Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 155, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 July 1919 — CHURCH GIVES RECEPTION. [ARTICLE]

CHURCH GIVES RECEPTION.

The official board and former members of the First * Christian church tendered .a reception last evening to all l new members who have come into the church since last February 1, when the present minister, Rev. W. T. Barbre, began as pastor of the church. During this time seventy new members have been received into the fellowship of the church. A great many of these were present last evening an<F» a large number of the former members also were in attendance. The evening was spent very largely in a social way. ' A brief program was given, consisting of the following numbers: Piano solo, Miss Ellen Kresler; vocal solo, Miss Ruth Daugherty; reading, Miss Marjorie Merica; violin solo, Miss Ora Kepner; address to the new members, Dr. W. L. Myer. Following the program refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. It was a very delightful evening.