CHURCH of GOD CHURCH of GOD 
Chicago 

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July-August 1966 


Mr. Waterhouse to be in Chicago 

The Chicago area Churches of God are eagerly awaiting the arrival of one of 
God's evangelists, Mr. Gerald Waterhouse. During his brief stay here, he will show 
slides of the various areas of the world where he has been assigned. Mr. Waterhouse 
will arrive in Chicago on Tuesday, August 23. His crowded schedule follows: 

AUGUST 23: Slides will be shown to the Chicago and LaGrange Churches at 

7:.10 P.M. in the Exhibit Hall, J Ith Floor of the Chicago Sheraton Hotel. 
AUGUST 24: Chicago-LaGrange Bible Study, 7:.10 P.M.at the Keyman's Club. 
AUGUST 25: Slides will be shown to the Chicago Southside Church at 7:30 

P.M. 
in the Gold Room of the Southmoor Hotel, 67th and Stony Island. 
AUGUST 26: Slides will be shown at the Peoria Bible Study. 
AUGUST 27: Sabbath Services at 10:00 A.M. for the Southside Church at 
the usual location and at I :00 P.M. for the combined Chicago-LaGrange Churches 
in the Keyman's Club. In addition to all this, a Chicago district ministerial conference 
will be held on August 24 and 25, with Mr. Waterhouse in charge and Mr. 
Bill McDowell acting as host. 

Mr. and Mrs. Hoops greets Chicago area 

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Hoops 

by D. Alexander 

The Chicago area churches warmly 
welcome Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoops, 
and' Beauregard to the Midwest area. 
We know even from the short time 
that they have been here that we will 
grow to love them as much as the 
brethren in the Pittsburg area did while 
they were there. After you have had 
the opportunity to meet Mr. and Mrs. 
Hoops, and hear his helpful and sincere 
sermons, you will understand the reason 
for this feeling. 

Are you wondering "who is this Beauregard?" 
"Is he one of the children?" 
"What an unusual name!" No, Mr. and 
Mrs. Hoops (better known as Mr. Bob 
Hoops) have no children, and Beauregard 
is a delightful ball of fur; a very 
small. very friendly puppy only a few 
months old! After you have had the 
opportunity, as we have had, to hold 
him cuddled in your hands, and had 
his small tongue, like a red rose petal, 
tickle your fingers, you will delight In 

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@HURCH of GOD 
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Editor-in-Chief .... Bill McDowell 

Ministerial Advisor Allen Manteufel 

Editor Wilbur Ball 

News Editors Harold Stocker 

Ted Efimov 

Jim Howell 

Jack Freel 

Regional Reporters 
Chicago Fred Mancewicz 
LaGrange Dick Alexander 
Chicago South Elisha Crim 
Danville Gene Scarbrough 
South Bend Raymond Johnson 
Grand Rapids Roland Van Slooten 
Indianapolis Donald Hofmann 
Milwaukee Ly!e Vershowske 
Minneapolis Russell Brown 
Nashville Ken Wingham 
Peoria Jean Dawson 
Evansville William Ogden 
Duluth 
Richland Center 
Photographers Wilbur Vandermolen 

Ihor Karpowitz 

Wayne Meyer 
Business Manager Ted Efimov 
Circulation Gene Madison 

«) 1966 by Radio Church of God 
Address all correspondence to the Editor. 
Notify us immediately of any 
changes of Address. Circulation over 
2600. 

Lale Breaking News: 

F1. WA YNE -NEW 
CHURCH IN THE 
CHICAGO DISTRICT! 


Effective August 20, Mr. John Bald 
will pastor the newly raised Ft. Wayne, 
Indiana Church. He will also continue 
at the Indianapolis Church as he has in 
the past. 

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Mr. Jack Pyle will replace Mr. Bald 
as minister at the Danville, Illinois 
Church. This assignment will be in addition 
to his present duties at the Peoria 
church. 

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As a result of these changes, the 
Dixon Rible study will be discontinued. 

Equally vital-what a child learns 
over his father's knee is fully as important 
as what he learns at his mother's 
knee. 

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by Mr, Bill McDo"l'/ell 

Not long ago, the United States Post Office came out with the revolutionary 
sorting process known as the ZIP CODE. This dramatic change 
has already saved untold time and money for the Post Office Department. 

The Work of God has also been able to save countless hours and 
effort by this simple process. All our IBM records are set up to correspond 
to it, all the mailing is dictated by it, all the ministers visit according 
to it, and all the local churches and those who attend are directly affected 
by it. 

To simplify the work for all concerned, Headquarters has set up each 
local church according to certain Zip areas. Once the line has been decided 
and drawn, each person who lives in an area assigned, or "ZIPPED," 
to a particular church is expected to attend that church. He should NOT 
simply "attend the church of his choice!" 

Some have been attending different churches as they pleased and at 
their leisure. This should not be done without permission of the minister 
in charge. It only leads to confusion, and the individual might miss a very 
important sermon that would be especially helpful to him in particular! 

Of course, there are exceptions. Some must attend a particular church 
which may be out of their area due to transportation, health, and other 
varied problems. This is certainly allowable, but the minister in the local 
area must approve such a switch and Headquarters must be informed. 

Because the inauguration of this system is still relatively new to all 
of us, we need the help and cooperation of each member to make it function 
1)[operly and effectively. 

If you are attending a local church out of your area, please write 
the minister in charge and inform him of this, including an explanation. 

In particular, the problem includes Chicago and LaGrange. There has 
been some confusion due to the proximity of the churches. Please notice 
carefully the accompanying map and determine where you should be attending! 

ALL THOSE WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRST THREE ZIP NUMBERS 
SHOULD ATTEND CHICAGO: 600, 601, 602, 603, 606, 610, 
and 611. The full number would be, for example, 60623, 60035, or 61120. 

ALL THOSE WITH THE FOLLOWING ZIP NUMBERS SHOULD 
ATTEND LA GRANGE: 604, 605, and 609. For those in Indiana: 463 
and 464. 

If for some reason, you live in one area and are attending another 
church, please let us know as soon as possible and give your reasons. If 
perhaps you may have misunderstood which area you are in, it should be 
only a simple matter to begin attending the proper church. 

If you have an extenuating circumstance, however, please inform us 
and help us to better serve you. 
Mail all your "ZIP problems" for the Chicago-LaGrange area to: 
BILL McDOWELL, P. O. Box 356, Palos Heights, Illinois 60463 
Thank you for your help in this matter! 

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MII.WAUKEE MEMOS 


A couple of days to go; then they are on their way to Orr. 

Christine Endries, Gregory Endries. Peter Endries, Eileen 

Neuendorf, Susan Holmgren, and Karen Booth are privileged 

to have an enjoyable summer. 
Summer brings visitors and we 
have been very happy to have them 
with us for Sabbath services. 


Oil June 4, Mr. Allen Manteufel 
had the Wisconsin churches since 
Mr. George Meeker was on vacation. 
It had been quite sometime 
Manteufel and Krueger since the Manteufels had been with 

us and we certainly did enjoy having them back. 
Then on June 11, Mr. Kermit Nelson and family stopped 
over on their way to Orr, Minnesota 
for the summer camp. Mr. 
Gary Irving and family were 
home for the first time in several 
years as he attended Ambassador 
in Pasadena, and now makes his 
home in Sacramento, California. 
This was the day that Mr. Bill 
Freeland was introduced to us 


Wisconsinites as Mr. Meeker's assistant. Although we haven't 

had time to become well acquainted as yet, his big smile and 

zesty voice make him easy to listen to. 
The sun was hot, but the men 
had lots of ambition anyway as they 
played 4 games of ball. It was the 
Milwaukee Church picnic, June 26, 
1966. Among other adivities were 
horseshoes, followed by an airplane 
contest which Dyle Koch and Mark 


A Flyboy gathering Roth won, and baking contest 
for the girls that was divided into two age groups. Eloise 
Kleier won in the 16-21 group 
and Vicky Dostal won in the 
younger group. The women 
played some volley ball and there 
was plenty of food, drink, and 
visiting-all the necessary components 
to make it a wonderful 
time. 
It is with deep feeling that we 
all extend our sympathy to Mr. 
and Mrs. Alvin Kampe at the 
death of their son Mark on June 
24th. 


IN AND 
AROUND 
CHICAGO 

SOUTII SIDE-ESTHERLENE HOLMES 

• Who said hi.~tory is dull? The South Side Church has concluded 
conseclltive Bible studies covering the history of the 
Church. By the way, have you sent for Mr. Meredith's 
thesis on the Protestant Reformation, or Dr. Hoeh's discOllrse 
on Chllrch History? • MR. McDOWELL delivered 
an interesting lectllre to the SOllth Side Church on June 12 on 
the Origin and Purpose of marriage. • The next time you 
see MRS. LILLIAN HUDDLESTON, notice her hat. She 
makes them all. Other ladies also wear her fabulous creations. 
• Did YOIl know that MR. ELBERT ATLAS is now a PreachElder, 
and Mr. Dean Blackwell's hrother Tom is a Local Elder? 
Good news travels fast from Pasadena! • Little JENNIFER 
LYNN was hom JlIne 13 to MR. AND MRS. GEORGE 
BAILEY; AUSA topped the scales at 8 pounds when she was 
horn 011 JUlie 27 to MR. AND MRS. ULYSSES HAYES. 
Congratulations. parents . • It seems we receive quite a few 
visitors from other church areas-Tom Oakley, a member oj 
the visiting team in Greenshoro, North Carolina, spent a 
weekend here. Mrs. Jones and daughter, Rita, are visiting 
from Greenshoro, Mississippi. Tina Rohinson came to visit 
her "Pittshurgh Pal," Linda Burkley. Mr. Earnest Lee was our 
visitor from Seattle. We won't see Mr. Lee in Texas this year 
-he'll he in Long Beach. Gerald Mann, brother of Ralph, 
finished college in Texas and came to Chicago to stay. Welcome 
all! • Congratulations recent graduates: Stanford Graham, 
Willie Johnson. Sandra Childress, Hattie Rogers, Judith 
Ann Woods, Michael Mosley . • SAM GILLESPIE and VERONICA 
JORDAN are now united. They were married on 
June 11 by Mr. Frank McCrady in Indianapolis. The couple 
then journeyed to Chicago for the reception at the home of 
Mr. Harold Jackson. 

LA GRANGE NEWS 
-L TLLIAN FOSTER 

• We receive the next announcement 
with mixed emotions. MRS. 
LANE and her daughter NANCY 
are going to be leaving us. We in 
LaGrange are very sad to see Mrs. 
Lane leave us to attend the Atlanta, 
Georgia Church . We love her very 
N 
d M Lane much and she will be greatly missed. 
ancy an rs. On the other hand, we are VERY 
HAPPY to see Nancy leave . .. yes, you guessed it ... She 
was accepted for Ambassador College, Texas Campus.• 
Several weeks ago. MR. AND MRS. GIBBS and children had 
the wonderful privilege to visit Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell and 
their children. They mentioned that Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell 
both look well and have a wonderful dark tan from the sun. 
Gina, Rhonda and Bonnie, are really growing and Jeffrey is 
developing quite a southern accent! Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs and 
Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell went out for dinner Saturday night while 
Rhonda Gibbs took all of the children to the movies . • Anyone 
who had the opportunity to play soccer at the church 
picnic will agree it is one of the most fun filled games on 
record. In the opinion of some, it tops the fun of playing 
volley ball or even baseball. MR. MANCEWICZ is quite a 
star in this game. If you ever play soccer and Mr. Mancewicz 
is participating-be sure you get on his team and you'll win 
for sure. • One way to swell the attendance figures is to 
have babies-and the LaGrange families have been very obliging, 
especially in these last few weeks-a few of the newborn 
are: 

The Mazurance baby-Neal Edward 7 lbs. 2 oz., May 19, 1966 
The Griggs baby-Tammie Louise 7 lbs. 5 oz., May 31, 1966 
The Adkins baby-Rebecca 7 lbs. 9 oz., June 21, 1966 
The Marshall baby-Robert Eugene, Jr. 8 lbs. 11 oz., June 29. 
The Arlie Patterson baby-Samuel Arlie 8 lbs. 2 oz., July 2,1966 

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Local Elder Leaves for Pasadena! 


Mr. Joseph Tkach 

Th(' ~e two piclllres were taken on the 
IlIO/'IIil1f.: of JlIly 17 during Ihe moving 
process for Ihe Tkach family. In one 
pielllrc lire SC\'('/'1I1 lIlen of the church 
lI·ho "1('111 II halld" ill lhis difficult task; 
Ihe other pholo shows the very fine 
A IIlhll.llllt/or Collef.:(' w illi-frailer which 
il dril'{'l1 hy Mr. Archie McNair. This 
Il'IIck is kcpf hl/.I}· lIloving ministers' 
{)()ls(, lsiol/.l alld church supplies. 

by Fred Mancewicz 

Our wen known and respected local Elder Joseph Tkach (known to many 
as TK) is being sent to Headquarters to take special training at Ambassador 
College. Those old timers In the Chicago Church might wel1 have predicted this, 
for since he was baptized In 1958, he has been a zealous and dedicated servant 
of the church brethern. 

It was soon recognized that he had God-given abilities and a degree of 
maturity that could be used. Before an "official" visiting team was established in 
Chicago, both Mr. and Mrs. Tkach were requested to visit among the brethren 
to help where they could. When the first Spokesman Club was formed in Chicago 
he was among those chosen to be a club officer. 

He was a pearl in the rough when it came to giving speeches. Because he 
was born and reared of foreign-born parents, he developed what became known as 

the Chicago "slanguage." Yet through ----_. . -"._ .._..-.. -... --perseverence 
and the help of his wife, work in school. Tanya was an A stuhe 
overcame this handicap until he dent while Jennifcr received awards for 
qualified to give sermonettes and later her science projects. 
sermons in many churches of the Chicago 
District today. Because time allowed, the people 

showed their love and respect for the 

It was January of 1961 that Mr. Tkachs' in a tangible way. First the 
Tkach was ordained as a Deacon. He Chicago-LaGrange Choir which they 
fulfil1ed this office so wel1 that he was served, honored them with a r arty at 
actuall y doing a job of a local cider. the home of Mrs. Vance. They pre-
This was recognized and he was or-sented them with a pair of beautiful 
dained to that office Pentecost of 1963. silver candelabra. They also were given 

M r. Tkach will quickly tell you that a picture album containing memorable 
the successful life he has enjoyed so candid shots from the two Choir Confar, 
began with the rough but helpful certs and many Church socials. 

training his Russian born father g<lve 
him. His father aJlowed him to Join the 
Navy at <lge 17. He saw action through 
many Naval battles in the South Pacifie 
while serving on a destroyer during 

World W<lr II. 

Long before he was caIled into the 
church, Mr. Tkach was serving his employer 
with the zeal he is serving God's 
people today. Starting as an machinist 
apprentice, he became a skilled toolmaker 
and later a foreman over his 
own crew. Even then he had the respect 

Left to right: Tanya, Mr. Tkach, Jenny,

of his men so much so that even two 

Mrs. Tkach and Joey.

years after leaving his employment for 
the ministry, some of the old crew 

At the recent Church picnic the Tkachs'

heard of his leaving for California and 

were presented with a multitude of beau


came hy to say Good-bye! This cer


tiful and truly exceptional gifts. They

tainly indicated the voluntary resrect 

received a full set of silverware in


given him by those without as well as 

cluding silver meat platter, gravy, and

those within the Church. 

butter dishes. Now they may serve din


Whatever can be said about Mr. ner at the zenith of ele~ance. They also 
Tkach, a truth is that hehind a successful were given a 12 place set of white bone 
man is a successful woman. His conchina 
with silver rim. In addition, each 
stant aid, confidant, counselor and deof 
the chiklren werc given personal gilts. 
voted wife Elaine is as much responsible 

Though they will be missed, the Chi


for his achievements as he is. She has 

cago Distriet people do not reg;'et that 

fulfilled successfully the office of Dea


the Tkachs' are leaving. It is with the 

coness, heing ordai ned In Decemher 

understanding that they hoth may grow 

of 1962. 

further to be better equipped to serve 

As every good tree bears good fruit, God's people in even a greater capacity. 
the Tkach children Joey, Tanya, and Through their years among us the -I kachs' 
Jennifer, arc well on their way to folbuilt 
strong enduring friendships and 
lowing their parents footsteps. Joey personal love among many of the hrethearned 
a douhle promotion i:l grammer ren. so on your leaving us for a while, 
<,chool and was a straight A ~tulknt. we si mply say to you-We love you 
Roth the girls have done outstanding and God's speed. 

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PHOTO AT TOP: Thatcher woods invaded hy the Chicago brethren's annual picnic. 
UPPLR LEFT: Well, if the net waSll't there the ball would have gone over. UPPER 
RIGHT: Hey George, open your eyes-"You're OUT!" 

FAREWELL PICNIC 


by Nancy Kurtz 

Did you go to the picnic on the 17th 
of July out at Thatcher Woods? It was 
great I The sun tried its best to get the 
women brown as berries while they 
played game after game of volley ball. 
Meanwhile. the men played a good 
ga me of baseball in the next field, in 
addi tion to soaking LIp some sunshine. 
Even the children found a dirt hill on 
which to play! Now where could you 
have found more fLln? 

There was an "aura of mystery" surrounding 
the roped-off area under the 
trees-later revealed to be the workshop 
of "Kriedich's Kitchen Krew." Our efficient 
deacons dooned chef's aprons 
for the first time in Chicago's picnic 
history. Believe it or not, it was the 
best "burnt offering" of the day. How 
many times did you go back for 
seconds? 

(Continued on page 8) 

South Side Annual Picnic 


At 7 A.M. Sunday morning July 3, 
1966, four men met at the Dan Ryan 
Woods forest preserve at 89th and Western 
to have everything in readiness by 
10 A.M. for the Chicago South Side 
Annual Family Picnic. 

We have been looking forward to this 
event since last year. Many arrived 
early and began to participate in various 
activities for all ages There were soft 
ball games, horse shoes, sack races, 
tug-of-war for the more active; for the 
less active, cards, chess, checkers. In 
addition, there was a demonstration on 
how to assemble and disassemble a 
tent. 

The assorted varieties of food and 
drink were fully enjoyed. Sharing the 
food, fun and fellowship with us were 
Miss Theresa Robinson from the Pittsburg 
church, Thomas Oakley from the 
Greensborough church, and Mr. and 
Mrs. John Onwumelu from Nigeria. 

fAR(W(LL DINN(R 


On Wednesday evening, the deacons 
and elders of the Chicago area, along 
with Mr. and Mrs. Meeker, said a very 
elegant and sad farewell to the Joseph 
Tkaches. 

The setting was the Red Carpet room 
of the Ramada Inn and elegance was 
the by-word for the evening! The food 
was superb and everyone was poised 
for a gay farewell to the couple who 
grew and served this area with vigor 
ever since they came into God's Church 
in 1958. 

As the meal began, Mr. Tkach gave 
a heartwarming speech reminiscing old 
times with the members who assembled 
to honor him. The meal progressed 
beautifully and afterwards the honored 
couple were toasted by Bill McDowell. 

By the end of the evening, everyone 
seemed saddened by the realization and 
full portent of the farewell. At this point 
Mr. Tkach invited everyone to retire 
to the lounge for the floor show and 
refreshments. 

Dave Major and 

the Minors entertain


ed with the verve and 

vitality that all God's 

people should exhibit. 

Mr. Harold Cormany 

guested with a solo 

on the masonite board 

to accompaniment of 

"Tie me Kangaroo

H. Cormany 
Down, Boys." 
Everyone departed in high spirits. 
fond farewells and the knowledge that 
one day in the not too distant future, 
we would all be together once ag<lin. 

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Report Irom Orr 


by Bill /Jlltler 

The fahulous natural heauty of northern \finncsota lakes amI forest lands 
IS the inspiring and exciting setting for the Imperial Schools Summer Education 
Prngram. Let's take a tour of this camp near Orr, Minnesota as seen through 
the eyes of recent Chicago visitors. 

The first thing that strikes our eye as we complete the drive over the long, 
narrow entrance road is the hoat dock. Almost a dozen motor boats can be 
seen tied to the pier. 

Proceeding on up a hill, we see the water purifying plant for the camp. Still 
further up and turning right, we see several of the faculty dormitories. These 
duplexes resemhle motel accomodation,. Continuing up and to our right we see 
the attractive "northwoods-Iooking" dining hall and line of neatly dressed young 
people awaiting entrance. 

TOP PHOTO: Shape up girls, we're siIippinR Olll! ABOVE PHOTO: Summer school 
draftees at Induction Center. Boys, in 7 weeks you will be MEN-IMPERIAL 
STYLE! 

The boys are in blue sweat shirts with the Imperial Schools insignia on the 
front and the girls in similar yellow shirts. Several young people with red shirts 
are seen. These are Ambassador students acting as counselors here. 

We are courteously greeted in the Administration Building ajoining the dining 
hall. After signing the guest register, we are shown into the dining area for a 
delightfully balanced and filling meal. It's Friday evening, and Mr. McMichaels' 
sermon for the 400 campers, plus faculty and guests, concerned how teen-agers 
should view sickness and healing. 

Irs Saturday now, and a tour of the 200 acre camp reveals a clean, intelligently 
supervised, well organized operation. We ohserve that the eight boys and 
eight girls dorms are at opposite ends of the camp separated hy the assemblydining 
hall and several faculty homes. There are about 30 handsomely constructed 
buildings on the grounds. 

We see evidence of the diversified program of activities provided. Over 50 
aluminum, fiber glass, and canvas-covered canoes can be seen neatly arranged on 
the beach. Twenty horses are available for the campers. What a magnificent and 
majestic setting for these young people to learn! 

When we hear that it got down to 44 below zero and up to 4 feet of snow 
fell here last winter we doubt if many complain about the heat. 

Parents feel happy to know their children have these healthy surroundings. 
We feel reassured when our guide tells us that the camp is patrolled all night, 
every night on land and from the lake by powerful motor boats. Any strange 
boat docking in the area would be challenged. Any un welcomed visitor would 
certainly be discouraged when he saw the 2 large German Shepards on the grounds. 
We all feel the tour was enlightening and just wish. in a way, we could be 
Imperial Campers too. 

Two New Deacons 

ORDAINED 


By 1:/islw Crilll 

While enjoying 
the rich blessings of 
spiritual guidance and 
friendly fellowship at 
the 1966 Feast of 
Pentecost, Chicago 
Southside Church was 
further blessed with 
the ordination of two 
deacons. They were 
\ir. Roland Sampson 
and Mr. Charles Wat-

Mr. R. Sampson son. For a long time, 
these men have been very diligent in 
serving the brethren and carrying out 
successfully any responsibility 
assigned 
to them. 

Mr. Roland Sampson, 
a property maintenance 
employee , 
graduated from Wilson 
Junior College 
and Utilities Engineering 
Institute. He fur-

Mr. C. Watson thered his studies at 
Illinois Institute of Technology. He 
served four years in the armed forces 
( 1942-46) . 

In 1959, Mr. Sampson first began listening 
to the World Tomorrow Broadcast 
on station WLS. He was baptized 
by Mr. Harold Jackson. His faithful 
wife. and son, are also active members 
of God's Church. 

Mr. Charles Watson has listened to 
the Broadcast since childhood. In 1955. 
he came to Chicago from SnowhilL 
Alabama. Upon arriving here, he became 
active in the Church and was 
baptized by Mr. John Bald i'1 1961. 

A graduate of Alabama A & M College 
with a B.S. degree, Mr. Watson 
furthered his education at Coyne Ekctrical 
School, Chicago T.::achers College 
and Northwestern Univer~ity. Mr. Watson 
served two years in the armed 
forces. He is presently employed as a 
teacher in the Chicago Public schools. 
His wife, Ella, is a devoted member 
of God's Church. She is also a school 
teacher and mother of two children. 

These two men have served as officers 
in the Spokesmen Club, leaders 
at camp-outs, picnics, socials and other 
activities of the church. 

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Teen Agers "(001 011" ot Beoeh Porty 


by Victor Johnson 

South Bend and Grand Rapids teenagers turned out in 
force to enjoy the "bill of fare" at a BEACH PARTY, July 
24, near South Haven, Michigan. 

Sunbathing, motorboating, waterskiing and volleyball, interspered 
with cooling dips in Lake Michigan filled a sunny 
day with temperatures in the 90's. The hot dogs were keeping 
cool under a canopy until early afternoon; they were soon 
set upon by 150 famished people; By 3 p.m., the hot dogs 
were officially declared "extinct." 

A hove: Passengers and water skiers ready tor another "spin!" 
Below: Let( (0 right-Sharon Couchman. Rocky Keeley. Helene 
Welty. and Tom Younts. 


Meet Mr. Hoops 

(Continued from page 1) 

petting him and scratching his ears. Very 
likely the children in this area will be 
waiting in line to hold him! 

~Ir. Hoops was born in Fort Morgan, 
(\)Iorado, 90 miles east of Denver. He 
was reared in Denver after his family 
moved there while he was still at the 
age of two. Mrs. Dorothy Hoops (close 
friends call her Dody) was born and 
reared in Loveland, Colorado. Mr. and 
I\lrs. Hoops first met in Denver while 
t-.rr. Hoops was attending Colorado University 
in Boulder. Mrs. Hoops was 
engaged as a beautician in the Denver 
area. This was the time of World War 
II, and like many other young Americans, 
Mr. Hoops enlisted in the U. S. 
Navy Construction Battalion, better 
known as the Seabees". After going 
through all the basic training and just 
hefore being shipped overseas into combat, 
Mr. Hoops was selected to go into 
the V-12 program of the Navy Officer's 
Candidate School at Cornell University. 
The significant part of this selection 
was that the battalion to which he had 
been attached was shipped overseas into 
some of the hottest battle of the war. 
There are times when the Construction 
Battalion must precede the Marines, or 
Army spearhead in order to erect bridges 
or other necessary construction. This 
battalion to which Mr. Hoops had been 
attached consisted of I~OO to 1400 men 
when they left the United States, but 
when they returned, there were only 7 
or 8 left of this original group. The 
rest of the group had been wiped Ollt 
in battle! Therefore. you can see that 
God surely must have been intervening 
even at this point in M r. Hoops life. 
After training in the V-I2 program, Mr. 
Hoops spent several months in Japan 

in the occupational forces shortly after 
the close of World War II. 

After an honorable discharge from 
the service, Mr. Hoops was employed 
in various fields such as clerical, banking, 
real estate, farming, and carpentry; 
that certainly is an interesting and varied 
cross-section of life! During this time 
he also took educational extension 
courses, and attended Colorado University 
in Boulder studying for a degree in 
electrical engineering. It was while attending 
the University at Boulder, that 
one of the important events in his life 
took place; Mr. Hoops met his future 
wife, Dorothy, for the first time at a 
fashionable restaurant in Denver! They 
were married soon after this in May 
1947, while Mr. Hoops was exploring 
a career in the banking business. After 
finding that there was a lot of money 
in the banking business, but that the 
majority was deposited and very little 
given to those engaged in this business, 
Mr. Hoops decided to join his father 
in real estate. So he obtained his license 
as a real estate agent. After a period 
of time in real estate, Mr. and Mrs. 
Hoops started farming near Pine Bluffs, 
Wyoming. They farmed for approximately 
five years and Mr. Hoops commented 
that these were some of the happiest 
years of their life. During the winter 
months Mr. Hoops served as an apprentice 
carpenter and learned the trade 
of a cabinet maker. 

It was during this period that they 
heard the "World Tomorrow" broadcast 
for the first time in 1952. In 1953 they 
met Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong at the 
home of one of the brethren in Colorado 
and were baptized by Mr. Armstrong. 
At their first Feast of Tabernacles in 
1953 in Texas, there were only 720 
people attending! Soon after this they 
moved to Pasadena and Mr. Hoops attended 
Ambassador College for 3 years 

as a part time student, and then as a 
full time student, graduating in 1959 
with a class of 13! Soon after graduation 
they were sent to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 
where Mr. Hoops served as 
an assistant to Mr. Wayne Cole. In 1960, 
Mr. Hoops was ordained a local elder, 
and it was the same year that Mr. Bill 
McDowell was sent to take the place of 
Mr. Wayne Cole. 

Mr. Hoops stated that he will never 
forget the long distance phone call he 
received one evening from Mr. McDowell 
shortly after Bible study. Mr. 
McDowell very seriously and solemnly 
told him over the phone, that he and 
his wife had one hour to catch a plane 
for New York City as Mr. Herbert W. 
Armstrong, who had just returned from 
Europe, along with Mr. Wayne Cole and 
Mr. Raymond Cole, were there waiting 
for him to discuss something quite 
serious! After meeting with them, and 
answering several questions, Mr. Hoops 
commented he didn't know whether he 
was going to be disfellowshipped, or 
quite what was going to happen! Finally 
Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong with much 
emotion said, that they were going to 
ordain him as a Preaching Elder! Soon 
after this, Mr. Friddle came to take 
Mr. McDowell's place in Pittsburgh, and 
it was in May of 1965 that Mr. and 
Mrs. Hoops returned to Ambassador 
College in Pasadena for one year. Mr. 
Hoops stated this was a wonderful opportunity 
and a very thrilling and gratifying 
year that they spent in the headquarters 
area. After the year at Pasadena, 
Mr. Hoops was assigned to this 
area as an assistant to Mr. McDowell. 
This hrings us to the close of this brief 
biography, but it is only the beginning 
of a wonderful and warm relationship 
which we will have with Mr. and Mrs. 
Bob and Dorothy Hoops; and Beauregard! 


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Out of about 35 who have made application 
to Ambassador College in the 
Minneapolis and Duluth area, seven have 
been accepted. From Duluth, DarryU 
Watson was accepted to Pasadena. ·From 
Minneapolis: Pat Nelson, Arlene Hemanway, 
Evon Schaffer, Vitor Kubic 
and Bob King are going to Pasadena


Melva Michelson and Darwin Nelson 
to the Big Sandy Campus. 

Debra and Kedric Baldwin along with 
several others from the Minneapolis 
Church are at the summer camp. Michael 
Holmes is the only camper from Duluth. 

Congratulations go to Bonnie J. Marth 
and John Sneider. Bonnie and John are 
to be MARRIED Aug. 20 in Minneapolis. 


Nancy Lane from the LaGrange Church 
will be on her way to Big Sandy and 
Ambassador. Cindy Galloway from the 
Chicago Church also will be going to 
Big Sandy. 

Welcome home from Ambassador in 
England, Bob Roenspies. 

Kathy Haynes from the South Bend 
Church will be heading for the Big 
Sandy campus. 

Richard Hegna from the Milwaukee 
Church was accepted for the Big Sandy 
college. 

Gregg, Kristine, and Peter Endries 
are representing Milwaukee at the Orr 
summer camp along with Eileen Neuendorf, 
Karen Booth, and Ronnald 
Nesleti. 

Donna Luttig from Richland Center 
is also at the camp. 

Betty Groce from Indianapolis and 
Peggy Scarbrough from the Danville 
Church are enjoying the camp. 

* * • 

Vicki Beyersdorfer and Mary Stanciu 
are among some of the Chicago faces 
that can be seen in and around the Orr 
camp. 

Bob Kaes is in the Indianapolis area 
serving on the 1-w work program. 

FAREWELL PICNIC 


(Continued from page 5) 

This picnic gave us the opportunity 
to fellowship with and say good-bye to 
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tkach and their 
family. As we gathered under the trees, 
breathing the perfumed, delicious scent 
of roasting hot dogs, Mr. McDowell 
drew the Tkach's, one by one, on to 
the "Podium" (a rickety picnic table) to 
present them with some of the loveliest 
gifts ever. Jenny received a gold locket, 
Tanny a clock on a necklace, and Joe 
an alarm clock. Also, each of the children 
received a pen and pencil set to 
give them a good start at Imperial. 
Mr. McDowell then asked Mr. Roenspies, 
who has perhaps known Mr. and Mrs. 
Tkach the longest, to come forward to 
make a brief speech. Following this, 
they were presented with a set of silverware, 
silver butter dish, silver gravy 
pitcher and platter, silver "lazy Susan," 
and a complete set of china. These 
gifts were just a token of the love and 
gratitude which all of us feel toward 
these people who have given us so 
much of themselves. Tears wer:! shed 
as all remembered former picnics we 
have shared with Mr. and Mrs. Tkach 
and their children. 

Picnics such as this help us to really 
get to know one another in a relaxed 
and fun-filled way and have proven to 
be an excellent way in which we can 
balance out our lives. 

EPIC OF ENTHUSIASM 

ZAP -WOW -ZOWIE -BAM! 

These words are 
overworked adverbs 
to describe action on 
a currently popular 
TV show but not so 
in describing the life 

of JULIAN OAKLEY. 
He is known 
as Casey among in


t timate friends and 
Mr. J. Oakley business associates. 
As a boy of 15, Mr. Oakley had to 

go to work to help support the family 
because of the death of his father. Only 
finishing school through the sixth grade, 
his lack of education was made up by 
the tremendous energy, drive and enthusiasm 
with which he tackled every 
job. 

Starting as a messenger for stock and 
investment brokers and bankers on LaSalle 
Street, he soon came to the attention 
of some important people. He 
took on jobs in the insurance and advertising 
fields. Some executives in the 
food busines~ took personal interest in 

him and advised him how to add dignity 
and poise to his inborn drive and enthusiasm. 
As a wholesale and retail 
food salesman, he sold things from 
Jello to hops and barley malt for brewing 
beer. Since 1951 he has held a sales 
position with the Skinner Food Brokerage 
Firm. 

Mr. Oakley was among the early 
members of the Chicago Church. He 
first attended the old Kedzie Avenue 
Church in 1956 and was baptized in 
1957 by Mr. Raymond McNair. As one 
of the original spokesman club members, 
he served as a light to the younger 
men and really "sparked-up" a meeting. 

He also was one of the original 16 
choir members organized by Miss Bresson 
in 1959. Though absent for a time 
because of a serious heart condition, 
he still is a faithful member cf the 
choir and sings regularly when they 
perform. 

Mrs. Oakley, through their 31 years 
of marriage, has been a faithful and 
devoted wife. Many of u') know her 
personally and enjoy her company at 
the various church social activities. Mr. 
Oakley is retiring this year and plans 

to make a new home in San Jose, 
California. 

Whatever will unfold for the Oakleys 
in the immediate future we only wish 
them Godspeed. We know this, that 
through his years with us, the Chicago 
Church has been the beneficiary for his 
presence here. Keep on pushing and 
driving Casey. You'll be missed! 


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