Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
IDAHO STATE SUNDAY
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
BY MRS, l. M, ORMSBY

BY MRS. l. NJ. ORMSBY
Everybody-You are interested in
the convention to be held in Nampa
April 1926. We first study conditions
in Idaho. showing what Is being done
along the line of character building,
and then We plan to strengthen weak
places in our building. We were at
Nampa Monday planning details Of
the convention, of course, it was a
booster meeting, and one minister said,
4 helped dedicate a church in the
eastern part of the state. They sent
for me in haste to organize this relig-
ious business because they had lost
very promising settler from the east,
the deal was about concluded when
the man said, Have you any churches
and Sunday schools here? The an
swer caused him to return to a place
where his children could be given a
religious training that would build the
right kind of characters. If we really
want to give Idaho a lasting boost
we must study our business and make
it mean what we claim" That is what
we plan to do April 1926, so we re-
peat, you are interested in this con-
vention whether you go to Sunday
school or not, but you who criticise
slack business methods come and help
plan better
| We want to have a chance to talk
up Idaho this summer in the east, but
! If We tell them that this county has
5000 people and about 200 who care
anything about best character max
ing, and we can duplicate that county
all over Idaho, will they invest?
If you don't believe in this business
tell us so for We are sure we can con.
vert you to its need If you will give
US ten minutes
First session starts Wednesday, and
of course our governor is the speaker
Don't be afraid to come that night for
fear of some long winded welcome ad-
dresses, for there will be none 1t is
the wrong time for that; our business
IS too important, but you will be glad
you have come All business bodies are
invited to send delegates this first
night, Commercial clubs, and one of
the liveliest, in fact, the only county
commercial club in the United States, |
has already signified their intention of
bringing us greeting.
Come and see what organization to
us seems the most alive in the state. |
Rotary clubs. advertising clubs and
woman's clubs, you are all invited not
only the first night, but all of the ses-
sions to see what this business Is, and
whether Idaho will be better for 1t.
Let us know who you are and special
welcome will be given to you.
Note speakers on convention pro-
gram and subjects. You can surely |
find something you need.
Nampa says I'VE are just crowded |
with people, but We plan to take care
of $50 delegates, and auto loads for the
day can be cared for, but we do wish |
that delegates wishing lodging and |
breakfast would send names to Mrs |
C. V. Whallon, Nampa, at once"
There will not be one moment
wasted on this program. Time is too
precious. Our helpers are the best tai
ent we can secure from Oregon, Chi
cago and Idaho. All have had prac- 1
teal experience.
A. NJ. Locker of Chicago is a prac-
teal business man whose aim Is to /
make all the Sunday school work eff
ficient from a business standpoint Not Il
half can be told. but 'nuf has been
sed." Come and see and hear the rest.
One of the most successful Cradle n
Roll parties we have ever attended
was held In the Baptist church last
week. Mrs. w. o. Roberts, our eff
ctent state superintendent Of that de-
partment, has charge Of the Cradle
Roll work for that school. About 100
members of the Cradle Roll and Begin
ner's department were present with
their mothers. Short talks were given,
and games played with the children.
Refreshments were cookies in the form
OF rabbits, chickens and cradles, all
designed by Ruth Roberts. All the
children having birthdays in April were
seated at one table. Any one wishing
to know how can get this information
at the state convention.
All the Sunday school workers of
the city Join in sending sympathy to
one Of our most faithful superintend-
ents, E. ]. Payne and family in the loss
of Baby Esther, one of the brightest
babies at the Cradle Roll party.
We want a report OF your Sunday
school for April 20. Easter Sunday.
Please phone to 280 Monday, so we
may. have 1t for state convention.
Do you want Easter stories? We
can tell you where to get them.
Programs and posters at COZ Empire
building.
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