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dollars for the Presbyterian Pension Fund— of which, in a broader sense, this was an extension. Now the appeal reached out to other lands where war had wrought havoc with churches, clergy, and people. In one talk I raised the question as to whether we were "concerned that the Christian Gospel be preached and taught to people who are valiantly fighting to keep Christianity alive against the growing pressure of atheistic Communism." Again, with a splendid response, the goal was reached.
Various other forms of philanthropic effort, especially in education and health, had increasing appeal as a lessening of routine duties made it possible for me to give them more attention.
The work of the Institute for the Crippled and Disabled, which I was happy to serve as a trustee, has been an inspiring thing to watch. The vision and hard work of my friend Jeremiah Milbank have resulted in rehabilitation achievements that are equally to the credit of science and the patients and, in end result, almost miraculous.
The Will Rogers Memorial Hospital at Saranac Lake has always been close to my heart. It is one of his truest memorials. Here is a unique institution, 'owned" by everybody in the amusement industry Will loved so well. There, anyone in the industry needing tuberculosis treatment can have it freely. Naturally, the motion picture industry has always been a strong financial supporter.
It goes without saying that my Alma Mater, Wabash College, has never long been out of mind. And lately I have been particularly happy about two growing trends: the increasing appreciation by professional and business leaders of what the small liberal arts college contributes to the making of valuable citizens, and a parallel increase in the financial support that industrial corporations are giving the colleges. This rising tide of practical interest in what educators call the "humanities," including spiritual values, is a good sign.
A civic testimonial to another great American, brought to completion during these years, involved men of every faith. I was glad to accept Cardinal Spellman's invitation to serve on the executive group of the National Memorial Committee of the Alfred E. Smith Memorial-St. Vincent Hospital Campaign. As the Cardinal wrote: "No one American in our time was ever more beloved than Alfred Emanuel Smith. . . . And we know that of the treasury of Al Smith's many graces, one of the most memorable and lovable was his grace to give— to give freely of all he had, to give fully of all he was." A great wing of the hospital now carries on this unselfish giving. Here is another perfect example of philanthropy.
One more instance— and this is unique and individual too— is Flanner House, situated in the heart of a Negro section of Indianapolis. Late in 1948 I had the pleasure of helping to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary