DATE
7-M-67
7-12-67
'-7-67
'5IJSJECT
Academic Recognition
American Council on
Education Membership
Summer Session
C I o s i ng
METHODIST INFORMATION
MAILING
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NORTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE:
3 outlines:
Pounding of new Fay.Dist.Supt:Graham Eubank
Consecration Service.-N.C.Conf.:3 men certified
Lay Leaders given trophies (Turner,EC & Oakes,RM)
by Roy Turnage, NC Conf.Lay Leader
7-13-67
Students' Research Warren Commission Report
THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
'-13-67
Students' Research Warren Commission Report
Rewrite
THE CHARLESTON EVENING POST
THE WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
-13-67
Rev. Woodcock - guest
minister at Salem Meth.
THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
-19-67
Eight Conferences on
Campus
THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
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20-67
ACS - Week's Program
THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
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25-67
Monday's ACS Program
THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER (article & picture
WFNC, WFAI, WFLB
(cut line
26-67
Tommy Smith,ACS Pres.
Feature Story
THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
(article with cut line and picture)
JULY 1967 CHRONOLOGICAL FILE
(Page 2)
DATE
7-26-67
SUBJECT
ACS Gen. Program
MAILING
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Outline with picture
7-28-67
Tommy Smith and'-.
Carole Roberts,
ACS youth staff
7-28-67
ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM - Feature story with picture
Feature Story and cutline.
Tammy Smith, ACS Pres.
7-31-67
Newly elected
ACS officers
Picture and cutline to:
N.C. CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE
THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER, NEWS AND OBSERVER,
G r e e n v i l l e REFLECTOR, ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM,
LAURINBURG EXCHANGE, SMITHFIELD HERALD, JACKSONVILLE
NEWS, SUN-JOURNAL New Bern.
THE NORTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE
From: .Charles K. McAdams
For release at will
outlines
The Reverend Graham S. Eubank, his wife Maria, left, and daughter Byrd,
admire the collection of produce from an old-fashioned 'pounding" by the
ministers of the Fayetteviiie District as their way of welcoming their new
District Superintendent and his family.
Photo—Charles K. McAciams
THE NORTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE
'
From: Charles K. McAuarns
For release at will
'7-'}•(.• 7
outlines
During the Consecration Service for Ministers and Directors of Christian
Education at the recent session of the North Carolina Annual Conference these
three young men were certified as follows: from left, The Reverend William Kirfc
IvlcNeil, Minister of Education, transferred to vVe stern North Carolina Conference,
First Methodist Church, Gastonia; Mr. Pdchard Jerome Williams, Director of
Christian Eoucation, Centenary Methodist Church, Smithfield; The Reverend
Fred Falls, Jr., Minister of Christian Education, Front Street Methodist Church,
Burlington.
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Photo
Charles K. McAciams
THE NORTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE
From: Charles K. McAdams
For release at will
outlines
RoyTurnage, left, North Carolina Conference Lay Leader, presents tokens of
appreciation to John N. Turner, Elizabeth City, center, and L. Taylor Oakes,
Rcanoke Rapids, upon completion of their eight years of tenure on the Conference
Board of Lay Activities. Turner and Oakes have been serving as District Lay
Loaders of the Elizabeth City and Rocky Mount Districts respectively. The
presentations were made during the Conference Board of Lay Activities luncheon
at the recent meeting of the Annual Conference.
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Photo—Charles K. McAdams
NEWS RELEASE MAILED 7-11-67
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Methodist College
For immediate releaae
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Charles K. McAdams, Director of Public Relations
July 11, 1967
Fayetteville—Methodist College has received another
academic recognition.
Word has just been received that the
college has been formally elected to institutional membership
in the American Council on Education.
In a letter of notification to Dr. L. Stacy Weaver,
president of the college, Dr. Logan Wilson, president of the
Council said, r;We are happy to have your institution associated with the Council's program, and we look forward to a
mutually helpful relationship."
The A.C.E. is an association of public and private
institutions of higher education in the country. Methodist
College's membership dates from July 1, 1967.
The college was fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in November, 1966.
Methodist College
For immediate release
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Charles K. McAdams, Director of Public Relations
July 11, 1967
Fayetteville--Methodist College has received another
academic recognition.
Word has just been received that the
college has been formally elected to institutional membership
in the American Council on Education.
In a letter of notification to Dr. L. Stacy Weaver,
president of the college, Dr. Logan Wilson, president of the
Council said, i;We are happy to have your institution associated with the Council's program, and we look forward to a
mutually helpful relationship."
The A.C.E. is an association of public and private
institutions of higher education in the country.
Methodist
College's membership dates from July 1, 1967.
The college was fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in November, 1966.
Released July 12, 1967
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER, FayetteviI Ie, N.C
RALEIGH TIMES, Raleigh, N. C.
SPRING LAKE TIMES, Spring Lake, N. C.
THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, N. C.
WTVD News (Channel II), Durham
WRAL - TV (Channel 5), Raleigh
WFNC Radio, Fayetteville
WFLB Rad i o, Fayettev i I Ie
WFBS Radio, Spring Lake
WFAI Radio, Fayetteville
MEWS RELEASE: METHODIST COLLEGE
(For immediate release)
Fayettevi i l e , Worth Carol ina
Charles K McAdams, Director of P u b l i c Delations
J u l y 12, 1967
F i n a l examinations on Friday, J u l y !4, w i i i brine to a close
Methodist College's i$67 Summer Session,
This session was the college's largest summer school to date.
The enrollment of 232 students was composed of Methodist College's
own regular students, students from other col leges, new freshmen
and p u b l i c school teachers
Dr. Samuel J. V/omack, Academic Dean, said, ''Je have been w e l l
pleased with the success of the 1967 summer session, both in terms
of the increased registration and the expanded curriculum.
It is
gratifying to note that Methodist College is expanding its educational services to the community even i n the summer months and
that so many of those attending the present session are residents
of the area otherwise enrolled at other institutions,
Je hope
that the summer session w i i i continue the growth that has been
exhibited this year,''
A total of 32 courses were offered in the areas of art,
biology, chemistry, economics, education, E n g l i s h , history, mathematics, p o l i t i c a l science, r e l i g i o n , music, psychology, sociology,
speech and languages, plus private instruction in organ, piano,
v i o i a , v i o l i n a n d voice.
Other colleges and universities represented in this summer
session were J a i d w i n Wallace, 3e.haven, Campbell, Chowan, Converse, Cumberland, East Carolina, Erskine, Emory, Fayettevi Me
State, University of Kansas, Limestone, Louisourg, Mars M i l l ,
(. f f t* r\ "i-\-
f.'ethodist College's i9'67 Summer Session,
This session was the college's largest summer schooi to date.
The enrollment of 232 students was composed of (Methodist College's
own regular students, students from other colleges, new freshmen
and p u b l i c school teachers
Dr. Samuel J „ V/omack, Academic Dean, said, "We have been we i I
pleased with the success of the 1967 summer session, both in terms
of the increased registration and the expanded curriculum.
It is
gratifying to note that Methodist College is expanding its educational services to the community even in the summer months and
that so many of those attending the present session are residents
of the area otherwise enrolled at other institutions,
Je hope
that the summer session w i l l continue the growth that has been
exhibited this year,''
A total of 32 courses were offered in the areas of art,
biology,, chemistry, economics, education, English, history, mathematics, p o l i t i c a l science, r e l i g i o n , music, psychology, sociology,
speech and languages, plus private instruction in organ, piano,
viola, v i o l i n and voice.
Other colleges and universities represented in this summer
session were 3aldwin Wallace, 3e.haven, Campbell, Chowan, Converse, Cumberland, East Carolina, Erskine, Emory, Fayettevilie
State, University of Kansas, Limestone, Louisburg, Mars H i l l ,
(..eredi th.
Also L.U C
at Greensboro, N.C. State University, Peace,
Pfeiffer, Presbyterian, Queens, Rochester Institute of
Technology, Salem, University of South Carolina, Gouthwood,
Stratford, Tennessee Temple, V.'ake Forest, West Chester State and
V/i ngate,
NEWS RELEASE: METHODIST COLLEGE
(For inured! ate release)
Charles K. kcAdams, Director of P u b l i c Relations
Fayetteviile, Korth Carolina 2830 I
July 13, 1967
Contact:
P h i l Coleman, Director of Information Services
FAYETTEVILLE—In light of the recent controversy involving the vVarren
Commission Report of the Kennedy assassination, two Methodist College
students enrolled in the summer session course, social psychology,
have compiled statistics indicating that Fayettevilie area residents
tend to support without question the Commission's findings.
Jeff Blackmon and Louis Coker conceived the idea of a research
project containing a first hand sampling of Fayettevi He citizens'
opinions on the controversial Report.
So they went knocking on doors
with questionnaire in hand.
The student research project involved interviews with over 50 .
rando'm participants.
Although this is a relatively s n a i l sampling
of community opinion, Ingram Parmley, the students' psychology
instructor, felt that it represented a wide cross-section of the
Fayettevilie general public.
The random sampling included pro-
fessional people, m i l i t a r y personnel, and housewives.
UNEXPECTED FINDINGS
Several rather unexpected findings grew out of the students'
research.
"When the study was initiated, we felt that p u b l i c sentiment
would strongly question the n'arren Commission Report due to the fact
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that recently the public has been flooded with books, magazine and
newspaper articies,and television specials that would seem to cast
some doubt on the validity of the Commission's findings.
At the
conclusion of the research we found that just the opposite was true.
Eighty per cent of the residents interviewed have no doubt as to the
accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Report," said Blackp.ion.
The students had expected, but did not find, reluctance or
antagonism on the part of the interviewees.
Coker said, "Although
people regarded their opinions as highly personal, they were w i l l i n g
to freely express their beliefs."
The youthful investigators were somewhat astounded at the
degree of informed awareness of the persons interviewed. Coker
clearly stated that all of the persons interviewed had read portions
of the,Report and that they gave concrete answers and cou(d wellsupport their opinions.
hearsay," he Said.
"They knew more about the RepcH: than just
Although only 28 per cent of the persons inter-
vi,ewed had read the Warren Cotv;mtssion Report in its entirety, 88 per
cent had read and studied related investigative material on the
assass i nat i on.
The educational level of the participants was as random as their
vocations.
A surprising 54 per ce,nt had college level training,
42 per cent were high school graduates, and the remaining 4 per cent
had completed the eighth grade.
INSTRUCTOR COMENTS
Ingram C. Parmley^ psychology instructor, commented on the
research work.
volunteered.
"The surprising fact is that this information was
Consequently it is somewhat hard to assess.
However,
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it i m p l i e s that people may not be as unhappy with the Warren Commission
Report as we have been led to believe--at least people in this area,"
Farm ley said.
RESEARCHERS DISAGREE
After completing the inquiry, Coker and Blackmon, who spent
hours in door knocking, interviewing, compiling, and writing, aren't
as convinced of the accuracy of the Coromission's findings as the
group interviewed.
Jeff Blackrron said, "In essence I agree with the Report.
I
believe Oswald assassinated President Kennedy but some kind of plot
had to perpetrate the action."
i
Louts Coker commented, "I accept the Coir-mission's findings but
I am s t i l l open for varying opinions.
Who knows to what depths the
mind of a deranged person can go?"
Coker, who is from Charleston, South Carolina, w i l l be a senior
at Methodist College next term and Blackmon, of Winston-Salem, North
Carolina, w i l l be a junior.
THE CHARLESTON EVENING POST
NEWS RELEASE: METHODIST COLLEGE
(Fur immediate release)
Charles K. McAclac.a, Director of Public Relations
FayetteviIle, Worth Carolina 28301
July 13. 1967
Contact:
Phil Col en an, Director of Infcreation Service*
FAYETTEVILLE, KORTH CAROLINA —Lou.a Coffer, son of tin. and kre.
Robert L. Coker, 110 Friend Street, Charleston, and a co-student at
Methodist College Jeffery Biackiton, have just completed a research
project on the controversial Ivarrerv Corr; ission Report,
The two Methodist Coileye students enrolled in the summer
session course, social psychology, have compiled statistics indicating
that Fayettevi I lo area residents tend to support without question the
Cok.c, i SB i on'» f i nd • nys.
After Coker and Siack^on conceived the idea of a research
project containing a first hand sampling of Foyetteviiie citizens'
opinions on the controversial Report, they went knocking on doors
with questionnaire in hand.
What they learned, was enlightening.
The student research project involved interviews with over 5u
randcEi participants.
Although this is a relatively saal! sampling
of co«t»founity opinion, Ingrar; Parr, ley, the students' psychology
instructor, felt thst it represented a wide cross-section of the
Fayettevi l i e general public.
The render, sanpling included pro-
fessional people, iKilitary personnel, and housewives.
UNEXPECTED FINDINGS
Several rather unexpected findings grew out of the students'
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research.
-"When the study was initiated, we felt that public sentiment
would strongly question the Warren CoEurission Report due to the fact
that recently the public has been flooded With books, r..agazine and
newspaper articles, and television specials that would seem to cast
some doubt on the validity of the Coemitssion's findings.
At the
conclusion of the research we found that just the opposite was true.
Eighty per cent of -the residents interviewed have no doubt as to the
eccuracy and comprehensiveness of the Report," said Blacknon.
The students had expected, but did not find, reluctance or
antagonist on the part of the interviewees.
Coker said, "Although
people regarded their opinions as highly personal, they were w i l l i n g
to freely express their beliefs."
The youthful investigators were sotvewhat astounded at the
i
degree of informed awareness of the persons interviewed.
Coker
clearly stated that a l l of the persons interviewed had read portions
of the Report and that they gave concrete answers and could weilsupport their opinions*
hearsay," he said.
'They knew u.ore about the Report than just
Although only 28 per cent of the persona inter-
viewed had read the V/arren Cosm isston Report in its entirety, 88 per
cent had read and studied related investigative material on the
QBacjss i nat i on.
The educational level of the participants was as random as their
vocations.
A surprising 54 per cent had college level training,
42 per cent were high school graduates, and the retraining 4 per cent
had completed the eighth grade.
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INSTRUCTOR CONSENTS
Ingraia C. Parssiey, psychology instructor, consented on the
research work.
volunteered.
"The surmising fact is that this information was
Consequent 1y it is somewhat hard to assess.
However,
It implies that people iray not be as unhappy with the Warren Commission
Report as we have boon led to be!ieve--at least people in this area,"
Parmiey said.
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RESEARCHERS DISAGREE
/
Aft or completino the inquiry, Coker and Blaekmon, who; spent
hours in door knocking, interviewine, cor,;pi!ing, and .writing, aren't
as convinced of the accuracy of the Coiv«iission's findings as the
group i nterv i ewod.
Jeff Blackif.on said, "In essence I agree with the Report.
I
believe Oswald assassinated President Kennedy but sore kind of plot
had to perpetrate the action."
Louis Coker cemented, "I accept the Ccsunission's findings but
! am still open for varying opinions.
Who knows to what depths the
Kind of a deraiigad person can go?"
Coker wiH be a junior at Methodist College next terc. and
BSackmon, of U'inston-SoIeK, North Carolina, w i l l be a senior.
RELEASE: METHODIST COLLEGE
(For immediate release)
Charles K. McAdame, Director of P u b l i c Relations
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
July 13, 1967
Contact:
Phil CoSen;an, Director of Information Services
FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — Jeffrey Blackmon, son of for. and fcrs.
W, A. Blackmon, 2185 Whitney Road, Winston-Sal em, and a co-student
at Methodist College, Louis Coker, have just completed a research
project on the controversial Warren Corr ission Report.
The two Methodist College students enrolled in the sunner
session course, social psychology, have compiled statistics
indicating that Fayetteville area residents tend to support without
question the Commission's findings.
After Blackmon and Coker conceived the idea of a research
project containing a first hand sampling of Fayetteville citizens'
.opinions on the controversial Report, they went knocking on doors
with questionnaire in hand.
What they learned was enlightening.
The student research project involved interviews with over 50
random participants.
Although this is a relatively snail sampling
of corrr,7unity opinion, Ingram Parsley, the students' psychology
instructor, felt that it represented a wide cross-section of the
Fayetteville general public.
The random sampling included pro-
fessional people, military personnel, and housewives.
UNEXPECTED FINDINGS
Several rather unexpected findings grew out of the students'
• research.
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"When the study was initiated, we felt that public sentitrent
would strongly question the Warren Commission Report due to the fact
that recently the public has been flooded with books, magazine and
newspaper articles, and television specials that would seem to cast
some doubt on the v a l i d i t y of the Commission's findings.
At the
conclusion of the research we found that just the opposite was true.
Eighty per cent of the residents interviewed have no doubt as to the
accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Report,' said Blackmon.
The students had expected, but did not find, reluctance or
antagonism on the part of the interviewees.
CoLer said, "Although
people regarded their opinions as highly personal, they were w i l l i n g
to freely express their beliefs."
The youthful investigators were somewhat astounded at the
degree of informed awareness of the persons interviewed. Coker
\y stated that a l l of the persons interviewed
of the Report and that they gave concrete answers and oould we I Isupport their opinions.
hearsay," he said.
"They knew more about the Report than just
Although only 28 per cent of the persons inter-
viewed had read the Warren Commission Report in its entirety, 88 per
cent had read and studied related investigative material on the
assassinat ion.
The educational level of the participants was as random as their
vocations.
A surprising 54 per cent had college level training,
42 per cent were high school graduates, and the regaining 4 pef* cent
had completed the eighth grade.
Mrs. H. R. Allen,center, with members of her family, pauses in front of
the Fenjamin P* Robinson Lodge following the dedication of the building
on Sunday afternoon, November 26.
'••'rs. Plorrie TJpchurch Cameron,seated, ooses with members cf her family
following the dedication'of the building which-is named for her.
Dr. Clarence Olive,second from left, with his wife and three children
pose#fti/8#iW**#tf##ffl with Dr. R. M. Olive in front of the cabin which was
dedicated in memory of Mrs. R. K. Olive,
tho Health Board. During World War II she organised 'two USO. units in the
comity. In 1953 she v/ao Hpke County's Mother of the Year.
The Ruth S'-dbeny Olive' Cabin is the gift ol Dr. Clarence Sedberry
Olive of Fayettevllle in memory of his mother. The dedicatory plaque was
unveiled by Dr. Olive's daughter Tree sa.
Mrs, Olive was born in Foyettovilla November 5, 1894 and cliod
September 29, 1965. Sha was tho daughter of Clarence and Fanny Sedberry.
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Gho married Dr. Robovt M. Olivo of Fayetteville . They have three children:
J3v. Robert M. Olive, Jr., Dr. Clarence S. Olivo and Mrs. Ruth Olive
Mra... Olive was a lifetime member of the Hay Street Methodist
Church where she was active through the years in the Women's work in tho
church.
Following the dedication cervices a reception was held in tho Sanjamln
?. ixobinson Lodge where refreshments wero served by Mrs. G ;ne Clayton and
Mrs. Robert Reed, Mr, Glayton is Director of Camp- Stockfish and Mr. Rooct
, Is Gupsrintendent of Camp3,
INSTRUCTOR CONSENTS
Ingram C. Partnley, psychology instructor, commented on the
research work.
'"'The surprising \.fact
is that this information
was
Consequently it is somewhat hard to assess.
However,
it implies that people may not be as unhappy with the Warren Commission
Report as we have been led to believe--at least people in this area,"
Parmley said.
RESEARCHERS DISAGREE
After completing the inquiry, Coker and Blackmon, who spent
hours in door knocking, interviewing, compiling, and writing, aren't
as convinced of the accuracy of the Commission's findings as the
group interviewed.
Jeff Blacktnon said, "In essence I agree with the Report,
I
i
believe Oswald assassinated President Kennedy but some kind of plot
had to perpetrate the action."
t
Louis Coker commented, "I accept the Commission's finding^ but
I am sti!I open for varying opinions.
Who knows to what depths the
mind of a deranged person can go?"
Blackmon w i l l be a senior at Methodist College next term and
Coker, of Charleston, South Carolina, w i l l be a junior.
THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
(For release on or before
Uews Release: Methodist College
Sunday, July 16, 1967)
Charles K. f-icAdams, Director of Public Relations
Fayetteviiie. North Carolina 2S30I
July 13, 1967
Contact:
Phi! CofeiRan, Director of Information Services
FAYETTEVILLE--The Reverend Eldon G. Woodcock,'Ph.D, professor of
religion at Method! art College, w i l l be guest minister et the Salem
Methodist Church for the I I o'clock worship service Sunday.
"Discipteship" w i l l be the sermon topic.
Woodcock
is speaking
in the absence of the regular minister. The Reverend Dennis Ricks.
On June 5, 1967 Duke University conferred on Woodcock the Ph.D
d&Qf&e in B i b l i c a l studies.
The subject of his doctoral dissertation
was: "The Significance of the Resurrection of Christ in the Writings
of Paul."
Woodcock also holds an M.A. degree in Theology frorr, Dallas
Theological Seminary and an A.B. degree from Swathmore College.
He holds irerobersh i ps in the Society of B i b l i c a l Literature,
American Academy of Religion, Evangelical Theological Society,
American Association of University Professors, end the American
Scientific Affiliation.
Woodcock, an ordained Methodist minister, cane to Methodist
College in September, 1966, fron Appalachian State Teachers College
in Boone, where he was an instructor in religion.
THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER, NEWS & OBSERVER, R a l e i g h , and local radio stations
News.Release: METHODIST COLLEGE
(for immediate release)
Charles McAdams, Director of Public Relations
Fayetteville, North Carolina 283C1
July 19, 1967
Contact: Phil Coleraan, Director of Information Services
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. *• Eight conferences involving over 20OO delegates
will hold sessions and keep the campus facilities at Methodist College
in constant use during the remainder of the summer.
Two conferences will be held in the immediate future. The lead
off conference will be the art*. Youth Conference of the-Church of Jesus
Christ - Latter Day Saints. Th« weekend session which begins Friday,
July 21, expect* to draw 40O delegates from Virginia, North Carolina,
and South Carolina.
The conference closes Sunday afternoon.
One or* the largest summer conferences to be held on the campus
involve* over 450 senior high youth from the North Carolina Conference
of the Methodist Church. The Annual Conference Session (ACS) of the
Methodist Youth Fellowship will open Monday, July 24. The youth will
meet on the campus for a week's inspiration, instruction, idea sharing,
and fun.
Other conferences that the college will host include the School of
Christian Mission of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER & local radio stations
NEWS RELEASE: METHODIST COLLEGE
(for release July 22 or 23)
Charles McAdams, Director of Public Relations
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
July 20, 1967
Contact: Phil Coleman, Director of Information Services
FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. -- "A Rock to Stand On and Not to Hide Behind"
will be the overall theme for consideration beginning Monday,
July 24, when some 5OO Methodist young people converge on the
Methodist College campus for the Annual Conference Session
(ACS)
of the Methodist Youth Fellowship.
The youth, delegates from 845 Methodist Churches in the North
Carolina Conference, will concentrate on worship, lectures, and
discussion sessions which are designed to develop their talents
for leadership in their respective local churches.
According to The Reverend Conrad Glass, North Carolina
Conference Director of Youth Work, the inspirational speaker for
the week is The Reverend C. Glenn Mingledorff, minister of The
First Methodist Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
As headline
speaker, Mingledorff will address all of the worship sessions.
He has a diverse background of experience having served as
Administrative Dean of Martin College, as Director of Methodist
M O R E
Youth Work in the Tennessee Conference, and as a minister to three
different Tennessee churches.
He holds an A.B. degree from Florida
Southern and a B.D. degree from Vanderbilt University.
A typical daily schedule for the delegates includes a worship
service and a church leadership session in the morning, leadership
sessions and recreation in the afternoon, and an interest group
discussion session followed by a special program in the evening.
"Carnival", a religious drama by Mrs. Robert Buckner, a frequent contributor to Methodist publications and a writer for the
Raleigh TIMES, will be presented by the youth of the Laurinburg
Methodist Church Monday afternoon.
The Reverend Charles Hubbard, First Methodist Church, Wilson,
North Carolina, will address the delegates Wednesday night on the
topic: "How Big Is Your God?';
The week's program will be climaxed Friday morning by a
communion service for all the delegates and staff of ACS.
The
communion service will be conducted by The Reverend William Lowdermilk, Methodist College, dean of the conference session, and
Conference Director Glass.
Officials for the annual session include Tommy Smith, Rocky
Mount, president of the Conference MYF; Carole Roberts, Greenville,
North Carolina, youth chairman of ACS; Dr. Jim Warren, Raleigh,
Dean of Men; Miss Margaret Anne Biddle, Sanford, Dean of Women;
The Reverend Bruce Pate, Norlina, choir director.
This will be the 16th Annual Session of the Youth Conference
and the second consecutive year that the body has met on the
Methodist College Campus.
Church: Weekend of Study, August 4-6, Week of Study, August 6-11; the
Conference Lay School of Evangelism, August 12-13; the Annual Conference
Laymen's Retreat, August 26-27; the Pastor's Conference on Evangelism,
August 28-31; the Training Conference for Subdistrict Youth Leaders,
September 1-2.
Methodist College closed its fifth summer school session last Friday.
The fall term will begin September 10.
THE FA YETTEVILLE.OBSERVER
^TUESDAY, JULY 25, -1967
RELIGIOUS DRAMA—"Carnival", a
contemporary drama, was part of the
opening program of the Annual Conference Session of the Methodist Youth
in progress on the Methodist College
campus. Presented by Methodist
Youth Fellowship members from Laurinburg, the cast, from the left, were
Ben Ammons, Glenn Webb and David
Harvin and play director Joe MitcheE
from St. Andrews College.
Tennessee Preacher
Says God Is Needed
"Most of us do not have a
clear understanding of God. He
is just a great big glob of
something out there
somewhere," the Rev. C. Glenn
Mingledorff said Monday at the
opening worship service of the
Annual Conference S e s s i o n
(ACS) of Methodist Youth from
the North Carolina Conference.
In carrying out the theme of
the week, "A Rock to Stand On
and Not to Hide Behind", the
Rev. Mr. Mingledorff told the
young people, "we are living in
a desperately busy, immoral,
s u s p i c i o u - s , f r ightened,
materialistic world and we need
a solid rock on which to cling —
that rock is God."
The Rev. Mr. Mingledorff told
the some 450 young people
meeting on the M e t h o d i s t
College Campus that he would
not force his own beliefs on
them. He told them that questioning, rejecting, and seeking
to understand is a sign of thinking and maturity.
The Rev. Mr. Mingledorff,
minister to the First Methodist
Church, Murfreesboro, Tenn.,
will speak at the daily worship
sessions.
Special music for last night's
worship hour was provided by
the hand bell choir of the St.
Joseph Methodist Church of
Pikeville. The group, directed
by Mrs. James Rose, played a
medley of favorite hymns.
The conference opened yesterday afternoon with a dramatic
production titled "Carnival".
The contemporary d r a m a
pointed out that life is a
"carnival" with many attractive
alternatives and that the key to
successful and happy living is in
choosing the correct
alternatives.
During their week's stay in
Fayetteville, the youth, who are
elected delegates from local
churches, will have a confrontation with life's basic
issues.
This is the 16th Annual ACS
and the second year that the
group has met on the Methodist
College Campus. Tommy Smith
of Rocky Mount, is president of
the Conference MYF. The Rev.
William L o w d e r m i l k of
Methodist College, is overall
dean of the session.
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, ».C. t$30t
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IMMEDIATE
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Moat of us &» no* have a clear uaderstaa^in^ of God.
M., t® lust a great big glob of something out t&@ra $0mewfeei%,rti set?*
Tlt» R«v. G . Gissm •,!ia3i«4or!f at tha O|>ealiif ws»»Jiip **rvtct® of the
Annual C'onfere-nce Sxssston (ACS) ol Msthdtilsl Youth from tl*® North
C^oroitoa Csaiference.
la carrying out the th«ma &f tha w@ek« e*A ;'^ck to Stand
.. and del to ifeta . Mad , •u.jj. teff t->'J tiw fmm P*opU
"we ara IMtig in a d@tp^mt*ty fe««y, tiamosalr siisplc.|g?tts
mats«i4alistic wottd as-4 \vg> m&d a solid it>ok 0a which to cling »• that
Is God,41
the som^ 4SO ymm§ f»®af»i» meeting on the
Mwthodist CoU*g» Caapuft that he would not for^© his own beliefs cm
thara. He told th»m that ^estianingi, rajacttng, and 6e^dog to undorttand
Is « «lgn of thinking ana maturity.
The R*v* '-.flat ledorff , minister to thti ;V§t I4«tliodti«t hva^h,
^afe-,
furfr««aboro, f . naesMK»t wilt speak at i uuap<y thijSwSnihtp saseious .
Special mu-sic for last nif ht' s wonihiu hoiar w«« ^ro- 1
by thsi &a»i- bail choir of titt St* Joseph - : thodlat ."Jlsutreh,
H.w, the grmip, dlf».stedi by •&&, James ;^os€> playad a macl^y
hynma.
Tho coaf«rwice opmtdi yattorday aft&ntoon with a
dcamatic production titled "Caiiiival", Th« «omeiape*ary drama pointed out
that life fa * "carnival* with many attractive* alternatives and that ti»
kty to «tS3ca«*f«2l -and happy living Is in choosing the comx* alternatives,
ffcft play was written especially 6»r ACS b^ Mrs* Mtait Buekaer aru*
p»«eitted by the MY? gyoi^ of the U^mburg, N,C» M«hodUt
Dmii^ tfieir wa«k'« «t«y isa ?«y<»t^tville, that youth,
we el»ct«d delegates £to«t loesi cfjuyrahsts, will iiiv© a confrontation with
llfft4* bftfiic issues. In tltir ilaily schedules th*y will partloipet© in
taoKtorship sessions andfaatcd^ast0mtspsr hear what oth-er young paapl© have
to say, haw opportunity to vent thatr «wm feattnffa, awi som«wh«m to tb»tr
ba«y ppog'fam will take time £$r ma
fh© Htw, --;,:<«eBM«i G
tho Kofth ctatofina Coofannoa- of tao Methodift CBurotij said of the
•nt theas young
laith to th©ir lives *
to
think, «pi©®tiem* as-d m® the f©l©i%a0@ of
3nt tb#m t» answer tha H ^utsticm* *!* thiis
a Stiaday School kind of IMtfa or la It maily r«t©v®nt?***
This u tbo litfe Annual ACS and the s«-co^«l ysar "tliat tb&
has iiftst on that M*H»4l«t College ,;-aBiptts» Tommy 8mithr u
,, t* pt»s&»nt of tbs c^Mfaoanaa MX? anal The aev.
Wtiltam Ixwdannak« ^fetto^iat Ooileo«« is ovemil doan ol the
Session*
CONFERENCE OFFICERS FOR 1966-1967
PRESIDENT
TOMMY SMITH
PROGRAM AREA CHAIRMEN
LINDA HAND
VICE PRESIDENT
TDM FREEMAN
CAROL ROBERTS
RAINELLE DIXON
SECRETARY
BECKY CORNS
CAMMA CURLE
TREASURER
DONALD LEATHERMAN
SARA DAVIS
PUBLICITY SUPERINTENDENT
JAMIE WEATHERLY
UCYM REPRESENTATIVE
CAROL WALKER
1967 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION
Miss CAROLE ROBERTS
REV. BILL LOWDERMILK
Miss MARGARET ANNE BIDDLE
YOUTH CHAIRMAN
DEAN
DEAN OF WOMEN
DR. JIM WARREN
DEAN DF MEN
Sixteenth
MRS. JOAN SANDERS
ASSISTANT DEAN OF WOMEN
Annual Conference Session
Methodist Youth Fellowship
North Carolina Conference.
"CHRIST ABOVE
ALL"
REV. BRUCE PATE
CHOIR DIRECTOR
i
MR.MYFUUDSAYS.
Will Your
CHEER
ME UP
MYF Do
Its PART
A ROCK TO STAND ON BUT NOT TO HIDE BEHIN
Rocks and The Rock
Excavation
Mask, Crutch, Or Starting Block
The Rolling Stones
July 24-28, 1967
<—
Methodist Colh
Official Program
—'
SIXTEENTH ACS OF THE METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
N. C. CONFERENCE
Theme:
"A ROCK TO STAND ON BUT NOT TO HIDE BEHIND"
Sunday, July 23
5:30
7:00
Staff Dinner, Student Union
Staff Meeting, Student Union
Monday, July 24
9:30-12:00 Registration, Classroom Building, South Entrance
12:00
Lunch, Student Union Cafeteria
1:15
General Assembly and Orientation, Student Union
2:00
"Rocks and The Rock"
Drama: "Carnival" by Mrs. Robert Buckner
Presented by Laurinburg MYF, Student Union
3:00
Leadership Groups, Assigned Rooms
4:00
Activities—Choir, Committee Meetings, Recreation
5:15- 6:15 Supper
6:45
Interest Groups (Choose One Each Night)
1. What?
(a) Christian Science (b) Pentecostal Holiness
(c) Mormons (d) Quakers
2. New Expressions of the Christian Faith
3. The Dove and The Hawk
(a) Film: "Southeast Asia: The Other War"
(b) Dialogue on Vietnam (c) Slides: "Vietnam,
Vietnam" (d) Dialogue on Vietnam
4. The New Morality
5. Music and the Church
(a) Folk Music (b) Jazz (c) New Hymnal
(d) Protest Songs
6. Moral Questions
(a) Why Wait Till Marriage? (b) Why Wait Till
Marriage? (c) Drinking, Smoking, and Narcotics
(d) Drinking, Smoking, and Narcotics
7. Christian Vocations
(a) Short-term Missionary (b) Pastor (c) Director
of Christain Education (d) Non-church Related
Vocations
8. Extremism
(a) KKK (b) KKK (c) Black Muslims (d) Black
Muslims
10. Decisions I Should Make
(a) Selecting A College (b) Selecting A C<
(c) Selecting A Mate (d) Selecting A Mat
11. A Look At the "Isms"
12. Questions We Ask
(a) Virgin Birth? (b) Virgin Birth? (c) L
Death? (d) Life After Death?
13. Recreation
(a) New MYF Songbook (b) The Recreatio
(c) Ice Breakers (d) Games
8:00
Evening Worship, Student Union, Rev. C. Glenr
dorff, First Methodist Church, Murfreesboro, T
Handbell Choir, St. Joseph Methodist Church,
Pikeville, N. C.
9:00
Free Time
10:00
In Dorms
10:15-10:45 Let's Talk It Over
11:15
Lights Out
Tuesday, July 2S
7:15
7:45
9 ;00
10:15
10:50-11:00
11:00
Rise
Breakfast
Worship Service, Student Union,
Rev. C. Glenn Mingledorff
Leadership Groups, Assigned Rooms
Break
Leadership Groups, Assigned Rooms
12:00
Lunch
1:15- 2:15 Horizontal Hour
2:45- 3:45 Leadership Groups, Assigned Rooms
4:00
Activities—Choir, Committee Meetings, Sports,
Recreation, Free Time
Supper
Interest Groups (Choose One of Thirteen)
Free Time
"Excavation"
Movie: "Nobody Waved Goodbye"—Student Ui
5:15
6:45
7:45
8:30
10:00
10:15-10:45
In Dorms
Let's Talk It Over
Wednesday, July 26
7:15
Rise
7:45
Breakfast
9:00
Worship Service, Student Union,
Rev. C. Glenn Mingledorff
10:15
Leadership Groups, Assigned Rooms
10:50-11:00
Break
11:00
Leadership Groups, Assigned Rooms
12:00
Lunch
1:15- 2:15
Horizontal Hour
2:30
Business Session Nominations, etc.—Student Union
Activities—Choir, Committee Meetings, Recreation, etc.
5:15
Supper
6:45
Interest Groups (Choose One of Thirteen)
8:00
"Mask, Crutch, Or Starting Block"
Speaker: "How Big Is Your God?"
Rev. Charles S. Hubbard, First Methodist Church,
Wilson, N. C.-Student Union
9:00
Free Time
10:00
In Dorms
10:15-10:45 Let's Talk It Over
11:15
Lights Out
-
Thursday, July 27
7:15
Rise
7:45
Breakfast
9:00
Worship Service, Student Union,
Rev. C. Glenn Mingledorff
10:15
Leadership Groups, Assigned Rooms
10:50-11:00
Break
11:00
Leadership Groups, Assigned Rooms
12:00
Lunch
1:15- 2:15 Horizontal Hour
2:30
Business Session, Student Union
Activities—Choir, Committee Meetings, Recreation, etc.
6:15
Supper
6:45
Interest Groups (Choose One of Thirteen)
7:45
Free Time, Recreation
9:30
"The Rolling Stones"
Movies: "The Hangman" and "It's About This Carpenter"
Student Union
10:00
In Dorms
10:15-11:00
Let's Talk It Over
11:30
Lights Out
Friday, July 28
8:00
Rise and Pack
8:30
Breakfast
10:00
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, Student Union
11:00
Benediction and Close of ACS
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NrWS RELEASE: METHODIST COLLEGE
T-'harles MoAx«ms, Director of Public '?ayett«viUe. M>rth Carolina
July 2$, !9S7
~ > r S Uasc: Ju'y 25
(with picture-)
; Phi' '."iceman, ~-.v-tor ->f Cnformation S r,
i
Gone" would be the way many teenagers attending the
Annual Conference Sesstoa (ACS) of the Methodist Youth, meeting
on th® Methodist College Campus this week, would describe Tommy
Smith, Conference President.
In many respects Tommy is a typical to«nager. He dresset
N'^~
"mod", likes girls ana cars/^swramer vacation Smm school, and likes
to do "in" things.
In a real way Tommy is an alt-American boy. Yet there is something*
different about him. The thing that makes Tommy distinctive is that he is
not only "r©al gone4* but he "knows where ha is going".
Tommy lias besn described by adult leaders at ACS as ";||Jie most
aleit and competent leader of ACS in a number of years."
Elected ACS President last ?umm&r. Tommy has helped coordinate
statewide activities of the Tvffthodist young people throughout the year.
played a major role in planning for and leading the ACS meeting now in
progress at Methodiat College.
In his hometown of Rocky 'vfotmt Tommy Smith is no stranger. He?
is known a* a leader in his high school, church and community. As an
Eagla Scout, he is the recipient of tha Cod aad Country Award and is now
serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
T.ast
yoar he was honored by the
Fiocky Mount Optimist Club when he was chosen as the Optimists'
Typical Youth, At Fvscky Mount High, \vher© T^romy will b© a senior this
^ndciassx/
fall, he is an active athlete, clubVpadrrT and publications staff member.
At First Methodist Church, where he has served in many leadership role*.;,
h« is currently MY? President.
When questioned about'the relevance of religion to today* s- teenagers
Tomray said, 8! feel that God has a purpose in anc- for my 'ifo and for all
youncr people. ?,---«nag?>rs today are seeking to find security and identity
in a confusing and turbulent world. Often they attempt to fine? thi<s
security either though rebellion or various channels of ep-.-apism. !
believe the only way they will find personal stability is through a
meaningful relationship to Jesus Christ,"
Tommy feels that most t*<snagc?rs, whether they ?how It outwardly
or not, are- cotKle-med about whether God is daad, alive, real or fake.
"They want to know what faith in God moans to the-m personally,
but, because of conformity and social pr**sstire, many hide their religion
est-r^pt on Sunday morning," said ITommy.
Commenting on his offteft «s ACS President, Tommy eairf, "It
has been the greatest nrpefl.encft of my life. The wonderful people whom
I hftv^ met and the friendships I have developed havr mado the x^^ork
worthwhile,"
Kis parents, Mr, and Mr«. Clifton Smith, 2S17 Win-stead £•.:?.,
.Mount, are prSuo that their son v,-ants to b© a M'-tho-fiKt ministrr.
Tommy Smith has found, hi.* p!a-R. H^ Is an a*!ȣnv:rf -an boy,
is a leader, r-?>- is a Christian. H knows vrh^re h» is going.
NEWS RELEASE - J u l y 26,
1967
A r t i c l e w i t h p i c t u r e and cut I ine
to:
NC C H R I S T I A N ADVOCATE, GOLDSBORO NEWS-ARGUS,
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, R A L E I G H TIMES, DURHAM
MORNING HERALD, ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM, D A I L Y
NEWS ( G r e e n v i l l e ) , WILSON D A I L Y TIMES, Dunn
D A I L Y RECORD, W I L M I N G T O N MORNING STAR.
Art i c I e on Iy t o :
B u r l i n g t o n D A I L Y TIMES-NEWS, SANFORD HERALD,
GREENSBORO D A I L Y NEWS, HARNETT COUNTY NEWS,
SMITHFIELD HERALD, WTVD Durham, REFLECTOR (
(Greenville), Roanoke Rapids HERALD, Washington D A I L Y NEWS, Elizabeth City ADVANCE, THE
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, Aberdeen SANDHILL CITIZEN,
MOORE COUNTY NEWS, THE SAMPSON I AN, SAMPSON
INDEPENDENT, DUNN DISPATCH, THE BLADEN J O U R N A L
LAURINBURG EXCHANGE, LUMBERTON POST, ROBESON^
IAN, NEWS-JOURNAL (Raeford), RED SPRINGS
CITIZEN, D A I L Y JOURNAL (Rockingham), SAINT
PAULS R E V I E W , Southern Pines PILOT, SPRING
LAKE TIMES, Clarkton SOUTHEASTERN TIMES,
TABOR CITY TRIBUNE, NEWS REPORTER, KINSTON
D A I L Y FREE PRESS, New Bern SUN-JOURNAL.
'Gone' Youth In Charge
Youth Conference Meeting
"Real Gone" would be the faith in God means to them many hide their religion except
way many teenagers attending personally, but, because of con- on Sunday morning," said Tomthe Annual Conference Session formity and social pressure, my.
(ACS) of the Methodist Youth,
meeting on the M e t h o d i s t
College Campus this week,
would describe Tommy Smith,
conference president.
In many respects Tommy is a
typical teenager. He dresses
mod", likes girls and cars,
likes summer vacation from
school, and likes to do "in"
things.
In a real way Tommy is an
all-American boy. Yet there is
something different about him.
Tommy has been described by
adult leaders at ASC as "the
most alert and competent leader
of ASC in a number of years."
In his hometown of Rocky
Mount, Timmy Smith is no
stranger. He is known as a
leader in his high school, church
and community. As an Eagle
Scout, he is the recipient of the
God and Country Award and is
now serving as an assistant
scoutmaster.
Last year he was honored by
the Rocky Mount Optimist Club
when he was chosen as the
Optimists' Typical Youth. At
Rocky Mount High, where Tommy will be a senior this fall, he
s an active athlete, club and
class leader, and publications
staff member.
Tommy feels that m o s t
:eenagers, whether they show it
outwardly or not, are concerned
about whether God is dead,
alive, real or fake.
'They want to know what
THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
WEDNESDAY. JULY 26, 1967
CONFERENCE LEADER—Tomrtiy^Smith,' right, of
Rocky Mount, president of the Methodist Youth
Conference in session-this week at Methodist College, chats with Carole"Roberts of Greenville, N. C.
! •
NEWS RELEASE: Methodist College
(FOR IMMEDIATE
Charles McAdams, Director of Public Relations
Fayetteville, North Carolina
July 26, 1967
Contact: Phil Coleman, Director of Information Services
Fayetteville, N. C . — Some 450 delegates and staff representing over 400 Methodist
Churches met on the Methodist College Campus July 24-28 for the 16th Annual Conference Session (ACS) of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Youth
Fellowship.
The Rev. C. Glenn Mingledorff, minister to the First Methodist Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and former Administrative Dean of Martin College, was
inspirational speaker for the week. His messages were designed to lead the youth
to find a solid foundation for their faith with messages on the theme, "A ROCK TO
STAND ON AND NOT TO HIDE BEHIND" .
"Most of us do not have a clear understanding of God. He is just a great big
glob of something out there somewhere," declared Mingledorff.
"We are living in a desperately busy, immoral, suspicious, frightened,
materialistic world and we need a solid rock on which to cling — that rock is God,"
Mingledorff said.
In challenging the young people to make the week the "greatest experience"
in their lives, he said that he would not force his own beliefs on them. He told
them that "questioning, rejecting, and seeking to understand is a sign of thinking
and maturity."
A highlight of the week was the contemporary drama, "Carnival" , written
especially for ACS by Mrs. Robert Buckner of Raleigh. The play pointed out that
life is a "carnival" of sorts with many attractive alternatives and that the key to
MORE
au-;C3c^.:"u.;. and happy living is choosing the correct alternatives. Tne drama 'was
presented by the Laurinburg Methodist Church MY? group.
Another feature of the conference was an address by The Rev. Charles
Hubbard, First Methodist Church, Wilson, on the topic: "How Big Is Your God?"
In addition to the inspirational messages, the ACS program featured Leadership and Interest Group Sessions.
The Leadership Groups sought to further educate the youth as leaders in the
church at the district, subdistrict, and local levels.
Interest Groups held each evening centered the youth's attention on the
topics: "New Expressions of Christian Faith", "The Dove and the Hawk" , "The New
Morality", "Music and the Church", ''Moral Questions", "Christian Vocations",
"Extremism" , and 'Decisions" .
The youth attending the ACS meeting are all elected delegates from Methodist
Churches In the North Carolina Conference. The annual youth session gives the
teenagers an opportunity to hear v/hat other young people have to say as well as an
opportunity to vent their own feelings on life's basic issues.
The Rev. Conrad Glass, Raleigh, Director of Youth Ministry of the North
Carolina Conference of the IvlJthodist Church said, "The purpose of ACS is to get
these young people to think4 question, and see the relevance of faith to their lives. '
Other ACS leaders included: Tommy Smith, Rocky Mount, president of the
Conference MYF; The Rev. William Lowdermilk, Methodist College, overall dean of
ACS; Carole Roberts, Greenville, youth chairman of ACS; Dr. James Warren, Raleigh,
dean of men; Miss Margaret Anne Biddle,. Sanford, dean of women; The Rev. Bruce
Pat^Norlina, choir director.
NEWS RELEASE: Methodist College
For immediate release
j;.ar".03 I.-IjAdams, Director c:c Public: delations
f1 ayetteville, N . C .
July 23, ID57
Contact: Phil Coleman, Director of Information Services
3UTLINZ AND PHOTOGRAPH TO BE USED WITH ENCLOSED STORY ON METHODIST
YOUTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION
METHODIST CONFERENCE — (from left) At the Annual Conference Session (ACS) of
the Methodist Youth Fellowship of the North Carolina Conference meeting July 24-20
on the Methodist College Cam-Dus, Fayetteville, The .lev. Conrad Glass, Director
of the Junference Youth Ministry and The Rev. William Lowdermilk, ACS Dean, talk
with Tommy Smith, Rocky Mount, Conference Youth President.
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f ayetteville, N . C .
July 23, ID57
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OUTLINE AND PHOTOGRAPH TO BE USED WITH ENCLOSED STORY ON METHODIST
YOUTIi ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION
METHODIST CONFERENCE — (from left) At the Annual Conference Session (ACS) of
the Methodist Youth Fellowship of the North Carolina Conference meeting July 24-20
on the iviothodist College Campus, Fayetteville, The Rev. Conrad Glass, Director
of the Conference Youth Ministry and The Rev. William Lowdermilk, ACS Dean, talk
with Tommy Smith, Rocky Mount, Conference Youth President.
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THE REFLECTOR, Greenville, N. C.
Methodist College
(For immediate release)
Fayettevi1le, North Carolina
Charles K. McAdams, Director of Public Relations
J u l y 28, 1967
Contact:
P h i l Coleman, Director of Information Services
Cut lines for picture
METHODIST YOUTH MEET -- During the Annual Conference Session of
Methodist Youth of the North Carolina Conference, Carole Roberts,
Greenville, youth conference chairman and Tommy Smith, Rocky
Mount, youth conference president, pause for a friendly exchange
of ideas between meetings.
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450 delegates attended the conference
which met on the Methodist College Campus, FayetteviI Ie, J u l y 24-28.
ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM
NEWS RELEASE: METHODIST COLLEGE
(for immediate release)
Charles McAdar,s, Director of Public Relations
with picture
FayetteviIle, North Carolina
July 28, 1967
Contact:
Phil Colecsan, Director of Information Services
FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. -- "Real Gone" would be the way many teenag«r»
who attended the Annual Conference Cession (BCS) of the Methodist
Youth, which wset on the Methodist College Campus, July 24-28, would
describe Toresy Smith, Conference President.
In many respects Tommy is a typical teenager.
He dresses
"•od", likes girls and cars, likes summer vacation from school, and
likes to do "in" things.
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In a real way TOKBS^ is an all-American boy. Yet there is something different about him.
The thing that makes Totally distinctive
is that he is not only "real gone" but he ''knows where he is going".
Toiwtr.y has been described by adult leaders at ACS as "the Kost
alert and couspetent leader of ACS in a nwber of years."
Elected ACS President last sutwwsr and unanimously re-elected
for the coming year, Tor.inry has helped coordinate the statewide
activities of the Methodist youny people throughout the year.
He
played a major role in planning and leading this year's ACS.
In Rocky Mount ToesKy Smith is no stranger.
leader in his high school, church, and cotsE-unity*
He is known as a
As an Eagle
Sicout, he is the recipient of the God and Country Award and is now
serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Last year he was honored by
the Rocky Mount Optimist Club when he was chosen as the Optimists'
Typical Youth.
At Rocky kount High, where Tor.ey w i l l " b e a senior
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this fall, he is an active athlete, club and class leader, and
publications staff member.
At First Methodist Church, where he ha*
served in many leadership roles, he is currently toYF President.
When questioned about the relevance of religion to today's
teenagers Tommy said, "I feel that God has a purpose in and for my
Jife and for a,! I young people. Teenagers today are seeking to find
security and identity in a confusing and turbulent world. Often
they attempt to find this security either through rebellion or
various channels of escapist;..
I believe the only way they w i l l
find personal stability is through a meaningful relationship to
Jesus Christ."
ToiRmy feels that most teenagers, whether they show it outwardly or not, are concerned about whether God is dead, alive, real,
\r fake.
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"They want to know what, faith in God weans, to them personally,
but, because of conformity and social pressure, tuany hide their
religion except on Sunday morning," said ToRirry.
CoMMlttiftg on his office as ACis President, ToBm;y said, "It
has been the greatest experience of my life.
The wonderful people
whoK I have t.»et and the friendships i have developed have cade the
work worthwhile."
His parents, Mr. and &rs. Clifton Smith, 2617 tfinstead Rd.,
Rocky Mount, are proud that their son wants to be s Methodist
mi nlater.
ToEiey Smith has found his place. He is an al l-Ac;erican boy.
He is a leader.
He is a Christian.
He knows where he is going.
THE REFLECTOR, Greenville, N. C.
Methodist College
(For immediate release)
FayetteviI Ie, North C a r o l i n a
Charles K. McAdams, Director of P u b l i c Relations
J u l y 28, 1967
Contact:
P h i l Coleman, Director of Information Services
Cut I ines for picture
METHODIST YOUTH MEET -- During the Annual Conference Session of
Methodist Youth of the North C a r o l i n a Conference, Carole Roberts,
G r e e n v i l l e , youth conference chairman and Tommy Smith, Rocky
Mount, youth conference president, pause for a friendly exchange
of ideas between meetings.
450 delegates attended the conference
which met on the Methodist C o l l e g e Campus, Fayettevi I Ie, J u l y 24-28
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER, NEWS AND OBSERVER, Greenville REFLECTOR,
ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM, LAURINBURG EXCHANGE, SMITHFIELD HERALD
JACKSONVILLE NEWS, SUN-JOURNAL (New Bern), N.C. CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE
Methodist College
(For immediate release)
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Charles K. McAdams, Director of Public Relations
July 31, 1967
outlines
Fayetteville, N. C. -- New officers of the Methodist Youth
Fellowship of the North Carolina Annual Conference, elected
during ACS at Methodist College, July 25-29, are from left:
president, Tommy Smith, Rocky Mount; vice president, Mike Barefoot, Four Oaks; secretary, June Gardner, Swansboro; treasurer,
Fred Irons, Greenville; publicity chairman, David Harvin,
Laurinburg.
Photo--Charles K. McAdams
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER in the
observance of their Centennial of service to the Fayettevilte
area.
Methodist College is pleased to have had the privilege
of sharing in the last decade of this century of progress
through the b u i l d i n g of a four-year, liberal arts, co-educational
institution of higher learning in the community.
The College
undertakes to f u l f i l l its purpose through a dedication to two
fundamental ideals: academic excel Ience and the Christian concept of life.
We seek to achieve these aims by ministering to
the f u l l potential of the student as a person and by embracing
the broader spectrum of knowledge and culture.
We believe that the College's program
involve
in its entirety should
both intellectual and spiritual d i s c i p l i n e ; it should
stress the development of critical powers of inquiry, f l e x i b i l i t y
of mind, a' scholarly approach to study, the a b i l i t y to think
independently, tolerance and respect for a I I mankind, and motivation to creative activity in service to others.
To this end
we dedicate our services to this and future generations.