The Raleigh Register from Beckley, West Virginia • Page 3

Church Of The Week Wove Theme Of Sermon Over 200 Years Ago In England VTa I IT nrJJj- t. Wesley The First Methodist Church of Beckley can rightly claim a con- grcgation, choir and minister of the first rank, all re-creating and re-aclivatina in their separate spheres the traditional intellectual and spiritual betterment-incentives of founder, John over 2W years ago in Sunday service in this gray- Jtoned Gothic edifice on S. Heber St is one of beauty, inspiration and solemnity: From the full- throated, superbly-voiced black- cottad choir to the reverberating monotones the organ reaching ou' into every corner and crevice of Uie church THKIJi timbre ech'jed over the deep red-carpeted floor rising to Ihc dark oaken ceiling above, splashing against the sunlit cathedral windows up to the suspended Damacles lamps, back down to the double row of oaken pews and congregation, finally diminishing in volume over the youthful-looking black-robed minister in horn-rimmed glasses behind the pulpii. Dr. J.

Bernard Dryfield, preaching his third Sabbath sermon since his arrival here June 1, replaces the Rev. Carden A. Hillman who was transferred to New Marlinsville. His subject; "Our Standards and His." His general text: The Beatitudes the Sermon on the Mount by Jesus Christ. "Exactly here in the i chapter of Matthew." he began, "is a list of straightforward, qualifications by which any man can discover for himself without waiting for Day whether or not he is a fit citizen for the Kingdom of God.

"Mark the contrast between the ethics of Jesu-s and almost every otter system of which rose out the ancient world. "Plato placed the philosophers and scholars at the apex of the a pyramid, Confucius put the scholars on top, but lurn to Jesus and what do you pee? "A system of ethics a cuts straight through all cultural and economic stratifications of these Father who is in Dr. Dryfield in the course lowed by ms sermon simply compared our 1844. contemporary standards of success Methodist Protestant Church, fol- iwwcver, in ivyy ail inrC' three of Jesus Christ and con- branches were reunited to become fronted us with a fait accompli of the largest Protestant church in pur everyday actions in everyday the world tviUi over 10-million DR. J.

B. BRVFIEI.D humanity." The toll. minister went on lo clarify Iliis Christian scroll i explaining Ilial by the a a of Christ a man Is successful nol so much as lo Ihc exlcnl of his material values, hul lo Hie extent thai he radiates tight In every dark hour with which i confronts him. Then he posed these metaphysical-spiritual questions to his con- gre gallon: "Do you radiale the light intellectual i i do you radiate Jrity? do you show forth the light of a peacemaker? are you one of those whose influence make men" marlttd with this challenge: "Why can we not try it? "The only way we shall ever know whether or not it will work is to put it into practice in our and now and then let the fiow of it shine out. "John Ru-skin 'The greatest thing any human soul ever does is to see something and tell what he saw in a plain way.

1 ancient and pms the POO, Ught of ie for reconciliation among soft-spoken minister sum- leaving it up to our individual consciences whether to accept, reject or improve upon our ethics: Our daily relationship with man and God. The theme behind his message was one of the many threads in the tapestry of Methodism as woven by John Wesley, a minister of the Anglican Episcopal Church in a beginning in the year 1729. This Methodist movement slart- ed not with the idea of founding a church or of reforming the world, but in the earnest desire of a few young men under Wesley to live better lives themselves. So systematic were lliesc young men at Oxford University in their hablls of religious duly and so regular in (heir rules of conduct (hat gayer students called them nien-of-me(hods or "Mclhodisls." And the name stuck. After his ordination in the Church of a Wesley spent hif time with other members of his group in doing good over and above the call of visiting jail inmates, ministering to the poo; and attending Communion services rceularly.

"The first Methodist society'" says Dr. Dryfield. "was organized in London in 1739 by John ley with about 10 other persons, and it soon swelled to hundreds, with other societies organizing in London and the English realm. "A great revival of religion be- jan to spread over the land and in time extended throughout the world, crossing the Atlantic to in- a Southern branch in However, in all members. Outstanding among the of this church are those of regene- ralion, witness of the spirit, universal redemption, falling from grace, Christian perfection and evangelism.

"In brief," said Dr. Dryfield, "our church holds to the essential truths of pure Christianity as reemphasized in the Protestant Reformation when Martin Luther and other Protestant reformers broke ivilb the Church of Rome in the 16th century." Dr. Dryfield was born at Red Warrior near Charleston of a coal miner. He attended Fleminglon District High School and afterwards worked in the coal mines to pay has way through college. He attended Fairmont Al- dcrson Broadens, West Virginia University, Marshall, Car.dler School of Theology.

Yale University Divinity School, and Midwes tern a a School. HIS FIRST CHURCH was at Knotlsvillc Circuit in Fairmont District in I9il, followed bv subsequent calls to Hunti.ngto'n, Pine vilie. Philippi, con in; to Beckley three weeks ago. Dr. Dryfield married to former Ruth Sparks, Bridgeport.

They a one son. William Lee, music major a West Virginia Recreation Board Keeps Kessinger Heading (he Beckiey Recreation Board for the coming fiscal year is James Kessingcr. Kessinger was re-elected to die position at the organization's monthly meeting Monday. Voting on. a moiion by member Fred Hurt, (he Board also agreed to make City Recorder Emery Smith, secretary, and officer of the group.

Lawrence Wiseman, city recrca- director, reported that the city playgrounds are "in pretty good shape" and are used most extensive? during early evening. Kessinger reported that ivork on the proposed storage building at Beekley City Park will begin immediately. The chairman also appointed five three-man committees to check city parks and make any further improvement recommenda. So the Board. Improvements University, and married to the former Evans of GrafUn.

an elementary school major at the university. Membership at the Beckley First fluence tremendously the whole Methodist Church js estimated" at American continent." THE FIRST AMERICAN Society of Methodists was organised in New York City by Philip Embury, and in 1769 the first Methodist ent. chapel was built on John Street 1 Mrs. Leslie Williams in New York City. In the First Methodist Episcopal Church was formally organiz- Resident Bishop is Llovd C.

'ickc of PiiLsburgh. and Wayne F. Ransom is district superintend- would be financed with special levy money delegated to the group this fiscal year. Committee members and designated locations are Ratcliffe, Mrs. Virginia Ward, and Kessinger, City Park: General Hannah, Ross Irle and Fred Hurt Scott Wiseman, Kessinger and C.

G. Perejoy, Glen Avenue Hurt, and Peresoy, Recrea lion i i a a Ir'e and Hurt, and Peregov, Ratcliffe. and Ward. Ridge Ave. Ex-Beckleyan At Meeting A former Beckleyan, James is in White Sulphur, (Springs attending the New Yorkt Insurance Company's Million! Dollar Round Table meeting at the Greenbrier Hotel.

i A Columbus, representative, Sigmnnd is one of the Round Table's 900 top life insurance eales-' men Each has sold at least a million dollars of life insurance during 1S58 or is a Round Table life member through having sold' a million or more for three conee- cutive vears. Slabbing Victim Said 'Somewhat Improved' Fred GoMie, 26, Cool Ridge, of an early Monday morning stabbing, is reported "somewhat improved" today at the Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital. A hospital spokesman said Goldie spent a "fairly comfortable" night, but remained on the seriously ill list. He was admitted to the VA Hospital about 3 a.m. Monday suffering from a stab wound to the chest.

No arrests have been made in connection wi'Ji the slabbing. According lo Beckley Police. Goldie reportedly was stabbed at about 2 a. m. as he was lockinf his car after parking it on Heber St.

Hubert "Bill" Plum of Beckley. who took Goldie to the hospital, said he and Goldie and Bculali Meadows and Helen Kunsman came to Reckley from the Coconut Grove at MacAri'nur at about 1 a.m. -Monday. He said that Goldie parked the car on X'. Heber Si.

ami ivhile he was locking the door someone stabbed him. Plum told police he had gone home and that Goldie came to his house afk-r being slabbed. W. Tuesday Afternoon, July 2, 1957-3 Farm Pond Work To Start Today Work is scheduled to a today on a farm pond and watering trough for C. Martin, North Sand Branch.

This brings to eix the number of ponds constructed by the Soil Conservation Service for Raleigh County farmers and organizations this year. Structures have been completed for James Lilly, Mount James Hicks, Beaver; Lewis Hat- Cars In Collision Two cars collided on U. S. Route 10 Monday morning a i property damages estimated at $600. according to State Police.

Drivers were identified as Arvln Mason Bskridge. 30. of Oak Hill Harold Gillespie, 35, Piney View, The accident, according to police, occurred about 10 a.m. near Piney View. cher, Beaver; Robert MeN'eish, Beaver, and the Surprise Valley Youlh Camp, Dry Hill, The pond at the camp will be used to supply drinking water.

New 'n Spicy I TOMATO CUTLETS Prepare miilure of 1 tightly beaten eggs. 2 Up. SttrlingSall, y-i pepper. Jj tap. curry powder, 1 tsp.

water. GUI 4 tomatoes into H-inch slicca. Dip slices into miiture, then into fine cracker crumbs. Fry on fiat, greased griddle (over barbecue or on the range) i brown on both Serve dot. Any dish has eitra -ust, eitra flavor richness when cooked and seasoned with Sterling Salt! STERLING SALT brings out the bust In loodl MAIM 1001710 SAID 'Ye are theied at a conference of Methodist let your light! minister.

Ihp I at the pinacle otiyour good works to 3 Board Creates New Positions in Re-Hiring Of Personnel Co TM i Bfari vandalism, to assist in the care Ed'icatwn approved Su'pt. Sherman C. Trail's recommendations for re- lo perform any hiring two instructional supervi sors Monday night. on a 10-month basis otr.er necessary orx. Receiving a salary of $2iV3 monthly will be Abram G.

Hill. W. P. Riffe. and Basil H.

Workman AN VISIT was salaries plus 550 a month received by the Board from a delegation from Egeria High were Miss F.dythe Clay and Mrs. OiUirne. They will receive each for position and travel. A r.ewly-creatcd post, budget director, was given to G. G.

Greene, who also was rchired in his present post as chief clcrt, at a salary of $690 per month. Another new position, assistant superintendent of maintenance. given to Earl Riner. at a salary of $350 per month. In explaining Riner's appointment.

Trail said it is important to have someone who is familiar with the Board's building and property in the maintenance department. THAI I. SAID HE felt that Rincr is very capable, not only as a cabinet maker and carpenter, but has the experience if ever the time should come when the Board would be in need a man to take over the whole maintenance system. He said Dewey Meadows, maintenance supervisor, bad been apprised of the plan and was in full accord. Named chief mechanic and shop foreman for Hie transportation department was Jell Spangler, former transportation supervisor, at Ihf same Salary he drew last vcar.

Three attendance officers were hired for employment during July and August, to check all county school buildings and grounds for damage, to investigate all acts of Fish Deliveries Slated In August Bass and bluegills ordered for Balcigh County farm ponds last year will be. delivered in August. Harry L. Hesdey. Soil Conservation said seven County farmers received bass for ponds last wee's.

Ponds on the following farms Were stocked: O. B. Harris. Beaver: B. F.

Bailey, Prosperity; JK- sie Clemens. Poscy; C. C. Cottrell, Maple Meadow: S. A.

Dickerson, Odd; R. L. Dillon. Maple Meadow, and M. L.

Goodman, Stanaford. 90-Day Sentence, Fine Drawn By County Man Ninety days in the Raleigh County Jail and fines totaling S75 xverr imposed Monday on Dallas Ransom. Moiint View, after "arraignment on two road law violation charges. Arraigned before Magistrate J. Mays.

Reaver. Ransom was or- dcrei) pay a Si5 fine and costs on a charge of hit-and-run and $-0 plus costs on a driving while dr.mli count. The jail sentence was meted on the dnink driving charge. Ransom was arrested on the charges at p.m. Sunday by State Police.

Meanwhile. Roy T.ce Ringsloff, Rock Hill, was lodged in the jail at 9:10 p.m. Monday by State Police who booked him on a charge of driving dnink. Also lodged in the jail was Gcorg? Hill, Beaver. He ivas arrested by a peace warrant, School.

According to A. P. iTony) Lecb- Board member, the survev committee agreed to remodel the four-room building taking a parti- tion from between two rooms, and ma-ting a large assembly room. also plans to tear 'down, and salvage materials, from the old a i which hasn't been used for many years, fsid. and has no lighting or heating system.

Leeber theorized the delegation was at the meeting because it did not (he fuels concerning the razing of the gym. The meeting was adjourned, after which Leeber was to talk to the delegation. an ac- comphshcd musician, is church or- Monrague Lilly, choir director, and Mrs. Paul Hinzman, youth choir director. Other local officers include: Mrs.

Roy L. Herndon, president of WSCS; John O'Dell. president Methodist Men; R. L. son3 church lay leader; J.

G. Anderson! official board chairman; Paul Hinz- rnan. church treasurer: E. A. Kind, local preacher; Mrs.

T. J. Wheeld- church schoj! superintendent; and Phyllis Pcrejov, president of MYF. Swim Classes Open July 8 An intermediate class will be sponsored at Waterdale Pool beginning July a by the Ra- eigh County Red Cross Chapter. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., Carolynn B.

Di-Maiori, "instructor, reports. Junior Life saving certificates were recently received by 16 per- 79 beginners finished iheir classes. These classes were instructed by Mrs. H. Harvey Tommy Thios.

Car Theft, Burglary Reported To Police Beckfey Police are investigating an automobile and home, which were the theft burglary of reported Monday. Raymond Cousins. 115 Grant rerorted the auto stolen. Polke also are checking the burglary the home of Nathaniel Noel of 111 Stale told police intruders entered his hairse. broke a lock on a trunk and took two suits.

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