Flora H. Pierson

Flora was one of the early graduates of the Institute, graduating in 1914.Commencement Bulletins, Biola Archives The King's Business in November 1919 states that she writes from Dungo, Conge-Belge, Africa, "My brother and I are now stationed in the Azande tride in North Congo, we have only been here a few months and are very busy studying hard on the language, and have many and various duties that naturally constitute pioneer work in Africa. We realize that we are indeed 'Far off among the heathen' and thank God for the privilege of living here 'Under His shadow.'"The Kings' Business, Vol. 10.11, November 1919, pgs 1008-1009, http://www2.biola.edu/kingsbusiness/view/10/11/25-http://www2.biola.edu/kingsbusiness/view/10/11/26 Flora later married Wesley Kemptner. 1926 Alumni Annual, Biola Archives

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