The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-11-07
DIR. WElTH DELIVERS
STRONG MESSAGE ON
DANGER OF NEGLECT

"rhe rich man who defies the
Eighteenth Amendment is no better
citizen than the red-flag anarchist
who would destroy our government"
DR.. c. {. Weth declared in strong
sermon delivered SUNDAY morning
when the duty of men and women to
their God, country and city was en-
phasized.
Taking as his subject THE Danger
of Neglect" DR.. Weith brought out
many phases of life which are af-
fected by the danger of neglect He
stated that Ardmore and Carter Coun-
that every loyal citizen is needed to
WELD an influence for the right
Following is the sermon in part:
In the 25th chapter of Matthew,
the parallels of the Ten Virgins the
| Talents and the Last Judgment, one
great principle is emphasized the
danger of neglect.
The seeming differences between
the rich and poor are more apparent
than real. The poor are deprived OF
only one blessing and that very often
a doubtful one-riches. All are heirs
| TO the world. schools, churches, IL
braries. a free and splendid govern
ment, beauty everywhere and also
/ noble ideals. These are the common
property Of all We enjoy many
blessings which were denied our
/ forefathers. A modern bungalow is
more plea SAINT than ancient palace,
All May BE Lost
/ Yet all these great blessings may
be lost by neglect. As the unused mus
! cles or even an athlete become bnbby
and even alrophied through disuse,
| so will also our mental and spiritual
| powers. \ college graduate who neg
| ects mental activities Will become dull.
! Schools are at the disposal of every
bov and girl but if they neglect TO at
tenu, or neglect TO study these bless
! ing are of no value.
Our Country's Claim
our country has a valid claim on
our service. We are sovcreigns for
we are citizens OF a republic in which
every citizen is a governing unit but
! IL we neglect to vote and help to Sc
| lcct good men for office, we have no
right 10 gTumble at misgovcrnment
or corruption in politics We owe il
TO our country to be good loyal citi-
zenS at all times. We owe allegiance
TO our constitution and our flag and
the rich man who defieS the eigh-
teenth amendment is no better citi-
| zen than the read flag anarchist who
would destroy our government. Each
! is trying 10 trample our constitution
under foot and therefore each is dis.
| loyal.
These great blessings are ours
| only If we make good use of them.
Loyal Citizens Needed
! Every loyal citizen is needed now.
We are facing n crisis In Ardmore
| and Carter county and every good
citizens is needed to yield an influ-
ence for the right. Let us help in the
effort TO clean our community OF
the prevailing spirit OF lawlessnes.
! We are blest with Christian an
! cestors and the opportunity of good
homes. Yet l know father of sew
! eral sons, who is o man of fine busi'
/ ness ability and splendid personality.
A man who is wealthy and wields a
/ wide influence in business circles. but
he neglected one priceless opportun-
/ ity. While his sons were growing up
he was busy in the acquisition OF
wealth and missed the opportunity OF
using his fine personality with his
boys. He was too busy to be friend
and pal of his sons and so lost
most priceless privilege OF keeping
close TO those boys.
The Lost Opportunity
They needed a father in the form
ative period of their lives muci
more than they needed money. AT
opportunity neglected is an opportun
ity lost, for those boys have growr
away from him and he can never re
! call those neglected privileges.
! God has avahd claim on us. liz