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The Fall Meeting of the Officebearer's Conference in Classis East was held in Hope Church (Walker) on September 29. Rev. C. Hanko spoke on the topic "Should We Consider Starting Our Own Institutions of Mercy?" The speaker identified institutions of mercy as sheltered workshops for the handicapped, clinics or homes for the mentally disturbed, rest homes for the long term sick, and homes for the aged. It was the speaker's contention that the need was most pressing for the first two -- both of...