Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 63, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 November 1916 — RECEPTION FOR NEW PASTOR [ARTICLE]

RECEPTION FOR NEW PASTOR

Methodists Extend Welcome to Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Strecker. . The Methodist congregation tendered an informal reception to their new pastor and wife. Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Strecker, at the church Wednesday evening. About 250 were present. A short program, including several selections on the pipe organ by Mrs. Gwin and a few recitations by the little folks, was rendered to the delight of all. The company then adjourned to the basement where refreshments were served and a social hour spent with the new minister and his wife.