Feeding the Hungry, P. C. Hiebert, 1929

he cause without getting any remuneration for their services as committee members. Yet we have never heard a complaint, for the work was cheerfully done. Speaking of the members of the committee, I wish to mention first Levi Mumaw of Scottdale, Pa., who has borne the heaviest responsibility and has done the largest share of the work here in the homeland. The deep con- PERSONNEL OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE 36S cern that he felt for the cause; the difficulties he faced when left to decide problems alone; the effort it took to answer all the inquiries from people here in America and to instruct and direct the personnel on the field; the re- sponsibility of handling large sums of money which meant sacrifices to the donors, and life to thousands in the fam- ine districts—these things can never be fully realized or understood by those less directly connected with the work. We can only express our sincere appreciation, but the Heavenly Father knows, and He will reward in a just and full measure. Much credit is also due our vice-chairman, M. H. Kratz, of Philadelphia, Pa., who ever forgetful of self, has placed his trained mind, kind heart, and valuable time at the disposal of the great cause of feeding and clothing our starving and naked brethren abroad. Orie O. Miller, of Akron, Pa., should also have special mention. He was twice sent over to the field of operations, where he rendered very efficient service. After his second return to America he served as assistant to the Secretary, and shouldered the important work of handling the immigrant and refugee cases. Many of those who secured permission to enter America through the help of Miller would be glad to testify to the great service he rendered, in his quiet, amiable and tactful way. Recognition is also due to the congenial, whole- hearted D. M. Hofer, of Chicago, Ill., J. H. Mellinger, of Lancaster, Pa., the man of keen insight and mature judgment, and to Allen Yoder of Goshen, Ind., with his invariably congenial, codperative attitude. Each of these men has been a real asset to the Central Committee. As presiding officer, I feel keenly grateful to all for their whole-hearted support in the work of the relief in Europe as directed by the Mennonite Central Committee. I take great pleasure to introduce these men to you 370 FEEDING THE HUNGRY in the following pages by a brief biographical sketch of each, which is followed by a contribution from their own pen giving expression of some experiences in connection with this work of relief. Levi Mumaw was born near Winesburg, Holmes County, Ohio, November 16, 1879. His father, Amos Mumaw and mother Catherine Shaum-Mumaw were both natives of Ohio. His parents moved to a farm in Elkhart County, Indiana in his early childhood where he grew to manhood. At the age of eighteen he accompanied his parents on their return to Ohio. Later he graduated from the Commercial Department of the Bixler Busines