05 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1903
Page
1
The article argues two rival synods should merge educational efforts to build a single strong college in North Carolina. It highlights Lenoir College as a model and calls for united funding, warning that separate schools cannot prosper. It urges church members to support a shared, financially sound institution for youth.
Rev J C Moser argues the church and school are inseparable, urging the Tennessee Synod to strengthen Lenoir College. He notes many ministers and teachers emerged from the college, calls for renewed support, and warns education is essential for church life and survival.
A detailed history of Highland School and Lenoir College founding, including a 1892 contract, bonds totaling 10 000 dollars, building costs of 13 435.11, and funds raised from North Carolina Virginia and South Carolina conferences. It outlines donations 15 148.02 rents 60.65 land sales 4 585.19, total receipts 25 893.86, and present assets liabilites while noting Oak View Home expenditures.
Rev R L Fritz presents Lenoir College as a coeducational, church‑oriented institution in North Carolina. It highlights its 18 acre campus near rail lines, dormitories Oak View and Highland Hall, a strong faculty, up‑to‑date instruction, and emphasis on religious instruction and character development, with low tuition due to self‑sacrifice of staff and boosters.
Rev C Luther Miller argues for a unified Lutheran education system in North Carolina and Tennessee Synods. He warns current chaos among academies and calls for a synod controlled, year round, coordinated plan linking academies, high schools, and colleges, with Lenoir College needing support to survive.
An English visitor to Sweden remarked on the nation’s care for educating needy children. He was told that while it is costly, it is not dear, for Sweden cannot afford to let a child grow up in ignorance misery and crime becoming a social scourge.
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