The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-17

The Rev. r. f. Gordon. the new
pastor of the Kansas Avenue Metho-
dist church, and Mrs. Gordon were
given a reception Friday evening at
the church, when members and frlenos
of the church were given an oppor-
tunity to meet Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon.
A most enjoyable evening was spent,
during which a program was given,
and refreshments served.
The following ministers of the North
side churches were present and made
short addresses Of welcome: The Rev.
.. L. Weir. North Topeka Baptist
church. the Rev. George r. Jackman,
Second Presbyterian. and the Rev. j.
H. Anderson, formerly pastor OF the
Central Avenue Christian church, who
has lately resigned and accepted a
charge in Kansas City. Kan. The Rev.
Mr.. Gordon made a short address in
acknowledgment.
other numbers on the program were
vocal solos by Mrs. Jamison and Miss
Gertrude Thompson and selections by
the Barber Shop quartet" composed
OF L. S. Musson. Leon Holman, M. G:
lolman and Herbert French, all OF
which were highly appreciated.
The junior church was represented
by Clyde Retter son of Mr.. and MIS-.
Ben Retter, who played piano solo
very acceptably, and by Alberta Curt
Ter, the ten year old daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Gurtler. who well
coined the new pastor in the name OF
the Junior church. q
Soldier Township School Picnic. Gar
field Park.
Arrangements have been made by
the fifteen schools of Soldier town
ship to hold an annual picnic and field
meet at Garfield park all day Satur-
day. April "a, and it is expected that
over thousand pupils will be present
besides many parents and friends.
Contests races. ball games and 9TH
err events of interest have been ar
ranged for the boys and girls SO there
will be plenty of amusement for old
and young. All races and contests Will
start at l p. m.
Thru the courtesy of North Topeka
business men over $25 worth OF prizes
will be given to the winners of the
cipal of Lyman school, has been placed
in charge of all arrangements.
Sunday. April %. the annual Thank
offering services OF the Women's For
eiGn Missionary society of the Kansas
Avenue Methodist church will be held
at the morning service. The Rev. X.
r. Gordon will be in charge. The Of
ferings this year are for medical mis-
sions and the society has been strlv-
ing turnout the year endeavor1ng TO
make the offerings larger than usual,
as the need is so great.
Notes and Personals.
A reception for new members of the
East Indianola church will be held
Sunday morning after the postponed
Easter services at the East Indianols
school house.
The postponed Easter program will
be given Sunday evening at the Kan
sas Avenue Methodist church. Selec-
tons from the cantata Resurrection
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Miss Avis Jenkins of Baldwin, who
has been the guest of Mrs. John Pratt
for a few days, has returned to her
home.
). f. Dexter, undertaken. Lady as
sistant, 52S Kansas ave.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Boast of Lenexa,
Kan, who were called here by the ILL
ness and death OF Mr.. Boasts father.
have returned to their home. Mr..
and Mrs. Roger Stevenson of Lenexa,
who were here for the funeral, have
also returned to their home.
Elaine Dexter, the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Dexter. is quar-
antined for chickenpox at her home
in Quincy street.
Mrs. Charles HeartburE of Manhat-
ton IVES calling on old friends in North
Topeka yesterday.
Banner Coleman, who was here to
attend the William Boast funeral has
returned to his home in Walters. Okla
Star Lodge No. 20, A. o. U. w, will
, give an apron and overall dance in
: the near future at their hall, to which
the public will be invited. Persons
- owning overaus or aprons will be
expected to come dressed in a.
''tacky' apparel as they possess.
Mrs. George Hetzel, Of Pasadena
Calf, who was called here by the
death Of her father, the Rev. w. T
Pence, will remain here with her
mother for a month or longer.
Mr.. Wayte Lytle who came to To-