New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 29, 1924, Page 11

PUTS RELIION O A BUSINESS BASIS Minister “Who Does Things” to Speak Here December 8 Selling a church on & business basis, has been the achievement of a ministor who will speak at tho first of a serles of three foreman's nights at the Y. M, C. A, on De- cember 8, Rev. Dr. James Gordon Gilkey of 8pringfield, Mass., pastor of the South Congregational church of that city is probably one of the most widely known minlsters in this scction of the country and his record of achievements is known all over the country. The institutional ehurch eonduct- ed by Dr. Gilkey in Springfleld has attracted world-wide attention, be- cyuse of the variety of its program, ‘which is helping to solve the soclal and Industrial problems of the eity, Last year Dr, Gilkey preached to more than 50,000 people in his own ehureh, and 1t is estimated that many thousands heard his sermo which are broadcasted every Sui- day. He Is the founder of a commun- ity house managed on a nondenom- national basis and last year more than 1,400 famlilies, representing 18 different nationalities enjoyed the REV. DR. JAMES G. GILKEY s of the house, More than ,000 Junches were served to poor hildren of all denominations, races nd colors . Dr. Gilkey's church maintains a ground which was enjoyed las ear by 48,000 children, A corrace ve elinie, conducted under the usplees of a noted physician treat- a8% children, in one yea The 'r in a nee city have heen solved by the o a “Lonely elub” which rings cheer and €mnghine to hon- reds of people between the ages of 1 and &9 Dr. Gilkey, who the Literary Di- ost says “Has put religion to work nd is shawing the churches how ta in religion and socialibity,” con- ucts classes at Harvard, Chicago niversity, Weliesley, Vassar W the head of religious literature in mherst college 11 prepares his his offfcial board in the form of a alance sheet, showing them a r irn on their investment. His an- ual budget approximates 450,000 nd ha docs not have to raise a fin- r to raise it, except to send out nual notfces. He has four nts. During the hugch too montha 3 problems of a stran tr tion of annual statement the attend of 1922 vear new m people assis- | l:n:‘l Dr. T. E. WEEK’S PR Sunday morning services and seven months 8,866 attended eve- ning services. At the Faster morn- Ing service there was an attendance of 1,470, During the year 956 young ,people joined the Sunday school, 766 people contributed regularly to the work, $45,850 was pledgeq for the budget; $10,000 was for the com- munity hou $2.800 for outside benevolences; $1,000 was pald sn the community house debt and $17,- 800 on the church rebuilding debt. Detalled accounts of the work dur- ing the year were given in the Lite ary Digest, the Christlan Century, the Methodlst Sunday achool publl. cations, the Congregationalist, the Baturday Transcript, the Sunday Post and ¥lim Progress, Motlon plotures of the work of Dr. Gilkey's chureh were shown in varfous parfs of Connecticut, Vermont and Now York, In the community house 108,836 people attended meetings in 12 montha; 7.077 lunches were served to needy sghool children; 32,012 people saw the movies in seven months; 1816 bables were brought to the weekly clinle; 16,820 children uked the playground in two months; 99 giris enrolled in three clubs for girls; 89 boys enrolled in three clubs for boya; 78 children enrolled in nin» Junior Achievement clubs; 54 chil- dren were taught <in the musie school; 108 people saved $480.80 'n the Chriatmas thrift club; 1,550 Bun« day night suppers were served ‘o young people; 1,668 young peopls attended the Wednesday night dances; 240 adults joined the “Lone- |1y" club; 4,120 school children used the free library fn the house; 522 children were given a Merry Christ« mas; 19 pald workers were on the 'staff; 300 volunteer workers aldel them; 1,038 families were enrclled on the community house list; 3,418 visits were made by the visiting nurse and ¥1 different organizations used the community house, SE LT LT OR. REEKS' NAME ADDED T0 THE LIST Hospital Superintendent Named 85 Candidate for Medal Dr. T. Iiben Reeks, superintendent of the New Britain General hospita’, has been nominated as a candidate |for the Kiwanis service medal, in a Jletter received by the Kiwanis co.i- test editor of the Herald and ap- proved by the committee. The let- |ter reads as follows: “Novembher 26, Kiwanis Contest Edltor, New Britain Herald, “Dear ®ir: The list of candidates in today's edition of the New Brit- ain Herald for the medal to »e by the Kiwanis club to the n who has done the most for Britain during the past year, 18 v worthy lst for so great an Tionor, hut as a public serving cifi- zen of New Britain, T should like to ‘wh the name of Dr. T. E. Reeks, | superintsndent of New Britain Gen- cral hospital, added to this list.” Apparently under the impression that the voting has commenced, a Jocal woman writes in to second the nomination 1e Wednesday of Dr. Samuel Delano. |ination was based on the free health classes he has been conducting those who need breathing exercises. Several other nominations been received and are In the hands of the committes, Neginning Mon- day, for {hree d balloting will be in progress. The nominees now Dr. J. E. Klingberg, Mareus White, C T, Ventlle Togan, Dr. Reeks, in 1024 given N Rev Black inclnde Tsaac n fan STANLEY MEMORIAL CHURCH The Little Church w Sunday ith the Big Welcome.” 10:45 n. m.—Morning worship and sermon, Wednesduy 2:30 p. n—Annual Chirlstmas sale, plain and fancy articles, food, candy. efe. 8 to R p. m—Tublic supper. followed by entertainment. A very cordial invitation! Now That Thanksgiving Is Over Do Not Forget To Worsh ip God People’s Church of Christ Court Street—F. L. Brooks, Pastor 10:45 a, m—“THE TRANSFIGURATION" 7:00 p. m.—Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Hassler of Africa Will Speak The Small Church With a Big Message The First Church of Christ (Center Congregational) MAIN AND CHURCH STREET Church School at 10:00 A, M.—Classes for all ages Morning worship at 11 o’clock. Heininger. China. Subject: Address by Rev. A. D. “The Christian Movement in Men's Bible Class at 12:15 P. M. On Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, from will be a Chr under the auspices of ary Society, 5:00 till 10:00 P. M., there mas Bazaar and Cafeteria Supper, the Young Women's Mission- | lish service at 10:30 a. m, Dr. Delano’s nom- | for | hav> | . Miss | Baptist Churches First Morning worship at 10:45 o'clock. Bermon by Rev, Willlam Ross, sub- Ject: “The Expanding Life." Bible school and brotherhood class ut 12:10 p. m. B, Y. P, U, meeting at Tpom, Monday--Boy Bcouts at 7 p, m, Tuesday-—6:30 p. m, World Wide Guild supper, Wedneaday, 10 a. m., all day sew Ing meeting with luncheon at 1 o'clock, Miss Vera Kucera speak in the afternoon, Thursday—Mid-week 7:46 p. m, Friday, 4 p. m., meeting of Heralds, of the Assyrian mission at 7:30 p, m. Friday at 4:15 p. m.. meoting of the Girl Bcouts, At 7:30 p. m., Weekly motlon plcturc entertain- ment, First Church of Christ Cong. Bunday—10 a. m, church school; 11 o'clock morning worship, Epeak- Rey. A, D. Heinfhger; subjec “The Christian Movement in China 12:15 p. m., Men's Bible class; 6:30 p. m., young people's meeting. Monday—5:16 p. m., the standing committee of the church will meet. will service at 1inr Armenlan women; 4:15 Junlor [Missionary soclety. Thursday—4:30 p. m., will meet, | Friday—T7:30 p Eng- |Scouts will meet, rvice | 0 p. m, with sermon in Ger- th Girl Scouts German Sunday school at 9:30 a. m,, 8 m., Troup 4, Boy Stanley Memorial | Senior and intermediate depart. ments of the church se at 10 a. m. Morning worship and sermon ¥ the pastor, 'For Others," at 10:45 o'clock. Junlor, primary and be- |ginner's departments of the church |school at 12 noon. Monday-—Meeting [ Scouts at 7:30 p. m. Congregational Churches | Wednesday—Supper by the Ladles’ = Ald soclety at 6 p. m. and First |tainment under the auspices of the Regular servi Imen’s club at 8 p. m. | Friday, at 7:30 p. m.. annual meet.- |1ng of the emn’s club with reports of | officers and committees at man. Wednesday evening, the boys' club, Thuraday at 4 p. m,, rellgious n- struction class. Prayer mecting in | German at 8 p. m. Friday evening, Boy Scouts me. ing. meeting of 0ol of tho Boy South Church school: Ttalian department at 9:30 a. m. Primary, junior, inter mediate and senior departments at | 12:10 p. m. Morning service at 10:45 o'clock. Sermon, “Christianity and the 8chool.”™ Address to juniors, “Keep to the Right'” Young Peo. ple’s meeting at 6 p. m. Evening worship, motion picture service at 7:30 o'clock, "The Cricket On the Hearth." Ttallan department: Hunter road. Morning worship at 10:30 o'clock. Chureh school at 3 p. m. Evening worship in the Bouth church at 7:30 o'clock. Assyrian department: regular serv- jee at 2:30 p. m. Monday afternoon and evening, Meeting of the Young Woman's do- partment, Tuesday-—United week-day church school, grades four and five, at 5 p. m. Troop 2, Boy Scouts at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday—4:15 p. m., weele-day church school, grades six and seven, Weekly practice of the junfor brotherhood baseball team at 7:15 v. m. 5 Thursday — Week-day chursh school for Itallan primary childrén Lutheran. Churches First Tirst Runday in Advent Rev. ¥red Wyman will preach the morning and Rev, Dr A quist in the evening, Roth ser will be in Swedish, Sunday will meet at noon. St. Matthew's (German) First Sunday in Advent Bermon mitbfect, “The Church's One Gre e — the 1 of Christ.” rvice with holy commu fon at 10:30 a. m. Confession 0:45 a. m. English service on 1, but the following S8unday there will be a communion service in English Wednesday — Mid-week ad service at 7:45 p, m Friday evening—Walther leag ater Servic meeting, n Ahl- ices ool o8} St. John's cal English gervice at 8:30 a, m service by the pastor, Rev, M audian. Sunday school at 9:30 German service at 10:45 a with sermon by the pastor, (German) with w, a. Wednesday—2 p. m., English clags ©1ass at 4 p. m, enter- | Reformation Confession at 9:45 a. m, communion at 10 a. m, school at 11:15 a, m, Wednesday afternoon the Mission- ary society will meet at 2:30 o'clock Friday evening—Cholr rehearsal. Methodist Churchies Trinity Sunday school at Mornlng worship at o'clock, sermon by Itev. Dr, John L. Davis, | “A Dand of Men Whose Hearts Goi | Had Touched.” Church membership | Epworth leagus vocational mecting and prise service at 8 o'clock. Miss Marion Ostroskl wiil d. Dr. Davis will speak. Ivening service at Farewell sermon by Rev, Dr .. Davls. Sermon, “Last W Mrs. Ruth Goodrich Horton Charles J. Stuhlman will sing Monday—7 p. m. ban White army of FEveryn class. Farewell banquet b B. C. to Dr. Davls, Meeting « W. F. M. with Mrs, Barnes of Wooster street, dale at 8 p. m. Tuesday—Boy Scout meeting 7:30 p. m. Class meeting at 7:46 | p. m. Regular monthly mesting of | Junlor Aid, with Christmas offerings | at § p. m. Wednesday—Ladies' Ald supper at 6:30 p. m. Thursday—Sunday meeting and sup ¥rida Sewing school at 4 a'clock (Lnglish) Holy Bunday sch a. m, 7:30 o'clock John 1 Bible At school er at 6 p. board A M Morninz service at 10:45 o'clock. |, Preaching by the pastor, text, “What Ts It to Be Thankful?” Sunday | school at 12:30 p. m. Musical and literary program at 3 p. Chris- tlan Endeavor at 6:30 p. m., and evening sewice at 7:45 o'clock. Preaching by the pastor. Subject, “Why Everyhody Should Go to Church.” Prayer and class meeting on Tues- | day evening. m St. Mark's Fpiscopal In Advent and £t First f Andrew's Day. 7:30 a. m., holy communion. 9:39 a. m., church 11 o'clock morning prayer and sermon by the Rev. T. L, Sinclair of Anking, China. 0 o'clock, evening prayer and ad- Sunday echool 1 —9:30 a. m,, holy com- munfon and intercessions. Christian Morning service at Subject, “Ancient Science 10:45 and Modern achool at 9:45 a. cept Sundays and holida sermon, “The Harvest” at 7 o'cloc! | Dr. John L. Davis | Broadway.” | {p Fprayer meeting. | wiil spea | meeting. | Atwood UR TOREY. DR DAY To Bid Good-Bye to Lea Tomorrow and Monday Nocromancy, allas Mesn Hypotism Denounced m, Wedneaday evening mec o'clock. The reading room—room 504 Na- tional bank building s open in the publie from noon until 4 o'clock ex- rism and Sunday at 8 Beginning tomorrow and contl ing throughout the balance of 1 Everyman's Bible class will hold Second Advent Sunday morning service at o'clock, with sermon by the “Chankfulness.” Sunday school 12:05 noon. Evening service meetings In the Capitol the meetings will at will be over at 10 The service be in the nature for Rev, Dr leaves next we torate of the Girace M New York. Dr his subject dway e opening prayer will b by Rev, Dr. George W, C. H th Congregatic churel 'he theater P o'clock. The begl 8:30 and the the ¢ will start at 9. There will be by the Cleft Male quartet Monday evening the class wi a farewell banquet to Dr. Davis A 3 | the Methodist church. There wi Manning of | apout 100 out the White army wi General Charles A. R the White army will he and Dr. Davis will be | There will be isters at the hanquet |the White army. The Lions clut table and will g the evening sing and L hy the orchestra orel 10:45 | b pastor, at with tomorrow mor of a farew John L. Da ek to ac ning e Kk Thursday evening service 7:30 o'clock, praise service, at ¥ Day - i ‘FFrom Nondenominational Everyman's p O I Last sermon to the class by Rev, M at 9 a, Music by the orchestra, “From Oklahoma to ass Capltol theater at 9 from 8:30 a. mn Sermon subject, orchestra will session of m International Bible Student Ass'n. 10:45 a. m., junior Rible class, m., lecture by M. H Newport, R. I. of town guests act as hoat = Cooper Emmanuel Gospe! funday—10 a. m. prayrr ani praise service, 10:45 a, m., preach- topie, “The World and Its 12:15 p. m. Sunda . m., Young People’s meeting. 7 p. m, preaching, topic, “C and His Heaven.” |1 Tuesday ing the speak m as guests ight other local gchool 11a ! wilt there music Ever | turnish selections tomorrow from 8:30 to 9 o'clock needed, for the offe a 4 p. m,, Chil irsday—7:45 p. m., l-week il People's 10:45 a. m,, “The Transfiguration.” 12 noon, Sunday school session p. m., Young People's meeting by Leslie Kallberg. 7 p. m., R Mrs. M. Herbert Hassler of besides The or: ull force, except for the a veral mem I be augmented considera compr hestra w of s ers due to i W & | peclally amone the violi: ibility being that there wi board | y.ven players of this Insts Special numbers prepare “March of the (Cobb); “Soldiers Faust” (Gounod); FIRST BAP Morning Worship—10:15 Monday—8 p. m, official d Tuesday—7:45 p. m,, Bible study \; clas N : Wednesday—8 p. m., meeting at | Weat Hartford in charge of C. R.| event are “Men Thursday — 4 p. m., eeting, 7:45 p. m., chur meeting, Friday—7:46 p. m., choir rehe childre h prayer Pentecostal Assembly of God A returned misstonary from China, ¢. Clinton E. Finch, from Spring- Mass, will speak Su Sermon by Rev. “THE EX days after his s A. W. Billburg a at 4 o'clock. Weekly song service ber 6, 19 1 LOS ANGELES NOW HAS |i25r.t s St NEW MURDER MYSTERY |+ i 2 . ently filed a tavits charg- ur prominent business men and Ry ARG others with hatching a conspiracy to kill Looney, Sr., at the same time his son was slai An attack of tuberculosis, from | which he said he did not expect to | recover, forced his trip to New Mex- numerous French Chemist, With Rabbit's Foot By His Side, Found Stab- bed To Death T.08 Angeles, Nov. 20.—Fred W | Ferrer, 40, a French chemist, founa stabbed to death in a suburban cot- tage yesterday with an undischarged pistol by his side and a “lucky” rab- bit's foot in his pocket, was killca Ly persons eager to gain possession of a secret formula for the manufac ture of illicit liquor, according to police investigators working on the case today:. Edward Eldridge, known to ti police several months ago when he became involved in a shooting after he had paid bootlegger fines for a cther person, formerly occupied the cottage where Ferrer's hody was found. The place recently was va- cated. George Hunter and Mra. 1 sie Blackstock, ods of Eldridge, went to it T mwr.\v to obtain a pet kitten left there. Th found Jer rer’s body and told Eldridge, but did not inform the police until yes- | terday. Ferrer last when he left ment which turned home days ago. Ferrer came from France fiv vears ago, according to his wife, whom he married two years ago. Hc was educated in Toulos, Franc: LOONEY 10 RETURN 10 FACE MURDER CHARGES Former Rock Island Publisher Com- Undismayed! » rsday appoir He 1 sever was seen et tiTan was not kept from Mexico ing Back After Two Years in New Mexico Chicago, Nov, 20.—John C. 1 former publisner of the Rock Isla 1, News, and central figure in factional conflict there, which tw years ago cost nine lives, inciudi that of his son, is here from ranch in New Mexico with the an- nounced intention of returning to Rack Island to face charges of mur- | der and other indictments. | Looney went to New Mexico a Goc wood for forms « Pentecostal Assem'ly of God 308 Main street, side entrance along R. R. Tracks. Evangelist Clinton E. Finch from Springfield, Mass., will speak at 4 and 7:30 p. m. The Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Error. A chart showing what God and men are saying on Seven Fundamentals, will be given away free to everyone coming to the Sunday meetings on waskilled, Octo- | a said. stop- | ping here, range for b $100,000 before his return or Tuesday to Rock Island Jealc ause of h power in s was r o attacks on him, Loc leclared. He fought in his newspaper until the strife was climaxed by the death of his son and his trip to New Mexico, he said. His purpose | asserted, was to ar- 1s of from $75.000 to Monday growlng | GIFT 10 HARVARD | Robert J. Edwards of Boston Leaves | | | £100,000 as Tribute to Memory of His Father. Boston, Nov. 29.—A gift of $1 —Sing—Tarewell Sermon By L. Soprano sol Bass Solo—“How Beautifs AT METHODIST CHURCH Mrs, Horton and C. J. Stuhlman to Min- ister On “Last Words." The musical program at the com- ity service at the Trinity M. E. chureh tomorrow evening will be Mrs. Ruth Goodrich Horton harlcs J. 8t Rev, Dr Davis will deliver his farewnl: sermon, speaking on the subject, ast Worc 1 the musical pro- gram will b llows by and Tohn n, ings” .. Cu other o' M Burleigh Soprano solo an enor solo, “Littie M o Pine o . Salter My Life”. . Buck hor solo, “Lead Kindly Light,” 3 Evans "he Lord of Say It With Your Presen Jesus Saviour Pilot Me” ol Dontius “Ashes of Roses' .. Woodman ve But a Day” . Mrs. H. H. A. Beach A Famous Book in a G 1 give | and toastmastar he six or Chorus |C Thursday, 7:30—Mid-week service. CHES LGS FIREWELL - “Dancing Della” and “NC-4," “Our Director, “Iellgioso.”” Other numbere Ided if needed, The orchese i has obtained orchestrations of 120 well known songs which can be time for select! poses or to accompany the s Ly d ing. this belng regarded as a vauda er ition to its avallability cluss functions. Bome of these vill Le sung and played at the fare volf banguet to Dr. Davis Monday nirnt 1 at any Religious Items will be an all day ser at the First Baptist ch esday, Miss Vera Kuoera of Mission will speak in the aftere ore meetin will Wy o] A. D. Heininger, assistant to Henry W. Maler of the st gational church, will speak inf that church tomorrow morning on “The Christlan Movement in China.'* Helninger and his wife are ree ed Chinese missionaries, lies' Ald society of the Memorial church will have Wednesday evening at 6 an entertalnment by the will follow, Rev, Fred Waman will speak in place of Rev, I'm. A, A. Ahlquist at the First Lutheram church tomorrow morning. The services will be in | Swedish. | Rev. Dr. John Y. Davis will preach lils farewell sermon in Trinity M. E, church tomorrow. The W. F. M. 8, of Trinity M. F, lurch will meet with Mrs, Charles rnes at Barnesdale, Monday after« I'he Ladies’ Aid of the churcly have a supper Wednesflay evee Stanley a supper and Men's clut of ¢ of | of Anking, St. Mark's Sinclair preach at 3 al church tomorrow, Mesmerism and hypnotism will be unced at the Christlan Science church tomorrow, M. H. Manning of Newport, R. I, will speak to the International Bible students tomorrow. Rev. and Mrs, H, Herbert Hasslep of Africa will speak in the People's church tomorrow, Rev. Dr. Frank Coan, a returned fhe | missionary to Persia, will speak at ing |the Assyrian mission at the South gregational church tomorrow of |afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. o ch TIST CHURCH Bible School—12:10 William Ross—Subject: PANDING LIFE” Anthem—*“Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord”—Garrett ul Upon the Mountains”—Harker Wednesday, 10:00—All day sewing meeting. 12:30 lunch- eon. Speaker at afternoon session—Miss Verg Kucera All welcome. YOUR LAST CHANCE To Hear Him Preach Before He Leaves New Britain DR. JOHN L. DAVIS Subject—“Last Words" ce At the Evening Service, 7:15 Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church reat Picture Dickens’s “Cricket on the Hearth” South Church — Sunda DOORS OPEN Morning Worship ar 1015 South Church aims to serve the City by Faalting ¢ hris and summoning all to clea ARE INVITED TO sHART 4 n Ide righte My Is G YOU Evening, 7:15 the Minister enlisting People in Christian work, odly living 1TS WORSHIP AND WORK. Farewell Se — TO — Everyman’s Bib SOy Rev. Dr. John L. CAPITOL THEATER ‘FROM OKLAHOMA TO 1 Seats Reserved For Factory and Out of N 118 Cleff Male Quartet will sing.—Special musi starting at 8:30 a. m. Come early and hring ar rmon le Class Davis SUNDAY,9A. M. OADWAY” Town Delegations ¢ by the E. B. C. Orchestra, wther fellow. Farewell banquet to John L. Monday evening, 7 o'clock, at Trinity M. E. Church, under the auspices of the White Army.