1914 Missionary Meetings/Sunday School, Rossville, Kansas

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1914 Missionary Meetings/Sunday School, Rossville, Kansas

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January 15, 1914 The neighbors and friends of Rev. and Mrs. Pontius brought well filled baskets and spent one day this week at the parsonage. All report a fine time. Those present to enjoy the occasion were Mrs. McCollough, Mrs. Arvilla Sebring, Mrs. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. James, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Graham, M. E. Myers and wife, C. Startup and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wilshire, L. F. Page and wife, Bert Heslet and wife, J. E. Taylor and wife and I. M. Franklin and wife.

Social Way
April 30, 1914 The following were the officers elected in the Missionary Federation at the home of Mrs. Blakeney, recently: President; Mrs. Hedges; 1st vice President; Mrs. VanVleck; 2nd Vice President; Mrs. Attebury; Secretary; Mrs. W. Hook; treasurer, Mrs. Bessie Hawks. The next meeting is subject to the call of the president. Bessie Hawks, Sec. Pro Tem.

May 7, 1914 Mrs. Chatfield was the victim of a very pleasant surprise Monday evening when her Sunday school class walked in and proceeded to show her a good time. Mrs. Chatfield has been very popular with her pupils and on the eve of her leaving for Iowa wished to meet with her once more. Mrs. Chatfield was presented with a cut glass condiment dish. Those present were, Netta Startup, the Misses Trostle, Mrs. Wilson, Golda Hook, Esther Pratt, Clare Miller, Miss. Weible and the Misses Kessler.

UNION MISSIONARY MEETING
May 8, 1914 Voluntary—Winona Van Vleck
Song by congregation
Devotional Exercises conducted by Mrs. H. L. Hedges.
Song by congregation
Paper, "Our Work for the World" Mrs. H. Binns.
Discussion—Mrs. Nelson. Mrs. J. Miller, Mrs. L. P. Hartzell. Paper, "Missionary Work in Alaska,"—Mrs. John Wilt, Discussion-- -Mrs. Harry Miller, Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Mitchner. Paper, "Our work for the world," Mrs. C. E. Cless.
Discussion—Mrs. Rankins, Mrs. Navarre, Mrs. Stanley.
Reading......... Mary Van Vleck
Piano Solo.......May Bradley
Vocal solo..... Mrs. McCoy
Benediction - The singing will be in charge of Mrs. J. R. Wilt.

June 18, 1914 Childrens Day exercises were held Sunday at the Methodist and Christian churches. At the Methodist church the exercises took the place of the morning sermon and attracted a large congregation. The program was well selected and rendered without a flaw by the little folks. Baptismal services were held after the program and the following families had their babies baptised: Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Hackler, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ward, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Enos and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stamp. The Christian exercises drew a large audience who enjoyed the program of recitations and songs by the children. Next Sunday at the Christian church Rev. Jones of Topeka will be here for both morning and evening services. At this time the congregation will decide whether to employ Rev. Jones for a semi-monthly service. All members are requested to be present.

UNION MISSIONARY MEETING
June 19, 1914
Voluntary—Winona Van Vleck
Song by congregation
Devotional Exercises conducted by Mrs. H. L. Hedges.
Song by congregation
Paper, "Our work for the World." Mrs. H. Binns.
Discussion—Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. J. Miller. Mrs. L. P. Hartzell. Paper "Missionary Work in Alaska," Mrs. John Wilt. Discussion—Mrs. Harry Miller, Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Mitchner. Paper, "Our work for the world," Mrs. C. E. Cless. Discussion—Mrs. Rankins, Mrs. Stanley.
Reading —Mary VanVleck Piano Solo—May Bradley Vocal solo—Mrs. McCoy Benediction The singing will be in charge of Mrs. John Wilt.

Union Missionary Meeting
June 18, 1914 A union meeting of the missionary societies of the churches of Rossville will meet tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at the Methodist church, Following is the program:
Voluntary—Winona Van Vleck
Song by congregation
Devotional Exercises conducted by Mrs. H. L Hedges.
Song............ by congregation
Paper, "Our work for the World" Mrs. H. Binns.
Discussion—Mrs. Nelson. Mrs. J. Miller. Mrs. L. P. Hartzell. Paper "Missionary Work in Alaska," Mrs. John Wilt. Discussion—Mrs. Harry Miller, Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Mitchner. Paper, "Our work for the world," Mrs. C. E. Cless. Discussion—Mrs, Rankins, Mrs. Stanley.
Reading—Mary VanVleck Piano solo—May Bradley Vocal solo—Mrs. McCoy Benediction The singing will be in charge of Mrs. John Wilt.

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The Rossville Reporter, Rossville, Kansas

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1914

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RCL0631

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