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Address:  Harold  Voelkel  (Civ  Missionary),  63  Mil  Gov!t  Hq  & Hq  Co 

A.P.O.  6-1,  % P.K.,  San  Francisco,  California, 

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indong,  Korea,  Sunday  afternoon,  January  5,  1947. 


Dearest  Everybody, 

Greetings  in  the  New  Year.  The  Lord  bless  you  all  with  a ereat  1947.  I 
hope  you've  all  started  off  with  good  health.  For  myself  I think  I ought  to 
report  that  I never  felt  better  physcially  in  my  life,  and  I'm  Indeed  grate- 
ful for  the  good  health  I've  enjoyed.  I sleep  like  a top  and  the  meals  they 
feed  us  here^are  all  that  money  and  the  army’s  authority  and  priorities  can 
buy.  We  simply  have  the  best  of  e verything,  and  I think  of  you  each  time  I 
»it  down  at  the  table.  In  fact  I make  it  a point  to  pray  that  the  Lord  will 
feed  you,  and  also  that  He  will  feed  the  poor,  for  t here  are  so  many  of  them 
here.”  We  have  just  everything  in  the  way  of  meats,  bacon  every  monring,  gen- 
erous heioinrs  of  it,  oork,  roast,  beef  and  beefsteaks,  huge  steaks,  chicken 
and  turkev.  Reventlv  the  G.I.'s  have  been  hunting  pheasants  °nd  today  30  were 
nreoared  for  about  that  many  men.  Imagine  it.'  I frequently  wash  the  mea  s 
were  sinroler.****That  reminds  me  of  something  to  pass  on.  In  some  of  the 
packages'  churches  prepared  for  the  Koreans  they  included  Jello  puddings.  Che 
other  night  I met  with  the  four  local  pastors,  Kim  of  the  big  church,  --m  Ch. n 
now,  Im  Hock  Soo  who  happened  to  be  in  town,  and  Vi  Wun  Yung,  at  the  Central 
Church.  The  pastors  wife  brought  in  a drink  that  tasted  good  bait  - ®ouldn  t 
for  the  life  of  me  figure  out  what  it  was.  Then  she  explained  It  was  . 
Butterscotch  nudd inv  nowder  with  hot  water  added.  They  couldn  v rea  , 
ggli  sh  on  the  na ckage  and  thought  it  was  coffee  so  added  hot.  water  and  with- 
OTt  surar  and  cream  served  itM  is.  Its  a success.  Try1  at  some  time.  I 
lust  carne  from  East  End  Church  which  today  celebrated  its  first  S 

& inent  After  the  Service  we  had  Vo0k«  y0<u  remember  wh  ^ 

8 Spe la  t fnous  ma ss  wi  th  shredded  Kim  Chi  and  vegetab3.es  on  top  T we,  given 
a bowl  breed- soup  at  which  I nimbled  because  I knew  Sunday  dinner  w°uld 

A , ±.  -z  -za  t +■  w o q o v>?n  uy  service  and  the  remarks  of  the  pastor, 

S?W  1*4.  th.  n.,d  for  for  all 

th,,.  did  dhd.r  th,  «!»".=.,  Tilt. 

1 L5  JKfwffwss'Li* ~ 

T,  the  “ for  my  congratulatory  remarks.  Quite  a coincidence', 

T emphasized  that  we  lach  have  1.  Gospel,  not  because  we  made  it 
but  because^fS^fjLus  has  done  for  us . Wh^t  kind  of  a Gospel  is  ,*t 
P au  1 * s was  a Gospel  of  resurrection  and  power.  A Gosj  - ^ » > 

SScV «nd  Ph,,ch.d  .1th  s *•«*<*»;•  M*ylnr"“ 

5 n the  new  of  th©  church  J.  ie.^.^,0  - , 

nLiirjt’w^d'SavfL^ 

far  3 the  0.1,-s  was  concerned  wad  just_  that.  I « gjrt  on  which 

h kentd them1  all fc gu ardi ng  the  houses  for  an  night  for  « 

for  that  T fear  we  might  have  had  some  ^mkenness,  ^^^ecttd  to  the  le  gi-l 
alert.-k Kim**  T took  ^^^queSS^we^ 

others  together  to  B^over  ^ questions  of  administration  of 

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slature  in 
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to  prepare  for  th 
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stations,  etc.  Phew, 
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etc . , 


but  T hung  oVn^  v ^ :V-sS  alone  with  Kim 
the  next  morning  and  evening  i SP  • 


, Then, 

to  get  ideas  in  d e tail 


for 


2.  ^ 
he  mirht  be  expected  to  have  more  light  to  shed  or  the  • situat  5.  or  thato 
thewdimi*  oountry  P^tor,  but  I 'm  af.tr*  id  # reactions  are  th*t  Ms  polit- 
\c9H  activity  and  Ms  much  learning  both  here  and  in  Japan  haven1!  given  him  any 
• It  ood?  It, dement  over  Yi  wun  YunS  and  the.  other,  whose  heart,  and  minds  ar* 

Illumined  by  God's  Spirit  and  who  put  what  to  try  mind  ape  JSEh because 

the  church  will  . ..  - - ^VtahUshed  on  a rirhebus  foundation,  which  is 

^ {KhSssiir1^1  cTas  %- 

U*£Zll?*ry  whence  st^ed^'hstbis  electlon^was^the^wlll^of^the ^people*  _ 

whereas  everybody.  pleasant  mannered,  with  a.  gift  for  frisnd- 

eering.  He  is  an  able  ts.uow,  v &»  J i , for  his  ^leadership . Increasing- 

rhip.  But  he's  paying  a much  too  high  aPf — congregation,  and  when 

ly  I hear  reports  of  drinking  among  the  member  ^ of  t . -y^stepped  ^ ^ 

j confronted  • it  wit  tK©,;n  ,£v  ppilr  reeling  at  the  distfi-. 

M*ht  the  army  doctor  here  t old  me  he  saw  Dr.,PaIk corner  to  the  army 

SSlon  <*  WmV  P.U.T,  »d  oth.r  (By  S eet^Sh.^ibl. 

hn.aquart.ps  arvmk.  Tt»  ”rJ tr.-lrs  to  inter. »t  the  Kore.ns  In  r«P»**- 

tirS5r»~»  “« * 4 r.  us*s. 

JSirtS  nere-itentiohea  there  m.«,  £«*“£>&£»  S“ho«  tL  f”lt-tP.e 

they  disappeared  when  Kinv  SfJL^rhuroh"  was  in  charge  of  the  local  agricul- 
land  was  sold  in  back  of  the  A' n0i  -h  ^ ^ the  head  of  it,  and  the  meetings 
tural  young  mens'  associa  \idru  . V-  o ali  ground  making  anti-American 

were  held  in  our  Bible  Institutd.He  t ^ T ,ve  met  him  a few  times 

speeches,  and  as  a result  is  in  ra  -h  g mope  information  and  more  evidence 

and  he'  very  pleasant  tou me  and  u i Mother  example  of  an  able  fellow 

I can't  confront  him  with  things.  t ■ ^ t a time  it  w ill  be  when  the 

who  fell  before  the  subtlety  of  the  - ap  ■ imeR3v  consciences  are  cleans- 

revival  comes,  and  all  relief  packages  have 

ed.  May  God  grant  it  soon.  - - Vn  t Mt  our  wash-woman  Kim  Sj  and  her 

hf»en  Gertrude,  you  !1!  be  happy  V -»  4i.  "CVid  Thev  are  grateful  for  a 

husband  were  both  in  church  this  “JJ"1  Jof's  wi'fe’is  on  the  committee  and 

number  of  things  they  received.  in\  ^ ',.h,  The  clothing  is  so  much 

S?Sd  a list  of  an  the  families  ^f^^Uve  of  the  missionaries  end 
more  of  a personal  reminder  of  the  , we  ml(Tht  glve  them.  They  are  more 

their  friends  in  America .than, snythi  ^ gnotional  experience  to  see  the 

grateful  than  I can  aa.y,  and  i E " Rnd  0f  V;raps  which  we  take  or 

children  running  around  in  s,  P cane  wTth  a letter  of  thanks  for  the 

granted  in  America.  Adams  y™  SJ;aJ  baok  had  an  American  cap  on,  . lo°.^dsl 

things  she  got,  and  the  g d f it  This  morning  our  Washing  - im  ■ 

so  warm  and  snug.  I prai  se  the  Lord  a.sking  you  why  you  were  sending 

had  a skirt  made  of  material  *hieh  T rememl ae  as  K J stood,  grateful 

if  out!  It  was  just  "a  piece  of  newly  mended  which  went  to 

T'm  sor~v  to  have  to  say  that  n»a^y,  ma  y v a ^ gtHl  enroute.  It  ls 
i m ou  v ir  at*v  possioi^  un.H  t --  o •nfpvi^TSR'DST*  hs®  an 

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Janu  ry  £ d bless  you  all  with  a great  year  in  1947.  For  myself,  I 
never  felt  better  physically  in  my  life,  and  I'm  grateful  for  good 
health.  Recently  the  G.I.s  have  been  hunting  pheasants  and  today  30 
were  prepared  for  about  that  many  men.  I declare,  these  days  race  by. 

Prices  are  still  running  away  and  commodities  are  disappearing. 
Homespun  cotton  cloth  has  doubled  in  price  since  las t Fall. 
serious.  To  have  American  things  come  now  makes  the  people  aeep_y 
appreciative  of  the  love  behind  the  gifts.  They  are  more  graceful 
than  I can  say.  It  gives  me  an  emotional  experience  to  s.eH.rean 
children  running  around  in  such  pride  over  wraps  that  are  taken  for 
granted  in  America. 

Tan,8The  one  thing  and  the  choice  thing  and  the  great  thing  we  look 
to  Godhto  give  us  is  REVIVAL.  I. trust  Hirnfor  it  in  His  own  good  tim 
and  in  His  own  perfect  way  to  His  own  praise  and  gl  /• 

JSn’ ^Tomorrow  I am  to  take  the  two  services  at  the  local  church,  and 
beginning  Monday  thru  Friday  I am  to  lead  morning  pra ye ^-meetings  at 
5:30  a"m!  Ve - re  looking  to  the  Lord  no  bless  us , and  I believe  the 
time  is  ripe  for  the  revival,  we  ns^e  been  pleading  - or  • 

Last  Sunday  was  the  first  anniversary  of  the  reopening  of  our 
East  End  church^  now  on  the  former  Shrine  property.  I was  in^ed  to 
attpnd  the  celebrat'*  on,  a service  followed  by  refreshments.  One  old 

“epSaiSl  Sder  circumstances  as 

that  which  Cm  “re  died  in  the  Japanese  army.either 

ills?* 

Mini,  thank  you  for  personally  and 

°r°”S  till  the^glasses*  fitted  his  need  exactly.  It  delights  »,  soul. 

safe 

“sTgJehYlessJw  Wo easily,  we  Mai  realise  the  cost  of  revival 
10  ^vThe^ef feet ua^ferven^prayer1  of ^a6 righteous  man  sv.ileth  much." 


Andong,  January  6,  1947, 
Dearest  Vett,  Mary,  and  Father, 


JJ  Cy 

«X. 


Thanks  so  much  for  your  Christmas  letter  and  the  enclosures*  I am  most 
grateful  to  have  these  likenesses  of  you,  to  know  how  the  years  have  treat- 
ed you  and  also  to  see  what  a beautiful  home  you  have*  I must  confess  I 
have  given  you  rather  absent  treatment,  for  the  weekly  carboncopy  letters 
are  not  all  that  I would  like  to  send  you*  Father  looks  the  picture  of 
-contentment  as  he  sits  their  reading  his  magazine.  Youfll  be  interested 
to  know  that  the  Committee  here  approved  the  idea  of  having  the  two  books 

O. T*  HISTORY  and  LIFE  OF  CHRIST  printed,  and  that  action  has  gone  on  to 
the  Board  where  I hope  things  will  get  going  soon.  Father  will  be  grate- 
ful for  this  I know*  I was  showing  his  picture  to  my  former  country  cook 
who  works  around  the  house  here  for  the  M.G*,  and  he  spoke  appreciatively 
of  a kindness  of  Father  fs  to  him.  It  seems  the  cookfc  boy  was  ill  and 
Father  hearing  that  the  family  had  no  money  for  wood,  gave  the  cook  five 
yen  to  help  out  the  family  exchequer.  That  boy  is  now  19  years  old  and 

is  working  for  the  M.G*  It  seems  Father  had  told  no  one  at  the  time,  so 
now  after  these  years  the  good  deed  is  returning  for  its  recognition.  May 
the  Lori  b3e  ss  you  for  it  and  make  up  for  the  5 yen. 

how  goes  it?  I haven1 1 had  a ohat  with  you  for  years  and  years, 
and  there  is  all  that  war  experience  to  go  over  sometime.  From  my  time 
in  the  array  I *11  be  able  to  appreciate  many  of  your  experiences,  although 
there  is  a difference  between  service  here  and  overseas.  I don’t  see 
many  nurses  over  here  though  they  doubtless  have  them  around  the  big  hospi- 
tals. I would  certainly  not  recommend  any  girl, from  what  I see  here,  going 
overseas,  for  the  h vel  on  which  many  of  these  military  men  live  is  about 
as  low  as  an  individual  could  go.  It  is  an  unnatural  and  impossible  life, 
and  I pray  daily  that  God  will  use  my  life  to  offer  a challenge  to  all 
the  felldws  here.  I fve  rather  lost  track  of  your  plans  far  I haven’t  seen 
a letter  from  you  for  a while.  The  last  I heard  it w as  dress  designing 
orsomethat  to  that  effect.  Is  that  still  it,  or  have  other  fields  called? 
You’ve  certainly  made  a very  great  contribution  to  the  home  there  in  St. 

P.  especially  during  the  time  of  all  the  selling  and  buying  of  houses. 
You’re  quite  the  real  estate  authority  by  this  time,  and  from  the  appear- 
ance of  the  house  I can  see  that  you  have  given  it  careful  attention  all 
over. 

Vett,  you’re  still  the  able  manager  and  efficient  home-maker.  The  Lord 
will  reward  you  for  your  loving  devotion  to  Mother  and  Father  these  years. 
You’ve  provided  a beautiful  home  for  them,  and  both  Mary  and  yourself 
have  the  gratitude  of  the  whole  family.  It  was  sacrifical  of  you  to  step 
right  in  and  arrange  things  as  you  have.  Now  that  you  have  this  attractive 
place  all  set-up  you’ll  be  able  to  coast  along  for  a while,  doubtless, 
andenjoy  it  with  a sense  of  being  ”putn  for  a while.  Your  ideas  of  keep- 
ingthe  smokers  are  excellent  and  have  my  hearty  commendation.  The  moment 
the  fellows  finish  eating  here  they  light  up  and  all  day  the  place  is  flood 
ed  with  smoke.  The  first  thing  in  the  momiigg,  while  getting  out  of  bed 
they  light  up  and  keep  at  it  all  day.  I’ve  reached  the  conclusion  that  it 
hides  an  inferior  complex  for  many  of  them.  They  just  simply  know  what 
ejfese  to  do  while  hanging  around.  God’s  been  good  to  us  all,  hasn’t  He? 

I certainly  enjoyed  Esther’s  letters  telling  of  the  childrens’  various 
activities  and  a ccomplihsments.  they’re  a great  bunch.  And  Gertrude’s 
and  the  childrens’  letters  make  me  grateful  to  God  for  His  faithfulness. 
This  separation  isn’t  easy  for  me  for  I miss  my  family  more  than  I can 
say,  but  after  all  it  is  Gertrude  who  has  all  the  responsibility  and  the 
work.  But  how  lovingly  and  uncomplainingly  she  gives  herself  to  our  pre- 
cious youngdBrs.  I am  increasingly  grateful  to  God  for  her.  Our  children 


Andong,  Wednesday  afternoon,  Jnauary  B,  194^, 


Mv  dearest  Obtrude, 


How  can  T thank  you  enough  for  your  wonderful  letters,  three  of  them  that  came 
Monday  evening.  Talk  about  an  evening.  The  truck  from  Taiku  brought  them  about 
7.30  or  R,  and  I was  the  rest  of  the  evening  until  retiring,  reading  them.  May/gg 
the  Lord  bless  youi/iear  hea^t  and  fill  you  to  the  brim  with  His  joy,  I came  aero 
the  picture  of  you  alone,  standing  on  Logu6s ’ lawn,  and  T was  so  thankful  for  you 
and  happy  over  you  I kissed  the  picture.  I just  love  you  so  much,  you  precious 
darling*.'  You  are  so  thoroughly  devoted  and  unselfish  and  dear.  In  the  same  mail 
a Christmas  card  from  Mrs.  Gillespie,  and  among  other  things  she  says  th3s:  f,Vour 
wife  looks  happy  as  only  she  could  1ookf  with  the  peace  of  God  in  her  heart.  ’What 
a wonderful  helpmeet  he  has  given  you.  Also  your  boys,  I talked  to  them  the  other 
day  a jy  oys.  I 1 : pe  you  get  t ojsee  them  soon  . isn’t  that 

the  kind  of  a letter  a man  falls  to  his  knees  in  gratitude  over.  As  only  SHE 
can  look  with  the  peace  of  God  in  her  heart"  - yes  and  on.  her  ^ace  and  in  all 
her  ways.  I trust  this  brings  you  a joy,  my  d ear  and  an  inner  compensation  in 
the  confidence  that  like  Moses  of  old  God  has  made  your  face  to/hine  .without 
Y0Ur  knowing  it.  What  a blessing  He  has  given  you,  and  what  an  inspiration  you 
are  to  manv  of  God 1 s people.  And  tohat  a delight  to  me.  How  blessed  above  many 

I am,  and  I know  it,  and  rejoice  in  God  for  it.  May  I show  my  gratitude  ^n  a 

holy  and  devoted  life.  And  our  "mar#  boys".  Isn’t  that  just  the  phrase  you 
would  wish  to  be  used  in  d escribing  our  bairAs,  manly  fellows.  And  I mustn  t 
leave  out  our  dear  Skooks,  charming,  able,  and  consecrated  young  woman  that  she 
is. And  now  I turn  to  your  letters,  the  first  one  that  of  Dec.  20.  And  Ger- 
Just  let  me  thank  you  for  the  time  you  put  into  these  epistles.  I know  you 

you  give*  me  through  them.  "The  packages  -nd  the  900  letters  - phew,  te  do  jou 
do  it.  It  kept  us  BOTH  going  in  former  years,  and  now  you  dash  °£^verything  by^ 

yourself.  I r e member  the  time  consumed  previously  in  those  Post  Office  lines. 

Well  I’m  sitting  here  third  3 g to  myself  that-  you  skimp  your  sleep  in  getting  it 

a husband’s  love  permit  him  to  urge  you  to^ 


slacken  the  pace.  Whether  I imagine  it  or  not  I can’t  say  but  in  this  picture, 
taken  in  the  Philippino  dress,  you  SEEM  thinner.  Are 
htfsy  to  <~et  weighed.  And  how  about  the  Wilbur  Jones, 
see  anybody  like  them,  rather  the  Lord  through  them. 

.put,  of'  sight  I know  that,  but  God 
ninpr  a bit  to  another  letter)  but 


you? /Perhaps  you* re  too 
Goodness  me,  did  you  ever 
A turkey  would  simply  be 
remembers  us  with  the  best.  And  then  (I’m  ski^- 
I can't  help  but  refer  now  to  the  second  turkey 


overwhelming 
as  I r ead  of 


which  is  absolutely 
us.  I wept  for  joy  ..  , , ^ 

gracious  of  them  and  of  God  who  led  them  to  do  it. 
say  the  least  how  the  L0rd  has  led  in  the  matter  of 
with  the  piano  and  this  f elllwship.  The  first  year 


in  assuring  us  of  the 
the  kindness  of  the  S. 

How 
Mrs 
she 


Lord’s  thoughtfulness  of 
Hollywood  people.  How 
isn 


’t  it  interesting  to 
Miller  and  the  children 
was  represented  as  second 
teacher, 


sad  in  the  material 


tha  t 
but  the 
choice  of 


boot  and  we  that  sad  experience  with  the  other  . 

eirrohasis  orie'e  to  be  mid  in  advance,  etc.  For  Mrs.  M.  to  have  won  Ved&ys 

E £ S.'SSi 

» unsparing  you  are  of  X .75  oo.t 

like  for  the  kids,  and  something  more  personal  fo^  ^ {ettar>  of  appreciation,  and 

tWi  satisfaction  to  know  Sat  you  all  knew  that  I was  remembering  you  and 
getting  a gift  of  love  and  cheer  for  each  of  my  precious  ones. 


I’m  happy -to  know  'theft  Jack-’ now- has  9&lei  d • 1111  have  drop  him  a note 

about  that.  Your  walk  all  the  way  well,  iTts  just  too  bad  I wasn't  there  to 

walk  with  you  and  carry  the  bundles.  My,  but  I’m  sorry  to  hear  of  Hanier’s  illness 
and  the  dragging  out  of  all  the  arrangements.  Poor t hing,  the  delay  in  itself  will 
require  patience  enough.  How  thankful  to  God  I am  for  my  health.  I trust  you  will 
keep  me  informed  injdetail  of  your  health  my  dear.  And  will  you  not  write  me  more 
fully  about  Skooks  "check-up".  I’ll  feel  ever  so  much  more  satisfied  with  all  the 
facts.  You’ll  trust  me  with  everything,  won’t  you  Gertrude.  I know  how  readily 
you  can  reach  a decision  to  "spare"  me  by  not  giving  me  all  the  truth  when  you  have 
the  confidence  that  a trip  to  the  doctor  with  some  medicine  or  a little  treatment 
will  clear  things  up.  What  I’d  like  from  you  is  the  assurance  that  you  are  always 
keeping  me  informed  of  everything.  Shall*  we  do  that?  Please.  **#*1  ’m  interested 
' and  thankful  that  Jack  is  getting  so  much  fun  out  of  the  scouts.  The  Scoutmaster 
either  makes  it  or  breaks  it,  of  course,  and  as  16  ng  as  he  is  not  going  to  take 
them  out  on  Sunday  hikes  and  jaunts  next  Spring  and  Summer,  I should  imagine  it 
would  be  alright,  It  might  be  well  to  clear  the  atmosphere  on  that  now,  for  if 
Jack  gets  into  it  and  EVERYBODY  else  agrees  to  do  something,  it  will  embaijass  htSun 
not  to,***Teddy  is  certainly  the  poster  boy,  isn’t  he,  crazy  kid,  and  I c n just 
see  the  whole  house  decorated  with  his  art-work. Darling,  please  do  HOT  send  me  a 
$15.00  dountain  pen  and  if  the  thing  would  write  from  now  on  for  50  years.  Oh, 
what  an  idea.  I've  seen  and  tried  the  pens  and  its  like  writing  with  stick. 

What  a way  to  spend  $15.00.  "Sent  to  Hayfork”.  "Hayfork”  is  good.  Why  not  write 
with  a hayfork.  Gertrude  its  not  the  cost  of  the  pen  but  the  head  and  heart  be- 
hind the  hand  that  writes  witht  it.  _ I ’ye  given  aviray  only  one  of  the  army  pens  I 
bought'' for  $.65,  a'hd  that  was  io  Yung  at  his  hankap.  - I regard^  them  as  so 

(precious  I can't  decide  whom  to  too.  Here's  one  thing  you  car^end  me, 

a mirror,  one  about  6 by  8 inches.  that  stands  by  itself  that  I can  use  for 

shaving  . It  will  have  t o be  w r,a dfegyfr *c JS f ' u 1 ly  though  for  things  are  t ossed  around 
» by  the  time  they  reach  here.  officer’s  wife  sent  him  a number  of  vic- 

trola  records  and  very  few  wer^^Ste^^^*  There  is  a church  in  Davis,  California, 
whom  the  Adams  gave  my  name,  I thiTrci^and  the  fellow  that  does  up  the  stuff  is  a 
man  after  my  own  heart.  Oh,  its  a sight  to  behold,  the  package  securely  packed, 
wrapped,  and  then  done  up  in  burlap,  sewed . I just  smile  to  myself  in  admiration 
of  a guy  whom  I know  gets  an  immense  satisfaction  out  of  knowing  that  he c ould 

send  the  clothes  to  the  moon  and  back  without  any  fear  of  damage  or  loss.**** 

Yow  your  letter  of  the  23rd,  Quote  from  Judy  Duncan,  "Thank  you  for  your  blessed 
presence".  I know  what  she  meant,  Gertrude,  she  was  thankful  for  the  Holy  Spirit's 
blessing  upon  your  message,  the  kind  of  a meeting  when  you  can  feel  God  near.  It 
seems  to  .me  I've  had  a number  of  them  in  Knox  Khurch  with  those  praying  people. 

This  is  your  weekly  letter  to  the  family  gathering  up  the  doings  of  the  days, 
and  what  a busy  family  it  is  with  such  worthy  activities.  Its  fun  just  to  read 
what  all  you  are  doing,  and  of  the  kindness  of  friends  like  good  Mrs  White  who 
calls  for  the  boys.  That’s  a grand  thing  to  do,  isn't  it,  and  it  goes  deep  with 
me.  May  the  Lord  reward  him  richly  for  it.  ves,  Gertrude,  I ldTre  to  hear  Talbot 

talk  about  Heaven  and  in  his  good,  enthusiastic  wav,-  he  makes  you  feel  as  though 

he  had  been  there  and  knew  all  about  it.  He  really  makes  you  homesick  for  Heaven, 
doesn't  he?  It  ms  awfully  good  of  Shell  and  Ann  to  send  the  Christmas  tree, 
wasn't  it?  My,  what  if  it  hadn't  come?  But  it  d id , and  In  good  time,  so  we're 
"grateful  tLo  *^o<r  for  that,  too.  Hbarlhg  ^you  speak  so,  much,  of  Dr.  Fuller,  I'm  won- 
dering whether  I dare  suggest  this.  This  is  a beautiful  radio  that  ^brought 
with  me,  but  apparently  it  is  going  to  be  a long  time  before  the  c urrent  will  be 
strong  enough  to  operate  It,  In  Seoul,  they  listen  to  the  broadcasts  continally, 
but  here  that  can't  be  done*  I know  the  portable  ones,  the  little  ^por  table  ones 
are  terribly  expensive,  BUT  in  case  someone  runs  into  one  that  isn  t so  high  that 
can  be  operated  by  batteries,  it  would  certainly  give  me  hours  of  enjoyment  and 
blessing* to  be  able  to  tune  in  here  and  there.  You  would  have t o send  batteries. 
Or,  if  anybody  has  a little  radio,  one  about  the  size  of  the  one  w e used  in  the 
kitchen  (but  under  no  circumstances  do  I want  you  to  send  that),  one  that  would 
require  only  a little  elec t** city , that w ould  work.  The  broadcast  sfrom  Tokyo 
are  strong  and  do  not  require  short  wave,  so  any  cheap  (?)  (I  know 
cheap  in  America  these-  days),  little ’ radio,  or  any  portable  small  outfit  run 
by  batteries  will  enable  me  to  get  the  programs  of  the  army  that  originate  in 
Tokyo  * And  will  you  please  find  out  from  Fuller's  headquarters  by  'phone,  when 


3. 

and  by  what  stations  they  broadcast  in  this  area.  I »d  love  to  hear  a program 
of  his  over  here  And  now  dear,  that  blessed  Christmas  letter  for  which  I 
know  you  reserved  the  whole  of  the  Christmas  evening,  four  full  pages  of  just 
the  loveliest  news  that  a man  could  desire.  The  Holy  Day  spent  in  worship,  in 
celebration  of  His  birth,  and  in  remembering  each  other  with  gifts,  symbolized 
first  in  God’s  gift.  Jack  is  certainly  the  Dad  of  the  family,  more  and  more, 
and  I ,m  happy  to  hear  that  he  took  the  oversight  of  %the  erection  of  the  tree. 

How  I can  visualize  the  "room  billowy  with  gay  tissue  paper  wrappings".  Was 
ever  a family  remembered  so  generously  by  its  friends.  Yes,  it  all  s ounds  so 
familiar  and  so  good.  And  you  there,  thoughtful  Mother,  jotting  down  the  gifts 
so  as  to  be  able  to  acknowledge  them.  The  "gold-colored"  packages  sounds  like 
Aunti  Kee,  too,  doesn’t  it?  However,  giving  you  steel  pans  in  which  to  make 
roasts  and  pies  for  the  rest  of  the  family  - that s ounds  like  the  familiar  gift 
of  a barrel  of  flour  by  generous  (?)  sons  to  their  mother  of  which  to  make 
them  biscuits.  Daisy  wrote  to  me  that  she  had  sent  the  blanket,  or  rather 
tfarier  did,  as  T remember  it.  I »ve  gotten  a 16t  o^andy,  and  after  being  gen- 
erous to  the  other  officers  I still  have  plenty  left.  Bless  Skooks7  heart  for 
the  gift  of  the  pearl  necklace  to  you.  That  1 s the  kind  of  gift  I want  you  to 
have^  I see  that  from  now  on  I shall  look  to  our  daughter  for  suggestions  for 
gifts  for  you.  Holden  Dixon  is  also  a man  after  my  own  heart  with  the  gift 
of  the  Good  Humor  ice  creams.  Now  that’s  a gift.  I fve  seen  the  George  Adams  ’ 
picture  of  the  boys.  They  sent  one  t o Ned.  Gertrude,  the  ham  and  beef  roast; 
Praise  God.  It  just  overwhelms  me  with  praise  to  our  God.  Why  in  these  diffi- 
cult days  to  be  remembered  this  way  is  a miracle.  And  yet,  it  is  just  the  Lddd’s 
gracious  way,  Gertrude  I am  so  l&nely  for  you  and  the  children,  and  no  one 
would  choose  to  leave  his  family  without  being  absolutely  sure  it  is  God’s  will, 
but  when  we  do  obey  His  leading,  how  graciously  He  indicates  His  pleasure  to  us. 
My,  but  I am  thankful  to  the  Lord  Jesus  for  these  evidences  of  His  love  a nd 

care.  Mrs.  Gill  esnie  wrote  about  the  quilt  and  said,fi^^^e  tfnuH?ee  it  some 

time".  Yes,  I She  said  the  circle  made  it  for  us.  Good  for  Herman 

going  into  the  ministry.  But  how  I wish  he  would  go  t o Biola  instead  of  a 
M ,E  /seminarywi  11  steal  his  faith.  The  $50.00  will  buy  a lot  of  stuff,  and 
your  packages,  Gertrude,  represent  a real  wisdom  in  selection  for  you  know  what 
to  buy.  Some  of  the  things  the  Board  includes  in  the  lists  are  really  not  to 
the  ooint  like  thread  and  needles.  The  cloth  pierces,  the  bargains  you  got  at 
Rucky’s  and  Neelands,  they  are  what  count.  You  know  from  experience  what  to 
buy/ whereas  Ila  wouldn^t.*  Trust  your  own  judgment.  I’m  so  grateful  for  Jack’s 
tithing  his  money.  I’ll  have  to^rrite  him  about  that.  Did  I ever  tell/vou  this 
.^bout  Dr . .Apnleman.  On  the  Joplin  Victory  coming  out  was  a big  hulk  of  a fellow 
xaSTwi  ad  been  in  the  first  war,  in  the  army,  with  Appleman,  ^nd  at 
that  time  Apjfcleman  was  a mess  sargent,  Isn  t that  f\mny.  vou  know  what  that, 
•means,  he  was  a cook  and  oversaw  the  preparation  of  the  food.  As  I remember  it 
he  found  the  Lord  while  he  was  in  the  army.  Now  that  dinner  at  Millers  was  the 

musical  time,  wasn’t  it.  I would  have  loved  it.  I remember  the  studio  and  how 

attractive  it  is.  That  is  a fine  idea  too  about  New  Years,  and  I’m  delighted  that 
you  all  can  see  the  Pasadena  parade.  The  kids  in  years  to  come  will. get  a satis-Q 
faction  in  being  able  to  say  that  they  saw  it.  How  kind  of  you  to  give.the  secon 
turkev  away.  My,  how  you’re  pfccking  up  with  a cement  burner.  That  s high  collar 
isn’t  it?  I can  imagine  how  Bobby  will  be  envied  with  his  new  bike,  but.  the 
noveltv  and  the  paint  will  wear  off  it  and  then  the  whole  neighborhood  w ill  be 
riding"  it.  I’m  glad  to  get  the  financial  account  and  to  know  that  your  heads 
are  still  above  water  and  the 'family  Solvent.  But  I knew  you  would  be.  of  course, 
and  I thank  the  Lord  for  it,  but  dearest,  how  many,  many  other  rich  things  God 
has  given  us.  Our  cup  is  running  over.  Praise  God,  Hallelujah,  Now  darling, 
the  one  thing  and  the  choice  thing  and  the  great  thing  we  look  to  God  to  give  us, 
ves,  REVIVAlT  Oh  Lord,  how  long?  I trust- Him  for  it  in  His  own  rood  time,  m 
His  own  oe-fect  way,  to  His  own  praise  and  Glory.  Dearest  love  to  you  all, 

tKXU,  . 


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Andong,  Korea,  January  11,  1947.  ^ 

?®7see  ?-ve7mo5d  up  a day  in  writing  yea,  Saturday  night  instead  of  Sunday, 

Sii^ftS  tl«  V UouAipc  for  the 

t^t  5e  bavt  been  pleading  with  the  Lord  for,  I haven’t  an  alar-  clock 
that  we  nave  oeen  px  - ,ptt1nr  nD  1n  tii"e**Mv,  but  I’m  grateful 

mailSUandWhow  I thank  you  for  your  faithfulness  in  writing.  Thank  7 ™ 

. Lou  for  the  photograph.  I •»  ^ \ oof  smoke  s 'uP  so 

ill  ^lhl?tS?S«Ut^t  'Have.  a^^tn^^a^f  KV?sW^^ 

aett- 

is  as  patient  (and  as  flow)  as  ?y^dap  , of.  it°is  a”link  with  the  past,  a 
for  the  daily  felllwship  with  Yx  and  Pak  Sx,^xt  my  laul£ry  wonder- 

family  fellowship.  She  darns  soc.^  | J a wlfile,  for  the 

There  vras^  cor ,ic  xtuat  ^ ^RW  style,  that  her  husband 

the  woman  called  S-  Si  fh  ’ ' V,ot  thev  called  him.  Poor  guy,  he’? 

S'fr*srkv«  —•«*»  — - - be  °aiu4 


ginning 
looking 
revival 
and  T ’m 
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by  his  wife’s  name  was 


, , . tn  i n iur v and  t had  to  call  the  of i icers 

u ?? , *11  f i«d  S The  officers  all  think  a lot  of 
off  and  correct  them.  .ow  its  • - o that  thev  receive,  fruit,  piece-,  of 

Pak  Si’s  wor^nd^yat^egTJew  si  tuat  ion  that  has  arisen  with  the  coming  of 
silb.  eggs,  etc.  An  entire. _ m0nstrositv  indeed.  The  tables  are 

Americans  is  Korean  3*S®°h  ®n  i ^ tQ  out  “,p  with  our  msk  e- shifts,  the 

being  turned  for  whereas  the  Ko --a  .TV  the'  verv  limited  English  of  these 

Americans  are  having  to  grope  alog  Q 4 ,/ears  0f  Middle  School  study, 

interpreters  who  are  young  relliws  *1  J-  5 «■ - „£  J no"  (have  o’  no)  and  "Have 

One  of  the  constructions  worked  ^ “thei  dav  and  one  of  the  officers  wish- 
yes"  (have  o’  yes).  It  was  col  . through  t he  kitchen  got  this  off: 

■ing  to  comment  on  the  weather  as  ■ * , n . ^s^t\2dop  da  have  o’  ves".  How 

(Sowing  tfc*  to  bo  cold  m Korean  w«  ’ me  p?op?e  S the  Wl  "hn-ch 

about  t hat Selling  Sospels  i 1 w to  the  market  place  and  calling 

were  not  long  in  learning  that  L ^s  going  each  was  too  cheap. 

Gospels  and  when  they  heard  the  price  they  . d . f >50  each.  They 

That  was  the  price  the  Bible  SocM  g^eslions *£ged  from  9 yen  up.  To  satis- 
said  I ought  to  get  more,  and  the  si^^es^^  ^ fhe  price  at  5 yen  and  went 
fy  them  and  do  the  correctt  thing  l talk^slmost  continuously  for 

fonth  this  week.  BUT  despite  the  : to  tliTpeople  to  buy,  I sold 
Pi  hours,  advertising  my  v/aAM  and  a£P  b&H  having  gble  up  to  5 I feel  I can't 
only  45.  Apparently  that  s bo°  b p ’sTt  least  f^a  while.  I think  I better 
go  back  immediately  to  a low®^"n „ forth  amain  with  a third  price. *#*I  had  a 
wait  a couple  weeks  beforesailing  (If  those  involved  relatives 

wedding  this  week.  The  bride  was  a ^ stant,  on <^0  ^ y oouldn*t  beg  off, 
of  VI  Ouon  Chal.  Hone  of  the  w^aStors^wer  noticed  a young  woman 

and  anyway  a wedding  is  alw^ ' ^ ^Unfortunately  ha^  had  a slit  upper  lip, 
working  around  Yi's  house,  w . n whom  Yi  andhis  wife  had  picked  up 

and"  she  was  the  bride.  She  was  an  orphan  whom  7i  ^ ^ very 

a year  ago  and  brought  here  and  s%0ncSrning  the  groom  who  has 

generous  of  Yi . I had  to  laugh  at  his  reroarK  business  end  of  one 


2, 

After  all  ; ^oom  is  a we II ^pr op or ti pned  young  man;  unaphooled,  but  po  is 
the  girl  He’s  been  to  church  and* prayer  meeting  and  has  decided  to  believe, 
and  impressed  me  as  being  an  agreeable  type  of  individual.  I borrowed  a camera 
from  a G.I  and  took  some  pictures  and  it  seemed  to  me  that  it  w ou!3  work  out  as 
a good  team.  They  hadn’t  seen  each  other,  I learned  when  Vi  first  came  to  see  me 
go"i  arranged  for"  a get-together  at  Vi»s  house,  and  I made  a point  of  it.  to  have 
Chaw  ChangwNo  ask  the  groom-to-be  if  he  knew  the  girl  had  a split  lip,  for  I 
didn’t  want  arv  misunderstanding  on  that  score. afterward. **Last  Sunday  was  the 
first  a nnivernary  of  the  founding  of  the  East  End  Church  on  the  former  Shrine 
nronertv  and  T was  invited  to  attend  the  celebration,  a sera/ice  followed  by  food. 

supoose there?  no  you  remember  Kale,  that  bright  girl  the  Baugh, 
hah  working  with  them  at  Bast  End.  she  used  to  help  Emms  Sue  with  the  school  the 
Bauchs  conducted  in  their  home.  Kale  later  married  Yi  Sun  Gay,  a young  fellow 
who  came  In  from  mv  territory  first  as  a patient  at  the  hospital  and  then  an 
„iMee  Wen,  the  sad  news  is  that  Sund  Cray  died,  leaving  Kale  a widow  with 
a little  boy.  Sunr  Gay  died  of  T.B.  and  apparently  the  baby  has  inherited  a 
nhyscial  wearness  Whim.  Kale  is  as  bright  and  alert,  as  ever,  Is  now  he 
Jailer  in  ttowomens'  department  of  the  prison.  My,  it  embarrasses  me  the  way*V 
thl  Korean  women  greet  me.  Kale  of  course  was  just  a kid  whom  we  all  admired 
Sr  her  faith  and  zeal,  and  she  rushed  up  to  a*  with  a genuine  enthusiasm  that 
mn  q a little  morr  demonstrative  than  Korean  ef/iqrette  usu  ■ • , Y,y 

cour s e it  was  good  to  see  her,  but  distressing  tohear  of  her  loss.  Its  hard  iff 
poim  for  her  to  keep  herself  and  her  baby  with  the  sky-rocketing  prices  of 
fve^thinP St  speaking  of  demonstration.  Kale's  was  nothing  to  that  given  me 
hv  an  old^prannv  whose  white  hair  and  obvious  years  spared  me.  She  just  up  and 
Hr™ hei  arms  around  me.  I do^now  who  she  is  excepting  that  she  is  one  of  the 
nYi  faithfuls  at  Pup  Sang,  andber  tears  were  a blessing  to  my  soul,  for  Go 
d sotnet)  the  ini^e  we  have  f elldwsMp  together  for  a ime 

and  then  been  separated  under/  circumstances  such  as  took  u^way  ^rom  • -.ore?  . 

Q , . _ nf»  +->ip  death  of  voun^  fellows  we  know , there  are  quite  a _ew  from 

saddened  une  ne^  '<>  u ^ * - . . . _ w T -^qa  of  thee  e exner  iences 

they  all  yearn  for  Spiritual  refreshing.^  had  anoth  r o t A»  e exp  ^ ^ 

this  week  that  breaks  me  up  Hs^tS^o , d S t ,•  ,hbh  rrnk^the  movies  if 
the  old  eld  er  was  wearing  glasses  that  *ouJ.ci  nq_  were  the 

- *aras 

Old  pair  of  GQLD-FILLEP  glasses,  so  I ^ ^ * r 0penin-  the  yes  of 

of  his  thank  you  letter;  it  is  a classic.  Thant  VOu  for 

a blind  man.  Thank  you  for  ne’"  ® . thsnk' me  personal  lv“  cud.  report 

becoming  eyes  to  blind  me".  Then  he  came  up  ^ ■ v,r  J felt  iike 

that  the  glasses  fitted  his  need  exactly^  '■■t  supfpoi  e*,I  ought  to 

I'd  done  something,  ALL  BECAUSE  I LISTEKKO  TO.  ^ W^^elights  my  soul'.  I 
tell  Kim  that  th«  ifl  s ail  the' d etailsVf  the  Christ- 

very  grateful  to  Renter  for  -•  ^ , Shout  vou  all  and  ho w thankful  I am 

as  Eve  dinner  party.  I can’t  hear  enough about  you  a ^ the  dinrer, 

to  God  for  the  joys  of  the  home  sto^y,  the  piano  duets, 

the  worship  after,  the  recitati  - white  about  his  bald  herd 

everything.  fc  I enjoy  your  pictures,  you 

and  what  happened  to  all  his  hair.  . ;otheT,_  Kids,  all  of  you  got 

kids,  and  I 'm  only  sorry  there  is  :f>  rrot  one  of  all  the  family  bpT^er. 
mother  to  have  her  picture  taken,  fo  ^ ^ ;etired  men,  Rhodes  and  Blair 
**-*Word  has  come  from  the  Boar  g,'  b t we  will  have  the  advantage  of 
CANNOT  serve  on  the  Emergency  Ex.  Cm.,  it  We  certainly  need  it. 

their  years  of  experience  in  an  advisory  /n-vt 

4 r-J 


Andong,  Tuesday  evening,  January  U,  1947. 


nearest  fiertnude, 

„ __  T fVel  as  4iourh  T had  neglected  you  for  a long  time . T wrote 

T.iy,  darling,  I fe®1  ; T to  be  ver,~  busy  on  Sunday  when  I usually  write 

Tost  on _ Saturday  - 1 • - ' f 5 „ j We  been  Vent  as  busy  or  busier  than 

you,  and  much  has  happened.  . . * ;weetest  for  -our  lovely  let-era,  that  of 

any  time  since  arriving.  Thank  you  sweer  ^il  rejection  of  a gift  , 

D«c.  ^th  telling  o ? - of  -ou  to  write  t^o  days  in  succession.  \ love 

and  that  of  30th,  low  ppe.l  ^ h eday  Also,  thank  you 

you  for  that  darli^,  k^e  te^show  e ^ ^ fln  ,ngriT.*d  idea.  I 

for  a ending  all  the  Chr  st  as  - ■ • • » „ Qid  Christmas  cards",  but  then 

5f  she  Ms  a friend  in  -*e  ' - Christmas  rift  provided  the  exact  opportunity 

***  you  o opportune  sending  of  the  f£r  £hfse  let.t^rs  and  bell  eye  He 

for  her  to  respond.  rp  F . " r Y wn*  t-h  s that  will  lead  to 

m g S *•;  i iit*.  » w $*> 

and  experience  of  the  taybiUi/prayer  meeting,  I was 

happy  on  my  knees  thus  mining  o -o  1 g t - • rich  widow,  Kim  Si, 

truly  rejoicing  in  the  ou^with  the  Lord  in  the  prayer 

at  Pup  Sang  this  morning  began  having  tbi  . the  local  Womens*  P"- 

time/  She  has  been  so  active  H-lTt^ally,  the  lead  o t*«  foe  _ 

triotic  Soceity,  etc.,  but  she  that  will  get  he  dead  with 

ness  with  the  T nd  this  morni-.g  - ■’  _ bnb  ohe  made  a deB.nl  te 

everything,  and  she  doubtless Jgf — a wMle  to 
beginning  wi  th  tears  t.  at  we.  . ^ bf  con^tssi'sn  b\xt  the-  see  it  as  inevitable 

. rill  ^e!d-it«  gf^i|3£of  --^rlnreMesslSr 

; - - ' 2 & -'V  • . v \ 

,flc  c.cknov/1  ddjjnent  of  one  I • Se 

know  about),  that's  some  Ik  mg  f-**  waV  as*  1 f the  igord  was  saying, 

of  it,  and  this  morning  in  my  prayer  time  it  was  as  r;;  d ^ 

abbn.t  it,  for  T knew  how  impatient  I am,  and  , see  . ^ nev  ho  ne, 

^Vv^fr^and  tb%-  read 

v,a;'  ghonrj  me  the  unwisdom  of  any  accusations  on  my  part,  .m  o.  at  n t 
Them  know  what  they've  done  and  need  only  -he  m n s h!  n ^ . 0*„d  from 

through  the  Word  to  lead  them  to  brokenness.  Jy,  lead  to  ' 

that  Chinese  boy  to  good  effect  ?n  my  sermon,  ^ - 'Tit n And  the  t-s- 

confoss  to  the  Immigration  authorities  hi s d eception.  It  tit  . • 

timory  of  his:  *hrlstl.a 

sending  those  ~ n - . >.  so  stiff  «rd  nnbendinf, 

front  pn-e  of  the  Church  Bulletin  seem  to  me  to.be  w ^ T ^n,  ^ 

correct  they  ore.  1 miss  he  ^ , vnr  Pont  Office.  Th°t  ^na- 

W • . > thr'  . ^ al'l  opened  and  examined 

>ldih£  things  rp,  f • 

*i«hs:ri;  Th  n. 

”!i.’?"^hista’h tirss:  ^ f-i;.-* » *g!*rt 

ot  3™r mL^™nrL-wS.'f"Vr!”rrw»f.  star?  taut  ”lih  tai 


ryr-X^Jl  ^ WL~*, 


to  them  still  a child  and  It  will  Interest  them  greatly  to  know  that  she  has 
a babe  all  her  own.  Turning  to  my  own  daughter,  let  me  say  how  thankful  T am 
for  the  precious  letter,  the  good  looking  letter,  and  the  interesting  letter. 

I was  showing  the  picture  off  again  yesterday.  Yang  Si  w^s  up  doing  t he  washing. 
The  C.O.  here  told  Pak  Si  to  hire  someone  each  week  to  help  with  the  wash  and 
this  time  Yang  Si  was  up.  Oyron  Ong  Yun  was  up  for  a visit,  telling  me  the  pack- 
age had  arrived,  and  I showed  them  all  my  Skooks,  They  are  all  agreed  that  she 
resembles  me,  poor  child',  and  that  Jackie  resembles  his  mother,  fortunate  lad. 

T »n  be  getting  off  a reply  to  my  Skooks  soon.  You  were  asking  about  old  Chang 
Si,  Gertrude,  "she  same  up  to  me  faithfully  after  the  service  on  Sunday  and  greet 
ed  me  and  was  so  pleased  when  I told  her  that  you  enquired  in  particular  about 
her.  Im  fhang  No"  of  Angle  Is  one  of  the  Pup  Sang  elders  now,  right  on  the  lob 
and  attending  the  mronlng  prayer  meetings.  Chaw  Chang  No  is  the  moving  spirit 
behind  -’up  Sang,  *nd  he  went  with  me  to.  see  Chang  Su  Bang,  the  Crothers  1 man 
who  hadn't  been  to  church  for  a long  time.  Last  Sunday  Chang  -was  at  the  morning 
service.  May  he  be  richly  blessed  in' the  coming  series  of  meetings.  T do^’t 
see  the  Chaws,  parents  of  Choo  Sun  Hi  at  c hurch,  although  they  are  said  to  attend 
Choo  Sun  Hi  who  lives  out  in  the'  country  has  sent  a word  of  greeting  and  Is 
anxious  to  get  in  when  she  can.  My,  Gertrude,  let  me  say  again  that  as  I read 
over  this  list  of  stuff  you  bought,  clothes,  suits,  shoes,  it" ill  represent  a 
young  d apartment  store  when  it  arrives. 'm  sorry  if  I haven’t  mentioned  old 
Kim  Ik  Fyun  who  turned  up  the  morning  I spoke  first,  at  East  End.  He  is  still 
well  and  hearty  but  is  slipping  some  mentally  end  is  definitely  in  his  dottage. 

But  his  face  is  still  a benediction.  When  T mentioned  seeing  his  old  friend 
Walter  Erdman  a number  of  times  in  America  Kim  just  about  went  into  ecjfcacy  for 
theywere  such  close  friends  in  the  Lord  Jesus,  And  it  happend  that  "Uncle  Walter* 
mentioned  Kim  in  his  Christmas  card,  so  I sent  a letter  to  the  Erdmans  telling 
them  of  dear  old  Ik  Hyun . What  a precious  thing  Christian  felllwship  is,  and 
what  a delight  to  see  how  the  bonds  tighten  through  the  years.  Praise  God . -shh* 

T »m  rambling  a bit,  but  to  get  back  t o the  purchases,  I can  see  that  its  going 
to  he  some  job  packing  that/ stuff,  and  T certainly  hope  you  don’t  have  to  do  it 
yourself,  for  that  would  be  a good  evening's  fun  for  that  Methodist  Society's 
group.  Dear  me,  Gertrude,  it  would  just  about  wear  you  out.  Its  jobs  like 
that"  that  make  we  wish  I were  around  to  spare  you,  for  being  as  ’ illing  as  you 
3ce  you  just  go  ahead  and  do  it  all  yourself ,*tffcYou  mention  that  lovely  peach 
blanket  of  Daisy’s.  Well  I fm  c ertainly  glad  that  we  have  it  and  T hone  to 
enjoy  its  warmth,  but  its  good  it  isn’t  in  this  room  now  for  the  soot  from  this 
stove  is  unbelievable.  It  piles  up  so  thick  and  fast  you  can  collect  it  In  pans, 
and  in  such  circumstances  I'm  grateful  for  this  army  stuff.  I f’re  got  to  keep  my 
clothes  tucked  away  in  the  drawers  of  what  was  the  Adams  pantry,  otherwise  they 
would  be  filthy.  About  every  four  of  five  days  the  pipes  nf  the  stoves  block  up 
with  soot  and  we’ve  got  to  take  the  whole  thing  down  and  clean  it  out  o^  the 
smoke  would  drive  me  "out  .#*-*-  Enclosed  is  one  of  the  Christmas  checks  which  ’will 
be  easy  for  you  to  cash.  The  other  one  T spoke  of  is  a Postal  Money  order  and 
I think  I can  get  that  cashed  out  here  and  save  you  the  trouble  of  having  to 
identify' yourself  to  that  dame  at  the  local  post  office.  T know  her,  and  remembe 
how  particular  she  was.  Of  course  I had  my  army  identification  that  made  it  easy 
for  rne , I got  a nice  motto  card  today  f'rom  "Miss  Hedwig  and  Mrs.  Lena  Schmutz" 
That  last  name  is  about  as  German  and  as  unphonetic  as  a name  could  be  but  the 
card  is  beautiful,  "As  for  God  His  way  is  perfect".  I fm  thankful  to  have  it  to 
help  decorate  the.se  walls.  If  v/hen  you  are  in  South  Hollywood  church  again  you 
may"  remember  this  name  Schmutz,  pronounced  Schmootz.  Nam  Chang  No  is  still  on 

r *n  one  of  the  c hurehes . I ’’ire  ' hi  someth'  g , iv 

of  the  tennis  shoes  I bought  at  May  Co.,  do  you  remember  £5  pairs.  T have  17 
pairs  left  to  give  pastors  and  helpers  this  week  when  the  big, class  ge  :s  under 
way,  Yan<^  SI  Ts  boy  hangs  around,  is  without  a job.  There  awfully  sea rce  but 
! La  laying  Loing  noi-M ng.  The  younger  daughter  Is  married, 

and  mv  dear  from  her  pictures  is  quite  fashionable  as  1 s the  older  daughter. 

1 irch*  You  remember  she  n v-m 

pet's  nrav  and  work  for  her,.  Her  husband  Las  nok-sl  mined  r oo, 

time.  Yanr  Si’s  younger  ^irl  married 


T { UII?  1 1 1 ' w U 

at  any  time,  Le*  Ts  pray  and  work  for  .be 
and  Tv«m  go5^g  after  him  during  this  class 
a photographer  and  she  has  0 big  picture  o^ 


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V 

v - January  19*^1947.  - \ndong,  Korea* 

v&fettood  letters  continue  to  come  thru  and  I am  feasting  on  all  the  good 
news*  blessed  with  exceedingly  kind  friends*  God  encouraged  me  greatly 

j®y«r  life  this  week!  Pastor  Ye,  head  of  th6  Bible  Institute  and  Moderator 
•tfbycery,  has  had  a >hai’6  time  getting  support  from  the  churches,  for  the 
_ » . 9 simply  do  not  have  money;  I found  he  hadnt  had  any  salary  for  sometime  ( it 
it  only  300  yen  a month,  at  a time  when  rice  is  1,200  yen  a bushel)  and  there  are 
3 children  at  hom6*  At  the  rate  of  15  to  1,  I havent  any  money  to  give*  So  I took 
it  to  God  in  prayer*  Within  a day  or  two  the  commanding  officer  said  he  could  let 
me  have  some  extra  grain  for  distribution,  ndo  you  know  of  any  worthy  family?  Did 
I?  What  a testimony  to  trust  God  in  everything!  When  I gave  it  to  Ye,  he  asked, 
'Isnt  there  a needier  family  than  we?  H9*s  a spiritual  giant  and  yet  he  is  so 
natural  about  things,  busy  holding  Bible  classes  out  in  the  little  country  churches 
to  which  he  frequently  has  to  walk* 

These  are  great  days,  for  the  Andong  Bible  Conference  is  on*  Its  good  to 
see  the  Christians  from  the  country  again,  so  hearty  and  cordial  in  their  greet- 
ing*  The  guest  speaker.  Pastor  Han  from  the  north  is  a praying  man,  fearless  in 
his  denunciation  of  sin  and  fervent  in  his  exaltation  of  the  Lord  Jesus*  I spoke 
five  times  on  Repentanoe  and  prayed  for  God  to  enable  me  to  preach  that  message 
in  love*  We  had  good  attendance  in  spite  of  rainy  weather* 


Greeting  from  Rev.  Harold  Voelkel,  Presbyterian  Missionary 
71  Military  Gov»t  Co.,  Detachment  3. 

A*P*0«  6-1,  Postmaster,  San  Francisco* 


f in  %y 

y A.  ft 


Jan*  26  - Its  a cold  day,  but  my  heart  is  warm  as  I turn  my  thots  to  you  all*  I 
preaohed  down  in  the  prison  today;  an  excellant  congregation,  of  course,  but  they 
were  attentive*  The  Bible  Society  has  sent  scripture  portions  to  all  prisons  for 

distribution*  I was  surprised  how  well  the  prisonors  sang l 

How  many  opportunities  the  ohuroh  now  has  for  evangelism!  In  the  local  High 
school  for  boys,  out  of  600  a group  of  30  students  are  meeting  for  Christian  fellow- 
ship* The  Youth  for  Christ  is  enthusiastic  with  big  plans  for  work*  About  4 

thousand  Korean  soldiers  are  to  come  hero  for  training  1 its  a great  challenge* 

At  the  service  this  morning  I was  told  there  were  30  new  beliovers,  converts 
during  the  Conference*  The  meetings  stirrod  us  all*  An  offering  of  120,000  yen, 
which  despite  inflation  is  a lot  of  money,  is  to  bo  used  to  send  evangelists  out 
to  preach  in  villages  where  churches  are  closed  during  the  war.  Women  gave  their 
wedding  rings,  watches  and  ornaments*  I am  impressed  with  the  appearance  of  the 
congregation  and  tho^ order  is  good  too*  A^ttual  is  being  built  up  in  the  worship 
sirailiar  to  our  American  church  service*  Its  noticeable  to  see  in  all  this  thG 
result  of  years  of  training  in  missionary  homes  and  institutions*  They  are  doing 
a good  Job  in  distribution  of  charity  bundles,  and  I want  to  have  the  country 
churches,  as  well,  share  in  the  bounty  that  is  coming* 

Every  day  I am  teaohing  in  the  Bible  Institute;  25  men  and  8 women  atudying 
in  the  Sunday  School  rooms  at  the  ohuroh*  Ifm  enjoying  teaohing  the  Life  of  Christ, 
a tremendous  subject* 


Feb*  2*  Seoul,  Korea* 

The  winter  in  Andong  has  been  moderate  but  it  is  bitter  cold  here,  and  I 
am  grateful  for  the  big  winter  array  ovorooat  that  a generous  Supply  officer  let 
me  have*  I dont  know  what  I*d  do  without  it*  The  heating  situation  is  serious 
for  lack  of  fuel*  What  a ride  we  had  up  horo  by  plane! ’ .We  climbed  10,000  ft*  to 
keep  above  a solid  bank  of  clouds* 

I had  a shock  when  I visited  Severance  Hospital*  I had  heard  about  it  but 
the  sight  was  depressing  in  the  extreme*  No  electricity,  unpainted  walls,  every- 
thing in  bad  repair*  The  wards  were  pitiable,  the  patients  being  cored  for  by 
relatives  with  food  prepared  on  oharooal  burners*  It  isnt  easy  for  the  management 
these  days  with  shortages  of  everything,-  another  manifestation  of  the  suffering  of 
the  people  as  a result  of  the  war*  Things  are  desperato;  thieves  are  bold,*  I saw 
a government  car  with  two  windows  broken;  these  shatter-proof  windows  are  tough, 
but  the  oonscienoes  of  some  of  the  people  aro  tougher* 


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Address:  Harold  Voelkel  (Civ  Missionary)  % 63  Mil  Gov't  Hq  & Hq  Co 

A.P.O.  6-1,  i 'P.M.,  San  Francisco,  California  0 

***************  <**  T-^>  * **»  ~ 

Andong,  Sunday  afternoon,  January  19,  1947. 

I°mrtMT*“l1for  this  opportunity  of  • little  visit  with  you.  Your  gooi  letters 

si.nfSc  s1  £ :s  -t*- 

neips  seems  terrific,  but  then  when  I remind  myself  that  with 

tS  development  of  the  children  ..oh 

gree.  the  ‘ot.l  ”80in|s-on"^ltiply.  ^1"”“ bustle.  It.  getting 

Voelkels  and  it  theref  ? Phristmas  but  with  the  day  behind  us  I am 

pretty  late  now  to  be  speakingabout  ™ it  a happy  day  for 

overwhelmingly  grateful  for  al  I nd  thoughtful  friends.  Jack  I'm 

you.  «v.  .re  blessed  with  eteeedingl,  kind  ^ and  the  pic- 

glad  to  have  your  letters  with  the  news  oicnri  tenderfoot  tests, 

ture  of  the  Pasadena  float.  O^atulat second-class 
I'll  be  waiting  now  to  hear  that  you  P it'll  take  work  I know,  but  its 

Scout  and  so  on  until  you  go  r lg  ..  t*  Qr  when  does  that  come.  When 

fun  too,  isn't  it.  "^e  you  got^th.  s^t  yet^^or^.hen  ^ ^ j h„.  . 

you  get  it,  be  sure  and  1 7 haven't  got  a larger  size.  Can't 

small  wallet  size  picture  o you  , to  t on  my  desk.  Teddy,  you  can 

I have  one  of  the  big  ones  to  fjcl£g^  two  that  you  ha&  wtitten  her.  They  were 

write  good  letters  and  mentioned  ,fHaba  is  quite  well  again  . I 

both  good.  Keep  it  up.  Ge^  ’ i , it  that  he  had  a coh,  for  all  was  well 

hadn't  known  that  he  was  sic  . didn't  speak  of  his  being  sick  in  order 

on  Christ*,  day.  J ’?vPr'SAl  ?o  tolw  he  is  well  again,  and  after 

to  spare  me  any  anxiety.  Well,  its  I great  worried  doubtless  more 

all  5 would  have  ^en  wondering  what  ^ 

than  I should  have  been.  JL“®e  £olds  like  that  we'd  have  them  in  bed^-nd 
and  I think  to  myself  if  , , ^-*ttThe  poor  old  piano  stool  is  gone  » ^ell, 

debate  about  sending  for  the  ?Sst!lnd  it  has  been  4 ! : 

I'm  not  surprised  for  ?tk makes  me  think  about  a piano  when 

given  some  pretty  hard  JWJ. have  to  bring  it' 
you  cons  out  here  for  1 „eak  of  Dr.  Paik's  son  Nok  Kaw  whcr 

with  you.  That  reminds  me  to  P vacation.  The  other  morning  on  the 

is  home  from  Song  Do  music  schoo  him  pounding  away  at  some  Con- 
way to  daybreak  prayer  meeting  5*lb  1 fine  boy.  Sally  Lou,  I'm  sure 

certo.  He's  good,  and  he  sings  'r  Miller  and  the  piano  duets.  Her  father 

you're  having  a lot  of  fun  with  Mary  Ann  Miller  ana  P back  tQ  Haba>  j 

coming  after  you  in  the  him^he  high-chair,  forgetful,  of 

must  acknowledge  that  I kept  ^hulking  ol  h A n | natural  that  by  this 

course  of  the  fact  that  cSir  at  the* table.  My,  his  smile 

time  he'd  be  a big  boy  with  a regular  siz  & letter  from  j.y.  telling  of 

in  this  picture  is  a tonic  for  my  so  . — £ ftnd  didnit  the  Koreans,  especially 

the  arrival  of  Catherine  Crot hers  Hodge ^ ^ as  & childj  forgetful  of 
the  women,  gasp  at  that  news.  us>  The  crothers  have  sent  some  things 

the  change  the  years  bring  ,,  mention  sending  packages.  I hope  the 

and  in  a letter  from  the  Baughs  ^hey  mention  s i ^ P reCeived  about  a dozen 

staff  begins  to  appear,  for  S'.nfoute  for  me.  The  Army  ne„- 

packages,  there  must  be  all  told  abou  ° water  during  a storm  when 

paper  mentioned  the  damaging  of  3, 000  . P«k  g 7 hundreds  0f  thousands  of 
a hatch  was  blown  off  a freighter,  still  undelivered  for  all  the  army 

Christmas  packages  for  Mo  Adthu  frQm  home  hasn't  arrived.  When  my  stuff 

fellows  here  say  their  big  P c & MothinR  Fortunately  we  have  had  a 
does  come  through  I'll  be  »J  - » J t melts.  «•  bed  about  t.o 

mild  winter.  We've  had  a 1^?„°r,n-ld  weather  in  December  when  I vas  maxing 
or  three  weeks  of  terrifically  recently  it  has  moderated  and  it  hasn  t 

those  trips  to  and  from  Seoul  but  recently  it  and  everything  else  in 

is?  sms  sws  esss  w s — *-  27o-°°-  “• eee  costs 


2 

Yen/°%  Befo  ^an^efit  pony  £rV.n  6™oT  SSr 

the  ctoch  service  whel  the  deacons  coundt  the  collection,  I see  some  hundred  yen 
notes' in  the  basket.  Poke  ««*»  ’ i“  ljS2?e?°li.?e”SS*  wSSlc  ifST-S  an- 

swer^ to^prayer . °?i  J^a^'the  head^of  fave^ey. 

had  any  sa  for thlf w&^iiS^S^iild- 

think  was  ^^dTuP°"  MONK  TO  GIVE  HIM  AT  15  TO  1.  So,  I simply 

ren  at  home.  AND  I HAVEN  1 bOi  aix  i think  it  was  within  a day 

took  it  to  god  in  prayer  and  asked  Him  to  fee d Yi^  I grain>  almost 

or  two  that  toe  Oommanding  Officer  he^e f or  distribution.  Did  I know  of  any  worthy 
a mal  of  good  rice  he  coul  ile  to  myself  at  the  wonder  and  the  ease  of 

family?  Did  I?  I actually  had  to  smile  to  myseil  testimony  to  my  own  soul  to 

it  all.  And  the  C.O.  is  a Z^i  As  flifficult  as  is  that  man's 

trust  God  withe  very thing.  And,  h to *him  he  asked,  "Isn't  there  a needier 

financial  situation,  when 1 pre  vou  He’»s  a spiritual  giant,  and  yet  he 

family  than  we?"  Isn't  that  a mb  for  ? bSsy  holding  cllsses  out  in  the 

is  so  natural  and  matter  of  f freauently  has  to  walk,  transportation 

little  country  churches  to  ^hich^  he  frequently^  ^ , B class  is  on.  3; 

is  so  poor. ---These  are  great  days  in  And  ngJJ  morning  and  the  ciass  began  Fri- 
finished  my  series  of  5 Daybreak  >e.?vi  * ^ Prida?  a0  that  no  visitors  from 

day  night.  It  gained  hard  all  ihursda  ni  ^ ^ are  begltoing  to  arrive, 

the  country  churches  got  m.  But  iv  n and  cordiai  ln  their  greeting. 

0,  its  great  to  see  the  Pe°Ple  ’ Han  Mok'sa  who  graduated  from  the  North 

The  guest  speaker  is  from  the  no  , H d Betty  Hopkins  Crother's  father,  and 
China  Theo.  Seminary,  and  J^cf”^“°^ith  a fog-horn  voice  and  a thump  and 

all  the  rest.  He  is  atahort  stocky  W™  &mgn&too  and  is  C-od's  messenger, 

stamp  that  shakes  the  building.  - fervent  in  his  exaltation  of  the  Lord 

fearless  in  his  denunciation  of  sin  an  - book.  Repentence  as  the 

Sus.  I spoke  f ti.ee  on  Repentence,  usine  0f  p„,i.  , preyed  tor 

message  of  Job,  of  John  c.he  3ap . , of ^ Jes _ , - md  T trust  Him  to  take  it  home 

God  to  enable  me  to  thlJ  g00d  attendance.  I believe  it  was  excellen 

to  the  hearts  of  the  peop_e.  ^ i°verilv  believe  the  revival  is  not  far  of  . 

preparation  for  these .meeting  » ers  Him  Chin  Ho  Moksa  broke  down  with  a 

Praise  God,  this  morning  at  e y P „ n That  was  his  phra^ae,  and  as 

genuine  corf  ession  of  sin  "under^the  Japanese^d  tMngs  BY  HAMS,  I Relieve 

soon  as  grace  is  given  to  reRfiy  for  it.  Keep  praying,  keep  praying, 

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Friday  Afternoon,  January  24,  1947. 

My  Dearest, 

Gertrude,  it  seems  like  an  awfully  long  time  since  I !ve  written  you,  and  there 
is  much  to  discuss  in  answering  your  wonderful  letters.  The  various  contents 
of  the  last  two  or  three  letters  are  all  scattered  over  the  top  of  this  big 
desk  the  local  C.O.  has  made  available  for  me.  1*11  get  all  the  enclsoures 
together  and  go  to  it.  First  of  all,  here  are  my  two  big  boys » pictures,  the 
little  snaps,  both  so  clear  and  both  fellows  libfrking  so  happy.  Ted's  got 
his  eyes  wide  open  and  he's  looking  right  at  me.  I couldn't  ask  for  a better 
picture  from  anybody.  But,  darling  as  you  say  they  need  haircuts.  My,  ray. 

I'm  afraid  they  needed  them d esperately.  Now  may  I suggest,  my  dearly  beloved, 
that  you  not  economize  on  haircuts.  If  Jack  gets  his  cut  close  around  the 
ears  and  on  the  sides  he  can  go  three  weeks,  and  Ted  can  go  three  or  more. 

At  least  I think  so.  Perhaps  that  w£s  all  the  time  they  had  gone  when  the 

snaps  were  taken,  but  at  any  rate,  letTs  not  all&w  it  to  go  on  too  long.  Bless 
your  hearts,  kids,  I just  love  looking  at  my  family,  and  before  starting  this 
letter  I had  a good  look  at  my  good-looking  Skooks.  Last  night  Ned,  who  stop- 
ped in  for  an  overnight  visit  remarked  on  the  attractive  daughter  we  had.  I 
thoroughly  agree  with  him,  and  the  Lord  bless  you  too,  my  precious  Skooks. 

Now  Gertrude,  how  sad  that  I don't  have  a picture  of  you  to  press  to  my  heart 

as  I think  of  you  and  praise  the  Lord  for  you.  Gome  on,  loosen  up  and  skip 

off  to  the  photographer f s . -shm*  Now  my  Sweetheart,  a letter  like  Ann's  is 
just  about  all  that  one  could  ask$fr~  What  a wonderful  testimony  it  gives  on 
your  Christian  witness  and  the  Christian  atmosphere  of  the  home.  Praise  God 
for  it,  for  it  is  in  the  close-up  of  the  24  hour  relationship  that  the  little 
inconsistencies  as  well  as  the  big  ones  come  to  1 ight,  and  to  have  a girl 
who  has  entered  so  intimately  into  the  affairs  of  the  family  to  say  what  she 
does  with  the  feeling  she  says  it, is  something  to  rejoice  in  the  Lord  for. 

"The1  live  of  the  Lord  beaming  in  your  face”;  "The  Lord  certainly  is  using 
her  (Sally  Lou)".  Its  humbling,  isn't  it?*****About  Elmer  and  the  book, 
you  musn T t take  that  too  hard,  Gertrude.  Its  disappointing,  I know,  and  it 
is  evidence  of  the  narrowness  of  that  outlook,  and  it  is  always  that  group 
that  a re  talking  about  openmindedness.  I got  a letter  from 

to  mine,  a copy  of  which  I sent  you,  Its  certainly  requiring  patienceTW^n^ 
it?***I  don  * t remember  Hazel  P.  Hall,  but  whoever  she  is,  she  writes  a lively 
letter  and  the  idea  of  butter  on  the  morning  toast,  isn  t bad.  I often  think 
how  little  this  group  appreciates  the  butter,  they  eat  it  like  cheese,  thic  • 
***When  you  see  Edna  Larence  will  you  thank  her  for  the  package  she  sent,  of 
which  she  wrote  me.  As  yet  it  hasn't  arrived  and  when  it  does  I -11  acknowledge 
it.  When  will  these  packages  arrive,  and  that  leads  me  tow  rite  something 
I am  really  sorry  I have  to  write.  The  point  is,  Gertrude,  please  don  t send 
me  anything  BUT  PERSONAL  ITEMS  BY  A.P.O.  And  the  reason  Is  this.  If  the 
authorities  discover  anybody  using  the  A.P.O.  for  any  use  other  than  personal 
items  THEY  WILL  LOOSE  THE  A.P.O.  PRIVILEGE.  How  what  would  I do  if  I had 
J“™it  twee  months  for  a letter  from  you  and  then  after  thro,  months,  six 
months  in  all,  have  you  heatffrom  me.  We  have  already  beenwarned,  and  it  was 
nnlv  bv  srace  that  we  were  allied  to  have  a distributing  committee^  to  han  1 
the  things  for  us,  otherwise  the  army  would  have  CONFISCATED  EVEKYTnING . 

if 1.  ser^uS,  nut.,  must  play  the  earn..  It  all  gro.s  out  of  a ring 
of  smugglers  who  had  organized  themselves  into  a tremendous  proposition 
to  S?hSe  amounts  of  Lings  through  A.P.O.  during  the  < 
and  I imagine  my  Christmas  packages  a re  being  held  up  by  the  delay 

ment  over  Catholicism,  and  by  studying  for  the  felliw. 

the  truth,  isn't  that  an  answer  to  our  prayers.  Thank  God^for  th  ^ ^ 

jtiVidS^ fSSit  my1 big  lln  ^Tb^Ld^' ’buS  it  was  one  of  the  days  I 


was  occupied  with  preparation  for  the  Daybreak  meetings,  and  I didn’t  have  a 
minute  to  spend  at  my  desk.  I’ll  never  forget  my  teaching  up  at  Kang  Kei 
and  having  the  telegraph  boy  stamp  and  shake  the  snow  off  himself  and  yell, 

"Telegram"  announcing  my  big  man’s  arrival.  How  w eek  and  helpless  hew  as, 

and  how  big  and  strong  he  is  now.#** The  mystery  is  solved  about  my  not  know- 
ing of  Haba’s  cough.  The  letter  telling  about  it  arrived  after  the  one  with 
the  news  that  he w as  better.  I see  too  that  my  letters  don't  arrive  in  exact 
order  either .*** What  a Nww  Year’s  program,  my  dear.  Wowie,  after  12  the  night 
before  and  then  6.50  the  morning  after.  I’m  glad  you  could  all  see  it,  that 
is  the  parade  at  Pasadena.  It  will  always  be  something  to  remember  as  I said 
before,  and  no  place  can  rival  Los  Angeles  for  extravagance  in  display,  whether 
it  be  floats  or  anything  else.  "Apol^etic  tinkle"  is  a good  phrase  for  an 
alarm  going  off  anhour  ahead  of  time.  Mine,  that  is  an  alarm  that  I borrowed 
for  the  past  12  days  has  not  been  apologetic  but  firm  and  rosolute  in  its 

demands  that  I shake  out  of  it.  Really  1 got  to  feeling  such  a sense  of  self- 

satisfaction  each  morning  as  Returned  and  asked  myself  the  question  that  I 
suppose  everyone  asks  after  getting  up  that  early,  "Why  don't  I do  it  all  the 
time?"  But  keeping  busy  until  late  at  night  requires  pretty  regular  rest  or 
one  gets  droopy.  Too  bad,  too  bad,  about  the  turkey,  but  It  can't  be  helped. 

It  was  a big  loss  for  the  Baugh’s,  if  they  had  to  make  it  good.***I’m  wondering 
what  thed  eal  is  in  Talbot  being  taken  off  KPAS  Sunday  morning  and  Puller, 

Sun.  afternoon.  Has  that  station  changed  ownership.  Also,  Ranier  wrote  that 
Puller  had  sold  that  valuable  tract  of  land  in  Pasadena  to  get  money  for  West- 
mont, mentioning  that  that  was  what  I had  wtitten  him.  Well,  I had  forgotten 
that  I had  urged  him  as  I did,  but  it  is  encouraging  to  see  that  I was  on  the 
right  road.  With  Puller  behind  Westmont,  they  are  doubtless  going  ahead,  and 
no  college  has  any  trouble  getting  students  these  days.***You  write  about  candy. 
Thanks  for  the  box,  I’ll  enjoy  it.  But  everybody  has  been  so  kind.  I just  open- 
ed up  Ranier' s the  other  night,  the  fine  sealed  tin  box  she  sent  fa?  Christmas. 
The  P.X.'s  here  have  a pretty  good  line  up  of  the  usual  run  of  candy  bars.*** 

The  bulb  of  the  Duncan’s  lamp  reached  me  the  other  night,  so  the  body  may  not 
be  far  off.  It  is  apprently  a real,  splendiferous  affair,  one  of  these  with 
a l&ng,  white  bulb,  about  20"  long.***I’ll  be  on  the  look-out  for  the  16  and  12 
year  old  jackets,  getting  word  back  to  Bill/and  Bob  Voelkel**I ’m  glad  Jack  is 
through  with  his  work  at  Culter  and  in  view  of  all  the  Dime  it  has  taken,  let  s 

pay  next  year,  i»f  the  kids  are  there,  but  it  isn  t worth  it  in  view  of  the 

transportation.  If  they  lived  close  enough  I would  stress  the  w ork  and  feel 
it  was  good  discipline,  even  every  day,  but  when  it  gets  near  to  meal  time 
when  he  returns  I think  its  a poor  bargain,  and  we  have  the  money..  ***Quite  a 
line  up  the  Vermont  Ave.  Church  has  had.  I notice  quite  a few  of  w hat  w ovLla 
call  "Paith  Mission"  people  on  the  missionary  program.  May  the  Lord  bless  Mon- 
tano. I shall  certainly  pray  for  him  and  his  wife  and  the  family.  I wn  t 
suppose  anything  was  said  of  Betty.  Poor  kid,  there  is-  a quirk  in  er  d i 
ing",  and  I know  it  worries  the  parents  terribly  .** 'Pore  I forget,  speaking  of 
the  radio  in  the  kitchen  that  needs  (or  needed)  a new  case,  the  electricity 
is  so  weak  here  that  even  a little  set  wont  operate  on  the  current.  So,  I 
think  for  the  present  you  better  let  it  go  since  a portable  battery  affair 

costs  so  much.#-*# That  Mother  Stewart  birthday  dinner  affair  13  * „?!Pf!e£ e thev 

of  time  and  saddens  me.  My,  when  will  they  be  done  with  it.  Could  be  y 
are  hoping  for  something  in  the  poor  woman's  will?  That  Mrs . Charr  whose  hus- 
band is  still  here  is  a cppable  and  attractive  personality  I think,  and  it  is 
easy  to  see  how  she  got  along  well  with  the  American  < of  fleer, s.  It  was 
lv  no  small  privilege  that  she  was  able  to w angle  out  of t he  officials  in  being 
allielto  tLe  h./fandl,  to  Merlca.  «.r  children  .11 

agreeable  also.***My  dear,  Haba  in  jeans,  that  must  be  a sight . ^ecious “*n 
how  I’d  love  tosee  him.  And  a new  red  hat  for  myself,  bweet  thing,  you  re 
worth  half  a dozen  red  hats,  if  only  you'd  go  and  buy  them.^^I'm  so  glad  for 
Jack  that  Dianne  has  returned  after  a trip  to  the  hast.  1 c ® T,  , , , 

strain  its  been  to  have  her  so  faraway  all  this  time.'  Jack  and  Dianne. .J.. 
Look  at  the  nice  letter  enclosed  from  gertrude  - (Me  Fadden) 


Address : 


Harold  Voelkel  (Civ  Missionary),  63  Mil  Gov’t  Hq  & Hq  Co. 
A.P.O.  6-1,  P.M.,  San  Francisco,  California 

Andong,  Sunday  Afternoon,  1/26/47. 


Dearest  Family,  07  J 

It’s  a cold  day,  about  the  coldest  we’ve  had  for  some  time, 
but  my  heart  is  wanned  as  I turn  my  thoughts  to  you  all.  People  keep  asking  me 
everyday  when  you  are  arriving  and  I don^t  like  to  have  to  answer  that  X don’t 
know.  About  an  hour  ago  Marykol  Kim  Si  asked  me  if  you  were  coming  out  this 
Spring,  and  I have  simply  to  say  I haven’t  any  idea  when  it  will  be.  I preached 
down  in  the  Prison  this  morning  twice,  once  to  the  women  and  once  to  the  men. 

An  excellent  congregation,  of  course,  just  like  it  is  in  any  prison,  but  they 
were  attentive  and  I believe  we  are  going  to  see  some  excellent  results  from 
these  prison  chaplaincies.  Ivly  impression  of  the  prison  pastors  is  similar  to 
what  I thought  of  most  army  chaplains  (I  can’t  speak  for  the  Navy).  Not  all, 
but  a good  man^y  fellows  went  into  the  army  chaplaincy  because  of  a dissatisfac- 
tion with  their  churches,  and  many  were  men  who  had  had  difficulties.  A leader 
in  our  Presbytery,  whose  judgment  I value,  told  me  the  three  pastors  from  our 
territory  who  became  prison  chaplains  did  so  because  there  was  no  call  from  any 
church.  But  God  can  use  any  of  us  to  His  glory,  and  I doubt  not  that  great  good 
will  come  out  of  the  daily  contact  of  the  pastors  and  the  prisoners.  The  Bible 
Society  has  sent  Bibles  and  Testaments  to  all  the  prisons  for  distribution,  so 
the  inmates  can  read  them  in  their  spare  time  of  which  they  have  rnuchj  They 
looked  well  and  in  these  days  of  scarcity  they  are  better  fed  than  lots  oT 
people  outside.  The  Superintendent  showed  me  a pile  of  American  wheat  being 
prepared  for  the  next  meal.  I was  surprised  how  well  the  prisoners  sang.  After- 
wards the  Supt.  put  on  a feed  for  me,  a very  substantial  meal.  How  different 
from  the  Ja  p.  regime.  How  many  more  opportunities  the  church  has  for  evangelism 
'he  two  local  High  Schools  are  both  still  out  on  winter  vacation,  but  when  they  get 
back  I want  to  establish  some  kind  of  contact.  Five  or  six  hundred  boys  and  about 
300  girls  to  reach  in  impressionable  ages.  And  from  BOO  - 1,000  Korean  soldiers 
comine  here.  Its  a great  challenge. ****Now  I must  tell  you  about  the  Mens’  Big 
Class.  In  fact  it  was  both  Mens’  and  Womens  * . About  150  came  in  from  the  coun- 
try, I believe,  and  while  in  comparison  with  former  times  it  is  poor,  yet  for 
the  present  it  is  good,  for  remember  there  is  no  transportation,  to  speak  oi, 
either  east  or  west.  Moreover  the  Presbytery  and  a Revival  Meeting  with  Pe  On 
Hei  Iv.oksa  was  held  in  Yung  Ju  in  December,  so  few  came  from  there,  if  any.  The 
speaker  amazed  me  with  his  stamina.  He  was  somewhat  tuckered  he  went  on 

with  his  tremendous  voice  cl  ar  to  the  end  ana  conducted  an  extra  Daybreak  fet- 
ing the  morning  after  the  official  close  of  the  » e tings.  How  he  did  it  I don  t 
know,  and  I thaik  God  for  the  man  and  his  message.  He  preaches  the  Gospel  and 
is  concerned  with  essentials.  His  whole  emphasis  and  appeal  was  to  the  gp.od, 
and  it  delighted  my  soul  to  hear  him  plead  for  repentance  of  all  sin  and  a total 
dedication  to  the  Lord  Jesus.  In  fact  his  straight-forward,  out. and  out  appeal 
is  having  some  repercmJSions  locally.  The  pastor  Kira  Kwan  rtyun  is  a member  of 
the  legislature  and  the  guest  deplored  the  abandoning  of  the  pulpit  for  politics 
on  theSpart  of  sons  many  pastors!  One  of  the  things  no  one  can  miss  in  visiting 
the  Mi/  Gov't,  in  Seoul  i s/the  presence  of  so  many  Korean  pastors,  men  from  all 
over  th;  country  They've  simply  flocked  to  govt.  jobs.  Now  one  explanation 
of  that  Is  that  they  are  the  men  best  fitted  by  training  and  temperament  for 
democratic  rule,  and  in  a sense  its  good  to  have  t heir  influence. at  the  top  in 
the  pov't.  On  the  other  hand,  the  church  in  its  awful  weakness  is  woe full 

nni  1 1 1 pal  ca  mbaien  are  now  displeased  with  him,  and  m - , • 

political  campaign  axe  xi  Extraordinary  honor  that  has  cons  to  Kim  who  is 

Club  insignia.  Kim  wore  his  until  the  b lis  the  Legislature  went  with  it. 
Christ,  then  the  pin  went.’  I hope  the  glory  of  the  begisiauu 


2. 

T dPPidecL  to  attend  all  the  Daybreak  meetings,  7,  which  with  the  5 I led 
,iade  12,  and  since  I taught  an  hour  four  afternoons,  I couldn’t  get  a nap  in 
but  one  day  The  night  meetings  kept  going  late  and  how  the  Koreans  stand  it 
TLnn  kno;.  At  one  meeting  the  speaker  prefaced  his  remarks  with  the  assurance 
-np  would  sneak  briefly,  just  briefly*  I glanced  at  my  watch  and  decided 
to  see  what  that  would  mean.  When  be  came  to  what  I figured  would  be  the  stopping 

place  I noticed  that  he  had  spoken  30  minutes,  and  ^^^ou^and1?^ 

‘ , V , ,tTr  , fv.r<  mv  opoond  o o in t , and  on  he  went  f o r^a FT rrour  uia 

SS.SS*  S »««4°  .Urt  2 hour,  .nd  K»t  church  cot  »M. 

o q -i  -n  - ^ ft  n y,nne  q t 'etching  of  heart  and  a.  decision  not  bo  stop  clean- 

”gi&  s isi.r.n  ssu4 

ss-r  isii  52  sszr~r.,'z  wra®*  > 

t'T1  ti-uatL^  that  3 r/  time  all  that  was  done,  all  the  sin  committed,  during 
tU®  lastaye^  Si?  s'orae  h°w  take  care  of  i t seif  as  ling^as^  they  are  sor^abcut^ 

it.  All  the  prayers  J° re  f elt  ' le ad  to  take  as  one"  of  my  Bible  studies 

HgSS.5  in°contrast  S^SSR  sorrow,  ^essing^hat J^dl^sorrow 

it  does  something  about  t he  sins  we  ■ «e  d ’ The2whole  area  is  ready  for 

But  w*'ve  made  a beginning  for  which  I thank  God  . The  wnoie^  ^ ^ fpa^y 

revival  and  hungry  for  it  and  Playing  fo  . d h replied  immediately 

what  he  thought  of  my  continued  appe ^J°?0  hear  it!  we^now  its  necessary- . 

"Keep  it  up,  we  like  to  hear  it,  we  rebuking  them  all 

I said  I didn't  want  the  people  to  get  the  session  lsSthe  next 

the  time,  but  he  waved  that  asi  oubiect  are  hardly  in  the  same  bracket 

step.  And  as  it  is  ^remarks  on  the  subgc\ar  ^ ^ gQ  int0  the 

as  the  thundering  of  the  guest  speaker.  y.  They're  pitiless.  So,  praise 

details  of  the  church’s  compromise  uni  er  the  Japs,  ihey  r p were  30 

God  for  a good  class.  At  the  service  this  morning^Ijas^o^^, ^ ^ ^ ^ 

new  believers  in  attendance,  conve  0 “ninKS  several  backsliders  came 

Sun,  for  the  former  pastor  who  came  out  2 evening  . about  several  things., 

out,  andLthe  meetings  stirred  us  all.  God  spoke  to  m ^ ^ ^ ^ villages 

They  decided  to  take  up  a collection  to s end  ou  P ^ total  reached  i20 

where  churches  have  closed  a^d  ^ ^ lot  of  money#  Several  women  gave 

thousand  yen,  which  despite  inflation  i th  for  Christ  is  enthusiastic 

their  wedding  rings  and  watches,  et c . The  were  the  humor- 

with  big  plans  for  work.  It  was  a g^e^time.  Of  -n  sllence  t0  my_ 

ous  moments  too,  at  least  funny^  forward  to  sine  a solo,  one  of  these 

self,  as  for  example  when  a youth  came  f l8SS  and  while  he  was  hold- 

poems  extolling  the  bliss  of  the  ^ ^ l a d a Bible  woman  were  walking  in 

ing  forth  in  tremuldus  emition,  three  mn-  animat*^-  discussion  about 

front  of  him  and  alia  round  prying  on  an^i^  others  , activity. 

the  offering,  the  soloist  and  theTredioament  of  a mother  on  t he  crowded 
Another  less  elegant  sudJ®ct  the  predicar^^^  herself  ln  a state  of  ernergen- 

womens ' side,  who  when  her  through  the  crowd  to  the  door  in  time 

oy,  realizing  that  the  child  couldn't  get  througnjn  relief.  I doubt 

simply  raised  the  nearby  window  and  enabled  the  c l & out  30  recently  from 

if  anybody  in  the  etowh  thought  twice  about  it,  orowded  church?are  at  home  from 
America  I couldn't  help  but  m®ddtate  on  how  ess.Gellently  the  choir  is 

here.  I think  I ought  to  mention,  by  t h y.  & beautifui/  voice  and  plays  the 
doing,  the  work  of  the  pastor  s • ,,  appearance  of  the  congregation 

organ  well.  And  also  I was  impressed  with  the  appears  ^ don,t  know  where 

which  in  these  days  of  poverty  is  cental  J le  and  the  order  is  good.  A rit- 
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ual  is  being  built  up  with  responses  very  similar^to^^^^  Qf  years  train_ 
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i in  missionary  homes  and  institutions.  'They  are  doing  a good  job  too 
in  the  distribution  of  the  charity  bundles.  Crothers'  former  outside  man,  Pak, 
the  strone  boy  is  just  as  poor,  adjust  as  agreeable  as  ever.  Two  bundles  of 
cotton  batting  came  recently  which  I turned  over  to  the  committee  and  one  evening 
T saw  Pak  coinE  down  the  road  with  ane  of  the  bundles.  It  was  a great  satisfac- 
tion to  me  that  they  had  piacked  him.  I saw  him  enter  the  church  a few  Sundays 
ago,  a wet,  cold  day  without  any  socks,  just  barefooted.  And  today,  a cold  day 
mpny tare,  without  socks.  Two  fine  bundles  of  things  from  the  Davis  Community 
Chur^i&iSved  some  weeks  as°  and  1 saV6d  th6m  for.  th®  cl^ss  t<r  l want  the  coun- 
try cnunrche s we  wll  as  the  lAcal  church  to  share  in  the  bounty.  I saved  the 
neatly  wrapped  Christmas  gifts  (late  in  arrival .from  the  Los  A.  Korean  S.S.,  so 
with  the  contents  of  the  three  cartons,  4 itemi^ere  sent  to  4°  ch^rahaa»  ^e^e" 
sentatives  of  which  attended  the  class.  I aske<L  i i Won  Yung,  the  Moderator  of 
Presbvtery/to  distribute  a pair  of  the  Cuban  basketball  shoes  that  I bought  at 
Sav  Co  fo?  a dollar  a paiS  to  each  pastor  and  helper  which  he  was  delighted  to 
do!  'ien  he  asked  about  a couple  of  extra  pair  ^r  ^ible  Institute  students  who, 
he  said,  if  we  could  provide  them  shoes  could  walk  50  li  (lb  2/3  miles)  each  y 
to  a pastorless  church  each  week-end.  So  I was  glad  to  let  him  have  two  pair  for 
t-hat  1 Ned  came  up"  the  last  day  of  the  class  with  the  chapI^n  and  I was  sure  gla 
f ;e  III  and  h^e  him  see  the  class.  The  tenant  of  one  patch  of  land  owned  by 
Ceor-e  had  turned  in  2 bags  of  millet  and  I waited  for  Ned's  decision  as  to  what 

ya?„f?s  in 

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°V  Pafsi  ^ siSply  bOwling^Shese  officers  and  particularly  the  C.O  by 

value.***cPak  simpiy  , finish  she  produces  on  the  shirts.  They 

the  neatness  of  her  work,  the  States-side  Iimsn  sne  officials 

are  so  impressed  they  !d  give  her  the  moon  1 s w fruit  etc  etc.,  it  findd 

s.„t  up  gift,  for  which  this  "“irlcSh^Tlie;  she 

its  way  to  Pak  Si.  The  woman  isn't  dull  in  app£®°ia™  ting  for  her  and  the 
waxed  bold  the  other  day  with  a request.  I do  th  1 t v b she  needs 

officers.  Yun  Haw  her  oldest  boy  is  2°* ZSe  lo  the  boy  must  have  a b!ide  al- 
a daughter-in-law  to  do  the  work  of  the  house,  ^ b & 70ung  man  to  talk 

though  he  doesn’t  want  to  get  marri  . So" Kim  Kum  Hi,  the  Bible  woman 

about  whether  or  not  j* ' wants  to  take  fof the  fSly  to  worship  in  a 

and  Pak  Si  go  into  a huddle  and  it  ds ut  16  or  i8  miles  away,  where  during 
country  church  the  other  side  of  Pung  San  about  1 o 18m  damsel/ahe  in  turn 

the  service  the  boy  will  be  able  to  f£a£c®  °Vlov  maybe.  The  only  fly  in  the 
out  of  the  corner  of  her  eye  will  behold  her  lover,  maj  . ^ & ^ for  a 

ointment  was  transportation  for  buses  are  u . , ^ &1P  on  the  blink,  so 

jeep  from  the  C.O.  for  the  occassion.  Bu  - 5 these  10  wheel  trucks.  What 

the  C .0 . not  to  fail  in  the  request  pr°^d®£e°£®b^  -n  on  a truck  capable  of 
a picture,  the  boy,  mother  and  father  *n  b The  report  is  that  the  boy  thi- 

hauling  tons  of  stuff  roaring  out  to  tb® iak  eno^g h apparently,  but  the  father 
nks  the  girl  quite  countnfie  , . rirl  is  of  good  parentage,  toy 

tells  me  he  is  going  to  do  i “fine,  f or  the  girl  is  Z^  ^ 

guess  is  it  will  go  through,  and  so  m a e around.  I tried 

family  can  get  a feast  together  t^gi^ls  suppor/s  ince  they  are  having  trouble 
subtly  to  raise  the  question  of  the  gi  l PP^  ^ concern  anybody.  They  need 
feeding  all  the  mouths  now,  but  that  di  ape  met  first>  There's  the  week, 

sone  body  to  work  in  the  house  and  fi  s service  in  English  for  the  G.I.'s. 

family,  and  in  a half  hour  I m schedule  fo  2 > the  regular  Committee  meet- 

r“L-r».  D.v.  I Ihope? 

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Taiku,  January  28,  1947. 


Dearest  Wife, 

I don’t  know  that  I have  ever  addressed  you  this  way  "before, 
but  it  is  certainly  alright,  isn’t  it?  You  are  my  wife  and 
the  dearest  wife  I can  imagine.  The  more  wives  I see  the  more 
gret  eful  I become.  A few  days  ago  a number  of  military  wives 
and  families  arrived,  mostly  mothers  with  young  children,  sub- 
school age,  and  the  more  I see  of  them,  the  more  readily  I appr* 
ciate  my  sweetheart’s  worth  and  charm.  Yes,  I wonder  how  long 
it  will  be  before  you  and  the  children  arrive.  But  with  this 
inflation  something  drastic  must  be  rb  ne  for  we  could  re  ver  live 
here  as  a family,  with  all  the  help  we  need,  at  the  15  to  1 rate 
The  yen  is  now  250  to  1 in  New  York  we  understand,  and  commodi- 
ties have  just  about  disappeared  from  the  stores. 

But  I rausn’t  get  started  on  that  again,  for  I want  to  tell  you 
that  when  I went  to  the  D.O.  yesterday  to  mail  my  Sunday  letter 
which  I brought  down  from  Andong  with  me,  there  was  your  packa^ 
the  one  with  the  blue  cotton  pieces  and  Jack’s  heavy  coat,  or  is 
it  Teddy’s,  and  the  ONE  mitten.  Did  I loose  the  other  or  did  jf 
you  send  only  one,  or  did  they  get  separated  in  the  packing?  At 
any  rate,  one  of  the  mittens  came.  AM)  my  darling,  the  Valinthe 
gift  is  in  it.  ly  birthday  present  is  certainly  on  time,  this 
time.  Thank  you  so  much.  I haven’t  opened  it  so  I don’t  know 
what's  in  it,  but  then  you’ve  alredy  told  me,  haven’t  you?  Thak 
you  again  darling,  and  a big  hug  and  a kiss  for  it.  I love  you 
for  it. 

All  day  today  I worked  on  the  paper  in  preparation  for  the  Ex. 

Com.  meeting  to  which  we  all  go  tomorrow,  D.v#  I call  it  an 
"Exposition  of  the  Obvious".  Its  stuff  that  all  of  us  know,  and 
the  longer  we've  been  here  the  better  we  know  it.  No  this  paper 
is  just  for  you  and  Hanier  and  any  others  whom  you  decide  i twill 
be  O.K.  to  show  it  to.  The  point  is  it  is  something  which  Tee  mve 
discussing.  It  isn’t  any  action  aboii  aiything,  nothing  final, 
it  is  merely  thinking  out  loud,  so  don’t  let  anyone  go  away  saying 
the  Committee  out  here  thinks  so  and  so,  etc.  This  is  just  my 
notion  aboil  Andong. 

darling,  I am  deligH  ed  and  8<yt hankful,  I can't  tell  you  how 
thankful  I am  to  have  this  beautiful  picture  of  the  children.  I 
really  craved  ore  , happy  as  I was  to  have  the  wallet  sized  ore  • 

It  is  beautiful  and  I am  so  proud  of  it.  The  children  are  lovely, 
and  it  is  such  a joy  to  show  it  to  friends.  ^Diat  precious  kids, 
all  so  lovely  and  well.  Thank  you  dear.  And  the  one  of  my  De  De. 
Boy,  he  can  take  a picture  a good  one.  I'm  going  to  get  a_  pane 


of  glass  somewhere  and  frame  all  these  pictures, 
many  of  you. 


I can’t  have  tbo 


I haven't  received  a letter  from  you  for  sore  time  now,  but  I heard 
from  you  indirectly.  Ned  had  a letter  from  his  family  saying  “Gat 
the  Van  Dyke's  were  enroute  to  San  Erancisco  but  were  stopping 
with  the  Voe lk els  in  L.A.  "Deep  in  the  heart  of  Texas  1”  Did  yuu 
rene  raber  to  sing  that  to  Nicky.  Tell  me  what  you  thought  of  him 
Jack.  And  what  news  about  that  dreadful  "°eter,  the  guy  who  thinks 
Chaplains  and  their  assistance  are  sissies! 


Strange 

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isn’t  it,  that  this  package  of  yours  which  I see  was  mailed 


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— Seoul,  February  2,  1947. 

^ ( Dearest  Family,  „ . . . , ^ „ 

^ I am  having  to  go  a long  time  without  word  from  you.  The  last  time  or 

* j two  the  truck  brought  mail  to  Andong  I didn’t  get  any,  rather  an  un- 
=S  T usual  experience,  for  my  "mail"  average  is  excellent,  my  family  is  so 

^ faithful  So,  I shall  let  patiehee  have  her  faithful  and  perfect  work, 

but  it  is  going  to  be  a long  time  until  I can  get  back  again,  bed. 

Dr.  B.  and  I decei4ed  that  in  order  to  make  sure  the  jeeps  would  be 

- — in  running  order  to  take  back  with  us  we  had  better  get  up  here  and  get 
4 them  going  before  eur  Committee  meeting  got  going,  and  then  with  bus i- 

Js.'^'ness  over  we  could  drive  back.  True  to  expectation  nothing  hao  been 
do^e  on  them  and  it  is  necessary  to  hang  around  the  Army  garage  and 
gee  that  someone  works  on  them  or  nothing  at  all  would  be  done.  Even 
B the  work  considered  completed  by  them  the  jeep  would  not  start. 

on  the  Monday  truck  fnwiAndong  for  that’s  all  there  would  be  until  - 
day*  And  was  it  cold,  freezing*  Monday  afternoon  and  Tuesday  I worked 
on  mv  Paper  concerning  the  Surrey  which  we  axe  to  begin  discussing* 

SrSSTfinf  day,  c.ldmd  clear.  The  ehcrtage  of  traeep«rta- 
tion  is  indicated  by  the  fact  that  we  rode  to  the  airfield  on  a 10  whee 
truck -that ’sail  there  was.  AND  we  three  were  the  only  passengers,  so 

STSiuSd  t.aa  .S’Ll  plane  for  the  ^^“t^thlVelSt ^'.“e* 

" cloud,,  and  « hept  IT.eili  “ee'fl 

fe?  £*S.i;0S,fSi  llllVX  fl^cSed  t^aSe  tl^the  pllet 
they  appeared jSst  iSe  the  o»e‘w«  hid  come 

*»"e  ej««  J.  *y  ..ah.  no.  f.r  aW.lutel 

Sllire%Sf1S  laSh  ™l1ylalhle..«The  ef.ter  1. 

ate.  no  particularly  cold  weather  since  the  last  visit  to  Seoul  in 
^l;.’*er^ut  It  I.1 'hitter  c.ld  here  new,  and  I -Jr |teful  fj^th.  ^ 

rjtw?.?'ri^’rsrtXthi'dh,d:d^iat“:  u «y.f  ^ .... »» 


having  to  he  very  careful  in  its  use  of  fuel  like  everyone  else*  Some 
army  homes  are  critically  short  of  heat*  The  word  yesterday  was  that  Aba- 
gail  Genso  Me  Kinney  hadn't  had  any  fuel#  any  coal,  since  Christmas,  that 
her  3 children  had  had  whooping  cough  and  one  was  in  the  hospital  with 
pnuemonia****Thcee  So*  Pres,  wives  have  arrived,  thfc  first  missionary 
wives,  Mrs.  Crane,  Hopper,  and  Linton*  Ned's  wondering  how  they  beat  Sue 
who  is  waiting  in  Berekely;  the  probability  is  the  Southerners  boarded  a 
ship  on  a Gulf  port,  one  coming  through  the  Canal***I  suppose  you've  all) 
got  the  news  of  Betty  Lutz'  son*  We  were  out  there  yesterday  and  Lenore 
was  rejoicing  ovSr  her  new  grandson  but  as  yet  hadn't  learned  his  name!** 

I had  a shock  the  other  day  in  visiting  Sever ence.  I had  heard  about  it 
since  before  coming  to  Korea  but  the  sight  of  it  was  depressing  in  the 
extreme.  There  was  no  electricity,  all  dingy  and  dark,  and  to  add  to  the 
gloom  were  the  unpainted,  dirty,  pealing  walls.  Everything  in  bad  repair. 
The  wards  were  pitiable,  no  order  or  system  such  as  we  are  accustomed  to 
in  hispitals , and  the  patients  being  oared  for  by  relatives,  being  fed 
food  prepared  on  their  individual  charcoal  stoves.  It  isn't  easy  for  the 
management  either  th6se  days  with  shortages  of  everything.  It  is  another 
manfi  estation  of  the  overall  suffering  of  the  people  as  a result  of  the 
war.  And  things  are  desperate.  Thieves  are  getting  pretty  bold.  The 
other  night  Fletcher  and  Scott  were  out  somewhere  and  in  locking  his  car 
Fletcher  left  Scott's  brief  case  on  the  front  sefeA,  visible  t©  passersby. 
When  they  emerged  from  the  meeting,  the  window  of  the  car  had  been  brokkn 
by  a big  stone  and  the  brief  case  stolen*  I saw  a government  car  this 
boon  with  two  windows  broken,  and  these  shatter  proof  windows  are  tough, 
but  th*  consciences  of  the  people,  some  of  them,  are  tougher  .***31air  is 
anxious  to  get  up  to  Pyeng  Yang  before  his  year  is  up  if  he  can  make  it 
& the  other  day  I was  wi  th  him  as  he  discussed  permission  to  make  the  trip 
with  an  official*  We  were  told  that  the  American  Army  la^isson  officer  in 
Pyeng  Yang  is  accompanied  by  armed  guards  wherever  he  goes,  and  that  the 
recent  imeumbent  when  on  a trip  from  his  home  with  the  guards  attempted  to 
say  something  to  aKorein  and  for  that  reason  his  withdrawal  was  requested 
by  the  Pyeng  Yang  Russian  General.  The  word  is  that  the  churches  are  go- 
ing well  in  the  north.  God  is  blessing  them  with  real  life  and  vigor  and 
new  believers.  Recently  a number  of  pastors  were  jailed  for  opposing 
elections  on  Sundays*  Throughout  Europe  it  is  the  custom  apparently  to 
hold  elections  of  the  Lord's  Lay,  a commentary  on  the  life  of  the  church, 
Pnd  when  the  Russians  made  similar  arrangements  in  their  area  in  North 
Korea  the  pa,stors  gave  them  a lesson  from  God's  Word.  We  hear  there  are 
about  40  new  congregafc  ions  in  Seoul  mostly  ppople  from  the  north,  refugees 
Han  Kyung  Chick's  church  is  flourishing,  and  this  morning  at  the  service 
an  announcement  was  made  for  a meeting  this  afternoon  to  protest  the  plan 
for  a Trusteeship  for  Korea.,  which  is  the  present  plan  of  America  and 
Russia  if  they  ever  get  around  to  it.  Blair  worshipped  there  this  morning 
and  he  said  that  after  the  meeting  a whole  group  of  Pyeng  Yang  people  sur- 
rounded him.  What  a reunion  it  must  have  been*  I can  understand  the 
longing  for  freedom  by  the  Koreans  but  I think  theie  protest -is  unwise 
for  the  alternative  to  the  Trusteeship  would  be  the  withdrawal  of  both 
A.  and  R. , and  we  can  be  sure  the  Russians  would  not,  and  that  would  give 
them  the  whole  country  vhich  would  b/a  sorry  time  for  every  Korean,  I'm 
sure.***Its  good  to  be  up  here  for  a visit  with  the  Seoul  men  and  to  have 
the  added  fellowship.  Last  night  and  tonight  we  are  spending  time  in  pray- 
er for  revival.  How  ready  everything  is,  and  yet  there  is  needed  the 
intercession.  God  is  teaching  me  the  need  for  persistent  prayer.  It  is 
a great  blessing  we  need  and  only  earnest  and  fervent  and  continued  plead- 
ing will  bring  the  blessing  I am  convinced.  I dp  not  believe  v.e  faruexpec 
Got  to  rive  us  a «eat  blessing  too + ea.sy  jl8|dpgf . realize  the  c6at  or 
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We  hoar  there  are  about  forty  now  ohurch  groups  in  Sooul,  mostly  people 
from  tho  north,—  refugees* 

Feb.  9*  - Andong,  Hore  I am  back  again  aftor  two  wcoks  absence,  and  what  full  anc^( 
eventful  days  they  have  boentf  Your  letters  send  mo  to  my  knees  in  gratitude  to 
God  for  His  wonderful  kindness.  Thero  is  so  much  to  praise  God  for*  I never 
felt  bettor  in  my  life* 

You  recall  that  tho  Mission  bought  a joop  for  each  of  tho  four  Prosbytcrian 
stations*  • grade  A*  jeeps  purchased  at  highest  price#  On.  Feb*  1st,  I went  down 
to  get  tho  Andong  jeep,  but  it  wouldnt  budgo*  ^ter  .a  day's  delay  I got  it  start- 
ed,- #505,  and  a day  later  ’Nod  Adams  drevo  off  with  # 503*  It  was  bitter  cold 
and  each  morning  as  wo  went  to  breakfast  at  the  mess  hall,  there  was  watchful 
waiting  to  soo  if  tho  jeeps  would  start.  They  didl  Wo  wore  thru  the  Committee 

business  and  ready  to  start  south  on  Friday,  Oh,  what  roads  and  what  temperature! 

I was  cold  not  merely  to  the  bone  but  to  tho  marrow!  As  we  got  into  thG  mountains 

the  recont  snow  added  real  beauty  to  tho  scone*  Both  cars  were  loaded  with 

Sunday  school  supplies  just  out  from  America*  On  Saturday  wo  were  off  in  good 
timo*  With  the  high  Mun-kyung  pass  in  front  of  us*  How  thankful  we  were  for ’the 
4-whoel  drive,  for  as  we  made  the  ascent  the  snow  and  ico  on  the  road  was+fcioker 
and  our  wheels  began  to  spin*  Do  you  recall  those  precipitous  drops  from  that 
road?  The  special  drive  got  us  up  and  over,  and  then  what  a view!  Soon  wo  were 
in  the  next  town  with  a crowd  all  about  us*  Wo  met  the  Christians,  sold  them 
some  S*S*  literature,  had  prayer  with  them,  and  learned  that  their  church  build** 
ing  was  sold  during  the  war  and  they  are  now  meeting  in  a former  Japanese  homo# 
Than  on  together  until  Nod  turned  off  for  Taiku,  and  I kept  on  toward  Andong# 

Wo Tve  made  plans  for  visits  in  tho  joop  to  a number  of  places  whero  churches 
disappeared  during  tho  war  and  are  again  springing  into  life,  chrisitans  begging 
for  help*  Its  most  encouraging,  thore  are  real  signs  of  life  and  the  people 
are  eager# 

Feb^,  22*  I have  had  my  first  trip  to  tho  country  in  my  jeep*  The  ongino  works 
boautifully  and  we  had  no  mishaps  oxcopt  that  tho  radiator  froze,  it  was  so  cold* 
Pastor  Ye,  two  oldors  and  I started  out  Sat*  noon  driving  East*  We  stopped  at  a 
place  where  it  happened  to  be  Market  day,  and  what  a crowd!  I asked  if  they 
wonted  to  buy  a most  valuable  Book,  for  only  5 yen*  It  wc&s  unanimous,  thoy  didf 
in  a matter  of  minutes  all  tho  gospels  I had  wore  gone,  snatched  out  of  my  hands* 
Spending  tho  night  in  an  inn  at  Chung-song,  we  had  a service  in  the  ohurch  whioh 
is  in  a dreadful  condition,  tho  result  of  disuse  during  tho  war  when  tho  pooplo 
woro  forbidden  to  meet  and  the  congregation  was  scattered#  Tho  few  who  arc 
now  meeting  are  too  poor  to  repair  it. 

Maroh  10  • You  will  notlco  tho  change  in  my  address*  The. Company  at  Andong  hag 
officially  been  deactivated  and  made  a detachment,  half  tho  men  being  sent 
else  where*  The  commanding  officer  told  mo  that  ho  expocts  one  house  and  pro** 
bably  two  to  bo  vacant*  So  all  we  have  to  do  is  to  get  them  ready*.  We  have  tho 
good  word  that  13  missionaries  are  returning  this  month,  among  them  George  Adams 
for  Andong*  ^ho  opportunities  are  great  and  thoy  will  all  have  plenty  to  do* 

Poof  Korea  is  restless  and  weary  without  knowing  whioh  way  to  turn*  But  ; 
her  real  need  is  spiritual,  peaoe  with  (Jod#  Koep  praying* 

Sent  by  Mps*  Harold  Voolkel,  1200  West  30th  St*,  I*os  Angeles  7 California* 


Harold  Voelkel  (Civ  Missionary),  %63  Mil  Gov't  Hq  & Hq  Co., 
V « « = _ 1 1 <f0  p.M.,  San  Francisco,  CaliY'of  irnia.  i 


A.P.O.  6 


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Sunday,  Feb.  9. 

Dearest  Family,  ' 

Here  I am  back  in  Andong  after  two  weeks  absence,  and  what  full  & 

eventful  days  they  have  been.  I returned  hungry  for  news  for  the  last  mail  or 
two  before  I left  didn’t  bring  anything  fr^m  you  and  the  receipt  of  letters  by 
the  men  in  Seoul  made  me  all  the  more  eager  to  hear  from  you.  How  thankful,  there- 
fore to  find  4 letters  here  from  you,  Gertrude.  Praise  the  Lord  for  all  the  happy 
times  you  are  having,  for  your  health,  and  for  the  privileges  of  witnessing  in 
so  many  places.  Where  shall  I start  to  answer  your  letters?  I'll  begin  with 
Teddy's  birthday  party,  for  that  was  a grand  occassion,  especially  since  Teddy's 
"girl"  (his  own  word)  was  there.  That's  the  way  to  celebrate  your  8th  birthday 
party,  boy.  I'm  so  glad  to  hear  of  all  the  fun  you  had,  and  the  second  party 
the  next  day  with  your  friends  around  the  neighborhood.  You  got  a lot  of  gifts 
too  didn't  you?  Thank  you  Teddy,  for  writing  me  about  your  celebrations.  And 
Jack  has  a Boy  Scout  suit.'  Yes,  that  must  be  the  next  picture.  I'm  anxious  to 
see  my  big  felldw  in  a Scout  rig.  I was  glad  to  get  your  letter  and  to  know  that 
yOu  had  planted  sweet  peas.  I'll  be  answering  you  soon  in  a personal  letter. 

What  a ldt  of  wonderful  mail  was  waiting  here  for  me.  A dandy  letter  from  Sis, 
good  juicy  epistles  from  Ranier,  Daisy,  J.Y.,  Otto,  Walter  Erdman,  and  last  tut 
not  least  that  whole  box  of  Christmas  cards  and  letters,  which  amounted  to  about 
20  letters  with  such  cheerful  and  encouraging  news.  I'm  more  grateful  than  I 
say  for  the  assurances  of  so  many  who  are  praying  for  me.  Its  hard  going  to 
have  to  live  through  2 weeks  and  more  without  a letter,  but  there  is  a gldrious 
compensation  when  !he  mail  does  arrive  and  it  takes  two  or  t hree  HOURS to  read 
it  all  ’What  an  experience  it  is,  especially  when  the  news  is  all  so  good. 

Your  letters  send  me  to  my  knees  in  gratitude  to  God _ for  His  wonderful  kindness. 

His  rracious  Providence  in  looking  after  you  and  caring  for  you.  I never  felt 
better  in  my  life,  even  after  2 days  on  the  road  from  Seoul  in  a trip,  the  de- 
tails of  which  I'll  give  you  later.  There  is  so  much  to  praise  God  for. 

Let  me  see  I left  you  all  last  in  Seoul  where  Ned  and  Dr.  B.  and  I had  gone 
early  in  order  to  get  the  jeeps.  What  a time,  and  since  it  is  typicalof  so 
MANY  MANY  things  in  Korea  now  (and  for  sometime,  2T11  venture)  I 11  |xYe 
the  details . You  recall  that  the  Mission  bought  4 jeeps  and  after  driving  them 
from  the  army  depot,  20  miles  out  on  the  Chemulpo  road,  none  of  them  would 
budge.  So,  instead  of  driving  them  away  at  the  January  meeting,’ we  lef' t h 
to  be  repaired.  And  they  were  Grade  A jeeps,  purchased  at  the 

wmmmmmmL 

ssTsrussj 

our  business  on  Thursday  and  Ned  and  I ; trip^to  Taiku  and  Andong  could 

night  at  Chung  Ju  with  ^h  bo th  cars  md  roads  fn  poor* shape  It  is  impossible, 
be  made  in  a day  but  with  both  c a , . an  exceedingly  valuable  item. 

Moreover  there  is  no  place  to  in  the  price  but  no 

When  the  jeeps  were  purchased  a s the  General's  office  in 

one  got  any  tools,  simply  because  the  army  has  nc . ^ tools  tQ  be  had  2XCEPT 

the  Mil  Gov't  we  were t old  that  there  w£shdd  for  prices  which  at  15  to 

on  the  black  market,  and  there  you  could  all  you  wBshdyo^P  ^ wr^hes  from 

1 would  ‘•equal  a jeer's  dan.  Hed  Seoul  -nd  wl  th.  these  we  started  out.  Oh, 
Taiku,  belonging  to^the  Pore  kit,  to  Seoul  and  with  .q  the  bone  but  to  the 


what  roads,  and  what  temperature. 


2. 

arrow.  Fortunately,  the  army  has  been  generous  In  "lending'  those  of  us  in 
gfg,  and  indon'-  the  heavy  winter  coats,  really  2 coats,  issued  to  the  soldiers, 
Mr  thick  things  with  a hood  that  leaves  only  eyes  and  nose  exposed.  But  hands 
aid  feet  and  knees,  left  exposed  in  a sitting  position  get  trie  dra^fc.  We  left 
Seoul  at  10.00  Friday  and  after  anhour  and  £ of  the  worst  roads  I've  ever  seen, 
imnroved  and  as  we  got  into  the  mountains  the  recent  snows  added  a real 
beauty  to  the  view.  There's  no  denying  the  fact  that  it  was  a beautiful  ride. 

We  had  Coca  Cola  and  candy  bars  for  lunch.  Please  don't  be  too  nara  on  me  her- 

haV^gotten^the^regular^ai^^ratlons^df^dahned  -S'aSf  etoj^but  that' stuff  cold 

aftvn  • gularly  eying  this  Ian  array  uieo.  aj-x  hop  o 

”*A  SfTs^arliff  5S  ESJd'S^iirJet  an^on^  S boxes 

were  loaded  with  the  S.S  Yearlies,  just  arriv  started  slipping  and 

0f  dSalir? elieon°S4  rfStt.S  arm  lid In 'the  split  second  that  the  bag  pushed 
gradually  fell  on  his  ri0nu  ****.  > road  and  smacked  right  into  a tree, 

his  arm  the  car  swearved  to  the  aide  of  the  Pord  over  the r oad  very  recently 

Ned  was  leading  the  h^^gh^niLror  which  would  enable  him  to  keep  an  eye 

and  also  because  his  car  * side  mi ^eMnd  and  when  I caught  up  to  Ned 

on  me  in  the  rear.  I had  fallen  quiue  a u±o  fact  is  that 

I wondered  why  he  was  sitting  the  first  moments  of  the  crash.  His 

he^as  just  recovering  ys  equalib r rum  after  the ofxrstQ-  ^adse  an  easter  egg,  and 

head  had  bumped  against  the  wind  sni  annoying.  Seeing  the  car  up  against 

my  guess  is  the  disooinfort  e^ug  ge  t?ee.  I suppose  he 

the  tree  I ignorantly  asked  Ned  i ™ that.  He  was  immediately  in  front 

felt  like  hitting  me  with  a ^ ask  about  t he  way.  He  had  to  EXPIAIN 

of  a house  and  I figured  h®  h*  lifted  his  cap  expecting  to  find  his  head 
that  he  had  hit  the  tree  and  wfs  A whole  village  of  Koreans 

cracked  open,  I supoose,  but  all  i straightened  out  the  bumper,  and 

gathered  immediately  and  with  an  ir on  »ached  Chung  Ju  at  5 - 7 hours 

refused  to  take  anything  for  their  eiio  . , with  the  staff,  treated  me 

drive.'  Lamps  was  all  ready  for  us,  took  us^o  gleep.  day  in  the 

to  a delightful  bath,  plenty  of  we  were  ofAngood  time  with  the  high 

air  made  us  ready  for  the  hay.  Satyday  wew  ere  Xf  £ ^ drive>  f6r  as 

Mun  Kyung  pass  in  front  of  us.  JxtitS.  the  snow  and  ice  on  the  roads  was 

we  made  the  ascent  and  heg  § nv  wheels  began  to  spin  and  we  both 

thicker  and  at  last  in  making  those  precipitous  drops  FROM  THE  ROADS.  We 

stopped  immediately.  ?0/?V*nd  lh^  and  « was  a job  getting 

hadn't  used  the  4 wheel  drive  and  the  extra  low  >P  ^ ^ a t Ned 

the  levers  in  gear.  Fin^ iy  they  yielded  an  ^ to  a break  in  the  ice, , came 
got  off  with  a good  start  and  af ter  maki  ^ ^ special  drive  did  it  and. 

back  and  watched  my  wheels  as  t00k  pictures  of  the  magnificent  stretch  of 

we  crept  up.  Oh,  what  a view.  Ned  t^ok  pictures  oi^  where  a crowd 

snow-covered  valley  below  us,  a Christians  for  a few  minutes,  sold,  them  some 

soon  gathered.  We  visited  with  the  ^^ans  lor  ~ t helr  church  building 
of  the  S.S.  literature,  had  prayer  and  left,  jhjy  -^identally,  after  filling 
during  the  war  and  are  meeting  in  a P h • s *eep  refused  to  start.  The 

the  Xnk  with  so*  6.3  Hed  S Sm.  He  figured  the 

crowd  of  on-lookers  was  so  6 line,  so  he  unscrewed  the  pipe  just 

trouble  with  the  car  must  be  m the . gas  » internals  of  a jeep.  I came 

take  a look  at  it  while  the  crowd  6*^  once  OTer,  waited  for  lied  to 

olinrr  at  that  time  and  after  giving  1 ^ went  to  our  very  great  surprise 

try  starting  it  again  and  to  our  *t  the  astonishne  nt  of  the  Kore.  ns  , 

and  delight.  We  s -ailed  inwardiy  ; had  visited  their  town,  a man  who  could 

Who  decided  that  America's  sup  . - -mech-  fore*  heir  until  Chom  Chon  where  Ned 

fix  a major  didorder  so  easily!  We  cent to  Andong  without 
turned  of f for  Taiku,  and  praise  the  Lord  I c°n^u^egf 't  bad,  and  today  it 
a Jack  or  a wrench,  and  without  refueling.  we've  made  plans  for 

*t“XWlSht  off.  I ™-“Slfapl.cLSS.Sy^ ’*  Sng  territory  -here 
tT  • ^ n the  1 e ep . A numb  erolp  . f n n f p bepfc  lng  f or  he  lp  • 

churches  disappeared  during  the  war  \rG of'life.  The" people  are  eager. 

Its  mcs  t encouraging.  There  are  real  g 


Sunday  Evening,  February  9,  1947. 


My  Dearest, 

I tm  afraid  my  family  letters  are  becoming  a misnomer  for  more  and  more  I have 
the  large  AUDIENCE  in  mind,  the  larger  group  to  whom  they  go,  and  now  having 
finished  the  family  epistle  I turn  in  private  to  you,  my  dearest  dear.  Darling, 
how  can  I tell  you  how  grateful  I am  for  thoughts  of  you,  and  I must  confess 
you  are  seldom  out  of  mind  and  heart.  And  your  letters  are  sod  ear  and  there 
is  so  much  that  I want  to  enthuse  to  only  you  about,  I must  keep  the  overflow 
of  my  heart  for  your  eyes  alone.  You  can  understand  therefore,  why  I begin 
the  other  letter  with  hearty  references  to  your  five  letters  and  then  after  a 
sentence  or  two  about  the  boys  take  off  with  details  of  my  experiences.  I 
turn  to  your  loving  self,  my  dearest  one.  Praise  God  that  He  has  made  you 
such  a precious  wife  and  sweetheart.  First  of  all  thanks  for  the ^packages,  3 
of  which  came.  One  was  marked  #10,  containing  cotton  batting,  pieces  of  mater- 
ial and  shoes.  Really  the  shoes  are  so  good  I believe  I'll  turn  them  over  to 
Yi  Moksa  to  give  to  pastors  or  helpers.  And  I imagine  the  boys  who  receive 
the  woolen  jackets  will  be  privileged  high  above  their  fellows.  I'm  real_y 
expecting  a lot  of  things  to  come  through  now,  for  one  day  while  we  were  meet- 
ing in  Seoul  a mail  man  came  with  a huge  pile  of  things,  and  I m sure  that  if 
they  got  that  much,  both  A.P.O.  and  Korean  mail,  that  we  will  soon  be  catch- 
ing up  wish  the  bazoos'  of  things.  Glad  to  hear  of  the  meeting  with  the 
Bethany  girls,  the  dim&r,  and  then  a dinner  the  next  night.  ®iat  about  these 
people  who  think  a Christian  life  is  a dull  experience.  Why,  look  at  the  fine 
social  times  you  are  having  beside  the  privilege  of  Christian  -witness,  may 
the  Lord  bless  you  richly,  darling.  My,  but  you  keep  going  at  a whirl.  That 
was  a big  undertaking  to  have  that  crowd  for  Teddy's  birthday.  I can  see  every- 
thing so  clearly,  the d etails  of  the  dinner.  And  how  nice  of  the  Grays  to 
brinv  several  things  for  Teddy,  d ear  little  mah.  I was  thinking  of  him  and 
wishing  I could  send  him  something.  I'm  sure  his  eyes  did  sparkle  as  he  saw 
his  cake  coming  in,  with  pink  icing  too.  I'd  love  for  him  to  have  skates  but 
the  only  thing  about  them  is  that  they  tare  their  shoes  to  pieces,  the  claj?Ps 
I mean/  If  there  were  skates  with  straps  I'd  say  immediately,  go  ahead.  Bu 
with  these  clamps  it  s imply  pulls  the  shoes  to  pieces  in  no  time.  0'V®ra^e  me 
plenty  of  expense  with  that .***1 'm  happy  to  near  of  that  Red  Hat  to  make  me 
feel  young".  Gertrude  you  look  like  16  to  me,  and  your  smile  is  out  of  this 
world,  .tod  I trust  you  will  go  right  ahead  and  have  a picture  made.  Get  a 
hair-do  before  you  go  to  the  photographer,  and  don't  economize  to  the  point 
where  economy8Will  five  a cheapness  to  the  picture.  ““iJ011 

have  had  a picture  and  I want  a good  one  of  you,  worthy  of  the  subject, . 
loveliest  person  I know.**»About  the  religious  magazines,  I wouldn  tsend  them 
because  there  is  no  day  room  here,  and  they  wouh  be  gathered  up  with  every- 
S eh  e 2d  tossed  out.  The  felllws  rooms  are  a mess.  They  are  here  for  a 

short  time  and  then  sent  on,  Fred  Harris.  How  ^ting 

to  be  back  again . *w*#Well,  word  from  Wheaton!  I was  on  the  point  of  writing 
them  a number  of  times  for  the  months  are  gliding  swiftly  by.  It  is  something 
to  be  accepted  these  days  when  they  are  turning  THOUSANDS  away,  T^der stand. 
Yes  dear  I know  you  will  have  to  do  some  thinking  and  praying,  and  I will 
be  with  ?ou  as  we  try  to  discern  the  will  of  God.  i fiH  be  expensive  and 
-et  we  have  nd" arrived  at  the  time  that  we  prepared  for  all  these  years,  bkooks 
has  I nSe  liftle  account  in  her  name,  so  that  you  need  not  fear  over  much  and 
vd  h her  18th  year,  she  will  be  given  the  fullest  allowance  by  the  Board,  i?420 
I thiS  it  S.  And  yet  I know  that  we  don't  like  to  be  extravagant.  And  also, 
the  fact  is  that  Westmont  is  expensive  too.  All  these  schools  are  h 
have  a big  endowment.  Westmont  is  dependent  almost  wholly  ;®?8’ 

vouJsee  and  you  can  appreciate  what  that  means*  Of  course,  1 J ‘ 

Sttak  StHh.  family  »««  then  It.o.ld  M«li»  * “»*  *^"*“* 

arrangement  to  have  our  Skooks  in^ Westmont.  n.,  , Junior  College  there 

to  the  Pasadena  apartments,  she  might  wis  o vou"'ll  r emember  that  one 

where  the  Chris tian  s tudent  groups  have  a real  work.  You  i 


of  the  Norman  Taylor  girls  attended  there.  I'm  just  mentioning  this,  for  I'm 
aware  that  Sally  herself  will  have  ideas  on  the  matter  and  we. want  to  please 
her.  My,  we  yjant  her  college  days  to  be  a really&elightful  time.  Hoy;  happy 
I am  to'’ hear  of  my  Jack  growing  and  filling  out  like  a big  man.  I'm  so  grate- 
ful for  him.  Yes',  what  a health  record  you  have  had  this  year.  Praise  God. 

Praise  Him  with  all  our  hearts. ***Now  what  about  that  nice  lady  from  Vermont 
sending  the  bundles  of  clothing  for  the  Koreans  Sally  Lou  and  Ann.  How  good 
the  L4dd  is  to  send  along  a bundle  of  stuff  like  that.  It  is  His  w ay  of  re- 
warding you  for  all  you've  sent  to  the  Koreans.  See.'  What  a Saviour  we  have. 
Even  a short  fur  jacket.  It  must  have  been  like  one  that  came  in  a box  which 

I gave  to  Elsie  Fletcher.  I wished  I might  have  sent  it  to  Skooks  and  now  the 

Lord  sent  her  one  afterall.  Darling,  how  can  we  keep  from  trusting  God  for 
everything.  Thank  you  for  including  the  books  in  the  packages,  especially 
the  Testament  of  Demotion  by  Thomas  Kelly.  I had  read  it  before  but  I will 
enj0y  roing  over  it  again.  Gertrude,  you  must  not  attempt  sewing,  repairing 
things  to  be  sent  here.  Dear  me,  you'll  wear  youBselfto  a frazzle.  Really, 
now, "won't  you  let  up  a bit.  I'm  actually  worried,  for  I know  that  if  I'm 
not  there  to  apply  the  brakes  you'll  carry  on  as  you  did  m the  YLW.C.A.  and. 
work  yourself  to  the  point  of  exhaustion. #**Don 't  think  anymoreabout  the  radio. 
Barrus  is  high,  high  in 'everything.  Forget  about  it  darling,  and  I'll  get  a 
little  radio  from  some  of  these  departing  soldiers.  They  don't  take  their 
stuff  with  them,  only  what  they  have  to.  I'm  glad  Diane  has  gotten  rid  of 
her  freckles.  That's  really  important  for  a guy  a s handsome  as.Jac,:..  What 
a picture  he  takes.  He's  attractive  without  half  trying. **Darling,  Sis  has 
come  across  with  a letter  and  with  a Christmas  package  of  cakes  and  candy. 

Now  isn't  that  much  to  praise  God  for.  Thanks  for  the  roll  of  ulms  and  the 
red  and  blue  pencils  in  one  of  the  packages.— To  answer  your  questions  about 
B.I.  There  are  both  men  and  women  studying,  about  25  men  and  6 or  o women, 
most  young  fellows  and  girls.  I teach  English  and  the  Life  and  Christ,  but 
with  the  trips  to  Seoul  you  see  how  interrupted  my  schedule  is.#** About  Sunday 
services  here  for  the  G.I.'s,  the  chaplain  never  comes  Sundays  for  he  is  down 
in  Taiku  at  the  larger  outfit.  He  cone  s here  every  other  week,  Wednesdays, 
and  has  a service  Wed.  evening.  I therefore  hold  a Sunday  evening. service 
whenever  I am  here.  Yes,  Gertrude  I got  package  with  the. rag  rug  in  it..  Is 
that  the  one  you  mean?  Jones'  subscription  of  Readers ' .Digest  began  coming 
this  mail.  Don't  insure  packages,  Gertrude,  for  there  is  no  receipt  m the 
army.  The  truck  here  picks  up  the  mail  in  Taiku  and  there  is  never  any  signa- 
ture. Its  a waste  of  money  to  insure  them. #***I 'm  just  rereading  your. letters 
and  your  desire  to  see  me  finds  a deep  response  in  my  soul.  Yes,  Precious 
there  are  few  days  when  I do  not  long  to  see  you  and  be  with  you,  but  God  will 
reward  us  for  this  voluntary  absence  from  each  other  for  His ^ Name  s sake* 

I'm  following  on  through  your  letter  and  I come  to  your  feeling  very  sol®™J 
about  the  finances.  Ye%  I imagine  you  do.  And  have  no  doubt  about  my  confi- 
dence in  the  efficiency  of  your  management.  Yes,  you  are  economical,  I m sure 
of  that.  And  I hear f rom  everone  of  the  terrifically  high  prices.  ^ ^ 

account  you  send  me.  Doesn't  it  take  a lot  of  time  kee ping  ' But  I ^°W 
how  careful  you  are.  As  I remember  it,  we  had  a little  more  than  $500.00  in 
the  bank  when  I left  and  if  you  have  that  now  you  are. just  about  keeping  eve  . 
•*##*1  enjoyed  hearing  of  your  attendance  at  the  Westminster  concert!.  Yes, 
there's  no  doubt  but  what  Williamson  is  good,  one  of  the  best.**** 

Now  since  this  letter  is  for  you,  for  your  eyes  only  I want  to  share  a few  thing 
with  you  from  the  recent  Ex  Com.  Don't  forget  dear,  this  is  for  you  in  confi- 
dence and  for  no  one  else.  The  Board  is  hesitant  to  s end  the  Baughs  back  for 
what  it  calls  "Professional  incompetence".  Theyare  suggesting  further  study 
for  him.  ?n  the  meantime  both  Baugh  and  Emma  Sue  have  written  me  nice  letters 
abouf ?he£  return  here.  Both  are  most  anxious  to  return. . ^^vet^he 
however,  there  is  no  likelihood  of  opening  the  Andong  hospital  and  yet  the 

word  either  since  the  last  urging  her  to  get  a job  for  2 year 


Just  what 


3. 


antagonized  the  Beard  against  her,  I canTt  imagine.  But  apparently  they  have 
decided  not  to  send  her  back.  And  Gertrude  you  would  be  shocked  to  see  what 
the  last  coup£e  years  have  done  to  Blair.  He  is  an  old  man, with  an  old  man’s 
demonstration  of  the  work  of  the  years,  shuffling  through  papers  while  we  are 
singing  and  praying,  misplacing  papers  and  unable  to  find  things  he  had  a mo- 
ment before.  All  excited  about  a really  indifferent  matter.  We  are  all  agreed 
that  he  should  return  at  the  end  of  his  year.  That ' s awful^r  hard  to  say  of 
Blair  whom  w e all  love  and  admire.  But  h£s  time  is  through.  Fran  Kinsler  in 
replying  to  Rhodes  letter  asking  about  his  plans,  said  he  would  be  interested 
in  returning  if  he  could  be  assured  of  a job  that  would  last,  something  definite. 
I must  lonfess  I w as  flabbergast  and  told  the  committee  so.  For  who  are  we 
to  guarantee  anybody  anything.  Who  is  guaranteeing  us?  I shall  certainly  pray 
for  Pran.  but  how  different  that  is  from  his  pioneering  ambitions  when  he  was 
in  seminary.  -**#Now  look  at  the  wonderful  letter  from  Walter  Srdman.  Isn’t 
he  a saint.  He’s  a precious  man.  Ho w I thank  God  for  every  rememberance  of 
him.  Now  here  are  some  things  to  send  me,  a half  a dozen  cans  of  brown  shoe 
polish.  There  is  none  in  the  P.X.’s.  Also  a dictionary.  Have  you  seen  that 
brand  new  | “ ' en  ’ 


polish.  There  is  none  in  the  P.X.’s.  Also  a die 

brand  new  $ 

arrived,  sc 

as  you  know 

Office.  An 

is  from  the 

You  can  use 


Dearest  Dear, 


Andong,  Tuesday  evening,  February  11,  1946. 


Now  who  could  that  be?  One  guess  only,  and  if  yonr_ wrong  - well,  't 

be  for  you  ’ve  know  for  many  years  you  are  the  one  In  the  world  for  me,  near, 

think  I have  Lough  to  get  me  out  to  Yea  An  and  back.  t0  Talku  „„ 

There  was  a ™&xl ine^uAc^o^letter s,  one  f£om  Elmer  (I  imagine  you  get 
Mondays,  andl  got  a fine  ouncn  01  xe  J ^ f'rom  Mrs.  Mann,  enclosed, 

t^^-alo^^^nkr^anay,  ;a„hjnh  ^g^tt.n^Bill 

5S*S-JS  SV-Sn S S Korea  J . to 

Cook  spoke  of  a simiiariy  wav  * can  understand  that  the  Board  out 

were  laid  down  authoritatively.  I J - netting  missionaries  know 

of  its  long  experience  has  dxscovered  tne  need^f^tting  ^ prepared 

with  finality  what  the  decision  i,  anDointment  under  the  Board  by  Reis- 

to  a degree  for  fcMs  teminatibn  of  her  app_  ^ imagine  the  girl 

chatter '’s  letter,  it  is  neverthelessaa  side ’of  what  I wrote  Daisy  and 

is  staggered  by  it.  Enclose  - Pye've  discussed  the  unwisdom  of  Ranier's 

on  the  other side  what  I wrote  Ranier.w  hing  revsrsal  in  her  expectations, 

expecting  to  return  and  yet  i'.  i-- - Mme  doesn’t  lighten  the  load  a nd 

Having  such  a serious  °P®£a^°£  ® ealth  and  no’ source  of  income  her  outlook  cannot 
under  the  double  burden  of  poor  health  and  no  becoming  , to  think  of  her 

help  but  be  gloomy.  Although  ^ ^ f g of  financial  support.  Ranier  men- 
connection  with  the  Boaru  as  ea®  ' ” * and  adi  0f  us  woull  say  the  same  of 

tions  in  two  letters  that  shots  unwor thy^an< 1^11  for  close  scrutiny 

ourselves,  but  in  any  case  the  r, sc°^  ^ ^®  ™a  ^ guess  is,  and  it  is  only 
as  the  decisions  are  being  made.  In  Daisy  s case  - ~ dence  of  all  the 

a guess,  that  the  Board  has  gone  took  over^i to  Mrs.  Me  Afee,  or  at 
mission  members  and  dicovered  in  h “ , that  has  made  her  persona  non 

least  a reference  to  it,  or  something  s ■ ine  the  bottom  has  dropped 

grata.  What  else  could  it  be?  an- J; at®*  sorry.  From  what  Fletcher  said, 

out  of  her  world  and  I am  s°]fI’y  doubtful  if  the  Baughs  will  get  back,  and 

as  I mentioned  previously,  it  x°°k?  d™b:*Uthe  Philippines.  Now  sweetheart, 
even  the  Crothers.  are  being  urged  to  go  to  the  Jhiiippx  ^ i sugEest 

don't  forget  I am  sharing  wites  of  your  sharing  my  letters 

SS  Sr3»d*ir.o“rb”™™t.ssarll,  embarrassing  to  h.v.  this  tall  into 

XLSIghn  for  the 

The  item  for  "U . S . Salary " which  you  ^^y^pposedly  for  my  use  to  be  drawn 

y«l%“!ovfein  each  month,  , althouch  any  amonnt  that  Is  necessary 
to  feed  the  family  could  hardly  be  considered  a £11^,  see  names  of  those 

appSv'edl  Vt.IVa«'S.1  S.fKt.  ».  • —lf„l  l.tter 
wasn't  it?  fiJxL  J ^ c ■ 


(Civ  Missionary).  63 
February  14,  1947. 


Mil  Gov’t  Hq  & Hq  Co,  A.P.O.  6 - 


Yi  vi/un  Yung,  Chav/  Hung  No,  ana  Im  Chang  No  (AnGie).  We  *11  leave 
afternoon  and  get  back  Monday  in  time  for  th^aftemoon  B.I.  Cla£ 
there  ia  another  reason,  really  significant,  why  I’m  writing  on 
and  blusing  violet  that  T ovvi  T /'ov',+’  1 * ~ 4 — +.  +-i 


Harold  Voelkel 
(Andong,  Korea) 

Dearest  Family, 

This  is  only  Friday,  and  yet  you  are  getting  a letter.  The  reason  is  that  with 
the  jeep  and  with  gasoline  I am  planning  a week-end  trip  out  to  C/jung  Song  Up  with 
Wun  Yung,  Chav/  Hung  No,  and  Im  Chang  No  (AnGie).  We  *11  leave  D.V.  tomorrow 

isses.  And  of  course 
the  above  date, 

— . - I am  I can’t  hesitate  linger  to  admit  that  it  is  my  birth- 

day. Yes,  this  is  the  day  49  years  a^o  that  there  was  a new  voice  giving  forth 
melody  in  Phiadelphia,  Pa.  How  well  I remember  the  day  and  the  flood  of  congr  at- 
ulations  that  came  to  iry  parents l Its  been  a happy  day,  indeed.  Since  nobody 
would  know  what  a really  important  day  it  was  if  I didn’t  tell  them,  I started 
off  with  an  announcement  to  Pak  Si  and  Poke  Chew  right  off.  Pak^came  through 
with  a fine  reply,  saying,  "If  only  I had  sugar,  I’d  bake  you  a cake",  reminding 
me  of  the  wonderful  calces  we  always  had  at  our  birthday  celebrations  here.  Yes, 
will  I ever  f cr  get  Mrs.  Crother’s  chocoloate  layer  cakes?  Hardly. Then  Pak  Si 
spoiled  it  all  and  took  all  the  pride  out  of  me  by  remarking,  "Yes,  you  look 
much  older- than  you  did  before  leaving  Korea".  Feeling  as  young  and  spry  as  I 
do,  really  I don’t  believe  I ever  felt  bettor,  and  having  had  a particularly 
good  shave  this  morning,  I considered  myself  appearing  about  35,  then  Pak  Si 
had  to  take  me  down.  But  I suppose  she  figured  that  I wanted  to  look  aged  and 
wise  as  Orientals  do.  So  feeling  quite  pepper  physcially,  and  looking  aged,  if 
not  wise)  there’s  little  more  to  desire.  Except,  yes  to  see  the  family,  and 
celebrate  with  you  all.  I’ll  venture  you’re  having  a birthday  party  for  me, 
singing  happy  birthday  and  remembering  me  in  prayer.  And  I’ve  been  thinking 
of  you  all  today,  knowing  that  if  I were  there  I’d  be  getting  ny  panks,  es- 
pecially from  Teddy  and  Haba.  Just  save  them  up  kiwi  kids  and  when  you  get 
out  here  you  can  start  in  from  the  beginning  and  give  me  all  that  have  piled 
up.  #hank  you  Gertrude  for  your  gift  which  came  in  penty  of  time,  two  full 
weeks  and  more  in  advance.  I’ll  think  of  you  each  time  I eat  the  candy. 

Gertrude,  your  letter,  the  last  one,  makes  me  realize  how1  poorly  I’ve  gotten 
across  the  appearance  of  the  compound.  You  say  you  can’t  figure  out  how  the 
trucks  come  up  into  our  yard.  Don’t  let  that  trouble  you,  for  they’ve  just 
torn  down  the  gate  that  stood  beside  Yi  Qun  Chal’s  house.  Surely,  just  took 
it  av/ay.  The  trucks  all  go  up  to  the  Adams  house  and  turn  around  in  back  of 
it.  "Are  the  arbar  vitae  cut  down?"  Oh,  my  dear,  the  front  yard  is  packed 
down  sand,  a motor  pool,  an  outdoor  garage,  with  a dozen  vehicle^  lined  up. 

Where  the  wisteria  arbor  was  is  a gasoline  dump,  a huge  pile  of  gasoline 
drums.  I hope  to  get  sore  pictures  of  it  soon  and  send  them  on.  Your  heart 
will  sink.  But  don’t  get  too  discouraged  for  its  remarkable  what  can  be  done. 
After  seeing  the  Seoul  Yondong  compound  last  September,  filled  with  refugees, 
hundreds  in  each  house,  a fowl  wreckage,  and  what  the  Mil.  Govt,  did  to  it  in 
a matter  of  weeks,  restoring  it  most  attractively,  I’m  encouraged  to  believe 
that  Andong  can  be  rehabilitated  too.  Once  the  K.G.  makes  up  its  mind,  things 
are  made  to  hum.  But  for  the  present  Andong,  to  put  it  mildly,  is  a ness.  ITo, 
the  Pup  Sang  primary  school  is  not  functioning.  The  building  is  t.iere,  vindow- 
less,  and  could  be  out  into  repair.  But  it  would  take  a fabulous  amount  of  yen 
and  teachers  salaries  would  be"  beyond  the  budget  of  the  church.  The  Japanese 


railway  village  at  Angie  is  occuplied  by 
ries  haven’t  kept  up  w • th  the  inflation 
as  attractive  as  you  remember  them.  Yes 
in  the  house,  a ..ell  built  house,  former 
the  Shinto  Priest.  But  it  is  a 
but  a good  stiff  climb  just  the 
Oulter  Parent-Teachers  meeting. 


freckles  than  formerly. 
i.o,  you’ll  bo- inter?.-  tod 
■»ch  service  last  Sunday  ? 
lg  Si’s  house.  I’m  ifr  i 
she  has  only  been  at ter 
to  la i 1 :u  seme t i • e ago. 


Korean  railroad  workers.  Their  sal 
nd.  the  homes  arm  run  iown,  not  near 
the  East  End  congregation  is  meeti 
\j  the  he  dquarters  and  residence  of 
climb  up  there,  beautiful  to  viev/  the  town  f 
Same. I certainly  enjoyed  the  news  of  the 
Its  also  comf acting  to  know  that  Jack’s  girl 


"om. 


has  fewer 
-::-;-v-Gertru 
local  chu 
her  in  Ya 

apparently 

She  moved 
Yi  is  divorced  and  is  working  as 


After  all  each  freckle  makes 
to  .know  that  Yi  Sung  Yun  Si  tu 
nd  on  the  way  back  from  church 
d she  slipped  quite  a bit  during 
ding  churci  ' any  particular  activity, 

her  oldest  daugiita.'5  married  to  that  v/ortnless 
nurse  in  a hospital.  The  2nd  daughter  nas 


difference. 

no  1 up  in  the 
I v I si ted  with 
g the  way,  for 


2. 

r^ied  nuite  well  (whatever  that  means)  to  a dentist  and  has  a son  (so  with 
a husband  a dentist  and  a son,  Yif remarked  the  daughter  is  O.K.  now).  Taki  the 
bov  eot  hold  of  a Japanese  orchard  in  faiku  and  is  very  successful  financially. 
Yi>was  greatly  interested  in  hearing  the  family  news  and  seeing  the  childrens* 
Picture.  The  reason  why  she  didn*t  see  yours  is  that  I don’t  have  any.  So 
there’s  an  inspiration  to  visit  the  photogr aphexS . many  families  have  struc.: 
rich  with  tht^ Japanese  properties.  In  fact  there  are  terrific  church  rows 
brewing  over  some  of  these  deals.  Former  Japanese  hotels  are  a lucrative 
source  of  income  to  the  sharpers  who  got  permission  from  the  Iw.C-.  to  operate 
them  and  are  Wired  to  pay  a ridiculously  low 

Custodian.  Some  are  just  coining  money  on  property  aeals , out  the  most  oi 
the  people  are  not  making  it.  Poke  Chew  told  me  today  he  thu  gin:  o.e  would 
have"  to  .--uit  this  job  because  the  fo.C.  is  paying  him  only  a t nous  and  yen  a 
month  and  is  1,200  yen  a mal  now.  Ehe  : . . i ' but  has  held 

salaries*  dowfi  in  the  confioerce  that  ini 

The  second  washer  woman  who  helps  Pak  5i  here  is  so  poor.  Pa,,  told  me  . - 

the  woman  cane  the  other  morning  and  washed  all  day  Without  nr.ving  nad  ai^yt>.  ing| 
Numbers  of  beggars  are  Tbmri  the  roads  too.  The  other  day  I Peii 
do-rm  to  the  hospital  and  found  a man  and  his  3 year  old  boy,  beggar^an  rags, 
warmin°  ^mselves  before  a fire  which  they  had  kindled  in  the  furnace  room. 
Ss  fiS  &h,  but  either  they  or  others  had  lighted  fires  in  the 

M S Se^rea, 

likhkl^^nfoffSh^eJs'burnS  wM^couid  ^asil^e  "started 
V " h 1 ,„od  start  in  an  empty  building  the  nearby  hospital  could 

easilyiteve^ne  with-it.  HS££;  Sj 

ihiraase  *° 

a*  s 

is  summoned  by  :he  police  it  is  because  l , . so  baddy  he  had  to 

the  police  came  after  the  former  s uc . nu  > - f"  total  1 °oo  yen,  about 

go  to  Falk's  hospital  for  tr  ; tment  and  jhe  it 

a month's  pay  for  a wor  , . . • ,♦  si ' t*v«»n  torture  nd  bpatingss 

may  h,,ve  has  done  . ' SS’knew  It.  'flie  form*-  student  came  to 

out  of  the  pc. .ice  system,  Snd  JM  Pe°p±h  rk  , 7llile  t strive  to  keep  out 

Of  government  affairs  as  men  a s P°?3^ge^ , *-  upbut  the  doctor  bill!  I 

ry  cone e^n  was  no  ----  - J^the  fellow  to  tell  his  story, 

spoke  to  the  C thf^r^lwa^cops^lll  have  some  embarrassing  explaining  to 
and  it  looks  li._.e  h.  0f  the  TJniv.  of  Nebraska  football  team  and 

do.  33ae  C.O.  played  on  the  line  of  the  toph  endeavor.  In  these 

can  engender  fear,  physcial  fear  P P » imagine  his  putting  into 

instances  I feel  sorry  for  the  C o!  will  ask  a Korean  cop, 

Korean  the  pointed  questions  which  h poverty  I'm  happy  to  announce 

the  ^ Korean  postoffice 

clothing  is  in  excellent  von- 

Oi  men..  1 pleasure  for  me  to  take  the  things  ._to, 

dition,  almost  like  new.  a d j anu  Gas  is  so  short 

the  Bible  woman's  home  for _distribu  i . — schedule  and  yet  I was  able  to 
here  the  local  M.G.  has  had  to  SS  toikST  w I can  begin  my 

have  a drum  of  high  octane  gas  shipp  mirrinr  like  a contented  cat. 

itineration.  The  local  G.I.'s  keep  the  Lfw^  out  to  Yea  .In  to 

Last  Wednesday  evening^li  nun  > hadn’t  seen  them  since  returning, 

lead  prayer  meeting  ana  meet  the  people.  I aith  is  there.  Kow  we  need 

built  a new  church,  but  a.  ■»»»*»;;.  g Aiff  ineoiration  for  the 

revival.  Will  you  not  pray  for  ohat.  This  0r  -him.  full  directip| 

of  my  life,  God  spoke  through  the  last  ^ ^ tj, . **-+.***-' 


Andong,  Wednesday  afternoon,  February  19,  1947, 


My  Dearest, 


Now  how  do  you  like  that  type  for  clarity  and  cleanliness?  I just  put  in  a 
new  ribbon  and  brushed  the  keys  off  with  alcohol  and  being  made  ready  I am 
all  set  to  have  a little  fellowship  with  you.  Before  me  are  your  two  letters 
of  Feb,  1 and  3 which  arrived  on  Monday.  I *11  give  you  the  details  of  the 
week-end  trip  in  my  next  family  letter,  for  the  present  I want  this  to  be  a 
chat  just  between  us.  Skooks  siege  with  the  Annual  is  first  on  the  docket 
8c  what  a tine  the  kid  had.  My,  my,  keeping  going  until  nearly  3 in  the  morn- 
ing was  some  task,  but  now  the  first  allotment  is  in  and  soon  the  thing  will 
be  all  in  and  a matter  of  history.  Its  something  to  be  able  to  take  responsi- 
bility and  see  that  the  job  gets  done.  I’m  proud  of  our  daughter  for  her  job. 
And  incidentally,  the  stacking  up  of  activity  on  that  Friday  night  is  indica- 
tive of  the  talents  of  our  little  girl,  music,  s cholarship,  and  leadership. 

I am  exceedingly  grateful  for  the  report  of  the  recital  and  the  part  of  the 
Voelkels.  Six  numbers,  wow,  Sally  was  one  of  the  prime  performers.  How  the 
kid  has  worked  her  way  into  the  life  of  the  school.  She’ll  not  be  soon  for- 
gotten. I’m  so  grateful  too  for  Jack  and  Ted  and  their  parts  in  the  recital. 

I take  it  that  the  Voelkels  played  a trio.  What  a demonstration  that  was. 

The  idea  of  teaching  the  children  how  to  enter,  bow,  and  leave  is  great  fore- 
sight too.**I  think  it  was  a good  idea  having  the  kids  go  swimming  at  Bimini, 
but  the  mere  thought  of  it  chills  me.  It  has  been  so  dreadfully  cold  here, 
it  requires  all  the  courage  I’ve  got  to  get  into  the  bathtub  of  an  unheated 
bathroom.  Your  reference  to  hair  cuts  reminds  me  to  mention  that  we  have  a 
G.I.  barber  now,  a Korean  paid  by  the  array  and  we  get  our  hair  trimmed  for 

nothing.  Wouldn’t  I like  to  have  the  kids  here.  I’m  sure  Jack  looked  slick 

with  his  .75  haircut .-fr-frYes,  Ranier  is  wise  in  making  a will  and  having  all 
things  made  ready  in  case  of  an  emergency.  I’m  anxiously  a waiting  news  of 
the  operation.  It  wasn’t  easy  to  face  I know  and  Ranier  is  so  alone.  My 

surmise  is  you  are  her  closest  friend. **  I have  mentioned  before  that  Ella 

Sharrocks  has  been  transfered  from  Seoul  to  Kwang  Ju,  a significant  change, 
and  upon  inquiry  I have  learned  that  it  was  a transfer  as  an  alternative  to 
being  sent  back  to  America.  The  report  was  that  Ella  didn’t  “cooperate", 
and  the  colonel  in  charge  decided  to  send  her  home  but  upon  Ella’s  pleading 
agreed  finally  to  a transfer.  I mention  this  as  a subject  for  prayer  for 
Ella  is  not  happy,  quite  apparently,  and  needs  the  blessing  God  granted  us. 
With  no  spiritual  objective  how  dull  the  outlook  must  seem.-JHHfrNow  I come  to 
Ann  and  the  "decision"  to  study  a year  in  college.  That’s  what  she  ought  to 
do,  of  course,  but  I doubt  y?  sJj^Jll  be  able  to  manage  it.  With  Shel  and 
the  parents  counting  the  3a^^thelHd  will  be  swept  into  it  as  she  will  in 
many,  many  decisions  of  life,  because  of  the  desparagement  in  t heir  ages. 

But  that  isn’t  a 11,  for  my  guess  is  that  Shel  hasn’t  had  any  college  either, 
and  to  have  a wife,  a housewife,  to  possess  more  education  than  the  pastor 
husband  would  be  a continual  sourse  of  comparison  unfavorable  to  the  husband, 
and  a young  wife  with  more  education  that  the  older  husband  would  give  her  an 
edge  in  the  family  counsel  not  easy  to  overcome.  It w ill  be  interesting  to 
see  how  it  comes  out,  but  can  the  kid  buck  both  parents  and  older  lover. 

I’m  waiting  for  news  about  the  Van  Dyke’s  visit.  I know  Jack  and  Nickie 
had  a great  time  singing  "Deep  in  the  Heart  of  Texas"  if  nothing  else.** 
Gertrude  not  a package  of  all  the  stuff  the  Gibbs  sent  has  come  excepting 
that  one  I wrote  about  long,  long  ago.  I ’m  awfully  sorry,  for  so  many  things 
have  come  via  both  Korean  postoffice  and  A.P.O.  that  were s hipped  after  theirs 
««H6,  ho,  Sally  is  certainly  the  fountain  pen  girl.  What  shall  be  do  with 
her.  Get  her  engaged  to  a fountain  pen  manufacturer,  I suppose.’  Good  boy. 
Jack,  rescuing  the  valuable  item.  And  Haba  boy  swiping  the  key.  My,  ray, 
what  a trickster. -JHi-l  *m  so  happy  Gertrude  that  you  c an  enjoy  all  these  happy 
anniversaries  at  Knox.  Its  a very  cordial  church,  isn’t  it,  and  the  people 
are  so  hearty  and g enerous.  I’m  so  distressed  to  hear  about  Judy  Duncan’s 
operation.  Now  please  let  me  know  what  they  discover.  That’s  a crisis  for 
a couple  to  have  to  meet,  isn't  it?  I prayed  for  them  this  morning  in  ray 
devotions.  Gertrude  dear,  what  a letter  this  is  that  you  send,  two  full  page 
four  sides.  Thank  you  so  rauch.**Yes,  a projector  is  a good  buy  and  we  11 


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be  able  to  use  all  these  things.  The  Ed  Rogers  wrote  me  of  their  accepting  a 
call  to  Honolulu.  How  the  Lord  has  worked  out  things  for  them  and  how  much 
more  interesting  it  w ill  be  for  them  in  a thoroughly  evangelistic  work  than 
in  that  church  in  Hollywood.  God  does  guide  us  all  so  wonderfully.  But  I'll 
tell  you  that  was  ardawfully  humbling  Ed  got.  I trust  God  has  sanctified  it  to 
hlnu«*I'm  thankful  for  the  childrens'  letters,  word  from  all  of  them:  Skook's 
letter  to  Carol  (a  copy).  Jack's,  Teddy's  with  the  drawing  of  the  ship,  and 
haba's  dictated  letter.  That's  a real  high  average .**Darling  how  I praise  God 
for  these  letters  and  post  cards  that  continue  t o come,  telling  of  blessing 
through  the  REVIVAL  booklet.  Really,  it  is  a sourse  of  blessing  isn't  it, 
a means  of  encouragement  to  my  own  heart.  About  how  many  have  you  sent  out 
lately?  I don't  suppose  you've  had  to  have  them  reprinted  since  I Deft,  H&ve 
you?  I take  it  you  have  sent  copies  to  these  people  who  r equested  them. *hhh* 

And  sweetheart,  the  yearly  reconing  of  our f inane ial  accounts  in  Greenwich. 

I forget  about  it  until  the  t ime  rolls  around  for  a statement  from  the  Board. 
Since  we  prepared  through  the  years  for  Skooks  education,  how  fortunate  that 
we  can  face  the  matter  of  her  college  enrollment  with  these  funds  before  us. 

raying  that  God  will  reveal  his  will  to  us  in  the  matter  of  college  which 
involves  of  course  so  many  other  things,  your  coming  or  not  coming  out,  your 
home  next  Pall,  etc.,  etc.  The  one  matter  of  a piano  is  the  only  thing  I can 
figure  about  not  going  to  Pasadena,  and  if  an  arrangement  for  the  kids  to  prac- 
tice at  s chool  or  some  nearby  neighbors  could  be  made  everything  w ould  be  hunky 
dory.  As  far  a s kindergarten  for  Haba  is  concerned  you  c an  be  sure  Pasadena 
would  have  the  best.  And  the  Lake  Ave.  Congregational  Church  would  be  a grand 
place  for  the  family  to  attend. 

Will  you  please  send  me  a few  wash  clo^ths.  I mentioned  them  some  time  ago 
but  I take  it  you  forgot  them.  Also  will  you  include  a few  high-powered  light 
bulbs,  about  150  or  180  W.  The  current  is  so  weak  out  here  you've  got  to  get 
a bright  bulb  to  have  light  enough t o see.  I have  the  bulb  but  not  the  lamp 
of  the  gift  the  Duncans  are  sending. *»Your  including  of  M&s.  Berrieisels  letter 
leads  me  to  remark  that  their  son  is  little  different  from  the  general  run  of 
G.I.'S.  He  smokes,  and  his  conversation  and  interests  are  apparently  fully 
worldly.  ^His  wife  won’t  come  out,  and  goodness  knows  what  she's  like,  not 
delighting! he  opportunity  of  a trip  to  Korea,  which  in  her  case  wouldn't  be 
more  than  a year.  How  different  he  is  from  the  Moffett  boys.  He's  as  gray 
as  Ella  Sharrocks  was,  a nice  guy,  cordial,  but  light  and  frivilous. 

There's  a letter  herelfrom  the  Board  Treasurer  saying  that  the  Al&gheny  Church, 
Penna.  where  I visited  on  the  itineration  that  um  time  w.i*h-that  group  of 
women,  is  sending  me  $25.00.  I'll  request  the  Board  tq  a>hd’-dfc  to  you  and  you 
can  apply  it  to  the  Kor®  fund.  / 

Enclosed  is  a copy  of  a letter  I felt  Jf  had  to  write  I don't  sup- 

pose it  will  effect  him  much  but  it  ought  to.  Yourd ' » a pertinent  remark, 
that  he  will  have  a rabbi  in  his  pulpit  but  not  a f and amen talist  like  myself 
who  preaches  the  Gospel.  I keep  praying  for  Elmer  and  Mercy,  and  for  Sis. 

Sis  is  beginning  to  respond,  I verily  believe,  and  we  shall  just  have  to 
trust  God  to  work  a miracle  in  Elmer  and  Mercy's  lives. 


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Harold  Voelkel,  % 63  Mil  Gov’t  Hq  & Hq  Co, 

% PJ«  San  Francisco,  California 

Dearest  Everybody,  Andong,  February  22,  1947. 

What  a day J One  of  the  officers  here  called  it  "Wash"  Day,  which  is  one  way 
of  designating  the  day  of  our  coun try’s  father’s  birth*  Its  Saturday  evening, 
and  I ’m  writing  you  now  instead  of  tomorrow  because  the  truck  is  due  to  go  to 
Taiku  tomorrow  instead  of  Monday.  I’m  sorry  about  that  for  it  will  take  one 
of  my  standbys  from  the  evening  service  I hold  for  the  G.I.’s,  a fine,  big 
boy  from  Missouri.  He’s  pure  gold.  *~H"*Thank  you  Gertrude  for  your  two  dandy 
letters  that  came  Thursday,  telling  of  the  arrival  of  the  Van  Dykes.  It  was 
a crowded  house  to  say  the  least,  but  the  more  the  merrier.  Ho^ppropriate  it 
was  to  have  two  church  missionary  dinners  during  their  stay.  Oh,  my  dear,  the 
thought  of  Sally  Liu  sleeping  out  on  the  sleeping  porch;  It  gives  me  the  shiver 
to  think  of  it  for  it  has  been  bitter  cold,  but  more  of  that  later. *h**I »m  glad 
to  get  the  news  of  Ranier’s  operation  and  will  await  further  details  on  her 
recovery.  «*Wellf  I fve  had  my  first  trip  to  the  country  with  the  jeep,  and  I’m 
happy  to  say  that  I believe  we’ve  got  a good,  byy,  at  least  thus  far.  The  engine 
worked  beautifully  and  we  had  no  mishaps  except  the  radiator  freezing  up  a num 
ber  of  times,  it  wax  so  cold.  I bought  some  anti-freeze  in  Seoul,  but  it  had 
all  boiled  out  on  the  w ay  down  here  and  there  is  none  to  be  purchased  here. 

Yi  Wun  Yung,  Chaw  Hung  No,  Im  Chang  No  of  Angie  and  myself  started  out  right 
after  dinner  Saturday  and  I enjoyed  the  drive  out  east  to  Chim  Baw.  I had  been 
over  the  road  once,  at  night,  coming  from  Yung  Duk,  and  it  did  me  good  to  pass 
by  the  villages  we  had  v isited  so  frequently  with  groups  from  the  B.I.  We  stop- 
ped at  Chek  Ku  Ri  and  it  happendd  to  be  Market  Day,  and  Phew;  what  a crowd 
gathered  when  they  say  the  foreigner*  Since  none  of  the  G.I.’s  speak  Korean 
it  is  always  a surprise  when  I start  off  in  conver  sation.  I asked  them  if  they 
wanted  to  buy  a book,  a most  valuable  book  for  only  5 yen.  It  was  unanimous 
that  they  did,  and  in  a matter  of  minutes  all  the  Gospels  I had  were  gone,  they 
snatched  them  out  of  my  hands.  Soon  we  w ere  off,  and  arriving  at  Chim  Baw  wished 
to  cross  the  river  to  Kwang  Duk  but  it  was  too  far  and  too  cold,  so  we  headed 
for  Chunfy  Song  Up.  What  a reception.  The  inn-keeper,  where  w e w ere  to  stay,  is 
the  unbelieving  older  brother  of  a former  deaaon  in  the  church,  and  while  an 
unbeliever  is  most  cordial.  You  may  remember  a story  about  him;  he  beat  up  a 
youth  in  my  presence  who  had  signified  a willingness  to  marry  the  inn-keeper fs 
younger  sister  but  when  it  came  to  the  time  of  signing  the  contract  declined. 

It  was  quite  a scene,  the  helper,  the  girl,  the  younger  brother,  friends,  and 
I were  all  present  and  it  was  a tenee  moment.  The  only  apparent  place  to 
park  the  jeep  was  in  the  court-yxard  of  the  inn  but  I couldn’t  drive  in  because 
the  top  of  the  gate  was  too  low.  While  I was  wondering  what  I could  do,  the 

husky  appeared  with  a saw  and  sawed  off  the  top*  of  the  gate.  Now  what  about 

that  for  a welcome.  I brought  a bedding  roll  and  army  rations,  K rations,  but 
as  the  army  men  know,  this  is  light  diet  and  I decided  to  eat  Korean  £ood,  2 
meals  a day,  anyway.  Supper  at  the  inn  wax  only  fair,  very  different  from  what 
inns  used  to  serve,  indicative  of  the  changed  conditions  in  the  country,  and 
of  course  very  different  from  these  man  doo  kook  feasts  that  the  ldBcal  people 

have  been  giving  me.  In  the  evening  we  had  a service  in  the  church  which  is 

in  a dreadfu^condition,  the  result  of  its  disuse  during  the  war  yea.rs.  The 
people  were  forbidden  to  meet,  and  the  congregation  has  scattered.  The  few 
who  are  meeting  haven’t  the  means  to  repair  it.  They  are  anxious  to  get  a 
Japanese  property,  a store  right  at  the  corner  of  the  main  roads  in  the  town, 

irsjs  ^ 

took  me  all  Sunday  morning  to  get  it  , , fan  suck  the  warm 

coal  brazer  up  against  the  radiator  and  by  a straw  bag 

air  throughthe  radiator  thawed  it  °u^*  radiator.  By t he  time  we  got  out 

and  that  sent  all  the  hot  air  right  ini*  farther  Sam  Yi  isn't 

to  Sam  Yi,  the  30  li  place,  it  was  too  late  to  go  on  farther.  Sam  Yi  isn 


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meeting  as  a congregation,  the  former  leader  has  gone  from  the  town  and  the 
ore sent  one  is  planning  to  get t hings  going  in  the  Spring.  The  church  like  the 
one  at  the  OOP  needs  quite  a bit  of  repair.  The  day  was  as c old  as  any  we  'ye 

had  and  I was  out  in  it  from  the  time  I got  working  on  the  jeep  until  we  returned 

at  about  5.30  from  Sam  Yi.  My,  how  God's  Providence  covers  us.  We  had  to  go 
through  three  streams  to  and  from  Sam  Yi  and  the  water  froze  on  my  brakes.  There 
was™  deep  ditch  in  front  of  the  inn  and  the  home-made  bridge  oyer  it  was  just 
about  wide  enough  for  the  jeep.  When  I applied  the  brakes  to  slow  up  upon  near- 
ing the  bridge  I found  to  my  alarm  that  there  was  no  traction  and  a°  we  sailed 
„ h-nldffp  and  into  the  inn  yard,  safe  but  by  a elds  e call#  I felt  deli 

nitely  that  God  had  protected  us  in  missing  the  ditch,  for  to  have  fallen  down 

it in  the  je^would  doubtless  have  done  us  real  injury.  It  was  so  fitter  cold 
I don't  belieVe  we  had  many  but  the  faithful  out.  And  I must  confess  I wa 
anxious  to  get  to  bed.  Saturday  night  I had  slept  on  the  floor  in  the  bedding 
1 arri  it  was  so  snug  and  warm  I had  already  decided  to  do  it  again,  p10 
JmAnrflfure^of  the  room  wasn't  very  different  from  outdoors  but  once  in  the  roll 
JTtnn  ™ and  blankets  on  the  outside  that  I had  brought  to  cover 

us  in  the  Jeep  I &oon  dozed  off  into  a sound  sleep.  How  I enjoyed  it.  In  turn- 
over  a time  or  two  during  the  night  I realized  I wasn't  resting  on  a beauty- 
hut  t knew  I was  having  a grand  sleep.  I was  given  a room  to  my 
I Hi  ^fthrttoLoSers  decided  t^bunk  together.  I rejoiced  in  the  fellowship. 

For  breakfasts  I ate  the  ar^  ^e^e  5TS  2°&p  market 

Pl^e  where  Jay tVTilfr’&ntV JrS.f sZ°I  ^d^fde^enfif lo^gear. 

stuck  in  crossi  g ..  waY  home  in  good  condition,  and  it  was  a 

cause  for  celebration  in  the  local  church  that  itlnera^  ^the^ipf  ^o- 
At  prayer  meeting  Wedn®3day  t o ®t he6 installation  ofTn^lder  at  Ong  ChuA,  40 

mowrow  I 'm  placing  a visit  to  ^e  installaci  * j.  believe  m the  Bible 

li  out.  I(m  glad  it  isn  t so  lar  io  , ha  1u8b  a headc  old,  but  I 

institute  which  isn't  always  as  warm  as  it  might  be,  just 
want  to  get  rid  of  it  and  the  best  way  is  to  day  covered. 

Well,  the  week  has  slid  rapidly  by.  ^ Lif^of Christ  before  in  Korean, 

I-m  enjoying  it  greatly.  I ^^High  Sch^Is  are  having  their 

and  of  course  its  a tremendous  subject.  The  loeax  nig  t0  offer  my  ser  - 

examinations  now  or  I would  be  opting  ^em.^^a m^lanning^^^^  ^7 ^ 

Christiana,  arc  meeting  for  fell*  ship. 

I'll  have  to  be  writing  the  boys  propose^trip^ o^aris  with  the 

I can't  help  but  cogent  however,  oi  lik^a  bargain  but  so  cheap,  all  the  way 
Boy  Scouts  for  $50.00.  That  sounds  somewhere.  If  you  can  make  it  for 

JKoS  W^olTStWt^S  tomt6ake  the  mothers  along  to  look 
after  the  Scouts??????? 

SaJ  th“'a^L?f“n5syq?orhoSd”ha  Se.p.rlnce  Rallies,  at  least  the  nurse 
tfo m there  used  to  distribute  temperance  literature.  ^ ^ ^ 


Andong,  February  26,  1947. 


Dearest  Gertrude, 

Where  shall  I start  to  thank  you  enough  for  your  letters  and  for  everything 
else.  My,  my,  how  deeply,  deeply  indebted  to  you  I am.  Gertrude,  I confess 
to  you  frankly,  the  whirl  you  are  maintaing  leaves  me  breathless,  and  lam 
wondering  why  you  simply  do  not  disintegrate  into  atoms  as  a result  of  the 
supersonic  (get  the  word  - everybody's  using  it  nowadays)  pace  you  are  travel- 
ing. Your  letters  remind  me  of  C. A. Clark* s station  report,  with  the  exception 
that  you  appear  to  take  everything  in  its  stride  without  particular  exertion, 
although  I can  appreciate  how  much  effort  goes  into  a dinner,  a party  for 
several  guests.  How  do  you  do  it?  Well,  my  darling,  I committ  you  to  the 
Lord  and  pray  that  He  may  grant  you  daily  grace,  -in**  What  a day,  what  a day 
was  Wednesday  when  7 packages  came,  1 from  the  Baughs  with  a few,  only  a few 
youngster s>  things,  worn,  that  friends  had  given  them,  and  6 from  you,  packed 
with  the  wonderful  new  materials.  And  Gertrude,  how  thoughtful  and  generous  to 
have  had  the  boys  shoes  repaired  before  you  sent  them.  I recognized  a number 
of  pair  of  shoes  that  I had  shined.*  They  were  precious  to  me,  belonging  as 
they  did  to  the  boys,  and  it  gave  me  an  emotional  experience  to  handle  them 
again.  Two  rolls  of  filns  came,  tucked  in  nicely.  And  also  a nostalgic  surge 
came  over  me  as  I recognized  sweaters  and  things  Dede  and  Haba  wore.  Dear 
little  men.  Oh,  I must  get  to  writing  Teddy  about  his  hand,  really  his  own 
hand  in  plaster.  I have  it  right  on  my  desk  and  enjoy  looking  at  it,  and 
showing  it  to  the  Koreans.  I first  saw  it  upside-down,  and  not  knowing  what 
it  w as  1 thought  it  was  sugar  candy  and  took  a taste  of  it,  and  then  turning 
it  over  saw  the  hand.  And  Sweetheart,  the  pencil- sharpener  at  last.  Thanks 
very,  very  much.  I haven* t got  it  nailed  down  yet,  but  I will.  I am  so  grate- 
ful to  have  it.  And  the  mirror,  a big  one . but  my  dear,  yes,  I *m  sorry  to 
have  to  report  that  it  was  cracked,  but  orfione  crack  and  I am  using  it  very 
delightedly  since  it  is  so  much  bigger  than  anything  I had  previously.  I smile 
to  myself  as  I s ee  Pak  Si  taking  a peep  at  herself,  since  there  isn*t  a mirror 
like  it  in  town.  And  my  dearest,  this  candy  that  you  sent  me  for  birthday  is 
the  yuramiest  I *ve  had  in  a long,  long  time.  How  rich  it  is,  delicious.  I enjoy 
a piece  at  the  time.  Thanks  for  it.  The  package  itself  is  a work  of  art.  I 
thought  I would  have  to  untie  the  beautiful  red  bow  of  ribbon  until  I discover- 
ed that  it  s imply  lifted  off.  How  rich  I am  in  gifts.  Thank  you  you  precious 
dears  for  all  these  loving  gifts.  And  not  only  the  gifts  but  the  letters! 

Three  from  you,  no  less.  One,  that  of  Jan  27th  was  held  up  somehow,  and  it 
filled  in  with  items  that  had  been  anticipated  or  referred  to  in  other  connec- 
tions. "The  gifted  nurse"you  speak  about  I remember,  but  she  is  no  where 
around  here  now.  Paik*s  outfit  is  a small- aLaried  group  with  little  semblence 
of  the  clean,  efficient  staff  we  used  to  have.  I can*t  help  but  refer  to 
Olga  Johnson's  eye-closing  habit,  for  it  about  worried  me  in  New  York  at  the 
conference.  I think  it  is  a defence  mechanism, and  it  lobks  entirely  voluntary 
to  me.  Maybe  I'm  wrong,  for  I can't  say  for  sure,  but  it  wearied  me  and  in 
fact  embarassed  me,  and  I feel  it  must  do  the  same  to  others.  I felt  it  was 
an  example  of  how  we  can  let  a mannerism  get  a hold  on  us.**  Hurrah  for  the 
cabin  that  Jack  a nd  Nickie  built.  They  must  have  had  a great  time.  I'm 
still  wondering  whether  they  sang,  "Deep  in  the  heart  o'  Texas  together. 
They'll  be  friends  for  life  and  it  will  be  interesting  in  the  years  ahead  to 
see  how  their  paths  will  cross  for  the  Van's  have  so  much  in  common  with  us. 
Arch  Campbell  and  his  "lovely  big  car"  are  amusing,  for  the  Ex.  Com.  out  here 
got  a letter  from  him  telling  of  his  deals  in  cars,  how  he  bought  a new  Chevie 
expecting  to  bring  it  to  Korea  and  then  because  of  the  lure  of  a profit  of 
$300.00,  sold  it  and  started  a series  of  second-hand  car  purchases.  Strange, 
isn't  it,  how  some  people  with  no  more  salary  than  we  always  have  fCars  , 
plural,  not  singular,  but  darling  there  is  something  else  they  don  t have, 
and  I'd  rather  have  that,  a penny  or  two  on  reserve  that  we  can  count  on. 

Oh,  Mrs.  Stewart,  yes  Gertrude,  that  is  a dead  give-away  on  Kim's  character. 
He's  weak,  and  you  can  put  it  down  that  the  Koreans  see  his  Patronizing  91 
wealth.  It  would  require  courage  for  him  to  take  a stand  on  it  but  in  the  end, 
in  little  time  they'd  recognize  the  man's  spiritual  aim  and  methods,  and  admire 


his  devotion.**  1*111  interested  in  Sally  Lou*s  chat  with  young  Dave  Van  D.  about 
vocations,  especially  the  reference  to  Peter  and  his  music.  Peter  is  the  young 
man  who  thought  a chaplain 's  assistant  job  was  sissy,  and  now  he's  considering 
music  as  a life's  work.  I felt  sure  he  was  aspiring  to  some  masculine  endeavor 
like  blacksmiMng  or  piano-moving.  A musician.  Is  there  anything  more  sisified, 
than  a long-haired  - no,  I wonTt  go  any  further,  for  I want  my  boys  all  to  be 
musicians.  I shall  answer  Skook ' s wonderful  letter  soon.  I am  most  grateful 
for  it  and  thoroughly  enjoyed  it.  It  is  a really  provocative  epistle  with  many 
good  subjects  to  discuss,  one  of  which  is,  art  and  its  relation  to  a Christian 
witness.  And  S.L.'s  interest  in  phjlosphy  awakens  a responsive  chord  in  my 
heart  for  I was  at  one  time  so  enthused  about  it.  It  won^t  be  hard  to  write  at 
length  about  it.  I'm  happy  to  get  such  good  reports  about  Dave  V.D.  and  Nickie. 
Yes  indeed,  God  has  answered  prayer  in  behalf  of  those  boys,  and  He  will  answer 
prayer  for  our  boys,  too,  and  our  girl.  How  thankfully  I pray  for  them  daily, 
morning  and  evening,  and.  each  time  I eat.  You  precious  dears,  you  are  before  me 
always.***  Now  my  dearest,  may  I suggest  in  connection  with  the  kindness  of  the 
Culter  folk  in  granting  you  permission  to  use  the  mimeographer,  that  you  not 
anticipate  a regular  thing  out  of  it.  forgive  me,  for  even  thinking  that  you 
would  abuse  a privilege,  but  I know  how  logical  it  seems  to  expect  them  to  O.K. 
something  that  is  definitely  the  Lord's  work.  I therefore  humbly  suggest  that 
if  at  all  possible  that  you  seek  help  elsewhere,  and  best  of  all  pay  for  it 
aout  of  some  funds  for  my  experience  has  been  that  those  things,  the  machines,  • 
are  always  out  of  whack  and  it  costs  to  keep  them  in  repair.  But  what  activity, 
Gertrude.  Phew.'  how  can  you  keep  going  at  this  rate?  Now  how  about  this  Yeddy 
and  the  ponies.  How  I'd  like  to  hear  him.  I'd  love  to  hear  him  galloping  over 
the  keys.  And  oh  dear  that  grand  solo  of  Skooks.  Just  wrap  it  up  in  a package 
and  send  it  to  me.  Please  don't  forget  the  crashing  chords.  And  the  crashing 
grades.  A wonderful  report  from  both  Skooks  and  Dede.. S.L.'s  A in  English 
under  Micky  is  highly  commendable.  The  B-  in  Algebra  is  the  first  one,  isn't  it? 
I can't say  much  about  Algebra  for  I got  a powerfully  low  grade  in  that  in  Fresh- 
man High  School.  Come  on  kid-  show  them  your  dust  now  in  the  final  stretch. 

I'll  be  waiting  for  Jack's  grades.**  Its  nice  you  could  have  the  chat  with  the 
V.D.'s  about  Wheaton,  and  get' Nan's  reaction  about  it.  It  will  doubtless  take 
some  strong  deciding  to  separate  the  family,  and  there w ill  be  many  factors  to 
consider.  Word  just  came  from  Fletcher,  the  same  mail  as  yours,  to  the  effect 
that  the  M.E.  missionaries  who  made  application  for  travel  permits  for t heir 
families  were  turned  down.  It  was  a test  case.  I thought  of  making  application 
when  in  Seoul  for  you  but  the  army  would  not  accept  any  more  applications  until 
action  had  been  taken  on  the  M.E.'s.  Now  we've  got  something  definite,  and  while 
as  Fletcher  says  the  army  on  oecassion  goes  into  reverse,  yet  it  won  t be  for  a 
little  while  anyway.  We  certainly  hope  they  will  reverse  this  after  awhile.** 
And  the  washline  and  the  punishing  of  the  culprits  by  Jack.  He's  quite  the  Dad 
of  the  family,  isn't  he?  Good  hoy,  Jack.**Gertrude,  I want  to  tell  you  again 
what  a delight  it  is  to  me  to  have  the  room  filled  with  this  wonderful  6 packages 
of  wonderful  material.  It  is  s imply  not  on  the  market.  Everything  is  getting 
scarcer  all  the  time,  and  with  the*  jeep  now  I can  get  out  to  the  country,  and 
I w as  planning  to  get  out  to  Yong  Yang  and  take  some  of  the  things  with  me.  Be- 
cause it  is  feared  there  might  be  uprisings  in  many  quarters  on  the  1st  of  March 
which  is  Saturday  the  trip  maybe  delayed.  But  I'll  get  out  there  sooner  or  later 
and  the  people  will  gasp  when  they  see  the  wonderful  gifts.  Thank  you,  you  big 
hearted  lover  of  the  Lord  and  the  poor.  What  a gracious  and  generous  soul  the 
Lord  has  given  you,  and  how  blessed  I am  to  have  you  for  my  partner  and  wife, 
my  sweetheart.  I am  so  richly  blessed  with  you,  Gertrude,  and  I am  grateful  to 
God  and  ling  to  be  moreso  because  He  has  given  you to  me.  This  is  Wednesday  and 
this  evening  I am  planning  (D.V.)  to  drive  out  on  the  Yi  Sund  road  20  li  to  a 
churtfh  where  that  big,  blind  pastor,  you  remember  him  I8m  su^e,  is  holding  meet- 
ings for  us.  Poor  fellow  he w as  led  astray  during  the  war  and  made  quite  anti 
America  speaches  and  whether  he  has  truly  repented  or  not  I don't  know.  I hope 
so  for  otherwise  he  won't  be  able  to  bring  blessing  to  ypfsPVone  else.  May  the 
Lord  hover  tenderly  over  you  all  and  warm  your  hearts  with  His  loving  presence. 
May  the  home  be  filled  with  His  joy  and  unite  you  in  a constant  fellowship. 

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Andong,  February  28,  1947. 


Dearest  Gertrude, 

Your  two  letters, those  of  Feb.  14th  and  17th,  came  last  night  and  their  con- 
tents sent  me  to  my  knees  in  deepest  gratitude  to  God  for  His  great  kindness 
to  you.  What  blessed  days  you  are  having  and  how  beautifully  everything  is 
working  out.  My  dear,  I 'm  afraid  I shall  have  to  admit  that  the  affairs  of 
the  family  seem  to  go  smoother  with  me  away.  At  least  it  sounds  so.  My 
guess  if  however,  that  you  are  so  happy  you  minimize  the  chores  that  are  a 
part  of  each  day's  routine.  I praise  God,  my  dearest  for  you  all  and  for 
His  gracious  care,  for  the  many  happy  activities  with  which  He  crowds  the 
days.  And  you  are  a dear,  simply  precious.  I am  going  to  start  at  the  begin- 
ning and  go  through  the  letters  and  make  some  comments,  just  fellowship  a 
little  witl^ou  in  conversation.  Why  not?  Well,  thanks  f or  t he  birthday 
party  and  the  cake  with  the  candles#  And  my  dear  little  namesake.  Bless 
his  heart.  I'm  glad,  Haba  big  man  that  you  blew  out  the  candles  for  me. 

Just  wait  until  he  is  49,  - but  that  is  a long  time  off,  isn't  it.  He  will 
be  a big  boy  when  he  is  9,  without  waiting  for  the  49#  I'm  glad  Sally  Lou 
could  get  rested  up  by  lying  around  for  a couple  days.  Surely,  that's  just 
the  thing  to  do#  Do  it  every  once  in  a while.  But  better  still,  don't  get 
so  fagged  out  that  you  reach  the  exhaustion  point J Now  my  dearest,  I'm 
afraid  I shall  have  to  caution  you  about  Lincoln  Ave.  Church.  You  remember 
that  is  the  congreation  that  "used"  us  up  last  summer  with  very  little  ex- 
pression of  gratitude.  Not  that  we  do  things  to  be  thanked.  But  the  fact 

that  Me  Gee  could  ask  a busy  house  wife  and  mother  like  you  to  take  a street 
car  up  to  the  B.I.  when  he  could  drive  down  to  our  place  from  there  in  a 

few  minutes  to  get  you.  That  provokes  me,  and  I tell  you  I'm  indignant 

about  it.  That  sort  of  thing,  Gertrude^  is  unpardonable  and  I am  grieved 
deeply  about  it.  How  thoughtless  people  are,  and  the  NEXT  TIME  my  darling, 
just  say  you'll  wait  for  someone  to  come  for  the  duties  of  the  family  don't 
enable  you  to  spend  so  much  time  waiting  for  cars.  I'll  venture  that  few 
"modernists"  would  be  so  thoughtless;  it  remains  for  fundamentalists  to 
be  so  crude,  and  I *m  a fundamentalists  Now  Marjorie  Hansen  is  destined  for 
limbo  and  stands4n  danger  of  be  ex-communicated  from  her  church  for  attend- 
ing a PRESBYTERIAN  church.  How  could  she?  What  wouM  Carl  Me  Intyre  say 
to  that.  And  I observe  that  Harriet  Parker  was  at  the  Church  of  the  Open  D. 
Bible  class  again.  Isn't  that  a compromise?  But  I musn't  go  on  this  way, 
in  a letter  to  my  darling.  What  I'm  doing  is  pointing  out  how  smallness 
inevitably  catches  up  with  people  and  they  always  have  to  back  track.  I *m 
wondering  what  Me  Intyre  is  saying  now  against  the  Fed.  Council  since  the 
new  pBsident  is  an  Episcopalian,  a layman  who  perhaps  is  so  unaquainted 
with  what  is  going  on  in  the  theological  world  that  he  isn't  making  doctrinal 
beeches.  Is  all  that  was  said  against  the  former  Fed  Council  president 
now  cancelled.  Thanks  and  congratulations  on  the  news-letter.  Why,  you  get 
out  250  letters  just  like  nothing  at  all.  Its  well  done,  dear,  only  some 
of  my  words  like  "pop-eyed"  were  for  the  family,  and  I feel  almost  slangy 
in  having /fotfv'fco  forth  in  a formal  letter.  I've  written  Jack  a letter  of 
congratulation  on  his  decision  to  stick  by  the  Lord  Jesus  and  His  Word  and 
not  be  tempted  into  breaking  his  record.  Do  you  see  how  the  Scouts  could 
actually  be  the  means  of  breaking  a boys  attendance  record  and  starting  him 
out  in  skipping  worship  for  play.  I feared  that  at  the  very  beginning  o 
the  plan  for  him  to  join  the  scouts,  but  now  that  he  has  faced  it  and  made 
hi  ^decision  its  alright.  Now  sweetheart,  forgive  your  lovers  irascability 
while  I smile  at  anybody  who  would  go  into  the  Biltmore  for  hot  tamalies. 

"And  they  do  it  every  Sunday".  What  laughs  the  waiters  must  have  at  people 
like  that.  Dearest  I congratulate  the  Doctor  and  his  girl  friend  for  choosing 
you  to  be  their  guest#.  They  know  a charming  guest  when  they  see  one. 

People  always  pick  you.  Now  don't  they?  How  about  it?  O.K.,  ”^ey  do. 

But  then  to  create  the  impression  of  splurge  and  saunter  up  to  the  Biltmore 
and  order  , well  they  could  have  done  only  one  thing  worse  and  that  would 
have  been  to  order  a cheese  sandwich.  Do  you  see  me  taring  my  hairj  I 


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Biltraor©  - tamalies.  Well,  to  get  back  to  earth.,  I hope  you  walked  around 
the  place  for  it  is  beautiful.  You  may  recall^that  is  where  I addressed 
500  Los  Angeles  business  men  in  the  Ballroom  at  a Rotary  Club  meeting. 

What  a time  it  was.  So  nowwe’ve  both  been  there.  You  know  what’s  in  my 
heart, dear,  don’t  you;  I’d  just  like  to  take  you  to  dinner  in  the  Main  Din- 
ing Room.  That’s  where  you  belong,  right  there  in  the  middle,  not  with  a 
fish  order,  but  with  half  a fried  chicken  a la  Maryland,  fresh  asparagras 
tips,  and  hot  biscuits.  But  how  could  I spend  the  money  with  half  the  world 
starving.  I ’mg  rateful  for  a wife  who  would  be  just  as  happy  with  Spam. 

Bless  your  heart.  Well,  by  this  timel  imagine  you  have  my  letter  with  ref- 
erences to  Ann  and  he#r  affair  which  seems  almost  like  a prediction  in  view 
of  the  tdephone  calls  of  her  mother  and  step-father  Shel.  Sa lifer  spoke  of 
going  to  a fire  as  material  for  a college  essay.  My,  but  what  a novel  this 
aflkir  would  turn  out  to  be.  It  is  so  typical,  so  obvious,  and  so  regret- 
able.  The  girl  is  merely  incidental  in  the  deal  whereby  the  mother  is  gain- 
ing a son-in-law.  The  fact  is  the  situation  is  dangerous.  For  if  the  kid 
does  really  possess  some  conviction,  she  may  even  after  marriage,  after 
discovering  the  truth  of  the  situation  decide  to  let  the  husband  go.  And 
you’ll  remember  the  mother’s  phrase  in  that  letter,  "there  is  a great  differ- 
ence in  their  ages  but  the  Lord  is  leading",  or  some  words  to  that  effect. 

How  about  God’s  leading  now.  It’s  an  unnatural  and  unbecoming  affair  in 
which  the  girl  is  being  victimized.  Romance  being  as  blinding  and  over- 
whelming as  it  is,  colored  with  the  spiritual  language  of  the  fellow’s  call- 
ing a girl  could  hardly  be  expected  not  to  yield.  But  after  the  surge  of 
emotion  levels  off  and  the  hard  reality  involved  in  marriage  becomes  appa- 
rent, the  LIKELIHOOD  is,  I believe,  the  kid  will  have  a rude  awakening. 

Now  may  I hasten  to  make  a suggestion.  Neither  the  Mother  nor  Shel  nor 
Ann,  I believe  will  welcome  any  intrusion  by  us  into  their  affairs.  Sad 
as  it  is,  I would  be  very  careful  NOT  to  give  the  impression  that  you  feel 
Ann  ought  to  go  on  to  college  whether  or  not  the  parents  or  the  boy  friend 
approve.  If  that  mother  isn’t  already  aware  of  the  folly  of  her  plan 
little  can  be  done  now  to  make  her  see  it.  To  say  it  is  "strapge"  the 
way  the  mother  is  working,  is  to  put  it  mildly.  But  it  is  true  to  type,  the 
kind  of  thing  that  is  happening  all  the  time.  Now  I must  get  on  to  other 
things.  Enclosed  are  travelers  checks  for  my  whole  February  salary.  Unless 
I’ve  forgotten  I sent  you  $70.00  last  month  too.  How  I’m  living  on  nothing 
I don’t  knowj  Really,  its  something  isn’t  it.  I had  a few  dollars  extra 
when  I landed  and  that  goes  to  pay  for  my  board,  $.75  a day,  about  $22.50  a 
month.  Next  month  I won’t  have  $70.00,  so  go  ahead  a buy  yourselves  some- 
thing with  it.  Please  do  Gertrude.  Take  the  family  up  to  the  Biltmore  and 
get  them  a pair  of  shoe  laces.  Praise  the  Lord  for  good  old  Louie  Talbot 
and  his  trip  to  Australia.  That  he  almost  missed  the  plane  is  true  to  form. 
Notice  please  that  he  signed  his  letter  to  the  staff,  "Heaps  of  love".  He 
must  have  been  reared  a SwallenJ  Now  forgive  me  for  that,  darling  Gertrude, 
for  you  know  I have  a deep  affection  for  Swallens,  for  one  in  particular 
anyway.  "Safe  landing  and  glorious  welcome".  Yes,  thank  God  for  it,  and 
when  he  returns  he’ll  be  preaching  here  and  there  from  the  Pacific  to  the 
Atlantic  and  back  again  on  his  experiences  in  Australia.  I am  enclosing 
a number  of  letters,  none  of  which  you  need  keep  or  return.  I trust  the 
Lord  will  bless  the  suggestion  to  Fletcher  for  a prayer  meeting  and  enable 
him  to  get  the  Methodists  to  join  us  in  a time  of  intercession  for  revival. 

It  is  Providential,  I believe,  that  Fletcher  should  have  raised  the  question 
and  created  the  opening  for  Blair  to  make  the  suggestion.  I decided  to 
work  through  Blair  for  I have  been  talking  about  prayer  so  much  I felt  I 
couldn’t  gracefully  raise  the  question  again.  One  has  to  be  careful  talking 
about  prayer  these  days,,  does  he  not??????The  Lord  bless  you  dearest  one, 
and  care  for  you  lovingly  these  days,  keeping  you  well  and  strong  and  in 
His  peace  and  fellowship.  And  may  our  precious  children  continue  in  growth 
in  body,  mind  and  soul,  in  favor  with  God  and  man. 


Address:  Harold  Voelkel  (Civ.  Presbyterian  Mission), 

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Dearest  Everybody,  f ^ j * ^ 


I have  had  to  let  you  go  two  days  later  than  usual  for  thl®  f ^ 

the  ieep  I am  getting  into  somewhat  of  regular  schedule,  six  days  of  Bible 
Institute  and  then  the  week-end  in  the  country  with  Yi  Wun  Yung,  Moderator  of  V 
the  Presbytery.  We  leave  Saturday  after  classes  and  get  back  Monday  afternoon 
in  time  for  a class  or  two.  You  can  appreciate  how  it  steps  up  the  tempo  and 
crowds  me  for  time.  But  it  is  a happy  time.  It  happend  that  Saturday  was  the 
first  of  March,  a historic  and  Important  day  in  Korea,  but  more  of£hat  later. 

I always  enjoy  Monday,  e specially  Monday  evening  for  that  is  when  the  truck 
returns  from  Taiku  with  the  mail  and  there  is  ALWAYS  mail  from  you.  How  grate- 
ful it  makes  me  to  get  an  account  of  the  family's  doings,  and  I am  regularly 
led  to  STto.™  «°  PrU..  God  for  His  loving  ere  or  you  and  HI.  .b^d.nt  pro- 
vision  for  all  your  needs.  I'm  thankful  you  are  keeping  well,  in  fact  it  seems 
like  the  best  winter  yet.  I'm  glad  you  are  all  getting  such 
a baseball  mitt  for  Jack,  a pair  of  skates  for  Teddy  and  Haba,  and  a MIRROR 
for  Sally  Lou.  And  Jack's  being  assigned  the  seat  right  behind  Diana  seems 
like  a frame-up  to  me.  Jack  are  you  sure  you  didn't  arrange  that  ahead  of 

STngfdon^fsJanfstill  anywhere,  do  they,  and  that  is  certainly  true  here. 
There  is  something  daily  to  occupy  our  time  and  demand  our  strength*  A few 
, we»m  on  Hn»s  wife  came  to  the  back  door  to  tell  me  he  was  very  ill 

corner  of  a room  with  his  N.i.  n prayed  after  entering  the  room, 

uation  class  from  the  B. I.  As  3°°n  P going  to  die,  that  he  had 

he  began  immediately  to  tell  me  ^hathekn  g i | w t0  meet  his 

had  his  han-kap  (61  years  old),  ®nd ^h^n  has  neglected  him,  and  before  he 
Saviour.  His  one  regret  was  that  whereabouts  he  didn’t  know.  There 

died  he  wished  to  see  his  son  again  Gov’t  in  Taiku, 

all  the  Korean  labor  learned. ^Mle  the  man  was  hardly  able 
payroll.  But  after  promising  N through  his  tears,  a hymn  he  had 

to  bare  the  agonizing  pain,  he  sang  to  ™ f the  forgiveness  of  His 

recently  written,  praising  G4d  for  his  "*  ££  ^he  peace  of  Heaven  after 

sins  through  Jesus'  Blood,  anything  that  has  moved  me  so  in  a 

departing  from  this  world.  I do  nndar-ful  3tt  all  was,  that  a man  in  such 

long  time.  How  real  and  sacred  and  J&b’een  swallowed  up  in 

dreadful  pain  could  sing*  Al1  ® Praise  God.  Would  that  we  weren't 

Jesus'  salvation.  I shall  never  forget  : m help iS these  friends  financially 
kept  by  this  artificial  ra  ® ° mention  of  finances  brings  to  mind 

but  at  15  to  1,  we  can  do  nothing.  And  me  mentioning  Kael,  the 

another  experience  that  wrung  “y,£ the'sehool  conducted  in  her  home.  The  girl 
girl  Emma  Sue  Baugh  had  helping  in  ^®T natl°ute  one  day,  radiant.  She  was 
is  now  a widow  and  turned  up  in  Bible  Inst itute  « on^t  y^  ^ ^ ^ In3ti_ 

preparing  herself  for  the  w°rk  b k t0  teli  u3  that  the  family  who  agreed 

tute  only  one  day.  Later  she  cam  studied  found  they  couldn't  do  it, 

to  look  after  her  little  son  while  sh  her  story  and  my  hear) 

and  she  couldn't  forsake  her  baby.  She  wept  as  sne 


*-»  • 

was  heavy  too,  but  there  was  nothing  I could  do.  I've  seen  her  since  on 
the  road,  bright  and  cheerful,  her  baby  on  her  back,  going  her  way.  Speak- 
ing of  children  leads  me  to  mention  the  recent  reiteration  by  the  Mil  Gov’t  of 
its  attitude  twward  missionary  children,  dependents.  Two  Methodist  men,  Jensen 
and  Amendt,  I think  it  was,  who  made  application  for  their  children  and  thereby 
created  a test  case,  were  turned  down.  So  for  the  time  ahbeing  we  know  where 
we  are  in  the  matter  of  dependents  although  it  is  to  be  remembered  that  the  army 
can  go  into  reverse  whenever  it  wishes.  I've  great  peace  about  you  all  coming 
out  here  for  I feel  that  God  is  working  out  a definite  plan  for  us  and  with  us 
and  in  His  own  perfect  time  will  indicate  when  we  are  to  be  a reunited  family. 

I'm  beginning  to  feel  that  some  of  my  remarks,  my  sermons,  on  the  confession  of 

sin  and  restitution  are  taking  effect.  The  other  day  old  Kim  Sun  Kyu,  elder  in 

the  local  church  came  up  to  see  me  and  pulled  out  of  his  pocket  a huge  spike 

not  unlike  an  American  railroad  spike  although  it  has  some  queer  markings  on  it. 

The  point  is  the  old  fellow  explained  something  I didn't  know  that  when  these 
missionary  houses  were  built,  36  years  ago,  if  I remember  his  story  correctly, 
he  was  in  on  the  deal.  At  the  time  he  had  stolen  this  spike  and  now  his  con- 
science had  been  at  work  ahd  he  came  to  acknowledge  his, sin,  his  theft,  and  re- 
qfnre  the  spike.  Well,  that's  something,  isn't  it?  A duke  isn  t very  valuable 
but  it  takes  a lot  of  grace  to  acknowledge  a theft,  an<T  I accept  this  restitution 
as  the  beginning  of  what  I trust  will  be  a wholesale  cleaning  up  of  much  that 
I know  has  cluttered  the  lives  of  the  Christians.  I've  had  an  experience*  with 
the  local  congregation  that  distresses  me,  and  is  indicative  of  the  corroding, 
corrupting  effect  of  sin.  I think  I've  told  you  that  I discovered  the  furnace 
from  oS  Cellar  in  front  of  the  church  in  a bath-house  that  the  Japanese  erected 
when  they  used  the  church  as  a barracks.  I mentioned  to  the  pastor  one  day  that 
the  furnace  was  ours  and  of  our  delight  in  anticipating  its  return  to  its  old 

Sb  in  S£r  cella£.  I never  gave  the  matter  of  the  return  of  the  furnace  any 
job  in  our  cellar,  i feting  of  the  officers  of  the  church  there  was 

Shat  Sef nofre^ff S £vf S* 

nr 

«»  ?"oV»tn 

crushing  conviction  of  sin  comes.  Incidentally  I happened  to  mentioned  tothe 

since  for  that  isn’t  the  way  to  least,  for  with  the  approach 

‘The  past  week  has  been  exciting,  relative  y julv  there 

of  the  first  of  March,  the  nearest 

were  all  kinds  of  rumors  of  uprisings  ^ demonst: rati^  bu^ed  pollce  officers, 
the  Rightists.  L^t  October,  you  1 , * province  This  time  precautions 

police  homes,  and  “killed  58  VSlSay 'of amod  might.  On  the 

were  taken  and  in  Andong  we  were  ,.5.  moaq©  marched  with  guns 

Tuesday  before  Mar*  1st  (Saturday),  the  loca  P ft  outfit  the  American 

2: 

tl£oufe  SS  fire  t .ruck  siren  a^ounced&the  ^leit 

G.I.’s  and  Korean  police  passed.  It  certainly  naux  protection.  But  as 

is  no  doubting  the  fadt  that  it  do*®  ® , t d ^ angered  by  what  happened  after, 

credible  showing  as  it  made  I was  diW°£™  lla  invited  the  G.I.’s  into 

On  the  return  to  the  center  of  town  the  tlme  two  of  the  felliws 

the  police  office  and  gave  them  ^-^^tfSl^d^Sk.  I learned  after  that  one 
had  to  be  helped  to  t heir  rooms,  frightfully  drunx.  same  age. 

of  them  was  an  18  year  old  boy  and  the  other  I imagin 


Tt  is  the  sort  of  thing  that  is  happening  all  the  time  and  I don’t  know  how 
to  answer  the  Koreans  when  they  asked  me  if  these  American  soldier*  are  Chrjstians 
We  planned  to  go6ut  to  Young  Ju  but  as  the  day  neared,  the  first  of  March  I began 
to  crow  a little  uneasy  for  Young  Ju  is  a hot-bed  of  unrest.  All  the  soldiers 
working  out  of  Andong,  those  stationed  in  Young  Ju,  Sang  Ju,  and  Yea  Chun  were 
called  in  here  lest  there  be  uprisings  in  those  places,  for  there  are  only  three 
men  in  each  outpost.  The  C.O.  here  thought  that  everything  would  be  O.K.,  and 
Yi  Wun  Yung  felt  satisfied  that  the  precautions  were  sufficient  so  we  went  forth 
and  I'm  glad  w©  did.  The  army  way  of  doing  things  is  to  give  you  what  they  call 
rations  when  eating  away  from  the  post,  for  I pay  by  the  month  at  $.25  a meal. 

That  is  so  reasonable  I could  well  affort  to  eat  only  half  the  time  and  ©et  more 
than  my  full  value  financially,  but  the  fact  is  the  rations  are  no*  J*  to 

put  it  otherwise  they  are  only  what  they  were  Intended  to  be,  a 

soldier  in  battle  sufficently  nourished.  K rations  consists  of  a can  of  ^t, 
a few  dried  crackers,  powdered  coffee  or  lemonade,  pending  on  whether  it  is 
breakfast,  lunch,  or  dinner,  a bar  of  candy,  a piece  of  chewing  gum,  and  a small 
nack  of  cigaretets.  Well,  to  repeat  it  is  nourishment,  but  hardly  a meal,  especially 
when  I sitSby  and  see  the  good  hot  rice,  soup,  and  kirn  chi.  So  folks,  I must  a&nit 
t fup  r* ottia  to  it  X had  mv  rations  with  me,  but  I ate  Korean  food  every  meal,  ave 
breakfasts  and  it  was  fish  sou On  Sunday  we  had  five  meals.  Imagine  that  when 
people  are  going  hungry  here,  but  nothing  is  half  good  enough  for  the  honored 
euests  Sunday  night  after  supper  I even  ate,  had  to  eat  it,  mook.  Do  you  re- 
^ber  whfTmoLll  Yes,  it  looks  and  tastes  just  like  « 

camaf louge  the  taste  I indulged  in  the  red  pepper  until  I felt  the  roof  ol  my 
mouth  gradually  dissolving.  Saturday  afternoon  we  &*"<*****  drove  directly 
p r*  stooping  only  at  Yung  Ju  to  tell  them  we'd  be  there  tne  next  day. 

Poong  Gi* put  their  political  steam  into  a community  celebration  in  the  school 

Of  fellcs  dancing  around  s.lnglng  the  long  t.stles  from  ‘hose 

ffilcSoua*  fum.,  hats  »U.d  -yi.  iS.ToLSK.'S  S.’S- 

°ff  until  recently  both  congregations  have  been  meeting  together 

a s^ hey?w ere Sr e qu ir ed" to o during  the  wal.  low  they  are  separated  the  older 

excellent  attendance.  Monday  we  i 6 f young  felliws  from  the  later 

b‘=a:^apoveStheI1eep  t^the  village.  "The  road  is  good,  you  can  make  it  easilyL' 

inche3/<v  ider  than  the  jeep,  with  a P J?  lf  but  j c ould  hardly  do  otherwise 

It  took  grace  and  patience  to  contain  ^ .country  .illag*,  and 

at  the  reception  we  got.  The  attendace  is  "P^ful  ReLved!TwL  read?  for  a 
after  the  service  we  had  more  feeling  at  Monday  breakfast  in 

cup  of  coffee.  And  *®kt  add  q recited  touchingly  the  visit 

Yung  Ju  when  an  old  elder  f ormerly  f Jloh  tiie  the  missionary  ate  Koran 
of  Sawtelle , years  ago,  to  Nam  Ay  » l3  only  the  day  after  but  as  yet 

food  and  as  a result  took  sick  and  • toast  and  coffee  was  this  morning, 

all  is  well.  But  how  tasty  the  Fre^^f^*^fe^®°the  GRUEL  the  Africans 
Think  of  a real  missionary  like  David  Living stone  eating  the  ^ ^ fop 

cooked  for  him.  Agrican  gruel  the  food  ^3pirationof  his  life, 

years  and  not  a word  of  complaint.  Praise 

~ yw~r  / u Lovingly, 


Cty 


lear  '/oelkel;  - *'*'•->  19- :7 

jretty^Sv^I^i  Sc  T rh^i  Y'°  ° & rcd>  r 'r  the  ¥«*k;  on  . - ■•:■  ’-on 

-'ur  letter  of  deb. 22  err-ved  and  T *ct  a nc"’  ri'*on»  Vtesterdav 

epeech  by  Koldcrett^t £e ’ WtlSfl  ^°fnS  :^>st  * : S ~in. 

fuwarloo  ho  had  returned  to  the  field, ^st  ' : tl  *5  4hat  of  a11  nie- 

0. 1e  end.  Can  you  guess?  Han  Poo  Sun  ' oksa^f^i™  lirn  on  cne  Shrine  ; to 

:o  hto  ,fter  it  over  anc'  a°  :od  aboS  VoilSl  S8  ^ he  talked  20  ^ 
‘>11  ruled  out  by  be  in  ? under  the  ’ nitmnnne  r>  * ~ ~'~T}  :S>  Conn,  ut  they  are 

Southern  Presbyterians,  ard  ’h ' had  * ^-d  ^ t '1fen  ft®  ar'ked  **  H.  ruled  out  the 

statement  slightly.  Otto  said  he  chared  ~ S??v  ■ : fought  .to  change  his 

would  ean  re  had  r n all,  accordin'  o’  ^ the  ?th  co  a nt,  which 

second  chapter  of  ,0  ,-.ns  *^Thou>that  »S,«.und  ,ou1'  "ut  Mm  squarely  in  the 

+.  . • letter  was  sent  Is  which  ha? thJ  thfU  £>est.the  =**  things.- 

r opinion  that  narjy  are  bein'  driven  strai  vht*4n:J;  ports  fron  orean  friends  and 
ditlons,  even  in  the  . -.ricen  zone  -re  , 1 “J-0  coas-unist  ams  and  that  con- 

of  many  minds  oVid  07ET’  C!rJnCH*f'B»S‘P10J«Pf^8flSiL  — $ 11  is  a luestion  of  many 
ying  to  Urork  up  revivals,  - ■-  uttcri  - ' (compromise,  union  etc.)  and  that  r- 

•■aintaining  do  not  1a’-e  vs  -li  f^*™.'***  their  difficulties  in 

here.  ;e  are  not  nervously  able  for  r^-’  •Thile  wrlc  there  as 

1, -ncnc  Sssiok  Tinn,  has  worn  out  Lifer's  Y- 1 ' 1 : ^ • '?  £uthor>  <P*I7AI 

lsar)  note  if  you  cat  to,  but  donTt  +fif d Vfw1  contention  in  the  oast,  out  of 
you  got  it  from le.  ’ COn  * tel1  'Yho  xt  wa=  that  wrote  the  above,  or  that 

haven^the  l.astidba^iSI  ftatSjtadt  o^ritei  T ^\&££er  over  an  hour,  and 
some  boohs  and  ~ot  others.  I „at  ™ hbir  cut  Ini  IZZ  *°  %-°  librarie*  **d  returned 

?i?g*P.j  but  no,  as  cLap  as  - Yr  YlY' Y ? If?- rie?  “P  liver*  ^±ch  is 

'•  . 0 n'rr  '»  s ’ -honin-  to  ' "be\l  in  ^ :r  ' T-  in  the  oard. 

*£  £ SIS  -if  1 S 

It  lhet^r^Sdor5IdlithII  receM1^  “"£*2  l0™}0™*  address>  but 


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V : ro  -"1Qr  ^ rotum  -ri'  . e ntegested  « rivin  . e back  o ' .V.  .e  1 ' '11 

inr.;  ore  boxes  be  lore  Ion*.  w 

I'n  sending  zone  pictures  the  '.Hoard  had  me  get  taken  They  cost  ue  the  noble  sum  of 
c^nts  eacn.  i.on»t  te..l  the  .oreans  that.  If  you  think  any  other  re.- tors  reserve  and 
v.-  nt  uiei.'i,  I cm  send  ore. 


yfwc  <iAuU*y  /^oU?  ^w  -:o  ~oufl  ccr.  espcnc.ence.  ’ e keep  up  praying  for  you* 


Andong,  Thursday  Evening,  March  6,  1947 


Sweetheart, 


I just  know  there  is  going  to  be  a letter  from  you  whenever  I hear  that  the 
truck  has  arrived  with  American  mail.  Yesterday  (Wednesday)  after  arriving 
from  Prayer  Meeting  at  Mfung  Dong,  15  li  west,  I hadn’t  known  that  mail  had 
arrived,  and  so  this  morning  as  I entered  our  home  for  breakfast  I saw  another 
of  your  packages.  Now  I fm  skipping  at  bit,  but  since  Mrs.  Ulm  refers  to  send- 
ing her  fingers  to  Korea  in  packing  the  relatively  few  packages  of  Knox  Church 
what  must  you  have  sent  in  view  of  the  continual  flow  of  stuff  you  are  mail- 
ing. It  makes  me  all  the  more  grateful  to  you,  darling,  and  it  is  another  of 
the  loving  duties  the  Lord  will  bless  you  for.  This  package  has  a package  of 
cotton  wading,  cloth  for  garments,  the  electric-light  batteries,  soap,  small 
pencil  sharpener,  and  the  airplane  "pilot"  caps  for  kids.  I gave  one  of  the 
later  to  Yi  Wun  Yung  for  the  son,  THE  SON.  And  is  he  spoiled?  But  he  is  aw- 
fully nice  to  me,  and  he  is  so  well  cared  for  he  really  looks  nice.  He  got 
a coat  out  of  one  of  the  packages  and  the  way  he  is  dolled  up  in  that  coat 
over  which  the  family  is  obviously  pleased,  is  something  to  behold.  It  Is 
a joy  darling  to  see  what  these  gifts  mean  to  the  people.  I can  speak  with 
mor^detail  in  this  personal  letter  than  I can  in  the  "public"  family  letter, 
even  though  it  is  a communication  to  the  family.  Really,  Gertrude,  I think 
its  a pretty  good  scheme,  don’t  you,  this  plan  of  sharing  the  family  letter 
with  a whole  circuit  of  people?  It  lets  them  in  on  the  family  activity,  and 
it  keeps  an  active  corifspondence  going  with  so  many.  Then  I can  get  more 
intimate  reflections  in  these  "in-between"  letters,  between  Sundays.  God 
is  so  good  to  us,  Gertrude,  and  you  are  having  such  precious  times  almost 
continually,  I must  repeat  what  I mentioned  in  my  last  letter,  I think  it 
was,  that  you  seem  to  be  getting  along  better  without  me  than  when  I was 
there  with  the  family.  But  in  saying  this,  I hasten  to  add  that  I realize 
there  are  many  busy  tasks  that  you  do  not  mention,  lots  of  good  hard  work 
that  you  minimize.  Well,  God  bless  you  dearest  one,  you  are  doing  an  excep- 
tionally capable  job  of  managing  our  family,  a large  family.  How  beautifully 
everything  is  going.  God  is  so  definitely  giving  you  strength  and  faith  and 
wisdom.  The  family’s  life  can’t  help  but  be  a testimony  to  many.  And  as  for 
me  I never  felt  better.  I’ve  gone  right  through  this  winter,  sitting  in  un- 
heated churches,  or  churches  whose  draughty  windows  and  doors  made  the  fire 
of  little  effect,  with  surprising  freedom  of  colds.  I got  over  one  last 
week,  a runny  nose,  but  aside  from  that  it  has  surprised  me  that  I haven’t 
taken  more  cold.  The  Lord’s  hand  is  in  it  all.  Also  with  my  work.  I was 
given  this  subject  of  the  Life  of  Christ  to  teach  out  of  a clear  sky,  some- 
thing I never  attempted  before  for  it  is  virtually  a study  of  the  four  gos- 
pels. I had  Staulker’s  book,  which  is  an  inspiration  to  read,  and  is  a 
scholarly  work,  but  it  is  so  general  a presentation  with  little  detail,  al- 
most no  chapter  and  verse.  One  day,  by  shere  accident  I happened  across  an 
outline  in  the  back  of  the  Thompson  Chain  Reference  Bible  which  is  just  the 
thing  for  me  and  easy  to  teach.  It  is  very  informing  to  the  Teacher.’  It 
also  has  wonderful  maps  giving  the  visits  of  Jesus  in  great  detail,  easy  to 
understand.  I’m  sure  you  remember  the  army  blouse,  coat,  that  one  of  the 
officers  in  Santa  Monica  gave  me.  I toyed  with  the  idea  of  having  it  cut 
down  to  a battle  jacket.  Well  I got  the  operation  completed  In  Seoul  by 
a Koren  tailor  and  now  I am  wearing  it  and  feeling  quite  dressed  up  In  it. 

Life  out  here  with  the  dirt  on  the  roads  and  visiting  Korean  houses,  the 
soot  and  dust  and  dirt  in  the  rooms  due  to  burning  soft  coal  is  very  hard  on 
clothing  and  I’m  glad  to  have  this  tough  stuff.  And  how  about  this  fine 
suit  that  has  been  given  you.  Isn’t  it  interesting,  dear,  the  way  things 
go  with  these  gifts.  What  we  don’t  enjoy  doing  particularly  for  ourselves, 
the  choosing  of  a suit  and  moreover  the  PAYING  for  it  is  all  taken  care  of 
by  the  Kindness  of  friends.  Some  how  or  other  I seem  to  get  a particular 
delight  out  of  wearing  stuff  that  has  been  given  me.  Your  reference  to 
the  Christian  Beacfyand  Caldwell’s  discerning  "smile  about  working  with 
them  is  right  to  the  point.  Crothers  wrote  that  Chishom,  Toms,  and  Malsbury 


are  soon  to  come  out  under  the  Independent  Board*  My  guess  is  they  will  find 
things  dif ferent f rom  what  they  figure  for  the  issue  isn't  as  clear*  drawn 
as  they  present  it.  They  won't  find  anyone  who  will  uphold  Shrine  Worship 
as  is  for  t-hat  is  inseparately  linked  with  the  Japs  and  would  involve  a politi- 
cal as  well  as  religious  issue.  Even  those  who  were  on  s alary  for  the  Japs, 
preaching  against  America  have  completely  swung  around.  This  blind  Holiness 
pastor  from  Kuni,  whom  we  once  had  in  our  home,  went  around  speaking  against 
Americans  after  having  received  all  he  had  from  the  Oriental  Mission.  Now  he's 
back,  active  as  ever,  holding  one  series  of  meetings  after  the  other,  and  only 
last  night  while  waiting  for  the  prayer  meeting  I got  a request  from  him  through 
one  of  the  elders  to  put  him  to  work  in  tent  meetings.  He's  out  in  Yung  Duk 
now  holding  a weeks  class.  Of  course  he  hasn't  any  idea  that  I know  about  his 
anti-American  activities.  Sweetheart,  it  grieves  me  to  hear  about  Kim  and  his 
son  Paul, lazily  drifting  into  church  and  the  disinterest  about  the  young  people. 

I know  I've  spoken  quite  a bit  to  you  about  him  but  I sized  the  man  up  in 
Seminary.  He  was  different  from  Han  Kyung  Jik  and  the  others,  a lazy  indiffer- 
ent fellow, and  why  Clark  picked  him  to  come  to  America  is  a mystery  to  me. 

I can’t  help  but  express  a disappointment  in  Clark’s  judgment#  Kim  is  definite- 
ly  a second  class  man.  Now  how  about  Robert  Hill  being  in  medical s chool. 

That  takes  brains  and  I didn’t  think  Robert  was  weighted  down  particularly  with 
talent.  I take  it  that  it  is  a P.Y.  Poriegn  School  romance.  Now  I'll  say  for 
Barnhouse  that  if  he  can  get  the  girls  to  decide  to  go  hear  him  every  night  he 
is  Rifted.  I know  with  what  conviction  he  speaks.  I hope  Sally  Ldu  made  her- 
self known  to  him.  I'll  be  waiting  to  hear  what  topics  he  chose.  Possibly 
(or  probably)  he  took  a book  of  the  Bible.  The  sermons  he  preached  last  year 
when  he  substituted  for  Talbot  at  C.O.D.  were  some  of  the  same  he  gave  in  Korea 
years  ago.  But  they  were  informing  and  as  such  were  helpful.  Yes,  my  dear, 
Mayell  is  an  able  fellow,  most  likeable,  and  is  just  the  man  for  that  jo  . 

He^s  the  fellow  who  gave  the  boys  and  me  the  fun  of  riding  home  on  his  truck 
last  summer  after  the  Culter  picnic,  you'll  remember.  Now  Gertrude,  the  extra 
three  cents  or  however  much  it  is  to  insure  an  A.P.O.  package  isn  t much,  but 
it  is  lust  that  much  thrown  out  the  window,  for  nobody  signs  for  these  packages, 
and  as  you  see  all  that  have  gone  astray,  like  the  Duncan's  lamp,  etc> 
are  just  that  much  loss.  Nothing  of  what  the  Gibbs  have  se^t 

that  one  package.  I think  it  was  about  which  I wrote  you.  I think  I 11  have  to 
be  getting  a litter  off  to  these  folks  for  since  we  are  getting  pre^  * ® 

March  they  will  want  word  to  report  to  the  churches  who  gave  the  money  for  h 

gifts # Gertrude,  you  are  most  generous  in  classing  my  poor  letters  as  an  ex 
citing  ’’installment  in  a fascinating  novel”.  They  may  be  interesting  to  yo 
as  I can  assure  you  that  your  letters  are  all  the  most  fascinating  reading  in 
the  world  to  me,  but  please  do  not  even  spoof  about  pub lining  them.  my 

dear  I notice  them  way  you  rearrange  my  letters,  and  let  me  urge  vou  to  g 
ahead,  please,  and  edit  the  sentence  structure,  for  many  of  the  items  are  hard- 
ly grammatical.  At  present  I don’t  have  any  inspiration  for  writing  a £ " 

letter.  My  d ear,  how  inadvertantly  my  inherent  system  way  of  doing  thi  g 

is  revealed.  Did  you  observe  that  you  quote  from  my  letters  of  Jan- 

and  14  each  one  lust  three  days  apart.  I didn’t  know  that  I was  working 
so  meticiously  accurate  a schedule,  but  there  is  _a 

Tomorrow,  Praiday,  afternoon,  Ned  is  due  from  Taiku  to  help  me  with  these  land 
and  house  deals.  We'll  get  at  that  Saturday,  then  Sunday  early  w®  pi  1®^.  . 
for  Taiku  stopping  enroute  at  two  churches  for  services.  Then  Sunday  nigh 
I°plan^to*  take^a  sleeper  for  Seoul  to  be  in  good  time  for  the  Military  Governor^ 
conference  Tuesday.  Then  Wednesday  we  begin  our  Ex.  Com.  meetings.  I have 
written*1?!  Fletcher,  adding  my  own  appeal  to  that  of  Blair's  for  a meeting  of 
as  many  missionaries  who  will  attend  a prayer  meeting  f. or  It  i» 

we  need  and  I have  kept  praying  that  God  will  give  us  a time  of 
craving  lust  as  the  missionaries  did  in  Pyeng  Yang.  I shall  keep  at  it.  near, 
untilrevival  cones,  everything  else  in  my  life  shall  be  secondary  to  revival. 
May  God  encourage  me  in  it  and  keep  me  faithful  until  the  ^sing  co  . A 

TJSSfffS  2XS^&r$$L’*>  W. 

Let  us  pray  that  God  will  abundantly  use  that  witness. 


^ 1/  ri — 


NOTICE  CHANGE  IN  ADDRESS:  Harold  Voelkel,  71  Mil  Gov’t  Co,  Det.  3,  A.P.O.  6-1,  % P.] 

San  Franc isco>  Calif ornia,  \ -x  ^ 

***** 

Seoul,  March  10,  1946* 

Dearest  Everybody,  c^rr^'  ^ 

I*ve  waited  until  arriving  here  that  I might  include  any  items  of  interest  to  all  of  you  that 
one  naturally  picks  up  in  the  Capitol.  Ned  came  up  to  Andong  to  help  me  in  getting  some  of 
the  property  matters  straightened  out.  He  was  the  last  one  to  deal  with  the  Koreans  when  the 
missionaries  left  and  it  strengthens  inyhand  to  have  a second  party  back  me  up  in  assigning 
the  farming  plots  etc.  We  left  AndongTn^he  jeeps,  Ned  in  his  and  I in  mine  and  took  part 
in  the  service  at  Yi  Sund/Up.  Ned  preached;  I prayed  and  sang  a solo.  The  pastor  had  us  as 
his  dinner  guest  and  gaw  us  a delicious  feast#  We  took  right  off  for  Taiku,  and  left  on  th** 
night  train  for  Seoul,  in  the  old  first  ala**  Japaj****  sleepr*  if  you  please,  We  were  i.u 
2ft*  1*33,  AND  the  eer  r aa  heated1  The  tmirc  m.*  nore  < br  :\  0 horn-  lr+*s,  but  +M 
sped  rapidly  because  I fell  into  conversation  dth  a French  priest  bound  for  Seoul  to  attend 
the  Military  Governor’s  conference  which  we  will  all  be  on  hand  for  tomorrow.  He  couldn’t 
understand  why  there  were  so  many  Protestant  "Religions#.  He  meant  denominations.  So  I informed 
the  brother  why  the  Roman  church  had  forfeited  its  fcfctariai  right  to  be  considered  the  tnie  ohu*  ch. 
He  was  very  patient  with  me.  You  will  notice  a change  in  my  address.  The  Company  at  Andong 
has  officially  been  deactivated  and  made  a Detachment,  and  half  of  the  men  will  be  sent  else- 
where. The  C0.0.  told  me  he  expects  one  house  and  probably  two  to  be  vacant.  So  all  we  have 
to  do  is  get  them  ready.  This  afternoon  X went  with  Fletcha:  to  visit  the  colonel  responsible 
for  rehabilitating  houses  and  the  procedure  is  still  vague  to  them,  but  here’s  hoping  we  can 
in  the  end  get  the  heat  turned  on  them  and  have  our  places  put  into  condition.  I am  still  at 
the  same  old  stand  even  though  the  address  has  been  changed.  What  experiences  this  inflation 
brings.  I brought  the  pytoent  for  the  Sunday  School  Lesson  Yearlies  and  N.T.’s,  a total  of 
more  than  27,000.00  yen.  Ned  had  fifty  some  thousand  yen.  Its  value  isn’t  so  great  but  its 
volume  is.  Now  I must  tell  you  that  I am  just  about  dazed.  I am  nothing  less  than  overwhelmed 
by  the  news  that  the  Crothers  are  NOT  reb  urning  to  Korea.  This  is  a mystery  beyond  any  possi- 
ble solution  for  me,  for  let  me  say  as  emphatically  as  I can  that  months  agoCrother  s name 
was  put  on  the  list  and  permission  secured  for  his  military  permit  from  the  government. 


doctors  had  approved  Mrs. 
ped  and  sit  here  without 


Months  ago,  let  me  repeat.  And  as  soon  as  word  came  that  the  Boa 
C rot  her  i’  return  a permit  was  secured  for  her  too.  We  are  all  sta 

anv  word  from  the  Board.  Rhodes  during  his  tfne)ure  of  office  as  Chairman  of  the  Emergency  Ex. 

Com.  rot  not  one  letter  from  Dr.  Hooper  We’ve  just  been  pooling  information:  I supplied  the 
news  of  Daisy’s  not  ret  urning#  Others  have  received  word  from  the  Cooks  of  their  retirement, 
and  so  it  goes.  There  is  word  of  others  but  I ai^ot  certain  so  I hesitate  to  speak,  but  doubt- 
less you  have  the  information  there.  The  point  is  we  get  this  word  from  the  former  Mijibcrs  of 
the  mission  rather  than  from  the  Boart  . On  the  other  hand  we  have  the  good  word  that  13  have 
sailed  on  the  7th  from  Seattle,  The  Campbells,  Sue,  Mrs.  Fletoher,  Mrs.  Lampe,  Gerda  Bergman, 
George  Adams,  Olga  Johnson,  Mrs.  Lillian  Dean  Miller,  Gensos,  Edna  Lawrence,  Lowe.  It. will 
change  the  picture  definitely  for  it  will  enlarge  our  force  200%%  But  with  the  Crothers  and 
Daisy  out  of  the  picture  for  Andong,  and  Lillian  Ross  who  was  tentatively  scheduled  for  Andong 
delayed  by  her  parents’  circumstances,  it  looks  like  George  and  I were  to  have  it  all  to  our- 
selves  and  Taiku  simply  bulging  with  people.  But  the  opportunity  are  great  and  they 
have  plenty  to  do.  Now  Gertrude  while  I think  of  it  I am  going  to  ask  you  to  send  me  something, 
some  flannel-o-graphs.  I like  one  or  more  each  for  believes  and  unbelievers.  Something  for 
evangelistic  meetings,  and  something  for  a heart- searching  message  appealing  for  repenoence 
on  the  part  of  Christians.  I met  Alice  Appenzellar  today  for  the  first  time.  She  s been  her* 
for  some  months  but  when  I was  up  the  last  time  she  was  just  getting  out  of  the  hospital 
after  an  attack  of  pneumonia.  She  explained  today  that  she  figured  it  was  the  sudden 
change  from  the  even  olimate  of  Honolulu  where  she  had  been  for  4 years  to  the  rigors  of  this 
frigid  Seoul  weather.  She  looked  very  well  to  me^nd  is  her  usual  charming  self,  gifted  woman, 
no  doubt  about  that#  All  the  foreigners,  army  and  civilians,  all  who  are  using  the  American 
military  currenoy  were  suddenly  and  unpextedly  oalled  in  today  and  told  that  m every  area  in 
the  world  where  Ameri®.  n occupational  forces  are  stationed  the  same  things  was  being  don  , 
all  money  called  in  because  of  black  market.  Since  no  Amerioan  is  allowed  to  possess  more 
than  $600*00  without  special  permission  the  Koreans  here  and  natives  in  the  other  countries 
who  had  given  big  quantities  of  their  respective  moneys  for  Anerican  currency  would  be  caught 
short.  For  all  those  away  from  home,  delay  would  be  permitted,  but  it  won  t affect  me  particu- 
larly for  my  total  possession  of  Amerioan  cash  amounts  to  less  than  $5.00.  are  greeted  with 
balmy  weather  this  time  in  the  oity.  It  was  a beautiful  day  today.  There  was  some  talk  of 
agitation  for  apprising  on  the  partwof  some  Koreans  since  the  Four  Powers  Fomgn  Ministers 

b ,,  . _--l.-i.__  -u  ~ J 4 „ ^,,4-  4-Vvi  c -Pay  no*  IS  QUiet  . rOOT  Old  KOrOE 


are  to  open  the  i’r' meeting  "today  in‘ Moscow^  but  thus  far  everything  is  quiet.  Foot  old  Kor® 
is  restless  and  weary  without  knowing  which  way  to  turn  for  political  freed ome.  . . 

been  promised  so  many  things  so  frequently  they  are  despairing.  But  their  real  need  is  spiri- 
tual and  it  is  our  joy  to  kindle  their  hope  in  a peace  with  God  that  passer; 


Address: 


Dearest  Family, 


Harold  Voeikel  (Civ  Presbyterian  Ms sionary)  - ) NOTE  NEW 

71  M.G.  Co#,  Det  3 ) ADDRESS 

A.P#0.  6 “ 1,  J/o  P.M. , San  Francisco,  California#  j r/y~a. 

******  r / 

(Taiku,  March  16,  1947)  Vv^> 

Greetings  from  Taiku,  enroute  to  Andong  from  the  conference  in  Seoul.  I remembered  after  writ- 
ing mv  previous  letter  following  the  February  Conference  that  I simply  refered  to  the  meeting 
without  giving  you  any  particular  information.  The  fact  is  that  much  of  our  time  is  occupied 
with  simply  talking.  After  about  two  $<?lid  days  of  going  over  things  Coen,  who  is  the  secretary 
of  the  Committee  remarked  that  we  hadn’t  passed  a single  action.  The  point  1S  tha^  nf^y,  ®very 
Question  that  arises  with  regard  to  instutions,  stations,  and  help  to  the  Koreans  is  tied  up 
vdth  the  38  parallel  dilemma  and  the  impossible  15  - 1 financial  exchange.  For  the  present  and 
until  a ra  tional  exchange  rate  is  established  we  will  not  be  able  to  help  the  church  a penny. 
Announoement^ame  over  tL  radio  of  a revised  rate  of  50  - 1.  but  the  next  day  General  Leroh 
told  us  that  was  even  worse  than  15  - 1,  for  it  took  on  a semblence  of  improvement  without  being 
anv.  And  until  we  can  ge  t into  the  Russian-occupied  territory  we  cannot  consider  ourselves  a 
Kore  a Mission.  Until  that  time  we  shall  not  have  a KOREAN  General  Assembly,  only  a South 
Korea  one!  S^t  of  the  time  of  the  committee  is  occupied  with  subjects  going  into  the  SURVEY 
thlt  we  a^e  preparing  for  the  Board- s visitation.  1 think  I mentioned  did  I riot  that  we  elected 
Fletcher  chairman  of  the  committee  in  place  of  Rhodes  whom  the  Board  decided  could  not  serve 
becaus^he  isrretmred.  B oth  he  and  Blair  continue  to  take  part  in  the  discussions  of  the  Com- 
mittee  but  are  not  members.  Blair  came  down  with  a swollen  ankle  and  was  run  down  from  the 
which  he  and  Ned  had  been  bothered  with  in  Taiku.  Fletcher  recommended  Blair’s  remaining  in 

Seoul  a n^getting  fully  recovered  before  returning  ktato  the  teaching  schedule  in  the  Taiku 
Seoul  ^df|ett  g ^ ^ ^ & conferenC9  with  the  Military  Government  and  it  was 

* I nrofitable  for  it  gave  us  the  facts  on  what  the  authontes  are  trying  to  ^ 

d^and  what  the  idea  is  behind  many  happenings  that  can  be  so  easily  misunderstood.  The  Military 
Governor,  Mai.  Gen.  Lerch  spoke  first,  taking  more  than  an  hour  and  he  impressed  us  all  with 
M _ bilitv  We  later  had  another  smaller  conference  with  him  for  over  an  hour  and  he  is 

sss-s  Kabth:  SeS^nap^  t 

^H^c^r^od^af 

ment  to  ourselves  we  felt  set  up  in  business.  With  N.T.-s,  Gospels,  tracts,  and 

if Si  f ^ a. “o~<l  ll«P~  ««°„rnea  J ...  .M.nly  t.  — »-» 

£= 

la  ueh  a t the  humor  of  it  all.  What  a brutal  time  for  exeroise,  1.30  A.M..  A jeep 

ur>  to  the  compound  where  we  started  the  day  with  a hot  shower  and  a good  army  breakfast.  e 
up  iso  tne  oompounu  wnwy  invited  to  preach.  For  dinner  we  were  invited  to  the 

Chap lain^s  whose  vdf e'delighted  us  with  Southern  home-made  rolls,  plus  other  appetising  items. 
iKSe  you- U be  Interested  in  an  ingenious  outline  of  the  sermon  Yi  Wun  Yung  preached  in 
Ando^w  the  First  of  March,  the  Korean  holiday.  His  text.  Rev.  3:1,  "Thou  hast  a name  that 

«nd  art  dead”.  He  was  speaking  of  the  Korean  Church,  A name  for  living  but  really 
dead"!  and  he  made  the  appeal  to  the  individual  Christians  were  theyspirituaily  deadjr  *Xw. 
His  divisions  were  the  three  dead  that  Jb-sus  had  raised;  Jairus  daughter,  son  of  the  wi  w 
Sin.  Sd  Lasarus.  In  the  first  instance,  said  Yi,  the  girl  had  just  died,. died  J^V^e 
was  on  the  way  to  the  house,  but  being  dead  she  mightjust  as  well  have  e V * 

The  widow's  son  was  dead  and  was  on  the  way  to  be  Uuried  and  the  $£*  J yi  diL- t say 

to  be  buried.  Lazatus  was  already  buried  and  says  the  Script  » th  erave  BUT  THAI 

thA  t the  fa  ith  of  some  stank,  but  the  lesson  was  that  it  was  a^r®a  Y/*?n  ^ f ±.h 

to  a dead  and  buried  faith  the  Saviour  had  brought  £e®;™tion  an^l*^ 

dea  th  clothes,  the  bondage  of  death  and  sin.  ^n-t  that  greatt  ^ be 

trea  tment.  It  is  a lesson  to  me.  Tomorrow  I go  to  Andong,  ID.V.;  i .aicm  your 

there  and  what  a delight  to  hear  from  you.  Best  love, 


Andong,  March  18th,  1947 


My  Sweetheart, 


So  you  felt  quite  young  and  almost  giddy  at  the  Presbyterial  meeting  with  the 
new  grey  suit,  the  red  and  white  striped  blouse,  and  the  red  hat  to  match?  Just 
wait  until  I get  hold  of  you  and  see  if  I donft  make  you  feel  younger  and  giddi- 
er than  ever.  I won’t  have  you  saying  or  thinking  that  you  are  old.  You’ll 
never  get  old  with  that  lovely,  jolly  smile  of  yours.  I don’t  think  giddy  is 
the  word,  you  were  just  looking  snappy.  And  by  the  way  that  is  the  fun  of  some 
of  these  "gift1'  packages,  isn’t  it?  A blouse  or  a hat  or  something  else  that 
you  would  never  spend  money  for  but  which  you  enjoy  wearing  greatly.  I’m  sure 
you  were  a picture,  dearest,  and  you’ll  always  be  one  to  me.  What  wouldn’t  I 
give  you  see  you  right  now,  and  with  Ned,  Fletcher,  and  Lampe  all  planning  to 
meet  their  wives  in  two  weeks  I’m  feeling  all  the  lonelier.  But  our  day  will 
come  and  oh  what  a day  it  will  be.  In  the  meantime  we  ’ll  keep  on  praying  and 
working  for  revival.  After  reading  your  three  letters  which  were  waiting  for 
me  here  upon  my  return  from  Taiku,  my  heart  was  filled  with  rejoicing  in  the 
Lord.  What  days  these  are.  Darling,  your  letters  are  just  filled  with  good 
things;  everything  is  working  out  so  wonderfully,  I can’t  help  but  praise  the 
Lord  for  ALL  His  mercies.  How  marvelous  it  all  is.  It  is  His  own  gracious  way 
of  approving  our  separation.  And  so  we  go  on.  I must  confess  I never  felt 
better  physcially  in  my  life.  I’ve  kept  so  well  and  hardly  know  what  a pain 
or  an  ache  is,  and  I praise  the  Lord  for  this  with  all  my  heart.  I am  glad  to 
get  the  word  about  Donald  Barnhouse,  and  you  give  such  an  excellent  account  of 
his  preaching  and  of  the  fellow  himself.  He  is  true  to  form,  impressive,  enthu- 
siastic, clever,  and  emphatic,  but  he  doesn't  wear  well  and  can’t  hold  his 
friends.  Moreover  he  is  frequently  mistaken,  is  rash,  and  rushes  to  conclusions. 
I am  glad  that  you  were  able  to  hear  him  and  also  able  to  attend  the  dinner. 
It^would  be  interesting  to  know  why  he  isn’t  speaking  at  C.O.D.  My  guess  is  the 
reasbn  'for  it  would  not  be  pleasing  to  the  Lord.  Poor  Barny  allows  himself  to 
get  into  such  regretable  situations  with  the  Lord’s  people.  But  we  thank  God 
for  the  gifts  the  man  has  and  for  the  help  and  inspiration  he  is  to  many  congre- 
gations. I was  looking  for  some  word  about  inquiries  concerning  Korea.  Did  the 
conversation  at  the  table  not  turn  to  Korea  at  all?  How  beautifully  everything 
is  going  at  Culter.  God  is  definitely  leading,  isn’t  He,  and  Gertrude  when  God 
is  in  a matter  things  hum  don’t  they?  Praise  His  Name.  Have  you  noticed,  inci- 
dentally how  wonderfully  Columbia  Bible  College  is  developing.  Bob  Me  Quilkin 
is  God’s  man  there.  Yes,  dearest,  we’ll  just  trust  God  for  the  work  here,  for 
a great  blessing.  Of  course,  Mayelle  is  jupt  the  man.  I can  see  him,  in  my 
mind’s  eye,  the  perfect  toastmaster,  the  charming, . able  master  of  ceremonies. 
Think  of  it,  he  is  a cousin  of  Vic  Peters;  can  you  imagine  two  men  more  differ- 
ent. No  I haven’t  received  the  lamp  from  Duncans  and  I shall  be  writing  them 
about  it.  There  isn’t  any  probability  of  it  turning  up  now.  Thanks  for  the 
good  news  of  the  cloth  that  the  Gibbs  are  sending.  The  Knoxville  pastor  will 
be  glad  to  get  this  news  I know  and  it  will  please  him  a lot  to  know  that  they 
are  making  such  a practical  contribution  to  the  Koreans.  Now  of  course  I remem- 
ber Harold  Roberts,  who  with  his  wife  Gertrude  made  it  two  Harolds  and  two  Ger- 
trudes on  the  front  page  of  Tenth  Church  calendar.  How  unnecessary  to  criti- 
cize Torrey  Johnson  for  the  remark  about  Bible  teaching.  Also,  about  the  chorus 
es,  you  know  what  I think  about  them,  but  I rejoice  in  the  Lord  for  raising  up 
Youth  for  Christ.  It  is  cracks  like  this  that  alienate  Barny  from  many  people 
and  minimize  his  usefulness.  My  own  guess  is  that  were  he  possessed  with  a sweet 
reasonableness  he  would  be  where  Old  Fashioned  Revival  Fuller  is  today,  for 
they  started  out  on  the  radio  about  the  same  time,  and  Barny  is  much  more  gifted 
as  a speaker,  but  he  doesn't  last.  I’ve  seen  the  book  you  bought,  LIFE  BY  THE 
SON,  and  wasn't  particularly  impressed  by  it.  How  interesting  is  the  report 
about  Ockenga  and  Westmont.  My  guess  is  that  he  won’t  take  it,  for  he  is  a pre- 
acher with  a ministry  that  includes  all  of  New  England.  Gertrude,  what  an  idea 
that  3 of  the  men  who  tried  Barney  in  the  Phila.  Presb.  committed  suicide } I 'd 
hesitate  even  to  mention  it. 


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How  generous  and  thoiff^tful  of  Vett  and  Mary  to  send  Skooks  gifts  and  offer  to 
make  her  an  evening  dress.  Yes,  that  is  most  kind  and  I am  grateful  to  them 
for  it.  My,  it  depresses  me  to  hear  of  Ann’s  marriage  in  the  Fall,  but  it  is 
what  we  have  all  figured  and  is  regretable,  another  of  those  things w hich  ought 
not  to  be,  obviously  so,  and  which  reflects  seriously  on  the  parents  and  the 
future  husband.  It  cancels  the  effectiveness  of t heir  testimony.  I’m  very  sorry 
about  it  all  and  I pity  the  kid.  Mrs.  J.  Martin  Proctor,  of  course.  I first 
met  her  in  Washington  during  our  first  furlough.  She  was  on  the  committee  that 
arranged  for  me  to  speak  at  the  big  Washington  church  of  which  Me  Gartney’s 
brother  was  pastor.  I’m  delighted  to  get  the  word  of  Skooks  completing  the 
Annual,  and  how  about  me  in  the  deal.  Please  send  me  a copy  of  it.  And  I’ll 
be  sure  and  return  it  after  looking  through  it  and  realizing  the  work  of  our 
daughter  that  went  into  it.  You  speak  of  me  giving  all  these  women  who  are 
coming  to  Korea  a welcome.  Ned  asked  me  if  I'didn’t  want  to  go  with  him  and 
welcome  Sue.  I replied  that  if  I went  with  him  I’d  weap  since  you  were  not 
coming.  I’m  not  going  to  say  a word  about  Mother  Stewart  and  Kim  excepting 
that  I agree  with  you  absolutely.  Moreover  I seriously  question  the  wisdom 
of  the  Independent  Board’s  sending  Jim  out.  Yes,  Gertrude,  why  not  take  Jack 
to  the  Childrens'  Cline  nearby.  It  can't  be  anything  too  serious  wrong  with 
his  tooth  since  he  was  examined  only  a few  months  ago.***Now  I’ve  finished, 
going  over  your  letters,  precious  epistles.  My,  how  it  lifts  me  up  to  come 
back  after  a week's  absence  and  see  your  letters.  Pak  Si  asked  me  when  I 
showedjier  my  mail  which  included  Fritz  Cropp’s,  one  from  Crothers,  Baugh, 
ancf 


Sd  Rogers^.  Crothers  tells  about  the  Board's  assigning  him  to  the  Philippines 
which  news  I passed  on  to  Pak  Si,  and  she  saw  your  three  letters  lying  there 
unopened.  Knowing  they  were  yours  from  having  told  her  so  shortly  before,  she 
asked,  "Why  don’t  you  read  your  wife’s  letters?".  I replied  like  any  kid  would 
about  his  ice  cream,  "I’m  saving  them  until  the  last  for  I want  them  to  last 
long".  See  what  you  mean  to  me  and  what  every  word  from  you  does  to  me.  I 
had  a good  trip  up  from  Taiku  and  made  it  in  less  than  3 hours  making  two  stops 
of  about  10  minutes,  one  to  soe  a Bible  woman  in  Kun  Yi,  Taiku  territory,  and 
another  to  sej&l  10  N.T.  in  Tori  Wun.  Darling,  I am  confiding  to  you,  for  your 
information  only,  that  I believe  Blair  is  a sick  man.  He  hasn’t  been  well  & 
in  Seoul  had  such  a painfully  swollen  ankle  he  could  hardly  get  his  shoe  on, 
and  he  looks  terrible.  Really,  you  can’t  imagine  how  the  man  has  failed,  not 
only  physically,  for  he  is  a wreck  but  mentally  also.  He  wastes  our  time  in 
the  Committee  and  hardly  anyone  pays  attention  to  him.  It  requires  patience 
to  bear  with  him.  He  is  so  tense  over  nothing.  All  agree  that  it  would  be 
much  better  for  him  to  be  home.  And  in  the  midst  of  his  weakness  he  resents 
the  slightest  suggestion  of  his  ahe.  He  always  wants  to  carry  the  heaviest  bag 
when  in  reality  he  has  difficulty Agoing.  Its  pitiable  to  us  who  know  what  the 
man  was  in  his  prime,  and  it  is  another  illustration  of  the  wisdom  of  the  Boards 
plan  to  retire  people  at  70.  I'm  afraid  Daisy's  letter  won't  commend  her  favor- 
ably to  the  Board.  And  as  a matter  of  fact  it  isn’t  an  able  or  appealing  lette 
But  I am  sorry  for  her,  very  sorry.  Enclosed  is  Baugh’s  letter  which  I suggest 
you  destroy  immediately.  Yes,  I do  have  some  "inkling"  about  the  Ex.  Com.’s 
plans.  Thank  you  dear  for  all  the  enclosures,  Esther's  and  all  the  rest.  She 
did  crash  through  with  a nice  letter  and  their  children  are  doing  well,  nice 
kids.  I’m  happy  to  hear  that  their  Sally  is  responding,  precious  kid.  She’ll 
turn  out  a fine  red-head  yet.  Mrs.  Sherrard ’ s letter  seems  so  distant  and 
formal  and  so  short,  about  all  that  was  necessary.  We  weren’t  the  blessing  to 
them  I wish  we  might  have  been.  I'm  afraid  that  congregation  is  dead.  I’ll 
be  awaiting  their  package.  Today  beside  the  mail  I was d elighted  with  a pack- 
age by  Korean  post  from  the  Walter  Erdmans,  two  from  the  Baughs  (old  clothes) 
and  one  from  Edna  Lawrence.  I think  I’ll  save  it  and  let  her  distribute  it  now 
that  she  will  be  here  so  soon.  She  is  to  be  stationed  in  Taiku,  you  know.  Oh 
yes,  a package  from  Wood  in  Knoxville,  too.  How  I love  opening  these  packages. 
There  are  a number  of  items  I’ll  give  to  Kael,  the  young  widow  for  her  boy. 

I can  just  anticipate  her  delight  and  gratitude.  And  Gertrude,  how  could  I 
forget  to  mention  my  Skooks  snapshot,  another  lovely  picture  of  our  dearest 
daughter, . and  what  a beauty  it  is.  I’m  most  grateful  for  it.  Give  her  my 
deepest  thanks  for  it.  It  is  the  best  of  the  kid  yet.  Really,  she  is  so  ma- 
tured. *>»»  ^ ''jj * 


Addresst 


Harold  Voelkel  (Civ  Presbyterian  Missionary) 
71  Mil  Gov't  Co.,  Det.  3 
A.P.O.  6 - 1,  % ?.M. 

3an  Francisco,  California* 


****** 


Seoul*  Korea,  March  12 , 1947* 


Dr.  J.  Leon  Hooper, 

Presbyterian  Foreign  Board, 

156  Fifth  Avenue, 

New  York  10,  N.Y.,  U.S.A* 

Dear  Dr*  Hooper, 

The  Emergency  Exeoutive  Committee  is  in  session  here,  and  af#er 
eivinr  a report  of  activities  in  Andong  this  morning,  the  Ccto- 
mittee  requested  me  to  write  you  of  a recent  week-end  ooimtry 
trip  whioh  illustrates  what  a significant  contribution  the 
jeeps  are  making  to  our  itinerary  work.  Since  I am  teaching 
in  the  Bible  Institute  which  is  in  session  six  days  a week, 
the  time  we  can  give  to  the  country  visits  is  greatly  limited. 
The  Institute  olasses  meet  only  in  the  mornings  on  Saturdays 
and  in  the  afternoons  on  Mondays,  so  we  take  off  3*t\ir<tey 
afternoon  and  get  back  in  time  for  a class  or  two  Monday  after- 
noon. 

Two  weeks  ago  we  started  off  Saturday  afternoon  and  held  our 
first  meeting  that  evening  in  a town  called  Poong  Gee.  It 
happened  to  he  the  first  of  Maroh  whioh  is  in  many  respeots 
Korea's  4th  of  July.  The  oommunity  was  in  a festive  mood 
and  the  church  was  crowded  with  Christians  and  with  many  un- 
believers  who  were  doubtless  attracted  by  «ie  appearance  of 
a foreigner  in  their  town,  the  first  sinoe  before  the  war. 

Thetloderator  of  the  of  the  Presbytery  was  with  me  and  on  the 
next  day,  Bunday,  he  preached  at  the  morning  service  in  one 
ioong  Gee  ohuroh  and  I in  the  other.  In  the  afternoon  we 
rode  the  jeep  out  to  a village  Tai  Pyung  for  a ^rvioe  and 
later  met  with  the  leaders  of  a ohuroh  in  another  village. 

Soon  Hung,  for  counsel  and  prayer.  That  evening  we  drove 
to  Yung  Ju,  the  county  seat,  where  the  Moderator  and  I 
each  preached  at  different  servioes.  On  Monday  we  drove  to 
Pang  Kok  for  a morning  service  and  to  Sung  Gil  for  &n 
afternoon  service.  The  total  is  seight  services  with  seven 
different  congregations  in  five  communities,  SO  miles  fr 
Andong  station,  and  all  of  this  made  possible  by  the  jeep. 

It  was  a busy  time  and  a strenuous  time,  but  a d«^Shtful 
and  rewarding  experience.  .Ye  are  preparing  a sohedule  that 
will  take  us  to  most  of  the  hundred  and  more  groups  in  our 
Presbytery,  and  look  to  God  to  water  with  His  blessing  the 
seed  that  is  being  sown  in  our  Lord’s  Name. 

,7e  hope  it  won't  be  too  long  before  we  see  you  in  Korea,  and 
with  kindest  regards  to  both  Mrs.  Hooper  and  yourself,  I am. 

Cordially  yours. 


Greeting  from  Rev.  Harold  Voelksl.  civil  i nr,  • 

Det.  3,  71  Military  Gov»t  Co!  ^ssionary 

A.  P.  0.  6-1,  Postmaster,  San  Francisco,  California. 

March  24 • An dong,  Korea 

and  just  returned/  Ih/churcirX/r?0^  ^.hQVe  bsen  on  another  trip 
cold;  a little  place  'way  up  in  the  9 "0/hlpp9d  yesterday  was  awfully 
trials  the  others  did,  but  has  coL  f Jt  W9nt  thru  a11 

of  the  joy  of  greetings,  thore  was  sorrow  t °ondltlon*  In  the  midst 

men  was  forced  into  the  JaDan«<?P»  , u°°9  ^ °r  °ne  °**  ^n9  young 

absence  of  years  everJboS^  ITlTis  T retU™d-  ^ V 
detail | I dont  suppose  iL  boweri  ^ fr0etlnS  Personally  and  in 
church  we  visited  has  been  started  sincpCfv,  °r  * long  bim0*  ThQ  next 
was  lacking  in  numbers  was  made  up  in  fervor.^*  a SmQU  Sr°Up  but  what 

walking  that  distaL/t/church"  and^he^  &Way  Who  has  bcsn 

liove  his  reply  was  "It  lust  aSted  h°W  hs  dsoided  to  be- 

walk  that  distance's  g“od  evidence  S ^ T° 

wonderfully  God  is  working!  He  is  bless/  sin°er°*y  of  his  faith.  How 
sure  of  blessing.  6 “ blt3SsinS  and  will  g0  in  greater  m0a. 

April  13*  Seoul,  Korea. 

12,000  cts«.“r‘„,e^n%;r:f":Lafn  °p“-;;r  «*«»■*■* 

pastor  preached  in  Korean,  with/  mission0™^  fhlnto  Shrins‘  A Korean 
the  benefit  of  the  Army  personal  - a fine  do  lntarp™tinS  in  English  for 
Before  leaving  Andong,' I spoke  at  a davbr/k I'°nstratlon  of  u»ity  of  Christ, 
telling  them  I was  oonvinced  that  un/f  I/th/// m96ting  of  Presbytery, 
repented  of  and  confessed,  God  could  not  hi  ^ hr/9  oompronlis9S  were 
and  I felt  the  message  went  home  w thJ  US*  Th9re  Was  Q ^uiet 
will  follow,  but  if  ft  doesnt  they^will^f ind'+h  n°rbr°k^‘  1 trust 
aside.  Everywhere  we  go  it  is  the  that  G°d  will  sirapiy  put  thorn 

zeal  and  vision,  and  God  is  using  them/  P°°pl9  Wh°  We  tha  9nsrSy  and 

other  day/in^Seoul,  /nd/ried  to  9“nS^.and  thot  ba<*  over  scenes  of 

Mother  Swollen  55  years  ago.  IVhat  oh/  ^ / arrival  °f  Fathor  and 

place  Praise  God  for  the  fine  ChH  s/  ^ deV9lopnont  have  taken 

fmo  Christian  testimony  God  has  raised  up  here*' 

April  27,  Andong, 

meeting  in  Seoul, /j/ZoMral Ts s elbl v iTt  ik^  Wlth  ^ oommit'fceo 

a few  days  with  a cold  and  sore  thront  Wh  /U’  and  thon  1 was  df}layed 

Assembly  was  to  previous  gattori^?  nJ  S “°atra8t  ths  Gsnsral 

level  of  dilberation  was  lower,  ' * °nly  fswer  ln  numbors  but  the 

challenge  of  the  different  itoms  preLnted  Th^  r°*p0nse  and  th® 

I fait,  forbidding  pastors  to  h Id  , °y  took  aotion*  ^oly 

pastorates#  It  seems  that  manv  ,°a  ^obs  at  tho  samQ  time  as 

lature  while  holding  on  to  thoir^n  boooine  mQmbers  of  tho  logis- 

treatment*  6 t0  th°lr  Past^atos,  giving  their  churches  absent 

that  had  arrived.  PStuff  from  America  i/liko  //w/0  mQny*  many  packaS°s 
I took  a number  of  sweaters  and  coat-  over  t t othinS  from  a droam  world, 
stituto  and  how  their  eyes  sparkled?'  r lL  ° ^ gfrls  in  ths  In- 

epon  a package.  Thank  you.  and  mv  the  f//"  ySplration  9a°h  time  I 
time  and  strength  that  has 'gone  into  the  no  UP  t0  y°U  for  a11  ^ 

of  these  things  to  us,-  a ifbor  ofl0v  m /p' 0^°^ , ^ mailinE 
sent  without  request.  There  is  smHni  n parcels  maY  now  be 

and  electric  light  bulbs,  P ne°d  for  tow0ls#  cotton  cloth 


Harold  Voelkel,  (Civ  Presbyterian  Missonary)  71  M.G.  Go.  Det  3 
A.P.O.  6 - 1,  % Postmaster,  San  Francisco,  California, 

Andong,  March  24,  1947. 

Dearest  Everybody, 

My,  how  grateful  I am  to  you  all  for  your  letters,  all  of  you,  and  I »m  sorry  to 
be  so  delayed  in  replying.  I imagine  this  is  as  ling  as  I have  ever  left  you 
go  without  a letter,  and  there  is  a reason.  Yes,  I have  been  on  another  itiner- 
ating trip  and  just  returned.  I wasn’t  away  very  ling,  only  from  Saturday  noon 
until  1.30  this  afternoon,  but  nevertheless  it  was  a joy  to  get  into  the  tub  an* 
get  a good  bath  and  clean  clothing.  How  refreshed  I feel,  and  although  tired  yet 
there  is  a pep  from  having  been  out  in  the  air.  Really  I marvel  that  I don’t  take 
a heavy  cold  for  the  church  where  we  worshipped  yesterday  morning  was  awfully  cold, 
a little  old  place  ’way  up  in  the  mountains.  Getting  back  to  this  room  with  heat 
in  it  makes  me  sleepy,  but  I must  get  word  off  to  my  family,  for  I am  so  grateful 
to  get  all  the  good  news  from  you.  Congratulations  Sally  on  the  completed  annual. 
I know  it  was  a big  responsibility  in  which  you  have  learned  much  and  it  is  an 
accomplishment  you’ll  not  soon  forget.  I can’t  wait  to  see  a copy.  Before  I g et 
into  the  details  of  the  week-end  let  me  remind  you  that  this  will  go  down  as  a 
big  week  in  Korea’s  missionary  annals  for  the  9 returning  missionaries  are  sched- 
uled to  arrive  on  Thursday.  I’ll  be  glad  to  see  them  but  each  one  I meet  will 
make  me  lonelier  for  you  all.  What  a day  it  will  be  when  vou  step  off  the  boat. 
Glad  day.  And  yet  the  unwisdom  of  having  you  come  now  even  though  the  Government 
did  grant  you  travel  permits  is  abundantly  evident.  Fletcher  and  I toured  vari- 
ous government  bureaus  in  Seoul  attempting  to  get  some  action  going  in  the  repair 
of  these  hpuses  but  as  yet  there  isn’t  a peep  from  the  authorities. ^Moreover 
schooling  would  be  another  factor  to  consider  for  there  are  school^  for  American 
youngsters,  children  of  the  military  only  in  Seoul  and  Fusan  and  - 

the  military  people  are  cleaning  out  fast,  that  is  the  Military  Government.  The 
tactical  forces,  the  fighting  soldiers,  are  remaining  althoughwe  hear  that  they 
are  down  in  numerical  strength  too,  but  the  Mil  Gov  ’t  are  rapidly  decreasing  as 
is  seen  from' our  outfit  here.  After  a batch  leaves  tomorrow  we’ll  be  down  to  25 
men,  including  officers,  and  that  all  means  fewer  children  in  the  school.  So, 
we’ll  just  have  to  go  on  trusting  and  waiting,  letting  God  take  care  of  the  de- 
tails of  our  family  reunion. ***You ’ll  be  interested  to  know  that  Blair  was  given 
permission  by  the  Russian  Commander  in  the  north,  to  whom  he  had  written,  to 
visit  Pyeng  Yang.  It  surprised  us  all,  and  if  Blair  regains  his  pep  hew  ants  to 
make  the  journey,  for  a week,  in  April.  Blair  very  kindly  GAVE  me  his  bicycle, 
a beautiful  American  bike  which  someone  had  given  him.  I must  confess  I "worked 
a lot"  on  him  for  it,  for  I wanted  it  for  some  of  the  pastors  of  our  territory 
who  have  to  walk  ten  miles  each  way  to  their  churches  because  of  the  breakdown 
in  the  transportation.  There  are  numbers  of  ways  we  can  help  out  these  days,  & 
one  particularly  big  satisfaction  I had  recently  grew  out  of  a vifcit  to  the 
M.G.  kitchen  in  Taiku.  I went  through  to  get  some  hotwater  far  the  jeep  and 
happened  to  see  a platter  of  cold  cuts,  thickly  cut  salami,  left  from  the  night 
before.  I asked  the  K.P.  what  he  was  going  to  do  with  it.  "Throw  it  out".  So, 

I let  him  throw  it  myw  ay  and  I brought  it  up  to  our  B.I.  students,  and  whst  a 
feast  they  had  of  it.’  How  appreciative  they  are.  I did  the  same  with  some  old 
baseballs  (soft  balls)  and  bats  that  were  about  worn  out, according  to  G.I.  stan- 
dards. The  B.I.  students  were  d elighted  to  get  them  and  they  have  a swell  time 
after  classes.  The  1 st  I heard  was  that  they  had s cheduled  a game  with  the 
local  electric  company  employees.  I met  the  Red  Cross  workers  in  Taiku  and  in 
$ chat  learned  that  there  were  some  surplus  items,  old  safety  razors,  blades, 
and  a few  tooth  brushes,  etc.  I was  on  the  receiving  end  there  again  and  got 
enough  to  present  all  the  felldws  in  the  B.ID  with  a razor  and  all  the  girls 
with  a cake  of  soap,  a tooth  brush,  and  tooth  paste.  What  a handsome  group 
we’ll  have  now.  that  reminds  me  to  mention  that  two  packages  arrived  f rom  the 
Baughs,  and  in  view  of  their  former  interest  in  Kael,  the  young  widow,  and  since 
there  were  a number  of  thiig  s suitable  for  Kael’s  little  boy,  I sent  both  pack- 
ages right  off  to  her.  It  requires  about  two  months  for  things  to  arrive  by 
the  Korean  parcel  post  from  America.  Two  packages  arrived  from  the  Crothers 
Saturday  morning  and  I took  them  right  out  to  the  country  with  me.  A letter 


2* 

from  J.Y.  included  a picture  of  his  honerable  s«]f 
and  Hoffmans,  celebrating  their  wedddng  anniveraarv^  t t °n®  the  Cr°thers 
them  to  take  to  the  country  with  me.  In  this  Yune  Yumr  f®  aTfUddy  glad  to  have 
itinerated  for  years  the  people  feasted 6 Yang  clroult  which  J.Y. 
exclaimed  "pack  pal",  white  head,  over  th^  ^hi^crest  ^ al“03t  a11 

Crothers'  brow.  My,  what  an  emotional  time  ^v110*  crowns  the 

tell  you  about  it.  We  left  Andong  shortly  after  one  Yi^Wun*^6  be®n*  Let  me 
me  and  Im  To  Hyun  Chang  No  to  go  as  far  as  Chim  pB»  ' Wun  YunS  to  accompany 
as  a Chun  Do  In.  We  drove  right  on  to  V his  way  to  Chong  Song 

noon.  What  a crowd.  How  glad  fhey  were  to  see  fnd  a 39rvice  Saturday  If  ter 
me  to  see  them  again.  That's  tha  toT  Ge  1 7£aJ  a ^ it  was  for 

whom  we  had  for  a meal  oncft  A u where  that  rich  man  lives 

The  church  went  through  all’the  trials^he  (P1®  P°°  Jah  came  too. 

in  fine  condition.  One  £an  who  lid  taken  V £Ut  “ has  corae  through 
attending  for  3 weeks.  All  of uflusf^out ?' *.^3  come  back;  has  been 
again.  In  the  midst  of  the  lov  there  bb  P£  b rh®  J0y  of  seein6  other 

fellows  in  a neighboring  church  was  forced  into  the’ ifnn  °f  th®  fine  young 
returned.  His  widow  and  boy  wer^  there  Well  we  h«dT  6SS  a”*  and  has  not 
went,  after  leaving  two  packages  of  °ur  service  and  off  we 

OOP.’  Out  they  flocked^  ^nftfon  £ wire  lifted  in  Yung  Yang 

steaming  supper  was  set  before  us,  beef  soup  as  a te  chun  so  5°US^T,and4.a 
was  preparation.  I was  hununv  of'for*  P !_s.a  clluP^  30  y°u  know  there 

COOK.  She  was  not  well  and  couldn't  come  out  S tw^o  daug^ter  °£  the  Crothers' 
The  attendance  was  great  and  a Zd  Th®7  hfTe  a boy  and  3 gi^3. 

normally  take,  so  you  can  imagine  the  tim^thlf  qT°U  11110 w t^e  time  introduction 
.„d  p.r.on.11,,  El 

his  greeting  personally  and  iiyletail.  All  inquired  of  you  S and  all  tL 
SJnnwe“i«d L°naries»  and  1 don't  suppose  I've  bowed  so  much  fir  a Idnl  time 
(and  breakfaatrifefhiC^*  , Su?day  ®°rning  after  a breakfast  of  Korean  food  ’ 

hiii«-sLirass.*2 

SghBedd1^ 

£rggS-L?Ls 

le  larlns  ti®  portlona  of  chicken.  Prom  the  size  of  the  drum  sticks  I figured 

ye  Jr  but  l?Swas°tJf  be^mthbird  Wh°  had/°Ubtle3S  ™ a™und  the  villager 
years,  Duu  it  was  th©  best  the  woman  could  cet  and  it  WOQ  oil 

Here  again,  amid  all  the  joy,  there  was  dlsfressf  flJ  Thile  lalling  a^ound9^* 

-rf*PJa-  ^iting  P30?!®  to  the  service  we  s^w  two  men  car a 14ng 

?n  t^leir  shoulders  from  which  hung  a sizable  object  wrapped  in  straw  and 

bv  ?h!T«7  W?  Wtr  fc°bd  ifc  wa3  th9  body  of  an  old  woman,  aTeggar,  found  froz 
by  the  road.  In  the  afternoon  we  reached  Chew  Sill  for  another  grand  meeting 
the  same  inexpressable  delight  in  Christ  at  seeing  these  friendsgwho  had  gone’ 
deeP  waters  of  persecution.  Old  elder  Chaw's  wife,  73, and  I were  lust 
about  speechless  as  we  met.  We  took  each  other's  hands  and  just  looked  one 

th®  faoe‘  "Y?s>  lt3  true  I'm  back";  $ ''Its  like  a dream  to  see  you 
4.S°^in  village  have  backslidden  and  others  come  from  other  villages 
Listen  to  this:  there  is  a young  felldw  from  village  eight  miles  awav  who  has 

lead  hfikSght?4 the  3®fvicea»  and  when  they  asked  him  who  preached  to^iim  and 
In  reply  was»  No  one»  lfc  ^ust  got  into  my  head  to  believe 

fn  i ‘ th^  £fot  that  he  walks  that  distance  is  pretty  good  evidence  as 

the  sincerity  of  his  faith/  How  wonierfully  God  is  waking.  He  is  blesli™ 
us  and  will  go  on  in  greater  measure  with  greater  blessing.  After  the  meeting8 
mlnfst™  still  further  to  see  Kim  Chai  Chul,  a pastor  who  had  to  demit  the 

in  the  oon  mV,?^aber  ?f  reas°ns.  He  promised  to  come  back.  At  night  a meeting 

waytbIck?P*YeshiI'm°tuckL«H0th?rv,nifetl?s  ln  the  oop  ^ one  at  Wal  Chun  on  the 
y oacK.  yes,  I'm  tuckered  out  but  rejoicing  in  a gracious  Saviour. 


Precious, 


Andong  March  24th,  after  finishing  the 
Dearest  Everybody"  letter. 


you^re Vgoing^to  ™ ^ 

significant  message  "returned  for  insuffl’^^  ? envelope  is  that 
you?  And  a love-letter  at  that'  And  * P ntaf®  * Now  how  c ould 

March  10th.  well,  nv  dear  iai  It  f °°™  late’  after  of 

the  weight  of  all  the  enclosures  that  Se  in  lov!  ?">?*  1 3uPP°se» under 
to  forgive  you,  just  because  you  arTso  swae?  9-letber3*  But  its  fun 
my  Gertrude.  I love  you.  and  PI*ecl°us.  God  bless 

ethais  zrh  Ll1  "*th  ««  °r 

with  Jettie  and  thedoctor.  You  didn't  mention7 thefr th®H dilfler  at  “arming! 
ite  dish  TAMALIES,  or  have  they  gone  on  now  ^ thA  I ?rderin6  their  favor- 
beef  hash?  (Forgive  me,  darling  Sbut  t ^ th6  extravagance  of  corned 
you  know  - or  if  it  just  Sn^ickediSe^f  m7  0Wn  llttle  twittln6 

they  try  hamburger,  then  weenies  on  the  half  Jhell!  3USgest  that  ln  turn 

MonffndPthe°pfeSding?abieef;  alTtSsSr  fnd  i^roduc- 

sSu^^iiufiLri.110  n^irbran:i"¥7r^rfpbrLi°°ur3^- 

my  soul.  1 Sha11  be  ahswering  soon.  It  went  right  to 

iZnT.21^ XToii^Ts:  UP  EH”  °0f3t&l1  ^ 

ing  they  are  bomb  " like  ° P1^  with  dirt-kettles,  pretend- 

life  I would  have  lived  had  t k v ) I visualize  what  a gentle,  ennoblec 
Its  the  nature  of  ^ b°rn  a WOman  instead  of^rute  masculine, 

strange  iart  of  L an  ^ ^ ^ d®ar»4 th®Y  simply  can't  help  it.  The 

dJ“f^co~ to  ofr*r  *°  TfituMppee;:.br‘e3 

on  t know,  excepting  that  ultimately  the  charm  of  a sweet  and  lovelv 

S^JT^S  SS.TJf  1SUSS 

- -fF  sni,2.r3L':.%“!.?srs^  «• 

~ >*  k s r 

*?  ss-k:  sirs.frjs  p,setS.b;tnh 

ifaitf  SrCif°it  n°W  fb?hfc  fallrs  ph0ne  oall3?  Which  of  the  young  men’ 
j _ ls  dt  one  of  the  faculty  members?  Yes,  dear  old  Mrs1  Sellbinder 

f person,  and  her  coming  is  an  anser  to  prayer.  And  its  fun 

for  her,  I «m  s*re.  Let's  read  the  riot  act  to  theyoung  fry  so  theydon't 


* A 


worry  the  dear  old  lady. 

That  electric  light  bulb  will  come  through  in  good  order  with  a 11  that 
packing,  ± know.  I 've  already  mentioned,  darling,  that  insurance  is 
valueless  in  A.P.O.  Since  its  only  three  cents  for  five  dollars  if  it 
means  anything  at  the  Post  Office,  go  to  it,  but  out  here,  it  doesn't 
count.  A.P.O.  is  all  of  grace  and  it  is  the  army  postal  service.  The 
regular  postal  set-up  in  America  has  nothing  to  do  with  it.  There  is 
simply  no  way  of  going,  about  making  a claim  against  the  army  post  office. 

Iw  w ar  frequently  mail  is  blown  to  p ieces  and  insured  or  not  insured,  it 
makes  no  difference.  I've w ritten  to  Cal  and  Judy  Duncan  telling  them 
that  the  lamp  was  lost.  I felt  I ought  to  do  it  just  to  let  them  know  that 
I wasn't  indifferent  to  it.  But  there  is  nothing  I can  do  about  submitting 
a claim.  I also  wrote  a letter  of  appreciation  to  Mrs.  Ulm  for  wearing 
out  her  fingers  in  Korea's  behalf.  I'm  sure  she  be  happy  over  the  news 
of  all  these  gifts  and  what  they  mean  to  the  Koreans. 

My  d ear  what  a meeting  lady  you  are.  And  now  with  a series  of  devotional 
talks  at  the  Knox  missionary  meetings.  Gertrude,  do  you  recognize  yourself^ 
You're  wonderful,  really.  You're  breath-taking.  Who  would  ever  have 
visualized  us  in  this  situation,  separated,  the  whole  responsibility  of 
the  family  yours,  and  I out  here,  with  no  prospect  of  the  family's  coming. 
The  uncertainty  of  the  set-up  is  something  in  itself.  It  leaves  everything 
open  to  God's  miraculous  intervention.  What  a satisfaction  just  to  be 
’’looking  unto  Jesus”,  without  having  the  slightest  indication  of  what  a 
day  may  bring  forth. 

Gertrude,  its  a brilliant  idea  for  you t o give  me  copies  of  Sally's  letters 
and  Vett  speaks  thankfully  of  having  a copy  of  Sally's  letter  to  me.  What 
an  insight  I have  into  my  daughter's  mind  and  heart  and  I rejoice  in  her. 

I'm  so  thankful  that  we  are  able  to  keep  so  close  to  one  another  through 
this  e xcellent  air-mail  service.  What  a blessing  it  is.  And  I join 
heartily  with  you  in  the  recognition  of  the  preciousness  of  thJtdays 
while  our  four  are  still  all  together.  I was  interested  in  Vett's  state- 
ment to  the  effect  that  "all  three  are  agreed  that  Sally  Lou  should  go  to 
Wheaton” . Its  Vett  all  over,  I can  visualize  so  clearly  the  family  coun- 
cil. My  dear,  what  a past  master  at  dealing  with  proud  parents  is  this 
man  Nichols  who  answered  your  letter  about  a scholarship.  The  answer  is 
typical,  namely  that  the^io  not  give*  help  the  first  s emester,  but  how 
wise  is  his  paragraph  about  the  evidence  tfhat  Sally  Lou  will  be  ” a very 
excellent  student.  She  is  to  be  commended  upon  the  cspendid  service  she 
is  already  rendering,  etc.  etc".  I don't  doubt  a word  of  what  he  writes, 
but  of  course  our  girl  will  have  to demonstrate  her  worth  to  receive  a 
wchoarship,  of  which  I have  not  the  slightest  doubt.  "She  will  be  an 
outstanding  member  of  the  Wheaton  family"  - that  fellow  is  just  the  one 
for  his  job,  isn't  he? 

I'm  enclosing  Crothers ' last  letter.  Its  J.Y.  all  over  and  I chuckled 
through  it  all.  He's  a great  old  guy,  but  he's  showing  his  age/ief initely . 
He's  a character,  or  an  "institution"  as  my  father  would  say.  I wrote  to 
Hooper  urging  the  Board  to  s end  Crothers  back.  Just  going  around  the 
territory  renewing  old  friendships  and  felllwships  would  be  an  immense 
contribution.  The  Lord  will  lead  in  it  all,  I know. 

My,  I haven’t  written  to  my  two  big  men  Teddy  and  Haba  about  the  mountain 
climb.  I'll  get  that  off  next.  I was  so  glad  to  hear  about  it  in  their 
letters.  That  cave  was  something.  Also  the  horses.  And  getting  almost 
lost  by  taking  the  wrong  bus.  My,  my,  what  days.  Glorious  days  because 
?re  ?°4's  will  and  in  His  strong  and  faithful  arms. 


Andong,  March  25,  1947 


Dearest  Gertrude, 

I just  finished  a letter  to  you  least  evening,  and  this  morning  one  of 
the  officers  who  lives  upstairs  nonchalantly  informed  me  that  mail  had 
arrived  last  night.  They  are  actually  so  thoughtless  and  unkind  as  to 
allow  mail  to  remain  in  their  room  and  then  tell  me  about  it  so  I can 
come  up  for  it.  You  would  think  that  they'd  at  least  yell  down  that 
someone  had  brought  my  letters  to  their  room.  Well,  as  I noted  on  the 
end  of  my  last  letter  it  was  awfully  good  to  hear  from  you,  and  I am 
grateful  for  all  the  good  news. 

Just  a few  observations.  Good  for  Jack  playing  baseball.  I 'm  proud  of 
his  making  the  team  and  I know  he  plays  a good  game.  Too  bad  he  was 
tuckered  out  afterward  and  I doubt  not  that  talking  late  with  Danny  in 
the  pup- tent  laid  him  out.  Or  was  it  that  hour's  conversation  with 
Dianne  that  knocked  him  out.  Look  out  Jack,  for  these  girls  will  upset 
you.  Gertrude,  really  you  don't  know  how  unconciously  humorous  you  are. 

In  referring  to  Mrs.  Me  Ghee  you  speak  of  her  being  quite  fashionable, 
and  also  that  she  is  not  too  well,  adding  that  their  one  child  keeps  her 
busy.  How  significant  that  you  should  say  that  their  one  child  keeps 
HER  busy.  What  would  she  do  (and  what  would  many,  many  other  women  do) 
if  she  had  four  to  take  care  of  with  her  husband  a long  distance  off J 
Just  why  men  like  Me  Ghee  and  Barnhouse  decide  to  follow  the  plan  they 
do  in  adding  so  many  extras  to  their  church  work,  I can't  see.  There 
ftere  reports  that  Me  Ghee  was  resigning  his  church  to  devote  all  his 
time  to  Biola,  but  at  second  thought  he  d ecided  to  go  on  with  the  church. 
I'm  sorry  to  hear  that  he  doesnft  appear  happy.  Most  of  these  fellows 
are  rejoicing  even  though  overworked,  like  Talbot,  for  example.  Do  you 
get  any  reports  about  his  meetings  in  Australia.  I keep  praying  for  him, 
and  I'm  sure  he  is  having  a great  time. 

My,  but  I'm  glad  to  hear  that  there  are  some  folks  who  are  wishing  to  be 
remembered  to  me.  Itw  ill  mean  a lot  to  me  to  know  who  they  are.  I trust 
they  are  rememberMiJiging  us  in  prayer  too.  Yes,  Gertrude  send  Revexla- 
tion  along.  I'll  be  glad  to  get  a look  at  it.  And  doubtless  Teaching 
the  Word  of  Truth  will  go  good  in  Korean  too  when  we  can  get  paper  and 
begin  publising  again. 

My,  my,  darling,  I was  so  pleased  with  this  letter  f rom  the  Board.  Does 
this  mean  that  they  have  a scholarship  fund  beside  the  generous  childrens' 
alldwance  they  give  missionary  children.  I wish  you'd  write  me  about  it. 

I am  going  to  get  a letter  off  to  this  Mrs.  Cassatt  immediately.  I r emem- 
ber  meeting  her  at  the  conference  last  November  a year  ago  in  the  Board 
rooms.  Why  shouldn't  our  Skooks  visit  Florida  and  Philadelphia.  But  I 
wouldn*t  plan  the  trip  in  tie  summer  when  it  ie  so  oppressively  hot.  Why 
notwait  until  Christmas  vacation  for  that. 

My  dearest,  what  an  idea  this  is  for  you  to  live  in  Berkeley;  It  sounds 
to  me  as  if  it  came  straight  from  Heaven.  Of  course  you'd  hate  to  leave 
allour  friends  in  L.A.  and  Culter  especially,  but  you  would  be  near  Bob 
Munger's  church  and  there  is  a good  school  nearby,  too,  as  I remember  it. 
And  those  apartments  are  all  equiped,  with  a minimum  of  work  for  the  house- 
wives to  do.  Dear  me,  I just  rejoiced  when  I heard  of  the  idea;  it  had 
never  occurred  to  me.  They  are  small,  I know,  but  then  you  will  be  a 
smaller  family  next  year.  And,  my  dear,  you  will  be  all  ready  for  me  to 
come  and  get  you  when  the  glad  day  arrives  for  you  to  come.  I believe 
I'd  make  application  immediately,  and  if  there's  no  chance, why  that  will 
be  a sure  indication  that  it  isn't  the  Lord's  will  for  you  to  be  there. 

So  far  as  I know  you  can  have  a piano  there,  and  that's  that.  And  that 
Bernkeley  church  is  so  big  you  would  be  kept  busy  all  year  addressing  all 


Harold  Voelkel,  71  M.G.  Co.,  D© t 3,  A.P.O.  -1,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

Andong,  March  29th,  1947. 

Dearest  Family, 

How  faithful  you  are  in  writing.  There  is  never  a mail  without  a letter  from  my 
family.  There  is  always  one  and  sometimes  two.  Thanks  so  very,  very  much.  And 
of  course  it  means  everything  to  get  such  good  news;  such  bright  and  cheering 
tidings  of  your  activities.  Praise  God  for  His  goodness  to  you,  for  His  watch- 
care  over  you,  and  His  prvision  for  each  need.  I enter  so  fully  into  all  your 
doings  and  follow  you  all  around  to  the  different  meetings,  the  picnics,  the 
banquets,  and  the  weekly  washing.  Imiss  my  weekly  workout  over  the  tubs,  and 
I’m  sorry  Gertrude  that  you’ve  got  to  do  it  all  yourself.  May  the  Lord  give  you 
the  strength  for  it.  These  days  keep  rushing  by.  I am  leading  prayers  in 

the  Bible  Institute  Wednesdays  and  Saturdays  in  addition  to  my  teaching  schedule 
and  that  gives  me  extra  responsibility,  so  time  seems  to  rush  past  quicker  than 
ever.  This  is  Saturday  afternoon.  I have  just  finished  dinner  and  will  start 
out  in  a couple  hours  to  Chum  Chawn,  Mun  Kyung,  and  Yong  Kung  on  the  way  back. 

It  is  a marvelously  sunny  day.  I have  the  top*  of  the  jeep  down,  cabriolet 
style,  so  we  will  be  riding  forth  enjoying  the  light  and  brightness  of  the  day. 
Things  don’t  stand  still  in  the  army  and  this  week  10  enlisted  men  left  here. 

We  are  down  to  28  and  more  are  to  leave  in  a day  or  two.  The  new  doctor,  a Jew, 
has  been  in  2 places  that  closed  down,  and  his  guess  is  (that’s  all  anyone  can 
do)  that  this  outfit  won’t  last  much  ldnger.  In  many  ways  it  will  be  good  to 
see  this  crowd  go,  but  with  the  present  conditions  prevailing,  itw  ill  make  it 
a bit  difficult  to  keep  going.  Without  the  trucks  travelling  back  an<^forth  be- 
tween Taiku  and  here  there  will  be  no  food  supply,  no  mail  service,  etc.  Now 
don’t  worry  for  I won’t  starve;  it  will  just  mean  that  we’ll  have  to  organize 
all  over  again.  The  railroad  for  freight  service  is  most  unreliable  for  stuff 
shipped  by  foreigners  rarely  ever  reaches  its  destination;  I was  speaking  with 
Ned  over  the  telephone  the  other  night.  He  had  been  to  Seoul  to  meet  Sue,  only 
to  learn  that  the  boat  was  delayed  and  that  the  boat  on  which  George  is  coming 
is  also  late.  George  is  bringing  a heifer  with  him,  and  how  the  animal  will 
be  brought  down  is  stumping  us  all.  It  will  be  fun  to  see  how  it  works  out. 
March  weather  is  here,  raining  and  blowing  on  occassion,  and  the  other  day 
we  had  quite  a blow.  Some  idea  of  the  velocity  of  the  wind  can  be  gained  from 
the  fact  that  I had  some  eggs  a country  congregation  gave  me  wrapped  singly  in 
newspaper  uok  on  the  outside  window  ledge.  The  wind  blew  the  whole  business 
all  around  the  yard.  Three  packages  came  through  the  Korea  mail  this  week, 
one  each  from  the  Crothers,  Daisy,  and  an  address  in  Oklahoma,  doubtless  friends 
of  the  Baughs.  I took  the  Oklahoma  things,  most  mens,  and  Daisy’s  most  womans’ 
down  to  the  B.I.  and  let  the  students  distribute  it.  Were  they  grateful.  In 
Daisy’s  package  was  an  man’s  shirt  and  2 pair  of  socks,  new,  which  I figured  she 
picked  out  for  her  "old  gentleman",  Yi,  her  servant.  I sent  them  right  to  him. 
Crothers’  things  I’m  holding  with  other  until  next  week  when  Presbytery  meets 
for  the  Bible  women  to  divide  all  over  the  territory.  There’s  much  to  encourage 
and  cheer  us  but  there  is  much  to  grieve  also.  Thieving  is  particularly  preva- 
lent and  I am  waiting  now  for  one  of  the  local  church  men  to  come  up  to  be  dealt 
with  for  stealing  wood,  good  lumber  from  the  Bible  Institute.  I *m  sick  about 
numbers  of  things.  Sin  Si’s  daughter  was  married  recently  to  an  elder’s  son  in 

iYea  An,  it  was  the  man’s  second  marriage,  his  first  wife  died,  and  the  ceremony 
was  conducted  according  to  unbelieving  custom.  And  we  hear  that  there  is  much 
sacrificing  to  ancestors  among  the  Christians.  It  is  all  in  the  aftermath  of 
the  Shinto  business  and  is  symtomatic  of  the  gremendous  need  for  revival.  The 
Christians  recognize  it  too,  but  until  the  pastors  lead  off  with  a acknowledge- 
ment of  their  sins  its  impossible  to  expect  the  church  sessions  to  discipline 
anyone.**Gertrude  I sent  you  a letter  from  the  father  of  one  of  the  fell&ws 
here,  a fine  Christian  boy.  And,  I learned  that  they  published  in  the  town 
newspaper  a letter  I had  written  to  the  boy’s  father  on  his  birthday,  commend- 
ing the  son  for  his  fine  life  here.  The  Lord  bless  you  and  keep  you.  Jack, 
Teddy,  and  Haba,  I’ll  be  getting  letters  off  to  you  each  one  soon. 

Your  loving. 


Andong,  Monday  evening,  March  31,  1947. 


My  Darling, 


Gertrude,  you  are  faithfulness  itself.  Every time  the  truck  goes  to  Taiku, 
no  matter  how  frequently,  there  is  always  a letter  from  you.  I left  Satur- 
ay  for  the  country,  having  heard  that  someone  was  making  a trip  to  Taiku. 
and  sure  enough  .when  I returned  from  the  country,  late  Sunday  night,  there 
was  a letter,  just  one  letter  on  ray  desk,  and  it  was  from  you.  Yes,  I said 
to  myself,  that's  the  letter  I want,  because  it  is  from  the  one  in  this  world 
who  has  the  most  news  for  me,  the  one  who  is  news  itself.  Hew  blessed  I am 
in  you,  and  how  good  of  God  it  was  to  put  the  good  sense  into  my  head  and 
the  love  in  my  heart  for  you,  and  the  response  in  your  heart.  Will  I ever 
forget  the  Saturday  at  the  Student  Volunteer  meeting  when  I looked  across 
the  room  and  saw  you,  and  then  had  the  chat  with  you  afterward.  You  had  a 
charm,  my  dear,  a real  charm,  and  you  still  have  it.  You're  lovely. 


We  had  our  usual  busy  and  eventful  trip  to  the  country,  the  swift  and  happy 
f ellbwship,  the  meeting  With  friends  after  the  war  absences,  the  inquiries 
*bout  all  the  other  missionaries,  and  the  request  for  information  about  the 
arrival  of  ny  family.  When  are  they  coming?  Yes,  when  are  theyj  We  got 
back  late  last  night  and  I was  dog  tired,  but  happy,  especially  happy  to  find 
your  letter  here  and  get  all  the  good,  interesting,  and  cheerful  news.  I'll 
wait  with  the  details  of  the  week-end  itinerating  until  the  weekly  letter  for 
many  items  will  interest  the  other  station  folk  to  whom  the  letter  goe  s. 

Now  my  darling,  why  not  give  in  and  buy  the  kids  a red  wagon  if  it  doesn't 
break  us  up  in  business.  We  haven't  given  them  anything  like  that  for  a long 
time.  In  fact  I can » t r emember  when  we  unloosened  - mes  tly  because  we  could 
not  afford  it  , I suppose.  Now,  now.  Miss  Ethel  Butts  thought  you  looked 
thin.  I'll  venture  it  is  more  than  a thought.  Yes,  you  are  lighter  than- 
when  the  children  were  born,  but  from  your  picture  you  looked  a little  under- 
weight. And  by  the  way,  when  is  that  picture  of  my  sweetheart  coming  out? 

I have  the  childrens'  picture,  one  of  Sally  Lou,  the  big  one  smiling,  the 
little  one,  just  looking  sweet  and  pleasant,  and  the  big  one  of  Teddy;  and 
the  snapshot  of  all  of  you  before  me  on  my  desk.  But  I want  my  wife,  a lovely 
large  one  to  be  able  to  look  at  and  admire  throughout  the  day. 


Thanks  for  the  flower  seeds.  You  can  readily  imagine  to  whom  they'll  go.  I 
wonder  if  I told  you  how  attractively  Yi  Wun  Yung  had  his  mad anc^  fixed  up  this 
last  Pall  with  chrysanthemums.  Beautiful.  Their  little  home  i I iieally  sit- 
uated, and  I brieve  it  would  be  fun  for  me  to  live  there,  or  some  place  like 
it.  Their  boy,  Yo  Han  (Johnny)  is  a dandy,  spoiled  but  a well  trained  kid, 
and  disciplined,  as  you  can  imagine  from  his  fathers  ideas  about  t hings. 

Its  a joy  traveeling  with  Yi  about  the  country,  and  I plan  to  speak  of  that 
more  to  in  my  next  letter.  About  things  to  send  you  could  hardly  pick  any- 
thing better  than  towels.  They  are  simply  not  to  be  had.  My  dear,  I'm 
sorry  to  have  t o s ay  that  the  Baughs  sent  things  I'd  hardly  waste  postage  on. 

I was  almost  ashamed  to  turn  over  to  the  B.I.  men  a packge  of  worn  out  things 
that  they  sent.  Tomorrow  night  I am  planning  to  treat  allthe  B.I.  students. 
They  are  all  so  poor  and  have  nothing  for  a party,  so  I'm  ordering  a thousand 
yens'  worth  of  bread  and  I hpjj>a  few  other  things.  Its  from  the  profit  of 
my  Bible  selling.  I made^  ^ • g i ,of  3,  ooo  yen  this  afternoon  to  Yi  for  the 
B.I.  I've  got  about  6 or g^e  thousand  yen  due  me  from  country  elders 
who  will  be  in  this  Pr e s to « 

J'JLe  h p^r>  -%y 

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Seoul,  Sunday  Afte^nQon,  April  13*  1947 
Dearest  Family,  ^ •LO'  iy4/* 


S'tSiSS;  h"e  *°  *«»« 

here  on  some  odds  and  ends  for  it  would  not  d!v  fft!  spending  a couple  days 
for  I would  have  to  turn  right  around  and  Jetarn  to  Ll^^  t0  Andon? 

just  ® ntinue  to  overwhelm  me  with  your  kindness  Wel1’  Gert*ude  you 

iWy  expected  a letter  when  Treached  SS  after  iust  ^-"633  in.  writing,  i 
An  dong,  but  sure  'nuff  there  it  was  andwith  su  h Mhams  received  one  in 

figure  out  how  you  can  do  it,  as luch T IT!  enjoyable  news.  I just  can't 

you  wil  t^tha.t  you  are  all  w4n"  l ?2t  praCe  God  and  but  since 

I scarsely  know  where  to  start  for°I  haven 't  ^iv^  Cnn  +v,01^*1”  y0ur  activities, 
to  Mun  Gyung  territory  two  weeks  ago,  anfl  hfvln^t^ot  Jfrna®^13  °f  my  trip 
more  than  the  highlights,  namely  that  the  church  tW?Va<  SPaCe  n0w  for 
a fashionable  Japanese  home,  and  growing  even  tho^h  th  1 l"8  "ell»  meetinS  in 

absent  as  a number  of  the  legislature  Th?  Iwl?  + n?  Pastor  Kim  Yung  Ok  is 
bursting  its  walls,  and  as  3fon  Is  t^y  get  permissioS  ^ °h*™  i<3  J»»t  *>«mt 
church  for  half  a million  yen  on  Japanesf  7d111  build  a new 

the  large  stream  just  beyond  Chum  Chawn  and  ^didn^kiLl'jff  ln.?e  middle  of 
when  Providentially  an  army  truck  in 'Government  ,1.1“  we  d ever  Set  out 

came  along  and  pushed  us  out.  The  night  we  met  il  Vnn  v & blg  powerful  thing 
attendance  out.  Easter  Sunday  we  limited  our* ew  Y +®  +Uns  &nd  had  a S00d 

*»«* u”-.  ti«  beg,™  "hj  s2;t^c!,“' ■*» K»-rpa 

At  Seoul  here  there  wa*  a sunrise  ler vice  t J°.Shri?e  compou*^ 

mated  attendanc^6f  12.000*  Han  KViinrr  t- *v  QT  Sitrine  with  an  esti^- 

eral  Lerch  and  other  notables  wer^  on^han^^nd^t 311(1  Bil£*n«s  interpreted.  Gen- 
Korean  and  American  unity.  At  tod®”  I t WaS  ? flne  dem°nstf ation  of 

Of  the  week  for  I wanted^o  att^d^f  Llhof  f?r  time  the  banning 

to  leave  Wednesday  in  time  to  get  the  evening  tlafn7*  p7  1 C°Uld  pnc#et  1 had 
evening  aa  d it  was  marred  first  of  all  bv  tuf  tl  Jl  Presby.  opened  Tuesday 
tern.  The  lights  are  very  unlertain^I^uf^v0^  °f  the  el  metrical  sys- 

ly  it  has  been  impossible  to  predit  whit  hS^  we ^hSSlilht ^a”*7  +°V  ?nd  recent- 
were  not  so  good,  a few  candles  and  one  w^k  oil  lain  f^t/or  ?ot-  Ma*e  shifts 
look  across  the  room.  Also,  so  mnv  couldl^*  Jt  was  imP°ssible  to 

were  13  elders  present  and  18  absent  ns  . , ® there.  As  I remember  there 
arrived.  Yi  Wun  Yung,  the  Foderator  h d & f+W  Pastors  who  hadn't  yet 

but  since  I could  be  there  for  only  WetoesdavV^onv  *ak?  theday break  Prayers 

a long  time  that  the  pastors  partilularll  ahLL*  * iUst  ^hat*  1 had  felt  for 
matter  of  clearing  up  their  fh  -i  + vi  ^ ^iy  should  get  darn  to  business  on  the 

arounctfbe  bush  on  whft  to  ne^is  theSgrest  .i’Fi®*11®  and  rather  than  beat 

frankly  and  kindly  that  I 1 ‘°ld  tSen 

were  cleaned  up,  repented  and  confes-eH  rn*  ^,,1!  a1^  t_le  shrlne  compromises 
church  was  quiet  and  a hush  fell  over  us  I fe?tdth'nd  C0Uld  not  bless  us*  The 
[was  no  brokfenness.  I trust  that  thaf  Sii  i-if?1*  ^e  message  went  home,  but  the®- 
find  that  God  will  simply  put  them  fside  And  1 f ^ doesn't  the  men  Si; 

with  the  energy  and  zeal  and  vision  andVnd  ?rywb?re  we  S°  itf.a  the  young  peopli 
tion  and  encouragement.  Thanks  for*that  Youth  3fn31nf  I**1®™;,  ^y»  ^hat  an  inspira- 
fellows  just  came,  a lirtenSt  and  I Z ^ folder*  One  of  the 

recapitulate.  I arrived  in  Taiku  Wednlld  I rfIk  thlngs  ovar  with  him.  Now  to 

the  first  of  the  new  arrivals.  Fy,  how  well ^h^looks'”1'1  me£  Gerda  Ber^mat 

the  one  who  visited  our  home  after  To*  l0°ks>  a different  person  from 

Helen  Campbell  and  then  Sue?  PinllK  Ar?h  C*  ^ 1 JSdna  Lavrence,  then 
I must  add  that  they  are  all  older  7 Ar°h  CZ  °w  wel1  th^  a11  look»  although 
in  view  of  the  yer  s since  we've  all  bILmsSar^ted  me*  51  ^ not 

lately  so  my  first  question  was  of  my^ ISilr P r f11  but  Sue  had  seen  you 

and  it  is  one  of  friends  and  a unanimous  oS*  is  the  ^dict, 

a word  erfully  succeesful  job  of  caring  for  the  ehfla9,11  that  Y°u  were  do- 

them,  but  they  all  added  tfe  t while  you  licked  “ ®?d  ,m*in«  a bo-^e  for 

bell  spoke  of  their  dinner  at  our  hole  vhH  thel?  ' 7°U  I 6d  tired*  The  c^- 
family  and  the  two  C.'s  for  dinner  T'™  If  < wa®  our  f^ily.  the  Van  Dyke 

I'd  slow  down.  Dear  me,  you  ® n't’stand  thlt6!1115  whef?  you  a11  sat.  Gertrude, 
all  your  reserve  you  a n t stand  that  pace  continually.  You'll  burn  up 


2. 

Wednesday  night  Ned  Adams  and  I left  for  Seoul.  Unfortunately  Ned  had  BORGOTT 
en  to  reserve  berths  so  we  had  to  sit  up  all  night,  or  rather'  doze  off  as  much 
as  we  could.  The  train  was  4 hours  late,  ar  iving  in  Seoul  at  10.30  A.M.  I 
was  fa.gr-  ed  out  since  I nad  gotten  up  before  five  o’ clock  Wednesday  morning. 

We  couldn’t  get  our  Ex  Com  meeting  started  before  noon  and  we  were  at  it  until 
Saturday  noon.  Sat.  afternoon  the  married  Genso  daughter  who  is  here  with  her 
husband  in  government  service  gave  a tea.  for  her  parents  and! it  was  a rounding 
up  of  the  foreigners  in  the  capitol.  Genso  doesn’t  look  well,  and  I’m  wonder- 
i^S  frankly  if  he’ll  be  able  to  stand  the  price.  He  hi  g^&igh  blood  pressure. 

The  Pieters  house  which  was  to  be  ready  was  not  ready  and  so  the  Taiku  new 
arrivals  and  Mrs.  Lampe  had  to  keep  right  on  going,  taking  night  trains  out  of 
Seoul  since  there  was  no  place  for  them  to  stay.  Right  now  in  this  house,  the 
Holdcrof  t ’ s (known  in  Seoul  as  the  Coen  Billet)  are  the  PletcheBs,  Coen,  Fra- 
zer and  Scott,  Canadians,  and  Rhodes.  Six  people.  When  Ned  and  I come  up  we 
sleep  in  a room  in  the  cellar.  The  army  is  so  slow  in  getting  the  Pieters  house 
in  order  Qlga  Johnson  must  stay  with  the  Xutz  and  the  Genso ’s  with  their  daugh- 
ter. How  amusing  (?)  it  all  is,  when  in  these  missionary  houses  right  on  the 
compound  there  are  in  a number  of  instaces  ONE  of  icer  anctfiis  wife  occupying 
the  house!  Missionaries  huddled  up,  squeezed  in,  having  to  make  this  home  and 
office,  the  pla.ce  where  they  meet  Koreans,  whereas  the  armyhks  big  homes  PLUS 
the  big  office  down  town. 

My,  what  a blow  it  was  to  learn  upon  my  arrival  here  that  the  Board  had  defi- 
nitely assigned  the  Crotter  s/to  the  Philippines  and  that  Daisy’s  status  remained 
unchanged.  How  thing*  work  out.  I had  gotten  the  impression  from  letters  from 
America  that  you  thought  we  didn’t  put  all  the  pressure  we  might  have  into  our 
request  for  the  Crothers,  but  you  all  know  now  of  course  tint  eva*ything  possi- 
ble was  done.  Now  in  Hooper’s  letter  on  the  Crothers  was  a sentence  to  the 
feffect  that  the  Crothers  didn’t  particularly  object  to  the  idea  of  the  trans- 
fer. So  there  we  are,  and  we  accept  it  all  as  God’s  Providence,  but  we’ll 
miss  the  Crotehars  greatly  , of  course,  very  greatly.  I’ve  been  stalling  the 
Morans  along  until  definite  word  me  and  now  I’ll  have  to  br®  k the  news  to 
them.  It  will  seem  incredible  that  Kwun  Moksa  is  not  coming  back.  I sincerely 
hope  you’ll  be  able  to  make  a trip  back,  a visit  sometime  at  least. 

Jack,  good  boy.  Great,  big,  congratulations".  I’m  awfully  proud  of  you  for 
winning  your  letter  in  baseball.  Boy,  that’s  swell#  And  I’m  sure  you  had  a 
lot  of  fun  too.  And  you  can  keep  it  up  too  and  win  oth<r  letters.  Mother 
will  a prize  for  you,  I know'.  And  Teddy,  congratulations  to  you  too  for 

your  goocjtoork  in  piano,  in  being  asked  to  play  before  the  Parent-Teachers 
organization.  Boy,  that  8s  swell,  and  I’m  nrgug  of  you. 

Our  Ex  Com  here  had  to  do  something  about  ixxgxfi  since  both  the  Crothers  and 
Daisy  were  not  returned,  and  the  Hill3  were  therefore  transfer  ed  from  Chung 
Ju  to  Andong.  They  ought  to  be  here  in  a couple  months.  As  yet  neither  George 
Adams  or  Lowe  have  arrived.  The  only  word  we  have  is  that  their  steamer  went 
to  Shanghai  and  from  there  to  other  east  China  ports  before  coming  here.  It 
ought  to  be  along  any  day  now  however. 

The  enclosed  pictir  es  will  give  you  some  idea  of  Andong,  especially  of  our 
home  and  the  ’’lawn'1.  You  see  the  big  trucks  parked  around.  I keeping  just 
one  picture  and  that  8s  of  Yi  Poke  Chew  and  Pak  Si  and  a big  duck  one  of  the 
officers  shot  and  gave  to  him. 

Tonight  for  supper  I am  to  be  the  gue  st  of  Edwin  Braden  who  had  quite  a respon- 
sible job  with  the  railway  bureau.  I met  him  and  his  wife  at  the  tea  yester- 
day afternoon  and  it  was  a joy  to  see  '~im  develop  into  such  a man  of  parts. 

What  an  experience  growing  "old"  is,  for  there’s  no  doubt  but  what  I am  doing 
that.  But  what  about  this  88  year  "young  man"  in  St.  Petersburg.  Congratula- 
tions to  father.  Everj^one  out  here  has  been  pleased  to  hear  that  he  is  in  good 
halth  and  carrying  on  at  such  a fine  old  age.  My,  my,  last  evening  I sat  here 
in  th^glow  of  the  sunset  and  thought  b£k  over  scenes  in  Seoul,  and  I tried  to 
visualize  among  other  things  the  arrival  of  father  and  mother  55  year*  ago. 

What  chan  es  and  what  develpments,  and  praise  God  for  the  fine  Christian  tes- 
timony that  God  fo.  s raised  up  here.  This  morning  I attended  Cheigh  Yun  Kv/an’s 
Church,  a fine  corgreg?t  ion  and  a fine  plant,  with  a tower  that  calls  attention 
from  all  passers  by.  Thank  Cod  for  this  church.  Pr?y  for  it.  Lovingly, 


Andong,  Monday,  April  7,  1947. 

My  Dearest, 

I am  so  much  your  debtor  I don’t  believe  1*11  ever  be  able  to  catch  up. 

I have  before  me  your  letters  of  March  16,17,19,21,  and  24th,  and  I haven’t 
given  you  a decent  answer  to  any  of  them.  What  can  I do  but  bite  the  dust, 
acknowledge  my  faithlessness  as  a eorrespondent,  and  ask  you  to  forgive  me. 

It  isn T t^adequate  explanation  for  me  to  say  I*ve  been  busy,  for  as  occupied 
as  my  time  is  it  will  hardly  compare  with  the  rush  and  tumble  of  your  daily 
duties.  And  yet  you  always  get  time  to  write  me.  Thank  you  for  it,  darling. 
My,  what  can  I do  to  show  you  my  gratitude?  If  only  I could  buy  something 
for  you  or  do  some  thoughtful  little  thing  that  would  assure  you  of  ray  devo- 
tion. After  all  the  thing  for  me  to  do  is  to  stop  protesting  my  devotion 
and  get  busy  and  write;  and  that’s  what  I'm  doing  now. 

Its  Easter  Monday  afternoon.  Yesterday  we  began  the  day  with  Sunrise  ser- 
vice and  I visited  2 country  churches,  but  I mustn’t  get  into  that  because 
I will  be  including  that  in  my  weekly  letter  to  the  family  a nd  friends.  Just 
this  much,  that  after  returning  from  the  country  I learned  that  a surprise 
trip  to  Taiku  had  been  made  by  one  of  the  fellows  who  had  brought  back  your 
precious  two  letters  of  the  21  and  24th  and  also  a package.  It  had  some  of 
the  cloth,  rather  spotted  but  most  acceptable,  and  a nearly  new  pair  of  shoes. 
I’m  wondering  where  they  came  from.  They  are  not  quite  big  enough  for  me 
and  may  have  been  a woman’s.  I’ll  be  Interested  to  know  where  you  got  them. 

I shouldn’t  be  surprised  but  what  they  find  their  way  to  Yi  Wun  Yung,  for 

I’ll  certainly  give  them  to  him  if  he  needs  them.  They  are  beautiful.  In 

your  letter  was  Teddy’s  Easter  card;  and  how  nice  that  it  came  on  Easter  Day. 
I have  it  on  the  wall  of  the  room  here  and  I 'm  enjoying  the  Easter  eggs  by 
sight  if  not  by  taste.  The  colors  are  very  bright  and  the  Bunny  is  well 
drawn  with  his  bushy  tail.  I’ll  be  getting  a special  letter  off  to  my  big 

man.  Speaking  of  candy,  I felt  so  grateful  yesterday  evening  when  one  of 

the  officers,  one  with  obviously  a finer  background  than  the  others  came  to 
the  room  with  a pound  box  of  candy,  a tin  of  potatoe  chips,  and  a can  of 
orange  juice.  It  was  awfully  nice  of  him  and  I more  grateful  for  the  kind- 
ness behind  it  that  the  gifts  itself. 

How  your  days  whirl  and  the  activities  with  them.  Yes,  I’m  sure  that  Sally’s 
cold  is  due  in  most  part  to  her  run  down  condition  due  to  lack  of  sleep  and 
irregularity,  I dare  say,  in  eating.  Now  I’m  proud  as  punch  over  the  Annual 
job,  of  ^pourse,  but  is  it  worth  it?  The  experience  is  valuable,  but  it 
would  ’kfrfk&tr  the  further  lesson  of  moderation  in  all  things.  High  pressure 
programs  are  not  usually,  I should  say,  God’s  will.  The  Lord  Jesus  was 
never  rushed,  that’s  certain.  He  was  busy  as  the  day  in  Capernaum,  Mark  2, 
shows  but  He  was  never  pressed  for  time,  and  I believe  Whittier's  lines  hold 
a great  lesson  for  us,  "May  our  ORDERED  LIVES  confess  the  beauty  of  f?hy 
truth".  You  speak,  Gertrude,  of  attending  the  Monday  morning  prayer  meeting 
more  frequently.  Where  is  it?  Are  women  now  attending  the  meeting  at  Frank 
Sutherlands ’ s church,  or  is  this  a meeting  dear  old  White  is c onductirg  at 
Vermont  Avenue?  Now  ray  sweetheart,  you  ask  if  I’ve  got  thin  clothes  enough 
for  s\imraer.  Let  me  assure  you  I *ve  got  thin  and  thick  clothes  enough  for 
the  rest  of  my  life,  and  I'm  feeling  very  well  today  too.  Thin  clothesj 
Remember  all  those  army  summer  clothes,  that  officers ’ suit  of  mine,  the 
blue  palm  beach,  and  now  this  super-duper,  double-breasted  outfit  in  which 
I had  the  picture  taken.  I'm  wondering  when  I’ll  be  able  to  wear  all  of 
them.  No,  dear,  don’t  send  me  any  clothes.  How  about  that  suit  Mrs.  Haysee 
made  for  Skooks . Wouldn’t  she  be  interested  to  know  its  destiny.  I believe 
Mimi  is  taller  and  heavier  than  our  Sally.  By  the  way  I saw  Sung  Goo,  the 
younger  of  Yi  Qun  Chal's  daughter*,  who  is  back  for  a months  vacation  from 
the  Masan  Hospital  of  which  Dr.  Roy  Smith  is  superintendent.  Go  easy,  dar- 
light  on  saying  how  good  it  is  for  me  to  be  teaching  the  Life  of  Christ. 

Its  good  for  me,  I know,  but  do  you  realize  that  the  sub ject a mounts  to 


teaching  the  four  Gospels,  and  that  is  a huge  amount  of  material.  I »m  learn- 
ing lots  myself  too  for  I must  be  ready  f or  t he s tudents  questions.  But  if 
only  I had  more  time  to  be  able  to  prepare  more  adequately  and  get  the  presen- 
tation down  more  smoothly.  The  interruptions  are  terrific  and  the  other  morn- 
ing I just  had  to  tell  an  old  codger  that  I was  busy  and  had  to  keep  going.  I *m 
interested  in  your  comparison  of  Garold  with  Ann  Gray.  I got  the  same  impress- 
ion myself  and  I’m  wondering  why  old  flhel  should  pick  the  less  vivid,  less  per- 
sonable sister.  But  men  are  funny,  aren’t  they?  They  do  such  silly  things! 

But  Madam,  I didn’t  do  anything  silly,  believe  me,  when  I turned  my  eyes  and 
heart  toward  you.  Maybe  you  did  the  silly  thing  in  listening  and  responding. 
Look  at  the  men  you  could  have  had!  You  might  even  have  worked  up  to  British 
citizenship  by  this  time.’ 

You  speak  of  your  period  being  less  and  less  regular,  and  I want  to  remark 
about  that  for  that  is  certainly  indicative  of  menapause,  is  it  not,  and  if 
so  it  is  a time  when  women  frequently  experienc^Qfsual  tiredness  and  exhaustion. 
What  I’m  leading  up  to  is  that  that  condition  would  be  added  reason  for  slowing 
down  the  tempo  of  things,  wouldn’t  it?  I’m  concerned  that  you  must  do  the  wil- 
ing all  by  yourself  and  carry  so  much  of  the  burden  of  the  home  on  your  own 
shoulders.  What  can  I do?  Just  plead  with  you  lovingly  to  ease  up  a bit  and 
be  careful,  for  it  will  mean  so  much  later  on  to  exercise  care  at  this  time. 

For  many  it  is  a particularly  trying  time  when  utmost  sympathy  and  helpfulness 
should  be  shown,  and  allowances  made  for  the  one  doing  considerable  less  than 
usual  in  the  household.  I’m  sorry  Gertrude  that  I can’t  be  near  to  help.  May 
God  make  up  in  His  own  perfect  and  gracious  way. 

Now  my  dear,  I must  say  a word,  I hope  it  won’t  be  too  many  about  the  boy  who 
"forced"  Imogene  Shroeder.  Its  a most  unfortunate  subject,  and  you  may  wish  to 
share  this  part  of  the  letter  with  Sally  Lou.  Now  I’m  not  questioning  for  a 
moment  that  the  boy  took  the  initiative  and  possibly  or  probably  seduced  the 
girl,  but  I *d  be  hesitant  to  conclude  that  the  boy  was  100$  or  90$  or  even  80$ 
guilty.  I’d  like  to  venture  that  when  all  the  facts  are  out  it  will  be  found 
that  at  best,  for  the  girl’s  sake,  it  will  be  60$  the  boy*s  guilt  and  40$  the 
girl’s.  It  may  even  be  found  to  be  an  equal  responsibility  and  guilt.  And  for 
these  reasons:  that  sort  of  thing  just  doesn’t  accidentally  happen.  There  is 
conversation  that  leads  up  to  it,  and where  had  their  minds  been  for  s ometime 
previously  to  their  intercourse.  Moreover,  where  did  they  commit  their  sin? 

If  it  was  in  any  home  or  building  there  must  have  been  someone  nearby  to  whom 
the  girl  could  have  called,  and  even  outdoors  a couple  would  have  to  be  in  a 
most  unusally  isolated  spot  to  be  outside  earshot  of  someone.  Moreover,  the 
likelihood  is  that  the  girl  didn’t  conceive  the  first  time  they  had  intercourse 
and  if  they  had  indulged  themselves  a number  of  times  it  can  hardly  be  called 
"forced".  Now  I realize,  naturally  enough,  that  the  girl  must  pay  the  price 
and  suffer  the  disgrace  primarily.  That’s  always  the  tragic  part  of  it,  but 
coming  from  the  home  she  did,  she  knew  much  better  than  to  yield.  I’m  truly 
sorry  for  her  and  doubt  not  that  it  was  in  a moment  of  weakness  and  that  having 
once  yielded  it  was  more  difficult  not  to  yield  again,  and  perhaps  again,  but 
that  cannot  be  called  "forced".  It  would  be  a most  interesting  study  to  go  all 
over  the  thing  with  the  girl  in  order  that  she  might  see  the  steps  by  which  she 
erred,  for  it  is  easy  to  be  deceived  again  in  one’s  judgment.  I’m  curious  to 
know  if  the  girl  got  good  grades  in  school  and  whether  she  was  actively  Christ- 
ian in  her  witness.  I’ve  discovered  as  a result  of  the  interviews  I’ve  had 
with  people  and  the  larger  experience  of  men  like  Bonnell  of  Bifth  Ave.  Church 
whose  lectures  we  attended  at  Princeton,  that  an  individual’s  conduct  is  a pat- 
tern and  a thing  like  this  doesn’t  just  spring  out  of  nowhere.  It  is  always 
the  culmination  of  many  like-deeds  of  smaller  dimension.  I’ve  always  found  it 
so  with  people.  And  moreover,  in  a case  like  this,  unless  the  girl  is  confront 
ed  with  the  foolish  and  evil  steps  that  led  up  to  this  sin,  she  will  continue 
going  about  say^l'he  was  "forced"  and  be  that  much  further  deceived  about  her 
weakness  and  need.  The  experience  in  the  array  with  rape  cases,  and  the  charges 
are  very  numerous,  is  that  upon  investigation  it  almost  always  develops  that 
while  there  may  have  been  protestations  yet  they  were  weak  and  in  the  end  the 
act  was  mutual.  For  a boy  to  have  "forced"  a girl  absolutely  against  her  will 


3. 


happens  only  rarely,  exceedingly  rarely.  So  much  for  that.  I »m  truly  sorry  for 
the  girl  and  for  the  boy  too.  He  has  a big  lesson  to  learn  too. 

return  thi  3 bolder  of  the  Youth  for  Christ  visit  to 
Holland  but  it  has  brought  me  an  immense  blessing.  I took  it  right  down  to 
im  Yimg  and  asked  him  as  Moderator  of  the  Presbytery  to  arrange  for  a YFC 
in  our  Presbytery.  There  is  a Y.F.C  meeting  going  on  in  Taiku,  the  big- 
gest  one  in  the  country,  where  500  young  people  are  gathering  every  Saturday 
1 suggested  that  we  have  the  Taiku  pastor  up  here  for  a few  days.  By 
that  time  we  could  have  the  B.I.  dormitory , ready  and  entertain  a bunch  of 
Young  People.  It  is  a most  encouraging  work,  so  please  excuse  me  while  I take 
-J®  folder  to  show  the  Taiku  folks  and  the  Seoul  gang.  I am  leaving  the  day 
after  tomorrow  for  our  April  meeting. 

I am  certainly  delighted  to  hear  that  Talbot  is  returning.  I wonder  if  he  broug' 
me  a gift  for  naming  his  radio  hour  the  B.I.  Hour.  I have  prayed  for  him  right 
along  and  know  he  will  have  a great  story  to  tell.  How  long  was  he  away?  I won- 
der if  he  isn»t  pretty  nearly  dead  from  work.  I can  just  see  Mayelle,  my  dear, 
having  a perfectly  gorgeous  time  and  making  everybody  e]s  e just  as  radiantly 
happy  as  he  is.  Its  a gift,  isn't  it?  Imagine  him  as  a pastor.  Sweetheart, 
you  won’t  be  able  to  use  those  Travellers  Checks  as  checks  again,  so  why  don’t 
you  deposit  them.  They’ll  be  safer  in  t he  bank.  Also,  it  will  enable  us  to 
Imow  how  able  a financier  you  are,  for  when  I left  we  had  about  #600.00  in  the 
bank  and  with  my  added  monthly  amount  from  here  plus  all  the  gifts  you  ought 
to  have  at  least  that  mu£h  on  hand.  J 6 

My  dear,  I won’t  have  you  making  such  remarks  about  getting  your  picture  taken. 
All  that  about  a risk,  and  suffering  the  consequences.  Never  you  mind.  I’ll 
take  care  of  that.  My  one  stipulation  was  that  you  go  to  a hairdressers  first 
and  have  her  put  a nice  do  on  your  hair.  You’re  what  photographers  call  a 
natural  , you’ve  got  all  the  desirable  and  attractive  things  in  your  face 
already.  Your  eyes  sparkle  with  a flash  and  light  that  speak  life  and  joy, 
and  your  face  has  a glow  of  holiness  that  none  can  miss.  You  are  God’s  woman, 
Gertrude,  there’s  no  mistaking  that,  and  your  picture  will  show  it.  I want 
one,  for  I want  you  always  near  me,  your  likeness  at  least  when  I can’t  have 
you  yourself. 

I don’t  believe  I see  the  wisdom  of  Miss  Culter  going  to  China,  but  she  is 
such  a yielded  soul,  I doubt  not  that  she  has  settled  the  matter  on  her  knees. 

Do  you  think  Ballentine  is  the  man  for  the  job?  He’ll  have  to  be  a big  man  to 
be  half  the  person  Miss  Culter  is.  What  leadership  and  faitluiGfrBMise  the 
Lord  for  her.  How  rich  will  her  reward  be.  We  owe  her  a big  de'bS\)f  gratitude 
and  I’ll  certainly  send  her  a letter  of  thanks  before  the^;bar^a^$£ . That  is 
a fine  outline  of  Don  Householder's,  and  I love  his  remahk  (t^irTf5  he  wasn’t  a 
Christian  he’d  be  sorely  tempted  to  become  one.  That's  ptffct  eedingly 

well. 

Dear  me,  I've  gotten  so  behind,  having  begun  this  letter  this  afternoon  and  in 
the  meantime  having  had  to  stop  and  attend  a meeting  of  pastors  concerning  ques 
tions  the  delegation  from  America  will  raise.  And  I've  also  had  a session  with 
Kim  Taw  Sun  Si’s  wife,  the  male  nurse  over  some  land*  So  the  time  has  gone  and 
regretable  as  it  will  be  I won't  be  able  to  get  off  my  weekly  letter  tonight. 

Too  bad,  too  bad,  I haven't  missed  in  a long  time,  and  since  tomorrow  night  is 
Presbytery  and  I leave  early  the  next  morning  for  Taiku,  I don't  know  when  it 
Yi  Wun  Yung  has  asked  me  to  lead  daybreak  prayers  the  first  morning 
of  Presbytery  and  after  prayer  and  meditation  I believe  the  thing  to  do  is  open 
thw  whole  shrine  question  and  everything  else  right  before  them.  What  the  out- 
come will  be  I can’t  say  but  I’m  trusting  the  Lord  with  it.  It  needs  to  be  don 
and  no  Korean,  so  far  as  I can  see,  can  do  it,  and  I’m  gollowing  what  to  me  is 
God’s  will  in  the  matter.  I have  the  deepest  conviction  that  God  will  use  it 
to  revival.  I want  to  sepak  unsparingly  but  in  deepest  love  and  sympathy  to 
the  men.  God  bless  you  a 11,  ray  precious,  precious  ones, 


Seoul,  Monday  Evening,  April  14,  194  7. 


Y.y  Dearest , 

This  is  for  you,  just  you,  in  case  you  are  tempted  to  show  it  to  others. 

Last  evening  I got  off  a family  letter  to  you,  and  strange  as  it  may  seem 
it  was  hard  going,  I mean  that  I just  had  to  drive  myself  to  get  through  it. 

I did  it  out  of  a sense  of  duty.  But  now  I turn  to  my  sweetheart  and  there 
is  all  the  difference  in  the  world.  Perhaps  I better  explain  that  by  "fam- 
ily letter"  I mean  the  epistle  to  the  whole  Korea  family  rather  than  my  own 
dearest  precious  ones.  And  now  my  darling  I come  to  you  with  a greeting  of 
love  and  devotion. 

How  can  I tell  you  the  emotion  in  my  heart.  What  wouldnft  I do  to  1 enrn  the 
seeret  into  the  very  depth,  the  deepest  depths  of  your  affections.  What  is  cf 
I lack,  or  fail  to  do,  or  do  to  my  disadvantage?  Let  me  quote  from  your  let- 
ter to  show  you  what  I mean.  You  say,  "I  especially  liked  Mr.  Dickson’s 
honest,  humble  way winning  our  hearts  by  his  frank,  IRISH  loveable- 

ness. HO  WONDER  HIS  WIFE  ALWAYS  SPEAKS  WITH  SUCH  AFFECTIONATE  TERMS  "DARLING, 
AND  PRECIOUS"  ETC."  There  you  have  it.  That  "Irish  loveableness".  In  the 
well  nigh  twenty  years  of  our  wedded  life,  I can’t  remember  any  reference  to 
"German  loveableness".  Oh,  but  my  he^rt  is  heavy.  If  only  I had  been  born 
Scotch  or  Irish  with  loveableness.  Woe  is  me  for  my  ancestry.  What  is  there 
left  for  me  to  do  but  bemoan  my  unloveableness . Too  late  for  me  now,  I should 
have  arranged  all  that  by  choosing  Scotch  or  Irish  parents.  Or  is  there  some- 
thing I can  do  to  overcome  it,  my  dear.  My,  the  thrill  of  ALWAYS  bewailed 
"darling"  or  "precious".  Well,  its  something  to  work  up  to,  a goal  to  strive 
after,  a delight  to  yet  be  experienced.  "Honest",  "humble",  "loveable",  yes, 
what  a man,  what  a man  l And  IRISH.  An  unbeatable  combination. 

Here’s  another.  You  say  that  when  Miss  Shannon  heard  your  name,  Mrs.  Voelkel, 
she  looked  "curiously"  at  you.  She  better  change  her  looks  or  she  won’t  be 
a friend  of  mine  anymore.  She  better  look  "admiringly"  or  "appreciatively" 
or  some  such  way  at  you,  or  it  simply  will  not  do.  Just  wait  until  your  pic- 
ture comes  and  then  I’ll  do  the  looking.  I’ll  be  so  glad  to  have  it  ancVto 
enjoy  the  inspiration  of  your  presence. 

My,  but  its  good  to  have  Mrs.  Fletcher  back,  taking  charge  of  things  in  the 
house  here.  It  makes  all  the  difference  in  the  world.  But,  my  dear,  she 
is  showing  her  age;  she  walks  so  carefully,  taking  each  step  deliberately, 
making  sure  she  won’t  fall.  My  dear,  just  between  us?  light  begins  to  break 
on  the  matter  of  the  Crothers.  Mrs.  Fletcher  mentioned  that  when  Mrs.  Croth 
crs  was  asked  about  coming  back  she  would  give  a rather  undecided 
answer,  speaking  about  "next"  year,  so  apparently  they  were  not  positive 
about  coning  back  to  Korea  and  vhen  Hooper  put  it  right  to  them  their  inde- 
cision opened  the  way  for  the  Board  to  decide  for  than.  So  it  goes,  and 
above  all  these  human  factors  is  the  throne  and  wi  11  of  God  whom  we  can  trust 
with  the  details  of  our  lives.  Hooper  in  his  letter  simply  reiterated  out- 
right the  Board’s  action  concerning  Daisy  without  any  details.  It  was  some- 
thing that  was  done  and  over  with,  as  far  as  they  were  concerned,  and  that’s 
that.  I asked  Daisy  to  share  with  me  any  reply  the  Board  might  make  as  to 
the  reason  why  she  was  being  dropped. 

I had  liberty  in  praying  for  you  this  evening  darling,  just  after  supper, 
about  six  o’ckcok.  That  would  make  it  about  seven  o’clock  in  the  morning 
there  wi th  you.  May  our  loving  Father  surround  you  with  His  tender  care 
and  blessing  and  give  you  a precious  day.  I love  you,  my  precious  sweetheart. 

I trust  you  all  keep  well  and  that  the  Lord  will  fill  your  days  with  joy. 


Ta  iku,  Korea, ^Sunday  evening,  April  20,  1947, 


Dearest  Everybody, 

5SJ  Blfirhho^f  ofnKor"aite1s  f tore  just  had  at  our  Sunday  evening  service  here  in  the 

(Australian ^ r th°S6  present  were*  LamPe>  Fletcher,  Frazer,  Lane 

h,^hn!  1 I Crane,  Campbell  Mr.  and  Mrs.,  Blair,  Gerda  Betgman,  Ned  and  Sue, /and  your 

' -.f  S+,rVanJ’  ^ruce  Hunt  is  also  here  and  had  made  a previous  engagement  to  preach  in 

the  count r Ta  iTT  TiTT  great  SatherinS.  the  largest  bv  far  thuse  far  in 

five  of  3 W°U  larSer  Were  U P°SEible  to  put  up  people.  As  it  is 

are  for  T Te  r°°T  and  7°U  Can  imagine  what  the  shaving  facilities,  etc., 

fCnL Z rl  th,  I1  the  crov.A/in  one  house  we  have  just  one  bathroom.  Vie  are  here  for  the 

tZTr  ITT  Assemblr-  But  let  me  go  back  a bit  and  catch  up  on  developments.  The  last 
? wrote  you  was  in  Seoul  where  I had  gone  for  the  committee  meeting.  I left  there 
Tuesday  evening  and  hoped  to  see  George  who  arrived  with  Lowe  at  Chelmulpo  that  nr  day, 

lllinr  TiT  °V/hat  ayt  ,T  ^ ^ 1 left  ^ 1 had  t0  Set  aWa7  without 

3 eing  him.  .Jhat  a time  the  people  are  having  with  their  baggage  and  freight.  I remember 

™ b Peof®  insiEted  th8-t  my  stuff  had  to  be  packed  in  boxes.  Finely  they ie  t me 

f Ahr  I1*?  Tr  f?uff  ln  cartons  and  after  arriving  with  it  safely  in  tact  in  Andong  I 

shaje  BufLv  J l*\*See*e™nt  was  about  everything  had  come  through  in  such  good 

had  lori  1 ™all2eTtheir  concern.  It  just  happnened  ( my  good  fortune)  that  we 

the  T arrlVed  and  enroute  to  Andong.  The  Fletchers  are  staying  at 

her  trJSks  Ind  he6®  T'T  "V  Stay  durin°  the  comfflittee  meetings  and  as  Mrs.  F.  opened 
rain*  Mr.  f . f h ® IT  ev°™th™S  8°aKing  wet.  The  trunks  had  been  left  out  in  the 

was  ^entionil;  how  TZT  " T?"  T thingS  f°r  Elsie’  fine  coats  and  dreSE£S  and  sbe 
smLhT  TTT  -T  Tn8B  g0tt6n  soaked-  Also  the  boxes  of  others  were  terribly 

a“or  !o+  +h  Vaiaing  t1°1hear  for  example  how  the  Lampe's  ice  box,  the  electric  refreiger- 
ator  got  through,  from  all  I saw  it  was  in  pretty  bad  shape.  Fletcher  drove  me  down  to  the 

station  with  my  110  1,1,  3.0  0.1.,  500  gospels,  and  other  baggage.  I arrived  at  tSu  Tt  * 

midst  If’ th^Cenrr«?  T m rT  ? to  get  a h°Ur  and  a half's  sleeP*  Now  we  are  in  the 
the  Ji  G f T Z,  T8T  \ r l TT  “UCh  SmaUer  ^thcria»  coarse  « comparison  with 
or  hand  ’t+  1 + have  beforG  the  war  when  the  delegates  from  the  whole  country  were 

but  h™’  + JVS  S°°^  t0^efc  a,l0t  °f  th®  2en  V,h0m  we  haV0n't  seen  from  before  the  war.  My 
the  TLTT  Tv,  J 9leCted  Yi  Ch  Ik  the  new  ocdearator,  a Korean  well  trainea  in 

^ iS  d°inS  & £00d  j ob  of  ^derating.  This  afternoon  was  a 

etinc  p6™*"'®  °c  |be  martyrs  of  the  church  and  it  was  an  impressive  occassion.  The 
meeting  lasted  two  full  hours  and  told  of  the  experiences  of  different  ones.  They  chose 
three  martyrs, _ an  elder,  a pastor,  and  a helper,  one  each  of  three  clashes  and  gave  the 

to1  Jhev  mde  re£erence  °f  course  to  Kerb  Blair,  and  in  wishing 

churi«  Lloyd  Henderson,  got  mixed  up  and  presented  as  a missionary  who  died  in  Man- 

isU1  ' h:  TV'  T°“  w00lC’  I8m  SUre  it  wil1  be  a surPrise  for  Tom  Cook  to  learn  that  he 
the  facll  m p6rlShed  la  Manchuria,  but  it  illustrates  how  easy  it  is  to  get  confusec  on 
J'1®*  a "ord  about  Four  last  letters,  for  two  of  them  went  up  to  Andong,  and 
hen  1 arrived  here  I called  up  by  'phone  and  asked  them  to  send  my  mail  down  here  again, 

todSh0Hon°°i  T was.t°  h88r  from  FOU  with  all  the  good  Easter  data.  Sally  Lou's  going  up 
an  blur  fir+wd  ’T”1"'1.6  ”9  01  ,our  Lurrving  up  last  year  to  get  out  there  only  to  wait  about 
T , ' 8™  0 breakfast  ready,  Of  course  it  was  a breakfast  worth  waiting  for. 

l hope  Sally,  that  you  took  Mother’s  suggestion  and  mine  that  you  have  the  members  of  the 
quartette  call  for  you  for  it  is  most  inconvenient  for  you  to  have  to  take  buses  and  cars 
bL+bre;wDld  r.write.F°a  Gertrude  that  the  package  with  the*lectric  light  arrived,  It  also 
. 6 , orilon  skin  paper  and  the  carbon  paper.  Thanks  for  both  they  are  very  welcome 

and. cannot  be  purchased  out  here.  Now  let  me  tell  you  the  condition  of  things  when  they 

_rnvea.  he  light  you'll  remember  was  packaged  in  a shoe  box  padded  with  wash  cloths. 

e shoe  box  was  inside. a metal  waste  paper  basket.  Well,  despite  the  fact  that  that 
metal  waste  basket  was  padded  with  pieces  of  cloth  it  was  bent  out  of  shape  and  a sad 

• ImT?e  how  thjs  stuff  is  crushed  and  tossed  about.  Fortunately  the  electric  bulb 

Wfl++  Jhi  wh  in  S°0d  S^ape  and  T paid  U back  t0  Ned  wh0  had  previously’  let  me  have  a 150 

living Uino^°nfmVv,r0Hm  in»^°ng*  The  re®nt  arrival  is  now  brilliantly  lighting  up  this 
1 g room  of  the  Herb  Blair  home.  Please  send  me  light  bulbs,  the  bigger  the  better  each 

ones  nre  + r rv * f • P i They  are  simply  not  to  be  secured  from  army  stoouroos  and  the  Korea 

- **  / terri^cally  e x p e nsi v e and  of  no  particulrr  value.  I plan  to  leave  for  Andong  on 

Tuesday  evening  or  Wednesday  morning.  . & 


Taiku,  April  22,  191*7, 


L{y  Dearest, 


My,  what  a joy  this  is  to  have  a little  time  with  you,  in  my  thoughts  -if  nr,+  < 

£ o°ings  on.  But  now  the  G.A.  is  over,  the  missionaries  have  almost  all  lpft  anH  t 

iflL^Ifho?,  ttl3elf+V  N?d  AdamS  is  showin^  — of  his  piclure^f  a grouf  ga^ered 

“n  buSw  ^ tde/dams\td!  C®m?b!lls’  Edna  Lawrence,  and  Gerda  Be^al  are 

honti  Sr  g%4  ,,h  ^ crowded  household,  but  during  the  Assembly  there  were  SEVEN  additional 
beded  there,  five  in  one  room!  One  night  I slept  in  the  same  room  with  Fletcher  Lamne 

a^ide  frnfth )>  Frazer  (Canadian).  Imagine  what  shaving  and  bathroom  facilitiefmean 

ss  i sss,  sir  *”  ^ 1 r? into  m* 

IuH\toda£  G?°^P  Crie‘  He  arrived  Andong  at  8 this  morning'  so  you  can  imagine 

fv™  "^Sih+  1!£a’  He  £em?ri?ed  that were  quite  puzzled  with  his  plan  of  travelling 
from  Seoul  to  Andong.  He  left  Seoul  at  five  in  the  evening  last  Saturday!  Imagine  that 

fnrS'hVe  latS  and  then  alept  in  the  JeeP  1 ^ arrived  in  Mun  Kyung  Oop  in  time 

for  church  Sunday  morning.  Of  course  staid  old  Rhodes,  routine  as  he  is?  would  gafat 

such  a plan.  I'm  delayed  because  of  a cold.  I was  do™  to  see  the  doctor  ?his  noon  and 
b~  SV!  m?  ®ul£a ^d  tjold  me  not  to  drive  to  Andong  for  sulfa  affects  the  vision.  Think 
ol  this,  I took  6 sulfa  and  12  other  pills  all  at  once*  a total  of  lfi  rnn«i  n _ 

I am  now  a "pill  box".  But  I feel  better  already  and® I don't  Lubt  in^he  ieaX  If  is^73 
going. to  fix  me  up  in  a hurry.  And  in  the  meantime  I'm  taking  the  rest  in  ny  stride  reallv 

nighWnd  T mustfonlf  trip  t0  Pyen"  YanS«  I took  him  down  to  thl  train  last 

Ti,"Vt,Tand  1 uft. confess  I had  some  misgivings,  for  he  looked  to  me  like  a sick  man 
Truly  I wondered  if  he'd  be  able  to  make  it.  I urged  Bruce  to  write  Kathy  quite  frankly 

Sseif^d  as  f avC?'miti0n  Sai?  f did«  "itb  Blair  ^e  I have  this ^ooff 

T HenrTstorief  enjoyln?  the  ?uiet*  Blair's  books  is  a collection  of 

f f?!!7  4 ?T  * I T sure  you've  enjoyed  0.  Henry's  things,  because  they  are  clean  and 

f°?d*  Now  my  darling,  listen  to  something  that  I trust  you  will  do  immediately 
rUrSelf  consdderable  amusement.  "%re  it  possible  for™  to  do  so 

DrIIious1G^rt™d^;LnSlbetter  t0  read  the  Story  to  you>  A HARLEP  TRAGEDY.  Now  my 
read  A HmEM^RA’mY^fofc,  & T?  ^ the  librar^  S?et  a book  of  Oi  Heniy's  stories  and 
A^d  also  of  th^n^I+  f ’-and  y0U  Ta 11  roar  a11  thr°ugh  it  and  think  of  me. 

Irish  Sent  T l^ow  ln,,  arlatUeu thought  to  the  "precious"  man  with  the  "loveable" 

i'li  S'S&pprfSK/S  St  “ 1’ou  re,d  the  S*°‘T-  Pro“”  - "u- 

c°uld  write,  and  if  I could,  I would  put  into  a story  the  thrill  it  is  to 

k " fr°?n  5?U*  0116  Came  today , the  one  containing  the  leather  picture  frames, 

three^temf17!  'f  ddlah+'f06  • thrice*  a separate  thanks  for  each  of  the 

fi  1 + d^ighted  with  them.  And  can’t  wait  until  I get  to  Andong  to  get  the 

f' ady  lnto  the  new  frames.  With  a covering  it  will  be  unnecessary  to  put  you  all 
Hrninff?Ipat  "lght>  to  Pr°tect  you  from  the  soot  that  rises  with  the  building  o/the 
• Y really  used  to  lay  you  all  down  to  sleep,  and  then  happily  wake  you  up 

Hof blessed^fam  It  /oT.  “ 7°Ur  f°r  the  day  °n  ^ desk>  t0  be  admired  and  adored* 

lettefand  "***!  f 36  d^S‘  1,11  be  S°ing  °ver  that  a bit  in  ny  next 

weekly  letter  and  1*11  have  more  information  from  him.  As  yet  all  I've  rotten  is  what 

dov'n  tSavdhoowa+  the  +a?le#  Be  1?as  a JeeP  and  trailer  with  him,  a new  one.  He  came 
dov/n  today  hoping  to  meet  Lowe  who  is  coming  down  with  the  freight,  like  I did.  only  he 

wL°K^g  0n  * ^eight  train.  Thy  in  the  world  he  is  doing  that  I can't  imagiAe^r  it 
f Tg  intthe  ba^age  car  of  an  express  train.  More  thrilling^ f erLnces 

to  write  up.  ell,  I got  wway  from  the  thrill  of  opening  up  the  package  with  all  the  nice 
slSfeA/^+r3  +1?th  you'ye  bought  for  the  Koreans  and  also  the  precious  overalls, 
andPtime%^iA  1 r cognize  as  haying  put  on,  taken  off,  and  put  throu^ithe  wash,  time 

again;-  It?  almost  like  handing  the  children  themselves.  Precious  d ears,  Hoy;  I 

t hf+  lZii  ^ 1 SOm?  good>  heart  t0  heart  chats  with  Bruce.  I believe  he's  mellowed 

thP  ^Lf  L;  d°'  and  miSSen  hiS  br00d>  ljJce  1 d0  mine-  And  Kathy  isn,t  getting  near 
*!%***  ?lbh?r>  Bruc?  is  a fine  ^llow  and  God  is  using  him  here.  He's 
rl,  ° f schedule,  speaking  as  often  as  five  times  a day.  He  held  seven  country 

class  of  six  days  each  in  two  months.  Well,  l could  never  do  antyhing  like  that.  0^ 


Address.  Harold  Voelkel  (Civ  Presbyterian  Mission)  71  M,  G.  Go.,  Det.  3 
A.P  .0.  6 - 1,  % P.M.,  San  Francisco,  California. 

********* 

Dearest  Everybody,  Andong,  Sun  Eve  April  27,  1947. 

My,  but  its  good  to  get  to  the  typewriter  in  my  own  room  and  pound  out  a letter 
to  you  all.  its  been  an  awfully  ling  time  away  from  home  this  trip  with  the 
Committee  meeting  in  Seoul  and  the  General  Assembly  in  Taiku,  and  then  I was 
delayed  a few  days  with  a cold  in  the  throat.  The  army  doctor  gave  me  sulfa— 
diozen  to  eat  and  after  getting  up  at  2 in  the  morning  to  maintain  the  schedule 
and  drinking  gallons  of  water,  he  acknowledged  the  stuff  hadn't  done  my  condi- 
x tion  any  good  and  that  "it  would  probably  clear  up  spontaneously.'"  Its  much 
better  and  I expect  it  to  disappear  soon  now.  It  was  a "dust"  cold,  an  irri- 
tation of  the  throat  from  too  much  dust.  I think  I got  it  while  going  through 
j^the  remains  of  the  C.L.S.  stock  in  their  basement  while  in  Seoul.  The  bins  had 
-j  not  been  dusted  for  years  and  I realized  at  the  time  that  I was  inhaling  a lit 
* dust  into  my  throat.  What  a contrast  the  General  Assembly  was  to  previous 
Of-  gatherings;  not  only  fewer  in  numbers  but  the  general  level  was  much  lower,  not 
A the  ready  response  and  the  challenging  of  the  different  items.  For  one  thing 
Kim  Kwan  Sik  who  is  now  in  America,  who  was  a collaborator  during  the  war,  has 
been  made  ChonflLMoo,  General  (or  Executive)  Secretary  of  the  General  Assembly  at 
a salary  of  4,(700.00  yen  a month.  Now  of  course  there  is  no  such  thing  in  a 
Presbyterian  set-up  as  a General  Seecfcfcary,  and  yet  they  boted  the  whole  thing 
i-  through  without  a word. They  took  action,  quite  wisely  I felt,  outlawing  gftarat 
pastors  from  holding  political  jobs.  That  is  both  at  the  same  time.  Many  of 
the  men  have  become  Myun  Chang s or  members  of  the  National  Legislature,  like 
our  Ideal  Andong  man,  and  held  on  to  their  pastorates,  drawing  their  salaries, 
and  giving  the  churches  absent  treatment.  Over  fifty  students  of  the  new 
Seoul  Seminary  sent  in  a petition  to  the  Assembly  complaining  of  the  teaching 
given  by  a number  of  the  prof lessors,  aecusing  them  o#noderism.  The  Assembly 
J appointed  a committee  to  investigate  including  2 missionaries,  Rhodes  and 
.Knox.  The  president  of  the  Seminary,  Song,  my  roommate  of  a year  in  Princeton, 
j is  on  the  griddle  and  when  I asked  him  about  it,  he  replied  that  the  50  pr 
| protestors  were  "Communists  1"  Quite  an  answer.  Ned  Adams  led  the  devotion 
each  morning  and  did  an  excellent  job.  I had  to  leave  early  from  our  AndQpi 
| Presbytery,  and  I heard  today  that  Kim  Yong  Oak,  the  former  old  pastor 

began  advocating  the  approval  of  smoking  by  Christians  before  the  Presbytery 
but  was  howled  down  by  the  young  people.  When  he  arose  the  second  time  Yi  Wun 
Yung,  the  Moderator,  denied  him  the  right  of  the  floor  and  the  oldfelliw  left 
in  a huff,  walking  right  out  of  the  meeting.**-*-* This  liquor  drinking  by  the 
young  felliws  in  the  army  is  an  awful  curse,  and  I'm  hoping  that  something  that 
happened  while  I was  in  Taiku  will  bring  some  regulative  action.  A group  of 
enlisted  men  got  into  a fight  and  one  sargent  decided  to  settle  things  drasti- 
cally by  going  to  his  room  and  getting  his  gun.  He  was  drunk  and  another  sar- 
geant  who  was  also  drunk  attempted  to  stop  him  from  shooting  anyone  and  in  the 
attempt  was  shot  and  killed  himself.  This  happened  while  I was  in  Taiku  and 
didn't  seem  to  cause  too  much  consternation. ***Whlle  we  were  sitting  at  break- 
fast (the  missionaries  in  Taiku  plus  the  General  Assembly  delegates  made  such 
a bunch  we  ate  at  second  table)  in  walked  George  Adams  from  Andong.  He  s 
St  four  that  morning.'  And  his  mission  was  to  be  on  hand  for  Lowe  who  was  com- 
ing f rom  Seoul  with  the  freight.  Lowe  was  in  a freight  car.  You'll  remember 
I cam&down  with  the  freight  in  a passenger  train  baggage  car,  but  this  time 
it  was  a freight  train.  And  the  felliw  was  48  hours  enroute  and  just  about 
froze.  He  had  George's,  Edna  Lawrenceb,  and  his  own,  and  it  just  about  filled 
a freight  car.  However,  much  of  the  stuff  was  medical  supplies  he  was  bring- 
ing for  the  hospital.  John  Talm^e  had  come  as  far  a s Taiden  in  a neighboring 
car  with  the  Southern  Presbyterian^  freight.  They  ate  array  rations 

f or  Ihe  48  hours  they  were  enroute  and  had  an  unforgetable  experience,  I'm  sure. 
Dr.  Blair  left  Taiku  while  I was  there  for  his  trip  to  Pyeng  Yang,  having  se- 
cured permission,  you'll  remember  from  the  Russian  Commander  for  the  visit.  I 
haven't  heard  anything  to  the  contrary  so  I take  it  he  got  off  from  Seoul  O.K. 
the  first  missionary  to  get  through  t he  Russian  lines.  He'll  have  much  to 

tell,  I know. 


2. 

Yesterday,  Saturday,  I started  out  with  Yi  Wun  Yung  and  2 B.I.  students  for 
a trip  to  four  churches,  Sam  Bun,  An  Gay,  Te  Suh,  and  Pak  Kok.  On  the  way  we 

met  one  of  the  local  jeeps  that  had  mail  for  me.  My,  vtfiat  a mail,  a wonderful 

handful  of  letters,  two  from  you,  and  among  others  one  from  J ,Y . (Crothers)  and 
Marjorie  Erman  Tarbet.  Thank  you  a million,  Gertrude,  for  the  ling, detailed, 
interesting,  and  happy  letters.  Praise  God  for  all  His  goodness  to  us.  I don' 
know  anything  additional  that  I c ould  ask  for  than  the  good  reports  that  fill 
your  letters.  How  good,  how  very  good  the  Lord  is  to  us,  and  I rejoice  in  Him 

with  a full  heart.  I'll  have  to  acknowedge  I enjoyed  the  circular  letter  of 

extracts. from  my  own  letters,  and  I think  it  will  help  many  understand  the  sit- 
uation out  here  more  clearly.  And  what  enclosures.  Teddy,  1 '“going  to  get  a 
letter  off  personally  to  you  right  away.  Now  yesterday  being  the  26th  <f  April 
was  somebody's  birthday,  yes  Haba's.  Big  man,  he's  give  years 
I 'll  have  to  save  up  the  panks  until  he  gets  out  here.  I 11  be  waiting  to  h 
about  the  party.  My,  what  an  improvement  these  leather  frames  are  for  the 
pictures  of  the  children  on  my  desk,  the  one  of  the  four,  and  the  one  of  S.L. 

And  now  one  of  my  wife  is  coming.  Can  you  get  me  a little  leather  frame  for 

that  too . George  has  a bautiful  picture  of  Margaret  in  a gilt  frame.  Gertrude 
there  i^  no  ai/mail  from  Korea  to  China  dnd  your  letter  will  have  < 8°  *ack 

to  America  In  fact  there  isn't  any  mail  at  all  to  anyplace  excepting  through 
the  American  post  office  in  the  good  old  U.S.A.  So  sorry.  Now  let  me  tell  you 
about  this  wonderful  letter  from  the  Crothers  telling  of  the  Board *s  reconsider 
at  ion  of  the  if  assignment.  There  isn't  any  a ef  inite  word  but  at  least  they 
are  thinking  it  over  and  I sincerely  trust  that  the  next  ie t ter  w ill  bring 
wnT)j  that  the  ooeners-up  of  this  station  will  be  on  hand  again#  If  that  won  ^ 
be  something  after  all  the  discussion  back  and  forth  at  the  last  Committee 
JeetiS  because  of  the  word  from  the  Board  that  the  Crothers  were  not  coming. 

Finallv  we  assigned  the  Hills  here,  but  if  the  C.'s  are  returning  the  Hills, 

t -imaoTnft  will  so  back  to  Chung  Ju.  Today  out  in  the  country  I took  destiny 
hornfiidSin  co^fideScHf  the  Lord^s  leading  told  the  People  as  they 
enquired  that  Kwun  Moksa  would  probably  be  coming  back  in  a couple  mon  h . 

So  there  you  are,  don't  let  me  down# 

What  a reception  I had  upon  my  return  here  from  Taiku.  Yi  Poke  Chew  prepared 

dress  material  and  girl's  clothing}  Daisy's  were  old  th  ' i4na  h. 

child's  shoes,  etc. 7 and  the  Crothers  were  food,  pencils,  n°^e  books,  flash 
light,  etc.  But  throughout  the  C's  pcakages  were  elbow  mac aronis.  Several 

packages  of  the  macs,  wraPPeJ^  celi°P^n®/®^ajLPopLed  and  i?  was  such 
so  there  were  macrs  in  everything#  A box  oi  raisi  £ . The  indi- 

laces  had  an  unusual  sheen  J How  this  ® ^ the  YOung  fellow  who 

I took  one  bundle  of  the  material  ou  S y > four  boys  and  a meagr 

remained  true  and  got  a jail  0 bl  yto  * e the  stuff.  Mary  Creswell's 

salary  as  a helper  and  I know  he'll  be  able  to  use  “eIaJ“**th^ovaP  to  the 

package  had  a number  os  girl's  sweaters  and  c * from  iS  like 

girls  in  the  B.I.  and  how J^oh^ve a*!  mustn't  forget  to  t ell  you  about 
clothing  from  a dream  world.  Oh,  yes  I muscn  p g ped  get  through  seminary 

Chey  Sang  Jin,  the  stout  pastor  whom  tiking  a church  in 

$nd  then  when  he  graduated  he  up  and  with  his  hide  and  not  much 

Syen  Chun.  Do  you  remember?  Well,  he's  back,  ^ his^hide^  ^ ^ 

more  from  Manchuria.  All  smiles  43  us"^*  * d the  ioas  0f  his  watch  Yi  Wun 

Tori  Wun  and  Te  Suh  churches  when  he  bemoaned  Here's  a little  contrast  in 
Yung  replied  , "Having  your  life,  be  thahkful  Here  ..  


Andong,  Monday  evening,  April  28,  1947. 

My  dearest. 

With  the  weekly  letter  off  my  chest,  that  is  the  one  that  makes  the  rounds,  I 
can  open  up  to  you  in  that  freedom*  and  joy  which  is  impossible  to  any  except 
my  precious  Gertrude.  What  a dear  you  are,  and  how  beautifully  you  do  every- 
thing. I have  in  mind  now  the  eight  packages  I mentioned  in  the  letter  yester- 
day.  My  dear,  how  interesting  it  is  to  compare  your  pa  ckages  with  the  others, 
or  rather  to  compare  them  with  yours.  Yours  are  not  only  neatly  done  but  the 
contents  show  that  same  care  and  generosity.  Really,  some  of  the  things  the 
people  send  are  hardly  worth  the  postage,  and  I often  feel  that  if  they  had  a 
deep  love  for  the  Koreans  they  would  send  things  more  worth  while.  But  your 
packages,  what  really  presentable  gifts  they  bring,  and  how  useful  they  will  be 
to  the  Koreans.  Time,  effort,  and  money  have  gone  into  them.  And  its  just 
like  you.  I get  an  inspiration  each  time  I open  one  of  your  packages.  Some  of 
your  heart  has  gone  into  each  one.  Thank  you  my  dearest  one,  and  the  Lord  make 
up  to  you  for  all  the  time  and  strength  that  has  gdne  into  the  purchase,  packin 
and  mailing  of  the  things.  It  is  indeed  a labor  of  love. 

Now  I turn  to  your  letters,  two  of  them  that  one  of  the  officers  gave  me  on  the 
Toad  to  Taiku.  With  Yi  Wun  Yung  I was  starting  out  for  Tori  Wun  territory. 
Really,  the  news  letter  is  a good  job,  excellent,  I should  say,  and  it  becomes 
news  to  me  to  read  it  after  the  passing  of  weeks.  I hope  I'm  not  beginning  to 
get  proud  over  them.  I'm  realizing  now  with  the  settling  down  of  things  that  ' 
they  were  unusual  experiences.  With  the  arrival  of  the  group  in  Taiku  and  George 
coming  here  it  is  almost  like  the  old  day s • ##Now  a big  congratulation  to  Haba, 
(not  Harold)  dear  me  I like  Haba  still,  and  think  of  my  dear  little  man  in  that 
term.  But  as  you  write  he  is  getting  big,  of  course  he  is,  growing  and  becoming 
quite  the  big  fellow.  May  God  bless  him  in  the  new  year  of  his  life.  I pray  fr 
you  all  daily,  as  you  surely  know,  and  each  days  brings  its  developments  to  eac 
life.  Gertrude,  don't  be  so  tight  on  the  matter  of  a wagon.  Dear  me,  loosen 
up  and  buy  them  one.  Take  some  of  those  gifts  that  friends  give  you  and  invest 
in  a good  wagon,  nothing  cheap  mind  you,  a good,  strong  one  for  the  two  younger 
fry.  I thought  you  would  have  done  it  ling  since.  We  owe  it  to  them,  for  they 
are  good  kids  and  we  have  spent  a minimum  on  them,  it  seems  to  me.  Go  ahead, 
and  be  sure  it  isn't  cheap,  but  a sturdy  one.  Yes,  my  dear  I laughed  to  on  the 
news  of  Danny's  father's  occupation.  I can  imagine  that  Danny  finds  another 
name  for  his  father's  job.  The  nature  of  it  would  make  a separation  of  some 
DISTANCE  desirable,  although  it  isn't  satisfactory  in  a family  to  have  the 
father  established  in  a separate  residence.  I think  I'll  let  the  d etails  go, 
the  barest  generality  is  sufficient  for  me.  "Dates  are  continuing  to  come 
and  I love  to  accept  them",  you/write.  Well,  apparently  you  do  love  them. 
Gertrude,  are  the  children  getting  enough  to  eat?  I don't  know,  if  either  of 
the  girls  are  with  them,  I'd  be  content,  I believe,  but  letting  them  go  frequen 
ly  faring  for  themselves  is  something  I'd  hesitate  to  do.  It  isn't  worth  it, 

I don't  believe,  and  two  nights  in  a row,  with  their  pls$_ng  outdoors  after  hav 
eaten  a five  o'clock  supper,  is  something  I'^think  very  much  about  before  decid 
But  I leave  it  with  you,  for  I know  th isn't  a more  devoted  mother  in  the 
world  than  you.  Its  just  knowing  when  to  say  "No"  to  the  requests  that  come  in. 
Tfou  Avrite,  "You  will  feel  better  when  I tell  you  a lady  phoned  that  a car  would 
calljfor  me  to  make  that  long  trip  to  La  Crescenta"  . Yes,  my  dear  If  eel  better, 
but  I believe  I'd  feel  best  if  you  assured  me  that  you  will  make  no  trips  if 
the  people  don't  call  for  you.  Make  that  a rule,  for  people  have  cars  and  they 
must  learn  that  your  family  responsibilities  will  not  permit  you  to  spend  the 
time  and  energy  wait  inland  riding  on  street  cars.  Yes,  Cal  and  Judy  are  the 
hearted  people  and  God  will  reward  them  f or t heir  kindness.  Its  most 
thoughtful  of  Judy  to  get  your  watch  fixed  for  you.  I'm  grateful  for  the  news 
of  the  suit  Mr.  Me  Glone  is  sending.  I think  I've  got  the  fellow  in  mind  who 
needs  it  and  I'll  be  waiting  for  the  package.  It  is  kind  indeed  of  that  dear, 
precious  old  Mr.  Noll  to  give  you  money  for  gifts  for  the  Koreans.  Bless  his 
heart.  I 'm  grateful  to  God  for  the  old  brothers  prayers.  I trust  I may  be 


more  worthy  of  his c onfidence  and  prayers.  I KNOW  he's  faithful  in  remembering 
me.  I am  happy  indeed  to  know  that  the  proofs  of  the  photo  has  come,  THE  PHOTO 
your  dear  likeness.  1*11  be  waiting  for  the  wallet  size  and  I *11  have  it  in  my 
wallet  always,  but  of  course  I'lljbe  on  t he  aleart  for  the  larger  size  to  have 
°n  my  desk  to  remind  me  constantly  of  your  swwet  self.  May  God  grant  that  it 
not  be  too  long  before  we  are  together.  Precious  day.  Glad  to  hear  that  Jack 
could  take  in  the  Spprting  show"  whatever  that  is,  and  I *m  l&dking  for  his 
letter  to  tell  me  all  about  it.  Dear  me,  Gertrude,  the  "personal  contacts" 
for  the  Knox  group,  on  top  of  everything  else,  as  you  s ay,  is  almost  too  much. 
Yes,  indeed,  I remember  the  lame  man,  the  Jew,  across  the  street  with  whom  I 
had  a chat  oT  two  while  watering  our  lawn.  I recalltohen  I discussed  spiritual 
things  with  him  that  he  had  all  kinds  of  difficulties,  but  he  didn*t  appreciate 
what  I said,  as  I remember  the  discussion,  that  the  cause  of  all  difficulties 
is  sin.  He  could  N’t  appreciate  that.  Now  my  dearest,  it  amuses  me  the  way 
you  say  that  I would  be  interested  to  know  of  all  the  people  who  ask  about  me. 
Yes,  I certainly  would  be  "interested",  and  it  will  justd  elight  me  to  have  you 
mention  them  by  name  or  identify  them  somehow.  Remember  that  if  they  request 
you  to  remember  them,  it  doesn»t  get  across  to  me  to  mention  that  "many"  asked 
to  be  remembered,  does  it?  Poor  me  out  here  wishing  so  hard  to  be  r emembered 
and  then  not  getting  the  people's  names.  Will  you  please  tell  the  lame  Jewish 
neighbor  that  it  was  a pleasure  indeed  to  have  him  send  a greeting  to  me  throug 
you.  Had  I been  invited  to  Kim's  10  year  celebration,  I'm  fifraid  I would  have 
V~to  remark***  had  I been  a sked  my  sentiments,  that  the  pastorate  has  been  too 
long.  It  hasn't  been  easy,  I know  full  well,  but  the  man  has  made  basic  mis- 
takes, and  hasn't  as  yet  learned  the  lesson  he  needed  to  know  at  the  beginning 
of  his  ministry,  that  of  discipline.  I'm  sure  pleased  to  know  how  much  fun 
Sally  Lou  is  getting  out  of  the  quartette  practise  meetings.  That  of  course 
will  be  a lot  of  fun.  And  what  a coincidence  that  one  of  the  fellows  should 
be  the  son  of  Vett's  Biola  friends.  The  next  time  Me  Gaha  injects  himself  into 
the  car  when  he  shouldn't,  just  throw  him  out.  Men  need  to  be  taught  those 
things,  you  know.  God  for  Ted,  and  his  desire  to  send  me  a letter  all  his  own, 
even  addressing  the  envelope.  Good  boy,  Ted.  You  can  do  it,  I'm  sure.  The 
postal  card  enclosed  from  Helen  Henderson  about  Berkely  doesn't s ound  so  hope- 
ful, but  between  us,  just  between  us,  I feel  it  in  my  bones  that  s omething  is 
going  to  turn  up.  It  is  all  to  the  good  that  good  old  E.H. Miller  is c hairman 
of  the  committee  and  I know  "Aunt  Mattie",  (Mrs.  E.H.)  is  a friend  of  yours, 
an  admiring  friend,  as  almost  all  are  who  know  you.  Just  wait  a little  while 
and  you'll  hear  of  a cancellation  that  will  mean  that  you  walk  right  into  it. 

I 'm  reading  in  the  Psalms  in  my  devotions  and  at  a number  of  passages  I find 
notations  about  praying  for  a house  for  you  when  I first  came  to  L.A.,  not  know 
ing  where  in  the  world  I could  get  a furnished  house  to  rent.  Then  1200  W.  30 
turned  up.  By  the  same  passages  I have  a notation  that  a year  ago  I was  prayi 
for  a house  for  y&u,  and  the  L&r*  send  Ann  so  that  you  could  stay  on.  Now  I *m 
writing  in  a third  appropriation  of  the  promise  for  a house  for  you  for  next 
year,  and  the  LArd  Jesus  Who  has  been  faithful  in  the  past  will  once  again  prov 
his  faithfulness,  I know.  Praise  His  Name.  Praise  the  Lord  for  the  request  fo 
booklets  from  Montreal,  May  the  Lord  extend  and  bless  their  ministry.  Now 
sweetheart  here  is  your  letter  of  April  17th,  which  arrived  this  evening.  It 
brings  the  news  of  the  congregational  dinner  at  Vermont  with  yourself  basking 
not  in  an  relected  glory,  but  in  your  own  devotion  to  the  Lord  Jesus.  Well, 
good  work  for  the  close-up,  knitting.  I'm  sorry  that  I can't r emember  it.  I'd 
love  to  see  it  and  will  keep  that  in  mind  when  we  get  together  with  the  Vermont 
ers  sometime.  Good  for  Jack  playing  second  base,  and  after  all  loosing  by  one 
point  isn't  bad.  Don't  feel  too  sad  over  that  Jack.  I'm  sure  you  had  a good 
time  playing.  Its  lots  of  fun,  isn't  it?  Yes,  Gertrude,  the  Lord  will  work 
out  the  Mt.  Hermon  or  substitute  plan,  I know.  What  decisions  you  have  to  make 
and  all  by  youBBelf  too.  I'd  libke  to  suggest  that  you  go  easy  on  getting  thing 
for  Korea,  for  there  will  be  plenty  of  time  for  that  and  things  are  going  to  ge 
cheaper  and  better,  and  anything  you  buy  now  you'll  have  to  carry  around  until 
you  sail,  and  that  will  be  sometime  yet,  I know.  Daisy's  letter  from  the  Board 
just  about  knocked  her  out,  I know.  The  Board  was  adamant  wasn't  it,  and  gave 
her  no  satisfaction.  God  will  lead  her,  I know.  Dearest,  dearest  love, 


Seoul,  Hay  7,  1947 


My  Dearest, 

t !°MW£  letter?  from  irou»  both  waiting  in  Taiku  when  I arrived. 

more  deeplJ  rt  sSl!  ? ythlng  y°u  ever  written  to  ne  that  affected  me 

£ y'  , seerns  to  me  you  go  to  the  depths  in  an  appreciation  of  the 
vparq^TT^vi our  love.  My  heart  responds  in  fullest  gratitude  to  God  for  the 
y r?  'Ie  Given  us/ogether  and  the  joy  thar filled  those  years  and  the 

a^ths  r^'la“5  °f  j°?  f.ii lllKTln  £ y25. 

thin.;  t£t  r n "ntheart,  with  the  kind  things  you  say  aboil  nej 

tnings  that  1 hardly  recognize  as  appropriate  to  my  inconsistent  1 ifP  t 

i sh  TS°omU?H  arlsinSout  of  memory  Hr  4hich  I am  sor^^o  things  I 

of  yoJ  Gdrt?udeaSa^d  i^0W  1 ^ grieved  ^ou  often-  1 am"  just  not  worthy 

w-itu  e Gertrude,  and  it  seems  all  the  more  startling  to  get  this  word  from  you 

me  *°nS  H d,11ehh1!  "»•  »«  the  depth  of 

hearts  hi  nH  i nu  J vfln  *+u  1 Praise  God.  It  is  His  grace,  His  work  in  our 
tu?e  us  together  in  such  a holy  love  and  devotion.  I have  your  pic- 

Po  t nZJ  Write;  is.'beautiful.  It  is  an  inspiration.  I happen - 

ed  to  open  the  letter  containing  it  at  the  table  in  Taiku  around  which  the 

mark1ah^teth!’er*  1 Passed  it  right  around  for  inspection.  My  re- 
mark. about  the  picture  to  then  was,  -There  is  peace  in  th  t heart”.  Yes,  my 

precious  love,  your  face  speaks  a message  of  peace,  God's  peace.  Oh  how  bless- 

ed 1 am  with  a life-partner  like  you.  How  little  I have  appreciated  you  and 
how  poorly  I have  shown  my  appreciation  of  life  with  you.  Thank  you  for  the 
picture.  Yes,  I suppose  I would  have  urged  you  to  give  your  hair  a little  ex- 
ra  attention,  but  as  you  say  it  is  "sweet  simplicity";  it  is  you  dear  with  the 
glow  of  God  streaming  from  your  face. 

I an  afraid  that  the  rush  of.  each  day's  activity  keeps  ne  from  understanding 
the^  tremendous  responsibility  of  the  family's  oversight,  the  constancy  of  each 
days  load.  What  peal  hard  work  it  calls  for,  real  physical  energy,  and  quick 
resourcefulness  too.  I'm  awfully  sorry  that  I can't  be  in  both'places,  for  I 
know  I have  an  obligation  to  the  children  and/o  you,  and  yet  it  is  God's  will 
for  me  to  be  here  and  we  simply  trust  Him  to  compensate  in  His  own  wonderful 

and  blessed  way  for  this  absence  from  the  children  and  you.  I miss  you  more 

than  I can  say,  and  yet  my  yearning  for  you  all  is  not  to  be  compared  with  the 
extra  burden  on  you  that  my  absence  creates.  The  world  could  misunderstand 
our  motives  and  condemn  our  actions,  the  breaking  up  of  the  family  unity,  but 
we  look  to  God  and  trust  Kim  to  overrule  it  all  to  His  glory  and  the  good  of 
each  one  of  us  and  we  Know  absolutely  that  he  will.  Unfortunately  you  must 
bear  the  brunt  of  it,  and  may  God  in  His  mere}'  reward  you  that  much  more  richly 
for  your  sacrificial  labors.  How  precious  of  you  never  to  complain  or  mur- 
mur, but  not  only  that  but  on  the  other  hand  to  constantly  reveal  such  a re- 
joicing day  by  day.  It  is  His  grace,  a mira cle  of  grace. 

In  Taiku  I met  Dr.  Blair  fresh  from  Pyeng  Yang  and  thrilled  to  the  depths  of 

my  heart  over  his  experiences  there.  You  will  be  getting  a mimeographed  re- 

■ port  from  his  wife,  but  I do  want  to  include  here  the  fact  that  the  Russians 
gave  him  the  freedom  of  the  city,  providing  him  with  a jeep  and  a Korean  chauf- 
feur. He'  visited  the  Seminary  each  da.y  for  five  days,  on  the  Sunday  there 
spoke  in  9 churches  briefly  in  the  morning,  and  in  the  afternoon  spoke  before 

aa?vn?rtES  pwtoS?°°  £eople  that  had  Gathered  to  celebrate  the  40th  anniver- 
- y f the  R-VIVAL-  How  miraculous  that  he  should  have  been  there  that  Sun- 


jence 


ft  J'ji* 


way. 


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Co.,  Det  3, 


Har old  Vo ell-e  1 (Civ  I- r es by te ri 
3 an  Vran  cisco,  California  . 


‘SSH 


71 


Dearest  Pamil3r, 


Seoul,  ITay  11,  *47. 


iat  morning  the  Christian  Lit.  Society 
:is  - ion's  representatives  and  it  was 


It  is  a beautiful  Spring  day  in  the  Capitol.  Ve  -finished  our  Committee 
business  late  last  night  and  I am  more  than  grateful  for  this  da'1’  o*  rest. 
Committee  meetings  are  most  exhausting  I find,  the  constant  si  tt in <r  around 
a table  from  morning  until  nigftt,  day  after  day.  But  the  reel  endurance 
contest  lies  ahead,  in.  July,  vh  en  the  Deputation  arrives  from  America  to 
spend  the  month  in  one  grand  series  of  conferences.’  Together  with  the  heat 
and  the  rainy  season  it  will  be  almost  as  bad  the  marathon  race  in  Boston  * 
recently  v.on  by  a 2T»r®,n.  Inci  den t ally , since  that  victory  the  street-  here 
are  filled  with  boys  and  men  practicing  for  the  next  marathon  race]  I arri- 
ved here  Tuesday  morning  on  the  G.I.  train.  How  things  are  improving.  How 
we  have  two  G.I.  tr  ins  each  way  daily  from  Pusan  to  Seoul  entirely  for 
Americans.  There  were  four  sleeping  cars  and  two  bagrage  cars;  with  onlw 
50  some  passgngers  there  was  plenty  of  room.  And  this  is  all  free  to  us- 
we  are  guests  of  the  government.  r"’  * * ----- 

was  reorganized.  I was  one  of  the 

a historic  gathering.  Ham  Gung  was.  elected  president,  and  we  hope  no™*  that 
they  fen  get  under  vay  for  there  is  a desperate  ned  for  literature,  as  you 
can  understand.  But  with  a shcr  tage  of  paper  there  isi't  any  immediate  pros 
pect  of  tracts  or  books#  That  afternoon  our  EX.  Com.  meeting  got  under  vav 
and  the  big  item  is  the  survey,  the  preparation  for  the  Deputation's  visit# 
mhe  particular  nevs  for  Andong  was  the  lack  of  any  assurance  from  the  Cro- 
thers  of  their  reappo in tment  to  Korea.  I t><n  ght  sure  and  fed  been  fully 
expecting  word  that  the  Board  had  reversed  its  decision,  but  J.Y.'s  letter 
indicted  that  Reishauer,  theKtrea  secretary  was  unable  to  persuade  the 
Ex.  Council  into  changing  its  position,  and  until  that  is  done  no  appeal 
- ill  reach  the  Bo.er  : meting.  It  is  the  desire  of  our  CoT^  here  to  keep'the 
former  mi  si  ax  members  -ho  are  in  the  I'.G.  here  informed  and  we  had  decided 
a month  ago  to  have  a get-together  with  than.  As  soon  as  tnt  was  mentioned 
Ethel  Underwood  as  you  can  readily  imagine  siezed  upon  the  opportunity  and 
made  a luncheon  party  out  of  it.  Cur  vhole  committee  and  everybody  past  L 
present  in  the  mis  si  on  was  invited  and  we  had  an  outdoor  luncheon  at  the 
Urd  er woods  and  the  yard  was  beautiful,  absolutely  at  its  best.  There  was 
w apogica,  xvisteia,  lilacs,  tulips,  just  everything  in  bloom.  Even  a e v 
roses.  And  Ethel  served  us  a scrumptous  lunch,  aft<r  which  we  gathered  in 
their  library  for  the  meeting.  It  was  like  old  times.  Dr.  Blair  led  devo- 
tions, we  sang  a number  of  3gymns  and  got  do?n  to  a discussion  of  the  quest- 
ions of  the  future  work  0f  the  mission,  the  number  of  workers  to  ask  for, 
etc.  etc.  With  the  country  divided  an  d the  impo  s si  bili  ty  of  knowing  when 
the  north  will  open  up  and  when  we'll,  be  able  to 
etc.,  all  these  things  can  occupy  hours  of  time, 
er,  of  the  Salvation  Army  and  his  wife  are  back, 
war.  The  Hed  Adams  and  Cmpbells  stayed  at  Under- 


reestblish  medics,  1 work, 

Uaj  or  Lord,  now  Caraniaion- 
'They  lost  two  sons  in  the 

. - - - Gerda  Bergman  & Edna  Law- 

rence stayed  with  the  Gensos  in  the  Pieter  s house.  The  Lutzs,  young  Horance 
Under,  and  the  group  from  the  Holdcro  ft  house  made  up  the  gather  ina*.  Fy, 
but  what  a lot.  of  thieving  is  going  on.  Relatively  ny  hat  and  coat  last 
Ea.ll  is  negligible,  lied  was  down  in  Pusan  trying  to  tbace  10  boxes  of 
groco*  ies  that  have  gone  astray.  He  got  out  of  his  jeep  turned  around  & 
in  almost  no.  time  discover  ed  his  two  cameras,  ve  y valuable  ones,  and  & a 
brief  case  ”ith  Korean  and  America  Bibles  were  gone.  Gerda  Be- gman  left  her 
purse,  containing  her  passport  and  fcL &EOXXXX  $15.00  in  the  rd  lroad  car  & 
upon  inquiry  could  not  find  it.  The  Lutz  lost  two  weeks  wash  which  had 

^ keen  brought  in  from  the  line.  Somebody  took  it  from  thekitchen.  7/hile 
tae  ^oisos  v:ere  out  one  evning  some  boys  threw  some  stones  through  windows 
unlocked  the  doors  and  got  off  wi  th  various  items.  The  Seventh  Day  Adven- 
ti  s . had  some  nocturnal  visitors  who  specialized  in  new  mens  ' suits  just 
fran  America.,  Some  had  not  even  been  worn.  One  needs  to  be  careful]]] 


JSVffssJ  ns-* * cor.e  months 

Yang  we  all  thought  it  faitaatic  Ife  t0  Pyeng 

were  fcqaxfcntoex  impatient  with  him  and  secretly  hoped  IStJhJr  Suld^t^ 
give  him  permission  to  t?o  on  medical  o-ronnrto  t h •*•»:  £,?  w3uld  not 
over  to  the  head  chaplain  to  find  ou /about  send// /lit* wh€?.he  went 

for  the  visit  to  the  Russian  general  in  the  norJh“g  luJfa  L?te^ou?d 
course  have  to  go  throu^i  GenTl  Hod^e  tha  ^ letter  would  of 

chaplain  told  us  thrt  Wodge  would  not  2lo^  Safe 011?"™?^  Aere  and  the 

f saws  5*srt 

aarisffi-K*1*  s iri^s'  a: 

mission,  and  even  thm  we  thought  it  was  a ruse  to  «.«+  e . B per" 

or  to  find  out  through  Blair  who  the  Chrfetian  leaders  wSe^P  Y 
trouble  for  then.  Moreover  Blair  kdn’t  hom  wen  s v/ere  1 n P.Y.  and  ma,ke 

Blair  improved  and  when  the  day  ©me  for  the  ’ ini  . ^ fs  the  tim.e  neared 

to  less  e Seoul  Blair  righ^th-Te  'li'gSS  Sy'S  trai"- 

trip  he  had.  It  thrills  us  the  more  we  think*  of  it  ^ * a 

him  every  privilege,  asked  him  * at  he  wanted  to  do*  =T?a  ^?ssia?®  accorded 
mi  supplied  a car  and  a Korean  cfiuMeJTfor  . a '.?.  £>£ , 2°  *’ 

he  want  ed  to  the  six  days  he  was  there  ttp  ^ 0 _•  + ^ ,®ee  ^r1  lng  511(1  anyone 
for  four  days,  spoke  tTthem  If  the  chapel  n?  ?odf  ^ seminary  every  day 
compound  to  find  that  Koffett's  house,  toLy's,  BairS  lid  fhr^iV0.^6^ 
old  houses  had  been  torn  down.  What  experiences  he  had  Ha  h i?1?  r 3,+  ths 

S?  “%hrA?fg  2T  " ^ 

Stff?  Se"ses‘  .“Jh*1  "T  Sundl»r’B1*Ir  Kid  tef?  ch£I  S"a!:i  £!‘ 

S’thVcmtrl 

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evr  yone  pray  and  th  ey^ d^d,  ^5*  2^““*^ 

fsns  5£*.‘r:2s.s 

that  is  oomposed  of  refugees  f rom  "the'nor  th^d533*01'*!^  the  new  church  he® 

?S  t¥Ld  ” S‘-n%£^trttrrec?vl“”Ld“deH“ 

people  who  had  known  thl  up^SSl  fl  ir  fr © c°S °?  ^etin- 

m3eting  2 weeks  a^o  in  P y i *.  ^ Pr®ched  telling  than  of  his 

with  others  interce  eding  *f  or  revivll115  Tf^ni  n°?the  to  pra  Y’  to  Join 

of  the  bunches  of  people  p-rouped  p round  tv ip  I.cou1?  send  you  pictures 

friendships.  Almost  dramltifellvf f ^ mi3eljnaries  renewing  their 
son  strived,  just  in  ^om  tha  f ^ • he  “eet Eil,  famous  Kil  moksa'S 

jail  for  a ye^at  the  Snds  o?  ?£  *or  “■  fanily’  He  ***■»  in 

v tg^r  ^^aZ  Z<  Z * had  l03t  CCntact 


-2- 


May  11*  Seoul* 

,In  T^iku  °n  7 myvUP  h9r°  1 ”Gt  Br*  Blair  wh0  was  ba°k  from 

frf adorn  of  JTP  I TS  K°r0a-  Ths  Russi,lns  gava  him  tho 

freedom  of  the  city  where  he  had  lived  forty  years,  and  even  provided  him 

hauffeur.  He  visited  the  Theological  Seminary  speak* 
ing  to  the  174  students  there,  and  the  Womens  Higher  Biblo  school  with 
its  91  students.  On  Sunday  he  spoke  at  each  of  nino  churches  in  the  morn- 
lng,  and  in  the  afternoon  addressed  an  opon-air  gathering  of  over  15.000 
Ohrist.lo.ns  who  were  commemorating  the  40th  anniversary  of  the  great  rs~ 
vival  of  1907,  How  miraculous  that  ho  should  have  been  thero  for  that 
occasion,  for  he  had  been  an  active  leader  in  the  revival,  as  ho  has  re- 
corded in  his  recent  book.  Gold  in  Korea".  He  spoke  of  what  ho  had 
witnessed  at  the  time  when  the  Spirit  of  God  fell  in  convicting  power 
and  repentance  upon  great  congregations  of  Deople.  After  the  message  it 
was  suggested  that  all  pray  together  audibly  and  in  concert,  a volume  of 

^hat  mUSt  hnV°  b®311  heard  a11  0Tar  th0  city*  For  two  weeks  all 
the  50  Protestant  churches  of  PyangYang  had  been  meeting  for  daybreak 

prayermeetings  and  at  this  special  union  gathering  the  offering  was 
given  for  the  purpose  of  rebuilding  the  First  Methodist  church  that  had 
burned.  The  Christians  are  calling  upon  God  for  another  revival  like 
the  one  that  was  given  before.  They  said  Dr.  Blair's  presence  among  them 
was  lilco  an  angel  from  heaven.  How  marvellously  God  led  in  that  visitl 
Yes,  revival  is  on  the  way* 

May  31.  Andong. 

This  Detachment  has  been  cut  from  60  to  7 men,  and  in  the  near 
future  there  may  be  no  one  left  at  all.  Two  of  our  missionary  homes  arc 
now  vacant,  but  considerable  repairs  will  have  to  be  made  to  make  them 
ready  for  occupancy.  Permission  has  been  granted  by  General  Hodge  himself 
for  the  necessary  rehabilitation.  Its  a long  process  and  for  the  present 
all  conditions  indicato  delay  and  patience  in  the  matter  of  families  com- 
ing out.  George  Adams  and  I are  occupying  the  Adams  house.  We  under- 
stand that  Rev.  and  Mrs.  Harry  Hill  have  sailed  and  will  soon  be  arriving 
for  work  in  Andong. 

I have  good  news  about  my  books,  I had  800  volumos  on  my  list  and 
was  told  all  had  boon  burned  by  the  Japanese.  Now  the  word  is  that  all 
standard  works  were  given  to  Seoul  University,  and  there  I found  a number 
of  my  books  and  some  of  the  Swallons*,  and  I brought  home  a carton  full* 
They  arG  letting  us  have  them  all  back  again. 

. _ ..  To  my  dGli&ht  th(3  Board  took  action  to  print  5,000  copies  eaoh 
of  Father  Swallcn's  Old  Testament  History  and  the  Life  of  Christ,  for 

^64.1u-0Ur.  Bibl°  InstitutGS#  I!n  surc  it  Will  be  a joy  to  Father  to  know 
at  his  ministry^ continues  fruitful.  I brought  down  from  Seoul  644 
gospels  for  distribution;  they  went  like  hotcakes.  The  Old  and  New  Testa* 
monts  created  a stampede,  for  tho  demand  far  exceeds  the  supply.  It  is 
distressing  to  have  to  toll  so  many  that  wo  dont  have  any  moro  Bibles#  I 
wrote  of  the  groat  noed  for  tho  Scriptures  to  the  American  Biblo  Society; 
they  have  printed  and  sent  out  thousands  of  copies  to  Korea,  but  many 
more  thousands  are  desporatoly  needed* 

W efve  just  finished  a groat  four  days  of  a Youth-f or-Christ  con* 
eronce  in  Andong,  I’m  grateful  to  God  for  answered  prayer.  Wo  had  good 
weather,  even  a full  moon,  and  from  71  churches  thero  were  350  young 
people  who  came*  The  guost  speaker,  who  has  spent  eight  years  in  America 
gave  messages  on  Romans,  solid  sermons  with  the  truth  excellantly  arranged 
and  presented  with  clarity.  Tho  church  was  filled  to  overflowing  and 
tho  daily  daybreak  prayo meetings  continued  from  5*00  for  almost  two  hours, 
with  messages  on  the  Holy  Spirit.  All  that  is  needed  is  tho  breath  of 
God  upon  us  in  overwhelming  power.  And  that  is  tho  result  of  prayer* 


Seoul,  Fay  11,  1947. 


My  Dearest  Gertrude, 

I have  your  picture  before  me,  precious,  it  is  leaning  against  the  flower 
vase  holding  tulips.  Mrs.  Fletcher's  touch  is  in  evidence  in  so  marry  things 
around  the  house.  Darling,  your  love  letter  with  its  mess^  e to  my  heart 
still  has  me  in  its  grip.  I read  it  and  kiss  your  picture,  and  praise  God 
for  the  j cy  a.nd  privilege  of  our  love.  Its  seven  o'clock  in  the  evening, 
about  the  time  you  are  getting  into  the  day,  and  I trust  this  Lord's  Day 
will  be  one  of  blessing  and  fruitfulness  to  you. 

What  wo  hL  erful  grades  you  .report  for  Sally  and  Jack.  Sally*  s were  written 
separately  on  a slip  of  paper  and  I have  loved  just  letting  folks  glance 
at  it  as  they  near  the  table  on  which  I'm  working.  What  a record,  all  A's. 
I'm  sc  proud  of  our  precious  Skooks,  and  her  vork  is  all  the  mor  e r em^rkable 
in  vL  ew  of  the  tremendous  schedule  she  is  carrying.  And  Jack's  grades  are 
great:  too.  Only  two  B's  and  the  rest  all  A's.  First  thing  we  know'  he'll 
be  having  straight  A's  too.  I must  be  getting  separate  letters  off  to  my 
precious  dears  soon.  Teddy's  report  disappoints,  maifnly  because  Ms  "appli- 
cation" and  "dependability"  and  "courtesy"  have  gone  down.  Also  "initiative 
in  all  these  items  he  has  gone  back  and  naturally  his  grades  in  almost  every 
subject  are  poore^  , very  much  poorer.  As  I say  I am  greatly  disappointed 
and  I s h?  H be  expecting  to  have  him  improve  his  conduct  immediately  and  his 
subjects  accordingly.  And  that  Ilaba  can  recite,  the  23rd  and  1st  Psalms  and 
will  soon  be  able  to  do  the  121st  too  pleases  me  very,  very  greatly. 

I got  a letter  from  the  Hills  and  will  answering  it  tomorrow.  I'll  put  in 
a carbon  for  you.  The  big  munjay  now  is  getting  a house  fixed  up.  The  M.G. 
has  ben  awfully  slow  in  getting  one  in  order  and  <f  course  until  they  do 
that  we  cm ' t have  any  wife  in  the  station.  I'm  curiQus  to  know  who  told 
you  that  Olga  Johnson  would  be  going  to  Abdong,  for  she  is  slated  for  Taiku 
and  for  the  present  is  in  Seoul  he®  use  as  yet  there  is  no  single  woman  at 
all  here.  ves,  Bigger  was  here  the  other  day*  he  i s back  under  the  M.G. 

He  and  Dr.  Wilson,  South.  Presby.  were  starting  out  on  a trip  aroundthe 
country  in  behalf  of  leper  work.  Your  reference  to  strawberries  remind^  me 
of  the  lunch  we  had  at  the  outdoor  church  service  this  morning.  They  had 
everything  and  it  was  tasty,  until  the  hostess  .took  the  lid  off  the  "vege- 
table" box.  The  aroma  seemed  to  come  up  and  wring  my  nose.  I'm  happy  to 
know  that  Fred  at  Burris'  sent  his  greeting.  Give  him  my  best  regards,  if 
you  will.  How  nice  it  i3  that  our  kind  friends  think  of  our  children.  How 
Skooks  gets  a trip  to  the  mountains  and^  ride  to  Arrowhead  too.  I'm  cer- 
tainly thankful  to  know  that  the  Hills  are  bringing  a piano.  It  will  be 
the  first  one  to  arrive.  So  many  of  the  things  the  Campbells  and  Mrs.  Larape 
brought,  or  rather  thought  they  were*bri nging , never  got  on  the  boat.  I'll 
have  some  suggestions  for  Harry  Hill.  Your  reference  to  tie  House  of  Hest 
leads  me  to  mention  that  I am  praying  hard  for  your  apartment  at  Berkeley 
ft  ext  year.  May  the  Lord  ieveal  His'  glcrry  in  providing  a.  home  for  you  and 
the  children  next  year.  My,  but  I have  libar  ty  in  praying  for  a home  for 
you  for  it  seems  to  have  been  rny  regular  annual  business  each  Fall.  IF  have 
so  many  notations  in  my  Bible,  as  I ment  ioned  before,  beside  verses,  prayer 
promises,  that  were  fulfilled  in  your  caning  to  L.A.  and  then  in  the  arrange 
ment  that  brought  Ann  to  us.  God  is  so  good  to  us,  isn't  He?  How  generous 
of  the  Dixons  to  give  Jack  several  shirts  and  two  pairs  of  cords.  Praise 
His  Name.  Yes,  my  dear,  teaching  Genesis  in  one  lesson  is  quite  a sweep. 

Cal  Duncan  is  right  bhind  us,  isn't  he?  I'm  glad  you  could  take  part  in 
the  Mission's  Emphasis  meeting.  You  didn't  mention  the  letter  he  auoted 
liber  ally  from.  Its  pretty  hard  to  make  any  suggestion  for  the  Sipybe  for 

thirg  s to  sen  d Yi  f 4^^  C7  ^ 


een 


y ?aI;  r lnterestlllS  it  is  for  me  to  see  our  Skooks  handling  those 
quartette  heroes  and  bringing  them  the  victory.  Of  course  * 

her  and  see  the  superior  musical  knowledge.  What  a gift  1,  reciate 

s\s  rs;  rss’ts?:,"4  * ‘he  sh* 

Praise  God  for  th  e mi  ssionary  service  at  C.O.D.  end  the  large  number  of 
young  people  who  volunteered.  It  takes  me  back  to  the  KoodfdXs  when  I 
walked  up  the  aisle  myself.  The  other  day  Mrs.  Pi  tcher  was  tXliS  rf 
expen  encernYokohamd.  They  had  visited  the  Gospel  meeting  tt^th/e  o? 

9 . fl oun?the  G.I.  s remarking  ab  out  the  "kinds"  of  missions*  ies 

Alter  chatting  with  Mrs*  F*  and  Gerda  3er  ffma  n*  the  G.I  tqeo*iH  tvia+  * 

were  ' good"  miss  ionar  i es.  Further  comment  was  tha.t  the  G.I.'s  hadn't  se 

53, IS  e^iYlfs^  ^iCa  - PreP are/themselv es 

lertr"de  deadest,  that  two  hour  nap  Monday  afternoon  is  wonderful  news  to 
looked  refreshed  in  this  picture.  Just  keep  up  that  good  "work" 

itLlfeeTrf  °^KCrlled  "ork)*  Ky’  but  1 3 great  sleepiest  m>ht 

45  inXh  -0ln  ™eebln?  wMch  lasted  from  morning  clear  through 

unt!!.  9.45  in  the  evening  just  wore  me  out.  I took  a dan  bath,  went  rig* 

a wokeSe5pWat  7 ^ Slt"He  3^is^et+h  heart  as  with  marrow  and  fatness"? 
a v.oke  up  at  7.45.  It  was  the  first  morning  in  a long  time  that  an  alarm 

hadn  t arqused  me.  The  men.  here. in  the  house  are  eating  breakfasts  here 
t saves  the  trip  to  the  capitol  mess  and  it  is  a happy  fellowship.  I h ave 
become  tne  songster,  .so  to  speak,  leading  off  in  the  hymns,  and  I love  Sun- 
day morning  and  the  opportunity  of  starting  up.  "0  day  of  rest  and  gladness" 
bac3f  b0.y0„  a11  311(1  those  wonderful  brefcfasts  with  the  songs. 

Sa  t M v I"  Andong  1 love  t0  begin  the  day  singing  the  hymns^om 

V0U  .Cr°pi®d  for  me»  the  hyKlns  children  sang  and  some 
3°£  * sorites.  My,  but  they  axe  an  inspiration  to  my  soul,  and 

vour^'lf  th®re  ,a£  e tbe  memon  es , and  also  your  hand-wri  ting,  a message  from 
rising  them  tX  1 knew"9re  hymns.  Its  good  practice  laming  them,  memO- 
u T I-t  increasing  surprise  to  me  how  few  hymhs  people  know  bv 
heart.  How  I wish  I had  a good  memorizes  Your  gifted  along  that  line  so 
very  gifted.  I wish  you'd  share  a little  with  me"  ’ 3 

Being  up  here  for  several  days,  almost  a week  makes  it  impossible  for  me  to 
get  mail  from  you,  but  it  will  be  there  in  Taiku  waiting  for  me.  There  will 

Xd°a  Tetttllrf°r  n++t0n’  r kn0W*  Ple  tcher  men  ti  oned  incidentally  that  he 
had  a letter  from  Otto  De  Camp  saying  that  he  would  not  be  out  next  Pall  if 
XfJTL  bring  hisf^iiy.  That  ,s  pretty  much  along  t ^ I 

LZ  1 e him‘  ad  been  speaking  of  comigg  out  and  yet  always  stipulated 

thatt  he  would  have  to  be  dbSe  to  bring  the  famuly.  In  view  of  armyXegula- 

hi  able  t0  th0r  1 wrote  him  and  asked  himThether 

he  realized  the  dilemma  he  w-as  facing.  Sinoe  Pletcher  got  this  letter  from 

him  1 imagine  there  will  be  a reply  to  rry  note  writing  for  me  in  Taiku.  Also, 

aetSbnnUSlng  buslness  lS  getting  to  be  quite  the  situation.  If  we  don't  soon 
get  houses,  we  m gy  soon  ha.ve  to  tel*  the  Board  not  to  allow  any  more  people 
to  cone  for  we're  just  about  bursting,  at  least  here  in  Seoul/  But  sud/woi 
is  of  course  the  last  thing  we  want  to  do  and  the  last  thirg  we  will^X 


word 


Stas}  ir«htoe  tssrfe.5gs  r?  *•*'” for 


A-U* >r 


Andong,  May  13,  1947 


Dearest  Dear, 

Back  home  again,  and  of  course  word  again  to  my  precious.  Your  sweet  picture 
is  before  me,  beaming  at  me,  bringing  me  the  joy  that  only  the  assurance  of 
your  love  and  devotion  can.  Darling,  yoif re. charming,  and  your  look  into  my  eyes 
delights  my  whole  being.  Interestingly  enough,  I have  your  picture  resting 
^gainst  the  alarm  clock.  Quite  a combination,  your  lovely  likeness  supported 
by  a gift  from  you  - gift  and  giver.  You  are  a dear. 


I arrived  with  Blair  and  Edna  Lawrence  in  Taiku  at  about  3.30  this  morning, 
and  I have  about  decided  that  I am  off  night  trains  since  service  on  the  day 
trains  has  improved  so  decidedly.  I had  a good  many  things  to  do  this  morning 
since  I knew  I would  have  tod  epend  on  the  Andong  G.I.  truck  to  get  me  back, 
and  that  usually  takes  off  right  after  lunch.  While  down  town  in  Taiku  I stop- 
ped in  at  the  Post  Office  and  was  told  "no  mail".  Last  week  upon  leaving  for 
Seoul  I requested  the  fellows  whom  I know  quite  well  now  to  please  hold  anything 
that  might  arrive  until  I got  back  from  the  Capitol.  Imagine  my  disappointment 
therefore  in  being  told  that  there  was  nothing  after  a full  week  and  more.  Up- 
on my  return  here  I saw  only  a letter f rom  Mrq.  Crothers,  "Ella"  now  t o me,  if 
you  please;  I am  "Harold"  now  to  her.  I was  glad  to  have  the  letter,  but  as 
you  can  appreciate  I was  looking  for  yours.  Yours,  darling,  just  yours.  They 
are^the  letters  that  count.  I got  busy  unpacking  my  things  and  preparing  for 
a for  the  roads  are  terribly  dusty  nowadays ^r^wj^h  missionaries  crowded 

together  as  we  are,  bathing  has  become  quite  an  Tt^mT*  TaiT'Si  had  piled  a number 
of  my  things  which  she  had  laundered  on  my  desk  and  'In  pushing  them  to  one  side 
there  was  a pile  of  mail,  including  two  precious  letters  from  yourself.  My, 
my,  how  grateful.  Yes,  Skooks  epistle  was  there  and  Ranier’s  too.  Well,  I 
just  let  bath  and  everything  else  go  and  enjoyed  you  fully.  Oh,  how  grateful 
I am  for  your  faithfulness  in  writing  and  the  time  and  effort  you  put  into  your 
letters.  Wonderful  news,  Gertrude.  I praise  God  for  the  happy  days  and  His 
gracious  Providence  that  guards  and  guides  you  and  fills  the  lives  of  all  of 
you  with  so  much  joy.  I miss  you,  oh  how  greatly  I miss  you.  I can’t  help 
but  tell  you  how  lonely  I am  for  you,  but  your  letters  comfort  me  so  greatly 
and  provide  so  much  to  thank  God  for.  Everything,  yes  everything  is  going  so 
well,  dear.  I’m  not  unmindful  of  the  load  you’re  carrying,  or  of  the  responsi- 
bility either,  and  yet  God  is  richly  blessing,  isn’t  He? 


Now  let  me  start  on  these  precious  letters. 


Thanks  for  including  Mrs. 


My  weekly  letters  often  seem  so  trite  and  repititous  - I mean  the  same  thing 
over  and  over,  about  the  same  experiences  only  at  different  churches,  and  yet 
the  Korea  folks  apparently  get  a lot  out  of  them.  And  Eliz.  De  Camp’s  note  is 
dandy  and  the  snap  of  the  kids  great.  Wonderful  children,  aren’t  they.  I'm 
awfully  glad  to  have  the  picture.  How  they ’ve  d eveloped.  And  a note  from 
Etta  Frederick.  My,  to  hear  of  the  son  being  interested  in  hunting  and  fish- 
ing - being  able  to  put  the  canoe  on  top  of  his  car.  When?  My  guess  is  on 
Sundays  1 They’ve  missed  life,  haven’t  they?  Elmer  sends  me  the  original  of 
his  letters,  so  I had  already  received  a copy.  Yes,  its  nice  and  generous  of 
him  to  invite  our  Skooks  to  visit  them,  and  I'm  sure  they’ll  go  out  of  their 
way  to  make  things  pleasant.  And  it  will  be  enjoyable  for  our  daughter  to 
spend  a little  time  with  her  cousins.  I *m  not  at  all  worried  about  the  temp- 
tations, for  the  difference  will  be  evident  at  once.  Skooks  will  be  able  to 
make  a real  contribution  to  their  home.  Wait  till  they  hear  her  sit  down  at 
the  piano  and  play  off  some  of  the  beautiful  old  hymns  with  lovely  improvisions 
They’ll  begin  to  realize  what  they’ve  missed.  And  moreover,  I’m  quite  satis- 
fied that  Skooks  can  take  care  of  herself  in  any  discussion  of  the  things  of 
her  faith,  and  do  it  with  a charm  born  of  her  personal  experience  of  the  Lord 
Jesus • 


H^iir1."!  tlrwiG:rh™fe-  •» 'StKs^ss 
.|^1^ou1^"4»^rkIn*i«  r^TrsSu^ss  s ikEt* 

mmM 

details  ofhthiUnflB?Z°,HAhr’,PC>rCeS  Teddy  C0m6S  throuSh  with  another  letter,  the 

?x  jl?sm  "irr;  H" ~^s“« 

precious  epistles,  Saturday  avenlng  and  Monday  morning.  Isn't  that^faithfulne^? 
for  you.  How  can  I show  you  my  gratitude,  Gertrude?  why  a husband  ^ 

and  suggest  that  you  imagine  you're  receiving  this  present,  gU6S 

~?M,adS"rh:  «mScgi“  y^t'ir^d1?  &.  srf  fos R5d  R“ •-  ^ 

h bri  °£  4 “s^ «■' ^.^'tSioS  * 

he  should  have  had  it  a long  time  alo*  * llttle  man, 

know  it  will  be  the  consummate  art-work  If  my  Skooks  ? thef“*  and 

ing  'to^say  W“E.U  ^‘UVlel-  f -^SflyX^'itlrest. 

whit  will  be  next  Pa  P rki  ? ^ d°0S  Seem  <*ueer’  but  then,  who  can  tell 

w>5sS^*^SHSr.5e- 

cWa^r  8 Precious  tlme»  Gertrude.  One  of  the  boys  here,  the  fellow  in 

t™!l.?ed“o  “ ” f°°L™3  "?hev  III  h-,  *U  but  «"  are  being 

I'.,  been  .pter'  ffi  JoTKXm^uX^S 

ing  him  away  from  a group  of  Korean  mechanics  whom  he's  grown  fond  of6  b£d»!  k’ 

almSiS-hTp^hr1^'^  £ ll-'tr  and0fSrSpfea“„gf“?thfh^f“5 

suddeniy  things ^happen.  E t^SiS;.1^-^: 

• ill  be  lX.JonX  t£*Jc£Ji£  “S”?  .n™  ^^of  SS.’St?!^  “d  1 

sre  T rrkly  dfX  G00d  "-•  *=  I 12 

beginning  the  day  there.  May  it  be  a blessed  .one  for  you  all.  * 


Andong,  May  16th,  1947 . 


My  Dearest, 


Just  you  and  I,  looking  into  your  lovely  face  as  you  smile  into  mine.  How  happy 

I am  to  have  your  sweet  likeness  before  me.  It  makes  it  so  different  writing  to 

you  for  you  seem  very  near.  , Thanks  for  your  two  letters  that  surprised  me.  I 
must  confess  that  I had  had  word  from  you  so  recently  I hardly  felt  entitled  to 

two  when  the  mail  came.  But  there  they  were,  and  the  mail  clerk  remarked  as  he 

handed  them  to  me,  that  they  were  "fat"  ones.  Thank  you  my  darling  for  every 
letter  you  send  me.  One  was  that  which  you  had  to  finish  by  hand  because  the 
typewriter  needed  repairing  and  the  other  was  written  on  the  empty  side  of  one 
of  Delia's  epistles.  Let  me  refer  to  the  aenclo sure s and  be  through  with  them, 
grateful  as  I am  to  have  them.  That  from  Montreal  about  the  booklets;  and  one 
also  from  Portland  about  the  testimony.  The  Higley  Press  ar^doing  so  badly  in 
selling  900  but  if  pushed  they  would  distribute  very  many  more.  I am  glad  to  be 
able  to  see  Daisy's  letter  to  Ranier.  Daisy  is  certainly  crushed  by  the  Board's 
action,  and  it  is  something  to  be  the  only  one  thus  far  rejected  out  right  with- 
out any  question  of  age  or  physical  condition  involved.  Her  quotation  of  Hold- 
croft  to  the  effect  of  severing  all  affiliations  with  Presbyterians  and  the  es- 
tablishing of  a new  seminary  here  stresses  one  of  the  strange  situations  here. 
The  pastors  or  the  rank  and  file  of  the c hurch  can't  be  divided  up  so  rigidly 
into  blacks  and  whites,  the  innocent  and  the  guilty.  There  are  degrees  of  guilt 
and  innocence,  and  when  one  sets  himself  up  to  judge  both  ac  ts  and  motives  of 
the  membership  of  a whole  church  it  is  no  easy  task.  A number  of  us  are  wonder- 
ing how  it  is  that  none  of  the  Independent  Board  get  out  here.  I think  Daisy  is 
very  wise  in  deciding  to  wait  on  the  Lord.  He  will  make  it  all  clear  I 'm  sure* 


Now  I came  to  the  items  that  fill  my  soul  with  joy.  Praise  God  my  dear,  our 
Lord  has  once  more  revealed  His  goodness  and  assured  us  of  His  gracious  Providenc 
in  the  details  of  our  lives.  Gertrude,  it  was  an  inspired  thought  when  you  made 
application  for  a Berkeley  apartment.  Really  it  was  a brilliant  idea  and  I know 
God  gave  it  to  you.  And  the  answer  was  "No"  at  first  as  it  always  is.  And  then 
comes  the  counsel  to  wait  and  finally  the  right  anwer,  permission  for  you  and  the 
boys  to  be  there  next  Fall.  Praise  the  Lord.  I know  you  will  enjoy  it  there,  a 
snug,  neat  little  place,  easy  to  keep  clean  and  with  a group  of  similarly  Rinded 
folks,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  First  Church.  Did  you  know  Bob  Munger?  Both 
you  and  the  boys  will  have  a great  time,  and  I understand  the  schools  in  Berkeley 
are  tops.  They  won't  be  like  Culter,  of  course,  and  you  may  wish  to  supplement 
some  of  the  s tudies  with  a systematic  Bible  course  at  home,  but  I don  t have  to 
mention  that  for  you  are  more  diligent  about  those  things  than  I am.  My  regret 
is  that  I can't  enjoy  that  lovely  apartment  with  you.  I mustn't  overemphasize  my 
regrets,  however,  or  it  will  sound  as  if  I weren't  happy  to  be  here.  You  too w 
my  heart,  I'm  sure,  the  regret  is  I can't  be  in  two  places  at  once.  And  1 m con- 
vinced that  God  compensates  for  my  absence  by  providing  such  an  ideal  place 
Berekley.  And  to  top  it  off  you'll  be  at  Mt . Hermon  too.  If  I owned  that  cottag 
"Rhoda",  I wouldn't  consider  $12.50  a week  very  much  rent,  since  it  is  rented 
only  in  the  summer,  but  on  the  other  hand  that  price  is  plenty  for  ONE  room.  I 
hope  there  are  plenty  blankets.  Jack  and  Ted,  I imagine,  will  enjoy  sleeping  on 
the  porch.  Just  one  thing,  my  dearest,  please  pardon  me  for  mentioning  it  just 
after  hearing  that  you  are  to  be  there,  but  I know  you  won't  misunderstand  my 
suggesting  that  you  not  load  up  with  responsibilities  as  soon  as  you  arrive. 

When  they  discover  you  they'll  find  so  many  jobs  that  no  one  else  can  0 
find  yourself  working  harder  than  if  you  remained  in  L.A.  And,  sweetheart,  for- 
giv^tfor  speaking  of  it,  but  I'll  say  it  now  and  then  let  the  subject  alone.  I m 
happy  to  know  that  they  have  daily  vacation  Bible  School  tbu-oughout  the  summer, 
and  the  boys  will  doubtless  get  a lot  out  of  it,  but  I don  t believe  I d work 
out  a three  hour  schedule  of  classes  for  them  either.  But  dear  me,  you  are 
such  a thoughtful  and  wise  mother  and  so  understanding  I wonder  why  1 allow  my- 
self to  speak  thus.  I know  you'll  give  the  boys  a good,  thoroughly  wonderful 
month. 


1 ZOXX}^  ifke  to  enc°urage  you,  precious  in  the  matter  of  packing  , 

out  all  the  things  that  you  don't  need  and  don't  want  there  won't  h p on  ?°U  ?w?ar 

SS:  T IT-* 

H sj  ~ ™F 

there  waiting  for  me,  won't  vou?  But  hpr«  «cra-in  iaf  . ® ^ H be  right 

p°lnt  1.3  that  by  getting  started  gradually,  I believe  you^anTnakeTi ^without  too 
crushing  a responsibility.  mat  sewing  machine  ought  to  be  packed  farlmnl 

?tPSPSn80m?  klnd  ^ fr0m  any  °f  the  conSregations  will  volSnteeJ  to  do  i^  Let 
it  be  know  to  some  of  the  pastors  and  they'llpick  out  a fellow  who  i Q Q ^ 

™:t;h0",*he  3?b  ,ouidn ' 1 »•  too  much.  Jf/iSoSi  out  y^"n  l JhoSr 

I was  .sorry  to  hear  Mary  Hill  speak  almost  as  though  they  didn't  want  to  ero  to 

S's  Tr  FtV 

2:5  ~s-^s:o*S"k 

Tennessee,  If  I He rtte;.°be?o"eIt‘'„aseL”5L^  ?“*SXm°L 

there*  b^uiSi/thln  it’  thfa  lf  th®  N°rth  op££3  up  they  wil1  naturally  go  back 
there,  but  until  then  it  would  seem  to  me  that^ould  find  a rich  ministry  here 

I am  making  it  a matter  of  most  earnest  prayer  that  God  will  give  us  themen  and 
^ShSS^TS?  He  ?an  US?  mightlly  f°r  a -vlval.  And 1 tooi  le  can  do ^t  ^th  or 

siiSt  in  9 Mpf  1h6S*  r a?y  ®rnt  1 am  praylnS  for  the  outpouring  of  His  Holy 
bpirlt  in  a blessed  refreshing  for  the  whole  area.  y 

SrtheeTa?k^°m?^ihOW  ^°U  g0t  thS  irapression  that  *e  were  eating  at  the  Adams. 

raik^  missionaries  are  eating  in  the  mess  and  will  continue  doing  so  un- 

Underwood  are  worked  out.  In  Seoul  everybody  (excepting  thf  Lut^Sc 

Underwoods  who  are  M.G.  people)  eats  at  the  mess.  Only  brekfasts  which  is  some- 
thing they  are  doing  on  t he  side  are  eaten  at  home. 

end  ofhe^nlnT  h®&|  °f  f?al]y  ’S  b6ing  bothera<i  with  the  discomfort  of  the 
with  ft  for  } wonder  what  it  is.  You  say  that  you  haven't  been  bothered 

left?  How  nhonteral  mo”ths  * Hadn't  it  cleared  up  a number  of  months  before  I 

. ow  about  arranging  for  a date  with  some  doctor  through  Wilbur  Jones  before 
you  get  away  from  L.A?  The  sooner  the  better  on  that.  I'm  fwfully  LrTto  hflr 
about  it.****ltin  grateful  for  Haba  and  his  own  writing.  Whv  its  Leal  rood  w 

?h^U?o;hDedfflo^e*l  If  Te|ir 3 l9tb-ing  Jot^8miS’JL%gLeav;ryGh:Ppy:y' 

the  «tl°  D!d®  for,ttle  letter  with  the  aircorps  insignia  and  everything.  You  draw 
the  star  and  the  wings  well.  That  monkey  is  a funny  guy  isn't  he?  Were  thev  feed 

^2  i,i0ns  and  b6arS  th6  Way  bbey  w ere  the  last  time7!  took  you.  mat  zoo  Is 
lots  of  fun.  Now  what  a letter  this  is  from  Skooks,  a big,  three  page  two-sided 
be  MttL  ^ some  time  to  answer  it.  "Thank!"  for  this  time.  mi 

^ahft^K  gt^l  ifc  laber*  ied»  1 thank  you  too  for  the  good  letter  telling  of 

tS!,3  ^ahS  and^draw^lotsl611  Pl8te“  °f  ^ giPt-  1 bbab  ^ 


ai*i  S^i;Lf  S“illng  at  me  and  makinS  me  want  to  see  you  allllhe  more, 
lovely,  lovely  Gertrude.  God  bless  and  keep  you.  f 


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Address:  Harold  Voelkel,  Civ.  Presby.  fission,  71  M.G. Co,  Det.  3, 

4.P.O.  6-1,  % P .M . , San  Francisco,  California, 

(Andong,  Korea,  May  17,  1947, 

Dearest  Family, 

"Poke  Pi,  Poke  Pi",  "blessed  rain,  blessed  rain".  The  barley  has  been  in  urgent 
need  of  rain,  and  at  noon  the  drops  started.  The  farmers  will  all  be  grateful 
but  in  my  own  selfish  interests  I had  been  hoping  the  rain  would  hold  off,  for 
this  is  Saturday  and  I had  planned  a trip  with  Yi  Wun  Yung  to  Yung  Duk  and  envir- 
ons this  afternoon  and  tomorrow.  With  an  open  jeep  we  w ould  be  drenched  so  the 
plan  is  off  and  if  it  clears  by  tomorrow  morning  we’ll  be  off  and  plan  to  spend 
tomorrow  night  out  at  the  coast  town.  We  prefer  not  to  spend  Sunday  night  away 
from  Andong  for  it  makes  it  difficult  to  get  back  in  time  for  Bible  Institute  on 
Monday.  So,  you  are  getting  this  letter  written  Saturday  afternoon  instead  of 
Sunday  evening.  Things  are  moving  on.  Yesterday  the  Com.  Officer  announced  that 
the  Detachment  was  leaving  the  compound  and  moving  downtown  to  the  Japanese  house 
where  they  have  the  offices  the  first  of  June;  that  they  would  eat  there  and  would 
not  be  able  to  feed  us.  Which  means  for  us  that  we  would  be  required  to  set  up 
housekeeping  here  and  go  to  Taiku  weekly  for  our  supplies.  The  deal  with  the 
Gar  ernment  is,  you’ll  remember,  (or  rather  the  Government’s  regulation  is)  that 
they  will  house  and  feed  us.  Why  therefore  they  will  not  be  able  to  add  two 
more  to  the  mere  handful  they  will  have  is  mystifying  and  we  called  up  Taiku 
station  to  intercede  at  Headquarters  there  in  our  behalf.  Its  all  in  straighten- 
ing out  the  understanding  of  the  regulations  by  those  in  authority.  Apparently 
numbers  of  the  Instructions  issued  in  Seoul  do  not  get  down  to  the  Provinces  & 
these  irregularities  therefore  occur.  /This  Detachment  has  been  cut  from  about 
60  men  to  10,  and  by  the  end  of  the  month  will  be  down  to  7.  The  manor  is  that 
in  the  not  distant  future  there  will  be  no  one  here  at  all.  So,  sooner  or  later 
we  will  be  on  our  own,  and  as  ltoig  as  the  present  exchange  rate  prevails  we  w ill 
be  dependent  upon  the  army  to  supply  our  needs  and  aside  from  some  canned  items 
we  will  have  to  go  to  Taiku  for  our  food  and  they  issue  things  once  a week.  You 
can  appreciate  that  a weekly  trip  to  Taiku  would  be  a terrible  waste  of  time  & 
strength.  But  don’t  be  alarmed  we  won’t  starve  and  some  plan  will  be  worked  out. 
It  always  is.  Moreover  the  metal  beds  we’ve  been  lent  by  the  army  are  being 
taken  away  and  we’ll  go  back  to  cots.  Anything  that  even  looks  like  army  property 
is  being  gathered  up. 

Well,  my  dear,  thanks  for  the  package  with  the  cotton  cloth.  Its  grand  material 
and  the  people  just  beam  when  I turn  the  things  over  to  them.  You've  gotten  the 
preparation  of  the  packages  down  to  an  art  but  I’m  sure  it  doesn’t  take  any  less 
time  or  effort.  May  the  Lord  bis  ss  you  for  it.  Also  a package  f rom  Daisy  with 
a number  of  mens’  trxousers  and  shirts.  I took  them  right  over  to  the  B.IL 
fellows  for  they  can  all  well  afford  to  have  some  extra  things.  Thanks  very  much 
Daisy  for  your  kindness  and  thoughtfulness.  Everything  is  most  gratefully  re- 
ceived.  My,  what  a picture  this  is  of  the  De  Camp  quartette,  Elizabeth  and  the  3 
children.  How  urgent  It  is  that  we  get  t his  situation  cleared  up  about  mission- 
aries’ families  returning.  Each  time  I visit  Seoul  I see  the  M.G.  officers  & wives 
come  into  the  mess  hall  with  their  children,  people  for  the  most  part  who ’ve  never 
been  out  of  the  country  and  we  have  so  many  held  up  because  of  the  impossibility 
of  bringing  children  here  who  were  born  in  the  country.  Its  another  of  those 
things  that  takes  patience.  And  yet  in  our  own  case,  the  matter  of  getting  these 
houses  fixed  up  drags  along.  Both  the  single  ladies’  house  and  the  Crothers 
are  empty  of  troops,  but  considerable  repairs  will  have  to  be  made  to  make  them 
livable,  and  we  are  totally  dependent  upon  the  M.G.  for  it  is  impossible  either 
to  buy  materials  out  here  or  get  permission  to  bring  it  in.  Workmanship  is  some- 
thing e^e  too.  Getting  plumbers  and  electricians,  etc.  around  town  would,  b 
no  little  task.  So,  for  the  present  all  conditions  indicate  < delay  and  Patience 
in  the  matter  of  families  coming.  A married  couple  could  g0t  by  under  toe  pre 
sent  set-up  during  the  summer,  but  with  winter  it  would  be  a different  matter. 

Jim  Crothers  ^enC me  a letter  via  George  who  got  up  to  Peking  while  his  bo&t  was 
in  port  and  I have  a picture  of  Jim’s  children  to  show  the  local  people  - good 
looking  kids.  What  a coincidence  that  Jim,  bom  and  bred  in  this  area  should 
be  near  the  Korean  missionary,  Yi  Te  Yung,  who  is  also  a local  product. 


Let  me  gather  up  some  items  of  the  past  week.  First  it  is  very  noticeable 
how  greatly  the  railroad  service  is  being  improved.  Both  the  rolling  stock 
and  the  stations  are  being  tidied  up  and  the  schedules  are  being  more  nearly 
maintained.  The  big  improvement  for  us  is  the  inauguration  of  G.I.  trains,  one 
day  and  one  night  train  each  way  from  Seoul  to  Pusan.  I saw  a diner  the  other 
day  which  is  quite  an  innovation,  compared  with  the  service  that  was  offered  las; 
October  when  I first  arrived.  The  old  American  efficiency  is  beginning  to  be 
displayed.  Last  evening  I saw  one  of  the  U.B.Army  locomotives  from  Europe,  one 
of  the  100  given  by  the  U.S.  to  Korea,  shutling  around  the  l&cal  yards.  I had 
a fast  trip  up  from  Taiku  with  a G.I.  on  Monday.  We  made  it  in  (2^)  hours 
and  made  5 stops,  most  of  them  to  take  pictures.  Imagine  the  speed,  and  the 
roads.  I almost  got  ‘'seasick'1  from  the  bumps.  I had  another  of  "those"  exper-  • 
iences  the  other  day.  You'll  remember  that  before  we  left,  prior  to  the  war,  I 
had  a lot  of  old  clothes  that  had  accumulated  to  pass  around.  A few  days  ago  I 
say  Yi  Wun  Yung's  nephew  with  the  coat  of  the  suit  I was  married  in i Thatls  just 
about  19  years  ago,  and  the  coat  looks  quite  good.  The  handkerchief  pocket  is  on 
the  "wrong"  side  so  he  must  have  had  it  turned.  Six  years  ago  the  nexphew  was  a 
mere  boy  so  he  must  have  been  given  it  by  his  older  brother  to  whom  I gave  a 
few  things.  What  a feast  we  had  last  Friday  night.  All  the  occupants  of  the 
railroad  houses  in  Angie  are  Koreans,  of  course,  and  among  them  are  some  devoted 
Christians  who  are  anxious  to  get  a separate  church  going  there  again.  Some  of 
the  Pup  Sang  people  have  been  holding  meetings  over  there  Friday  evenings,  and 
as  a token  of  appreciation  these  R.R.  folk  prepared  a feast  for  several  Andong 
Church  officers  and  ALL  the  B.I.  students  and  faculty.  George  and  I both  went 
and  had  a huge  meal  including  mandu  kook  which  to  me  is  it  as  far  as  Korean  food 
is  concerned.  Where  they  get  the  Money  I can't  figure  for  there  must  have  been 
50  guests  and  all  ate  plenty.  Kim  Chin  Haw,  the  pastor,  wished  to  entertain 
George  and  I was  asked  along  to  share  in  the  dinner.  That  too  was  swell  going. 

We  both  ate  until  we  almost  popped.  In  the  conversation  preceding  the  dinner, 
however,  I'm  afraid  I raised  a question  which  was  exceedingly  emta?assing  to 
Kim,  but  the  way  I asked  it  must  have  convinced  him  that  the  issue  rose  innocent- 
ly enough  in  ray  mind.  I have  been  hearing  about  the  "queer"  sale  of  the  land 
in  which  the  Presbytery  had  invested  some  funds  t o be  used  as  endowment  for 
needy  Seminary  students.  I think  the  fund  was  started  by  George's  father.  At 
any  rate  land  which  was  in  the  name  of  the  juridical  person  of  the*Jg£esby£ery ^ 
is  now  gone,  and  from  Kim  I got  the  story.  During  the  war  the  Presbytery'  decided 
to  sell  it  and  distribute  the  proceeds  to  the  pastors  and  helpers  according  to 
the  years  of  their  service;  Kim  admitted  he  got  ¥ 150.00,  which  before  or  dur- 
ing the  war  was  a considerable  sum.  Quite  an  idea,  isn't  it,  and  naturally  there 
is  now  considerable  consternation  among  the  Church  people  for  it  was  a most  ir- 
regular thing  to  do,  to  say  the  least.  And  here  you  have  another  example  of 
what  I have  frequently  refered  to, namely,  so  many,  many  wrong  things  that  no  one 
tells  you  about,  things  which  must  be  dug  out.  And  its  another  of  the  things 
holding  back  revival,  for  it  adds  to  the  numerous  inconsistencies  which  the 
people  cannot  overlook  c oncerning  the  pastors.  It  is  another  of  the  items  which 
God  will  have  to  convict  the  men  about,  and  another  lesson  to  me  on  the  corroding 
effect  of  sin.  I have  good  news  about  my  books.  I had  800  volumes  on  the  list, 
all  of  which  I was  told  the  Japs  burned.  Word  came  that  they  took  all  the  stand- 
ard works  to  the  University  in  Seoul.  I was  over  there  last  Monday  and  found  a 
number  of  my  books,  and  a number  that  had  W.L.Swallen  and  Sallie  Swallen  in 
them,  theological  texts  and  childrens'  stories  the  folks  had  given  us.  I brought 
a carton- full  with  me  including  a dictionary  and  Hodge  on  Romans.  I had  tried 
in  vain  to  buy  the  later  all  over  America,  its  out  of  print. 

I'm  awfully  sorry  that  I'm  behind  in  my  correspondence  with  Teddy.  Boy,  your  a 
grand  letter-writer  and  Dad$y  certainly  thanks  you  for  all  your  letters  and  all 
the  drawings  on  them.  I like  the  fancy  one^ith  all  the  colored  crayons.  I'm 
happy  to  see  the  way  you  like  to  draw.  I'll  get  down  to  answering  Sally's  fine 
epistle  too.  Each  letter  from  you  is  like  a tonic.  Keep  up  the  wonderful  work. 
I'm  very,  very  slow  in  thanking  Elmer  and  Mercy  for  their  kind  invitation  to 
Sally  to  visit  them  when  she  gets  to  Wheaton.  She'll  enjoy  visit  there  I know, 
and  d elight  in  having  the  cousins  do  nice  things  for  her.  Think  of  our  daughter 
in  college.  Yes,  its  true.  So  long  for  this  time.  The  Lord  richly  bless  you. 


/ 


Andong,  Monday  evening.  May  19,  1947 


My  darling. 

This  is  extra,  sweet,  just  a little  love  note  to  send  along  since  a mail 
is  leaving  tomorrow.  I »ve  gotten  letters  off  to  you,  a personal  one  Friday 
and  a family  one  Saturday,  but  I canft  resist  the  desire  to  just  tell  you 
again  that  I love  you  and  that  you  are  so  very,  very  dear  to  me.  I find 
myself  kissing  your  picture  quite  spontaneously,  my  sweetheart. 

I returned  from  a fine  trip  to  Yung  Duk  at  noon  and  this  evening  the  local 
congregation  is  giving  a reception  for  George.  I ^wondering  what  I should 
say  when  called  on  for  I'm  sure  there  will  be  speeches  and  I shall  be 
expected  to  make  some  remarks.  I wish  I might  have  a quite  evening  all  to 
myself.  Its  been  sometime  since  I had  an  uninterrupted  read  all  by  myself. 
But  these  are  busy  days  for  all  of  us  and  I suppose w e all  try  to  do  too 
much.  But  the  days  are  full  and  we  trust  God  will  bless  our  efforts  to  the 
hearts  of  the  people  and  the  revival  of  the  church.  I enjoyed  speaking  on 
revival  both  last  night  and  this  morning  at  Yung  Duk. 

Along  with  this  letter  is  one  to  Teddy  which  I hope  stirs  the  young  man  to 
diligent  efforts  in  good  deportment.  My  guess  is  that  he  needs  a father's 
strong  right  arm  as  much  or  more  than  the  other  two  boys.  Yes,  I 'm  sure 
of  it.  May  the  Lord  turn  his  young  heart  to  Himself.  He  has  the  abili  ty, 
no  doubt  about  that,  if  he  will  apply  himself. 

Another  of  your  packages  came  today,  wrapped  so  neatly  and  selected  so 
thoughtfully.  You've  got  it  down  now,  my  dear,  and  I should  have  kept 
a record  of  the  number  you  sent.  Did  you?  If  so  I fll  be  interested  in 
knowing  what  the  total  is.  This  morning  there  were  four  packages,  2 from 
J.Y.  and  another  from  a society  in  Tennessee  that  he  inspired  and  yours. 

It  always  gives  me  a kick,  as  you  can  appreciate,  to  open  them  up  and  dis- 
tribute them.  I know  God  will  raise  up  some  to  pack  for  you  like  you  have 
packed  for  others,  when  it  comes  time  to  leave. 

We've  just  about  got  it  all  fixed  up  here  to  keep  eating  with  the  local 
M.G.'s  until  they  leave  Andong.  I'll  wite  more  about  it  in  the  next  weakly 
epistle.  Fritz  Cropp  wants  me  to  write  an  article  on  Gospel  distribu^ohr^ 
but  dear  me  when  can  I get  the  time.  I'll  sandwich  it  in  somewhere.  And 
there  is  Skooks  young  book  to^freply  to.  Please  comfort  her  about  my  d elay 
iryforiting. 

These  are  marvelous  days  here.  W-^'ve  just  had  a heavy  rain,  a real  down- 
pour for  a full  24  hours  and  the  whole  outdoors  is  a bright  green.  They 
have  taken  all  but  one  of  the  trucks  and  cars  from  our  "lawn”  and  with 
those  almond  bushes  a row  of  white  the  place  is  beginning  to  take  on  its 
old  glory.  Really  it  makes  a enormous  difference.  How  easy  it  is,  and 
how  delightful,  to  visualize  you  back,  the  queen  of  our  home  and  of  our 
hearts,  with  your  artistic  touch  to  which  nature  itself  responds.  You'll 
have  that  lawn  as  colorful  and  fragrant  as  ever  in  no  time.  May  God  has- 
ten the  day 

God  bless  you,  precious,  with  health  and  peace  and  power.  May  He  help 
you  in  the  home  and  in  your  ministry  and  in  the  fellowship  of  your  own 
heart.  I thank  Him  for  you. 


Andong,  Wednesday,  May  21,  1947. 


Dearest, 


Your  two  letters  came  today,  those  of  the  6th  and  8th,  although  they  are 
both  postmarked  the  10th.  Well,  thank  you  my  dear,  and  what  about  the 
hospital  with  Sally  Lou  having  a painful  boil.  Does  this  explain  the 
pain  at  the  tip  of  her  spine.  I hope  so,  and  if  it  does,  it  relieves 
me  from  considerable  anxiety  for  I don't  like  the  idea  of  any  vertebra 
complications.  What  a privilege  it  is  having  Jonesie  to  turn  too.  My, 
but  he  is  a comfort  to  me,  and  I !m  sure  its  a satisfaction  to  the  family 
to  have  him  for  he  is  an  understanding  individual  and  puts  one  at  ease 
so  readily.  I always  feel  better  as  soon  as  he  gets  reviewing  a case. 

Its  good  of  the  Lord  to  have  send  a kind  and  generous  friend^  like  him, 
isn’t  it?  I fm  awfully  sorry  of  course  that  our  Skooks  had  to  lose  out 
on  ditch  day  and  all  the  rest  of  it,  but  at  that  there  will  be  a whole 
life  time  of  ditching  to  catch  up  on.  I am  glad  to  Jearn  about  your  visit 
to  Long  Beach.  I didn’t  know  that  Mrs.  Grubb  had  not  been  well.  Had  you 
told  me  about  her  illness^  At  any  rate  I ’m  so  happy  to  have  greetings 
from  her  and  know  you  enjoyed  a chat  with  her.  Praise  God  for  praying 
friends  like  her.  I shall  always  look  back  upon  that  time  of  fellowship 
with  her  and  Bill  as  a thoroughly  delightful  time.  Didn’t  we  have  a plea- 
sant visit  in  that  home.  And  its  thoughtful  of  Mrs.  Baird  to  let  you  have 
their  cabin  at  Mt . Hermon,  isn’t  it?  My,  how  theseProvidentia^developments 
confirm  the  truth  of  God’s  constant  care.  Is  this^pf^ooks  that  Louie 
Talbot  is  sending  me  the  prize  for  my  suggestion  of  the  name  for  the 
radio  broadcast. 

Thank  you  my  dear  for  the  pictures.  How  thankful  I am  for  them.  My,  just 
look  at  my  family.  There’s  my  Jack  in  his  scout  suit.  Yes,  its  a neat 
job.  And  there’s  Haba  and  his  red  wagon.  Good  boy,  Haba.  I’m  awfully 
glad  you  can  have  it.  And  the  pictures  taken  at  the  zoo.  We’ll  appreciate 
having  them  as  a record  of  visits  there.  Yes,  I remember  the  trip  to  Sierra 
Madre  and  recall  the  particular  liberty  I had.  But  on  that  occassion  I 
drove  the  army  car,  and  without  that  you  must  have  had  quite  a time  finding 
the  place.  Now  my  dear  you  tell  me  you  read  HARLEM  TRAGEDY  and  that  you 
could  see  how  I laughed  over  itj  Didn’t  you  think  it  funny?  Why,  that’s 
Irish.'  I roared  over  the  thing  and  had  Arch  Campbell  read  it  to  the  Taiku 
bunch  who  laughed  too. 

Sweetheart,  how  misimpressions  get  abroad.  I can't  imagine  how  Ranier 
ever  got  the  impression  that  George  and  I are  living  in  her  house.  Her's 
the  first  vacated  by  the  G.I.'s  and  the  four  musums  who  are  farming  our 
land  are  dividing  up  the  nights  sleeping  there  tofwatch  the  place,  but  Geo. 
and  I are  still  in  the  Adams  house,  he  in  the  living  room  and  I in  the  din- 
ing room.  My,  but  I’m  glad  to  know  the  leaflet  is  being  translated.  I 
have  requested  several  out  here  to  do  it,  but  they  all  pass  it  on  to  someone 
else  and  it  never  gets  done.  I shall  anxious  await  their  arrival,  and  trust 
God  will  richly  bless  them.  I'm  so  sorry  you  are  having  to  write  your 
letters  by  hand.  I’m  sure  it  takes  ever  so  much  longer. # So  t hanks  just 
that  much  more,  my  darling.  Enclosed  is  a copy  of  a tiny  article  I wrote 
for  Fritz  Cropp  for  the  American  Bible  Society,  you  need  not  return  it. 
Enclosed  are  $5,000.00  for  Jack.  Chinese  money.  George  gave  it  to  me  for 
him.  Its  worth  about  $.50  gold.  I don’t  suppose  Jack  ever  had  that  much 
money  before  in  his  life.  I’m  hustling  off  to  prayer  meeting,  so  I’ll 
make  this  just  a note.  I've  had  a busy  and  a happy  day  today.  Prayer 
meeting  and  then  to  bed.  I don't  have  any  trouble  sleeping  these  days; 
it  takes  vigilance  keeping  to  any  kind  of  a program  of  sufficient  rest. 
Dearest  love  to  all  you  precious  ones.  May  God  enfold  you  all  in  His 


gracious  arms. 


Andong,  Wednesday,  May  28,  1947 


My  dearest. 

It  seems  like  an  awfully  long  time  since  I’ve  written  you,  and  it  is  I know. 

No  letters  had  come  from  you,  in  fact  no  mail  for  anyone  in  the  station  (the 
detachment  I mean),  and  having  given  you  all  the  details  of  the  happenings 
here  I have  waited  for  your  two  good  letters  that  arrived  last  night.  I 'm 
glad  they  came  together  for  had  the  first  one  come  alone  it  would  have  left 
me  anxious  about  the  patients  in  the  Voelkel  hospital.  With  two  letters  I 

get  the  news  of  their  illnesses,  the  fever  of  Jack  and  Haba,  and  their  improv- 

ment.  Glad  too  to  hear  of  Skooks  full  recovery,  but  so  sorry  she  had  to  miss 
the  ditch  day  and  especially  the  Catalina  trip.  I hope  she  can  make  that 
at  some  other  time  before  she  starts  east.  I hope  you  can  make  it  too.  Why 
don’t  you  two  make  a party  out  of  it  yourselves.  Now  that’s  an  idea.  Really 
Gertrude,  I !m  not  as  thoughtless  a husband  as  I may  seem,  for  while  I don’t 
sent  you  gifts  or  remembrances  of  any  kind  it  isn’t  because  I don’t  wonder 
every  once  in  a while  what  it  would  be  possible  to  please  you  with.  I was 
conniving  at  something  a few  days  ago  but  it  always  involves  money  and  if  I 

write  Skooks  to  join  me  in  a conspiracy  in  your  behalf  she’s  got  to  go  to 

you  for  money  and  that  would  let  the  cat  out  of  the  bag  and  any  gift  that 
isn’t  a surprise  is  just  your  buying  something  for  yourself.  Now  here’s  my 
chance:  I appeal  to  you  two  to  go  by  yourselves  or  get  up  a party  of  people 
to  take  a trip  to  Catalina.  Just  get  away  from  things  and  have  a good  time. 
Skooks  will  see  that  her  mother  has  an  agreeable  boy  friend  along  too.  Now 
how  about  that  for  generoisty. 

My,  but  I’m  grateful  for  the  as  letters  written  by  hand,  dearest.  Faithful 
sweetheart  and  correspondent.  Oh  for  the  day  when  I can  tell  you  how  thank- 
ful I am  to  you.  And  may  God  grant  me  the  grace  to  show  you  in  my  life  the 
depth  of  my  thankfulness  for  you.  Let’s  see,  didn’t  Jack  get  a cold  or  some- 
thing else  after  his  last  trip  away  somewhere,  up  in  the  mountains  or  some- 
other  jamboree.  Apparently  the  kids  just  outdo  themselves.  How  good  of  Jon- 
esie  to  make  that  suggestion  about  seeing  the  specialist.  That’s  right  along 
the  line  of  what  I was  saying  in  a previous  letter  about  getting  the  situa- 
tion straightened  out  before  Sally  gets  to  Wheaton.  Its  wonderful  having 
this  friend  to  do  all  the  intermediary  work  with  doctors  who  know  .their 
stuff.  I hope  you  keep  right  after  it.  And  the d ental  work  is  going  along 
nicely  too.  May  I ask  if  Albert  things  he’ll  get  everything  completed  by 
the  time  you  plan  to  leave  for  the  north.  My  d ear  what  a Bible  student  you 
are  teaching  Leviticus.  The  Lord  bless  you.  I’ll  be  grateful  for  the  A.P.O. 
packages.  And  my  dear  another  of  your  wonderful  parcels  came  today  that  had 
beside  a lot  of  fine  cloth  dozen  towels.  What  a joy  it  will  be  to  hand 
them  out.  My,  but  they  are  nice  gifts.  That’s  a most  generous  thing  and 
a loving  deed  for  Mary  to  make  a niece  two  beautiful  evening  dresses.  I'm 
sorry  I won’t  be  able  to  see  our  daughter  in  them.  I hope  you  take  a pic- 
ture of  her,  sweet  thing.  How  I wish  I could  hear  the  "Surging  Sea"  and  the 
"Water  Sprite"  and  also  the  "Witches".  My,  what  a lit  the  family  will  have 
to  play  for  me. 

Good  old  May ell.  Swell  man,  good  leader,  fine  f riend.  Its  a joy  to  know 
a man  like  that.  Let's  get  his  address  darling  and  keep  him  on  our  mailing 
list.  And  how  kind  of  Mrs.  Burdett.  Now  darling  if  you  know  what  q/iob  it 
was  for  her  to  write  a letter  and  how  few  she  wrote  you’d  know  of  her  very 
great  interest  in  us.  Yes,  it  is  kind  of  her  and  Dr.  Agnew  to  send  us  a 
gift  of  five  dollars.  Your  package  that  came  today  had  some  bean  seeds  in 
it  and  2 packages  of  zeenia  seed.  Really,  I planted  by  first  seeds  during 
the  last  rain  and  the  flowers  are  coming  up.  What  fun  it  is  to  see  them. 

We  are  in  the  midst  of  the  Youth  for  Christ  conference.  Grand  crowd,  wonder- 
ful spirit.  I’ll  be  writing  you  fully  later. 


Address:  Harold  Voelkel,  Civilian,  Presbyterian  Mission, 

3 Det,  71  M.G.  Co.,  A.P.O.  Unit  1,  % P.M.,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

««*«*«*«  (Andong,  Korea,  May  31,  1947) 

Dearest  Family, 

You'll  notice  that  I put  "3  Det."  in  front  of  71  M.G. Co.  up  there  in  the  address, 
and  there  is  a purpose  in  doing  so.  The  fellows  here  report  that  there  are  a num- 
ber of  Detachments  in  71  Co.  and  some  of  our  mail  has  been  going  to  other  places 
before  the  "3  Det."  address  was  discovered.  So,  as  above,  if  you  will.  There 
mustn't  be  a day  or  an  hour's  delay  in  the  arrival  of  your  mail.  We're  just  starv- 
ing for  it,  as  you  can  appreciate.  The  one  thing  we  can't  do  here  is  to  go  out  & 

write  ourselves  letters.  WoulN't  it  be  nice  if  we  could.  Well,  we  had  a visit 

from  the  colonel  this  week,  the  big  boss  from  Taiku,  and  I thought  he  would  come 
uo  and  give  us  authoritative  information  concerning  our  destiny.  It  happened  that 
when  he  arrived  (I  had  known  him  from  numbers  of  visits  to  his  office  in  Taiku)  & 

I inquired  about  the  future  of  the  outfit  he  simply  replied  that  he  had  come  up 

to  find  that  out  for  himself.  Now  that's  an  army  reply  isn't  it.  The  point  is  he 

has  orders  from  Seoul  to  close  all  his  detachments  but  he  can't  make  up  his  mind 
about  Andong;  Andong  has  given  people  headaches  before;  He  looked  a£°!*?d  and 
decided  that  all  the  army  personnel,  officers  and  men  should  live  as  well  as  eat 
in  our  old  house,  leaving  George  & me  to  continue  on  by  ourselves  in  the  Adams 
house.  That  means  that  both  the  girls  house  and  the  Crothers  house  are  vacant. 

As  yet  there  is  one  Korean  sleeping  in  the  Crothers’  place  but  he  is  due  out  in 
a day  or  two.  The  thing  to  do  now  is  to  get  these  houses  rehabilitated,  but  ■ what 
a job  we're  having  doing  that.  Its  been  months  now  since  we  started  negotiations 
inJ Seoul  for  "one"  house  to  be  fixed  up  in  "States-side"  shape  & as  yet  there  is 
no  woM.  Each  month  as  I go  to  Seoul  I'm  given  assurances  by  the  M.G.  people  that 
they  are  on  the  job  but  nothing  happens  and  until  word  comes  from  t^rethe  local 
people  can  do  nothing.  This  will  help  you  understand  the  lack  of  o5fei%xTIWit« 
in  army  circles.*  With  the  emptying  of  these  houses  I asked  the  Colonel 
curading  the  property  for  without  guards  the  houses  themselves  would  in  time  dis 
appear  The  old  fellow  was  astonished  by  the  idea.  He  had  never  heard  of  any 
such  thing;  Why  should  he  guard  our  property?  Where  would  he  get  the  men  to 
tniard  it  with?  He  didn't  have  any  responsibility  to  guard  it.  Then  I got  out 
^directive  issued  in  Seoul  which  one  of  his  own  men  had  sent  me  which  states 
that  the  army  assumes  the  responsibility  of  guHBding  all  American  property.  He 
Spied  off^he  paragraph  and  left  to  "investigate",  the  results  of  which  I feel 
confident  I already  know*  He  began  welching  on  the  idea  of  having  to  provide 

army  personnel  to  feed  George  and  me,  that  is  S 

seven  men  here  would  required  extra  help,  whereas  the  regulation  da,  as  issu 

rate  I am  leaving  (D.V.)  Tuesday  ior  oe  u*  , , hadn't  thought  of  is 

the  dope  on  commissary  application  etc.  Something  from  & ,.water  point", 

water  This  crowd  drive  down  town  and  get  cans  ol  x.  time  we 

Inllo  do  that  would  be  a terrific  inconvesiance  f the  first  timers 

got  thinking  of  our  old  well  and  it  is  b oc£  gettingyour  gasoline  in  drums 

get  at  it  andthat  will  be  a job.  about  gas  fnd  alio  the  weekly 

which  the  G.I.'s  bring  up  for  us*  , , t A weekly  trip  to  Taiku  would 

commissary  allotment  is  atill  to  e w r ^ itself  out.  Another  item 

consume  a lot  of  precious  time.  But  it  *111  ax w equipment  of  this  house 

in  connection  with  the  Colonel  amused  me.  The  sani  for  which  I can't 

is  a tent-covered  latrine  in t he  side * a particular  emphatic  in  his 
imagine  the  colonel  would  have  use,  and  yet  he  was  parpen 


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2. 

request  about  us  letting  him  have  the  tent.  "You  can  get  a little  something 
fixed  up  for  yourselves".  Whether  he  expected  us  to  get  shovels  and  start  dig- 
cine  I'm  sure  I couldn't  figure  out,  but  what  the  urgency  of  a a little  tent 
that  * s been  here  from  the  first  is,  puzzled  me.  ***  We!ve  just  finished  a great 
4 days,  our  Presbyter* »s  YOUTH  FOR  CHRIST  conference.  Everything  worked  aut  beau 
tifully  and  I am  grateful  to  God  for  answered  prayer.  I'm  thankful  first  for  the 
weather.  I had  prayed  that  God  would  give  us  good  weather,  else  f ew  w ould  be 
able  to  come.  Many  more  have  to  walk  that  before  when  the  buses  were  going.  The 
Lord  even  gave  us  a moon,  and  the  roads  were  bright  as  the  people  journeyed  home 
after  the  meetings.  Young  people  from  71  churches  come,  and  over J>5° 

The  guest  pastor,  Myung  of  Taiku,  Westminster  graduate,  is  a man  of  parts.  He  is 
typically  Presbyterian,  by  which  I mean  that  he  has  his  emotions  well  u?deL,C0Q~ 
trol  and  presents  solid  sermons.  The  introduction  given  him  was  typical.  The  8 
years  he  spent  in  America,  etc.  his  coming  out  under  the  M.G.  etc.  it  was  all 
blown  up  to  the  point  where  anybody,  no  matter  who  he  is,  would  be  embarrassed. 

Its  one  of  the  best  ways  I know  of  killing  a speech  or  a sermon.  I felt  Myung 
did  exceeding  wisely,  he  simply  got  up,  remarked  that  the  introduction  was  QUA 
ha  kfw"  "too  much",  andwent  on  to  announce  that  his  evening  discourses  would  be 
™ S bo  k°o7Ci  n ? Now  what  about  that?  I was  delighted  for  the  fine  truth 
he  gave  the  young  P^le,  freed  from  the  tear-jerking  illustrations  and  absolute- 
7 nn^tories  "once  upoA  a time...".  The  church w as  filled  to  overflowing  & 
benches  were  placed  outside  the  church  forthose  who  couldn't  get  in.  I was  great 
lv  blessed  personally  in  the  Daybreak  prayer  meetings  which  began  at  5*. Rhey 
omtinued  almost  two  hours.  I led  Monday  morning  in  the  preparatory  series,  Kim 
Haw  Tuesday  and  theA  Myun|4hrough  Friday.  The  night  meetings  didn't  get 
Chin  Haw,  ^ don't  eat  until  dark,  and  we  adjourned 

Sref’ 5 Tuesday  night  it  ...  11.50  before  I gjt 

7 which  with  arising  at  4.30,  didn't  provide  very  much  sleep.  But  it  was 

wor-th  it  and  today  I'm  taking  it  easy,  having  a real  rest  day.  How  wonderfully 
God  worked  out* all* the  detail!.  When  they  got  to  the  session  where  the  launch- 
of  a Presbvterv*wide  Youth  for  Christ  movement  was  discussed,  I wondered 

do,  and  without  going  into  < ieta: Lis  ab  J^t,^  ^ tlon/  ^ went  farther  than 

though  it  was  my  3^|estion  or ^he  leaders  iHlerica,  and  he 

I explained  everything  to  them,  the  meetings  in  Madi t^rmon 

I Soldiers'  Field,  Chicago,  etc.  I wa8^mP^s^y  ^?rK  ^e  a most  Complete  and 
Kim  Chin  Haw  in  his  daybreak  sermon  on the  Holy ei?entl v® arranged.  All  the  addre 
attractive  exposition.  The  truth  was  GoS truth  was 

ses  were  Scriptural  and  to  the  poin  . „ needed  is  the  breath  of  God  upon 

certainly  being  presented  with  result  of  grayer.  I had  brought  644 

us  in  overwhelming  power.  And  tji&i  ■ _ . terrify.  They w ent  like 

Gospels  to  sell  to  them  for  Retribution  throughout  the  terrify.  attribution 

hotcakes.  Ned  let  me  have  a huge  bundle  of  ^ed^®R°*ing  to  have  to  tell  so 

^ny?1!  that^to  th.  ^R^Som  ^ts^tha 

S!  Japanese^  to  ok  away!" 'so  I must  get  written  P®™RR™df^ring  the  defence 
the^ricS  Z&o ^eT^st  ^^'p^tL^^eaders, ^missionaries. 


Dear  Vett, 


f. 


I just  finished  the  weekly  letter  and  after  jotting  down  the  promise  to 
write  you,  I felt  I better  take  destiny  by  the  horns  and  get  a note  off 
to  you  immediately  for  like  others  I am  bothered  by  that  great  Presbyter- 
ian doctrine  of  Procrastination.  So,  here  goes.  Many,  many  thanks  for 
your  letter.  I’m  grateful  that  you  took  time  off  from  your  vacation  to 
let  me  have  word  from  you.  You  certainly  need  a rest,  and  the  more  I 
take  time  to  think  of  the  constancy  of  your  responsibility  in  caring  for 
Father  and  Mother  and  now  for  Father  the  more  I realize  your  need  for 
time  to  get  away  and  think  your  thoughts.  What  an  exceedingly  busy  job 
its  been,  all  the  multitudinous  details  of  those  real  estate  transactions 
on  top  of  the  work  of  the  home.  Its  taken  great  patience  and  resouceful- 
ness  with  little  of  the  inspiration  that  comes  from  activity  like  ours  on 
the  field  where  one  feels  a sense  of  direct  participation  in  God’s  work. 
Somehow  it  isn’t  as  easy  to  understand  the  daily  round  of  the  home’s  rou- 
tine. 'The  Lord  bless  you  for  it,  and  make  up  to  you  for  these  years  that 
have  kept  you  so  tied  down  to  things. 

I’m  certainly  interested  in  your  meeting  Win  Drummond.  His  name  is  Winslow 
but  at  seminary  he  was  dubbed  Windy.  He  isn’t  to  be  taken  too  seriously, 
and  his  references  to  Bruce  Hunt  and  Union  Sem.  are  typical.  Drummond  is 
himself  a former  Phila.  School  of  the  Bible  student.  His  family  is  as  con- 
servative as  could  be  and  he  is  just  letting  off  steam.  Elmer  knew  him  at 
Wooster.  Its  awfully  thoughtful,  and  kind,  and  generous  of  Mary  to  take 
the  time  and  go  to  the  exptf€ne  of  making  our  Skooks  evening  dresses,  but 
I am  as  grateful  as  I can  be  for  them.  Gertrude  and  I praise  God  for  our 
daughter,  for  h-Lsu  devotion  to  Christ  and  her  persistence  in  her  work.  And 
we  delight  in  her  way  with  people.  She  wins  everybody.  She’s  had  a great 
time  at  Culter  and  will  go  on  to  greater  joys  at  Wheaton,  I know.  God  has 
put  His  hand  on  our  youngster  we  are  sure,- 

Now  Vett,  I must  confess  complete  and  embarrassed  confusion  in  the  matter 
of  the  Christmas  package.  Honestly  I can’t  remember  receiving  it.  I’ve 
tried  to  be  faithful  in  acknowledging  every  gift,  for  each  one  meant  so 
much  to  me,  just  getting  it,  just  seeing  another  bundle  when  the  mail  came. 
And  numbers  of  them  had  beautiful  and  useful  gifts.  But  my  conscience  is 
not  completely  at  rest,  for  I did  get  candy,  and  somehow  I remember  your 
handwriting  on  a Christmas  card,  the  kind  enclosed  in  gifts.  Is  my  face 
red?  Thanks  a million  anyway.  Yes,  I suppose  I did  get  it,  but  isn’t  that 
a shameful  way  to  have  to  reply  to  your  kindness.  Forgive  me  this  time.  A 
number  of  gifts  did  go  down  with  that  ship,  or  rather  were  ruined  by  the 
spray.  I ought  to  be  covered  with  a spray  myself,  oughtn’t  M,  for  being  so 
indifferent  to  your  thoughtfulness. 

Yes,  I’ve  got  to  keep  urging  Gertrude  to  let  up  a bit  for  her  energy  is 
boundless  and  her  heart  big  with  a desire  to  help  everybody,  everywhere. 

I don’t  see  how  she  maintains  the  pace.  From  her  letters  I’m  afraid  I’d 
drop  in  my  traces,  but  I think  one  e xplanation  is  that  Gertrude  hardly 
knows  what  tension  is.  Things  don’t  worry  her  like  they  do  me,  and  she 
can  go  through  a busy  day  and  come  to  the  close  of  it  tired,  of  course, 

But  free  from  that  sense  of  exhaustion  that  I frequently  experience.  Its 
remarkable  how  she  has  gotten  through  this  year  and  what  she  has  been  able 
to  do.  I'm  trusting  my  appeal  for  moderation  is  being  given  some  response. 
Vett,  what  would  I do  if  I had  a wife  who  had  no  more  nervous  reserve  than 


I have?  And  I know  missionaries  who  have  that  kind  of  wife.  My,  our  home 
would  have  been  a mad-house  and  our  children  would  have  been  victims  of 
St.  Vidas  dance.  Gertrude's  smile  and  chuc&e  are  a gift  from  Heaven.  My, 
how  thankful  I've  been  for  her  calm.  Frequently  when  the  children  have  a 
temperature  and  I'm  ready  to  go  to  bed  because  I'm  sure  the  child  has  some 
terrific  disease,  I've  been  comforted  and  eased  back  into  sanity  just  by 
some  assuring  word  that  "things  will  be  all  right  in  the  morning ,f  . That's 
happened  over  and  over  again. 

I'm  having  plenty  time  over  here  to  think  over  the  matter  of  family  sepa- 
rations for  while  I realize  that  probably  most  people  at  home  attach  a 
sort  of  glamor  to  the  "sacrificial  spirit"  of  the  missionary  who  goes  off 
without  his  family,  I recognize  that  the  burden  and  responsiblity  and  hard 
work  is  the  wife's  back  home  with  the  daily  care  of  the  family.  1 Our  three 
boys  are  all  boys  and  the  load  this  year  for  Gertrude  has  been  enormous 
but  she  has  done  it  wonderfully  well,  and  she  has  done  it  with  the  constant 
satisfaction  that  it  is  God's  will  and  that  in  His  Providence  He  will  give 
the  needed  strength  and  patience. 

As  you  can  imagine  the  family  is  on  my  heart  and  mind  constantly,  almost 
momentarily,  and  yet  as  I search  my  heart  I wouldn't  be  anywhere  but  where 
I am  now  for  the  world.  But  I believe  that  God  has  a plan  for  our  reunion 
and  as  you  say  we  must  let  circumstances  and  conditions  have  t heir  part 
in  r evealing  God's  will  to  us.  I am  absolutely  agreed  with  you  about  the 
unwisdom  of  thinking  of  bringing  the  family  out  with  things  as  they  are. 

These  houses  will  not  be  ready  for  a long  time  to  come  for  family  occupancy, 
and  even  so  transporation  to  Taiku,  etc.,  with  food  is  no  little  problem. 

Then  the  matter  of  schooling  is  most  uncertain.  The  army  outfits  are  shrink- 
ing rapidly  and  how  long  the  army  school  will  last  is  difficult  to  say. 

Also,  if  the  38  barrier  goes  and  Korea  is  given  any  semblance  of  self-gov't 
I am  not  sure  that  there  will  not  be  trouble,  at  least  trouble  to  the  extent 
that  one  would  wish  to  be  able  to  move  on  if  things  got  too  hot.  After  the 
years  and  years  of  humiliating  subjection  the  Koreans  look  upon  freedom  & 
self  government  as  something  altogether  out  of  proportion  -to  its  value.  But 
they  are  so  frenzied  in  their  determination  for  freedom,  they  have  talked 
and  argued  and  dreamt  themselves  into  the  position  that  if  only  they  have 
freedom,  food,  clothing,  and  everything  else  will  drop  out  of  the  skies.  Its 
incredible  how  desire  warps  judgment  but  that's  the  situation  and  they  simply 
will  not  be  reasoned  out  of  it.  Any  attempt  to  reason  with  them  will  le  ad 
them  to  questions  one's  motives.  So,  under  the  conditions  with  the  future 
so  unpredicable  I have  no  thought  of  the  family  coming  out. 

I believe  the  Deputation  coming  out  this  summer  may  touch  on  the  subject 
of  furloughs  for  those  of  us  without  our  families.  The  So.  Presby.  Deput. 
did.  They  decided  on  18  months,  that  is  after  18  mos.  for  those  whose  fami- 
lies are  at  home  a visit  to  America  would  be  authorized.  In  fact  Cummings 
is.  leaving  this  summer  after  a year.  Moreover  the  So.  Presby,  decidecjAot 
to  send  any  more  men  without  their  families.  Also,  they  d ecided  on  a term 
of  five  years,  rather  than  seven.  But  here  again  the  Lord  will  guide  and 
make  His  plan  and  will  clear,  and  in  the  meantime  give  us  the  patience  & 
wisdom  to  carry  through.  I,  as  you  know,  feel  the  deepest  obligation  to 
my  family,  and  to  my  wife  in  her  caring  for  them.  I feel  safe  in  saying 
there  isn't  a more  concerned  husband  oui>  here  as  far  as  family  conciousness 
or  responsibility  £ses.  But  for  the  present  I have  the  greatest  conviction 
%nd  peace  about  being  here.  With  the  passing  of  another  yearsGod  will  have 
made  His  will  clear,  I know.  For  the  present  I am  beseeching  Him  and  besieg- 
ing Him  for  revival.  May  it  come  soon.  Just  a few  minutes  with 

you  Vett,  via  the  typewriter.  The  Lord's  very  best  for  you. 


Address*  Toroid  Voelk  d.  (Civilian  i 
3 Detachment  71  Y.G.  Co., 
*******  (ScOUl, 

Dearest  Eveiybodjp, 


> oRH 


Once  more  in  Seoul  on  ar.  Ex*  Cor  . meting* 
before  the  Deputation  arrives  we  will  have 
vc  hope  to  do  hef or^they  core, 
pied  ci/Hf  attention  since  v;e  firs 
ation  of  all  phases  of  tl  ,.crk* 
all  the  questions  that  it  raises 


politic3..  1 and  economic  factors* 
i nrr  vou  cm  inline  hoc  difficn' 


•esbyterian  Mission) 

.P.0.  6-  Unit  1,  % l.r 
Korea,  June  8th,  1947. 

"A^Lp  L£'r^  /£— xj^Zf  (n_ 

Since  this1  will  be  the  last  meeting 
to  get  eve  rything  out  o"  th  * -ay  that 
As  you  doubtless  know  the  big  Job  th-t  h?s’  occu- 
lt met  h o been  the  SURVEY , a complete  consider- 
Ito  been  an  enormous  job,  principally’  because 
are  subject  to  the  changes  brought  about  by 


For  example  with  the  inflation  Son  tent  ly  inert- 
ing you  cai  imagine  how  difficult  it  would  be  to  figure  out  what  the  en  ' .it/ 
of  an  institution  is  and  also  vhat  the  needs  during  the  next  five  years  of  that 

a fine  trip  up  here.  Blair  and 
the  exception  of  one  G *J . clear 
was  a snack  b^r  so  we  could  buy 
We  had  prepared  sandwiches  and 
a most  restful  ride  and  en&led  me  to 
reached  Seoul  by  7 in  the  evening. 


school  or  hospital  wall  be*  Well,  I ’ d 
a first  class  car  all  to  ourselves  with 
Chun,  thn  a few  officers  got  on.  There 
things  to  help  out  on  lunch  and  suppu:'. 
a few  purchases  made  out  grand;  It  was 
c^tch  up  on  sleep*  V/e  left  at  11.45  and 


I had 
to  Tc- 
sone 

wi  th 


Hod  ..ad  cone  up  the  night  before  30  the  bunch  here  knew  re  were  coming,  and  the 
R1  etchers  had  started  down  in  their  car  to  meet  us.  What  would  be  do  without 
cars*  After  a hMKK  bath  and  a chat  vlth  the  different  ones  I was  ready  for 
bed.  As  before  Led  and  I occupy  the  basement  room  with  the  rest  of  the  baggage 


iere  are  some  news  items  on 
that  the  Board  had  informed 
so  she  lias  accepted  a posi- 
Island.  Ky  guess  is  that 
here  would  be.  Louise 

De  Camps  have 
of  families  re- 
to  leave  here 
Bureau)  is  offer- 
Hospital  for 


On  Thursday  mobbing  we  got  right  down  to  business, 
various  members  of  the  mission.  Vera  Ingerson  wrote 
her  that  she  would  not  be  equal  to  life  out  here  now 
tion  as  night  nurse  in  a psychiatic  hospital  on  Long 
that  job  is  fully  as  demanding  as  any  assignment  out 
Hay  errs  has  resigned.  The  Reiners  do  not  expect  to  return.  The 
about  decided  to  look  for  a church  because  of  the  impessibili ty 
turning.  If  the  Board  approves  the  plan,  Dr.  Blair  is  planning 
in  August.  The  Lr.G.  (through  Edwin  Braden  who  is  in  the  Rllway 
ing  Hov/ard  hoffett  a job  as  spperin  ten  dent  of  the  Seoul  Railway 

one  year  which  will  enable  him  to  get  his  family,  auto,  and  household  goods  out. 
That  the  Board  will  say  (Howard  is  on  the  Board  now)  an^what  Howard  will  do  is 
not  yet  3m own  of  course.  The  report  is  that  the  Hills  end  Jean  Delmarter  sailer5 
rune  4th,  but  as  yet  no  confirmation  has  come.  The  Board  usually  radios  sail- 
ings. Ye  know  the  TTills  had  one  sailing  cancelled  on  very  short  notice. 

The  other  evening  while  driving  around  I happened  to  pass  three  linozinccs  carry- 
ing the  Russian  Delegation  in  session  here.  They  were  an  impressive  looking 
lot,  and  we  are  prayi ng  that  God  will  overrule  tine  Commission  to  His  glory.  It 
will  wean-  much  an^hatevr  is  done  the  outlook,  humanly  speaking,  is  not  too^ 
bright.  If  the  conference  fails  and  things  go  on  as  they  are,  the  Koreans  in 
th'-  3 01 5 th  v-i  11  be  restive  under  the  divided  condition  of  the  county  and^recedinr 
of  any  hope  of  an  immediate  independence . At  a confer  ns  e with  Gen'l  Lerch 
last  Hr i day  he  allowed  himself  to  say  that  if  the  meeting  with  the  Russians  is 
a "success"  and  the  38  barrier  goes  down,  anda  Korean  government  is  established 
the  Russians  will  doubtless  carry  on  under  cover  as  they  are  in  many  European 
countries  with  a resultant  turmoil.  So  success  or  failure  there  isn't  particu- 
lar cause  for  rejoicing.  Korea  i.s  the  victim  of  her  geography,  being  in  the 
middle  of  things.  In  the  meeting  with  the  General  the  raiffoads  were  mentioned 
and  he  said  that  the  transportation  u thorities  tell  him  that  unless  new  equip- 
ment begins  coming  from  America  soon  all  that  they  have  here  will  be  "junk"  in 
another  year  or  so.  I have  aired  y told  you  of  the  broken  down  condition  of 
the  buses..  The  report  is  gaining  credence  that  in  a matter  of  months  the 
American  l.i  liter  y^  Gov’t  .here  will  be  replaced  by  a State  Department  outfit,  and 
a.  think  t ;c  likelihood  is  that  wefd  get  a higher  type  of  personnel.  That  remain 
to  oe  seen,  of  course,  but  the  army's  officers  here  for  the  most  part  have  not 
done  America  too  much  credit.  With  the  Joint  Commission,  Amer ica-Russish  the 
Th  d underground  apparently  decided  to  put  on  an  uprisinr  and  all  over  our  Pro- 
vince a week  ago,  Sunday  evening,  there  were  dan  onst rations . On  the  hills  sur- 
rounding Andong  fires  reae  built  and  groups  shout  ed  UAETSEI . At  Yunv  Duk  one 


2 • 

fell®"  was  killed  and  2 injured.  *At  Chokori,  a little  market  place  in  our 
eur  territory  just  after  you  turn  from  the  Yung  Duk  road,  enroute  to  Yung  Yang, 
the  mob  pulled  do-u  the  police  box.  All  the  roads  entering  Andong  were  blocked 
-onfey  and  since  it  was  market  dgy,  there  just  wasn’t  any  market.  These  sort  of 
thiLs  are  vhrt  riwht  be  expected  to  take  place  with  greater  frequency  if  the 
con  fere  nee  now  in  Session  fails,  and  on  th  either  hand  if  it  "succeeds"  the  Reds 
will  doubtless  put  on  a full-dress  prorrrn  of  power  politics.  General  Brow 
the  chi. ef  American  delegate  has  been  attending  church  services  in  Seoul  and  a 
comittee  of  missionaries  are  planning  to  see  him  to  request  the  insertion  of 
full  religious  freedom  in  my  deal  with  the  Russians.  We  doubt  not  that  Brown 
•nd  all  the  otha-  American  delegates  have  this,  i*1  mind  but  we  felt  we  ought  to 
make  sure,  andthat  it  would  strength  his  position  to  have  an  appeal  from  us. 

I think  I told  you  that  at  the  Korean  Gen’l  Assembly  in  April  a pr  otest  was  cir- 
culated by  the  students  of  the  Seoul  Theo.  Seminary  citing  tile  modernistic  te^ch- 
ine  of  one  of  the  professors,  Kim  Chei  Jun.  A committee  was  appointed  to  myes- 
t c vat e which  included  Rhodes  and  Knox.  They  made  an  investigation  and  reported 
the  charges  as  true  to  the  Board  od  Directors  (Korsns)  oi  the  aerainarj  . - n^t 

mfu confronted  Prof,  with  the  charge  and  the  findings.  The  ?rc£  Prof, 
admitted  Ms  guilt  vwu  said  he  "as  sorry  and  that  he  would  nov:  be  careful  -o 
-t-G  ch  fundamentalism,  assurances  which  the  Board  ?iccepted.  So  nov.  everything 
is'o.Y.  ' Humorous  isn't  it.  But  dov.n  in  the  Prefcyteries  the  r=nk  and  file  of 
l®e  elder  s™d  pastors  are  boiling  over  at  the  toying  of  these  church  politicos 
hblv  thl  . It  reminds  inc  oft  he  story  cf  the  young  fellow  wno  vas  being 
hired  by  a fanner  school  board  to  teach  geography  "Do  you  teach  t3^t  th  e world 
is  round  or  flat?"  ashed  one  of  the  farmers.  "I  can  texh  it  either  vay%  re- 
r,ii  the  obliging  pedagogue.  News  of  the  Ben’l  Assembly  m America  is  reoch- 
“I  “ji  wp  ^re  ^particularly  interested  in  the  Foreign  Mission  reports.  In 
Gi^i-po.'cred  fashion  a "revolutionary  philosphy  of  missions"  nea^ined.  ^ :.ha^  1 3 
meant  by  that  is  that  missions  are  being  liquidated  ana  the  v/ork  directed  immed 
y by  the  Board  in  New  York.  This  year’s  ^inual  report  of  the  Board  seeks 
the  approval  of  the  General  Assembly  of  the  dissolving  c . the  rhi_.ippine  and 
cknwPrissions.  The  Deputations  have  already  been  to  t]  2 pountr^es  auve 

m2  these  recommendations.  Since  this  is  announced  as  a policy  of  the-  Bfard 
there  can  be  little  doubt  that  the  Board  is  at  least  contemplating  a dissolution 
4 Mssio 4 llkeirti  5.  At  least  that  is  the  prospect,  .Aqjj  very  Me- 

j lightful  surprise  the  Board  took  action  to  print  5 thousand  e aph  of  fg  - B& 

J 'bocks,  O.T.  history  and  the  life  of  Christ,  at  a dost  of  muO.O,.  hao  Viil 
/ P4ne  start  for  the  B.I.’s  cut  here.  I’r;  sure  it  will  he  a joy  to  -ather 

toe  to  know;  that  Ms  ministry  continues  fruitful.  Yesterday  I met  and  c..attod 
writh  Kim  Kun  lo  koksa,  the  correspondence  course  secretary  ana. we  are  hopin.^ 
to  bs/ablc  to  vet  that  goc  ’ work  started  again  yoon.^This  mcyr.ing  I : attended 
service  in  a hostel  being  conducted  by  a pastor  m a for  er  brot  . e u 
\ ent<r  pri  .in**  follow  whom  I knew  in  Tokyo  and  v:hc  did  a aiiw  ar  work  tk  ■ . 
fc-fereat  on  1 in  • di  nitaries  around  and  this  morning  had  the  minister  of 
education  on  the  Korean  qovr  nnent , who  i^.pens  to  ^ g fcij  ^ c . re 

forgotten  his  muse,  but  the  amusing  thing  to  fee  m*  wia.t  t:  c icial 
sash  across  his  chest  as  an  insignia  of  his  position.  K.reign  do  . 


- „*  T^'Tfi'etcha-'  m-r<'’"long  and  introduced  me  to  the  organist  and  choir  dir- 
Nt'or  -Jo  di  superior  job.  T'  1 lyed  well  end  the  choir  did  mod  credibly. 
ThisAs  ike  story.  He  is  a grandson  of  the  Fletcher's  cook  whose  mother  died 
when  he  vrs  hern,  ’rm  Fletcher  took  him  on  ns  expar  ienm«nt  A in  artificial 
f^-din*.  Thev  rut  him  thr  ou.vh  school,  -wjtous  morning  met  im.for  t it  ' - - 
ti4  since  veWninm,  a Mg,  hand  some  fellow,  studying  music  in  one  of  thr  local 
schools.  Just  another  of  the  lives  spared  awd  blessed  through  M.ssionaxy  endea- 
vor. Last  night  T attended  the  G.T.  Youth 
rher  intro  duct  ions  were  being  waie  and  the 
ate  you  Mr.  Vo  elk  el.  Ky  mother  wrote 

wife  just  spoke  in  cur  church",  row  about  . T . !+  . 

TTcpc  :efox  r-cd  Churcn  , L.A.  He  invited  21c  to  lea^  ar.ca  nn%  fiiM 

BUre  when  [*13  be  up  here  again  cn  a oa'-r'y  nialit*  -e  are  hvang  an  awful 


f or  Ihr i £*  t 5 ct  in and  af  t er  ward 
lead  . x h -ard  ny  name,  h*  bur^t  ri+, 

— cn cits rj  0^  . c-r  y c’tr  t~*ctt,.  lour! 
it.  Ee  IsRafirteond  E.  "Mss,  frr 

VT  ff 


dr cu ^ 1 1 and  the  barley  * n poor  shape.  ne- 
I imagine  this  rill  be  reaching  you  in  the  midst 


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been  no  rain  for  recks. 

3 ca 00 1 a^Ua^ion.  ../at 


Seoul,  June  10#  1947 


My  Precious, 

I am  awfully  sorry  to  have  disappointed  you  with  no  letter,  no  per- 
sonal word  these  days*  I have  been  longing  to  write  you  for  some 
days,  something  besides  the  Sunday  family  letter,  but  with  the  Ex* 

Com.  meetings  morning,  afternoon,  and  night  there  is  just  no  time 
left*  But  each  morning  and  evening,  the  first  thing  upon  aris&ing 
and  the  last  thing  before  turning  in  I have  had  your  picture  to 

gaze  on  and  to  thank  God  for*  You  have  stood  as  a sentinel,  look- 

ing down  upon  me  as  I’ve  slept*  I am  delighted  to  have  it,  Gertrude, 
thank  you  again  for  it*  Now  I must  ask  you  te  send  me  a leather 
frame  for  it  as  you  did  for  Sally’s  and  the  childrens’  pictures.  I 
hope  you  pick  a frame  with  the  same  design.  It  is  a brownish  color 
with  a neat  gold  line  decorating  it.  Perhaps  you’ll  be  able  to  re- 
member just  Hie  kind  you  sent*  It  will  make  a beautiful  decoration 
for  ny  desk. 

It  is  a week  now  since  I left  Taiku  and  just  that  long  since  hearing 
from  you.  I asked  the  fellows  in  Taiku,  Cm  pbell  and  Lowe  to  get  the 

mail  for  me  as  they  called  at  the  P.0,  this  week,  in  order  that  it 

might  not  be  sent  up  to  Andong.  But  apparently  they  forgot,  as  men 
readily  do,  for  Edna  Lawrence  came  up  for  a visit  bringing  mail  for 
Blair  and  Ned  but  had  nothing  for  me*  How  green  with  entfy  I was  of 
them  as  I saw  them  opening  their  letters.  But  it  will  mean  just  that 
much  mere  of  a feast  when  I get  down  there  tomorrow.  The  committee 
adjourned  last  night,  Monday,  but  I stayed  over  to  catch  up  on  things. 
There  are  always  so  many  things  to  do,  errands  and  shopping  items* 

At  last  permission  has  been  granted  by  General  Hodge  himself,  no  less, 
for  the  "rehabilitation”  of  a house  in  Andong.  It  has  been  a long 
drawn  out  process  and  I’ll  save*!  he  details  for  the  Sunday  letter,  I 
know  the  rest  of  the  station  will  be  interested  in  how  things  work 
out  here*  Enclosed,  my  dear,  are  films.  May  I suggest  thnt  you  keep 
the  pictures  from  them  separate  in  order  that  I may  have  them  for  talks 
on  these  "reoccupa  tion”  days.  I’ll  enclose  two  that  are  of  no  particular 
irterest  out  here.  The  jeep  is  Georges  and  I’m  sorry  the  big  pile  of  pack- 
ages I’m  driving  down  to  the  Bible  woman’s  house  don’t  show.  It  was  a 
real  load.  The  one  of  the  kids  is  a typical,  not  posed  nor  exceptiona  1, 
but  just  an  ordinary  mob  that  gathers  around  the  jeep  nowadays  in  almost 
any  village.  You  will  find  one  of  Yi  Wun  Yung  and  Chun  Kay  Wun,  the  2 
mm  that  stood  true.  Also  one  of  Yi  and  the  3rd  daughter  married  (alread 
lost  a son)  #io  is  about  to  have  another  baby.  The  group  of  young  fellow 
are  B.I.  students.  I am  keeping  the  one  of  Kim  Ik  Yun  to  send  to  Walter 
Erdman.  Now,  will  you  please  send  me  a copy  of  1.  Yi  and  his  daughter, 

2.  Old  Kim,  3,  Yi  and  Chun. 


Tomorrow  I leave  D.V.  for  Taiku  with  17  packages  of  Bibles,  books, 
Gospels,  etc.  and  2 tires.  It  will  take  about  3 jeeps  to  get  me  to 
the  railroad  station  and  Ned  will  meet  me  with  George’s  trailer  there. 


We  drive  tje  jeeps  right  up  to  the  baggage  car  and  the  trailer  will  be 
backed  up  to  the  car  in  Taiku.  Simple,  isn’t  it.  Darling,  I bought  a 
radio.  Yes,  reckless,  $28.50,  but  it  works  and  will  furnish  me  melo- 
dy, and  give  me  short-wave  broadcasts  from  L.A.,  if  you  please.  My,  if 
only,  it  could  sentLyou  to  me,  you  precious.  I am  devoting  this  month's 
tithe  to  bulying  seeds  here  so  you  needn’t  tithe  ny  income  this  month, 
and  my  dear,  the  cost  of  the  radio  will  not  leave  me  much  to  send  you. 

A"  <P< — y4 


Jlaiku,  Sunday  Evening,  June  $0,  1947 


My  Darling, 


I am  the  most  blessed  man  in  the  world.  The  moment  I arrived  Friday  evening, 
soaked  after  the  "outdoor”  ride  in  that  "excellently  air  conditioned  Jeep", 
no  side  curtains  and  the  back  curtain  with  a big  hole  in  it,  I began  asking  for 
my  mail  & to  my  delight  your  two  letters  of  June  11  & 13  were  here.  Praise  God 
for  all  the  good  news  they  contain.  How  happy  I am  for  the  joys  of  the  graduation 
days.  My,  but  it  is  a delight  to  look  forward  to  answering  them  in  detail,  so  I-.L11 
just  start  at  the  beginning  & go  down  the  list  of  good  things.  You  start  out  by 
mentioning  a delay  of  a week,  rather  a whole  week  without  mail.  Now  the  explana- 
tion for  that  may  not  be  too  difficult.  Crothers  included  a mimeographed  note  he 
got  in  a letter  saying  it  had  been  picked  up  from  the  wreckage  of  an  airplane. 
Apparently  the  plane  carrying  a number  of  my  letters  had  crashed  and  one  to  Cro- 
ther-s  and  one  to  you  had  been  "rescued"  latter.  Yes,  as  you  state  it  is  fun  for 
me  to  be  trying  my  hand  at  something  new,  the  planting  and  watering  of  flowers, 
but  it  is  good  fun,  but  now  since  I've  moved  down  to  o ur  house  I’m  away  from  the 
flower  bed  I ’ve  started.  Good  for  Jack  and  his  sweet-peas,  fr’m  happy  to  hear 
of  his  good  work.  I'll  be  getting  off  a personal  answer  to  his  fine  "air  force" 
stationery  note. 


Gertrude,  the  ease  with  which  you  make  these  numbers  of  dresses  for  Sally  makes 
me  believe  you'll  be  cutting  out  suits  of  clothes  for  me  if  I every  need  them. 

How  wonderfully  you  undertake  these  jobs  without  the  least  tension  or  flustering, 
just  going  after  it  & getting  it  done.  Now  about  Sally's  operation,  possibly, 
at  the  end  of  the  month  - well,  praise  the  Lord  that  good  old  Jonesie  is  around 
to  consult  and  recommend  to  us  a kindly,  understanding  phydcian.  Dr.  Blake.  Just 
getting  these  things  fixed  up  and  out  of  the  way,  means  they  are  over  with  & like 
everything  else  when  we  are  in  good  working  order  we  naturally  keep  going  that 
way,  whereas  any  indifference  to  a condition  would  mean  its  worsening  and  in  the 
end  bringing  a serious  development.  A cyst  is  easy  to  remove,  and  once  out  is 
gone  forever.  Having  already  expressed  myself  on  the  girl's  studying  at  Biola, 

I'll  not  repeat,  excepting  to  say  that  the  days  in  the  hospital  will  be  a good 
rest.  Its  gotten  to  that  staxge  in  hustle  and  bustle  in  the  family,  hasn't  it, 
wherein  we  have  to  be  operated  on  to  get  rest.'  SOME  PACE.  Teddy  is  someboy  to 
be  the  only  one  in  his  class  to  be  getting  a holiday  because  of  perfect  attendanne. 
I'll  be  congratulating  him.  But  my  dear  his  grades  are  not  good,  and  if  with 
application  and  the  rest  of  it  C,  what  could  he  have  done  and  what  would  his  grade 
have  been  had  he  applied  himself  well.  It  would  have  been  straight  A's.  I’m  sor 
he  hasn't  given  better  attention.  I'll  make  a note  of  your  address  after  August 
1,  and  send  mail  to  iMt . Hermon.  I'll  allow  ten  days  or  an  extra  one  or  two  on 
top  of  that  for  things  to  reach  the  wilds  of  Mt . Hermon.  I think  what  I will  do 
will  be  to  make  carbons  of  even  these  personal  notes,  sending  one  copy  (for  a few 
days)  to  both  1200  VV.  30  St,,  and  to  Mt . Hermon.  My,  but  how  kind  of  the  Hunts 
to  invite  Jack  for  a week.  Gertrude,  how  good  the  Lord  is  to  us.  Why  its  wonder- 
ful the  compensation  there  is  for  ray  being  out  here.  Fine  Christian  folks  like 
that  with  a lovely  home  and  all  that  goes  with  it.  I'm  deeply  grateful.  And  it 
is  a reward  to  Jack  for  his  kindly,  open,  noble  heart,  a loveable  dispostion  he 
inherited  from  his  dear  mother. 

No  sweetheart,  I don't  think  the  visit  to  the  6th  grade  graduation  was  a needless 
visit.  Since  Teddy  had  a part  in  a play,  even  though,  it  was  a tiny  part,  it  is 
immensely  important  to  him  and  it  is  our  entering  interestedly  into  all  his  life 
that  ties  us  just  much  more  to  his  heart.  I feel  that  everything  our  children  do 
is  important  to  us.  Hurrah  for  the  "heavenly  blue"  dress  of  Sally's  and  all  the 
accessories.  I’m  glad  for  each  part  of  it  and  our  Skooks  is  worthy  of  it.  It 
delights  me  to  know  that  her  cup  is  "running  over"  with  joy.  It  is  exactly  the 
way  I would  have  it.  Praise  God  that  it  is  that  way.  Good  for  Jack  going  to 
Culter,  choosing  to  go,  rather  than  to  a Scout  picnic.  The  boy's  heart  fully 
belongs  to  the  Lord  Jesus,  I'm  confident,  & I rejoice  in  it.  Yes,  darling  parcels 
r«ch  me.  I got  one  in  Taiku  here  yesterda^^^h^ven ' t opened  it  yet. 


^ontigue  to 


Address:  Harola  Voelkel,  3 Det.  71  G.  Co.,  A.P.O.  6 Unit  1,  P.J.,  San  F.  , 'Cal* 

(Fusan,  KOrea,  june  15,  1947) 

Dearest  Everybody, 

Still  another  address  to  write  you  from'*  Its  Sunday  afternoon  and  I’m  typing  in  a ^unset  Hut, 
a temporary  army  unit  whicn  is  being  used  as  a library.  The  explanation  of  ray  credence  here 
is  a letter. signed  by  General  Hodge  himself  authorizing  the  "rehabilitation”  of  a house  in 
Andong.  In  it  Hodge  recoo  end6  that  a representative  of  Andong  station  confer- with  the- Command- 
ing General  in  Fup.Ji,  who  bosses  Andong,  concerning  details.  Hot  having  much  contact  with  the 
Fusan  churches  I thought  I* d sieze  this  opportunity  of  seeing  the  work.  I- left  Seoul  Thursday 
-morning,  had  a restful  quiet  day  on  tnb  train,  an’d  came  down  here  Sautrday.  I have  been  away 
from  Andong  for  ten  days  now  and  you  can  imagine  how  longingly  I saw  all  the  fellows  in  Seoul 
opening  their  mail.  Ey  guess  is  that  everybody  is  like  'a  child  when  it  com^s  to  mail,  "Is  there 
any  for  me?".  Grandfathers  and  everybody  else  gets  figity  around  raail  time,  and  it  would  be  con- 
sidered a major  calamity  for  a letter  to  arrive  and  the  person  not  receive  i-t  that.  day.  But  the 
awful  drought  in  correspondence  during  the  days  in  Seoul  is  aiopl-y  compensated  by  the  pile  of 
letters  awaiting  me  in  Taiku.  My,  what  a delight  it  is  to  see  them  stacked  up.  Let  me  begin 
to  refer  to  them.  Aside  from  my  faithful  family's  almost  daily  letters,  were  those  from  Elmer, 
the  Crothers,  & Daisy.  So,  heartiest  congratulations  to  Bill  upon  his  graduation  from  High 
School.  The  invitation  is  beautiful  and  I wish  I could  be  in  Fort  V/ayne  to  see  you  get  your 
diploma.  You've  done  wonderful  v/ork  and  you'll  go  right  on  to  win  honors  in  college.  I can't 
help  but  remark  on  the  similarity  of  the  handwriting  between  Bill  and  hie  father.  The  "Voelkel" 
looks  exacts  like  his  Dad's.  Only  from  the  "William"  could  I distinguish  a difference.  Now  as 
for  the  Crothers'  letter,  I haven't  seen  anything  in  the  packages  that  impressed  me  as  being 
particularly  for  Pak,  the  former  outside  man.  But  I had  him  up  and  gave  him  a number  of  things, 
and  recently  gave  him  a special  item,  a fine,  lea+her  winter  coat  that  Walter  Erdman  sent.  Old 
Pak' s yes  popped  when  he  saw  it.  But  I have  some  more  things  to  be  distributed  and  I'll  keep 
him  in  mind.  I don't  remember  anything  that  was  definitely  marked  for  him.  I brought  some  100 
volumes  from  Seoul  this  time  and  Ned  had  several  hundred.  ‘All  the  books  from  the  various  sta- 
tions have  not  b*en  sorted,  but  if  the  members  of  Andong  station  will  write  me  permission  to 
get  their  things  I'll  do  what  I can*  The  sooner,  the  better.*  The  Encyclopedie  Brit,  isn't  any# 
thing  that  ought,  to  be  too  hard  to  find.  vVhat  shall  we  do  with  that  if  I find  it.  As  for  any- 
thing else,  the  houses, are  bare.  There  is  absolutely  nothing,  nothing*  Both  Jap  and  Abb  rican 
troops  were  in  our  houses  before  I came  and  the  places  were  ransacked,  cleaned  put.  Thanks 
very  much*  fox  the  N.T.  I got  40  this  time  as  a gift.  I'll  be  writing  Stan  .Vilson.  4 In  fact 
the  second  50,000  copies  began  ariving  from  America  and  d;he  Bible  Society  gave  me  200  to  sdll 
'.  Its  quit6  a concession  to  ge+  copies  to  sell,  the  demand  is  so  ^reat*  I am 


As  for  moral  conditions 


*I-n  our  territory, 

so  pleased  that,  this  second  allotment  came  through  in  such  rapid  time, 
in  the  church,  let  me  cite  you  this.  Now  I'm  writing  these  detal  Is  to  you  as  friends  of  the 
Korean  Christians  in  order  tha+  you  might  anpreciat*  conditions  as  they^as  intercessors  in 
the  Chri.  tians'  behalf.  But  facts  as  fac^^-^This  is  something  I got  in  Taiku  yesterday. 

,T]£p  ^jnerican  M.G*  has  been  giving  the  Taiku^Hospitul  rice  and  Various  food  articles  for  the 

M-ee  over  a considerable  time.  ABSOLUTELY  NONE  of  the  rice  or  other  items  has  reached  the 
. It  was  either  given  to  members  of  the  staff  or  sold  on  the  blackmarket  and  the  re- 
ceipts given  to  the  staff,  Recently  insoectors  from  the  M.G.  discovered  the  irregularity  & 
thB  re  is  much  excitement  as  a result.  Now  l°t  me  repeat  this  i6  nothing  to  be  hroa^c&s"^» 
is  a condition  I «ha re  with  you  in  confidence  in  order  that  you  might  more  perfectly  understand 
the  tempt  F ions  the  Koreans  are  facing.  In  all  fairness  to  the  staff  it  ought  to  be  said  that 
the  terjlficj.y  high  cost  of  living  makes  their  salaries  negligible,  but  economic  difficulties 
do  not  justify  dishonesty.  There  are  other  things  too.  The  newly  arrived  missionaries 
are  asking  about  chapel  services,  but  no  services  are  held.  Various  excuses  are  given,  "Many 
of  the  staff  are  unbelievers  & would  be  embarrassed  by  a worship  service",  etc.  etc.  Irregu- 
larities in  the  distribution  of  cloth  for  sheets  & nurses  uniforms  are  reported  of  which  therd 
can  be  but  little  do,ubt...  ^,ut  let  me  say  again,  £ trust  all  who  read  this  letter  to  exercise 
greatest  discretion  in  any,  repeating  these  conditions.  I have  given  you  >facts  for  your  own 
information*  Moreover  the  Koreans  have  things  in  undisputed  control  and  at.  a time  when  the 
whole  populace  is  in  a frenzy  for  freedom  and  liberty -it  is  a poor  occassiori  to  even  suggest 
a return  to .missionary  supervision.  A few  weeks  ago  I gave  you  some  facts  on  some  Presbytery 
transactions  which  reflect  no  credit  upon  the  group.  Today  you  are  getting  a close-up  on  a 
hospital.  I * co*»ld  go  on  about  some  of  the  inner  workings  of  the  schools  "that  were  saved 
but  I'll  &P^eyou.  Enough  to  report  that  the  details  as  the”  come  to  us  are  sickening,  it  all 
adds  up  to  th^  desperate  and  urgent  need  for  ;od's  work  in  our  midst.  n lon^-overdue  Boara 


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•x(l'm  sorry  I've  got  to  write  on  both  sides  of  the  paper  but  this  is  all  that  is  left  from 
the  supply  I took  with  cap  when  X 1« ft  Andong  almost  2 weeks  ago) 

I I want  to  get  a letter  off  personally  to  Daisy.  As ~ for  An dong  the  big  excitement  is  the 
arrival  of  the  Hills  who  sailed  the  4th  of  this  month.  Their  boat  is  due  in  Chemulpo  18. days 
later,  tifhat  a difference  it  will  make  to  have  a couple  in  the  station.  Je  will  be  able  to  set 
up  housekeeping,,  and  once  a woman  gets  her  hands  on  a household  i know  the  transformation  will 
be  radical,  it  interests  me  to  note  the  progress  in  that  re^afa  each  time  I visit  Seoul  & Taiku. 
Mrs.  Fletche"  |s  presence  has  made  over  the  "Coen  Billet",  Holdcroft's  former  home.  This  time 
we  ate  there,  and  tha+  is  some  very  different  from  having  to  go  down  to  the  ®.  pitol  building  3 
times  a day  for  meals,,  a tremendous  time-saver  aside  from  the  joy  of  the1  fellowship,  tfhat  a 
joy  to  be  aole  to  sing  a hymn  before  eating.  In  Taiku,  the  Adams  are  getting  their  things  un- 
packed in  the  Herb  Blair  house  and  this  time  I slept  on  a bed  so  soft  I had  to  admit  to  myself 
I felt  uneasy  it  was  so  deep-springed.  I irmgine  I felt  like  a Korean  does  sleeping  for  the 
first  time  on  a spring  attress.  After  array  beds  the  Hollywood  (that  's  its'  name)  box-spring  & 
beauty,  rest  luttrcss  8<u^:  down  so  low  I hud  to  have  time  to  get  acCUStoirod  tc  it*.  But- not  longl 
The  work  of  the  Committee  this  time  was  the  finishing  of  the  survey  & completing  the  itinerary 
for  the  Deputation,  leaving  by  air  from  New  York,  21st  of  this*  mbnth.  The  siirvey1  totals  27 
< pages,  typewritten,  single-spaced,  and,  beau se  your  humble  s'ervant  types  a bit  faster  than  some 
of  the  70  year  old,  riired  members  of  the  mission.  (Rhodes  actually  wrote  most  of’ the  -survey), 

I was  requested  to. lend  a hand  on  typing  the  40  copies  of  the  document ‘needed.  <Ned  there  announc- 
t'he  possession  of  a raimeo graphed  machine  &.I  was  a6ked  to  do  the  stenciling.  Remembering  from 
rty  army  experience  what  an  exacting  job  stenciling  is  I m^de  a deal  with  a corporal  in  the  army 
to  stencil  the  thing  on  his  own  tiipe  and  at  the  low  cost  of  10  dollars  he  finished  the  2? -pages 
in  2 days.  That's  why  I stayed  ova*  in  Seoul,  to  6ee  the  §tenciliftg  job  -through.  The  corporal 
volunteered  this  remark,  "That's  a thrilling  ppper,  may  I have  a copy  of  it?"  Now  how  about 
that?  Thrilling!  ..ell,  we  hope  the  deputation  things  so.  Its  been  the  Committee  ' main  job 
all  Fall*  Winter,  & Spring.  Bow  could  anything  as  irapotta  nt  a6  getting  the  work  of  the  cKirdh 
her^  going  again  be  less  than  thrilling?  life  are  having  50  copies  mimeographed  & 1 may  be 

able  to  get  a copy  to. pass  around.  .At  least  I'll  have  a peroaial  copy  to  pa86  around  after  the 
dignitaries  have  come  <x  gone.  Their  schedule  as  we  have  tentatively  arranged  it  is,  a couple 
days  in  Seoul  meeting,  official?  •.  Four  days  in  Taiku  A Andong  meeting1 Koreans  & missionaries 
(the  Andong  station  will  come  jto  Taiku  for  a conference  with  them)}  5 days  with  a joint  group 
in  Seoul,  Jethodlsts  1 Preifc  vAer.ians,  missionaries  and  Koreans,  about  40  picked  leaders. 
Methodist' deputation  is  coming  with  our  Prebyte*  ian  Boaru  people  for  conferences  with  their 
people).  “Then  confer°nces  of  our  Board  people  with  Kore.-ji  Presbyter  ian  leaders,  Severence, 
C.C.C.,  C.L.S.,  Gen'  1 Assembly,  etc.  etc.  Then  some  days  with  the  Emergency  Ex'.  Com.  And  in 
between  a trip  down  to  Chung.  Ju  and  bock.  The  whole  month  of  July  is  set  aside  for  them.  I 
imagine  they'll  be  worn  to  a frazzle  after  a solid  month  of  meetings  during  the  heat  & humidity 
of  the  rainy  season.  It  may  result  in  a unanimous  action  of  the  'Bbaid'  approving  the:  gift  of 
an  electrical  rclgrlgar  a tor  for  each  station!  ^ast  Thu  inlay  was  King  George's  birthday  A the 
British  Consul  General  invited  us  tl  1 to  help  him  celebrate.  It  was  the  first  reception  I 
ever  attended  at  His  Majesty's  Consulate  & I dflfab*  Very  glad  to  be  on  hand  for  jusx  this  one  for 
it  was  historic,  I'm  sure.  Everybody  from  Gen'  1 Hodge  down,  of  r-mk,  in  the-U.S.  arrny^wae  on 
Hand,  andto  IqIF' color  A excitement  to  the  party,  the  Russian  bi,;  6hots  attending  the  Jftint 
Commission  were  on  hand.  True. to  form  the  ranking  General,  Shtikov,  didn't  pass  through  ih.e.- 
Consulate  And  enter  the  garden  from  the  side,  he  came  right  from  his  car  to  the  garden  & i:, 
happened  td  be  stand-in*  ther®  so  he  up  & shook  hands  with  me.  Could  it  be  that  he  thought  a 
fellow  with  the  nane  of  Voelkel  was  the  British  Consul?  Never*.  What  a type  these  Huskies  ure. 
Whether  it  is  prejudice  or  not,  we  can  hardly  say,  but  afterward  as  we  discussed  these  Hussions 
among  ourselves  the  unanimous  opinion  is  that  they  are  a tough,  hard-looking  group.  The  laisxon 
of  fiber,  a young  major,  was  most,  affable  & hearty  but  the  re'st  were  gruif.  They  are  all  hefty, 
barrel  chs  st*ed,  beefiest «r  type,  f.hat  a contrast  to  the  smooth,  suave  English  Consul.  It 
amused  the  raissl  onaries  to  see  the  leaders  of  ^11  .shades  of  political  parties,  XiXYi  Sung  Man, 
Kim  Koo,  Kim  KU  Sik,  and  all  the  res + of  them  shaking  hands  & bhatting  with  other  in  happiest 
amiability.  One  Leftist  who  has  been  shot  at  nine,  times,  I understood, was  smiling  broadly 
— if  them.  I was  grateful  to  be  able  to  meet  the.  Russian  priest.  He  sp^ke  English  & I 


could  do.  Before  we  parted  ~ . . T 

he  is  not  accustomed  to  extempore  prayer  A prayed  the  Lord's  prayer,  ^nroute  to  Taiku  I had 
20  pieces  of  baggage  & 2 Jeep  tires,  and  going  to  Andong  it  looks  as  though  I 11  h 3 

to  help  fill  the  trailer.  The  *:.G.  has  a surplus  of  hospit,  1 tents  ^ we*  are  ^ 

country  evangelism.  wlay.  God  ^ive  us.  churches  iri  many , msny  villages  //.ere  i 
being  preached  now.  r 


Monday  Morning,  June  30,  1947 


Dearest, 

I !m  just  carrying  on  from  where  I left  off  last  night,  I decided  to  get  to  bed 
in  good  time.  In  order  to  save  the  washing  of  sheets  for  Sue  I am  staying  over 
in  the  B , I , dorm  in  a room  next  to  Dr.  Blair  and  Lowe,  and  last  night  as  I was 
feady  to  turn  in  2 young  officers.  West  Pointers  turned  up  to  share  the  room  with 
me.  They  were  all  ready  to  turn  in  too,  but  some  of  the  rum-dums  down  the  hall 
got  hold  of  them,  soon  the  glasses  were  clicking,  and  the  hilarity  started.  I 
figured  I wanted  to  get  to  sleep  and  not  be  disturbed  by  them  when  they  came  in 
so  I iroved  across  the  hall  to  the  room  of  an  officer  whose  wife  had  just  arrived 
from  the  states  and  who  hadnft  "off icially"  moved  out  yet. 

I am  glad  to  hear  of  your  purchases  of  sheets,  pillow  cases,  shoes  etc.,  at  Bucky 1 
How  grateful  I am  that  you  have  the  wherewithal.  God  certainly  is  meeting  our 
needs.  And  all  the  fresh  fruit  you  are  having.  I miss  that  out  here.  We  don't 
get  any  fruit  to  speak  of  although  for  breakfast  we  have  juices  and  on  occassion 
fresh  California  sn&gjuuc*  oranges  that  give*j  us  our  required  citrous  ration. 

Sue  just  succeeded  in  reaching  Seoul  by  Phone  and  learned  that  the  Hills  will  take 
the  day  train  down  today.  I awaiting  to  have  the  brakes  on  the  jeep  fixed  and 
hope  to  start  to  Andong  right  after  lunch  so  I won't  see  them  here  but  they  will 
be  starting  up  tomorrow  and  I'll  be  there  (D.V.)  to  meet  them  and  welcome  them. 
What  historic  days  these  are.  New  arrivals  must  keep  on  the  move  these  days  for 
there  is  no  room  for  them  to  stay  in  either  Seoul  or  Taiku,  all  the  houses  are  so 
crowded.  Did  I tell  you  Yang  Sib  rought  me  a mess  of  fresh  peas  from  the  seeds 
you  sent  and  Pak  Si  (Yi  Poke  Chew)  brought  up  some  fresh  carrots  from  your  seeds. 
Yes,  my  dear  how  generous  people  are,  Mrs.  Rough  with  $10.00,  Ranier  $5.00.  I 
must  say  in  all  frankness  I'm  disappointed  in  Sis'  $2.00.  Honestly  nothing  would 
make  more  of  an  impression  than  that  stingy  amount.  Sis  knows  better  than  that. 

It  indicates  how  tight  a grip  material  things  have  on  her.  About  Vett  and  her 
thinking  you t oo  serious,  I don't  believe  I follow  her  at  all.  As  I remember 
I didn't  refer  to  that  statement  at  all  in  the  letter  I sent  her.  You  are  com- 
pletely right  in  insisting  that  one  can  not  be  too  "serious"  in  spiritual  matters. 
What  I'm  afraid  Vett's  remark  amounts  too  is  that  your  spiritual  standard  is 
too  high  for  the  children.  They  would  like  us  to  iu  have  the  children  go  to 
movies  and  do  "other  things"  which  to  them  are  acceptable.  Your  conduct  of  the 
home  and  the  standards  you  have  set  please  me  no  end.  Praise  God  for  your  ex- 
ample and  leadership  of  the  home.  Thank  you  for  Talbot's  books.  I already  had 
^of  them  but  they  are  w elcome  and  I can  use  them.  Forgive  me  for  asking  but 
did  you  pay  for  them?  He  gave  me  copies  of  these  and  several  others  one  day 
when  I w as  up  seeing  him.  Now  what  about  this  wonderful  correspondence.  How 
nice  of  Swigart  of  Huntingon  to  reply  to  our  circular  letter.  Business  has  a 
tight  grip  on  him  but  his  heart  shows  the  influence  of  his  boyhood  training. 

His  father  was  a Brethren  pastor  you'll  remember.  I more  than  enjoyed  hearing 
from  Mrs.  Hunter  of  Altoona,  formerly  of  Alexandria,  Penna.  We'll  welcome  the 
things  from  Va.  And  precious  Jack's  Scripture  examination,  96^,  and  Ted's  list 
of  Scripture  references.  I treasure  them.  My  dear  this  Elementary  Program  of 
Culter  seems  like  a recital  of  Sally's.  She  just  about  did  it  allj  Daisy's 
letter  still  shows  the  awful  keeness  of  her  disappointment.  A fine  letter  came 
from  Bob  and  Ila  telling  me  of  their  happy  evening  at  Culter.  It  was  a joy  to 
hear  from  someene  outside  the  family  of  the  family's  accomplishments.  Thank  the 
Lord  for  it.  We  are  blessed,  dearest,  in  our  children.  And  the  beautiful  letter 
from  Mary  Mills  of  the  Dohnavur  Fellowship.  I started  reading  Gold  Cord.  It 
is  the  work  of  a Spirit  filled  life.  By  the  way  I preached  yesterday  afternoon 
here  in  the  service  held  by  the  missionaries.  Ella  Sharrocks  and  the  lady  from 
Seoul  who  had  been  to  Andong  were  there.  I spoke  on  Sorrow  for  Sin  from  2 Cor. 
7:10  and  I felt  greatest  liberty.  I trust  the  Lcr  d spoke  to  hearts.  Last  Satur- 
day brought  Elmer's  letter  with  "smiles"  over  my  references  to  Modernism  in  the 
Seoul  s emi nary.  Your  letter  also  came  giving  the  details  of  the  graduation  din- 
ner, Skooks  "formal"  & her  most  appropriate  verse  at  the  dinner,  the  extra  cost 
of  having  the  school  motto  larger,  i.e.  the  cost  of  putting  Christ  first.  Precious 
precious  days,  and  precious  letters.  God  is  so  very,  very  good.  Praise  Him 


Andong,  June  25,  1947. 

Dearest  Gertrude, 

I trust  the  Lord  is  blessing  you,  resting  you, helping  you,  cheering  you, 
and  just  making  everything  alright.  I bifeve  I can  understand  in  a very 
real  way  the  experiences  you  are  passing  through  these  days  for  my  exper- 
iences are  similar.  With  the  departure  of  the  Detachment,  many  rearrangements 
are  necessary,  as  you  can  appreciate.  It  happens  that  the  stove  left  in  the 
Adams  house  has  gone  on  the  blink,  smoking  out  the  kitchen  each  time  we  start 
a fire.  The  local  G.  0.,  just  a few  days  before  leaving,  had  the  Baugh's 
stove  brought  up  from  the  Girls » house  where  it  had  been  heating  water,  and 
spent  700  yen  on  getting  it  cleaned  and  repaired.  So,  since  that  stove,  in 
such  good  condition,  is  in  our  house,  it  seemed  wise  and  in  fact  necessary 
for  George  and  me  to  do  our  cooking  here.  Kim  Si,  the  Adams'  cook  is  cooking 
for  us,  for  Pak  Si  has  taken  some  days  off,  and  I'll  give  you  thedetails  of 
the  windfall  that  came  to  them  when  the  outfit  left.  Everybody  estimates 
that  Yi  Poke  Chew  is  now  rich.  But  we'll  wait  & see.  He  got  just  about  every 
thing. 


The  army  left  on  Monday  about  10  o'clock  in  the  morning  and  I commenced  moving 
my  stuff  down  here.  It  was  raining  and  that  made  the  move  anything  but  easy, 
and  moreover,  this  house  was  filthy  and  that  wasn't  pleasant.  But  darling, 

I can't  tell  you  what  it  meant  for  me  to  get  down  again  into  our  home  without 
having  the  army  around.  I must  confess  ray  heart  was  moved  and  it  seemed  that 
I was  fully  returning  to  Korea.  Thus  far  it  has  been  so  unnatural  to  have 
these  outsiders  defiling  our  home,  and  to  get  back  again  to  quiet  and  sanctity 
was  moving  to  my  soul.  You  would  laugh  at  our  primitive  housekeeping,  but 
I think  I'll  save  thedetails  of  that  for  my  weekly  letter  for  all  the  rest  of 
the  station  will  be  interested  in  hearing  about  it. 


I mustn't  forget  to  let  you  know  that  a whole  additional  bunch  of  padakges 
have  comqd'rom  you  with  this  wonderful  cloth.  I'm  sorry  to  report  that  the 
bulb  you  enclosed  in  a p allege  of  oatmeal  was  completely  smashed  and  the 
broken  glass,  some  of  it  so  fine,  is  all  mixed  up  with  the  oatmeal  and  it 
would  be  risky  to  eat  it.  The  other  bulbs  came  through  in  good  order.  The 
best  way  is  just  to  wrap  them  up  in  clothing  & put  them  in  the  middle  of  the 
bundle  and  they&ll  come  through  O.K.  They  are  shipped  as  it  from  the  factory 
ii^cartons  and  make  the  grade  easily.  Old  J.Y.  has  been  writing  to  people 
about  sending  clothing  and  a number  of  packages  arrived  from  Detroit.  And, 
after  months  & months  packages  have  begun  to  arrive  addressed  to  the  Koreans 
through  the  Korean  post  office.  I ought  to  state  that  this  last  bunch  from 
you  was  through  the  Koream  P.0. 


Well,  here  I am  dear,  I'm  slewing,  studying,  and  doing  all  my  work  in  our 
bed  room,  & what  a big,  bright  room  it  is.  Many  of  the  Koreans,  now  that  the 
army  has  departed  are  beginning  to  come  up  to  see  us.  They've  been  scared 
with  all  the  soldiers  around*  Yesterday  Yang  Si  appeared  in  our  kitchen  & 

I had  fun  with  her.  I feighted  surprise,  enough  to  fall  over  about,  & it 
amused  her  and  Kim  Si.  Yang  Si  was  interested  to  see  the  kitche,  the  first 
time  she  had  been  in  it  since  before  the  war  when  she  left.  What  memories 
crowded  back  into  her  mind.  She  had  brought  some  peas  from  the  seeds  I'd 
given  her  and  today  George  & I enjoyed  the  peas.  Then  Yang  Si  kept  looking 
around  the  house  and  when  she  came  into  the  bedroom  I took  your  big  picture 
from  off  my  desk  and  showed  it  to  her.  It  was  too  muqh  for  her.  She  melted 
into  tears,  and  I almost  wept  at  seeing  her  weep.  My  dear,  how  much  more 
lonely  seems  in  this  house  without  you  and  the  precious  children. 

The  Hills  are  scheduled  to  have  arrived  yesterday  and  I've  been  trying  to 
reach  Pitcher  by  'phone  in  Seoul  to  find  out  if  they  arrived.  Don't  laugh 
but  we  have  a direct  phone  to  Taiky  M.G.,  andthrough  them  to  Seoul  and  any- 
where in  the  country,  of  course.  I just  called  Sue  by  'phone, we  can  call 


directly  from  house  to  house.  The  M.G.'s  left  their  haass  'phone  in  the 
house  for  us,  and  left  some  fine  food.  I'll  tell  you  about  the  guests 
our  first,  Yi  & wife,  & Qun  Ong  Yun  Bible  woman. 

George  is  leaving  for  Seoul  this  afternoon  & will  take  this  letter  with 
him.  We  are  now  down  to  a restricted  service  on  mail,  only  when  we  go 
after  it  ourselves.  It  will  involve  quite  a delay.  I haven't  had  any 
word  from  you  for  over  a week,  and  your  receipt  of  word  from  me  will  be 
dlcw  ed  up  accordingly.  But  keep  writing,  darling.  I hardly  need  say  that 
to  you.  Day  after  tomorrow,  Friday  after  supper  I'll  get  off  to  Taiku  (D.V.) 
in  order  to  be  there  early  Saturday  morning  when  I get  the  second  installment 
on  my  Sleeping  Sickness  and  Typhoid  innocula tions.  Sine©  George  will  be 
in  Seoul,  I believe  I'll  wait  over  Sunday,  and  while  there,  of  course  I'll 
get  the  mail.  Welcome,  welcome. 

I’ve  just  wasted  more  time  trying  to  get  Seoul  but  without  avail.  I could 
hear  Mrs.  Fletcher  answering  the  'phone  but  she  eouldnit  hear  me,  so  its 
no  use.  I just  called  Arch  Campbell  in  Taiku  & he'll  trying  to  reach  them 
from  there,  it  is  that  much  nearer,  and  then  he'll  call  me  back. 

There  you  have  it  my  dearest,  a little  round  xxf  of  the  news.  Dearest, 
dearest  love  to  yoySLll.  I'll  answer  all  the  mail  that  is  waiting  for 
me  in  Taiku  when  I reach  there  Saturday. 


Lovingly, 


Address:  Harold  Voelkel,  Civilian  Presbyterian  Mission, 

99  M.  G.  Group,  A.P.O.  6 - Unit  1,  % P.M.,  San  Francisco, Gal . 

. „ . J ******  (Taiku,  Sunday  June  30,  1947) 

Dearest  Everybody,  ' 

What  an  eventful  week  this  has  been.  It  serves  to  stress  the  lack  of  perma- 
ne*?Ce*In  the  situation  out  here.  Brekafast  was  scheduled  at  5.30  last  Monday 
and  after  arriving  at  the  mess  hall  in  good  time  it  was  announced  that  the 
meal  would  be  delayed  beoause  the  cooks  did  not  turn  up.*  Moreover  it  was 
rainy,  quite  hard,  and  it  was  apparent  that  the  Detachment  wouldn*t  get  off 
ax  early  as  they  had  hoped.  What  an  experience  it  was  seeing  them  leave. 

They  were  allowed  3 trucks  in  which  to  load  everything  for  Taiku  and  of  the 
million  odds  and  ends  only  a certain  number,  obviously,  would  be  loaded.  Of 
the  rest  it  was  fascinating  entertainment  to  see  who  could  steal  the  most 
valuable  items.  George  and  I organized  with  half  a dozen  Koreans  guarding 
the  various  roads  to  stop  and  search  all  strangers  carrying  anything  away, 
and  it  was  emabarrassing,  although  necessary,  for  us  to  relieve  a number  of 
hangers  on  who,  after  attaching  themself  es  to  something,  would  start  off. 

The  M.G.  had  employed  a whole  batch  of  people,  few  of  whom  could  be  entirely 
trusted,  and  we  had  to  keep  a watchful  eye  on  them  for  many  of  the  things 
either  belonged  to  the  houses  or  would  be  necessary  to  us  in  keeping  on. 

Pak  Si  who  had  engratiated  herself  into  the  well  wishes  of  the  Commanding 
Officer  came  in  for  a wind  fall.  That  family  got  so  many  things  the  word 
among  the  Koreans  is  that  they  are  rich.  I didn’t  begrudge  them  a thing 
for  they  did  not  receive  any  retiring  alldwance  from  any  of  the  missionary 
households  like  the  other  servants  and  moreover  he  has  not  been  in  on  the 
land  division,  the  use  of  it,  accorded  the  four  former  outside  men.  I am 
sorry  to  have  to  say  that  in  their  receiving  they  went  beyond  mormal  expec- 
tations and  propreity  and  took  away  lumber  and  other  things  which  decency 
would  hardly  approve  their  taking.  Also,  the  day  after  the  departure.  Poke 
Chew  came  up  and  reported  Pak  Si  as  sick  and  asked  for  some  days  off,  which 
proved  to  be  a deliberate  lie  for  Pak  Si  worked  harder  the  next  days  than 
usual  washing  blankets  and  other  things  the  army  gave  them.  I saw  her  myse 
and  have  that  to  confront  Poke  Chew  about.  The  army  left  us  a very  accepta- 
ble quantity  of  meat  and  provisions  in  the  icebox,  tender  beef,  pork  chops, 
hamburger,  and  a chicken.  Googe  and  I decided  to  celebrate  our  setting  up 
of  housekeeping  by  having  guests  and  it  won’t  be  hard  for  you  to  guess  whom. 
Yes,  Yi  Won  Yung  and  his  wife.  Adams’  Kim  Si,  working  as  Pak  Si’s  substitut 
did  that  chicken  up  delectably.  It  simply  melted  in  one’s  mouth.  The  table 
had  no  cloth  on  it,  and  in  the  absence  of  dishes  we  had  to  serve  the  potato© 
and  vegetables  in  the  pots  they  were  looked  in.  But  that  didn’t  affect  the 
taste  and  added  to  the  fun.  In  the  afternoon  I had  been  down  at  the  church 
looking  for  Qun  Ok  Yon  the  Bible  woman,  and  apparently  when  she  heard  the 
Yi’s  were  invited  for  dinner,  decided  I was  looking  for  her  to  invite  her  & 
appeared  accordingly  about  7 o’clock  all  dressed  in  her  best  after  we  had 
finished  our  dinner.  But  there  was  plenty  left  so  we  served  her  a generous 
plate.  After  I drove  the  3 guests  for  a little  drive  in  the  cool  of  the 
evening.  Really  it  was  delightful.  It  happened  to  be  swing  day  and  every- 
body was  outdoors.  A high  swing  had  been  erected  in  the  church  yard  where 
a thousand  people  gathered,  I’m  sure,  to  atgraiBBULfcggfcn  witness  the  various 
demonstrations  of  strength  and  skill.  I saw  two  fellows  see  what  they  could 
do  in  gaining  altitude  but  both  got  dizzy  before  accomplishing  any  height. 
George  left  the  next  day  for  Seoul  but  I was  not  given  an  opportunity  for 
loneliness  for  I got  a ’phone  call  (the  G.I.’s  left  in  the  ’phone  that  con- 
nects me  directly  with  Taiku)  which  I couldn’t  understand  but  from  the  oper- 
ator got  the  news  that  two  "women"  would  come  to  spend  the  night  in  Andong  & 
would  arrive  in  time  for  "chow".  Well,  that  was  something,  so  I told  the 
cook  that  we  better  wait  to  see  who  the  guests  would  be  and  actually  have 
them  on  hand  before  beginning  the  dinner.  One  was  Ella  Sharrocks  & the 
other  an  advisor  in  the  Educational  Department  on  tour  of  Bchools  & hospita 
I had  a good  dinner  for  them  and  put  them  to  roost  in  the  Adams ’ house.  I 


had  moved  down  to  our  own  house,  that  is  I had  started  to  move.  vu,  wnat 
a mess  the  house  was  in  for  a day  or  two.  Other  visitors  had  burned  up 

?en'  which.ffieans  Counter  Intelligence  Corps  fellows 
They  didn  t object  to  my  telling  the  Koreans  of  their  visit  so  I don't* 
imagine  it  will  be  violating  any  military  secrets  to  let  you  know  that  they 
are  planning  to  have  a few  men  live  in  Andong.  Recently  they  caught  some 
smugglers  of  opium  operating  in  Taiku  & it  is  now  suspected  that  the  Russians 
are  smuggiing  arms  in  through  an  underground  that  operates  through  Andong.  In 
fact  these  C. I. C.  fellows  were  looking  at  our  houses  with  hungry  eyes.  One  is 
expecting  to  bring  his  family  out  Sc  would  appreciate  an  American  type  home; 

«Vho  wouldn ' t?  Great  restlessness  continues  on  the  part  of  the  Koreans,  and 
they  all  seem  to  feel  that  an  outbreak  is  imminent.  A local  police  official 
was  up  & in  talking  things  over  with  him  he  used  the  word  "Nang  Pei”  in  connec 
tion  with  the  Communistic  activies,  MI »m  baffled".  I felt  it  was  significant 
for  him  with  all  his  pdice  Sc  guns  to  admit  that.  The  point  is  they're  fright- 
ened. Today  here  in  Taiku  the  tactical  forces  (the  fighting  U.S.  soldiers)are 
alerted  and  are  out  in  jeeps,  armed,  patroling  the  roads  because  of  inside 
information  that  the  Rightists  Sc  Leftists  are  going  to  take  it  out  on  each 
other  today  or  tomorrow.  I was  planning  to  return  to  Andong  tomorrow  but  will 
have  to  await  the  green  1 ight  from  the  authorities  here.  I am  down  here  for 
the  second  innoculation  of  encephalitus  ( sleeping  sickness)  four  cases  of 
which  have  proved  fatal  to  Americans.  I drove  down  in  a driving  rain  in  that 
open  jeep  but  kept  reasonably  dry  with  2 raincoats  and  rubber  pancho.  Friday 
at  noon  I had  a visit  from  two  officers  & their  wives  from  Taiku  who  came  to 
begin  an  examination  of  our  house  with  a view  to  beginning  repairs.  Estimates 
and  considerable d etail  will  be  necessary  but  with  General  Hodge's  g£iature 
things  are  beginning  to  move.  The  Crothers  will  be  interested  to  know  that 
last  Sunday  after  the  service  in  Pup  Sang  their  former  cook  Kim  came  up  to  me, 
the  first  time  I had  met  her.  She  wept  as  we  shook  hands.  Its  always  over- 
whelming to  meet  these  with  whom  we've  been  so  intimately  associated.  She  is 
living  in  Yung  Chawn  Oop  making  a home  for  her  grandson  who  is  in  high  school 
there.  Her  daughter  and  son-in-law  live  out  in  the  country  where  he  has  a 
church.  Last  Sunday  afternoon  was  historic  for  we  started  the  reorganization 
of  the  Angie  Church.  The  plan  is  to  meet  Sunday  afternoons  & evenings  separa- 
tely in  the  Bible  Institute  building  and  thereby  establish  a sort  of  identity 
for  if  they  keep  on  at  Pup  Sang  it  will  be  difficult  to  get  funds  together  Sc 
delegate  leadership  while  a part  of  the  parent  congregation.  The  plan  is  to 
build  a church  costing  300,000  yen.  How  does  th%t  sound  in  contrast  with  pre 
war.  Money  is  cheap  but  there  are  plenty  poor.  I had  Crothers ' former  out- 
side man  Pak  up  recently  Sc  gave  them  a bundle  of  things  that  made  him  beam. 
He's  a grateful  soul  and  its  fun  doing  things  for  him.  Recently  packages  cam 
with  a lot  of  worn  womens  1 shoes  in  them.  So  since  most  of  the  girls  at  the 
B.I.  are  going  around  barefooted  I decided  to  take  all  the  shoes  over  there  Sc 
let  them  choose  a pair  each.  Leather  dhoes,  mind  you.  How  their  eyes  popped 
There  were  about  18  pairs  for  10  girls  to  ahoose  from.  I left  the  room  while 
they  chose  so# they'd  have  plenty  freedom  and  each  emegged  with  "that"  smile. 

I think  I've  told  you  that  the  transmission  on  the  jeep  is  worn,  as  are  the 
transmissions  of  almost  all  other  army  jeeps,  and  it  is  frequently  difficult 
to  go  from  high  to  middle  or  low  when  shifting.  Anyone  who  knows  what  this 
means  will  understand  the  significance  of  having  the  brakes  go  bad  1h  on 
such  a car.  To  be  going  up  a hill  and  find  it  impossible  to  get  into  middle 
or  low  and  in  the  meantime  be  unk)  le  to  apply  the  brakes  would  result  in 
the  car  s imply  rolling  backwards  downfiill.  The  point  is  one  day  last  week 
the  brakes  on  my  jeep  suddenly  went  out.  What  to  do?  I looked  up  the  Korean 
who  had  formerly  worked  in  the  M.G.  motor  pool  and  his  diagnoses  was  a leak- 
age in  the  hydrolic  brake  fluid.  And  of  course  it  is  impossible  to  get  the 
fluid  in  Andong.  So,  like  the  other  local  auto  people  he  improvised  and  made 
brake  fluid  out  of  castor  oil  and  alcohoih  which  we  secured  down  at  the  Govern 
ment  hospital.  It  got  me  down  here  alright,  but  I am  to  take  the  jeep  out  to 
the  local  motor  pool  for  new  fluid  and  a brake  check-up  tomorrow.  That's 
why  I'm  having  to  stay  over.  Do  you  see  the  delays  we  encounter. , Lovingly, 


Civilian  Presbyterian  Mission 


Harold  Voelkel: 

99  M.  G*  Group, 

A.P.O*  6 Unit  1 

% P.M.  San  Franoisco,  California 


Andong,  Saturday,  July  5,  1947* 


Dear  John  and  Ella, 


Thanks  so  much  for  all  your  letters*  I appreciate  your  keeping 
me  informed  of  the  goings-on  at  your  end,  and  I want  to  reply  now 
particularly  to  your  letter  of  June  11th*  I 'm  certainly  interested 
to  have  the  news  about  the  "little  slip"  telling  of  the  delay  of  a 
letter  because  of  a drash.  I fve  often  wondered  if  there  were  any 
crashes  in  the  Air  Mail  outfit.  Gertrude  also  remarked  that  she 
got  a later  letter  first  about  the  time  of  your  receiving  the  "slip", 
so  I supposed  the  earlier  letter  was  hi|ld  up  by  the  crash.  I have 
your  letter  authorizing  me  to  get  your  books  and  we'll  hold  them  up 
until  further  instructions,  as  you  request*  It  is  anawful  job  digging 
out  any  one  individual's  books.  There  are  thousands  of  volumes  and 
many  of  them  have  no  name,  so  you  Just  keep  on  sorting  and  sorting 
until  you  reach  one  identified  and  then  put  it  in  the  rack  for  him* 

Just  when  we'll  get  to  the  bottom  of  the  pile  is  unpredictable.  We'll 
be  awaiting  the  hair-clippers*  I'm  certainly  in  agreement  with  you 
in  your  reactions  to  the  New  Life  Fellowship  (or  Movement)  Booklet* 

I'll  be  interested  in  hearing  whether  Hallie  Covington  saw  Mackay* 

From  all  that  Otto  experienced  trying  to  get  to  him  I doubt  if  she 
got  very  far,  but  then  women  can  do  things  with  a man  that  a man 
can't*  Isn't  that  so?  But  my  guess  is  that  Hallie  nor  anyone  else 
can  budge  the  Board.  From  all  I see  the  Board  is  adamant  in  its 
decisions  in  this  "rehabilitation"  era*  Have  you  seen  the  last  set 
of  Board  le>  tters  with  the  announcement  of  the  new  set-up,  the  appoint- 
ment of  "Field  Administrators"  and  a Restoration  Committee*  The  Restor- 
ation Committee  is  to  be  composed  of  "qualified  missionaries  and 
nationals",  elected  BY  THE  BOARD.  So  there  goes  our  mission*  In 
other  words  brother  and  sister,  the  old  ways  of  doing  things  are 
gone  and  we  shall  have  bery  little  to  say  regard  the  new  ways*  "Our's  . 
is  not  to  question  why,  our's  is  but  to  do  - or"Cgo  to  the  Philippines* ) 
John,  I've  prayed  and  labored,  but  my  guess  is  your  destined  to  the 
•Philippines.  I fm  hoping  against  hope  that  something  happens  that 
changes  the  plan,  and  I believe  fully  that  God  can  do  it,  but  my  notion 
is  that  the  Board  has  fully  made  up  its  mind  and  could  not  readily 
make  any  change  because  it  would  establish  a precedent  to  change  numbers! 
of  other  decisions  that  to  me  are  equally  drastic.  Thanks  many,  many 
timeB  for  the  Korean  N.T.'s*  We  can  use  them  all  profitably.  Yes, 

Kang  Oo  Gun,  the  squint-eyed  fellow  is  the  pastor  In  Yung  Duk  Oop, 
doing  an  excellent  work*  It  Is  chamee  manso  but  of  course  he  has  a 
house-cleaning  to  do  for  he  together  with  Kim  Oo  Eel  went  to  the  police 
station  when  Chey  Yung  Quan  was  held  there  and  urged  him  to  yield  on 
the  matter  of  the  shrine.  The  railroad  was  never  extended  north  from 
Pohand  although  the  road  bed  was  about  completed,  that  is  the/Lirt  piled 
up*  No  rails  were  laid*  A13^those  gold  mines  are  closed*  My,  what  a 
trip  I had  up  there*  The  road  to  Chung  Yang  is  the  worst  by  far  in  the 
whole  territory*  And  the  Jeep  on  that  trip  v/as  in  its  loweat  efficiency! 
It  was  a miserable  trip  from  the  t ranspcr  tation  standpoint  but  fruit- 
iul  otherwise*  I can't  tell  you  about  a coal  mine  at  the  head  waters 
of  the  Nakdong.  The  hills  everywhere  I think  are  considerably  more 
?ar©  due  to  the  need  of  ~ 


< o'  > 


very  expensive.  Yes,  I.  read  the  biography  of  Finney,  "Man  of  Like 
Passions 11  about  six  years  ago,  and  have  been  over  it  since,  I 
was  a great  challenge  to.  me.  This  about  covers  the  questions  in 
your  letter  so  I'll  go  on  now  to  the  May 

without  s,*  ci.l  p.ral.slon,  the  Lo-O's  nr,  bast  for 
you  in  alJ^thinga. 


LATE  NEWS  FROM  KOREA 


(Paragraphs  from  letters  from  Dr.  William  N.  Blair,  now  in  Taegu, 

Korea.  He  has  been  a missionary  in  Korea  more  than  40  years.) 

HIt  looks  as  tho  God  is  answering  our  prayers  for  a real  revival  that  will  re- 
unite the  church  in  South  Korea  and  prepare  it  for  this  new  day.  A remarkable  series 
of  meetings  was  held  in  Taegu  in  November  and  December.  The  one  for  pastors  and 
church  leaders  under  the  direction  of  the  General  Assembly  ms  wonderfully  helpful. 
From  1100  to  1200  attended  the  Presbytery  revival  the  week  of  December  2nd.  All  the 
churches  are  crowded  and  the  people  are  eager  to  share  in  the  great  evangelistic  cam- 
paign planned. 


’’More  than  a thousand  young  men  and  women  crowded  into  the  First  Church  in  Jan- 
uary for  a week  of  * Youth  for  Christ*  meetings.  Several  who  were  not  Christians  de- 
cided to  believe.  The  young  people  went  from  house  to  house  preaching  and  inviting 
people  to  the  meetings. 

"We  are  very  happy  over  the  fact  that  we  were  able  to  open  the  Bible  Institute 
formally  on  February  12th  with  more  than  90  students,  about  half  of  them  women,  en- 
rolled. For  a while  it  looked  as  if  we  would  not  be  able  to  repair  the  almost  com- 
pletely wrecked  building  because  it  would  require  almost  300,000  yen  for  repairs  and 
70,000  yen  for  running  expenses,  and  there  was  little  money  for  this  purpose.  How- 
ever, the  principal  of  the  Institute,  0 Chongduk,  proved  to  be  a man  of  remarkable 
faith  and  courage,  and  he,  almost  alone,  raised  210,000  yen  and  the  rooms  were  re- 
paired. 

"Because  of  lack  of  funds  it  was  impossible  to  heat  the  building  properly  at 
first  but  the  joy  of  being  able  to  study  the  Bible  again  seemed  to  make  the  students 
forget  the  cold.  They  even  insisted  on  holding  prayers  in  the  unheated  chapel  at 
5:30  in  the  morning. 

"God  answered  our  prayers  in  the  matter  of  providing  heat  for  the  building 
later  also.  We  had  only  105  yen  and  this  would  not  buy  one  load  of  wood.  A Chris- 
tian friend  heard  of  the  need  and  gave  Principal  0 7000  yen  so  the  wood  was  bought. 

"March  1st  was  Korean  Independence  Day.  A popular  public  meeting  was  held  in 
the  Town  Hall  in  the  afternoon.  The  hall  was  crowded  with  2500  people.  I talked  10 
minutes,  being  one  of  six  speakers.  I told  them  how  much  we  Americans  wish  to  see 
the  country  united  and  free.  I warned  them  that  the  division  of  the  country  cannot 
be  corrected  by  force,  but  that  if  they  are  patient  and  united  they  will  get  what 
they  desire.  No  American  soldiers  were  on  guard  that  day.  Everything  was  left  to 
the  Korean  soldiers  and  police.  However,  it  was  a very  orderly  meeting. 


"I  the  pleasant  experience  of  preaching  a few  weeks  ago  to  a large  group 
of  TJ.S.  Army  men  at  Camp  Skipworth  south  of  Taegu.  At  the  close  of  the  meeting  they 
invited  me  to  return  that  evening  and  talk  on  my  early  experiences  in  Korea, 

"A  revival  service  in  the  West  Church  added  237  new  believers  to  its  member- 
ship. I preached  to  1000  people  there  one  Sunday. 

"I  spoke  at  the  recently  formed  Young  People’s  Evangelistic  Association  meet- 
ing one  night.  We  had  a grand  meeting  with  400  present. 


"The  good  news  has  just  come  to  me  that  permission  has  been  granted  me  by  the 
Russian  government  in  North  Korea  to  visit  my  home  in  Pyongyang.  I have  been  hoping 
and  praying  for  this  opportunity." 


(Dr.  Blair’s  book  "Gold  in  Korea"  on  his  experiences  as  a missionary,  may  be  obtained 
from  the  Board  of  Foreign  Missions,  156  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York,  10,  N.Y.,  price  75 
cents  postpaid.) 

April  4,  1947 


Greeting  from  Rev*  Harold  Voelkel,  Presbyterian  Missionary 
71  Military  Govrt  Co.,  Detachment  3. 

6-1,  Postmaster,  San  Francisco. 


January  19,  1947.  - Andong,  Korea* 

Your  good  letters  continue  to  come  thru  and  I am  feasting  on  all  the  good 
news.  ' e are  blessed  with  exceedingly  kind  friends.  God  encouraged  me  greatly 
in  my  prayer  life  this  weeks  Pastor  Ye,  head  of  the  Bible  Institute  and  Moderator 
of  Presbycepr,  has  had  a time  getting  support  from  the  churches,  for  the 

people  simply  do  not  have  money;  I found  he  hadnt  had  any  salary  for  som6tim6  ( it 
is  Only  300  yen  a month,  at  a time  when  rice  is  1,200  yen  a bushel)  and  there  are 
3 children  at  hom6*  At  the  rate  of  15  to  1,  I havent  any  money  to  give*  So  I took 
it  to  God  in  prayer.  Within  a day  or  two  the  commanding  officer  said  he  could  let 
me  have  some  extra  grain  for  distribution,  ndo  you  know  of  any  worthy  family? ''Did 
I?  TVhat  a testimony  to  trust  God  in  everything!  When  I gave  it  to  Ye,  he  ask6d, 

’ Isnt  there  a needier  family  than  we?''  He’s  a spiritual  giant  and  yet  he  is  so 
natural  about  things,  busy  holding  Bible  classes  out  in  the  little  country  churches 
to  whioh  he  frequently  has  to  walk. 

These  are  great  days,  for  the  Andong  Bible  Conference  is  on.  Its  good  to 
see  the  Christians  from  the  country  again,  so  hearty  and  cordial  in  their  greet- 
ing. The  guest  speaker.  Pastor  Han  from  the  north  is  a praying  man,  fearless  in 
his  denunciation  of  sin  and  fervent  in  his  exaltation  of  the  Lord  Jesus.  I spoke 
five  times  on  Repentance  and  prayed  for  God  to  enable  me  to  preach  that  message 
in  love.  We  had  good  attendanoe  in  spite  of  rainy  weather. 

Jan.  26  - Its  a oold  day,  but  my  heart  is  warm  as  I turn  my  thots  to  you  all#  I 
preached  down  in  the  prison  today;  an  exc6llant  congregation,  of  course,  but  they 
were  attentive#  The  Bible  Society  has  sent  scripture  portions  to  all  prisons  for 

distribution#  I was  surprised  how  well  th9  prisoners  sang! 

How  many  opportunities  the  church  now  has  for  evangelism!  In  the  local  High 
school  for  boys,  out  of  600  a group  of  30  students  are  meeting  for  Christian  fellow- 
ship# The  Youth  for  Christ  is  enthusiastic  with  big  plans  for  work.  About  a 

thousand  Korean  soldiers  are  to  come  here  for  training;  its  a great  challenge# 

At  the  service  this  morning  I was  told  there  were  30  new  believers,  converts 
during  the  Conference#  The  mestings  stirrod  us  all#  An  offering  of  120^000  yon, 
which  despite  inflation  is  a lot  of  money,  is  to  bo  used  to  send  evangelists  out 
to  preach  in  villages  where  churches  are  closed  during  the  war.  Women  gave  their 
wedding  rings,  watches  and  ornaments.  I am  impressed  with  the  appearance  of  the 
ccng: ©gabion  and  tho'.oi.dor  is  good  too.  j^ttual  Is  being  built  up  in  the  worship 
sim'xiai*  ho  our  American  church  service.  Its  noticeable  to  see  in  all  this  thG 
result  of  years  of  training  in  missionary  homes  and  institutions#  They  are  doing 
a g.jod  job  In  distribution  of  charity  bundles,  and  I want  to  have  the  country 
churches,  as  wol?.P  share  in  the  bounty  that  is  coming. 

Every  day  I am  teaching  in  the  Bible  Institute;  25  men  and  8 women  studying 
in  the  Sunday  School  rooms  at  the  ohuroh#  I’m  enjoying  teaching  the  Life  of  Christ, 
a tremendous  subject# 

Feb.  2.  Seoul,  Korea. 

The  winter  in  Andong  has  been  moderate  but  it  is  bitter  cold  here,  and  I 
am  grateful  for  the  big  winter  army  overcoat  that  a generous  Supply  officer  let 
me  have.  I dont  know  what  I’d  do  without  it.  The  heating  situation  is  serious 
for  laok  of  fuel.  What  a ride  we  had  up  hero  by  plane! '.We  climbed  10,000  ft#  to 
keep  above  a solid  bank  of  clouds. 

I had  a shook  when  I visited  Sovorance  Hospital.  I had  heard  about  it  but 
the  sight  was  depressing  in  the  extreme.  No  electricity,  unpainted  walls,  every- 
thing in  bad  repair#  The  wards  were  pitiable,  the  patients  being  oared  for  by 
relatives  with  food  prepared  on  charcoal  burners.  It  isnt  easy  for  tho  management 
these  days  with  shortages  of  everything,—  another  manifestation  of  tho  suffering  of 
the  people  as  a result  of  the  war#  Things  are  desperato;  thieves  are  bold#  I saw 
a government  car  with  two  windows  broken;  those  shatter— proof  windows  arc  tough, 
but  the  consciences  of  some  of  the  people  aro  toughor# 


We  hoar  thGrc  are  about  forty  now  ohurch  groups  in  Sooul,  mostly  pooplo 
from  tho  north,-  refugees® 


Feb®  9.  Andong,  Horo  I am  back  again  aftor  two  wcoks  absence,  and  what  full  an\ 
eventful  days  they  have  boon$  Your  letters  send  mo  to  my  knees  in  gratitude  to 
God  for  His  wonderful  kindness*  Thoro  is  so  much  to  praise  God  for®  I never 
folt  hotter  in  my  life® 

You  recall  that  tho  Mission  bought  a jeop  for  oach  of  tho  four  Prosbytcrian 
stations,  *•  grade  A®  jeeps  purchased  at  highest  prioe®  On*  Fob®  1st,  I went  down 
to  got  tho  Andong  j6op,  but  it  wouldnt  budgo®  ,uftcr  a day’s  delay  I got  it  start- 
ed,- #505,  and  a day  lator  Ned  Adams  drove  off  with  # 503®  It  was  bitter  cold 
and  oach  morning  as  we  wont  to  broakfast  at  tho  mess  hall,  there  was  watchful 
waiting  to  sog  If  tho  jeeps  would  start*  They  did l We  wore  thru  tho  Committee 

business  and  ready  to  start  south  on  Friday,  Oh,  what  roads  and  what  temperature! 

I was  cold  not  mcroly  to  the  bono  but  to  tho  marrowl  As  we  got  into  the  mountains 

tho  rooont  snow  added  real  beauty  to  tho  scone*  Both  cars  wore  loaded  with 

Sunday  school  supplies  just  out  from  America®  On  Saturday  wo  wore  off  in  good 
timo®  With  the  high  Mun-kyung  pass  in  front  of  us®  How  thankful  we  were  for  the 
4-whoel  drive,  for  as  we  made  tho  ascent  the  snow  and  ice  on  the  road  wasHioker 
and  our  wheels  began  to  spin®  Do  you  recall  thoso  precipitous  drops  from  that 
road?  Tho  special  drive  got  us  up  and  over,  and  thon  what  a view!  Soon  wo  wero 
in  the  next  town  with  a crowd  all  about  us®  Wo  met  tho  Christians,  sold  them 
some  SoS®  literature,  had  prayer  with  them,  and  learned  that  their  church  build-* 
Ing  was  sold  during  the  wnr  and  thoy  are  now  mooting  in  a former  Japanese  homo# 
Thon  on  together  until  Nod  turned  off  for  Taiku,  and  I kept  on  toward  Andong* 
We’ve  made  plans  for  visits  in  tho  joop  to  a number  of  places  whero  ohurohGS 
disappeared  during  tho  war  and  are  again  springing  into  life,  Chrisitans  begging 
for  help®  Its  most  encouraging,  thoro  are  real  signs  of  life  and  tho  pooplo 
are  eager® 

Feb®  22®  I have  had  my  first  trip  to  the  country  in  my  jeep*  Tho  ongino  works 
beautifully  and  wg  had  no  mishaps  except  that  tho  radiator  froze,  it  was  so  cold® 
Pastor  Ye,  two  older s and  I started  out  Sat®  noon  driving  East®  We  stopped  at  a 
place  where  it  happened  to  bo  Market  day,  and  what  a crowd!  I asked  if  they 
wanted  to  buy  a most  valuable  Book,  for  only  5 yon®  It  w<*s  unanimous,  thoy  did} 
in  a matter  of  minutes  all  the  gospels  I had  wore  gone,  snatched  out  of  my  hands® 
Spending  tho  night  in  an  inn  at  Chung-song,  we  had  a service  in  the  ohurch  which 
is  in  a dreadful  condition,  tho  result  of  disuso  during  tho  war  when  tho  people 
woro  forbidden  to  meet  and  the  congregation  was  scattered®  Tho  few  who  arc 
now  mooting  are  too  poor  to  repair  it® 

March  10  - You  will  notico  the  change  in  my  address®  Tho  Company  at  Andong  has 
officially  been  deactivated  and  made  a detachment,  half  tho  men  being  sent 
else  whore®  Tho  commanding  officer  told  mo  that  ho  oxpocts  one  house  and  pro- 
bably two  to  bo  vacant®  So  all  we  have  to  do  is  to  get  thorn  ready®  We  have  tho 
good  word  that  13  missionaries  are  returning  this  month,  among  them  George  Adams 
for  Andong®  Th0  opportunities  are  groat  and  thoy  will  all  have  plonty  to  do® 

Poor  Korea  is  restless  and  weary  without  knowing  whioh  way  to  turn®  But 
hor  real  need  is  spiritual,  peace  with  (Jod®  Koop  praying® 

Sent  by  Mrs®  Harold  Voolkel,  1200  West  30th  St®,  Los  Angeles  7 California® 


1200  Wo  30th  St., 

Los  Angeles  7 Calif# 
June  19,  1947, 


Dear  Friends t 

With  this  news  letter  from  Harold,  I feel  I must  send  you  a per- 
sonal word  from  the  family.  In  spite  of  the  difficulties  of  this  separa- 
tion, God  has  wonderfully  met  our  every  need  and  given  all-sufficient 
grace  day . by  day#  We  marvel  at  the  way  He  has  sustained,  turning  trials 
into  testimonies  of  His  faithfulness,  and  causing  His  joy  to  be  our 
strength#  We  have  hoped  that  by  this  time  there  would  be  some  definite 
word  of  a soon  return  to  Korea,  but  as  yet  permits  are  not  granted  to 
children  of  missionaries,  so  our  part  is  to  wait  with  patience  until  that 
day  comes.  God  is  able  to  open  doors  and  we  are  waiting  upon  Him  in  this 
as  in  everything# 

We  have  enjoyed  unusually  good  health  all  year  with  almost  no 
illness  at  all,  and  the  children  are  growing  steadily  and  always  bubbling 
over  with  energy  and  vigor.  They  make  this  a very  lively  household  and 
there  have  been  busy,  happy  times  for  us  all.  Little  Harold  who  is  five 
years  old  now,  can  hardly  wait  his  turn  to  start  school,  and  is  learning 
to  repeat  four  psalms  at  home.  Teddy  has  completed  2nd  grade,  and  loves 
to  write  to  his ^ Daddy,  his  left  hand  working  so  fast  to  keep  up  to  his 
active  little  mind.  His  fingers  have  learned  to  trip  over  the  piano  keys, 
too,  and  it  was  a happy  moment  for  his  mother  when  he  played  in  his  first 
recital  at  school.  Jack  is  ready  for  8th  grade  and  has  done  good  work 
in  his  lessons  and  in  music;  he’s  our  chief  entertainer  with  jolly  jokes 
and  is  my  right  hand  helper  in  running  errands.  Sally  Lou  was  graduated 
from  Culter  Academy  on  June  17th  with  honors,  playing  a piano  solo  at 
the  commencement  exercises.  As  Editor  of  the  school  Annual  she  has  worked 
hard  this  year,  and  we  are  delighted  with  the  fine  Christian  testimony  it 
gives.  She  looks  forward  eagerly  to  entering  Wheaton  College  this  Fall# 

^ The  time  for  us  to  be  moving  on  has  come,  a step  in  the  right 
direction,  for  we  expect  to  leave  the  end  of  July  and  locate  in  Berkeley 
this  Fall.  For  the  month  of  August  we  shall  be  enjoying  the  Bible  Con- 
ferences and  outdoor  activities  in  Mt.  Hermon,  California,  and  after 
September  1st  our  new  address  will  be 

2918  D.  Regent  St.,  Berkeley  5 California. 

That  is  one  of  the  fine  missionary  cottages  we  are  fortunate  to  have 
until  the  time  when  we  can  sail  for  Korea. 

He  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way...  so  He  bringeth  them  unto 
their  desired  haven. ,f  Psalm  107 j 7,30. 

Sincerely  yours  in  Him, 


Gertrude  Swallen  Voelkel 


Greeting  from  Rev.  Harold  Voelkel,  civilian  missionary 
Det«  3,  71  Military  Govft  Co. 

A*  P*  °*  6-1»  Postmaster,  San  Francisco,  California. 

March  24.  Indong,  Korea 

and  l„R+°"  f at8Pul  d 901  for  y°ur  letters.  I have  been  on  another  trip 

ooldfa  UtSrS?‘  °hUr^  Wh9r9  W9  worshiPP9d  yesterday  was  awfully 

trial A* It  pla°L  Way  up  in  ths  Obtains.  It  went  thru  all  the 
A*®  bh®  °*hars  dfd»  but  hns  oorne  thru  in  fine  condition.  In  the  midst 
he  joy  of  greetings,  there  was  sorrow  too,  for  one  of  the  fine  young 
men  was  forced  into  the  Japanese  army  and  has  not  returned.  After  my 
absence  of  years  everybody  wants  to  do  his  greeting  personally  and  in 
detail j I dont  suppose  I've  bowed  so  much  for  a long  time.  The  next 
church  we  visited  has  been  started  since  the  war}  a fmall  group  but^hat 
was  lacking  in  numbers  was  made  up  in  fervor. 

a ^0Un^  man  a Ullage  eight  miles  away  who  has  been 
alking  that  distance  to  church,  and  when  asked  how  he  decided  to  be- 

wilAhit  ^-Piy  "A  U JUSt  SOt  int°  my  head  t0  b9li9TO  in  Jesus”  To 
walk  that  distance  is  good  evidence  of  the  sincerety  of  his  faith  How 

:r^L£“’  ”rki"Ei  - *■  - -** 

April  13*  Seoul,  Korea. 

1?  non  ®a8ts^4sunris9  LS9rvi"  here  was  an  open-air  gathering  of  some 
12,000  Christians  on  the  hilltop  of  the  former  Shinto  Shrine.  A Korean 

the  benefit°if  thn  A01-6*"'  missionary  interpreting  in  English  for 

Befnn  ? 1 A Army  per sonel,-  a fins  demonstration  of  unity  of  Christ. 

tellinv  th  And°nS*  1 spoks  at  a dayhneak  prayer  meeting  of  Presbytery, 
telling  them  I was  convinced  that  until  all  the  shrine  compromises  were 

InFl  ffltfth  oonf6SS9d*  G°d  could  not  bless  us.  There  was  a quiet  hush 

wA  f A V We  h0m9'  bUt  th9rG  WaS  no  br9k™99s.  I trust  that 

aside  1F°W’  bx  1 °eSnt  th9y  Wl11  find  that  God  wiU  simply  Pub 

* Everywhere  we  go  it  is  the  young  people  who  have  the  energy  and 
zeal  and  vision,  and  God  is  using  them* 

..  - Lost. evening  I sat  here  at  sunset  and  thot  back  over  scenes  of 

MothI /qw®111  S®°ul*  and  tri0d  to  visualize  the  arrival  of  Father  and 
„ „th  p^16?  55  years  ago.  What  changes  and  development  have  taken 
place  Praise  God  for  the  fine  Christian  testimony  God  has  raised  up  her ef 

April  27,  Andong* 

m—M-AlV06?  9 tiDe  aWay  from  homo  this  trip,  with  the  committee 
meeting  in  Seoul,  and  General  Assembly  in  Taiku,  and  then  I was  delayed 

As*  A*  9 °°ld  and  S°r9  throat*  ,Vhat  a contrast  the  General 

level  if  Itlhrr  P!‘9Vi°US  ?a' thorinSsJ  " not  only  fewer  in  numbers  but  the 
level  of  dilberation  was  lower}  there  was  not  the  ready  re*ponse  and  the 

challenge  of  the  different  items  presented.  They  took  action,  wisely 
I felt,  forbidding  pastors  to  hold  political  jobs  at  the  same  time  as 
pastorates.  It  seems  that  many  pastors  havo  become  members  of  the  lagis- 

treatment!  6 H°  S °"  b°  th°ir  Past°ratos,  giving  their  churches  abfent 

hn!Tat  * r°oePbI°»  1 had  Up°n  my  r9turn»  with  tho  many,  many  packages 
that  had  arrived.  Stuff  from  America  is  like  clothing  from  a dream  world! 

stitute^n^how  th  ^VeaterS  Qnd  9oatp  OV0r  to  tho  girls  in  the  Biblo  In- 
stitute and  how  their  eyes  sparkled!  I get  an  inspiration  each  time  I 

open  a package.  Thank  you,  and  may  the  Lord  make  up  to  you  for  all  tho 

time  and  strength  that  has  gone  into  the  purchase,  packing  and  ma  li^ 

Z taS*  t0  A"  a lab°r  °f  l0V0*  A11  A-P-°-  parcels  may  now  be 

svsts  u spoolai  neod  for  towoL' 


May  11*  Seoul. 

In  Taiku  on  my  way  up  hero  I met  Dr.  Blair  who  was  just  back  from 
a five  day  trip  to  Pyeng  Yang,  in  north  Korea.  The  Russians  gave  him  thG 
freedom  of  the  city  where  he  had  lived  forty  years,  and  even  provided  him 
a car  and  a Korean  chauffeur.  He  visited  the  Theological  Seminary  speak** 
ing  to  the  174  students  there,  and  the  Womens  Higher  Biblo  school  with 
its  91  students*  On  Sunday  he  spoke  at  each  of  nine  churches  in  the  morn- 
ing, and  in  the  afternoon  addressed  an  opon-air  gathering  of  over  15*000 
Christians  who  were  commemorating  the  40th  anniversary  of  the  great  re- 
vival of  1907.  How  miraculous  that  ho  should  have  been  there  for  that 
occasion,  for  he  had  been  an  active  leader  in  the  revival,  as  he  has  re- 
corded in  his  recent  book,  ,TGold  in  Korea”.  He  spoke  of  what  he  had 
witnessed  at  the  time  whon  the  Spirit  of  God  fell  in  convicting  power 
and  repentance  upon  great  congregations  of  Deople.  After  the  message  it 
was  suggested  that  all  pray  together  audibly  and  in  concert,  a volume  of 
voices  that  must  have  been  heard  all  over  the  city.  For  two  weeks  all 
the  50  Protestant  churches  of  PyengYang  had  been  meeting  for  daybreak 
praycrmeetings  and  at  this  special  union  gathering  the  offering  was 
given  for  the  purpose  of  rebuilding  the  First  Methodist  church  that  had 
burned.  The  Christians  are  calling  upon  God  for  another  revival  like 
the  one  that  was  given  before.  They  said  Dr.  Blair* s presence  among  them 
was  like  on  angel  from  heaven.  How  marvellously  God  led  in  that  visitl 
Yes,  revival  is  on  the  way. 

May  31.  Andong. 

This  Detachment  has  been  cut  from  60  to  7 men,  and  in  the  near 
future  there  may  be  no  ona  left  at  all.  Two  of  our  missionary  homes  arc 
now  vacant,  but  considerable  repairs  will  have  to  be  made  to  make  them 
ready  for  occupancy.  Permission  has  been  granted  by  General  Hodge  himself 
for  the  necessary  rehabilitation.  Its  a long  process  and  for  the  present 
all  conditions  indicate  delay  and  patience  in  the  matter  of  families  com- 
ing out.  George  Adams  and  I are  occupying  the  Adams  house.  We  under- 
stand that  Rev.  and  Mrs.  Harry  Hill  have  sailed  and  will  soon  bG  arriving 
for  work  in  Andong. 

I have  good  news  about  my  books.  I had  800  volumos  on  my  list  and 
was  told  all  had  been  burned  by  the  Japanese.  Now  the  word  is  that  all 
standard  works  were  given  to  Seoul  University,  and  there  I found  a number 
of  my  books  and  some  of  the  Swallens*,  and  I brought  home  a carton  full. 
They  are  letting  us  have  them  all  back  again. 

To  my  delight  the  Board  took  action  to  print  5,000  copies  each 
of  Father  Swallcn’s  Old  Testament  History  and  the  Life  of  Christ,  for 
use  in  our  Bible  Institutes.  I*m  sure  it  will  be  a joy  to  Father  to  know 
that  his  ministry  continues  fruitful.  I brought  down  from  Seoul  644 
gospels  for  distribution)  they  went  like  hotcakes.  The  Old  and  N ew  Testa- 
ments created  a stampede,  for  the  demand  far  exceeds  the  supply.  It  is 
distressing  to  have  to  toll  so  many  that  we  dont  have  any  more  Bibles.  I 
wrote  of  thG  groat  need  for  the  ScripturGs  to  the  American  Bible  Society $ 
they  have  printed  and  sent  out  thousands  of  copies  to  Korea,  but  many 
more  thousands  are  desperately  needed. 

We*ve  just  finished  a great  four  days  of  a Youth-f or-Christ  con- 
ference in  Andong.  I*m  grateful  to  God  for  answered  prayer.  We  had  good 
weather,  even  a full  moon,  and  from  71  churches  there  were  350  young 
peoplG  who  came.  The  guest  speaker,  who  has  spent  6ight  years  in  America 
gav3  messages  on  Romans,  solid  sermons  with  the  truth  excellantly  arranged 
and  presented  with  clarity.  The  church  was  filled  to  overflowing  and 
the  daily  daybreak  praycrmeetings  continued  from  5|00  for  almost  two  hours 9 
with  messages  on  the  Holy  Spirit.  All  that  is  needed  is  the  breath  of 
God  upon  us  in  overwhelming  power.  And  that  is  the  result  of  prayer.