Title:
The Flaming Sword
Accession#:
1991.10.03
Pubication Date:
1937/12/00
Object ID:
PA—0157
Collection:
Flaming Sword
Additional Notes & Full Text:
Community Current Events - December 1937
By Adah J. Price
-----------------------------------------------------------
ON OCTOBER 31, at 9:30 p. m., our whole community was shocked and grieved when learning of the death of Brother David J. Richards, following some two weeks illness, his passing caused by a complication of uremic poisoning and an abscess in the throat which later brought on pneumonia. Brother David was born in Wales April 21, 1879. He came to this country many years ago, working for a time in the steel mills in Ohio. He later studied chiropractic, graduating from the Palmer School, and practiced for a time in Flint, Michigan. From there he came to Estero September 27, 1911, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1914. Dr. Richards was a person of genial and pleasing personality, whom to know was to admire, and was a loyal, untiring worker in our Koreshan Cause. He will be deeply missed by a host of friends. Mrs. Florence Moore of Lakeland, making a two weeks' visit to the Unity, did 'excellent service in helping with the care of Brother David during his illness. Mr. Raymond Pilgrim, our guest from Muscatine, Iowa, also did valuable service in several departments during this time. Brother Raymond left for his home November 2. Brother Allen Andrews attended in Atlanta the clinic of Dr. Curtis Muncie, New York City ear specialist. He was operated upon and reports his hearing much improved. Brothers Theodore Naeselius and William Fischer motored to Olga, where they delivered a load of plants from the Unity Nurseries. A load of Cajeput trees was delivered in Miami Beach by Brothers Alien Andrews and Theodore, who returned later that night. On October 14 we were glad to welcome Sister Emily Bessemer back home for an extended visit. Miss Elvira Chandler, of Stamford, New York, is with us for an extended visit. November 14 at our regular Sunday evening services, the following in part from the writings of KORESH was read: "The principle of song is the first principle of unity and power; and sacred song—the lifting of the soul toward God—is that which brings God and humanity into conjunction. When God comes down to man—through the elevation of the soul of the human race by the instrumentality of sacred song and music —peace, prosperity and joy are insured to the world, because where God is, universally, there is universal liberty." "A nation may be made to drift into war by the influence of martial music. The spirit of peace may be generated and infused by the influence of sacred music and song." Brother Daniel MacNamara is busily engaged in getting his garden started for our winter supply of fresh vegetables, which are always greatly appreciated by our personnel. Brother Arthur Moore made a business trip to Tampa regarding his naturalization papers, visiting en route in Lakeland with Mrs. Hilda Lamb and Mrs. Florence Moore. Leroy Lamoreaux of Estero Island is erecting a building near north end of town on the Tamiami Trail to be used as a canning and preserving factory. Mrs. Edith Trebell, an expert in canning and preserving, will conduct the processing of the fruit. Brothers Theodore Naeselius and A. H. Andrews motored to Arcadia, where Brother Alien was guest speaker before the Kiwanis Club. His talk was upon the Cajeput tree, and showed that, unlike any other tree, all parts of the Cajeput—wood, bark, bloom and foliage—are commercially valuable, and some day this tree will form the basis of a great industry in South Florida. We had some very chilly days in November, but no harm was done to tender vegetation. Brothers George Hunt and Arthur Moore brought a load of wood for heating our large dining-room. Brother William Fischer, who usually looks after the heating problems, has been ill. However, we are glad to report he is improving. Work on the new Tamiami Trail bridge across the Estero River is resumed after a week's delay waiting for the creosoted cap timbers. The work of mounting them is nearly completed and the bridge flooring will soon be in place. Thanksgiving was a quiet day with us. We all enjoyed the chicken dinner so deliciously prepared by our kitchen helpers. Brother Milton Porter does excellent service caring for our poultry yards, besides driving the truck to Fort Myers every Saturday for our general store and home supplies. Brother Laurence Bubbett, who spent the summer in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore with friends, has returned in much better health. Mrs. Anna Lewis, our genial friend and postmistress in the town of Everglades, visited with friends in the Unity Thursday, November 25, returning home early Friday morning. Miss Cecil Hamilton, Principal of the Gwynn Institute of Fort Myers, visited in Estero November 26 with her uncle, Brother Lou Staton. On Sunday, November 28, Mrs. Jennie Campbell and Mrs. Edith Trebell had as guests Mr. Harold Thomas, of England, and Brother Arthur Moore. Mr. Thomas attended our Sunday evening services.
By Adah J. Price
-----------------------------------------------------------
ON OCTOBER 31, at 9:30 p. m., our whole community was shocked and grieved when learning of the death of Brother David J. Richards, following some two weeks illness, his passing caused by a complication of uremic poisoning and an abscess in the throat which later brought on pneumonia. Brother David was born in Wales April 21, 1879. He came to this country many years ago, working for a time in the steel mills in Ohio. He later studied chiropractic, graduating from the Palmer School, and practiced for a time in Flint, Michigan. From there he came to Estero September 27, 1911, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1914. Dr. Richards was a person of genial and pleasing personality, whom to know was to admire, and was a loyal, untiring worker in our Koreshan Cause. He will be deeply missed by a host of friends. Mrs. Florence Moore of Lakeland, making a two weeks' visit to the Unity, did 'excellent service in helping with the care of Brother David during his illness. Mr. Raymond Pilgrim, our guest from Muscatine, Iowa, also did valuable service in several departments during this time. Brother Raymond left for his home November 2. Brother Allen Andrews attended in Atlanta the clinic of Dr. Curtis Muncie, New York City ear specialist. He was operated upon and reports his hearing much improved. Brothers Theodore Naeselius and William Fischer motored to Olga, where they delivered a load of plants from the Unity Nurseries. A load of Cajeput trees was delivered in Miami Beach by Brothers Alien Andrews and Theodore, who returned later that night. On October 14 we were glad to welcome Sister Emily Bessemer back home for an extended visit. Miss Elvira Chandler, of Stamford, New York, is with us for an extended visit. November 14 at our regular Sunday evening services, the following in part from the writings of KORESH was read: "The principle of song is the first principle of unity and power; and sacred song—the lifting of the soul toward God—is that which brings God and humanity into conjunction. When God comes down to man—through the elevation of the soul of the human race by the instrumentality of sacred song and music —peace, prosperity and joy are insured to the world, because where God is, universally, there is universal liberty." "A nation may be made to drift into war by the influence of martial music. The spirit of peace may be generated and infused by the influence of sacred music and song." Brother Daniel MacNamara is busily engaged in getting his garden started for our winter supply of fresh vegetables, which are always greatly appreciated by our personnel. Brother Arthur Moore made a business trip to Tampa regarding his naturalization papers, visiting en route in Lakeland with Mrs. Hilda Lamb and Mrs. Florence Moore. Leroy Lamoreaux of Estero Island is erecting a building near north end of town on the Tamiami Trail to be used as a canning and preserving factory. Mrs. Edith Trebell, an expert in canning and preserving, will conduct the processing of the fruit. Brothers Theodore Naeselius and A. H. Andrews motored to Arcadia, where Brother Alien was guest speaker before the Kiwanis Club. His talk was upon the Cajeput tree, and showed that, unlike any other tree, all parts of the Cajeput—wood, bark, bloom and foliage—are commercially valuable, and some day this tree will form the basis of a great industry in South Florida. We had some very chilly days in November, but no harm was done to tender vegetation. Brothers George Hunt and Arthur Moore brought a load of wood for heating our large dining-room. Brother William Fischer, who usually looks after the heating problems, has been ill. However, we are glad to report he is improving. Work on the new Tamiami Trail bridge across the Estero River is resumed after a week's delay waiting for the creosoted cap timbers. The work of mounting them is nearly completed and the bridge flooring will soon be in place. Thanksgiving was a quiet day with us. We all enjoyed the chicken dinner so deliciously prepared by our kitchen helpers. Brother Milton Porter does excellent service caring for our poultry yards, besides driving the truck to Fort Myers every Saturday for our general store and home supplies. Brother Laurence Bubbett, who spent the summer in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore with friends, has returned in much better health. Mrs. Anna Lewis, our genial friend and postmistress in the town of Everglades, visited with friends in the Unity Thursday, November 25, returning home early Friday morning. Miss Cecil Hamilton, Principal of the Gwynn Institute of Fort Myers, visited in Estero November 26 with her uncle, Brother Lou Staton. On Sunday, November 28, Mrs. Jennie Campbell and Mrs. Edith Trebell had as guests Mr. Harold Thomas, of England, and Brother Arthur Moore. Mr. Thomas attended our Sunday evening services.
Notes:
See originals in Archives building. Most issues have been photocopied and are bound. These copies are located on the Public Shelf