Amerikai Magyar Reformátusok Lapja, 1932 (33. évfolyam, 1-53. szám)
1932-10-08 / 41. szám
AMERIKAI MAGYAR REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA 7 AZ IFJÚSÁG KÖRÉBŐL. C. E. Topics for October 9. HOW DOES THE LIQUOR PROBLEM AFFECT YOUNG PEOPLE TODAY? Matt. 7: 17, 18; John 8: 32. As a prefacing warning, I want to inform you that for the next four Sundays commencing today our topics will deal with some phase of Prohibition. To be frank with you, this is rather a delicate and difficult subject, and to be still more frank, I shall be quite frank in stating my ideas regarding it. So I am admonishing and cautioning you to be prepared for some shocking amazement, or astonishing surprise, or perhaps anything unexpected. I have my settled and sifted views on this hackneyed, yet intricate topic, and I would feel recreant if I dared not to express them. Only, please don’t be too harsh in condemning me, for I want to impress upon you that whatever I shall say, will be a fair, unbiased, thorough and Christian evaluation of the purpose, the result, the ideal goal as well as the failure, farce and ridiculous and absurd nonsense of Prohibition. In the first place, I am vigorous in the opinion that the liquor problem, as we know it today, has degenerated into a shoddy and shabby political debate, a veritable bone of contention. It is sadly lamentable and at the same time utterly disgusting that such a moral problem and ethical issue as the liquor question should come to the attention of youth through meddlesome politics, or from well-meaning, but parched teetotalers. Is it any wonder then that this personal and moral question — which was only bloated to make it appear big and serious — has become a farce, a joke? I am afraid that because of impolitic and unwise puffing up of the liquor problem young people lost respect even for temperance, and after all temperance, moderation and sobriety are the real Christian ideals. Frank Nagy. GREETINGS FROIM YOUR OFFICERS. September ushers in a new year in the work of our Christian Endeavor Union. For six years our C. E. has been intent upon fulfilling the one dominating purpose for which we were organized — “to promote an earnest Christian life among its members.” The zenith of our effort was reached in our recent Conference in Lackawanna where almost 250 earnest, serious Hungarian Christian young people gathered to seek the “Way of Life.” We can very well be proud of our progress but we have by no means reached perfection. The zenith has been reached for the work of six years. From the viewpoint of our ultimate aim and purpose we have progressed but little from the nadir. Looking into the face of reality while at the same time keeping in view our ultimate purpose, we can clearly see that serious work lies ahead of us. Therefore, the lately installed executive officers earnestly appeal to you for your loyal cooperation, for your suggestions and for your aid in carrying out the program for the coming year. Each and every member has a vital part in the attempt to make our organization more useful, more active and more forceful in our daily life. Without your full participation, without your active interest, without your unselfish efforts, we can accomplish nothing worthwhile, nothing of lasting benefit. Our Conference theme was “Whither, Young People?”. Our answer is, “Forward! Toward a Christ-like church, home and nation!” Your co-workers, JULIUS BODA, President. WM. SARI, Vice-President. * * ♦ The committees appointed to carry on the work of our C. E. Union for the following year are as follows: 1. Devotional Committee: Advisor — Rev. Francis Ujlaky. Chairwoman—Miss E. Komáromy, Toledo. Members — Elizabeth Kanocz, Helen Novak, Elizabeth Szabó, Stephen Bartha, John Varga, Lola Bistay, Toledo, O. 2. Missionary Committee: Advisor — Rev. Daniel Bodor. Chairwoman — Miss Julia Olafi, Toledo, Ohio. Vice-Chairwoman — Miss Betty Balazs. Members — Elizabeth Szucs, South Norwalk, Conn.; Agnes Tiser, Lorain, O.; Joseph Szopo, Detroit, Mich.; Joseph Rasky, Alpha, N. J.; Irene Ince, Alliance, O.; Virginia Esterházy, Conneaut, O. 3. Lookout Committee (this year we have divided the Lookout Committee into four sections; by doing this, we feel that we can cover more territory and also accomplish a great deal in the work of extending our membership circle): Section I. — Eastern sections, including New Jersey, Southeastern New York and Connecticut: Advisor—Rev. Andrew Szabó, Alpha, N.J. Chairman — Andrew Varga, Alpha, N. J. Members — Ida Varga, Joseph Rasky, Miss Irene Bodnar, New York City. Section II. — Work to be concentrated in Pennsylvania: Advisor — Rev. Dienes Barna. Chairwoman — Miss Anna Melegh, McKeesport, Pa.
