The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-12-03
WEST MEDFORD

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Pastor Daniel w. VIM, de-
pending upon the will of the
community to refuse his last
Sundays offer of resignation,
will not be with us next year.
Undoubtedly one Of the best
liked pastors since Rev. Kay and
Rev. Brookins, Pastor VIM came
to Shiloh in the midst of a dark
crisis and some needless dis
sention. He brought people to-
gether. He opened the doors to
all. He inspired a surge and an
uplift omang both youths and
adults which is still the talk of
the community. He created the
unity that got things done and
he did so by staying apart from
ciques or favoring anybody. He
never forgot how to be humble
and to visit the sick and the poor.
In at least one sick persons home
he offered to cook and wash
windows. His interest in the
community youth, the church
elders of tomorrow, is well estab-
lished. He has inspired every
youth effort and adults and young
people enjoyed working with
him. This is equally true of the
daily editors and radio program
directors; it is undoubtedly true
of SO percent of this community.
The fact hasn't changed that a
good man is hard to find. If we
allow Pastor VIM to leave
Shiloh, it may well prove to be
one of the gravest mistakes we
have made. The Evening Service
during which Pastor VIM made
his sad announcement was 'di-
rected by the youth which he
has encouraged. The Youth Group
and Junior Choir displayed ex-
cellent leadership. The Rev.
Robert w. Meikle preached the
morning service.
From Bombay, India, Mr.. Kan
tito Bhagat, a student at Newton
Theological School was features
speaker at the Shiloh Pew Rally
last Sunday afternoon. Cofeature
was the famous Jubilee Chorus
of the 18th Baptist Church. Mr..
Bhagat spoke on economic, social
and religious aspects of India and
he displayed miniature dolls
dressed in the costumes Of India.
The Chorus was all one could
desire, The program exhibited
what we can do, working to-
gether.
Thanksgiving was well enjoyed
in Medford this year, topped off
by Medford's go victory over
traditional rival Maiden. Among
the many holiday guests noted
here were DR.. and Mrs. Clifton
Randolph of New New York;
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Mofftt,
proprietors of the popular Cape
Resort Popponsett on the Pines,
and Mrs. Natalie Quinton and
Jean Harris Of Worcester. A re-
port from reader indicates that
Mrs. Thelma Washington, nee
Valentine, of Boston is i'll. For
merly of Medford, where her
mother taught at Shiloh, Thelma
has been of considerable help to
young people, according to
member of Phi Beta Kappa who
desires to wish her a rapid re-
covery through this column. The
Junior Matrons' Social Club pre-
scented a Thanksgiving Dance last
Thursday evening at the Center.
The Cadet Boys Club enjoyed
football, softball, and basketball
at Digger Park on the holiday,
with Company A and Company B
sharing 1912 tie in football.
As usual, frankie Taylor and
Buddy Banks starred for their
squads, but surprise was pro-
vided by the good playing of the
smaller Cadets Joe Grant and
Kennie Grant, no relation. Win
ners of the first annual Model
Plane Contest held one week
previous were Buddy Langford
and George Davis for fight
distance, and Al Kountze, Jr..
Langford and Davis, in that
order, for sustained flight. All
OF the planes were hand pro-
PEELED gliders. Elastic powered