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* LOI 1945-10: George Hatherly (Lawrence, [[Massachusetts|Mass.]])
"On Aug. 1st we went to [[Vermont]] and stayed three weeks, having cottage meetings, visiting and doing tract distributing. The handful of saints in that town (Chester, Vt.), appreciated this very much. It is about 100 miles from the nearest assembly. On Aug. 25th, I went to the new camp at Newfound Lake, recently bought by New England brethren, and helped in the ministry. This camp from a spiritual point of view was very successful. I understand one boy was saved at the boys camp, and 9 or 10 girls saved at the girls camp, and to crown a happy time of ten day's conference meetings, last Lord's day, Sept. 2nd, two young men of the Royal Air Force from [[England]] confessed faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. They were brought to the camp by one of our brethren, they went away rejoicing in Christ.
For the next few weeks I shall be visiting local assemblies. In October I hope to go to [[Bethany Gospel Hall, ME|Westbrook]], Maine and have a few meetings with small assembly there. I am praying that God will raise up some young men with a heart for souls to come to these New England states with the gospel: [[Vermont]], no assemblies. [[New Hampshire]], no assemblies. [[Maine]], two small assemblies, the members of which are few."
* LOI 1946-2: Walter Nelson (Folly Beach, [[South Carolina|S.C.]]:
"We are now back in Folly Beach after some extensive traveling in the course of ministering the Word of God. Recently we have visited our brother William Brown in Asheville, brother Gross in Greer and the assemblies in [[Bethany Gospel Chapel, Newport News, VA|Newport News]], VA; Nokesville, [[Virginia|VA]]; Baltimore, [[Maryland|MD]]; Paterson, [[New Jersey|N.J.]]; Nutley, [[New Jersey|N.J.]]; [[Bethany Gospel Hall, ME|Westbrook]], ME; and other assemblies to the North. We brought in the New Year with the believers in Gospel Chapel, Navy Yard, [[South Carolina|S.C.]] Ernie Gross of Greer was also one of the speakers. The Ibbotson's are doing a splendid work in that section."
* LOI 1946-9:
** Hugh Thorpe (Pawtucket, [[Rhode Island|R.I.]]:
"Since we came north we have labored around the New England states, and have also visited [[Nova Scotia]]. Was able to take part in the Pugwash Junction Conference, which was the largest they have had. It was good to meet again a number who were saved 25 years ago when brother John T. Dickson and I had the joy of seeing a real awakening in that section. The hall was so crowded that the Christians were asked to remain outside during the gospel meeting so that the unsaved ones might get a seat.
It is a great yearly event for the scattered Christians of the Province. Some came from [[New Brunswick]], Cape Breton, [[Nova Scotia|N.S.]], [[Prince Edward Island]] and various other parts of Nova Scotia. Brethren like Mr. Ansley Goodwin and W.N. Brennen were missed, but it was good to see the younger brethren of the Province taking hold of the work in connection with convening the conference. In years past Mr. John Knox McEwen's voice was often heard at this conference, but he with others are with the Lord, but fruit for God remains. On the way home from Nova Scotia we had a meeting at Moncton, [[New Brunswick|N.B.]] (where our brother Isaac McMullen makes his home). It was good to be meeting the Christians there again.
The state of [[Maine]] is a large and needy state with only two very small assemblies. One in [[Augusta Gospel Hall, ME|Augusta]], which is the capital of the state and another at [[Bethany Gospel Hall, ME|Westbrook]]. Surely a good field for godly young men to open up work for the Lord. We had a few meetings in Augusta, Maine. We hear of one young man who is exercised about that needy state. The Lord encourage him and the Lord's people also."
** Camp Berea, [[Massachusetts|Mass.]]:
"Brother Herbert Marshall advises us that six boys professed to be saved during the boys camp July 15th to 27th. He states that no high pressure methods are permitted or were used and that it seemed to be a work of the Holy Spirit. Brother Clark McClelland, a young man recently commended to the work by the West Street Gospel Hall in Orillia, helped in the boys camp. He operated a tent in Westbrook, Maine in August and hopes to labor in that state."
* LOI 1946-11: Wm. M. Rae (Portland, [[Oregon|OR]]):
"Having to leave [[Prince Edward Island|P.E.I.]], [[Canada]] by reason of a slight accident that I met with, while in tent work, I later came on to [[Grace Chapel, Sherbrooke, QC|Sherbrooke]], [[Quebec|P.Q.]], [[Canada]], where I got two weeks of effective treatment. Having been able to take the regular meetings while there, I was greatly attached to the company of saints here. All seem so hearty and aggressive, too. So came on to Westbrook, Maine, having a brief but happy visit there. Then on to Boston, working westward. When after a weekend there I got an S.O.S. call to return home, Mrs. Rae being quite ill, and is still as I stand by to render what assistance I can in her present trouble. However, Romans 8:28 has been our comfort all along and is in a special way today. One has said that 'He is too wise to err, and too loving to be unkind.' How blessedly true this is." * LOI 1947-12: Clark McClelland (Westbrook, ME): "We have had quite a happy time this summer, the Lord has very graciously encouraged our hearts by giving us to see His hand in blessing and help at both Camp Berea and Pine Bush, and then in tent meetings here in Maine. We hope in the will of the Lord to have cottage meetings in several districts this fall and winter, as well as giving a little help here at Westbrook. We do covet the earnest prayers of the Lord's dear people for blessing in this needy state." * LOI 1948-5: '''Extracts From A Recent Letter''' by W. Herbert Marshall, Associate Editor: "There is a good ear for the Gospel, and in Key West, [[Florida]], a number have been saved recently. Just now a good work in the Gospel is going on in West Palm Beach. Enjoyed visiting the Christians in Brookhaven, [[Georgia]], where brother Gordon Reager has labored so faithfully for years. They have a fine group of young people here, and they have a ready ear for the Word. Witnessed an interesting baptism recently in Westbrook, Maine, when a mother, her son, and daughter, all followed the Lord in this ordinance. The Lord is indeed blessing the needy state of Maine through the persevering efforts of His servants. Bro. Clark McClelland is now spending all his time in Maine. Bre. James McCullough, Samuel Rea, Robert McCracken, Jr., have been helping in this needy state, and the Lord has been giving real blessing. This is really pioneer work."
* LOI 1949-6: David Leathem (Truro, [[Nova Scotia|N.S.]]):
* Our Record (OR): 1924:11; 1926:12; 1929:1,9; 1930:6-9; 1931-1; 1933-6;
* Truth and Tidings (T&T): 1949:8-10; 1952:2-3; 1954:12; 1958:1
* Letters of Interest (LOI): 1945-6,10; 1946-2,9,11; 1947-12; 1948:5; 1949-6