Westminster Church Annual Session Recaps Growth and Governance
Westminster Presbyterian held its annual session and church corporation meetings after a picnic. Rev. J Renwick McCullough presided and King Thompson led the corporation session. Elders re-elected included E B Delzell James Killian J D Kennedy and A W Risser with George Moran to replace Dr Banner Howard. Trustees re-elected were W P Enright F E Young M H Morrison E J Larimer and E D Greedy. The pastor warned of needed extra Sunday school space as the school has grown beyond current capacity. Active membership reached 665 by March 31 and will exceed 700 with new members. Financial reports showed strong condition. Comments highlighted the Woman's Missionary Society as one of two Presbyterian honor societies. Additional reports covered policy church visitors and various activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Church Corporation
J. Renwick McCullough
King Thompson
E. B. Delzell
James Killian
J. D. Kennedy
A. W. Risser
George Moran
Banner Howard
Church Board of Trustees
W. P. Enright
F. E. Young
M. H. Morrison
E. J. Larimer
E. D. Greedy
McCullough
Iowa
Westminster
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Church
Presbyterian
E. Winslow Brown
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Westminster Church
Willis Mohn, Jr
George Moran, Jr
Marian Brune
Girl Who Talks Too Much Makes Bad Impression
Ally is loud and opinionated and often makes a bad impression. Sally is intelligent but unsettles others with constant noise and argument. she lacks tact and wonders why less bright girls are more popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ally
Sally
Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest
Contented with the ooze and slime the masses stayed behind till one man looked up and sought higher ground. Since that day the race has fought environment and strived to improve the walks of life, climbing daily toward a better way through struggle and desire.
Being Popular With Girls as Well as Boys Advice
The quote advises cultivating both genders, noting popularity with boys alone fails if girls do not approve. It stresses social balance and broader appeal to avoid an unenviable social position.
Tempered Reply Overlooks Remarks This Time
A person apologizes for past statements, noting a quick temper and probable forgetfulness of the remarks and requesting leniency for the moment.
New Teachers Chosen By Mt Vernon Board
Mt Vernon board selects Clyde Lindsley of Eddyville as high school principal for next year. J Lund Holm re elected but declined salary. Charles Berdany of Cedar Rapids named music supervisor. Sue Kepler named domestic science and kindergarten teacher. Coach Lemon re elected but joining Onslow as superintendent. Several teachers re elected without pay increases including Bertha West Geraldine Hughes Robert Heinsen Opal Stearns Marie Yaryan Lucile Anthony Maude Singer Mary Kepler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Clyde Lindsley
Eddyville
Penn College
J. Lundholm
Charles Berdeny
Cedar Rapids
Milwaukee State Teachers College
Sue Kepler
Onslow
Bertha West
Geraldine Hughes
Robert Heinsen
Opal Stearns
Marie Yaryan
Lucile Anthony
Maude Singer
Mary Kepler
Divorce Petition Filed in Linn County Court
Frances E. Brown sues Herman Brown in Linn County District Court seeking an absolute divorce for desertion and requests custody of three children Natlee Keith and Jerold Brown. The defendant must answer by noon May 2 1936 else default and judgment. James E. Patterson attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Iowa
Linn County
Frances E. Brown
Herman Brown
District Court of
State of Iowa
Natlee Brown
Keith Brown
Jerold Brown
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Mary Manners
Miss Manners
Edgar A. Guest
Mt. Vernon Board
James E. Patterson
Plaintiff
Lah
Kellian’s
Hoggnam
Mrs. Hildebrandt
Mr. Kehne
Janousky
Killian’s Linens Dept
Kehne
Killian’s
Rug
Noa
Sbaon
The
DeKoLace Spring
Martex
Samson
Killian
Brandwein
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Ironer
LCPAL
EAM
Chatham
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