Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-04-28
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The nterdenominational Ladies Mis-
sionary Union held its annual Easter
Monday meeting at theMethodist church
After an opening prayer by Mrs.
Warner, the president, Mrs. Sloan,
briefly surveyed the world field of mis-
sions and urged as the watchword for
the coming year the mothers call for
service, &C.,"
A quartet, adore and Be Still, was
pleasingly rendered by Mesdames Rit-
chic, Maring, Latson and Miss Sheldon.
A paper by Mrs. Ustick of the Pres
byterian church on "Latin America
gave a very comprehensive resume of
missionary effort in that vast and needy
field.
Mrs. Leecing presented her work with
the young women of the local Metho-
dist church in manner rejecting in,
telligent and efficient work on the part
of both the society and its leader.
Mrs. Crawford of the Baptist church,
IN an able and inspiring manner pre-
sented the duty and privilege of Amer
lea toward Christianizing the vast
hordes of foreigners coming to our
shores.
Miss Fannie Noyes, until last year a
missionary nurse at Marsovan, Turkey,
being present, on invitation gave an in
teresting talk, illustrated by pictures,
on the customs of the people.
Mrs. Peery rendered a solo in pleas
ing and sympathetic manner.
All of the societies embraced in the
Union, except that of the Disciple
church, whose representative was ab-
sent, reported encouraging progress
along all lines.
The contributions of the societies re-
porting for last year were as follows:
Methodist -- 1888 49
Baptist ------- ---- lOo.oo
Presbyterian ------ ---- lSZ.oo
Officers for the ensuing year we're
chosen as follows:
Dresident-Mrs Wolfe. Disciple church
Vice Pres.-Mrs. Cover. Presbyterian
Treasurer-Mrs Bopey, Baptist
Secretary-Mrs. Keenan,. Methodist
In response to cordial invitation
from the Manzanola Monday Evening
club the members of the Rocky Ford
Monday Evening Literary Society went
up to the "home of the big red apple
on the regular meeting night and were
royalty entertained. An excellent
paper on Socialism" was read by
Prof. Wolf and brot a most interesting
discussion, after which fine supper
was served by the ladies of the NJ. E.
church.
The Otero County Ministerial Associa-
tion held it's regular monthly meeting
in the Rocky Ford Methodist church
parlor on Monday forenoon. Ministers
from Fowler, Manzanola, La Junta and
Rocky Ford to the number of dozen
were present and enjoved an interesting
address on Evangelism" by DR.. N. H
Lee.
The Women's Home and Foreign
Missionary Societies of the M. E. church
held joint meeting in the church base
ment on Wednesday afternoon. Several
excellent papers were read and the
meeting was greatly enjoyed. After
the meeting the ladies served fine
supper to goodly number of friends.
The San Souci club met at the home
of Mrs. W. L. Shafer on Tuesday after
noon. The unique program was entit-
led Colorado Day" to which everyone
responded with something interesting
about the home state. The guests of
the afternoon were Mesdames Stout,
Van Buskirk, Steele and Burrell.
The Lafayette Reading Circle met
with Mrs. John Wheelock last Friday.
The subject for discussion was Proper
Clothing for Our Daughters. Guests
of the circle were Mrs. Brock and daugh
ter Florence. Delicious refreshments
were served and a splendid time enjoy
ed.
Miss Adeline Weir entertained the
members of the X. l. club last night.
Besides the regular members she had
as her guests, Miss Jessie Long and
Mrs. Roy Herring.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Chas.
E. Cook entertained the Ladies of the
G. A. R. and comrades at her home,
400 South Ninth street. Luncheon was