Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 280, Decatur, Adams County, 28 November 1958 — Page 6

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Church Pilgrimage Is Planned Tuesday Four Churches Plan Tour Next Tuesday A new venture in rural church program will be a tour of the Evangelical and Reformed churches in this area. Its purpose is to know the background, for fellowship. and to exchange ideas on . program, growth, improvements and plans. This is one of three tours to be held December 1.2, 3. The one in this area will be Tuesday, December 2. The tour will begin at the Cross Church at 6etne with devotions at 9 a. m. Then an hour inspection tour will be made of the church. The pilgrimage will then proceed in similar manner to Six Mile Con-gregational-Christian church, then on to St. Luke church at Honduras, where a luncheon will be served iat noon by the women of the church. If will then proceed to the Salem church at Magley, where a film will be shown. This will be followed by a discussion period, in charge of resource leaders, These will be the Rev. Shirley

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I ■■l Decatur Church of God WKL ANNOUNCES, Special Services Nov. 30 Dec. 7 Rev. Daryl Williamson - Evang. Mr. and Mrs. John Albright Song Evangelists , Services 7:30 P.M. , Rev. A Mrs. Williamson EXCEPT SATURDAY I,

Greene, national executive secretary of the Town and Country church of the denomination, St. Louis; also the Rev. Henry Kroehler, president of the Michi-gan-Indiana Synod, Jackson, Michigan. The ReV. Louis Minsterman, secretary of the committee of synod, arranged the tour, the Rev. H. E. Settlage, Magley. will. 1 guide the tour. The Rev. C. A, s Schmid, Berne, will conduct devotions. Some 50 people will ac--5 company the tour. ) | Nine Mile House Is Damaged By Fire Fire caused estimated damage t of $7,500 at the “Nine Mile House,” northeast of Decatur on U. S. 27, [at 7 o’clock Thursday evening. Loss . at the combination tavern and i iwelling amounted to about $4.00‘ ■ to the dwelling and $3,500 to coni tents. Jack Zehr, of near Decatur, is ' owner of the building. The fire apparently started in living quarters over the tavern. It was discovered by Lloyd Sanqpist, bartender. The ' i Robert Grear family, occupants of the dwelling portion, were not at 1 home. The fire was blamed on ‘ faulty wiring.

G. E. To Increase ; ■ Pension Payments Pay Pensioners Not In Social Security H NEW YORK, N. Y. — General Electric company vice president I J. S. Parker announced today that the company would increase its payments by $5 a month to its retired employes over 65 who were retired before social security benefits became payable and who thus are not able to fcenefit from the increase in social security which is 1 to be effective January 1. The extra General Electric payment of $5 a month will be effec--1 tive as of January 1, the same 1 as the new higher, social security benefits. It is expected that the first payment will be reflected in pension checks sent out at the end ; of January. This amount is larger • than the average increase of $4.75 ; in the primary old age benefit payI able to social security beneficiaries i ; under the social security amend- j f ments of 1958. ' t Parker stated that under the! 1 General Electric pension plan, the! majority of its present more than j 19,000 pensioners and all of its fu- , ture pensioners will automatically receive the benefits of increases in social security payments. However, for a number of the company’s present pensioners to receive the larger income it is necessary for the company to waive provisions of the pension plan applicable to them which call for offsetting pension payments by social security increases. The purpose of the company’s action, which has been approved by its board of directors, is to make certain that all of its pensioners over 65 either receive the benefit of social security increases or the extra payment by the com* pany comparable to the social security increase. The pensioners I have been notified of the company’s proposed action by letters from local managers. Thus, all present pensioners as | well as employes retiring in the : future will, as they qualify for so- | cial security, have their incomes | increased as a result of the 1958 j increases in social security beneI fits. I Nixon Concludes Visit To Britain - Vice President To Return To States LONDON <UPli—Vice President ■ Richard M. Nixon, leaving London ; for the first time in his flying j visit to England, headed today \ for Oxford University — and a : probable “ribbing” by its irrevJ erent students. i Nixon and his wife Pat were to ! drive the 60 miles to the university this morning. They planned | lunch with the vice chancellor (president! and talks with American and British students before j driving back late today. The Nixons planned to leave for home in their special Air Force plane at midnight. Nixon, who has had virtually no opportunity during his English visit to “meet the people” as he has done on trips to other countries, may order some unscheduled stops during the day to chat i with bystanders. j He will hold a news conference and appear on a British television i program with newsmen later today. The two sessions with the press will serve at least in part to satisfy the complaints of newsmen that Nixon, normally willing at any time to chat with reporters, has been virtually unreachable here. | He held an informal press coni ference at the U. S. Embassy ] Thursday, after there had been many complaints about his inaccessibility. Newsmen were particularly netjtled Wednesday night, when they turned up in tuxedoes to cover a banquet at which Nixon was the guest of honor and were allowed to attend neither the dinner nor the reception preceding it. In fact, during tests by the West Michigan Cat Society at Grand Rapids, one complacent cat took a nap beside the mouse cage.

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kntttTMtKXtt) Uniform Bible Material: Mark 4:1-34. Devotional Keadlnf: Matthew 13:19-17. Why Parables? Lesson for November 89, 1958 LIKE all good teachers, Jesus was not tied to any ono style of teaching. But his favorite style was the story style. To some people this seems puzzling, as if Jesus wej-e almost forgetting his divine dignity. You can imagine some Roman intelligence officer, on the ciously large restless orientals, hear what was | going on that was a \ CS some political agitator, maybe ? Dr> Foreman Or maybe only a traveling magician. But he would find neither. Only a map in "a fisherman's boat, his great voice (for outdoor speakers in those days had to have tremendous voices) booming out over the crowd—of all things just, telling stories. Very simple stories too, no | plot to speak of, no dramatics. Just stories about farmers and wheat and housewives and fish ... everyday things, harmless and (from the Roman's viewpoint) meaningless. For Simplicity “So this is their great Teacher'” the Roman would think to himself. “Well, he may be all right for farmers. There’s surely no harm in him.” The Roman would not realize that he was listening to the greatest teacher of all time, and that in those simple stories, or thumb-nail illustrations, which we call parables, were wrapped up ideas which were destined to change the world. Why did Jesus choose the story style for his teaching? He could teach with parables, as for instance in parts of the sermon on the mount. But according to Mark, he never spoke without a parable somewhere In his talk. One reason why he did this was for simplicity's sake. The story reduces down a complicated Idea, high-lights the heart of it. People who have difficulty following or remembering a lecture will remember a story. For Survival There are still on record the ser- j mons of some of the rabbis who lived and taught about at the same time with Jesus. The are pretty impressive for their scholarship, their quotations from authorities, their ponderous correctness. But nobody would remember them. They are literally curiosities today, little more. Jesus’ little stories on the other hand, are memorable. They have passed Into the language and culture of many lands, they have inspired workn of art, they comfort the grieving, rebuke the sinful, give a lift to weary hearts. Strange things have happened to the human race, and will still happen. Our ancestors would find it hard to find their way around our electronic world, and lectures in our class-rooms would bewilder them. If Jesus had spoken in the learned terms of his day, his teachings would have been laid away in obscure libraries like the lectures of other teachers of that time. But speaking as he did, in story form, his teaching endures to this very day, and will be understood m the space-age of the future, if the world lasts so long. Lectures die; stories survive. For Saltation You remember our Imaginary Roman official who went off thinking what a stupid affair this storytelling was? That was part of Jesus’ intention. The reader will notice that it was not the Roman officials, it was not the chief priests, it was the disciples, who stayed for an after-meeting and asked what Jesus meant by his parables. Jesus’ main effort in teaching was to get at his own inner circle of followers. He wanted to stir their interest and curiosity, and at the same time let the careless, the in- , different, the hostile, go their way. The story style which he made his own, was just right for this , purpose. The parables were like j magnets that would attract only the men with true steel In them, ; The sophisticated, the know-it-alls, then and now, hearing or reading the parables, think only “What simple stuff!” But the people who are attracted by these tales and feel there is something beneath the , surface, find In them a wisdom be- 1 yond this world. They are as clear ! as the night sky through which we see the glory of the stars. Live only for today and you ruin tomorrow. Teach young people how to think, not what to think. Much happiness is overlooked be- , cause it doesn’t cost anything.

Special Service At Wood Chapel Church A • special missionary service, sponsored by the W.S.VLS., will be held at the Wood Chapel Evangelical United Brethren church Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock, in recognition of missions day in the denomination. A quartet, accompanied by Miss Lela McConneJl of the Kentucky fnountain mission, will open the program followed by a film, “MidEast Profile,” depicting the background for the studies of the next three months in all missionary societies. A special offering will be taken for both home and foreign missions. Rural Churches PLEASANT DALE Church of. the Brethren John D. Mishler, pastor 9:30 am., Sunday school with Loren Liechty as Superintendent und Mrs. Valera Liby as children’s director. There is a class for you and your family. 10:30 am., morning worship. The message of the hour will be the first in a series during advent. The ' title is "Christ, the Mighty Counselor.” 7:30 p.m., evening worship in a unified service. Prayer service and Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Thursday the Women’s work will meet at the parish hall for their monthly meeting. Saturday at 9:30 a.m., youth 11-15 will meet at the parsonage to study “What it Means to be a Christian.” Let us find the full meaning of the Christmas season in worshiping and serving Jesus Christ regularly at church and in our daily lives. A cordial welcome is extended to all to worship with us. ST. PAUL MISSIONARY Robert R. Welch, pastor 9:15 a.m., morning worship. Miss Geraldine Gerig, missionary nurse, speaking. 10:15 a.m., Sunday school. , 7 p.m., M Y.F. service. Miss Elda Amstutz speaking. 7:30 p.m., evening service. Miss Elda Amstutz speaking. Miss Amstutz, a veteran missionary to India, was a prisoner of the Japanese during World War 11. Wednesday. ,'7:15 p.m., choir practice. 7:30 p.m.. practice for the Christmas program. Everyone is welcome. JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall Corner Monroe and Ninth Sundav, 2:30 p.m.: “Is Everlasting Life Only a Dream?” Public Bible lecture by F. Dellinger, local ! Watchtower representative. Sunday. 3:45 p.m.: Watchtower Bible studv and discussion on the subjects: “Why the Divine Will International Assembly Resolved ! a nd "Whv This Assembly Should Resolve.” One of the scriptures for ! consideration will be 2 Chron. 15:2 NW Trans., “• * * Jehovah is with vou as long as you prove to be with him, and if you search for | him he will let himself be found by you.” Tuesday, 8 p.m.: Bible study using the study aid, “Your Will Be Done.” Friday, 7:30 p.m.: Theocratic Ministry school followed by Kingdom Service meeting. ST. LUKE Evangelical and Reformed Honduras Louis C. Minsterman, minister 9 a.m., church service. 10 a.m., Sunday school. 2 p.m., meeting of leaders at Monday, 7:30 p.m.. Girls Guild at the home of Miss Lucille Beavers, Decatur. Tuesday, 9 to 4—Pilgrimage to churches in this area. ST. JOHN Evangelical and Reformed Vera Cruz Louis C. Minsterman, minister 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., church service. Tuesday, 9 to 4—Pilgrimage Tour to rural churches in this area. , WREN CIRCUIT E. U. B. A. N. Straley, pastor Missions Day Bethel 9:30 a.m.. Sunday school. Lesson: “Why Jesus Used Parables.” « 10:30 a.m., morning worship. Program in charge of the W. S. W. S. Sermon: “JUght For Our Thursday, 8 p,m., prayer meeting. Wood Chapel 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. J 10:30 a.m., prayer service. 7:30 p.m., missionary service. Quartet from Lela McConnell's Kentucky Mountain Mission. Remarks by Mrs. McConnell. Film; “Mid-East Profile.” Thursday, 8 p.m., prayer meeting and youth fellowship. « SALEM' Evangelical and Reformed • H. E. Settlage, minister , ' R. F. D. 1, Decatur 1 S’ a.m., Sunday schoool. Classes ■

ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE Minpilgn To Inertias Chureh Attimtimi In Adam* County Oooneorod By Tho Following Advortloera Who Solicit Your Patronage

i i — for all age groups. 10 a.m., worship service. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.. Women's Guild meeting. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Bible study and prayer meeting. Thursday, all day meeting of the ladies aid. Saturday, 9 a.m., confirmation class instruction. 10 a.m., children's choir rehearsal. MONROE METHODIST Willis Gierhart, minister 9:30 a.m., morning worship. 10:30 a.m., church school. 6:30 p.m., M.Y.F. 7:30 p.m., evening service. Monday, 7 p.m., study course. Wednesday, 7 p.m., choir practice. 7:45 p.m., midweek service. Thursday, 7:25 regular W.S.C.S. Sherman White ft Co. SET IN STATION 904 W. Adams St. CREAM - EGGS • POULTRY R. O. Wynn Phone 3-2636 STIEFEL GRAIN CO. PURINA CHOWS SEEDS — FERTILIZER Baby Chix Check-R-Mixtng Kool Vent of Decatur 234 N. 2nd St. ALL ALUMINUM AWNINGS Cemb. Doors — Windows PHONE 3-2855 s 1 “For The Best At Claim Time” BURKE INSURANCE SERVICE 239 N. Eleventh St. PHONE 3-3050 “But Seek Ye Flrut Tke Kingdom of God —" Bibles, Plaques, Christian Books A Music; Sunday School Awards PHRKTIAM book and wnnia ■ inn supply stork 318 N. 10th St. Phone 3-2741 PARKWAY 66 SERVICE 13th A Nnttman Ave. Washing - - Lubrication Wheel Balancing Call For and Deliver Phone 3-3682 T EEPLE Moving & Trucking Local & Long Distance PHONE 3-2607 Stucky Furniture Co. 33 Years of Continuous Business MONROE, IND. Decatur Equipment A Inc. Hiway 27 North Sales and Service/' Phone 3-2904 Kenny P. Singleton, Distributor MARATHON GAS Fuel Oil, V.E.P. Motor Oil, Lubricants Farm Service Decatur Phone 3-4470 BOWER " Jewelry Store Beavers oil service Dependable Farm Service Phone 3-2705 KoHy’s Dry Cleaning Laundry and Furriers Agency for suck’s Laundry Phone 3-3202 427 N. 9th St. Across from G. E. STOP BACK Across from Court House # Hobby and Craft Materials •Magasines and Newspapers O Clean Literature 'Keyc d Site Stone "Quality Footwear” 154 No. 2nd Decatur, lad. Habegger Hardware “The Store Where Oft-Fashioned Courtesy Prevails” 14# West Monroe Phone 3-3716

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WINCHESTER United Brethren in Christ C. N. Van Gundy, pastor Morning worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. 10:15 a.m. C.E., 7:30 p.m: Evening service. 8 p.m. Rev. Carlyle Seipie will te present to bring the message «.nd conduct the communion service. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 > p.m. ,j The Importance Os The Church Rev. i. R. Meadows When we consider what the * church is, what it is for, who started it, and under whose direction and control 14 has carried on its work for nearly two thousand years, the wonder is that everybody does not go to church. Miller’s Grocery Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Meat, Ice Cream 937 N. 2nd St. Ph. 3-3307 The second best is never as good as the beat. Try Our Ready-Mix . Dial 3-2561 Decatur Ready-Mix Inc. * The First Stale Baak DECATUR. IND. . ESTABLISHED 1883 MEMBER F.D.I.C. ADAMS COUNTY Farm Bureau Go-op Everything in Farm Supplies Berne - Williams - Monroe Pleasant Mills - Genets Decatnr Nash House Wuriitier Pianos, Organs I Sales - Instruments - Service Sheet Mnslo - Records . 136 N. 2nd St Phone 3-3353 PRICE MEN’S WEAR QUALITY CLOTHING for MEN and BOYS * 101 No 2nd St. Phone 3-4115 Lawson Heating' - Plumbing' Appliances * Sales and Service * Phone 3-3626 1835 W. Monroe St. Zwick Monuments 315 W. Monroe St DOWNTOWN Phone 3-3603 for Appointment Treon’s Poultry Market Fresh Dressed Poultry Fresh Eggs — Free Delivery Phone 3-3717 Kocher Lumber & Coal Co. The Friendly Lumber Yard Phono 3-3131 SMITH DRUG CO. 149 N. 2nd St Phone 3-3614 Your Rexall Drag Store

To Help You Keep Christ In Your Christmas Attend - • Special ADVENT VESPERS Wednesday Evenings at 7 P. M. Dec. 3,10 and 17 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (Courtesy RENTZ FLORISTS) : . • '

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1958

• Jesus Christ founded it with the declaration that “the gates of hell should not prevail against it.” So it is here to stay! When He visited His Nazareth home, we read that, “as His custom was,” He went to church. He commands us to go; and makes it a test of obedience, besides coupling it with a promise of blessing, wherever there is a congregation even down to two or three. •1 It is good citizenship to attend j and support the church. These very people who, ir. disobedience to God's commar.J, forsake the assembling of .l itnselves together, would not liv • and rear their children in a community where there was no church. Take your children to * l '• -’••irrh of your choice next SunHav and be there in time for Sunday school. THIS WEEK'S BIBLE VERSE > “I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” — I Timothy 2:8. The New L. Anspaugh Studios “Fine Photography” Corner 2nd A Adams Sts. at Five Points Sheets j PURNITURI CO. M ImmU Pm* |U» WCATUI UtM WMANA Meier Hide & Fir Co. Dealer In All Scrap Metals [■ Telephone 3-4419 i it. t Jit Monroe St. AvVyr ! 1315 W. Adams Phone 3-2971 —i r ii 1 — -ga • i /CkWmlmmfTm l^onomes^J CLARK W. SMITH ADAMS COUNTY TRAILER SALES, Inc. New and Used Trailers Decatur, IndGERBER’S M= SUPER MARKET Home Killed Fork A Beef Groceries and Produce 622 N. 13th Street Rote Hill Dairy, Inc. BUY THE GALLON AND SAVE 351 N. 10th St. Decatur Roop's Grocery Washington St. FRESH MEATS A GROCERIES Phone 3-3619 SMITH PURE MILK CO. Your Local Milk Merchant Grade “A” Dairy Products 134 S. 13th at Adams