Revival Meetings Planned by Hagertown M E Church
Song Evangelist Grover Shinn of Hagerstown will return to lead the singing as the local M E church starts Revival Meetings on Sunday evening February 4 1917. Cottage prayer meetings begin next week with two sessions weekly, then nightly the week before the revival. The church plans a remodel to enlarge and beautify the building and a year long booster campaign following a strong membership gain.
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M. E
Grover Shinn
Hagerstown
Methodist Church
Joyful Christmas At Pressnall Home Near Woodville
A country Christmas at Mr and Mrs Russell Pressnall’s home one mile north of Woodville filled baskets dinner and a Santa visit. Relatives including Frank Pressnall Claude Cass Walter Laird Sam Hudson Lewis Laird Will Reedy Ruby Craig Elmer Passage Jesse Badgley Robin Railsback Virgil Laird Basil Keesling Wayman Forest Hedrick Lawrence Coon Pale Pale Thelma Mildred Naomi and Albert Collins attended. God be with you till we meet again.
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Russell
Pressnall
Woodville
Santa
Frank Pressnall
Mary
Claude Cass
Harold
Walter Laird
Ruth
Kathryn
Sam Hudson
Lewis Laird
Will Reedy
Paul
Ruby Craig
Elmer Passage
Cecil
Jesse Badgley
Lula
Robin Railsback
Floyd
Dorothy
Virgil Laird
Basil Keesling
Wayman
Forest Hedrick
Lawrence Coon
Pale
Thelma
Mildred
Naomi
Albert Collins
Nove Dudley Returns From Indiana Penal Farm
Nove Dudley came home from Indiana penal farm after serving a 100 day sentence and paying a $50 fine for a September 24 offense. He was seen around his old haunts over the weekend despite letters to Rev. Hatterd claiming he would quit his loafing places and companions.
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Nove Dudley
Indiana
Rev. Hatterd
Nove
Entertained Sunday School Class Christmas Party
Mrs R L Rudicel hosted Sunday School class No 2 of the Christian church at her Illinois street home for a Christmas party. A tree, games and music created festive air with participants Kathryn Hufford Helen Ilosek Nattie Collier Gatha Raines Noble Agnew Wilson Humphries Edwin Gable of Indianapolis aft Paul and Chas Rudicel.
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R. L. Rudicel
The
Christian Church
Kmas
Illinois Street
Kathryn Hufford
Helen Ilosek
Nattie Collier
Gatha Raines
Noble Agnew
Wilson Humphries
Edwin Gable
Indianapolis
Aft. Paul
Chas. Rudicel
Dr Biggs to Open Dental Office in Sebring Ky
Dr Biggs of Sebring a Louisville Dental College graduate visited last week to seek space and likely open a new practice soon. Citizens welcome him and wish success, noting the high standards set by his predecessor Dr Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
wWr. Biggs
Sebring, Ky
Louisville Dental College
Louis Ky
Dr. Byers
Dr. Biggs
Tis
Dr. Danie
Ex Gov Hanley to speak at Greenfield church event
Ex Gov J Frank Hanley will speak at the Christian church in Greenfield Sunday night December 31 under the Flying Squadron Foundation auspices. Everyone who possibly can is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanley
Greenfield
J. Frank Hanley
Christian Church
Flying Squadron Foundation
Everbody
A New Year’s Motto Builds Thee More Stately Mansions
Poetic reflection urges progress beyond the past as seasons change. The speaker counsels renouncing old shells and pursuing ever nobler forms, a divine ascent toward freedom from earthly limits as time flows.
Mission Field Letters From Tryon Oklahoma 1916
Reverend Beeson writes from McLoud and Shawnee Oklahoma detailing ministry trips between missions, cotton trade notes, and winter weather. He describes meeting eight to sixteen year old Indian pupils, government schools, and Christmas preparations, with travel by wagon, train, and auto between Tryon McLoud Shawnee and Union, reporting snow and ongoing efforts to hold meetings.
Shirley Township Looks Ahead With Confidence For New Year
Citizens of Shirley reflect on a year of dry township effort, thanking those who supported officials and contributed to effective governance. As 1916 ends, they pledge renewed energy and unity to promote peace, prosperity, and constructive work for every industry, institution, and life in the community. Wanting to keep Shirley progressing, they invite broad participation in the coming year.
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Shirley
Mr. and Mrs Collings Celebrate Christmas Day
Mr and Mrs Lewis Collins celebrated Christmas with a tree a big dinner and a program of music and readings. Guests included Mrs Nancy Judge Albert Bridges and family Mr and Mrs Earl Moffett Mr and Mrs Lincoln Mr and Mrs J R Kitterman and son Vernis and daughter Alpha George Judge and family and Charles Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Collins
Nancy Judge
Albert Bridges
Earl Moffett
Lincoln
J. R. Kitterman
Vernis
Alpha
George Judge
Charles Scott
Texas Sunshine Delights From Brownsville Visit
Mrs George Dixon formerly Pauline Cooper writes local friends about enjoying Texas sunshine visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W W Cooper in Brownsville for several weeks. She notes a banana tree in bloom and eating new peas potatoes and beans.
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Texas
George Dixon
Pauline Cooper
W. W. Cooper
Brownsville
Deaths Reported by Condo & Co
William R. Lindsey died at St Johns hospital in Anderson Dee 22 aged 65 years. Remains taken to his home one mile south of Mechanicsburg Friday night. Funeral at M E church in Mechanicsburg Sunday at 2 pm Rev Bus thong officiating. Interment Mechanicsburg cemetery.
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William R. Lindsey
St. Johns Hospital
Anderson
Dee
Mechanicsburg
M.’E. Church
Busthong
Miss Dovey Entertains at Kennard Home
Miss Agnes Dovey entertained at her Kennard home this afternoon from two to five for guests including Guinevere Ham Anna Reeves Tress Blakely Grace Bowman Effie and Margaret Reed of Shirley Kate Reeves Mary Stubbs Audrey Judge of Wilkinson Essie McCray Fern and Florence Trees of Warrington Jennette Lewis of Pendleton Leone Kinder of Willow Branch Avril Carmichael of Kennard and Mrs Justine Loher of Vincense Dr Byers in Porto Rico after arriving December 11 he described the voyage and scenic views and noted the warm weather forced him to order linen suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dovey
Agnes Dovey
Kennard
Guinevere Ham
Anna Reeves
Tress Blakely
Grace Bowman
Effie
Margaret Reed
Shirley
Kate Reeves
Mary Stubbs
Audrey Judge
Wilkinson
Essie McCray
Fern
Florence Trees
Warrington
Jennette Lewis
Pendleton
Leone Kinder
Willow Branch
Avril Carmichael
Justine Loher
Vincense
Bye
Installation of Officers at Masonic Lodge Meeting
The Masonic Lodge held its St Johns Day Meeting on December 27 at North Main Street hall. M Wink acted as installing officer, installing Dr Ralph Wilson as W M J C Wink as S W J E Scott as J W Lowell McDaniel as S D Willis Judkins as J D Jacob Buzan as T Bayron Cooper as Secretary and Wm Johnson as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
North Main Street
M. Wink
Ralph Wilson
W. M
J. C. Wink
S. W
J. E. Scott
J. W
Lowell McDaniel
S.D
Willis Judkins
J. D
Jacob Buzan
Bayron Cooper
Wm, Johnson
It’s You Not The Church Says Ross B Clapp Poem
A poem by Ross B. Clapp in the Western Christian Advocate argues belonging in a church comes from personal effort not location. It emphasizes self reflection and collective work, noting a church is shaped by members’ actions rather than a building or title.
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Ross B. Clapp
Western Christian Advocate
N B O O Club Entertained In Wilkinson
Miss Lucile Justice hosted the N B O O Club at a slumber party in Wilkinson Indiana on Xmas night with guests Misses June Reed Dorothy Reed Ethel Neely Nina Blakely Mary Vandenbark Florence Jackson and their boyfriends Freeman Wilson Ward Blakely Lundy Welborn James Vandenbark Howard Copeland Russell Addison Frank Hanna Harold Muster and Elmer Blake. The home was decorated with Christmas colors and the evening featured games contests and a two course luncheon.
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Wilkinson
Ind
Lucile Justice
Misses June
Dorothy Reed
Ethel Neely
Nina Blakely
Mary Vandenbark
Florence Jackson
Messrs
Freeman Wilson
Ward Blakely
Lundy Welborn
James Vandenbark
Howard Copeland
Russell Addison
Miss Henwood Undergoes Tonsil Removal Operat ion
Miss Hilda Henwood underwent a tonsil removal operation at St Vincent hospital in Indianapolis on Saturday. She returned home Sunday evening and is getting along well and plans to resume her school work Monday. She could not enjoy Christmas dinner. Her mother Mrs Lorena Henwood and Dr Titus of Wilkinson accompanied her to the hospital.
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Miss Henwood
Hilda Henwood
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis
Lorena Henwood
Titus of
Wilkinson
Christmas Tree Visit in Wilkinson Ind Community
Mrs Chas Prince and her daughter Dorothy from Indianapolis visited sister Mrs J W Garriott and family in Wilkinson. Mr Prince joined for Christmas. Garriott family hosted daughters Martha and Marjorie and young cousin Dorothy with a Christmas tree party Sunday afternoon for neighbors. Children received several nice presents.
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Wilkinson
Ind
Chas. Prince
Dorothy
Indianapolis
J. W. Garriott
Mr. Prince
Mrs. Garriott
Martha
Marjorie
Sunshine Club Christmas Party in Wilkinson
The Sunshine Club held a Christmas afternoon at Mrs. C F Elicks home in Wilkinson with decorations in holiday colors. Guests included Mrs. Maud Plummer, Mrs. Lucian Reeves, Mrs. Edna McCray, Mrs. Alice Moore and Mrs. Blick. An exchange of gifts and a light buffet luncheon capped the pleasant gathering.
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Wilkinson
Ind
Sunshine Club
C.F Elick
Maud Plummer
Lucian Reeves
Edna McCray
Alice Moore
Blick
Live Wire class seeks new members in ME Sunday School
The former Class in the Corner rebrands as Live Wire. A new teacher invites boys ages eleven to sixteen without a class to visit, join if worthwhile, and compete in a three month points contest against the Busy Bee class. The winner earns a celebration by the losers. Meeting with the teacher at his home Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Operetta Draws Crowd at Wilkinson School Show
Wilkinson Indiana hosts an operetta at the Christian church Friday night. Students and children shaped acts including The Runaway Bear and The Holy Night. The audience praised training and performances. proceeds benefit the local school.
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Wilkinson
Ind
Wilkinson School
Christian Church
P F Hasting Re Elected as Road Supervisor
Peter F Hast ing was re elected road supervisor for district No 1 Wayne township at Maple Valley on December 16 1916. He has held the job for over twenty years and received all votes polled except one, a strong endorsement from friends and neighbors.
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P. F. Hasting
Wayne Township
Maple Valley
Peter F. Hasting
Christmas Party at Markleville Highlights Contests
Fern and Verna Nibarger hosted a Christmas party Saturday night in Markleville Indy with friends including Mildred Gates Ralph Overmag and Ray Noland. Participants won contests and games were played as light refreshments were served.
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Markleville
Fern
Verna Nibarger
Mildred Gates
Ralph Overmag
Ray Noland
Nurse Cora Kramer to Take Two Week Vacation
Cora Kramer a nurse at Noblesville hospital for a month will return home Thursday for a two week vacation and rest her health improved since leaving City hospital in July ensuring she can recuperate away from work during the break she is expected to resume duties afterward.
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Cora Kramer
Noblesville Hospital
City Hospital
Earl Call's Father Dead in Anderson Home
Earl Call's father died at his Anderson home Sunday night after a long heart ailment. Funeral services were held Wednesday, honoring the life of the deceased and his family.
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Earl Call
Anderson
Wishing Ring Presented by Shirley School
The Shirley School under Mr Gigerich of S B Rogers Co Fostoria Ohio presented Wishing Ring with less than two weeks prep and drew a crowded opening night. A second performance faced competition from Xmas shopping but still attracted a fair size, appreciative audience.
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Shirley School
Gigerich
S. B. Rogers Co
Fostoria
Ohio
Shirley
Shirley Church Notices and Sunday Schedule for Two Methodist Bodies
Shirley M E Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 A M with Edwin Kirkpatrick as superintendent and worship at 10 30 A M on The Young Man Who Was a Quitter. Junior League meets at 3 P M. Wilkinson M E Church has Sunday School at 9 30 A M with A C Faurot as superintendent Epworth League at 6 P M and services at 7 P M Choir rehearsal and prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Chelan
Shirley M. E
Edwin Kirkpatrick
Wilkinson M. E
A. C. Faurot
Epworth
Christian Church Sunday Services and Sunday School
Omer Hufford, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 30 morning and evening preaching services announced by B O Hufford. The schedule emphasizes morning and evening worship with teaching hour.
Sunday School and Services Announced by Vernis Kit
Vernis Kit Terman, superintendent, announces Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching services both morning and evening on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernis
Kitterman
Mission Church Revival Services In Retieee From Deore
Revival services at Mission Church, held nightly, are announced with emphasis on ongoing preaching and prayer. Details on dates or organizers are partially obscured, but the notice promotes continuing religious meetings and community participation.
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Retieee
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Methodist
Rev. Beeson
Mission Field
Tryon, Oklo
Shirley News
Big Jim Indian Mission
Kickapoo Mission
McLou
Ian
McLoud
Shawnee
Old Union
Tryon
Okla
Oklahoma
Mrs. Collings
Condo & Co
Shirley Church
M. E. Church
Friends Church
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