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GENEALOGY DEPARTMENT
Intellectualism
Materialism
Utopia
Existentialism
RELIGION
DRAFT
Agnosticism
Atomicism
WAR
Communism
Mccarthyism
Fundamentalism Scientism
When boys or girls leave home college, they are away fram paren church influence at the mast impress time of life.
They need moral and spiritual h ing these four important years mc they will ever need it again.
There are 1,000 Presbyterian stu I.U. now, and in a few years there many more. The present building commodate only 55. We have a fine minister wha is trying to provide th ance, but he needs a better place on his excellent program. That's Student Center is sa desperately na
Each Indiona church is being a provide a fair share of the funds needed project this year.
WILL YOUR CHURCH HELP?
Westminster Foundation of Bloomington, Ind
UTURE
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GENEALOGY 977.2 IN76 V.32-36
JAN 4 1954
The INDI
MR. ALBERT DISERENS, Y. M.C.A. FT. WAYNE 2, IND.
SBYTERIAN
Volume XXXII
january
Number 1
WHY do we need a student center building at Bloomington?
Intellectualism
Materialism
UTURE
Utopia
Existentialism
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RELIGION
DRAFT
Atomicism
WAR
Communism
Mccarthyism
Fundamentalism
Scientism
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When boys or girls leave home to enter college, they are away from parental and church influence at the most impressionable time of life.
They need moral and spiritual help dur- ing these four important years more than they will ever need it ogain.
There are 1,000 Presbyterian students at I.U. now, and in a few years there will be many more. The present building can ac- commodate only 55. We have a fine student minister who is trying to provide this guid- ance, but he needs a better place to carry on his excellent program. That's why the Student Center is so desperately needed.
Each Indiana church is being asked to provide a fair share of the funds for this needed project this year.
WILL YOUR CHURCH HELP?
Westminster Foundation of Bloomington, Indiana
The Building Fund Campaign approved by the Synod of Indiana and sponsored by the Committee on Christian Education and the Westminster Foundation of Bloomington for the purpose of erecting the first unit of a Christian youth center and chapel for the students of Presbyterian families attending Indiana University is off to a good start according to a state- ment from the director of the campaign, Harold H. Church. The period for pub- licizing the campaign and making pledges were closed on December 31 and the active part of the campaign will close on Jan- uary 15, 1954.
A total of over $54,000.00, including approximately $19,000. 00 subscribed in the first phase of the campaign prior to October 15, has been raised of the goal of $125,000. 00.
included their pledges in their annual budgets for the years 1954 and 1955, but 6 out of the 32 churches so far report- ing are planning to conduct local cam- paigns to meet their quotas. Some churches have pointed out the advantages to pri- vate contributors of deducting their contributions from their Income Tax. NO finer gift can be given to the sons and daughters of Presbyterian families attending Indiana University than an attractive and functional Christian center and chapel.
Mr. Church also calls attention to the opportunity to underwrite one of several memorials to some loved one. Those interested can secure further information concerning memorials by writing to the campaign office in Bloomington.
Campaign chairmen have been appointed for each Presbytery and they have shown
Continuing Gifts
The members and friends of the Presby- terian Church, U. S. A., can rightly be proud of the part our church has assumed in the great task of spreading the Gospel message throughout the world. Throughout the U. S. A., and thirty-four nations of the world Presbyterian workers are pre- senting Christ as the Deliverer of man- kind from teachings and foes that destroy.
Gifts to local churches and to the benevolence budgets make all this possi- ble. Every church member should consider setting aside some amount to be invested by the church and the income therefrom be used toward continuing your interest. Cash gifts, legacies in your will, or gifts with assured income agreements, can be made to continue your interest in any one of the many departments of our church work. For detailed information write Rev. Roy Mueller, D. D., 1132 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Indiana.
N.C.P.M. ANNUAL MEETING
On Saturday morning of the Annual Men's Meeting in Chicago, March 19-21, there will be an Indiana Breakfast. All Hoosiers are urged to attend. Time and place will be announced at the meeting. Please send reservations to Dr. E. S. Kreidler, 1132 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis 2, Indiana.
of their time. They deserve the whole- hearted support of every Presbyterian in Indiana. The Chairmen for each Presby- tery follow, from whom further informa- tion can be secured:
Crawfordsville - Rev. Howard Kipp, Frank fort
Fort Wayne - Rev. Edgar G. Prasse, Elkhart
Indianapolis - Mr. John Jefferson, Indianapolis, Co-chairman - Mr. Tom Cra- vens, Martinsville
Logansport - Mr. Fred H. Jannasch, Gary - Co-chairmen, Mr. H. L. Plowman, Gary - Mr. Loyal Wilson, South Bend Muncie - Mr. Roger Briney, Muncie
New Albany - Mr. Robert Thompson, Scottsburg, Co-chairmen, Mr. R. A. Brodhecker, Mr. J.O. Carson, Mr. Don Morse, and Rev. John G. DeKruyter.
Vincennes - Rev. Frederick G. Tyrrell, Evansville
Whitewater - Rev. Roscoe M. Wolvington Shelbyville.
Most of the churches which have accept- ed their suggested voluntary goals have much enthusiasm and are giving generously
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Agnosticism
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THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
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MEMORIAL CHAPEL FOR BROWNSTOWN CAMP
The above is an artist's conception of the BLACKFORD CONDIT MEMORIAL CHAPEL, which is the gift of Miss Helen Condit, Central Presbyterian Church, Terre Haute, to the Presbyterian Youth Camp, Browns- town, in memory of her father, the Rev- erend Blackford Condit.
The Reverend Mr. Condit (1829-1903) was pastor of the Baldwin Presbyterian Church (New School) of Terre Haute from 1868 until his retirement in 1875. The Baldwin congregation united with the
First Presbyterian Church (Old School) in 1879 to form the present Central Pres- by terian Church of Terre Haute. The Rev- erend Mr. Condit remained a member of Vincennes Presbytery until his death.
Construction of the chapel will start immediately. It will be dedicated in the mately $12,000.00 will be erected between early spring and will be available for the present cabins and the lake and will become the focal point of the camp. the 1954 camping program. The chapel, which will seat approximately 200 people, will have a classroom opening off either side of the chancel, giving an over-all
CAMPS AND CONFERENCES 1954
Registration blanks and more detailed information will appear in the next issue (February) of Indiana Presbyterian. No registrations will be accepted prior to that time.
For Juniors, completing 4th, 5th, 6th grades:
Kosciusko Junior I, June 22-July 3 Brownstown Junior 1, July 6-17 Kosciusko Junior 11, July 20-31 Brownstown Junior II, August 3-14
For Pioneer Junior Highs, those com- pleting 7th, 8th grades:
Brownstown Pioneer I, June 22-July 3 Kosciusko Pioneer 1, July 6-17 Brownstown Pioneer II, July 18-24 Kosciusko Pioneer II, August 3-14
For Senior Highs, those completing 9th,
10th, 11th, 12th grades: Hanover Senior Conference, June 20-26 Brownstown Senior, July 25-31 Kosciusko Senior, August 17-28
For College Students Counselor-In-Training Program, June 20-August 14
For Adults Kosciusko Family Camp, August 29- September 6 Laboratory School, August 29-Septem- ber 6
Note: The "two weeks camps" this year will be actually 12 days, beginning on Tuesday morning and ending as usual Sat- urday after lunch.
Total Costs: One week ---- $19.50 Two weeks --- $33.00
appearance of a cross.
The architectural style of simulated log construction used in the other camp buildings, will be followed. The interior will be of rustic design.
The chapel, which will cost approxi -
Heretofore, all indoor worship services have been held in the BEN ANDREW'S LODGE, which is also the dining room, recreation hall, craft building, store and office.
YOUNGEST STATED CLERK
The all student Presbyterian Church at West Lafayette has the youngest Stated Clerk. Here Miss Elizabeth Enlow, the Stated Clerk is receiving some instruc- tions from Dr. Harry Crain the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Crawfords- ville.
January
THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
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S.E.A. CORNER
By: Rev. W. R. Laws, Jr., Chairman
We would commend to all sessions and church congregations, as stimulus for study groups, the letter addressed to Presbyterians concerning the present situation in our country and in the world, as unanimously adopted by the General Council of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. This letter is dated October 21, 1953 and has re- cently been received by every minister of our denomination. In connection with the study of this letter we would like for sessions to consider the front page comment as given in the New York Times of a recent edition and the editorial in the November 18, 1953 Christian Century entitled, "Dissent Is Not Treason, " which concludes with this sentence re- ferring to the letter addressed to Pres- byterians: "This should become a his- toric document."
We would also like to recommend to sessions and churches of our Synod a recent publication of the National Coun- cil of Churches of Christ entitled, "The Church State," written by Claud D. Nel- son. This pamphlet bears the sub-title, "The American Pattern of Inter-action between the Forces of Religion and Government."
This pamphlet may be secured from the Central Department of Publication and Distribution of the National Council of Churches of Christ - 120 East 23rd St., New York 10, New York at 60ยข per copy.
We would also like to bring to the attention of sessions, men's groups and study groups of the churches of our Synod the Governor's Commission on Alco- holism - 1315 Tenth Street, Indianapolis 7, Indiana, Mr. John Payton, Chairman, and Mr. M. W. Cameron, Executive Direc- tor. This group will supply capable speakers on the subject of Alcoholism to discuss the state and medical approach to this social issue. It is my under- standing that the commission wishes to steer clear of all possibilities of political involvement. Their approach is a new one in the State of Indiana and deserves the consideration of the church.
THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES
Between worship services at the Student Presbyterian Church of West Lafayette, the choir and officers pause for a cup of coffee. With three worship services these young folk are called upon for leadership as well as personal worship.
Former Secretary of A.M.A.
QUOTES OF DISTINCTION
AND THEY TOLD
ALCOHOL SALES REACH ALL-TIME HIGH
BOOTLEGGING GREATER THAN EVER
ME PROHIBITION WAS A FAILURE!
DRUNKEN DRIVING REACHES NEW HEIGHT
HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF ALCOHOLICS IN HISTORY
DRUNKENESS CAUSES CRIME WAVE
HABY'
JUST A DRINK OR TWO, AND A SAFE DRIVER IS TURNED INTO A RECKLESS TRAFFIC MENACE =
Methodist Board of Temperance
DR. MORRIS FISHBEIN
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Drink Blamed by Expert for Traffic's Toll By HAL FOUST Reprinted from the July 11, 1953, issue of The Chicago Tribune
Alcohol is involved to some degree in 40 to 60 per cent of America's annual motor toll of 40,000 dead and 1.5 million injured, ac- cording to Lt. Frank M. Andrews, chief of the Evanston traffic police. He made the estimate yesterday in an address before the closing session of a Northwestern university traffic safety clinic. Andrews is a member of the National Safety council committee for tests on intoxication and is, perhaps, a leading authority on this subject in this country.
"Police reports show that drinking is in- volved in 28 per cent of motor traffic casual- ties," said Andrews, "but any practical per- son knows that a policeman isn't going to report drinking unless someone he doesn't know looks like he is drunk.
"Of hit and run drivers, 95 per cent of those apprehended promptly have been drink- ing. Presumably those not arrested soon after the crash also have been drinking.
"There is no doubt that alcoholic beverages are America's No. 1 traffic accident problem."
Andrews recalled a 1939 survey by the Northwestern university traffic institute which found 155 drivers of 1,750 stopped at random in traffic over a 24-hour period were too drunk to drive safely. Between mid- night Saturday and 6 a. m. Sunday in the 'round-the-clock survey only one of the drivers stopped was without a trace of an alcoholic beverage and he was a minister on his way to church.
This sampling of traffic was made in
Evanston, a sedate suburb with local pro- hibition. The tests were made by chemical breath analyses of the drivers, who blew up balloons for this purpose.
"In 1953," Andrews said in answer to a question, "we haven't made a similar sam- pling from traffic, but from my personal observation I would say there are more drinkers at the wheel than there were in 1939. Liquor sales are up, for one thing, and the public has not been convinced of the hazards of driving after a few sociable drinks.
"The good fellow who has bent his elbow with friends, or the lady driving home after a few highballs at a bridge party-those are the dangerous drivers. It isn't the drunk who causes most of the drinking accidents. He is extra cautious. He stops twice when he sees two red lights where he knows there is only one. The dangerous driver is the one who says, 'Drinking never bothers me any when I drive.'"
The lieutenant exhibited a standard drunk- ometer and explained that a showing of .15 of 1 per cent alcohol in the blood has been accepted by a committee of doctors and toxicologists as evidence of intoxication to a degree impairing driving. For an average man or woman, Andrews said, this .15 of 1 per cent would indicate consumption of 4 ounces of pure alcohol for each 150 pounds of a person's weight. The four ounces of alcohol is the equivalent of a half pint of 100 proof whisky or six pints of beer.
January
THE INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN
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By: Mrs. Heber D. Williams
THE QUADRENNIAL MEETING OF THE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN' S ORGANIZA- TION, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, June 1-7, 1954. Programs of informa- tion, inspiration and pagean- try. Indiana is honored to be the chosen state to entertain this great ingathering of Pres- byterian women. Let us all be in the receiving line.
The Indiana Synodical officers held their Mid-winter meeting, December 8 at the YWCA in Indianapolis. Plans were dis- cussed for the Quadrennial meeting, and it was decided:
That Mrs. Scott M. Ford, president, appoint a committee to prepare a Pattern of Work, to be assembled after the Quad- rennial meeting and suitable for the needs of the year 1955.
That Mrs. Ford appoint a committee to begin work on a new constitution, to incorpor- ate such changes as indicated at the Quadrennial meeting, the first draft to be pre- sented at the December meet- ing of the officers.
That the June Synodical meeting be held at Lafayette at some time during the Quad- rennial meeting, at a time that is most suitable and to be announced later. This year the meeting will, of necessity be very short.
That the spring Presbyterial meetings begin very early this year, so as to be fin- ished before final plans are executed for the Quadrennial meeting. Mrs. David Allen, vice-president of the P. W. O. organization, will be the speaker, her subject to be " Alaskan Mission Stations" . The schedule as planned with the cooperation of Miss Rachel Benfer is as follows:
Vincennes Presbyterial at Sullivan .... . March 23
New Albany Presbyterial at Bedford ..... March 24
Whitewater Presbyterial at Greensburg ..... March 25
Indianapolis Presbyterial at Indianapolis. .. March 26
Crawfordsville Presbyterial at Lafayette ..... March 30
Muncie Presbyterial at Marion ..... March 31
Ft. Wayne Presbyterial at
Ossian ... March 31 and April 1. Logansport Presbyterial at South Bend. .... April 2
The expediency of our " Literature and Literacy -- four year program for India" launched January 1954, was well presented to church groups in Indiana by Miss Leila Clark, R. N. , Philadelphia Hospital, Ambala, India.
Speaking at a Praise Service of the Women's Association of the Fairview Presbyterian Church, Miss Clark said, " Anti church influence is moving in radidly. We must be awake to this fact now, while it is possible to carry the "good news to some of the millions who have never heard the gos- pel message."
P.O.W. RETREAT
Successful because of the great enthusiasm shown and the large attendance, the retreat sponsored by the P. W. O, for business and professional women at Turkey Run State Park on November 14 and 15, will be repeated again next year. It was decided to meet in 1954 the first week-end in November.
Mrs. Thomas L. Land, chair- man and presiding officer, was given a warm vote of thanks for her work in arranging the inspirational meeting which was attended by 152 women. In- cluded were women from all the professions, as well as nine women elders of the church. Mrs. Scott M. Ford, Synodical president, welcomed the group.
The main address on Saturday was given by Mrs. W. Verne Buchanan, national president of P. W. O., who stressed the thought that each woman's "other" vocation is to be a "positive power" for Christ, even though in this age it may seem "impossible" . She told how Christians thru the ages have been doing the "impos- sible" thru God's power. In her Sunday morning service she em- phasized the fact that the mission of the church today is to witness for Christ, and that we must do so in our work as well as other times.
Mrs. Buchanan explained plans people and the clergy do things for the National Quadrennial meeting to be held at Purdue University at Lafayette, June 1-7, 1954, when business and professional women are encour- aged to attend. Those who can- not be present the entire time are urged to attend the Satur- day luncheon on June 6, to be followed by special discussion groups. Beginning with the Miss Nada Miyat was recorder
RIDGEDALE PRESBYTERIAN GUILD PROJECT
Left to right: Mrs. Edith
Members of the Women's Guild Bowles, Mrs. A. O. Dalrymple, of Ridgedale Presbyterian Mrs. R. P. Tate, Mrs. Paul Nel- Church have seven Circles in son, secretary of the national their Women's organization and and overseas sewing project; in January they start sewing Mrs. Culver Miller; Mrs. Howard for seven of the National Mis- Smith, president of the Women's sion stations, instead of hav- Guild, and Mrs. Emery A. Davis, ing bazzars. Their sewing val- president elect of the guild.
ued at $1133.00 was displayed at their Praise Service.
"Conversation Hour" at 5p. m. , they will join in the regular schedule and program. The theme of the meeting will be, "Christ is the Way" . for the' retreat. She summed up other topics for discussion as follows: a need for more women to be trained in Bible study so that they in turn Mrs. Albert G. Parker intro- duced Mrs. Sritong Arreewongse, whose husband is director and chief surgeon of the McCormick Hospital in Chiengmie, Thai- land. She expects to be away could present the study to their groups; a need for knowing more about the organ- ization and structure of the P. W.O., with one meeting a year set aside for this sub- from him and her three children ject; a need for employed wo- for two years while studying men to be made to feel closer to the P. W. O .: a recommendation by Mrs. Buchanan that we elect officers in the spring so that
church music at Hanover College. Her vivid description of the plight of orphans there, for whom there is no financial they may attend Synodical and provision, resulted in a vol- training meetings thru the untary offering of $212.00. summer. This Mrs. Parker was to take directly to New York City and The INDIANA PRESBYTERIAN from there it was to be for- warded immediately by our Board months of August and September, at 523 Jackson Boulevard, Columbus, Indiana, By The Board of Management of The Indiana Presbyterian. Published each month except the of Foreign Missions for the orphans at Chiengmie.
In giving the background of the functions of the boards of our church, Mi ss Rachel Benfer, Area Secretary for the Board of National Missions, brought out the fact that Presbyterian- ism is a form of government. She said that in it, the lay "together". She traced the growth of our women's organ- ization on a national scale, concluding with the last meet- ing at Ocean Grove, New Jersey, in 1950, at which there were two thousand women in attend- ance. Miss Benfer also led the Bible Study hour, based on " The Acts" , on Saturday.
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Dedication of Bethany Church in Lafayette
The Bethany Presbyterian Church in North Lafayette was organized by Craw- fordsville Presbytery, November 16, 1952. The site had been secured through the efforts of Presbyterian Extension, Inc., of the Synod. A manse was erected by Synod's Committee of National Missions and the ground broken for the first unit of the church structure in August 1953. The work of visitation and enrollment of prospective members was done by Rev. John Finley D. D. , retired. Early meetings were held in the manse until the Rev. Frederick Allen was called and came to live on the field. The work then moved to the school house across the street, where services were held until the close of school for the vacation season. The little group returned to the basement of the manse for worship with Sunday School classes throughout the home of the minis- ter. The first day in the new building was December 20 with 179 children on hand for the Sunday School. The problem then was chairs and equipment to take care of those who want to participate.
The extension workers of Synod design- ed an overall plan for a complete layout of a great church. It was a first unit of this plan that was dedicated in Decem- ber. The speaker for the occasion was Dr. Herman Morse, the General Secretary of the Board of National Missions. The contributions from the churches of Synod to the Building Funds Campaign of our denomination, made possible the financ- ing of this structure as one of the new churches being built across the nation. The personal gift of Mr. James Price of the National Homes Corporation, made possible the steam heating system. The gifts of Mr. George Price helped furnish the building, and countless gifts of members and friends will collectively help this new church get under way.
February, 1954
Sutherland still Serves
Trying to face the challenge of its changing community, Sutherland Church of Indianapolis offers some unusual ser- vices. Presbyterians and Latvian Luth- erans, for example, began the year. 1954 together on their knees in a bilingual Watchnight Service. The Sutherland con- gregation lends its sanctuary to the former D.P.'s, who worship on Sunday afternoons in their Latvian tongue. Pastor Nesaule of the Lutheran group told the combined congregations of the New Year (Sylvestermas) celebration in his native land.
Sutherland's pastor, Rev. Alexander Gillander, is working with a group of unchurched boys in the community. Start- ing with white boys whose names were given him by the capital's Juvenile Aid Division as having gotten into trouble, Mr. Gillander is seeking to prove to boys of both white and colored races that their energies can be more profitably spent in boxing and basketball than in mischief. For basketball, the gymnasium at Public School #76 is rented by the Crosstown Merchants Association for use of the boys. Deacon Bob Kopp of Suther- land and other adults assist with the boy' s program.
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Left to right: Rev. A. C.E. Gillander. and Rev. Nesaule.
Lenten Devotions
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