Minutes of the Convention

Upon arrival at the Oak Lawn Church on Thursday morning, August 21, we were welcomed by the Host Committee and asked to register and secure badges. A very enthusiastic group assembled for the opening session at 11 o'clock that morning. After a 15 minute song service, the Rev. L. Vermeer led in prayer and our president, Homer Kuiper, spoke a few words of welcome. Roll call was then taken. Delegates representing twelve societies, were present, including Manhattan and Oskaloosa, who were accepted...