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Chicago -Midwest Edition
Volume 3, Issue 5 May. 1964
Dr. Dorothy Arrives
From Headquarters
For Three-day Feast
by Dick Alexander and Ken Ellis
And God's people will be all with one
accord in one place when the Day of
Pentecost is fully come as the Scripture
says in A'tt~ 2: 1. God's chosen people of
the Chicago area will be in Gary, Indiana,
at the Memorial Auditorium (7th
and Broadway). They willeonvene on
the Day of Pentecost which falls on Monday,
May 18th and also for the Sabbath.
Saturday, May 16th and on Sunday, May
17th-for a joyous three-day-period of
feasting and fellowship. Services will
start at 10:00 in the morning and 2:30
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Dr. Charles V. Domfhy
Chicago-LaGrange Chorale
To Sing at Pentecost
by Ted Efimov
Here the entire chorale is pictured with President Fred Mancewicz, Accompanist
Dorothy Bresson, and Director William Halliar seated in the foreground. In recent
months, the Chicago area has been greatly blessed by having special music presented
at Feast Day and regular Sabbath meetings by this fine group. Many have commented
on the increased ability shown by the members and the overall quality of the chorale
For an example of the manner in which it has been serving, let's look back to the
recent mid-west area concert.
Now come behind the scenes. We are
at the Keymen's Club on Wednesday. fits. At 6 P. M. the group finishes practicPractice
is going on and everyone huring
and those who can will meet again
riedly comes from work-some withTuesday
night to practice further so that
out eating or changing. One hour later you can enjoy a two-hour show. Out
Bible Study begins. Then Sabbath comes. of these practices, Mr. Metz shows exAt
LaGrange the Chorale begins to form traordinary talent in pitch and in the
at 8: 15 A.M. The members practice full work of keeping the tenors on tune
until 9:20 and return to greet people in and hitting those eighth notes or sixthe
congregation. At 5 P.M. the Chorale teenth notes crisply. Mrs. Schuler shows
again gathers and practices until 7 P.M. similar talent in holding proper pitch and
Everyone is loose and jolly. Things are rounding out the alto section with Miss
beginning to jell. Sunday rolls around Keough-Dwyer and Mrs. Filippello. The
and at 12 Noon the chorale again gathers. bases begin to boom and a solo is found
Hours go by and individuals begin to in Mr. Roger Smith. Buoyancy and freshshow
special talent and the chorale bene-Please Continue on page 3
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Editor-in-Chief .. .... ." ,.",.. Dean Blackwell
Editor ..." ....." ... " .. " ......Wilbur Ball
News Editor .".. ... Kenneth Ellis
REPORTERS
Dick Alexander Emma Lasocha
Elisha Crim Gene Scarbrough
Elaine Tkach Lyle Vershowske
Fred Mancewicz Victor Johnson
John Freel David Shell
Edward Rudicel Esterlene Holmes
Roland Van Siooten James Howell
W. Keough-Dwyer Barbara Ellis
Circulation ..........."".... ...Gene Madison
Hope Brassine
Business Manager . .... ..... .. .. Ted Efimov
Art . ....... .... John Moore
Food Advisor . .... Kenneth May
Photographer . ]{obert Einersen
Wilbur Vandermolen
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Mr. Blackwell:
This is to thank you and all who took
part in helping the Cincinnati brethren
have the most enjoyable Feast of Unleavened
Bread evert
We realize that it took a great deal of
work and organization to take care of
so many people.
In Christian Love,
Earl Ingle
Secretary Cincinnati
Spokesman Club
Somebody Else's
Point of View
CHILD: MYCffiLD:
Wild Vivacious
Balky Sensitive
Aggressive Outgoing
HUSBAND: MY HUSBAND
Balding Distinguished
Unshaven Rugged
Absent-minded Preoccupied
SOMEBODY ELSE: ME:
Fussy Fastidious
Talkative Cordial
Overweight Dieting
Letter To The Editor
April 27, 1964
Dear Sir:
During a recent illness I received many
cards and letters. One such letter impressed
me far more than others because
it had this poem enclosed.
I think it is very good and I would
like to offer it to share with the brethren,
if you agree with my opinion, that is.
The poem was composed by Miss
Albert Boacher, a member of the Cincinnati
Church.
I asked permission from our minister
to send this.
In Christian Love,
Mrs. Agnes Mathis
Springtime-earth is in waiting
Ready to bring forth new life
Grass, trees, flowers and bees
New lambs romping and playing
All beauty the eye sees.
The air is crisp and fresh
The birds flit and twitter
Trees wearing new dress
Morning dew--drops glitter.
For warm sun rays the earth yeams
From tiny seeds spring forth
magnificent scenes
To appreciate AU creation
Man has yet to learn.
M.E.B.
Lore Bug Bites LIIGrllnge
Two Wetltlngs in Two DIIYs
by Barbara EUis
Spring has come, and with it-romance!
Mr. Dale Barclay of the LaGrange
Church and Miss Betty Theobold of
the Chicago Church were married in a
double ring ceremony at the home of
Evangelist Mr. Dean C. Blackwell on
Sunday, May 2nd.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly
Mr. Dale Barclay is "helped" by Mr. G.
Metz (left) best man and Mr. 1. Kredich,
chief deacon (right) to his appointment
with the minister, Mr. Dean Blackwell,
and with a young lady. He doesn't really
need much coaxing, though, as you can
see in the next happy picture of him, and
the new Mrs. Barclay, Betty Theobald.
Best man for the pair was Mr. Glen
Metz; maid of honor was Miss Eileen
Pinelli; guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ray
Roenspies, Local Elder and his wife, and
Mr. and Mrs. John Kreidich, Head
deacon and Deaconess. The happy
couple are now living in Kankakee and
continue to attend the Saturday night
Spokesman Club, Chorale practices and
other activities in which Mr. Barclay has
been participating for several years.
The following day, Monday, May 3rd,
Mr. Blackwell was pleased to be able to
unite in marriage in the eyes of God, Mr.
and Mrs. John Kelly, also of the LaGrange
Church. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Tkach, Local Elder and Deaconess, were
present.
Following this ceremony, the Blackwells,
Tkaches, and Kellys shared champagne
and wedding cake at the Kelly's
home, which is in the Oak Lane Trailer
Court. Mr. Blackwell commented that
this was the first time in the Chicago
area that the death of a former mate
resulted in the eligibility for a marriage
recognized by God.
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Chorale (Cont'd from page I)
ness made "A Loverly Bunch of Coconuts"
a success by Mr. Oscar Olson. The
smug Mrs. Oily In"Typically English:'
Miss Nancy Kurtz, and her chameleon
qualities in that number and the Dutch
dance with Byford Edwards emerge.
Randy Smith's hours of work in the
designing, constructing and painting of
props that made each number so much
more real to each and everyone of us
was his additional expression of talent
brought to the fore as well as his participation
in the base section and his
good-by to Nancy Volkema in "Auf
Wiedersehen." Mr. Edward Rudicel's
tear-jerking act which brought the house
down showed the light-hearted side many
people didn't know in this qu~et-appearing
man.
Fred Mancewicz, jubilant, jaunty, and
effervescent helped the concert to reach
its height of Iight-heartedness. Then the
mood was carried through with tile
chorale singing Russian Picnic and Mr.
Metz rutting the high notes. Then somherness
began with the Russian solo "And
Russia Is Her Name." Reaching a climax,
the chorale sang "Give Me Your
Tired, Your Poor" visualizing the hungered,
huddled masses of people yearning
to be free. vibrant in desire and filled
with the passion to be free. Then the
finale-"America The Beautiful"-the
lam: of promise-Abraham's blessing
from God be-ing received and we-every
one of us-blessed with opportunity for
the Kingdom. You had the opportunity
to see two hours of singing given by the
chorale. The chorale had 200 hours
worth of joy, talent-laden surprises, and
opportunity to reap what was being
sown-love for the brethren.
Dr•. Dorothy (Cont'd from page I)
in the afternoon. We will have the
added privilege during this time of hear
ing Dr. Charles Dorothy, one of God's
ministers from Pasadena, as well as from
our own Evangelist and Area Supervisor.
Mr. Dean C. Blackwell.
Dr. Dorothy is Associate Professor of
Theology and Instructor in Greek and
International Relations at Ambassador
College. He received his doctorate degree
last summer at the University of Mexico,
and has now been appointed Dean of
I nstruction of the new branch of Ambassador
College opening in Big Sandy,
Texas this fall.
Because of his studious nature and
large collection of books, we may expect
a portion of the sermons he wiD birng
Which is the fast ball? Whack! Hey, tag thai base!
Mr. DGI'e Shell.
Mr. George Gibbs
Mr. Joseph Tkach Dave
Mr.
Thompson,
Wilbtlr Ball
Take Me Out-
To 55th and Westerby David Shell
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After a long dead winter, it is time once again to loosen up those joints and
limber up those limbs. And what better way could you do this than to come out
to the ball game?
Here is your opportunity to knock off those extra few' pounds which may have
sneaked on during the winter months. No, there won't be any more need to worry
about Ihal all summer! So get ollt that old lumber and see if you can club the
Gibbs speed ball. Yes, the ole LaGrange hurler is ready. It was obvious he still
gives the "horsehide" a lot of zip when he opened up recently in a practice game
at Gage Park.
Mr. John Kreidich showed us how the Russians deal with the law of gravity
when he clobbered one of the sizzlers from Mr. Gibbs. That was quite a "smack"
to say the least, a homer standing up.
The LaGrangers have a new man this year from Kentucky: Robert Skaggs, the
"Louisville slugger" (from Louisville).
Yes, there is a big summer ahead for sports. A time to shout and to laugh
and to get all the pressure off your poor back.
Many of us remember some of the games played last year clear up to the
Feast of Tabernacles in Jekyll Island.
The scene is set, but it is up to us to make a go of it. Here's a great opportunity
to fellowship and really get to know your brother, so grab your wife and
the kids and go. And remember, boys. your group plays at 10, the Moms and
rest of the ladies at II. So everyone gets into trim.
to help make clear some of the things lost
in history. Mr. Blackwell has also done
a lot of research into the history of God's
True Church so that the messages given
with God's inspiration should complement
each other and be especially informative
as well as inspirational.
Dr. Dorothy has pastored the San
Bernardino, California, Church for a
number of years. He will probably be
accompanied by his wife.
Saturday evening will be a time set
aside for fellowship at the Church social.
Mr. Blackwell stated that dancing will
start promptly at 8:00 P.M., so lets all
be there, to join this activty. There will
be games and cards for all ages. Adults
and children (J 4 and older) will be
dancing to the music of the enlarged ChicagO-
LaGrange band, with children 1013
years of age dancing folk-type dances
to accordian music. Children 4 through
9 will watch movies while small children,
j and under will be in the nursery. It
sounds like a good time will be had by
all, so "you all come."
News Briefs
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We are all glad to see Don Adams
without his crutches.
The roller skating parties have been
a big success; more are planned.
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The Twentieth (entury News Briefs
by Jim Howell
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Mr. and
Mrs. Kat
Those who have been regularly at
tending the Wednesday night Bible study
in Chicago have seen the past come to
life on the movie screen! The discerning
eye can readily see the connection of past
events to the events yet to take place, as
revealed in Bible prophecy.
"The Twentieth Century" is a series of
historical
and news films highlighting
the key events that have occurred in cer
tain nations of Europe. The first films,
viewed on the evening of April 22nd,
vividly revealed how Hitler took over
Austria in 1938. The second film, seen
on April
29th, recorded the Communist
world youth festival in Helsinki, Fin
land, in 1962.
The third film "Red Ships in Our
Waters"
revealed how Soviet fishing
trawlers and oceanographic study ships
have roamed up and down our coastlines
the past
years.
These exciting films of facts and events
of
the past (and future?) are far more
interesting than the ordinary fare of
television. Plan now to be at the next
Bible study.
Three Ways To Acquire
Faith -Part II
by Harold Cormany
In a previous sermon Mr. Blackwell
told us of the 3 ways to acquire faith.
1.
Really fervent, heartfelt, sincere labouring
prayer
2.
Extensive Bible study
3.
Experience.
In his most recent sermon, Mr. Blackwell
revealed to us that faith also came
by hearing, not by hearing world events,
BUT BY HEARING THE WORD OF
GOD. We hear the word of God through
radio broadcast, the Plain Truth, and
the Good News-but even more through
attending Sabbath services and Bible
Studies. And those who aren't able to
attend regularly, hear the word of God
through the Correspondence Course.
Studying our Bibles is the greatest way
to acquire faith, and probably the way in
which most of us are lacking. In ACTS
17: 1 0-13 we read that the Berons were
such a people who literally proved all
things. How? By searching the Scriptures,
and to have that type of attitude
would require daily study, not just once
or twice weekly.
Mr. Blackwell then went into the third
way to a more perfect faith. That is
laps (LaGrange church)
have a hrand new haby
girl. After the custom
of their nationality.
they have named the
haby lisa.
It was moving day
for Mr. Clarence Svehla
recently. AIRA
Foods has (/ fine, spacious
new huildinr; in
which ((I eX[l(/nd and
"r;row.
Talk about speedMr.
Mancewicz got his
house painted in one
day, with the help of
many willing hands. He
says thank you to all.
STUBBORNNESS
>!aft I~I know what )vlr.~rm5trong
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said about that, but he'S on(y
basing it on biblical p,rinciples.
.....'" Unii'r I read,t<Thou. shalt not;"
'~(~~ I'll take it with a grain. of salt.
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Some pe'?P1e are So stubhorn,
-that when they die,
they'll ne....er need: a h.ead-stone.
I SAM. J5:,23
And th~'1l never receive a -throne.
Danville Spokesman
Club Begins
by Gene Scarbrough
Danville's fledgling Spokesman club
officially organized on the evening of
April 18, 1964. Mr. John Bald, the
pastor of the Danville and Indianapolis
Churches, conducted a brief meeting. Mr
Bald explained the purpose of the Spokesman
club, and introduced the club's officers.
Spokesman club officers are as
follows:
President . .. Mr. Gene Scarbrough
Vice-President ... Mr. Charles Sanders
Secretary . ....... Mr. Max Williams
Treasurer . . . .. Mr. Chalmer Pifer
Sergeant-at-arms ..... Mr. Ardis Zellers
through experience, not only our own,
but from studying about the experiences
of the great men in the Old Testament.
Very few of us could ever come close to
the tremendous trials of Abraham, Job
and David. (They, also, tried reasoning
on their own.) We were exhorted to
read Gen. 16. God put chapters such
as this one in the Bible to show us these
men were human and that they also
needed God's help in overcoming.
After hearing this, I can readily understand
what God meant in I COR. 10:
6. Truly God did give us a written history
of the mistakes of mankind and how
they overcame these mistakes when they
persevered and trusted in God.
Grand Rapid Notes
The Grand Rapids church recently
welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Junes
and family, transferees from the Pittsburgh,
Pa., church. The Joneseshave
six sons: David, Phillip, Roger, Mark,
Randy, and Dale, and a daughter, Donna.
They reside at Kalamazoo, Mich.
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