The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-18
NJ. e. Church Re-opened.

after it had been closed for eight weeks
while extensive repairs were being
made. During this period the church
has teen newly frescoed, the wood
work inside newly vanished, the stain
ed glass windows put in thorough re-
pair, the floor hard oiled and the aisles
aud pulpit platform newly carpeted.
Outside, the church and parsonage have
been painted and porch has been
built on the south side of the parsonage.
The entire cost of these repairs has
been S1,150. OF this amouns the Ladies
Guild, the Young Ladies Guild and the
Epworth League furnished about 5000.
The three above named societies de-
serve the highest commentator for
their earnest and devoted activity in
providing SO great an amount Of the ex-
penses Of these much needed improve
ments. The reports of these societies
given below will show in detail the
noble work Of these organizations.
The presence of Pres. Chas. e. Shelton,
of Simpson college was an inspiration to
all. His addresses were highly appre-
ciated both morning and evening.
His remarks concerning Simpson college
with accompanying lantern slides de-
lighted everybody. Many were added
to the list of the friends of this excel
lent institution in this community by
reason of the presidents services.
REPORT OF LADIES GUILD
In November, 1902, the Woman's
Guild had on hand 1897 after having
paid off the mortgage on the parsonage.
Since that time we have received
money from the following sources:
31.48
Election dinner and supper .......... 1876
Exchange. 1851
Old church carpet ....................... 1895
Interest on bank deposit ....... 500
We began our exchange on Feb. II,
1908, and continued it until Sept. 20,
of the same year, then dropped it until
March 26, 1904. We have run it since
then until the present time making on
an average of about $500 a year. In
this time we have paid out the following
amounts:
On coal bill for 1902 .......S 1000
To purse for organist .... 200
To ladies Of Christian church,. $500
To stewards 11,6O
To moi Y,fSr ov,l 0OPo -
Frescoeing ................. .,..... 225.OO
Repairs on windows, floors, ETC.. 11O.S0
This has all meant great deal of
work and the ladies have responded
to every call. 1 have been requested to
make special mention of the fact that
some Of the very best workers are
ladies who do not belong to the church.
Their help has been greatly appreciated
by not only the Guild but the church in
general. GRACE RowRLL, Secy.
REPORT OF YOUNG LADIES AUXILIARY
The Young Ladies Auxiliary Guild
was organized little over two years
ago by Mrs. Jerome Harvey. The OBJ
ject Of this organization was to concen-
trate the energy and interest of the
young ladies of the congregation and
direct their efforts to the welfare of the
church. The first officers were Charlotte
Vogt, Pres, Lelah Osborne, Vice Pres,
Elizabeth Owens, Secy., Sada Penniwell,
Treas. The first year the society paid
out $50 on the parsonage debt. The
second year the officers were: Ophie
Clark, Pres, Margaret Hurst, Vice
Pres, Elizabeth Owens, Secy., and Ella
Finley, Treas. A particular feature of
this organization is their annual Easter
Bazaar when all unite in making this
occasion a social and financial success.
The present officers are the sa me as last
year with the exception of Fannie
Evans, Secy., and Ida Brooks, Treas.
At the present time the organization
numbers about twenty active members
and has sos in the treasury ready to he
applied on the new carpet which has
been placed in the church.
REPORT OF EPWORTH LEAGUE
From May 1, 1908, to May 1, 1904.
To pastor :. ......... $4,000
Foreign missions. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 500
Methodist hospital. 500
Work on parsonage ....... 1885
Lights and other repairs. . 9.65
Books to read in E. L............... as
Ra N, horJ m
Total SHOES
From May 1, to Aug. 13, 1904.
To pastor . ;. .....................$ 500
Foreign missions. 500
Lights. ........... .............. 500
Station plan missions. ................... 500
Donation to pastor.......... 500