Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 July 1920 — CELEBRATED GOLDEN JUBILEE [ARTICLE]

CELEBRATED GOLDEN JUBILEE

Fiftieth Anniversary of Remington M. E. Church Observed. The Methodist Episcopal church of Remington celebrated its golden jubilee July 1-4. The church was organized 50 years ago. The first pastor was Rev. Hilllary A. Gobin, D. D., now vice-president of Depauw university. It was very fitting that he should return for this event and preach morning and -evening. Thursday evening was former pastor’s night. Two of the former pastors were present and gave addresses. Rev. J. B. McNary of Otterbein and Rev. Charles W. Postill of Rensselaer. Greetings were read from others who could not be present. A social hour followed the evening service. Friday evening was given over to music by the large chorus under the direction of Mrs. Elda Merritt. A successful campaign had been conducted previous to the celebration to clear the church of debt. At the morning service the trustees were called to the chaneel and presented with the last note of the building expense. This beautiful church, dedicated three years ago, is now free from debt. Dr. Gobin then preached a splendid sermon, at the close of which an invitation was given to unite with the church. There were 21 accessions; At the close of the service a bountiful dinner was served in the basement. One of the many notable things about the dinner was a birthday cake, ' with 50 lighted candles. The church was 50 years old. The evening service was largely attended, the Presbyterian and Christian churches uniting in the service.