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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
9
City churches celebrated Christmas with public exercises and charitable acts. Baptist Church staged a Holland windmill scene where a miller shared meal from his barrel and brownies dispensed candy to children, embodying community care and holiday generosity.
The Congregational church was filled Wednesday evening to witness the Sunday school exercises. The program, though short, was very appropriate and enjoyed by all. Following the program the presents were taken from the tree and each child received a sack of candy and mite.
The M E churches and others held elaborate Christmas programs with children performing songs and recitations. Trees decoratively laden with presents candy nuts and popcorn were distributed to children after the services. Various congregations including Presbyterian Christian Episcopal and Catholic churches reported festive observances at their Water and Johnson streets corner.
Salvation Army held Tuesday evening services in their hall with a crowded crowd. Sunday school exercises were excellent and the tree laden with presents brought happiness to many children and poor families.
At 2 40 Sunday afternoon the new chapel at West West and Maple streets will be dedicated by Rev Jonathan Edwards. The Sunday school organization will be completed and lessons aids for the coming year provided. All residents of that city section are invited.
Congregational Church outlines Sunday schedule with 10 am Sunday school and 11 am sermon on Christmas themes and an evening service at 7 30 pm. First Baptist holds 1 pm class and 7 30 pm evening service. Methodist notes 10 am Sunday school 11 am elderly praise 7 30 pm Epworth League. Presbyterian lists 10 am Sunday school 11 am sermon A New Year of Service 7 30 pm senior Endeavor. Redeemer Church host Holy Communion 11 am and 7 40 pm service with Rev A Kingsley Glover. M E Church South revival continues with 10 am Sunday school 11 am sermon 8 pm children service 7 30 pm preaching. Men’s Resort Bible class 7 30 pm Saturday and address by Rev Forbes Sunday.
The marriage of Miss Ethel Wall daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Wall to Lieutenant Stanley Dunbar Embick US Army was held today at Wallene Montgomery County at the home of the bride's parents The groom recently stationed at Fort Monroe after a period at San Francisco California.
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