Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 173, Decatur, Adams County, 24 July 1959 — Page 6

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Attend Convention Os Lutheran Laymen Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Jacobs, of Decatur, attended the 42nd anr niversary convention of the Lutheran laymen’s league, which closed at Buffalo, N. Y., Wednesday evening. Jacobs served during the past year as a member-of the import-j

Martha Burkhalter A Retired Missionary of India And Her Adopted Daughter Dilasie Ramlal native of India Will Speak and Show Pictures off India Sunday Night 7:00 P. M. at the ST. PAUL MISSIONARY CHURCH Southeast of Decatur Public Invited!

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Visit New York, the city of skyscrapers, and delight in its many wonderful sights and seemingly endless pleasures. Here are some of the exciting things that will be included in the bargain tour price. Round trip coach fare via Erie Railroad’s air-conditioned “Lake Cities Express.’’ Accommodations at the fire and friendly Hotel Governor Clinton. Scenic ride on the Hudson River Day Line to West Point for 1%-hour complete tour of West Point Military Academy, and return by motor coach along the west bank of the Hudson. Motor tour of Downtown New York with trip to Empire State Building and stop at United Nations. Special arrangements with interAVGUST 7-10 PRICE: $52.25 Children 5 and under 12—535.25 (Tax included) this is a public service of DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

ant membership services committee of the league, which advises the board of governors on all matters of Hague activity with the exception of the Lutheran Hour. The Decatur man also represented the Northern Indiana district at the club service workshop, and conducted the opening devotions Wednesday morning. Awards of merit for outstanding Christian service were presented by A. W. Herman, league presito W. Charles Dickmeyer, Fort Wayne candy manufacturer;

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Louis P. Lochner, Pulitzer prize j’ winning journalist, and John A. Sauerman, Chicago manufacturer. Officers elected for two-year terms Included Elmer Kosche, Ta- 1 coma. Wash., secretary,' and Ralph W. Simon, St. Louis, treasurer. Board members chosen were Dr. Walter R. Schur, Oxford, Mass.; Frank J. Kothe, Shreveport, La.; Erwin H. Baehr. Detroit; Victor F. Kretzmann, Rochester, Minn.: Erwin £. Wehmeier, Salina, Kan.; Elmer W. Loshe, Cheyene, Wyo.; Dr. James F. DePree, Seattle, Wash., and Roy W. Wendell, Kitchener, Ontario. The 1960 convention will be held: in Minneapolis, and the 1961 gathering in Topeka, Kan. Missionary Speaks At St. Paul Church Miss Martha Burkhalter, a retired missionary to India and her adopted daughter, Dilasie Ramlal, (native of India) will be speaking and showing pictures of India at the St. Paul Missionary church southeast of Decatur, Sunday night at 7 o'clock. Miss Ramlal is planning to attend Taylor University this fall. This service is sponsored by the M.Y.F. department, of which Jerry Franz is the president. Every one is welcome to attend this service. Smoking Airliner Is Landed Safely INDIANAPOLIS (UPD — An airliner with heavy smoke pouring from one of its two engines landed

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without mishap Thursday while a fire truck sped alongside ready for action. Officials blamed an oil leak in the starboard engine for causing the Trans World Airlines plane with 43 persons abroad to cut its scheduled flight short. I I ISSr 72 1111111 l IrrtomalKxul Unto* j Bible Material: Rather. Devotional Reading: Ephesians •: 10-17. Courage In Crisis Leeson for July 26, 1959 ONE BOOK in our Bible never once mentions the name of God: the book of Esther. Indeed there Is no reference to religion of any kind. Nothing, eaid here about prayer, faith in God, repentance, immortality, sacrifice, public worship. Nothing about God at all

For this reason, from early Christian times there have been those in the church who have said that the book of Esther has no place even in the Hebrew Bible, let alone the Christian. But the

church has kept this strange book, shockingly different as it is from the rest of the Bible. Why is this? A Hui Held High The reason Is to be found not only in the fact that this book has an intricate and fascinating plot, not simple like Ruth but complicated, with a kind of barbaric dash about it. A tale that begins with a drinking party and ends with a massacre, is not “milk for babes.” This however is not the main reason, one suspects, why the story has been preserved. It is rather that Esther brings out dramatically some valuable pointe about religion that is not expressed in words (prayers, liturgies) but in action. Look at this one theme: "Courage in Crisis.” (If the reader of this column has not read the book of Esther lately, he should do so before reading on.) The reader will think of Queen Esthers courage at once; but who put the notion into her head? It was her cousin and former guardian Mordecai. Now it is easy to tell some one else to be brave —"Let’s you and him fight!” —but Mordecai was not that sort of person. He had a kind of courage himself. Refusing as he did to bow down to Haman was a risky thing to do. He could easily get his own head taken off for it But Mordecai bad a proper sense of his personal dignity. The Tlnlag of Outlay If the rest of the family were like Mordecai and Esther, whatever religion they had they did not talk about it. It would have sounded pious for Mordecai to have said, "I fear God only, therefore I will not kiss the dust before this man Haman.” But he didn't say that It would have sounded pious, too, if he had told hie young cousin, "God has brought you to the hour of destiny.” But he didn’t say that eith'er. What he did say was, "Who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this ?” He did not profess to know everything. He would not say flatly that this was the reason why Esther was queen. "Who knows—?” he said. It might be A mistake to approach the king—a fatal mistake. It was a risk—but worth taking. There is something very fine here. Courage is always a matter of risk. Courage based on a sure thing is not courage. Furthermore, while (as always) Mordecai did not talk about God, the reader has the feeling that he must have believed. The Queen and the Occasion; Mordecai just felt that they matched too well to be an accident. But who matched them? Any one who believes in destiny has a choice: either an impersonal deity, a machine, a blind fate, or else a wise and powerful God. The timing of destiny is either an unexplainable happen-so, or else it comes from the planning of God. Courage In Crisis So the lovely young Queen took over from her wise old cousin. She took her life in her hands for the sake of her people's lives. There ia a great deal more to be said, but the reader will think of it, about Esther's .courage. One act of bravery did not settle the matter. There had to be planning and scheming after that. Mero courage, without brains, is not enough. That is why men have exterminated tigers and tigers have not exterminated men. But the thing to remember is: Why was Esther brave in the moment that called for bravery? It was not that she j was hypnotized or bullied into courage by Mordecai; not that she was a daredevil. She found the : courage because she knew that on it, on her, many Mvee depended.

Pleasant Dale Young People Attend Camp Young people from the Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren who are attending camp at Camp Mack at Milford, are from junior and junior high groups. Junior campers are Jeffery Shady, Timothy Mann, Wanda Adler. Kathy McKean, Connie Arnold, Ronnie Arnold, and Steve Landis. Mrs. Sara Barger and Mrs. Valera Liby are serving as camp leaders. Junior high campers are Mike Leyse, Mervin Mann, Marvin Mann, Bruce Mafin, Denny ' Arnold. Donald Shady and the Rev. ' John D. Mishler are serving as camp leaders. Rural Churches UNION CHAPEL Evangelical United Brethren Emmett L. Anderson, pastor Warren Nidlinger, S. S. Supt. Sunday school. 9:30 a.m. Morning worship. 10:20 a.m. Evening worship, 7:30 p.m. The title of the morning serrhon is "I Have Called You Friends.” The evening sermon will be *‘The ABC’s of the Bible.” The Wednesday evening services will be dismissed. This is so we may take active part in the vesper service at the 4-H fair. SALEM Evangelical and Reformed H. E. Settlage, minister 9 a.m., worship service. Sermon. “The Blessedness of the Believer” by Rev. F. I. Willmert. 10 a.m., Sunday school. Classes for all age groups. WREN CIRCUIT Evangelical United Brethren A. N. Straley, pastor Bethel 9:30 a.m , Sunday school. Lesson: “Courage in Crisis.” 10:30 a.m., prayer service. Thursday, 8 p.m., prayer meeting. Wood Chapel 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., prayer service. Thursday, 8:30 p.m., prayer meeting and youth fellowship. ST. LUKE Evangelical and Reformed Honduras Louis C. Minsterman, minister 9 a.m., church service. Sermon, “Christian. Solution of Evil.” 10 a.m.. Sunday school. ST. JOHN Evangelical and Reformed Vera Crus Louis C. Minsterman, minister > 9:30 a.m., ,Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., church service. Sermon, "Christian Solution of Evil." 7 p.m., Robert Reusser class picnic at Lehman park, Berne. Bring picnic supper and table service. In case of rain, church social room. ( t * • U. B. RIVARRE CIRCUIT Huber Bakner, pastor Mt. Zion 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., class meeting. 7:30 p.m., communion service with our conference supt.. Rev. Carlyle Seiple in charge. This is a circuit service and everyone is welcome. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, mid-week prayer service. Mt. Victory . 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. After Sunday school, we will motor to Berne park for a picnic which will be a pot-luck dinner. Games are planned so plan now to spend this day with us. 8 p.m., Wednesday, mid-week prayer service. Pleasant Grove 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., worship service. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, mid-week prayer service. We invite you and your family to worship with us at any of our services. MONROE METHODIST Willis Gierhart, minister 9:30 a.m.. morning worship. 10:30 a.m., church school. Wednesday — No midweek service at church due to the vesper service at the 4-H fair grounds at 7:30 p.m. PLEASANT MILLS BAPTIST Oakley Masten, pastor 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. Lowell NoU, S.S. Supt. ~ 10:15 a.m., morning worship. Subject of sermon, “God’s Offer to Men.” . J 7 p.m., 8.Y.F.. “Barnacles that hold back a ship.” 7:30 p.m., evening worship. Subject of sermon, “A Living Christ. Read Deuteronomy in July. PLEASANT DALE Church of the Brethren John D. Mishler, pastor 9:30 a.m., morning worship with the message by the pastor. 10:30 a.m., Sunday school with classes for the entire family. 7:30 p.m., evening services. A panel composed of Gene ( Arnold, Oscar Geisel, Don Yager and Edwin Bryan, chairman will discuss “Race Relations in Our Community.” Visitors are welcome to these services.

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WINCHESTER «■ United Brethren C. N. Van Gundy, pastor Morning worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:15 a.m. C.E., 7:30 p.m. Evening worship, 8 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study, Wednesday, 8 p.m. , ... ~, ~ , , « Decatar Music House Wurlitser Pianos, Organs Sales - Instruments - Service Sheet Mnsic - Records 136 N. 2nd St. Phone 3-3353 TELEVISION SERVICE RADIO AND TV REPAIR Call 3-3772. If no answer Call 3-4037 DAVIDSON BROS. •10 W. Monroe DECATUR The MODEL Dept. Store Formerly Blackwell Department Store DRY GOODS, SHOES. LADIES READY-TO-WEAR, Mens Accessories, Work Clothing, Boys and Girls Clothing 103 North 2nd St. Decatur STIEFEL GRAIN CO. PURINA CHOWS SEEDS — FERTILIZER Baby Chix Check-R-Mixing Kool Vent of Decatur 234 N. 2nd St. ALL ALUMINUM AWNINGS Comb. Doors — Windows PHONE 3-2855 “For The Best At Claim Time” BURKE INSURANCE SERVICE 239 N. Eleventh St PHONE 3-3050 PARKWAY 66 SERVICE 13th & Nuttman Ave. Washing - - Lubrication Wheel Balancing Call For and Deliver Phone 3-3682 TEEPLE Moving & Trucking Local & Long Distance PHONE 3-2607 ; Stucky Furniture Co. 35 Years of Continuous Business i , MONROE, IND. Kenny P. Singleton, Distributor MARATHON GAS Fuel OU, V.E.P. Motor Ott, Lubricants Farm Service Decatur Phone 3-4470 BOWER Jewelry Store Decatur Equipment Inc. 0 Hiway 27 North B Sales and Service Phone 3-2901 Bm» ~ BEAVERS OIL SERVICE Dependable Farm Service Phone 3-2705 Kelly’s Dry Cleaning Laundry and Furriers Agency for Slick’s Laundry Phone 3-3202 427 N. 9th St. Across from G. E. Miller’s Grocery Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Meat, Ice Cream 937 N. 2nd St. Ph. 3-3307 The second best to never as goad as the best Try Our Ready-Mix Dial 3-2561 Decatur Ready-Mix Inc. The First State Bank DECATUR, IND. ESTARS .WtHF.n 1883 MEMBER F.D9.C. '

Blessed Are The Meek | Rev. James R. Meadows The record of Christ’s life sliows us that He was meek, without being weak. All true followers of Him must walk the way of meekness. Because we have a Gospel that is adequate for every human need, an experience we would share with every non-Christian in the world, we sometimes feel quite superior. Too often an otherwise splendid testimony is spoiled by an attitude of spiritual pride. We are inclined to thank God that we are not as this poor sinner who has not had our experience. And the Christian leader has difficulty in proceeding with self - confidence and certainty of final victory without being proud and boastful. Let us not forget that the earth will be inherited by the meek and not by the boastful. Don’t fail to be in the church of. GAY’S MOBIL SERVICE 13th and Monroe St. Phone 3-3609 Decatur Lumber Co. BUILDER’S SUPPLIES AND COAL Free Estimates Phone 3-3309 Decatur, Ind. Briede Studio formerly EDWARDS STUDIO 202 S. Second St. PHONE 3-2511 V. F. Hurst and Son ORNAMENTAL IRON WE FINANCE Phone 3-4489 104 N. 15th St. Decatur, Ind. . . - ,-r, k lij ADAMS COUNTY TRAILER SALES, Inc. New and Used Trailers Decatur, Ind. GERBER’S SUPER MARKET Quality Pork & Beef Groceries and Produce 622 N. 13th Street Roop’s Grocery Washington St. FRESH MEATS A GROCERIES Phone 3-3619 SMITH PURE MILK CO. Tour Local Milk Merchant Grade “A” Dairy Producta 134 S. 13th at Adams 24 Hoar Wrecker Service We Pay Cash for Wrecked Can and Trucks USED PARTS Henry Swygart Wrecking Yard U. S. 224 Phone 3-8224 Stow “Quality Footwear” 154 No. 2nd Decatur, Ind. Habegger Hardware “The Store Where Old-Fashioned Courtesy Prevails” 140 West Monroe Phene 3-3716

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I your choice next Sunday and every I Sunday possible. THIS WEEK’S BIBLE VERSE “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”—Matthew 23:12. The death of Christ did not terminate but did germinate his work. A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters goodwill in business, and is the countersign of friends. ADAMS COUNTY Farm Bureau Co-op Everything in Farm Supplies Berne - Williams - Monroe Pleasant Mills - Geneva i PRICE MEH’S WEAR QUALITY CLOTHING for MEN and BOYS 101 N. 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 Troon’s Poultry Market Fresh Dressed Poultry Fresh Eggs — Free Delivery Phone 3-3717 i, * . Kocher Lumber & Coal Co. The Friendly Lumber Yard Phone 3-3131 SMITH DRUG CO. 149 N. 2nd St Phone 3-3614 Your Rexall Drug Store The Farmers Dairy SET IN STATION 904 W. Adams St. CREAM - EGGS - POULTRY R. O. Wynn Phone 3-2636 Jlieets co. ' ItoM MCATOG IMMG INDIANA Maier Hide A Far Ge. Dealer In AB Scrap Metals Telephone 3-4419 719 Monroe St. 1315 W. Adams Phone 3-2971 •wmalmm erm j ♦nome&.-j CLARK W. SMITH