The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 August 1972 — Page 5

Imperials Spend Afternoon At ■ SANDRA Glory Bam In North Webster

NORTH WEBSTER — “All we need is a little more time to get it together. . chorused the Imperials from the flatbed stage aside the Glory Barn in North Webster. Lawn chairs and blankets graced the open-air anditnrium and added to the relaxed atmosphere that pervaded Saturday afternoon’s concert. “We’re among friends, so let’s just relax and do what comes natural” seemed to be the attitude of the group members. And what came natural was to praise the Lord! “We’re here to be ministered to as well as to minister” expressed the Imperials as they encouraged testimonies from the audience and led everyone in their new song of prayerful entreaty — “Jesus, Jesus, won’t you come back to earth.. .save us from the marijuana. . .save us from the fighting nations. . .save us from the segregation. . .Jesus, Jesus, won’t you come back to earth.” During the hour-long intermission hot dogs, cokes, shade trees and the Imperials were in

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great demand. The Imperials did manage, however, to provide the following personal interview: QUESTION: “How did your group, the Imperials, first get JIM MURRAY (High Tenor): “About eight years ago a gentleman by the name of Jake Hess who was with the Statesman Quartet left that group to form what he wanted to be the best group in gospel music. He chose what he considered to be the four best voices in gospel music for this new group. The only original member of that group left now is Armond Morales, our bass singer. J joined about six years ago, and I’m the next oldest. Then wt( got Joe Moscheo, our piano player, and right on down the line — Terry and Sherman and then we added the band.” QUESTION: “Last year you entertained over one million people, co-starring with such personalities as Jimmy Dean, Elvis Presley and Pat Boone. Do you think there is an upsurge of interest today in what’s called gospel music?

SHERMAN ANDRUS (Baritone): “I certainly do. I believe gospel music has always been a popular form of music. A lot of the roots in gospel music have been carried over to rock music and what we call rhythmic blues. In the last few years gospel music has come into its own with increased freedom.” JIM: “I believe that people are becoming more aware of gospel music because of the Jesus Movement. I definitely think it’s on the upsweep.” ARMOND MORALES (Bass): “I definitely believe there is an upsurge bf interest because pop artists are getting what is known as hit songs on gospel music. It’s too bad a gospel group can’t get that hit. We’re trying to make inroads to make that happen. QUESTION: “How would you classify the music that you sing?” JOE MOSCHEO (Piano Player): “That’shard. I wish we could make up a name that would really stick because I really don’t know what to call it. Some people call it temporary gospel, some call it pop gospel, others call it Jesus rock. I don’t think we’re really in any of those bags at all, so I don’t know what to call it. We really haven’t found a name for it.” SHERMAN: “I would call it pop gospel. We do a lot of songs that don’t come right out and proclaim that Jesus is the answer, but if you listen to the words that’s what we’re always saying. Like in our last album — we did a lot of message songs like “Heaven Help Us All” and “A Brighter Day.” These songs are asking for Jesus to help us. “You Should Have Come Soomer” is another song talking about Jesus, but it doesn’t come right out and say this is a Jesus song. QUESTION: “I understand that you are the first professional gospel group to be allowed behind the Iron Curtain. Could you highlight your trip there?” JIM: “We did 17 days over in the Scandinavian countries and this part of our tour came at the very end. We went into East Germany in the North and went down Hitler’s Road in our own bus which we were allowed to take in. We crossed into West Berlin at the Berlin Wall. There we taped some programs for East German television. That was the first time a gospel group had ever been on television behind the Iron Curtain. We did a concert at the Congress Hall, which is the place in Germany to perform. We had a very responsive crowd and even though none of us spoke German they understood what we were saying.” TERRY BLACKWOOD (Lead Singer): “It’s a very eerie, unusual experience to cross into a closed society such as East Germany. It seemed as though the whole atmosphere and the personality of the people were different. It was as though there was a cloud of gloom or doubt over all. You could probably contribute it to Satanic influence there which has completely

engulfed the people. There was no optimism, no hope for the future. It’s quite an unusual experience to be driving down the highway and meet a convoy of Russian tanks. It made me realize so much more how good God is to allow us to be bom and raised in a country that allows us to worship, that allows us to do our own thing, whatever that may be. I think every American should visit a foreign country. Many have been resistant because of the many things that are wrong in our country. There are a lot of things wrong, but after you’ve been to other countries and have seen how many more wrong things there are there you aren’t so quick to criticize.” QUESTION: “You have stated that you feel your ministry as a group has just begun. What direction do you see your ministry taking in the future?” JOE: “In the past we were in the so-called quartet circle. Every time we did a concert it was with at least two or three other groups. We didn’t have much time to share anything with the people. Now that we are appearing alone we have more time to share our experience with Christ and to do all of our music.” ARMOND: “I think it’s apparent from what we’re doing today that our mihistry is probably among the young people — 30 and under — because they are hungry for the Spirit. They take up a banner for someone who will admit that the Lord is their life. They want to identify with that.” JIM: “Because of the inner dedication that has taken place in the group in the past six months we are open now more than ever to the Holy Spirit and His direction in our group and in our own lives. Each day is a new thing — we don’t know what’s going to happen next. He has blessed us in so many fantastic ways with opportunities to witness and to sing His gospel. We just want to be a witness and an influence, and whatever God has for us that’s what we want to do.” QUESTION: “You have no doubt had contact with the Jesus Movement that is sweeping the country. Why do you think this movement has had the impact it has?” JIM: “Because it’s real, and it deals with something that’s real. It deals with a real person, Jesus. People are looking for hope, they’re looking for something to hang onto. TERRY: “I believe God is moving very definitely today. I believe these are the last days and that He’s bringing together His generation to spread the Word of God to the ends of the earth. QUESTION: “Many people feel that the movement is a passing fad. Do you view it as such or do you see i| as part of a new shape the Church is taking in our day?” JIM: “If it’s passing it’s been passing for 2000 years because the interest in Jesus’ message, the Gospel, has survived wars, burning, torture and it will survive in the future. His Word will always be with us.” TERRY: “To a small per cent it is a fad, just as Satanism and black magic are now a fad. To them it was something new and different and they jumped at it. I would say, however, that the vast majority of the young people who are involved with the Jesus Movement are very sincere and will stick with it and will evangelize the world.” ARMOND: “Some people who start as a fad really find Him as their personal Savior and so it ends up not being a fad

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anymore.” And back to the stage for the second half of “an afternoon with the Imperials.” Fair Honors — (Continued From Page l) by Renee Anglin of r 1 Milford. Kevin Coy of Syracuse sold the grand champion borrow, a Duroc, for $585. Kevin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Coy of r 3. His prize animal weighed 195 pounds and sold for $3 per pound. This active 4-H dub member also exhibited the reserve Duroc barrow, the champion and reserve champion Duroc gilt and placed second and third with sheep entries. Purchasing the grand champion barrow were the Peoples State Bank of Leesburg and the Leesburg Lumber Yard. Mark Vanlaningham, son of Mr. rand Mrs. Howard Vanlaningham of r 1 Milford, sold the reserve champion barrow for $1.15 par pound. The 197 pound animal brought $226.55 from Ace Hardware. Mark’s brother Terry won the championship market litter with animals weighing 176 and 185 pounds. Tarry also entered the champioA Chester White. Cynthia Rapp of r 2 Milford won championship honors with her Poland China which weighed 190 pounds. Her brother Rick won reserve champion honors in the dass with his 212 pound barrow. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rapp. John Kaiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kaiser of r 2 Milford, won championship honors with hs Berkshire. Jane Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson of r 2 Milford, won the championship honors with her Yorkshire and Ann Kaiser, daughter of the Richard Kaisers of r 2 Milford, won reserve honors in the class. Allen Coy, brother of Kevin, won reserve honors with his Hampshire. Jay Haab, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haab of r 2 Milford, won the reserve champion Crossbreed honors. In 4-H dairy animals Beth Beer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Beer of r 2 Milford, won the senior champion and grand champion honors with her Holstein. Beth’s cousin, Steve Beer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Beer of r 1 Milford, won reserve senior champion honors. Other Winners Rollin Christner of r 2 Syracuse exhibited the grand champion Belgian stallion in the open class. Elaine Hoopingamer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hoopingamer of Syracuse, was honored for 10 years of service to the county 4-H work. Robyn Watkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Watkins, member of the Syracuse Community Hands 4-H club, won the reserve master showman honors in dairy showmanship. The 138 steers sold at the auction brought a total of $58,724.48, the hogs brought a total of $15,836.72 and the sheep and lambs sold for $5,603.50.

VISIT PARENTS IN MILFORD Capt. and Mrs. Paul Wustrack of Greenbelt, Md., visited the parents of Mrs. Wustrack, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Om, the past week. Other callers during the week were Mr. and Mrs. James Om of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Randall Dewart of Hickory, N.C.; Mrs. Ruth Widner of Sarasota, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. Tarry Mannis of Washington; Mrs. Versia Schoomaker and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Widner, both of Goshen. Capt. and Mrs. Wustrack left Saturday for Lewiston, N.Y., to visit the parents of Capt. Wustrack before returning to Fort Meade where he will be released from duty in April.

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New Lights — Continued From Page 1) A grandson, Rick Brennan, inquired as to why the fence, shrubbery and landscaping, all done by donated monies for beautification of this area, could be taken in vain and the beautification destroyed. Town attorney Bruce Frey requested of Mrs. Ringler that she bring her legal ownership documents to his office for photocopying so they may be studied and legalities determined, of which she agreed. He further explained the town has asserted claim to this portion of property and when altering into a contract with Herbison and the manufacturing company for work there due to congestion and a fatality on the state road at the front, the contract called for complete replacement of shrubbery and landscaping by the company. Frey added that town board members, following an inspection at the site and inquiry, agreed upon the contract to relieve the congestion for safety. The contract is at a rental of SSO per year, renewal each year, and hoped to help correct the dangers of persons passing through Syracuse on the state road. If an alley way is involved, it needs to be kept open for a fire lane added Larry Weaver of the fire department also in attendance at the meeting. ? Township assessor and the building commissioner, Harry\ VanHemert, was ask as to alleys platted in that area and advised the only legal alley to his knowledge on the bodes is at the edge of the Ringler home.

Town Business Fred Ratcliffe, new operators of the Heyde Oil station on South Huntington street appeared" before board requesting his business be considered, along with other service stations in the area, for town business. At the present time, only two service stations in the town are being used on three month runs, due to the necessity of heavy equipment for various work and repairs occasionally needed. Weaver reported several experiences with water in the gas of a pumper, thought possibly to have occurred due to a station being closed or change of ownerships. Robert Farber of the street department also told of several experiences when heavy repair equipment was needed. Following a brief discussion, the, request was taken under advisement and checks will be made with town personnel needing the services, for future agreements to be reached. A reply to Radcliffe is forthcoming within a week. To Meet Prickett, along with other board members available, plan to meet with Carl Wilkinson of the Mobil station and Syracuse bank officials regarding removal of cars on the 24-hour parking lot in the uptown area. It was explained that most of these vehicles had either been repossessed or impounded following an accident and a number of over time parking tickets have been placed on these vehicles. A recent ordinance was passed for two hour parking in the lower Main street lot and 24-hour parking on the upper lot. Heavy fines can be levied for non-payment of tickets issued. Chief of police Orville Vanderßeyden advised the board that the former Lester Darr property on High street had been purchased by J. & J. Manufacturing and that weeds would be mowed and the property cleaned.

Wed., Aug. 16,1972— THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Permits for July issued by building commissioner VanHemert totaled 24 at an estimated valuation of and an increase of $6,950 in taxes on a $7 rate. Fees collected amounted to $475 of which $285 goes to VanHemert and $l9O to

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the town. It was noted by town board member Darrell Grisamer that the electricity at the dog pound is being put back into service. Human cancer is linked to animal virus.

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