Local Social Notes From A Busy Indiana Town
The column lists bridge and temperance society gatherings at homes including Mrs. Helen Ruby and Lois Simmerman near Mays, plus reports of showers in Alexandria and East Street church events. It also records social visits for families from Indianapolis and Knightstown, with extended family dinners and birthdays noted among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Helen Ruby
Holiday Lodge
Cleveland
Gertrude Bush
Mary Tweedy
Hazel Chonan
Mayme McCarty
Nelle Beher
Grace Gurley
May Winfield
Charlottesville Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Lois Simmerman
Mays
Jesus
Patty Ward
Dorothy Sinton
North Ireland
W. C
T. U
Mildred Sparks
Armilda Herkless
Sue Knight
Church Attendance Figures Reported by Area Churches
East Street Christian Church shows 135 attendees while Fletcher Methodist records 52, Carthage Friends 49, Walnut Ridge Friends 45, and Wesleyan Methodist also listed with a similar count in the weekly church movement brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Street Christian
Fletcher Methodist
Carthage Friends
Church of the Nazarene
Walnut Ridge Friends
Wesleyan Methodist Ee
Bassil Stultz Reflects on the Enduring Dad Archetype
A reflective piece extols the father figure as the enduring institution dating back to the first man. It pervades family life with romance, duty, and guidance, noting dads as destiny shapers who hire and fire preachers and mentor children amid a changing world. The text blends humor with reverence for paternal influence across generations.
Sunday church program details with service and staff
William Willey hosts an orderly Sunday schedule with Supt. Mary Ann Shutt as secretary. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with Carmen Walters at the piano. Worship and communion follow at 10 30 a m, sermon by the pastor. Organists are Mrs Harold Ruby and Mrs Clyde E Ruby. Choir directors are Mrs John Wag ner and Mrs William Spence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Willey
Mary Ann Shutt
Carmen Walters
Carthage Friends Church announces service details
Eugene C. Sommer is minister Alta Carfield is superintendent Ruth E White is assistant superintendent Janet Heim is secretary Betty Ball is chorister Alta Carr Maude Porter and Bettina Murray are pianists Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with class sessions then general assembly Morning worship at 10 30 a m sermon titled The Bible Ideal of a Faithful Father by the pastor Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m All are invited to participate in all church services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene C. Sommer
Alta Carfield
Ruth E. White
Janet Heim
Betty Ball
Alta Carr
Maude Porter
Bettina Murray
Friends Church
Walnut Ridge Friends Church program details
Louis Barrett serves as minister Loyall Hunt is superintendent Mildred Nigh plays piano Russell Nigh and Janet Hunt lead songs in the service at Walnut Ridge Friends Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Ridge
Did You Know Tall People Must Not Look Down
A moral tale warns against contempt for those taller than you. The piece emphasizes humility and respect across heights, urging readers to value every person regardless of stature.
Church Schedule Readout by James Gray Secretary
James Gray secretary announces Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 7 00 evening prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday services and extends a welcome to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gray
Church Notice: Minister Absent for Indiana Conference
Dean McCoy minister absent as he attends the 1955 Indiana Annual Conference. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. led by Hubert Hunt general superintendent Lowell Brown assistant superintendent. Dorothy Edwards pianist Marilyn Leisure secretary. Evening worship canceled. Methodist Youth Fellowship at 8:15 p.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean McCoy
Hubert Hunt
Lowell Brown
Dorothy Edwards
Marilyn Leisure
Methodist
Nazarene Church Services Announced
H. M. Myrick, minister Davie Hinton invites all to morning worship at 10 30 a m NYPS at 6 30 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and mid week prayer at 7 30 p m Wednesday evening Everyone welcome to the Church of the Nazarene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
H. M. Myrick
Davie Hinton
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