Rensselaer Democrat, Volume 1, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 April 1898 — Sunday Sshool Convention. [ARTICLE]

Sunday Sshool Convention.

The Marion township Sunday Schools held a convention at the Missionary Baptist Church Wednesday. The morning session was devoted to roll call and receiving the reports of the-various Sunday Schools. Vice President B. D. Comer delivered a talk on the subject, “The little things that go to make np life.” At the afternoon session W. C, Smalley read an interesting paper entitled, “Is_the Sunday Schools keeping up with the times.” quoted facts and figures to show that the Sunday Schools were doing a magnificent work. Mrs- Eva Foltz the tireless and efficient Township President refused a re-election on account of bad health. The following officer were elected. President, Mrs. Allie Farris. Sect Miss Ura McGowan, Supt. home department, Mrs. Short. In the evening Rev. Austin delivered an interesting talk. Excelent music was furnished by Miss Perrin, Miss Pearl Hollister and others.