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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
8
Decorations adorn churches as programs are planned for Christmas services. The article lists Sunday school acts, recitations, songs, and solos from Baptist, Methodist, and other churches with congregations preparing festive pages and candy for the children.
Last Saturday Lynn Bohnen kamp hosted a stag party with guests dressing as the opposite sex for dolls, sewing, and dancing. Nearby clubs held Christmas parties, banquets, and dances with new members joining groups like Lampha Phi Alpha. Fern Orvis wed Cleveland Montgomery in a late afternoon ceremony, and high school clubs shared Christmas spreads and a student guest.
The Barrier by Rex Beach will be staged at the Steward for a single performance. This Klaw and Erlanger production marks the first-division show since the truce between the National Theatre Owners and The Theatrical Syndicate. The New York hit embarks on a transcontinental tour amid Alaska interest and anticipated summer rushes.
Mrs. M. Snodgrass sold her long owned South La Grande residence this afternoon through Geo. H. Currey Real Estate to Geo. J. Wagoner. Wagoner exchanges for a choice ten acre fruit farm and plans to modernize the home and add cottages on remaining land. Snodgrass reportedly has a buyer for the fruit tract. The house, once Union county’s finest, sits on a block of ground over two acres.
There being ample room for no less than nine hotties, Mr. Wagoner will move into town at once.
St Peter's Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Nativity with First Eucharist and a morning service at 10 a m, a second Eucharist, and a Carol Service. Proceeds support the Aged and Infirm Clergy fund and the Child's Care at Good Samaritan Hospital. Miss Little will sing a solo at the carol service. The Sunday school Christmas tree exercise is Tuesday at 6 20 p m. Rector Upton H Gibbs presides.
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor J. D. Gillilan hosts a 9 45 Sunday school Christmas program and an 11 oclock sermon on How to Make the Best Use of Our Gifts. Holy Communion and Baptism rites follow at the cog e. Rev L C Billett preaches at 7 30 pm in ongoing special meetings.
Ford A Bilis minister invites the public to Christmas Sunday services at Central Church of Christ. Bible school runs 9 45 to 11 with classes for all, 11 o clock Christmas praise, 7 30 pm evening service on Are People Fools sermon, Christmas program by primary and junior classes, election of officers, prayer meeting next Thursday, psychology class organized at 7 30 with no charge.
The First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. W. Seamann announces morning sermon The Birth of God and evening sermon The Prince of Peace with special Christmas music at both services. A large chorus will perform in the evening. Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m with Mr Pickens as superintendent and the service at 6 30 p m.
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