1944 UMC Election dinner/W.S.C.S., Rossville, Kansas

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1944 UMC Election dinner/W.S.C.S., Rossville, Kansas

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The W. S. C. S. of the Methodist church, met at the home of Mrs. William Hesse, last Thursday. The meeting opened with group singing, "I Need Thee Every Hour.", followed by prayer by Mrs. J. E. Watson and quiet music by Mrs. Joe Campbell. Mrs. Ellis had charge of the devotions, assisted by Mrs. Frank Page and Mrs. Rollin Gresser. Meditation was given by Mrs. Noel Ganoung. Miss Dorothy Watson gave a vocal number accompanied by Mrs. Campbell at the piano. Mrs. Rose Myers read a short story of the life of Grace Nowell Crowell. Miss Vida Whitney had charge of the missionary program. Topics was "The Christian Response and Action to Suffering." She was assisted by Mrs. John Stevens who presented the home topic, and medical work in U. S.; Alaska, and Santo Domingo, was read by Mrs. Ailyn Hartzell.. The minutes were read and the treasurers report given. Those present included, Mrs. Frank Steffee, Mrs. Irene Cleveland, Mrs. Allyn Hartzell, Mrs. Rose Myers, Mrs. John Stevens, Mrs. J. E. Watson, Mrs. L. B. Crow, Mrs. Lloyd Coberly, Mrs. Harley McCoid, Mrs. Frank Page,

Mrs. C. W. Vorhies, Mrs. W. E. Ellis, Mrs. L. P Hartzell, Mrs Joe Campbell, Mrs. C. E. Gresser, Mrs. Rollin Gresser, Mrs. Noel Ganoung Mrs. Thora Young, Miss Whitney, Mrs. Adele Bills. Visitors were, Miss Dorothy Watson and Mrs. Ray Hudson.

The last quarterly meeting of this conference year was held at the Methodist Church Wednesday night. It was preceded by a covered dish luncheon at 7 o'clock. The meeting was in charge of Carol McLaughlin, the pastor and a short program was given. It was then turned over to Dr. Leslie Miller, who conducted the business session. Mrs. L. P. Hartzell was elected as lay delegate to attend conference at Iola, in October, from Rossville Church. Mr. McLaughlin, who has been the minister here for a year, has attended school at Baldwin, taking extra work all summer. He has enlisted and will be inducted into the Army soon.

The W. S. C. S. of the Methodist church met at the home of Mrs. Allyn Hartzell this Thursday afternoon. Meeting opened by group singing. "I Need Thee Every Hour," followed by prayer by Mrs. Lloyd Coberly with quiet music by Mrs. Thora Young. Scripture lesson by Mrs. J. E. Watsen [sic. Watson] Mrs. Ellis gave the lesson, "Called according to His purpose" Mrs. Ferguson told of the W. S. C. S. of Manhattan and Mrs. Rollin Gresser gave the program of the W. S. C. S. at Agenda and how it is conducted. A poem by Mrs. W. E. Ellis was followed by a song service. The Missionary lesson, "Call and the Answer," was given by Mrs. Irene Campbell. Mrs. Rose Myers read "India and the Peace." Roll call, was answered by bible quotations. Business was in charge of the president, Mrs. Coberly. Minutes of the last meeting and the treasurers report were given. The meeting closed with the benediction Those present were, Miss Clara Ruff, Mrs. Jim Conley, Miss Cora Mercer, Mrs. L. B. Crow, Mrs. W. E. Ellis, Mrs. J. E. Watson, Mrs. Ethelyn Ferguson, Mrs. John Stevens, Mrs. Rose Myers, Mrs. Ed Lambert; Mrs. Joe Campbell, Mrs. James Lillard, Mrs. C. E. Gresser, Mrs. Rollin Gresser, Mrs. Frank Page, Mrs. Lee Henderson, Miss Veda Whitney, Mrs. Irene Cleveland, Mrs. E. D. Hartzell, Mrs. Thora Young, Mrs. Lloyd Coberly, Mrs. Adell Bills and the hostess.

The W. S. C. S. of the Methodist church entertained Saturday night at the home of Mrs. Allyn Hartzell honoring Mrs. Ted Fields who will leave soon for a new home in Topeka The evening was spent in games and a short program. Refreshments were served to, Mrs. Fields, Mrs. Pearl Martin of Topeka; Mrs. Francis Martn [sic Martin], Mrs. C. E. Gresser, Mrs. Rollin Gresser, Mrs. L. B. Crow, Mrs. J. E. Watson, Mrs. Joe Parr, Mrs. W. E. Ellis, Mrs. E. D. Hartzell, Miss Velma Lambott, Miss Esther Sebring Mrs. Martin Whearty, Mrs. Lee Henderson. Mrs. Irene Cleveland, Mrs. C. W. Vorhies, Mrs. Beulah Mclntyre, Mrs. Lloyd Coberly, Mrs. Ethelyn Ferguson, Mrs. Joe Campbell, Mrs. John Stevens, June Hartzell and Mrs. Hartzell.

Mrs. J. E. Watson entertained the W. S. C. S. this Thursday afternoon. The meeting opened by singing, "I Need Thee Every Hour." Prayer followed by Mrs. Rollin Gresser. Mrs. Ed Lambert had charge of the devotions by scripture reading and group singing, "Praise Him Praise Him," and "He Keeps Me Singing As I Go." A poem was given by Mrs. Lambert, followed by singing "Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow." Mrs. L. P. Hartzell gave a report of the W. S. C. S. at Conference. Business meeting was conducted by president, Mrs. Coberly. Minutes of last meeting were read and the treasurers report given. Roll call was called. The missionary program was led by Miss Veda Whitney, who gave the history of the Deacons of M. E. church. Barbara McCoid gave the life of Miss Mary Ora Durham. Miss Louise Whitehead another deaconess was given by Virginia Parr. The meeting adjourned with prayer by Mrs. Coberly. Those present included, Mrs. Rollin Gresser, Mrs. Adella Bills, Mrs. Lee Henderson, Mrs. Noel Ganoung and Marieta, Mrs. Ethelyn Ferguson, Mrs. E. D. Hartzell, Mrs. Joe Campbell, Mrs. L. P. Hartzell, Mrs. Glen Sebring. Mrs. Allyn Hartzell Mrs. E. D. Hartzell, Mrs. Rose Myers, Mrs. L. B. Crow. Mrs. Lloyd Coberly, Mrs. C. W. Vorhies, Mrs John Stevens, Miss Veda Whitney, Mrs. Irene Cleveland, Mrs. Ed Lambert, Mrs. Frank Page, Barbara McCoid, Virginia Parr, Mrs. Watson and Mrs W. E. Ellis.

ELECTION DINNER AND HARVEST HOME SALE
The ladies of the Methodist church announce the Annual Election Dinner and Harvest Home sale, for Tuesday evening, Nov. 7, at the Wingerd hall.
Dinner will be served at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening. Remember the date, Tuesday Nov. 7, at Wingerd hall. The ladies are requested to bring in food between 5 and 5:30.


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Rossville Reporter, Rossville, Kansas

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1944

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