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enforced."men."'bills we must pay because of increasedcrime as a result of intoxication. Otherssay "Oh, we tried prohibition and itcouldn't beIf our incometax law can be enforced, so can prohibition. The trouble is, we don't want itenforced. All about us we see the results of selling liquor. Is it a prettypicture? How many of you, as you readthis, think of someone near and dearto you whose life might have been different were it not for liquor.The Holy Bible tells us, in the bookof Habakkuk, chap. 2, verse 15: 'Woeunto him that giveth his neighbor drink,that putteth the bottle to him andmaketh him drunken,' etc. Then the17th verse tells us the result of doingthis'for the violence of Lebanon shallcover thee and the spoil of beasts whichenanter Church, located 18 miles northof Indiana on Route 119, was filled tocapacity with guests from the Pittsburgh Presbytery of the denomination,together with neighbors and friends inthe community.The occasion was a "Psalm Festival"in which the Psalms of the Bible, adapted for metrical singing, were sung ACappella, by the entire audience underthe efficient leadership of Armour McFarland, who is serving as student pastor of the congregation during the summer, and the Rev. Kenneth Smith, ofPittsburgh.The invocation was given by RobertFullerton, student of the CovenanterSeminary in Pittsburgh. John Marshall,chairman of the congregation,gave theaddressof welcome. Dr. R. C. Fullerton,of New Alexandria, made brief comments on Psalm 84.The program closed with prayer bythe former pastor of the congregation,Dr. E. L. McKnight, now of Pittsburgh,following which the women of the congregation served refreshments on thechurch grounds.The Spirit,Punxsutawney,Pa., Monday, August 8, 1955.made them afraid because of men'sblood, and for the violence of the land,and of the city of them that dwelltherein.'How guilty are we as individuals, acommunity, a State and a Nation, ofthe deaths that happened as a result oftwo intoxicatedSigned,Ruth Lathom (Mrs. Ernest Lathom)Since this letter appeared in the NewsTribune the two men mentioned havebeen electrocuted for committing murder.Sincerely, Wm. G. DoddsInternational Christian EndeavorConventionMore than 2,500 youths from theUnited States, Canada, and Mexico attended the 43rd International ChristianEndeavor Convention in Columbus,Ohio, July 11-16. Addresses were givenby Dr. Daniel A. Poling, Dr. Frank C.Laubach, Dr. Raymond I. Lindquist, andDr. Walter H. Judd. Endeavorers passed resolutions asking for stringent controls on liquor advertising, safeguardsfor the youth in military service againstalcoholic beverages, and calling attention of governments to misleading cigarette advertising. Resolutions were alsopassed asking that greater emphasis beNow Hear This!STAMBAUGH BULLETINNow Hear This!The Pittsburgh Presbytery C.Y.P.U. Conference will againbe held at Stambaugh Scout Reservation located near Youngstown, Ohio. Main speakers will include Dr. M. K. Carson, Dr.S. B. Willson, and Dr. J. G. Vos with many others.Rates for camp are as follows: Age 12 and over, $18.00;11-8, $12.00 ; 7-4, $7.00 ; 3-younger, free of charge. No registrationis charged.ship.Don't miss out on the fine opportunity for Christian fellowDATES FOR CAMPAugust 22-August 29CAMP THEMEChrist CallsTHE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEFORREST PARK CONFERENCEAUGUST 22-28Topeka KansasTheme I Pet. 2:21 : "FOLLOW HIS STEPS'placed on evangelism and more concernbe given to the recruiting of youth asDirectors of Christian Education."Christ Shall Reign" is the theme chosenfor the new biennial program.Missionaries DepartingSailing dates for Miss Elizabeth McElroy, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sanderson,are on the "Andrea Doria" on September9, 1955, from prier No. 84, West 44thStreet, New York City. Mail addressedto them will reach them at that point.112Mahoning Church Holds Psalm SingFriday evening the Mahoning Coven-SPECIALTSPE FEATURESDr. S. Bruce WilsonWaldron ScottMember of Navigator StaffRemo I. Robb, D.D.A Christian film of theConverted bank robber,Al JohnsonMac Robb, D.D.Consecration serviceRATESRegistration Expenses TotalSeniors 1.50 14.75 16.25Intermediates7-15 yrs.75 13.75 14.50Juniors *7-12 yrs.75 10.25Children3-6 yrs.75Family registration _4.00"V11.005.50 6.25Reserve your cabin early notify Bill McElroy,Route 8, Topeka, Kansas.COVENANTER WITNESS