CHURCH OF CHRIST TO 'TRY' TEACHER WHO IS DEEMED AS 'TOO WORLDLY'
Palmyra, Indiana (JFK+50) On February 24, 1926, Associated Press reports that W. Clyde Martin "must face trial" at the Church of Christ here in Palmyra* this coming Sunday for organizing sports teams as well as encouraging roller skating and band practice on the Sabbath.
In addition, Mr. Martin is accused of building a "common house" where he permits checker playing and plays.
The accused is 40 years old and a graduate of Winona Agricultural College** where he participated in athletics. Mr. Martin is described by one of the deacons at the church as being "too worldly."
WCM plans to "conduct his own case" and intends to prove that "modernism isn't irreligious."
*Palmyra, founded in 1836, is located in Harrison County in south central Indiana. The town's population has never reached 1000.
**Winona College of Agriculture (1902-1917) was located in Winona Lake, Indiana "to give young men a scientific & practical knowledge of the business of farming." In addition, students were given three lessons each week in Bible study.
SOURCES
"Church To Try Teacher Active In Recreation As 'Too Worldly'," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., February 24, 1926, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
"Winona College of Agriculture," www.lostcolleges.com/
