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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1926

Page

8

Christmas Sunday Observed in Indianapolis Churches

Christmas Sunday observed across Indianapolis churches with plans for special musical programs and Christmas tree activities next week. The Central Universalist Church at Fifteenth and N New Jersey Sts will host Rev. Fred A Line at 11 a m with a long musical program ending in a christening and reception of members. A candlelight service on Christmas Eve at 5 p m precedes the late 11:30 p m main service featuring Messiah portions and a full cantata. Additional churches present extensive concert, choir, and organ offerings, with multiple soloists and choirs preparing festive programs through Dec 26 including hymn recitals and special services.

Indianapolis Fred A. Line Central Universalist Church Fifteenth N. New Jersey Sts Merkel Astorale Bethlehem Bartlett Little Town of Cote Geet Ree Etree Reese Mra Anglais George Shea Christ Evin Merkel C. Candelyn St. Cecelia Charles Gounod Handel WIFBM John Gordon Floyd van Keuren Charles Gounod Hyintie— Hark Heral Nger

Christmas Cantata at Fairview Presbyterian Church

Fairview Presbyterian hosts the Christmas Cantata The Story of Christmas at 10 45 with Dr Edward Haines Kistler minister Mrs F T Edenharter organist and director and the Junior Choir aiding in the 7 45 Bible School Christmas Worship led by Mrs Frieda S Robinson Also featured are soloists Dewitt S Morgan Fred Davis and others with organ violin flute and bass in the program a chapel party follows Thursday at 7 30 p m

Harry Alexander Matthews Fairview Presbyterian Church Edward Haines Kistler F. T. Edenharter Bible School Frieda S. Robinson E. H. Kemper McComb Haney N Berry William A. Devin Esther Thornton Mildred M. Schmedel Emma C. Doepers Dewitt S. Morgan Fred Davis L. Burdette van Arsdall Karl H. Thiesing Carol Dudley Buck Friedal Yobingen Rio Otto G. Neuman Henry E. Berry Walter C. Johnson

Christmas Musical Services At Frieden and First Moravian Church

Frieden Evangelical Church on Parkway and South Alabama held a Christmas musical service led by Pastor A Hildebrand with Martha Brehol organist and Charles Parker director featuring a program of songs, choruses, and anthems including Silent Night and Angels From the Realms of Glory. First Moravian Episcopal Church at Twenty-Second and Broadway presented a musical service with While Shepherds Watched and Christians Awake plus solo and choral numbers enhancing the holiday observance.

D .m Dubois Shelley Elizabeth Kritsch Alma Newmann Albert Winkelmeier Abeth Kritech Hildebrand Walter Hoffman Otto Mueller Rlea F. Parker Spinney JA. Posindy Shepherds Ron Stebbins Wes Pene

Christmas musical at Second Moravian Episcopal Church

Large Christmas program at Second Moravian Episcopal Church features a cantata and pageant with mixed choirs, soloists, and organ preludes. Directors include Mrs. L. FB. Schultz and Rev. Verna W. Couill. performances slated for December 19 and 26 at 7:45 PM with notable cast members and a 1500-strong audience expectation.

Central Avenue Methodist Church Christmas Recital Program

Central Avenue Methodist Church presents a Christmas recital with Dr. Orien W. Fifer as pastor. The program features Handel and Schubert selections, a solo by Mr. Kadel, a Messiah chorus, and hymns including There's a Song in the Air and Hark the Herald Angels Sing. The Women’s Chorus, organ, and brass provide festive interludes and a Starlight selection.

Stebbins Schubert Italy George B Ana Thetis

The Cross and the Crown Cantata at Hill Side Church

The Hill side Christian Church choir presents The Cross and the Crown this Sunday evening directed by Carolyn Ayres Turner. The program includes a Birth of Christ children's scene supervised by Mrs. Carl Rush followed by a cantata tracing Jesus life death and resurrection with solos choruses and an interlude. Notable soloists and chorus members include Marguerite Gore Ferguson Mrs Homer Dale and many others listed as performers.

Hillside Christian Church Carolyn Ayres Turner Christ The Bible School Carl Rush Jesus Mandel Grace Pers Carl A. Rush Marguerite Gore Ferguson Homer Dale Ore Poehner Mra Hoover Korason Compton Baas Grace Edith Tere Ruth Dale A Evelyn Hall Frances Carste Carrol Mesers R. E. Turner Paul McMullen C. A. Henry Charles Papenport Leonard Everett Hanks J. O. Carr T. J. Gore

West Washington Street Presbyterian Church Christmas Music Program

University Place Christian and West Washington Street churches present Christmas music on December 19 led by pastors and organists. The program features preludes, anthems, processional and hymns with pianists Esther Forkner and Miss Esther Forkner, and soloists and choirs performing pieces such as The Star of Christmastide, Adeste Fidelis, and O Holy Night.

Ueller Soca Gerald L. K. Smith Ay Esther Forkner Anthe Esther Forkner Oakeley Holden Olive Wildemere Gro T

Sermon Invitation From Rev Gerald L Knott Parish

An invitation to a sermon by Reverend Gerald L Knott is extended to parishioners and attendees. The notice highlights the speaking service and expected gathering at the church.

Rev Gerald L. Knt iMynu Wliction

Christmas Day Program at Garrell Avenue Church

The program covers 10:45 A M organ prelude and choral pieces led by Will C Hitz at Garrell Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church East New York St Garfield Avenue with cantata The Christmas King and a 4 PM service. A solemn mass at 10:30 includes Missa Choralis and a double choir. Midnight Mass features Silent Night and Adeste Fideles with orchestra. Personnel include Rev Clyde S Mack Mrs Wall C Hitz and Francis Delaney among others.

ST. Paul M Behubert Gladding Isees Ashtor Shepherds Vincent Offertory Martha Rundell Louise Swan Merkel Posilude Dubois “Hallelujah Chorus Handelandy Night Wee Coombs the Angelic Choir Bocllman Oren Aie Louise Sans Non Nite Audel Miss Tha Bundell Frank ‘Terwillegar Garrell Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church East New York St Garfield Avena Will C. Hitz Mendelesonn Fisher Archen Carrie B. Adame Upraff Oprano Steffen Misen Choralis Zaro Ganlegean Hymo Sanctis Benedictus Agius Psali Ghana Aia Wencer West Vatican Antomy Ambers Schola Tauterum I. HB. Guitare Bernard Zimmer Ass Francis’ Delaney Embert Parant Francis Delaney Huoward Robert Wiet Gonsoh Brandt David Lawlor Rances Oreaniat Mer Fanteoet 5

Christmas carols sung by choir and boys at Mass

School choir and boys prepare Christmas carols at the mass services with offertory and recessional pieces. Readings and carols to follow the 10 30 Mass schedule with further music performances by the choir and a children’s singalong.

B. Novello Oolloe orty_ girls

Midnight Mass at Holy Rosary Church Program Details

The headline describes Holy Rosary Church midnight Mass times and the accompanying program. It lists offerings including Adeste Fideles, Gloria, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei by Eduardo Marzo, with the choir leading under the direction of Miss Reda Buennagel. Names of singers and instrumentalists such as Lena Moto, Margaret Parker, and Father Mahoney are noted along with the organist and director.

Holy Rosary Lolovik de Senbecees Ros Basargo Marzo Gloria Juardo Marzo Uardo Marzo Eduardo Marzo Benedict Agnus Dei Omatunion Adeste Pidelea Benedic Jon Blessed Sacrament Lind Navarra Saino Estiebach Father Mahoney Lena Moto Margaret Parker Alton Emma Weisbach Heen Manning Mises Anna Heyaing Mary Moto Missreda Buennagel

Christmas Day Services by Holy Trinity Senior Choir

The Christmas program outlines Midnight Mass at 10 with mixed voices and a 6:40 Mass, followed by the "Adeste Fideles" offertory and "Holy Night" finale. The Midnight and 10 o'clock services feature the Holy Trinity Senior Choir with listed sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses, plus an organist and director.

Stee Ss Holy Trinity Frances Sterger Mary Sterear Mary Lazar Frank Turk Victoria Zore Angella Mergole Joseph Lambert Joseph Zore Frank Radez Joseph Aramar Alvin EU Nik Vctor Zore Mayne A Ger Beantim Raigitah Reece Massen Guotr Hiss Sulla Cou Banich Anna Ao Hose Jericek

Christmas Midnight Masses and Choir Performance

Christmas services feature midnight and 5 p.m. masses with Adeste Fideles. Sacred music includes Korman’s Blessed Sacrament mass, Benedicton, and Gregorian introit. Choirs under Mrs. Sutherland and Mrs. O Connor perform solos, duets, and carols while a procession and multiple Christmas songs fill the program, with high school choir participation and organ accompaniment.

Christmas Hymns Singers at St Brigid’s Midnight Mass

The St Brigid’s Catholic congregation presents a crowded Christmas program with children and mixed choirs. Soloists include Sadie Sheridan, Alice Feeney, and Maurice Jones. organist Helen O’Gara directs selections such as Silent Night and Adeste Fideles at the 6:30 and Midnight Masses with orchestra and a full choir.

Sadie Sheridan Alice Feeney Gertrude Whelan Mary _ O'Gara Rose Ogare Cornvilis Sheridan Joseph Whelan Basso Maurice Jones Ee Jones Thomas Wolfla Richard Ney Mise Helen O'Gara

Midnight and 10:30 Silent Night Mass Program

Program notes for a church service honoring the Good Shepherd with Rev. J. E. Turner officiating. Offertory pieces include Laetentur Coeli by J. Wiegand performed by soprano solo and quartet. Communion features Adeste Fideles with multiple vocalists and accompanying organ. Children’s Mass at 9 o’clock led by Frances Kies with Catherine Connor involved in a parp. Ensemble includes McNamara on saxophone and other named participants. The program references Silent Night and narrative elements of shepherds, angels, and Jesu Redemptor with various performers and an organist.

Millard Adeste Fideles Novello Orchestra Rorvin Rosalind Rubi Pempeeter Will Eingmas H. Rees H. Rees “Communion” —Adeste Fidel Elisa Catherine Alyward Margaret Marks Elizabeth Marks Mesdames W. Proctor A. Heck William Geory Laura’ Fuss Leon Bais John Denk William Deseh. Vance Pi Kelly Alice Votsard John Nelan J. E. Turner Laetentur Coeli J. Wiegand Adeste Fideles—Nouvelle Edna Phinney Misaoprano Miscdna Ney Laura Stake John Meri Ce . FP Bickle Frances Kies Catherine Connor Opiape McNamara Een McNamara Mildred Clemens Mary Cornet Toss Mazer Esmc Hiner Our Lady of Lo Aergenas Oly God Dees Hangous Codie Amen Yinia Scott Irene Crain E Icaberhtary Ary A. Griffen Mary F. Meilroy Cecilia Meilroy Catherine Douglass Ezlyn Starks Alto Lula Poenix Ae Madison Henrietta Vicetary Parrott Third Christian Church Willam T. Pearcy Dinelli Shepherds Jonas Sph Charlotta Pasawater Mise Blankenbeker Glenn Seltz Ot Werin Shubb —Eevning Miss Aren Black Onach M Bois Hallelujah Chora van Carol Anthium Louie Schwerin Thayer Yy Amin

Midnight Mass and Christmas Music at St Marys

The program features a full choir and orchestras with soloists and a Midnight Mass led by organist Marie C. Filer and conductor C. Fahy. Pieces include Adeste Fideles and Gloria with Novello Masses, followed by Solemn High Mass at 11 on Christmas Day and Benediction. Notable participants include Mrs. George B. Schmitt, Miss Mary Davis, and Mrs. Joseph Lauber.

Yon Mr. Montani Lorlock O'Brien Pucinelli Joseph Sealey Mcklay Basa Awe urKer Miss Marie Moore George A. Smith Robandi Shadee Gio Mina Gaers Tabientit Coesith Wiegand RA Onsen Chote Co Cima Lonive Mullenholz Alice O Brien Olivia Seilmeyer Pauline Seine Avon Taylor Bernice Wilson Margaret Are Catherine Brook Catherine Johantsen Frank Hodges Fred Finkbiner Robert Laffin Will Gallazar Robert Servoss Mary Main Lotus Ptlck Ruth Pinkbiner Eyer Marzo BOR Sc Julia Colbert Peether John Keatler Mise Belen Mallery Marie Gray Michael Bradley Thomas Sullivan Haase Edward Breer Wiliam Bradley C. Fahy Miss Hebnert le Soie Mary Davis Qpaney Pietro A. Yon Sper Maile Sullivan Eugene Murphy Vienna John Gerlach Bags Edward L. Evine Robers Maney Cornell Novello

Christmas Eve Service at Corner Shelby and McKinley Sta

Christmas program at the corner church features Joy to the World Infant Jesus Birthday of a King O Little Town of Bethlehem and Bethlehem hymns sung by soprano solos Oliver C C Fetta with Miss Sophia McMullen piano Franks Ulrich pastor Offers a Christmas Offering and offertory Shepherds Song Bethlehem Anthem It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Gounod Hymn It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

Givon Three Naty F Wilhite Willard Elman Suk Nilsias Robert Ure Mar WacFadyen Sheprare Noyeshu High School Ofholr Betty Sedam Carol Durand Haric Herald Angels Pick R. J. Kreipke M. B. Orr Hari “Hallelivah Hemi Lloyd Ee Wilde Inental Vipin Ti Iis Asdine Ute Addie Axpiano Riel Ganne Gruber Sunior Choi Pyma Costa Christian O Bethlehem Fostinde Seraese Juley Harrison Ira i. Wilson Basa Robert Black Dorothy Ockeremithen Dorothy King Ruth Cochesne Lois Michael WW. Ott the Sheperd Roy Dyer W. S. Alexander Helen Louise Quig Pete Orus Bilas Nest G. Heeser Elamar " McWorkman Aniet Mis Maude Delbridge Mise “Mildre Ho Nckson Thais Angelo Mascheroni Paebberd Harris “Romanza Asa George A. Miezke Drath Halielah Mesuigh Vening Dubois Jesus Pedro von Quacua Misa Norma Mueller Homer Borst J. H. B. Gauss Mra Dave McCluce Stolin Louise Kodine CG. A. Brockway. Org West Washington Street Presbyterian Church T. Simpson Neidlinger Easing Gesu Ambino Sheldon Organectorp Sear Batiste Little Town of Fred Holton Willis Frank ‘Burris John A. West Cee Shepherds Carel Chrisina Shelby and McKinley Sta Infant Jesus Oliver C. C. Fetta Sophia McMullen Pianis Neidlinger Neidlinger Vs. . 7 “Neng 60No Mre Oliver C. C.fetta Boxing Service Frank Ulrich Christ Mary Caro

Birth of Christ Sermon and Christmas Music at Third Church

The article notes as a lesson the Savior's birth from Luke, praising humble origins, shepherds, and Mary. It highlights reverence for newborn life, with reflections on faith and divine revelation. It also lists a December 10 musical program at Third Christian Church featuring choir works and carols.

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