Putnam patriot., 1914-07-03
Congregational Church Notes


 The subject for discussion for ths Welcome elass for July ia "ienptf- aaee and pure food legisIalton,a - "ihe u,otectlop Of the individual and so- slety from the social, economic and moral waste oi the liquor ttaille' and aThe conservation Of health" The sehptural basis Is clear and strong upon this topic For total abstinence see Numbers gB, Jer. a3.Z I5. ne evils Of dnuk are sst forth in Prov z". 1a.s5. fsa- B.fI .zZ. and Hosea 3.il. The National Liquor Dealers Journal has this to say. eIhe prohibition fight heneefeah siii De nationwide 1he most fphueudal argument against pro. hlBuon k tAatlt is mol effective lhat prohibition doesn't prohibit. Ihiz Is not basic or moral lhe fact Of failafe to enforce is no argument against efen the ezpedieucy, mach iess against ihe moral Issue involved. itimaleiy, all questions must be seiiled by moral standards. only in this way can man. kind be saved from self eilaeeineal When the people decide that 1t mhat po, it aill be baHlshed There are gii lions Of property involved but when the people decide that the truth Is being told about the alcoholic liquor trade. the money value wiii not count fof conscience aroused puts the value of man sbgve aIl other things
 Last Thursday evening followed one Of the hottest day of the season but thlriy people were present at lhe mid- week service and under tue leadership Of Mr j. C. Johnson we were led lo feel that all the heroes did mol Ike in earlier dbys and that there wefe still loyal hearts, brave and true to the faith
 As yet the committee has pot fecetys cd any suggestions from the people as Co the beat plan iot the sunday sefsiees in tbe moalh of tuenst. If you were pleased or othets se with last sum mers plan tell the committee.
 
 Nearly thirty representatives from nearby C. l.. societies came 10 Poiuam last Monday evening and enjoyed a real i've EndeaYor service together. Mi Kutznef wHs present and doubtless did much to inspire the societies 10 send delegations The list Of officers was ieompleled with Mf Frank Bar. bet as president Plans are 30 far ioum ulated that the early fall will witness some energetic work ou the part Of the young people in this part of the county
 Anyone wishing to unite with the church ut the July communion, July |, either on confession of faith or by letters from other churches, Is request ed to confer with the pastor as early ns possible.
 Tweoty.six members and guests oi the Dtop In class met the i9lh inst with their vice president and chair man of the social committee, Ms. Pcase of Fremont street. During the
 
 motto, "Loying sertice That has always been the sentiment Of the class The finance committee want the col leclious md suggestions handed to them by Inc lst of september. Afli- cles for the Rummage Sale this fail and for the missionary barrels will be stored by Mfs Waiter Rich, fl given now. Cake aud coffee were served.
 Twcniynine members and guests at' tended the Drop in clbss's annual pie. mic at Wildwood Park lust Thursday An impfomptu entertainment, with substantial refreshments, made the at- ternoan and early evening pass very pleasantiy. These social gatherings help 10 keep alive the class interest md cement Christian fellowship.