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Hvlifiion In Colliers
That rank materialism has brought the
world to its present chaotic condition is the
belief of many educational leaders. In an ef
fort to provide an antidote, some colleges
which did not previously have them are
instituting religious courses as an important
part of the curriculum.
Columbia University, one of the number,
has made 35 courses in religion available
not only to the undergraduate body, but also
to adult students of its community. These
courses are a departure from the conven
tional study of the Bible as literature or
philosophy, in that all significant religious
systems are included. An officer of the uni
versity considers these courses “important
for the maintenance and understanding of
Western culture and its democratic insti
tutions.''
We often lose sight of the fact that the |
founders of this country were religious men. I
While they may have committed some sins
in the way of intolerance, their integrity
in most cases has not been assailed. Basic
tenets of religion, chiefly of Christianity,
wore woven into our national life from the 1
time of its inception onward. In our present- |
day zeal for tolerance and broadness of view
we have reached a point verging on indif
ference to spiritual matters. Perhaps we
need more study of religion.Stockton (Calif.) i
Record
I.or lying (hi
After a long life of devotion to a small
country church in this county, a widowed ]
mother passed away some years ago. The
task she had so faithfully performed was
readily accepted by a son who is still carry
ing on in his mother's name. Although he
travels in distant states, he forwards con
tributions regularly.
Many who follow in the wake of leaders
in religion and community endeavor are
now turning to t. mgs of question;.b'e value,
establishing a trend away from those things
good and noble.
The son who picked up where his mother
left oft is helping her to live in the hearts
of others, and accomplishing something by
supporting the work of her church.
(.oniinft Home HopiiUy
The Korean trouble, dismissed more or
less casually bv too many as being just an
other disturbance hall' way around the
world, is rapidly coming home, bringing un
easiness and grief.
Already there have been seven casualties
among Martin County men. including one
killed, two missing and four wounded. Al
ready the Korean war rates the fourth most
costly for this country in men killed, wound
ed and missing. Seven weeks ago the casual
ty count stood at 31,000, a figure that should
make everyone stop and think. Surely, it
is a day for us to rededicate ourselves to
those1 principles underlying peace and jus
tice for all mankind.
\oi IJuih• H fatly
Many countrii s are not yet quite ready for
World Government.
Possibly World Government could not
solve all the problems and restore peace to
the world, but it would seem that it is time
to give World Government more study and
consideration. It is fairly certain that world
imperalism. be it communistic or captalistic.
is too costly to be maintained much longer.
We must find a replacement and if we are
.not to be swallowed up by the isms, we must
adopt some other plan, possibly one advanc
ed by the Prince of Peace nearly 2,000 years
ago.
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\ot The Right Kind
A new “electronic brain" has been invent
ed. solving problems which W’ould take for
ty Einsteins a lifetime to handle. More than
a million dollars were spent in making the
"brain”, and the services of scientists and en
gineers were required.
And for what? Was it made to increasing
the killing power in war and leave destruc
tion in its wake?
Possibly the “brain" was designed to fill
a need, hut viewing conditions as they exist
today, it would seem that another kind of
“brain" is needed, one that could work for
peace and the preservation of human re
sourees.
"Rp-Kxamination
In calling for a “re-examination” of Amer
ican foreign policy, the Republicans are not
mindful that such action will disclose plenty
of Republican “tracks”.
Possibly a review of policy is needed, but
not with politics as the motive behind it. If
our leaders can appraise the policy with the
view of correcting possible errors and plot
ting a safe and sensible course for the future
then let the “re-examination” go forward, al
lowing the chips to fall where they may.
Not Certain
It is not certain if millions were lent Fran
co to help Spain or to satisfy the lobbyists.
Aside from that we are making ready to
send an ambassador to Madrid. Our actions
make it appear that we are in desperate cir
cumstances, for we are apparently trying
to bribe a despot who has trampled into the
ground the things we cherish.
‘/ii till Thy Ways—'
Christian Science Monitor
Two courses lie open before the American
people. In this hour of crisis they can con
tinue to struggle confusedly for a way out
of defeat and dilemma. They can continue to
guess at the aims of aggressors and make the
same kind of human calculations which have
repeatedly failed them. They can continue
in the tendency of mortal minds to swing
from unfounded hope to unfounded gloom.
Or they can choose a better way. They can j
(urn wholeheartedly to God for guidance.
They can go forward with the calm assur
ance that comes with willingness to rely on
His omnipotence. They can dcmontsrate the
insight and foresight which come with even
a partial understanding of Mind's omni
science'. They can purify their own purpose
and prove once more that a purpose stead
fastly based on Principle carries its own
protection progress.
If we read the thought of the nation cor
rectly, it is riper than ever before a concert
ed and definite move along the second
course. The shock of events has prepared it
for prayer. Confused, dismayed, frightened,
their own devices exhausted, millions are
recognizing the need for a higher wisdom.
They have gained the first requisite for ef
fective prayer—humility.
In such an attitude the people are readier
genuinely to follow Solomon’s counsel in
Proverbs: "In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths." T*rayer hh'this
spirit does not attempt to instruct the Al
mighty. It does not beseech the all-loving
Father to make a special dispensation for
certain favored ones. It recognizes that His
purpose is already wholly good, irresistibly
right, and seeks to align the petitioner with
that purpose—“Thy will be done.”
Prayer is essentially an individual affair.
It does not require forms of words or crowds
of people. Nor is it something in which one
can or should engage only on special occa
sions. Millions undoubtedly are already
praying daily, as the Chief Executive has
said he is.
But in the present situation there would
be value in a more definite move to turn the
whole nation toward spiritual communion
with the one Goo, each seeking in his own
way to open his thought and his hands to the
divine help that is ever-available. On that
level the American people can reach a foun
dational unity prerequisite to any concilia
tion of partisan or personal strife. In that
spirit we urge the President to call the na
tion to a day of prayer.
l‘oor Vay Big Share of ( harity
Americans are giving to charity at the
rate of $4 billion a year, the Russell Sage
Foundation reports. “More than half that
amount comes from families with relatively
low incomes,” and less than half is given by
the rich.
When a rich man gives to charity, as much
as 76 per cent of the money comes out of
Uncle Sam’s pocket, in “deductions” from
the rich man’s income tax. The poor man's
gifts to charity come out of his own pocket.
Charity is a noble quality for rich or poor,
j but the latter’s gifts, like the “widow’s
mule,” weigh heaviest in the scales'of merit.
CHURCF
NEWS
Church Of The Advent
(Episcopal)
The Rev. Thos Hastings. Rector.
Weekday (except Mon.) Morn
ing and Evening Prayer. 8 and 5.
Sunday, Advent 3.
8 a. m„ Holy Communion.
9:50. Church School and Men's
Bible Class.
11 a. m., Holy Communion'and
Sermon. Nursery.
7:30 p. m.. Evening Prater and
Sermon.
Wednesday, 8 p. m„ The Rec
tor's Hour.
Thursday, Dec. 21, St. Andrew’s
Day.
Holy Communion 10:30 a. rn.
Collect for Sunday: "O Lord Je
sus Christ, who at thy first coming
didst send thy messenger to pre
pare thy way before thee; Grant!
that the ministers and stewards of
thy mysteries may likewise so pre
pare and make ready thy way, by
turning the hearts of the disobedi
ent to the wisdom of the just, that
at thy second coming to judge the
world we may be found an ac
ceptable people in thy sight, who
liVest and reignest with the Father
and the Holy Spirit ever, one God,
world without end."
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BAPTIST
S. B. Simms, Pastor.
9:45, Sunday school.
11:00, Worship.
6:30, Training Union.
7:30, Worship. The nursery will
be open during the morning ser
vices.
Monday: 3:30, Fannie Biggs Cir
cle meets with Mrs. J. Sam Get
singer; 3:30. Pattic Crawford Cir
cle meets with Mrs. H. L. Meador;
3:30, Lina Martin Circle meets
with Mrs. H. P. Mobley 7:30, R.
A. meeting at the annex; 8:00,
Kate Ellen Gruver Circle meets |
with Mrs. D. L. Simms, S. Watts (
St.; 8:30, Y. W. A. social with |
Misses Mary Perry and Josephine
Hardison. I
Tuesday: 4:00, Junior G. A.'
meeting at the church.
Wednesday: 3:30, Sunbeam
meeting at the Annex; 7:30, Mid
week prayer meeting.
Thursday: 8:00, Adult Choir
practice.
Saturday: 2:00, Intermediate G.
A. meeting in the Annex.
METHODIST
E. R. Shuller, Minister.
9:45, Church school. Fletcher
Thomas, Supt.
11:00, Morning worship.
6:30, Youth Fellowships.
8:00, Special Christmas program
at the High School presented by
the Glee Clubs and the Band.
8:00,. Monday. Meeting of the
W. S. C. S. at the home of Mrs. H.1
L. Swain.
7:00, Wednesday, Bible study i
7:45, Wednesday, choir rehears-1
al.
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HOLLY SPRINGS
10:30 a. m., Sunday school. C
L. Daniel, Supt.
3:00, Church service. Sermon
by the pastor. . «.
8:00, Tuesday, Special Christmas
program given by members of the
Sunday school. The public is in
vited.
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CHRISTIAN
John L. Goff, Pastor.
Bible school,* 9:45. Classes for
all ages. The Philathea and Bob
Peel Bible Classes extend a cordial
invitation to any adults not now
attending Bible Class. Morning
worship and celebration of the
Lord's Supper 11:00. Sermon sub
ject: “The Challenge of Advent.’’
Chi Rho and CYF mets at 6:30.
No evening service here, but will
cooperate in the Christmas pro
gram given ut the High School
auditorium at 8:00. Monday, 3:30,
Christian Women’s Fellowship
meets at the church. Tuesday,
7:30, choir rehearsal.
The executive committee of the
Albemarle Christian Missionary
Union met Tuesday night in Ply
mouth to arrange the program for
the next meeting which will be
held in the Williamston Christian
Church on January 10, 1951. The
theme chosen was “The Church at
Work: The Leadership.' The com
mittee were guests of Mr. Robert
E. Bowen of Plymouth for dinner
at the Plymouth Country Club.
Those attending from Williamston
were: Mrs. G. G. Woolard, district
secretary of the Christian Wom
en's Fellowship; Mrs. John L,
Goff, secretary of the Union, and
Rev. John L. Goft, President.
CRDAR BRANCH BAPTIST
W. B. Harrington, Pastor.
Regular services will be held at
Cedar Branch Baptist Church
Sunday night at 6:30 o’clock. AU
members are urged to be present
and the public is invited.
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EVERETTS BAPTIST
E. R. Stewart. Pastor.
10 a. m.. Bible school.
1 6:30 p. m.. Baptist Training Un
: ion.
7:30 p rn., Friday, Christmas
program. Joint Christmas service
held by Everetts Baptist and
Christian churches. This year it,
will be held at the Baptist church, i
11 a. m., Dec. 31, the pastor will
preach, bringing a special message
for the occasion. Regular services
fin fourth Sunday.
2:30 p. m., Dec. 31. The fifth
Sunday sing.
The puh'<c is invited to all ser
vices.
HAMILTON BAPTIST
E. R. Stewart, Pastor.
10 a. m., Bible school,
11 a. m„ Morning worship,
"Christmas Message.”
0:3(1 p in.. Baptist Training Un
ion.
7:00 p. in., Evening worship,
"Evangelistic Message.”
7 p. m„ Monday, Boy Scouts
meet.
7:30 p. m., Tuesday, W. M. S
meets with Mrs. W. J. Beach.
7:30 p. m., Wednesday. Prayer
service and choir rehearsal.
7:30 p. m., Thursday night.
Christmas program—for all.
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MACEDONIA CHRISTIAN
Bible school at 10. J. S. Holli
day, Supt.
Church service at 11. By P. E.
Cayton, Pastor. Sermon: "The I
Prince of Peace.”
Evening service at 7.
Jamesville Baptist
W. B. Harrington, Pastor
Regular ser vices will be Laid at
Jamesville Baptist church Sunday
at 11 o’clock. This will be our last
regular service this year1, so please ,
be pr esent for this service.
OAK CITY CHRISTIAN
Olin Fox, Pastor.
Sunday school at 10:00. Ernest 1
Bunting, Supt,
Preaching 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a. .
a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
Woman’s Council Saturday af-'
ternoon before first Sunday at
3:30.
Visitors are welcome.
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PRESBYTERIAN
Jesse M. Corum and Kay Mis-1
enheimer, Supply Pastors.
9:45, Sunday school.
11:00, Worship.
7:00, Youth Fellowship.
7:30, Hour of Power, 2nd and!
4th Wednesdays.
EVERETTS CHRISTIAN
Olin Fox, Pastot.
Sunday school at 10:00. Mrs.
Geo. Taylor, Supt.
Christian Youth Fellowship]
Monday evening at 7:30.
Preaching 4th Sunday at 11:00
m. and 7 30 p. nt.
Woman’s Council Wednesday
afternoon after second Sunday at
3:30.
Visitors are welcome.
lHASSELL CHRISTIAN
Olin Fox. Pastor.
Sunday school at 10:00. C. B
Burroughs, Supt.
' Christian Youth Fellowship at
8:45 p. pi.
! Preaching first and third Sun
days at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
The Woman's Council Wednes
day evening after first Sunday at
7:30.
Visitors are welcome.
PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS
N#J. Ward, Pastor.
Sunday school at 9:45. Henry
Hoel, Supt.
Morning worship at 11:00.
Youth service at 0:30.
Evangelistic service at 7:30.
Mid-week prayer service, Wed
nesday night at 7:30.
NOTICE OF SALE
In accordance with Section 115
87, N, C. School Law, the Martin
County Board of. Education will
offer for sale to the highest bid
der at the Courthouse door in
Williamston, on January 9th, at
12 Noon, the following properties
The Old Jones Colored School
house and site—1 acre.
The old Bear Grass Colored
School house and site—2 acres.
The old Coreys Colored School
house (No land).
The old Manning's School site,
near Fair view Church — 1 1-2
acres (no building).
The old Oak City White Teach
erape. Site consists of lot 65 ft.
by 140 ft.
The terms of the sales will be
one-third cash and one-third 1
year from date of sale, and one
third 2 years from date of sale.
The highest bidder will be re
quired to make a deposit of ten
percent of the bid, to be deposit
ed with the Clerk of Superior
Court until the bids are confirm
ed or rejected/ 10 days after date
of sale. The Law requires the
bids to be left open 10 davs after
sale. The Board under the law
reserves the right to confirm the
sale at that time or to reject all
bids.
J. D. Woolard, Chairman
Martin County Board of
Education.
dec 14-21-20
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