U.S. Supplement/Issue 60/Text

Most Great Festival to be Celebrated in U.S.

At the meeting of the National Spiritual Assembly December 29-January 1 plans were adopted for the nation-wide celebration of the Most Great Festival during the World Congress which will be in session in London during the Riḍván period. These plans are aimed at carrying out the instructions of the beloved Guardian himself for the observance of this historic occasion as restated by the Hands of the Faith in the Holy Land in their message of October 31, 1962. (See insert in Bahá’í News, December 1962, page 3.)

Full details, including special material which is being prepared for use throughout the United States for publicity purposes, will be made available to the believers at the earliest possible moment. In the meantime, the National Spiritual Assembly requests that any discussion of this occasion or any reference to it in local publicity be limited to the purpose of the Jubilee, the celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the Revelation of the Station of Bahá’u’lláh, and the victories achieved during this hundred-year period, and not to discussion or announcement about the election of the Universal House of Justice.

The message from the Hands of the Faith referred to above provides much information and subject matter for discussion of this event with interested seekers and non-Bahá’í friends.

NSA Now Issues Certificates

to Those Newly Enrolled

Beginning January 1, 1963, the National Spiritual Assembly discontinued the practice of sending a letter of welcome to each newly enrolled Bahá’í, substituting in its place a printed certificate of membership carrying the name of the believer, the date the membership is recorded at the National Bahá’í Administrative Headquarters, and individually signed by the secretary of the National Spiritual Assembly. Isolated Bahá’ís being enrolled receive with their certificate the usual Bahá’í identification card.

The new certificate carries the following wording:

“The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States extends a warm and loving welcome to ——(name)-— and certifies that on this date your name was enrolled on our official records as a Bahá’í.

“How very great the station you have attained in

recognizing the Manifestation of God for this glorious Day, and how very great your responsibility to serve the Cause of God in accordance with the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. Praise God that you are numbered with the people of Bahá. Be assured of our prayers that your life may be blessed with deeper understanding and knowledge of all Divine truth.”

Regretfully, the National Assembly cannot send these certificates to any believer whose enrollment was recorded prior to January first.

Bahá’í Directory Cannot Include Phone Numbers

From time to time state conventions, local assemblies and individual Bahá’ís recommend that in addition to the names and addresses of the secretaries of local assemblies the annual Bahá’í directory also publish their telephone numbers. While the National Spiritual Assembly realizes that this information would be very valuable, especially for traveling Bahá’ís and individuals who wish to refer contacts to the communities to which they may be moving, it has been considered unwise to provide this additional information, not only because it opens the door to unauthorized calls but also because of the large turn-over and frequent changes of addresses of assembly secretaries and consequent changes in telephone numbers. Since Riḍván 1962, for example, approximately thirty-five per cent of the assembly secretaries have changed their addresses, have resigned or moved from the community.

If it is essential for any assembly or individual to communicate with the secretary in another community by telephone, the National Bahá’í Administrative Headquarters can furnish the telephone number if the secretary has one‘

Special Credentials for Jubilee

NO ONE will be admitted to Albert Hall in London without a book of tickets and special attached credentials. All believers going by charter flight will automatically receive theirs before leaving. Bahá’ís making their own travel arrangements must notify the National Spiritual Assembly immediately in order to be provided with these important credentials.

[Page 2]National Fund Requires Immediate Action

WORLD CRUSADE BUDGET

Tenth Year: 1962-1963 ANNUAL BUDGET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$625,000.00 IIIIIIllIIIIIllIIllIIIIIllIIllIIIIIIllIIIIIllIllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllll||ll|||ll|l||l|||l||||I Total Requirements: May 1 to December 31 .. 416,672.00 IIIIIIIIIlllIIIllllllIllllllllllllllIllIIIIIllIIIIIllllIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllI|||||l|||lI|lll|||||I Total Contributions: May 1 to December 31 .. 288,169.00 IllIllllIllllllIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIII Deficit to December 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 128,503.00

The above figures demonstrate that there has been an insufficient response to the appeal at the State Conventions for drastically increased support of the National Fund to wipe out the deficit of almost $100,000 which had accumulated. Regular contributions in December rose, from $31,485 in November, to $38,154. There were no special contributions at all in December, so the total for the month was little changed from the preceding month. In the meantime the deficit increased another $12,600 to $110,368 after estate funds.

If contributions merely stay at the December level the deficit by the end of the fiscal year will approach $170,000 and we will truly face an acute financial crisis. The National Spiritual Assembly simply does not believe the American Bahá’í community will permit this to occur. It considers this budget was accepted as a spiritual obligation, the final one of this nature in the World Crusade, and that as such it will be fulfilled at all costs.

To avoid a deficit at the end of the fiscal year, contributions in January, February, March and April must average $80,000, more than double those for December. This is a matter of first priority for every individual Bahá’í, assembly and group.

—NA'l‘IONAL SPEITUAL ASSEMBLY

Nation-Wide Institutes Postponed to March

Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the nation-wide series of workshop institutes scheduled for the first two week ends in February, as announced in the U.S. SUPPLEMENT for December 1962, are being postponed to March 23 and 24. Please watch your area teaching committee bulletins for information as to the places and exact dates for these institutes in your area.

For information as to the purpose and nature ‘of the institutes, kindly refer to the announcement in the December 1962 SUPPLEMENT, page 3.

FEBRUARY 1963

Important Gathering of Indians and

Bahá’ís to be Held in Arizona

A “Great Council Fire” meeting has been called for the week end of February 22-24 in a desert location just west of Tucson, Arizona. Sponsored by the American Indian Service Committee, this gathering will be attended by Bahá’ís and spiritual leaders of American Indian tribes. As planned, the event will be unique in the history of the American Indians and in the experience of Bahá’ís who have sought to share Bahá’u’lláh’s Message with their Indian brothers. It is anticipated that the occasion will proclaim the Faith among the Indians to an extent never before possible.

Invitations have been extended to Indian chiefs and spiritual leaders to gather for the “Great Council Fire” in the spirit of unity and brotherhood, to come in tribal dress and clan colors, to share in fulfilling the prophecy held by many tribes that at a promised time Indian chiefs would come together to speak of their sacred tribal beliefs. All those invited have been acquainted with the fact that this will be a Bahá’ísponsored gathering, and that the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith center around the oneness of the human family.

Plans for the event were inspired by an awareness of the promise of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá for the bright future of the American Indians and by a desire to fulfill the wish of the beloved Guardian that members of leading tribes would embrace the Faith ere the close of the Crusade.

Indians of the north, the south, the east and the west are expected to participate. All Bahá’ís, especially Indian believers, are urged to attend. The spirit of unity and fellowship brought by the friends, the loving presence of Hand of the Cause Zikru?llah Khádem for the three days of the meeting, and his participation as principal_Bahá’í speaker, will bless and confirm this great undertaking.

A special committee of Francis LaQuier (Chippewa), John Nelson (Navajo), Norma,Gimlin, Charlotte Nelson, Frank and Lucy Evans—all pioneers—have worked closely with the American Indian Service Committee in planning the event.

Place of the “Great Council Fire” will be the Palo Verde Campgrounds, fifteen miles west of Tucson in the Tucson Mountain park area. Space for camping, water, electricity and firewood will be provided. Friends must bring their own camping equipment and food, or arrange independently for motel space well in advance for this is the tourist season in Arizona.

Those expecting to attend are requested to inform the American Indian Service Committee, Mrs. Nancy

Phillips, Secretary, 736 Encanto Drive, S.E., Phoenix 7, Arizona.

If you ‘move . . .

. be sure to notify National Administrative Headquarters and your local secretary (or area secretary, if isolated). Please do this promptly —preferably in advance of moving.

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NSA Reports Action on State Convention Recommendations

The recommendations received by the National Spiritual Assembly from the 1962 State Conventions have been carefully considered. The following report reflects the decisions and actions on recommendations of nation-wide interest or application, some of which were made by more than one electoral district but which are listed only once. Actions that are of concern to one particular state have been sent to the area teaching committee for publication in the area bulletin. Others having to do with locations and procedures for the 1963 conventions have been noted for action at the appropriate time.

ARIZONA. 1. That the National Spiritual Assembly encourage the formation of teaching teams of not less than three Bahá’ís representing different racial backgrounds, to arise throughout the United States to assist Bahá’í communities, groups and isolated believers in reaching the different ethnic groups in those centers; and that, preceding the visits of the teaching teams, these teams employ all phases of research to learn the mores of the ethnic groups they will teach.

Action: The National Assembly highly favors this recommendation and encourages both the area teaching committees and the local assemblies to develop such teams wherever practicable, and to assist them in carrying out planned programs of this nature.

2. That the National Spiritual Assembly consider encouragement from the national level to Bahá’ís for arranging musical programs in which members of different racial backgrounds would participate with musical instruments and vocal renditions for the purpose of producing musicales with an inter-cultural and international flavor.

Action: The National Assembly encourages all communities to utilize its musical talent to the extent that is possible in setting up programs, either for teaching or for social contacts with seekers.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. 1. That the National Assembly suggest to the believers through Bahá’í News that they ask well ahead of time for photographers from local newspapers to cover major Bahá’í functions in that community.

Action: The National Assembly encourages the application of this recommendation.

2. That the National Spiritual Assembly explore the possibility of producing records of Bahá’í songs, especially for children.

Action: The National Assembly regards this recommendation as highly desirable and will explore the possibilities of implementing it.

3. That the National Spiritual Assembly investigate the possibility of producing a manual of suggestions or procedures (loose-leaf type) for secretaries which would include instructions regarding enrollment of new believers, transfers, marriages, etc.

Action: This information is included in the new edition of The Bahá’í Community.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT No. 1. That means of communication between the National Spiritual Assembly, the National Teaching Committee, the Area Teaching Committee, the assemblies and groups, be streamlined.

Action: The National Assembly approves this recommendation and wishes to explain that efforts have been and are being made to develop systems which will facilitate the communication between the National Assembly and the other institutions of the Faith, including the installation of equipment at the National Administrative Headquarters to assist in expediting the work required of its limited staff. However, it is pointed out that in view of the rapid growth of the Faith, both on the home front and throughout the farflung corners of the Bahá’í world, and in view of the limited funds available for adequate personnel and physical accommodations, there are times when it is not possible to deal with a problem as expeditiously as desired. The full cooperation of all institutions of the Faith in any problem will be of invaluable assistance in facilitating the communications between the National Assembly and other bodies.

GEORGIA. 1. That the National Assembly consider facilities and encourage ways and means for procuring Bahá’í centers for local assemblies in larger communities of the South.

Action: The National Spiritual Assembly considers this recommendation a worthy one and hopes that the incoming Assembly will be able to give attention to the matter, inasmuch as the Guardian had given instructions that it was to discourage investing funds in centers, even though on a rental basis, for the duration of the Ten-Year Crusade.

2. That the American National Teaching Committee prepare prestige fliers on the more active traveling teachers, with photographs and background information, to be presented by local communities to newspapers, important people, and for similar uses.

Action: The National Assembly has transmitted this recommendation to the National Teaching Committee for‘its study and consideration.

HAWAH. 1. That the National Spiritual Assembly send letters of proclamation to all clergy and that Dr. George Tovs'rnshend’s open letter to the clergy be reprinted for this purpose.

Action: Under the specific instructions of the Guardian and from time to time the National Assembly has carried out this recommendation on a national basis and it will continue to seek opportunities for contacting leading clergy with appropriate statements or publications. Local assemblies are free to exercise their own good judgment in relation to contacting clergy within their own communities, bearing in mind the principles that have been enunciated by the National Assembly with regard to this sensitive issue.

2. That consideration be given to sending pamphlets or statements concerning the Bahá’í Faith to small

[Page 4]unaffiliated religious and humanitarian groups. There are many of these which have broken away from large affiliated groups.

Action: This is essentially a local Bahá’í activity and should be considered by the local assemblies to the extent practicable.

3. That all local assemblies consider holding special public meetings, using as publicity the fact that the Universal House of Justice is the first international body ever to be elected. ,

Action: The National Assembly has had specific instructions from the Hands of the Faith in the Holy Land regarding this matter and at the proper time the friends will be notified as to the type of publicity that may be used in connection with this event.

4. That the Tablet of Ahmad be recited daily by every believer in the entire State (of Hawaii) from sundown December 3 to December 22, 1962, for the purpose of advancing the teaching effort, and that all of the United States consider doing a similar thing, using their own dates.

Action: The National Assembly heartily approves of this recommendation.

5. That Bahá’í communities list their speakers with the local Chambers of Commerce.

Action: The National Assembly regards this as an.

excellent recommendation and suggests that the Chamber of Commerce should not be the only agency to be supplied with a list of local speakers.

INDIANA. 1. That application forms and enrollment cards be sent to groups and isolated believers to facilitate the enrollment of new believers.

Action: The National Assembly has dealt with this‘

subject in recent communications to all local assemblies and area teaching committees.

2. That in planning the agenda for the State Conventions, the National Assembly should consider providing time for the major portion of the consultation to take place prior to voting. This would facilitate the friends getting to know the thinking people so that they can better judge for whom to vote.

Action: The National Assembly devotes much time and thought to the preparation of the agenda for the State Conventions so that they might be conducted in a manner satisfactory to the largest number of believers. In view of the necessity of having the tellers complete the counting of the ballots before adjournment, the time for balloting must be set at an hour which will make this possible in the large states where thousands of ballots are involved. It is obviously impossible to become acquainted with new believers who attend the Convention to the degree necessary to evaluate their capacities and stabilities in terms of suitability for administrative offices. The Assembly wishes to point out that the Guardian advised the believers to endeavor to become acquainted with the qualifications of their fellow Bahá’ís through reading Bahá’í NEWS, area teaching committee bulletins and annual reports, and by attending conventions, conferences and meetings in their respective areas, and wherever possible the Bahá’í schools.

FEBRUARY ‘1963

KANSAS. 1. That the Convention request a statement from the National Assembly as to whether Bahá’ís might use Bahá’í NEWS or portions thereof as a teaching medium, and if so, under what circumstances.

Action: Although Bahá’í NEWS is an organ which is to be used solely by and for Bahá’ís, there is no reason why Bahá’ís may not use extracts which would be helpful in teaching the Faith to seekers and to illustrate the world—wide growth and prestige of the Faith. However, great caution must be exercised in using Bahá’í NEWS at any level at all. This has particular reference to foreign students from areas in which great caution must be exercised in teaching the Faith.

2. That the National Assembly consider the publication of a periodical or magazine telling the story of the progress and growth of the Faith which could be shown to non-Bahá’ís and serve as a teaching medium, possibly including articles of literary and pictorial value.

Action: The Assembly feels that this recommendation is a very worthy one and is transmitting it to the incoming National Assembly for high priority consideration.

MINNESOTA. That appropriate material for spot announcements for television be made available, and that video and/or films with recorded commentary, or flat pictures with written commentary, be made available for purchase.

Action: The National Assembly has referred this

recommendation to the appropriate committee for consideration and action.

NEW JERSEY. 1. That the National Assembly organize through large communities a proper coordination of advertising that would benefit the smaller communities in their respective areas, and that a committee be established within the framework of the area teaching committee to be responsible for coordinating all mass media publicity.

Action: The National Assembly is aware of the growing need for and problem of mass media publicity and is recommending it for the early consideration of the incoming Assembly.

2. That the National Assembly publish a pamphlet on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in America, giving authentic background history. Such information is needed for procla mation in order to avoid personal interpretation and misrepresentation.

Action: The National Assembly considers this recommendation worthy of attention but at some later date. Material is already being compiled that will be helpful in producing such a publication.

EASTERN NEW YORK. 1. That the central portion of the taped talk by Hand of the Cause William B. Sears, in which he explains how to properly use the pamphlet Convincing Answers, be given to the friends in printed form to be used as a_ teaching aid.

Action: The National Assembly will implement this recommendation as soon as this is possible.

2. That the areas to be served by the area teaching committees be reduced in size in order to meet in creasing demands by new communities and groups,

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even though this may mean increasing the number of area committees.

Action: This recommendation will be submitted for the consideration of the incoming National Assembly.

3. That hospital and prison libraries be furnished with Bahá’í books just as they are furnished to public and school libraries.

Action: The National "Assembly approves this recommendation being carried out on the local level.

4. That another attempt be made, with regard to military service, to persuade the United States Government to place Bahá’ís in a category other than that of conscientious objector.

Action: The National Assembly is deeply conscious of the importance of this matter and will investigate if and how this can be done.

WESTERN NEW Yoax. That the date of Race Amity Day in June be changed to some other date since the present one coincides with many college and high school commencement activities, making it difficult to attract many individuals.

Action: The National Assembly has given this recommendation attention several times in the past years and has found it not feasible to choose a more appropriate date. However, the communities are permitted to exercise a certain degree of flexibility as to the exact date on which this event will occur within their respective communities.

Omo. 1. That the National Spiritual Assembly permit the Columbus Assembly to seek the support of the Bahá’ís of Ohio for manpower, money and materials for a Bahá’í proclamation booth at the 1963 Ohio State Fair.

Action: The question of permitting local communities to participate in state fairs and similar events will be reconsidered by the incoming National Assembly inasmuch as the prohibition against such undertakings applied'to the years of the World Crusade.

2. That the National Assembly investigate the possibilities of including the Bahá’í Holy Days and observances in the Chase’s Calendar of Annnal Events.

Action: The National Assembly has had included in this publication for a number of years the three major public events which lend themselves to widespread publicity and advertising. It should be noted that Chase’s Calendar and certain similar publications which announce our Bahá’í events are produced primarily for the use of advertising concerns.

OKLAHOMA. 1. That the National Assembly investigate the cataloguing of Bahá’í books and suggest to libraries a suitable category such as “Bahá’í World Faith” in place of “Bahá’ísm.”

Action: The matter has been taken up from time to time with the Library of Congress which determines library classifications. There is at present on file with the Library of Congress an application from the National Assembly to have the listing changed. It should be noted that previous to the present listing, Bahá’í books were classified under “Islam.”

2. That the National Assembly call together a number of successful Bahá’í business men for consultation on

means of making money and for long-range planning for the management of Bahá’í funds with a view of eventually placing Bahá’í finances “in the black."

Action: Based upon instructions which the Guardian himself gave this National Spiritual Assembly regarding the question of involving the American Bahá’í community in a joint investment offer, the National Assembly does not feel that it would be appropriate to sponsor such a project.

UTAH. That the National Spiritual Assembly publish the appendix of Release the Sun as a separate pamphlet.

Action: The National Assembly will give this matter study and consideration.

WESTERN WAsinNoroN. 1. That the Institute Reference File for “Consolidation, Teaching and Expansion” be made available for purchase.

Action: A limited stock of this material is presently available for purchase at 50 cents per copy. Orders should be sent to the Bahá’í Distribution and Service Department, 112 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois.

In Memoriam

Alexander H. Martin Oberlin, Ohio November 13, 1962

Mrs. Clara Nelson Kenosha, Wisconsin November 21, 1962

Miss Anita Schmidt Wauwatosa, Wisconsin November 10, 1962

Nathan Schreiber Nevada City, Calif. October 22, 1962

Mrs. Mabel Louise Smith Altadena, Calif. December 13, 1962

Miss Ruby Andre Cedar Rapids, Iowa December 8, 1962

Elmer L. Beasley Spokane, Wash. November 9, 1962

Virgil A. Biggs Honolulu, Hawaii November 2, 1962

Charles M. Byran Youngtown, Arizona October 1962

Mrs. Laura R. Edell Wilmette, Illinois December 20, 1962

Mrs. Erma Hunt Highland Park, Michigan November 7, 1962

Mrs. Pearl Kaplan Medford, Oregon November 18, 1962

Mrs. Anna Steele Denver, Colorado October 8, 1962

Mrs. Beunah Thompson North Little Rock, Arkansas November 9, 1962

Richard Van Horn Mount Vernon, N.Y. November 30, 1962

Aflenfion All Correspondenfs

In writing to the National Spiritual Assembly, or to any of the national offices, please make certain that the name and address of the senderand when applicable the name of the administrative body involved—appear on the letter itself. Otherwise, if the letter and envelope become separated, it is difficult to identify the sender and delay ensues.

[Page 6]FEBRUARY 1963

BAH/\'I SUMMER SCHOOL COMMITTEES 1962-1963

Davison Bahá’í School Program Committee

Mrs. Helen McClusky, Convenor Mrs. Shirley Baldwin

Mrs. Gail Curwin

Mr. John Livengood

Miss Phyllis Hall

Mr. Marvin Hughes

Mr. James Lightfoot

Mr. Donald Streets

Mrs. Virginia Bascom

Geyserville Bahá’í School Program Committee

Mr. Richard Groger, Convenor Mrs. Mary Ann Groger Mrs. Adrienne Reeves Mr. William Reeves

Mrs. Natalie Owen

Mr. Ray Owen

Miss Lynda Somerhalder Mrs. Helena Bascom

Mr. Iraj Radpour

Miss Dorothy Ellis

Mrs. Nancy Carr

Mr. Edwin Carr

Mrs. Mary Ellen Zamzow Mrs. Pauline Menser Miss Karen Folster

Green Acre Bahá’í Institute Program Committee

Dr. Sam McClellan, Chairman Mrs. Mildred McClellan, Secretary, 95 Avon Hill St., Ipswich, Mass. Mrs. Joan Appleton Mrs. Leonora Norman Miss Helen Canterbury Dr. Alfred Neumann Mr. Donald Cruikshank Mr. Raymond Elliott Mr. Bradford Lucas Dr. Amin Banani

Northwest Bahá’í Children’s Summer Conference

Mrs. Ethelyn Lindstrom, Chairman Mrs. Nancy Lindstrom, Secretary, 895 Madison Ave., Astoria, Oregon

Mrs. Doris Miller

Mrs. Eda Lindstrom

Mr. Kenneth Martig

Mrs. Virginia Martig

Mr. Marvin Newport

Mrs. Velda Pifi‘

Mrs. Ann Sherwood

Mr. A. L. Thompson

Mrs. Marjorie Thompson

Southeastern Bahá’í School Program Committee

Miss Kathryn Potter, Chairman Mrs. Frances Falvey, Secretary, 2402 Van Dyke, Raleigh, North Carolina

Mr. Jack McCants

Mrs. Jane McCants

Mr. Robert Berryhill

Mr. William Saunders

Mr. Taraz Akhavan

Dr. Lee Grimsley

Mr. Malcolm Thomas

Mr. Henry Ginn

Mr. Fereydoun Jaláli

Mr. Ashburn Searcy

Mrs. Carolyne Fulmer

Mrs. Lillie Abercrombie

Southwestern Bahá’í School Program Committee

Mrs. Joanne Menking, Convenor Mr. Howard Menking

Mr. Russell Jurgens

Mr. Ronny Lucero

Miss Mary Davis

Mr. William D. Walls

Miss Idabel Sine

Mr. Marefatullah Sobhani

BA_HA'I DIRECTORY CHANGES

ASSEMBLY SECRETARIES

Alabama . Birmingham: Mrs. Verna Inglis, 3005 Highland Ave. S., Apt. 2, Z 5

Arizona Pine Springs: Mrs. Ruby Nelson, Pine Springs Trading Post, Houck (New Assembly formed 11/22/62)

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Northern California North Sacramento J.D.: Mrs. Ellen Zahl, 3820 Horton Lane, Carmichael San Jose: Mrs. Linda Hendricsen, 516 Chiechi Ave., #16

Southern California District #1 Long Beach: Mrs. Pearl Wilson. 1229 E. 4th St., Apt. 6, Z 12

Southern California District #2 Cucamonga J.D: Mrs. Patricia Martin, 9748 Foothill Blvd., Cucamonga

Connecticut Greenwich: Mrs. Lorraine Welsh, 230 Bedford Rd.

Florida Pinellas County: Mrs. Alvena Lange, 2938 Keene Park Dr.. Largo

Montana A Great Falls: Mrs. Donna Hines, 1013 9th Ave. S.

New Hampshire Portsmouth: Mrs. Elizabeth Frazier, 148 State St., Box 683

Nebraska Lincoln: Mrs. Barbara Tilman, 5327 Knox St., Z 4

Western New York Geneva: Miss Elizabeth Rhodes, Chairman, 153 Washington St. Tonawanda Twp.: Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson, 517 Traverse Blvd., Buffalo 23

Oregon Eugene: Mrs. June Nichols, 341 E. 12th Ave.

Texas

Dallas: Mrs. Allene Squires. 6920 Lakewood Blvd., Z 14 El Paso: Mrs. Dorothy LaFrance, 9320 Vicksburg Dr., Z 24

ADDITIONS TO COMMITTEES

Bahá’í College Bureau Mrs. Dorris Bolibaugh

Area Teaching Committee—South Central States Mrs. Thelma Gorham