The Parkerstown Delegate

 

 

The Parkerstown Delegate is one of the books Grace wrote to promote Christian Endeavor, a world-wide youth movement that began in 1881. 

She became a regular writer for its weekly newpaper, Christian Endeavor World and several of her early books were published by its publishing house, The Golden Rule Co.

The last of the 1940's: 2025 GLH Reading List

We’ll finish out the 1940’s with a few earlier seasonal favorites added for fun!

January
The Gold Shoe – We’ve always imagined this missing shoe may have slipped off around New Year’s Eve. Published 9/5/1930.

February
More Than Conquerer – Lutie and Link from By Way of the Silverthorns show up to hold Bible studies for soldiers. Published 2/23/1944.

March
Time of the Singing of Birds – Watch for Chicken & Waffles near the end of the book! Published 9/28/1944.

April
All Through the Night – Blythe Bonniewell and her parents from More Than Conquerer make a “cameo” appearance. Published 2/27/1945.

May
A Girl To Come Home To – A wartime romance published 10/2/1945.

June
In Tune With Wedding Bells – June is perfect for a Wedding read. Published 5/26/1941.

July
Bright Arrows – Case of the Missing Jewels…published 3/6/1946

August
Where Two Ways Met – The last book that Grace completed. Published 12/13/1946.

September
Mary Arden – Left on the typewriter when Grace was called home in 1947. Finished by her daughter, Ruth, and published 6/22/1948.

October
Miss Lavinia’s Call and Other Stories – A short story collection compiled by Grace’s daughters, Margaret and Ruth, after her homegoing. Published 10/31/1949.

November
Chance of a Lifetime – Thanksgiving Dinner for the young people of “The Flats.” Published 5/27/1931.

December
Our favorite Christmas GLH: The Substitute Guest (9/21/1936) or choose your favorite GLH Christmas Book!


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