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Filed to adjourn. В. Я. Неввет- Questand De.
abr. 21, 1920. Another' meeting ? The standing Soon. za, prendersia. com. was calleda.
3. S. Helter- Restante de.
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May 6, 1926
a meeting was called by Chairman Wallace More to be held jointly with the Standing Committee of the church. Volio than The charman have over sight of refrans neces- easy to be made on etuple Voted to adjourn G. L. Hebben assistant Sec.
a bill of $160 . was presented by Mr . authier for repairs ou etieple, and some of the young people of the church and town having signified their willing- was to help defray this added expense. The Prudential Com. voted to authorize Mr. Clarence Brown to ach ass a com. To arrange with the young people to prepare an entertainment to raise money for this purpose .. a fine concert was given July 28.
aug. 31, 1926. a joint meeting of the blanding Church com. and prudential com , was held at Mr. E . B . Brown's . The members present were Mr . Dr . More. Mr. E. B. Brown, Mr. B. G. Campbell . Mies Gladys Webber, and Mrs. Streeten.
This Webber reported that. Mh. & Mrs. Haller Corbin had expressed a willingness to give an illustrated lecture on scenes in the Coun. valley and vicinity and it was voted to accept their offer. The proceeds from the lective were presented by Mr. & Mrs. Corbin to the church to help defray expenses .: Voled to leave the date of the entertainment with Mr. Corbin
Vold to change an admission of 50% for adults and 15€ for children
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Voled to leave all matters of arrangement with Miss Hebben, also the punting of posters and tickets.
Voled to leave the matter of securing music for the entertainment with Mr. Wallace Moore with a suggestion Than Mr. Chapel and Mrs. Knowlton be invited to assist.
Voted to invite Mrs. Philip Brown to ach as church organisch for the remainder I the year , in the absence of Mrs. F. Edgar Brown, with the came salary ._ an than the he requested to give a week's notice, if you any reason the be prevented from serving in that capacity.
Moved to adjourn. M. S. Schuster, Sec.
The following letter was received by the Prudential Com .
To the Prudential Com. of the Fish Parish o Conq's Society.
We, the undersigned, a committee appoint. ed at the regular adjourned muting of the Parish, do recommend, push, that the Parsonage barn be sold an auction, to be taken down and removed by the buyer.
Second, That when necessary, a garage. be made out- of the No. end of the present ell of the Parsonage, by cutting a door and filling in the ground, so as to drive in from the west!
C. M. Robinson. B. F. Campbell. F. D. Lawrence, Clark of Parish.
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Seht. 18, 1926.
a prudential committee meeting was called in regard to the making of the garage at the Parsonage, and it was voted to employ Mr. Pelitien to do the carpender work. Valid, also, to authorize Mr. Wallace Moors to attend to repairs on the electric light fixtures at the church.
Voted to adjourn. M. E. Struten. Sec.
Lov. 11. 1926.
The Prudential Com. held a meeting in the Church Vestry, at which there was more or lese discussion regarding ways and means I raising money for church expenses for the coming years.
Voted to authorize Pev. Cecil Hays and Claunce B. Brown to arrange a campaign for raising Ruch funds.
Moved to adjourn. M. S. Streeter, Sec.
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Report of Prudential Com. 1927.
January 7, 1927. at the annual Parish Meeting held in the Church Parlor, the following Prudential com. mittee was elected. Mise Gladys Webber. Mr. Wallace More,
Mr. C. B. Brown Ne. M. E. Streeter Mr. Charles H. Robinicon
after the adjournmenh of the Pauch meet. ing, The Prudential Commettre organized as follows. Mr. Wallace More, chairman .
The. M. E. Streeter, click. Miss Gladys Webber assistant click
Voled to adjourn. Gladys Hebben assistant click.
March 22, 1927.
a meeting of the Prudential Committee was held at the home of the Secretary. The me- bers were all quese uch with the exception of Miss Gladys Hebben. The minutes of The pre. vous meeting were read and approved. It was suggested that the dead twee on the Church lawn and the fallen down horse chede should be removed. Voted to authorize Dr. Wallace Moore to offer the word and lumber to Mr. Lawrence for removal , or to make arrangements with other tractus provided tu did not care to undertake the work.
The chimneys at the Parsonage were taken under consideration and it was voted to leave the matter of having them taken down
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and roof repaired with Mr. Clarence Brown. Voled to furnish paint for the painting of The study and kitchen at The 'Parsonage? also to hire some one to paper the study.
Voted to leave the matter of cleaning up the barn loh at the Parsonage with Mr. Charles Robinson .
Voted to have each member of the Committee get specifications from various sources for a steam heating plank for the Parsonage. adjourned . M. S. Streeten, Clerk.
april 16, 1927.
The Prudential Committee mich with the Secretary for the purpose of examining the specifications and estimates presented by various ones for a steam heater at The Parsonage. It was decided to ask Mr. Fisher and Mr. Faulkner on the same sige boden, one sige larger than mentioned in their estimates Valid to authorize Mr. Robinson and Mr. More to get the dimentions of the rooms and num- ber of windows in each and with the 'reci_ Locations and figures presented , find , which is the ofunion of the Smith Boiler Co., is the best estimate.
adjourned . M. E. Streeter, Clerk.
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May 27, 192.7. The Prudential Com mitter met in the Grange. Hall, Friday evening, with all the members present with the exception of Mas Gladys Webber. The meeting was called for the purpose of conred. ering the final estimates of those bidding for the contract to install a heating plant in the Parsonage. After due consideration, a motion was made by Mrs. Streeter, seconded by Mr. Clarence Brown, that the work be assigned to Mr. Fisher of Palmen provided he would carry out all conditions mentioned in his estimate.
The meeting was adjourned . M. E. Streeter, clark.
June 21, 1927. a meeting of the Prudential Committee was called for the purpose of considering the reinvestment of the 1000 Second Liberty Loan and the Calumet Mortgages, accord ing to the Suggestion of Mr. Brainerd of The National Palmer Bank . It was vous to invest the came in the illinois Light- and Power Co. Valid to have some one to mow the Church lawn. Mr. Wallace Moore offered to clip round the two and carry away The grass. Voted to Mat. Rev. The House of way to vey him the west
appropriation of money to help finance The Chow's trip to the stars- The ruling was experia.
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Report 2 the Prudential Com. 1928
Jan. 9. 1928.
at the annual Parish meeting held in The
Church parler Jan. Th. the following Pueden-
tial. I'm mutter was chosen. vis.
Mr. Wallace More
Mr. Clarence B. Brown,
Mrs. Ernech Elder .
Mr. William
Spooner,
His. Marcha Streeter.
Jan. 9. 1928.
I meeting I the Prudential Committee was called and organyed as follows. Mr. Wallace Moore was elected , chairman and Mrs. M. Sheeler clerk.
The need of a new alove for the vectry of the church was discussed, and actes pon. Poled to buy the boy clove adver. ted in catalogue, and Mir. More was authorized to order the
Rame. There was also discussion regard_ ing the chungking of the east side of the chur to roof.
Moved to adjourn. M. E. Strueten, clark.
March 12, 1928.
A Prudential Committee meeting was called ah. His. Streeter's. There were three present.
год. Mr. Moore, Mr. Spooner and Mrs. Streeter W. "More reported that Mr. Davis would furnish grant chingles for the church roof at $7.50 per thousand delivered in Brise-
file . Mr. Robinson would furnish chingles at $5.20, delivered in Palmer , and would discount 56 cents from that forces provided he could get orders for a caulonia. Decided to ack Mr. Robinson to make a price on grant chingle , the short to be given at a meeting in the Du future.
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The Presidential Comments but off -
The object of this muting was to dessus ways and we us of aringhow to dis,
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-mit This suggestion. Valid also to let the stringling out by contract, rather than by the day.
Wile'd to elect a committee of the to cafe- and send out circulan letter. There cheated were Mrs. christine, Vivo, Elder and Mr. " To help deferry exhime of thing PX Mr. Frayes offered to hat on a cont. Valid to get toces ters &
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July 16, 1928.
The Prudential Committee meeting was held at Mis. Streeter' with your present. Mrs. ilder was unable to attend. Voled to engage Mr. Davis at his price $10.00 to do the chungking of the church. Ways and means of collecting the money for this work was again discussed. The meeting adjourned . I. E. Streeten, Clerk.
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note. The chingles were bought of Mr. Robincon .
Defit, 10, 1928. Prudential Com. met in the eve, with Schüler. The members were all present. Ing Church tay till. Her ion on trong
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Report of the Prudential Com- 1929 Brinfuld, Mass. Jan, 1929 .
At the annual Parish meeting held in the Church parlor Jan. 4, 1929 , The following Prudential Committee was elected, vy. Mr. Charles Wheeler, Mr. Wallace Moore , Mr. William D. Spooner , Mr. Clarence B. Brown anote Mrs. M. E. Streeter.
Brimfield, Mass., Feb, 27, 1929
The first meeting of the Prudential Committee was held Feb, 27, 1929, at the home of the. Schieten, with all members present.
at this meeting the Committee was organized as follows . - Mr. More as Chairman and The Streeter as Clerk .
Voted to canvas for money to pray insurance on Church property and to ask of the insurance agent a transfer from the Stock Companies to the Mutual. This request was willingly granted .
Voled to adjourn Martha 8. Streeter, Clark.
Brumfield , May 27, '29 .
The Prudential Committee met with This. Sheeter in the evening of May 27th. all mum bers were present? The meeting was called for the purpose of considering the renting of the Parsonage to the engineer of the Wales mill.
Voted to rent the Parsonage for six months to Mr. Mary for 25.00 per month. Matters concerning repairs of Parmager were discussed , but no definite action was taken Voted to adjourn . M. S. Streeter, Clerk.
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Brimfield, Mass., Det. 1929.
The following document, dated Oct. 22, 1929 was drawn up and signed by the Prudential Committee.
The, The undersigned do hereby issues a permit to the Hebuter and South bridge. Gas and Electric Company to erect as pole in the rear of the Parsonage and one the Parsonage grounder for the extension of electric light lines to the residences of Mr. Eugene Iketten.
M. E. Structer, Clerk.
Brinfuld , Mass. , Deco- 1929.
The levante of the Parsonage having expressed a wish to have a bathroom installed in The building, and having indicated as willingness to pay higher rent for said convenience, the matter was brought to the attention of each member of the Prudential Committee, altho no regular- meeting was called. It was decided that this committee could take no action until the matter was brought before the Parish, which was done on this evening Den. 6th., when, as committee of three, was elected to procure estimates ? The extiende ..
Respectfully submitted,
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Report of the Prudential Committee of the First Parish, 1930
at the annual meeting of the Parish, held in the Church Parlor Idn. 3, 1980 , The following Prudential Com, was chosen Mr. Wallace More, Mr. Charles Wheeler, Mr. Clarence Brown , Mr . Chilliam Spoones and Mrs. Martha êtreter.
Jan - 28, 1930 The Prudential Committee met at the home of The Clerk, with all members husent. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Wallace Floors and the committee was organized as follows - Mr. Wallace Moore. Was elected Chauman and Mrs. M. S. Streeten Clerk. The Contracto for installing a bath- room in the Parsonage were presented. It was voted to authorize the Heck, Thus. wheeler to sign said documents. Voted, to adjourn 7. 5. Streeter, Herk.
April 14, 1930 .
a joint meeting of the organ and Prudential Committee was held in the evening at the home of Mrs. Streeter, the purpose being to discuss the decorating of the Church auditorium and the wiring for the new organ.
Mr. authier presented his plans for the walls and it was voted to leave the matter to his judgment.
Valid to have Mr. Spooner take the audi. forum clock to Paliers and place it in Mr. Brook's hands for repairs if it proved worth rehaving . Viled to engager Mr. Fishes of Palmer to do taiping and amending and Ihr. Thompson Hp do I young for the church organ.
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Valid to leave the carpenter wort such finishing, was nechvang is ell up the huttrit to the dresstion 2 unter. Voted to have Dr. Bachie attend to the whole thing of the forest. a bulletin board having been in gy velice it was voted to be this with for the hands Mr. Hill.
Mis. Stricter was authorized to extinct to Me. Carrie Brown March, in betway of the church, a vole of thanks for her ginevous gift towards the organ fund. Mr. Hill presented a form
If thanks which would be suitable to Rend to those who have q wen to the organ fund and to the expenses of redecoration and Miss Tarbell was, auctor ged to confer week Mr. Break Levers in regard to the och of hunting such formes. The meeting adjourned . M. E. Streeter, Sing.
april 23, 1930 . The Prudential Committee meh at the home of the Secretary . The members were all freeench. Mr. arthur's helper having expressed a wish to purchase the lumber. in the news removed from The auditorium of the church, the matter was freak to vole, and it was decided not to sell the tum- ber. Voted to cell three of four boards To Mr. Still . Voted to call the old
church organ to Wars. Answolton for $10,00 Mr. Spooner reported that the church clock was refrained and in good running order Voted that the Secretary send a vou of thanks to the Boy Scouts for making The church lawn and to the Girl Scouts for fun wishing a dinner for Them.
I. E. Staten, Lucy.
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Sept. 29, 1930.
a Prudential Committee meeting was hele at The home of the Secretary at which it was volet to rent the Parsonage to Mr & Mrs. Fred W. Goodell tell the fuch of January at 35.00 per month, and to paint and papers The hall and small bed room up clans. Other repairs were to be considered at a future date ..
Voted to employ Mr. Whitten to do the point ing and tapering
The meeting adjourned. M. T. Streeter Pork.
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Report of the Prudential Committee of the First Parish, 1931.
at the annual meeting of the Parich held at the church, Jane. 7, 1931 The following Prudential Commetter was chosen. viz . Clarence B. Brown Charles H. Wheeler . William D. Spooner and Martha 5. Streeter and Hallace P. More.
January 22, 1931. The Prudential Costimittee met at Mrs. Streete's and organized as follows. Mr. Wallace Moore was elected chairman and Martha E. Streeter, clerk.
The question of insurance was discussed, and it was voted to authorize Mr. Clarence thousand Brown to add one hundred dollars to the insurance on the Parsonage .
Voted to continue resting the Parsonage indefinately upon the same terme as last year.
The meeting adjourned . Martha 6. Streeter, Clerk.
March 30, 1931.
a Prudential Committee meeting was called to discuss the question of installing a water heater in the Parsonage, the price estimated at 32.00
Voled to install a coal water heater. The meeting adjourned . Martha E. Streeter, Clerk.
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Sehtlember 10, 1931.
a meeting of the Prudential Committee was called at which meeting the members were all present with the exception of The. Stoner.
The Rubyich under discussion was lightning rodo for the church and repaire on ateple Moved to authorize Lawler Service Co. to make repairs on church spire, and to accept Www. Sibleyo offer on lightning rode. Voled to leave swatter of extra insurance till later date.
adjonned . Martha S. Streeten, Clerk.
Sept. 17, 1931.
The Prudential Committee Ich with all members present.
This meeting was called to are about wehave on the Parsonage roof, which was leaking in many places.
Valid to get estimates on necessary chingle, also on materials needed for Chimney rehaus.
Voted to repair chimneys at The time the roof was refrained. adjourned Manha E. Streeter, Clerk.
Report of the Prudential Committee, 43 January 7, 1932.
At the annual Parish Meeting held on the above date the following Prudential Com- mutter was elected- vig. Mr. Charles Wheeler, Mr. William Spooner, Mr. Hallace Moore, Clarence B. Brown and Martha 6. Streeter.
February 4, 1932.
at the meeting held at Mrs. Streeter's on This date, the Committee organized ar follows . _ Mr. Hallace Moore , Chairman and Mrs. Streeter, Secretary.
Mr. Wheeler was absent from this meet_ ing . New chader being needed
for the Parsonage windows, it was voted to authorize Rev. and Mrs. Mathews to select the number of shades needed the price not to exceed 90 & each.
Voted to authorize Mr. Wallace Moore to paint the Parsonage kitchen , and to repair electric light fixture in the kitchen.
Valid also to paper the dining room and paint stairway and window casings and to have new heads placed on the stairs if found necessary.
Voted to adjourn. Martha 8. Streeter clerk.
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Report of the Prudential Committee 1933.
Jan. 7.
at the annual meeting of the Parish, held in the evening of the above date, The following Prudential Committee was ele chão.
Mr. Hallace Moore. Mr. William Spooner . Mrs. Martha Streeter. Mr. Clarence B. Brown. Mr. Charles Wheeler .
Jan. 12. The Prudential Committee met with the. Streeter on the evening of the above date, and organized as follows.
Mr. Wallace Mora _ Chairman
Mrs. Mantia E. Streeter, Secretary.
Bills were approved and signed and ways and means of racking money were discussed
The meeting adjourned. Marcha 6. Streeter, Clark.
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Report of the Purdential Committee of the Parish 1934.
at the Parish setting held at the church January 6, 1934 The following Pruden- tial Committee was elected.
Mr. Wallace Moore Mr. Clarence B. Brown .
Mr. Charles Wheeler
Mr. William H. Spooner Mrs. Marcha 8. Streeter.
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The Report of the Prudential Committe of the Parish for 1935.
at the Parish meeting held in the Church Paulon January 7, 1935 the following Prudential Commetter was elected
Mr. Wallace Moore Mr. Clarence Brown Mr. Charles Wheeler Mr. William de. Spooner Mrs. Martha 6. Streeter.
Feb. 28, 1935
The Prudential Committee met at the home of the Streeter with Three members prevent . at this meeting MM. Wallace More was chosen Chairman and This. Sheeter Sec-
Conditions concerning the sale of the house sheeds were discussed and it was ruled best to allow the purchases a little more time is fulfilling the condi_ tions of the deal.
Mr. Moore reported purchasing a new bell rope for 2.00.
Suggestions of selling the Parsonage were made .
Voted to authorize the Chairman to approach Mr. Belchen in regard to a sale of said Parsonage.
Moved to adjourn . Martha 6. Streeter. Sec.
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May 4, 1935.
The Prudential Committee met with Mr. Wallace Moore the Chairman, The Secretary, Mrs. Streten being absent, The minutes of the meeting were reported by the Chairman.
at this meeting, it was voted to purchase fifteen shares 7 Bell Telephone etsch with money derived from sake of Liberty Loan Bonds and the 1700 given to the Parish by Mrs. Emma Brown.
The meeting adjournene. Dr. Morra, Sec- Pro tim
Rug. 5, 1935. The Prudential Committees met with Mis. M. S. Streeter. There were found me. berg herent at the business, Res.
When recommendations of Primer Bond it was esteds to four have and Tumore Bond and U. i. Fait isters Pavlo with the remaining town to phane
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Report of the Prudential Committee 1936.
at the Parich meeting held at the church Jan. 8, 1936, the following Prudential Committee was elected vig.
Mr Hallace Moore.
Mr. Clarence Brown,
Mr. Charles Wheeler
Mr. William D. Spooner
Mrs. Marcha 8. Streeter
March 23, 1936.
The Prudential Committee met at the home of This. Streeter. The members were all persent. The Commuter organigirl with The. Wallace Moore , chauman , and Mrs. Streeter , Secretary . Several items of business were brought up. First_ the need of butter lights in the vestry. It was voted to replace the old futures with those stored in the church atlie.
Second, the painting of the verting Rather. Moved and volet that the Prudential Corn. mitter take this in charge , and furnish the faint, and exlist the necessary help. Third, that the repairing of the exit- platform at the church be left- in the hands of the Chairman of the Committee Fourth - that the contract imade by the hurchaser of the horsechedo be completed. and that this matter be life - in the hands of the Chairman of the Committee managing the sale.
Viled to adjourn. Marcha 6. Stücken, Sier-
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