d. d.; Mrs. Herman F. Stark; John G. Talcott; Dean J. E. Taylor; Lucius E. Thayer; Raymond B. Walker, d. d.; Miss Amy O. Welcher; Mrs. George R. Wilson.
The A. B. C. F. M. is the mother of mission boards in North America. Founded in 1810 to make possible the realization of the vision of the man of the Haystack and his associates, it immediately invited the Presbyterian General Assembly to form a similar society with which it could cooperate, but the Assembly replied that one organization of the sort was enough and "urged its churches to adopt the American Board as their foreign missionary agency." The Baptist Missionary Union was formed when some of the first American Board Missionaries became Baptists. By 1826, the Presbyterians and the Re- formed Church in America had developed the United Foreign Missionary So- ciety, which in that year was merged with the American Board. The process of segmentation began in 1837 when the "Old School" Presbyterians left the American Board, followed in 1839 by the Central and Southern auxiliary boards. In 1846, "because of differences of opinion as to the Board's attitude toward slavery, some members withdrew to aid in organizing the American Missionary Association." In 1857, the Reformed Church in America withdrew to form its own Board and in 1870, the "New School" Presbyterians rejoined their "Old School" associates and transferred their support to the foreign mission board which they had formed.
The American Board maintains missions in East, West and South Africa, China, Japan, India, Ceylon, the Philippines, Micronesia, Mexico, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece and Syria. The churches in Spain, Bulgaria and Micronesia have been asked to assume full responsibility within a brief period, for the mission work as a whola.
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although in Bulgaria and Micronesia one or two institutions may continue to be supported by the Board.
The administrative policy of the American Board has favored decentralized control of the work in recognition of the high quality of its missionaries and their national associates and the widely varying situations on different fields. This insures necessary flexibility in adaptation to local conditions and has made it possible for the missions to meet the increasing nationalistic spirit by a large measure of transfer or sharing of responsibilities with national Christian bodies, as well as to participate fully in movements for church xinion in Bulgaria, India, the Philippines, China and Japan. The Board encourages the development of tmion institutions wherever they will increase efficiency. In the case of many of the educational institutions which it has founded, it has been able to secure independent boards of trustees to assume responsibility.
The process of curtailment and adjustment due to financial limitations has continued through another year. The income last year was 47.4 per cent less than the peak year of 1926. Since 1928 the loss in missionaries was 269 or 36 per cent, in part made up by national workers taking larger responsibilities. While there has been some lowering in quality of work done it is not in proportion to the retrench- ment. The missionaries have refused to lose heart or to be stampeded. Most notable is the greatly increased emphasis on work for rural populations. In China, Japan and India especially, and to some extent in Turkey, the rural and agricultural institutions are receiving a much larger place in the mission program. Public health work of a preventative nature is regarded as important. Progress in organization should be noted in joint councils of nationals and missionaries and in reorganization of administration, as in Japan, giving the nationals full control. In this secretarial visits in several fields have had considerable influence. The South Africa Mission had its centenary and North China its seventy-fifth anniversary.
The year closed August 31, 1935, with a balanced budget, through the supple- menting of the current income by the use of capital assets. Under the budget, $25,000 was paid on the debt, leaving the present accumulated debt at $111,713.03. The total income including gifts designated for objects outside the regular budget was $1,378,450.23. The reduction plan to bring the expenditures to a point where they would be met by the current income has been continued. The year's loss of approximately $16,500 in gifts received from churches and individuals, however, indicates that in order to realize this aim in 1936. as hoped, a very definite and earnest effort must be made to increase the giving.
Statistical Summary
The American Board is responsible for a foreign parish of 61,600,000 people. There are 14 missions under 8 different flags. The stations connected with these missions number 84 and the out-stations 2,167. The missionaries under life ap- pointment are 461 and include 103 ordained men, 55 unordained men, 155 wives and 148 single women. There are 33 associates who are serving for shorter periods, making a grand total of 494 missionaries. The native force of workers is 6,063. Religious services are carried on in 2,666 places. There are 765 organized churches with 104,162 communicants. In 1934, 6,058 members were added to the church rolls. The total Christian constituency numbers 361,148. There are 1,303 Sunday Schools and 90,563 pupils. The educational work has 30 theological and training schools with 1,645 pupils and 9 colleges with 4,073 students. Below these are 48 secondary and middle schools with 12,586 pupils, 950 primary and elementary schools with 66,314 pupils and 5 industrial and vocational schools with 293 pupils. The schools of all grades are 1,042 and the total under instruction is 84,911. The medical statistics show that the Board has 26 hospitals and 44 dispensaries with which are connected 37 physicians and 22 foreign nurses. The records show that there were 32,384 hospital patients and 171,407 dispensary patients. The total treatments were 654,291 or nearly 1,800 treatments per day. The native contributions for church work were $199,450, and receipts for all purposes amount to $719,612.
FORM OF BEQUEST
I give and bequeath to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Mis- sions incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts in 1812, the sum. of
Dollars.
Woman's Boards of Missions
The reorganization of the American Board and the three Woman's Boards took place January 1, 1927. Each of the Woman's Boards continues as a holding company in order to care for funds and to receive legacies written in the name of the Board.
The treasurers respectively are: Woman's Board of Missions. Frederick A. Gaskins, Miss S. Emma Keith, Assistant Treasurer, 14 Beacon Street, Boston; Woman's Board of Missions of the Interior, Mrs. A. B. Wilcox, 19 South La Salle Street, Chicago; Woman's Board of Missions for the Pacific, Mrs. W. C. Blasdale, 421 Phelan Building, San Francisco, Calif.
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CONGREGATIONAL HOME BOARDS
President. — William Horace Day, d. d.. Conn.
First Vice-President. — Dr. George E. Haynes, N. Y.
Second Vice-President. — Mrs. B. J. Newman, Penn.
Third Vice-President. — Prof. H. Shelton Smith, N. C.
Recording Secretary. — ^Herbert W. Gates, d. d., Mass.
Assistant Recording Secretary. — Frank F. Moore.
Editorial Secretaries. — Rev. Herbert D. Rugg; John R. Scotfohd.
Project Secretary. — ^Helen Frances Smith.
Associate Secretary. — Mrs. Mary D. White.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman. — Rev. William Horace Day, d. d.. Conn.
First Vice-Chairman.— Rev. Morrison R. Boynton, 111.
Second Vice-Chairman. — Mrs. N. B. Hobart, Conn. Class of 1936: Class of 1938:
Directors Nominated by States Rev. Thomas T. Giffen, California Mrs. F. A. Hall, Missouri
Mrs. E. a. Harvey, Massachusetts Phof. J. L. Hirning, German Gen'l. Com
Mrs. Athella M. Howsare, Oiiio Mrs. J. H. Hornung, Kansas
Dwight L. Rogers, Rhode Island Rev. C. S. Ledbetter, Colored Conf.
Rev. T. M. Shipherd, Connecticut Rev. H. H. Short, Indiana
LoREN N. Wood, New Jersey Chester A. Thomas, Pennsylvania
Directors-at-Large Mrs. Lucius O. Baird Thomas P. Alder
Re:v. Morrison R. Boynton Rev. John C. Blackman
Alfred H. Hauser Rev. Robert W. Coe
Mrs. F. F. Clark Rev. Edward W. Cross
Ethelbert V. Grabill Rev. Joel Harper
Mrs. W. L. James A. Leslie Harwood, Jr.
Rev. W. W. Patton Rev. Oscar E. Maurer
Rev. L. E. Smith Mrs. B. J. Newman
Mrs. D. C. Turner Mrs. L. R. Rounds
Dean L. A. Weigle Fred W. Rust
C. C. West Prof. Laura H. Wild
Mrs. H. p. Willcox P. R. Ziegler
Ex Officiis: The President and Vice-Presidents
Department for Apportionment Receipts
287 Fourth Avenue, New York Treasurer. — William T. Boult Assistant Treasurer. — F. F. Moore
Receives Home Board apportionment contributions from churches, through
State and District Conferences, making periodic distribution to each Home Board.
Serves as a clearing house, at the close of year, for State reports for Year Book.
THE CONGREGATIONAL PUBLISHING SOCIETY
14 Beacon Street, Boston. 19 S. LaSaUe Street, Chicago
officers and board of directors The Congregational Publishing Society is afaiiated with the other Home Boards under an identical Board of Directors, President and Vice-Presidents as recorded above; also with the Congregational Education Society under an identical Administrative Committee.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
General Manager and Editor. — Sidney A. Weston, ph. d. Editor, Advance. -r-Rzv. Wm. E. Gilroy, d. d. Associate Editor, Advance. — Rev. Hubert C. Herring, d. d. Secretary for Field Service. — Rev. Frederick L. Fagley, d. d. Manager, Boston Bookstore. — Rev. Alexander L. McKenzie. Manager, Chicago Bookstore. — Forrest C. Finley.
the editorial department This department creates the literature and materials of religious education; among these are included all courses of study for teachers and students and books dealing with religious education. It also produces publications of a general religious character for use in homes, churches and communities.
ADVANCE
Advance, the property of the Congregational Publishing Society, now published monthly, continues weeklies formerly published by the Congregational and Christian fellowships, including two among the oldest religious papers in the country. The Herald of Gospel Liberty was foimded in 1808 and continued its publication tmtil March, 1930, when it was combined with The Congregationalist. The Congrega- tionalist, continuing The Recorder and The Advance, had uninterrupted weekly publication from 1816 through March, 1934. In April, 1934, The Congregationalist and Herald of Gospel Liberty was renamed Advance. Monthly publication began in October, 1935.
the business department
The Business Department, under the trade name of "The Pilgrim Press," has entire charge of the business affairs of all departments of the Society, including the manufacture of material, and its distribution through its bookstores in Boston and Chicago.
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CONGREGATIONAL EDUCATION SOCIETY
Congregational House, Boston, Mass.
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Congregational Education Society is aflUiated with the other Home Boards under an identical Board of Directors, President, Vice-Presidents, as recorded on page 20.
This Society plans for and leads in the Religious Education program of the denomination in home, church and school, including missionary and social education, student and recruiting and young people's work.
EXECITTIVE OFFICERS
Address 14 Beacon Street, Boston, unless otherwise specified.
General Secretary of Religious Education. — Herbert W. Gates, d. d.
Field Secretary. — Rev. Paul R. Reynolds, Miss S. A. McDermott, Assistant, 19 S.
La Salle St., Chicago, 111. Student and Young People's Work. — Harry T. Stock, d. d.; Miss Lucy M. Eldredge,
C. P. A. Bldg., Dayton, Ohio. World Fellowship. — John Leslie Lobinger, d. d. Leadership Training. — Erwin L. Shaver, d. d. Adult Education. — Frederick L. Fagley, d. d. Treasurer. — Arthur J. Crockett.
Several state conferences and the Extension Boards have Educational Secre- taries cooperating with this Society.
administrative committee
(Identical with the Congregational Publishing Society)
Dean L. A. Weigle, Conn., Chairman; Mrs. J. Seelye Bixler, Mass.; Dr. W. F. BoHN, Ohio; Mr. Ethelbert V. Grabill, Mass.; Mrs. Elbert A. Harvey, Mass.; Mr. a. Leslie Harwood, Jr., Mass.; Mrs. Lansing Lewis, Conn.; Rev. Orville A. Petty, Conn.; Mr. Albert E. Roberts, Mass.; Mr. Fred W. Rust, Mass.; Mrs. J. C. Schroeder, Maine; Rev. T. M. Shipherd, Conn.; Rev. H. Shixton Smith, N. C; Prof. Laura M. Wild, Mass.; Mr. P. R. Ziegler, Mass.
committee on educational institutions
Rev. W. F. Bohn; Rev. D. F. Bradley; Rev. Hugh Elmer Brown; Db. A. G. Cahis; Mrs. C. J. Chandler; Rev. Albert B. Coe; Mrs. J. L. Cross; Mrs. F. E. Ferry; Dr. W. a. Harper; Pres. Irving Maurer; Pres. Thomas W. Nadal; Pres. George W. Nash; Pres. Albert W. Palmer; Rev. C. S. Rice.
Division of Educational Institutions
This department was established in 1921 for the purpose of developing closer relationships between our churches and the colleges and institutions of higher education which share in the spirit and ideals of our fellowship. A fimd known as the "Congregational Foundation for Education" has been started for the benefit of such institutions to which it is hoped that substantial additions may be made through gifts and bequests.
Fonn of Bequest
I give and bequeath to the "Congregational Education Society," a corpora- tion established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and
located at Boston, in said Commonwealth, the sum of dollars,
to be devoted to the uses and purposes of said corporation.
If a legacy is to be designated for the work of our educational institutions, the form of bequest is as above, omitting the last clause and substituting "for the purposes of its Foundation for Education."
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THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION
287 Fourth Avenue, New York
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The American Missionary Association is affiliated with other Home Boards under an identical Board of Directors, President, Vice-Presidents as recorded on page 20.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Executive Secretaries. — George L. Cady, Fred L. Brownlee.
Treasurer. — William T. Boult.
Field Secretary. — George N. White.
Director Community Schools. — Ruth A. Morton.
administrative officers Rev. F. Q. Blanchard, Ohio, Chairman; Rev. Robert W. Coe, Mass.; Miss Marion V. Cuthbert, N. Y.; Rev. Edward W. Cross, N. Y.; Mrs. L. R. Eastman, N. Y.; Mr. Alfred H. Hauser, N. J.; Mrs. L. R. Howard, Mass.; Mrs. Athella M. Howsare, Ohio; Rev. C. S. Ledbetter, S. C; Rev. Oscar E. Maurer, Conn.; Mr. L. H. Rockwell, N. Y.; Mrs. L. R. Rounds, N. J.; Rev. Alfred G. Walton, Mass.; Mrs. H. p. Willcox, N. Y.; Mr. Loren N. Wood, N. J.
ITS WORK
The Association represents the brotherly helping hand of the Congregational Christians stretched out to the disadvantaged groups of America — particularly the Negro, Indian, Puerto Rican and Southern Highlander. It remains, as it began, a Crusade of Brotherhood standing in a day of race friction and class discrimination for the undiluted application to human relations of Jesus' way of life.
Upon foundations put down in earlier days by the Association there stand today Hampton, Atlanta and Fisk Universities, Berea College. Talladega, Tougaloo, Tillotson and LeMoyne Colleges still depend on the Association for a large share of their support. A substantial appropriation is made to Dillard University in New Orleans, and a modest grant to Fisk University.
Other institutions and missions directly under the care of the Association are: Alabama :
Trinity School, Athens; Cotton Valley School, Tuskegee; Lincoln Normal
School, Marion. Florida:
Fessenden Academy, Martin. Georgia:
Ballard Normal School, Macon; Dorchester Academy, Mcintosh. North Carolina:
Lincoln Academy, Kings Mt.; Brick School, Bricks; John C. Campbell Folk
School, Brasstown. South Carolirui:
Avery Institute, Charlestpn. Tennessee :
Pleasant Hill Academy, Pleasant Hill. Nebraska :
Santee Training School, Santee. North Dakota:
Elbowoods Mission Center, Elbowoods. South Dakota:
Indian Congregational Churches. Puerto Rico:
Ryder Memorial Hospital, Humacao; Blanche Kellogg Institute, Santurce;
Evangelical Churches. Southern Congregational-Christian Negro Churches.
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LITERATURE
The work of the Association is described in its Annual Reports, and various booklets and folders which can be secured from any of its offices and in the regular issues of The Missionary Herald and Advance.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT (1934-1935)
Receipts:
Income from Investments, $401,S70.48; Churches, $94,281.41; Legacies, $29,294.88; All other Sources, $169,729.95. Total, $695,176.72.
Expenditures :
Finance Department, $24,721.43; Promotion Department, $27,125.86; Missions Department, $24,436.27; Missions Field, $603,668.21; All other Expenditures, $82,840.76. TotaL $762,792.53.
Endowment Funds:
Charles M. Hall Endowment Fund, $7,174,162.39; Daniel Hand Endowment Fund, $1,529,874.71; Buildings and Equipment, $3,084,720.32. All other Funds, $1,866,564.70. Total Assets, $13,655,322.12.
ATTRACTIVE ANNUITY RATES ON CONDITIONAL GIFTS
FORM OF BEQUEST
I give and bequeath the sum of dollars to "The American Mis- sionary Association," incorporated by Act of the Legislature of the State of New York.
Wills should be attested by three witnesses (in some states three are re- quired, in other states only two), who shall write against their names their places of residence (if in cities, the street and number). The following form of attestation will answer for every state in the Union: "Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said (AB) as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who, at the request of the said (AB) and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses." In some states it is required that charitable bequests should be made at least two months before the death of the testator, but this rule does not apply to bequests in New York State to this Association.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL BOARD OF MINISTERIAL RELIEF
Incorporated under the laws of Connecticut 287 Fourth Avenue, New York
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Directors, President and Vice Presidents of The Congregational Board of Ministerial Relief are the same as those of the other Home Boards, see page 20.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
General Secretary. — Lewis T. Reed, d. d. Treasurer. — William T. Boult.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Clarence H. Wilson, d. d., Mass., Chairman; Thomas P. Alder, N. Y.; Rev. John C.
Blackman, Wyo.; Mrs. Philip E. Browning, Conn.; Alfred H. Hauser, N. Y.;
Mrs. William L. James, N. Y.; Mrs. Alfred L. Lane, N. Y.; Rev. William W.
Patton, N. J.; Rev. John W. Rahill, N. Y.; Mrs. Leslie R. Rounds, N. J.; Alanson
H. ScuDDEH, N. Y.; L. E. Smith, d. d., N. C; Mrs. D. C. Turner, N. J.; Charles C.
West, N. J.; George N. Whittlesey, N. Y.
The Congregational Board of Ministerial Relief is organized to secure, hold, manage and distribute funds for needy retired Congregational ministers, widows of ministers and orphaned children of ministers, too young for self-support. Grants are made on the ground of service rendered and to meet the exigencies of age and disability.
In the year 1935, the national Board paid in grants, including the Christmas Fund, $168,071. It also sent to the state Boards for distribution by them $25,546 and, in addition, $21,027 was distributed by other state relief societies, making a grand total of $214,644 paid out to beneficiaries of the Boards.
Invested funds: national Board, $1,604,597, income $67,960; Granger Homestead, $84,340, income $3,048; state Boards, $700,500, income $28,940.
Receipts: (national and state) apportionment, $50,793; endowment, $985; lega- cies and matured conditional gifts, $35,082; Christmas Fund, $63,327; conditional gifts (national Board) $15,800; Granger Homestead (national Board) $115; other sources (state Boards) $97. Total receipts (national and state) $266,147.
During 1935, the national and state Boards made 813 regular grants and 210 emergency grants to persons not on their rolls, total 1,023. The average annual grant, including Christmas remembrance (national and state combined), was $296 to a minister and $233 to a widow.
STATE BOARDS OF MINISTERIAL RELIEF
(States not named in the following list work directly through the National Bctard of Relief. Of the State Boards those of Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin send their income to the National Board, under a cooperative agreement for the maintenance of grants within the State.)
Northern California Congregational Conference: 1164 Phelan Building, San Fran- cisco; Rev. Harley H. Gill, d. d., Supt.; Mr. W. Wallace Furze, Treas. Southern California Congregational Conference: 129 West Second Street. Los
Angeles; Rev. Edward D. Gaylord, d. d., Supt.; Mr. C. E. Spaulding, Treas. The Trustees of the Fimd for Ministers, Connecticut: 37 Garden Street, Hartford;
Rev. William F. Frazier, d. d., Supt. and Treas. Ministerial Relief Association of the State of Illinois: 19 South La Salle Street,
Chicago; Mh. John H. Finley, Sec; Mr. Charles S. Holcomb, Treas. The Congregational Christian Conference of Iowa: Grinnell: Rev. P. Adelstein
Johnson, d. d., Supt.; Mr. J. E. Bach, Treas. Maine Congregational Ministerial Relief Society: Rev. Thompson E. Ashby, d. d.,
Pres., Brunswick; Rev. Basil C. Gleason, d. d., Treas., Brewer. The Board of Ministerial Aid, Massachusetts: 14 Beacon Street, Boston; Rev.
Arthur J. Covell, d. d.. Chairman Executive Committee; Rev. Oliver D.
Sewall, Treas. Michigan Congregational Conference: 401 American State Savings Bank Building,
Lansing; Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd, Supt.; Rev. C. H. Harger, Treas. Congregational Ministerial Relief Society of Minnesota: Rev. J. E. Ball, Sec,
1506 Girard Ave., No., Minneapolis; J. M. McBride, Treas., 429 Palace Building,
Minneapolis. New Hampshire Congregational Conference: Rev. Robert G. Armstrong, Sec, 85
North State Street, Concord; Rev. Edward R. Stearns, d. d., Treas. Board of Trustees for Ministerial Fund, Rhode Island: Mr. E. L. Anderson, Treas.,
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co., Providence. Fairbanks Board for Relief of Ministers, Vermont: Rev. Chauncey A. Adams, Sec,
Burlington Savings Bank Building, Burlington. Wisconsin Congregational Conference: Room 709, Beaver Building, Madison: Rev.
Theodore R. Faville, d. d.. General Supt.
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THE ANNUITY FUND FOR CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS
Incorporated under the laws of New Jersey, 1914 287 Fourth Avenue, New York
General Secretary. — Lewis T. Reed, d. d. Treasurer. — William T. Boult. Actiiary. — George A. Huggins.
TRUSTEES
Charles S. Mills, d. d.. President; George N. Whittlesey, Vice-President; Thomas P. Alder, Robbins W. Bahstow, d. d., John T. Beach, Alfrih) C. Howell, J. Watson MacDowell, Rev. William W. Patton, Charles C. West.
The Annuity Fund for Congregational Ministers provides age annuities for Congregational ministers and incidental protection against the minister's per- manent total disability occurring during the years of active service, and for his family in case of his untimely death.
Its resources are derived from payments by the minister himself, contribu- tions of churches and individuals, legacies and conditional gifts and tiie dis- tributable income of the Pilgrim Memorial Fund.
The amount of annuity at annuity age depends on the accumulations to a member's credit.
Assets, December 31, 1935, $6,222,146; membership including annuitants, 3,108, a net increase during the year of 129; annuity payments, $364,806, an increase of $25,454. Contributions in the form of gifts and legacies are urgently needed to help in paying the churches' share of the annuities of the older members. The Annuity Fund for Congregational Ministers has an exceptional place among tiie private annuity funds for its soundness and its liberal benefits to members.
PILGRIM MEMORIAL FUND
Established by vote of the National Council, October 13, 1917 287 Fourth Avenue, New York
The principal of this fund is held in perpetuity by The Corporation for the General Council to be invested and reinvested, and the distributable incoime turned over to the Board of Trustees of The Annuity Fund for Congregational Ministers to aid in providing Age Annuities and Disability Annuities for Congre- gational ministers who become members of the Annuity Fund and Death Benefits for their widows and minor orphan children.
The Pilgrim Memorial Fund, December 31, 1935, stood at $5,004,665, in addition to which the accumulated profits from the sale of securities, held in a Profit Reserve Account, amounted to $355,457.62. The market value of the securities, December 31, 1935, showed an appreciation of 12% in comparison with the cost.
The ultimate objective of the Pilgrim Memorial Fund is $8,000,000. Legacies and memorial gifts will be added to the principal, as a permanent endowment.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR LAY WORKERS
Incorporated under the laws of New Jersey, 1930 287 Fourth Avenue, New York
The officers and trustees of the Retirement Fund for Lay Workers are the same as the officers and trustees of The Annuity Fund for Congregational Ministers.
Retirement Fund for Lay Workers is devoted to the purpose of providing annuity benefits for lay workers in Congregational churches, missionary societies, state conferences, colleges, hospitals or other institutions of any kind under Congregational auspices. It is operated on a contributory basis, the resources being provided by annual dues payable by both employer and employe. The membership on December 31, 1935, was 274; assets, $81,265.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH EXTENSION BOARDS
287 Fourth Avenue, New York
(Including The Congregational Home Missionary Society, organized in New York City, May 12, 1826; The Congregational Church Building Society, organized 1853; The Congregational Sunday School Extension Society, organized 1917; all incorporated under the laws of the State of New York.)
OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
The Church Extension Boards are affiliated with the other Home Boards under an identical Board of Directors, President and Vice-Presidents, and employ certain officers jointly, as recorded on page 20.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
General Secretary. — Ernest M. Halliday, d. d. Treasurer. — William T. Boult. Assistant Treasurer. — Frank F. Moore. Church Building Secretary. — Elbert C. Wood.
DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS
Negro Work in the North. — Rev. H. M. Kincsley, 5712 Prairie Avenue, Chicago, 111. Town and Country Work.— Malcolm Dana, d. d., 287 Fourth Ave., New York.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Rev. Morrison R. Boynton; Mrs. F. F. Clark; Rev. Robert W. Coe; Mrs. F. A. Coombs; Rev. Edward W. Cross; Mrs. N. B. Hobart; Mrs. B. J. Newman; Mr. F. Rogers Parkin; Mr. Dwight L. Rogers; Prof. H. Shelton Smith; Mr. Philip Suffern; Mr. Chester A. Thomas; Mrs. D. C. Turner; Rev. George C. Vincent; Rev. Carl A. Voss.
superintendents of missionary states and districts Florida.— Edwin C. Gillette, d. d., 117 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, Fla. German Work.- / 5^°'ial"^repre?eSve J 19 S. La Salle St., Chicago, 111.
Northwest District: Alaska, Northern Idaho and certain fields administered by the Washington Congregational Conference — Claton S. Rice, d. d., Plymouth Church, Seattle, Wash.
South Central District: Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. — Rev. Lucian J. Marsh, 829 N. West 13th St., Oklahoma City, Okla.
Southeast District: Edwin C. Gillette, d. d., 117 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, Fla., Superintendent; Rev. William T. Scott, Pastor-at-Large, same address. Ken- tucky, Tennessee, Alabama and West Florida. — Fred P. Ensminger, d. d.. Asso- ciate Superintendent, 1416 No. 23rd St., Birmingham, Ala.
Southwest District: Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas. — Rev. R. R. Shoemaker, 1714 East Gold Ave., Albuquerque, N. M.
superintendents of co-operating states and districts Colorado. — Arthur J. Sullens, d. d., 634 Mack Building, Denver, Colo. Intermountain District. — (Wyoming, Utah, and Southern Idaho) — James F. Walker,
d. d., 330 Sonna Bldg., Boise, Idaho. Montana. — Rev. Charles H. Burdick, ph. d., 427 Stapleton Bldg., Billings, Mont. North Dakota. — Rev. Augustus C. Hacke, Room 1, O'Neil Block, Fargo, N. D. Oklahoma.— Rev. Lucian J. Marsh, 829 N. West 13th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. Oregon. — Rev. Frank E. Carlson, 502-4 Odd Fellows Bldg., Portland, Ore. South Dakota. — Samuel W. Keck, d. d., Box 138, Huron, S. D.
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SUPERINTENDENTS OF SELF-SUPPORTING STATES
Northern California Congregational Conference: Harley H. Gill, d. d., 1164 Phelan Bldg., San Francisco.
Southern California Congregational Conference: Edward D. Gaylord, d. d., 611 American Bank Bldg., Los Angeles.
Connecticut Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches: Wm. F. Frazier,
D. D., 37 Garden St., Hartford.
Hawaiian Evangelical Association: J. P. Erdman, d. d.. Box 150, Honolulu, T. H.
Congregational and Christian Conference of Illinois: Mr. John H. Finley, Man- ager, 19 S. La Salle St., Chicago.
Indiana Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches: Rev. Simon A. Bennett, 811 Va West Main St., Muncie, Ind.
Congregational Christian Conference of Iowa: P. Adelstein Johnson, d. d., Grinnell.
Kansas Congregational and Christian Conference: Rev. J. B. Gonzales, 923 Kansas Ave., Topeka.
Congregational-Christian Conference of Maine: Rev. Rodney W. Roundy, 95 Exchange St., Portland.
Massachusetts Congregational Conference and Missionary Society: Rev. Ralph M. TiMBERLAKE, 14 Bcacon St., Boston.
Michigan Congregational Conference: Stephen A. Lloyd, d. d., 401 American State Savings Bank Bldg., Lansing.
Middle Atlantic Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches: Mrs. David
E. Brown, Acting Superintendent, 44 Brick Church Plaza, East Orange, N. J.
Congregational Conference of Minnesota: Rev. A. E. Parson, acting superintendent, 429 Palace Bldg., Minneapolis.
Missouri Congregational Conference: C. C. Burger, d. d., 6501 Wydown Blvd., St. Louis.
Nebraska Congregational Conference: W. A. Tyler, d. d., 410 Barkley Bldg., Lincoln.
New Hampshire Congregational-Christian Conference: Rev. Robert G. Armstrong, 85 N. State St., Concord.
New York Congregational Conference, Inc.: Walter H. Rollins, d. d., 287 Fourth Ave., New York.
Ohio Conference of Congregational Christian Churches: Rev. Fred L. Hall, 1006 Hippodrome Bldg., Cleveland.
The Congregational-Christian Conference of Pennsylvania: Wilson P. Minton, D. D., 1019 So. 18th St., Harrisburg.
Rhode Island Congregational Conference: Charles E. McKinley, d. d., 1021 Hos- pital Trust Bldg., Providence.
The Southern Convention of Congregational-Christian Churches: Rev. J. O. At- kinson, Secretary, Elon College, N. C.
Vermont Congregational Conference: and Domestic Missionary Society: Chauncey A. Adams d. d.. Savings Bank Bldg., Burlington.
Washington Congregational Conference: Claton S. Rice, d. d., Plymouth Church, Seattle.
Wisconsin Congregational Conference: Theo. R. Faville, d. d., 615 Insurance Bldg., Madison.
Members. — All members of the General Council of Congregational and
Christian Churches, a limited number of voting members-at-large, and life
members who became such before 1901. A gift of fifty dollars constitutes one an honorary life member.
FACTS WORTH NOTING
congregational home missionary society
That on May 12, 1936, the Society will complete its hundred and tenth year.
That in the early history of the Society it was interdenominational.
That many Presbyterian churches owe their foundation and life to the Society.
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That four out of every five Congregational churches were planted by the Society or its auxiliaries.
That the average salary of a missionary pastor for the past year was $1,086, of which the Society contributed $451.
That the receipts of the Society for 1934-35 were $277,066; for 1826, $18,140.
That the expenditures of the Society for 1934-35 were $292,016 for 1826-27, $13,984.
That twenty-three self-supporting Conferences maintained their own home missionary work and sustained a fraternal relation to the National Society.
Form of Bequest. — I give and bequeath to "The Congregational Home Mis- sionary Society," organized in the city of New York in the year, 1826, a corpora- tion existing under the laws of the State of New York, the sum of
dollars to be applied to the uses and purposes of said Society.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH BUILDING SOCIETY
In eighty-two years this Society has made 6,617 grants in aid of church building and 1,800 in aid of parsonage building. The aid given has amounted to $13,7431,320.96.
The total receipts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1935, were $309,333.19 for current use. The contributions for church and parsonage building were! $53,365.92. The repayments on church and parsonage loans were $151,285.92. Conditional gifts and legacies amounted to $15,849.95. From other sources of income came $88,831.40.
Appropriations were voted for 23 new or purchased buildings, of which 17 were newly erected and 6 were purchased; 14 were houses of worship; 3 were parish houses; 1 was a religious education building; 1 was a young people's conference building at Pilgrim Park, N. D.; 3 were parsonages; 4 of the houses of worship were to replace buildings destroyed by fire, and 8 of these churches had never owned a building before. Churches were aided in making alterations, repairs and improve- ments, purchasing furnaces, paying taxes, etc. For financing existing debts, 45 churches were aided with grants and loans amounting to 62% of the total appro- priated to churches for all purposes. Foreclosures thus have been averted and churches have been saved to the denomination. Applications for grants and loans asking for $30,550 were carried over into our new year.
Form of Bequest. — I give and bequeath to "The Congregational Church Building Society," a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of New York, the sum of dollars to be applied to the uses*
and purposes of said Society.
CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL EXTENSION SOCIETY
All commissioned workers of The Congregational Home Missionary Society are responsible also for the work of the Sunday School Extensioh Society, the latter contributing a percentage of their support. This work eotisists chiefly in founding and maintaining Sunday Schools and in sending out college young people for summer extension service. In cooperation with the Education Society a Children's Day program is provided each year.
Form of Bequest. — I give and bequeath to "The Congregational Sunday School Extension Society," a corporation organized and existing under the laws
of the State of New York, the sum of dollars to be applied to
the uses and purposes of said Society.
THE CONGREGATIONAL WOMAN'S HOME MISSIONARY FEDERATION
Incorporated in Kansas, October 15, 1913
The work of the Federation, through the merger of the national societies, has been delegated to the various denominational Home Boards and Commissions.
The Federation continues to maintain its corporate existence according to its charter, to care for its funds, and to receive gifts and legacies. President, Mrs. Charles E. Blake, 7 Angell Court, Providence, R. I.; treasurer, Mrs. H. H. Hart, Room 801, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
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THE COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL ACTION
287 Foiorth Ave., New York, N. Y. 5757 University Ave., Chicago, 111.
Honorary Chairman — Graham Taylor
Chairman — Arthur E. Holt
Director — Hubert C. Herring
Recording Secretary — Theodore A. Greene
Treasurer — Jeremiah P. Edwards
Helen Marston Beardsley, Clarence S. Bennett, Dwight J. Bradley, Allan Knight Chalmers, Henry P. Chandler, Russell J. Clinchy, Truman B. Douglass, Lucius R. Eastman, Buell G. Gallagher, Theodore A. Greene, Arthur E. Holt, Stoddard Lane, John Schroeder, Alfred W. Swan, Lea D. Taylor, Willard L. Thorp, Lawrence A. Wilson.
Ex-Officio: Edward C. Boynton, Fred L. Brownlee, William F. Frazier, Fred F. Goodsell, Harold M. Kingsley, Claton S. Rice, Harry T. Stock.
executive staff
Hubert C. Herring — Director
Alfred Schmalz — Associate Director
Frank W. McCulloch — Industrial Relations
Harold O. Hatcher — Research
Katharine Terrill — Literature and Information
Elizabeth G. Whiting — Community Service
Margueritte Bro — Community Service
The Council for Social Action was created by the General Souncil at Oberlin in June, 1934. The motivating spirit behind that action is clearly indicated in the words of the vote:
"Stirred by the deep need of humanity for justice, security, and spiritual freedom and growth, aware of the urgent demand within our churches for action to match our gospel, and clearly persuaded that the Gospel of Jesus can be the solvent of social as of all other problems, we hereby vote:
"That the General Council create the Council for Social Action of the Congregational and Christian Churches of the United States of America.
"That the purposes of this Council for Social Action shall be to help the churches to make the Christian gospel more effective in society, national and world-wide, through research, education, and action, in cooperation with the Home and Foreign Boards, Conferences and Associations, and local churches. It is proposed that the Council shall increasingly cooperate with the Federal Council of Churches in the creation of a program which shall be genuinely interdenominational. In its research, the Council will aim to be impartial, its only bias being that of the Christian view of life; its educational efforts will be directed primarily toward the local churches but wiU also envisage the cultivation of public opinion; in action, the Council may, on occasion, inter- cede directly in specific situations. . . .
"That in launching this Council for Social Action we envisage a new kind of churchmanship which, enlisting the volunteer services of a group of eighteen outstanding men and women of social vision, wisdom, and Christian purpose, and commanding the services of five or six strong leaders in the fields of international relations, race relations, and economic statesmanship, will carry tiie campaign of education and action based on careful research out among our entire constituency at home and abroad. Believing that the Church will find itself as it loses itself in the struggle to achieve a warless, just, and brotherly world, we launch this venture, dedicating ourselves to unremitting work for a day in which all men find peace, security and abundant life."
The Council for Social Action invites each church to organize a local committee or council for Social Action and welcomes the opportunity to cooperate with such local groups in planning for the larger effectiveness of the social program of the church.
The Council for Social Action invites correspondence from ministers and laymen.
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CITY ORGANIZATIONS
The following organizations do missionary and extension work as indicated within their own confines largely in immediate cooperation with state conferences.
Bay Association of Congregational Churches of Northern California, Inc., 1164 Phelan Building, San Francisco, Calif. Church extension work. President, F. H. Seely; Executive Secretary, Rev. Harley H. Gill; Treasurer, Charles W. Brock. Funds: $18,500. Expenditures for 1935, $1,003.
City Missionary Society, 14 Beacon Street, Room 602, Boston, Mass. City missionary and relief work. President, William Ellison; Secretary, Rev. Ralph H. Rowse; Treasurer, Philip S. Davis. Funds, $391,170.55. Expenditures for 1935, $54,345.67.
Congregational Church Union of Boston and Vicinity, 610 Sears Building, Boston, Mass. Church building aid. (No report.)
Chicago Congregational Union, 19 South La Salle Street, Chicago, 111. General work of the church. President, Frederick J. Newey; General Director, Rev. Ernest Graham Guthrie; Treasurer, A. W. Converse. In 1935, Income from Endowment Fund, $12,526.79; In- come from Trust Fund. $137,273.95. Disbursements. $192,567.96.
Congregational Union of Cleveland, Ohio, 1006 Hippodrome Building. Cleveland. Ohio. Church aid and church extension. Moderator. A. F. Allen; Acting Executive Secretary. Dr. Fred L. Hall; Treasurer, R. L. Crawford. Funds. $245,678.18. Expenditures for 1935. $12,459.57.
Congregational Association of Detroit, Mich., First Congregational Church, cor.
Forest and Woodward Avenues. Detroit. Mich. Missionary work and church
extension. Moderator. Dr. Clarence E. Simpson; Secretary. Myron C. Stowell; Treasurer, W. G. Clarke. Expenditures for 1935. $9,604.84.
City Missionary Society, 166 Village Street, Hartford, Conn. Church extension, Village St. Mission and Community Center, summer camp and fresh air work. President. Rev. David McKeith; Superintendent. Rev. Philip M. Rose; Treasurer. L. Kent Babcock. Jr. Expenditures for 1935. $14,909.48.
Congregational Church Extension Society of Los Angeles, Calif., 611 American Bank Building. Aiding in the establishment of new churches. President. B. G. Wright; Secretary, Rev. Samuel Hitchcock; Treasurer. C. E. Spaulding. Funds $75,000 (estimated). Expenditures for 1935. $2,500.
Minneapolis and St. Paul Congregational Unions, 429 Palace Building, Minneapolis, Minn. City extension work. Presidents: Minneapolis, Mr. R. R. St. John; St. Paul, Rev. Arthur H. Gilmore; Acting Superintendent, A. E. Parson; Treasurers: Minneapolis, Harry L. Bergquist; St. Paul. H. G. Swanson. Funds $9,280. Expenditures for 1935. $929.
New York City Congregational Church Association, Inc., Room 908. 287 Fourth Avenue. Church extension added to the functions of the local association. President, Board of Directors. Rev. Stanley U. North; Executive Secretary. Rev. Walter H. Rollins; Treasurer. Edward Wade. Funds $11,477. Expenditures for 1935. $23,132.91.
Congregational Church Extension Society of Seattle, Wash., Plymouth Congre- gational Church. Church aid and church erection. President. Arthur P. Johnson; Superintendent. Rev. L. O. Baird; Treasurer, R. H. G. Edmonds. Expenditures for 1935. $3,416.
Congregational Union of Springfield, Inc., Springfield. Mass. Church extension in cooperation with the state conference; the Union supervises the home mis- sionary work in Springfield and maintains a city missionary. President. John A. Dale; Clerk. Mrs. Elmer F. Otting; Treasurer, Rev. Garrett V.
Stryker. Funds $11,587. Expenditures for 1935. $7,542.90.
Congregational City Missionary Society of St. Louis, Mo., 6501 Wydown Boule- vard. Missionary work. President. H. M. Pflagler; Superintendent. Rev. Charles C. Burger; Treasurer, E. H. Tenney. Funds $33,000. Expenditures for 1935. $4,000.
Worcester City Missionary Society, 2 Hackfeld Road. Worcester. Mass. Assist churches, promote cooperative relations and programs between churches. President. Karl Wilson; Executive secretary. Rev. Myron W. Fowell; Treasurer, E. G. Seal. Funds $60,733.66 plus $20,692.84 Washburn Funds of which the Society is the Trustee and may use to help churches. Expenditures for 1935. $11,117.71.
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OTHER CONGREGATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Organized, 1853. Incorporated, 1854. Headquarters, Congregational House, 14 Beacon Street, Boston
President. — Rev. Edward M. Noyes, Newton Centre, Mass.
Vice-Presidents.— Ethelbert V. Grabill, Jamaica Plain, Mass.; Rev. J. Edgar
Park, Norton, Mass. Corresponding and Recording Secretary. — Thomas Todd, Concord. Chairman of Executive Committee. — Franklin P. Shumway. Treasurer. — Phineas Hubbard, 14 Beacon St., Boston. Assistant Treasurer. — Ralph E. Whitney. Librarian. — Rev. Frederick T. Persons.
Directors. — Rev. Edward M. Noyes, Newton Centre; Franklin P. Shumway, Melrose; Alfred M. Ziegler, Newtonville; Thomas Todd, Concord; Rev. J. Edgar Park, Norton; Ethelbert V. Grabill, Jamaica Plain; Rev. Arthur J. CovELL, Boston; Phineas Hubbard, Cambridge; Rev. D. Augustine Newton, Westboro; Arthur H. Merritt, Dorchester; Rev. John H. Quint, Chelsea; *Rev. Charles H. Williams, Jamaica Plain; Appleton P. Williams, Newton High- lands; WiLLARD C. Hill, Lexington; Rev. Enoch F. Bell, Newton Centre; Walter H. Black, Jamaica Plain; Sargent H. Wellman, Topsfield; Rev. Clar- ence W. Dunham, Dorchester; Ralph E. Whitney, Newton Highlands; Frank E. Bridgman, Wollaston; Rev. Morton D. Dunning, Wellesley Hills; Rev. Carl M. Gates, Wellesley Hills; Howard Wallingford, Belmont; William A. Alcott, Watertown; Philip S. Davis, Brookline; Theodore T. Marsh, Dedham; Harold S. Davis, Boston; Ernest D. Chase, Winchester; Q. W. Wales, West Newton; E. Russell Davis, Lincoln. *Deceased.
To maintain, in the city of Boston, a Congregational House; to care for and perpetuate a library of books, pamphlets, and manuscripts, and a collection of portraits and relics of the past; to promote friendly intercourse and cooperation among Congregational ministers and churches, and with other denominations; and to do whatever else — within the limits of its charter — shall serve to illustrate Congregational history and promote the general interests of Congregational churches.
membership
The membership of the Association consists of Congregationalists who have been elected by the Directors at any regular meeting. There are two classes of members — Life and Annual. Annual members pay an annual assessment of $1.00. The payment of $10 at one time by a member constitutes him a life member. All moneys received for membership are applied exclusively to the Increase of the library.
the congregational house
Was erected in 1898 (costing over $700,000) to house the Congregational Library, provide rooms at low cost for 14 Congregational Missionary Organiza- tions, the Congregational Book Store, Pilgrim Hall for gatherings, and Committee Rooms, and to promote the general interests of Congregational churches.
32 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1935
BOSTON SEAMAN'S FRIEND SOCIETY, INC.
Office: 618 Congregational House, Boston Organized 1827. Incorporated 1829. Reorganized 1922.
On recommendation of the Commission on Missions the Society was reorgan- ized in 1922 and became the sole representative for sailor work of the New England Congregational churches, and is therefore entitled to a regular appor- tionment from them. The Society's affairs are administered by the representa- tives named below, chosen by the New England Conferences. The former organization transferred to the new Corporation more than $200,000 worth otf real estate and other assets, including land and buildings in Boston and Vine- yard Haven and Invested funds.
The Society is devoted to the material, social and religious welfare of seamen of all nations. Has finely equipped Bethels at 287 Hanover St., Boston, and at Vineyard Haven, and a reading room at Cape Cod Canal. The Society provides dormitory accommodations, reading and recreation rooms, pool tables, and games of many kinds, a canteen, shower baths, postal and banking facilities, and a check room for seamen's baggage. Free entertainments and religious services are held weekly. Sick, destitute and ship-wrecked sailors are cared for. Books and magazines are placed aboard shigs^_
President. — Capt. Harold L. Colbeth, Buzzard's Bay, Mass. Vice-President. — Rev. Morris H. Turk, d. d., Portland, Maine Treasurer. — Mr. Arthur J. Crockett, Boston, Mass. Clerk. — Mr. Henry H. Norris, Winchester, Mass. Secretary. — Rev. Merritt A. Farren, Boston, Mass. Chairman of Executive Committee. — Enos H. Bigelow, M. D.
state REPRESENTATriTES
Maine Rev. C. Donald Plomer, New Bedford
Rev. Roderick A. MacDonald, Cumber- R^v. Carl F. Schultz, Hyannis
land Mills Mr. C. Campbell Patterson, Brookline
Rev. Cornelius E. Clark, Portland Mr. E. J. Lang, Boston
Rev. Morris H. Turk, d. d., Portland Mr. Herbert P. Sawtell, Worcester
Mr. Andrew B. Sides, Waban
New Hampshire Mr. William S. Booth, Brighton
Rev. Earl F. Nauss, Nashua Mr. Lucius E. Thayer, Newton
Rev. Arthur A. Rouner, Portsmouth Mr. Irving T. Sorge, Watertown
Mr. Mitchel Ward, Manchester Rev. George L. Thurlow, Concord
Mr. Edgar N. Wrightington, Boston
Vermont Mr. Richard Parkhurst, Winchester
Rev. J. Graydon Brown, Rutland Com. Donald B. MacMillan, Provincetown
Rev. Augustine Jones, d. d.. Springfield Mr. Harold A. Melzah, Boston
Rev. Milton S. Czatt, Brattleboro
Rhode Island
Massachusetts Mr. Roscoe L. Chase, Providence
Rev. Robert M. Bartlett, Long Meadow R^v. Loring B. Chase, East Providence
Enos H. Bigelow, m. d., Framingham Rev. Ernest L. Wismer, Newport Rev. David Eraser, West Somerville -, +• +
Mr. Nathan Heard, Cambridge i^onnecxicut
Capt. Harold L. Colbeth, Buzzard's Bay Rev. Robbins W. Barstow, d. d., Hartford
Rev. John Gratton, Pittsfield Rev. G. Homer Lane, Torrington
Rev. Payson E. Pierce, Reading Rev. Francis T. Cooke, Bristol
Rev. Francis A. Poole, South Weymouth Rev. J. Romeyn, Danforth, New London
Mr. Henry H. Norris, Winchester Rev. Ralph A. Christy, Middletown
Mr. Robert E. Peabody, Jamaica Plain Rev. John M. Deyo, Brookfleld Center
Mr. Henry B. Prout, Brookline Rev. William D. Hoag, Old Lyme
Rev. Roy G. Pavy, Westfield Rev. Harry J. Newton, New Haven
Rev. Arthur P. Pratt, d. d., Greenfield Rev. John M. Phillips, d. d., Hartford
Bequests should be made payable to the Boston Seaman's Friend Society, Inc. Contributions from churches and individuals solicited. Contributions received on an annuity basis.
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PILGRIM PLACE IN CLAREMONT
Claremont, California
Homes for Missionaries, Ministers and other Christian Workers.
Founded in 1915; incorporated under the laws of California;
endorsed and commended by the National Council.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Raymond C. Brooks, d. d.. President, 595 Mayflower Road, Claremont; Franklin Warner, Vice-President, Claremont; Rev. Albert P. Davis, Exec. Secretary, 595 Mayflower Road, Claremont; Rev. A. D. Stauffacher, Rec. Secretary, 441 Harvard Ave., Claremont; Harry T. Belcher, Treasurer, Claremont; Martin Abernethy, Claremont; Mrs. Maxwell Chaplin, Claremont; Rev. Arthuh O. Pritchard, Sierra Madre; Rev. John M. Schaefle, Los Angeles; Mrs. Doremus Scudder, Claremont; Luther Freeman, d. d., Pomona; Mrs. W. H. Kerr, Claremont; Mrs. R. K. Pitzer, Pomona; J. G. Zorn, Claremont; Honorary Directors, Mrs. W. C. Merritt, Claremont; Mrs. E. C. Norton, Claremont; ^«s. J. A. Blaisdell, Claremont; Rev. C. W. Lay, Long Beach.
location
Pilgrim Place is located upon a beautiful twenty acre tract in Claremont in Southern California. Claremont is the home of Pomona College, Scripps College for Women and Claremont Colleges and is recognized as one of the educational centers of America. The town is in the midst of the orange belt, with the Sierra Madre mountains rising to a height of 10,000 feet near by. Claremont is thirty-three miles east from Los Angeles and twenty-five miles from Pasadena.
object
The purpose of Pilgrim Place is to provide comfortable homes at a minimum cost for ministers, missionaries and other Christian workers and their families in a region where living conditions are attractive and living costs are low.
Pilgrim Place operates 30 houses. A 4, 5 or 6-room cottage, fully furnished, may be rented for from $25 to $40 per month. If a prospective resident prefers to furnish funds for the construction of his own home. Pilgrim Place is glad to cooperate by providing land without charge. Such homes are held in the name of the Corporation but are legally recognized as the homes of the builders during their lifetime. Ten such homes are included in the Pilgrim Place area.
recent development The Pilgrim Place grounds have been greatly improved. A commodious and charming Administration Building has been provided. Two impressive entrance- ways to the grounds, for which beautiful wrought iron gates were donated by the Manhattan Church of New York, have been erected through the generous assist- ance of friends. Porter Hall offers attractive accommodations for single persons. The Hadley House is intended especially for women. Plans for other buildings have been drawn and await funds from interested donors. Pilgrim Place invites cooperation in the development of this important enterprise.
contributions will be welcomed at the present time, especially for
1. General endowment, to provide for costs of maintenance and continuance of low rental charges, $300,000.
2. Completion of plan for drives, walks and planting, estimated cost, $10,000.
3. Additional homes, each with suitable endowment for upkeep. Low building costs now make a special appeal.
4. Further development of a Recreational Center, providing out-door games for Pilgrim Place residents, $2,000.
BEQUESTS
Conditional gifts, yielding interest returns to the donors, are solicited.
Form of Bequest. — I give, devise and bequeath to "Pilgrim Place in Clare- mont" incorporated under the laws of California the sum of dollars
(or the following described property).
Correspondence regarding Bequests, Annuities, Accommodations, Requests for literature, etc., should be addressed to the President, Rev. Raymond C. Brooks, or the Secretary, Rev. Albert P. Davis, 595 Mayflower Road, Claremont, Calif.
34 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1935 SCHAUFFLER COLLEGE OF RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL WORK
A COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
5111-5115 Fowler Avenue. S. E., Cleveland, Ohio
Rev. Raymond G. Clapp, d. d.. President
Organized 1886. Incorporated 1905, an Ohio Corporation, not for profit.
Trustees. — Rev. Philip Smead Bird, d. d.. President; Marie A. Jindra, Secretary; Robert L. Beck, Mrs. C. R. Bissell, C. Clay Nims, Mrs. Charles M. Preston, Miriam Woodberry.
Checks payable to Robert L. Beck, Treasurer. A Corporation of 24 mem- bers, four elected annually for six-year terms, chooses trustees and advises on general policies. Property ($385,000) reverts to Congregational Conference of Ohio, if it ceases to be used for purposes of training young women in religlotu and social leadership. Endowment and invested funds $161,940.
Under supervision of Congregational Education Society, $27,000 budget, about $4,495 by income from endowment, about $752 by D. A. R. scholarships, about $6,435 from students, balance ($15,418) by direct gifts of individuals and churches of this and other denominations. Estate Loans, Annuity Gifts, Legacies solicited.
Four-year course for high school graduates, one year for college graduates: degree B. S. in R. E. and B. S. in Social Work. Graduates available as pastor's assistants, directors of religious education, parish workers, missionaries — home or foreign, Y. W. C. A. and settlement or social workers.
Unusual opportunities for scholarship self-help assistance. Special classes to train those of foreign birth or parentage in English, when necessary.
Enrollment 78 of 12 nationalities or races and 17 denominations; 70% of these are of American parentage, and 86% of American birth; from 17 states and 10 countries; evening extension classes in English and civics for immigrants, 221 of 21 nationalities.
Faculty and Administrative Staff — 11 resident, 19 non-resident (17 of these only part time=ll full time teachers). Catalog, Quarterly, application blank on request.
ADDRESSES OF OTHER CONGREGATIONAL AND CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS
Congregational Board of Pastoral Supply
Maintained by the Congregational and Christian Conferences in the New England States, 14 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.
The Christian PublisJiing Association, 219 So. Ludlow St., Dayton, Ohio
New York Congregational Home for the Aged
Serving the Greater New York area, 123 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Aged Christian Ministers Home Association, Lakemont, N. Y.
The Christian Orphanage
Agency of the Southern Convention of the Congregational and Christian Churches, Elon CoUege, N. C.
Granger Homestead, Canandaigua, N. Y.
Home for aged Congregational ministers. Correspondent: Rev. Lewis T. Reed D. D., 287 Fourth Ave., New York City.
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THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES
ANDOVER NEWTON THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL
Newton Centre, Massachusetts
An interdenominational tlieological school located in Greater Boston. Andover was founded in 1807, Newton in 1825. Andover Newton was formed in 1931.
THE FACULTY
Everett Cahleton Herrick, d. d., ll. d.. President
Vaughan Dabney, d. d.. Dean and Bartlet Professor of Sacred Rhetoric
Frederick Lincoln Anderson, d. d., Emer., Professor of Biblical Interpretation, New
Testament Amos Niven Wilder, ph. d., d. d., Norris Professor of New Testament Interpretation Winfred Nichols Donovan, d. d.. Professor of Biblical Interpretation, Old Testa- ment Henry Kalloch Howe, ph. d., d. d., Professor of Church History Richard Miner Vaughan, d. d.. Professor of Christian Theology Daniel Evans, d. d.. Abbot Professor of Christian Theology James Percival Berkeley, d. d.. Professor of Religious Education Charles Nathaniel Arbuckle, d. d.. Associate Professor of Preaching Basil Mathews, m. a. (Oxon.), Helen Barrett Montgomery Professor of Chris- tianity and World Relations DwiGHT J. Bradley, d. d.. Professor of Social Ethics
Richard Clarke Cabot, m. d.. Professor of Sociology and Applied Christianity Austin Philip Guiles, m. a., b. d., ph. d.. Professor of Pastoral Psychology Russell Chase Tuck, s. t. m.. Associate Professor of New Testament Ellsworth M. Smith, m. a., b. d.. Director of Field Work Elizabeth Miller Lobingier, ph. b.. Instructor in Religious Education Boynton Merrill, d. d.. Lecturer in Worship David Ralph MacLean, Instructor in Church Music William Jacob Cloues, b. d., Alva Woods Librarian Owen Hamilton Gates, ph. d., Andover Librarian
Andover Seminary has become affiliated with The Newton Theological Insti- tution to form the new Andover Newton Theological School which is located at Newton Centre, in the vicinity of Boston. The combination of the two schools and the location, in greater Boston, make new and unusual advantages possible for theological students interested in taking their professional study in New England. The combined resources provide for an enrichment of the curriculum and an enlargement of the faculty. The library facilities are unexcelled.
The Andover Newton Theological School in affiliation with Harvard gives the students the privilege of taking any work in Harvard open to theological students and without additional expense. In greater Boston and New England are many of the oldest and most famous of the educational institutions of the country. As Andover Newton is in the midst of them, the students can enjoy the cultural and traditional advantages which bring college and pro- fessional students to Boston, not only from all over the country but from all over the world.
The co-operation of the churches in the vicinity offers many opportunities where, on the basis of co-operative scholarships, students can make their way and at the same time gain valuable and practical experience. The School offers scholarship grants, so far as it is able, to students dependent upon self-support and seeks to aid in securing for them church positions in which service can be given in return. Special fellowships are awarded to exceptional students.
The School grants three degrees: B. D., S. T. M., and M. R. E. The B. D. is granted after three years' study to students who have had a college course. The M. R. E. is granted to women students with similar preparation after two years' study. The S. T. M. is granted after at least a year of graduate study and the presentation of a satisfactory thesis.
For catalogue and further information addres.s the President or the Dean.
36 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1935 ATLANTIC THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY FOUNDATION
Nashville, Tennessee
William James Campbell, a. m., s. t. b., d. d.. President, Professor Church History. William Allen Harper, m. a., lit. d., ll. d.. Professor Religious Education. Malcolm Dana, b. d., d. d.. Lecturer in the Rural Church.
To the list of the Foundation Faculty may be added, for Academic purposes, both the Faculty of Vanderbilt School of Religion and also others from the Faculties of Vanderbilt University whose work contributes to ministerial education.
The Foundation is affiliated with Vanderbilt University, and offers every advantage of location, education, and self support.
For information write William James Campbell, President.
BANGOR THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Bangor, Me.
Incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts Feb. 25, 1814; charter con- firmed by the Legislature of Maine, Feb. 19, 1831.
Harry Trust, d. d., litt. d.. President, Fogg Professor of Sacred Rhetoric and Oratory. Warren J. Moulton, ph. d., d. d., ll. d.. President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus
of New Testament Language and Literature. Francis B. Denio, d. d.. Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Language and
Literature. Calvin M. Clark, d. d., Waldo Professor of Ecclesiastical History, and Lecturer on
Congregational Polity and Pastoral Theology. Charles Gordon Cumming, ph. d., George A. Gordon Professor of Old Testament
Language and Literature. Alfred Morris Perry, ph. d., d. d.. Associate Professor of New Testament Language
and Literature, and Librarian. Marion J. Bradshaw, m. a., d. d.. Professor of the Philosophy of Religion. Frank W. Clelland, ph. d., d. d.. Assistant Professor of New Testament Language
and Literature. Andrew Banning, th. d.. Professor of Christian Theology.
Rev. John M. Arters, d. d.. Lecturer on Methodist Polity.
Prof. Mark Bailey, m. a.. Instructor in Vocal Culture.
Rev. Frederick T. Persons, m. a.. Lecturer on Church Architecture.
Arlin Miller Cook, m. a.. Instructor in English.
lecturer on the bond foundation Prof. Webster Chester, ph. d., of Colby College, on Biology.
convocation week lectures
Rev. Boynton Merrill, d. d.. Leader of the Quiet Hour.
Prof. William Adams Brown, ph. d., d. d.. Lecturer on Applied Christianity.
Charles E. Park, d. d.. Lecturer on Preaching.
Rev. J. Valdemar Moldenhawer, d. d.. Lecturer on Literature and Life.
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THE CHICAGO THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
5757 University Avenue, Chicago
Albert W. Palmer, President.
A. C. McGn-FERT, Jr., Director of Studies.
Robert Cashman, Business Manager.
The Chicago Theological Seminary, established in 1855 to furnish training for Christian leadership according to the highest academic standards, has been a pioneer in the introduction into the theological curriculum of several unique features designed to meet the changing spiritual needs of succeeding generations. For example, Dr. Graham Taylor was called to the chair of Christian Economics when such a professorship was practically unknown. Recent developments have been in the fields of research in personality problems; in studies of the city and rural churches; in culture through art and drama, literature and music; and in the supervision of the practical work of students with a view to their develop- ment as leaders of the institutions of religion in the modern world.
In 1915 the institution removed to the neighborhood of the University of Chicago, with which it is affiliated through the Divinity School of the University. Thus Seminary students enjoy the advantages of a University which is inter- nationally known for its high standards and academic productiveness. In June, 1928, the new buildings of the Seminary were completed and dedicated.
THE FACULTY
Albert W. Palmer, d. d., ll. d.. President and Professor of Practical Theology.
Graham Taylor, a. m., d. d., ll. d., Emeritus, Social Economics.
Arthur Cushman McGiffert, Jr., d. b., a. m.. Christian Theology and Director of Studies.
Benjamin Wh-lard Robinson, ph. d.. New Testament.
Arthur Erastus Holt, ph. d., d. d.. Social Ethics.
Fred Eastman, Litt. d.. Religious Literature and Drama.
Davis Edwards, a. m.. Public Speaking.
Wilhelm Pauck, th. d. (Giessen), Church History.
Matthew Spinka, a. m., ph. d.. Librarian and Lecturer in Church History.
Samuel Kincheloe, a. m., ph. d.. Sociology of Religion.
Walker Moore Alderton, a. m., d. b.. Director of Student Field Activities.
Cecil Michener Smith, a. m.. Music.
VonOgden Vogt, a. m., b. d.. Religion and Fine Arts.
Anton T. Boisen, a. m.. Pastoral Psychology. «
James Mullenbach, d. b., ll. d.. Social Ethics.
Charles Clayton Morrison, ph. d.. Lecturer in Problems of Contemporary Life.
Douglas Horton, d. d.. Practical Theology.
Robert Cashman, Business Administration.
Paul Howard Douglas, a. m., ph. d.. Social Ethics.
To the list of the Seminary Faculty may be added, for Academic purposes, both the Faculty of the Divinity School and also others from the Faculties of thr University of Chicago, whose work contributes to ministerial education.
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HARTFORD SEMINARY FOUNDATION
Hartford, Conn.
President. — Robbins Wolcott Bakstow, d. d.. Practical Theology
President Emeritus. — William Douglas Mackenzie, d. d., ll. d.
Secretary. — Asa Robert Crawfohd
Dean Hartford Theological Seminary. — Rockwell Harmon Potter, d. d.. Practical
Theology Dean Hartford School of Religious Education. — ^Karl R. Stolz, ph. d., d. d., English
Bible Dean Kennedy School of Missions. — Edward Warren Capen, ph. d.. Sociology Director of Residence. — Mrs. Marcia J. Lowell, b. s.
Librarian of The Case Memorial Library. — Charles Snow Thayer, ph. d.. Bibliology Field Representative. — Willard T. Carter
A. J. William Myers, ph. d.. Education
Lewis Hodous, d. d.. Missions in China; Philosophy of Religion George Ross Wells, ph. d.. Psychology
Alexander Converse Purdy, ph. d.. New Testament Exegesis Elbert Clarence Lane, d. d., Hebrew and Greek
Elmer E. S. Johnson, ph. d., d. d., Reformation and Modern Church History Plato Ernest Shaw, b. litt.. Early Church History Eleanor Hope Johnson, ph. d.. Psychology Malcolm Dana, d. d.. Rural Church Work Mrs. Agnes C. L. Donohugh, m. a., f. r. a. i.. Ethnology Edna May Baxter, m. a., b. d.. Education
Charles Thomas Paul, d. d., f. r. g. s., Missions in Latin America Andrew Fitch Hensey, d. d., f. r. g. s.. Missions in Central Africa Edwin E. Calverley, ph. d., Mohammedanism MosES Bailey, s. t. m., ph. d., Old Testament Exegesis HoRNELL Norris Hart, ph. d.. Social Ethics E. Jerome Johanson, b. d., b. litt.. Systematic Theology. Kendrick Grobel, c. t. s., ph. d.. Instructor in New Testament
Melancthon W. Jacobus, d. d.. Dean Emeritus Theological Seminary, New Testa- ment Edward Hooker Knight, d. d.. Dean Emeritus School of Religious Education, Bible Waldo Selden Pratt, mus. d., l. h. d.. Emeritus, Liturgies Arthur Lincoln Gillett, d. d.. Emeritus, Apologetics Charles Stoddard Lane, d. d.. Emeritus, Church History
William Charles Willoughby, f. r. g. s., f. r. a. i.. Emeritus, Missions in Africa Duncan Black MacDonald, d. d.. Emeritus, Semitic Languages Curtis M. Geer, ph. d.. Emeritus, Social Service William Girdlestone Shellabear, d. d.. Emeritus, Mohammedanism
The three distinct Schools of the Hartford Seminary Foundation offer training for all forms of Christian service. The thirty-acre campus with distinguished buildings gives equipment for nearly 250 courses offered by over fifty professors, instructors and lecturers. The Case Memorial Library of 200,000 volumes and pamphlets is one of the greatest theological libraries in the country. All classes are open to both men and women.
The Hartford Theological Seminary prepares college graduates for the ministry of the Gospel. It uses the resources of modern scholarship in the service of the Christian faith in training for ministerial work. The degree of b. d. is granted for the completion with credit of the regular course. Degrees of s. t. m. and ph. d. are granted for advanced work.
The School of Religious Education trains men and women for positions of leadership in the field of religious education, and provides a thorough practical training for lay workers in other forms of church service. A two-years' course for those who have had two years of college work or are graduates of normrfl school leads to the degree of b. r. e. For college graduates a more advanced' course is offered, leading to m. r. e., m. a., or ph. d.
The Kennedy School of Missions furnishes Special Missionary Preparation for missionaries, candidates and appointees of all Mission Boards. It has served most of the large Mission Boards of the United States and Canada. Its] alvininl are in all the great mission fields. Degrees of m. a. and ph. d. are granted for advanced work.
For information address the Deans of the respective Schools.
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OBERLIN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Oberlin, Ohio
President. — Ernest Hatch Wilkins, ph. d., litt. d., ll. d.
Dean, Thomas Wesley Graham, d. d., Homiletics
George Walter Fiske, ph. d., d. d., Practical Theology, Religious Education
Francis William Buckler, m. a., m. r. a. s.. Church History
Walter Marshall Horton, b. d., ph. d., s. t. m.. Philosophy of Christianity and
Christian Ethics. Clarence Tucker Craig, ph. d., s. t. b., d. d.. New Testament Robert Elliott Brown, b. d., d. d.. Practical Theology and Human Relations Clarence Herbert Hamilton, ph. d.. History and Philosophy of Religion and
Christian Missions Herbert Gordon May, m. a., b. d., ph. d.. Old Testament Language and Literature. Herbert Alden Youtz, ph. d., s. t. b., ph. d., d. d.. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy of
Religion and Christian Ethics Kemper Fullerton, a. m., d. th., d. d.. Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Heinrich Frick, d. d., ph. d.. Professor of Systematic Theology, Comparative Religion
and Missionary Science, University of Marburg, Germany, Haskell Lecturer
1935-36.
The Graduate School of Theology provides the opportimity for college grad- uates to get adequate training for Christian service in the ministry of the church, secretaryship of the Young Women's Christian Association or Young Men's Christian Association at home or abroad, for leadership in religious education at home or abroad and for Christian social service in city or country communities. Throughout its history, though independent by charter, Oberlin has sustained the most friendly relationship with Congregational churches and work.
Equipment. — In September of 1931 the School of Theology moved into new quarters. It now occupies a group of buildings designed by Mr. Cass Gilbert and made possible by the generous gift of two friends of the School, the late Mrs. D. Willis James and Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The theological group, built in North Italian style, is composed of two buildings connected by cloisters to form a quadrangle. One of these buildings is used for classroom, chapel and administration purposes, and the other for dormitories for single and married students, a refectory, a library, a recreation room and a gymnasium. These new buildings compose a quadrangle of unusual beauty and utility. Students in the School of Theology use the main library of Oberlin College which contains 332,866 bound volumes and as many pamphlets. The library files include the leading secular and religious newspapers and the leading monthlies and quar- terlies. The Oberlin library is the largest college library in the United States. The library and seminar rooms in the theological quadrangle house about twenty thousand of the most active books in the theological section and the periodicals required by theological students. The gymnasium and recreation rooms in the quadrangle are well equipped for physical training and indoor games. The athletic fields and tennis courts of Oberlin College provide amply for out door exercise.
Terms of Admission. — College graduation and church membership are re- quired. Men and women of any denomination, race, or color are admitted. "This year we find fifteen denominations are represented in the student body.
Degrees in Course. — The degree of Bachelor of Divinity is granted at the completion of a three years' course covering ninety semester hours of work chosen from a broad range of courses set up in a curriculum which recently has been restudied and revised. The degrees of Master of Arts and Master of The- ology are also offered.
Special Assets. — Students in the Graduate School of Theology have the advantage of being a part of the student body of one of the mosit cosmopolitan colleges in America. They share in the university privileges and the scholarly standards and fine Christian ideals of Oberlin. Oberlin is a center of unique and broad missionary interests, and has contributed largely to the missionary forces of the Congregational Church. The Oberlin Conservatory of Music is one of the leading conservatories of the world, and makes available unusual musical advantages. Oberlin is equipped with a splendid Art Building, a fine Art Library which includes a collection of over 60,000 stereopticon art slides. Living expense is moderate and the generous scholarships and prizes with the opportunities for self-help in the community make complete self-support possible.
For catalogue and further information, address the Dean.
40 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1935
YALE UNIVERSITY DIVINITY SCHOOL
New Haven, Conn.
Open for service, 1822. This Scliool is undenominational, but is mentioned as having had a Congregational origin and early history.
James Rowland Angell, ph. d., litt. d., ll. d.. President.
Rev. Luther Allan Weigle, ph. d., d. d., litt. d., s. t. d., ll. d., Dean of the Divinity School and Sterling Professor of Religious Education.
Rev. Charles Reynolds Brown, d. d., ll. d., s. t. d.. Dean of the Divinity School on the Justus S. Hotchkiss Foundation, and Pastor of the University Church, Emeritus.
Rev. Frank Chamberlin Porter, ph. d., d. d., Winkley Professor of Biblical The- ology, Emeritus.
Rev. John Clark Archer, ph. d., Hoober Professor of Comparative Religion.
Rev. Millar Burrows, ph. d., Winkley Professor of Biblical Theology.
Rev. George Dahl, ph. d.. Holmes Professor of the Hebrew Language and Literature.
Rev. Charles Allen Dinsmore, d. d.. Lecturer on the Spiritual Content of Literature on the Mattatuck Foundation.
Hubert Greaves, m. a.. Professor of Public Speaking.
Rev. Hugh Hartshorne, ph. d.. Research Associate in Religion.
Rev. Kenneth Scott Latourette, ph. d., d. d., D. Willis James Professor of Missions and Oriental History.
Rev. Halford Edward Luccock, d. d., litt.d.. Professor of Homiletics.
Rev. Douglas Clyde Macintosh, ph. d., d. d., Dwight Professor of Theology, and Chairman of the Department of Religion in the Graduate School.
Rev. Robert Seneca Smith, ph. d., Horace Bushnell Professor of Christian Nurture.
Rev. Henry Hallam Tweedy, d. d.. Professor of Practical Theology.
Rev. Roland Herbert Bainton, ph. d.. Associate Professor of Church History.
Rev. Robert Lowry Calhoun, ph. d.. Associate Professor of Historical Theology.
Rev. Jerome Davis, ph. d., d. d., ll. d.. Associate Professor of Practical Philanthropy on the Gilbert L. Stark Foundation.
Rev. H. Richard Niebuhb, ph. d.. Associate Professor of Christian Ethics.
Clarence Prouty Shedd, ph. d.. Associate Professor of Christian Methods on the Stephen Merrell Clement Foundation.
Rev. Paul Herman Vieth, ph. d.. Associate Professor of Religious Education and Director of Field Work.
Rev. Carl Herman Kraeling, ph. d.. Assistant Professor of New Testament Criti»- cism and Interpretation.
Raymond Philip Morris, b. l. s.. Librarian of the Divinity School.
Rev. Malcolm Dana, d. d.. Lecturer on Rural Church Work.
Relation to the University. — The Divinity School is one of the coordinate departments of Yale University. The studies are arranged in five vocational groups, each leading to the degree of b. d. These groups are (a) The Pteaching Ministry and Pastoral Service; (b) Foreign Missionary Service; (c) Religious Education in Church and School; (d) Community Service Through Religious Agencies; (e) Religious Leadership in Colleges and Universities; (f ) Teaching and Research in Religion. A graduate class for advanced study is also offered, lead- ing to the degree of m. a., or ph. d.
Opportunities for Self-Help.- — The scholarship funds of the school are used to create opportunities through which the students may receive training for their future work.
Application for Admission. — Only graduates of colleges or universities of recognized standing are admitted to the School. Catalogues and forms of appli- cation for admission may be obtained by addressing the Dean, 409 Prospect St., New Haven, Conn. The next year will begin on Monday, Sept. 28, 1936.
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Theological SeTuinaries
41
PACIFIC SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Berkeley. Calif. Foiinded, 1866. Incorporated in California, Feb. 3, 1872.
FACULTY
Herman F. Swahtz, m. sc, d. d., ll. d.. President and Professor, Christian Ethics. Wu-LiAM Frederic Bade,* b. d., ph. d., litt. d.. Professor of Old Testament Literature
and Senjitic Language and Director Palestine Institute. John Wright Buckham, a. b., d. d.. Professor of Christian Theology and Philosophy
of Religion. Chester Charlton McCown, b. d., ph. d., d. d.. Professor of New Testament Literature
and Interpretation. Carl Safforo Patton, m. a., b. d., ph. d., d. d., ll. d.. Professor of Homiletics. George Toloveh Tolson, a. m., b. d., d. d.. Librarian and Professor of Church History. Annie H. Allen, m. a.. Instructor in Expression.
PiEHSON Parker, a. m., th. d.. Instructor in Biblical Languages and Literature Walter Bronson Thomas, b. p. e.. Instructor in Community Recreation. Sandford Fleming, ph. d.. Lecturer in Religious Education. Otto H. Houser, a. m., d. d.. Lecturer in Methodist History and Polity. Noel Keys, a. m., ph. d.. Lecturer in Psychology of Religion. Edgar A. Lowther, d. d.. Lecturer in Religious Counseling. Mabel Hill Redfield, Lecturer in Sacred Music Ralph C. Waddell, m. a., b. d., th. d.. Lecturer in Religious Education and Student
Advisor.
The School of Religion is adjacent to the University of California, the libraries and the courses of which institution are of great service to the students of this school.
The School of Religion trains men and women for the pastorate, religious education, social service, and missions.
A college degree is required for admission. Apply for information concerning degrees and advanced courses.
The Palestine Institute is a laboratory for Biblical studies, employing among other resources the noteworthy archaeological treasures being recovered from the explorations made by Dr. Bade for the School at Tell-en-Nasbeh.
The location of the School is wonderfully beautiful, and the climate is even, cool, and stimulative, favorable for study during the entire year.
Seventy-first year begins August 24, 1936. *Deceased.
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES
SUMMARY OF OFFICERS AND STUDENTS. 1935-1936, AND TOTALS FOR PRECEDING YEARS
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124 |
12 |
148 |
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1 |
1 |
12 |
22 |
35 |
(3) |
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Bangor |
7 |
10 |
5 |
42 |
3 |
50 |
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Chicago |
11 |
7 |
176 |
30 |
0 |
206 |
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Hartford |
24 |
14 |
62 |
134 |
37 |
233 |
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Oberlin |
11 |
1 |
11 |
49 |
2 |
62 |
(14) |
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Pacific |
6 |
10 |
88 |
0 |
22 |
110 |
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Yale |
20 |
6 |
66 |
158 |
0 |
224 |
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94 |
56 |
1 421 |
549 |
98 |
1068 |
(207) |
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als 1934-35 |
100 |
60 |
222 |
754 |
101 |
1077 |
(232) |
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1933-34 |
107 |
60 |
244 |
776 |
122 |
1142 |
(247) |
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1932-33 |
104 |
63 |
231 |
852 |
97 |
1180 |
(273) |
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1931-32 |
106 |
58 |
274 |
747 |
147 |
1168 |
(245) |
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1930-31 |
94 |
61 |
202 |
700 |
221 |
1123 |
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1929-30 |
91 |
53 |
232 |
632 |
257 |
1121 |
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1928-29 |
90 |
47 |
215 |
618 |
164 |
997 |
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1927-28 |
92 |
63 |
195 |
625 |
220 |
1040 |
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1926-27 |
94 |
54 |
132 |
578 |
205 |
915 |
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1925-26 |
106 |
64 |
117 |
623 |
121 |
861 |
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1924-25 |
97 |
64 |
122 |
517 |
155 |
794 |
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1914-15 |
75 |
53 |
49 |
399 |
70 |
518 |
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1904-05 |
65 |
40 |
42 |
312 |
51 |
405 |
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58 |
27 |
39 |
378 |
81 |
498 |
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44 |
18 |
22 |
290 |
32 |
344 |
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1874-75 |
37 |
22 |
13 |
281 |
35 |
329 |
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24 |
9 |
19 |
162 |
181 |
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NECROLOGY
BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES OF CONGREGATIONAL AND CHRISTIAN
MINISTERS WHOSE DEATHS WERE REPORTED
DURING THE YEAR 1935
In many cases further information is on file in the office of the General Council. This may be had on request.
Adams, George Irving, born, Westboro, Mass., Nov. 3, 1868. Edu- cation: Yale College, B. A., 1891, M. A., 1900; Andover Theological Seminary, S. T. B., 1895. Ordination: Congregational Council, West Rutland, Vt., Dec. 29, 1896. Congregational Pastorate: West Rutland, Vt., 1896-1900. Principal, Mission School, Lehi, Utah, (Congregational Educational Society) 1900-05. Died at Boylston, Mass., Oct. 3, 1935.
Allchin, George, bom, Plumstead, Kent, England, Jan. 10, 1852. Education: Williams College, B. A., 1881; Bangor Theological Semi- nary, 1880, graduate. Ordination : Congregational Council, Middlebury, Vt., Sept. 14, 1881. Missionary of the American Board in Japan, 1882- 1920. Founded the Kujo and Umeda Churches in Osaka. Member of Board of Managers of Kobe College, 1906-18. Voluntary Assistant Minister, Congregational Church, Pelham, N. Y., 1831-35. Publica- tions: Early Japanese Christian Hymnology. One of the editors of Japanese Union Hymnal "Sambika", 1903, revised, 1910. Editor of Roman Letter Edition of "Sambika." Died at New York City, Nov. 21, 1935.
Allis, William Baker, born, Hatfield, Mass., June 7, 1866. Edu- cation: Williams College, B. A., 1889; Andover Theological Seminary, B. D., 1892. Ordination: Congregational Council, Arlington, Mass., Sept. 27, 1893. Congregational Pastorates: Silver Creek, Neb., (student supply) 1890; Union Church, Haverhill, Mass., 1890-92; Arlington Heights, Mass., (supply) 1892-93; Waltham, Mass., (assistant pas- tor) 1893-94; North Conway, N. H., 1894-98; Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., (assistant pastor) 1898-1900; Jay Street Church, Schenectady, N. Y., 1902-05; First Church, Mt. Vernon, N. Y., 1905-07; Wantagh, L. I., N. Y., 1917-24; Rutherford, N. J., (supply) 1928. Died at Wrentham, N. Y., Oct. 24, 1935.
Anderson, August L., bom, Broddetorp, Sweden, Oct. 3, 1848. Education: Ansgan College, Sweden, 1877, graduate. Ordination: Swedish Free Church, Knoxville, 111., June 28, 1886; entered Congre- gational fellowship, 1890. Swedish Congregational Pastorates: Evan- gelical Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1890-94; First Church, Worcester, Mass., 1894-1900; Orange, Mass., 1900-02; Immanuel Church, New York City, (supply) 1905-06; Orange, Mass., (second pastorate) 1906-08; Tabernacle, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1908-10; South Manchester, Conn., 1915-18; Crompton, R. I., 1918-20; South Manchester, Conn., (second pastorate) 1920-24. Died at Worcester, Mass., Sept. 17, 1935.
Appelman, Hiram H., born, Mystic, Conn., Oct. 18, 1869. Education: Moody Bible Institute, 1894, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, St. Charles, Minn., Feb. 27, 1895. Congregational Pastorates: St. Charles, Minn., 1894-96; Sauk Rapids and Cable, Minn., 1896-98; Stillwater, Minn., 1898-1900; Metropolis, 111., 1900-03; Griggsville, 111., 1903-08; Marseilles, 111., 1908-11; Amboy, 111., 1911-16; South Main Street Church, Manchester, N. H., 1916-21. Died at Cambridge, Mass., Dec. 12, 1935.
Appleton, Harry, born, Holland's Landing, Ontario, Canada, June 18, 1863. Education: Albert College, Ontario. Ordination: Congrega- tional Council, Millbrook, Mich., March 18, 1891. Congregational Pas- torates: Mecosta and Millbrook, Mich., 1889-90; Millett and Potterville,
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Mich., 1891-92; Corinth and Dorr, 1893-94; Middleville and Irving, Mich., 1895-1901; Red Jacket, Mich., 1902-08. Died at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 16, 1934.
Armstrong, Andrew Campbell, bom, New York City, Aug. 22, 1860. Education: Princeton University, B. A. 1881, M. A. 1884; Prince- ton Theological Seminary, 1885, graduate; studied. University of Berlin, Germany, 1885-86. Honorary Degrees: Hon. M. A., Wesleyan University, (Conn.) 1894; Ph. D., Princeton University, 1896; L. H. D., Wesleyan University, 1830. Ordination: by the Presbytery of New York, Feb. 7, 1887; entered Congregational fellowship, 1897. Lecturer, Hartford Theological Seminary, 1902. Publications: Transitional Eras in Thought, 1904; History of Modern Philosophy (by Richard Falchen- berg) translation, 1893. Contributor, to Falchenberg's Geschichte der neueren Philosophie, 1908-27, and to Baldwin's Dictionary of Philoso- phy and Psychology, 1901-02. Died at Middletown, Conn., Feb. 21, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
Ayer, Edward Perkins, born, Ekonk, Conn., May 11, 1863. Educa- tion: Amherst College, 1886 (one year) ; Divinity School, Yale Uni- versity, B. D., 1893. Honorary Degree: M. A. Ordination: Congrega- tional Council, Bethlehem, Conn., June 13, 1894. Congregational Pastorates: Bethlehem, Conn., 1894-97; Easton, Conn., 1897-1903; North Guilford, Conn., 1904-12; First Church, Mansfield Center, Conn., 1912-20; Montville, Conn., 1920-24. Died at Hartford, Conn., March 28, 1935.
Babcock, Milton Howard, bom, West Buxton, Maine, May 1, 1860. Education: Williamette University, 1882-83; Cobb Divinity School, 1894. Ordination: Free Baptist, Oct. 28, 1888; entered Congregational fellowship, 1909. Congregational Pastorates: Washtucna, Wash., 1907- 08; Lakeside, Wash., 1908-09; Hope, Idaho, 1909-10; Dreary, Idaho, 1910-11; Pleasant Prairie, Wash., 1911-12; Loudon, N. H., 1912-13; Salem, N. H., 1914-15; Bartlett, N. H., 1918; Lee and Madbury, N. H., 1918-20. Died at Concord, N. H., Sept. 1, 1934.
Barnes, Henry J., born, Lancaster, England, March 5, 1862. Ordi- nation: Methodist Episcopal, Towanda, Pa., 1896; entered Congrega- tional fellowship, 1911. Congregational Pastorates: Chatham and Lafayette, Ohio, 1911-13; Lebanon, N. Y., 1914-15; Frostburg, Md., 1915-16; Monterey, Pa., 1916-18; Randolph, Pa., 1919-21, also serving Farrell, 1921; East Smithfield, Pa., 1921-25; Lysander, N. Y., 1926-34. Died at Binghamton, N. Y., Sept. 21, 1935.
Beaumont, Albert Edward, bom, Sheffield, England, Oct. 13, 1880. Education: Bangor Theological Seminary, 1917, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, South Shore, S. Dak., Oct. 31, 1911. Congrega- tional Pastorates: South Shore and Troy, S. Dak., 1911-12; Jackman, Maine, 1912-14; Stockton and Stockton Springs, Maine, 1914-16; Brownville, Maine, 1916-19; Goodyear, Conn., 1919-20; West Chicago, 111., 1920-25; Prophetstown, 111., 1925-26; Geneva, 111., 1926-28; Marl- boro, Mass., 1928-35. Died at Marlboro, Mass., Jan. 6, 1935.
Benton, Joseph Augustine, born. Crystal Lake, 111., May 30, 1865. Education: University of California, 1891, graduate; Pacific Theologi- cal Seminary, (now Pacific School of Religion) 1901, graduate. Ordina- tion: Congregational Council, Cherokee, Cal., 1901. Congregational Pastorates: Cherokee, Cal., 1901-05; Gallup, N. Mex., 1906-07. Died at Imola, Cal., July 28, 1935.
Berquist, Edward J., born, Whitehall, Mich., Dec. 17, 1883. Ordina- tion: Disciples of Christ, New Castle, Pa., 1924; entered Congregational fellowship, 1930. Congregational Pastorates: Pinckney, Mich., 1930-34; Highland, Mich., 1934-35. Died at Ann Arbor, Mich., March 27, 1935
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BOOKW ALTER, LEWIS, bom, Hallsville, Ross County, Ohio, 1846. Edu- cation: Western College, (Iowa) B. A., 1872, M. A., 1875; Union Biblical Seminary, (Ohio) 1887, graduate. Honoi-ary Degrees: D. D., Western College, 1890, LL. D., 1906. Ordination: United Brethren in Christ, 1877; entered Congregational fellowship, 1910. Congregational Pas- torates: Hiawatha, Kan., 1910-11; Central Church, Kansas City, Kan., 1911-18; Welborn Community Church, Kansas City, Kan., 1918-21; Muscotah, Kan., 1921-24. Publications: Consecration Chapter in Chris- tian Doctrine, 1889 ; The Family or the Home and Training of Children, 1894; Repentance, 1902. Died at Ansonia, Conn., Nov. 30, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
Bradley, Nelson Samuel, born, Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada, March 1, 1862. Education: Albert College, Belleville, Ontario, Canada; Theological Seminary of Victoria University, Toronto, Canada. Hon- orary Degree: D. D., Olivet College, 1909. Ordination: Congregational Council, Jamestown, N. Dak., March 29, 1889. Congressional Pas- torates: Jamestown and Eldridge, N. Dak., 1889-90; Mitchell, S. Dak., 1890-91; Telluride, Colo., 1892-93; Mitchell, S. Dak., (second pas- torate) 1893-95; Cadillac, Mich., 1895-1901; First Church, Saginaw, Mich., 1901-26. Died at Claremont, Cal., Oct. 4, 1935.
Bricker, Russell, born, Anderson, Ind., March 24, 1897. Ordina- tion: Indiana Miami Reserve Christian Conference, Center, Ind., Sept. 2, 1926. Christian Pastorates: Pleasant Valley Church, Middletown, Ind., 1924-26; Linwood, Ind., 1924-28; Bethel Church, Frankfort, Ind., 1926-30; Sugar Creek Church, Kirklin, Ind., 1928-32; Elm Grove Church, Frankfort, Ind., 1930-32. Died at Anderson, Ind., Oct. 21, 1935.
Brown, Franklin John, born, Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, July 29, 1862. Ordination: Congregational Council, Rose Creek, Minn., Nov. 28, 1893. Congregational Pastorates: Rose Creek and Taopi, Minn., 1893- 96; Aitken, Minn., 1896-97; Bertha, Minn., (restored) 1897; Plain- view, Minn., 1897-1900; West Salem, Wis., 1900-04; South Milwaukee, Wis., 1904-06; Clintonville, Wis., 1906-07; East Chicago, Ind., 1907-09; Payson, 111., 1909-19; United Church, Oneida, 111., 1919-22; Genoa City, Wis., 1922-25; Atkinson, 111., 1925-28; Abingdon, 111., 1928-30; Com- munity Church, New Port Richey, Fla., 1933-35. Died at Chicago, 111., April 20, 1935.
Bunce, Arthur, born, Halifax, Yorkshire, England, June 17, 1883. Education: Edinburg University, Scotland; United College, Bradford, England, 1912, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, New- port, Fife, Scotland, 1912. Congregational Pastorates: Congregational Church, Newport, Scotland, 1912-24; Rio Vista, Cal., 1924-25. Publica- tion: The Boy Who Wanted to Fly. Died at San Jose, Cal., Dec. 8, 1935.
Burr, Almon Whitney, born, Strongsville, Ohio, Jan. 18, 1845. Education: Oberlin College, B. A., 1868, M. A., 1871; Union Theological Seminary, 1868-69; Theological Department, Oberlin College, 1871; Andover Theological Seminary, 1875, graduate. Honorary Degree: LL. D., Beloit College, 1919. Ordination: Congregational Council, Ober- lin, Ohio, July 27, 1875. Professor, Beloit College, 1883-1919. Died at Beloit, Wis., July 4, 1935.
Burt, Enoch Hale, born, Westhampton, Mass., May 9, 1858. Edu- cation: Amherst College, B. A., 1882, M. A., 1885; Yale Theological Seminary, B. D., 1885; Andover Theological Seminary, post-graduate course, 1886. Ordination: Congregational Council, Armada, Mich., Dec. 21, 1886. Congregational Pastorates: Armada, Mich., 1886-89; West Winfield, N. Y., 1889-98; Ivoryton, Conn., 1898-1913; First Church, Torrington, Conn., 1913-33 ; pastor emeritus, 1933-35. Died at Orlando, Fla., Jan. 10, 1935.
Campbell, William Rogers, born, Rushville, 111., Feb. 2, 1855. Edu- cation: Williams College, B. A., 1876; Boston University Law School,
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1876-77 ; Andover Theological Seminary, 1881, graduate. Honorary De- gree: D. D., Williams College, 1906. Ordination: Congregational Coun- cil, Highland Church, Roxbury, Mass., Oct. 12, 1881. Congregational Pastorate: Highland Church, Roxbury, Boston, Mass., 1881-1931, pastor emeritus, 1931-35. President Congregational Education Society, 1905- 14. Died at Boston, Mass., Jan. 29, 1935, (See Who's Who in America.)
Carroll, Charles Wilbur, bom, Lincolnville, Pa., Oct. 20, 1851, Honorary Degree: D, D., Piedmont College, 1929. Ordination: Congre- gational Council, Steubenville, Ohio, April 27, 1888. Congregational Pastorates: Steubenville, Ohio, 1888-91; Hudson, Ohio, 1891-94; Hough Avenue Church, Cleveland, Ohio, 1894-1908. Superintendent of mission work for Congregational Home Missionary Society in Middle Atlantic District, 1915-29; Superintendent, Middle Atlantic Conference, 1915- 31; Pennsylvania Conference, 1915-33. Died at Philadelphia, Pa,, May 7, 1935.
Case, Harlan Page, born, Denmark, Iowa, March 23, 1846, Educa- tion: Knox College, (111.) B. A., 1870. Ordination: Congregational Council, Shopiere, Wis., Sept. 28, 1871. Congregational Pastorates: Shopiere, Wis., 1871-75; Brimfield, 111., 1875-78; Olathe, Kan., 1878-80; Maysville, Colo., 1880-83, State Superintendent, for Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society in Colorado and Wyoming, 1883- 87; in Southern California, 1887-1913, Missionary in Southern Cali- fornia, 1887-1922. Died at South Pasadena, Cal., April 29, 1935.
Chapin, Charles Henry, born, Newton, N, J., April 2, 1857, Edu- cation: Cornell University, special course. Ordination: Congregational Council, Acworth, N, H., June 28, 1888. Congregational Pastorates: Acworth, N, H„ 1887-89; Lyme, N. H., 1889-90; Durham, N, H,, 1890- 94; Paynesville, Minn., 1897-98; Hancock, N. H., 1898-1903; New Salem and New Salem, North, Mass., 1903-07; Phillipston, Mass., 1907-11; Marshfield, Vt., 1911-16, also serving East Calais, 1912-14; First Church, Huntington, Mass., 1916-34. Died at Huntington, Mass., Jan, 25. 1935,
Childs, Truman D., born, Russell, Ohio, March 28, 1847. Educa- tion: Oberlin College, 1870, graduate; Divinity School of Yale Uni- versity, 1873, graduate ; Post-graduate, Andover Theological Seminary, 1875-76, Ordination: Congregational Council, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, May 21, 1873, Congregational Pastorates: Chagrin Falls, Ohio, 1873- 74; Toledo, Iowa, 1874-75; Salem and Summit, Mich., 1877-80; An- thony, Kan., 1880-83; Fowler, Kan., 1886-88; Rochester, Mass., 1900- 02; Chatham, Mass., 1903-05; Middle Haddam, Conn., 1908-13; Mano- met Church, Plymouth, Mass., 1914-16; Newfane, Vt., 1917-19; Volun- town Church, Moosup, Conn., 1920-26. Died at Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Oct, 12, 1935,
Cole, William Isaac, bom, Machias, Maine, March 21, 1859, Edu- cation: Bowdoin College, B. A,, 1881, M, A,, 1884; Andover Theo- logical Seminary, 1888, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Houlton, Maine, Sept, 19, 1889. Congregational Pastorate: Houlton, Maine, 1889-94. Secretary, Andover (now South End) House, Uni- versity Settlement, Boston, Mass., 1894-1913. Professor, Wheaton Col- lege (Mass.), 1913-26, Co-author, The City in the Wilderness, 1898, and Americans in Process, 1902, Died at Framingham, Mass., Sept. 27, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
CouCHMAN, Thomas Benjamin, bom in Knox County, Ind,, March 27, 1862, Education: Moody Bible Institute; courses in Chicago Uni- versity and Grinnell College, Honorary Degree: D. D., Buena Vista College, Iowa. Ordination: Congregational Council, Parsons, Kan., June 9, 1901. Congregational Pastorates: Parsons, Kan., 1901; Chester Cejiter, Iowa, 1901-03; Popejay, Iowa, 1906-07; Berwick, Iowa, 1907- 08; Independence and Pleasant Prairie, Iowa, 1908-11; Earlville and
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Almoral, Iowa, 1911-13; Forest City, Iowa, 1913-15; Rowan and Har- vey, Iowa, 1915-16. Field Secretary, Iowa Congregational Hospital, 1916-19. Died at Grimes, Iowa, July 23, 1935.
Cram, Elmer E., born, Hartland, Minn., Jan. 10, 1862. Education: Carleton College, 1885, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Grey Eagle, Minn., July 17, 1900. Congregational Pastorates: Grey Eagle, Burtrum and Pillsbury, Minn., 1899-1902, also serving Swan- ville, 1901-02; Wimbleton and Courtenay, N. Dak., 1902-03; Renville, N. Dak., 1903-05, organizing and serving Haase, 1904-06 and Mohall, 1904-05; Maxbass, N. Dak. (organized) 1905-08, also serving Pratt, 1906-08; Mentor, Dugdale and Mcintosh, Minn., 1924-25. Died at Minot, N. Dak., June 5, 1935.
Crathern, Charles Frank Hill, born, Bromsgrove, Worcester- shire, England, Sept. 14, 1864. Education: St. John's College, Cam- bridge University, and Nottingham Theological Seminary, England. Ordination: Congregational Council, Mason, N. H., Sept. 1, 1886. Con- gregational Pastorates: Mason, N. H., 1886-88, (second pastorate), 1891-92; First Church, Charlestown, Boston, Mass., 1893-95; South Church, Braintree, Mass., 1896-1910; Park Church, Worcester, Mass., 1910-16; First Church, Bennington, Vt., 1917-19; Hollis, N. H., 1921-27. Died at Manchester, N. H., April 18, 1935.
Crist, William Lloyd, bom, Muncy, Pa., March 11, 1870. Ordina- tion: Congregational Council, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1903. Congregational Pastorates: Kensal, N. Dak.; Plymouth Church, Terre Haute, Ind., 1907-14; Fountain, Colo., 1914-16; People's Church, Brainerd, Minn., 1916-18; Melbourne, Fla., 1918-21; Union Church, Arch Creek, (Miami Shores) Fla., 1921-25, pastor emeritus, 1925-35. Died at North Miami, Fla., June 7, 1935.
CuTCHiN, Jeremiah Nathaniel, born, Feb. 13, 1870. Ordination: Eastern Virginia Christian Conference, Christian Temple, Norfolk, Va., Oct. 29, 1934. Christian Pastorates: Union Church, Southampton, Va., and Rosemont Church, Norfolk, Va. Died at South Norfolk, Va., Nov. 14, 1935.
Cutler, Walter Adams, bom, Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1867. Educa- tion: University of Michigan, B. A., 1892; Chicago Theological Semi- nary, B. D., 1895. Ordination: Congregational Council, Emington, 111., May 8, 1895. Congregational Pastorates: Chenoa, 111., 1896-97; Syl- vania, Ohio, 1898-1901; Mayflower Church, Toledo, Ohio, 1902-04; Grass Lake, Mich., 1913-24; Perry, Mich., 1925-27; Dundee, Mich., 1928-35. Died at Dundee, Mich., August 12, 1935.
Dains, Charles Henry, bom, Inkster, Wayne County, Mich., July 29, 1860. Ordination: Methodist Protestant, August, 1894; entered Congregational fellowship, 1895. Congregational Pastorates: Newaygo, Mich., 1895-97; Pittsfield, Ohio, 1897-98; Birmingham, Toledo, Ohio, 1898-99; Bancroft, Mich., 1900-01; Weatherford, Okla., 1901-02; Gay- lord, Mich., 1902-03; Crested Butte, Colo., 1903-04; Harmon, (now 6th Avenue Community Church) Denver, Colo., 1904-06; Grand Island, Neb., 1906; Pierce, Neb., 1906-07; Buffalo, Wyo., 1907-09; Colegrove Church, Los Angeles, Cal., 1909-10; Ventura, Cal., 1910-12; Tempe, Ariz., 1912-15; Enid, Okla., 1915-17; Pierce, Neb., (second pastorate) 1917-19; Guerneville, Cal., 1919-20; Etna Mills, Cal., 1920-22; Ripon, Cal., 1922-24; Paradise, Cal.> 1924-27. Died at Phoenix, Ariz., April 1, 1935.
Dales, John Nelson, bom, Drayton, Ont., May 23, 1863. Educa- tion: Toronto University, B. A., 1888, M. A., 1889. Honorary Degree: D. D., Union Christian College, 1912. Ordination: Ontario Christian Conference, Keswick, Ont., April 7, 1927. Christian Pastorates: Dray- ton, Ont., 1906-24; Syracuse, N. Y., 1926-29; Thurston Church, Camp-
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bell, N. Y., 1929-31; Emerson Church, Port Byron, N. Y., 1931-32; Searsburg Church, Trumansburg, N. Y., 1932-34. Superintendent, Aged Ministers' Home, Lakemont, N. Y., 1924-34. Dean: Summer School, Lakemont, N. Y., 1925-33 ; Starkey Christian Training School, Lake- mont, N. Y., 1928-34. Field Secretary, Ontario and New York Central Christian Conferences for many years. Editor: The Vanguard, 1890- 1931; The Gospel Herald, 1932-35. Died at Newmarket, Ont., Feb. 9, 1935.
Dawson, William Thomas, born, Baxter, Jasper Co., Iowa, March 25, 1862. Ordination: The United Brethren, Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 22, 1890; entered Congregational fellowship 1901. Congregational Pas- torates: Turton, S. Dak., 1901-04; Armour, S. Dak., 1905-10; Brent- ford, S. Dak., 1911; Bethany and Vine Churches, Minneapolis, Minn., (supply) 1912; Brownton and Stewart, Minn., 1915-16; Appleton, Minn., 1917-19; Oildale, Cal., 1921-26, pastor emeritus, 1926-35, also serving Panama, 1921-25. Died at Minneapolis, Minn., July 12, 1935,
Desha, Stephen Langhern, born, Lahaina, Maui, July 11, 1859. Education: North Pacific Institute, 1885, graduate. Ordination: Con- gregational Council, Kealakekua, Hawaii, Nov. 16, 1885. Congrega- tional Pastorates in Hawaii: Konawaena Church, Kealakekua, 1884-89; Haili Church, Hilo, 1889-1934, also serving Kealakekua Church, Na- poopoo, 1920-23; Lanakila Church, Kealakekua, 1920-23; Laupahoehoe, 1922-33; Opihikao Church, Pahoa, 1924-28; Puula Church, Kapoho, 1924-28, and Kalapana Church, Pahoa, 1924-28. Editor, Ka Hoku o Hawaii. Died at Hilo, Hawaii, July 22, 1934.
Donaldson, Levi Judson, born, Mansfield, Ohio, July 1, 1843. Edu- cation: Courses at Fort Wayne M. E. College and Oberlin College; Oberlin Theological Seminary, 1873, graduate. Ordination: Congrega- tional Council, Gustavus, Ohio, March 4, 1874. Congregational Pas- torates: Gustavus, Ohio, 1873-79; Lodi,Ohio, 1879-82; Freedom, Ohio, 1882-83; Birmingham and Florence, Ohio, 1883-85; Charlestown, Ohio, 1887-94; Tavares, Fla., 1896-1902; Weymouth, Ohio, 1905-06. Died at Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 25, 1934.
Drew, Edward Payson, born, Cabot, Vt., Nov. 1, 1868. Education: Yale University, B. A., 1891, M. A., 1895 ; Chicago Theological Semi- nary, B. D., 1897. Honorary Degree: D. D., Fargo College, 1906. Ordination: Congregational Council, St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 1898. Con- gregational Pastorates: Christ Church, Elmhurst, 111., 1897-99; First Church, Keene, N. H., 1899-1904; Immanuel Church, Roxbury, Mass., 1904-06; First Church, Worcester, Mass., 1906-18; Auburndale Church, Newton, Mass., 1918-27; Tacket Street Congregational Church, Ip- swich, England, (Interim pastor), Fall of 1918. Died at West Newton, Mass., April 16, 1935.
Dunn, Charles Wyckoff, bom, Galesburg, 111., June 24, 1858. Edu- cation: Knox College, B. A., 1881, M. A., 1882; Chicago Theological Seminary, B. D., 1888. Ordination: Congregational Council, Lebanon, Mo., July 19, 1888. Congregational Pastorates: Lebanon, Mo., 1888-92; Union Church, (Fisk University) Nashville, Tenn., 1895-1900; Leb- anon, Mo., (second pastorate) 1906-14; Canova, S. Dak., 1914-16; Ben- zonia, Mich., 1916-21. Died at New Britain, Conn., Sept. 29, 1935.
Eckles, William Edgar, born, Boone, Iowa, Dec. 18, 1868. Educa- tion: Pomona College, 1906, graduate; Pacific School of Religion, B. D., 1901. Ordination: Congregational Council, Green Valley, Cal., May 21, 1901. Congregational Pastorates: Green Valley, Cal., 1901-03; Etna Mills and McConaughy, Cal., 1903-04; Union Church, Corona, Cal., 1906-07; Loomis, Cal., 1908-12; Alturas, Cal., 1914-16; Campbell, Cal., 1916-18; Sunnyside, Cal., 1919-20; Campbell, Cal., (second pas- torate) 1921-25; Auburn, Cal., 1928-31; Oroville, Cal., 1933-34. As-
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sistant Superintendent Northern California Conference, 1926-27, pas- tor-at-large, 1931-32. Died at San Jose, Cal., July 23, 1935.
Elliot, Charles, born, Brantford, Ontario, Canada, April 24, 1869. Education: Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, 1901, graduate, B. D., 1902; Oberlin College, B. A., 1904. Ordination: Congregational Council, Clarksfield, Ohio, June 10, 1901. Congregational Pastorates: Clarksville, Ohio, 1901-04; Ault, Colo., 1904-08; Vicksburg, Mich, 1908-10; Wyanet, 111., 1910-16; Berea Church, Davenport, Iowa, 1916- 18; Fellowship Church, Wichita, Kan., 1919-26; Ruby Avenue Church, Kansas City, Kan., 1926-35. Died at Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 6, 1935.
Evans, Thomas Zachariah, born, Carermarthenshire, South Wales, June 17, 1865. Education: Valpariaso University; Oberlin Theological Seminary. Ordination: Congregational Council, Aurora, Wis., Sept. 7, 1890. Congregational Pastorates: Welsh Church, Aurora, Wis., 1890-1915, also serving Ixonia, 1890-93, and Rosendale, Wis., 1893- 1915; Lyons, Colo., 1915-16; North Branch, Minn., 1916-18; Lyons, Colo., (second pastorate) 1918-19; North Branch, Minn., (second pas- torate) 1919-35. Died at Berlin, Wis., Oct. 23, 1935.
Evans, Willam Weston, born. West Townsend, Mass., Aug. 26, 1882. Education: Clark University, B. A., 1906; Yale University, M. A., 1915. Ordination: Congregational Council, Grafton, Vt., June 21, 1916. Congregational Pastorates: Grafton, Vt., 1916-17; Tarn- worth, N. H., 1918-19; Northbridge Center, Mass., 1919-21; Bucking- ham, Glastonbury, Conn., 1923-26; East Windsor, Conn., 1926-30; West Brookfield, Mass., 1930-35. Principal, Rio Grande School, Albuquerque, N. M., 1921-22. Died at Hubbardston, Mass., Aug. 18, 1935,
Ewell, Edwin, born, Wyoming, N. Y., Aug. 7, 1859. Education: Hillsdale College (Mich.), B. A., 1887; Chicago Theological Seminary, B. D., 1891. Honorary Degree: M. A., Hillsdale College, 1890. Ordina- tion: Congregational Council, Kalamo, Mich., Jan. 18, 1888. Congrega- tional Pastorates: Carmel and Kalamo, Mich., 1887-88; Byron, 111., 1891-94; Clarion, Iowa, 1894-97, also organizing and serving Harvey, 1896-97; Denmark, Iowa, 1897-1900; Nashua, Iowa, 1901-04; Anoka, Minn., 1905-08; Waseca, Minn., 1908-11; Litchfield, Mich., 1911-13; Maybee, Mich., 1915-16. Died at Ypsilanti, Mich., June 2, 1934.
Foster, Frank Hugh, born, Springfield, Mass., June 18, 1851. Edu- cation: Harvard University, B. A., 1873; Andover Theological Semi- nary, 1877, graduate; Parker fellow of Harvard, 1881-82; University of Leipzig, Ph. D., 1882. Honorary Degrees: D. D., Chicago The- ological Seminary, 1894 and Olivet College, 1909; D. S. T., Harvard, 1932. Ordination: Congregational Council, North Reading, Mass., Sept. 12, 1877. Congregational Pastorates: North Reading, Mass., 1877-79; College and Village Church, Olivet, Mich., 1904-07. Professor of Philosophy, Middlebury College, Vt., 1882-84; Church History, Ober- lin Theological Seminary, 1884-92; Systematic Theology, Pacific The- ological Seminary, 1892-1902; History, 1907-16, and Philosophy, 1914- 16, Olivet College. Instructor, Hebrew and Greek, Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, 1926-33. Publications: Seminary Method of Study in the Historical Sciences, 1888; Grotius' Defense (translation with notes), 1889; Fundamental Ideas of the Roman Catholic Church, 1899; Christian Life and Theology, 1900 ; a Genetic History of the New Eng- land Theology, 1907. Contributor, and at one time. Editor, Bibliotheca Sacra, Oberlin. Died at Oberlin, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
Garland, Job Peter, bom, Needmore, Pa., Oct. 25, 1866. Ordina- tion: Rays Hill and Southern Pennsylvania Christian Conference, Side- ling Hill Church, Harrisonville, Pa., August, 1927. Christian Pas- torate: Needmore, Pa., 1927-28. Died at Laidig, Pa., Sept. 6, 1934.
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Gavlik, Andrew, born, Hankovce, Czecho-Slovakia, July 31, 1867. Education: Oberlin College, Slavic Department, 1899, graduate. Or- dination: Congregational Council, Braddock, Pa., Aug. 6, 1901. Con- gregational Pastorate: Bethlehem Church, Slovak, Duquesne, Pa., (or- ganized) 1899-35. Died at Duquesne, Pa., May 26, 1935.
Gearhart, Charles Dennis, born, near Marietta, Ohio, Aug. 22, 1863. Education : Chicago Theological Seminary, Special senior course, 1890. Ordination: Congregational Council, Oneida, 111., June 4, 1890. Congregational Pastorates: Oneida, 111., 1890-92; Indianola, Neb., 1892-94; Pierce, Neb., 1896-1900; Newman's Grove, Neb., 1900- 02; Ainsworth, Neb., 1902-05; Belle Fourche, S. Dak., 1905-06; Wa- konda, S. Dak., 1906-07; Burwell, Neb., 1909-12; New Castle and Silt, Colo., 1912-13; Ault, Colo., 1913-15; Indianola, Neb., (second pas- torate) 1915-17; Bertrand, Neb., 1918-21; Grant, Neb., 1921-23; Hay- den, Colo., 1926-27; Derby, Colo., 1927-29; New Castle, Colo., (second pastorate) 1929-30. Died at Sioux City, Iowa, July 14, 1935.
George, David Maurice, bom, Briddell, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Great Britain, Nov. 21, 1845. Education: Brecon Memorial College, South Wales, 1871, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Hermon, South Wales, Great Britain, June 6, 1871. Congrega- tional Pastorates: Hermon and Llansadurn, South Wales, 1871-79; Frostburg, Md., 1881-84; South Side Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1884-91; Pittston, Pa., 1891-1902; Waterville, N. Y., 1902-05; Williamsburg, Iowa, 1905-08; Bethany Church, Emporia, Kan., 1909-17; Arvonia, Kan., 1919-20. Died at Missoula, Mont., May 12, 1935.
GooDSELL, Harry B., born, Greenfield Hill, Bridgeport, Conn., Oct. 15, 1848. Ordination: Baptist, North Ashford, Conn., 1908; entered Congregational fellowship, 1914. Congregational Pastorates: South Killingly, Conn., 1912-17; Andover, Conn., 1917-22. Died at Bridge- port, Conn., April 14, 1935.
GooLD, Marshall Newton, born, Montrose, Scotland, March 3 1881. Education: Glasgow University (Scotland), M. A., 1900. Or- dination : Congregational Council, June 14, 1927. Congregational Pas- torate: Union Church, Worcester, Mass., 1926-35. Publications: The Sea Sphinx, 1911; Spindrift and Sand-drift, 1911; The Ship of Destiny, 1924; Saint Claudia (play), 1925; Heather Heretics, 1926; The Quest Divine, and The Shepherds (plays), 1926; Paul and Thekla (play), 1927. Died at Leicester, Mass., Oct. 25, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
Gordon, Charles Edwin, born, Lawrence, Mass., Oct. 15, 1848. Education: Yale College, 1868-71; Andover Theological Seminary, 1875, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Pomfret, Conn., May 17, 1876. Congregational Pastorates: Pomfret, Conn., 1876-77; East Hardwick, Vt., 1878-82; Webster, N. H., 1882-91, also serving Salis- bury, N. H., 1882-88; Lyme, N. H., 1891-1902; United Church, East Providence, R. I., 1902-08; Derby, Vt., 1908-15; Franconia, N. H., 1916-24. Died at Pomfret, Conn., Nov. 23, 1935.
Graham, Hugh Finlay, born, Earltown, Nova Scotia, March 26, 1865. Education: Bangor Theological Seminary, B. D., 1895, resident licentiate, 1895-96; Bowdoin College, B. A., 1898; resident licentiate, Andover Theological Seminary, 1900-01; University of Maine, M. A., 1908. Ordination: Congregational Council, Cornish, Maine, June 13, 1899. Congregational Pastorates: Cornish, Maine, 1898-1900; Loudon, N. H., 1901-02; Ellis, Kan., 1904-05; Patten, Maine, 1906-08; Union, Conn., 1909-12; Westport, Mass., 1913-14; Pitcher, N. Y., 1915-16; Bristol, N. Y., 1916-18; West Groton, N. Y., 1918-19; Woodville, N. Y., 1919-20; Piermont, N. H., 1921-23; Campton, N. H., 1923-25; South Bridgton, Maine, 1925-30; also serving Denmark, 1925-28. Publica- tions : Standards of Conduct, The Acadian Exile. Died at Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 11, 1935.
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Guernsey, Henry Hoadley, born, New Haven, Conn., Dec. 22, 1867. Education: Divinity School, Yale University, B. D., 1905, Oxford Uni- versity, England, 1908; Yale University, M. A., 1909. Ordinatiofi: Congregational Council, Westfield, N. J., Nov. 5, 1905. Congregational Pastorates: Durham, Conn., 1903-05; Westfield, N. J., 1905-09; First Church, Ebensburg, Pa., 1909-15; Free Evangelical Church, Providence, R. I., 1918-29, also serving Franklin Church, Cranston, R. I., 1921-29. President, Boston Seaman's Friend Society, 1929-30. Died at Provi- dence, R. I., Sept. 20, 1935.
Hainer, William H., horn, Newmarket, Ont., May 2, 1863. Educa- tion: Christian Biblical Institute, Stanfordville, N. Y., 1883, graduate. Honorary Degree: D. D., Defiance College, 1913. Ordination: Rhode Island and Massachusetts Conference, New Bedford, Mass., Jan. 1, 1884. Christian Pastorates: New Bedford, Mass., 1884-88; First Church, Irvington, N. J., 1888-1935. Died at Irvington, N. J., Sept. 9, 1935. »
Harper, Thomas Henry, born, Plymouth, England, Dec. 30, 1868. Honorary Degree: D. D., Kingfisher College (Oklahoma), 1910. Or- dination: Congregational Council, Newkirk, Okla., Aug. 8, 1898. Con- gregational Pastorates: Newkirk, Okla., 1898-99; Pilgrim Church, Ok- lahoma City, Okla., 1899-1913; Westminster Church, Spokane, Wash., 1913-20; Central Church, Dallas, Tex., 1920-27; Wilshire Church, Los Angeles, Cal., 1927-30; Chula Vista, Cal., 1931-34, Died at Marston, Mo., July 12, 1935. (SeeWho's Who in America.)
Haskell, Edward Bell, born, Philippopolis, Bulgaria, Nov. 4, 1865. Education: Marietta College, B. A., 1887; Oberlin Theological Semi- nary, 1891, graduate. Honorary Degrees: D. D., Marietta College, 1912; in 1927 he received from the Bulgarian government, the decora- tion, "The Order of Civil Merit, Fourth Degree" — in recognition of his 35 years of service in Bulgaria. Ordination : Congregational Coun- cil, Marietta, Ohio, March 24, 1891. Missionary of the American Board in Bulgaria, 1891-34. Died at Claremont, Cal., Jan. 9, 1935.
Haynes, Edward Chalmers, bom, Lowell, Mass., Aug. 27, 1854. Education: Bangor Theological Seminary, 1881, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Tomah, Wis., April 18, 1882. Congregational Pastorates: Tomah, Wis., 1881-82; Nepaug, Conn., 1884-85; Canter- bury, Conn., 1886-88; Ellsworth, Conn., 1889-90; West Torrington, Conn., 1890-92; First Church, Chester, Mass., 1893-99; Lebanon Center, Me., 1900-03; Danbury, N. H., 1904-07; Rodman, N. Y., 1908-11. Died at Wilmington, Del., Jan. 13, 1935.
Helming, Oscar Clemens, bom, Franklin, Wis., Jan. 17, 1867. Education: Butler College, B. A., 1888; Union Theological Seminary, B. D., 1894; Post graduate. University of Berlin, Germany, 1889-90. Ordination: Congregational Council, Island Pond, Vt., Oct. 23, 1894. Congregational Pastorates: Island Pond, Vt., 1894-95; Atchison, Kan., 1896-99; North Church, Indinapolis, Ind., 1899-1902; St. Paul's Church, Nutley, N. J., 1903-06; University Church, Chicago, 111., 1907-19. Professor, Economics, Carleton College, 1919-35. Died at Minneapolis, Minn., April 11, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
Hendry, Thomas, born, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, November, 1854. Education: Queen's University, Ontario; Pacific Theological Seminary. Ordination: Congregational Council, Park Church, Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 21, 1891. Congregational Pastorates: Park Church, Los Angeles, Cal., 1891-1904; Trinity Church, Los Angeles, Cal., 1905- 07. Secretary in Southern California for the Congregational Board of Ministerial Relief, 1904-08. Died at Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 12, 1934.
Herrick, Lida M., born in Porter County, Ind., Feb. 5, 1858. Edu- cation: Garrett Bible Institute, Northwestern University, (111.). Or- dination: Congregational Council, 1908. Congregational Pastorates:
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Mohall, N. Dak., 1908-09; Perkins, Okla., 1909-11; West Guthrie, Okla., 1911-12; Jetmore, Kan., 1913; Fellowship Church, Wichita, Kan., 1913- 14; Haven, Kan., 1915-16. Died at Topeka, Kan., Aug. 6, 1935.
HiNMAN, Herbert John, born, Ironton, Wis., Oct. 19, 1872. Educa- tion: Oberlin College, B. A., 1894; Oberlin Graduate School of The- ology, B. D., 1897. Ordination: Congregational Council, Genoa, Neb., Aug. 18, 1897. Congregational Pastorates: Clarks, Neb., 1896-97; Genoa, Neb., 1897-1900; David City, Neb., 1900-02; Lewis, Iowa, 1902- 04; Mount Pleasant and Hickory Grove, Iowa, 1904-06; Cresco, Iowa, 1906-11; Jennings, La., 1912; Albion, Neb., 1912-17; Lyndonville, Vt., 1919-22; Tuckahoe, N. Y., 1922-31; Mapleton Park, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1931-35. Field Secretary, Pilgrim Memorial Fund, 1917-20. Died at Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 12, 1935.
Hitchcock, Philo, born. Summit, Waukesha County, Wis., July 11, 1847. Ordination: Advent Christian, June, 1874; entered Congre- gational fellowship, 1889. Congregational Pastorates: Willow Lakes, S. Dak., 1888-90; Highmore, S. Dak., 1893-94; West Salem, Wis., 1894- 98; Shiocton and Ellington, Wis., 1898-1903; Brandon, Wis., 1903-07; Red Granite, Wis., 1907-13, also serving Auroraville, 1907-10; Iron River and Brule, Wis., 1913-15; Pine River and Saxeville, Wis., 1915-21. General Missionary in South Dakota, 1891-93. Died at Aurora, 111., Oct. 5, 1935.
HoDEL, Abraham, born, Baden, Germany, Aug. 20, 1856. Educa- tion: St. Chrisehona, Germany, 1886. Ordination: Congregational Council in Nebraska, 1890. Congregational Pastorates: Culbertson, Neb., 1890-96, also serving McCook, 1893-96; First, Hoffnungsthal, Newberg, Petersburg and Seimenthal Churches, Scotland, S. Dak., 1896-1906. Served German Churches in New Leipzig, Hebron, Glen Ullin and Willa, N. Dak., 1906-17, organizing the Philadelphia, Freu- denthal and Evangelical Churches; First Bethanien and Evangelical, Hebron, N. Dak., 1920-23. Died at Portland, Oregon, March 30, 1935.
Hubbard, George Henry, born, Barnston, Quebec, Canada, June 2, 1857. Education: Dartmouth College, B. A., 1880, M. A., 1884; Hart- ford Theological Seminary, 1884, graduate; post graduate, Harvard University, 1886-88, 1921-22. Ordination: Congregational Council, Roodhouse, 111., Sept. 10, 1884. Congregational Pastorates: Roodhouse, 111., 1884-85; Norton, Mass., 1888-96; Enfield, Mass., 1896-1901; Union Church, Haverhill, Mass., 1901-13; Eliot Church, Roxbury, Mass., (sup- ply) 1915-16; Prospect Hill Church, Somerville, Mass., (supply) 1916-17; Winthrop, Mass., (supply) 1917-18. Publications: The Why of Poverty, 1901; Spiritual Power at Work, 1903; Spiritual Coins and Counterfeits, 1903; Teachings of Jesus in Parables, 1907; Spiritual Messages of the Miracles, 1922. Died at Cambridge, Mass., Jan. 30, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
HusuNG, William Howard, bom, East Toronto, W. Va., May 2, 1889. Education: Western Maryland College, B. A., 1913; Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, B. D., 1931. Ordination: Congregational Council, New London, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1930. Congregational Pastorates: Castalia, Ohio, (Student Pastor) 1917; New London, Ohio, 1928-31; Mayflower Memorial Church, Mansfield, Ohio, 1931-35. Died at To- ronto, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1935.
Johnson, Henry Titus, born, Washington, D. C, June 12, 1849. Education: Howard University, 1885, graduate. Ordination: Baptist, Newburgh, N. Y., 1886; entered Congregational fellowship in 1892. Congregational Pastorates: Plymouth Church, Dallas, Texas, 1889-93; Rutland, Ga., 1894-1915, also serving Byron, Ga., 1894-1908 and 1914- 15, also Andersonville, Ga., 1898-1915; Shelby, Ala., 1915-19. Died at Rutland, Ga., Nov. 15, 1935.
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JowETT, Joseph Harry, born, Halifax, Yorkshire, England, March 14, 1864. Ordination: Congregational Council, Benton Harbor, Mich., April 11, 1923. Congregational Pastorates: Bedford, Mich., 1921-23; Suttons Bay, Mich., 1923-29, also serving Omena, 1923-27; Merrill, Mich., 1929-33. Died at Benzonia, Mich., March 27, 1935.
KiPLiNGER, Orville L., bom, Williamsville, 111., March 6, 1875. Education: Chaddock College. Ordination: Congregational Council, Mound City, 111., March 15, 1898. Congregational Pastorates: Mound City, 111., 1897-98; Centralia and Sandoval, 111., 1898-1900; East Chi- cago, Ind., 1900-02; First Church, Michigan City, Ind., 1902-06; First Church, Mansfield, Ohio, 1915-25; Glen Ellyn, III., 1925-30; Trinity Church, Cleveland, Ohio, 1934-35. Executive Secretary, Congrega- tional Union of Cleveland, Ohio, 1930-35. Died at Jackson's Point, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 14, 1935.
Klopp, John J., born in Stephenson County, 111., Sept. 20, 1859. Ordination: Evangelical Association (now Evangelical Church), March, 1887; entered Congregational fellowship, 1896. Congregational Pastorates: Bethany Church, Chicago, 111., 1896-98; Stanton, Neb., 1898-1922; Chardon, Neb., 1922-25; Stanton, Neb., (second pastorate) 1925-33, pastor emeritus, 1933-35. Died at Omaha, Neb., April 10, 1935.
Leadingham, John, born, Avbroath, Scotland, Dec. 18, 1853. Edu- cation: Oberlin College, B. A., 1883, M. A., 1893; Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, 1887, graduate, D. B., 1900. Ordination: Con- gregational Council, Oberlin, Ohio, May 28, 1887. Instructor, Slavic Department, Oberlin College, 1885-86, principal, 1886-93, professor of Christian Doctrine, 1887-90. Missionary for the American Board to Hawaii, 1894-1904. Died at Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 31, 1935.
Leavitt, Luther Merton, born, Loudon Ridge, N. H., Nov. 15, Ordination : Western Illinois Christian Conference, Marietta, 111., Sep- tember, 1904. Christian Pastorates: Lewistown and Marietta, 111., 1904-05; Industry, 111., 1911-12; Buckeye Church, Smithfield, 111., 1921- 22. Died at Bryant, 111., Jan. 9, 1935.
LiCH, Peter Henry, born in Russia, Oct. 8, 1864, Ordination: Congregational Council, Princeton, Neb., Oct. 20, 1893. German Con- gregational Pastorates: Friend and Turkey Creek, Neb., 1893-96; Nel- son and Deshler, Neb., 1896-99, also organizing and serving Liberty Creek Church, Deweese, 1896-99, and serving Beaver Creek, Guide Rock and Superior, 1898-99; German and Eigenheim Churches, Fes- enden, N. Dak., 1899-1905, also organizing and serving Ebenezer Church, Anamoose, 1899-1905, and Bethlehem Church, Harvey, 1901- 05; Cedar Mills, Ore., 1929-34. Died at Portland, Ore., April 13, 1935.
Long, Joseph Burnett, bom in Schoharie County, N. Y., May 18, 1863. Education: Wesleyan University (Conn.); Garrett Biblical In- stitute (111.) ; Iliff School of Theology (Colo.). Ordination: Methodist, 1890; entered Congregational fellowship, 1897. Congregational Pas- torates: Hot Springs, S. Dak., 1897-1900; Woods Hole, Mass., 1900-03; Hermosa, S. Dak., 1903-04; Nogales, Ariz., 1904-07; Perris, Cal., 1907- 18; Redvale, Colo., 1919; Silverton, Colo., 1919-20; Newcastle, Colo., 1920-21. Died at Riverside, Cal., Sept. 16, 1935.
Lucas, Oramel William, born, Pittsfield, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1849. Edu- cation: Oberlin College, B. A., 1880; Oberlin Theological Seminary, B. D., 1883. Ordination: Congregational Council, Oberlin, Ohio, June 25, 1883. Congregational Pastorates: Pendleton, Ore., (organized) 1883-88; Oregon City, Ore., 1888-92; Bethel Church, San Bernardino, Cal., 1892-94; Fourth Church, Oakland, Cal., 1894-97; Pacific Grove, Cal., 1897-1905; Clayton, Cal., 1906-08; Byron and Oakley, Cal., 1911- 16. Died at Berkeley, Cal., May 12, 1935.
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Lyngh, Frederick Henry, born, Peace Dale, R. I., July 21, 1867. Education: Yale University, B, A., 1894; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1897. Decorated, Order of King George of Greece, 1924; Order of St. Sava (Serbia), 1927; Knighted, King of Sweden, 1926. Ordination: Congregational Council, Lenox, Mass., March 20, 1899. Congregational Pastorates: United Church, New Haven, Conn., (assistant pastor) 1896-98; Lenox, Mass., 1898-1904; Pilgrim Church, New York City, 1904-10. Publications: The Enlargement of Life, 1903; Is Life Worth Living? 1905; The Gospel for Today, 1905; The Christian Ministry and The Social Order; The Peace Problem, 1911; New Opportunities of the Ministry, 1912; What Makes a Nation Great? 1913; Through Europe on the Eve of War, 1914; The Last War, 1915; The Challenge, 1917; The Christian in War Time, 1917; One Great Society, 1918; Personal Recollections of Andrew Carnegie, 1920. Edi- tor, Christian Work, 1906-26. On editorial staff, Yale Divinity Quar- terly, 1920-24; American Scandinavian Review, 1921-29; Christian Century, 1926-27; Christian Union Quarterly and Presbyterian Ad- vance, 1927-29. Died at New York City, Dec. 20, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Mac Coll, John Augustus, born, Niagara Falls, N. Y., April 1, 1856. Education: New York University, 1870, graduate; Union Theo- logical Seminary, 1882, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Saylesville, R. I., Jan. 31, 1883. Congregational Pastorates: Sayles- ville, R. I., 1882-83; St. Albans, Vt., 1883-89; North Church, New Bedford, Mass., 1890-1903 ; Wareham, Mass., 1903-05 ; Pilgrim Church, Providence, R. L, 1905-11; North Pownal, Vt., 1921-22; Hubbardston, Mass., 1924-25. Served as Stated Supply, Congregational and Pres- byterian Churches in Capetown, Kimberly, Johannesburg, Durban and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1911-20; Congregational Church, Capetown, South Africa, 1927-28. Minister-at-large, Congregational Board of Pastoral Supply, 1921-26. Died at Hamilton, Ontario, Can- ada, April 9, 1935.
Mack, Charles Augustus, bom, Batavia, 111., Jan. 3, 1853. Edu- cation: Ripon and Oberlin Colleges; Oberlin Theological Seminary, 1881-82; Hartford Theological Seminary, 1884, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Carrington, N. Dak., Nov. 25, 1884. Con- gregational Pastorates: Melville, N. Dak., 1884-88; Glen Ullin and Gladstone, N. Dak., 1886-88; Sanborn, Eckelson and Odell, N, Dak., 1888-90; Garden Prairie, 111., 1891-92; Rantoul, 111., 1892-94; Cando, N. Dak., 1894-98; Inkster, N. Dak., 1898-1901; First Church, Fessen- den, N. Dak., 1901-03; Hawley, Minn., 1903-05; Dwight, Colfax, Moore- town and Wvndmere, N. Dak., 1905-08; Oberon, N. Dak., 1908-11; Riceville and Centerville, Pa., 1911-13; Clarkson, N. Y., 1913-16; Dover Center, Ohio, 1916-18; Huntsburg, Ohio, 1919-21; Riceville, Pa., (sec- ond pastorate) 1921-25. Registrar, North Dakota General Congrega- tional Conference, 1889-90. Died at Canandaigua, N. Y., April 14, 1935.
Mahn, Lawrence Walter, born. Good Harbor, Mich., Jan. 26, 1868. Education: Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, 1898, graduate. Or- dination : Congregational Council, York, Ohio, June 7, 1898. Congrega- tional Pastorates: York Church, Mallet Creek and Weymouth, Ohio, 1898-1901; Sullivan, Ohio, 1901-04; North Fairmount Church, Cincin- nati, Ohio, 1904-07; Pilgrim Community Church, Elyria, Ohio, (organ- ized) 1923-25. Died at Elyria, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1935.
McKeen, Silas H., born, Fryeburg, Me., July 3, 1861. Ordination: York and Cumberland Christian Conference, South Berwick, Me. Congregational and Christian Pastorates: In Maine-South Berwick, Albion, Bangor and Saco; Dighton, Mass.; Danbury, Conn.; in New York — East Hounsfield, Woodville, Bangor, Denmark and Charleston. Died at Saco, Me., April 10, 1935.
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Millar, Morgan, born, Brooklyn, N. Y., June 19, 1869. Education: Harvard University, B. A., 1897; Graduate School, Yale University, M. A., 1907. Ordination: Unitarian, Newton Centre, Mass., Jan. 5, 1902; entered Congregational fellowship, 1908. Congregational Pas- torates: Olivet Church, Bridgeport, Conn., 1908-13; Warsaw, N. Y., 1918-22. Died at Warsaw, N. Y., Aug. 24, 1935.
Milne, George, born, Dundee, Scotland, June 6, 1870. Education: Palmer College, (Iowa) B. A„ 1898, M. A., 1902; Chicago Theological Seminary, B. D., 1912. Ordination: Iowa Christian Conference, Sept. 4, 1892; entered Congregational fellowship, 1906. Christian Pas- torates: Barnes City, Iowa, 1893-95; Oakland and Oak Grove Churches, Conesville, Iowa, 1895-98; Zion City, Orient, Iowa, 1898-1904. Con- gregational Pastorates: Pilgrim Church, Creston, Iowa, 1904-06; Fon- tanelle and Pleasant Grove, Iowa, 1906-09; Brighton Park Church, Chicago, 111., 1909-12; North Berwyn Church, Oak Park, 111., 1912-20; Stillman Valley, 111., 1920-30; Chillicothe, 111., 1930-35. Died at Chil- licothe. 111., Feb. 12, 1935.
Monroe, Alexander, born. Nova Scotia, Canada, Nov. 25, 1846. Ordination: Congregational Council, Oct. 20, 1880. Congregational Pastorates: Union Tabernacle, Chicago, 111., 1878-85; Marseilles, 111., 1885-86; Paxton, 111., 1888-90; Union Tabernacle, Chicago, 111., (second pastorate) 1891-94; Union Church, Peoria, 111., 1894-1900; Paxton, 111., (second pastorate) 1900-02; Chicago Lawn Church, Chicago, 111., 1902- 06; Dongola and Mill Creek, 111., 1906-07; Albion, 111., 1907-08; Mound City, 111., 1908-10; East Chicago, 111., Indiana, 1910-15; Marseilles, 111., (second pastorate) 1916-17; First Church, Michigan City, Ind., 1917- 21; Streator, 111., (supply) 1922-24. Died at Kensington Park, San Diego County, Cal., Dec. 15, 1935.
Moore, Frank Lincoln, born. Olivet, Mich., July 18, 1866. Educa- tion: University of Michigan, 1890-91; Chicago Theological Seminary, 1897, graduate; post graduate work, University of Minnesota, 1898-99. Honorary Degree: D. D., Chicago Theological Seminary, 1920. Ordina- tion: Congregational Council, Canonsburg, Mich., May 3, 1892. Con- gregational Pastorates: Cannon and Cannonsburg, Mich., 1891-93; Rico, Colo., 1893; Oak Park Church, Minneapolis, Minn., 1897-99; Edgerton, Wis., 1899-1902; New London, Wis., 1902-05; First Church, Cheyenne, Wyo., 1905-13. Superintendent, Congregational Home Mis- sionary Society, Colorado and Utah, 1913-18 ; Colorado Congregational Conference, 1913-18; Advisory Head, Denver Congregational City Mis- sionary Society, 1913-18. Secretary of Missions, Congregational Home Missionary Society, 1918-26; Congregational Church Extension Boards, Western Division, 1926-34. Died at Chicago, 111., March 28, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
Morgan, Joseph Glannant, born, Aberdare, South Wales, Great Britain, July 6, 1888. Education: Old College, Carmarthen, Wales; New College, Edinboro, Scotland, Ph. D., B. D. Ordination: Congre- gational Council, Miskin, South Wales, 1910. Congregational Pas- torates: Miskin, South Wales; Pingree, N. Dak., 1912-14; Bowman, N. Dak., 1914-16; First Church, Maquoketa, Iowa, 1916-22; Tabernacle, Scranton, Pa., 1922-28; Jones Road Church, Cleveland, Ohio, 1928-35. Died at Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1935.
Morris, Ebenezer Joseph, bom, Morfa Nevin, Caernarvonshire, North Wales, Oct. 21, 1845. Education: New College, London, Eng- land, 1870, graduate. Honorary Degree: D. D., Lafayette College, 1921. Ordination: Congregational Council, Neath, Pa., June, 1871. Congregational Pastorates: Neath, Pa., 1871-84; Welsh Church, New York City, N. Y., 1884-89; Puritan Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 1889- 1933. Publications: Prejudiced Inquiries, 1886; Prayer-Meeting The-
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ology, 1892; Sermons to My Friends, 1931. Died at Wilkes-Barre, Pa., March 26, 1935.
Morse, Edgar Leander, bom, St. Johnsbury, Vt., May 6, 1850. Education : Dartmouth College, B. A., 1874 ; Andover Theological Semi- nary, 1879, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Troy, N H., Dec. 2, 1879. Congregational Pastorates: Boscobel, Wis., 1881-83 Glyndon, Minn., 1883-85; Elroy, Wis., 1885-87; Durand, Wis., 1887-91 Immanuel Church, St. Louis, Mo., 1892-94; Tomah, Wis., 1894-97; But- ternut, Wis., 1898-99; West Williamsfield, Ohio, 1900-04; Spring Val- ley, Wis., 1904-07; Fox Lake, Wis., 1907-08; Williams Bay and Fon- tana. Wis., 1908-10; Faulkton, S. Dak., 1912-14; Ellsworth, Iowa, 1914-15. Died at Durand, Wis., Nov. 21, 1935.
MULLENBACH, James, bom, Houghton, Mich., Oct. 10, 1870. Edu- cation: Fargo College, 1896, graduate; Chicago Theological Seminary, 1899, graduate; graduate work University of Halle and Berlin, Ger- many, 1899-1901. Ordination: Congregational Council, Tabernacle, Chicago, 111., Nov. 11, 1901. Congregational Pastorate: Tabernacle, Chicago, 111., 1901-03. Died at Chicago, 111., April 3, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
Nichols, Jesse Oilman, born, West Amesbury (now Merrimac), Mass., Aug. 27, 1869. Education: Harvard University, B. A., 1891, M. A., 1892; Andover Theological Seminary, 1894, graduate, S. T. B., 1902. Honorary Degree: Litt. D., Mount Holyoke College, 1929. Ordi- nation: Congregational Council, Hamilton, Mass., Sept. 13, 1894. Con- gregational Pastorates: Springfield, Me., (student supply) Summer, 1893; Wentworth, N. H., (student supply) Winter, 1893-94; Hamilton, Mass., 1894-1906; South Hadley, Mass., 1906-35. Secretary and Treas- urer, Connecticut Valley Congregational Club, 1919-30. Died at South Hadley, Mass., July 1, 1935.
Northrop, Edward Arthur, bom, Schenectady, N. Y., March 21, 1876. Education: Brown University, B. A., 1900. Ordination: Con- gregational Council, Eldred, N. Y., May 6, 1914. Congregational Pas- torates: Eldred and Barryville, N. Y., 1914-15; West Groton, N. Y., 1915-18; Camden, N. Y., 1918-19; Mount Carmel, Pa., 1919-21; Paris, N. Y., 1921-22; Aquebogue, N. Y., 1922-32; Lisbon, N. Y., 1932-34. Christian Pastorate: Morganville, N. Y., 1934-35. Died at Batavia, N. Y., March 21, 1935.
Oakley, Edwin Clarence, bom, Detroit, Mich., Sept. 29, 1854. Ediication: Michigan University, B. A., 1875; Divinity School, Yale University, B. D., 1879. Ordination: Congregational Council, Essex, Conn., June 30, 1881. Congregational Pastorates: Essex, Conn., 1880- 83; First Church, Tacoma, Wash., 1883-86; First Church, San Ber- nardino, Cal., 1886-89; Plymouth Avenue Church, Oakland, Cal., 1889- 93; Romeo, Mich., 1893-98; Brewster Church, Detroit, Mich., (acting pastor) 1898-99; First Congregational Church, London, Ontario, 1900- 03; Eugene, Ore., 1904-07; Oregon City, Ore., 1907-09; San Mateo, Cal., 1910-11; Mill Valley, Cal., 1911-21; Niles, Cal., 1921-24. Publication: Dyke's Corners, 1909. Editor Plymouth Weekly (Congregational pa- per for Michigan), 1903-04; The Pacific (Congregational paper for Northern California), 1920-24. Died at Palo Alto, Cal., Nov. 22, 1935.
OxLEY, Charles George, bom. Maxwell, Story County, Iowa, July 3, 1870. Education: Adrian College, 2 years. Ordination: Methodist Protestant, Perio, Iowa, Sept. 25, 1893; entered Congregational fel- lowship, 1900. Congregational Pastorates: Granada, Minn., 1899- 1900; Woden, Iowa, 1900-01; La Moille, Iowa, 1902-03; Dickens, Iowa, 1904-07; Peterson, Iowa, 1907-10; Canton, S. Dak., 1910-11. Died at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sept. 21, 1935.
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Page, Jennie C, born, Laurel, Ohio, July 22, 1857. Eudcation: Union Christian College, B. S., 1896. Ordination: Western Indiana Christian Conference, New Salem Church, Lebanon, Ind., August, 1898. Field Secretary, Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Board of Chris- tian Church, 1892-1901. Died at Lakemont, N. Y., Jan. 30, 1935.
Payne, William Barton, born, Porter, Ohio, June 9, 1850. Edu- cation: Marietta College, 1869-71; University of Tennessee, B. A., 1873; Yale University, Ph. D., 1877; Johns Hopkins University, post graduate, 1888-89. Ordination: Congregational Council, Orient, Iowa, Dec. 6, 1891. Congregational Pastorates : Orient and Gem Point, Iowa, 1891-93; Gowrie and Farnhamville, Iowa, 1893-94; Victor and Cam- forth, Iowa, 1894-97; Friend, Neb., 1897-1900; Arborville, Neb., 1900- 02; Exeter, Neb., 1902-07; Tonganoxie, Kan., 1907-09; Riverton, Neb., 1912-14; Cortland, Neb., 1914-16; Center, Neb., 1916-18; Camp Creek Church, Nebraska City, Neb., 1918-19. Died at Bartlesville, Okla., Feb. 5, 1935.
Peterson, George Irving, born, Chicago, 111., Oct. 31, 1893. Edu- cation: Chicago School Dental Surgery, 2 years; Union Theological College (Chicago), B. Th., 1929. Ordination: Congregational Council, Dover, 111., Oct. 28, 1932. Congregational Pastorate: Dover, 111., 1982- 35. Died at Chicago, 111., Aug. 22, 1935.
Pierce, Ira William, born, Morton's Corners, N. Y., May 24, 1882. Education: McGill University; Congregational College of Canada, 1910, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Waterville, Quebec, Canada, May 23, 1910. Congregational Pastorates: Alburg Springs, Vt., 1908-10; Waterville, Quebec, Canada, 1910-14; Granby, Quebec, Canada, 1920-24; Summerlea, Quebec, Canada, 1933-35. Mis- sionary of the American Board, Harpoot, Turkey, 1914-19. Died at Summerlea, Quebec, Canada, Feb. 20, 1935.
Plummer, Cecil Heathcote, born, Camptee, India, Nov. 11, 1866. Education: in England. Ordination: Congregational Council, Corbin, Ky., March 3, 1920, Congregational Pastorates: Fairview Church, Ludlow, Ky., 1906-21; Elizabethtown, N. Y., 1921-22; Bridgewater, N. Y., 1922-27; Philadelphia. N. Y., 1927-35. Died at Philadelphia, N. Y., Nov, 6, 1935.
Price, Edgar Heaton, bom, Virden, 111., Aug. 30, 1865. Education: Drury College, B. A., 1895; Divinity School, Yale University, B. D., 1898, M. A., 1903. Ordination: Congregational Council, Hamilton, Mo., April 11, 1899. Congregational Pastorates: Hamilton, Mo., 1898- 1902; Beacon Falls, Conn., 1902-03; Cameron, Mo., 1904-06; San Ber- nardino, Cal., 1906-08. Died at Long Beach, Cal., Jan. 13, 1935,
Ragland, Fountain Gage, born, Talladega, Ala,, Dec, 25, 1854. Education: Talladega Normal Department and Theological Seminary, 1884, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Talladega, Ala., May 28, 1884. Congregational Pastorates: First Church, Mobile, Ala., 1884-95; Christ Church, Wilmington, N. Car,, 1895-1901; First Church, Birmingham, Ala,, 1901-18; Christ Church, Ensley, Ala., 1919-35. Died at Birmingham, Ala., June 4, 1935.
Reed, George Waldo, born, Hartford, Conn., April 17, 1855. Edu- cation: Amherst College, 1882, graduate; Hartford Theological Semi- nary, 1887, graduate. Honorary Degree : D, D,, Yankton College, 1922. Ordination: Congregational Council, Springfield, Mass., May 17, 1887. Missionary to the Dakota Indians under the American Missionary As- sociation, 1887-1927. Died at McLaughlin, S. Dak., Sept. 1, 1935.
Rees, James Evan, born, Aberdare, South Wales, England, Feb. if 1868. Education: Marietta College, B. A., 1896; Divinity School,
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Yale University, B. D., 1903. Ordination: Congregational Council, Pilgrim Church, Plymouth, Pa., June 16, 1903. Congregational Pas- torates: New Fairfield, Conn., 1903-05; Oakville, Conn., 1906-09; Stanley Memorial Church, New Britain, Conn., 1909-18; Kings High- way Church, Bridgeport, Conn., 1918-22. Died at Vineland, N. J., Jan. 6, 1935.
Rice, Charles Walter, bom, Springfield, Ohio, Nov. 24, 1866. Edu- cation: Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio; Oberlin Theological Seminary, B. D., 1895. Ordination: Congregational Council, Port Huron, Mich., May 22, 1895. Congregational Pastorates: 25th Street Church, Port Huron, Mich., 1894-96; Rockport, Ohio, (now West Park, Cleveland) 1896-99; Pinckney and Hamburg, Mich., 1899-1901; Grand Blanc and Bedford, Mich., 1901-03; Thawville, 111., 1904-05; First Church, Sheridan, Wyo., 1905-06. Died at Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 13, 1934.
RiCKER, Albert Eugene, born, Buckfield, Me., March 5, 1862. Edu- cation: Chicago Theological Seminary, 1888, graduate. Honorary De- gree: D. D., Adrian College (Mich.), 1911. Ordination: Congregational Council, Ogalalla, Neb., Sept. 18, 1888. Congregational Pastorates: Ogalalla, Neb., 1888-90; Julesburg, Colo., 1890-91; Alma and Naponee, Neb., 1891-95; Chadron, Neb., 1895-1901; Aurora, Neb., 1901-07; Eliot, Me., 1930-35. Superintendent for Congregational Home Missionary So- ciety, Indiana, 1907-08; Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland, 1908-15; Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, 1915-30. Died at Eliot, Me., Aug. 16, 1935.
RiCKER, George Small, born, Raymond, Me., May 26, 1847. Educa- tion: Bates College, B. A., 1867; Bates Theological Seminary, B. D., 1872. Honorary Degrees: L. H. D., Fairmount College, 1917; D. D., Bates College, 1929. Ordination: Free Baptist, Richmond, Me., 1872; entered Congregational fellowship, 1883. Congregational Pastorates: Stillwater, Minn., (organized) 1883-85; also serving Lakeland, 1884- 85; Pierce City, Mo., 1885-89; First Church, Cheyenne, Wyo., 1891-94; Faribault, Minn., 1894-99; Eureka, Kan., 1899-1902. Treasurer: Fair- mount College, 1918-22. Publications: The Annointing in Bethany and Other Poems ; The Magi and the Star and other Poems. Died at Wichita, Kan., May 8, 1935.
Roberts, John, born, Sandon, England, June 20, 1851. Ordination: Methodist, Staffordshire, England, May 7, 1876; entered Congrega- tional fellowship, 1885. Congregational Pastorates: Holdrege, Neb., 1885-86; Silver Creek, Neb., 1886-88; New Castle, Neb., 1888-99; Petersburg, Neb., 1899-1901; West Cedar Valley and Park Church, Elgin, Neb., 1901-05; New Castle, Neb., (second pastorate) and Daily, 1905-07; Crofton, Neb., 1907-08; Panama, Cal., 1909-10. Died at Loma Linda, Cal., June 2, 1935.
ROTCH, Caleb Lamb, born, Chilmark, Mass., June 10, 1855. Educa- tion: Massachusetts Agricultural College; Boston Theological Semi- nary, 1879, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, New Sha- ron, Me., Oct. 8, 1879. Congregational Pastorates: New Sharon and Farmington Falls, Me., 1879-82; Stoughton, Mass, 1882-90; Edgar- town, Mass., 1890-91; Wahpeton, N. Dak., 1892-93; Stoughton, Mass., (second pastorate) 1894-98; Burlington and Lincoln, Me., 1898-99; North Rochester and Lakeville, Mass., 1899-1901 ; Jackman, Me., 1902- 04; Monmouth, Me., 1904-06; Otisfield, Me., 1906-07; Cooperstown, N. Dak., 1907-08; Lake Gage, Orland, Ind., 1908-09; Velva, N. Dak., 1909-12; Anamoose and Drake, N. Dak., 1912-13; Berthold and North Prairie, N. Dak., 1913-14; Sherburn, Minn., 1914-15; Elk River, Minn., 1915-20; Coventry, Vt., 1921-25. Died at Brockton, Mass., Feb. 26. 1935.
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ROWLISON, Carlos Carson, born, Kent, Ind., May 5, 1865. Educa- tion: Eureka College, B. A., 1891; Harvard Theological Seminary, B. S. T., 1895. Honorary Degree: M. S. T., Hartford Theological Semi- nary, 1929. Ordination: Christian, Jefferson City, Mo., Nov., 1895; entered Congregational fellowship, 1913. Congregational Pastorates: La Crosse, Wis., 1913-24; Wethersfield, Conn., 1924-29; Brooklyn, Conn., 1929-30; Greenfield Hill, Fairfield, Conn., 1930-35. Died at Bridgeport, Conn., July 11, 1935.
ROYCE, LUMAN Herbert, born, Croton, Ohio, June 6, 1868. Educa- . tion: Ohio Wesleyan University, B. A., 1890. Honorary Degree: D. D., Fairmount College (now Municipal University), Wichita, Kan., 1922. Ordination: Congregational Council, Wataga, 111., Aug. 12, 1891. Con- gregational Pastorates: Wataga, 111., 1891-92; Vermillion, Ohio, 1892- 94; Mendon, 111., 1896-98; CoUingwood Church, Cleveland, Ohio, 1909- 12; East Church, East Cleveland, Ohio, 1912-15. Executive Secretary, Congregational Union of Cleveland, Ohio, 1912-18; National Director, city work, Congregational Church Extension Boards, 1918-34. Died at Cleveland Heights, Ohio, July 19, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
SCHERFF, Frank C. F., born, Westphalia, Germany, Nov. 28, 1848. Ordination: Methodist Episcopal, (German) New York, 1876; entered Congregational fellowship, 1890, Congregational Pastorates: German Church, Clinton, Mass., (organized) 1887-1901; German Church, Muscatine, Iowa, 1901-02; Minden, Iowa, 1902-06; Zion Church, Nor- folk, Neb., 1906-08; German Church, Hallam, Neb., 1908-14; Ebenezer Church, Waukegan, 111., 1914-16; Fort Atkinson and German Churches, New Hampton, Iowa, 1916-19; Durango and Sherrill, Iowa, 1919-21. Died at Los Angeles, Cal., Nov. 16, 1935.
Sengstacke, Herman Alexander, born, Savannah, Ga., May 18, 1875. Education: Atlanta University; Talladega Theological Seminary. Ordination: Congregational Council, Pilgrim Church, Woodville, Sa- vannah, Ga., June 5, 1902. Congregational Pastorate: Woodville Church, Savannah, Ga., 1902-34. Died at Woodville, Savannah, Ga., Oct. 17, 1934.
Shank, Charles Howard, born, Dayton, Ohio, May 21, 1865. Edu- cation: Christian Biblical Institute, 1892, graduate. Ordination: Chris- tian, North Dighton, Mass., Feb., 1893; Christian Pastorates: North Dighton, Mass., 1893-1902; Wolfeboro, N. H., 1902-04; Center Lovell, Me., 1904-07. Congregational Pastorates: Lovell, Me.,' (yoked with Center Lovell, Christian) 1905-07; Newbury, Vt., 1907-11; Fairmount and Alki Churches, Seattle, Wash., 1911-17; Nome, Alaska, 1917-19; Seattle, Wash.-Olivet Church, 1920-27, and 1932-35, Loyal Heights Church, (organized) 1920-24, and 1929-30, Maple Hill Church, (or- ganized) 1924-35, Mayflower Church, 1927-29. Died at Seattle, Wash., April 22, 1935.
Shelland, James Caedmon, born, Westford, N. Y., Jan. 13, 1845. Education: Union College, (New York) class of 1871, left in junior year, B. A., in course, 1881; Illinois Wesleyan University, Ph. B., 1894; University of South Dakota, Ph. D., 1889. Honorary Degree: D. D., Chicago University, 1890. Ordination: Methodist Episcopal, Westford, N. Y., April 15, 1874; entered Congregational fellowship, 1911. Con- gregational Pastorates: Morris, Minn., 1904-06; Hopkins, Minn., 1907- 08; Staples, Minn., 1908-09. Died at Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 14, 1935.
Short, William Harrison, born near College Springs, Iowa, Dec. 4, 1868. Education: Amity College, (Iowa) B. S., 1887; Beloit College, B. A., 1894, M. A., 1897; Divinity School, Yale University, B. D., 1897; Harvard University, summer, 1900. Winner of 1st prize, American Humane Education Society's essay contest, 1893. Ordination: Congre- gational Council, Spring Valley, Wis., Oct. 22, 1897. Congregational Pastorates: Spring Valley, Wis., 1897-1900; Platteville, Wis., 1900-02;
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Bloomer, Wis., 1902-06, also organizing and serving Tillinghast, 1903- 06; Nekoosa, Saratoga and Golden Rule, Wis., 1906-07; Wabasha, Minn., 1907-08. Died at Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 10, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
Sims, John Richard, born in Shelby County, Ala., 1854. Education: Talladega College, 1876, graduate; Talladega Theological Seminary, 1883, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Shelby, Ala., March 4, 1883. Congregational Pastorates : Shelby, Ala., 1881-93 ; Gads- den, Ala., 1893-1923, also serving First Church, Fort Payne, 1895- 1904; Gadsden, Ala., pastor emeritus, 1923-35. Treasurer, Alabama Congregational Conference, about 1900-23. Died at Gadsden, Ala., Oct.
4, 1935.
Single, John, bom, Altensteig, Wurttemberg, Germany, Dec, 16, 1857. Education: Pilgrim Mission Institute, St. Chrischona, Basel, Switzerland, 1882, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Lan- sing Ridge, Iowa, Aug. 23, 1883. Congregational Pastorates: Lansing Ridge, Iowa, 1883-88; Sherrill's Mound, Iowa, 1888-92; also serving Durango, 1889-92; German Church, Avoca, Iowa, 1892-97; Fairfax,
5. Dak., German Church, Naper, and Zion Church, Butte, Neb., 1898- 1901; German Church, Sioux Falls, S. Dak., 1901-05; Alliance, Neb., 1905-06; German Church, Kulm, N. Dak., 1913. Died at Highmore, S. Dak., Aug. 31, 1935.
Skinner, Charles Loring, bom, Winterport, Me., Oct. 27, 1857. Education : 1 year special course, Bowdoin College ; Bangor Theological Seminary, 1883, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, West Brooksville, Me., May 24, 1886. Congregational Pastorates: West Brooksville, Me., 1885-87; Waterford, Me., 1887-93; Haverhill, N. H., 1893-1904; Harwichport, Mass., 1905-06; Colebrook, N. H., 1907-14; Candia, N. H., 1915-20; Greenwich, Mass., 1920-21; Hamilton, Mass., 1922-26; First Church, Douglas, Mass., 1926-29. Superintendent, Walker Home, Auburndale, Mass., 1914-15. Died at Beverly, Mass., Aug. 30, 1935.
Slocum, William Frederick, born, Grafton, Mass., July 29, 1851. Education: Amherst College, B. A., 1874; Andover Theological Semi- nary, B. D., 1878; studied in Germany, 1874-75. Honorary Degrees: LL. D., Amherst College, 1893, University of Nebraska, 1894, Illinois College, 1904, Harvard University, 1912, Colorado College, 1917; D. D., Beloit College, 1901. Ordination: Congregational Council, Amesbury, Mass., Aug. 27, 1878. Congregational Pastorates: Union Church, Salis- bury, (now Amesbury) Mass., 1878-84; First Church, Baltimore, Md., 1884-88. President and head professor Philosophy, Colorado College, 1888-1917 ; president emeritus, 1917-35. Died at Newton Center, Mass., May 1, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Smith, Howard Norton, bom, East Hampton, Conn., Dec. 16, 1858. Education: Department of Theology, Oberlin College, 1889, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Berea, Ohio, June 6, 1889. Con- gregational Pastorates: Saratoga Church, Omaha, Neb., 1889-91; Rock Springs, Wyo., 1891-97; San Luis, Obispo, Cal., 1897-99; Cleburne, Tex., 1899-1902; Jennings Lodge, Ore., (organized) 1914-17; Oregon City, Ore., 1929-32; Jennings Lodge, Ore., (second pastorate) 1933-34. Secretary and Treasurer, North Texas Congregational Association, 1900-02; Superintendent for the Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society in Oregon, 1902-14; Missionary, Honokaa Union, Hawaii, 1921-29. Died at Portland, Ore., July 24, 1935.
Sparks, Abram Wareham, bom, Everett, Pa., Sept. 29, 1886. Education: Defiance College, B. A., 1917; University of Missouri, M. A., 1921. Ordination: Northwestern Ohio Christian Conference, Cairo, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1914. Christian Pastorates: Mt. Zion Church, Conti- nental, Ohio, and Antioch Church, Delphos, Ohio, 1914-15; Bethel
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Church, Oakwood, Ohio, 1915-16; Plum Tree Church, Warren, Ind., 1916-17; Argos, Ind., 1917-19; Earlston Church, Everett, Pa., 1922-26; Murlin Heights Church, Dayton, Ohio, 1934-35. Dean, Palmer College, Albany, Mo., 1919-21. Field Secretary, Rays Hill and Southern Penn- sylvania Conference, 1922-26. Secretary, Department of Home Missions and Church Extension of the Christian Church, 1926-35. Treasurer, Mission Board of the Christian Church, 1926-35. Associate Director, Town and Country Department of the Church Extension Boards, 1932- 35. Died at Dayton, Ohio, May 2, 1935.
Stenman, Charles E., born, Abo, Finland, May 31, 1881. Education: Lay College, Revere Beach, Mass., 1908. Ordination: Congregational Council, New York City, 1908. Finnish Congregational Pastorates: New York City, 1908-10; Newport, N. H., 1910-12; Branch Central Church, Worcester, Mass., 1913-14; Quincy, Mass., 1914-21; First Church, Chicago, 111., 1921-35. Professor, Finnish Studies in Junior College, Union Theological College, 1921-33. Died at Chicago, 111., Nov. 20, 1935.
Stimson, Martin Luther, born, Waterbury, Vt., July 6, 1856. Education: Dartmouth College, B. A., 1878; Department of Theology, Oberlin College, B. D., 1881. Honorary Degree: D. D., Atlanta Theo- logical Seminary, 1927. Ordination: Congregational Council, Oberlin, Ohio, June 26, 1881. Congregational Pastorates: Penfield and Dover, Ohio, 1880-81; Hope, N. Dak., 1890-91; Amenia, N. Dak., 1891-92; El- kader, Iowa, 1909-10. Missionary of the American Board in Shansi, China, 1881-89; in Micronesia, 1898-1908. Professor, History of Mis- sions, Atlantic Theological Seminary, 1923-29, and of New Testament Literature, 1926-29. Died at Clifton Springs, N. Y., Nov. 4, 1935.
SUMMERBELL, Carlyle, bom, Springboro, Pa., Nov. 24, 1870. Edu- cation: Bucknell University, B. A., 1897, M. A., 1899; Harvard Divinity School; Chicago University. Honorary Degree: D. D., Palmer College, 1906. Ordination: New Jersey Christian Conference, Hope, N. J., 1897. Christian Pastorates: First Church, Dayton, Ohio, 1897-99; LeGrand, Iowa, 1901-02; Swansea, Mass., 1906-08; Fall River, Mass., 1908-14; Wolfeboro and South Wolfeboro, N. H., 1914-18; Conneaut, Ohio, 1919- 23. President, Palmer College, LeGrand, Iowa, 1899-1906. Publications: Public Activities of Rev. J. J. Summerbell, D. D., 1916; Modern Words of Religion, 1915; Story of a Chaplain (Still in manuscript). Died at Tremont Temple, Boston, Mass., May 21, 1935.
Taintor, Jesse Fox, born, Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 21, 1851. Education : Ripon College, B. A., 1873 ; Andover Theological Seminary, 1878, gradu- ate; post-graduate, Chicago University, 1903-04. Honorary Degree: D. D., Ripon College, 1921. Ordination: Congregational Council, Decorah, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1878. Congregational Pastorates: Decorah, Iowa, 1878-80; De Witt, Iowa, 1880-84; Fergus Falls, Minn., 1884-86; Rochester, Minn., 1886-1903 ; Elkhorn, Wis., 1904-05. Professor, English literature, Ripon College, 1905-21; Acting Librarian, Rollins College, 1923-28. Publications: The Evolution of the Madonna; The Face of Jesus. Died at Carlisle, Pa., March 2, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
Tate, William Alexander, born in Australia, 1883. Education: Hiram College, (Ohio) 1910, graduate; Yale University, M. A., 1912, Ph. D., 1916; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1913. Ordina- tion: 1910; entered Congregational fellowship, 1913. Congregational Pastorates: Marlboro, Conn., 1913-16; Georgetown, Conn., 1916-19; Sierra Madre, Cal., 1923-25; Rio Vista, Cal., 1925-27; Fellowship Church, Chicago, 111., 1928-30; Argo, 111., 1930-35. Missionary, Maui, Hawaii, 1920-22. Died at Chicago, 111., March 20, 1935.
Thomas, David Edward, born, Corning, Iowa, Jan. 19, 1878. Edu- cation: University of Nebraska, B. A., 1902; Divinity School of Yale
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University, 1902-04; University of Chicago, Ph. D., 1913. Ordination: 1908; entered Congregational fellowship, 1920. Congregational Pastor- ates: University Church, Columbia, Mo., 1922-28; Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, 1930-33. Professor of Old Testament Theology, Alberta College, (Can- ada) 1913-20; University Pastor, First Church, Lincoln, Neb., 1920-22. Died at Columbia, Mo., July 23, 1935.
Thrall, Joseph Brainard, born, Hubbardton, Vt., Oct. 23, 1849. Education: Knox College, 1868-70; Amherst College, B. A., 1873; Leip- zig University, Germany, 1875-76; Theological Department, Yale Col- lege, 1876-78. Ordination: Congregational Council, Benicia, Cal., Dec. 8, 1878. Congregational Pastorates: Benicia, Cal., 1878-79; First Church, Derby, Conn., 1880-84; First Church, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1884-93; First Church, Albany, N. Y., 1894-97; Pepperell, Mass., 1897- 1903; Sioux Falls, S. Dak., 1903-04; Leicester, Mass., 1904-14; Ashe- ville, N. Car., (organized) 1914-33. Died at Asheville, N. Car., Sept. 27, 1935.
Tucker, Samuel Gordon, born. New Brunswick, Canada, Nov. 18, 1877. Education: University of Maine; New Windsor College, (Mary- land) B. A., 1911, M. A. — ; Bangor Theological Seminary, 1910, graduate. Honorary Degree: LL. D., New Windsor College, 1913. Ordi- nation: Advent Christian, Hancock, Me., Oct. 9, 1900; entered Congre- gational fellowship, 1925. Congregational Pastorates: Belknap Church, Dover, N. H., 1919-24; West Newfield, Me., 1925-26; Kingston, Mass., 1927-29; Magnolia, Mass., 1930-31; Second Church, Newcastle, Me., 1931-35. Editor of Orange Magazine, 1930-35. Died at Newcastle, Me., Sept. 17, 1935.
TUTTLE, Henry William, born, Otisco, N. Y., Nov. 2, 1861. Edu- cation: Williams College, B. A., 1886; Divinity School of Yale Uni- versity, B. D., 1889. Honorary Degree: D. D., Lenox College, 1897, Grinnell, 1917. Ordination: Congregational Council, Manchester, Iowa, Oct. 3, 1889. Congregational Pastorates: Manchester, Iowa, 1889-1905; Payson, 111., 1923-30; Dinsdale, Iowa, 1930-34; Victor, Iowa, (supply) 1935. Superintendent, Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society for Iowa, 1905-1915; Financial secretary, Grinnell College and secretary, Grinnell College Foundation, 1915-17; President, Kingfisher College, 1917-22; Field representative, Chicago Theological Seminary, 1922-23. Died at Grinnell, Iowa, April 21, 1935. (See Who's Who in America.)
Vesey, Milton, born, Delhi, Iowa, June 27, 1857. Ordination: Con- gregational Council, Granville, N. Dak., May 2, 1912. Congregational Pastorate: Lignite, N. Dak., 1912-18, and as supply, 1927-32. Died at Lignite, N. Dak., Oct. 27, 1934.
Voss (KvAss), Andrew K., born, Norway, June 1, 1883. Education: Chicago Theological Seminary, 1913, graduate. Honorary Degree: D. D., Northland College, 1932. Ordination: Congregational Council, Mahnomen, Minn., May 4, 1913. Congregational Pastorates: Waubun, Ogema, Callaway, and Mahnomen, Minn., 1913-16. Assistant Superin- tendent, Congregational Conference of Minnesota, 1917-29; State Superintendent, 1929-35. Died at Minneapolis, Minn., Oct., 26, 1935.
Walker, William David, born, Rutland, Pa., June 18, 1887. Educa- tion: Mansfield State Teachers' College, (Pa.) 1913, graduate; Caz- enovia Seminary, (N. Y.) 1918, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Volney, N. Y., April 13, 1926. Congregational Pastorates: Vol- ney, Oswego Co., N. Y., 1924-31 ; Federated Church, Johnsburg, N. Y., 1931-33. Died at Newport, N. Y., March 9, 1935.
Watson, Carey Herbert, bom, Williamstown, Vt., Oct. 30, 1851. Education: Andover Theological Seminary, 1889-90. Ordination: Con- gregational Council, Greenfield, Mass., Dec. 30, 1891. Congregational Pastorates: First Church, Greenfield, Mass., 1890-1913; Phillipston,
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Mass., 1913-18; pastor emeritus, First Church, Greenfield, Mass., 1925- 35. Died at Alstead, N. H., May 23, 1935.
Wells, Clayton B., born near Three Rivers, Mich., Aug. 4, 1865. Education: Fort Scott Normal College, (Kan.) B. A., 1891. Honorary Degree: D. D., Fairmount College, 1917. Ordination: Congregational Council, Pilgrim Church, Denver, Colo., Sept. 10, 1891. Congregational Pastorates: Pilgrim Church, Denver, Colo., 1891-96, (second pastorate) 1898-1901; Eureka, Kan., 1902-07; Central Church, Dallas, Tex., 1908- 11; Fairmount Church, Wichita, Kan., 1911-26. Pastor-at-large in Kansas, 1927-28. Publications: My Father, Benjamin F. Wells; The Preparatory Class. Died at Wichita, Kan., Nov. 8, 1935.
Whitcomb, William Francis, born, Claremont, N. H., Oct. 16, 1873. Education: Dartmouth College, B. A., 1896; Hartford Theological Seminary, 1896-97. Ordination: Congregational Council, Dublin, N. H., Sept. 13, 1899. Congregational Pastorates: Dublin, N. H., 1897- 1900; Surry, N. H., 1900-05; Westminster, Vt., 1905-10; Croydon, N. H., 1910-20; Cornish, N. H., 1919-35. Died at Claremont, N. H., April 5, 1935.
White, William David, bom in Clay County, Ala., Jan. 19, 1860. Ordination: Congregational Council, 1900. Congregational Pastorates: Bethany Church, Phenix City, Ala., 1900-02; White's Chapel, Green- ville, Ga., 1902-04; New Hope Church, Clio, Ala., 1904; Perote and Linwood, Ala., 1904-05; Pine Grove Church, Opelika, Ala., 1905-07. Died at Phenix City, Ala., Aug. 6, 1935.
Wiggins, John Rufus, born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, Feb. 15, 1855. Ordination: Kentucky Christian Conference, Kings Chapel Church, Grayson, Ky., July, 1889. Christian Pastorates: In Kentucky — Kings Chapel, Blankenship, Muses Mills, Long Lick, Clear Fork, Liberty Grove, Browns Chapel, Brush Heart Chapel, Grain Creek, Beechburg, James Chapel, Cedar Leaf, Frys Chapel, Murphy Chapel, Beech Grove and Clarksburg. Died at Garrison, Ky., June 24, 1935.
Wilder, George Albert, bom, Adams Mission Station, Natal, South Africa, March 14, 1855. Education: Williams College, B. A., 1877; Hartford Theological Seminary, B. D., 1880. Honorary Degree: D. D., Williams College, 1902. Ordination: Congregational Council, Hartford, Conn., May 16, 1880. Missionary of the American Board, Zulu Mission, Natal, South Africa, 1880-93 ; Mt. Silinda and Chikore, South Rhodesia, 1893-94. Publications: The White African, 1933. Translations, hymns, catechism and Bible into Zulu and Chindau. Died at Glen Ridge, N. J., Dec. 28, 1935.
Wiles, Morris M., born, Kirklin, Ind., 1865. Ordination: Hillisburg, Ind., Oct. 2, 1890. Christian Pastorates: In Indiana — New Waverly, Tippecanoe, Shiloh, Clear Creek, Paw Paw, Twelve Mile, Scotland, Oakland, Clifford, Sugar Creek, Elm Grove, Sand Bank and Whetstone. Died at Winchester, Ind., May 3, 1934.
Wilkins, Henry John, born, Westbury on Severn, Glo'ster, Eng- land, June 26, 1861. Education: in England; Oberlin Theological Semi- nary, 1893, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Strongsville, Ohio, June 23, 1893. Congregational Pastorates: Strongsville, Ohio, 1893-99; Fontanelle and Pleasant Grove, Iowa, 1899-1905; Manson and Center, Iowa, 1905-09; Union, Iowa, 1909-11; Keosauqua, Iowa, 1911- 13; Anita, Iowa, 1913-18; Baxter, Iowa, 1918-22; Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, 1922-30. Died at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Oct. 18, 1935.
Williams, Charles Burditt, bom, Cambridge, Mass., Oct. 30, 1865. Ordination: Baptist, West Sutton, Mass., June 29, 1897; entered Con- gregational fellowship 1910. Congregational Pastorates: Greenwich, Mass., 1910-16; Hooksett, N. H., 1917-22; Candia, N. H., 1922-26; Colrain, Mass., 1926-28. Died at Webster, Mass., June 11, 1935.
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Williams, George Charles, bom, England, Jan. 15, 1854. Educa- tion: Spurgeons Pastors' College, 1878, graduate. Honorary Degree: D. D., Grinnell College, 1913. Ordination: Baptist, Bedford, England, 1879; entered Congregational fellowship, 1906, Congregutional Pas- torates: Keokuk, Iowa, 1906-1914; Newton, Iowa, 1914-1930; 38th Street Church, Minneapolis, Minn., 1930-1934. Died at Duluth, Minn., Jan. 31, 1935.
Williams, Thomas Eynon, born, Pontardawe, Wales, Feb. 22, 1871. Education: Marietta College, B. A., 1906; Hartford Theological Semi- nary, 1909, graduate; Chicago Theological Seminary, B. D., 1918; M. A., Potomac University, 1919, Ph. D., 1920. Ordination: Congregational Council, North Wilbraham, Mass., Jan., 21, 1910. Congregational Pas- torates: North Wilbraham, Mass., 1909-12; Newark Valley, N. Y., 1912-15; Cromwell, Iowa, 1915-17; Odell, 111., 1918-20; First Church, Niagara Falls, N. Y., 1920-22; First Church, Big Rapids, Mich., 1922- 26. Died at Sherman, Miss., May 24, 1935.
WiLLiSFORD, Edwin Hellaby, born, Derby, England, April 11, 1866. Education: Hillsdale College, (Mich.) B. A., 1896, M. A., 1899; Hillsdale Theological Seminary, B. D., 1898; University of Nebraska, Ph. D., 1906. Ordiyiation: Free Baptist, Sandy Creek, N. Y., 1891; entered Con- gregational fellowship, 1911. Congregational Pastorates: Glendale, Cal., (organized) 1911-20; First Church, Houston, Tex., 1920-25; Community Church, Glen Avon, Riverside, Cal., 1933-35. Publication: Some Aspects of the Social Power of Wealth, 1906. Died at Glen Avon, Riverside, Cal., April 9, 1935.
WOLCOTT, William Henry, born, Milan, 111., May 29, 1852. Ordi- nation: Quaker or Society of Friends, Muscatine, Iowa, 1890; entered Congregational fellowship, 1907. Congregational Pastorates: Allison, Iowa, 1906-08; Iroquois and Osceola, S. Dak., 1908-10; Mission Hill, S. Dak., 1910-14; Garden Prairie, Madrid, Iowa, 1920-27. Died at Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 14, 1935.
Wood, Wilbur Leroy, born, Groveland, Mass., Sept. 29, 1886. Education: School of Theology, Boston University, 1913, diploma. Ordination: Cong^^egational Council, Groveland, Mass., April 27, 1915. Congregational Pastorates: South Hero and Grand Isle, Vt., 1915-19; United Church, East Providence, R. I., 1919-35. Publication: South Hero (In the Garden Spot of Vermont). Died at East Providence, R. I., April 17, 1935.
YoDER, E. Stanton, born, Dublin, Bucks Co., Pa., Aug. 22, 1867. Ordination: Congregational Council, Maple Shade, N. J., June 7, 1921. Congregational Pastorates: Maple Shade, N. J., 1917-21; McKeesport, Pa., 1921-28; Sharon, Pa., 1928-31; Puritan Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1931-35. Died at Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 1, 1935.
TABULAR VIEW, 1875-1935
(To and including 1930, Congregational ministers only.) 1. Number. Age, Service
Year
Whole No. of Deaths
Average Ages
Average Length of Service
|
1875-1934 |
1 |
6224 |
1 72 yrs., 11 mos., 17 ds. | |
37 yrs. |
3 mos., |
21 ds. |
|
1935 |
1 146 |
1 72 yrs., 22 ds. | |
40 yrs. |
23 ds. |
||
|
1875-1935 |
1 6370 |
1 72 yrs., 11 mos., 10 ds. | |
37 yrs. |
4 mos.. |
14 ds. |
|
|
2. Age by Decades |
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|
Year |
Over 90 |
81-90 |
71-80 1 61-70 51-60 41-50 |
31-40 |
Under 30 |
Un- known |
|
1875-1934 |
175 1 1199 |
1879 1 1432 1 763 | 402 |
1 239 |
69 |
66 |
|
|
1935 |
3 1 30 |
46 1 46 1 14 1 6 |
1 1 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
1875-1935 |
178 1 1229 |
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66 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1935
THE STATES
ORGANIZATIONS, OFFICERS, AND MEETINGS
Alabama Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches (White). (Ala- bama and Florida West). Organized, 1930; incorporated, 1934. Succeeding and combining the Congregational Conference of Alabama, organized 1892, and the Alabama Christian Conference, incorporated, which amended its corporate articles to include both organizations. Officers: Rev. A. R. VanCleave, Wadley, moderator; Rev. Fred P. Ensminger,
1416 North 23rd St., Birmingham, superintendent, registrar and treasurer; Mrs. Fred
P. Ensminger, 1416 N. 23rd St., Birmingham, woman state president; Miss Marguerite
Davison, Thorsby, extension service worker. Session of 1936: Wadley, November 10-12.
Alabama, Congregational Conference of (Colored). (Alabama and Mississippi). Organized, Association, 1876, Conference, 1920; incorporated, 1920.
Officers: Rev. Thomas L. Routt, Marion, moderator; Rev. Henry S. Barnwell, 250 Auburn Ave., N. E., Atlanta, Ga., missionary secretary; Rev. Charles J. Stanley, 1514 Mulberry Ave., Armiston, registrar; Henry A. Boyd, 1604 Mabry St., Selma, treasurer; Mrs. Henry A. Boyd, 1604 Mabry St., Selma, woman state president.
Session of 1936: Birmingham, March 26-29.
Alaska. See Washington.
Arizona. See Southwest.
Arkansas. See Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee (Colored).
California, Northern, Congregational Conference. Organized, 1857; incorporated, 1908.
Officers: Rev. Lawrence Wilson, 2700 L St., Sacramento, moderator; Rev. Harley H. Gill, 1164 Phelan Bldg., San Francisco, superintendent and registrar; Rev. W. Wallace Furze, 4 Greenback Ave., Piedmont, treasurer; Mrs. A. V. Dunn, 700 34th St., Sacramento, woman state president.
Session of 1936: San Jose, October 20-22.
California, Southern, Congregational Conference. Organized, 1887; incorporated, 1908.
Officers: Mr. J. M. Acheson, 3391 Main St., Riverside, moderator; Rev. Edward D. Gaylord, 611 American Banlt Bldg., Los Angeles, superintendent and registrar; Mr. C. E. Spaulding, 611 American Bank Bldg., Los Angeles, treasurer; Mrs. Robert L. Bowen, 963 S. Wilton Place, Los Angeles, woman state president.
Session of 1936: Los Angeles, May 11-13.
Colorado Congregational Conference. Organized, 1868; holding body, Colorado Congregational Association, incorporated 1915.
Officers: Rev. Robert Rasche, Longmont, moderator; Rev. Arthur J. SuUens, 634 Mack Bldg., Denver, superintendent and registrar; Mr. C. H. L. Pillsbury, United States National Bank, Denver, treasurer; Mrs. B. L. Kittle, 513 Terry St., Longmont. woman state president.
Session of 1936: Sixth Avenue Church, Denver, May 19, 20.
Connecticut Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches. Organized. 1867; reorganized. 1933.
Officers: Mr. George E. Crawford, 2090 North Ave.. Bridgeport, moderator; Rev. William F. Frazier, 37 Garden St., Hartford, superintendent, registrar and treasurer; Miss Elsie F. Deming, 37 Garden St.. Hartford, assistant treasurer; Mr. Porter Bower, 37 Garden St., Hartford, associate in religious education; Rev. Sherrod Soule, 37 Garden St., Hartford, historian; Mrs. Lansing Lewis, 35 Highland St., New Haven, woman state president.
Session of 1936: New London, Oct. 7, 8.
Delaware. See Middle Atlantic.
District of Columbia. See Middle Atlantic.
Evangelical Protestant Conference of Congregational Churches. Formerly the Evangelical Protestant Church of North America, organized, 1912, being the outgrowth of the Evangelical Protestant Ministers' Association which dates back to 1878. Officers: Rev. Carl F. O. Schmidt, 2907 Eggers Place. Westwood. Cincinnati. O.. moderator; Mrs. Lucille Hauck. 231 Fosdick St.. Mt. Auburn. Cincinnati, O., super- intendent; Mrs. Amelia L. Eberle, 3430 Brookline Ave., Clifton, Cincinnati, O., registrar, and president. Ladies' Aid Union Mission; Mr. Rudolf Oswald. 928 Voss Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, O.. treasurer.
Session of 1936: St. Peter's Evangelical Protestant Church. Cincinnati, O., May 15-17.
Florida Congregational Conference. Organized, 1883; incorporated, 1922.
Officers: Mr. W. J. Von Behren, West Palm Beach, moderator; Rev. Edwin C. Gillette. 117 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, superintendent and registrar; Mr. C. A. Hoyt, Atlantic National Bank, Jacksonville, treasurer; Mrs. Robert Williams, Lake Worth, woman state president; Miss Pattie Lee Coghill, 117 W. Forsyth St., Jack- sonville, extension service worker.
Session of 1936: Melbourne, April 21-23.
Florida, West. See Alabama, White.
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Georgia Congregational Christian Conference (White). Organized, 1932. Succeed- ing Congregational Conference of Georgia, organized, 1888; incorporated, 1928.
Officers: Prof. C. Lisle Percy, Demorest, moderator; Rev. William T. Scott, 117 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, Fla., superintendent, registrar and treasurer; Miss Annie Campbell, Roberta, extension worker; Mrs. Carol Jones, Braselton, woman state president.
Session of 1936: Oak Grove Church, near Chipley, Oct. 27, 28.
Georgia and South Carolina, General Convention of Congregational Churches of. (Colored). Organized, 1890.
Officers: Rev. C. S. Ledbetter, 32 Bull St., Charleston, S. C, moderator; Rev. Henry S. Barnwell, 250 Auburn Ave., N. E., Atlanta, Ga., missionary secretary; Mrs. J. R. Jenkins, Dorchester Academy, Mcintosh, Ga., registrar; Rev. Lewis H. Mounts, Ballard Normal School, Macon, Ga., treasurer; Mrs. H. E. Lawless, 518 Auburn Ave., N. E., Atlanta, Ga., woman state president; Mr. L. G. Harper, Atlanta, Ga., scribe.
Session of 1936: Greenville, Ga., November 18-21.
German Congregational Churches, General Conference of. Organized, 1883; in- corporated, 1910.
Officers: Prof. J. L. Hirning, 5735 Drexel Ave., Chicago, 111., moderator; Rev. Herman Obenhaus, 19 So. LaSalle St., Chicago, 111., superintendent; Rev. John Rothenberger, 1619 4th St., ScottsblufE, Nebr., registrar; Mr. H. C. Gross, Bowdle, S. Dak., treasurer.
Session of 1937: Portland, Oregon, June.
Hawaii, The Hawaiian Evangelical Association. Organized, 1820; incorporated, 1863.
Officers: Rev. L. B. Kaumeheiwa, Lahaina, moderator; Rev. John P. Erdman, Box 150, Honolulu, home missionary secretary and registrar; Mr. J. Howard Worrall, 65 Dawsett Ave., Honolulu, treasurer.
Session of 1936: Kohului, Maui, June 18-22.
Idaho Conference of Congregational Churches and Ministers. Organized, 1894; incorporated, 1910.
Officers: Rev. L. W. Flenner, Grand View, moderator; Rev. James F. Walker, 350 Sonna Bldg., Boise, superintendent, registrar and treasurer; Rev. Charles E. Mason, 1711 North 16th St., Boise, benevolence treasurer; Rev. Harry W. Johnson, 2813 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne, Wyo., pastor-at-large; Miss Gertrude McCheyne, Mc- Call, scribe; Mrs. Stanley A. Curtis, R. F. D. No. 2, Boise, woman state president.
Session of 1936: Mountain Home, May 4-6.
Idaho, Northern. See Washington. '
Illinois, Congregational and Christian Conference of. Organized, 1931. Super- seding Congregational Conference of Illinois, organized, 1844; incorporated, 1910.
Officers: Mr. John W. Piatt, 1006 W. Third St., Sterling, moderator; Rev. Hudson H. Pittman, chairman. Rev. Wilfred A. Rowell and Rev. Niel E. Hansen, 19 So. LaSalle St., Chicago, operating committee; Mr. John H. Finley, 19 So. LaSalle St., Chicago, manager, treasurer of benevolences, home missionary secretary and registrar; Mrs. Ira D. Stone, 315 Gary Ave., Wheaton, associate registrar; Rev. Robert W. Gammon, 19 So. LaSalle St., Chicago, counsellor of Religious Education; Rev. Victor E. Marriott. 19 So. LaSalle St., Chicago, associate director of Religious Education; Mrs. R. L. Rogers, 19 So. LaSalle St., Chicago, president of Congrega- tional and Christian Women's Fellowship; Mr. John F. Stewart, 19 So. LaSalle St., Chicago, treasurer.
Session of 1936: First Congregational Church, Glen EUyn, May 4-6.
Indiana Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches. Organized, 1930; incorporated, 1932.
Officers: Rev. J. Willard Yoder, 316 W. 6th St., Seymour, moderator; Rev. Simon A. Bennett, 811 1/2 W. Main St., Muncie, superintendent and registrar; Mr. James H. Deakin, 2207 S. Washington St., Marion, treasurer; Mrs. W. O. Finch, 121 V2 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo, woman state president.
Session of 1936: Huntington, May 12, 13.
Iowa, Congregational Christian Conference of. Organized: state association, (Congregational), 1840, conference, 1911; merged with Christians, 1931. In- corporated, 1911. Officers: Pres. John S. Nollen, Grinnell, moderator; Rev. P. Adelstein Johnson, Grinnell, superintendent and registrar; Mr. Charles A. Frasier, Grinnell, treasurer; Miss Helen M. Nelson, Grinnell, assistant treasurer and office secretary; Rev. Royal J. Montgomery, Grinnell, director of religious education; Mrs. Elbert A. Read, Shenandoah, woman state president.
■Session, of 1936: Shenandoah, May 5-7.
Kansas Congregational and Christian Conference. Organized, 1932. Embracing Kansas Congregational Conference, incorporated, 1910, organized as General Association of Kansas, 1855; and merged also with Christian Conferences. Officers: Prof. U. G. Mitchell, 1313 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, moderator; Rev. John B. Gonzales, 923 Kansas Ave., Topeka, superintendent and registrar; Mr. E. E. Brayman, 921 Kansas Ave., Topeka, treasurer; Mrs. Nelson Smith, 20 E. 17th St., Hutchinson, woman state president. Session of 1936: McPherson, Kan., May 5-7.
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Kentucky Conference of Congregational Churches. Organized 1898 as the GeneraJ Association of Kentucky.
Officers: Rev. Ruth F. Sergeant, Stearns, moderator; Rev. F. P. Ensminger, 1416 North 23rd St., Birmingham, Ala., superintendent, registrar and treasurer; Miss Marguerite Davison, Thorsby, Ala., extension service worker; Rev. Ruth F. Sergeant Stearns, woman state president.
Session of 1936: Evarts, Oct. 2-4.
Louisiana Congregational Conference (Colored). Organized, 1869; incorporated, 1910.
Officers: Rev. Richard V. Sims, Box 274, New Iberia, moderator; Rev. Henry S. Barnwell, 250 Auburn Ave., N. E., Atlanta, Ga., missionary secretary; Rev. Edward H. Phillips, 2026 St. Anthony St., New Orleans, registrar; Rev. A. G. Washington, 227 Boulevard St., Lake Charles, treasurer; Mrs. Carrie Baker, 1912 N. Miro St., New Orleans, woman state president; Miss Beatrice Dunn, 2924 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, scribe.
Session of 1936: Lake Charles, April 2-5.
Louisiana State Association (White). Organized, 1915.
Officers: Mr. G. A. Strozier, West Monroe, R. F. D. 1, moderator; Rev. Lucian J. Marsh, 829 N. W. 13th St., Oklahoma City, Okla., superintendent; Rev. Paul Leeds, Kinder, registrar and treasurer; Mrs. G. H. Dierlamm, West Monroe, corresponding secretary, Woman's Missionary Society.
Session of 1936: Reeves, Nov. 3, 4.
Maine, Congregational-Christian Conference of. Incorporated, 1931, superseding Congregational Conference and Missionary Society of Maine; organized: society, 1807, conference, 1826. Officers: Rev. Rensel H. Colby, South Paris, president; Rev. Rodney W. Roundy. 95 Exchange St., Portland, superintendent and registrar; Rev. Willard H. Palmer, 95 Exchange St., Portland, assistant superintendent; Mr. Wilson D. Clark, 95 Exchange St., Portland, treasurer; Mrs. Erlon M. Richardson, 193 Edwards St., Portland, woman state president. Session of 1936: Machias, May 12-14.
Maryland. See Middle Atlantic.
Massachusetts Congregational Conference and Missionary Society. Organized: society, 1799, conference, 1803, merger 1928. Incorporated: society, 1808, merger, 1928.
Officers: Rev. David N. Beach, 291 St. James Ave., Springfield, moderator; Rev. Ralph M. Timberlake, 14 Beacon St., Boston, president; Rev. Frederick Harlan Page, 25 Greenwood Lane, Waltham, president emeritus; Rev. Alfred V. Bliss, 14 Beacon St., Boston, secretary; Rev. Oliver D. Sewell, 14 Beacon St., Boston, treasurer; Mrs. Ethelbert V. Grabill, 16 Aldworth St., Jamaica Plain, woman state president; Mrs. Mary R. Carver, 14 Beacon St., Boston, secretary of woman's work; Mrs. Manley F. Allbright, 14 Beacon St., Boston, Young People's Secretary.