The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-11-14
PUBLIC SERVICE
Of THANKSGIVING
osKALoosA PEOPLE UNITE IN
APPROPRIATE PROGRAM.
At THE NOON HOUR TUESDAY
In Spiritual, ,ExuItation over the Ter
mination Of Hostilitles Abroad
and the Triumph of Right and
Justice.

After day of joyous celebration
over the closing of probably the great
est war in all history and the final
victory resting on the side of Right
eousness and Freedom, it was but Mt
ting that due recognition OF the
Spiritual aspect of the victory won
should be duly observed.
In compliance with the idea and in
response to the proclamation OF Mayor
j. G. Harold, of Oskaloosa, and the
action of the Commercial Cluo on
Monday morning, the people from all
walks of life, irrespective of religious
views, came together in the PuDllc
Square at noon Tuesday and there op-
served special service OF ThanksGl'-
ing and Praise for the many blessings
received from an all wise Providence.
Ministers Participating.
Rev. Arthur NJ. Lewis Rector Of st.
James Episcopal church served as
chairman and the entire program was
impromptu and spontaneous, but new
ertheless sincere and heartfelt. Among
the city pastors who were present
were Rev. Wayne Lee Waters OF the
CONGREGATIONAL church, Rev. {. II.
Dc Voc and Rev. G. F. Purdy OF the
Christian church, Father Thomas LOT
tus of st. Mary'S Catholic church, Rev.
C. F. Pickett of the Friends church,
Rev. L. S. Faust of the First Reformed
church, Rev. A. P. Brenniman of the
Free Methodist church and Rev. f. A.
Clark and Rev. c. T. Williamson OF
the Nazarene church.
! Talk by Warren KaIbaeh.
The musical features of the service
were all that could be desired for an
open air service and the volunteer
choir was directed by Mrs. Leora
Cammack, accompanied by an organ
and the cornet of c. L. Farmhouse.
q Warren Kalbach the president of the
! Commercial Club was the first speak
err He gave a spirited talk regarding
the urgency Of the United War Work
Fund and the great necessity OF still
supporting the allied forces in their
work of re-establishing the devastated
countries that have been impoverished
by the present war conditions.
Brief Addresses
After singing the DOyO'""'-. the
Scripture Lesson, part OF me II
chapter of Isaiah, was read by Rev.
L. S. Faust and prayer was offered
by Rev. Arthur NJ. Lewis, closing with
the entire audience repeating the
Lords Prayer. During the service the
congregation joined with the choir in
the hearty singing of America"
Onward, Christian Soldiers" the
Battle Hymn of the Republic" and
the Star Spangled Banner" The
speakers were Rev G. F. Purdy, Rev.
Wayne l.. Waters and Father Thomas
LOTUS. All of the addresses although
brief and to the point, were replete
with high patriotic ideals and full Of
the uplifting spirit Of Christianity as
well as lofty in their tone and fervor. E
Large Attendance.
ut ScINlCt d. NHOIe was COll'
pletC success and was attended by
delegation from the Sammies Mothers
as well as people from University
Park, from Penn College, from the
various business houses and offices
and from the CITY generally. 1t was a
fine representation OF the citizenship
of Oskaloosa and vicinity and the en-
tire meeting was impressive in tho
devotional attitude of all present 1t
was indeed a service of deyodt Thanks.
giving and praise offered by a victor.
ious but generous people
The crowd attending the service
was estimated at several thousand
people. In addition to the big gather
ing in the park many automobiles
stopped in the park streets nearest
to the speakers stand. Special decora.
tions were used and the big Mahaska
County Service Flag had a prominent
position near the band stand and
brought prominently before the minds
of those in the park in the thought OF
our boys over seas.