Title:
The Flaming Sword
Accession#:
1991.10.03
Pubication Date:
1940/01/00
Object ID:
PA—0182
Collection:
Flaming Sword
Additional Notes & Full Text:
Community Current Events - January 1940
By Rose Gilbert
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0N OUR GROUNDS we have a fire-resistingplant growing everywhere under the trees in the park which remains green through the dry winter season, thus protecting trees from grass fires which sweep in occasionally from the woods. Though growing almost anywhere in dry land it seems to prefer shade to bright sunlight. The name is Bryophyllum, commonly known by the non-technical name of 'Chinese Lantern Plant.' Brother Lou H. Staton spent the week-end on Estero Island December 2. He took some young trees down to plant for improvement to the home and grounds. Brother Arthur Moore went to Bonita Springs December 5 to welcome his friend and have dinner with Mr. Harold Thomas of England who has returned for his annual sojourn in Lee County. Mr. W. Stanley Hanson of Fort Myers and a young Seminole Indian boy from the reservation visited at the Unity December 10. Leiand Lee of Charleston, Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Hetherington of Carey, Illinois were visitors here December 11. Mr. Lee is a grandson of our deceased Brother John S. Sargent who was a pioneer member of the Unity at Estero and a valued contribuutor to THE FLAMING SWORD. On December 12, Mr. Harold Thomas of England and Bonita Springs was our invited guest at dinner. We were glad to welcome Mr. Thomas and enjoyed his spicy accounts of journey across the dangerous ocean, which fortunately was safely accomplished. Brother George Hunt accompanied a party on December 13, on a surveying and inspection trip of an 80-acre tract on the' Tamiami Trail several miles south of here. The owner Mr. J. C. Horner of Oxford, N. C., plans foresting the tract with pine trees. George Dore left us on December 14, for an extended stay of several weeks in other parts of the state. He worked at carpenter work and in various capacities while here. And Albert Jacobs, who has been with us for several years, left also to accept a position in Babson Park. Broken ribs, bruises, sprains do not deter our Sister Etta Silverfriend from her manifold duties and constant surveillance of our wants and activities,. She seems tireless and ever lends a listening' ear to those who are needing help in the ways she can assist. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Pulcifer from Warwick, Massachusetts, have arrived to spend several months at their comfortable home on Estero Island. On December 21 they came to call on their friends in the Unity, partaking of their lunch with Sister Adah Price at her home. Mr. W. I. Hare of Charleston, N. H., who is interested in shell collecting, wasi a caller here recently. On December 24, Sister Emily Bessemer cooked us an excellent turkey dinner, and on Christmas day Sister Ida Fischer gave us. an equally good meal of roast ducks, dressing, carrots and all the rest. On December 25, we were pleased to have as our dinner guests; Mrs. Lillian Rugg and Miss Meta Monsees. Brother Lou H. Staton was, a guest on Christmas day of his niece Miss Cecil Hamilton in Fort Myers. Mr. Henry Moreland has returned from an extended visit with his brother in Colorado, and spent a day with us recently. He makes his home on his farm on the Caloosahatchee above Fort Myers. Brother Arthur Moore enjoys making the windows of our general store an attraction. Those who stop to admire are lured within. In the north side window this week there were quantities of fresh growing plants, fresh and summery looking. The other window had toys, gay gifts, red and green streamers with snow flakes, lending a wintry aspect. On our last ride over the highway to Fort Myers we observed at three points on the east side of the road huge mounds of earth, marl and sand thrown up by dragline dredges creating small hills and valleys. So we conclude the work of resurfacing the Trail will commence soon. Christmas day was cool, bright and beautiful, the serenity being broken only by popping of fire-crackers which to Southerners is a fitting expression of their joy in the holiday. Traffic past our doors on the Trail was steady and rapid. Sister Adah J. Price is again established in her riverside home at Amitie, which is made comfortable now with new roof and repaired porches. Our winter has been very dry so far, but in spite of the rabbits and other vegetable-loving' prowlers Brother Daniel McNamara has given us a goodly serving' of green, things so essential to health. He has patiently and persistently carried water to give the garden the much needed drink. If you pass; through Estero in the-early evening and hear the explosions from a gasoline engine, you should know that Brother Jesse Putnam is working the presses, sometimes on job work; often on THE SWORD and Eagle printing. It is much easier traveling the road through our grounds now to the nursery headquarters near the loghouse since Brother Arthur Moore has hauled in many loads of beach shell; a bit rough on our shoes but when worn down smooth a great improvement on loose sand. Brothers Alien H. Andrews and Henry D. Silverfriend motored to St. Petersburg November 25, spending' there the week-end. Brother Henry lectured before an astrological convention while there.
By Rose Gilbert
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0N OUR GROUNDS we have a fire-resistingplant growing everywhere under the trees in the park which remains green through the dry winter season, thus protecting trees from grass fires which sweep in occasionally from the woods. Though growing almost anywhere in dry land it seems to prefer shade to bright sunlight. The name is Bryophyllum, commonly known by the non-technical name of 'Chinese Lantern Plant.' Brother Lou H. Staton spent the week-end on Estero Island December 2. He took some young trees down to plant for improvement to the home and grounds. Brother Arthur Moore went to Bonita Springs December 5 to welcome his friend and have dinner with Mr. Harold Thomas of England who has returned for his annual sojourn in Lee County. Mr. W. Stanley Hanson of Fort Myers and a young Seminole Indian boy from the reservation visited at the Unity December 10. Leiand Lee of Charleston, Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Hetherington of Carey, Illinois were visitors here December 11. Mr. Lee is a grandson of our deceased Brother John S. Sargent who was a pioneer member of the Unity at Estero and a valued contribuutor to THE FLAMING SWORD. On December 12, Mr. Harold Thomas of England and Bonita Springs was our invited guest at dinner. We were glad to welcome Mr. Thomas and enjoyed his spicy accounts of journey across the dangerous ocean, which fortunately was safely accomplished. Brother George Hunt accompanied a party on December 13, on a surveying and inspection trip of an 80-acre tract on the' Tamiami Trail several miles south of here. The owner Mr. J. C. Horner of Oxford, N. C., plans foresting the tract with pine trees. George Dore left us on December 14, for an extended stay of several weeks in other parts of the state. He worked at carpenter work and in various capacities while here. And Albert Jacobs, who has been with us for several years, left also to accept a position in Babson Park. Broken ribs, bruises, sprains do not deter our Sister Etta Silverfriend from her manifold duties and constant surveillance of our wants and activities,. She seems tireless and ever lends a listening' ear to those who are needing help in the ways she can assist. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Pulcifer from Warwick, Massachusetts, have arrived to spend several months at their comfortable home on Estero Island. On December 21 they came to call on their friends in the Unity, partaking of their lunch with Sister Adah Price at her home. Mr. W. I. Hare of Charleston, N. H., who is interested in shell collecting, wasi a caller here recently. On December 24, Sister Emily Bessemer cooked us an excellent turkey dinner, and on Christmas day Sister Ida Fischer gave us. an equally good meal of roast ducks, dressing, carrots and all the rest. On December 25, we were pleased to have as our dinner guests; Mrs. Lillian Rugg and Miss Meta Monsees. Brother Lou H. Staton was, a guest on Christmas day of his niece Miss Cecil Hamilton in Fort Myers. Mr. Henry Moreland has returned from an extended visit with his brother in Colorado, and spent a day with us recently. He makes his home on his farm on the Caloosahatchee above Fort Myers. Brother Arthur Moore enjoys making the windows of our general store an attraction. Those who stop to admire are lured within. In the north side window this week there were quantities of fresh growing plants, fresh and summery looking. The other window had toys, gay gifts, red and green streamers with snow flakes, lending a wintry aspect. On our last ride over the highway to Fort Myers we observed at three points on the east side of the road huge mounds of earth, marl and sand thrown up by dragline dredges creating small hills and valleys. So we conclude the work of resurfacing the Trail will commence soon. Christmas day was cool, bright and beautiful, the serenity being broken only by popping of fire-crackers which to Southerners is a fitting expression of their joy in the holiday. Traffic past our doors on the Trail was steady and rapid. Sister Adah J. Price is again established in her riverside home at Amitie, which is made comfortable now with new roof and repaired porches. Our winter has been very dry so far, but in spite of the rabbits and other vegetable-loving' prowlers Brother Daniel McNamara has given us a goodly serving' of green, things so essential to health. He has patiently and persistently carried water to give the garden the much needed drink. If you pass; through Estero in the-early evening and hear the explosions from a gasoline engine, you should know that Brother Jesse Putnam is working the presses, sometimes on job work; often on THE SWORD and Eagle printing. It is much easier traveling the road through our grounds now to the nursery headquarters near the loghouse since Brother Arthur Moore has hauled in many loads of beach shell; a bit rough on our shoes but when worn down smooth a great improvement on loose sand. Brothers Alien H. Andrews and Henry D. Silverfriend motored to St. Petersburg November 25, spending' there the week-end. Brother Henry lectured before an astrological convention while there.
Author:
[various]
Summary:
Standard reprints of earlier articles. Community Current Events written by Rose Gilbert.
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Notes:
See Public Shelf for photocopies.
CCE includes mention of resurfacing of the Tamiami Trail.
Object Name:
Periodical
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
People:
Koresh
Butler, Garnet
Staton, Lou H.
Gilbert, Rose.
Moore, Arthur
McNamara, Daniel
Price, Adah
Butler, Garnet
Staton, Lou H.
Gilbert, Rose.
Moore, Arthur
McNamara, Daniel
Price, Adah
Phys Desc:
12 p. 31 cm. includes covers.
Publisher:
Guiding Star Publishing House
Publication Place:
Estero, Fl.
Search Terms:
Flaming Sword
Subjects:
Theology