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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
George Walkenshaw
Will Receive Degree

Marietta, June 4 - George B.
Walkenshaw, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. K. Walkenshaw, South Cumber-
land street, Caldwell, will receive
the degree of bachelor of science at
the 10th annual commencement at
Marietta, on Sunday, June 8.
Walkenshaw's major field of study
has been chemistry. He will be one
of 79 students in this years grad
uating class, which is the largest
since 1886.
The Hon. Thomas Parran, surgeon
general of the U. S. Public Health
Service, will be the commencement
speaker. He will speak on Your
Nation" Commencement exercises
will be held in the Ban Johnson
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
The Journal
N all Bag
Caldwell. Ohio
June 4. 1e47

Caldwell, ONO
June 4, 1947
Editor, The Journal
Caldwell, Ohio.
Dear Sir:
THE PARK IDEA AT THE CITY
RESERVOIR HAS NOT BOGGED
DOWN.
The Noble township trustees have
promised to do their part, which no
doubt would have been completed
weeks since but for the rainy
weather, which made it impossible
to grade the road.
The county commissioners also
will do their part in making per-
manent road to the park.
A electric power line is contracted
for phone line is being planned,
Sanitation must be taken care
of, out side ovens are being also
planned, and picnic tables, construc-
ton on all are going forward.
We must remember Rome wasn't
built in day.. Neither can a pro-
ject sponsored by the water depart
ment of our fine little city, which
department has been in 'the red"
on our city books for years.
We can all visualize but in this
case must also economic, and cut
our pattern according to the cloth
available.
l certainly am happy for the fine
cooperation of the civic and veteran
organizations and bodies, sub-div-
isions, school heads, boy scout Off
cials, down to the private citizen
for the fine approval of all ideas
advanced in this project. 1t can in
time develop into beautiful park for
family reunions, club picnics, fish
ing with pleasant natural surround
ings, on one of the incest lakes in
southeastern Ohio.
Respectfully submitted by
WARN c. ROGERS,
Member of City Council,
and also Member of Park
Committee.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
ATTEND INSPECTTON

Headed by their worthy matron,
Mrs. Freda Robinson, a number
from the Amazon chapter, No. 80,
o. <. S., Caldwell, attended annual
inspection at Cumberland last We'd
nesday evening. Rosena Mills, dep
uty grand matron, was the inspect
ing officer.
Those attending from Caldwell
were Mary Young, Mable Tarleton,
Edna Tarleton, Freda Robinson,
Ruth Evilsizer, Mary Upton, Lillian
Boyer, Ada Franklin, Bernice Sc
mon, Katherine Merry, Thelma Rice,
nellie Startzman, Willis Hupp, Opal
Brumbach and Harold Morgareidge.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05

Field House, beginning at 8 p. m.
Graduates, faculty, trustees, guests,
and alumni will march in academic
procession to the field house from
the college library.
At the baccaluareate service, to
be held in the First Congregs stional
church at 1890 a. m, Bishop H.
Lester Smith of the Methodist
church will give the sermon. Other
activities of the commencement
weekend include the annual June
breakfast on the campus at 7:3O
a. m, June z; an exhibition by the
college rowing crew on the Musk
ingum river at 2 p. m; and a re-
ception at the presidents house for
graduates, alumni and guests at 4
ID. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
QUARTET HERE

The Victory male quartet from
Ashbury college, seminary for the
Methodist church, will appear at the
Caldwell Methodist church, Sunday
evening, June 8. Due to a confltc,
they were unable to be in Caldwell
and Mt. Ephraim last Sunday eve
ming as previously announced.
The four young men will have
complete charge of the evening
service in Caldwell and Mt Ephraim
next Sunday night.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
RETURNING TO CALDWELL

Major Loren E. Buckley and fam
lily are returning to Caldwell for the
summer months and will reside in
the McAtee property on Spruce
street. Buckley, who is now out of
the army after several years serv-
ice, will continue his education this
fall. He is the son of Attorney and
Mrs. U. H. Buckley, Playground
street
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05

We were sitting around Bill Web
vter's parlOr Friday evening and the
talk turned to the best way of over
coming sleeplessness. like breath
ing real slow and deep, imagining
that you weigh a ton, or simply
throwing away the pillow.
The consensus favored counting
sheep. But right away was the
question: what kind of sheep?
There were some votes for countin'
Merinos, Shropshires, Oxfords and
Dorsets. Ed Mapes said he had best
luck counting crossbreeds.
Finally, Bert Childers spoke up
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05

Two base hits - Slovak, Tilton,
Geiger 2, Stock, Binger, Knight.
Sacrifice Young. Strikeouts -
Young ID, Stock 13, Gerst 2, Hulse
3. Walks-Young 7, Hulse 4, Stock
8. Hit batter-by Young (Stock), by
Gerst (Moseley), by Stock (Fergu-
SOM. Hits off-Gerst 0 in l, Hulse
in 2, Stock in 6. Runs batted in
-Slovak /, Tilton 2, Hanes l, Young
2, Wedemeyer |, Geiger 4, Froment
3, Hutchison /, Stock /, Binger |.
Stolen bases-Tilton, Keeton, Davis,
Wedemeyer, Geiger, Hutchison,
Binger, and Ables. Winning pitcher
Stock. Umpire-Ruble.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
FISHING IN CANADA

w. Vance Mcdonald, Main street
and two Cambridge friends are
spending ten days at Lady Evelyn
Lake in North Bay, Canada, where
they are enjoying the sport of fish
ing. They will return to their homes
Sunday.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
QUARTER HONOR LIST

Winter quarter honor list of Ohio
State University's College of Com
merce giving names of students with
''B" or better averages is announced
by Allen Meyer, secretary. The list
includes: Vincent J. James and Car
olyn Ardith Walters. Caldwell.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
O-ANSWER to last weeks cues

@-ANSWER to last weeks ques-
ton: Can a catcher cover first base
on an infield hit?" Here's what
happened in a game this year as
Tulsa defeated Oklahoma City GA
on April 81. Dick Aylward was
catching for Tulsa when the batter
hit slow bounder past the pitcher,
with the second baseman and the
first baseman both coming in for
the ball. Aylward seeing first was
not covered, sprinted ahead of the
batter and took the throw at first
beating the runner by step for the
out.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
CHHDREN'S DAY PROGRAM

Arrangements have been COM
pleted for the annual children's day
program to be given at the Meth
odiSt church in Harriettsville, Sun
day morning, June 8. The public is
invited to attend this service.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
UNDERGOES OPERATION

Maxine Lundy, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ray Reed of the Sharon
community, underwent an operation
at the Good Samaritan hospital, at
GAINESVILLE, last Friday She was re-
moved there in the Wheeler ambu-
1anca
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
From where | sit by Joe Marsh
How to Go to Sleep

with his formula: A light snack
and a mellow glass of beer at bed.
time. Sort of puts you in the mood
for quiet thoughts and peace OF
mind. Lets you relax and no
hum," off to pleasant dreams!
From where I sit, there's moth
ing like a temperate glass Of beer
to smooth away the creases of the
day, relax body, and pave the
way for a good nights sleep. Try
it, and see if I'm not right.
4> M"4<
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
SERIOUSLY ILL

SERIOUSLY ILL
William B. Taylor remains SER
iously ill at his home in Maple
Heights. His daughter, Mrs. Robert
Maxwell of Holland, the former
Martha Taylor, is at the home.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
EIGHT PRISONERS

Eight prisoners were lodged in the
Noble county Jail during the month
of May, according to Mrs. Clayton
Mckee, Jail matron. They required
80 meals at total cost of $22.50.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
RETURNS HOME

NE1 UNNS HUME
Mrs. Albert Wheeler and infant
were removed Sunday in the B. B.
Wheeler ambulance to their home
in Maple Heights, Prematurely born,
the infant had been kept in an in
cubator for the past month.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
TO NEW HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Thornberry
have rented the apartment in the
Gerald Kimnach property on Lewis
street where they will reside. The
other apartment is now occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs Maynard johnson.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
LEGION MEETING

Regular meeting of the American
Legion post No. 252 was held We'd
nesday evening, June 4. Refresh
ments were served during the social
hour.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05

0-QUESTION for next week was
furnished by DR.. A. G. McGregor.
Can a man be charged with an
error without touching the balI?"
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
REMOVED TO HOME

REMOVED TO HOME
Mrs. Russell Brugger and infant
son were removed in the Murphy
ambulance to their home near Cald-
well Monday afternoon from Beth
esda hospital.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
RECKLESS DRIVING

Crumley Wehr of Cambridge was
given fine by Mayor S: M. Secrest
the past week on reckless driving
charge. Sheriff Clayton Mckee was
the arresting officer.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
@-AS FAR AS HIS TEAM is con

cerned, Stan is at the top in practic-
ally every department to date. He
has played in the most games 26,
been at bat the greatest number of
times 79, has the most hits 27, is
tied for first in runs with IA, and
is tied for first in runs batted in
with Is.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
SH O r rs
THE JUNIOR LEGION baseball
By LONG

O-THE JUNIOR LEGION baseball
team, under the management of
Dave Stellfox, goes on the road
again this week to tangle with
Byesville on Thursday afternoon,
and with GAINESVILLE on Saturday
afternoon. Marietta walloped Byes-
vile last Saturday 22-0 The post
poned game with Marietta was to
be played on Tuesday of this week,
weather permitting.
EN- THE GAME with Cambridge
last week, the boys seemed rather
ragged and green at times, but a
little warm weather and regular
practice will smooth off many of
the rough points. While awaiting
completion of the local diamond, the
team has been practicing at Dexter
City, whenever possible.
@-MAZGAY upped his batting
average 36 points during the past
week, jumping from .506 to .342 as
the Senators moved out of the East
ern League basement. His big day
was in a double header against the
league leading Hartford team on
Memorial Day, when Albany took
both games, 1917 and 8-3. In the
opener, Mazgay went in as a pinch
hitter in the eighth inning and
blasted a mighty homer with mate
on board to tie up the. game. In the
second game, Stan connected for
two hits in three trips to the plate,
one of these also a home run. For
the day he had three hits in four
trips, scored three runs, batted in
four runs, and hit two homers.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05

Advertisement
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28

Billy the Goat says: "A river can
run for miles and miles and yet
never get out of its bed"
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28
CEDAR NECK

BE thankful that it is as we'll
with us as it is
METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. Z. N. Wright, Minister
Sunday, November 3Oth
ii a. M, Sunday School
"They first gave their ownselves
to the Lord" IL Cor. rs.
This community was saddened
upon learning of the death of John
Davis, who was a former resident
of this neighborhood for many
years. Mr.. Davis was father of Mr..
Clarence Davis of Milford.
Mrs. William A. Purks spent
three days of last week in Philadel-
phia.
A guest last weekend of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lucius c. Webb was their
daughter, Miss Kathryn Webb of
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Barnes of
Springfield, Pa, will be the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Granville Shockley
and family over the Thanksgiving
holidays.
Wedding bells have again been
ringing in our community when on
Thursday evening, November goth,
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28

Do your Christmas Shopping in
Milford and Save Money. Milford
Chamber lof Commerce. n14-6t
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28
HARRINGTON

Mrs. Helen Sipple Salisbury, age
So years, passed away in Jersey
City, N. j., on Monday last. She
was the adopted daughter of the
late Thomas and Annie Voss Sauls-
bury, and spent the earlier years
of her life near this city. Funeral
services were held from the Boyer
Funeral Home, here. last Saturday
morning at 1O:SO a. m. in charge
of the Rev. F. H. Truitt, pastor of
Trinity Methodist Church. Inter-
ment in Hollywood cemetery. She
is survived by two children, Mrs.
George A. Downs and Thomas
Salisbury, both of Jersey City.
There are also several grandchil-
dren.
Mrs. Daniel Kitchens has been
spending a few days with her sis
ter, Mrs. Edith Barker at Harbe-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jerread
are on a vacation trip to Pitts
burgh, Erie, Pa, and Akron, Ohio.
They will visit some former col
lege chums of Mrs. Jerread.
L. C. Jones is spending few
days in Philadelphia and Wash
ington, D. G.
Mr.. and Mrs Alden Ramsdall of
Saratoga, Pa, have been recent
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. ]. Ramsdell.
Mrs. Milton Welch spent We'd
nesday with friends in Whining
ton.
Mrs James L. Harmstead of Re-
hoboth is the guest of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lillian Hatfield, attend
ing the Eastern Star banquet here
on Wednesday night.
A soccer game, followed by a
fried rabbit supper was held by
the Cyrus Mccormick Chapter, Flu
ture Farmers of America, at the
high school last Tuesday evening
The boys of the Milton High School
F. F. A. Chapter were the oppo-
nents at the soccer game and were
then special guests at the supper
The final score of the game was
to l in favor of Harrington. The
winning goal, however, came only
| in the last Is seconds of play. Jack
Webb of the Saddle and Crate Chap
ter at the Caesar Rodney School
was the chief speaker of the even
ing. He talked on the National f
F. A. convention, which was helC
in Kansas City, explaining how h,
was able to earn the American
Farmer Degree, which is the high
/ est award in the F. F. A. He als'
i spoke about his plans for the com
ing year as national vice presiden
of the school boy farmers, in whiel
he expects to make trips to Eu
rope, Hawaii, Porto Rico and per
haps Burma, as well as trips t
! the state conventions in each 0
the Northeastern District which b
represents as national vice presi
dent. Robert Holloway, a membe
! of the Harrington Chapter, gave
1 brief report on the National F. !
A. band, in which he played frs
clarinet at the national conven
tion. The band was composed {
l116 musicians from every state j
the union, and which provided mt
sic for all events at the conveI
Ition. Honorary membership pin
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28
FELTON,

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bradley
spent last Saturday in Philadel-
phia. Mrs. Bessie McFadden of Will
mington and Mrs. Elmer Jones OF
Rock Hall, Md, were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley.
Mrs. Gilbert Smith of California
is spending some time with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper Gruwell.
Mrs. Louis Taylor and daughter,
Miss Ann Taylor, were Philadel-
phia visitors last Wednesday.
Edward Banning of Trenton, N.
j., spent several days recently with
his father, Jefferson Banning.
Mrs. Emma Daniels of Odessa, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Knott of New
Town Squan, Pa, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Eaton, were dinner guests of
Miss Elma Eaton on Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. Evelyn Killen has been
spending several days with Miss
Marguerite Wright in Wilmington,
At the last meeting of the Ladies
Auxiliary of the FELTON, Community
Fire Company the following mem.
bers were appointed to serve Sun
shine Committee: Pauline Minuer,
Ways and Means, Louise Kemp,
Georgia. Palmer, Cora Cahall,
Jeanette Dill and Bonnie Poynter; |;
Publicity Chairman, Clara Bradley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hurd en-
tertained the following guests at
dinner on Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
ton Hurd and daughter of Takoma
Park, Miss Marjorie Hurd of Will
mington, Mr. and Mrs. William
Hurd of Harrington and Edsel Min
ner of FELTON,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Schabinger
left on Monday to visit relatives in
California.
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28
1000 See Drama
In Ancient Theater

EPIDAUROS, Greece up -
More than 1000 persons, including
archaeologists and educators from
all parts of the world, attended the
first presentation since 1887 of a
drama in the ancient theater of
Epidauros, onetime sacred town OF
the Peloponessus, 25 miles south
east of Argos
The performance was Aeschylus'
tragedy "The Persians," acted by
% university students of the group
of the ancient theater of the Sor-
bonne. The program was a partso
a weeks celebration in commemo-
ration of the anniversary of the
French Archaeological School of
Athens. The school was founded in
1916 for the purpose of teaching
the French language to the Greek
people,
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28

were presented to Elwood Gruewell
and ]. Edward Taylor for services
rendered to the farm youth around
Harrington by Bob Fry. John Cur
tbs, adviser of the Milton High
School Chapter. presented Future
Farmers pins to the following boys
for their work during the first year
as members of the F. F. A.: Dom
aid Bullard, Mr.. Holloway, Lewis
Hobbs, George Reed, John Raugh-
ley and Charles Bradley.
Greenland membership pins were
presented by Lyle Mowlds, state adj
wiser of the F. F. A. to the follow
ing boys: Jack Bradley, Billy
Bradley, Harold Venable, Fred Vo-
she'll and Billy Vanderwende.
Lawrence Cain made the final
awards of the evening to the high
scoring rabbit hunting team known
as the killer OILERS" Chenille
letters were given to Bob Fry, Lew
is Brown and Harold Brown. Ven
able was the best scoring individ-
ual, having five rabbits to his cred
it.
The rabbit supper was prepared
under the auspices of Miss Hazel
Johnson and staff and by the home
economics girls. The H. e. girls
baked the pumpkin pies which
were served as the dessert.
DR.. T. C. Mulligan, District Su-
perintendent, paid his official visit
to Trinity Methodist Church on
Sunday morning and delivered the
message to a crowded auditorium,
only a few seats up front were
available. The Sunday school was
unusually large on this occasion,
with a total of 1863, a gain over last
year of sixty. The o. u. r. Class
has just completed an attendance
contest between the Red and Blues,
they accounted for nearly half of
the Sunday school attendance.
Every robe in the choir was us
ed by members of the senior choir,
augmented by several of the young
people who are expected to take
over in the near future. They sang
beautiful anthem. The official
board meeting was held on Monday
night.
The o. U. R. class will sponsor
an old fashioned "Box Social" in
the church annex tonight. The
community is invited.
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28

The members of the faculty of
the FELTON, School had a get together
dinner meeting in the school last
Thursday evening.
The biennial luncheon of the
Avon Club was held in the Com
munity Hall on Wednesday of last
week when state officers and presi-
dents of the various clubs thru out
the state were entertained. The
president, Mrs A. X. Moseman well
coined the guests. Mrs. Russell Tor
bert presented the following pro-
gram: Piano solo, Miss Thelma
Steward, Piano Duet, Miss Shirley
Morris and Miss Ann Moore: vocal
solo, Miss Nita NJ. Moseman: Read
ing, Mrs. Louder Harrington.
Thanksgiving services were held
in the Methodist Church last Sun
day morning when Rev. T. B. Brin-
ton occupied te pulpit for the first
time since his recent illness. Mem
bers of the Avon Club were present
as group. Flowers placed in the
chancel by her daughter, Mrs Wal
ter Moore. Members of the Youth
Choir are urged to attend rehear-
sails in the church each Mondey eve
ming at 1880.
Mrs. Kenneth Grant and Mrs
Clinton Bennett attended a matinee
performance of Sweetheart" al
the Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia
last Saturday.
Do your Christmas Shopping in
Milford and Save Money. Milford
Chamber tof Commerce. n14-6t
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28
Boy, 10, Designs
And Makes Dresses

+ JEROME, Ida. Up -Ten-year-
old Vearl Henry Taylor designed
and made his six-year-old sister.
Juanita. dress which she modelled
at the Jerome district All club fair.
It started when Vearls older sis
ter and six friends organized sew
Ing club. Vearl twiddled his thumbs
on meeting nights and finally decid-
ed to join the ladies. He found sew
ing was fun.
Vearl tosses a hard left at anyone
who implies he is sissy.
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28

at 8 o'clock in Calvary Methodist
Church parsonage, Miss Sara Kath-
ryn Watson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cecil Watson became the
bride of Mr.. Robert ]. Davis, SON
of Mr.. and Mrs Roland Davis. Their
many friends wish for them a long,
happy and prosperous married life
Mrs. Bess Sheu was an overnight
guest on Saturday and Sunday OF
Mrs. William A. Purks.
"A joy that is shared is a joy
made double"
All members or friends of the
w. S. G. S. who wish to donate to
our bake, please bring or send your
donations to Wilkes Store by $50
a. m, Saturday, November 20.
Do your Christmas Shopping in
Milford and Save Money. Milford
Chamber of Commerce. n14-6t
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28


The Grand Lodge meeting held
here last Wednesday was big sue
cess, over 200 Past Grands attend
ing. The Past Grands who were ad-
mitted to the Grand Lodge from
here were: Earle T. Worthington,
Henry wilkins, Frank Jester, Wal
ter Hoey and William Dickerson.
("
The main topic of conversation
now is the card and bingo party
which will be held Friday evening
December 5, at o'clock. at the Odd
Fellows Temple in the George l.
Jester Auditorium Those who
have attended one of these parties
in the past know what to expect, as
plans call for good time for every
one.
Members who do not attend regu-
larly don't know how much they
miss. We have something of inter
est every meeting night. If you get
In. the habit of attending each meet
ing night. am sure you will be,
well repaid for your effort
0O
Each Monday night there is a
prize given away; Albert Hunnicut
was the lucky member this Mon
day night-it was a ive-pound fruit
cake, just the thing for that
Thanksgiving dinner
GO
We heard that a lady came in Joe
Cooks store one day and said !:
IL sent my little boy for two
pounds of plums and you only sent
me pound and a half Some
thing wrong with your scales?' Joe
replied MY scales are all right,
madam, but have you weighed your
little boy?r
Billy the Goat says: "A river can
run for miles and miles and yet
never get out of its bed"
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28

The first locomotives to haul coal
cars burned wood.
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28

Do your Christmas Shopping in
Milford and Save Money. Milford
Chamber of Commerce. n14-6t
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28
Home Demonstration

AAVAhC OOAAOnSG6tAOu
More than three and half mil.
lion women take part in home DEM
onstration work in the United
tataS
Milford chronicle., 1947-11-28

Almonds are 54.l percent fat.
Evening star., 1947-12-14
Lay Committee Backs
Merger Of Churches
by The Assoeiofsd Press

CHICAGO, Dec. ia national
committee Of businessmen from
Congregational Christian Churches
was said today to favor a merger of
their churches with the Evangelical
and Reformed Church.
Walter A. Graham OF Pembroke.
KY, executive director of the Con-
gregational Laymen's Fellowship,
said that although no formal ap-
proval had been given to the pro-
posed merger, approval by the lay
mems group was assured.
The Rev. E. j. Westerbeck of st.
Louis, executive secretary OF the
Evangelical and Reformed Church
told the initial meeting of the Ma
tiol1al Committee of the Congrega-
tional Christian Laymens Fellow
ship that 90 per cent of his churches
favor such merger.
The merged churches would be
known as the United Churches of
Christ. Congregational Christian
Churches will vote on the proposal
by June l, and If rs per cent ap-
prove, the merger will take place.
The laymen's group today ap-
pointed a committee of four to plan
mems work in event of a merger.