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THE SOWER
A Weekly Department of Religious
and Secular Thought Contributed
by REV. JAMES A. TURNER,
Pastor, M. E. Church, Patton, Pa.
HELP WANTED.
Dr. Halford E. Luccock speaking:
We are all familiar with Whittier's
lines:
“For all sad words of tongue or pen
The saddest are these: ‘It might
have been.”
At the low point of the depression
in 1933 a newspaper columnist printed
these two lines:
“Of all the glad words of tongue or
pen
The gladdest are these: ‘Help Want-
ed.”
It was a sign that did not often ap-
pear in the barren years of unemploy-
ment. And that very fact is evidence
of some of the world’s fundamental
needs, to which Christian people must
give their minds, and hearts and their
strength.
Over the whole enterprise of mak-
ing a more Christlike world there has
always been hanging the sign: “Help
Wanted.” In a high and reverent
sense we may say that Jesus first put
up that sign. “Lift up your eyes,” he
said to his disciples, “and look on the
fields, that they are white already un-
to havest. . . but the laborers are few.”
“Help wanted,” still applies to the
great work of the kingdom of God. In
our day the fields are white with op-
portunity and need. In every field of
life and need, in the opportunity for
Christian education, for disciple win-
ning at home and abroad, for securing
greater justice in economic opportun-
ity, for ridding the world of war, the
fields are white. There is, as in Jesus’
time, a labor scarcity.
There is no lack of spectators. There
are plenty of people to sit on the
grandstand and ask with a cheery cur-
iosity, “Well, how’s the world going”?
They have no sense of personal re-
sponsibility, no desire to get down in-
to the arena and struggle to help the
world get going away from ruin to
welfare.
There is no lack of well
“My sympathies are with you”
many comfortable souls to those in the
fight for a more Christian society; but
they do not send more than their sym-
pathies. Their interest does not deserve
the word “sympathy” for genuine sym-
pathy is a vital force. If it is real it
compels action. What these well wish-
ers have is wishful sentimentalism,
which never won any battles against
wishers.
al
evil.
A minor party candidate for Pres-
ident said after the election: “Many
people told me they voted for me, and
then I found out I had no votes at all
in their precincts.” Even so! That of-
ten happens. The Same thing is often
true of the cause of Christianity. Loud
protestations of support; but when the
returns on a concrete issue come in, it
turns out that Christianity had no votes
at all in that precinct.
There is no lack of theorists. There
is no lack of people to announce “Now
this is the way it ought to be.” But
when they finish casting their pearls
of wisdom, that is the end of the mat-
ter. They do not pull off their coats
and go to work. They distain practi-
cal work on the job of necessary chan-
ge. In an old English comedy there is
a character named Sir Nicholas Gim-
crack who used to practice swimming,
outstretched, froglike, on a table. “I
hate the water,” he confessed. “I con-
tent myself with the speculative part
of swimming. I care not for the PRAC-
TICK.” What a lot of people there are
who care not for the PRACTICK of
Christian living!
But the laborers, the people whom
Jesus called for, those who put their
muscle and mind into the doing of the
tasks he calls them to, are few. A
laborer is willing to break out of the
jail of his immediate comforts and
concerns and find a wider orbit in the
greater circle of God's family.
Consider the fields of opportunity
within the Church:
There is the PRIVATE MEMBER.
The greatest need of any church is
simply for members who are actually
members in the sense that an arm or
an eye is the member of the body.
That is the implication of Paul's great
comparison of the Church to the body
of Christ. The church depends on its
members as a body depends on an arm.
Is your church armless so far as you
are concerned.
There is the great field of Christian
education. How easy to shield oneself
behind a protective “humility” and to
sany, “Oh, no, I couldn't teach a chur-
ch school class”; “I couldn't get time to
attend a training class”; or, even more
selfishly. “I enjoy being in my own
class so much I couldn't miss it!” “Oh,
I haven't time to go to the mid-week
Bible class, I have other engagements.”
will some readers of these words
“take a dare?” I dare you to go to
your pastor and ask him if there is
any place in your church school and
young people's program where a lift is
needed and where you could help.
There is a great field of Christian-
izing and directing public opinion.
Take such issues as child labor, se-
curity laws, protection of exploited
workers in industry, fighting the ever-
increasing hold of the liquor traffic.
All these desperately need help from
church people.
‘Help wanted,” for the laborers are
few—and the need is so great!
rp
Two Get Positions,
Two Cambria county residents were
given positions in the State Depart-
ment of Highways, according fo a list
of appointments announced in Harris-
burg. Miss Dorothy H. Adams, Johns-
town, was named a stenographer at
$1020 a year, and Miss Helen Scollon
THE UNION PRESS-COURIER,
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{AUDITOR'S REPORT OF PATTON BOROUGH AND PATTON | cURRENT LIABILITIES:
Raw o 3 y xr
Jorough of Patton Water Works Purchase 5 per cent
BOROUGH WATER WORKS FOR YEAR OF 1938.
We, the undersigned, Auditors of the Borough of Patton, Pennsylvania, have
| carefully checked the boeks of acceunt of Patton Borough and the Borough of
j Patton Water Works for the year ending December 31, 1938, and respectfully (Less Bonds Paid
submit herewith a report of our examination which is correct to the best of
| our knowledge and belief.
Respectfully submitted, Be
FRANCIS X. YOUNG,
H. J. MULLIGAN,
R. G. SHANNON.
BOROUGH OF PATTON.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES EOR THE YEAR 1938
Less Bonds Paid
PAGE THREE
Serial Bonds, due $2,000.00 each year from Jau-
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
In the Estate of Onuter Sciranko,
late of Elder Township, Cambria Coun-
uary 1, 1920
$60,000.00 ey, Pennsylvania, deceased.
40,000.00 Notice is hereby given that Letters
et —— | of administration in the estate of the
9 SE A av
sot oF Pits cor oo : $20,000.00 | said decedent have been granted t
ough of Patton Water Works Filtration Plant 5 per the undersigned. All persons indebted
cent Serial Bonds Due January 1, 1930 at $2,000.00
each year until Januar a nll
i ) i y 1, 1940, and reafte
$3,000.00 each year : TE Tuereniter $50,000.00
re | them known without delay to
RAYMOND D. BUCK,
said estate are requested to make
| payment and those having claims or
demands against the same will make
Administrator, Patton, Pa.
6t.
$66,277.05
Total Liabilities
BOROUGH OF PATTON.
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE FOR THE YEAR 1938.
INCOME:
Rent Income :
Tax Duplicate : : Sa
Penalties on Taxes ? treatin nn “3621
Percentage gained on Ret. Tax ... st 506.32
Tax Redemptions 3 . ee 23.83
Taxes Received by Com. Sales ; Tn 44.97
Fines and Licenses ; i 7 75.90
Pole Tax —_— — 4175
Liquor Licenses 3 1,416.67
Income from Equipment 41250
Total Income Hk $11,880.74
EXPENSES:
Appropriation to Fire Company ... 7
Maintenance of Streets :
PRIME RIB ROAST, .
SHORT PORTER HOUSE CUTS, Ib. 27¢ LARGE RIBS TO ROAST, Ih...
Boneless Rump ROAST
Chuo ROAST Smee 130
15¢
i B20
Solid Meat, rolled
and tied. LB. 25¢c
CHOICE
CUTS, LB. 1 Qc
for braising, LB.
i FR SH PORK LOIN RIB ENDS, 15 LOIN ENDS 5
i POUND Cc Pound 192 *
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2x 49g
19%c
Freshly iSilled: Spring Chickens,
Lean Smk’d Skinned Hams,
Large size, whole or
shank half, POUND
BOROUGH OF PATTON WATER WORKS.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR YEAR 1938.
CURRENT ASSETS:
First National Bank, Depository ......cmummmmmmme$ 424.15
Light 1,176.47
Police ase. ™ 1 RTF CY So :
Douce 1210 FOUNTAIN SMOKED PICNICS, Ib. 17¢ LAKEVIEW SLICED BACON, %; 1b {Qc
Teleph ; "RE C » 3 S
i a CREAMY COTTAGE CHEESE, 2lbs, 25¢ LEAN BACON ENDS, 2 Is. . 26¢
Insurance seer 456.57 ofecfecfocfecfocfororfortortocfontectocforocfocfocfocfortorfocforecte
Sulit Compensation 60.00
amages 5.60
urges IY i Seen TTO000 NEW 3
Tax Collector's Compensation 500.00 Strawberry Blackberry Pine- Pound
ST i = PRESERVES nin ™2™: 25¢
: h > 22.85
Fnginesting 76.30 aati : ee FRESH SALTED SODA CRACKERS, 2 Ib. pkg. 12¢
Postage es Sa sin ally kvaporate OV C VE 3 V
ini County, Commision on Ret. Taxes .......... > 2 HANOVER KIDNEY BEARS 4 No 2 cans. 25¢
i1scounts given T! D Y 1
Discounts given on Current Taxes 00% MILK FARMDALE CORN, Golden Bantam, 3 No. 2 cans ............. 25¢
Borough Association Dues .. 14.00 4g V J
General Expense hs 1 0 Tall LG BETTY JANE APPLE BUTTER, 2 38oz. jars .. .....o......... 25¢
Total Fxpense ..... ....... .... ~~" 7,474.69 Cans Cc FRESH GOLDEN KRUST BREAD. Sli
NET PROFIT FOR YEAR 1938 o.oo $ 140605 ER —— - ' - AD, Stised 1oaf pe
BOROUGH OF PATTON WATER WORKS. Pig Pound
alr STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE YEAR 1938. Banner Day Blend COF ¥ EE. 3 Bag 39
RENTALS $17,252.11 Bde de ddd de edo doodle dedefoieddodob db dod
OPERATING EXPER: ¥ : PEAS “2 4 250 |
abor ste , 3 $e
Supplies EARLY U N E EA fo PACK CAN ¥
Repairs to Machinery Sa * 4 : 2c %
ee - B
: : $8,604.80 » ’
Less Miscl. Operating IBC. —..................oo.. 2 OZ
mn |i Target Cook’d Corned Beef 2". 29¢
Gross Profits from Operations eR 8,738.42 FINE QU Tn SLEIGH BELL BEVERAGES... 2 full qt. bits. ( plus deposit) 15¢
1 ALITY | Q
GENERAL EXPENSE: | TOMATOES, BEETS or GREEN BEANS, 4 Ne. 2 cans... 23¢
Salaries $1,080.00 |
Auditors Compensation 00 | OLEO || KELLOGG'S CRISP CORN FLAKES, 2 8-0z. pkgs. ......... 13¢
State Taxes .. 113.80 | Pounds 25 o | FRESH NOLA PEANUT BUTTER, pint jar ....................]3¢
asi da 1,253.80 for iq -
|} STURD -
Net Profit £rom OPEraiOnS .m..ormmmmme $ 7484.62 OU SEW EROOMS SR i Be
DEDUCTIONS FROM INCOME: Gallon
Reserve for Depreciation of Plant ...... mcm $4,000.00 LAR E S 1
Reserve for Depreciation of Plan sone GE CRISP DILL PICKLES, ne 23C
6,600.00
Net Profit fr i
et Profit from Operation $ 984.62 EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA!
FANCY TOMATOES, i=" 5c
of Barnesboro, was named a clerk at
$1020 a year. : ‘
freounts Receivable 23 95850 Medi : Rite fresh
rough 0 ation 500. ium size, white fresh-
PLAN Cor Au elses tastiest $ 47,616.52 N EW POTATO E Répine 1 9c
Sarai) ens 0 Ls Sweet Juicy Florida || HOME an a Te —
ER Prin ad To ORANGES | tarce juicy erapE FRUIT LS of
Plant, Property and Franchise — 57,198.38 afore 19¢
Improvements Li 1302 29¢c CALIF. FIRM JUICY LEMONS, dozen ...........oc....... 19¢
i 120.50.09 : TEXAS YELLOW ONIONS 3 10S. -10¢
Total Assets ETAL EE EE TT TS SE SETS PE SS TST PL CES OS Sr
CURRENT ASSETS: 1
First National Bank . . $7,276.06 Tote $00 eye :
rst | lon; an; ; h wre 31,216, otal Bonded Indebtednes Tr ; Shs. Allene:
Ad esa Becelvalie : ee 549.74 Accrued Tnterest on Bor or on $ 5000000 | Patton, Pa.
Paving ter te 253.84 DEFERRED CREDIT ITEM: : 2,500.00 | as
PED Sos tents able .. oe 3,010.92 Reserve for Depreciation on Plant NEW
N J. Gil st, Hen ma 250.00 SURPLUS: 60,000.00 | Bf) Pestable TYPEWRITERS $31.7
©. C. Gill, Rent | ro To e500 January 1. 193% Official Romington-Rand Portable Agency
T. C Gill, Collector . ao ring . 4,195.67 Plus Net Gain for Ye: 35395199 | reson 8 Ca Bl
Alley Paving Assessments Rec. ... 114.14 Sor Ise a ; Sasi Ende 45 ag ile
Alley Paving Assessments 114.14 io Stapling Machines & Staples for A Noni
Tax Reiums Ves : 916.61 | ypewriter Ribbons 50c Salesbooks 6 for
+ rns Year 1932 .. alate ho . 988.86 TOTAL LIABILITIES ERE Deis Mine Serie A ne
Tax Returns Year 1933 .......... pets OSLO i : $172.41661 | EAGLE PRINTING C0, Baresharo
Tax Returns Year 1934 ens 924.52 Sa Pa » DIY
Tax Returns Year JO3B ......ooiceiiuioiiniommnions - 2,675.30 : g W—— " wa
Tax Returns Year 1936 .... 2,797.09 i Tey :
Tax Ret Yes 2,928. [ |
2x Returns Year 1927... - 2,928.20 Or Orr rrr | 3 n La
Total Current Assets .. $27,642.30 | lL
PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS: ile " std pod) A §
Municipal Hall $12,000.00 (iin -
Fire Truck .. .... 4000.00
Equipment . - 258.53
Furniture and Fixtures 419.09 ow
Borough Truck .. 350.00
Cement Mixer 56.50
Steam Roller 528.54
Siren Sn 351.75
PF roper ty lumen 299.86
Paving Contracts 20,374.48
38,634.75 Big Sal OF Fin 4 dua 2 y
Total Assets ratte sain eovtees $66,277.05 o 1 e Lit
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Borough of Patton Water Works rnnsnssessmenes $13,500.00 $
Total Current Liabilities $13,500.00 ®
SURPLUS: i 1 W
Reserve for Depreciation... Priced Extra i !
Balance December 31, 1938 : -..$43.883.10 Men 18 for This Sate!
Plus Net Profit for year 1938 4,406.05
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