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==1920's==
* OR 1928-6: "Br. A.R. Crocker had meetings in Guelph, Ont.; also at Waubashene, Ont.; in both places he writes of fruit."
* OR 1929-3: Galt, ON: On Jan. 7th, our brother, William Mills, departed to be with Christ, aged 72 years. Saved and gathered to the Lord's Name for over twenty years. Br. A.R. Crocker spoke at the funeral. Also, on Jan. 15th, our sister Mrs. William Smith, went home, aged 86 years, over 60 years in Christ. Br. Crocker conducted the funeral services."
* OR 1929-6: Campbellford, ON: "Bro. A.R. Crocker has visited us here. There has been a new interest with some blessing on the seed sown."
* OR 1929-10: Gone Home: Victoria Harbor, ON: "On Aug. 9, our esteemed sister, Mrs. C. Steer, passed into the Lord's presence in her 76th year. Saved 35 years ago, beloved by all. Brn. Silvester and Crocker spoke faithful and comforting words at the funeral."
* OR 1932-3: Miami, FL: "Harvey Farmer had some meetings here which were helpful. Mr. Crocker from Galt is here recuperating after an operation and hopes to have some meetings when able."
* OR 1932-9: D.E. Crary @ Deckerville, MI: "Mr. George Smith closed three weeks of meetings and went on to Bay City. Mr. A.R. Crocker visited among the Christians and others for a week. We are glad to note that his health is better."
* OR 1933-2:
** Boston, MA: "Conference here at Christmas time was well attended and it is spoken of as a very happy and harmonious time throughout. The brethren who ministered were Beveridge, Douglas, Waugh, Pearson, Crocker, Bernard, Hoogandam, Bradford, Blackwood, J. Dickson, H. McEwen, and W.F. & W.H. Hunter."
** John Miller @ Newport News, VA: "Conference here was larger than usual and the ministry was varied and profitable. Preachers were: Br. Crocker, Ferguson, C. Keller, S. McEwen, Beveridge, Nugent, Glasgow, McLeod, Gillespie, Rae, Cather and Shelbourne. Br. Shelbourne stayed on for some meetings. All expenses were met and we start the new year free of debt, for which we humbly thank God."
** M.W. Plewes @ London, ON: "The saints at Dundas and Adelaide Streets were recently refreshed and greatly strengthened by visits from Br. D. Miller and R. Crocker, who ministered sound doctrine so much needed in these days."
* OR 1933-4: E.J. Warner @ Miami, FL: "Evangelist A.R. Crocker of Galt, Ontario, who labors on Manitoulin Island, has been with us during the month of February minister the Word to saint and sinner, and we have seen fruit we believe to the glory of God. There were nine young people baptized last Sunday evening, the hall being filled. Bro. Crocker went on to West Palm Beach for ten days, and will be with us again for a short while. Interest still continues and we pray for further blessing."
* OR 1933-7: Frost Avenue Gospel Hall, Rochester, N.Y.: "We were cheered by a visit from our brother William Pinches who spent about a week with us, also visiting the sick, and in many ways encouraging God's people. We also had a visit from Br. A. Crocker whose ministry was much appreciated."
* OR 1933-12: Forest, ON: "The forty-eighth convention of Christians gathering to the Name of the Lord Jesus in this place was held as announced on November 10th, 11th and 12th. On account of a storm that made bad roads the attendance was not quite as large as usual but the ministry was good and profitable. Those who took part in the ministry were Brn. McClure, Monypenny, Gould, Sen., Crocker, Mehl, Shivas, Swartz, Govan, McKay, and others. After the conference, Mr. McClure remained for several meetings."
* S&R 1935-5: Tampa, [[Florida|FL]]: "Mr. A.R. Crocker's addresses on the Tabernacle over a period of seven weeks were fruitful, also at West Palm Beach."
==1940's==
* LOI 1945-3: Albert Widdison's funeral was at Hollywood Gospel Chapel, taken by August Van Ryn and A.R. Crocker. Obit not transcribed as partially missing from copy on file.* LOI 1945-11: Arthur Crocker, 626 N.E. 83rd St., Miami, FL: "While in Detroit, MI, Br. Crocker was stricken ill and it was necessary for him to undergo two serious operations at the Grace Hospital. He was hospitalized for six weeks, but we are pleased to report that in the mercy of the Lord he has recovered to the extent that he has been removed from the hospital but will be convalescent for some time. He hopes to return to his home in Florida as soon as he is able. The prayers of the Lord's people are asked for his full recovery and his continuance in service for the Lord."* LOI 1945-12: A.R. Crocker, Miami, FL: "I am recuperating though very weak. Arrived home from Detroit nearly two weeks ago, after exactly six weeks in the Grace Hospital there, having had two operations. I had a bad relapse and was given twenty injections of penicillin every three hours. We desire to thank the Lord's dear people for their valued prayers and fellowship." * LOI 1946-1: A.R. Crocker, Miami, FL: "Br. Crocker improves in health slowly, but still confined to his home."* LOI 1946-5: ** Lyndon C. Conlon @ Hollywood Gospel Chapel, 2244 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL: "The assembly began this, the first New Year since the second World War ended, with its annual Watch Night service. With assemblies from Miami and West Palm Beach joining us, thanks to our Lord for the measure of peace that we now have was the central theme. Br. L.T. Chambers and August Van Ryn led in the ministry of the Word and rich blessing was received. During the past winter we have enjoyed the ministry and fellowship of Br. William Wilson, A.R. Crocker, James F. Spink Gifford Beckson and others. We are rejoicing in the continued improvement in Br. Crocker's health. Br. Spink ministered unto the saints on Thursday for four weeks, speaking from Revelation. Our young brother Beckson is being discharged from the army and is planning, D.V., to go to China with his wife as missionaries in the near future. At present brother William Brown, of Asheville, N.C., and his family are with us. Br. Brown is making a real effort among the children, with special meetings every week. interest is high and we are earnestly praying that many will be led to Christ, to His honor and glory. We have the establishment of a missionary study class on our hearts, and we will appreciate the prayers of the Lord's people in behalf of these activities."** A.R. Crocker, Miami, FL: I am slowly gaining strength and am able to take part in the ministry of the gospel. The Lord continues to give us blessing in the gospel at 29th Street Hall, Miami. D.V., I expect to leave for Key West on the 6th of April for a few meetings. Will greatly value prayer that His work might prosper in us and in the ministry of His Word." * LOI 1946-6: Stephen D. Wall @ 29th St. Gospel Hall, Miami, FL: "On Sunday afternoon April 14, we had a united baptismal service, when a large company from Hollywood and Bible Truth Hall joined us in witnessing eight obey the Lord in this ordinance, the results of recent blessings in all three assemblies. Br. Brown, of Asheville, was with us for this service; he has been in Hollywood for the past month and we have enjoyed having him with us in Miami for several meetings. Br. Crocker has just returned from two weeks with the assembly in Key West."* LOI 1946-8: ** Lyndon C. Conlon @ Hollywood Gospel Chapel, Hollywood, FL: "We are very glad to report the establishment of the South Florida Missionary Class; the first regular meeting having been held in June at the 29th Street Gospel Hall in Miami. With the place of meeting rotating between that Hall, Bible Truth Hall, Miami, and the Hollywood Gospel Chapel, we hope that the class will grow and be a real means of increasing interest in and fellowship with our foreign missionaries. Also in June it was a real joy to see four obey the Lord in baptism and come into the assembly. Br. Crocker was with us for this service, and shortly after left with Mrs. Crocker on a visit to Detroit and Canada."** A.R. Crocker, Miami, FL: "We were on our way north, in state of Kentucky, when a large transport trailer truck skidded clean across a curve and jackknifed into us. We were traveling only thirty miles per hour at the time. We are in the Pineville Community Hospital, Pineville, KY. Mrs. Crocker is badly disfigured and suffers some; the lady with us got off fairly easy. I suffered four fractured ribs, one knee and ankle and jaw and nose fractured. Was unconscious for twelve hours. This happened two weeks ago today and we expect to be here a while yet before returning home by train. Car was completely demolished. I had public liability and property damage but no insurance on our own car. Trust the trucking company will be fair. Our God is able."* LOI 1946-10: A.R. Crocker, Miami, FL: "I have just arrived home from Pineville Hospital, KY, and am in the home of a friend while we seek to get stronger. Had many interesting experiences in the hospital and two souls were saved that we know of. It will be a year before we can engage in any public ministry."* L&L1947-9: Yorkshire Street Hall, Guelph, ON: "We had a brief visit by A.R. Crocker, who has been calling on a number of assemblies in Ontario."* LOI 1949-1: A.R. Crocker, 4616 W. 17th St., Los Angeles, CA: "Am slowly gaining strength and am able to take a very small part in my home assembly, LaBrea Gospel Chapel, Los Angeles."* LOI 1949-2: Pomona, CA: "Jan. 2 the assemblies in Redlands, Riverside and Pomona joined together for a New Year conference in the Pomona Armory. About 400 were present. Speakers were William Deans, Henry Peterson, A.R. Crocker, Tom Olson and William Hynd. During the afternoon session William Morgan and Henry Peterson took turns speaking to a children's meeting in another part of the building."* LOI 1949-8: Grace Gospel Chapel, Watts, CA: "At Grace Gospel Chapel, 119 Holmes Ave., Watts, CA, sixteen obeyed the Lord in baptism at an all day meeting, Sunday, June 19, Arthur Crocker and Tom Westwood spoke. The assembly has about an average of twenty-five in fellowship, an average of 100 in Sunday School, and, on Friday night, children's night, an average attendance of 150. The hall seats about 200 and, Lord willing, they hope to build additional Sunday School rooms this summer for the ever increasing attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Voyer have been working among the colored people for some three years in Watts, having been commended to the work by the LaBrea Gospel Chapel, where they have been in fellowship since the beginning of that testimony, along with a few others who have seen the great need there."* LOI 1949-9: Northwest Assemblies Conference, Portland, OR: "The annual Northwest assembly conference will be held in Portland, Oregon, (last year in Seattle, Washington) over the Labor Day weekend, starting with a prayer meeting Friday night. Ministering brethren expected are Tom Westwood, A.R. Crocker, H. Butts. Hospitality will be extended in the usual hearty fashion to all visiting saints. Address inquiries to Tom Dryden, 3530 N.E. Multnomah St., Portland, OR."* LOI 1949-10: Tom Dryden @ Stark Street Gospel Hall, Portland, OR: "Opening on the keynote of washing the saints feet and closing on hope of the Lord's return, the annual conference of Northwest assemblies over Labor Day drew audiences of up to 450 or 500 and sent the saints away much refreshed. Recently remodeled throughout, the hall was taxed to capacity. Young people were seated on the platform and 100 extra seats, rented for the occasion, were filled. The new loudspeaker system carried the messages to every room to accommodate those who had to sit in the basement and those working in the kitchen. At the noon meal Sunday, 465 were fed in an hour by the new cafeteria system. Young people were in the majority among the visitors from British Columbia, Washington, California, Idaho and other Oregon cities. Ministering brethren were Tom Westwood, Walter Purcell, A.R. Crocker and Herbert Butt. Conference announcements on Tom Westwood's regular radio program helped swell the crowds. Features of the conference were the morning platform Bible classes, a session devoted to Sunday School work, special services for the children in nearby Laurelhurst Park, and an early Monday morning tour of the Columbia River Highway, with song services at Multnomah Falls and Vista House."
==1950's==
* LOI 1950-1: A.R. Crocker, Los Angeles, CA: "Am feeling slightly improved, and am able to minister the Word in the different assemblies in the Los Angeles area. Will be in San Diego for Thanksgiving and remain for a few days. Yesterday I addressed quite a large group of Inter-Varsity students and have been pressed to speak to them again next week before I go to San Diego. I hope to keep in touch with them as they are needy."
* LOI 1951-9: Harold Smeal @ LaBrea Gospel Chapel, Los Angeles, CA: "Southern [[California]] assemblies for the past six months or so have been deprived of Brother Crocker's exceptionally helpful ministry due to his having a serious heart ailment and a severe disease in the blood vessels of the lower extremities. His many friends in the United States and Canada will undoubtedly join in swelling the large volume of prayer locally that, if it be His will, the Lord will grant at least partial restoration, so as to permit His servant to continue to distribute the precious nuggets of biblical truth which have always characterized Bro. Crocker's unfolding of the Word."
=Sources=
* Believers Magazine: 1936-1
* Light & Liberty: 1937; 1947-9
* Letters of Interest: 1945:3,11-12; 1946:1,5-6,8,10; 1949:1-2, 8-10; 1950:1; 1951-9* Our Record: 1928:6; 1929:3,6,10-11; 1930-4; 1931:8,11-12; 1932:2-3,9; 1933-2,4,7,12
* Sowing & Reaping: 1935-5
* Witness: 1937-2
