South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
DR.. LIPPINCOTT
QUITS PA5T0RATE
Formal Resignation of Minis
ter Will Be Acted Upon
Wednesday.

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grew up IN tho atmosphere OF indus
Try. and before he was d years old
began his apprenticeship in "a d.
ard .. railroad blacksmith shop.
ard continued boz that service for
four years. when he was graduated
as q tourneyman blacksmith.
Sees Need Of Education.
His experience At the anvil i'm
pressed upon him the necessity Of
mental development for success in
any business. and BE- determined 20
secure and education. This meant
that he would have % work his way
througt college 10 was not so easy
70 do ~ that time as b. is today but
with the announcement or friends
ne persevered and finally obtained
re diploma from Washington and
Jefferson college.
While ne was tin a student In
college he reached the conviction
that the ministry offered the great
est opportunity for service. and ne
Fpert three years in Princeton. New
York. and Chicago. preparing him
self for his life work. lie began his
work in Joliet. III. in 1890 and has
held pastorates i'm Chicago and
Flint. Mich. coming % South Bend
IT, January. 1913.
In all OF these pastorates he has
been closely associated with en-
pioyers and employees I'm large indus
trial organizations. and has been n
student. taking a keen interest in
the solution OF the problem involved
In their relationships His own eX-
pcrience as a workman has enabled
him 70 consider these questions from
the workman's point Of view.-to
interpret his thoughts and feelings,
and TO sympathizo with him In the
desire 20 make the most Of life for
himself and family His preaching
has been upon subjects touching
everyday duties and relations Of.
men.
Conducted Social Glass.
For the n1st two years he has
conducted. on sunday mornings. a
large class composed of some of
tho leading merchants. manufactur-
ers. bankers. professional men, and
workmen. for the discussion OF so
ctal commercial and industrial re-
larions
DIT Lippincott has had a very
broad conception Of the functions
and opportunities of the church. He
has held a conviction that IL is the
prime duty OF the church 10 render a
real service 20 the entire community.
he has participated in all affairs
affecting the life OF the city He
has been an active member Of the
Chamber OF Commerce. and chair
man OF its finance committee. He
IS president Of the board of direc-
tors OF the Epworth hospital. presi-
dent OF the ST. Joseph county chap
ter Of the American Red Cross. and
he gave much OF his time and en-
ergy 10 all OF the recent war activi-
ties His advice and cooperation
has been sought on many questions
affecting public interest,-not only
in South Bend. but elsewhere. His
scholarship has been recognized by
his Alma Mater. which bestowed
upon him the degree Of Doctor of
Divinity in 1910. He is a member
OF the Chicago Literary club. one
OF the oldest and most prominent
organizations OF its kind in the
United States He has filled many
important positions IN the national
ecclesiastical organization of which
ne Is a member.
Aims 10 Promote Good VIII.
DIR. Lippincott stated he was con-
WINGED that the creates task before
the church today is the promotion
OF goodwill among all men,-to re-
move MISUNDERSTANDING - break
down class prejudice 20 rec
oguize that manhood is the sole
measure OF man. He said that I'm
giving up Church-work i'm order TO
manage the cooperative department
of the Studebaker corporation. ne
Gij so with the strong conviction
that he is entering upon a larger
geld. and that he viii have an OPP
pcrtunity 20 put into practical eff
feet. mans the 10000 men. the fun
damental principles OF his teachings
concerning human relations
dc said the Studcbakcr corpora
ton has invited its men 20 paruci-
pate in the mutual dement's OF a
genuine cooperative policy. To is
not proposing closer cooperation II
r. giving 20 every employe an OPP
portunity 10 become. I'm reality.
e. ctor in the corporation without
the sacrifice of his Individuality in-
dependence. or self-respect Dir.
Lippincott said 70 the congregation
as he made known his intention of
reslEninE.
Has Confidence Ina Corporation.
I have the utmost confidence In
the motives Of the directors and
managers Of the corporation be-
lieve they are inaueuraung gem
uine. Just and practical movement
20 benefit the thousands Of share
holders and the thousands OF work
men OF the corporation; and in addi-
ton 20 benefit the consuming public
BY FERNS better products az fair
profits ] believe they are offerinE
lust and reasonable solution OF
the problems that disturb the rela-
tious between capital and labor Be
cause this is the Ereatest problem
before the world today. and because
] hope. with tho cordial coporea-
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