The National Council of Methodist Youth A Christian fellowship correlating and giving national expression to the program of participating youth groups in the Methodist Church.
740 Rush Street EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS HERMAN WILL, JR. , PRES. 4855 N. LOWELL AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. THOMAS R. PENDELL JOHN M. SWOMLEY, JR. , V-PRE l^ June 27 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 2929 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NEW YORK BEULA BRIGHAM , SECY. 2407 SOUTH 19 LINCOLN, NEBRASKA LESLIE J. Ross TREAS. TO ALL PERSONS COMECTED WITH TEE LEADERSHIP OF 'THE BATTLEGROUND, INDIANA JAMES L. FARMER, JR. IQUo FATIOFAL COHERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH DEVOTIONAL LIFE 1027 EUCLID ST. , N.W. WASHINGTON, D. C. GRACE DEMETRIADES WORLD FRIENDSHIP 7IOO SELLERS AVE. UPPER DARBY, PA, My dear Friend: FRANKLIN H. LITTELL SOCIAL ACTION CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH Plans for the 4 th Biennial National Conference of Method WOODWARD AND ADAMS DETROIT, MICHIGAN ist Youth are now nearly complete. As we look forward to this LAWRENCE EISENBERG RECREATION gathering in this critical summer, we all realize its paramount UNIV. OF CHATTANOOGA CHATTANOOGA, TENN. significance. We appreciate the part that you are having with us in making it the meaningful experience it is going to he. MEMBERS AT LARGE
MILO D. HIMES, JR. 125 N. DUBUQUE Conference program. We are enclosing a copy of the main IOWA CITY, IOWA features of the conference program, the schedule of the con NEIL SWANSON MT. VERNON, IOWA ference, the list of commissions and their leadership, the rules MARY MOORE of procedure, and a transportation "bulletin. Make careful note 43 EAST 1ST ST. NEW YORK, N. Y. of your responsibilities and just how they fit into the total HAF3R1ET LEWIS LITTELL, PAST PRES conference program. 76 WEST A^AMS DETROIT, MICHIGAN
ADULT MEMBERS Time. The Conference will operate on Central Daylight Saving Time. EDWARD D. STAPLES HIELD. BOL-LINGER MRS. ALBERT E. BEEBE MISS HELEN L. JOHNSON Arrival. Leaders arriving by train or "bus in Warsaw, Ind iana, should notify us as to the time so that someone may meet ADVISORY MEMBERS them and "bring them to the conference grounds. HARRY W. MCPHERSON NATHANIEL F. FORSYTH WADE C. BARCLAY * Registration. There will be a special desk for leaders at W. E. J. GRATZ registration headquarters and it will not be necessary to go HARRY C. WILSON TlT MRS. W. H. C. GOODE through the regular line. Opens 8:30 A. . Tuesday, MRS. THOMAS NICHOLSON D. STEWART PATTERSON Equipment. All equipment is furnished except towels and
RECOGNIZED PERIODICAL personal articles. THE EPWORTH HERALD Leaders' meeting. A special meeting of all conference PARTICIPATING GROUPS leaders will be held at 3:36 P.M., Tuesday afternoon, location EPWORTH LEAGUE YOUTH DIVISION, CHURCH to be announced at registration headquarters. We urgently re SCHOOL quest that everyone bend every effort to be present at this QUEEN ESTHERS STANDARD BEARERS KAPPA PHI PHI TAU THETA SIGMA EPSILON THETA Attend the METHODIST COLLEGE STUDENTS METHODIST SEMINARY STUDENTS FOURTH BIENNIAL WESLEY FOUNDATIONS WESLEY PLAYERS NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH WINONA LAKE, INDIANA August 27 - September \, 1940 - 2 -
time. Leaders in the general field of world peace ( Commissions 17 "to 21) will also have a special meeting.at 2J00 P.M., Tuesday afternoon.
Books and pamphlets. Leaders having definite books and pamphlets to recommend to their commissions for purchase should notify our office of their titles and authors by August 12th. The Methodist Book Concern will cooperate fully with us in attempting to have them ready for sale.
Question periods. After the major addresses on Christian faith, reconciliation, and the church, there will be opportunity for questions from the floor directed to the speaker.
Conference emphases. From the theme it may be noted that there are two major emphases underlying the entire conference program. One of these is "building". Young.people are anxious not only for goals, but they are clamoring for techniques. They want to knownhown. It is expected that commissions will not only give direction and motivation, but will provide skills and techniques in achieving these goals. We must avoid frustration. The other emphasis is that of religious con viction. We believe that as Christians we have a fundamental and unique witness. We need a deep underlying faith. We trust that this confer ence will give the delegates just that.
Bible series. To give the group a new understanding and appre ciation of the Bible, Professor Paul Minear, of Garrett Biblical Insti tute, is giving a series of Bible talks each morning. These will not only give an appreciation of the modern approach to the Bible, but will open up and stimulate an active interest in this great foundation stone of our faith.
Expense checks. You will recall that leaders receiving expense checks will receive them by mail from Chicago after turning in their expense accounts to the Chicago office.
Looking forward with you to a great week at Winona, I remain
Cordially yours,
TRP:W THOMAS R. PENDELL CLASSIFICATION OF PERSONNEL
National Conference of Methodist Youth 19^0
Youth Delegates shall be between the ages of 17 and 25» inclusive, shall be members of the Methodist Church, and shall be the duly elected representatives of some Methodist youth organization. They will pay the $U.OO registration fee and enjoy all the privileges of the Conference.
Adult Delegates shall be those persons over 25 years of age, members of the Methodist Church, who are duly elected representatives of some Methodist youth organization. Each adult delegate must be accompanied by at least one youth- delegate from the same organization. Adult delegates will pay the $HiOO regis tration fee and shall enjoy all the privileges of the Conference except as their right to vote and to participate in discussion is restricted by the rules of pro cedure.
Official Observers shall be those persons not regularly elected delegates but whose official relationships are such as, in the opinion of the Credentials Committee, to entitle them to special consideration. Official observers will pay the $4.00 registration fee and will be admitted to all Conference sessions, commission groups, and other Conference activities. They will have no vote and will not participate in discussion unless specifically invited to do so as re source person.
^I*ie Leadership group shall include those persons who have been specifically engaged for positions of Conference leadership. They will pay no registration fee, and outside of their own special field of leadership they shall enjoy the same privileges as official observers.
^he Service staff shall include those persons who give substantial clerical or other assistance in the administration of the Conference. They will pay no registration fee and shall enjoy the same privileges as official observers.
Persons not admissable under any of the above classifications shall be con sidered Visitors and shall be admitted only to plenary sessions of the Confer ence, where they shall be seated in a special section of the auditorium. A visitor's admission fee of 50 cents will be charged for each such session.
Robert1s Rules of Order shall govern in all plenary sessions of the Conference. RULES OF PROCEDURE
VOTING, in both Commissions and plenary sessions, shall be by youth delegates only. A separate poll of ADULT OPINION may be taken at the discretion of the chairman or upon the call of either a youth or adult delegate, in either case supported by a majority of the youth delegates present.
ADULT DELEGATES shall be granted the privilege of the floor in plenary sess ions and of participation in commission discussions only when requested to speak, and then with the consent of the group and upon recognition as an adult. No tw
In BUSINESS SESSIONS of the Conference a special section of the house shall be set aside within which only qualified delegates shall be seated.
Each COMMISSION shall have a discussion leader and one or more resource per sons, provided by the Planning Committee. Each commission shall elect from its own membership a chairman and a secretary or secretaries, who shall be regular youth delegates. (This requirement may be relaxed in the case of special com missions which may be made up entirely of adult delegates.) One person in each commission shall be charged with the responsibilit;/- of admitting only qualified persons to the commission sessions.
Each commission may prepare a written REPORT of its work and its findings, which may be mimeographed and distributed to the Conference but which shall not be read to, nor acted upon by, the entire body. Such reports may be published as the findings of one commission but are not to be considered as necessarily re presenting the viewpoint of the entire Conference.
RESOLUTIONS may be originated (l) by any regular commission* in which case they shall be submitted over the signatures of the chairman and secretary and ac companied by a recorded count vote; (2) by the National Council of Methodist Youth, in which case the same requirements shall apply? (3) by the Executive Com mittee of the National Council of Methodist Youth, over the signature of its secretary? (4) "by any ten youth delegates, upon their signed petition? or (5) by the Committee on Resolutions. All resolutions shall be in the hands of the Committee on Resolutions not later than 7«00 p.m. on Friday, August JO.
There shall be a COMITIES ON RESOLUTIONS to be composed of a chairman (elect ed in advance by the Planning Committee) and the youth chairmen of the several commissions. All resolutions to be presented to the business sessions of the Con ference, except those originated by the National Council of Methodist Youth or its Executive Committee, shall be presented in writing to this committee, which shall bring them to the Conference in appropriate order, giving due consideration to their sourse and their relative importance.
The Committee on Resolutions shall have authority to harmonize and combine similar resolutions received from separate sources, provided that no essential change in meaning is involved. They may refer any resolution back to its original source with recommendations for modification or amendment, but such recommenda tions shall not be mandatory and if the resolution is resubmitted in the 'same form it shall be so presented, to the Conference. COMMISSION WORK
Commission organization. For each commission there will be a, discussion leader, one or more resource leaders, a chairman, secretary, and steering com mittee, the latter three to be elected at the close of the first commission session. Commissions are study groups where young people come together to work through their problems. They are not lectures. The discussion leader will co ordinate and lead this process of group thinking. Resource leaders have oeen chosen because of either their widespread factual background in their respective fields, or because they represent a certain viewpoint that needs consideration in the discussion. The steering committee under the chairman of the commission determines the general direction of the discussion. The chairman presides when any resolutions or other business are before the commission. Further con sideration of commission procedure will be given in the leaders' meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
Exchange of leadership. To coordinate the commissions operating in relat ed fields and to provide for an exchange of resource leaders as may be deemed wise, there will be a coordinator not only of the commissions as a. whole, but of groups of commissions. Dr. HIel D. Bollinger heads up the commission work. Under him Merrill McFall will have special supervision of commissions numbered 1 to 3i Eugene Durham for commissions U to 7* Cecil Ristow for commissions 8 to 15? Charles F. Boss for commissions 17 to 21.
Content of commissions. The general outlines for commissions suggested in the materials herewith are not thought to be either exhaustive or binding upon the commissions. Rather they are suggestive of the general fields to be covered in that particular commission. 19^0 NATIONAL CONFERENCE THEME: "We BUILD WITH THEE"
The theme is taken from Purd Dietz great hymn, "We Would Be Building", which will be used as the Conference Hymn.
Tues. P.M. "TEMPLES STILL UNDONE" Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam, Boston, Mass. A survey and the challenge of the unfinished Christian task awaiting youth.
Wed. A.M. "THE FAITH BY WHICH WE "BUILD" Dean Howard Thurman, Howard University, Washington, B. C. Our fundamental faith as Christians and the great historical verities that give us strength and a conviction that can move mountains. Wed. A.M. "O'ER CRUMBLING WALLS" A symposium of youth Brief eight-minute presentations that will give youth flash pictures of the world issues that they face. 1. War John Magee, Jr. Portland, Maine 2. Refugees David Blickenstaff Philadelphia, Penna. 3. Civil Liberties Neil Swanson Mt. Vernon, Iowa 4. Economically Disinherited Mary Moore New York City 5. Race Discrimination Murray Dickson Austin, Texas
Thurs. A.M. "RECONCILIATION ~- THE CHRISTIAN WAY" Kirby Page, LaHabra, California The Christian solution for a world torn ~by war and strife.
Thurs. P.M. "WHICH WAY?" A town meeting representing three viewpoints on the international situation. Because of the rapid progress of events, this will not be set up until shortly before the Conference.
Fri. A.M. "WHAT OF THE CHURCH?" Russell Bguyliff . Delaware, Ohio The place of the church in the realization of the Kingdom on earth.
Friday P.M. "LET'S START NOW.'" A symposium of youth. Brief eight minute statements of concrete ways young people have found for the expression of their Christian convictions. 1. In political and organizational action. Franklin Littell, Detroit, Michigan 2. In social reconstruction. Milo L, Himes, Jr., Iowa City, Iowa, 3. In our vocations 4. In the United Christian Youth Movement. Raymond K. Beals, South Vienna, Ohio 5. In building moral stamina and Christian character. John S womley, Jr., Ne w Yo rk City
Sat. A.Mc "BUILDING TOGETHER" A round table of Jew, Catholic, & Protestant Leonard Aries Chicago, Illinois John P. Lynch Notre Dame, Indiana Herman Will, Jr. Chicago, Illinois Sat. P.M. A dramatic presentation of the World Comradeship program. Sun. A.M. A commitment service planned by the worship committee based on the experiences of the week. Sun. A.M. "WE BUILD WITH THEE" James Chubb, Baldwin, Kansas The closing seraon, bringing the week's experiences together and pointing up the path of tomorrow. C 0 M MISSIONS
DL: Discussion Leader YG: Younger group (primarily RLJ Resource Leader late teen age) AG: Primarily a more advanced group)
God in the Stream of Life. DL: Merrill McFall 114 S. Lincoln, Bloomington, Indiana RL: Prof. Thomas S, Kepler Lawrence College, Appleton, Wisconsin
A study of the Christian faith: The eternal fact of God? God revealed in the New Testament; God revealed in history; our conviction of God today. Its significance in our human experience.
2. The Nature of the Christian Message DL: Dr. Edwin E. Voigt 214 E. Jefferson St., Iowa City, Iowa RL: Dr. W.E.J. Gratz 740 Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois Prof. Paul Minear Garrett Biblical Institute, Evanston, 111.
What is the Christian gospel? An integration of the personal aspects, What therefore must be the message of the church? of individual Christians?
3. Modern Discipleship DL: Robert Kami11 120 N. Dubuque, Iowa City, Iowa RL: DeWitt Baldwin 150 Fifth Avenue, New York City Charles Shike Illinois Church Council, First and Adams, Springfield, Illinois. Donovan Smucker 2929 Broadway, New York City
The marks of a modern disciple in the 1940 world. This group may find it ad visable to divide into sub-commissions for an adequate study of the develop ment of Christian personality? personal devotional life? how may we enlist others in the Christian enterprise?? the techniques of the fellowship cell? the place of sacrifice.
4. Preparation for Christian Home Life (AG) DL: Morgan Williams 148 S* Harrison, Kankakee, Illinois RL: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Webb Copley Methodist Church, Exeter and New bury Streets, Boston, Massachusetts.
Making Our Life Work Count DL: Dean Paul Johnson Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa RL: Dr, T. Otto Nail 1121 McGee Street, Kansas City, Mo, Miss Ruth Ransom 150 Fifth Avenue, New York City
God calls not only to the ministry and mission field,.but to many walks of life. How can we find where we can serve best? How can we make our pre sent work meaningful for the Kingdom? COMMISSIONS - 2
6. Using Our Leisure Creatively DL: Eugene Durham Barnes Hall, Ithaca, New York RL: Mrs. Harriet Lewis Littell ~[S West Adams, Detroit, Michigan How may we develop a program of wholesome recreation and creative use of leisure time?
7. Guides to Personal Conduct (YG) DL: President J. W. Broyles Snead Junior College, Boas, Alabama RL: George A. Butters lH Linwood St., Arlington, Mass. D. Stewart Patterson 100 Maryland Ave., N.E., Washington, D.C.
With the emphasis on the fundamental question of the basis for moral judg ments and who sets the standard, this group will look into the problems of liquor, gambling, and boy and girl friendships.
8>. The World Mission of the Christian Religion DL: Dr. Hugh Stuntz Scarritt College, Nashville, Tennessee RL: Miss Emily Hodder 7U0 Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois Dr. Roxy Lefforge 201* East 6th St., North Manchester, Ind.
What is the world Christian task? What is the place of the missionary pro gram? Is it relevent? The ecumenical movement, including the Amsterdam Con ference. How may we share in it?
9- The Church's Ministry to the Disinherited DL: Edgar Wahlberg 210 W. 13th Ave., Denver, Colorado RL: Dr. Ezra Cox 1701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Miss Helen Johnson 2000 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Penna.
What is the function of the church to the economically, socially, culturally, and spiritually disinherited? How may we serve it to better fulfill its function?
10. The Challenge of Rural America DL: Dr. Rockwell C. Smith 625 Kendota Court, Madison, Wisconsin RL: Prof. Oakel F. Hall Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana Dr. Aaron K. Rapking 1701 Arch St., Philadelphia, Penna. What is the farm problem? What contribution has the church to make? How may we make it more effective in rural areas?
11. Building a Christian Economic Order DL: Cecil Ristow Box lW+, Great Falls, Montana RL: Dr. Wade Crawford Barclay 7^0 Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois
What is the nature of a Christian economic order? What philosophy of change shall we take? What are the steps in its realization? What can we do? This commission will likewise point out the economic base of the liquor pro blem and other contemporary evils. COMMISSIONS
12. The Christian and the Cooperative Movement DL: Claude C. Shotts Northwestern YMCA, Evanston, Illinois EL! Jack McClanahan Midland Cooperative Wholesale, Minneapolis Minnesota.
The Christian basis of the cooperative movement. Its nature and extent, m what ways may youth be alligned with it?
13« labor's Role in Modern Society DL: Owen M, Geer 5144 Horger, Dearborn, Michigan RL: Arturo Venegas 150 Fifth Avenue, New York City
What is the labor situation in America today? Values and dangers in unionism. Its proper function in modern society.
14, Christian Citizenship in a Democracy DL: Dr. Blaine E. Kirkpatrick Lebanon, Illinois HL: C. Gail Norris 256 E. College Avenue, State College, Penna. Bailey Waltmire 423 Brainard Ave., Libertyville, 111. What is true patriotism? The problem of nationalism; Civil liberties; Relation of state and church. Social responsibility of the individual.
15. Unemployment DL: Hayes Beall 1955 Maple Avenue, Salem, Oregon RL: Prof. Oakel F. Hall Purdue Universitjr, Lafayette, Indiana Bailey Waltmire 423 Brainard, Libertyville, Illinois What are causes of present unemployment? How may these be remedied so that the unemployed may again work at constructive labor? In the meantime, what of the relief situation?
16. America's Racial Barriers DL? Murray Dickson 2403 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas RL*. President David Jones Bennett College, Greensboro, North Carolina Mrs. J. N. Rodeheaver 3032 Washington Blvd., Chicago, Illinois Att'y Leonard P. Aries 1 North LaSalle St., Chicago, Illinois Racial prejudice and discrimination in America. Its dangers. Causes. How may we help break it down?
17. Modern Propaganda DL: Richard T. Baker 150 Fifth Avenue, New York City RL: Prof. Clyde Miller Teachers' College, Columbia Univ., N, Y. C. Dr. Miron Morrill 740 Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois What is propaganda? Propaganda in America today. How can we tell? An analy sis of present peace agencies.
18. The Christian and War (YG) DL: Frank Lindhorst 7^0 Rush St., Chicago, Illinois RL: Fred R. Hill Greenfield, Indiana Prof, Carroll Hildebrand Depauw University, Greencastle, Ind. COMMISSIONS - 4
Is there a Christian position on war? Is there a New Testament basis for a Christian position? Is there any common ground held by Christians? Where do differences lie? How shall I register my decision?
19. Christian Pacifist in Time of War DL: Charles F. Boss, Jr. 740 Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois RL: Daniel West 22 South State.Street, Elgin, Illinois
What shall the Christian pacifist do in wartime? How register? Answer before tribunals? Determine what types of service he may render? Is constructive, alternative service to the armed forces available? A positive program for the Christian.
20,**Non-Violence and Reconciliation DL: RL:
How should the Christian meet organized evil? If Christians reject armed force, what is the Christian alternative? What about non-violent resistence? Can it be reconciled with the "second mile" and overcoming evil by doing good? Can it be organized on a nation-wide scale? Internationally?
21. Goals and Techniques for an Enduring Peace **DL: RL: Dr. Alfred Moore 420 Plum Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Christian proposals for permanent peace. The alternatives to nationalism, arm ed forces, and the present international life based on pure self-interest. Economic and cultural proposals. Next steps.
22. Young Adults. DL: Jack Millian 516 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md. RL: Alvin Murray 1620 E. Fourth St., Winfield, Kansas What type of a movement do we need in Methodism for young adults? The nature of its program and function. The group may desire to draw on additional lead ership present for sub-commission work in special fields. How may we get started.
23. Ministers and Counselors DL? Miss Nellie Day 740 Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois RL: Dr. Alfred Coman 522 Allen Street, Syracuse, New York Miss Clarice Bowman 740 Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois Dr. E. D. Staples 740 Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois What is the new youth program? What shall be our basic philosophy of youth work as we go forward? The place and function of the counselor. Building a creative program in the local church. Problems faced by ministers and coun selors.
**Leadership not yet definite TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Registration opens 8:15 Organ moments 8:15 Organ moments &130 Worship 8:30 Worship g:U5 "Living Bible" 8:^5 "Living Bible" 9:15 Announcements 9H5 Announcements 900 Address on The Christian 9:30 Address on Faith Reconciliation 10:30 National Council 10:30 Recess 10:30 Pho to graph Meets 10:^5 Youth SYMPOSIUM on 11:00 Commissions Current Issues REGISTRATION 11:UR Dismiss
12:15 Lunch 12:15 Lunch
2:00 Peace Leaders 1:30 Commissions 1:30 Commissions
3:30 Leaders1 meeting 3:00 Recreation 3:00 Recreation
REGISTRATION
6:30 Supper 6:30 Supper 6:30 Supper
i . . . , . Hi 1 11 Ui ' 1 i
7:^5 Organ Moments 8:00 7:^+5 Community Sing 2:00 Opening Worship 8:00 Special No's. Sf20 "Welcome" WORLD COMRADESHIP NIGHT 8:15 TOW MEETING on 8:^5 Keynote International -General Survey situation 9:30 Dismissal FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 8:30 Breakfast
8:15 Organ Moments 8:15 Organ Moments 9:15 Organ Moments 8:30 Worship 8:30 Worship 95 30 "Living Bible" 8:45 "Living Bible" 8:45 "Living Bible" 10:00 COMMITMENT 9:15 Announcements 9:15 Announcements SERVICE 9i30 Address on the 9:30 ROUND TABLE of Jew, 10:45 Recess Church Catholic, Protestant 10:30 Go to Commissions 10:30 Resolutions 11:00 CLOSING SERVICE
IO1U5 Commissions
Smphas i z ing "how"
12:15 Lunch 12:15 Lunch 12:15 Dinner
1:30 Commissions 1:30 Resolutions GOOD-BYE
Emphasizing "how"
3:00 Recreation 3!00 Recreation
6:30 Supper 6:30 Supper
7:45 Community Sing 7:^5 Community Sing 8:Q0 Special No*s. 8:00 Special No*s. 8:15 YOUTH SYMPOSIUM on "Let's Start Now" 8:15 PARTY 1 I A Worship Service for the NATIONAL 00NP23JNGB OP MBOT0DI3I YOUTH August 31, 1940 8:30 a.m. ORGAN PR LUDB CAL1 TO WORSHIP (The People seated) LITANY: (The people remain seated) The Leader: 0 God, make us aware -- The People: Of the world in which we live; Of the evidences of beauty in nature; Of the magnificent harmony of the universe; Of the orderliness oi the seasons; Of the glory of the sunset and the night; Of the inspiration of the dawn and the morning. The Leader: 0 God, make us aware --
The People: Of the image of T-iue which is man; Of his marvelous body; Of his superb mind; Of the suffering and pain of mortality; Of the joy and happiness of living Of the depths and heights of love; Of the mystery of birth and death; Of the call to seek and find and the exercise Of the mind which is ours; mQf the insignificant things and the great. The Leader: 0 God, make (18 aware — The LPeople: Of those who are men like us; Of the challenge of service; Of the growth of love in doing to others as we would have others do to us; Of the advent ere of living nobly and beautifully; Of the courage that comes when real danger is faced, and the blessed assurance that follows when we have fought the good fight.
The Leader: 0 God, make us aware —
The People: Of the high calling of man in his divine nature; Of the growing experience of Gcd; Of the duty as sons and the relationship to the Father; Of the meaning of prayer and the joy of worships. The Leader and the People: 0 God, make us aware I
( Over ) WORSHIP SERVICE - 2 AUGUST 31, 1940
MEDITATION on Inter-faith Harmony TOM CROMiiBLI
HBUfj Turn Baok 0 Man (#82)
P03TLUDE The National Council of Methodist Youth A Christian fellowship correlating and giving national expression to the program of participating youth groups in the Methodist Church.
740 Rush Street EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS HERMAN WILL, JR., PRES. 43SS N. LOWELL AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. THOMAS R. PENDELL JOHN M. SWOMLEY, JR., V-PRE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 2929 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NEW YORK BEULA BRIGHAM, SECY. 2407 SOUTH 19 1940 August 7 LINCOLN, NEBRASKA LESLIE J. Ross TREAS. BATTLEGROUND, INDIANA TO MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL JAMES L. FARMER, JR. DEVOTIONAL LIFE 1027 EUCLID ST. , N.W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Dear Council Member: GRACE DEMETRIADES WORLD FRIENDSHIP 7IOO SELLERS AVE. There are a number of important items on which we need UPPER DARBY, PA. FRANKLIN H. LITTELL to clear before the Winona Lake Conference comes any closer. SOCIAL ACTION CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH WOODWARD AND ADAMS DETROIT, MICHIGAN !• Winona Lake. Registrations for the National Conference LAWRENCE EISENBERG are not coming in as fast as they should if we are to have a capacity RECREATION UNIV. OF CHATTANOOGA crowd. National Councilmen are key persons to publicize the Confer CHATTANOOGA, TENN. ence and organize delegations. May we urge that you increase your MEMBERS AT LARGE efforts to bring a representative delegation from your section. MlLO D. HlMES, JR. Send registrations in as swiftly as possible. 125 N. DUBUQUE IOWA CITY, IOWA NEIL SWANSON 2. Transportation. We are asking National Councilmen to MT. VERNON, IOWA MARY MOORE serve as clearing houses for transportation to Winona Lake. We will A3 EAST 1ST ST. NEW YORK, N. Y. refer any questions we receive in reference to transportation from HARRIET LEWIS LITTELL,PAST PRES your territory to you. Inasmuch as you already have the addresses 76 WEST ArsAMS DETROIT, MICHIGAN of the other Councilmen in your section of the country (July News letter), you will be the logical one to arrange for automobile, bus, ADULT MEMBERS and railroad parties, especially when groups overlap annual confer EDWARD D. STAPLES ence boundaries. HIEL D. BOLLINGER MRS. ALBERT E. BEEBE MISS HELEN L. JOHNSON 3. Hew Councilmen. In many cases we have not received the ADVISORY MEMBERS name and address of the new National Councilman from your organiz HARRY W. MCPHERSON ation. Names starred in the July Newsletter are either new council- NATHANIEL F. FORSYTH men or old councilmen who have been reelected for the new term. WADEC. BARCLAY W. E. J. GRATZ Drop our office immediate word on the situation if your name is not HARRY C. WILSON MRS. W. H. C. GOODC starred. MRS. THOMAS NICHOLSON D. STEWART PATTERSON 4. Council meeting. The National Council will meet at 10:30 JLMa Tuesday, August 27th, for a highly important meeting before RECOGNIZED PERIODICAL THE EPWORTH HERALD the opening of the Conference. Plan by all means to be present. We are enclosing a list of the major problems that will have to be PARTICIPATING GROUPS faced. Those coming by train should plan to arrive Monday if they EPWORTH LEAGUE YOUTH DIVISION, CHURCH are to be on time for this important meeting. SCHOOL QUEEN ESTHERS STANDARD BEARERS KAPPA PHI PHI TAU THETA SIGMA EPSILON THETA METHODIST COLLEGE STUDENTS Attend the METHODIST SEMINARY STUDENTS WESLEY FOUNDATIONS FOURTH BIENNIAL WESLEY PLAYERS NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH WINONA LAKE, INDIANA •JfTnyP 79 August 27 - September 1# 1940 -2-
5. Financial Situation. There still remain some conferences that have-not "either made a pledge to the work of the Council or have failed to complete their payments. The Council needs the funds right now to finish up the year's work. If every Conference will carry its share of the load, it will not be much on any group. Your conference by our records on August 1st owed - ~—•-- to finish up its 1939-40 pledge
to carry its share of the work. Will you raise this amount and send it to the treasurer immediately?
6o New pledges. There will be an opportunity for conferences and other groups and individuals to make pledges for the new year at Winona Lake. We suggest as a fair distribution that conferences pledge on the basis of at least $10 for each of its districts. Come to Winona prepared to make your pledge.
?. Anti-war reports. A few councilmen have neither turned in their dollar nor their unsold reports. The YCAW needs this money badly in this crisis. We can pay them as rapidly as you pay us.
8. Jurisdictional Caucus. There will be a meeting of the Confer ence presidents and the National Councilmen of each jurisdiction at Winona Lake for the purpose of electing a representative on the youth commission that will plan the new united Methodism youth program. This is a highly important meeting and your various organizations should consider carefully whom they wish to nominate.
9« Conscription. We wish to thank our group for their hearty cooperation in opposition to conscription and war. The struggle Is far from over and we will need to keep extremely active in this field for a long time to come if we are not to fail entirely.
Will you take appropriate action on each item that affects you?
Looking forward to seeing you at Winona Lake, I remain
__^45ordially yours,
Thonas R. Pendell
P.S» Is your Winona registration In? Mine is! SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS
to be faced by the National Council of Methodist Youth
at its annual meeting? Tuesday, August 27th, 1940
10:30 A»M.g Winona Lake, Indiana
L What shall the National Council do in the face of the present international situation'? What stand shall it take? What will it do to serve pacifist youth? What can it do as regards U.S. foreign policy? Can we look forward toward opening channels whereby youth can aid in re construction?
.?« What can the National Council do in the domestic situation? How can we help solve the problems of unemployment, growing Fascism, loss of civil liberties, etc.?
3« What shall be our relationship to youth groups in the former Southern Methodist Church? to youth members of the church boards?
4. What changes in organization are necessary to adapt to the new situation? Problems of finance—how solve? Shall the National Council seek to maintain a working relationship with the Board of Education of the united church as it has in the former Methodist Episcopal Church? What relationship shall we have to other boards?
5. Shall the National Council move its headquarters along with the Youth Department to Nashville, Tennessee? (See enclosed sheet for opposing arguments.5
6. Shall the National Council sever its relationship with the American Youth Congress? (CONFIDENTIAL) WHY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OFFICE SHOULD BE LOCATED IN NASHVILLE
1. The National Council office should be located in the same city as the general youth and student groups so that they may continuously coordinate and correlate their work. Otherwise there would be a lack of consultation, giving rise to all the dangers of misunderstanding, conflict, and cross programs. Location in the same city does not mean that the Council is the project of any Board. The Council will be free to work out whatever co operative arrangement it may desire. 2. It will give the Council a,ccess to the complete up-to-date lists of conference, district, sub-district, and local officers, as well as student groups. 3. It provides addressograph service for these lists, saving days of our staff s time. 4. It provides mailing and wrapping services, checking and bookkeeping facilities, etc 5. It allows National Council enclosures in general mailings. 6. It facilitates securing National Council space in such publications as the Methodist Youth Leader., the Christian Student, etc. 7. It would give the Council an approach to Southern youth and to develop an understanding and appreciation of our program, 8. The presence of the Council's Executive Secretary is an ever-present and healthy reminder to the Board staff of the existence of a healthy youth movement within the Church. 9. The new national youth organization will probably center in Nashville. If the Council is to make its contribution to the united organization., it should be where developments are taking place. 10. There is a considerable amount of cross reference of mails between de partments in the office. One letter, for instance, will want part World Comradeship materials, part information on the NCMY, etc. 11. The specialized literature resources of the Youth Department are at our disposal and vice versa, 12. National Council and Executive Committee meetings need not be held at the Council office, but could continue to meet wherever it is most convenient, 13. The expense of setting up a separate office and maintaining it would be a tremendous drain on our already depleted treasury. Additional expenses would include: l) office rent, 2) telephone service, 3) a full-time office secretary» 4) office equipment and repair, including furniture, typewriters etc. There might be an increased possibility that the financial contribution the Board has been making to our treasury would not be forthcoming. (Confidential)
WHY THE COUNCIL SHOULD SET UP A SEPARATE OFFICE
1. It will remove the Council's officers from too close connection with any Board and any consequent tendency to tone down. The Council will be free to develop its own program as it sees fit, and be on equal terms with all the Boards. 2. Travel for the Executive Secretary will be difficult in and out of Nashville.
3. Nashville is not located in strong National Council territory. 4. It would separate the Council office from the World Peace Commission office and the office of the United Christian Youth Movement.
5. Tennessee is a Jim Crow state and Negroes visiting the Council office would find travel and entertainment difficulties., 6. Other Boards and agencies might make a larger contribution to the National Council of Methodist Youth treasury. TRANSPORTATION BULLETIN
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH
WINONA LAKE, INDIANA
AUGUST 27 — SEPTEMBER 1, 1940
Winona Lake is situated in the very heart of Methodist population. Only 110 miles from Chicago, it is located two miles east of Warsaw, Indiana. A %0$ bus runs between Warsaw and Winona Lake every fifteen minutes.
Winona Lake is just south of U.S. Highway No. 30, two miles east of Warsaw, Indiana.
To organize car-loads and caravans, delegates should get in touch with their National Councilman or their district or conference officers.
FOR THOSE COMING BY ^^0^=^^M
The main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad runs by Winona Lake. Arrangements have been made to have the Manhattan Limited both from Chicago and from the East make a special stop on Tuesday, August 27th, for arriving delegates. On Sunday, September 1st, the Golden Arrow in both directions will make a special stop to take on departing delegates. Delegates unable to travel on these trains should get off at Warsaw, Indiana.
Prom the west, south, and north, good connections may be made with the Pennsylvania at Chicago.
Those coming from the east via New York Central may transfer at Goshen, Ind., for a bus at Warsaw, which departs at 8:20 A.M. and 2:45 P.M.
FOR THOSE COMING BY^-'-^^S^^^^^'''
Both Greyhound and Trailways give direct service to Warsaw.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OP METHODIST YOUTH 740 Rush St., Chicago, 111.
Thomas R. Pendell, Executive Secretary PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD SCHEDULE (Subject to change without notice)
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH Winona Lake* Indiana August 2? - September 1, 1940
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£**$*ge>|e********gg ^OFFICIAL TRAIN* Lv. Warsaw 11:33 AM - _ - * ':18 ?M 10:10 PM Lv, Winona, Lake (Sept. 1 only) - _ 3:20 HI Ar. Fort Wayne 12:12 PM 3:50 ?M ':56 PM 10:57 PM Ar. Mansfield 4:2.9 PM 7:30 PM At. Pittsburgh 8:23 m 10:50 PM 7:00 AM Ar. Harrisburgh 10 :25 AM 12:24 ?M Ar. Baltimore _ _ „ 1 :00 PM 4:08 PM Ar. Washington 2 :00 PM 4;55 PM Ar. N. Philadelphia m 5:55 AM 12 :34 PM 2:16 PM Ar. New York City (Penn. Sta.) 6.30 AM 7:30 AM •p. :15 PM 3:40 PM ijt^sje***:^**** ***** The National Council of Methodist Youth A Christian fellowship correlating and giving national expression to the program of participating youth groups in the Methodist Church.
740 Rush Street EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS HERMAN WILL, JR., PRES. 4355 N. LOWELL AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. THOMAS R. PENDELL JOHN M. SWOMLEY, JR. , V-PRES. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 2929 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NEW YORK BEULA BRIGHAM, SECY. 2407 SOUTH 19 1940 August 7 LINCOLN, NEBRASKA LESLIE J. Ross TREAS. BATTLEGROUND, INDIANA TO MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL JAMES l_. FARMER. JR. DEVOTIONAL LIFE 1027 EUCLID ST. , N.W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Dear Council Member: GRACE DEMETRIADES WORLD FRIENDSHIP 7IOO SELLERS AVE. There are a number of Important items on which we need UPPER DARBY, PA. FRANKLIN H. LITTELL to clear before the Winona Lake Conference comes any closer. SOCIAL ACTION CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH WOODWARD AND ADAMS DETROIT, MICHIGAN 1. "inona Lake. Registrations for the National Conference LAWRENCE EISENBERG are not coming in as fast as they should if we are to have a capacity RECREATION UNIV. OF CHATTANOOGA crowd. National Councilmen are key persons to publicize the Confer CHATTANOOGA, TENN. ence and organize delegations. May we urge that you increase your MEMBERS AT LARGE efforts to bring a representative delegation from your section. MlLO D. HlMES, JR. Send registrations in as swiftly as possible. 125 N. DUBUQUE IOWA CITY, IOWA NEIL SWANSON 2. Transportation. We are asking National Councilmen to MT. VERNON, IOWA MARY MOORE serve as clearing houses for transportation to Winona Lake. We will 43 EAST 1ST ST. NEW YORK, N. Y. refer any questions we receive in reference to transportation from HARRIET LEWIS LITTELL,PAST PRES ycur territory to you. Inasmuch as you already have the addresses 76 WEST A.^AMS DETROIT, MICHIGAN of the other Councilmen in your section of the country (July News letter), you will be the logical one to arrange for automobile, bus, ADULT MEMBERS and railroad parties, especially when groups overlap annual confer EDWARD D. STAPLES ence boundaries. HIEL D. BOLLINGER MRS. ALBERT E. BEEBE MISS HELEN L. JOHNSON 3. New Councilmen. In many cases we have not received the ADVISORY MEMBERS name and address of the new National Councilman from your organiz HARRY W. MCPHERSON ation. Names starred in the July Newsletter are either new council- NATHANIEL F. FORSYTH men or old councilmen who have been reelected for the new term. WADE C. BARCLAY W. E. J. GRATZ Drop our office immediate word on the situation if your name is not HARRY C. WILSON MRS. W. H. C. GOODE starred. MRS. THOMAS NICHOLSON D. STEWART PATTERSON 4. Council meeting. The National Council will meet at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, August 27th, for a highly important meeting before RECOGNIZED PERIODICAL THE EPWORTH HERALD the opening of the Conference. Plan by all means to be present. T7e are enclosing a list of the major problems that will have to be PARTICIPATING GROUPS faced. Those coming by train should plan to arrive Monday if they EPWORTH LEAGUE YOUTH DIVISION, CHURCH are to be on time for this important meeting. SCHOOL QUEEN ESTHERS STANDARD BEARERS KAPPA PHI PHI TAU THETA SIGMA EPSILON THETA METHODIST COLLEGE STUDENTS Attend the METHODIST SEMINARY STUDENTS WESLEY FOUNDATIONS FOURTH BIENNIAL WESLEY PLAYERS NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH WINONA LAKE, INDIANA August 27 - September 1, 1940 -2-
5. Financial Situation. There atill remain some conferences that have-not "either made a pledge to the work of the Council or have failed to complete their payments. The Council needs the funds right now to finish up the year's work. If every Conference will carry its share of the load, it will not be much on any group. Your conference by our records on August 1st owed • — to finish up its 1939-40 pledge
to carry its share of the work. Will you raise this amount and send it to the treasurer immediately?
6* New pledges. There will be an opportunity for conferences and other groups and individuals to make pledges for the new year at Winona Lake. We suggest as a fair distribution that conferences pledge on the basis of at least $10 for each of its districts. Come to Winona prepared to make your pledge.
?• Anti-war reports« A few councilmen have neither turned in their dollar nor their unsold reports. The YCAW needs this money badly in this crisis. We can pay them as rapidly as you pay us.
8. Jurisdictional Caucus. There will be a meeting of the Confer ence presidents and the National Councilmen of each jurisdiction at Winona Lake for the purpose of electing a representative on the youth commission that will plan the new united Methodism youth program. This Is a highly important meeting and your various organizations should consider carefully whom they wish to nominate.
9» Conscription. We wish to thank our group for their hearty cooperation in opposition to conscription and war. The struggle is far from over and we will need to keep extremely active in this field for a long time to come if we are not to fail entirely.
Will you take appropriate action on each item that affects you?
Looking forward to seeing you at Winona Lake, I remain
_^/#ordially yours,
Thomas R. Pendell
P.S. Is your Winona registration In? Mine is! /W>V~
wv_ . FImuciAL STATEMENT X& k/wtstru^S^ NATIONAL COUNCIL OF METHODIST YOUTH 7U0 RUSH ST., CHICAGO, ILL. eJ>c/ \ NORTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION Quarterly Amount Date / Pledge Payments Paid Due mxni BALANCE DUE DAKOTA A^IAP 4^l/ff° DETROIT Ml. ^> ILLINOIS 12. b£ INDIANA IOWA-DES MOINES 10. Ao. MICHIGAN <# MINNESOTA AMAP is NORTH DAKOTA ££ 2^5 NORTH INDIANA
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NORTHERN MINNESOTA NORTHWEST INDIANA t\€? 2JL 5~~ NORTHWEST IOWA OHIO /era /0~b ROCK RIVER (Figures in red indicate unpaid previous year's pledge) SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS to be faced by the National Council of Methodist Youth at its annual meeting; Tuesday, August 27th, 1940 10:30 A-Mo, Winona Lake, Indiana I* What shall the National Council do in the face of the present international situation? What stand shall it take? What will it do to serve pacifist youth? What can it do as regards U.S. foreign policy? Can we look forward toward opening channels whereby youth can aid in re construction? 2* What can the National Council do in the domestic situation? How can we help solve the problems of unemployment, growing Fascism, loss of civil liberties, etc.? 3. What shall be our relationship to youth groups in the former Southern Methodist Church? to youth members of the church boards? 4. What changes in organization are necessary to adapt to the new situation? Problems of finance—how s-olve? Shall the National Council seek to maintain a working relationship with the Board of Education of the united church as it has in the former Methodist 'Episcopal Church? What relationship shall we have to other boards? 5. Shall the National Council move its headquarters along with the Youth Department to Nashville, Tennessee? (See enclosed sheet for opposing arguments.) 6. Shall the National Council sever its relationship with the American Youth Congress? (CONFIDENTIAL) WHY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OFFICE SHOULD BE LOCATED IN NASHVILLE 1. The National Council office should be located in the same city as the general youth and student groups so that they may continuously coordinate and correlate their work. Otherwise there would be a lack of consultation, giving rise to all the dangers of misunderstanding, conflict, and cross programs. Location in the same city does not mean that the Council is the project of any Board. The Council will be free to work out whatever co operative arrangement it may desire. 2. It will give the Council access to the complete up-to-date lists of conference, district, sub-district, and local officers, as well as student groups. 3. It provides addressograph service for these lists, saving days of our staff s time. 4o It provides mailing and wrapping services, checking and bookkeeping facilities, etc. 5. It allows National Council enclosures in general mailings. 6. It facilitates securing National Council space in such publications as the Methodist Youth Lea.der, the Christian Student, etc. 7. It would give the Council an approach to Southern youth and to develop an understanding and appreciation of our program. 8. The presence of the Council's Executive Secretary is an ever-present and healthy reminder to the Board staff of the existence of a healthy youth movement within the Church. 9. The new national youth organization will probably center in Nashville. If the Council is to make its contribution to the united organizations it should be where developments are talcing place. 10. There is a considerable amount of cross reference of mails between de partments In the office. One letter, for instance, will want part World Comradeship materials, part information on the NCMY, etc. 11. The specialized literature resources of the Youth Department are at our disposal and vice versa. 12. National Council and Executive Committee meetings need not be held at the Council office, but could continue to meet wherever it is most convenient, 13. The expense of setting up a separate office and maintaining it would be a tremendous drain on our already depleted treasury. Additional expenses would include: l) office rent, 2) telephone service, 3) a full-time office secretary, 4) office equipment and repair, including furniture, typewriter, etc. There might be an. increased possibility that the financial contribution the Board has been making to our treasury would not be forthcoming. (Confidential) WHY THE COUNCIL SHOULD SET UP A SEPARATE OFFICE 1. It will remove the Council's officers from too close connection with any Board and any consequent tendency to tone down. The Council will be free to develop its own program as it sees fit, and be on equal terms with all the Boards. 2. Travel for the Executive Secretary will be difficult in and out of Nashville. 3. Nashville is not located in strong National Council territory, 4. It would separate the Council office from the World Peace Commission office and the office of the United Christian Youth Movement. 5. Tennessee Is a Jim Crow state and Negroes visiting the Council office would find travel and entertainment difficulties,, 6. Other Boards and agencies might make a larger contribution to the National Council of Methodist Youth treasury. MINUTES THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF METHODIST YOUTH Winona Lake, Indiana August 27, 1940 Roll Call. Greetings read from members and friends. Proposed outline for agenda: Future meetings; when and where. Question of Conscription: CO.. action; repeal efforts, etc. Cooperation with other organizations: Y.C.A.W., American Youth Congress, United Christian Youth Movement, Campaign for Youth Needs. Current political campaign, Relationship to youth groups in Southeastern and Southcentral jurisdictions. Location of the National Council Office. Selection of Executive Secretary for the NCMY. Relation of Council to Boards of the Church Determine the location of next meeting of the Council and Con- ference. Amendments to the Constitution. Finances of National Council. Date of next meeting. ANNOUNCEMENT: Jurisdictional caucuses, made up of delegates from each of four jurisdictions, (NE,NC,C,W) will meet Thursday afternoon, at 3:00 P.M.-, for the purpose of selecting representatives to the Youth Study Commi s sIon. Moved that a delegate, or delegates, should be appointed to represent us in our opposition to the Conscription Bill. The person, or persons selected will go to Washington,. D. C.,to Interview senators and representatives. A statement should be drawn up by the NCMY, sent to Senator Wheeler to be read and put Into the Congressional records. It was announced that Mr, Joseph Cadden, Executive Secretary of the American Youth Congress, was at the conference and wished to come be fore the Council on behalf of the AXO, Moved that Joseph Cadden be allowed 20 minutes for his statement, in cluding whatever questions the Council wished to ask, Milo D, Himes, a member of the Executive Committee of the NOW, re presented the National Council of Methodist Youth at the American Youth Congress at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in July, He had been asked to bring to the Council a report of his reactions to the meeting. It was decided that since certain Items in his report were confidential the 2:00 P.M. Council meeting would be an executive session, and there' fore, closed to all except members of the Council*-with the exception of Dorotha Williams, who took notes, and Mr. Cadden for the period of his speech and questions. National Council (Con't.) -2- Report of Finances: Leslie Ross $638.00 pledges not paid* $256.00 balance |265.QO bills at present Leslie seiggested each district pledge $10,00 per year. Pledge campaign will be Saturday, The proposed amendments to the Constitution were presented by Tom Pendell. (Reported later In minutes.) The president appointed the following Credentials Committee: Victor Meredith, Chairman Laura Hess Gilbert Hobson with Dorotha Williams, advisory member. The meeting was adjourned until the afternoon session.. The meeting was opened with group singing. The statement on Conscription which was drawn up by James Farmer and John Swomley, was read and discussed again at length. The final draft will be found at the end of this report, Mr. Joseph Cadden then reviewed the history of the AYC, discussed its activities, mentioned the relationship of the NCMY to the AYC, and answered numerous questions* Report on the xiYC by Milo D, Hlrnes (see attached statement drawn up on basis of this report.) Moved that the report of Milo D. Himes be accepted and that the Council withdraw from the American Youth Congress. Moved that James Farmer be asked to write a statement on our with- drawal from the AYC. An amendment to the motion: That Milo D. Himes work with James Farmer because he has definite facts upon which to base reasons for with drawal, was accepted and the motion was carried. The following committee was named to study the proposed amendment's to the constitution: Don Bars s, Chairman Victor Meredith Mary Martinson Committee to find delegates to go to Washington: National Council (Con't.) Phil Steer Grace Demetriades Brooke Morgan Moved to reconvene Wednesday night at 9:30 Wednesday Afternoon, August 28, 1940 New Members were introduced* Report of the treasurer. Moved that report be accepted. Leslie Ross, treasurer, distributed pledge cards, asking member of the Council to pledge whatever their conference feels able to pay, after discussing it with members of their conference. It has been suggest ed that each district be responsible for §10.00, or over per year. It was further suggested that a definite pledge be made rather than pledging as much as possible. Report of the Committee on the Revision of the Constitution: Chairman, Don Barss. Changes were made in the following Articles, Sections and Parts: ARTICLE I, Section 2, a,b,c,d,e,f. ARTICLE I, Section 4. ARTICLE' .II, Section I-DIscussion-What are the duties of the S t ud e n t C ommis s ion. 1. Student Leadership training Conferences, 2. Caravan groups. 3. Work Service Camps. 4. Related World Student Christian Federation. 5. Relationship which students sustain in national student strikes against war. (Change finally omitted.) ARTICLE II, Section 5. ARTICLE II, Section 5, part c. ARTICLE III, Section 1: Motion: This section to be re-committed to the Committee for revision, ARTICLE III, Section 2: Motion: *idd to part a: Commission on World Peace and any other boards or agencies of the Church In which there is youth work. Moved that Constitution Committee should be given the power to edit the Constitution, making the changes which were voted upon consistent throughout the Constitution. Moved that the NCMY establish some relationship with the Board of Publication and place all possible emphasis for a new youth weekly* National Council (Con't.) -4- Moved that each time the editor of the youth publication comes for re- appoTntment, the Board of Publication should consult with the Executive' Committee of the national youth organization. Mary Martinson reported on the Campaign for Youth Needs. This is an organization of young people and youth organizations who have with drawn from the AYC or who have never been affiliated with the AYC. The movement was begem because of some of the undemocratic happenings in the Youth Congress. Its program includes such things as mass job hunts, and the setting up of community centers in small towns and rural areas. Moved that we should cooperate with the Campaign for Youth Needs by sending a representative to their conference in October. Moved that the meeting adjourn at midnight. Moved that the Council officers contact the United Christian Youth Movement to clear dates which have been in conflict with our biennial conference. It was urged that we should give whatever cooperation we could to the United Christian Youth Movement, especially through local groups. Moved that the order of the session for Thursday, August 29, 1940, will be (1) the presentation of the letter from Amber Van of the Coun cil; (2) the discussion of the location of the National Council office. Moved that as a matter of courtesy, greetings should be extended to the other conferences being held on the grounds. Moved that The National Council should meet again Thursday evening after the conference session. Thursday Evening, August 29, 1940 Meeting called to order by John Swomley, Vice President, the President, Herman Willf being out of town. Moved that the matter of the location of the National Council office be postponed until later on the program. A letter from Amber Van was read. Also one from Wilber Way of England and one from Hayes Beall. A moment of silent prayer followed. Moved that letters be sent to these people Moved that a National Day of Penitence and Fasting be held on the first day of registration for conscription. National Council (Con't) -5- Suggestions were made for securing Wider cooperation on such a plan and also for the distributing of printed handbills, the sending of a delegation to Washington was discussed and tentative plans made. Moved that Al Hamilton present his statement of this ''On to Washing- ton" program In ten minutes. Moved that The National Council for the Prevention of War be contacted also . Moved that a committee be set up for a program in Washington. Phil Steer reported that he could not find anyone to go to Washington immediately. Dr, Gratz, the editor of the Epworth Herald, reported that unless • people stand by the .youth publication it doesn't pay to ask for it. We must have a closer association with and cooperation from young people, Leslie Ross moved that the acting recording secretary, Louise Clark, be given power to vote In Executive Committee rn.eetings. Committee for Peace Action in Washington: Homer Fink Vic Meredith Phil Steer Grace Demetriades Charles Boss Al Hamilton Moved thatthe meeting adj o urn. Friday Evening, August 30, 1940 Invitations for the National Council meeting next year v/ere given by Battle Ground, Indiana; Detroit, Michigan, and St. Paul, Minn. Revision of Constitution, ARTICLE III, Section 1, Moved that Dr. Barclay be continued in an advisory capacity on the Executive Committee. eMoved that all adults on the Executive Committee shall be advisory 't members. Moved that the Executive Secretary of the Division of the Local Church, the Executive Secretary of the Division of Educational Insti tutions, and the Secretary of the Division of Education and Culti vation of the Board of Missions shall be dropped from advisory member ship of the National Council, The discussion of' three issues-location of the NCMY office, relation to boards and agencies, and the selection of an Executive Secretary National Council ('Con't;) -6- was opened and presented by John Swomley. Dr. Gratz mentioned that the Youth Study Commission will be meeting in December. Moved that we take up the first suggestion on the sheet. Moved that The National Council approve of sending a list of suggest' ions for one day conferences to be held early this fall-these to be area meetings and in cooperation with area conferences where planned Meeting adjourned, Saturday Evening, August 31, 1940 Moved that typewritten copies of amendments be made. Tom Pendell, Executive Secretary, to have this done. Moved that we extend an invitation to the SE,SW,&'"SG jurisdictional youth groups, also send a delegate to the 1941 Lima Conference, and also that the Council have a separate fund to send delegates and that we authorize the committee already organized to go ahead with pro motion , Moved that The Council give authority to Executive Committee to take necessary action on resolutions. Hereian Will reported to the Council about the meeting of the Board of Education Executive Committee at Nashville. Moved that we endorse Herman's report of what was done at the meeting A substitute motion was offered that we approve the arrangement as presented to and adopted by the Board Executive Committee and that we also set up a committee to consult with the board and see if any better arrangement can be worked out. The motion was divided into two parts to be voted eipon: It was carried that we approve of the action taken at Nashville; and it was carried that we have a consultative committee to meet with the repre sentatives of the board. Moved that the consultative committee act before the Youth Study Com mission me e t s . The following persons were elected to the consultative committee, their expenses to be paid by the National Council: Marjorie Sherphorn Phil Steer Clyde Summers Clarie Collins Herman Will The discussion of possibilities for the Executive Secretary followed. Herman Will, Hayes Beall, Harvey Seifert, and Murray Dickson Y/ere considered at some length. 4* « National Council (Con't.) -7- Moved to present the first three in the order named. Moved to have the office remain in Chicago, the consultative Committ e- to have power to suggest a change, but final action and approval i required by the Council. Moved that the decision as to where the new office should be located shall not finally be made until the National Council meets in session again. Moved that the Executive Secretary in cooperation with the Chairmen of Commissions of the National Council prepare a statement about the National Council and Its function-this to be a councilman's workbook, Harriet Littell emphasized the need for more time at National Council meetings for fellowship. Other statements were made and were followed by prayer and a friend ship circle . The meeting was adjourned early in the morning. Respectfully submitted Loeiise Clark, acting Secretary TRANSPORTATION BULLETIN NATIONAL CONFERENCE OP METHODIST YOUTH WINONA LAKE, INDIANA AUGUST 27 — SEPTEMBER 1, 1940 Winona Lake is situated in the very heart of Methodist population. Only 110 miles from Chicago, it is located two miles east of Warsaw, Indiana. A \0 FOR THOSE COMING BY £>;'' '-Vsv%- k^pf ' •—«• •ijl'.uf * M Winona Lake is just south of U.S. Highway No. 30, two miles east of Warsaw, Indiana. To organize car-loads and caravans, delegates should get in touch with their National Councilman or their district or conference officers. FOR THOSE COMING BY ^^^^0^^^M =SZ32I The main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad runs by Winona Lake. Arrangements have been made to have the Manhattan Limited both from Chicago and from the East make a special stop on Tuesday, August 27th, for arriving delegates,' On Sunday, September 1st, the Golden Arrow in both directions will make a special stop to take on departing delegates. Delegates unable to travel on these trains should get off at Warsaw, Indiana. From the west, south, and north, good connections may be made with the Pennsylvania at Chicago. Those coming from the east via New York Central may transfer at Goshen, Ind#, for a bus at Warsaw, which departs at 8:20 A.M. and 2:45 P.M. FOR THOSE COMING BY^--^e,|^p^|J| X^^"«JfV>* Both Greyhound and Trailways give direct service, to Warsaw. NATIONAL- COUNCIL OF METHODIST YOUTH 740 Rush St., Chicago, 111. Thomas R. Pendell, Executive Secretary PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD SCHEDULE (Subject to change without notice) NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH Winona Lake, Indiana August 27 - September 1, 1940 FROM THE WEST ******** ********** * Official Train * Lv. Chicago (Union Sta.) 9:30 AM * * 11:00 AM * 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Ar. Warsaw 11:33 AM * - * 7:18 PM 10:10 PM Ar« Winona Lake (Aug. 27 only) * 1-00 PM * ************* *** ** FROM THE EAST ***************** * Official Train Lv. New York City (Penn.Sta.)* 6:46 PM 11:40 PM Lv. North Philadelphia * 8:14 PM Lv. Washington * 6:55 PM Lv. Baltimore * 7:44 PM Lv. Harrisburg * 10:15 PM Lv. Pittsburgh * 8:40 AM Lv. Mansfield * 7:38 AM 12:23 PM Lv. Fort Wayne * 9:29 AM 2:12 PM Ar. Winona Lake (Aug. 27 only) 10:00 AM Ar. Warsaw * 10:10 AM 2:49 PM ******************* FOR THE WEST ****************** Official Train * Lv. Wincna Lake (Sept. 1 only) • 2:40 PM Lv, Warsaw 10:10 AM * 2:49 PM * 4:39 PM 10:04 PM Ar. Chicago 12:20 PM * 4:55 PM * 7:00 PM 12:30 AM ****************** FOR THE EAST ** ** ***********ft OFFICIAL TRAIN* Lv. Warsaw 11:33 AM * — _ — 7:18 ?M 10:10 PM Lv. Winona Lake (Sept. 1 only) _ 3:20 m Ar. Fort Wayne 12:12 PM 3:50 PM 7:56 PM 10:57 PM Ar. Mansfield 4:29 M 7:30 PM Ar, Pittsburgh 8:23 PM 10:50 PM 7:00 AM Ar, Harrisburgh 10:25 AM 12:24 PM Ar. Baltimore 1:00 PM 4:08 PM Ar. Washington 2:00 VU 4:55 PM Ar. N. Philadelphia 5:55 AM 12:34 PM 2:16 PM Ar. New York City (Penn. Sta.) 6:30 AM 7:30 AM 2:15 PM 3:40 PM **************** \^Cor\[erence Counet National Conference of Methodist Youth, Winona Lake, Indiana Vol, 4 August 28, 1940 No. 1 •SJ. — — . Robert Rowley, Editor THE CONFERENCE COURIER OPENING SESSION This paper is published for Approximately 765 Methodist the convenience of the Fourth Bi Youth and Adult Leaders assembled ennial National Conference of Meth at the Auditorium for the opening odist Youth. It will be distribut session of the conference at 7:45 ed each morning of the conference. last night. The final issue will appear on Following a fifteen minute Sunday morning, September 1. All interval of organ music by the notices and other items for publi conference organist, Mrs. Everett cation should be handed to the edi Jones, Mr. James L. Farmer con tor or to other members of the ducted the opening service of staff by 6:00 p,m, worship, Herman Will, Jr., presi dent of the National Council of COURIER STAFF ORGANIZATION Methodist then gave the official call to order. Do you like to write? Have A resolution unanimously you a "nose for news?" Would you approved by the National Council like to help publish The Confer at Its meeting In the afternoon ence Courier? All persons inter concerning whole-hearted opposi ested is serving on the Courier tion to the Burke-Wadsworth Con staff are asked to meet in the scription Bill merited a great Press Room on the second floor of ovation when it was read before the Administration Building Im the Conference. mediately following the morning Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam, session and just preceding lunch, delivered the keynote speech of the conference, ''Temples Still DIRECTORY Undone." "There is the temple of world law and order, the temple Location of Offices -- of economic justice, and the temple of civic righteousness Registration office, Information still to be built in this world," office, and Mimeographing office — said Bishop Oxnam. "Youth must Administration Building, First Floo r.build them." The Epworth Herald, Press Room, NOT ICES The Conference Courier Office, Con Meals will be served in two ference Reports, Stenographic shifts at: Breakfast 7:15 & 7 :45 Office — Administration Building, Lunch 12:15 & 12:45, Supper 6 * Second Floor. 6:30, Those with cards marked I eat at the earlier period, those Dispensary — Room 102 of the Inn. with cards marked II, at the later period. Eating places are II©' General Sessions of the National Home, Hillside, and Garfield. Conference of Methodist Youth -** the Auditorium. J ) r \ r f r! j r~ r \ \ \\ \ I i^ J V_J x L., J \ .J r ji \ National Conference of Methodist Youth, Vol... Winona Lake, Indiana x2 AUGUST 2 9 1 /4 0 ROBERT HOWIE?, EDITOR 70RLD COMRADSHIP Other readers on the program Following the worship pro wore; Martha Peters, Evelyn Carrie gram which waspresided over by Mar^orie littell, Harvey Dibrell, Grace Demetriad.ee and had four Maurico Jhite, James Robinson and well known missionarys who spoke Jack Poole. in a seminar. They told what Victor Shorring of Muttra, their problems were and what they and their fellow workers India played the israj, an Indian are doing to overcome them. stringed instrument, following The four speakers were Mr, Pedro the volco "from India". Zottele of Chile, Marie Agnirre COMMISSION ELECTIONS of Chile, Gilbert Nee of China and. Miss Rosy Lafforge of China. COMMISSION 2: Chairman, A brief picture of the Thomas Klink, Forest Grove, transformation of the Christian Oregon; Secretary, Marjorie youth in South America with the Sherphorm, F.l Segundo, Cal.; help of the Methodist Church in Member, iSldon Hoover, Los the IT. 8. was presented by Mr. Angeles, Cal. Zottele a rid M i s s A q a i r r o. COMMISSION 3: Chairman, Miss lafforge and Mr. Nee Irma Hcitzman, San Jose, Cal.; presented a very striking pic Secretary, Ruby Loe Tomlinson, ture of the present Situation in Carbondalo, 111.; Member, Morris China, pointing out that thoy Morgan, Perrysville, Ind. are not embittered nor crushed by COMMISSION 5: Chairman; the present situation, but instea; Dave Seaman, Wellington, Kansas; have taken tip a national re con Secretary, R. Russell Hwancr, struct i on. Victoria, Texas; Member, Catherine Lyon, Potland, Oregon. YOUTH OF TTU; TORLD CO&IIS3I0H 7: Chairman, "Youth of the world" who Leon Glatt, enterprise, Kansas; spoke to American world comrades Secretary, Dorothy Ann iolfe, in the auditorium last evening H unt i ngt o n, 0. Va. ; Me mb e r, not were voices taken from the vol yut elected. unteer talent group which has COMMISSION 8: Cuairman, gathered en the campus this week. Eddie Griffin, Endcrlin, N. D.; Thoy were rehearsed in tho read Secretary, Ruth Hordyke, Marsh ings by Harold Hiironspcrger, the al It own, Iowa; Member, Ruth Hood, Chairman of the Conference Talent Upper Darby, Pa. Committee, who was also ofaiofly- C 0MMI331 ON 9 : Ch:, i rman, ins trumenta1 in the preparation Nora Calhoun, Philadelphia, Pa.; of the worship sing, and Miss Secretary, Mary Edna Goldsmith, Mildred Hahn, Drama Instructor at San Diego, Cal.; Member, Jim Baker University, Kansas. Griffith, Chicago, 111.; Reading tho two first parts COMMISSION 10: Chairman, of the service were Russell Eoan- Max i no H ibb s, Ko o nos burg, Cal.; . or and Howard E. Stingle. Hiss Secretary, Vcryl Gait, Hughson, Grace Demetriades, vJorld Friend Cal.; Me mbe r, WaIter Sieck, ship Chairman of tho National Indianola, Iowa. Council, r. rep Trie .* COMMISSION 11: Chairman, League of Nation Association, and Bob Marshall, St. Charles, 111.; now is secretary of the group Secretary, Violet Proper, Little advocating allied aid to defend Falls, Minn.; Member, George America. He is president of the Gr os s , Indi anola, 1 owa. Brooklyn College. COMMISSION 14: Chairman, Clyde Summers, Champlaine, 111.; Secretary, Jewel Pagburn, Suisun, Staff Cal.; Member, Park Woodrow, Editor: Robert Rowley Norwood, Pa. Associate Editor: Omar Kenyon,Jr. COMMISSION 16: Chairman, Staff: Mary Jane Howe, larontum, Keith Huffman, Chicago, 111.; Secretary, Lucille Back, Chcrry- Pa.; Eleanor Koss, Jacksonville, ville, Kansas; Member, Bonnie 111.; Catherine Lyon, Oregoh; Bob Schlossor, Plymouth, Ind. McCoy, Detroit, Mich.; Bob Ramm, COMMISSION 18: Chairman, Chicago, 111.; LaPcarlc Roberts, Eugene Kidder, 8. Cal.; Secretary Nashville, Tonn.; Robert Shell- Lillian Christian, Charleston, 'anbergor, Philadelphia, Pa.; •d, Va. ; Member, Mary Jane Howe, Marvis Struxnoss, tfillmar, Miss,; Tareriturn, Pa. 3 horw o o d Ve r et ag, Cincinnati, Oh i o; COMMISSION 20: Chairman, Mudgo lailan, Oregon; Gaulvin Neil Swanson, Solon, Iowa; Sec Parker, Austin, Texas. retary, Marjorie Barmoro, Chit- ..«,.« anooga, N. Y.; Member, Phil Steer Chitanooga, N. Y. Heard on the campus: This may bo COlvMISSION 21: ChaIrman, a r c 1 i g i o u. s ga t h e r i ng b u t I ain't Rachel Stephenson, Grand Island, seen a Bible being totted-ecound Neb.; Secretary, Dale Barnard, Y^t. ' ""l.r"H J , Portland, Mich.; Ivy Chun, Hawaii ;i er/ GROUP PHOTO The Confcrenee will be taken at 10:30 Thursday morning south of Billy Sunday Tabernacle and almost directly back of the Ad, Bldg. Please try to bo prompt. / •&& ' r-r*- > Tho first row is reserved for the leaders. PERSONALITIES The speakers in the Town 611 JovOl Copy 4» ANNOUNCEMENTS PLACES OP COMMISSION METTINGS Commission One—Westminister Lobby Commission Twelve—front of Aud. " Two .-£ost Office Thirteen --back of Aud, " Three If 11 (meets with fif " Pour •- Chapel of Free teen) Meth. Press Bldg. Fourteen*—Presby, Main floor Five'• -Presley. Main floor Sixteen--Exec, room in Adm. • -We stmini st er Chap e1 Seventeen--Presby. Main floor Seven- —Pre sb y. B a s em en t Eighteen —Winona Reading Rm. Eight- " Main floor Nineteen --Free Methodist Nine- • -Post Office Second Floor Ten- II N Twenty --Post Office Eleven- Twenty-one - Presby, Basement Twenty-two - Free Methodist Second Floor Twenty-three - Winona Private Dining Room CHANGES IN Director of Grounds, Equipment, Ushers, - Roy Tucker Director of Press Relations - Helen Senne Chairman, Talent Committee - Harold A, Ehrensperger Reception of Leaders - Eugene Kidder RECREATION AT THE BOAT DOCK; Row Boats - 25^ hour, 50^ half*»day Speed boat ride - 50p adults, 25^ for children. (It goes 35 mph. The ride is 15 minutes, 2-7 persons per trip) Motor launch trip along 13 mile shore line. Up to %&b passengers per trip. 25^ for'a half-hour ride. If as many as 20 of our people go together, they can charter it for a trip at 20c7 each. SHUFFLE BOARD; The fee is 5^ per person for a game of 100 points* BICYCLING; 30^ per hour per person, QOd for a tandem machine. Get bicycles at the shuffle board court. BOWLING: The charge is 15$^ per line. Assistance in the art of bowling is provided without charge. Open until 11 P.M. TENNIS; There are four good courts behind Winona Hotel. SOFTBALL; A good field behind Winona Hotel ARCHERY; At the rate of \i per arrow. FOLK GAMES; Afternoons at 5;00 In the basement of Westminster Hotel. Go eip the concrete stairs behind Winona Auditorium to get to the hotel, • • . . . . Don't get alarmed, as the Infantile paralysis epidemic is waning In this part of the state. However, it is thought advisable for all del egates to refrain from swimming in the lake. Girls, be sure your make-up is straight; and everybody smile your very pretlest for the Conference uroup Photograph to be taken this morning '{Thursday) at 10;30 at the side of the Billy Sunday Tabernacle behind the Administration Building. Everyone connected with the Conference is requested to be there promptly. The Conference leaders will be seated In the front row; others will take places on the stands - the taller ones at the rear; the shorter ones toward the front. If you*re appealing to Cupid or the God of Finance for a delayed letter, you might try the Registration Office If your letters have been addressee in care of The National Conference of Methodist Youth. All others will: bo at the Post Ojffiee.in Winona Lake, (Conference post office is located in Registration Office) • • •., The organ moments are cons Id ere el a part of the morning worship service. Would you please enter the Auditorium In a worshipful end quiet mood? SPECIAL MEETINGS There will boa meeting in the Auditorium of the Iowa Delegation following the Jurisdictional meeting. PAGING; Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, California Denominational meeting for all youth delegates (plus pastors) In the front right of tho Auditorium Immediately following the Thursday evening service. Four of the Jurisdictional Conferences will meet this afternoon - Thursdc at 3;00 to elect one delegate from each jurisdiction to the General Conference Commission to plan the youth program called for Nashville, Tennessee, December 12, 1940. The North Central Conference,which include the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, will meet in the Auditorium. The Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference, which includes the New England and Middle Atlantic states, will meet in the Presbyterian Church sanctuary. The Western Conference, which includes California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Nevada, will meet in WentmamMtOrlHatelEIne: 8hfl.Tip.el, T The Central Jurisdictional Conference will meet In the Winona To National Council from Executive Committee V ISSUES 1. The Executive secretary 2. Location of Council office 3. Relationship to the various boards Re c omme nd at ion of the Executive Committee by a majority vote of 8 to 2 That we call Herman Will to the position of Executive Secretary in part time relationship with the World Peace Commission and part time on specifically Council matters; and that he be assisted by a full time office secretary. That the office be in Chicago. That we request the Board of Education to continue financial con tribution for special projects or/and general budget purposes. That we request all cooperative boards to contribute on the same basis. Alterrat ive Proposals 1. Pull time secretary; maintain present relationship with Board in Nashville. 2. Same as No. 1 but with office in Chicago. 3. Executive Secretary in Chicago with Council having no contribu tion from the Board. 4. Same as No. 3 but Executive Secretary devote half time to World Peace Commission. 5. No Executive Secretary but hire full-time office secretary for the President of the Council. V7?. o, in v • VOL 4 HciAr ^ $: §—-M ^W ly*u" A!/GO-,7 i0,IO40 D N v~ ' lie! Nel (2) NA;I0N1L COKFEit^CE 0? ?elv^fO'DlST XOTCI* WIHOJ 3JAA.K. L.Piii MJBW ROWLEY. EMTQR TOWN RAIL LAST NIGHT ism, to Hitlerize to beat Hi tierism." "Democracy is no mere involved ever The pacifist attitude of the delegates there than the cause of American women leaped into its sharpest definition en the suffrege," Nye declared. "It is a repeat third day of their week-long conference at engagement of the same old piay--Europe* s a panel forum on the subject, "Which Way recurring wars and power politics." America?" He flatly promised the young Methodists Senator Gerald P, Nye, fresh from tho that his vote would be negative on the defeat to his forces in tho United States eventual declaration of war in the highest Senate on tho Burke-Wadsworth bill for legislative body of the land. conscription, and a long-time isolationist far. Eichelberger*s statement based its in all his public views, shared tho panel principal arguments on the imminent threat platform with Kir by _„ „ from Germany, His pro Pago, author and Christ!- RESULTS OF ELECTIONS FOR gram was-that of the so- ian pacifist, and Clarkj JURISDICTIONAL YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES called William Allen Eichelberger, executive) ehito committee! ell officer of the Commit Ce n tr al Ju r i s di ct i o n — Nor a possible aid to Great tee to Defend America Calhoun, Philadelphia, Pa. Britain immediately, in# by Aiding the Allies. eluding a speed-up of Delegates, leaders North Central Jurisdiction — Prank production here, priority and visitors listens! Littell, Detroit, Mich. on orders for England attentively to each of and sale of over-cge des tho three speakers and Western Jurisdiction — Marjorio troyers by the United then shot questions Sherphern, El Sogundo, Calif States Navy to the Britie for an hour which were Page contended that weighted heavily on Northeastern Jurisdiction — To the way to defeat Hitler-* the side of the Nye be elected tomorrow. ism was to use an entire* and Page arguments, ii >. nQw system, a system whic Attacking "the silly hysteria of this recognizes at the outset that "hate and hour," Senator Nye sharply challenged Mr. greed breed hate and greed, that the vin- Eichelberger's contention thet Nazi Ger dictiveness of Versailles breeds the agony many planned an immediate invasion of of the present war. America, but conceded that Germany might The first job for Christians to do in attempt economic penetration of this hemi this crisis, Page said, was to recognize sphere • that "when God*s moral order of the uni "Wo have been led into this hysteria in verse is defied, the results are disas order that w® may forget the problems of trous." He pled directly that young our own country," Senator Nye claimed. He Methodists work "to keep the United States said that a total of $500, for every family j^t of war." in the United States had been spent on nat •»,»•» ional defense in the present session of National Conference reports, "We Build wit Congress. Tliee, " will be ready for circulation Oct. ' Senator Nye's chief opp osi tion to wfaat Ike book will include digests of all speec' he termed the "long steps short of war" commission reports, etc. Ihey may be secui was rooted in the belief that it was only by previous subscription of 35$. to be impossible "to militarize to beat militar paid at the library before the. closer of th conference* NATIONAL COUNCIL PROCEtDING! The Natinnal Council of Methodist Youth betwean incessant activity and a great convening here this week has released this cause and relaxation. news to the press. 9. Trust in these ways and therefore It was moved to send delegates to Wash help keep the United States out of war• ington to the Hourse of Representatives to present our views on the conscription bill. LAKE WINONA Almost one half of the pledges of last year have not been paid for the support of Some forty-six years ago took place the Na t i o na 1 Cou nci 1 • the purchase of old Eagle Lake and its Council officers are to contact the transformation into a religious Chaut- United Christian Youth Movement to clear aqua. A preacher named Dickey purchased th3 dates of comp meetings« the lake entirely on credit and good ; Mary Mooro Martinson presented the prog- faith, and it rapidly developed into a ran of the campaign for Youth Needs and it religious haven. It was run by an assoc was voted that the National Council would iation headed by Dr, Dickey. not affiliate 4'ith the organization but Some drastic changes were made in they would send representatives to the fall the grounds, both before it became Win conference of the campaign for youth needs. ona Lake and afterwards. The island was formerly a swamp, and was drained EHE CHRISTIAN WAY by use oi the canal which bounds the ; Island., today* Then a race track and A definite nine point program of action Various other amusements were placed for reconciliation as set down by Dr. Kirby there; these were removed when the As Page at the Thursday morning session.. The sociation took, control. points were es follows: The constructed a railroad to War 10 Provide immediate relief for victims saw an almost imperative move. Incid of war 0 entally, they made a sixable profit by 8. Provide relief for victims of our selling gravel from this railroad's bed. own. economic break down,, The trees which attr ct so much favor 3. Help preserve Democracy nee by sleep able attention from visitors were remov ing freedom alive. ed form the island to fill the grounds. 4. Work now I n preparation for World There are many interesting statues Government.- on the grounds. In frorat of the Sunday ,6. Work now in preparation for task of Tabernacle is the statue of Dr Dickey reconstruction and rehabilitation in count ries after the war. founder Of th, Association. Then there 6- Work, new tor creation of the now in is a large granite block memorial don stitutions of Democracy. ated by Eo Ju Heinz, of "Fifty-sev n 7. Help make churches more effective. varieties" fame. The Studebaker foun 8* enrich one's own lifaeby alternation tains were given by the past president. the 3€tf OH ft Weather it' p five-cent ham- burgorr at 6 for 2*3 • ••> ^-dollar wedgies for eo«b9 >,. or a $1200 Chresler fee $999 .. . you can -e;-.^ usually trust the -VA'" K£"4l Right now a lot of creed to sniff it nmart ffllkd are grabb down a raal bargain< ing at the one dollar (A2>\> ' «* FM^FeaAF/ National Conference \V 4 special on THE EPWORTH HERALD, avail- • -able at the .'Herald' exhibit in the editor '• 1 ;iNj „(JN ov^ Hi r 1 I - /or LIFE no/ i/D/A. i u^n n The only large group of young people PEACE FORCES STAGE MEDITATION- now in session in the U.S. is the Nation PERI CD AND MOCK TRIAL al Conference of Methodist Youth. If there A fifteen-minute period of medita is to be felt in Washington a last minute tion and prayer on the relationship protest against the draft as it gees to Christian youth to the present worlc the House and if there is to be an expres conflict will take place this aftern sion of willingness to serve the country v oen at 3 o clock in the Auditorium. Iran in socially useful work rather than mili lately following, there will be a mo tary preparation. This conference will ok trial, "The Case of the Censcientleu 3 have to do it. Objector," sponsored by Dr. Charlos This morning the conference is being Boss, Jr., executive secretary of th polled to find out if there are a suffi World Peace Commission of the Methee cient number of cars, people, and money to Church. About 15 or 20 of the Coate provide for a caravan of cars to Washing ence peace leaders will be en hand ton which will leave Sunday nom» The afterwards for personal consultation delegates will be asked if there are people back heme who might join this caravan be LEADERSHIP CHANGES tween here and Washington or come from near Several changes have occurred en the by centers to Winona Lake to start with the staff of instructors and sonar ce leader a cara.van, for the commission areas of the confer • • • • ence. We take this opportunity to "Variety is the spice of life" - so might thank those oho have or would hwe teheed have been the expression of talent commit us and give you a resume of the eh'e.gaa,. tee chairman, Harold A. Shrenspergor, when COMMISSION III - Charles Shike of he met approximately fifty fellows and Springfield, Illinois, has left thi.a girls in the Auditorium, Wednesday after group and is now source leader in noon. Commission XI. file auditions proved successful, with COMMISSION IZ - Ezra Cox of Philadel talents ranging from trumpets ana violins phia has left the Conference. to the Indian, instrument, israj - and from COMMISSION X - Professor Qekel 11 Hall, quartets and duets to readings. Worship Lafayette, Indiana, and Aaron RapkF.g? services, and programs will net be lacking Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have gones talent during this Conferonce. Mr. 3h- COMMISSION XT - W. Crawford Barclay- rensporger was definitely pleased with left Thursday and Armand Guerrero of the enthusiastic spirit and cooperation Chicago has been placed in this group, of all these delegates participating. COMMISSION XI - No demand for this area so it was dispensed with. COMMISSION X1 - Mrs. J. N. Rodeheaver, To Friday ever 730 people are regis Winona, Indiana, is confined to a hos tered as official delegates and observers, pital bod an- . cannot be here. this dees net include more than 40 ether people registered as yi&i^~ C OMMISSIONS there are on'Fr ***iv ' "ins: that the cooperative move- n +• •• - annnnn c era en t s Any state, city, local, church or other group which would like to have a photograph taken should see Roy D, Young, the Conference photog rapher, or his wife, in the front of the Auditorium where the Conference photographs are "being sold. Photographs will be taken in 4x5-inch size at 25^ each, or 5x7 size at 35^ eachj there should he at least 10 ord ers for any picture taken. These photographs should be taken Friday if possible. Wanteds Two or three passengers to share expenses in a car going to West Coas t Immediately after Conference. Anyone Interested please inquire from Mrs. Wosterfield in Souvenir Book Shop at once. At the beginning of tonight's meeting, there will be a roll call of all delegates by states. -Pleaso be there promptly. Colored movies of "Beautiful Hawaii" will be shown by the Rev. Troy 'Wakefield, missionary from Hawaii, after this evening s meeting. The place will be announced today. n All Illinois delegates are aske..,.,,d to •atten d an important meeting Fri day* immediately after the evening meeting, in the front of the Autidor- ium. There will be a Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference meeting this afternoon at 3 o'clock In the Presbyterian Church sanctuary. The Michigan and Detroit Conference will meet in the Auditorium Friday at 3:15 o'clock. All Standard Bearers and Queen Esthers are invited to meet on the porch at the Inn Friday at 5:30.-—Ruth Ransom Mrs. W. F. Powell, of the Evansto••*,.n Collegiat. e Institute, would like to meet any delegates who to go to college this fall. The Insti* tute is a Methodist junior college, and guarantees work sufficient to pay all expenses. Those interested should see Mrs. Powell at the Tab ernacle Friday from.2 to 4 p.m. or Saturday morning to 11 a.m. Lost, or maybe strayed: Two gree•, •n, .orang e juice glasses have disap peared from the He home. They were borrowed from the church. And so if those who happen to find themselves with the glasses will re turn them It might bo possible to «V*vnng0 them for some belonging to the cottage - that is. ^^ r • COMMISSION NOTES COURIER STAFF Commission No. 16 on American Editor: Robert Rowley Racial Barriers has become exceedingly Associate Editor: Omar Kenyon, Jr. conscious of the numerous problems con Staff: Maty' Jane Howe, Tarenturn, Pa.; nected with ra.ce relationships and ra Eleanor Koss, Jacksonville. 111.; cial barriers. Discussion, up to this Catherine Lyon, Oregon; Bob McCoy, point, has been centered on relationships i Detroit, Mich.; Bob Ram:u, Chicago, 111.; and attitudes toward the Negro , Mexi LaPa&rle Roberts, Nashville, Tenn.; can, and Jewish races, and the Catholic Robert Shollanberger, Philadelphia, Pa.; religious beliefs. The bases for Raci Marvis Struxness, Willm&r, Mies.; al discrimination are being listed and Sherwood Vertug, Cincinnati, Ohio; thoroughly discussed to the fullest Mudge Lallan, Oregon; Gaulvia Parser, extent within our power. It is pleasing Austin, Texas. Margaret Smith, Scranton, to note that all who are enrolled in the Pa. _ commission are proving to be very worth while contributors to the discussion. UPON THE SHELVES • • • • Commission No. 8. What is our by World Mission task today? What is the Margaret Smith Authority upon which we as Christians Interestingly enough the book that stand in trying to work for a Christian has been sold out in the book store is World Fellowship? An insight into the Moffat's Bible and Goodspeed's and various faiths have been made in order Smith's American translation of the Bible. to point out tho causes for this Auth For those who are not quite sure of ority. It is agreed that love is an the stand they should take as Christians ultimate requisite of Christianity. The in this present crisis the book, Think purposes for sharing Christ with the ing: Aloud in War Times, by Leslie D. world and immediate needs were named. Weatherhead has been highly recommended .... and is being read quite avidly by the Commission £3 -- Four particular youth. Between 150 and 200 copies are questions are being discussed by the being sold this week. Commission for Ministers and Counselors: Some of the worship services of the What kind of knowledge does a counselor Conference are taken from the book, The need? What should a counselor know Hand of God, by McCall which sells for about religion? What are the counsel- $1.75. orfe major problems? What is the most Kirby Page's new book, Creative effective youth program for local church PioneerSi is for sale as al so is a new groups? book by T. Otto Nail, Move on Youth. The first conclusion reached by Also highly praised are the books, this commission Is that a counselor A Book of Prayers for Youth, Private must know himself. Counseling is a Enemy No. 1, by Catherine Miller, j: Have dynamic activity that functions best in Seen God Do It. by Sherwood Sddy, Dare a democratic process, a process in which You Face Facts, by Muriel Lester, and the the student and the counselor both par very fine book, Christ and the Fine Arts ticipate. Take courage, youth, for by Cynthia Pearl Maus. these leaders feel the force of changing This is your store and your oppor events and are striving to comprehend tunity to see and buy some of the "best the fundamental needs of the present hour. books that come from our press. Counseling must be organized around life's highest values, as exemplified Walter Baumann of Yucaipa, Cal,, read in religion. It must be organized around in the Classmate Monday about the Nation the true basic needs and conflicts of al Conference and immediately boarded a the individual; and his real salvation plane for Winona. He arrived Tuesday must be worked out in a group process* night. He might have brought a bucketful Cur ends and means must be consistent. of California weather out here to beauti Ministers and counselors consider them ful Winona, selves "big brothers" working with youth in an effort to rebuild and sustain a real democracy in the present world* H©br©w® t@3tt is from th® atorie© of th® ©arly J$MU$&\ th® B@p@rt of So ©on ©eat dowa to iavoetigat© th® £roj&l8®& i»aad (la. 13s«5Gf). ($h® roport was brooght baalc of th® diff®r®at tribe® that alr®ady hold posseasioai wAad Caleb stlilod th© p®opl® before Moses, and said, Let as go ap at oaoe aad possoia it| for wo ar® well able to ©Teroome it* Bat the mea that w®at ap with him said, f@ be not able to Sr© &P agaiast the people; for thoy are streamer thaa w®» Aad they broaght ap aa ©Til report of the laad whioa th®y hat ®®ar®hed aato th® ©hllir@a of Israti, ©ayiag, Th® laad through whieh w@ haT© goa© to e®ar©h it ii a laad that ©ato&h ap the iahab- itaats thoroofi aad all the p®opl® that w© saw ta It ar© m©a of great statar®. Aad th®r@ w® saw th® giants, th© sons of Anakt whioh ©©a© of th® giaatss aad w® w®r© la oar own sight as gras©- hoppor®, aai so w® w®r® ia th©ir sight**) Thro® y©ars ago I w©at to low York 01% to ®at©r ®& formal training for th© Christian ministry* Th® 1CMT mad® m® yoar d®l©gat® to th© American Toath 0©across, th® United Stadoat Pea©® Committee, / aad with a aamb®r of peopi® — iaelading Al Hamiltoa, my prede cessor — I was shortly lnstromental la foaading th© Toath Commit- t®@ Against War, I hay® b©®n Chairman of this largest yoath poao® organisation for || year®, aad was sa©©@@d®d bat shortly by Co* Ohairm®a, oa@ of whoa is oa® of a® mm Jin Farmer. I saspeot th©@® roasoas aad som® others were why I was oaosea to spoak to yon oa this topi® tilljftti T©t I an aot going to git® yoa th© asoal sooial aotioa speeoh tonight, of how horoi® yoang Methodist© should throw their Ttotori- oas ©athaeiasm tato these great ©rasades aad ©oaqaer th© world* f$f I am aot ©oaeeraed about yoar heroism, yoar enthusiasm, yoar *i$i torloa® and S$ttf**ri*g yoath. I am ©oao©ra©d aboat T01F. for X * t®ll yoa eonsoientloaaly, aad I hop© that some of yoa ar© serioas- mlnded aaoagh to anderstand, that ©ompared with th® saeriflelal devotion aad ©©a®® of discipline which I hay® soon among yoaa^ socialists, ©ommantsts, labor ualoa organisers, yoa aad I ar© bat grasshoppers* 0$ASSHOP?J£H3 , brethren I littl© ©rairling, eating, sleeping, self-satisfied aad self-contained insects. Mow of ooars© m there is a ©aitaral difference? yoa and X are concerned abont new clothes* better radios* snappy aatoacbilett. acre movie®, trailer ftaaae-eteps* newer thrills**•** bat basically the pattern is th® same* Tots have eeat me tf*i into th® promised land of vigeroaa social action and cooperation with §•#•&«£ radical groups, friends, and 1 report falthfttll/s "SURE AH §Mm SOBUS, and they are the sons of giants. MI HI AM 01A»SH0*J9S& II Mill ftlMS* and more —— La oar own slight* also I® la this day ©f straggle and saffering the ANarloaa people la flabby Ii aoal ant weak In conscience* Deaooraoy is threatened net a© aaoh from wlthoat as bf; lack of spirltoal etaaina aad moral in tegrity among th® people* And if we were to be honest for a moment we woali have to admit that the difference between i 000 00© Uttho* diets and the other 125 million Americans is not very apparent in this matter* ie have the sane materialistic awe ©f great waildinga and Instltatlottft* the same vaig&r sabservieno© to asm ©f high po i- tion and financial standing* the earn© decay of conscience and. moral fibre which abaraeterises any who are the slave of 33£f rather than the servant ©f 0©d. la this terrible hoar, while the ivorld bloea© Ii travail ana anguish, while million© are starving and dying, and the powers of darteesa mm bigotry, intolerance* tctalitariaaisa — threaten to rile roa^h-shod ever all that Ohrlstiane hold sacred* yoar Sxecative Qoaailttee has been labor Lag for days over the dasty ©jeeetloa ef km many peeitiona m ahoald hold on the new Beard of KdacationI ferily* the moaatai* mth labored ami bremght forth a moase** *•• Orasahoppera** *.•* Wkw ie we thin* ©al# ©f ©areeXtea ami ear peaition® «r privilege, when oar brother© in Latvia are trying to balld m Christian ©ommanity onder aasaian tyranny, while i%al Jartak is iaaafelag sptrltaal dltelplin® %o his aseeh people aader Oermaa national socialism* while Pedro aettele1© yoang People ar® march* lug iHifi the flag ©f group, (Sitaaples of AYCf UBPCf etc ) Bat that will never ©©a® from any axiating organisation! It can corns only by a ra*v>irth of Christ1® spirit within us —— wMoh forest open the neoesacoy channels in the institutional field. And especially ia thia neeea^ajry in this hour when the oho ice is laseal&tely foroe4 ttpon uas j^^wi* complete m& submissive allegiance to the Qod-StatSi and some form of voluntary service within the Church which has the thorcughgolngiMMMi ami spiritual power of China's new lift movement. ^ovtM3agB^^#-wi»^ w au^^o®7""lCT^¥ lrT™lS^rl^ of our c • indeed- tf^siJt.tasfli *Ht N work tw my masa-af iaa%i%at*tcnai pottage 'Which our» .adultJljiulsrs M fhe day is coming 0ft* a great sifting in the Christian ooamunity- i -when those who worship the State i who value positions of stand- home town ing and prestige in the Church or MM$MW more than long-suffering service will be out off* And in th t day not so such as a piece of flesh or the leg af a man will he snatched from the hear1 a mouth* Only a remnant will remis true to MM Its calling* Looking over this group here tonighty I cannot help hut contrast Its c^mfortably fed, comfortably clothed, appearance with that of some of the dele gates tmm the poossar native ofcurchea at Assterdas mm with the thought of millions of refugees at home and abroad who at this momavt bear in their bodies the marks of our good-business interests (iron and oil to tMM Japan and Germny, planes &nd ships to England and franc®f anytr-Jn g for the Almighty ;0ollar 1) And Wit have m ta&v® not this year given to our mission HMMf Will I it the co^t of the ©iothea now or our \ncx$».« . UtttML WJWfll JMftttH 1 W •**•* believe that the Way of la giving on©*® self, of .Uble study m& hard, patient, work, t/i the the only key to eternal UPSi thy, I have seen a boy give up a food job in Hew York City* go lata the TCA» office * work day arc! right to gat Ml a mailing to you and others like you, faint and go to the hospital because there was no money in the office for food flbp several days I I have seen a brilliant fellow give up hie study in the last year for nia WQ and m excellent Job with the soverrttsent service, and go stumping across the country without any guaranteed support and only the fo©4 which people would give him as he went —— pleading for peace, fighting for it, preaching day and night for peace I ^Giamts I Yes and sons of giants....• But we also are the sons of giants. When this movement was sterted, we were not concerned with positions and privileges, we were greatly committed, in heart and soul to the building -jr a world enlightened ty Christian princi,/lee, to the binding together if F®u»g Christians in Maw Ufa —- Otto mWmWkkt an imptriahabli well as vision of thi dngtiaai* And 1 yet believe that as/in the 0U*ib the thing most needed today in ©is* political and social life i» a Christian ©ommuniwy of stern co^.it.s: t, to shed brijut light down the rapidly darkening reoe&sea of national and inter* al policy*