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AMERICAN BAPTIST NEWS SERVICE 
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American Baptist Churches USA 
P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851 
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WILLIAM BARTLETT, RETIRED AMERICAN BAPTIST MISSIONARY, DIES
 The Rev. William Bartlett, retired American Baptist 
International Ministries missionary to South India and 
Zaire, died May 20 at age 72.
 Bartlett and his wife, Mary, served in South India 
from 1955-1969.  While there he was mission treasurer and 
attorney for the South India Mission and was instrumental in 
developing the Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches 
Emergency Famine Relief Program.  The Bartletts also were 
supervisors for college students at King Hostel.
 After returning to the U.S. to manage Michigan Baptist 
Homes, the Bartletts resumed their missionary service in 
1972 as houseparents for approximately 30 missionary 
children in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of 
Congo).
 Returning again to the U.S in 1980, William Bartlett 
worked in the Business and Finance Division of American 
Baptist International Ministries until his retirement in 
1994.
 Condolences may be sent to his wife and four children 
at 1601 Bent Oaks Blvd., Deland, FL 32724.

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