Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 233, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 October 1915 — First Presbyterian Church of Hammond Wants Rev. Parrett. [ARTICLE]

First Presbyterian Church of Hammond Wants Rev. Parrett.

The First Presbyterian church of Hammond has made a call to Rev. J. C. Parrett of this city and it is possible that Rensselaer may lose this popular minister. Rev. Arthur W. Hoffman, who has been the pastor of the Hammond church, has been called to an important charge in Chicago and the Hammond church is very anxious to secure Rev. Parrett to succeed Rev. Hoffman. Rev. Parrett has been pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city for a number of years and has proven extremely successful in his labors and has endeared limself to the entire community and lis departure would be a distinct community loss. On the other hand his parishioners and friends realize that the new position will offer opportunities for further recognition and doubtless would offer him a much larger salary and they would reluctantly see him leave but also reluctantly stand in his way. He is giving consideration to the offer and will, determine his action withn a few days.