Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 303, Decatur, Adams County, 24 December 1926 — Page 5

Church Announcements

fl Church of God H E. A. Balt paator John Chilcote, supt. ■ Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. ■ PwmlfinK by the paator, 10:30 nm. S subj«® t: The Bibk ’ ar ' a nivl " p ■ elation Viewed In the I-ißht of BE' Reason." ■ Young people’s meeting, 7 o'clock. ■ Miss Nellie Hawkins, president. ■ Preaching at 8 o’clock. Subject: Hr "Missions." Text, John 20:21. ■ "Then said Jesus to them, again ■ peare I"' nnlo you; as my father hath | jent me. even so send I you." ■ Every member is urged to be pres- ■ ent, as this wl|U be my last service ■ a3 your pastor in Decatur. ■ I First Methodist Episcopal Church H Somerville Light, Pastor B The regular services of the joyous ■ Christmas time-will be conducted I Sunday- The Church bf the Christ B mas Christ should be at least,, as loyal H and enthusiastic in bhe celebration o, ■ this day as society and commerce. I Nearly every movement of the pe<>I pie for days has been inspired by I and in th edirection of the Christmas I season. Church people, representing I the Christ Religion, should not lag ■ , behind but. more and more make the I Chritmas period a season for church I wide rally. Churches should be filled I to the doors witih happy, thankful and I worshipful- people. I * A Christmas Rally Sunday School I session will be held at. 9:30 a.m. I The pastor will preach the annual Christmas sermon at 10’45 a.m. Special music for this occasion is being prepared by the choir of the church under the leadership of Mrs. Dan Tyndall. The Junior Epworth League will give a Christmas program at 2 pm. The Senior Epworth League service will be held at 6 p.m. At 7 o’clock, the adult department of the Sunday school will present a wonderfully fine Christmas cantata with pageant setting. The members of the committee in charge of Mr. W. F. Beery, have the program well in hand and will be ably assisted in their effort to produce something exceptionally good. The pastor is calling the members of the official board for a brief Christmas session Sunday afternoon a! 2 o’clock. Let us have a hearty response. o— — Zion Reformed Church Corner Third and Jackson Sts. A. R. Fledderjohann, Pastor. Let us join the goodly company of Vise Men this blessed Cbristmastld. 1,,-t us go to worship Christ. " <’ f '

• of God’s love. Then the stars will shine in the skies that are dark, am! humble homes wiH be filled with heavenly music. We invite you to our Christmas services. A program will be render ed tonight at 7:15 o’clock. Besides that of miscellaneous numbei . a pageant entitled, “feethlehem.” will be rendered. Offering for the Orphan Home. Services on Christmas morning at 10 o'clock with a season's mesage an the subject, “The Name of Nantes.’ Musical selection by Mrs. 11 Shroyer and Mrs. D. Goldner. We urge your attendance.’ Sunday is the last LoM- Day o the year 1926. Let us make it a la? of spiritual uplift. There are many

"ho are neglecting the sacred dutii of the church. We golicit your earnest ('insideration, Sunday school at !»:!■' with helpful lessons. Morning wor ship services at 10:30 o'clock with . sermon on the subject,"God’s Sylvc er Chimes.” We invite you to I al this message. There will be no (’ E nieetings nor evening services. Tiii.is "rest night.” so enjoy your home, and family •circles, or attend si>.n< other churchr Wishing all members and friends a most blessed Christmas-Tide. - . - -o Baptist Bulletin O. E. Miller, Pastor. A Christmas program will be given this evening at the church at 7 The public is cordially invited. Sunday services — The morning merger service at 9:30. The next message in the series 18.111 be given. “1 Am the Son of God.” With the Christmas spirit still wiUi us. it will be fitting to consider the claim made by the grown «p man, Jesus Chris'. B. Y. P. U. al eix o’clock, leader. Vivian Thomas. In the evening service at seven o'clock the subject ’will be, ”1 he Day After Chiistmas.” Tuesday evening. Dec. 28, Mr. ('ooh a converted gambler, will speak at the church. His message is a thrill' i. Notice large sign on front of th' church. Further announcement about this next Monday. Wednesday W’

-Zx — • Rlnuhig January ft, ' read ' ’ hrlxtmiu ” to all who read this announcement. St. Mgiy’a Church s . '* Ch,^ tma » hlsh mass at the Mans Catholic ehurch will be held ( ‘ 5 o'clock In the morning. From 6 0 clock until the last high mass at .t:4soc.ock. seven masses wil! be said Jm 7"»“' ,0W ma ” be llel(1 « 1 A. M Holy Communion will be distributed at *he 8 and 7:30 o'cloctt masses and at some of the earlier masses As has been the custom the congregation will receive Holy Com- . munion °n Christmas mornihg. Rev. lather Boike of Cartbagenia, Ohio is assisting the pa-tor and assistant pastor over the holidays. The masses Sunday will he held at 7:30 and 9 45 A. M. — United Brethren Church Cecil R. Smith, Minister Bible School at 9:15. Worship service at 10:30. We expect to have a visiting minister to preach at this service. Ordinance of baptism and membership reception. Evening sendees. Our Children’s division, with the assistance of others. will render a special program beginning at 7:30. All the members and friends of the church should be 1 present at this service. Let's show : our children we appreciate their work. A welcome to all our services. o— — Zion Evanglical Lutheran West Monrbe and Eleventh Streets Pau] W. Schultz, Pastor Childrens Christmas services tonight at 7:30. German services tomorrow at 9:30. English services tomorrow at 10:30 German services this Sunday at 10:30 A. M. in this service holy communion will be celebrated in the German language. Confession service begins at 9:30 A. M. . o— Christian Church Harry W. Thompson. Pastor Dr. Burt Mangold, Supt. Bible Schoo! Bible School opens at 9130 A. M. Communion and Sermon at 10:30 At the morning service the children j of the Bible school will receive a Christmas treat. At 7 P. M. Mr. Thompson will read Dr. Henry Van Dyke’s story, ’The Other Wise Man". See announcement else where in today's “Democrat". You are welcome to attend these services. Lome. . . 1 o—

Presbyterian Church The services of tomorrow close the ministrations of the present, pastor, P.ev. B. N. Covert. He wishes to express his appreciation in this way of the generous space accorded the an- : ouncements of the church through the columns of the Daily Democrat. This co-operation through the medium of puMfcity has aided immensely the cause of the churches. Such service is not excelled by any paper in Indiana. The services of tomorrow are very Important. The Sunday school hour at 9:30 am. is preceded by the Chiliren’s instruction hour. The regular quarterly communion service will be held in connection, with the morning worship hour at 10:30 a.m. Those who have children to be baptized

will present them at this service. | The children who have attended reg < ularly for the past four months will J receive their awards. { Tomorrow evening at 7:’”0 o'clock j a pageant entitled “The White Christ- ’ mas” will be given by the young peo- ‘ pie of the church. Preceding this i will he a short program given by the , childrens department of the Sunday J school. Rev. T. R. Allston. pastor of V •lhe Bluffton Presbyterian church will j be present and as Moderator of Fort (■ Wayne Presbytery will declare the • pulpit vacant. f The cast of characters for the « pageant: I Prelogue Helen Kocher f Mary--Margaret Haley 1 j Joseph—Richard Frisinger ft Simon—Robertt Macklin '|g Timothy—Robert Frisinger j Isaac-John DeVoM (J Anna—Elizabeth Erwin a Thomas—Janies Beavers Ruth—Elizabeth Frisinger £ Deborah—Helen Christen fl Rachael—Dot othy Haley jj Priscllia—Dora Shosenherg Three Wise Men: 2 la) Melcholr—Robert Cole J lb) Kenneth Runyon v Id Baltasai —Francis Naock. fl Mr. Paul Saurer will sing several 1 numbers throughout the pageant. V ' McCormick £ Bible Seminary, of Chicago, iw spend- ~ !ng the holidays with his parents. Mr. 1 and Mrs. John Schafer, of north of V the city. «

DECAH: R daily, DEMOCRAT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21,‘1926.

n * b'T | I CLUB CALENDER Wednesday Bona Fide Club— Mrs. Noah Fry. Tuesday Psi lota Xi—Murray Hotel 7 P. M. Postponed. Announcement of the marriage of Miss Vida Hawkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hawkins, of this city and William Mitchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mitchell, of Monroe, which was solemnized Monday, May, 17, at Hillsdale, Michigan, has been made. The young couple was accompanied to Hillsdale by Rev. and Mrs. D M Lyons and were married in the Methodist parsonage there by Rev. H. D. Henry, t“e single ring ceremony being used. Mr... Mitchel! is well known in this city and for the past l two years has been employed at the I local General Electric company. Mr. Mitchell is employed by the Decatur Castings Company. Their many friends extend them hearty congratulations. — ILoieaiDs Mr. and Mrs. John Wagoner of North First street will spend Christmas with their son, William Secaur and family, at Peru. Miss Naomi Butler, of Cincinnati. Ohio, is spending her Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Butler, of north Fifth street. Robert Voglewede, student at Notre Dame university, who is home to spend Christmas wi’h his parents, will return Sunday to South Bend and on December 30 will play on the basketbill team. The game is between Notre Dame and Northwestern. The college and university students are home for the holidays and several social functions are planned in their honor. Decatur is represented in more than a dozen colleges by the young men and women of this city. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hunsicker and son. Don, of Bronson, Michigan, will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Huhhicker at Christmas dinner. Mi£s Billie Butler will spend the week-end in For’ Wayne with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Butler. Miss Carolyn Acker will leave tonight for Indianapolis to spend Christmas vacation with friends. SORE THROAT Stopped in 15 Minutes No ienger wfll it be necessary’ to ' i’l.rckt.; wjtj, iia.-Ay taxiing patent medicines to relieve sore throat. One swallow of a famous physician's prescrt'ption cabled Thoxine is guaranteed to relieve within 15 minutes. Kills the germs, far superior to gargles. Thoxine does not contain iron, chloroform or dope, it has a pleasant taste and is harmless and safe for children. Sold under moneyback guarantee of quick relief. 35c, 601 and SI.OO.

1 Christmas < Greetings ; To Our ! Patrons and Friends To you and yours we extend heartiest Season’s Greetings. ! May the joys of Christmas-tide be yours in full measure and the New Year bring ever increasing happiness and prosperity. ’ Our appreciation of your business and that of others you may have directed our way is expressed in this wish to you. I SAYLORS MOTOR CO. DODGE BROTHERS DEALERS 213 North First St. Phone 311. I (

BID FAREWELL TO REV. COVERT Congregation Os Presbyterian Church And Others Give Reception ' - • A farewell reception was given by the congregation of the Presbyterian church In this city for the pastor. Rev. H. N. Covert, Mrs. Covert and daughter. who will leave December 29 for South Bend, where Rev. Covert has accepted the pastorate of the Sunnyside Presbyterian ehurch. A large number of friends and

members of the congregation attend ed the reception which was held in the church. C. D Teeple, presided as chairman and Introduced Rev. O. E. Miller, pastor of the Baptist church and newly elected president of the J Decatur Ministerial association, who, in behalf of the association, extended words of appreciation to Rev. Covert and expressed the sincere regret of •

y \<’ 1/ — i —I , ( We not only wish f you a I MERRY CHRISTMAS ■ f but we try to make it so, by doing our best to give you _ the most courteous and efficient service that is possible. May the season’s joys be yours, and max prosperity ; ever walk by your side, is our - sincere wish. ■ Pumphrey s Jewelry Store f ' ' ' Vij V 1 - - ‘ — —nrimmrr-- ii

the Members of Ministerial association, members of the congregation and friends in having the Covert’s leave Decatur. Rev. and Mrs. Covert responded and thanked everyone for the fine cooperation extended them in their church work and for the many friendships made during their residence here. Dr. Somerville Light, pastor of the Methodist ehurch. made a few remarks, followed by the giving of the benediction. Light refreshments jyere served following the program. Rev. Covert became pastor of the local church in May, 1922, following his graduation from McCormick Seminary in Chicago, in January. He was installed’at that time and in June of the same year was married. They have on daughter, Catherine Lucille, and the many friends of the family, not only in the congregation, but tliroughout the city, will regret to see them leave, but wish them happiness in their new home and a Merry Christmas. The Misses Eleanor Pumphrey and Helen Fat r motored to Fort tl’ayno ' today.

Must Remain In Jail Oklahoma City, Ok|la., Dec. 24.— (United Press)—Mrs. Edltb If. Bishop, widow of Luther Bishop, slain state investigator, must remain in jail until her trial on charges of having murdered her husband, At her preliminary trial, concluded yesterday, Mrs. Bishop was ordered held without bail. Bishop was shot to death in his home, Dec. 5. The state charges Mrs, Bishop killed him with his own pistols which were later found in a closet in the house. o— - Get the Habit—Trade at Home, it Pays

I 1 lrr ™ M ® I Wishing my many friends I 1 and customers ) s J A HAPPY NEW YEAR j) ] and a prosperous | J 1 NEW YEAR I Lee Lawless, Mgr. m! MAKE MERRY ALL and may you enjoy . A MERRY CHRISTMAS ’ , and A HAPPY NEW YEAR ' » i I ts . r." CARROLL COAL & COKE CO. < E. L. Carroll Clayson Carroll -±' '<■ -T- Ilf T ass -T- -7- r -jc !■ -k.-' ———— i ii i _■■■■ iy 'T.' -iy'’'' '-T T Ti JjE- ■ JM|L.. I k A MERRY CHRISTMAS * eland ’ fl? A HAPPY NEW YEAR ‘ kMay Christmas bring you k happiness, an d peace be . yours throughout the year. PEOPLES RESTAURANT ■ Ci’ R. J. HARTING » I aw gb jk- :

Miss Doiothy Durkin, of Crawfordsville, is home to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Ruby Durkin. Mrs. Burt Mangold spent the day in Fort Wayne visiting with relatives. —o--CARD OF THANKS The children of Mrs. Nancy Dutcher take this means to thank the many kind friends who gave assistance and sympathy throughout the long Him s of mother, and especially to express appreciation of the continued kindness ami helpfulness of Rev. Shipley and of Rev. Light and Ids family. Blanche Dutcher, Fannies Nylfcler, Agnes Ginter, Jplpi B. Vutcher,

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