The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-04-14
COUNTY c. f. NOTES

The annual Spring Rally of the
Mrecer Co. Christian Endeavorers
composing twelve different denomi-
nations, will be held in the Celina
Presbyterian Church, Friday after
noon and evening on April 2Sth.
The two big speakers for the Rally
will be the state vice president, Rev.
Grant w. Speer, of Toledo, and Miss
Pearl M. Smith Of MiddletOWn, who
is the State Junior Supt. These peo-
pie have reputation of being very alb
le speakers and efficient in their spe-
cial work and so a rare treat will be
offered the EndeaYOreTs of Mercer
county at this rally.
The Mendou Church of God Endea-
yOrers held very impressive service
Sunday evening. 1t was known as
Church meeting and was led by the
pastor, Rev. SnaVely and assisted by
the church officers. Each officer of
the church brought message Of in
spiratiOn to the Endeavorers. The
first monthly business meeting with
the new officers in charge was held
Tuesday evening in the church par
lor. After the business, a moonlight
lunch was enjoyed by all present.
The County President Rev. Snave-
ly held a profitable meeting with the
Mt Carmel Society. A large number
were present Officers were elected
for the coming year, and the society
voted to adopt the Efficiency Chart.
Harley BOyce is the new president
and his energetic spirit promises a
great society.
The Mendon juniors held their re-
gular Monthly business meeting last
Saturday afternoon. Every commit
tee except two reported with written
reports. The society has the Junior
Efficiency Chart and has a rating Of
SO degrees. The Society has two |
clubs: a fancy work club for girls I
and an athletic club for boys.
Miss Pearl Smith the State supt. of .
Junior work writes that she is max
ing a tour of w. Virginia in the in
terest Of junior work but will return
in time to be with US at our Spring
Rally.
A big banner will be given away at
the Spring Rally to the society having
the largest percent. of attendance at
the evening session.
Th state report blanks are now in
the hands Of the County Secretary
Mrs. Alwilda (Clay) Hughes, and
each society should return them care
fully filled out as soon as they re-
ceive their blank, so that Mercer Co.
can have a complete report at the
State Convention. These reports
must be in the hands of the Secre-
tary not later than the day of the
Rally.
The Juniors and Young Peoples
Societies of the Montezuma U. B.
Church are preparing an Easter pro-
gram, for Sunday evening, April 90.
The Celina Presbyterian Society
held fine meeting. Sunday evening
with Miss Frances Mowry, the Re-
Cording Secretary, leading. SO per
cent. of the membership was present
The new officers were duly installed
by the pastor, Rev. Schaefer, at the
church services. All the officers
were present but one. The retiring
president stood with the new officers
and at the conclusion of the pastors
placed the official badge on
the new officers.
President Earl Wagner, three c. E.
members and Mr. S. L. Bailey COM
prised male quartette which sang
at the G. E. Services and also the
church services. !
The G. E. Society met in regular t
meeting last Lords Day evening at
The Church of Christ with ]. j. Ulrich
as leader, at Montezuma A very in
-eresting program was given. The :
newly elected officers were all in thir
places ready for work. They are as I
'ollows: h
President-W. A. Preston. v
Pice-President--E. f. Smith. v
ecretary-Ruby Burdge. h
Treasurer. j. Ulrich. t
Pianist--Mrs. M. B. Stoner. r