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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
5
A persuasive appeal urges fathers to lead by example and young men to attend church. It argues churchgoing builds character for work, social status, and family influence, noting current male attendance has risen from a female-dominated past and emphasizing personal impact on children and moral development.
Services last Sunday ended the pastorate of Rev. H. J. Wilkins at the Congregational church. A report showed $1,500 in property improvements, benevolence gifts up two thirds, 83 new members, 56 baptisms, 11 weddings, and 34 funerals during his tenure. Mrs. J. F. Hardin of Iowa W E M I will speak at 11:00 a.m. Sunday.
Pastor Charles Pickford reports rising attendance at Sunday school and morning services and growing church involvement. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30 p m on Sunday on Education the Doorway To Service. Junior League Sunday 2 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 30 p m. Quarterly meetings June 1 2. Children’s Day observed June 9 1918. Church invites all to worship.
Eben A. Thomas urges all to attend next Sunday’s Mothers Day service and a Veterans Day tribute in the evening. Sunday school starts at 10 am with a call for every member to be present at every session.
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