The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
Pastor Needs $3,OOO For Nagoya Church
Rev. Floyd Roberts Faces DiscOmaging Problem in
 Japan-C Comments on Political Situation Risky

AtSAS eAANh wv JS1Ao ANApJ lLANNsss But even such a cottage will seem like home. We went there for skiing between Christmas and New Year.
 No Intention of Resigning
 Comments on the political situa- ton are risky. In the face of an overwhelming defeat at the polls, and in spite of protestations of al- legiance to the parliamentary sys- tenn and to the constitution, the government seems to have no inten- ton of resigning. But everyone knows that the military will have to revamp it's China designs. They wont work. don't expect to see any changes until after the summer holidays, and maybe not much then. But living costs are going up alarm ingly and the increasing unrest Is bound to bring on strikes and other difficulties for the government. The rural problem is stupendous.
 From now until the l040 Olympic games to be held in Tokio we are promised an epidemic of world con- ferences This summer there is to be world Educational Confer ence. Athletic teams from all over the world are coming and going. The recent successful flight of the Kamikaze to London and back has turned the attention of the world anew to Japan's technical advances. That plane, incidentally, was built in Nagoya. Anyway, we feel that we are living in the center of world events. You should come and see for yourself someteimel In the meantime, letters are welcome al- ways. Address: of 2 Shiotsukc- dori, Naka-ku, Nagoya. You may be interested to know that personal checks and even American bank notes can easily be exchanged at lo- cal banks.
 With all good wishes from the whole family,
 Floyd, May, Don, Ruth Ann and John Roberts. Appeals for Money
 This postscript, like most after thoughts, is in some respects the most important part of this letter. To be perfectly frank with you, It's an appeal for money for our new Biwajima Community Center. You are now warned, and you continue reading at your own risk.
 Enclosed you will find a sketch of the proposed new building. It is as simple as possible, and yet we think 1t will meet our needs for the next few years. 1t is designed to serve the needs of the BiwaJ Jima community, spiritual, cultural. phy- sical. It will serve for our Sun day school and worship services, for the Kindergarten, for club activities, for cooking, sewing, flower arrange ment and tea ceremony classes, for physical examinations and commun- ity health service and education, for public meetings of various sorts. We plan to have dramatics, movies, lec- lures, concerts, etc. Besides this, there will be a playground and small nature garden. All this for | 5000.
 This letter is being sent to about 800 addresses It will be read by thousands we hope. We need $2,- GOO. If POGO of our friends should slip a dollar bill in letter to us, our goal would be reached. We do not hope for this. A more hope ful way would be for 400 friends to send a five-dollar bill each. Per- haps groups could send even more. A silver tea, a Japanese party, a concert or a play might raise some money.
 One important point must be kept in mind. Whatever Is contributed toward our building must be money that would not otherwise go into your church giving. It must De over and above your planned giving. The whole work of the church must not suffer for this small part. l assure you that any contribution you make will be appreciated. all Of it used for building only, and a re- port will be made from time to time as to the progress of the work and the use of your money.