Numidia Mennonite Bible School - Reflector Yearbook (Numidia, PA)

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TEACHERS DECEMBER 2, 1968 - DECEMBER 20, 1968 DECEMBER 30, 1968 - JANUARY 17, 1969 -11-

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TEACHERS JANUARY 20, 1969 - FEBRUARY 7, 1969 FEBRUARY 10, 1969 - FEBRUARY 28, 1969 ......12....