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A newspaper item taken from the Burr Oak Herald in March 1912, states that several contractors were in town on March 1st to bid on the contract for the new M. E. Church. Successful bidder was M. S. Brady of Beloit. Work was begun as soon as the weather per- mitted, and by July 5 the basement and foundation were finished and ready for the ceremony of laying the cor- nerstone.
The services opened at 7:00 p.m. with music by the band. The choir led the singing of the hymn "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow", the same hymn which had been sung at the laying of the old cornerstone 32 years before. Rev. J. C. Walker gave many reminis- cences of his pastorate almost a quarter of a century
earlier. He was followed by another former pastor, Samuel Barber, who dwelt upon the need for individual action among members of the church to make their work a success. A. S. Judy, a trustee of the church, then read some verses written by himself in honor of the occasion. After reading the ritual service, Rev. A. W. Henry, pastor of the Christian church, and Rev. T. E. George, pastor of the Brethren church, each read a scripture lesson. The box to be placed in the corner - stone was then filled, the pastor naming each article as he placed it in the box. Following the singing of Hymn 355, District Supt. L. E. Rockwell made a short talk, and Rev. J. O. Borton, a former pastor, spoke urging concerted as well as individual action among the church workers. Rev. W. A. VanGundy, another for- mer minister, then in fitting words bade farewell to the old church building, which had served the congre- gation well for 32 years. The air tight copper box was then put in place by the pastor and the corner - stone laid as dusk settled over the scene.
The picture shown here was posed earlier in the evening, as it was too dark for picture taking at the time the actual ceremony took place.
Some of those pictured are: Rev. W.A. VanGundy, Rev. J. E. Walker, the pas- tor, Rev. C. E. Wood, G.R. Wellman, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hotchkiss, Cal Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilsman, Mr. Cope- land, Mrs. Geo. Bentley, Mary Varney, Myrtle Richardson and daughter Lois, Lillie Judy, Mrs. A.W. Canfield and daughter Mildred, Mrs. C.J. Canfield, Mrs. Henrietta Liedloff, Mrs. Bud Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Skeels, Mrs. Alex Judy, Mrs. Jennie Aldridge, and A.M. Montgomery (Monty), M.O.P. mail clerk, Concordia to Burr Oak. ( Eva Thomas and Korwin Korb lent pic- tures like above, Korwin contributed the names. )
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Willing Workers Sunday School Class --- 1912
Back row: Delia Gillett, Lela Smith, Hazel Lewis, Floye Fisher, Clara Bentley, Emma Callahan, Eva Terrill, Hila Gillespie, Goldie Hutchison, Mrs. E. A. Convis, teacher . Front row: Clela Gillett, Marie Epperson, Irma Renner, Hazel Gillespie, Maude Lantz, Flora Moorman. The picture was taken in Ladwig's yard one half mile east of Burr Oak at Easter, 1912.
This class was well named. It consisted of twenty-four girls from the high school. Being greatly interested in the construction of a new church edifice, they sought a way to earn a substantial sum of money as their donation to the building fund. The plan they decided as best was to compile and publish a church cook book. They visited homes in the country and town to secure the best recipes of the best cooks, which were classified and assembled with the permission and names of the donors. The publication and sale of this book was a success and much credit for their efforts goes to these Willing Workers. A page from this cook book appears on the next page. (Contributed by Mrs. John S. Gleason)
The above picture shown a girls' Sunday School class of the 1920's at a pic- nic in the park at Superior, Nebr. The teacher, Mrs. R. R. Hansen. Shown left to right are: Opal Dorrance, Ruby Lucas, Olive Robertson, Estelle Tucker, R. R. Hansen, Bessie Belt, Ruth Overman, Ruth Walden, Pearl Fishburn, Mrs. R.R. Hansen.
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Willing Workers
CLASS RCLL
Marie Epperson
Stella Peirce
Delia Gillet
Hila Gillespie
Faye Williamson
Floye Fisher
Bessie 'Poole
Goldie Hutchison
Maude Lantz
Flora Moorman
Hazel Gillespie
Phila Marshall
Clara Bentley
Susie Bechtold
Ruth Ross
Eva Territ
Ethel Cole
Ninu Peirce
Hazel Lewis
Mattie Lewis
Clelia Gillet
Bertha Warman
Mary Van Winkle
Minme Terrill
Mrs. E. A. Convis, Teacher
Another class of girls of which no picture is available, but which will long be remembered by its members was Mrs. Hawley's "Pollyannas". Mrs. Hawley was the wife of Dr. J. E. Hawley. The girls in the class were: Ruth Hansen, Ardell Walden, Mildred Canfield, Lucille Green, Marie Cameron, Fern Gleason, Florence Gleason, Fern Glover, Thelma Bell, Lois Woodruff, Allene Meyer, Vera Colvin, Wilma Short, Hazel Short, Cleo Wilsman, Elva Dorrance, Esther Overman, Rachel Overman, Esther Walden, and Pear1 McMains. (Contributed by Mrs. Russell Lewis)
Mrs. Lillie Mann taught a class of lively boys who still remember her. Some of the boys she taught were: Judd Gillett, Duane Hill, Glen Cline, Lawrence Chad- bourne, Howard Lucas, Wayne Beanblossom.
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The picture above (contributed by Eva Thomas) was taken just after the morning service on the day the new building was dedicated. The old frame church had been moved into the street just south of the lot on which the church stands, and one corner of the roof of the old building can be seen in this picture. The dedication took place on Dec. 1, 1912.
The dedication was in charge of Dr. T. C. Iliff of Denver, Colo. At 9:30a.m. the people gathered in the old church, and at 10:00 a.m. the ushers, carrying the collection plates, started down the aisles of the old church followed by the ministers present, the trustees, contractor, building committee, and the large congre- gation. Morris Wood rang the bell for the first ser- vices. As the -bell ceased ringing the contractor han- ded the keys to the board of trustees, who handed them to the pastor and the doors of the new church swung open. The ushers carried the collection plates and one of the trustees bore the new Bible down the aisle and laid them in place. As Mrs. M. C. Berkeley played a beautiful organ voluntary the people crowded in and filled the new church to overflowing. After the sing- ing of "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow", Dr. Iliff led in prayer and services in the new church began. A large choir and orchestra, under the lead- ership of Wesley Green, led the singing. District Supt. L. E. Rockwell, Rev. W. A. VanGundy and Rev. J. C. Walker, former pastors; Rev. C. E. Tinker of Otego, and Rev. A. W. Henry of the Christian church were present and took part in the services.
After preaching a most fitting sermon, Dr. Iliff asked for $7000, $4704 of which was raised. At 2:30 Dr. Iliff conducted the communion service. after which $890 was subscribed. Dr. Iliff preached again at 7:30 and at this service enough money was subscribed to more than cover the $7000 asked for in the morning, and the church was duly dedicated to Almight God amidst great rejoicing. "Dedicated free of debt because the people had a will to work." (John Gleason)
The old church was sold to Sam Demaray and moved to the east part of town where it has since been used by the Church of the Nazarene.
Some of those present at the dedication were: Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Wellman, Robert, Clifford, and Guy; Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Judy and Lillie; Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Skeels; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Robertson, John and Olive; Mr. and Mrs. John Gleason; Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Pixler (from the Otego church) ; Hazel Curren; Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Wood; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Green; Mr. and Mrs. Loren Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. Byron Hill; Mrs. Sarah Canfield; Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Canfield; Mrs. Ida Epper - son and Marie Epperson; Mrs. Roxy Graves; Mrs. Mary Robertson; Mr. and Mrs. Riley Richardson; Mrs. Lied- loff ; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Green; Dr. and Mrs. Will McCormick; Mrs. Minnie Renner; Mr. and Mrs. Willard Smi th, Lela and Gerald; Homer Grubbs; Mr. and Mrs. Wi 11 Chadbourne; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hotchkiss and Very1; Cap Modlin; Mr. and Mrs. George Bentley; Miss Eva Terrill; Miss Clara Bentley; Mrs. J. J. Gillett, Clela, Henrietta, Elton, Delia, Clayton, and Nat; Mr. and Perry Austin and Roy; Ray Curren; E. A. Convis, Laverne Convis; Mrs. E. A. Convis; Mrs. Cal Lewis; Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Grubbs; Miss Hazel Lewis; Miss Mattie Lewis; Ralph Parsons; Mr. and Mrs. Art Mann; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Skeels; Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Hawley; James Scott, Mrs. Scott; Belva Shores; Blanche Lamb; Manty Harris; Opal Fishburn; Lois Fuller; Pauline Stanley; Ennis Cook; Wilson Beanblossom; Mr. and Mrs. Otis Beanblossom; Faye Williamson; Art Murphy; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dai- ley; Hila and llazel Gillespie; Wade Hutchison and Goldie; Jennie Smith; Lela Smith; Mr. and Mrs. Kelly O'Neal; Mr. and Mrs. George Alexander, Harold, Elmer and Verlin; Mrs. Glee lloward; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Modlin (visiting from Otego); William and Anna Decker ; llarvey and Will Decker; Miss Mattie Gillett.
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In January, 1913, Pastor C. E. Wood, D. D., Ph. D., sent out New Years Greet- ings in the form of a folder with a picture of the new chutch on the front. In- side was a brief history of the church, the story of the dedication of the new building, and information concerning the functioning of the organization. Follow- ing here is a copy of the information provided.
OFFICIARY OF ORGANIZATION
Trustees
R. R. Skeels President
J. W. Green
Secretary
G. E. Bentley
Treasurer
R. R. Richardson Treasurer
Ushers
J. C. Modlin
E. A. Convis
W. S. Chadbourne
E. H. Cook
E. H. Tucker
Class Leaders
G. R. Wellman
Mrs. W. H. Masters
Sunday School
Lillian Judy
Superintendent
Epworth League
Guy Wellman President
Chorister and Organist
Wesley Green
Tana Decker
AUXILIARY DEPARTMENTS
Pastor's Study The pastor's study will be in the basement, where he may be found from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Phone No. 75.
Public Library
The public library will be in the same room as the pastor's study and will have the same hours.
Physical Development Classes will be formed for physical development. If you wish to join, see the pastor.
Local Missionary Work If you have anything to give to the poor and needy, it will be taken care of and will be given where needed. Mrs. J. L. Graves is chairman of this committee. This department will be called the local missionary work.
There will also be three other depart- ments:
Information and Employment Bureau The purpose of these bureaus is to help the people and no cost is attac- hed to any of them. They are open to the general public to use as freely as they please. The hours are the Same as those given as study hours.
Exchange Bureau
The purpose is to bring together those having anything to sell or wishing to buy. We are confident that work along these lines will not detract from nor lessen the spiritual work of the church. (Read Matt. 25: 31-46)
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Official Board
G. E. Bentley
President
Vesalius Davis Secretary
G. R. Wellman Wm. Bechtold R. R. Richardson
H. J. Grubbs
J. N. Hotchkiss
A. S. Judy
Women's Foreigh Missionary Society Mrs. C. B. Wood President
Standard Bearers
Lelah Smith President
King's Heralds Henrietta Gillett President
Ladies Aid
Mrs. Sarah Wilsman President
400 M. E. Parsonage, Burr Oak, Kansas
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M.E. CHURCH BURROAK, KS.
OLD POST CARDS LOANED BY EVA THOMAS AND ELEANOR O'NEALL
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Two Early Sunday School Classes
Above, top row, left to right: Ruth Walden, Mary Snyder, Helen Snyder, Lucille Green, Ruth Overman, Annabelle Colvin, Mrs. Tod Cline, Bessie Belt. Bottom row, Ralph Hansen, Kenneth Gile, Tod Cline, teacher, Hallie Van Meter, Gerald Schwit- zer, Walter Overman.
This picture, taken during the winter of 1908-09, shows a Sunday School class of girls. From left to right they are: Lela Smith, Lulu Masters, Maud Ingham, Ger- trude Rogers, teacher, Vida Powell, Minnie Thom, Bertha Garman, Pearl Kern, Orra Skelly, Floye Fisher, Hazel Lewis.
(Picture contributed by Lela Smith Dillon)
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Church choir, 1918, under direction of Wesley Green. The rostrum of the brick church looked like this before remodeling. Pictured are: back row, Homer Grubbs, Gene Wilbur, Charley Carpenter, John Gleason, Wade Hutchinson, Harold Shores, Dr. W. L. McCormick, Frank Leidloff, Gerald Smith, Earl Miller, Tod Cline, Floyd Lu11. Seated: Delia Gillett . Dietz, Harriet Cook, Berniece Woodrig, Elizabeth Rothweiler, Tana Decker Sabin, Wesley Green, Gertrude Smith, Bertha Ellis, Edith Green. (Contributed by Mr. and Mrs. John Gleason)
Below is a picture of the central part of the rostrum after remodeling in 1952. The choir sits at right behind the lectern. The organ and piano are at the left, behind the pulpit. The baptismal font, made by Rev. Claude Johnson, is at floor level at the left of the pulpit. The baptistry beneath the rostrum was removed in 1952 when a forced air furnace was installed.
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Picture Taken About 1915-Information on Page 24
This picture, contributed for this history by Mrs. Lyle McCammon, was prob- ably made on some special occasion about 1915. Names listed here were provided by Mr. Clarence Fearing and Miss Eva Thomas. Some of those pictured here are: Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Robertson, Olive and John; Mr. and Mrs. Byron Hill; Miss Hazel Curren; Mrs. Sarah Canfield; Miss Marie Epperson; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Daily; Mr. and Mrs. Riley Richardson; Mrs. Liedloff ; Mrs. Mary Robertson; Cap Modlin; Mr. and Mrs. John Gleason; Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Skeels; Mr. and Mrs. George Bentley; Clarence Fearing; Mrs. John Fearing; Miss Grace Fearing; Ted Fearing; Doris Fear- ing; Miss Emma Wilson; Miss Eva Terrill; Miss Clara Bentley; Mrs. Sanders; Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Judy and Lillie; Miss Pauline Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. Willard Smith; Gerald and Lela Smith; Mrs. Fred Wilsman, Mrs. Jim Hotchkiss, Very1 Hotchkiss; Miss Clela Gillett; Miss Henrietta Gillett; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Austin; Roy Austin; Mr. and Mrs. Loren Stanley; Guy Wellman; Wilson Beenblossom; Mrs. Roxy Graves; James Scott; Mrs. Scott; Ennis Cook; Miss Delia Gillett, Ray Curren; Miss Jessie Mccullough; Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Hawley; E. A. Convis and Laverne Convis; Miss Blanche Lamb; Miss Fay Williamson, Miss Mattie Lewis; Miss Marie Green, Miss Agnes Green; Miss Esther Garman; Miss Belva Shores; Miss Mabel Mendenhall; Miss Lois Fuller; Miss Opal Fishburn; Miss Hila Gillespie; Miss Hazel Gillespie; Very1 Li vers; Miss Manty Harris; Virgil Harris; Miss Mabel Anderson; Miss Helen Ander - son; Mr. and Mrs. Will Chadbourne; Miss Alice Armstrong; Mrs. Charley Haworth; Mrs. Hannah Wilson; George Modlin; Art Murphy; Homer Grubbs; J. E. Fisher ; Or- ville Renner; Don Mccullough; Claron Francis; Wade Hutchinson; Irwin Terrill; Mrs. Minnie Renner; Mrs. Nettie Green; Elton Gillett, Mrs. Chloe Lamb.
Because the records are incomplete, John Gleason supplied the authors with a list of names of persons active in the church who have not been mentioned on lists of board members or pictured in this book.
Active and faithful Methodists of past years, according to Mr. Gleason are: The George Alexander family, Ennis and Jennie Cook, Milo and Goldie Cook, Sam Redenbo, Will Callahan and family, the Bert Ross family, Fred Zoberst and family, Art and Lillie Mann, the Overman family, Don Fuller family, Mr. and Mrs. Ace Terrill, T. Mccullough and family, Chas. White family, Jesse Green and family, Emmet Tucker and family, Mrs. John Coyner, Mrs. Will Coyner, E. A. Ross and fam- ily, Harve Faidley and family, Mrs. Sam Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Wilson, M. J. Tegley and family, J. W. Green and wife, Judd Livers and family, Al Dor- rance and family, Will Chadbourne and family, Dr. Will McCormick and family, Pearl Zumbrum and Parents, T. S. Mendenhall family, M. C. Berkley family, E.A. Convis family, J. A. Walden family, Mrs. J. Williamson and family, Mrs. Will Terrill and family, Jacob Lantz and family, Tom Armstrong family, Al Thom fam- ily, the A. W. Canfields, Clarence Gates family, Fred Wilsman, Sr. and family, Wm. Bechtold family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Haworth, William Tucker family, Mr. and Mrs. Eb Hill, A. N. Olney and family, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bennett, the W. E. John- son family, Al Ensign and family, Sue and Anna Abel, Frank Burke family, T. B. Armstrong, L. C. Stanley, A. F. Ladwig, Dr. Watson, N. Bagley.
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In the summer of 1918, Gospel Teams of laymen held weekly meetings at the church. On the next three pages are pictured the programs for the months of May through September. The meetings were held on Sunday nights, closing with a full week of nightly meetings in September. During this time the pastor, H. J. Lorenz, left to accept a larger charge and was replaced by Rev. W. E. Dunlap. Both were ministers of exceptional ability.
BURR OAK GOSPEL TEAM
Program for May and June
LEADERS AND TOPICS
SEATS FREE .
Devotional Meeting each Sunday Evening at Seven o'clock Sharp, at the. Parlors of the M. E. Church.
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For Reference See Sunday School Journal
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BY ORDER OF COM ..
PROGRAM BURR OAK
GOSPEL TEAM
For the months of May and June
May 7th Leader, John Gleason. Subject: Judges, 16th chapter.
May 14th Leader, H. A. Modlin .. Subject: The cripple at Lystra,
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May 21st Leader, W. M. Green
Subject: The Council at Jerusa-
lem, Acts 15:1-35
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May 28th
Leader, G. I. Watson.
Subject: The Call of the West, Acts 15:36 to 16:15.
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June 4th Leader, Tom McCulloch. Subject: Sowing and Reaping, Gal. 6.
June 11th
Leader, Earl Bentley. Subject: The Phillipian Jailer, Acts 16:16-40
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June 18th Leader, B. E. Hill. Subject, The Phillipian Christian, Phil. 1:1-11 and 4:1-9.
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June 25th.
Leadedr, J. E. Hawley. Subject: Paul at Thessalonca and Berra, Acts 17:1-15.
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On the cover of the program pictured here are these words:
BURR OAK GOSPEL TEAM Program for July, August, and September Team Motto-"Brighten the corner where you are" Pastor, H. J. Lorenz Officers of the Team J. F. Robertson, President P. C. Austin, Secretary H. A. Modlin, Treasurer
PROGRAM BURR OAK
GOSPEL TEAM
For the months of July, August and September
July 2nd
Leader, B. E. Hill. Subject: Thessalonian Christians, 1st Thes. 1st chap .; 2nd chap. verse 17 to 20 and 4th chap. 13 to 18.
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July 9th
Leader, W. H. Beanblossom. Subject: Acts 17:16-34.
July 16th
Leader, L. C. Stanley. Subject: Paul at Corinth.
July 23rd
Leader, G. E. Bentley. Subject: The word of the Cross, 1st Cor. 1:1-2 and all of chap. 5.
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July 30th
Leader, P. C. Austin. Subject: The greatest thing in the world, 1st Cor. 13th chap.
August 6th
Leader, J. C. Modlin. Subject: The grace of giving, 2nd Cor. 9th chapter.
August 13th
Leader, A. F. Ladwig. Subject: The riot at Ephesus, Act 19:23-41. -0-
August 20th
Leader, O. A. Beenblossom. Subject: Journey toward Jerusa- lem, Acts 20:16-38.
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August 27th
Leader, Subject: Paul's sorrows and com- forts, 2nd Cor. 11:21 to 12:10.
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September 3rd
Leader, J. F. Robertson. Subject: The arrest of Paul, Acts 21:17-40.
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September 10th
Leader, R. R. Hanson. Subject: Paul a prisoner in the castle, Acts 22.
September 17th
Leader, A. W. Canfield. Subject: Review 2nd Cor., chap. 2, 3, 4 and to verse 4 of 5th chap.
September 24th
Leader, Guy Wellman. Subject: The plot that failed, Acts 23.
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Laymen's Week, Sept. 18-24
MONDAY EVENING:
TUESDAY EVENING: "The Attitude of Christ toward the Sabbath," by J. E. Hawley.
WEDNESDAY EVENING: Sacred Concert by Burr Oak Band. Subject, "The Mission of Music."
THURSDAY EVENING:
"Laymen in Action", by the Beloit Gospel Team. Banquet by Ladies of the Church.
FRIDAY EVENING:
' Child, Youth and the Church," by T. B. Armstrong.
SATURDAY EVENING: A Sermon, "Need of Evangelism."
SUNDAY MORNING: Address to Laymen.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Consecration Service.
SUNDAY EVENING: Evangelistic Sermon.
Further Services Announced Later
THE FINAL WEEK
(All programs lent by Mr. and Mrs. Lyle McCammon)
Rev. W. E. Dunlap came to the Burr Oak church in 1918 and remained for two and a half years. (by John Gleason)
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Our record now skips to the newly elected Sunday School and church officers for 1929-30. Dallas Davis was Superintendent of the church school. His assis- tant, Chas E. Bouton; Secretary, Mrs. W. O. Green; Treasurer and Librarian, Guy Wellman; Intermediate Supt. L. M. Wood; Primary Supt., Mrs. D. H. Skeels; her assistant, Mrs. H. A. Decker; Missionary Supt., Mrs. D. C. Fuller; Pianist, Miss Allene Myre; Chor - ister, Miss Florence Gleason; Cradle Roll Supt., Mrs. Elmer Alexander. The Sunday School Board was D. H. Skeels, C. E. Freshour, and O. A. Beenblossom.
Trustees of the church that year were J. F. Rob- ertson, R. R. Skeels, M. J. Tegley, Clarence E. Gates, L. M. Wood, A. C. Ross, and O. A. Beenblos- som.
Stewards were Ed Wilsman, H. A. Modlin, C. E. Gates, J. F. Robertson, Mary Varney, L. M. Wood, R. R. Hansen, Ada Beenblossom, D. W. Davis, and J . A. Overman.
In. 1935 most of the above list were still active. Names added to the Church Board between 1930 and 1935 were: Mal Decker, Elmer Alexander, Inez Fuller, Vesta Jones, Loren Fogo, Elsie Poppen, Frances Davis, Hazel Wood, Geo. Bentley, L. A. Pixler, Olive Pix- ler, Mabel Cosand, Pearl McMains, Ethel Terrill. Mrs. Terri 11 was President of the Ladies Aid. Mrs. Tana Sabin was President of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Membership committee for the ensuing year consisted of Ada Beenblossom, Inez Fuller, Florence Alexander, and the pastor, B. G. McCormick. Music Committee: Adolph Unruh, Frances Davis, Florence Pix- ler, Lillie Mann, and Hazel Wood. Committee on Re- ligious Education: Hazel Wood, Cecilia Pixler, G1- enys Unruh, Margaret Aspegren, and the pastor. Ben- evolences, D. W. Davis, R. R. Hansen, Myrtle Richard- son, Lora Modlin. Social Service: Nettie Green, Wilma Caldwell, Madeline Harris, Winifred Canfield. Auditors: V. Davis, R. R. Hansen, L. M. Wood. Par- sonage Committee: Mrs. Harris Anna McCormick. Pulpit Supply: D. W. Davis, W. H. Wood, L. A. Pixler, O.A. Beenblossom. Nominating Committee: L. A. Pixler, J. F. Robertson, Inez Fuller, Lillie Mann.
On Sept. 9, 1936, the nominating committee of the church met at the parsonage. The meeting was called to order by the pastor, Rev. B. G. McCormick. Those nominated for the church board for 1936-37 (and later elected) were: Mrs. J. A. Poppen, Mrs. J. F. Robert- son, Dallas W. Davis, Frances Davis, Judd Gillett, A. G. Hucksoll, Mrs. L. M. Wood, Florence Alexander, Inez Underwood, Marie Everson, Ada Beenblossom, Mrs. Del Fuller, Lillie Mann, Mrs. Chas. Haworth, Mrs. John Fishburn, Mrs. C. P. Meeker, Mrs. Sadie Smith, Mrs. Claron Frances, Ruth Richardson, Wilma Caldwell, Ad- olph Unruh, Florence Pixler, Gertrude Smith, Margaret Aspegren, R. R. Hansen, V. Davis, L. M. Wood, Ada Been blossom, R. R. Richardson, L. A. Pixler, O. A. Beenblossom, Frank Robertson, Elsie Callahan, Laurel Pixler, C. W. Fearing, Glenys Unruh, Darlene Zoberst, C. E. Gates, G. C. Modlin, E. E. Alexander, Mary Ver- ney, Vesta Jones, Loren Fogo, M. M. Decker, Il. A. Modlin, Ed. Wilsman, M. J. Tegley.
In 1938 a new minister came to the church, Rev. C. R. Vasey. In November after his arrival in Oc- tober the official board met. Those present on this occasion were Elmer and Florence Alexander, L. A.
Pixler, C. H. Pixler, Callas and Frances Davis, Tana Sabin, O. A. Beenblossom, Ada Beenblossom, G. C. Mod- lin, Lora Modlin, Elsie J. Callahan, Florence Pixler, H. D. Fogo, Leo Beanblossom, Judd Gillett, and Lela Decker. Rev. and Mrs. Vasey were also present.
In 1939 the membership of the official board re- mained practically the same as in the previous year. A few names were added, including those of Elton Gil- lett, Mrs. Grace Haworth, Douglas Gillett, George Harris, Darlene Zoberst, Ruth Richardson, Leonard Wood, Berniece Vasey, Mrs. C. Fearing, Dora Callahan, Ivan Simmonds, and as representatives of the young people's organizations, Ruth Alexander, Elizabeth Wi lsman, Stanley Johnson, and Jean Fearing.
At a board meeting in 1940 those present whose names have not appeared before in this record were: Mr. W. C. Ost, Miss Hazel Curren, Mrs. Leo Beanblos- som and Mrs. G. Alexander. Youth members of the board of education in 1940 were Ruth Alexander, Louise Gleason, Stanley Johnson, and Jean Fearing. In 1940 also, the names of Beth Fearing and Mary Morton were added to the board.
When F. M. Bishop became pastor in 1941, the quar- terly conference roll lists as members of the board: Mrs. F. M. Bishop, Dallas Davis, Stanley Johnson (Pres. Epworth League), H. A. Modlin, Leo Beanblos- som, Ed. Wilsman, Riley Richardson, J. F. Robertson, Laurel Pixler, Cecil Modlin, Loren Fogo Elmer Alex- ander, Florence Alexander, Judd Gillett, Grace Ha- worth, Clarence Fearing, Mrs. Edith Ost, Mrs. Lucille Ayers, O. A. Beenblossom, Florence Pixler, H. D. Fogo, Lillie Mann, Marie Beenblossom, Ma. Decker, Robert (Bobbie) Ost, Vera Alexander, Jane Johnson, Guy Well- man, Douglas Gillett, Del Canfield, Winifred Canfield, Lyle Wood, Douglas Gillett, Edna Fishburn, Dora Cal- lahan, Ruth Richardson, Jessie Mae Gillett, Elton Gil- lett, Ruth Fearing, Lola Scott, Dorcas Wilson, Geneva Ost, and Mary Morton.
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