NEWS FROM KANPURAnd the Work of

Ralph

and

LaVon Harter

Box 138, Kanpur

UP., India

February, 1954

No. 15

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Ralph and LaVon Harter on Way to IndiaRalph and LaVon Harter sailed from

New York on the Queen Mary on February 10th. After spending two weeks inEurope, during which time they willvisit missionaries in Italy, they will sailfrom Naples, Italy, on March 1st. Anyone wishing to reach them there canaddress their letters c/o S. S. Victoria.Air mail letters sent either immediately,or very soon, after receipt of this bulletin, should reach them at Naples.

Children's Book PublishedThere were heart-warming changes in

the lives of 13 homeless, semi-starvingchildren of India when taken into themissionary home of Ralph and La VonHarter in Kanpur.

Thirteen stories about the unfolding ofthese precious, little lives are told withtouching sincerity in a 32-page bookletjust off the press written by LaVon Harter. Entitled "They Call Us Mamma andDaddy," the booklet tells true-to-lifestories about their adopted Indian children.

These stories provide excellent material for children's and young people'swork, and will add interest to any missionary program.

The booklet is attractively printed onwhite, enamel paper, and includes a picture of each child.

Sale of the booklet is being handledby the publishers, Henry Printing Co.,175 East 15th Ave., Eugene, Oregon.Price is 50c.

Publication NotesAn article, "Why I Still Could Not Be

A Missionary of the U.C.M.S.," byRalph appears in the February issue ofthe Restoration Herald. Subscriptionsare $2.00 for three years from 702 Peoples Bank Bldg., 4th and Elm Sts., Cincinnati, O.

"The Church at Masihipur," anotherarticle by Ralph, appeared in the December issue of The Gospel Challenge,

Latest Mews ^om IndiaThe best news of the month comes

from Diwan Singh in the T.B. Sanatorium. His sputem is now negative, and heis allowed to walk about 330 feet a day.

Miss Ivy Roberts is teaching homescience in a school in Lucknow.

Lois, pictured on theright, has grown quitea bit since we left herat Kulpahar in November, 1952.

Miss Helen Doyal hasdecided against usingHarry Lewis in herdispensary. Since November he has been preaching in thevillage of Bela Tal; but his future is asyet undecided.

Ralph was elected to be Dean of Men'sCamp next Fall in India.

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In Memory of Claude HinseyIt is the policy of the congregation at

Brookville, Indiana, to send fifteen dollars to some missionary upon the deathof one of its members (or if the deathoccurs in the family) instead of spending the money for flowers. Thus it wasthat we received a gift of $15 sent inmemory of Claude Hinsey who died inan automobile accident in November.

429 W. Rock Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. A free copy is obtainable from theeditor.

The second edition of, "I Support Direct-Support Missions Because," byMark Maxey is available from TibbsMaxey. Box 1677, Louisville, Ky. Price15c per copy or $1.50 for 12.

The 1954 Missionary Handbook is being published by David H. Henry, 1411Walnut Street, Eugene, Oregon, and willsoon be available. Price, with two Supplements, is $1.00.

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By LaVon E. Harter

"It gives me a great deal of pleasureto enclose a money order for fifteen dollars for traveling fund for LaVon &Ralph. This is the white gift from theChristian Builder's Class at the WaldronChurch of Christ. Our prayers go with itthat they may secure the necessaryfunds to return to the work that is sodear to their heart."

Thanks to these friends for the firstmoney received designated for TravelFund to return to India. These fundscould be taken from the General Fundsbut it would mean that our hopes anddreams of (1) the only Bible Book Storein Kanpur, a town of 705,000 people,would be farther in the distance, and (2)continuing the only Religious Paper ofits kind printed among our New Testament churches in Hindi, and less opportunity of its becoming more than amonthly paper.

"This has been a happy year for usand among the nice things that havehappened was your visit in our home. Weare hoping you will have a nice, fruitfulnew year in our Lord's service."

Thanks to the many friends who haveopened their homes and hearts to uswherever we have gone. We have enjoyed the fellowship with everyone andwant you all to know that we have appreciated the opportunity of being inyour homes.

"Enclosed is our check for December.I hope Ralph has recovered from the2nd operation."

Thanks to the many who have beenremembering Ralph and the operationsin their prayers. God can do what doctors or we can't.

"We're so glad to hear Ralph is doingO.K. It is certainly wonderful whatmedical science can do with God's help."

Yes, with God's helpall things arepossible.

"Merry ChristmasWe are happy tobe able to send you this card and realize that you are a dear friend. Mrs. Wal-thers went shopping for our group theother day and your Christmas Iwx will goto Ohio to Ralph's people. If the sizesaren't correct, please send them back tome and I will exchange them before the15th of January."

It's friends like this that makes it hardto tell them how much we thank themfor their little deeds of love shown to usand makes it harder to leave them. Yes,under the same Christmas tree was anew blouse and skirt from Mr. and Mrs.A. H. Simpson. It is my prayer that Imight be worthy of the love shown to me.God is good.

"So many things have happened sinceI last saw you. We had to move in October and then just a month ago we lostdaddy."

This letter came from a dear friend.It was a shock to me, since we had eatenin this home not too long before. Buthow happy we Christians can be when itis our time to go that we do not have togo alone. Christ, though He walked thisearth, did not call it His home. God putus here for a short stay and we all willbe taken from it. We are here on a vacation. The most important thing is, "Howare we spending that vacation?"

Here I would like to pass a poem on toyou written by Homer J. Shaffer of Columbia City, Indiana.

HeavenJust where heaven is, we do not know,

But to that place we are striving to go.A place where there never will be a cloud,

And there, we will never see a shroud.We can walk the golden streets that have no

end.And clasp glad hands with many a friend.

Our friendship will not be mingled withdistrust.

For we will be only with the just.We may think as best we can.

But the beauty of heaven has neverentered the mind of man.

But first of ail, one redeemer we wish to see.And be with Him. throughout eternity.

O! why will people go the downward road.When they know Hell will be their eternal

abode.Now friends, let us think clear and straight,

And strive to enter in at heaven's gate.The Holy Bible will be our guide.

If by Its teachings we abide.HOMER J. SHAFFER Columbia City. Ind.

From AMERICAN REPORTER

There are more Indians in the UnitedStates than Americans in India. According to a recent statement in theIndian Parliament, there are at present3,302 Americans in India working onthe following assignments: U.S. Government employees (officials and staff ofthe U.S. Embassy in India) 338; businessmen 536 (including employees inprivate firms); students 312; Americansin the employ of the Central and StateGovernments 37; Americans engaged inthe Point-Four Aid to India Programme57; and missionary work, 2022. On theother hand 5,240 Indians are currentlyin the United States. Of these 4000 arepermanent residents; 1,136 are students;and the rest are Indian Government officials and businessmen." The Churchesof Christ are responsible for only 30 ofthose 2022 missionaries.

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Contributions Nov. 1st to Dec. Slst, 19S3

Balance on November 1st $ 3698.74

CaliforniaMr. and Mrs. S. E. Eagley $ 20.00GeorgiaMrs. Mary Latimer 1,00Grand Park Christian Church 10.50Jefferson Park Christian Church 9.34Western Women's Dist. Meeting 20.50Paimetto Church of Christ 15.86

IllinoisHooton Church of Christ 22,52Flora First Christian Church 40,00Pa.vton Women's Council 20.00Sailor Springs Christian Church 63.00IndianaMr. and Mrs. Raymond Colestock 10,00Mrs. Earl Stahl 10.00Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Hart 20.00Mrs, Joe Morris 2,00Bluffton Missionary Group 8,00Brookvilie Church of Christ 15.00Darlington Missionary Society 60,00Leisure Harmony Miss. Group 28.00Portland Co-Workers Class 25,00Mrs. Henry Schranim 30,00Mr. and Mrs, Glen Morricai 15.00Old Union Church 32.70South Miiford Church of Christ 5.00IowaGriswold Central Church of Christ 50,00

D.V.B.S. 12.89KentuckyCarllsle Christian Church 6,03East Union Church 26,93Latonia Christian Church 100,00Glensboro Christian Church 120.00Glensboro Helping Hand Soc. 10,00Lexington. Berea D.V.B.S. 42.00South Louisville Christian Church 30,63Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McConnell 2,00Moorefield. Mt. Zion Church 18,53Rose Hill Senior C,E. 10.00Rose Hill. Berea Christian 17 77Wiilisburg Cliristfan Church 36.18Antiocli Christian Church 21.00MichiganBailey Church of Christ 37,66Buchanan Church of Christ 200,00Henderson Church of Christ 42,00Owosso. Westside Church 25.00Miss Mabei Gould 1.00Sumner. Mrs, Ferris" Class 4,00Three Oaks Church of Christ 20,00Mrs. A, E. Shenk .8 fioWaldron Christian Builders Class 50.00Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ferguson 20,00MinnesotaFairmount Church of Christ 12,20Mlnneauolis Bible College 36,35Ambassadors for Christ 5.00Horicon Church of Christ 43,05NebraskaMr. and Mrs. Lester Dalton 10,00

RALPH AND l.aVON HARTER

MISSIONARIES TO INDIA

Miss Florence DoiigflnsForwarding Atfcnt

Flora, 111.

New YorkClarence Sunday School 20.00East Rochester Church of Christ 40.00North CarolinaHigh Point Ladies' Meeting 17.16Mr. and Mrs. McGilvery 1.00Pinetown Church of Christ 47.11R. M. Jefferson 20,00Athens Chapel Church of Christ 57.75Everett Community Youth for Christ 24.72Harter Missionary Society 8.00Tranters Creek Church of Christ 13.60Old Ford Church 12.55OhioMrs. Mildred Fogle 20.00Bellville Missionary Society 10.00Beilvllle Berean Class 6.00Biadensburg Church of Christ 20.00Miss Sadie Brown 2 00Mrs, Margaret Steizer 10.00Gerald Stone 10,00Montgomery Rd. Church of Christ 10,00Mr. and Mrs, A. B. Johnson 25.00Danville BeginnersPrimary 2 00Edon. Columbia Church Y. P. 10 00Coshocton D, V. B. S. 20.00Branch Kill Church of Christ 10.00Millersburg Church of Christ 70.00Millwood Church of Christ 15,10Norwalk Home-Makers 20 00Portsmouth Central Church of Christ 73.00Old Stone Church. Toboso 20.00Bell Church of Christ 25.00TennesseeMiss Jessie Parmalee 1.00Johnson City Central Church 28.50West VirginiaMrs. Marie Shumaker 2.00Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Brammer 2.00A Friend l 00Highlawn Church of Christ 50.00Sixth Ave. Huntlngton, Loyal Women 20,00Interest on Bank Funds 12,88

Total S5.952.73

Debits for Nov. and Dec.

Salaries for Ralph and LaVon 400.00Touring Expenses in U.S.A. 378.35Car Payments 456.00News Letter and Promotion 129.79Postage and Telephone 87 46Hal. on Boat Tickets. Railway

Express and Passports 394,50For Children in India .320,00Rent In India 106 25Hindi Paper and Postage 68 91Supplies for India 201.17Camn In India 63 50Salaries of Indian workers 245.65

TOTAL ~28i52':58Total Receipts $ 5952.75

Total Debits 2852.58

Balance 3100.17

Sec. 34.65 P.L.&R.

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NEWS FROM KANPURAnd the Work of

Ralph

and

LaVon Harter

Box 138, Kanpur

U.P., India

April, 1954

No. 16

EKKA

Harters Arrive Back In Kanpur, March 14Ralph and LaVon Harter arrived back

in India on Sunday, March 14th. Afterseveral days in Bombay, they went"home" to Kanpur where plenty of workwas awaiting them. Details of this willbe printed in the next issue.

As reported in the last issue, Ralphand LaVon sailed from New York on theQueen Mary on February 10th after having been most hospitably entertained byMr. and Mrs. M. S. Kitchen and the students of Eastern Christian Institute. OnFebruary 16th, they reached London,and on the 18th they arrived in Wiesbaden, Germany. Here they visited Chaplain and Mrs. Clinton Fisher and family,saw two American high school teamscompete in basketball, and got other insights into the lives of American servicemen and their families overseas. En-route they passed through Holland andthe Rhine River Valley and saw the vengeance wreaked upon Carman cities bybombers during the war.

On February 20th, Ralph and LaVonarrived in Rome after an awe-inspiringtrip through the Alps of Switzerland.In Rome, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mayfieldand family, despite the contrariness oftheir Italian automobile, proved to begenerous hosts. After four days in Rome,four more days of fellowship-feastingwere enjoyed at Bari where they wereentertained by Mr. and Mrs. CharlesTroyer and family, Mr. and Mrs. MacCoffey and Patty, and Miss BetheneGrubaugh. In both Rome and Bari manyacquaintances were made among theItalian brethren.

Ralph and LaVon were deeply impressed with the work that the missionaries in Italy are doing. Through thevisits and discussions, they learnedmany things which shall be a help tothem as they take up their work againin Kanpur.

The journey on the M.V. Victoria tookthem through the Straits of Messina,Suez Canal, Red Sea, and the ArabianSea.

U^Xv forwarding cAgentCircumstances permitted only a brief

aimouncement in our last issue thatMiss Florence Douglas of Flora, Illinois, had kindly accepted to relieve Mother Harter of the tedious work of beingour forwarding agent.

Many of you who have been receivingletters from Mother Harter for the pastfive years are no doubt sorry to see thechange; but we pray that your satisfaction with Miss Douglas's work will soonmake you happy again.

As Miss Douglas begins her work, wehave begun a new receipt system whichwe feel our contributors will greatly appreciate. The cost of printing these newreceipts is listed under "Operational"in the financial report.

Words, of course, cannot express ourgratitude to Mother Harter for the greatservice which she has rendered. Butmany of you will want to write her anote of your appreciation.

Miss Douglas is well qualified for thework which she has accepted to do. Sheis a bookkeeper by occupation, and veryactive in the work of the Flora church.She frequently attends conventions andrallies, and is not unaccustomed to public speaking. Her address is simple (justFlora, Illinois, will reach her), she ishandy to a bank, and she has a mostwilling sister, Helen, to help her (andus) in any time of need. For these reasons, and more, we are thankful thatFlorence saw fit to accept our invitation.

;T*Many Enjoying New BookletMany friends have written in their

appreciation of the 32 page bookletwhich LaVon wrote during her monthsin the United States. If LaVon passedthrough your town, part of it may havebeen written there. One friend has ordered twenty-four copies. They are fiftycents each and may be ordered fromthe Henrv Printing Company, 175 15thAve. E., Eugene, Oregon.

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By LaVon HarterGod is good. We are grateful to the

faithful ones who are continuing theirsupport to the work in Kanpur. To thenew ones who have joined, we rejoice atthe love they have for those in India. Together with the help of God, we lookforward to the task of winning souls toChrist.

Below, you will find a report of thepledged support that we have. It is written partly on request, partly to show youwhat support we have and what ourneeds still are. Remembering first, weneed your prayers.

If this report is found to be inaccuratein any respect, please let us know immediately.

Those who read the News From Kanpur, December issue. No. 14, will knowthat for the last five months Shantielhas not been under our care. The support that has been coming in for him isput into the mission work and usedwhere it is needed. Within a few dayswe will learn more about what Shantielplans on doing.

Ivy was my language teacher, shehelped me care for the adopted children,and she wrote children's articles for ourmonthly Hindi publication. She alsotranslated my articles for the Women'spage from English to Hindi. She workedwith us for five months without pledgedsupport. We then sent her to TeachersTraining School in Lucknow for ninemonths. At present she is employed bythat school. Before very long, we hopeto get a program set up for Ivy. Thefunds that have been coming in for herthe last couple months have been usedin general mission work. We paid nearly$150.00 from mission funds for herschooling.

Those who have been sending pledgedsupport for Shantiel and Ivy have beenfully informed of these happenings fromthe first.

For Ralph. $1250 a year from Orrville. OhioFor LaVon, $1200 a year from Buchanan, MichiganFor Rent, Sa.l.OO a month from MillersburE. OhioFor Ivy. $.10.00 a month from Mineral Ridfre, OhioFor G. S. NeKi. Editor: $2.50.00 a year from Nites. MichiRan

$10.00 a month from Miss. Soc. Darlington. Indiana$ 5.00 a month from Gleaners Class. Roanoke Rapids, N.C.

Lois: $10.00 a month from Three Oaks. Michigan^Martha: $10.00 a month from Berean Clas.s. Bellville. OhioRuth: $10.00 a month from Mr. and Mrs. Hart. St. Joe. IndianaM'riam: $10.00 a month from Miss. Group. Bellville. OhioGeorge: $10.00 a month from Mr. and Mrs. Gerguson. Waldron. MichiganAmos: $10.00 a month from Mrs. Mildred Fogel. Barberton. OhioJames: $10.00 a month from Liberty Women's Group. Cairo. MissouriIrene: $10.00 a month from A. B. Johnson. Cuyahoga Falls. OhioSamuel: $10.00 a month from S. S. Glencoe. KentuckyQueenie: $10.00 a month from Christian Builders Class, Waldron. Mich.Shantiel: $10.00 a month from Miss. Soc. Athens Chapel. N. C.Stephen: $10.00 a month from Women Council. Paxton. IllinoisStanley Nath: $10.00 a month from Y. M. P. Class. Norwalk. OhioCyril: $10.00 a month from Leisure Church. Ellwood. IndianaEzra: $10.00 a month from Glensboro. KentuckyEsther: $10.00 a month from Bladensburg. OhioWilson: $.5.00 a month from Macedonia Church. Wilmington. OhioRaji: $5.00 a month from Mr. and Mrs. G. Wilson. E. Rochester. N. Y.. and

$5.00 a month from Women Group. Glensboro. KentuckyHoratius: $5.00 a month from Utica (Bell). Ohio and

$.5.00 a month from Y. P. Group. (Columbia) Edon. OhioPaul: $.5.00 a month from Mr. and Mrs, Morrlcal. Portland. Indiana

$5.00 a month from Branch Hill Miss. Group. Loveland. OhioShant: $5.00 a month from E. Rochester, N. Y. Church of Christ and

$5.00 a month from Mrs. Schramm. Portland. IndianaStanley -2nd: $5.00 a month from Old Stone Church. Tobosso. OhioDcwan: Needs $20.00 a month support.En't: Needs $10.00 a month support.Medicine: Variable amounts ($8.00-$15.00 a month) from Loyal Women Class, 6th Avenue, Hunt-

ington, W. Va.Bible Book Store: $10.00 a month from Mr. Stahl. South Bend. Indiana

$60.00 a year from Latonia Chri-stian. Covington. Ky.$100.00 a year from Mt. Edon Church. Shelby Co.. KentuckyEdon Church. St. Louisville, Ky. : Christian Church. Willisburg. Ky.;Running from $lon.00.$200.

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By Ralph HarterOne of the greatest surprises one re

ceives as he travels abroad is to find outthat the peoples of other countries arealso "civilized." One soon finds himselfsaying, "I didn't think England wouldbe like this," or "Germany is much different than I thought it would be," or,"My ideas about Italy have certainlychanged," or, "I had an altogether different picture of India in my mind."

We must admit that before we leftthe United States we had a far moresuperior opinion of ourselves as Americans than we do today. Perhaps this isonly natural. For example, OswaldSmith has written that during a visitto the South Sea Islands he was askedby a native why the Americans andCanadians lived so far away from thecenter of things. In like manner, weAmericans tend to feel that America isthe center of the universe and that wisdom has lodged herself with us; and,except for us, the world would certainlybe plunged into the dark ages.

Job rebuked his "friends" for havingsuch a superiority complex. In Job 12:2he says, "No doubt but ye are the people.And wisdom shall die with you."

New York City's subway system is agloomy mess compared with the bright,convenient, and comfortable London"Underground;" and it's cheaper, too.As a matter of fact, transportation facilities all over England are good; and thedouble-decker busses are good for sightseeing.

In Germany, our lower class traincompartment contained a gauge forregulating the heat, a wide window, anda convenient little table. The bathroomcontained some fixtures that could wellbe copied in America. The diner wascomfortable and homey, the prices wererea.sonable, and the food was good.

The railway station in Rome is one ofthe largest, most beautiful, and most efficient that we have ever seen. It mayhave been built with American money,but that is another sign of their cleverness.

Some of the Italian food which weate seemed just as delicious as the finestdinners we had last year in the U.S.A.The Italian ship on which we arrived in

A part of the Railway Station inRome, Italy.

India was beautiful and comfortable.Even Pompeii surprised us. Here we

found that this city of 1900 years agohad beautiful homes, gardens, radiantheating, and a water system.

And in India one finds beautiful homesand automobiles and some good trains.In Kanpur we have the convenienceof electricity, running water, bottledpasteurized milk, and paved streets.From near our house we can catch a busto the Railway Station and other partsof the city. Kanpur also has dial telephones.

Of course, India and the Europeancountries do have their darker side; butin sections of Chicago and New Yorkwe have found conditions as backwardas anything we have found overseas.And some of the most socially depravedpeople we have met overseas were Americans on a tour of the world.

The moral is this: The Americanpeople have no right to believe that theyare the superior race and that wisdomwould die with them. We, as missionaries, are not sent to the foreign landsto "civilize" them, but to Christianizethem. More than material improvementsor a technical education, what thepeople of the world need is Christ.

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PLEASE SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO

MISS FLORENCE DOUGLASFORWARDING AGENT

FLORA. ILL.

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FINANCIAL REPORTr

East Chicago First Church ot Christ 12.Leisure Harmony Mission Group 14.(Harlan Church of Christ Junior Class 2.(

Church of Christ High School Class 2.(Mr. and Mrs. George WunderilckParkview ~ - --- -A FriendKnox First Christian ChurchPearl E. RuglLowel Church of Christ.

Christian WomenLoweii Church of ChristMr. and Mrs. C. F. AlgerMrs. Adeima R. HornPortland Church of Christ. Co-workersMr. and Mrs. Elwood R. HartMrs. Earl StahlKENTUCKYGlensboro Christian-Helping HandGlencoe Christian Church Bible SchoolMr, and Mrs. Thomas OmerComith Christian ChurchMt. Eden Christian Church

Mt. Zion Church of ChristAntioch Christian ChurchWillisburg Christian ChurchMICHIGANE. Superior Church of Christ 5.00Mrs. Vlrgii Sherrick 10.00Mrs. Alice Harmon 10 00Church of Christ, Bonnie Acre Group 15.00Buchanan Church of Christ 200.00Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ronda 15.00Niies First Church of Christ 18.00Owosso First Church of Christ 28.29Mrs. Olen Farris' Jr. Bible Class 4,00Three Oaks Church of Christ 30,00Church of Christ, Christian Builders 20.00Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ferguson 30,00Mrs. A. E, Shenk 6.00MISSOURILiberty Christian Council 30,00Liberty Christian Church 75,20Atlas Christian Church 10 75Church of Christ 9,73Clarence Christian Church 35.00Duenweg Christian Church 30.00Hailtown Church of Christ 10 15High Prairie Christian Church 8.50Central Christian Church 15.00Iron Gate Christian Church 21.00Ozark Bibl,e College 36.86Ridgeview Christian Church 25,00St. James Christian Church 40.00Shelbyvllle Christian Church 69.30NEW JERSEYNewark Church of Christ 5.00Eastern Christian Institute 13,25NORTH CAROLINALoveland Church of Christ

Roanoke Rapids 1st Christian Ch.Tranters Creek Church of ChristOHIOMrs. Mildred Fogie 20.00Church of Christ, Berean Class 60.00Church of Christ, Primary Dept. 20.00Church of Christ, Missionary Group 30.00Beverly Church of Christ 62.52Bladcnsburg Church of Christ 20.00Brinkhaven Church of Christ 27.15

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First Miiford Church of ChristMrs. E. C. ParkerMr. Gerald StoneClinton r list ciiurch of ChristMr. and Mrs. A. B. JohnsonColumbia Ch. of Chr., Young PeopleKensington Christian ChurcnMrs. Grace NickersonFifth Ave. Church of ChristBranch Hiii Church of ChristMacedonia Ch. of Chr,. Chr. End Soc.Miliersburg Christian ChurchMineral Ridge Church of ChristMrs. R. M. CondonChurch of Christ, Ladies AidMrs. Martha WrightChurch of Christ HomemakersChurch of Christ King's DaughtersChurch of ChristChurch of Christ Primary Dept.Mr. and Mrs. R. W. GillanMr. and Mrs. John Lutzr red SmuckerMr. and Mrs, John HostetlerMrs. Mabel EshlemanA friendMr. and Mrs. Walter FriendChurch of Christ Missionary Guildchurch of Christ, Loyal BereansOld Stone Church Sunday SchoolMr. and Mrs. L. C. EmerickNew Antioch Ch. of Chr. Miss. Soc.Mrs. Lucy CoxFriends of Macedonia Ch. of ChrMr. and Mrs. Lyie WrightOREGONMiss Ruby MerchantPENNSYLVANIAMr. and Mrs, Arthur GlosmerVIRGINIAJonathan D. Hunt IIIWEST VIRGINIA

fvi'OHn^r WomenMr, and Mrs. Don Peal

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fcxnenditures for Jan. and Feb.Salaries for Ralph and LaVon

(January and February)Indian PublicationIndian EvangelismIndian ChildrenTravel to IndiaSupplies to IndiaPromotional

(Car expense. Printing,Postage, etc.)

OperationalBank Charges

$400.00

176,9484.50

347.72620.60550.69599.70

TOTAL

RECAPITULATIONCa.sh iin hand as of Jan. 1st, 1954Cimtnbutions

Dox 138, Kanpur, IndiaJune 29, 19Sh

Dear Friends at Qrarville:V/e have returned to Kanpur from the hills, and is it hot here I It is about the

hottest I have ever knownit to be# The monsoon rains have started in several places:,and so the temperatures shotild be coming down# But, as yet, people are still dyingfrom the heat in Kanpur. This morning I took three of the boys for medical examination. The examination was long and we did not come back until liOO when the temperatures were the highest. On the way I noticed several people who were suffering froimsun stroke# l.!ary others had their heads wrapped, and it was plain to see that eventhe Indian people were noticing the heat. Six died in one day of the heat here, inKanpur last v/eek.

We brought five of the children here with us to Kanpur. The others are in schoolat Kulpahar and Bilaspur. The two smallest girls, Martha and Lois, are here because,they are too young to be in school. The three younger bc^, Paul, George, and Jamesare here because they have been sickly and need building up. (They are the ones I tookto the doctor this morning.) The sixth,(I said five above)is Raji, who failed lastyear and needs special guidance. Sometimes I lose count of my children.

Three months of Christian Standards were waiting for us here in Kanpur when wegot back. So last Sunday afternoon I had a good time reading them all. Upon returning, we found that the church attendance was down quite a bit. No doubt a good bitof it is due to the heat, but it v^as a disappointment, neverthless. Before v/e v/ent itccthe hills the last of May, the attendance was running quite good vdth the church room^filled every Sunday.

One of our older boys, Stanley Ilnd, told us that while we were in the the Uj^itedStates that he v/a's baptized at Bilaspur. We v/ere very happy to hear this since v/e. hadbeen concerned that he v;as getting to the age where he was. going to have to decide-iiight now, he is the best behaved of all of our boys, and we are "right proud of him"-.

About a month ago, in Pachmarhi, we were told one morning to deliver all of oxir-children to the police station. I sent a letter to the office in charge saying thatwe desired a written order to the effect, and that v/e would be glad to comply vdth it;The officer replied in a very polite letter saying that he would like to see the boys,and if v/e could not send them he would come to the house. Since he wrote such a. politereply, we then sent the boys by taxi. (They reque.sted that neither of us be present#)Trfhen the boys reached the police station, the officer returned them saying that theydid not have time, and that they would come to the house. This they never did, nordid we see hide nojb* hair of ary policeman hanging around our house from that day on#And the policeman who seemed so zealous to, find some charge against us was not seenanymore anywhere in town.

We are able to suffer the heat only because we have electric fans and runningwater in the house, and ice at 1^ a pound in the bazaar. Otherwise this house v/ould/be almost uninhabitable. In Hamirp\ir, the bungalov/ had thick walls and high ceilings,which helped protect us from the heat. But here the ceiling is low, and the walls noii.thick. In the middle of the day it almost seems as though the house is on fire.- Butthe only thing wooden in the house are the doors, everything else is cement.

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We age planning a Christian Writers Conference for Kanpur for the last of thismonth. T rough this conference we hope to enthuse the I dian brethren to do more andbetter v/r'iting. The conference vd.ll last three days, oQr recent essay contest wasconcluded with fifteen entries on the subject, "The Blood of Christ," Vfe hope toprint the winning essay in tract form.

With love to all,Ralph and LaVon#

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NEWS FROM KANPURAnd the Work of

Ralph

and

LaVon Harter

^Kings cAre TossibleIf ^We Relieve

Before arriving in the States, weprayed that, if it be God's will, we mighthave a car to get around in in our travels. God answered that prayer, andaround $700 was given for a car whenwe got home. For the car, insurance, license, bank charges etc. we paid over$1400. In the ten months that we hadthe car, we drove 38,000 miles. In thattime we had one flat tire; and the onlytime we were stalled along side of theroad was in Arkansas when the roadwas icy and we went over a small bank.Even then, after we were pulled out,the car went on under its own power.God is good. Then it was time to leavethe States, and the car.

The car was not built to bring toIndia. Even if it were, we would not havebrought it with us. Customs duty is highon cai's, amounting to about a thousanddollars, plus all the insurance and boatfare of bringing it. So it had to be sold.Just at that time it seemed like carprices almost hit bottom. So in dollarvalue we lost nearly one thousand dollars. As far as the car is concerned, itwell paid for itself, and then some; butit does not help us get one here in India.

We are not building us a home, school,orphanage, or hospital; nor are we buying any property. So for this reason,also, I feel we need not hesitate to askfriends and loved ones for help in buying a Hillman-Minx Station Wagon. Themodel pictured above is one of thecheapest available in India, selling forlittle over $3,500. We pray that, if it be

Box 138, Kanpur

U.P., India

June, 1954

No. 17

115 Degree Heat In KanpurWith the thermometer daily reaching

115 and above, Ralph and LaVon Harter are now at Pachmarhi Hill Stationwhere they will remain through June.The monsoon rains begin in July, whichwill bring the temperatures below ICGagain.

With the Harters at Pachmarhi areeighteen of their Indian children, andDiwan Singh who was released from thetuberculosis sanatorium on May 1st.

Ralph's Eyes ImprovedRalph's left eye, which seemed so re

luctant to treatment, is now as good, ifnot better, than the right eye. To theglory of God, we are happy to reportthat the operations were very successful: and Ralph is now able to do thingswhich were impossible before.

Shantiel Still MissingUpon our return to India we learned

that Shantiel, who had run away fromschool at Bilaspur last year, had laterstolen money from a Christian preacherand disappeared. His brother. Sampson,has also been missing for severalmonths.

God's will, we might have this car forthe Lord's work in Kanpur.

We live out on the edge of Kanpur.It is nearly three miles to downtownand to the postoffice where we pick upour mail. It is four miles to the trainstation. It is two miles to where thechurch meets and to where we go tobaptize. All we have to rely on fortransportation is the bicycle-rickshathat carries two people, and the horse-tonga which carries four.

Will you pray with us? May not ourwill, but God's be done.

LaVon Harter

OUR GOAL: $3,500.MONEY ON HAND

IN CAR FUND: $800.YET TO BE RAISED: $2700.

J!.04*e. JLa^o^tNo Better Birthday Gift

You may remember us mentioningMrs. Singh. Mrs. Singh is the motherof Miriam, George, and Samuel whomwe have in Bilaspur. We have recentlytaken her oldest daughter, Florence.Her oldest boy has disappeared. Herfirst husband died; and the only childshe has with her is a baby girl by hersecond husband.

Before leaving India to return to theStates, I had carried on many conversations with Mrs. Singh. Mrs. Singh wasa "Methodist" Christian if there is sucha one. Acts 11:26 says, "And when hehad found him, he brought him untoAntioch. And it came to pass, that awhole year they assembled themselveswith the church, and taught much people, and the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch." God also speaksin Acts 26:28, "Then Agrippa said untoPaul, Almost thou persuadest me to bea Christian."

Although Mrs. Singh was a Methodist,she came often to the services whereChristians only met around the Lord sTable every Sunday to remember ourSaviour's Death, Burial, and Resurrection: "And upon the first day of theweek, when the disciples came togetherto break bread, Paul preached untothem, ready to depart on the morrow;and continued his speech until midnight." Acts 20:7.

On returning to India it was goodnews to hear that Mrs. Singh was stillin attendance at the church. The firstcouple weeks when we were getting settled in our new house, she visited meregularly two or three times a week.What a happy day! April 1st she cameto visit and explained, "Maim Sahib'ji. Iwant to be baptized." (Maim Sahib'jimeans Mrs.) I called Ralph and he immediately started to talk with her.Shortly after, Cyril Loyal, the Indianevangelist here in Kanpur, arrived andagreed to perform the baptism.

When I told Mrs. Singh that I wouldlend her a change of clothing, she didnot even bother to go back to herhouse, but went direct from our houseto the lake. Cyril went home to get achange of clothes and to bring his wife,Esther, and their two children.

Ralph took several song books fromthe Bible book store, and a Bible, andwent to call a horse-tonga for the twomile ride.

When we go for a baptism we alwaystake a sheet, This is for the candidate.As soon as the person baptized comesout of the water, two people hold the

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Stories For ChiUrenCopies of LaVon's booklet, "They Call

Us Mamma and Daddy," are also available from the Henry Printing Companyat 50c each.

An article by Ralph, "A Little ChildShall Lead Them," was published inthe January issue of THE CHRISTIANVISITOR. Single copies at 10c areavailable from the editor, Jesse A.Mason, 1402 Garland Avenue, Texar-kana, Arkansas.

Changes In ListIn the April issue of NEWS FROM

KANPUR, we printed a list of thosegroups sending designated offerings. Sofar we have two changes to announce:Since Shantiel is no longer with us. theHarter Missionary Society of AthensChapel, N. Car. is supporting the BookStore at $140 a year. The Branch HillChurch, Loveland, Ohio, is supportingthe Book Store at $60.00 a year insteadof a child.

sheet up in a sort of circle for the person to stand inside and change theirclothing. During this time, those whoare on the bankside continue to singpraises unto God. When the person isfully dressed and has joined the others,a closing prayer is given and all presentwish them God-speed in a new life. InKanpur the women folks kiss the womenconverts at this time.

Wo were headed back for hcmewithin a few minutes. There were nowfive claiming to be Christians only instead of four.

Yes, my birthday is the third of Apriland not the first. On the 3rd I saidgood-bye to my twenties and enteredmy thirties. There could be no bettergift than to have a friend say, "MaimSahib'ji, I want to be baptized."

Pray for her that she may continueto grow in the Faith. Pray for us thatwe may use wisdom and knowledge toreach these for Christ.

A Letter From Mr. PetersBenajhawar, Kanpur10, April, 1954

Dear Brother in Christ,Greetings and Peace in the Precious

Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.I am really too pleased to meet you

and much thankful to leam many thingsfrom the Bible through you, and Itrust that you will bring me into morelight of the Holy Bible. I have nowfinally decided to join the Church ofChrist, and I fully trust that yon willaccept me in your church. I am tryingto bring my elder son who is 22 yearsold and my daughter who always comesto your church with me since I cameback from Kulpahar Convention. Prayfor them that they may also join theChurch of Christ. There are two morefamilies with whom I had talk for several hours and it is hoped that theywould too follow me, but it is most essential that your church people oftenmust come and visit these people in ourcompotmd and preach the Gospel too,and I am sure that not only these twofamilies but you will win many souls.People in our compound are from different churches, and in fact most ofthem are only seasonal Christians,know nothing about the Holy Bibleand our Saviour, and it is my earnestdesire that such souls who are stillrolling in darkness must be broughtin the light of Christ. I further suggestand request, that your people must goin each Muhallas where Christian families are residing and preach the Gospelamongst them. There are so many Muhallas in which several Christian families are living together, such as Benajhawar, Nasimabad, Kallumal Garden,Chammanganj, Chunniganj, Allenganjsettlement, Maxwellganj Settlement,MacRobertganj settlement and so on,and I know it for certain that if suchpractice is adopted there will be a greatwork of Lord by the Church of Christ.I hope that you will surely appreciatemy suggestion, although I am nothingto give my opinion but whatever I amsuggesting is for the Lord services. I amtoo much anxious to work for Lord inmy spare time, and shall do it wheneverI get an opportunity.

I hope Brother Rash will be here tonight, and if he gives me couple ofhours, I wish to talk to him as well.

What about next week? Can it bepossible for you to give an evening topreach in our compound?

Hope this will find both happy andwell.

With kind regards,Sincerelv vours in HIM,

J. H. PETERS

Presbyterian Missionary WritesKannauj, U.P.April 10, 1954

Dear Brother Ralph,I would be glad to cany on a corre

spondence with you on the matter ofinfant baptism if you feel that it wouldbe profitable to us and that it mightadd to our mutual respect one for theother.

If we do so, let us agree to hold tothe Word of God and not to call inother men's opinions on the subject.

I would suggest starting with thisquestion: "As far as we can determinefrom the Scriptures, what is the savingfaith by which we are accepted or acceptable to Almighty God?"

Enclose please find a check for Rs. 5for J. G. Lawson's book, "Did JesusCommand Immersion?"

Yours in Christ,JOHN L. DORSEY

We, of course, were delighted to accept the invitation. Mr. Dorsey is one ofthe missionaries of the Bible Presbyterian Church who is actively fightingagainst modernism.

Hindi Language PublicationsBeginning from July 1st, the subscrip

tion price of the Jiwan ka Pani, Hindilanguage monthly, will be 23c a year.During April and May there was anessay contest on the subject, "The Bloodof Christ," with cash prizes beingawarded to the winning Indian brethren. An Indian Christians Writers' Conference is being planned for July in aneffort to improve indiginous writing.A baptismal certificate, copied after theStandard's booklet, "Discipleship," wasprinted during April. It was also thework of this department to prepare theHindi language script for the Hindiedition of, "Life of Christ Visualized."

This letter was written in English.The next day, Sunday, April 11th, justbefore the observance of the Lord'sSupper, Mr. Peters was given an opportunity to say a few wonds. With tearshe explained that he had been a member of the Pentecostal denomination,but now he wanted only to be a memberof Christ's church. Cyril then extendedto him the right hand of Christian fellowship, and then the congregation proceeded to observe the Lord's Supper.

As for serving the Lord in his sparetime, we plan to give Mr. Peters theuse of our projector and film strips. Heis well educated and will no doubt witness effectively. Then, since he works ina factory in the city and is not employedby the mission, his witness will be allthe more respected.

FIKANCIAL REPORT

Contributtons March 1st to May 1st, 1954

INDIANAEarl Blazer, Kokomo $10.00Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bade, English 10.00Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hart, Saint Joe 20.00Mr. and Mrs. Glen Morrid, Portland 15.00Mrs. Henry Schramm, Portland 15.00Harmony Christian Missionary Society,

Elwood 43.00Mrs. Earl Stahl, South Bend 11.00Mr. and Mrs. Claude Allison, Owensville 20.00Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reas, Greentown 10.00Henry Scbaffer, Columbia City 1.00KENTUCKYAntioch Womens Class 20.00Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clary, Flemingaburg 10.00Glencoe Sunday School 15.00Glencoe Missionary Society 5.00Helping Hand Missionary, Lawrenceburg 10.00Mt. Eden Christian Church 25.00Germantown Christian Church 50.00Willisburg Christian Church 20.62MICHIGANChurch of Christ, Buchanan 200.00Church of Christ, Three Oaks 20.00Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ferguson, Waldron 20.00Jack Mason, Waldron 20.00Junior Bible Class, Sumner 7.00MISSOURILiberty Junior and Intermediate Classes 7.00Liberty Women Council 30.00Liberty Sunday School Classes 36.08Villa Heights Christian Church 25.00Ravenwood Christian Church 7.00Ozark Evangelistic Fellowship 39.19NORTH CAROLINAHarter Missionary at Athen Chapel 35.00NEW YORKChurch of Christ, East Rochester 15.00Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson 20.00OHIOBranch Hiir Church Of Christ 10.00Mlllswood Church of Christ 16.76Orville Church of Christ 312.50

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Brinkhaven Primary and Beginner Ctasses 2.00Bladensburg Loyal Daughters Class 20.00Bellvllle Missionary Society 30.00Beverly Sunday School 20.00Bellville Primary Department 15.00Young People, Columbia 5.00Millersburg Christian Church 70.00Mineral Ridge Church of Christ 100.00Kenmore Church of Christ Young People 15.00North Terrace Church of Christ 2.50Homemakers Class, Norwalk 20.00Grace L. Nickerson, Kent 15.00Mildred Fogle, Barberton 20.00Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson 10.00Mrs. Walter Friend, Portsmouth 20.00Friends 75.72TENNESSEECentral Church of Christ, Johnson City 5.73WEST VnCOINIALoyal Women, Huntington 8,00

EXPENDITURESSalaries for Ralph and La Von

(March and April)Hindu Publications and Book StoreEquipmentIndia ChildrenTransportation.EvangelismMedicineRentPostage in IndiaPhotographyPromotional (Printing, Postage

and envelopes)

TotalRECEIPTSCash on hand as of March 1st, 1934Contributions (March and April)

LESS EXPEHSES-

Balance on hand as of May Ist.

$1,585.10

$400.00

905.97420.30437.05193.40100.97

67.8041.4738.56

4.38

125.63

$2,735.53

$3,195.911,585.10

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NEWS FROM KANPURAnd the Work of

Ralph

and

LaVon Harter

The Summer In PicturesFour hundred and fifty miles south of

Kanpur in central India is a smallmountain town named Pachmarhi. Hei*e,in the small two-storied house picturedabove, we spent the summer with twenty of the children and young people thatcompose our India family.

Our "steps-sons," from bottom to top,are Raji, James, George, Amos, Paul.Horatius, Stanley II, Stanley Nath(wearing sweater), Stephen, and Diwan.Ezra had left us to visit his home when

this picture was taken.

The temperature at Pachmarhi roseto 105, but this was better than the 115in Kanpur, and the nights were cool.

We tried to take full advantage of theopportunity to fatten the children bothphysically and spiritually. Devotionswere held morning and evening withsinging, Bible-study, flannel-graph, andprayers. On Sunday mornings, theLord's Supper was observed, and theolder boys were given an opportunityto preach. Since these meetings wereheld on the front porch, they were alsoattended by neighbors and passers-by.Unfortunately, we were unable to getgood pictures of this, although we havea number of poor ones.

We hope that we did better spirituallythan we did physically. Miriam andRuth both gained six pounds, but noneof the others did as well; and thosewho needed weight the most seemed togain the least. On the happy side, thetwo of us have lost a total of fiftypounds of our excess weight since leaving the United States.

Editor Negi spent the summer atLandaur where he taught in the language school. Cyril Loyal and family

Box 138 Kanpur

U.P., India

August, 1954

No. 18

OUR STEPS-SONS"

continued with their work in Kanpur.Wilson graduated from carpenter'straining in Banaras and went fromthere to his home at Kulpahar.

This year, our "family" will be located as follows: In school in BilaspurEzra, Stanley Nath, Stephen. Stanley 11,Horatius. and Samuel; At school in KulpaharQueenie, Florence, Amos, Irene,and Ruth; and in KanpurPaul, George,James, Miriam, Martha, Raji, Lois, Diwan, Mr. Negi, Cyril Loyal and fam'ly,Miss Ivy, and ourselves. Wilson will nowbe earning his own support.

Only An GrangeIt was five o'clock in the afternoon

and the stores would now be open afterthe afternoon rest. So Florence. Queen-ie, and I went to the bazaar to buy anumber of things needed.

The children hadn't had fruit for twodays, and so I decided to buy two dozenoranges since there were twenty-oneof us at that time. Naturally, there isthe bargaining. First, you ask the man,how much? Then you tell him howmuch you will give, which is always lessthan his price.

So when we asked the man how muchhis oranges were, he said each. Itold him that I would take two dozenat 2c each, which I knew was more thanhe was receiving from others.

Following this, there is the pickingout and choosing the best of the oranges. This way there is a lot of changingof fruit even after you have paid theprice. Even children take an active partin this and so did Queenie and Florence.The way the girls were laughing, Ithought perhaps they had slipped in anextra one. I recounted them, but nottoo carefully since the girls and thestorekeeper were saying, "Alright, Alright."

Upron arriving home and taking theoranges out of the basket, we foundthat there were 25 instead of 24. Florence and Queenie both started laughing,thinking that they had pulled a goodone by getting an extra orange. I immediately asked who did it, to whichQueenie quickly replied that she had. Itook the extra orange, and took her bythe hand and said we would return it.From that time on, instead of laughter,there was silencenot just from onegirl, but from both.

Queenie and I walked hand in handback to the store keeper. In Queenie'sother hand was the stolen orange. Itwas a silent walk.

There were several men at the placewhere we bought the oranges, and sowe waited until they had left. ThenQueenie walked up and returned the orange and I explained what had happened. All the man could say was, "Itdoesn't matter." It no doubt didn't matter to him because we had paid morefor each orange than we should havepaid. But to me it did matter.

I said nothing more to Queenie that

LaVon and Miss Ivy invite you to eatsome Mango Fruit. Eight cents a hundred at your door,

night, but the next morning we took awalk. We sat down under the shade ofa tree. I explained to Queenie that theman had been dishonest with us, butthat gave us no excuse to be dishonestwith him. We had agreed to pay a certain price, and we should be faithful toour word. Queenie not only answeredquestions, but knew she had donewrong; and she said that it was notthe thing Jesus would have her do.

When we had finished the talk, Ichanged the subject and asked her aquestion. But Queenie was no longerlistening, she was crying. Yes, peoplepassed by on the road. They looked.They saw a white woman and a littlebrown girl crying. They knew not thereason, but we did, and I know God did.

This is the first attempt at stealingby Queenie that I know of. I do notknow of anyone, including myself, whoas a child didn't steal. However, thereare two paths. There are those wholeave this bad habit and follow afterJesus; and there are the other ones whocontinue to follow Satan.

Yes, Jesus loves the little children.

The five happy girls are Miriam, Lois,Ruth, Martha, and Irene.

Florence and Queenie at the FruitSeller's Pachmarhl Bazaar

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At Paehinarhi, each of the older children has his daily work to do. In thispicture, Stanley Nath has just drawnthe water from the well with bucket

and rope, and Is pouring it into theearthen water-pot held by Stephen.

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Putting; on her daddy's shoes wasMartha's own idea, and there was nothing she enjoyed more. You can see byher eyes that she is full of mischief.

Since his release from the tubercu

losis sanatorium at Pendra Road, Diwanhas been helping us in many ways. Oneof his duties at Pachmarhl was to take

the morning and evening temperaturesof several of the children. James, pictured above, will soon have to have histonsils out. In Kanpur, Diwan clerks inthe Book Store.

Poemluf aThe poem below was read by the autli-

or Feb. 4th, 1954 at a Farewell Reception, given by the Missionary Society atBuch^an, Michigan:

OF AMD TO THE HARTERSof Buchanan. Michigan

By Virginia M. Mci-ormickA little gin in Buchanan raisedSaid she thought God should be praised.

The life of His Son to be talked aboutNot only here but the world throughout.

So she went away to school to seeWhat kind of messenger she could be.

To carry the gospel near and farAnd wnere tne needy peo,,le are.

She studied hard the truth to leamAnd her right to go she had to earn.

The place was chosen, and also a manWho said to her "Together we can I"

"God hel.Jing us the story to tell"In India we will fare quite well.

"We'll establish a home and the gospel"If the ones back home will furnish the

bread."In India they were Joined for life

As a loving husband and a faithful wife.Then after working and teaching longThey returned to us with story and song.

They ve been here now and are going back.Trunks and suitcases they soon will pack.

They are sorry to leave, but go with a smileFor serving the Christ Is well worth while.

We loved her then, we love them now.And hope to make them know somehow

That we too love the God they praiseAnd hope the Indians' faith to raise.

God bless you both as you onward goTeac.hing the Indians how tp^ow . ^

In faith, in iove. aitd"tlie Saviour's ^ce,"Till you meet your Maker f.^ce to face.

May God biess us as we stay behindTrying to help you and your kind

FINANCIAL. REPORT

Contributions May 1st to July Ist, 1951

ILLINOISWomen's Council. PaxtonINDIANAMr. and Mrs. Edward Hart. St. JoeMr. and Mrs. Glen Morrical. PortlandMrs. Harry Schramm. PortlandHenry Schaffer. Columbia CityHarmony Missionary Society. ElwoodMrs. Earl Stahl. South BendMr. and Mrs. Frank Reas. GreentownMissionary Circle. OsgoodMr. and Mrs. Charles Mills. ElwoodMr. and Mrs. Raymond Colestock. Rushville 10.00Co-Workers Class, West Walnut. Portland 25.00Missionary Society. Darlington 60.00

KENTUCKYHelping Hand Missionary. Lawrenceburg 10.00Glencoe Bible School, Glencoe 10.00

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MISS FLORENCE DOUGLAS

Forwarding^ AgentFlora, 111

HENRY PRINTING CO. , EUGENE, DREG.

$20.00

20.0015.0015.0010.0029.0020.0010.0025.0040.00

Wniishurg Christian Church. Willisburg 21.37Missionary Society. Glencoe 10.00Mrs. H. O. Sims. Mt. Olivet 5.005UCIUGANChurch of Christ, Buchanan 200.00Church of Christ, Three Oaks 20.00Junior Bible Class, Sumner 2.00Mr. and Mrs.' Kenneth Ferguson. Waldron 20.00Clyde Miller. Bloomingdale 5.005USSOURIMr. and Mrs. Walter Balk, Walker 20.00Mike McLean. Joplin 5.00NEBRASKAFirst Chrlsdan Church, Cozad 10.00NEW YORKMr. and Mrs. Glen Wilson. East Rochester 5.00OMIOChurch of Christ. OrrvIIle 312.50Christian Endeavor, Orrvitle 15.00Branch Hill Church of Christ, Loveland 10.00Mineral Ridge Church of Christ.

Mineral Ridge 60.00Christian Church. Millersburg 70.00Church of Christ. Mlllerwood 11.05Primary .and Beginners Classes, Danville 2.00Mrs. Walter Friend, Portsmouth 20.00Loyal Daughters Class. Bladesburg 20.00Mildred Fogle, Barberton 20.00Homemakers Class, Norwalk 10.00Missionary Society, Bellville 20.00Young People, Edon 20.00Young People, Kenmore 10.00North Terrace Church of Christ.

ZanesvIIle 2.00Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson.

Cuyahoga Falls 10.00Matthew Saklo Ikedet, Cincinnati 21.00Old Stone Simday School. Toboso 20.00Young People, Macedonia 15.00TENNESSEECentral Church of Christ, Johnson City 4.53WYOMINGDon F. Peel, Deaver 5.00

-WEST VIRGINIALoyal Women's Class, Huntlngton 7.00

TOTAL OF CONTRIBUTIONSE.VPENDITURESSalaries for Ralph and LaVon HarterCare of Indian ChildrenIndian PublicationsRentTransportationMedicineEvangelistic (Direct)Photography 'Postage. Bank ChargesLanguage Study ]Henry Printing Company

RECEIPTSCash on Hand as of May IstContributions for May and Jtute

LESS EXPENSES

Balance on hand as of July 1st

$1,327.45

$400.00542.70147.90

87.6278.69

143.4239.7523.6911.478.08

122.50

$1,605.82

$2,048.481,327.45

$3,372.93$1,605.82

$1,707.11

Sec. 34.66 P-LG.!!.U.S. POSTAGE

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PERSONAL FILE

natP 27. August, 1951i-

Name In fim Ralph R. Harter Male

Complete address on fipiri. Swaroop Nagar. Post Box II8, Kazipur, India*

Complete home (for forwarding) ariHrngg Box Clinton^ Ohio ^

and address of hometown npwRpappr AlcroTi Beacon JoumaX> AJ^ron OIilo

Names afiC a.cidresses of other newspapers which might carry stories of your work...

Barberton Herald. Barberton, Ohio

Reporter* Canal Fulton, Ohio

Place of Riri-h Pittsbii-pgh^ Penna.Manchester Church of Christ,

Where baptised?R , Clinton, QMo

Day. Ij-tlj, Year 19j|

What age?. 9On back of page please describe any special circumstances regarding conversion.

Marital status: MarriedX Single Divorced.. Widowed. Married at what age,

List children by full name giving place, day, month, and year of birth;

Name Place Day Month Year

Schooling (High School and on):

Name and Location of School Number of Years

Clinton High School, Ohio Ij.

^Cincinnati Bible Seminar? li

Major Degrees with date

Mathematics

Bible BA (Classical) 19ij-6

Personal File - Page 2 - HARTSR Ralph R>

What things influenced you to become a missionary? Your own story in some detail mi^t beinfluential in leading others into fulltime service (use a separate sheetdf.you need more space)?

Inspiration at sunmier cacip led me to dedicate my life to serve Christwhere I was needed most* Wliile in Bible College I listened to pleasfrom every field, and was interested in every field except India#Mrs* Rothermel, and my schoolmates William and Jean Roland urged iame to come to India, and I could not think of a single reason torefuse except that It was the last place I wanted to go. In the endI was convinced that the place I wanted least to go must be the placeI could be used most; and I have yet to regret my choice.

Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties.J?ight now my week days are given mostly to writing in both Hindi andiiinglish and preparing Hindi material for publication. Tuesday and Thursdaynights I teach Adult Bible Glass. Saturday and Sunday I teach six Sunday Schools

Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status;

Evangelist ^ Bible College teacher Public School teacher.^ Home maker,

Doctor Nurse Social worker Office worker Other

Father's name and home address (if living): R.H* Harter> Sr.. Clinton. Ohio

His occuaption^Q^Q^ ' Q^ salesman is he a Christian?.If

What positions of leadership has he held in the local i-Hnrrh? Trustee

Mother's full maiden namA Maude Louise Balser jg living?

Is she a Christian?, Her occupation if employed outside of hftrnta

What leadership positions has she held in the local church?. J^ftagQUeaa

Name of forwarding gorAni- M.iss Florence Douglas _

Address^ Flora, Illinois Telephone,What are his or her duties:

Receipt and forward funds. Prepare financial report. Represent uswhenever convenient to her. Not necessarily our publicity agent,but does a great deal of publicizing neverthless.

Should money be sent to forwarding agent r>niy? Yes ^hat fnrm? _Any jf ^ j^e mailed to

you please indicate how in what form?

Does your forwarding agent serve without snd furnishes much postage,

What problems do you need help with, that Mission Services might provide?

You are doing a good job, and we appreciate your publicity.

Each Adult missionary should complete one of these forms and send by regular seamall to:Mission Services - Box 968 - Joliet, Illinois

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Personal File - Page 2 - Name La\/on E. Ha.rTC./'What things influenced you to become a missionary? Your own story in some detail might beinfluential in leading others into fulltime service (use a separate sheet if^you need more space)?

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DEC 291954

NEWS FROM KANPURAnd the Work of

Ralph

and

LaVon Harter

Mission AirTwo sisters of Miss Ivy's were bap

tized recently in Kanpur. More aboutthis on page two.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morris and family of Madras visited Kanpur, October25th-27th. Mr. Morris preached eachevening in English with Mr. Negi translating into Hindi. The Indian brethrenseemed to be much edified. Once againour loudspeaker and portable organwere a great help.

Winter has now begun in Kanpurbringing better health to everyone.Three of the children, Paul, Martha,and Lois, are now remaining in Kanpur.All the others are either in school atKulpahar or Bilaspur.

During the first week of November,Ralph was Camp Manager at the annualBija Nagar Men's Camp.

LaVon and Miss Ivy began a newmagazine, Dipak, with the October issue. It is in the Hindi language, and isprinted for women and children. Moreabout this also on page two.

The Jiwan ka Pani, evangelisticmonthly, has now received its mailingpermit. This will greatly reduce postalexpenses. Mr. Negi, its editor, recentlymade a tour of churches of Christ incentral India, and attended the BilaspurConvention. He was hospitably receivedeverywhere.

Two scripture leaflets have recentlybeen printed. One contains all the scriptures on baptism, while the other contains all the scriptures on the birth ofChrist. Reprints from the Jiwan ka Paniare also being distributed as tracts.

A new magazine in English, TheChrisTasian, will begin with the January issue. Our American friends maysubscribe by sending $1.50 direct to TheChrisTasian, 112/352 Swaroop Nagar,Kanpur, U.P., India by InternationalMoney Ordei- or Bank Check. Thereare special prices for those who wish toorder in quantities of five, ten, or twenty-five copies. The magazine will bemailed direct from Kanpur.

Recent publications of Ralph's articles

Box 138, Kanpur

U.P., India

November, 1954No. 20

Miss Ivy Roberts

include, "A Good Word About Money,"in the CHRISTIAN STANDARD ofSeptember 25, 1954, and "The Book ofGenesis and the Beginning of Lust," inthe VOICE OF EVANGELISM of August 21, 1954.

A Gestetner Duplicating Machine wasrecently purchased. With its help, aweekly church bulletin is now beingprinted: and the machine has manyother uses.

Our six Sunday Schools have nowbeen reduced to four. An attendancecontest was recently held between them.They are new cooperating in prepai'inga pageant for Christmas. The adults inthe church are also pi'eparing a pageant.

The adult Bible Class which meets onTuesday and Thursday nights has nowbegun its second term of classes, Duringthe first term they finished half of thebook of Genesis. Ralph continues as itsteacher.

A roof-top evangelistic meeting washeld during the last week of November.

Miss Ivy Becomes Women's EditorJuly 12, 1928 was the date that Ivy

was born. Her father has been a preacher for many years, first for the Mennon-ites, and then for the American FriendsMission.

May, 1950, was the first time I metIvy Roberts. She was assigned to me asmy language teacher when I enteredLanguage School for the first time. Ivyand I became friends.

May, 1951, it was time we again tookto the hills, and once again time tostudy language. Ivy not only becamemy teacher but a very close friend.

October, 1951, Ivy made her first visitwith me in Hamirpur. I invited her togo to Women's Christian Service Campwith me. There Ivy obeyed her Lordand Saviour Jesus Christ in baptism.

November 15, 1951, Ivy started working for us in Hamirpur. She was teaching and helping to care for the fiveadopted chddren.

December, 1952, we all spent Christ-nnas together in Allahabad. Ivy's parents at this time were living in Allahabad.

Dolly, aged 16, Ivy's sister, was wonto Christ by Ivy and baptized a fewdays after Christmas

The year, 1953, we were home on furlough, and Ivy was asked to teachschool in one of the largest Methodistmission schools there is in Ind'a. (Ivyhas a B.Sc. degree and a TeachersTraining Certificate.)

May, 1954, she returned to work withme, seeing we were now back in India.

September, 1954, Dolly and Christinepaid their sister and me a visit. Christine, aged 19, was baptized into theLord. Both girls are studying in a Methodist mission College. They had refusedto baptize Christine when they foundout that she wanted to be immersed.

A week later, the third sister, Gladys,aged 21, came to visit her sister and me.Gladys was also baptized with her Lordin Christian baptism. Gladys is the HeadCompounder in a large mission hospitalnear Allahabad.

Several days afterwards, Ralph askedme who had had the most part in reaching these girls for Christ, Ivy or myself?I did not hesitate to say, "Ivy." Butthen I thought, this is the second yearI have known all these girls and I havecorresponded with them often, and concerning baptismbutwait, "Who thenis Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed even as theLord gave to every man? I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the

Increase." I Cor. 3:5-6.October, 1954, the first issue of "Di-

pak" came from the press. Dipak means"Lamp." It was only eight pages, andIvy was the editor of this new adventure for the Lord. It is perhaps the onlyChristian magazine in the Hindi language printed just for women and children.

Ivy has never had this experience, andand so naturally I do most of the suggesting and planningyet it is she whotakes my articles and translates it fromEnglish to Hindi. It is she who writesarticles and also corrects others sent toher to be printed.

God is good. The second issue istwelve pages, and we have enough paidsubscribers to get a mailing permit.

Very few days go by without our receiving money orders for subscriptions.And, oh, how it does our heart good tosee them subscribenot in single subscriptions only, but in quantities of five,ten, and twenty-five copies.

Pray with us that this magazine maybe a glory to God, not man, and thatthrough it we may reach many womenand youth for Christ.

Every month we have 10 Bible questions for them to answer. Any one whoanswers all 10 correctly receives a prizefrom the Bible Book Store. We received15 replies from different ones in response to the October issue. This monththere was not one who received a prize.

In previous months, I ran these questions in "Jiwan ka Pani." Out of 15 replies, three won a small 10 cent bookfrom our Bible Book Store. This alsoseems an effective way to advertise theBible Book Store.

Last week. Ivy went with me everynight to attend a "Youth for Christ"meeting. They had asked me to bring adisplay of some of our Bibles, New Testaments, Books, tracts, cards, picturesetc.

Ivy, the editor, is also a helper in theBible Book Store; and, together, muchis being accomplished for the Lord.

In fact, in the last month, more hasbeen taken in by the Bible Book Storethan was taken in during the previousseven months all together. Yes, thislast month, nearly $80.00 was taken inon sales. We pray that this may continue.

We are buying our supply of booksand Bibles slowly. At present we haveover $500.00 stock in Bibles and NewTestaments, printed tracts and bookson our shelves, and for this we aregrateful.

Yes, our Women's editor is also a bighelper in the Bible Book Store. Thanksto the church of Christ, Mineral Ridge,Ohio, who supports her.

7^ Sounds tieBy Ralph Harter

Several years ago I wrote an articleentitled, "The Sounds of India." Sincethen, however, we have moved to thecity where we hear an altogether different group of sounds.

We no longer hear the sound of oxcarts grinding along a dirt road, but inits place we hear City Bus No, 4 rumbling up and down the street on a twenty-minute schedule. We hear the rattleof cycle-rickshas as they bounce in andout of the holes in our pock-markedstreet. More than one bicycle has broken completely in two with a loud crashas it encountered these holes.

Animals, of course, sound just thesame in the city as they do in the country, and there are lots of animals in thecity streets. The pigs help clean thecity streets, and they have a terrificsqueal. Water-buffalos have a roarmuch like a lion's. Dogs can be heardbark'ng almost at any time. Animaltrainers bring their monkeys, bears,goats, and snakes to the front of thehouse, rattling their miniature drums orblowing on their flutes until they have acrowd worthy of the attraction.

From Morning 'Till NightThe quiet of the early morning is

broken by the thunder of the Government Dairy Milk Truck at 4:30 a.m. Atfirst I did not appreciate this roughawakening, but now I accept it as aheartening sound of ambitious Indianpeopleand this is a good sentimentwith which to begin the day. A littlelater, while I am still in bed, I can hearthe sweeper-woman sweeping the streetand carrying off the refuse in her littlecart.

Getting up, I move into the courtyardwhere I surprise some crows that havebeen scavenging for food from the garbage pail. They fly up beyond reach andcaw bitterly together.

The doorbell announces the arrival ofPolly, the cook. She says, "Jai Masih-ki," (i.e. Victory to Christ), and beginsher day of rattling pans in the kitchen.At the proper times, she calls that foodis ready. Arriving at about the sametime as Polly is the cleaner who sweepsand scrubs around for about an houreach morning. Diwan comes at about7:30 to get the Book Store and EditorialOffice ready for the days work. He alsosays, "Jai Masih ki." Mr. Negi arrivesat 8:00, and says, "Marantha," (i.e.Even so come quickly, Lord Jesus).

The day's work in the editorial officebegins with a song, Bible reading, andprayerthe day's best sounds.

Our office is over a garage, and soon

we hear the owner getting his car outof the garage to go to work. If he hasany trouble with his car, we are amongthe first to know about it.

There is the loud, but sweet, sound ofchildren going to school. A school buscomes for Paul. Mr. Negi describes itshorn as sounding like a dog that hasjust had its foot crushed.

The street-vendors come shoutingtheir wares into the door. "Fish," "Ba-nasas," "Bengali Candy," "Vegetables,""Balloons," etc. etc. At our door wecan buy everything from Lux SoapFlakes to peanuts.

There is the sound of the newspaperbeing thrown through the open doorway. Sometimes it lands in a puddle ofwater where the cleaner has been scrubbing.

This being a festival season, fireworksare heard now and again. Paul has noobjections to shooting fireworks on aHindu holiday.

At 4:00 p.m. there is the noise of cupsand saucers as Polly brings us our afternoon tea. About that time, the schoolbus is back with Paul, and the milk-truck can also be heard making its afternoon rounds.

Evening is heralded in with loudspeakers mounted on horse-drawn andbrightly lit tongas announcing the filmsshowing in the various theaters. Allconversation must be stopped until theyget past the house.

Later in the evening we can listen tomusic drifting in from our neighbor'sradio across the street. One night wecould recognize some music from WayneKing's Orchestra. Mother Eagley gaveus money for a radio, but as yet wehave not purchased one.

Our neighbors next door retire anhour or two after we do, but we mightas well stay up until their bed-time.

When the house finally becomes quiet,we begin to hear the mice playing. Thenoise of a dish breaking in the kitchenbrings us to our feet just in time tosee a white cat scamper away. Thiscat jumps into our house from the roof,but it cannot jump back. If we chase it,it jumps over the wall to our neighbors.In this way it has sometimes kept usentertained most of the night. One nightit finally got out of the house by knocking a screen out of the window.

Our neighbor across the street has ahorse, and it can be heard a good partof the night stamping its feet on theconcrete floor.

The night policeman makes his roundsand blows a multiple-toned whistle. Ifhe hears you talking, he is sure to investigate.

Now the city is quite silent. But herecomes that milk truck again.

CONTRIBL'TIONS FOR SEPTEMBER

and OCTOBER

ILLINOIS

Womens Council Church of Christ. Paxton $20.00IXDI.^NA

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hart, Saint Joe 12,00Mr. and Mrs. Glen Morrical. Portland 15.00Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schramm, Portland 15.00V:armony Christian Missionary Society.

Elwood 42.00Mrs. Ear! Stahl. South Bend 20.00Mr. and Mrs. George Wunderllch, Knox 25.00Edith T. Horn. Pennville 20.00KENTCCKVHelping Hand Missionary. Lawrenceburg 11.00'llencoe Bible School. Glencoe 5.00Willisburg Christian Church, Willlsburg 12.39Missionary Society. Glencoe 5.00tlouthern Louisville Christian Church,

Louisville 50.00Go Ye Council of Christian Church, Hartford 25.00The Guild at Jamestown Christian Church.

Jamestown 5.00Olensboro Christian Church. Gee 23.89Mt. Olivet Christian Missionary. Mt. Olivet 10.00MICHIGANVhurch of Christ, Buchanan 200.00J. V. B. S. Church of Christ. Buchanan 61.00

Church of Christ. Three Oaks 15.00Junior Bible School Class. Sumner 5.00Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ferguson. 10.00Church of Christ Builders Class, Waldron 20.00Church of Christ. Sturgis 35.00MISSOURILiberty Christian Church Junior and

Intermediate Classes, Cairo 8.00Liberty Women's Council, Cairo 30.00Liberty Christian Church Primary and

Adult Classes, Cairo 39.09Neeper Church. Kahoka 20.00NEW VOUKScio Church of Christ, Scio 9.00NORTH