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[Page 1]U. S. SUPPLEMENT No. 114 BAHÁ’Í NEWS BAHÁ’Í YEAR 124 AUGUST 1967

Hands Appoint New Board Member

The Hands of the Cause in the Western Hemisphere on June 12 announced to the National Spiritual Assemblies and Auxiliary Board members of North America the appointment of Dr. Peter Khan of Ann Arbor, Michigan as an Auxiliary Board member for propagation.

Haifa Letter Brings Assurance During Crisis

When the news spread around the world about the outbreak in early June of hostilities between Israel and her neighboring Arab countries, the National Spiritual Assembly, on behalf of the Bahá’ís in the United States, cabled the Bahá’í World Center in Haifa assurance of our prayers for the protection of the sacred Shrines and other properties and the safety of all the Bahá’ís in Israel. No immediate response was received, therefore all Assemblies were asked to request their communities for prayers. A cablegram sent by the Universal House of Justice on June 9 was never received, apparently due to the many problems affecting cable services at the time. However, certain other cablegrams routed through the National Administrative offices were received and since these indicated that all properties and Bahá’ís were safe, the National Spiritual Assembly conveyed this information to the Assemblies and State Goals Committees in a general letter on June 12, 1967.

The cablegram sent by the Universal House of Justice but not received was repeated in a letter, as follows:

"APPRECIATE CONCERN LOCAL ASSEMBLIES FRIENDS HAPPY ADVISE SHRINES UNHARMED FRIENDS SAFE. PLEASE CONVEY LOVING GREETINGS ENTIRE COMMUNITY."

Thornton Chase Memorial to be Held in October

The fifty-fifth annual observance of the Thornton Chase Memorial will be held Sunday, October 1, 1967 at 2:00 p.m. in the Inglewood Park Cemetery (Sierra Plot No. 209), Inglewood, California.

An appropriate program is planned to mark the memorial to this first Bahá’í in America and to the visit made at his grave by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 1912. Of Thornton Chase ‘Abdu’l-Bahá said: "This revered personage was the first Bahá’í in America. He served the Cause faithfully and his services will ever be remembered throughout ages and cycles."

All are invited to attend the meeting and to stay for the social hour following, to be held in Centinella Park, near the tree that was donated to the city of Inglewood last year in memory of Thornton Chase.

For further information write to: Local Spiritual Assembly of Inglewood, California; Mrs. Inez G. Kurokawa, Secretary: 4908 W. 99th St., Inglewood, California 90301.

World Peace Day September 17, 1967

A Special Event for Proclaiming the Bahá’í Faith to the Public

Theme: Many Nations-One World

Suggested Materials:

• WPD Public Information Kit from Department of Public Information.
• WPD Poster Kit from Bahá’í Distribution and Service Department.
• A Pattern for Future Society; The Destiny of America; One God, One Truth, One People from Bahá’í Publishing Trust.

Reports: Good photographs and reports of outstanding meetings should be mailed immediately to the Public Information Department, National Bahá’í Headquarters, 112 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091.

Important Notice for the Protection of the Faith

The following communication from the Universal House of Justice dated March 19, 1967 and published in BAHÁ’Í NEWS in May and June is again called to the attention of every Bahá’í.

"In the 1965 Riḍván Message from the Universal House of Justice we announced that in September 1967, on the Feast of Mashíyyat, a few appointed representatives of the Bahá’í world would visit the site of the House of Bahá’u’lláh in Adrianople where the Súriy-i-Mulúk was revealed. We have decided that the six Hands of the Cause of God who will represent the Universal House of Justice at the Inter-Continental Conferences in October are the ones to make this visit. Immediately following this historic act they will proceed to their respective Conferences.

"For the protection of the Faith it is essential that no one, except the Hands, travel to Turkey on this occasion." [Page 2]

THE HOUSE OF WORSHIP

A Shelter for Many Activities

Temple Public Meetings Committee

The Temple Public Meetings Committee is responsible for setting up a weekly program at 3:45 each Sunday afternoon in Foundation Hall of the House of Worship, during which the principles and spirit of the Faith are presented in a clear, concise and beautiful manner.

Speakers and chairmen with sincerity, knowledge of the Teachings, ability to speak clearly, and above all, with the power to impart the spiritual potency of the Faith are chosen, usually from the Temple area. When the committee is aware in advance that seasoned teachers will be visiting from other areas, they are delighted to seize the opportunity to present "new faces."

The committee of energetic, dedicated and hardworking members meets twice a month to plan the weekly programs and Special Events Days presentations, as well as other public meetings held in Foundation Hall. Plans are under way for greater diversity in the programs which include musical selections by the Bahá’í Ensemble.

Attendance varies from approximately 30 to 150 people, depending on the season of the year, weather conditions, etc. There is a growing tendency for some of the audience to linger and talk at length with the speaker, chairman, or the hosts and hostesses which are provided by the area assemblies and groups.

What a great joy and bounty to be able to present to the visitors who come to see our beautiful Mother Temple, the Message of Bahá’u’lláh that alone can heal the sicknesses of a troubled humanity.

Making Your Will

The National Spiritual Assembly has available a limited supply of a booklet, Making Your Will, by Sydney Preran, B.S., LLB containing helpful information and guides in the preparation of wills. Copies will be sent as requested by individual Bahá’ís at no charge. Requests should be addressed to the National Bahá’í Headquarters, 112 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, Ill. 60091, attention: Treasurer's Office.

Work of Bahá’í Author Republished

Bahá’ís will be happy to know that Discovering the Genius Within You, first published in 1932, has been reprinted and is now available from local bookstores or the publisher: Scarecrow Press, Inc., 52 Liberty Street, P.O. Box 656, Metuchen, New Jersey 08840. The price is $6.00.

The author, Prof. Stanwood Cobb, Bahá’í of Chevy Chase, Maryland is a teacher, lecturer and author of numerous books and pamphlets on the Bahá’í Faith and related subjects. Among his Bahá’í books and pamphlets are: Tomorrow and Tomorrow, The Destiny of America, and What is a Bahá’í?

Discovering The Genius Within You is written to show what is the creative power, which is in everyone, and how it can be developed for the blessing of the individual as well as for mankind.

Bahá’í Distribution and Service Department

Second Series of Four Tapes Now Available — "Nobility of Man"

A second series of four 15-minute tapes on the Bahá’í Faith has been prepared by the Public Information Department and are now available from Distribution and Service. These tapes show a relationship between modern views on maturity and the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith. If used on radio, local introductory and closing announcements must be added to each program. Each program provides a good basis for discussion in firesides and study classes. Each tape begins with a quotation from the Writings and a brief summary of the Faith.

Tape #1.. deals with knowing ourselves Tape #2. describes those things necessary for development of the individual Tape #3. discusses the individual in his society Tape #4 ... treats the role of the individual in his contemporary world.

The tapes are done in narrative style against a musical background with two voices alternating (man's and woman's).

While the tapes are designed to be used in a series, each tape may be used singly by deleting the closing statement on each tape which gives the subject of the next tape. A list of suggested opening and closing announcements and suggestions for use are included. Each tape is on a 5" reel, and the tape speed is 7½ ips.

Set of four tapes ........... $9.00 Single tape ................. 2.50

Order from: BAHÁ’Í DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT 112 LINDEN AVENUE WILMETTE, ILLINOIS 60091 [Page 3]

Personal Questionnaires are Flowing to National Bahá’í Center

Early in July all Bahá’ís both adults and youth were mailed a personal questionnaire with a letter from the National Spiritual Assembly requesting their co-operation. The prompt response by many has been greatly appreciated. Bahá’ís who have cheerfully volunteered their services are busily engaged in processing these returns so that the information can be added to that already on the electronic computer.

This new information serves a variety of purposes, in addition to the mailing of BAHÁ’Í NEWS. With the inclusion of the personal information the record will become invaluable to the National Office and to the State Goals Committees in enlisting the talents and experience of every Bahá’í as we approach the goal of universal participation.

Any Bahá’í who fails to receive a questionnaire should request one immediately from the National Bahá’í Center, 112 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091. Those who have received theirs and have not as yet mailed them in the envelope provided are urged to do so promptly.

NATIONAL BAHÁ’Í FUND

Monthly Income: 1967-1968

Thousand $ Monthly Budget: 88.3 Regular contributions Special contributions & Miscellaneous Estates Other income

(Data points: 375, 350, 300, 250, 200, 150, 100, 50)

Local Assemblies Contributing Each Month (Data points: 140, 120, 100, 80, 60, 40, 20)

Calendar of Events

FEASTS August 1 — Kamál (Perfection) August 20 — Asmá’ (Names) September 8 — ‘Izzat (Might) September 27 — Mashíyyat (Will)

PROCLAMATION EVENT September 17 — World Peace Day

U.S. NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS September 1 through 4 October 4 (Centenary October 5-8)

Bahá’í House of Worship

Visiting Hours Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sundays Devotions: 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Public Meetings: 3:45 p.m. [Page 4]AUGUST 1967

NEW ADDRESS FOR WORLD ORDER

Effective immediately the mailing address of World Order is being changed from 1 Cove Ridge Lane, Old Greenwich, Connecticut, to 112 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091. Pending the reprinting of subscription/renewal forms, please make changes in ink on those you use, which still have the old address.

Bahá’í Directory Changes

ASSEMBLY SECRETARIES

Northern California Central Marin J.D.: Mrs. Carol Noah, pro-tem, 248 Mt. Shasta Dr., San Rafael 94903

Georgia Richmond County: Mrs. Jacquelyne Logue (to correct spelling of name)

Michigan East Lansing: Miss Merrie L. Gordon, c/o Dr. Keyvan Nazerian, 663 Tarleton (to correct street address)

Western Texas Lubbock: Mrs. Mary Greenblatt, P.O. Box 6091 79413.

Western Washington Everett: Mrs. Donna Lowery, 4002 Hoyt 98201

Bahá’í Marriages

Phoenix, Ariz.: Miss Judith Phillips to Norman F. Archambo on June 17, 1967

Culver City, Calif.: Miss Marjorie Jean Rosenberg to Martin J. Bram on May 28, 1967

Pasadena, Calif.: Mrs. Mary D. White to Thomas L. Webster on June 10, 1967

Riverside, Calif.: Miss Dana Hart to Charles E. Cooke on June 11, 1967

Sacramento Mun. Ct. Dist., Calif.: Miss Joanne Waldon to Bradley R. Mortensen on May 20, 1967

San Diego, Calif.: Mrs. Anna Hildur England to Paul Park on June 8, 1966

San Diego, Calif.: Miss Diane M. Cotton to Michael William Schnorr on June 17, 1967

San Francisco, Calif.: Mrs. M. Frances Fernandez to Lawrence Jordan on June 16, 1967

Victor Jud. Dist., Calif.: Mrs. Kathryn L. Herbst to Desiderio. Gallego on May 21, 1967

Richmond Co., Ga.: Mrs. Jacquelyne M. H. Stallings to Dr. H. Edward Logue on June 1, 1967.

Evanston, Ill.: Miss Zimarian Jean Stoakley to Robert Kenyon Walker on June 10, 1967

Boston, Mass.: Miss Pauline Shore to Don C. Letbetter on June 7, 1967

Ann Arbor, Mich.: Miss Agnes Maria Hooper to John W. Aiken, II on June 24, 1967

Detroit, Mich.: Miss Eileen Jane Ross to Robert Murray on April 4, 1967

Kansas City, Mo.: Mrs. Elizabeth H. Campbell to Shelby N. Griffith, Jr. on May 1, 1967

Las Vegas, Nev.: Mrs. Flavia L. Harris to Jack C. Harris. on May 27, 1967

Montclair, N.J.: Miss Nancy Jean Tonkonogy to Philip John Szenher on June 10, 1967

Amherst Twp., N.Y.: Miss Sue Ann Wooster to Stephen Aimes on May 25, 1967

Hamburg Twp., N.Y.: Mrs. Laura Elizabeth Singleton May to Arthur McLorn on May 15, 1967

Charlotte, N.C.: Miss Sharlene Sharpe to Dr. Fereidoon Rezvani on April 29, 1967

Green Bay, Wisc.: Miss Sandra Elaine Johnson to Manuchihr Parsi Varjavandi on June 17, 1967

Time for Renewal of World Order Subscriptions

Issue Number 5 of World Order magazine marks a turning point of the journal. As it enters its second year it has lived through its birth pains and has come to a time of growth. It is the time for renewal of all original subscriptions. It is the time when all mailings are being converted to the new data-processing system. We trust that any errors of the past can be caught and corrected. It is the time of transfer of production printing and mailing to Wilmette under the supervision of Glenford Mitchell as managing editor, assisted by a new team of artists. With an increasing inflow of manuscripts, the editors have gained a wider choice of authors and articles to serve the teaching interests of the Faith.

the The next issue will focus upon the Centenary, with an editorial by Firuz Kazemzadeh and an essay on the meaning of the Tablets to the Kings by David Earl. There will be articles by Mahmoudi on the institutionalization of religion, by Yntema on the harmony of science and religion, by Garvin on Harlem, by St. Barbe Baker on the redwoods, by Rassekh on the non-hero in history, by Jamir in a fantasy on flying saucers, by a Bahá’í reading Eusebius, and poems by Margaret Danner and William Stafford.

Some remarks and instructions for subscribers old and new:

1. All original subscribers should now renew for one or more years.

2. All donors of gift subscriptions in the past should renew these if at all possible. Please supply now all names and addresses of your original recipients, along with the new subscriptions.

3. In the near future a survey will be made of all World Order recipients to determine whether any issues were not received so that replacement copies can be forwarded.

The magazine will come to be a great teaching asset for the Bahá’ís in reaching those interested in the Faith. It needs your support and your articles.

In Memoriam

Mrs. Helen Blakely Burbank, Calif. May 22, 1967

Mrs. Mildred H. Clark. Turku, Finland May 27, 1967

Mrs. Bahyeh Eghrari Hauppauge, N.Y. April 29, 1967

Mrs. Jeannette A. Garcia Yonkers, N.Y. June 6, 1967

Frederick Hooker Alexandria, La. June 1, 1967

Mrs. Athlene Jones Morocco, Indiana April 28, 1967

Mrs. Josephine Jones. Omaha, Nebraska May 7, 1967

Mrs. Sarah Kadrie Long Beach, Calif. November 2, 1966

Nathan I. Levin Indianapolis, Indiana June 24, 1967

Mrs. Helen J. Martin Milwaukee, Wisc. June 9, 1967

Denon C. Minney University Park, Texas June 6, 1967

Mrs. Mary E. Moore Seattle, Wash. June 12, 1967

Mrs. Pearl Myre San Francisco, Calif. May 27, 1967

Karl Neumann Milwaukee, Wisc. May 29, 1967