He pioneered in Oklahoma and Nebraska until 1944 when he was called to serve at the world headquarters of Jehovah’s Witnesses (called Bethel), in Brooklyn, New York.
Ia merintis di Oklahoma dan Nebraska hingga tahun 1944. Pada tahun itu, ia diundang untuk melayani di kantor pusat Saksi - Saksi Yehuwa sedunia (disebut Betel), di Brooklyn, New York.