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Hauula, Oahu, T. H,, Janitry 25, 19^-.A LETTIR FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT CF JAMUART19 DATELINE READS J ^THE ISIEAP.TI^M '̂mAS NOW INFORMED THE AMERICAN MEASSY IN BANGEGKTHAT IT MAY PROCEED W3.TH THE PROCESSING CF THE VISA FOR THE YOUNGER CHILD, RSaBM,AS THAT CF AN ELIGIBLE ORPHAN UNDTR SEOTICN," e'-jCo This means what Reuben's visahas been OoK'do, and we are new fcryi'jig to find sonleone wi-;h whom he may travel toreach us here# Andrevj, being over ben years, sti3.1:r®qui:<.'es a reentry pBrmlt, andas it seems unlikely that the Thai Government will get around to taking the heededaction in time, we have asked Senator Hruska of Nebraska to introduce a private biU^to authorize his entry.

Dear Christian Friends;

V/e are praising God for this good news, but please pray that Andrew, by somemeans, may also receive his visa soon, Dorothy Sterling is faced with a somewhatsimilar problem, and let us remember her in our prayers also.

On Tuesday, January 18, Brother Owen Still, Mrs, Nichols, and I took off frcmthe Honolulu Airport for Hilo, Hawaii, Hawaii, the "Big Island" has a land area sixtines as 3.arge as Oaliu, but it's population is only one-fifth as great. We went,not for sight-seeing, but to explore the possibility of starting a new work there.The onTiy contact we had was a Mr, Henderson, formerly a member of the Kaimuki Christian Churcho Mr, Henderson was a great help to us, as he let us have the use of acar v/ithoub charge for travelling about the island. He also introduced us to a.Baptist Minister, Mr, Tatum, who was able to give us valuable information about religious needs of the various communities, and the different churches or missions working in each.

In three days, we saw much of the Island, Visiting the Kona coast(coffee andtourist), Kamuela(ranching), and Kohala(sugar cane). The Kona coast offers greatpossibilities If Henry Kaiser carries thro\igh his proposed development, but we cannot bank on that, Kamuela appeals to us as a most pleasant place to live, the sleek"white-faces" grazing on the gx'een slopes was one of the prettiest sights we haveseen since we left Wyoming, One difficulty is that the population is scattered, andanother is to secure land. Here vie met Mrs, Baybrook, wife of the "grass expert" ofParker Ranch, and a Mrs, Penballow, wife of the Assistant Manager, and a grandnldoeof Alexander Campbell, Both of these were interested, but pointed out the difficulties as mentioned,

Kohala is the name of the sugar cane growing district of northern Hawaii, Thereare three ^mall towns here» but Etowl,. location of the offices of the Kohala SugarCo,seemed the most prosperous. Here we found a Korean family, Baptists, who werereally interested and promised, to work with us If we located there. After lookingat several empty store buildings, we inquired about a big old Hall which seemed tobe standing empty. It was Mrs, Nichols who kept insisting we look this up, and wefinally found that it was the community Hall and could be used on Sundays free ofcharge. We are arranging to rent an unfurnished house at Hhwi, and I plan to startservices there beginning March 6, Mrs, Nichols will continue at Hauula and vjith herteaching at Sunset Beach till the close of the present school year. We ask yourprayers that God will bless this new work, and that it may be a true witness.

Yours in His service,

Hauula, Oahu, HavjallJanuary 10, 1955

Dear Friends In Christ,

Greetings in the name of ©ur Lord,

I think every one of us is hoping that the New Year viill be better than thelast. Let us then with renewed hope and fresh vigor try to instill new life into avjork which may have become a monotonous routine. Avoiding the mistakes of the past,let us go forward in the work of reaping the white harvest fields.

The indifference of the average Hawaiian to the V/ord of God, with all its precious promises, and their clinging to old habits and customs inducive to unrighteousness, is rather apalling. Drink is one of the curses in many of the homes ofthis community, V.'e should not be discouraged, for where prayer is sent up. His loveand mercy is at vjork, V/e do have some fine young people who are growing in grace inspite of their home conditions.

Exercising forebearance and much patience, with careful teaching, those children can be v;on to Christ, Fortunately, all races and nationalities, Japanese, Chinese, Filipinos, Portuguese and American, mingle freely with no thought of discrimination.

At Sunset Beach Christian School, where X teach the fourth and fifth grades, Ihave pupils of Japanese, Filipino, Portuguese and American extraction, but all getalong together in a fine vjay. Of course all speak English, The school day startswith chapel and there is a class in the Bible each day for each class. This givesan excellent opportunity for forming and strengthening Christian character,

»/e know that Cod cares for these people. Backed by your prayers, His viord isbound to bring results, '̂ 'e do thank ycu for interest in our work, and your giftsvjhich make it possible.

Yours in Christ, ^ ,

\ .7^1 'y'j'

Wssionary Couple to Be ReunitedWith Two Adopted Tibetans Sons

mR 2 - ^955Escaped RedsBy Walking OutBy WILLIAM J. WAUGH

Associated Press Writer

Honolulu, Feb. 28.—An American missionary couple is Hearingthe end of their fight to be reunited with their two adoptedTibetan sons with whom theywalked out over the roof of theworld four years ago to escapethe Chinese Communists.

The final chapter may be written son in Hawaii.

The Rev. and Mrs. EdgarNichols, now missionaries inHawaii for the Church of Christ,rode mules and walked acrossTibet's snow-capped mountainsfor four months to save the twoboys, Reuben, now 6, and Andrew, 16, from the Reds.

The boys are awaiting trans-

portation in Thailand, where theNichols arrived via India in 1953.

Michener Arranges Release

The prelude to the last chapterhas been written by James Mich-ener, American writer who wasasked by Nichols for advice. Theymet here early this month asMichener passed through on theway to the Far East. SaturdayMichener sent this message tothe Associated Press here;

"Please inforhi Rev.. Nicholshave completed arrangementsThailand Government. Both boyscoming home. (Signed) Jim Michener."

The middle-aged Nichols wentto Tibet as missionaries in 1938.

After the war, they adoptedtwo Tibetan boys at their mission at Batang, on the Chinese-Tibetan border. The Communists got there in 1950.

On their way out to India theNichols and the boys crossed

mountain passes 10,000 to 15,000feet high during the extremelydangerous winter months.

The Indians admitted them asrefugees. They established amission, but lacking visitors' permits they were harassed forthree years by Indian investigators.

Turned Down By 50 Nations

Nichols wrote to nearly 50countries trying to gain admittance.

The answer was always thesame. They could come. Theadopted Tibetan boys could not.

Thailand finally gave themvisitor permits in March, 1953.

They left India. Nichols cameto Hawaii last January, and Mrs.Nichols followed in August,leaving the children with Nichols' nephew. Garland Bare, aChurch of Christ missionary innorthern Thailand.

Dear Mac.;

Enclosed

and the balance

Thank you for your comment on my article, "The Kint^dom Of God"The Church is representative of the Kingdom,tuid as I said in thearticle,"Entrance into the Church is Entrance into the Kingdom".

It is always erabarrasing to try to explain a change in plans,nd especially since you gave us such a nice writeup. But after two

weeks residence on the spot, X found uut that the sugar industry,uponwhich the whole economy of that district depends, was^in a veryprecarious condition. And since that time the Kohala Sugar Co, hasannounced that it may have to suspend operations because increasesin cost of production nd higher shipping costs. The latter due tothekroisolafced situ^-;tion,,preventing them from benefiting fromimproved storage and shipping facilities which tiie other sugar cos.have access to. A large movie theatre closed while I was there, andwhile I know the Church can be victorious over all obstacles, we musttake fina^ial aspects into consideration,especially when starting awork. There are other locations on the "Big Island" which offerbetter prospects, but I decided the thing I really wanted to do wasto start a Boy's Home. So I returned and ifve been busy gatferinginformation a,bout needs, requirments of law, and looking for alocation.

It seems that we have found what we were looking for, pa.rt ofa property formerly used as a boys industrial home. This containsseven acres,with large U shaped brick and concrete building, ?nd woodendormitory which can be moved onto the property. This could be fixedup for use as a Camp site, and also for the Boy's Home. As it belongsto the Territory, it must be leased and the lease has to be advertised,-so it will be some time before we can make definite announcement.The site will probably be leased by Hawaiian Christian Service Camp,and I will make my a.rrangements with them.

Our boys are still not here, we cannot imagine what is takingsp longas we understand they have all their papers and have passedtheir physicals. The delay is very trying, as we wish to announce ourplans of visiting mainland churches this.summer in the interest ofour new work, but do not dare to until v.e know they are on the way.

Did not intend to be so long winded when I started out. Thevery best to all of you at Mission Services. Glad to hear the weeklyHorizonshas caught on so well.

XouES in Christ,

may U '955Hauula, Oahu, Hawaii.

Kay 12, 1955

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