Minutes of the October 18, 1937 Foreign Mission Board Meeting

Foreign Mission Board Rooms, October 18, 1937. A called meeting of the Foreign Mission Board was held at 4:00 P. M. on October 18th with President Jenkins presiding. The meeting was opened with prayer by Brother Matthews. The following were present: Brethren Jenkins, Montague, Loving and Adams, Mrs. Wicker, Miss Foster, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Atkinson; also Executive Secretary, Dr. Maddry and Assistant Executive Secretary, Miss Ford. The Committee on Appointment recommended Rev. Wilfred H, H. Congdon for appointment to Iwo, Nigeria, West Africa. Motion was made and adopted to appoint him to this station. Dr. Maddry presented the request of Rev. 0. P. Maddox, of Brazil, concerning a special appropriation for the medical expenses of his wife at Rochester, Minnesota. Motion was made and adopted that $100.00 be appropriated for this purpose. Dr. Adams read a letter from Dr. M. T. Rankin, Secretary for the Orient, about the present situation in China. The meeting adjourned with a prayer of dedication by Dr. Adams . Secretary Pro Tem