Title:
The Flaming Sword
Accession#:
1991.10.03
Pubication Date:
1935/04/00
Object ID:
PA—0125
Collection:
Flaming Sword
Additional Notes & Full Text:
Community Current Events
April 1935
by C.J. Rahn
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IN SPITE of the continued absence of rain Nature responded to the urge of springlike weather and forced diffident trees, shrubbery and some flowers, to put forth their leaves and bloom. In fact, our many mulberry trees, richly refoliated after their winter's rest, are thickly hung with ripe and ripening fruit, attracting not only humans but many varieties of birds whose songs of praise are ever heard. Some of our badly frozen mango, avocado, and other fruitbearing trees are beginning to reveal that some life is still there, struggling for expression, but there are others that appear beyond recovery and our fruit supply, upon which we so much depended, will be sadly lacking for some time to come. Brother Daniel MacNamara's vegetable garden is producing unusually well at present, due to Mac's efficient watering system. The absence of rain doesn't bother him, and every small cloud that peeps above the horizon merely stimulates Mac to renewed effort. He is a pessimist respecting the intentions of clouds. Mrs. Edith Johnson, one of our good Koreshan friends from Minneapolis who visits us during the winter months, was hostess to a party on a motor and ferry trip to Sanibel Island in Lee County off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico on March the second. The beach of this island is noted far and wide for the beautiful and varied shells to be found there and the party were well rewarded in their search. In the party were Sister Emily Bessemer, and Brothers H. D. Silverfriend and David J. Richards. Mrs. Thomas A. Edison, widow of the famous inventor, entertained a party of friends at the Tea Garden, Sunday evening, the third. Dr. Charles F. Burgess and Mr. W. J. Gilchrist visited us on the eighth, coming to see Brother Alien Andrews and to learn of the condition of the Cajeput tree planting hereabout in which they are much interested. It was noted that many small seedling trees that had been killed to the ground by fire and the freeze were beginning to sprout again from the root. Trees, six feet or over in height suffered little or no damage from the freeze in December. Dr. Burgess is manufacturer of the batteries that bear his name. The Taft Memorial Highv/ay Association held its annual convention at Fort Myers on the eighth and was attended by Brothers Alien Andrews, H. D. Silverfriend and C. J. Rahn. This highway, extending from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Fort Myers, is 1,710 miles in length, and is said to be the most direct road spanning the United States from north to south. Brother Alien wrote such an excellent description of the convention's proceedings for The American Eagle, issue of March fourteenth, that we were authorized to print the bulletin of the Association which has been distributed throughout the country and contains advertisements of both THE FLAMING SWORD and The American Eagle, which we hope will be productive of good results. Mr. Albert L. McDonald, who visited us for several weeks, returned to his home in Aliquippa, Pa., on the eighth. We enjoyed having him with us and regretted he had to leave after so short a visit. Mr. Ernest F. Coe, Secretary of the Everglades National Park Association, visited us on Saturday, the ninth. To his untiring efforts may, be attributed the creation of the great national park that includes the entire southern tip of the peninsula of Florida and in size is second to that of the Yellowstone. In this region will be preserved for posterity rare and varied animal and botanical life. Mr. Frank Holder of Cincinnati, Ohio, Executive VicePresident of the Taft Highway Association, and his secretary, Miss, Helen Ott, her mother, Mrs. John Ott, also Miss Helen Banse and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Robinson were among our visitors on the fourteenth. Brothers Alien Andrews and Will Fischer motored to West Palm Beach on the fifteenth, the latter remaining over for several weeks to visit with his sister. Mr. Harold Thomas of Sussex, England, one of our annual winter residents, Miss Meta Monsees and Mr. Henry Moreland were dinner guests on Sunday, the seventeenth. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Pulcifer entertained at their cottage on Estero Island on Sunday the seventeenth the following folks from the Unity: Sisters Ella. Graham, Adah Price, Rose Gilbert, Florence Graham, Vesta Newcomb and Bella Armour, and Brothers J. E. Putnam and C. J. Rahn, also Mr. Henry Moreland from. Fort Myers. Brother Wilhelm Apple is recovering from an illness that has him puzzled. He figured he was headed for the "other side" and informed us he had about three hours to settle matters here, but our efficient Brother Frank Wilson, accustomed to prescribing pills for the ailing, soon changed his mind, and we are glad to say he is mending rapidly. The dairy in charge of Brother Albert Jacobs is turning into the dining room a good supply of excellent milk in spite of the shortage of pasturage due to the dry weather. This job of hunting up gossip for this column isn't what it's "cracked up to be." Believe I'd rather bake buns with Brother Peter Blem in the bakery any day_ or is, it the night?—and besides how I hate to get up in the middle of the night! There's no sadder occasion.
April 1935
by C.J. Rahn
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IN SPITE of the continued absence of rain Nature responded to the urge of springlike weather and forced diffident trees, shrubbery and some flowers, to put forth their leaves and bloom. In fact, our many mulberry trees, richly refoliated after their winter's rest, are thickly hung with ripe and ripening fruit, attracting not only humans but many varieties of birds whose songs of praise are ever heard. Some of our badly frozen mango, avocado, and other fruitbearing trees are beginning to reveal that some life is still there, struggling for expression, but there are others that appear beyond recovery and our fruit supply, upon which we so much depended, will be sadly lacking for some time to come. Brother Daniel MacNamara's vegetable garden is producing unusually well at present, due to Mac's efficient watering system. The absence of rain doesn't bother him, and every small cloud that peeps above the horizon merely stimulates Mac to renewed effort. He is a pessimist respecting the intentions of clouds. Mrs. Edith Johnson, one of our good Koreshan friends from Minneapolis who visits us during the winter months, was hostess to a party on a motor and ferry trip to Sanibel Island in Lee County off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico on March the second. The beach of this island is noted far and wide for the beautiful and varied shells to be found there and the party were well rewarded in their search. In the party were Sister Emily Bessemer, and Brothers H. D. Silverfriend and David J. Richards. Mrs. Thomas A. Edison, widow of the famous inventor, entertained a party of friends at the Tea Garden, Sunday evening, the third. Dr. Charles F. Burgess and Mr. W. J. Gilchrist visited us on the eighth, coming to see Brother Alien Andrews and to learn of the condition of the Cajeput tree planting hereabout in which they are much interested. It was noted that many small seedling trees that had been killed to the ground by fire and the freeze were beginning to sprout again from the root. Trees, six feet or over in height suffered little or no damage from the freeze in December. Dr. Burgess is manufacturer of the batteries that bear his name. The Taft Memorial Highv/ay Association held its annual convention at Fort Myers on the eighth and was attended by Brothers Alien Andrews, H. D. Silverfriend and C. J. Rahn. This highway, extending from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Fort Myers, is 1,710 miles in length, and is said to be the most direct road spanning the United States from north to south. Brother Alien wrote such an excellent description of the convention's proceedings for The American Eagle, issue of March fourteenth, that we were authorized to print the bulletin of the Association which has been distributed throughout the country and contains advertisements of both THE FLAMING SWORD and The American Eagle, which we hope will be productive of good results. Mr. Albert L. McDonald, who visited us for several weeks, returned to his home in Aliquippa, Pa., on the eighth. We enjoyed having him with us and regretted he had to leave after so short a visit. Mr. Ernest F. Coe, Secretary of the Everglades National Park Association, visited us on Saturday, the ninth. To his untiring efforts may, be attributed the creation of the great national park that includes the entire southern tip of the peninsula of Florida and in size is second to that of the Yellowstone. In this region will be preserved for posterity rare and varied animal and botanical life. Mr. Frank Holder of Cincinnati, Ohio, Executive VicePresident of the Taft Highway Association, and his secretary, Miss, Helen Ott, her mother, Mrs. John Ott, also Miss Helen Banse and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Robinson were among our visitors on the fourteenth. Brothers Alien Andrews and Will Fischer motored to West Palm Beach on the fifteenth, the latter remaining over for several weeks to visit with his sister. Mr. Harold Thomas of Sussex, England, one of our annual winter residents, Miss Meta Monsees and Mr. Henry Moreland were dinner guests on Sunday, the seventeenth. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Pulcifer entertained at their cottage on Estero Island on Sunday the seventeenth the following folks from the Unity: Sisters Ella. Graham, Adah Price, Rose Gilbert, Florence Graham, Vesta Newcomb and Bella Armour, and Brothers J. E. Putnam and C. J. Rahn, also Mr. Henry Moreland from. Fort Myers. Brother Wilhelm Apple is recovering from an illness that has him puzzled. He figured he was headed for the "other side" and informed us he had about three hours to settle matters here, but our efficient Brother Frank Wilson, accustomed to prescribing pills for the ailing, soon changed his mind, and we are glad to say he is mending rapidly. The dairy in charge of Brother Albert Jacobs is turning into the dining room a good supply of excellent milk in spite of the shortage of pasturage due to the dry weather. This job of hunting up gossip for this column isn't what it's "cracked up to be." Believe I'd rather bake buns with Brother Peter Blem in the bakery any day_ or is, it the night?—and besides how I hate to get up in the middle of the night! There's no sadder occasion.
Summary:
Contents:
The Doctrine of Conjunctive Unity —— Seedtime and Harvest —— The Greatest of all Vital Issues —— The Focus and Nucleus of Being —— The Central Factor of Life —— The Sabbath —— Mars Rides Again —— Strange Gods —— The conplexity of Fires —— Open Court of Inquiry —— Community Current Events —— Publisher's Department.
The Doctrine of Conjunctive Unity —— Seedtime and Harvest —— The Greatest of all Vital Issues —— The Focus and Nucleus of Being —— The Central Factor of Life —— The Sabbath —— Mars Rides Again —— Strange Gods —— The conplexity of Fires —— Open Court of Inquiry —— Community Current Events —— Publisher's Department.
Notes:
See originals in Archives building. Most issues have been photocopied and are bound. These copies are located on the Public Shelf in the archives building.