Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-06
EAST ALMA

The entertainment given by the
East Alma Literary society was a
decided success. Mrs. Clarence John
son acted as chairman. The musical
numbers presented by the members
of the society were much appreciated.
The spelling bee" was a hit. Nearly
all the audience took part in the con-
test. Mr.. Winslow was examiner.
George Rhule spelled down everybody
in the building. Later in the evening
il was learned that Mr.. Rhule had
been champion speller for more
than fifty years. This society de-
serves much praise for meeting a
social need in our community. The
next meeting will prove an even
greater one as it is now known what
good program this society provides
The next meeting will take place on
Friday evening, February p. One OF
the features of that evening will be-
debate on docs whiskey cause
more sorrow than war;"
Norman Il. Wood is TO give his IL
Illustrated lecture on Abraham Lin
coin" in Eastminster chapel on
Wednesday evening February II. The
lantern will show beautifully colored
views in the life of Lincoln. Mr.. Wood
is lecturer Of long experience and
is well worth hearing. The admission
is ten and twenty cents.
Westminster chapel last Sunday en-
joyed the services Of the state super
intendent, Rev. Shirley of Ann Arbor.
Mr.. Shirley greatly helped the young
peoples work He is very anxious
to see two new Sunday schools start
ed in the south part of the city as he
thinks they are needed Mr.. Shirley
is an expert in Sunday school work
and has been in touch with some of
the leading ministers Of the city in
regard TO such work.
The Parents club met with Mrs.
Saird, Pleasant avenue, on Wednes-
day There was a good attendance.
Westminster Ladies Aid meets with
Mrs. Chas. Wood. Eastward st. on
Friday Of this week.
There will be the usual Sunday SER
vices in Eastminster chapel Morn
ing theme, Peter. the Leader" Even
ing theme, The Enchanted Ground. "
The morning service is at 1890 and
the evening service is at 700. Sun
school is at 2:45 and c. r. at 600.
Mr.. r. II. Glass has given dona-
ton of $500 TO Westminster chapel
IN shape Of large pane Of glass for
notice board in front of church.
Harold Dean, Dean ST., has accepted
the office Of Sunday school superin-
tendent at Westminster chapel
Rev. Shirley OF Ann Arbor was the
guest Of Rev Grierson last week end
The Rev Gelston, Shirley and
Grierson went TO Saginaw, Tuesday
to attend New Era" gathering in
Warren avenue Presbyterian church
of which Rev. Mason is pastor. The
/ leaders Of this great movement ar,
having a rally of church workers t.
explain more fully the objects of the
movement and at the same tim,
arouse fresh enthusiasm in wha
promises TO be a pivotal era in tn,
history Of the church The Brother
hood of First Presbyterian churcl
gave a supper Wednesday evening
when the results Of the great err
movement in Saginaw were passed oil
to the Brotherhood and the lessons o
that gathering were given to the mel
of Alma.
Miss Williamson, who boards Will
the Hinderleighters on Republic ave.
has been down with the "fu" bat il
recovered and rapidly gaining
strength.
Emmett King and James Wiltshir,
start next week for Alberta. Canada
Mr.. and Mrs. Sissem, Rosedale ave.
have returned from Cadillac Mr.
Sissem is at work in Plant 3.
Rev Gelston gave a good address K
the graduates at Washington school
| HIS theme WIS BE Dependahle."