South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-16
RIVER PARK

Deen IN progress at the Free MethO-
dist church on Fourteenth and Vine
SITS. the past week are growing in
interest and attendance. and will
continue over Sunday. Rev W. G..
Mofiitt, the district elder OF Kala-
mazoo, Mich, who has charge Of the
meetings, was assisted Thursday
evening by Rev. Mr.. Houston OF
Belvidere. Ill, who delivered the
sermon, taking for his subject The
Prodigal Son" Luke Is. Rev Afof-
ftt will preach this evening.
Rev. A. J. Lord. pastor Of the
NJ +. church, has arranged a special
meeting for the parents and elderly
people for Sunday morning service.
His sermon subject will be Keeping
the Fire Burning" A week from
sunday morning Rev. Lord will de-
liver a sermon 10 the children.
A business and social meeting OF
the Teen Age" department of the
Methodist Episcopal church was
held Thursday evening in the par
lors Of the church.
Kenneth Beers, superintendent Of
the Teen Age" department Of the
First NJ. +. church in South Bend,
gave an interesting talk on Inter
mediate Work" The annual cleo
ton Of officers was held and the
following were chosen: President,
Miss Olga Nelson; vice president.
Miss Jessie Hively; secretary. Dale
Gent; treasurer, Arthur Seymoure.
The chairmen of committees ap-
No 81,
Thelma Paige: social, Miss Helen
Kochenderfer; athletic. Arthur Wit
wer; membership, Miss Irene New
comb; missionary, Miss Blanche
link; music, Miss Garnet Bowles.
During the social hour games and
music were features and refresh
ments were served.
The proceeds will go toward the
purchase of wool to knit articles TO
be sent as Christmas gifts to the
soldiers and sailors who were mem
bers of the department
Twenty-four members and eight
visitors were present at the regular
meeting Of the Ladies Aid society
of the NJ. r. church held Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Will
liam Garten, Glover st. The meet
ing was opened with a short devo-
tiOnal service, Mrs. John Brant
reading the scripture lesson. Rev
]. A. Lord made the opening prayer
During the business session two
new members were added 70 the
roll. Reports of committees were
given and arrangements were made
to hold the annual Christmas bazaar
and supper Tuesday, Dec. II, at the
church. Chairmen OF the various.
committees appointed are: Supper
Mrs G. Ream; aprons. Mrs. +. n.
Shank; fancy work and handker-
chiefs, Mrs. F. f. Wolfe; popcorn
and candy, Mrs. Russell Hubbard;
ice cream, cake and pie, Mrs. Fish
er: arrangement of tables and
booths, Mrs. Charles Gent; tickets.
Mrs. Hiram Penrod. Arrangements
were also made 10 hold an all-day
meeting at the church next Wednes-
day to knot comforts. Refreshments
were served by Mrs. Garten, Mrs.
Read and Mrs. Grin Hacker. The
next meeting will be held Thursday.
Dec. s, at the home Of Mrs. z. y.
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rally meeting and every member is
urged 10 attend.
The River Park Independent club
was pleasantly entertained Thurs
day afternoon by Mrs. L. o. Bid
we'll After the business was dis
posed Of. the time was spent social
ly. Mrs Ambrose Bussert and Mrs
Burt Hardy won the favors in the
contest. The house prize was award
ed TO Mrs. Charles Eager. A two
course luncheon was served. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs
Fred Zoss.
The River Park Red Cross auXil-
larry No. AZ, met in the sewing room
at the school house Friday even
! ing TO sew. 1t was decided to hold
| regular meetings on Thursday even
ings for the benefit of those who are
willing TO help, but could not at
tend the afternoon meetings.
The auxiliary will meet next
Thursday afternoon instead Of Fri
| day, on account Of the Red Cross
bazaar to be held in South Bend
Mrs. Harry Martin, w. Seventh
St, had for her guests at o'clock
dinner Thursday Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
/ iel Weygner of LOgansport, Ind.
and Miss Marie Johnson Of Culver,
Ind
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Young and
! son, Of Detroit, Mich, are here for
visit with Mr.. Young's mother
Mrs NJ Young Of Mishawaka av..
who has been i'll the past two weeks
| Her condition is very much i'm
| proved today.
! Mrs r = SinoDson has returned