The Archive · 1939

Strain on Missionaries The Rev. A.H. Birkel and Dr.

George T. Tootell visited Siangtan recently. The former has been ad~ vised by physicians to leave the province for at least three months for further treatment and rest. The strain of the Changsha fire and the aftermath of refugee help had been arent strain on many foreigners Dr. Bitd of the C.LM. Hospital, Changsha, was ordered to take" six months complots rest, on account of a bad heart, and he and Mrs, Eitel have gone' to Switzerland. The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Mission Changsha died of acute heart trouble soon after the.fire. Now one hears that a missionary has been killed by bombs in Pingkiang, Muna The constant strain of war rumours of war must have an effect are on the strongest constitutions, Miss Vasel of the ELM. School for the blind died after a short illness, The bombing near the school left her very

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