THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS V O L. IV THE STOW, WORLD'S O., F R I D A Y, WASTE How many, many day dreams I have had of four acres of land, a cottage, fruit trees, berries, a garden spot, flowers, shrubs, a little rural home, no mortgage, no landlord but myself, a refuge, a place of rest, a sort, of security, a back yard, a front lawn, a gravel walk, a double garage, a placie to invite my friends, a dear enjoyable spot, a place to live, a dream called home. Why, the whole affair shouldn't cost more than five thousand dollars. Yet I have pushed it along in the f u t u r e tense. Why not such a reality, for wherever you travel there is in super-abundance waste land, land not being used, it's infested with weeds, with swamps, there is stoney land, low land and hills, unproductive land and thousands of acres of idle land? So we pine, we hunger, we dream and the wild winds blow. I wonder will our dream ever come true. Will the waste lands of the world share their treasures with burdened humanity or will the winds of countless ages blow scornfully on? More appalling by f a r is the waste of men, yes, men, poor unfortunate or misguided fellow creatures. The waste of men. Great droves of them are failures, wrecks, broken on body and soul, they seem to have missed the way or their calling. Luck or fate, they say, was unkind to them, they dissipate, they sin, their difficulties are senseless to a voice that speaks to the soul, DECEMBER 17, 1937 N O. 51 time and tide pushes them backward, they are hard to salvage, they are like the world's waste land. The penal institutions retain great numbers, the streets of every city display them like so many samples of a lost world. The gay young life coming on like weeds and flowers, some with mighty purposes for time and eternity, others waste, waste, waste. And what tragedy is comparable to the waste of a human life, and what glory is comparable to the glory of human attainment, of success, of triumph in any field of human endeavor? More pathetic still is the waste of time, of talent, of influence, of opportunity with that group of folk called Christians or church members. Pathetic, for they are the enlightened ones, the calledout group, the torch bearers of the human race. More, they are the children of God, the salt of the earth, the light of the world. Here and there one seems to catch the vision, now and then one awakens and arouses others from their lethergy. Alas, though, when I group all churches of all lands, when I weigh them in the balance of eternal values, I cry aloud in my anguish, for behold, I see a waste, yes, waste. Waste of land, waste of men, waste of zeal, of time, of energy. You, who can and do not, you wilh talents unused, you without serious thought of time and eternity, you, my friend, take this to heart, that waste is ruin, it's desolation, it's sin, it's a deadly con-
2 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEJWIS 2 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS DRAWER C STOW, SUMMIT CO., OHIO Published Weekly Subscription Price 50c A Year H. J. STOCKMAN Editor FALLS PRINTING CO... Printer OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 360 W. Arndale Rd., Stow Entered as second class matter May 4, 1937 at the Post 'Office at Stow, Ohio, under Act (of March 3, 1879. STOW COMMUNITY CHURCH GEORGE M. HULME... Minister 859 Ardmore Ave., Akron, HE-8275 Business Phone Number JE-9224 CHURCH CALENDAR Bible School Sunday, 9:30 A. M. Evening Tabernacle Service Sunday 7:30 P. M. Young People's Meeting Sunday, 6:30 P. M. Teacher's Training: Class and Prayer Meeting, Wed. 7:30 P. M. Church Business Meeting... First Friday Evening of Month We Hold suming element. It's the most pitiful blight of the Christian church. GEO. M. HULME <$> CHRISTMAS VESPER SERVICES Sunday afternoon, 4:15 o'clock at Stow Church of Christ, the Stow Music Club will present the following program: Organ Prelude Christmas Carols, Clarence Lightfritz. Arioso Johann Sebastian Bach, Larghetta, Joseph Kurinsky, Steven Nosturch, Jose Vyon, Victor Yedler, Gaynell Olson. Jesu Bambino Yon, Elizabeth Perrine. With A Torch Tiersot; Sleep Little Dove Tiersot; Angels O'er The Field Manney, Garnetta Hibbard, Viola Gunish, Helen Olson, Helen Gregory, Elizabeth Perrine, Grace Nevil. O Holy Night Adams; Open Aloft... your highest estimates of the departed. It is part of our duty to aid you in your plans in the most economical manner available. THE McGOWAN FUNERAL HOME WA-1313 247 Stow Ave. Cuyahoga Falls
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH. NEWIS The Gates Of The Temple Knapp; Arthur Heyward. Exultations Powell Weaver, Dorothy Keck Hartman, Clarence Lightfritz. Virgin's Lullaby Reger; Birthday of a King Neidlinger, Dorothy Keck Hartman. Christmas Story Dr. R. K. Stinaff; Stille Nacht Gruber; Florence Dietz. DEFICIT SUBSCRIPTION Last week you were reminded that the Community Church News possesses what is known as a de- _ ficit. Furthermore, you were reminded that monies contributed for gift subscriptions would be welcome by the Editor. Be it known that in the past week i.e. since writing our first plea, the sum of $12.95 has been received as payment for regular and gift subscriptions. Even so tonight (Monday) the deficit with unpaid bills stands at $93.77. Accordingly, you who may feel so inclined are urged to pay for one or more subscriptions now. We need your subscription. Subscribers are necessary to assure the continuance of this paper. While the greater part of our income is received from advertising, the value of the advertising is governed by the kind and number of subscribers a paper has. 476 Subscribe now. Get your neighbor to subscribe. Or get all the residents on your street to subscribe. H. J. S. <S> A POINT OF VIEW "I am twenty-five cents. I am not on speaking terms with the butcher. I am too small to buy a quart of ice cream. I am not large enough to buy a box of candy. I am too small to buy a ticket to the movies. I am hardly big enough for a tipbut believe me When I go to church on Sunday I'm considered some money. PARTY Stow High School senior dance to be held 8:30 p. m., December 28th at the school house. Admission 75c per couple. (Adv.) PERSONALS Attend church Sunday evening. Attendance at Bible School last Sunday 202. Mr. R. W. Kaylor, who has been ill, was back in his class last Sunday. The immortality of the soul, Rev. Hulme states, is that which makes man worthwhile. Mrs. Dunn's sister, Miss Florence Smith of Cleveland, died suddenly last week. She was We have plenty of beautiful Cut Flowers and Plants in bloom. If you cannot come in and see them, phone us for delivery. SILVER LAKE FLORISTS
4 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS Stow Meat Market Groceries & Meats J. I. Fisher, Prop. WA-5821 We Deliver Meats Country Pure Pork Sausage If). 19c. Large Bologna 2 lb. 29c. Hams Smoked Cala lb. 17c Fancy Steer Beef Chuck Roast lb. 19c. Boneless Rolled Beef Roast 111. 23c. Sugar Cured Sliced Bacon. lb. 29c Bowers 25c. Saturday Special in Groceries Coffee lb. 17c. 3 for RICE Milk tall cans Sc. lb Navy beans 2 lb. 9c. Flour Sentinel 241/2 lbs. 69c. Leave your Xmas order for Fresh dressed Poultry NOW
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH. NEWIS 476 Fleetwm g/rw ^ fflee Gas Fleetwing Oil Friend's Service Station AV. E. "BILL" BRIIHiKltS, Proprietor FURNITURE REPAIRED REFINISHED CABINET WORK Clint E. Worcester WA-9635 For GIFTS The Treasure Gift Shop Bridge Prizes - Greeting Cards 160 East Kent Rd. Stow, O. DOROTHY HORN, Prop. THE STOW BOOK SHOPPE Books Bought and Sold E. F. KASTENS Pumps, Plumbing, Heating Estimates Free 116 E. Graham Rd. Phone WA-7688 taken ill with pneumonia on Monday and passed away on Tuesday.,, Miss Lucile DeWitt will lead Christian Endeavor this next Sunday evening. The topic is "How Can We Present The Christmas Spirit?" The River Road Club meets this week on Thursday at J. F. Edmiston's home to do some Christmas sewing. Buy the family a radio for Christmas. C. V. Cross has ten makes from which to select. C. V. Cross, 201 N. River Rd. (Adv.) Last Saturday Mrs. Catharine Huff left for Painesville where she will visit her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hqff. Mr. and Mrs. Orman Moore of Pennsborough, W. Va. are visiting with Mrs. Moore's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chipps of King Kent and Stow Meat Market Top of the Hill On Kent Road 1-2 Mile East of Fish Creek ALL MEATS HOME DRESSED AND GOVERNMENT INSPECTED Home Cured HAMS and BACON, SMOKED SAUSAGE and THE BEST in Fresh Beef, Pork and Veal J. B. WELD ON, Proprietor
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH 6 NEWS Present Coal Prices Kentucky Lump, per ton Dorothy Egg, per ton West Virginia Splint, per ton Ohio 2-in. Lump, per ton $7.35 $7.25 $7.15 $5.40 These prices are subject ot a discount of t w e n t y - f i v e cents a ton for cash or on approved credit to tenth of month following date of delivery. E. M. Guise Coal & Supply WA-3921 T H I S C O U P O N good for 25c in T R A D E on all purchases of one dollar or over. Pottery - Wooden W a r e - Brass G I F T S H O P 160 E. Kent Rd. Stow Drive. Miss Arlene Stain's Bible Class will hold their Christmas party, 7:30 p. m., December 22nd at the home of Miss Patricia Meeks, Thorndale ave. Chestnut Sheeting sawed three years. 2 by 4's; 2 by 6's; 2 by 8's and 4x4's at $30.00 per M. Sized reasonable. A n y reasonable size sawed to order. J. MITTEN, 142 Thorndale, S t o w. A d v. This Friday evening there will be a joint meeting of the Ladies Bible Class. It will be held at the church. Election of officers will occur. Munroe Falls; O Birthdays celebrated at Bible School last Sunday morning were those of Miss Dorthea Neugebauer, Mr. V. J. Henderson, Mrs. J. F. Edmiston and Bobby Greenleaf. Ritchie's Home Dressed Meats are now sold a t Mulligans Grocery Store, 335 Hudson Road, Stow. ( A d v. ) Please notice the corrected address. Be certain and attend Bible School this Sunday morning. T h e r e w i l l be special music, a short Christmas program, a Christmas tree, and, it is rumored t h a t Santa Claus w i l l be present w i t h a large orange and a half pound of candy for at least two hundred and f i f t y boys and girls. W A N T E D : Housework by the day. 25c per hour. CallWA-9148 or 218 Ritchie Rd. (Adv.) YOU CAN DEPEND A double birthday ON qelebration US- Our Service and Our Merchandise W. C. GERBER & GAS - OIL SON FORD SALES
476 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH. NEWIS RITCHIE'S MEAT MARKET NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS Fresb Home Dressed Meats v N.L. Ritchie, Proprietor WA-1507 407 Ritchie Road Stow Ohio FREE At ISALY'S A Christmas Basket. One quart of ice cream gives you a chance. ning when Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Henderson were guests for supper at the Byers home on West Graham Road. Mr. Byers was seventy-two and Mr. Henderson was was well he didn't tell us. At the yearly business meeting of Community Church held last Friday evening, the following church and Bible school officers were elected: While shopping why not leave your children at Mrs. Green's Kindergarten? School benefits charges very reasonable. Call WA-1589. (Adv.) Trustees: C. E. Buck, 5 year term; F. R. Bishop, 1 year term. Treasurer: A. F. Stein. Financial Secretary: Mrs. Lena Osman. Day and Night Towing Hissem's Garage Phone Hudson 169-L-l Darrowville
8 THE COMMUNTTY CHURCH NEWS When Roads Are Covered With Ice and Snow Drive Carefully BUT Before you start Be sure your oar is conditioned for winter driving. Two necessities for EASY cold weather starting are (1) A new Willard Battery (2) Winter Oil in the crankcase. It also helps if transmission and differential are filled with a winter lubricant. Furthermore It goes with out saying, that on a cold winter morning a sufficient quantity of good ANTI-FREEZE in your radiator is a source of considerable satisfaction. Let Us Supply Your Needs For Winter Driving Marhofer Chevrolet WA-1823 Stow Clerk: Mrs. Celia McColgan. Auditing Committee: Perry A. Schnee, Mrs. E. S. Dunn, C. V. Cross. Deacons: F. R. Bishop, C. V. Cross, Geo. P. DeWitt, Lester North, W. V. Smith, C. H. Monteith, H. J. Stockman. All makes Vacuum Cleaners and Electrical Appliances repaired. O. L. Zirkle, 146 Franklin Road, Stow. (Adv.) Deaconesses: Mrs. F. R. Bishop, Mrs. C. V. Cross, Mrs. G. P. De- Witt, Mrs. Ralph Nichols, Mrs. Esta Oyler, Mrs. A. F. Stein, Mrs. Helen Mineard, Mrs. C. W. Stahl. FOR SALE: Fire-proof safe, file cabinet, office table, roll top mahogany desk and chair, also several swivel chairs, one large kitchen table and an old-fashioned buffet. Mrs. B. H. Carpenter, 122 Munroe Falls Rd., Stow. (Adv.) Ushers: C. E. Buck, G. P. De- Witt, C. H. Monteith. Music Committee: C. J. Swanson, Mrs. G. M. Hulme, Mrs. Virginia Judy. Pianist: Mrs. Chalmer Ferris. Choir Leader: C. J. Swanson. For Poultry, Dairy, Hog or Dog Feeds See Baughmans WA-SI 22 STOW
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH. NEWIS 476 We Know How to lubricate your car - - - - Make use of our knowledge Shell Gas Station / "Eddie" Parsons 140 E Kent Rpad Stow BOOKS JE-9224 BOUGHT AND SOLD McGrail Antique Shot) UPHOLSTERING and CABINET WORK Phone WA-1091 150 E. Kent Rd. Stow ~ STOW DAIRY. General Dairy Products A. F. STEIN 149 Hudson Rd. Stow Phone WA-4794 MARTHA SPAGHT GENERAL INSURANCE A Service That Makes Friends And Keeps Them BECKLEY'S BARBER SHOP Marhofer Block * STOW :-: OHIO JUNCTION SHOE REPAIR A H. M. WYATT, Prop. Good Material - Good Work 2721 Hudson Drive B$BLE SCHOOL OFFICERS Superintendent N. W. Biggs. Assistant Superintendent C. E. Buck. Secretary Harry Olson. Assistant Secretary Betty Cross. Treasurer Mrs. H. J. Stockman. Assistant Treasurer Robert Lowe. Librarian Alice Shaffer. Assistant Librarian Betty Bishop. Song Leader C. J. Swanson.- Pianist Esther Shakespeare. Orchestra Leader Otis Maxwell. Primary Superintendent Mrs. Mona North. Ushers James Cross, Marion DeWitt, Robert Edmiston. STOW BEAUTY SHOPPE Spaght Block, Stow. Miss Isabel Porter, manicurist in attendance Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Phone WA-1423 for appointment. Elsie Mae Walton, Mgr. (Adv.) Mr. Jerry Rickets of Meadow Brook Lake is in St Thomas Hospital with an infected eye.
10 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS KNIGHT SERVICE CO. Nu'Way Cleaning and Pressing There is a Difference - INVISIBLE SHOE REBUILDING WA-2224 1890 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls Do Your Christmas Shopping EARLY At Stow Hardware WA-6919 Stow Open Evenings until Christmas. CIVIC ASSOCIATION Next Tuesday evening, 8:00 p. m. Mr. Will Lodge will address members and friends of the Stow Civic Association at the Town Hall. His subject will be on the early history of Stow and Silver Lake. This meeting is under the auspices of the Parks and Playground Committee. You are cordially invited to attend this meeting. Notice:* We have discontinued delivering coal in two ton lots. Minimum order now delivered is three tons. Call us for prices and terms. Thomas Coal Co. DAY WA-5069 C*.^,^ NIGHT WA r 18S9 OlOW DEATH Mrs. Mary H. Arnold, age 77 years passed away this last Monday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Bridgers, East Graham Rd., Stow. Funeral services Thursday. Burial in Stow cemetery. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Bridgers, she leaves daughters, Mrs. Lee Harrison and Mrs. Frank Price, sons Thomas E., W. R. and R. H. Arnold, also ten grandchildreif. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved. Small children, three years old and up may start any time at Mrs. Green's kindergarten. Call WA-1589 for information. (Adv.)