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Evening star., 1952-12-12
Tea to Honor
Mrs. AhIgren

Mrs. Oscar Ahlgren, president Of
the General Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs, will be guest of honor
at the annual Christmas tea to be
given by the Alpha Delta Pi
Alumnae Association of the WASH
ington area on Sunday from to
6 pm. at Top O. the Hill, the
home of Mrs. Roland 8. Marshall
in Langley. Va.
Mrs. Ahlgren is a member Of
the Indiana Chapter of the sor-
ority
Guests will also include the rep
resentatives of the various sor-
critics which are members of the
Washington Pan-Helenic Associa-
ton.
Joining Mrs. Ahlgren in the re-
ceiving line will be Mrs. Gilbert
Grosvenor, Mrs. James G. Nc
Manaway, Mrs. Ray Norris and
Miss Lorraine Hirrlinger.
Miss Mildred Preble of the COL
lege Park Association, is general
chairman of the event. She will
be assisted by a committee of rep
resentatives from the five alumnae
associations of the sorority, in
cluding Mrs. Grose Evans, Mrs.
Claude Milliken. Mrs. Ray Wat
kins. Miss Janice Hale, Miss
Frances Hurst, Mrs. John Alters.
Miss Jody Stevens and Miss Mar
garet Smith.
Evening star., 1952-12-12
Local Clubs Plan Christmas
Fetes on International Note

Members of the International
Relations Committee of the Busi-
ness and Professional Women's
Club of the District will share
their annual Christmas party this
year with foreign guests who are
in the United States participating
IN the Government Exchange of
Persons Program.
The party will be held at 8:15
pm Wednesday at the Washing
ton International Center, 1870
Rhode Island avenue NV.
Mrs. Elizabeth Du Val, concert
violinist of Budapest, Hungary
who has played in concert in many
of the principle cities of Europe,
will present several selections. Mrs
Helen Orbison, music graduate OF
the University of Michigan, will
accompany Mrs. Du Val and will
also entertain with two piano
solos
Evening star., 1952-12-12
Modern MARRIAGE
The Symbo|icoI Side of Santa Claus
Should Be Enough for Children

elderly aunt came to live with me
to help in the care of my daugh-
ters, 3 and 5 years Of age, so that
I could take a job.
"The girls see Santa Clauses all
around and are trying to under
stand what it all means I tell
them as best I can. that he is
a symbol, but auntie insists to
them that he is real person who
lives at the North Pole, comes
down with reindeer and sleigh
full Of toys to descend the CHM
ney and reward good little girls.
Our home doesn't happen to have
a chimney. but that does not
lessen auntie's enthusiasm. She
Is indignant that I should not
support her story to the girls.
Shall take them aside and tell
them. confidentially. that auntie
is liar? Or shall I participate
in what to me is a big lie? I
think the symbolical side of Santa
Claus, with the ideas of generosity
and sharing happiness. should be
enough for the girls"
So do I. Mrs. j.. and I hope
you'll stand firm. The world is in
a bad enough shape already be-
cause SO many people can't tell
the difference between myth,
fantasy. make-believe and reality.
Let's not make it any worse! Let's
not lie to our children. anyway
Even the defenders of Santa
Claus are badly tangled up. Psy-
chiatrist Marynia Farnham, for
example. approves of him as q
myth and fairy tale: Children
live by these" she declares. But
she says that real-life facsimiles
spoil the story, so we should not
allow any real man to dress up
like Santa Claus I'm afraid she
won't be able to convert the thou
sands of promoters of Old Saint
Nicholas
Let's help children to under
stand. as early as possible, that
Santa Claus is merely a symbol.
If they can't understand fully at
first, they will at least have MOTH
ing to unlearn- later. Let's use
Christmas in as many ways as
possible to strengthen family life.
Little family ceremonials-per-
haps traditional through genera
tions-family reunions. Christmas
carols and decorations. sharing
with less fortunate persons-such
valuable influences in the home
can often be developed more fully.
They will build memories that will
enrich every child's life.
Evening star., 1952-12-12
By Dr.. PouI Popenoe

Many Of us older adults remem-
ber with mixed feelings our early
belief in the reality of Santa
Claus, and some of us remember
the grief that came with disillu-
sionment. Some of us think it
was worthwhile to have believed,
so we find it hard to go along
with many child psychologists of
today who say the old way was
wrong.
Nevertheless, it is not a good
practice to portray Santa as a
living being. The confusion it
creates in childish minds is un-
wholesome. Mrs. j. finds both
her children and herself in this
dilemma:
II need a little help, DR..
Popenoe," she writes. MY hus-
band. a Reserve officer, was killed
some months ago in an airplane
accident on the continent. and an
Evening star., 1952-12-12
Phi Delta Gamma

Members Of Beta Chapter. Phi
Delta Gamma, national graduate
fraternity for women. George
Washington University will cele-
brate their founders day with a
luncheon to be held at / pm. to-
morrow at the Dodge Hotel.
Miss Esther Pearce of Beta
Chapter will give an illustrated
talk on her recent trip to the
Mediterranean area and Europe as
part of the entertainment pro-
gram.
Mrs. Charles w. Ihle. chairman
of the Education Committee. is
in charge of the event.
Mrs. Wayne Chatfield Taylor
Mrs. Arthur Esgate, Miss Mary
Margaret O'Brien and Mrs. How
ard G.. Benson.
Mrs. Rene Jones Taylor will be
in charge of the Christmas green's
sale, and Mrs. Robert Baker, the
gift plants for shut-ins. Mrs.
Robert Maltby and Mrs. Walter
H. Horning will have charge of
a bazaar, which will offer q vari-
ETY. of gift selections.
Evening star., 1952-12-12
New Dulles Aide To Be Speaker

political study group held Christ
mas luncheon instead of its usual
meeting, with Miss Janet Barnes,
secretary of the Inaugural Com
mittee, as guest speaker. Miss
Barnes outlined general plans for
inaugural preparations and asked
for volunteer help from the league
Mrs. Willard Edwards, one OF
the groups leaders, presided al
The luncheon. Mrs. Dallas D. r.
vine Is the other leader.
Luncheon hostesses were Mrs
Gregory G. KesSenich. Mrs. Ray
mond j. Bowen and Mrs. J. C.
Waldron.
Evening star., 1952-12-12

Representative o. K. Arm
strong, Republican, of Missouri.
will be guest speaker at the Christ
mas party to be given by the
D. strict League of Republican
Women at $50 pm. Tuesday in
the Burgundy Room of the Bur-
lington Hotel.
Representative Armstrong has
just been appointed as assistant
to John Foster Dulles, Secretary
of State-designate.
The program will include ac-
Gordon selections by Mrs. June
B. Thayn.
Yesterday the leagues morning
Evening star., 1952-12-12
Sodo|ity Plans
Tea

The annual tea for members of
the Nativity Sodality will be given
from 4 to Z pm. Sunday at the
Catholic Daughters Club House, 2
Scott Circle NV.
The Rev. Walter j. Norris, spir-
itual director of the sodality, and
Mrs. Louis F. Burns. president
will join with officers of the sodal-
ity in receiving the guests. The
groups past presidents will pre-
side at the tea table.
The committee on arrange
ments includes MRS. j. Lee Don
nelly, refreshments. and Mrs
Joseph F. Hornins, reception.
Evening star., 1952-12-12

Mrs Constante Batoon of the
Philippine Embassy will direct a
presentation of Philippine dances.
The Christmas story will be
given by Mrs. Eva w. Seaman and
vocal selections will be offered
by Florence Proctor and Dorothy
Robson.
Miss Proctor will be in charge
of carol singing, after which egg
nog and Christmas cookies will
be served.
Miss Irene Salmans. committee
chairman. will preside. Christ
mas decorations will be done by
Mrs. Ruth Speakman. and Mrs.
Mildred Hards will have charge
of the homemade Christmas
cookies.
Mrs. veleita Prather, club presi-
dent, and Miss Bern Berard. State
officer, will be present.
French Luncheon
/ A French theme will be fea-
tured at the annual Christmas
luncheon of the YWCA's Young
Married Women's Club to be held
at 12:45 pm. Wednesday at Nor
mandy Farms.
A highlight of the luncheon
program will be the presenta-
ton of fourth century songs by
Nine. Jean Batigne, mezzo soprano
formerly with the French Broad
casting System.
Miss Marjory Hendricks, owner
of Normandy Farms. will display
her newly acquired nativity figures,
Nine. Roger Saydoux, wife Of
the French Minister, will be the
guest of honor. Mrs. Jack Steele
has been invited to represent the
YWCA Board of Directors.
Officers of the club include:
Mrs. Thomas Bradley, president;
Mrs. Broadus Wright, vice presi-
dent in charge of program; Mrs.
Robert Kerr. vice president in
charge of membership; Mrs. C..
r. Chadwick, secretary: Mrs.
Charles Beard, treasurer and Mrs.
Charles Lashhorn, assistant treas
urer.
Mrs. Robert L. Fisher is in
charge of plans for the luncheon
party.
japanese to Arrange Flowers
The Capital Division of the
Woman's National Farm and Gar
den Association will hold it's an
nual Christmas party for the ben
eft Of its Rural Scholarship Fund
at noon Thursday al the YWCA,
Seventeenth and K streets NV.
Included in the entertainment
program will be a flower arrange
ment demonstration by Miyoko
Mori, daughter of the japanese
Press Attache and Mrs. Mori. Miss
Mori is a graduate of the we'll
known Sofu Teshigarura Sogetsu
School Of Tokyo.
Guest OF hOnOr VIII be Nine.
Kamimura. wife of the japanese
Minister. who will be che guest
of Mrs. D. E. Yarnell. Other host
esses for the party include Mrs.
Joseph Killinger, Mrs. r. Winston
Holt, Mrs. Quincy Adams, Mrs.
c. o. Bradshaw, Mrs. John N.
Robinson. Mrs. Frances Applebee,
Mrs. Willoughby Chesley, Mrs. Ar
thur Clarendon Smith, Mrs. j. A.
I G. Pennington, Miss Alice Short,
Evening star., 1952-12-12
JCRS Dance SUNDAY

The Washington Junior auxili-
ary Of the Jewish Consumptives'
Relief Society will hold a cocktail
dance from 5 to 8 pm. Sunday at
the Mayflower Hotel.
Evening star., 1952-12-12
Texas Trick

Want to give your chile con
carne real Texas flavor? Season
1t with a little ground cumin seed,
salt, pepper and garlic.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1952-07-24

cousin, Thomas J. Gavagan of 3401
Poe ave-, S. w. The couple will be
married in Rosary Cathedral, To-
ledo on Saturday, August End.
Thomas Quinn, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Juinn, 1869 Beau
mont ave-, will portray the part of
Jock in the Fairtale Theatre pro-
duction of "The Oak Tree House"
Tom, who is pupil at Cathedral
Latin High School, can be heard
Sunday, July 9th, over VICAR at
1890 p. m.
Capt and Mrs. Emil Katt, the
former Mary Anne Martin, an
nounce the birth of son, Daniel j.,
on July 9th. Capt. Katt Of the
United States Air Force is present
ly stationed in Puerto Rico.
Back from a weeks visit in West
Virginia are Mr.. and Mrs. James
Masci, 14102 Savannah. They re-
port that the temperatures there
are even higher than Cleveland's.
Mr.. Masci is employed at Bryant
Heater, and Mrs. Masci at Wool
worths.
Ben F. McDonnold, ST., who
underwent an iridectomy in Huron
Road Hospital recently, expects to
return to his home, 1868 Elwood
rd., within few days.
Mrs. Emo peason of Mortified
ave-, has received word of theo
death of brother, w. E. Webb, in
England.
The Golden Age Group, which
continues to function in the sum-
mer, had a successful picnic at
Euclid Park, Monday, July 21st.
Members who are travelling are
Mrs. Edith Herst, in California,
and Mrs. Adrienne Stiles, who
leaves Friday for a months trek to
Lake Louise, Glacier National
Park.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1952-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Concezio Iacobucci,
888 Rondel rd., announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Fe-
licia, to Mr.. Robert Sebesta, son of
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Sebesta, 1886
Beersford rd., East Cleveland. No
wedding plans have been made.
Hasychak- Christopher
Honeymooning in New York are
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Hasychak
who were married July 18th al
Holy Rosary Church. The bride is
the former Antoinette Christopher
of 1922 Penrose ave. The groom is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hasychak, 10917 Nelson ave.
The attendants of the couple
were Frank Tartaglia, jr., Betty
Noble, Mary Hasychak, Joseph Zic.
cardi, Frank Hasychak and Marge
Tartaglia.
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Meddhga- Engagements

finger-tip veil. Her bouquet was of
white roses, a white orchid and
stephanotis.
Miss Florence Marolt, maid of
honor, wore a lavender net gown
with satin trimmings, and hustle.
She carried talisman and white
roses. Bridesmaid Carmela indiana
was dressed the same, but carried
yellow and white roses.
Serving the groom, who is the
son of Carmen Indiana, deceased,
and Mrs. Ubaldo DePetris of 1878
East 135th ST., were James Oswald,
best man, and Robert Gibson,
usher.
Miss Vicic was student at Col
linwood, and Mr.. indiana attended
Shaw.
Iacobucci-Sebesta
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1952-07-24
Personals

Going away? Having guests?
Entertaining in your yard? Hav-
ing picnic? Call it in to PO.
1873 or send it to 14600 Euclid
ave. Deadline Tuesday at 5 p. m.
Miss Alma Boone of Page ave.
is leaving tonight for Louisville,
KY, to visit the Carl G. Bachs.
Mrs. Bach, the former Suzanne
Boone is niece of Miss Boone who
will also visit several historic
places in Kentucky.
Heide Airline is the name given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hender-
son of 1911 Hayden ave. to their
daughter born Sunday, July 18th
at Lakeside Hospital.
A son, John William Leever, jr.,
was born on Saturday to Mr.. and
Mrs. John William Lever of Coron,
Ii. at st. AIMS Hospital here.
Mrs. Lever has been visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Reed,
1880 East 142nd st. Mr.. Lever, his
vacation just started, arrived here
Saturday evening to be met with
the good news. The couple have a
daughter, Katherine, aged 10
months.
July is busy month at the home
of DR.. and Mrs. J. A. Stahl, and
for Mrs. Myrtle Ball. Mrs. StahPs
sister, who resides with them at
1899 Hollister rd.
Mrs. Vida Brock, cousin, came
from Toledo to spend the week of
the Fourth and attended the East
Cleveland Picnic.
Mrs. Balls daughter and son-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
Heath, and son, William Lee, ar
rived the 18th by plane from Sacra-
mento, California, to spend their
vacation on Hollister rd. They viii
also spend a few days in Ovens
boro, Kentucky, with Mr.. Heath's
parents.
On the 10Th, the Stahls' son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
John Stahl arrived from Chicago,
where he is in his Senior year at
the National College of Chiroprac-
tic, to spend their vacation at the
Stahl home and with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Zorman.
Mr.. Zorman is superintendent at
the Warrensville Workhouse.
Joining them in all their activi-
ties will be the Stahls' daughter
and son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Robert Sonday and family of
Strathmore ave.
Miss Pauline McQuigg of New
Haven, Conn, is spending a month
with her mother, Mrs. j. r. Nc
Quigg of 1901 lakewood ave.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Jewett of
Hazel rd. are home from Water
town, N. Y. where they were sum-
moned by the sudden illness and
death of Mr.. Jewett's sister.
- @a
Mrs. Fred Jackson, past presi-
dent of East Cleveland American
Legion Auxiliary is the new secre-
tary of the Cuyahoga County Aux
iliary where she has served also in
other capacities.
Picnics in the lake region of Wis
consin where they were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Regan at Madison and sightseeing
in Toronto where they were the
guests of friends, are the holiday
memories Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Beasley, 1920 Euclid ave. Mrs.
Regan is Mrs. Beasley's sister.
On Saturday afternoon, July
26th, Mrs. Albert j. Borath is en-
tertaining at her home, 1921 Lake
front ave. 1t will be shower for
Kathleen Elizabeth Steinberger
who is the fiancee of Mrs. Porath's
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1952-07-24
CUB SCOUT

Pack 284 of Christ the King has
a track meet and weiner roast
scheduled for Cubs and their fami-
lies on July oath at Z p. m. at
Forest Hills Park. All are asked
to assemble at the picnic tables,
Terrace I'd. and Forest Hills blvd.
entrance.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1952-07-24

Photo by HaIlk
Honeymooning at Indian Lake
are Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Indiana, who
were married July 10Th in St.
Mary's Church.
The bride, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Vincent Vicic, 14402 Sylvia
ave-, chose for the wedding white
satin gown with beaded neckline.
The long tight sleeves were puffed
at the shoulder. A ruffled peplum
ended in a long train. She wore a
princess-styled head-piece with a
Evening star., 1952-07-20
HOCUS-POCUS

lists, artists, editors and advertising Pooh
Bahs, not to mention Clarence Burlington
Kelland. Unfortunately. so many fathers
turn up ('just to make the kiddies happy"
of conse), that not many of the sons and
daughters can get closer than Row U.
MulhoIIand has performed SO many
amazing feats that when one Dutch
Treat member observed, ''That's Johns
Evening star., 1952-07-20
MIDGET Tom Thumb on his doy off

MIDGET Tom Thumb on his doy of
aunt he's walking out WITH" another
commented, as a matter of course,
''You don't say. What was she when he
brought her IMP"
THE LAST STRAW. Speaking of trans
formations, John Ringing North, the circus
magnate, recalls the day reporter, many
years ago, went to interview P. T. Barnum's
highly publicized midget. Tom Thumb The
reporter was told he could find the midget
in Room 3O8 of the old Fifth Avenue Hotel,
but when he knocked, the door was opened
by giant fully nine feet tall.
II must have gotten crossed up" apollo
gized the reporter. "Im looking for Tom
Thumb, the dwarf"
Come right in,' laughed the giant. I'm
Tom Thumb"
''Quit your kidding" !" sooffed the reporter.
you're nine feet tall
81 know" said the giant, ''but you
see, this is my day Of" "-bENNEII GeM
Evening star., 1952-07-20

magicians, as q class, are as nice lot
of fellows as you'd care to meet.
There are exceptions, of course. Take the
rival tricksters who fell to battling over
which had priority on the services OF a
mamifcently stacked female assistant. I
can prove she's mine." one finally
announced. II sawed her first"
That business about saving woman IN
half became so familiar feature Of every
magicians routine that when an aspirant for
a Job at Radio City Music Hall mentioned
that he used it as finale the manager said.
That's no recommendation in these parts.
The last seven magicians we had here all
sawed girls in half"
ssYeah,'' said the aspirant. ''but I've
worked out new twist. I saw mine
lengthwise."
A GOOD MAGICIAN must have unusual
nerve control and dexterity to begin with,
and then the patience to practice constantly
to stay in form. One clumsy slip and his
whole illusion is destroyed
In World War l, fantastically clever
manipulation of playing cards and lighted
cigarettes entered the Army and was as
signed to sector where the weather was
sub-zero. Every chance he got, he ran
through his bag of tricks to keep from grow
ing rusty, but it was so cold he never could
take off his gloves. As result, at the wars
end, he couldn't perform without them.
Ever since, he's done his act in eve
ming dress and white kid gloves. If he
removed the gloves, he'd be helpless.
EVERY CHRISTMAS SEASON, John
Mulholland, one of the best magicians of
our time, gives demonstration in New
York for the sons and daughters of members
of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization
that includes the supposed cream of journal
Evening star., 1952-07-20

SIDE from an
IA unfortunate pro-
pensity for extracting
live chicks from your
inside pocket or MAX
ing Martins turn into
milk before your very
eyes "a horrible ideaD,
Evening star., 1952-06-25

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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1952-03-14
ORGANIZATIONAL
CALENDAR
Sunday

Sunday
MT. OLIVET METHODIST CHURCH Of
Manteo: Sunday School, 1000 a. m;
morning worship, 1880; evening worship.
7:20 D. m. The Rev. H. r. Ashmore.
ROANOKE ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday School, 1000 am; evening wor-
ship 500 pm. prayer meeting, 500
pm. Wednesdays.) The Rev. Frank B.
Dinwiddie.
WANCHEsE METHODIST CHURCH:
Sunday School. 10 am; Methodist Young
People, tbs pm; evening worship, 800
pm. The Rev. c. W. Guthrie.
ASSEMBLY OF GOD OF Manteo: Sum
Jay School, 10 am: devotional service at
service, Friday, 1880 p.m.l The Rev. D. b.
MANTEo BAPTIST CHURCH: Sunday
School, 1000 am; morning worship II
am; Baptist Training Union, TOO pm;
evening worship, 1880 pm. IN Mid-weeS
The Rev. H. v. Napier.
Monday
ROTARY CLUB Of Manteo: at Com
munity Building, every Monday, $50 pm.
LIONS CLUB OF Manteo: at Fl. Raleigh
Hotel, first and third Mondays, tbs pm.
REBEKAHS, Manteo: at Masonic Hall,
first and third Mondays, 3 pm.
STORY HOUR at the library, 8 pm.
youngest children. $3.50. second and third
81 THETA T RHO GIRLS CLUB at Masonic
Han. second and fourth Mondays, 8 pm.
SERNER'S CLUB: at Manteo Airport,
first Mondays pm.
TOWN COMMISSIONERS Of Manteo;
Manteo town hall. second Monday, pm.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: Sc
cond Monday each month at the Com
munity Building, pm.
WESLEYAN GUILD: third Monday
each month in homes Of members, $50
WoMAN's CLUB of Manteo: at Com
munity Building, every second Tuesday
Sis pm,
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: at Dare
County Courthouse. Tuesday after first
Abe. BOARD: at Manteo store. Tues
day after first Monday. II am.
BOARD OF EDUCATION, Dare: Tues
day after first Monday, quarterly, II am.
MANTEO P.T.A.: at Schoolhouse, Sc
cond tuesday each month, s:I5 pm.
MANTEo HOME DEMONSTRATION
CLUB: at Community Building. last
T,"sfIqv. ?, 30 p.m.
MUSIC CLUB (Roanoke Island: third
ODD FELLOWS, virginia Dare Lodge
Manteo: at hall rear Of school gym, first
and third Tuesdays, pm.
RENA BAUM CIRCLE Of W.S.C.S. Sec
ond Monday at members homes.
wANCHESE PTA: list Tuesday Of ev.
cry month. Wanchese School
Thursday
MASONIC LODGE Of Wanchese: first
and third Thursdays, pm.
EASTERN STAR: at Wanchese Masonic
Hall second and fourth Thursdays, 8 pm.
V.F.W. CLUB No. 1853: at ManteO Air
port every Thursday, pm.
GARDEN CLUB: at Community Build
ing, first Thursdays, 1850 pm.
Friday
AVON AMERICAN LEGION, POST No. S97
meets first Friday each month in the
Legion Hall at the Avon School building
DAUGHTERs OF PocAHoNTAS, Wan
CHEESE, Tonnaluke Council No. 28 meets
and and 4th Friday nights in Wanchese
Masonic Hall.
MANTEo LODGE AT. & AM. No. $50:
at Fire Hall, first and third Fridays.
WANCHESE PURITAN: z P. N. 3rd
Friday: Schoolbutdin2.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1952-03-14
A WORD FOR THE
PREACHERS

When one who is not church
communicate pauses amidst his
daily labors to say a good word
for the preachers, it should be ac-
cepted as sincere, because there
is no axe to grind, and no favors
sought. We are reminded today by
the observations of a friend, and
neighbor of how little is done for
the preachers-or rather how few
the persons, who do that little
in return for all the good work
they do a community. The friend
calls our attention to the fact that
the preachers position is some
thing like the home newspaper,
which is often used when needed
but forgotten for business pur-
poses. Well, why not pass on a
good word for all good preachers :?
Come to think of it, the
preacher has to have an almost
fanatical zeal, certainly an intense
devotion to stick to his calling
amid all the discouragements of a
usual barren field, as most of our
small coastland charges are. 1t is
true we have with US lot of pas
tors who never could preach and
never will, and whose presence in
the church can no wise build it
up, let alone hold what's there.
Who continue to stay because no
one in the congregation has enough
spine to suggest that they get out
of the way; too often because the
congregation lacks the public spirit
to pay a man of ability. This is
all true, just as we have hypo-
critics and deadbeats in all churches