Upon arrival at the Oak Lawn Church on Thursday morning, August 21, we were welcomed by the Host Committee and asked to register and secure badges. A very enthusiastic group assembled for the opening session at 11 o’clock that morning. After a 15 minute song service, the Rev. L. Vermeer led in prayer and our president, Homer Kuiper, spoke a few words of welcome. Roll call was then taken. Delegates representing twelve societies, were present, including Manhattan and Oskaloosa, who were accepted as new members of the Federation. The Western League was represented by the Rev. M. Gritters and nine...
