Putnam patriot., 1930-10-02
REV. JOSEPH VASEY
 TO PREACH SUNDAY
Congregational Church, Terre Hsute, Congratulates Congre-
 gational Church, Putnam
Pastors of colored Churches Com
 mend Dr. Vasey

mend UT. Nssey
 Rev. Joseph vasey, who succeeds Rev. James r. English as pastor of the Congregational church, arrived in Putnam Wednesday and will preach at the Sunday morning serv- ice
 At the final Sunday evening serv- ice of the Plymouth Congregational church of Terre Haute. where Mir. Vasey has been pastor, the church vas crowded to capacity. The Jew ish congregation delegated their minister, Rabbi ]. Marshall Taxay. to attend and the colored people of the city were represented by Dr. E. N. Murrell.
 The following resolutions on Mir. Vasey's departure were adopted by the Plymouth Congregational church :
 Express Keen Loss
 Whereas, the Rev. Joseph Vasey, who has ministered to us at Plym- outh Congregational church, Terre Haute. Indiana. since May 1, 1926, has accepted a call to the Congre- gational church of Putnam, Connec- ticut.
 Be it therefore resolved that the following resolutions be spread up- on the minutes and copy sent to the church at Putnam, Connecticut, to the press in Terrs Haute, Indiana, and to the Putnam Patriot at Put nam.
 Be it further resolved that We. as a church. hereby express the keen loss of our beloved minister and real friend. The church was ever upper most in his mind. both spiritually and financially. and, through his ef. feient ministry. Plymouth was eleva' ed to place of prominence in socia activities and in the press and wa outstanding for it's fellowship ane spiritual influence. He was ever in terested in the welfare of each in, dividual member in times of adversi ty, sickness and death. and was al ways ready to assist each one il every possible way. Therefore, 1t i with deep regret that we relinquisi his ministry that he might accept ] larger opportunity for service in tn, Kingdom.
 Be 1t further resolved, that we ex tend to the congregation in Putnam to whom he will minister, our heart jest congratulations and good wishes
 Adopted this 10th day of Septem Der. 1880.
 Mrs. Oscar L. Richmond
 Dorothy Nj. Ewing
 Select Wisely
 Resolutions were also adopted b. the eight pastors Of the Baptis churches of eolored people in Terr' Haute. These resolutions allude t the departure of Mir Vasey to th' Congregational church of Putnam a "A signal recognition of his req value as minister and his ability a q religious instructor and communi ty leader. That the members of hi new charge selected more wisel, than they now believe or know, vii very shortly be proven by bot the genuine service of Dr. Vas reverend gentleman.
 Continuing. the resolutions SC forth that the pastors of the Baptis churches of eolored people beEev, Mir. Vasey to be "a trus representa- tive of n class of american citizens and ag 'eyse of christian ministers that this particular age. with iti social. economic and religious prob lems. ought to hear attentively Hi, voice rings out with clearness anC his judgments are without partialitN and his dealings are without bias ol prejudice. He recognizes and deal. with individuals for what they ar, worth. not because of their race color or previous condition. Dr Vasev believes in one rule and on, law and one standard for all. ana judges and deals with all according to that rule. law and standard. H. is unquestionably hailed by coloreo people of Terre Haute as the fore. most opponent of the unjust, and the most sympathetic defender of those unjustly treated"
 The pastors then commend Dr Vasey to the confidence of the citizens of Putnam and assure them that they will find him trusted leader and friend irrespective oi color, creed, nationality of previous condition"
 The testimonial to character ana service of Dr. Vasey was voted unan. imously by the pastors of the Bap. tist Union and is signed by the eight pastors.
 POMFRET TEACHER