^■*s«^Ws«S»('i%»S!eS»i^8»S888S88S®8888e8a I THE ENTERPRISE | | Pijblished Every Tuesday ard Thursday by S’ | ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING GO. | WflJJAMSTON NORTH CAROLINA | SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Strictly Cash in Advance) One Year_ f*.M Six Eolith* ..... ..I-®® IN MARTIN COUNTY OUTSIDE MARTIN COUNTY One Year __ M.M Six Months _ 1-71 Advertising Rate Card Upon Requeat Entered at the post office in Williamaton, N C„ as second class matter under tht act of Congress of March 3, 1878. Address all communications to The Enter prise and not individual member* of tha firm No Subscription Received Under 8 Month# llinrsdtiy. Dwrmln'r I I. lO.'Ht .... 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. N I I ( \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." i _ 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. * --# 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. —-Ss—— 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. I 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'r» All colors in button up and pull over styles. All colors. Styled by Lamb-Knit. 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