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1958

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    1958 Spokane District History

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  "Spokane Daily Chronicle", Spokane, Washington, Saturday, July 19, 1958, page 6  [google newspapers online] (See our copy of article. Photo of Apostle Farrow from the "Saints' Herald", 15 November 1964, page 8.)

"Church Folk Fix Reunion

Spokane district churches of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will have a "reunion" beginning to day at Ross Point, the Baptist camp grounds on the Spokane river near Post Falls. Sessions close next Saturday.

"Jesus Christ, Our Heritage and Hope" will be the theme of sessions to be led by Apostle Percy E. Farrow.

Members from churches in Bonners Ferry, Sagle, Vay, Coeur d'Alene and Lewiston, Idaho, and from Pasco, Richland, Walla Walla, Bridgeport, Pullman, Moses Lake and Spokane will attend.

No services will be held in Spokane churches tomorrow because of the reunion."

From the Spokane District "Telegram"

Dear Saints: As each of you are aware, the Reunion dates for this year are July 18 thru July 26th. The Reunion will be held at Ross Point, Idaho. You will find a list of costs, etc., concerning the Reunion, on page 16 of this issue. Please note this and send in your reservation as soon as possible, in order to assure the accommodations that you desire.

Again this year I am anticipating a fine Reunion and solicit your earnest prayers for the success and strength that should come from this type of an experience. With this proper preparation, our blessings will be increased, and so will the inspirational effect that will linger in our lives. Be concerned about this Reunion experience, and carry it on your heart, and in your prayers. The degrees of success attained will depend largely upon you, and your preparation.

There will be a fine group of personnel present for the Reunion. Apostle Percy FARROW, who is the Apostle in charge of this area, will be present. Bishop T. A. BECK and Seventy James DAUGHERTY will also be with us. Brother Raymond HUGGOTT, President of the British Columbia District, will again be on the Staff. This will make up the list of General Church personnel, who will be present to serve you. I'm certain that those men serving as our leaders for the week, will make this a very rich experience for all who attend.

Facilities have been greatly improved at the Reunion grounds, and I'm sure that any needs can be met, as far as physical arrangements are necessary. As you will note from the information sheet, any arrangements that that you might want, have been provided for. The costs are moderate, and certainly as reasonable as could be expected for a weeks experience, such as this promises to be. See you a Reunion. Sincerely, E. Paul CRINZI, District President  [Photo from the "Saints' Herald", 15 November 1964, page 23.]

    Dear Saints: Word has just been received that the President and Prophet of the Church, Israel A. Smith, has been killed in an automobile accident. The accident occurred while Brother Smith was driving to Lamoni, Iowa. The weather conditions were extremely bad, and Brother Smith was involved in a head-on collision with another car.

We do not want you to be unduly concerned about this as God's ways are higher than ours, and I'm certain God's purposes are not frustrated. I would solicit your thoughts and earnest prayers in this critical period. The leading quorums of the Church will need direction and guidance; your concern, fasting and prayers, will assist these men greatly.

Sincerely, E. Paul CRINZI, District President

[President Smith died in a car accident on June 14, 1958 while driving north along U.S. Highway 69 from Independence, Missouri to Lamoni, Iowa. After his death, the First Presidency continued to function, composed of the two counselors W. Wallace Smith and F. Henry Edwards until a General Conference of the Church confirmed W. Wallace Smith as his brother's successor later that fall. Photo was not with article. See "Israel Alexander Smith" at: http://www.centerplace.org/history/misc/soc/soc69.htm]

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http://saintshistorychannel.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/spokane-district-history-1903-1989-1946-1989-130pp-0186.pdf

Spokane District History, page 26, 1958 - "During the summer of 1958, the Spokane district was divided, with the counties of Douglas, Grant, Franklin, Walla Walla and Benton in Washington, and Umatilla in Oregon, being transferred from the Spokane District to the Central Washington District. This involved the congregations at Bridgeport, Moses Lake, Richland, Pasco, Walla Walla and Hermiston [OR] which are now in the Central Washington District.

The Spokane District congregations now consist of the following branches: Spokane [WA] Southside, Spokane [WA] Audubon Terrace, Sagle [ID], Vay [ID], and Coeur d'Alene [ID]. The missions are: Pullman [WA] and Lewiston [ID], and the Orofino [ID] and Bonners Ferry [ID] groups."

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Saints' history channel, Spokane (WA) District, index page at: http://saintshistorychannel.wordpress.com/spokane-wa-district/

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Walla Walla

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    Walla Walla Mission / Branch (WA)

RLDS Church

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"Telegram", a Spokane District Publication, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, December 1955, pages 16, 17.  Walla Walla Branch - Apostle Percy Farrow, Elders Paul Crinzi and A. M. Crownover on October 20 met with the members of the Walla Walla Mission and guests from Pasco and Richland. Apostle Farrow gave the talk organizing our mission into a branch. The election of officers for the coming year followed with Apostle Farrow in charge. Pastor, Orva Croft; Chruch School Director, Arnold Ourth; Women's Leadeer, Joan Sargent. A profit of $255.00 was realized from our booth at the Southeastern Washington State Fair held October 23. The men planned and served a baked ham dinner. A daughter, Paula Jane, was born in August to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sargent. A daughter, Marie Elizabeth, was born in September to Mr. and Mrs. Brant Hill. Vivian Miers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miers of Kennewick, became the bride of Stewart Croft, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Croft, Walla Walla, on October 23. Repoted by Merlyn Moore.

"Telegram", a Spokane District Publication, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, December 1955, inside cover.

1955-56 District Preaching Schedule - Visiting preachers to Walla Walla Branch Dec. 11, H. E. Chapman; Jan 8, Lloyd A. Whiting; Feb. 12, A. M. Crownover.

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Go to Walla Walla WA  Mission/Branch Album

  See: "History of the Walla Walla (WA) Mission at:

http://saintshistorychannel.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/walla-walla-branch-history-1900-1955-1955-2pp-0255.pdf

and

"Record Of The Walla Walla (WA) Branch" at:

http://saintshistorychannel.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/walla-walla-branch-record-v1-1955-to-195_-4pp-0198.pdf

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Spokane Valley Branch

Our church on East Sprague Avenue. Saints Herald, November 1, 1964, page 30. See article on this website at: http://bettysscrapbook.multiply.com/journal/item/80 People and activities of the Spokane [Washington], Valley Branch. The "Zoom In" Link has been replaced by the "Slideshow" link. The Slideshow is now where you can zoom in on all photos in the album you're viewing. After you open the Slideshow, use the "Settings" link to choose how large you want photos to appear.

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Spokane District History, to 1889

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    Spokane District History 

Spokane Washington area, 1889 and before

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Autobigraphy of Elder J. C. Clapp - Part X

Autumn Leaves [excerpts]:

Page 348 - 1881: "After some long days of driving we landed in Moscow, Idaho, at the home of Uncle Joe Howard. I went to work for him on the farm to pay our expenses, and I think made myself rather profitable in many ways. I also preached every Sunday, from one to three times. I held a series of meetings in town and preached about twenty-five times and raised up many friends. At this time I was drawing no support from the church, and I had to work often to keep the wolf from the door. I had to sell my little home in Oregon to meet my expenses, for on August 23 we had an addition to the family of another boy, and it became necessary for me to be looking out for my family. I rented a hotel in town and became a landlord. As the place had been badly kept it was badly run down; but I made a bargain with the man that owned it that if I worked the business up to justify he would build on thirty more rooms. I spent everything I had in order to raise the standard of the house; had to sell my team and carriage and everything to buy carpets and other necessaries. I got all the commercial men, and nearly everybody else, and the house got too small; then the owner of the place, who was an old rascal, refused to do as he had agreed. I could see no way of recovering my loss by keeping the house. After about eight months' experience I pulled out with a debt of eight hundred dollars hanging over me; but I was not discouraged, for I was strong, and there was plenty of work in the country. I was proposed for the legislature by both political parties, but I saw there was nothing but honor in that, and honor would not pay debts. I went to contracting and hired several carpenters and began to make money. I was also elected justice of the peace by acclamation, which was oil on my wheel, for it was a new country and was fast settling up. I was kept busy making out declaratory statements, proving up preemptions, acknowledging deeds, etc. I could and did practice in the other court and at the end of one year I was out of debt and had a nice comfortable little home all paid for. I had good outbuildings and everything to make us comfortable."

 [From there he moved to Montana]    

Page 350:  "After about two years in that place [Bozeman MT] I was again appointed to 'Oregon and Washington, to my old field. We now had three children. Wife was delicate and the children small, and I could not leave them. We drew but a small pittance from the church and living was very high, so I thought it best to send my family to California where my wife could be near her folks. Again we packed up and I accompanied my family as far as Spokane Falls, Washington; there I dropped off and began my work in Washington and Oregon, and my family went on to Tulare County, California. I labored for nearly a year in that country, but as my health again began to fail I made up my mind to go to California and rest with my family for a while."     

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 History of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

"http://www.centerplace.org/history/ch/v4ch33.htm">http://www.centerplace.org/history/ch/v4ch33.htm

 CHAPTER 33 - page 600 - 1888  

The following missionary appointments were made:

[excerpts]  "Heman C. Smith, Pacific Slope, comprising California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington Territory." 

"Hiram L. Holt, Oregon and Washington Territory."

"R. M. Elvin, Rocky Mountain Mission."

"Joseph C. Clapp, Rocky Mountain Mission and Eastern Oregon." 

page 601: "David E. Lander, Oregon and Washington Territory."

 http://www.centerplace.org/history/ch/v4ch35.htm

CHAPTER 35 - page 624, 1889

The Quorum of Twelve made the following report on missions, which was adopted:

[excerpt]  "Heman C. Smith, Pacific Slope, comprising California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington Territory, in charge."

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Pullman WA Branch and Congregation

The Pullman Herald, Wednesday, 1 Feb 1978, page 3B. Click on "Slideshow" to enlarge. RLDS Church, Pullman Washington The "Zoom In" Link has been replaced by the "Slideshow" link. The Slideshow is now where you can zoom in on all photos in the album you're viewing. After you open the Slideshow, use the "Settings" link to choose how large you want photos to appear.

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Greater Spokane Area

7 a.m., 7 April 1985. Manito Park, Spokane WA. The branches then met in their separate congregations for Easter services. RLDS Branches of Spokane Washington, Southside Branch, Audubon Terrace Branch and Spokane Valley Branch. Activities that they participated in as a group. The "Zoom In" Link has been replaced by the "Slideshow" link. The Slideshow is now where you can zoom in on all photos in the album you're viewing. After you open the Slideshow, use the "Settings" link to choose how large you want photos to appear.

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Spokane District History

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[This page will be added to as material becomes available. Refresh page for latest additions.] Spokane District History RLDS Church

Spokane District Presidents: 1903, Dec. 26  - Spokane District is separated from the Oregon-Washington Mission.   George W. Wineger 1905 -  Thomas  W. Chatburn  [father of Frank Chatburn] 1906 -  Samuel Woods 1906 -  J. F. "Frank"  Chatburn  [elected to complete unexpired term] 1907 -  Thomas  W. Chatburn 1908 -  J. F.  "Frank" Chatburn 1909 -  Andrew Valentine Closson 1910 -  A. J. Smith  [elected to complete unexpired term] 1911 -  Oscar Case 1913 -  E. A. Davis 1914 -  George Johnston 1915 - 1916 -  Florance Dewayne Omans 1917 -  Samuel Stephen Smith [Missionary] 1919 -  Wilbur F. Yates 1922 -  Oscar Case 1923 -  Oscar Case 1927 -  P. R. Burton 1928 - 1931 -  Reuben H. Porter 1932 -  Stanley J. Fout   [1934 - 1941 -  Name changed to Columbia District]:  1934 -1935  -   Justin "Jack"  L. Verhei  1936 - 1929 -  L. R. White  1941 -  Carl F. Oliver            [1941, name changed back  to Spokane District] 1942 - N. P. "Nat" Coleman 1945 -  Harold E. Constance 1946 -  Lloyd Alfred Whiting 1947- 1948 -  Ralph R. Briggs 1949 - 1951 -   Carl E. Hammel 1952 - 1955 -  Theodore A. "Ted" Beck, Jr. 1955 -  1959 -  E. Paul Crinzi 1960 - 1968 -  Robert Leonard "Bob" Wilkinson 1968 - 1971 -  Robert L. "Bob" Bailey   [biography] 1972 - 1976 -  Adelbert C. "Del" Lawrence 1977 -  1981 - Hugh Chapman 1982 -  Marion Renfro 1984 - 1987 -  Keith Townsend 1992 -  Dale Sprecher 1995, 96, 97  - Sally Stecher 2001, April 6 - Name of the Church officially changes to "Community of Christ". 2002 - Janice Townsend 2003 -  Sally Stecher 2003, Dec. 31, The Spokane District is disorganized after one hundred years, and four days. It is reorganized as part of the Inland West USA Mission effective Jan. 1, 2004.

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General Church Appointees & Guest Ministers In The District:  [Assigned or visiting] 1897-1901 - [before Spokane District was formed] Elder John T. Davis; Hiram Holt; Joseph Carlos Clapp 1903, Dec. 26  - Spokane District is separated from the Oregon-Washington Mission. Apostle G. T. Griffiths; Apostle Joseph Luff, Bishop Hillyard 1903-04 -   Missionaries: Elder G. T. Giffiths; J. W. Roberts; N. [W.] V. Sheldon; David E. Powell; Frank Chatburn. 1904 -  Church President Joseph Smith, III 1905? - Elders I. M. Smith; Hale Smith; S. S. Smith; A. V. Closson.   1914 -  Apostle Peter Anderson; Missionary Jott A. Bronson 1915 -  Apostle Peter Anderson 1917 - Missionary Samuel Stephen Smith [elected District President] 1945 -  Apostle D. T. Williams 1946 - Apostle D. T. Williams; Apostle R. R. Davies [assigned to district] 1947 - Apostle R. R. Davies; Floyd McDowell 1948 - Apostle C. G. Mesley 1949 - Apostle Paul Hanson; High Priest R. Vern Webb [sent to Spokane as branch pastor]; Apostle Mesley; Apostle Wallace Smith; Bishop G. L. DeLapp; Arthur Gibbs; Elwin Vest 1950 -  Apostle Reed Holmes 1951 -  Apostle Gleazer; Arthur Gibbs 1952 -  E. G. Gleazer; Bishop G. L. DeLapp; Seventy George Njeim 1953 -  Carl Mesley; George Njeim; Donald D. "Don" Landon; Monte Lasiter; Dr. Roy Cheville; 1954 -  Apostle Percy Farrow; Robert Taylor; George Njeim; Bishop Lasiter 1955 -  George Njeim; Robert Taylor; Aleah G. Koury; Bishop Lasiter; High Priest Paul Crinzi [became Spokane District President]; [R. Vern Webb sent to Germany]. 1956 -  President William Wallace Smith; George Njeim; Apostle Percy Farrow; Floyd McDowell; Bishop Theodore A. Beck, Sr.; Paul Hanson; Seventy James Charles Daugherty; William C. "Bill" Hayden 1957 -  Apostle Percy Farrow; Seventy James Charles Daugherty; President William Wallace Smith; Bishop Theodore A. Beck, Sr. 1958 - Apostle Percy Farrow; Bishop Monty Lasitor; Elder Clifford A. Cole; Apostle Oakman; Wayne Smith; Wallace Smith; 1959 - President William Wallace Smith; Apostle Percy Farrow; Bishop Theodore A. Beck, Sr.; Luther Troyer; John R. Grice; [Bishop Lasiter died] 1960 -  Apostle Percy Farrow; Apostle D. Blair Jensen; Bishop Theodore A. Beck, Sr.; Luther Troyer; Gary Beebe 1961 - Apostle D. Blair Jensen; Bishop Theodore A. Beck, Sr.; Gary Beebe; Luther Troyer 1962 -  Bishop Theodore A. Beck, Sr.; E. Paul Crinzi [regional administrator]; C. Houston; [Gary Beebe sent to Japan] 1965 - Apostle Reed Holmes 1967 - F. Henry Edwards [Counselor to the President]; Bishop Kenneth O. Byrn 1968 - Charles Vreeland 1978 - William Wallace Smith steps down from his responsibilities as president of the World Church; his son, Wallace B. Smith becomes president. 1981 - Robert C. "Bob" Skoor; Apostle Caswell 1983 - Robert C. "Bob Skoor 1985 -  Apostle Phillip Caswell; Raymond Ashenhurst; Michael Barentine; Darrel Hagaman; Greg Page; Evangelist William E. "Bill" Williams [retires from World Church appointment and settles in Spokane] 1994 -  Bishop John "Jack" Hedal; 1996 - Apostle Dale Luffman; Karen Gard [of the Worship Office in Independence] 1997 - High Priest Terrell Seaton; Elder Carol Anway [Women's Retreat]; Paul Edwards [Director of Temple School]; Bishop John "Jack" Hedal [Regional Bishop] 1998 -  Evangelist Susan Skoar; 2000 -  Apostle Dave and Evangelist Carolyn Brock [Audubon Terrace Congregational Retreat] 2001, April 6 - Name of the Church officially changes to "Community of Christ".  Sharon Troyer [District Women's Retreat] 2003, Dec. 31, The Spokane District is disorganized after one hundred years, and four days. It is reorganized as part of the Inland West USA Mission effective Jan. 1, 2004. [This page will be added to as material becomes available]  

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Certificates of Baptism and Confirmation and other RLDS documents

RLDS Baptism, 14 Apr, 1940, Spokane. See obituary for Florence (Allen) Mikesell at: http://bettysscrapbook.multiply.com/journal/item/173/Obituaries_1971-1976 Provided by Leslie Mikesell Wood, May 2010. to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Zoom In Link has been replaced by the Slideshow link. The Slideshow is now where you can zoom in on all photos in the album you're viewing. After you open the Slideshow, use the Settings to choose how large you want photos to appear.