Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 20 January 1956 — Page 6

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Decatur Air Scouts Visit Baer Field Will Make Return Trip February 12 Decatur’s Air Scout troop, sponsored by th* Elks lodge, made an Interesting field trtp to Baer Field, Fort Wayne, iaat Sunday. The Scents, taken to the field by Oran Schultz, H. P. Schmitt. Jr., and Dr. Melvin Weisman, scoutmaster, visited the air national guard unit. were conducted on the tour by Maj. Brigg, of the aftguard, who showed them the workings of jet planes in a visit to the hangars, also showing the angles, armaments and other equipment on the jets. They then visited the operations office, following a jet pilot on his regular routine preparatory to flight. The Scouts viewed the jet as it was being wanned up, heard instructions from the control tower to the pilot, ami also viewed firte fighting equipment and the motor pool at the field. T . The Air Scouts will make »aother trip to Baer Field Sunday, Feb. 13, when the air national guard will meet for full field operations. Parents of the Scoots are invited to attend with their ' sons., An informal meeting of the troop will be held at the Elks hoine Mohdky evening. Vincent Parker, airplane mechanic, will lecture on the care of airplane engines, and the Fort Wayne civil air patrol will also have representatives present. Lions Will Attend Conservation Dinner f The regular weekly meeting of Decatur Lions club will be held next Monday night in conjunction with the annual soil conservation banquet scheduled for Moday night at 6:39 o’clock at the Youth and Community Center, it was announced todayWayne Guthrie, well known Indianapolis newspaperman, will be the principal speaker for'the joint meeting- More than 360 tickets already have been sold for the annual event Iceland has never maintained either an army or a navy. Cancer kills more men than wo- - men in the United States.

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Church Attendance Crusade Reported Nine Decatur churches, members of the Associated Churches of Decatur, reported an attendance of 1,508 for the morning worship services last Sunday. Thia was the third Sunday of a series set aside to increase attendance of Sunday services. The church school attendance showed an increase while the worship attendance indicated a decrease from the two previous Sundays. The attendance crusade will continue until Easter Sunday, April 1. Tbe people of Decatur are urged to attend regularly the services at the church of their choice during this time. The attendance figures of the cooperating churches were: Mor. Eve. S.S. Presbyterian 109 — 122 Trinity E. U. B. ... 206 147 259 Bethany E. U. B. 192 — 246 Church of God 142 65 167 Nazarene 125 90 174 Baptist 122 46 172 Zion Reformed ... 253 — 227 Missionary 125 73 156 Methodist ........ 234 — 278 Elections Held By Church Congregations At the annual congregational meetings of the Vera Crus charge. Rev. Louis Minsterman, pastor, tbe election resulted as folows: St Luke Evangelical and Reform ed church, elders, Ivan Hears; deacons, Harvey Mankey and William Bertsch; trustee, Albert Roth; financial secretary, Luther Engle; treasurer, Mrs. Curtis Nusaaum. At the consistory meeting were elected, president Ivan Heare; vice-president, Otto Hoffman; secretary, Arthur Moeshberger. St John Church for elders, Howard Bluhm and Robert Reusser; deacons, Roger Schaffter and Alice Beer; trustee, Roger Dustman. At the consistory were elected Rev. Minsterman, president; Howard Bluhm, vice-president; Alvie Beer, secretary. The financial secretary, Edward Moeschberger and the treasurer, Nathan Moeschberger, hold over for another year. Financial reports of all organisations showed activity and progress. Both congregations are planning to have a daily family altar devotions in every homeNew London, Conn. — The U.S. Coast Guard academy located here was founded in 1876.

UNION CHAPEL Evangelical United Brethren Lawrence T. Norris, pastor 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. Wendell Miller, supt. Rolland Gllliom, assistant. 10:20 a.m., worship service. 7:30 p.m., worship service. Revival services each night this week. Please come and help us in this fight against sin. Darrel Oerig has charge of the music. MT. TABOR METHODIST Edgar Johnston, pastor Bunday school, 9:30 *-m. - * Worship service, 10:30 a.m. Youth service, 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday, 7 p.m. PLEASANT MILLS BAPTIST Oakley Hasten, pastor 9:30 am., Sunday school. Lowell Noll, S. S. Supt. ~ 10:15 am., worship service. Subject: “The World and Whosoever Will.” Communion will be observed at this time. 7:15 p.m., evening worship. Special music by Robert A. Parker and friends. SALEM METHODIST H. A. Davis, pastor 9:30 am.,'Sunday school. Maurice MiUer, supt. 10:30 am., morning worship. „ 7 p.m.. Wednesday, prayer meeting and choir practice at home of Elisha Merriman. Come and enjoy this Bible study and aingfest. PLEASANT MILLS METHODIST H. A Davis, pastor 9:30 am., Sunday school. 7:30 p.m., evening worship. 7:30 p.m„ Thursday, prayer meeting at the parsonage. MONROE METHODIST Ralph R. Johnson, minister Worship, 9:30 a.m. Anthem by the adult choir. Sermon: “Choose Life ” T Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. John Christener, supt. 2 p.m., County WSCS Missionary rally at our church. MYF, 6:30 p.m. Kae Christener, president. 7:30 p.m., evening service. Official board meeting Monday at 7:30 pan. Prayer service, 7:30 Wednesday. Choirs rehearse at 7 and 8:15. WCTU Thursday, 1:15 with Mrs. Flossie Brandyberry.

PLEASANT DALE Church of the Brethren John D. Mishler, pastor 9:30 a.m., Sunday school with Robert Nussbaum as superintendent Mrs. Naomi Mishler is ’the children’s director. Bring the entire family to these Bible study classes. 10:30 a.m., morning worship. The morning message will be “Our Christian Heritage.” 7:30 p.m.,’evening worship with, the message on the history of the yearly church "Missions and Persecution, 44-100 A.D.” Thia is another of the series on tbe history of the Christian church. Come and learn more about the spreading of the gospel. The Hour of Power Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Study II Corinthians 8:15 ff. An invitation is extended to any to worship with us: who do not have a church home?

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■lk IntwrTlotmrMd Survloy School Lemons •Iw’l'/'w?; 3 B*«kgr»«nS Scrlatarai Luks 14. DsvsUsaal RtaStafi Matthew 10:M- --«. Christian Marks Lesson for January 22, 1956 HOW can we tell whether a person is a Christian or not? Is there anything that marks all Christians? There is faith, of course; but only God can see faith Itself. Jesus said: “By their fruits ye shall know them.” What kind of "fruits” should we look for, in

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others and in ourselves, to see whether we are Christians? Only God is the final Judge. We should not be too quick to say brashly, "I know . . .”;Better say, “I have good reason to believe

.” So, what Dr * Foreman are the good reasons for believing that a person M a Christian? Sticking to our one chapter in Luke for this week, we ean take note of three marks of a Christian, that is. of Jesus’ followers, those who take his word as in order. They sound quite simple and ordinary; what is extraordinary, what is specially Christian about them, is the thoroughgoing quality Jesus expects. Helpfulness Three marks which we can readily see suggested, in this chapter of sayings of our Lord, are: Helpfulness, humility* and honesty. Everyday qualities, aren’t they? In fact, you can’t get along without them in the civilized world. Nobody likes a man who brags all the time. Nobody likes a man who never lends a hand to anybody in trouble. Nobody likes a man who can’t be trusted. Helpfulness, humility and honesty are not in themselves specially Christian attitudes. Jesus certainly did not invent these qualities. They are found among people of many religions and of no religion. What Jesus did was to demand an extraordinary high degree of these everyday virtues. First, as to helpfulness: Not only in the words quoted in Luke 14 but in rrntay other ways and places, Jesus emphasizes how far his friends are expected to go. Most people are willing to help others, if it isn’t bothersome or expensive. Jesus* idea of helpfulness was of something quite costly, something that calls for effort, self-sacrifice. Helpfulness as he sees it is not just doing something for somebody who will do as much for you. It mean* doing for people who never can pay you back. You can't be sure you are helpful as Christ was unless you are willing, as he was, to put out more for others than you are going to get back. Hnmllity We all expect humility from other people, and we even practice it ourselves, in the form of courtesy. For courtesy is a form of humility,—"After you!” “Please/’ “Thank you,” "Pardon me,” and the like, are humble expressions, when you come to think of it. But Jesus expects His disciples to be humble and not just to talk humble. Are you a Christian at this point? A few questions are in order, to ask yourself. Am I always thinking that other people don’t appreciate me? Am I a lit* tie sore because I don’t get the promotions I deserve? When I say, "What’s he got that I haven’t got?” Do I feel a little peevish, as if the answer I expect is “Nothing”? Have I often been able to forget my own Interests on behalf of others? One of the most striking stories about Jesus is told by John, who records that Jesus, "knowing he came from God and was going to God,” took a towel and did the "menial" service that every one of his disciples was too proud to do. The highest is the humble A ( Honesty Everybody knows that honesty is a good policy. But one mark of a Christian is that he will be honest at two points where (strangely enough) most people are least honest; that is, with himself and with God. The parables about counting the cost are really about the importance of facing the facts, admitting to yourself where you come short Human capacity for self-deception is astounding. Why a man takes himself tor a sucker, in other words, is something hard to understand. But it is even more amazing that men will think they can “get by” with God. Those excuse* made by the unwilling guests, 4n Jesus' parable,—did they feel their host? Excuses offered to God are worse than waste of timet ' Even the moat guarded thoughts may escape in words. When success goes to your bead you are elose to defeat.

Rural Churches ST. PAUL MISSIONARY Louis Klotzbach, pastor 9:16 a.m. Sunday school. 10:15 a.m. Sunday morning worship. 7:30 p.m.. evangelistic service. The public is invited to attend the evangelistic services being held each evening aft 7:30 through Jan. 29. Rev. Clayton Steiner is the evangelist with Mrs, C. H. Weiderkebr as the children's worker. ANTIOCH United Missionary Charles Collier, pastor. Ellis Skiles, S. S. Supt Sunday Sunday, 9:30 a m. God's provision of the “Living Water of Life” is great than man’s thirst". John 4:15. The theme of our S. S. lesson this week. Morning worship. 10:30 a.m. Evening Y. P„ 7 p.m. Intermediate groups under the direction of Mrs. R. (Ray. Juniors are led by Mrs. Collier. Evening evangelistic service, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Geiger our district supt. will be speaking to us in this service. We consider this a rare privilege to have Brother Geiger. BT. LUKE EVANGELICAL AND REFORMED, HONDURAS Louis C. Mlnsterman, minister 9 a.m., church service. 10 a.m., Sunday school. Sermon: “Missionary Challenge" and offering for the student fund. 7:30 p.m., youth program for all at St. John church. 1 ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL AND REFORMED, VERA pRUZ Louis C. Mlnsterman, minister 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., church service. Sermon: “Missionary Challenge." 7:30 p.m., youth program for all: Devotions, topic discussion, games and refreshments. WREN CIRCUIT E. U. B. A. N. Straley, pastor Bethel 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. Hershel White, supt. Lesson: “Requirements for Discipleship.” Gideon speaker following Sunday school. 10:40 a.m., morning worship. Sermon: “Christ, The Liberator.” Thursday 8 p.m., prayer meeting. Revival begins at Bethel church on January 29. 7:45 each evening. Wood Chapel 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, Paul Henrey, supt. Gideon speaker following Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., prayer meeting. C. R. Abbott, class leader. 8 p.m., evening worship. Sermon: “Christ, The Liberator.” Thursday, 8 p.m., prayer meeting and youth fellowship. SALEM Evangelical and Reformed H. E. Settlage, minister R. F. D. 1, Decatur, Indiana 9 a.m., Sunday school. Raymond Worden, superintendent. Classes for all age groups. 10 a.m., worship service. Sermon: “How the Kingdom grows." 7:30 p.m., evening service. The sound film, “The Secret of the Gift” will be shown. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., ladies chorus rehearsal. Saturday, 9 a.m., confirmation class instruction. 10 a.m., children’s choir rehearsal. RIVARRE CIRCUIT United Brethren In Christ Carlyle Beiple, pastor Mt, Zion at Bobo 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. Classes for all ages. 10:30 a.m„ worship service, message by the pastor. 7 p.m., Christian endeavor, Mrs. Ruth Edgell, president, in charge. Wednesday evening at 7 is the time for the hour of power at the Zion church. . Pleasant Grove Located about two and one half miles east of Decatur and three and one half miles north of route 224. 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. Classes for all ages. , 10:30 a.m., class meeting for all classes to participate. 7:30 p.m., Christian endeavor, Warren Harden, presiding. Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock we welcome all who will to come and meet with us to pray. On Sunday, January 29, at 10:30 a.m., is the time for our second communion service of the conference year. Rev. Lawrence Dellinger, conference superintendent will be with us to bring the message and conduct the communion service. Thursday, February 2, Rev. Dellinger will conduct the second quarterly business meeting at the Pleasant Grove church. Mt. Victory Located three and one half miles north of 224 on the state line. 9:30 am., Sunday school, with classes for all ages. ; ' 10:30 a.m., class meeting with the class leader in charge. 7:30 p.m., Christian endeavor, Miss Lucille Knittie, in charge. 8 p.m., program under the direction of the Women’s Missionary Association. The program will consist of a chalk drawing, by Mrs. Seiple and the message by the pastor. The public is cordially invited to attend this, and all of our service*. Wednesday evening is prayer

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time at Mt. Victory at 7 o’clock. The class leader will conduct the prayer service. A Just a reminder that Rev, Galen oklesser of Huntington, will be with us at Mt. Victory on January at 7:30 p.m. to show pictures of the Holy Land which he recently took on his visit to the land of antiquity. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting also. MORRISON FARM STORE RUIS-OMIMERS ■ sau> an» Slavics “WORKING FOR YOU" MONROE GRAIN & SUPPLY, INC. Feeds - Seeds • Fertilizer Coal and Farm Supplies - MONROE, INDIANA ■ ■—tA 1 ■'« — ; .— ..., i 1315 W. Adams Phone 3-2971 Rose Hill Dairy, Inc. BUY THE GALLON AND SAVE 351 N. 10th St. Decatur Sherman While & Co. KRAFT BUILDING Winchester St. Cream — Eggs — Poultry Victor Kneuss. Mgr. Phone 3-3600 Stucky Furniture Co. 30 Years of Continuous Business MONROE, IND. STIEFEL GRAIN CO. PURINA CHOWS SEEDS — FERTILIZER Bsby Chlx Check-R-Mlxlng SMITH DRUB 00. 149 N. 2nd 8L Phons 3-3514 Treon’s Poultry Market Fresh Dressed Poultry Fresh Eggs — Free Delivery Phone 3-3717 Zwlck ■ Wemhoff MONUMENT CO. Corner Monrge A Fourth Sts. (Down Town) Zuercher Music Store U. 8. No. 27, 8. Berne, Ind. Full line of band and string Instruments and Accessories Pianos, Organs, Accordion. We repair ad Instruments. SMITH PURE MILK CO. ~f —T ■ t— .4 — _ . Your Local Milk Merchant Grade *A" Dairy Products 134 8. 13th at Adams ■ i, i GILLIG & DOAN Your Rexall Drug Store FUNERAL HOME 24-hour Ambulance Service Phone 3-3314 312 Marshall St Decatur, Ind. ' ' • ."7. LAWSON Heating - Plumbing Air Conditioning Appliances Sales and Service Phone 3-3626 West Monroe St. ADAMS COUNTY' TRAILER SALES, Ine. New and Used Trailers Regular Bank Interest Rates Decatur, Ind. Maier Hide & Far Co. Dealer In AU Scrap Metals Telephone 3-4419 710 Monroe St. ADAMS COUNTY FARM BUREAU CO-OP Everything In Farm Supplies Berne - Williams • Monroe Pleasant Mills - Geneva

Four Kinds Os ~ Church Goers Revs J. R. Mesdows There are four kinds in every community ... 1 — Sporadic Church-Goers. Attend when they feel like it, hut do not often feel like it 2— Periodic Church-Goers. Attend Easter, Christmas and on spacial days, but are afraid of getting into the habit of going to church. The next special day may be their funeral. Why wait to ride to church in a hearse? 3— Ossacional Church-Goers. Attend when nothing prevents, bqt are satisfied to fall back on any old excuse for staying away. (So called excuses). 4 — Loyal Church-Goefa. ‘ Allow nothing to keep them , away from church that would not keep them away from their work. Be a Loyal Church-Goer! Start by going to church next Sunday! Remember someone is following yojj. Where are you leading them ? <?’ THIS WEEK’S BIBLE VERSE “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, Hill Refrigeration Service For Prompt Efficient Refrigerator Service 105 So. 13th St Phone 3-4324 KNAPP SERVICE Cor. Second A Jackson Sts. ’* Decatur, Ind. AUGUST CAFETERIA 222 N. 2nd St Decatur, Indiana Fine Food • Fast Service Open Sun. 7 a. m. tc 1:30 p. m« Phone 3-3305 BEAVERS OIL SERVICE Dependable Farm Service Phone 3-2705 COLES MARKET MEATS and GROCERIES .237 W. Monroe St Phone 3-2515 DECATUR HATOHERY Decatur Chicks & DeKalb Chicks and Kelvlnator Appliances Decatur Equipment, '■ * nc - MHlway 27 North Sales and Service Phons 3 2904 Decatur Music House Planoe, Organs, Instruments Salsa • Service Sheet Music — Records 254 N. 2nd St Phone 3-3353 The second best Is never as good as the best Try Our Ready-Mix Dial 3-2561 Decatur Ready - Mix Inc. >- Engle & Irwin Motors NEW and USED CARS •' Your Studebaker-Packard Dealer Winchester A U. 8. 27 Decatur

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