Easter Music Absent Blizzard Counts In Sunday Worship
Severe blizzard dampened Easter observances across local churches yet attendance remained strong given conditions. Choirs performed Easter cantatas and sermons from Rev. Foelsch Rev. Davis Rev. Geeding and others, with notable voice and instrument offerings at Methodist Presbyterian and United Evangelical houses of worship.
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Methodist
Kern
Ruth Zeller
St. John’s
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Henry Foelsch
Hmma Reitz
Alice Vendler
Hari al
J. W. Davis
Shannon
Davis
Bradford
Washington Grove
Washington Grove Christian Church
E. ©. Geeding
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
John D. Charters
Reynolds Church News and Farm Sale Report
In Ashton, preaching next Sunday at 10 00 a m and Reynolds Bible school at 9 30 a m with preaching at 2 30 p m This is the last Sunday before conference in Naperville April 13 to 18 Reports and moneys to be in neat order Pastor F W Doede invites all Everybody welcome The Williams farm near Washington Grove Christian church sold Monday to Lloyd Tilton at 2250 per acre The 102 acre farm transaction nears 23000 dollars
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Reynolds Church News
Ashton
Reynolds Bible School
Naperville
F. W. Doede
Williams
Washington Grove Christian Church
Lloyd Tilton
United Evangelical Church
Presbyter Annu al Meeting Reports Strong Church Finances
A large Presbyterian meeting in the church parlors last Thursday night reported excellent financial and numerical gains across all departments. The gathering included an impromptu musical program, a group photo display, and social refreshments. Charles Wagner was elected elder, George R. Charters trustee for a Peoria Life Insurance Company building, described as a landmark in Peoria.
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Presbyterian Church
Church
Mary
Myra Griffith
Mr. Charters
Charters
Donald Stephan
Fowle
Ladies Aid
Charles Wagner
Harlow Chadwick
George R. Charters
St John s Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Notices
Sunday School and Bible class at 9 30 divine service in German at 10 30 with communion after confessional services at 10. Teachers meeting Thursday 7 30 choir rehearsal Tuesday 7 80 Dora Sachs hosts Ladies Thursday 2. Strong Easter attendance noted despite stormy weather. Five elections this month.
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ST. John’s Lutheran Church
Dora Sachs
Henry Foelsch
Contests in Four Towns Highlight Quiet Elections
In Ashton township no candidates filed for assessor and 142 votes were cast with women voting in both precincts. Bradford Township shows 51 votes with several offices filled, including Supervisor and Town Clerk. Reynolds and Lafayette townships report smaller turnout with elected officials. The Shepard of the Hills screens at the Pastime theatre Friday April 16 with two shows at 4 PM and 8 PM.
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Ashton Township
George B. Stephan
Henry W. Krug
Jesse P.jordan
Justice of the Peace
Glenn’.C. Rosecrans
W. Griege
Bradford Township
Braffi
Andrew Aschrenner
Daniel Utz
W. S. Degner
Clarence Sanders
Charles Wagner
Sch
Wesley Krug
Reynolds Township
Wolds Township
Wagner
H. Hewert
JJ Carney
George W. Smith
Louis Barth
Lafayette Township
Phillips. Chapman
W. ‘Wood
Charles A. Hunt
Harold Bell Wrightiguigt
Wright
America
Illinois
Gehant Seeks State Attorney Race in Ashton Visit
Grover W. Gehant, Dixon lawyer born in West Brooklyn, campaigned yesterday in Ashton for State’s Attorney as incumbent Harry Edwards seeks Circuit Judge. Gehant, with Lee County support, plans a vigorous statewide bid. Parish notices and Sunday school events followed with church announcements and a township convention set for April 18 involving George N. Burnie and Zeer leadership.
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One Gehant
Grover W. Gehant
Ashton
Harry Edwards
Mr. Gehant
West
Brooklyn
Dixon
Lee County
Ashton Township
George N. Burnie
United Church
Methodist Church
O. P. Canfield
Vote for Neighbor Lowden Tuesday in Illinois primary
A local appeal urges residents to vote next Tuesday in the Illinois Presidential primary, praising Col. Lowden as a strong Republican candidate and noting his high courtroom and governorship credentials, urging men and women to turnout.
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Illinois
K QO. Lowdn
Col. Lowden
Grossman
Washington
Gover
Ashton
Lowden
Tia Fine
Shurch News Easter Services and Sunday School Rally
April 11 church notice urges faithful attendance at Bible school and Sunday services. Theme of preaching emphasizes faith as supreme object and warns against routine churchgoing. Epworth League at 7 30 pm and two sermons on Sunday. midweek prayer at 7 30 pm invites reader participation.
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Sristora
Shurch
Bible School
Ber
House of God
Epworth League
Endeavor Society Meets For Sabbath Evening Session
The Endeavor society gathers at 6 30 next Sabbath with Mrs M L English leading on the topic What shall we do with our Sundays It is consecration night and members are asked to prepare with a scripture passage when their name is called Visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Wagner and Mr and Mrs George Wagner were in Dixon yesterday.
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The
Endeavor Society
M. L. English
Charles Wagner
George Wagner
Dixon
Village Election Sets Stage For Large April Vote
Two tickets vie for the village election on April 20 with a major issue over paying matters. The Peoples party lists Herman Mall George A Putman and John Vender. The opposing ticket includes George W Schafer Lewis Wood and John M Krug. The election is expected to draw a record ballot as the paying matter dominates the campaign.
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Peoples Party
Herman Mall
George A. Putman
John Vender
George W. Schafer
Lewis Wood
John M. Krug
Prayer Meeting and Sabbath Services Announced
Prayer meeting tonight at 7 30 and preaching at 11 o clock on the theme The End Jess Spiral of Christian Life. Sabbath school and Endeavor at 10 and 6 30. Pastor William H Manshardt invites all, especially families, to attend at Way service.
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Jess
William H. Manshardt
Card of Thanks from Mrs Frank Mehlhausen
A note of gratitude from Mrs Frank Mehlhausen thanks friends and neighbors for posts cards flowers fruit and assistance during illness at Rochelle hospital.
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Rochelle Hospital
Frank Mehlhausen
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