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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 13, 1961)
fyfeMfamfaufa mum Women's Group Will Host Members And Husbands i The Priseilla Club, women's or-l The United Church of Christ is ganirati'on of the Congregational a union between two former de Church, will be host to husbands nominations, the Congregational! of members and other interested Christian and the Evangelical1 persons in the church at a meet- and Reformed. Each of these, in ing Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 8 p.m. in I turn, is the result of an earlier! the church parlor. merger. In 1931, at a meeting in i Program for the evening will be Se a 1 1 le, the Congregational a discussion of the constitution of I churches joined in organic unioni the newly formed denomination, with the Christian Church (Gen- the United Church of Christ. The eral Convention of Christian Rev. M. A. McKinnie, pastor, will Churches'. At about the samel explain steps leading to the for- time the Evangelical and the Re-i mation of the United Church and formed churches were merged! items of interest in its proposed t into a single organization, constitution. Louise Mitchell, Mrs.j Tne unjtillR 0f tuo mar Ae. Loyal Lust and Mrs. Edward jnominational bodies is a long and complex process. Acceptance of Westphal will serve refreshments Mrs. Norman Wilson is Priseilla Club's president. At dates following the Priseilla MRS. ROBERT C. GROVES AND MARCIA LOUISE Marcia Louise Groves Has 'First In 76 Years1 Title Marcia Louise Groves, 7 lbs.JC ! i n t o n Groves, Goldendale, I or. baby girl, arrived tri-Wash., and Mr. and Mis. Ira day. Jan. 7. to become the !irst;Porter Bakersfield. Calif. daugnter Dorn 10 a pasiur m u- Research into Presbyterian Church records has revealed that missionary, Robert McClean First Presbyterian parish in Klamath Falls in 76 years. Her parents are tne nev. anui Mrs. Robcit C. Groves. Her broth- mjssionary from Chile, who lived n.LL.. it T..n... T anrl rs are uouoy u. ....... - at Aigomai roa-c horseback to Charles (UiucKiei. 4. i orim .. ...... .... e, Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Officers Are Seated MERRILL Nora C a s h m a n has been installed as 1961 presi dent of St. Augustine's Altar So- .iiv Marv K. Hammond wii! icrve as vice president and Ma rie Vacknitz as sacretary-treas-: urer. Seiving on the executive committee are Vlasla Petnl, three yearn; Barbara McKocn, two years, and Bess McCullcy, one year. Other committee members in clude bereavement, Clara Scott, Nora C a s h m a n and Mary O'Keefe; publicity, Marie Vack nitz: house, Jane Hickey; hos- nital and sick call, Genevieve Pappe. Julia Falvey, Minnie An drieu. Father Vincent C. Egan ex pressed appreciation to society members for decorations on the Christmas altar and to teachers of the first six grades in cate chism classes who presented a pantomime honoring birth of the Christ Child. Father Eaan further stressed fhe need and importance of unity in the parish and urged members to remain for the colfee hour in the parish hall following 10 a.m mass each Sunday. Hostesses for the meeting were Barbara McKoen and Vlasta Pe-trik. difference in customs, beliefs and procedures, the reconciling and coordination of organization and meeting, formal consideration of ; administration, the combining of the constitution will be begun by:forejEn mission and home mission the church, leading toward its (activities, the combining of con-1 ratification later in the season. Vote among the churches across the nation is to be completed by June 31 of this year. lion, the fust church, in 1884. He had no children. In 1699, a son, Ross, was born to the Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Dier dorff, who served the congrega tion 'of the Presbyterian Church which had been established. That child later became an admiral of the United States Navy. Half a century later, while the Rev. David Floyd Baniett was pastor, a son, William Floyd Bai- nett, was born to the Rev. and Mrs. Barnetl. Mrs. Groves and infant daugh ter are now at home at 705 Doty. Witnesses End 3-Day Meeting In California Jehovah's Witnesses concluded their three-day convention with i peak attendance of 1,526, including 51 newly ordained ministers at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Municipal Aud itorium in Eureka, Calif. Lester M. Dugan, district su pervisor, was key speaker. Note pads, pencils and Bible; were much in evidence throughout the seminar as the delegates from the congregations of Jehovah s Witnesses represented took notes on field ministry points which they will now put into practice in their home congregations. Eureka's largest convention was,, hailed as a complete success by attending delegates. George Hric- ziscse, Klamaih Falls presiding minister, felt that "the spacious facilities at the Municipal Audi torium contributed greatly to the success of the assembly." 'Race Survival Facing Nations' CORVALLIS (AP)-Survival of the human race is the problem that faces people of all nations today, a world affairs expert said Wednesday at Oregon Slate College. People can not look to the past lor rules because the present world crisis is completely new, said Dr. George B. Chisholm, president of the World Federation for Mental Health. Chisholm, former chairman of the World Health Organization, was keynote speaker far Interna tional Week here. Every intelligent person in the world is frightened, and ought to be. Chisholm said, because for the first time man is capable of de stroying tile human race. Mariners Seat Officers MERRILL Newly-elected of ficers were installed in an impres sive candlelighting ceremony at the Jan. 9 meeting of the Merrill Mariners. Those installed were Mr. and Mrs. Wes Haskins. skippers; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hill, first mates: trol of i schools, colleges and oth er institutions, the reconciling of! contracts in retirement plans, the merging of elaborate and inter related funds and endowments, and the gaining of approval of membership, make necessary long and careful negotiation and planning. Preliminary discussions between the uniting groups were begun in the 1940s. Careful joint studies of, all areas of denominational activ ity, structure and life followed. One by one the various subsidi ary agencies worked out plans to combine. Finally, in Cleveland. Ohio, on Jan. 25, 1957, the na tional administrative bodies were combined. Since then have come the draft ing of the constitution and steps toward completion of the union at local levels. During the year, end ing in June, 1961, local and re gional ratification of the constitu tion is scheduled. When it has been ratified by two thirds of the Congregational Christian local churches, and two thirds of the Evangelical and Reformed Syn ods, the United Church of Christ in America will be proclaimed an accomplished reality. It is expected that the new de nomination will have 8,000 to 10.- 000 local congregations, with a to tal membership of 2,500,000 to 3,000,000 members, and . will be come about seventh in size among American Protestant bodies. The developing union has been of special interest to churchmen in America because it represents the first occasion in American Protestant history when two bod- HERALD AND NKWS, Klamath Fall. Ore. Friday, January 13, 1961 f AGE T Church Elects Officers At Meeting Men's Chapter, Woody YYalp.lretary-treasurer. MERRILL The annual con-'ham, treasurer, and Jeannie Lan-lpresident: George Mattson. vie grcgational meeting of the Merrill cy program chairman. president, and Bob Graves, sec- rresoyierian inurcn was nciaj Jan. 8 with new officers elected. ! Following a potlurk supper the following were elected: Bill Kurtz, Warren Ochs. and Melvin Bowman, elders: Mrs. Frank Howard, Mrs Frank Hunnicult, Bill Sellers, and Mrs. Curly, Wil son, deacons; Troy Quails, and Leland Pope, trustees, and Mel vin Bowman, treasurer. These officers, with officers of the church organizations, will be installed Sunday, Jan. 15, during the worship service. Officers of organizations elected are Senior loulh fellowship, Carol Pamell, president; Bill Poe, vice president: Sherry Ba ker, secretary; Myicne Cunning- STARTED CTSTOM When the premiere perform ance of Handel's "Messiah" was given in London, King George II was in attendance. He was so moved by the Hallelujah Chorus that he rose and remained stand ing until its conclusion. Since that time, it has been the custom for the audience to stand during the singing of this inspiring chorus. pink or blue? You'll find the perfect baby gift ot Spencer's, Klamath's only exclusive children's shop, 6)9 Main. Beauti fully gift wrapped at no extra charge. Shop for your shower gift where the mother-to-be shops when she shops for herself . . Spencer'i. Get S&H Green Stamps, too. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, Eleventh and High Streets, was qoal of Cheryl Hoppe, left, and Dana Winfrey when Wes Guderian, HeralcTand News photographer met them in front of Christmas creche. The Rev. Norbert E. Oey it pastor. ies of different ethnic backgrounds anti riifforinr tvnae stf Amm;... Mr. and Mrs. Lee Haskins, loe ,: i,0 u !5l- j The Congregational movement, keeper; Mr. and Mrs. Irvin John son, pursers, and Mr. and Mrs. Dclmer Haskins, lookout. Dr. Don Bauer, radiologist from Klamath Falls, was the guest speaker for the meeting. Church Women Pick President United Church Women of Klam ath Falls have elected Mrs. Bert Miller. First Christian Church, president lor the coming year. Others serving will be Mrs. Bertil Shogrcn. Peace Memorial! Presbyterian, first vice president; Mrs. Kenneth Lambie, Congrega tional, second vice president; Mrs. Fred Kelsay, Methodist, sec retary; Mrs. C. C. Copeland, Klamath Temple, treasurer; Mrs. Marie Seddon, Peace Memorial Presbyterian, publicity; Mrs. C. E. McClellan, Church of the Brethren, historian, and Mrs. Frank Peyton, First Presbyterian, nominating committee. Green Ashamed Of State Lack WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Edith Green, D-Ore.. said Wednes day she is ashamed that Oregon is one of eight states not taking part in a free food program for needy persons. She urged Gov. Mark O. Hat field of Oregon to make use of a plan under which state public wel fare recipients could be given ag riculture department surplus food. "Frankly, I am ashamed that Oregon should be on the very short list of those states which nationally known evangelist, will 'for some obscure reason refuse to continue services Friday and Sun day at Faith Tabernacle. Evening Evangelistic Services Set Dr. Nate Perry, Los Angeles, growing out of the Pilgrim set tlement in New England, has: been representative of "Free Church Protestantism" in thisl country, with final authority in government resting in local con-l Riegations. Like the Christian Church with which it merged in 1931, its beginnings go back to early English speaking settlers in America. The Evangelical and the Reformed fellowships were derived from German and Scandi navian implantings in America and were "governed from the top" by a synodical type of or ganization, the difficult but suc cessful combination of these tra ditions is regarded as hopeful by those of many denominations who urge unity among Christian churches. THE REV. AND MRS. W. T. POTTER who came to Klam ath Falls after living in California and Missouri to pastor the Pentecpstal Church of God en the corner of Grant and Douglas. The Rev. Potter was pester of church in Dugginsville, Mo., for four years. Lunch Period SALEM (AP) A bill to guaran tee 30-minute lunch periods for school teachers was introduced in the Senate today by Sen. William A. Gicnfcll Jr., D-Portland. ' GREAT GAP , Longest period between any two amendments to the Constitu tion of the United States was the 61 years (1804 to 1865) between the 12th and 13th amendments. Don't Mist Our JANUARY CLEARANCE Now In Progress! Prices Were Never Lower! Shop Thii Big Solet Event . , SAVE $ $ $ Ends Tomorrow! Carlson's Furniture 2401 So. oth . TU 4-4510 Friendly Helpfulness To Every Creed and Pun Ward's Klamath 1 Funeral Home Marguerite M. Ward and Soni 925 High , TU 2-4404 Bit's so-o- t Crater Freesc is se LOW in celeries yat te HIGH in retains end eWnrtflk GOODNESS! Yeu see. Crater Freete h made jut like Ice Cream except withetit the eutterfat. It is ALL f rede A DAIRY products . . . light, crisp f retell delry dessert that is eneCtly riht fee meet diets, end ectuelly preferred hy meny ethers simply fee ite lightness. services are at 7:30, the Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock. Dr. Perry was formerly asso ciated with Pentecostal Holiness churches of Georgia and later went into evangelism, preaching in churches and auditoriums as a Bible preacher, teacher, lecturer and authority on the Holy Scrip tures. Assisting in the services is con verted Hollywood singer Ray McCoy. participate in this program," she wrote the governor. Under the program, surplus foods can be given to the state for distribution to persons in need. There is no charge for the food and the federal government pays for transporting it to a distribu tion center in the state. Enrollment Is Open At Church Enrollment is still open for chil dren in the First Baptist Church j kindergarten. Classes, taught by Mrs. June R. Johnson, are in ses sion from 9 to 12 a.m. five davs week. The curriculum includes a read ing readinest and number readi ness program. Mrs. Johnson may be reached t TU 2-0008 after 2 p.m. IS CHRISTIAN 1 I criCKire Kl 1. t-IFAl St A Station KFLW , 1450 KC Sundays 10:10 First Church of Christ, Scientist A trench of The Molhef Church, The lirrt Chtiil of Chtilt, Scientiir in Soiten, Meit 10th " Woihinoloii Services: Sunder Service 1 1 :00 a.m. Sunder School 1 1 -.00 e m. Wednetdoy Iv.n.ne Testimony Meetinj 8:00 O Clock Leiion-Sermon Subject, January IS "LIFE" Golden Teit: I John 5:11. This it the record, Ihot God hoth (ivee te ut eternal life, and this life ii in his Son, Nuriery fecilrtios eveileble durin church services (.............- Ittend Services This Week at your own place of worship ci.ti-i.'.iKgma l TU 2-0736 : VKT0RY TEMPLE KLAMATH FALLS NEWEST CHURCH Continues in THIRD GREAT WEEK GSEVIVAl Timely Sermons Inspiring Worship Proyer For Sick Friendly Welcome Don't Miss i SUNDAY School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Revival 7:30 p.m. Service All Week Including Monday and . Saturday Night Silas H. Jones Sunday marks the beginnint at 3rd thrilline week ot Revival, Souli ara beinf saved, healed, re-filled with the Holy Spirit. .Come! Bring Friends! Be Blessed! 1909 Henjedele Road Between Shasta & So. 6th 1 (CtefiQB FROM Y0U3 C3ATS3 LA53 DiALca on ncuri mah
