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West Medford, Mass.
April 4. ..... .1938
To the ............ Universalist Baptist Church
Of Orleans Massachusetts
Dear Brethren in Christ:
Because of changed conditions I believe my largest Christian usefulness can be rendered by membership in the West Medford Bap- tist Church. After careful consideration, therefore, I request a letter of dismissal from your fellowship, the same to be sent directly to the Pastor of the West Medford Baptist Church, - Dr. Eugene Dinsmore Dolloff, 61 Boston Avenue, West Medford, Massachusetts. Kindly send letter at an early date.
May God's blessing abide richly with you.
Cordially yours, J. Imogene Blake
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august 16 -1938 a meeting of the Trustees of the Univers alis + Church was held in the office of H.K.C H. K. Cummings at tus date The question of consolidation with the Congregational Church was considered and discussed without you on the same The resignation of Mr. Fred & Purce only as Suht. of the Sunday School, was read and hard on the table without action.
2. G. Somit Clark
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ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT FOR THE ORLEANS FEDERATED CHURCH
BLE: The First Congregational Church Inc., of Orleans and the First Universalist ch of orleans in order the better to fulfill their common mission to the community; onserve the resources of the Kingdom of God; and to promote the unity of His iples, for which Christ prayed, do hereby adopt the following Articles of Agreement constitute themselves the "FEDERATED CHURCH OF ORLEANS."
CLE' 1. PURPOSE
The churches above named hereby agree to form, and act as one congregation for all purposes of work and worship.
LLE 11. THE JOINT COMMITTEE
SECTION 1.
To carry out this purpose, each church, acting according to its policy or dicipline, shall appoint eight persons to serve for one year or until their successors are chosen, who shall constitute a Joint Committee.
SECTION 11.
The pastor shall be a member of the Joint Committee, but shall not remain when his own election or salary or any relation of his to the church, is under consideration.
SECTION 111.
Nine members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
SECTION 1V.
The officers of the Joint Committee shall be: Chariman, Vice Chariman, Treasurer, Secretary, Finance Secretary, and three auditors; each to be chosen by ballot vote at the annual meeting of the Joint Committee, and to continue in office until a successor shall be chosen.
CLE Ill. BUSINESS AFFAIRS.
SECTION 1.
The Joint Committee shall have the management of all business affairs except as hereinafter provided.
SECTION 11.
Lach church, or its society or trustees, shall give to the Joint Committee the use of its land and buildings and the income of all invested funds, which it holds or may receive, except as otherwise mutually agreed.
SECTION 111.
the Joint Committee shall decide the use of lands and buildings and assume all expenses of maintenance, insurance and repairs.
SECTION 1V.
The Joint Committee shall put into operation a plan for systematic contributions, which shall give every member of the congregation and its constituency an opportunity to share in the support of worship and benevolences.
CLE IV. CHURCH AFFAIRS.
SECTION 1.
Membership in either of the constituent churches shall constitute membership in the Federated Church.
SECTION 11.
members hereafter added, by letter or on confession, may choose in which church they shall be enrolled, according to the practices and usages of the polity and discipline of the Federated Church of Orleans.
SECTION 111.
All questions regarding the Ordinance of Baptism, shall be left to the conscience of the individual member. The Pastor may, if he chooses secure the services of any ordained clergyman to administer the rite in the manner desired. SECTION 1V.
The Lords Supper shall be observed at least once each quarter, at a date left to the discretion of the Pastor.
SECTION V.
the Joint Committee shall act as a Standing Committee to advise the Pastor and the Federated Church in all questions of work and worship.
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SECTION VI.
So far as the polity or discipline of the constituent churches permit, the members of the Federated Church and the members of the constituent parishes, shall decide all questions of work and worship; annually elect such officers as shall be necessary, in addition to the Joint Committee, and call and dismiss a pastor. In case that the polity of discipline of any one of the constituent churches so requires, the Churches shall act concurrently, each according to its denominational usage.
SECTION VII.
Questions of discipline or Church standing shall be referred to the Church to which belong the members whose standing is in question.
SECTION VELI.
In all meetings of the Federated Church, twenty (20) members shall constitute a quorum.
CLE V. RELATION TO DENOMINATIONS.
SECTION 1.
Lach church shall continue unchanged its relation to the denominational body to which it belongs, reporting its work as a member of the Federated Church. SECTION 11.
Missionary information shall be given and contributions for missions and other benevolences taken, in accordance with the plans of the denominations of the denominations of the constituent churches. Each donor may designate to which denominational board his offering shall be sent, and undesignated offerings shall be divided equally,
CLE VI. MEETINGS.
SECTION 1.
The annual meeting of the Federated Church shall be held during the month of January and the meetings of the constituent churches to elect their members of the Joint Committee, at a date as near it as practical. Notice shall be given two preceding Sundays.
LLE VIL. AMMENDMENTS AND ADVICE.
SECTION 1.
Ammendment of these Articles of Agreement may be made at any meeting of the Federated Church, by a two-thirds vote of the members present, provided notice of the proposed ammendment be given in the call, subject to ratification by each of the constituent churches according to its polity and discipline. SECTION 11.
In case any questions shall arise under these Articles which the Federated Church is unable to settle, such question shall be referred to a committee consisting of a representative of the denomination of each of the constituent church who, if found necessary may select additional arbitrators. SECTION 111.
In case at any time, either of the constituent churches shall vote that circumstances make it inadvisable to continue this agreement, six (6) months notice shall be given to each constituent church.
Ratified and adopted by the Joint Committee on the 27th day of September, 1938.
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Cung. 20. 1738, To the menuvers of the First-Universalist Church of Chinat- 5 Lcleans.
i cule no neviy esauce for a meeting to we inomadicity when the morning service on lug. 28- 1938- to consider and rote in the austin 5 aFederation of the atist Unsereweist- Comenta y curicó" and the comprenational society of Leveres; out do or action any other names Как этиб ломму сже нами ине тайну. n. J. Smith, Clark
Pres. Arthur x. x parun. гель, 2 лгу п. лишенная
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vert à son Orleans aug 28-1938
The muting is per callabore Iwas held in the Universales to Dung 28 with Pres. anthem L. Sparrow in the Chain Sand call having own frosted as the legal requerimento (2 Sundays) à moción was made by Henry K. Cummings to federale The dunesalest Church of Orleans with the Conquer ational Chuan of Orleans and all necessary aring men to left on the hands ofthe Trustees ofthe User. Chant-
This Quoteon was carried unamiously, It was noted that The Clark hold all records of Chunchusting Said see orde now en sam of A, . Cummings, It was Voted the sterk secure record of all remarks as I ade quorn the floor on aughed by Paul Will use on Resignation of anthen I. Sfranow read - accepted W. G. Smith @ luk
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Orleans. Mass. Jan. 6. 1939 To the members of the Universalist Society.
you are here by notified that The annual meeting of the society will i hele at the Federated Church, Jaw. 18,th immediately after the meeting of the Federated Church, which is held at 17: 30 P.m. To act on the following articles :-
To choose a President for the ensuring year To Choose a Certes - Treasurer. all necessary Officers.
Is hear the report of the Treasures are act Therowy, To see what sures of money the society will sole- To raise for public non for for the evening year, to satisfy on repeat amendments To the articles of agreement as passed whom by The Federation Church. " act on any other Greniers that may Equity come before said meeting Imateco. H. K. Commigo Treas. Dr. J. Smith Clerk. 22.G. Amitil Clerk m
E. E.J. Brand it ... Snow Free S. Pierce H. D. nickerson. Cartón Asmith albert Nebo
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The unimal meeting of the Universalist Society of Orleans was held in The Federated Church, Drew. evening Jane. 18. 1939
Henry K. Cummings, preceding.
The report of the Treasurer for the eight months of 1938 much oras up to the time of the federation with the Congregational Church read and aproved.
Report of the superintendent of the Sunday School for The first eight months of 1938 read and approved.
articles of agreement as amended at The meeting of The Federated Church read and approved.
The following officier and Justees were elected for The ensuring year.
G. E. J. Dane- President
Н.А. Сапишидо - Реалиген,
Francew G. A .- Ciale.
Harry N . Anom Fret S. Pierce itred
Herbert- D. Hiererson
Carlín Smith albert J. Wilson.
meeting adpromed.
G. E. J. Dans Clarke Pro Jen.
Orleans Dec. 16 1.00
io the officers and members of the board of trustees of the Universalist society of Orleans.
Greetings.
I here-with present to your organization my resignation to take effect at once.
I have been a member of your society for some . eventeen years and it nas been a great pleasure to nave worked with you.
I realize that this resignation eliminates me from office in your board and also as a member of the Joint board of
the rederated Church.
I nave no grievance
I am very happy that the Universalist and Congregational churches nave reaerated and will continue to support and attend the Federated church of Orleans. Sincerely
G.H. .. ard
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Orleans, Wask., Dec. 30, 1939.
Persuant to a notice of the Standing Committee of the First Universalist Society of Orleans , wars, the members of said society are hereby notified to meet at the Federated Church in Orleans, Wass, ow January 10 th, 1940, at 8 P. W., chew and there to act on the following articles -
art. I. To choose a President for the year ensuing.
I. To choose Clearly, Treasurer and all necessary officers for the year ensuing.
I. To hear the report of the Treasurer and act therevw?
I. To art or any other business that may legally come before said meeting.
arthur L. Sparrow, albert II. wilson,
Carlton W. Smith Freis I. Pierce Warren & Aluithe
Trustee.
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Orleans, Waser. Jan. 10, 1 qtd. Membre of the First Universalist Society of Orleans Mark. net at the Federated Juice. Orleans at
article I.
elected. Clark, to take the place of Hlv. Wird who has resigned.
Mrs. Theresa a. Annauge Vant the rate for the following Frister .. arthur L. S barev! albert I Undrou. Jarry to. buon- Carlton W. Smith, Fred I. Pierce.
Herbert D. Hichuram,
Vital to accept the resignation of Hv. SEI Wa de a clerk and
att p Hehe forme was services perfectfully submitted, Stabest D. Nickerson. Clerka.
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Orleans, Mass. January 3,1941
Persuant to a notice of the Standing Committee of the First Universalist Society of Orleans, Massachusetts,
The Membres of said society are hereby notified to meet at the Federated Church in Orleans, massachusetts, on January /5, 1941 at eight o'clock in the evening then and there to act on the following articles;
Article 1 To choose aPresident for the ensuing year.
Article 2
To choose Clerk, Treasurer and all necessary officers for the year ensuing.
Article 3
To hear the report of the Treasurer and act thereon.
Article 4
To act on any other business that may legally come before said Meeting.
Arthur L.Sperrow Albert T.Nelson
Harry H. Snow Carlton W.Smith Fred S.Pierce Warren G.Smith Herbert D. Nickerson
Henry K.Cummings Trustees.
Herbert 2. Nic Person. Clerke
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Orleans, maks. Jan. 15, 1941. Members of the First Universalist Society of Orleans, mark, met at the Federated Church of Orleans, immediately after the annual. meeting of the Federated ice i. There was few meus one procent. Unde Article : Ihre harry f. .. elected President for
article I wie weet rolig her:
Treasurer.
trustus .:-
albert I. Vieron.
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Herbert M. Hindrene:
. The report Treasurer max rend. and accepted. There being no other ficial business is coure before the meeting. it was noted i adjourn. Joubert Divicherson,
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Orl ans, dassamuletts. January 9,1942
Fersuant to a notice of the standing committee of the First Universalist society of Orleans, Massachusetts, The members of said society are hereby notified to meet at the Feder ted Church in Orleans, massachusetts on January 27, 1942 at ight of clock in the evening, then and there to act on the following articles :
Article 1 To choose a President for the year ensuing. Article 2
To choose a Clerk, Treasurer and all necessary Officers for the year ensving.
Article 7 To hear the report of the Treasurer and get thereon. Article 4
To get on any other bu inder that may legally come before waid meeting.
Herbert D.fickerson, Clerz.
Arthur I. .. parrow Albert I elson Harry H.snow Carlton ".smith
Herbert D. Nickerson Trustees .
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Orleans, Mark Jan. 21, 1942
Members of the First Universalist Society of Orleans, and members of the Parish met in the Parlar of the Federated Church of Orleans, immediately following the annual Federated Church meeting, the time being about 9.30 P. M. There were eight present, including the basis, Rev. Paul W. Wilkinson.
article TI was first acted upous. the report of a Treasurer was und and accepted.
articles I was were taken up, and www. Harry if Iwow was elected President.
Under article In, Herbert De. Viceversaw was noted Clerk and Heury Fr. Cummings, Treasurer.
The following were elected Trustees for our Church year! - avisur L. I pareri, albert J. Wilkow, Harry It. Sure, Herbert . Mickeon, Henry V. Cummings, Carlton W. Smith, Was. Carrie &. Willow, Edward C. Blake.
article I was west taken up and an informal discussion followed regarding the lung to of time for which our pastor, Per. Paul W. Wilkinson was hired. There was no diacension regarding her. Wilkinson, but it might appear by to Joint Committee records, that we engaged him really but the week, and then actually, he? position is not very sous. at through we have bew operating mode: Se trouvent arrangement, suces the federation of . The Me dices formally the water) will be brought to me, atthe end of the found Committi ... " Vited to adjour at ,a to ? ne.
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Orleans, Massachusetts. January 8,1943
Pursuant to a notice of the Standing Committee of the First Universalist Society of Orleans, Massachusetts,
The members of said Society are hereby notified to meet at the Federated Church in Orleans, Massachusetts on January 20,1943 , immedately following the Federated Church meeting, then and there to act on the follow- ing articles : - Article 1 To choose aPresident for the year ensuing. Article 2 To choose a Clerk, Treasurer and all necessary officers for the year ensuing Article 3 To hear the report of the Treasurer and act theron.
Article 4 To act on any other business that may legally come before said meeting.
Starbert D. nickerson Clerk,
Arthur L.Sparrow Albert T.Nelson Harry H. Snow Herbert D.Nickerson Henry K. Cummings Carlton W.Smith Mrs.Carrie G.Nelson Edward C.Blake
Trustees
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Orleans, Maso. Jan. 20, 1943
Members of the First Universalist Society of Inteaus and Parish members met in the parlor of the Federated Durch of Orleans, immediately following the annual Federated Church meeting , the time being about 9:30 P.M.
Under article I, Mr. Harry & now was elected President. article I was next acted upon and Herbert d. Wickison was voted click and No. Henry Gr. Cummings, Treasurer. Trustees voted were :- Mr. Starry A. Snow Mr. Stany De awarningo Mr. Stewart D. Mickelson Mr. arthur 2. 8 passow Mr. Carlton Mr. Smith Mr. Carne S. Teresa Vin. Tvert J. Feira Mr. Edward C. Klake
Under article II the Jinasusers repair was read and accepted.
There being no further business to come before the meeting it was noted to adjourn. AStubert D. Micke son Jurk.
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Orleans , Mass. January 7,1944
Persuant to a notice of the Standing Committee of the First Universalist Society of Orleans , Massachusetts, the Members of said Society are hereby notified to meet at the Federated Church in Orleans, Massachusetts, on January 19,1944 imme dately following Federated Church meeting, (approximately 9:30 P.M.) then and there to act on the following articles : Article 1 To choose a President for the year ensuing. Article 2
To choose a Clerk, Treasurer and all necessary Officers For the year ensuing.
Article 3. To hear report of Treasurer and act thereon.
Article 4
To act on any other business that may legally come befor said meeting.
Herbert D. Nickerson. Clerk
Arthur L.Sparrow Albert T.Nelson
Harry H.Snow
Herbert D.Nickerson
Henry Cummings Carlton W.Smith Mrs.Carrie G.Nelson Edward C.Blake
Trustees
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Jan. 1. 174
The annual meeting of the First Universalist Society of inteand was held on January 19, 1944 in the parlor of the Federated Unich immediately following the Federated Church inmuar Meeting. Meeting called to order by Mr. Starry Dr. Snow. Pres. The call for meeting was read in the terk and minutes of last meeting also read and approved. Under article I Mr. Stavu of Snow was manmousse elected President for the ensuing year.
Under article I Herbert a nickerson www erected les and Mr. Aterry Mr. Cummings elected Treasures.
is Mro. Carrie G. Person wished to resign is Invister in www voted to accept who. Nelsons resignation. The following were elected Trustees :- Mr. Starry et. Snow, Mr. Henry K. Cummings Mr. Carlton Smitte Mr. interest S. hackerson Mr. arthur 2. Sparrow Mr. albert . heleon Mr. Edward C. Drake Mr. Washington W. Mars.
The Treasures, Mr. Cummings reported, regarding the Canton Mays fund. It was expected a payment of 10,000 ten thousand dollars would be received very soon. This being part of a legacy left the First Vinive saint & ou of Orleans by the late Idy ton Mayo, who was to in and" brought up in this Jorn.
Motion was made and noted that acceptance ind matter of investing of Crayton Mayo fund be cept in hands of Trustees. Justes voted to wipe the day ion hayr regade and the Teamer war instructed to say is Kondo.
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Minutes of Jan. 19, 199 meting continued
Letter from Mrs. Margaret Pond read by Vreo Snow and matter of location of poles and permission to set same for electricity to her new home was discussed.
Voted stvar Mro. Fond be allowed to place pote operaimaty Cole Parisla House one hundred sixty jest (100 ft.) from west end of to se boundary line of Iron los, and that she assume all inporibility & any image caused by same, and that he agree to remove any is all ports, there thirty days (30 days) if so requested. Coned to have the. richard e passou è now brau an. gument to their effect. Voted that tek no tify Mis. Fond of Their action. E'gene al discussion about variono flago vina in The Durch auditorium was held, following , which Nr. vierted to adown.
istabert D. Dickerson. Сик.
The grand to Mo. Marques a. Fond was attended to, inthis copy of the agrement is on file .
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Feb. 1, 1944
The meties of the First Universalist Society of Dreams mer during the evening of this date to act upon investing the money received from Vayton Mayo Estate.
Mr. Albert nelson elected Chairman Pro tem. Voted to purchase U. S. Government bonds with the $10,000 received from Clayton Mayo Estate . Meeting adjourned. Starbest L. Nickerson Clerk.
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Orleans, Mass. January 10, 1945
Persuant to a notice of the Standing Committee of the First Universalist Society of Orleans, Massachusetts, the Members of said Society are hereby notified to meet at the Federated Church in Orleans, Massachusetts, on January 24, 1945 immediately following Federated Church meeting, ( approximately 9:30 P.M.) then and there to act on the following articles:
Article 1 To choose a President for the year ensuing. Article 2
To choose a Clerk, Treasurer and all necessary Officers for the year ensuing.
Article 3 To hear report of Treasurer and act thereon. Article 4 To act on any other business that may legally come before said meeting.
Sterbert D. Nickerson.
Clerk
Harry H. Snow Henry K. Cummings Carlton Smith Herbert D. Nickerson Arthur L. Sparrow Albert T. Nelson Edward C. Blake Washington V. Marrs
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January 24. 1945
The annual Meeting of the First Universalist Society of Orleans was held on Wednesday evening January 24 the 1945, directly after the annual Federated Church Meeting.
Meeting called to order by Mr. Harry H. Snow, President.
The Secretary. Mr. Atesbut D. Nickerson being absent , Nev. Scott C. Siegle read the records of the meetings held the past year and some were approved
Mr.J. arthur & parrow was appointed Seg proten.
The Treasures, Mr. Ateny K. Cummings gave his report for the year which showed there had been $10,000.00 received from the Clayton Mayo Estate and that was just the balance on hand at the end of the year .
Mr. arthur S. & parrow declined re-election as a member of the Board of Trustees and Mr. Fired 2. Pierce was nominated and elected to take his place
I he following were unaminusly elected for the ensuing year ! -
President Mr. Harry H. Snow
Secretary 1. Herbert D.hichern
Treasurer " Story K. Cummings
Investeer! - " Edward C. Blake
.. albert J. nelson " .Nickerson Mr Washington Masas
Fred S. Pierce ·· Carlton W. Smith
Voted to invest the $10,000,00 on hand in the Treasury in Co-operative Banks of Massachusetts, and the selection of banks and amount in the individual bank be left to the Fremmer to use his discretion.
adjourned at 9:53 x. 14. 8. arthur Sparrow H.P.N. Seci pes tem.
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Orleans, Mais. april 3, 1945
a Special Meeting of the Imotees of the Universalist Church was called to order on I useday evening, april 3, 1945 directly after a meeting of the Joint Committee, held at the Parsonage. President starry It Snow being absent, Rev. Scott C. Siegle took the chair.
Notion made by Mr. Edward C. B. lake, "The gift of One Thousand Dollars (,000,00) to the First Universalist ch of Christ of Orleans, Massachuset by the Estate of the late Sadie Eldredge, be accepted in accordance with the terms of her will ."
The motion being seconded it was unami ously voted to accept.
no further business to come before the meeting it was voted to adjourn.
Meeting closed. Herbert D. nickerson Clerk.
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U weans, Mas. June 4, 1945
Le meeting of the Istes of the Inversant Church was called to order on the above date.
This meeting was called to order directly following. a fost Committee meeting which was held at the Parsonage.
Voted to instruct our Treasured to buy with the Sadie Eldredge fund of " 1000 , Government 25 % bonds.
Meeting adjourned, efterbert D. Dickerson Curk.
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Orleans, Mass January 5, 1946
Persuant to a notice of the Standing Committee of the First Universalist Society of Orleans, Mass ., the Members of said society are hereby notified to meet at the Federated Church in Orleans, Mass., on January 16, 1946 immediately following Federated Church meeting, ( approximately 9:00PM ) then and there to act on the following articles: Article I:
To choose a president for the year ensuing. Article II :
To choose a clerk, treasurer, and all necessary officers for the year ensuing.
Article III :
To hear report of treasurer and act thereon. Article IV: To act on any other business that may legally come before said meeting.
Harry H. snow Herbert D. Nickerson
Starbert D. Nickerson
Henry K. Cummings Edward C. Blake Albert T. Nelson
Clerk
Washington Marrs
Fred S. Pierce Carlton W. Smith Trustees
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Annual Meeting Universalist Church Jan. 16, 1946 Called to order by President Harry H.Snow 8.55 P.M. The records of last meetings read and approved. Voted to appoint Henry K?Cummings Sec: Protem Vøted to elect the following officers
President Harry H.Snow
Sec.Herbert D.Nickerson
Treas.Henry K.Cummings
Trøstees
Harry H.Snow · Carlyton Smith Washington Marrs Fred L.Pierce Edw.Blake Albert T.Nelson Herbert D.Nickerson · Henry K.Cummings * Voted to accpet the Treas.report as read. Voted to adjourn.
Henry Semming Sec.Pro Tem
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Orleans, Mass. January 4, 1947
Persuant to a notice of the Standing Committee of the First Universalist Society of Orleans, Mass- achusetts, the Members of said society are hereby notified to meet at the Federated Church in Orleans Massachusetts, on January 15, 1947 immediately following Federated Church meeting, ( approximately 9:00 P.M. ) then and there to act on the following articles : Article I: To choose a President for the year ensuing. Article II :
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