The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-09-29
Methodist Church Notes
Rev. G C. Wier, Pastor, Residence
236 Olivier, Phone Alg. 1873.

tendance. at both services, that we
have had in some time. We were
glad to see so many strangers. Come
again. We welcome YOU. The Miz-
pah Choir had splendid music with
Mrs. Bell. assistant organist in charge
Thefe were several nide anthems
Miss Orrie Summers sang a pretty
solo at night DR.. Fay and Mrs. Or
rell were both indisposed and were
missed. We are hoping TO have the
Male Quartette next Sunday night
At the morning hour, Wesley
Wayne, infant son OF Mr. and Mrs
w. w. Hicks. was baptized by the
Pastor. Mr.. VIM. Brazil and Mrs. VIM.
Duffy were sponsors.
Wednesday. September q. 1921. az
the home of the groom's uncle, Mr.
A. w. Barton, 433 Opelousas St, Mr..
Alcide Bowers and Miss Frances
gtepelcovich, both of Empire, La.
were united in marriage. Rev. c. c.
Wier, officiating. The happy couple
iCIui hCu W thcl HOIHe llle SdIIlS udS.
The new Church building is pro-
crossing nicely and every one is very
much interested in when it will be
finished. The time sci in the contract
is December %. so mote it be
We regret that the Masonic Grand
Lodge will be unable to lay the Cor
ner stone for the reason that the
building has progressed to a point be-
yOnd the height of the stone. Grand
Master II. H. Balm wrote a nice let
ter of regrets, but had to decline. This
is quite a disappointment to us. We
appreciate such expressions as is
found in recent letter from Capt
II. J. Thompson which reads as fol-
lows: Enclosed you will herewith
find a small contribution towards the
new Church. and it comes with all
good wishes for the success of His
work in the new home | want to
congratulate you, Brother Wier, on
the successful termination of these
past years of earnest effort on your
part and the Church as a whole on
the realization of their dreams since
September 1915. Thank you Brother
Thompson for your nice letter and for
your substantial offering. Glad you
still remember us, though you have
moved away. Such letters encOur-
age and cheer us all Come to the
laying of the Corner Stone. October
Is, 1921. at $3.50 p. NJ.
The Pastor is in receipt of a nice
long letter from Mr. George Whippo.
who was in the service and was well
known to the congregation, where he
often wOrshipped. He was badly
wounded in the World war and has
been under treatment and most of the
time in the Hospital ever since the
fighting ceased. 1t is pleasing to
know that he will soon be discharged
perhaps this month. He will take a
special course of work in New York
City. He is now actively associated
with Grace Church of that City, but
he remembers with pleasure the time
he spent in our midst.
Mr.. Curtis Green and Misses Kate
and Florence Green, were the recent
visitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
]. w. Daniels. Curtis has been in
Pennsylvania for some months, but
is transferred to. Houston, Texas
Bishop McMurry. who is to preside
at the coming session of the Louisi-
ana Annual Conference, which con-
venes in Alexandria. December 9,
was in New Orleans a few days ago.
He is looking over the work.
Mrs. Joel Lilly has gone to Gallman,
Mississippi on a short business visit.
Gloria Grimes was very sick last
week, but is much improved at pres
ent
Mrs. A. Hingle. who has been sick
at her home, GIG Webster Street, is
now convalescing.
The meeting of Mizpah Choir was
at the home of Mrs. Summers. 1926
Delaronde Street The meeting was
very pleasant
Struby Drumm returned to the Mil
itary Academy last Monday, after a
delightful visit to home folks of sew
eral weeks This is his last session.
as he will enter the Senior class
which will graduate next May.
Derwood Drehbohlz, is now running
from here to Havana on a S. P. YES
sci and is only at home occasionally.
Today, six years ago our church
was destroyed by the Tropical storm
that swept the city with such force.
Attend Prayer meeting and worship
and thank Him for having been with
us through all of the years of wait
ing and working as the endeavor has
been to get into a new building and
for all other benefits.
The Church certificate Of Joseph
Labrot Simmons has been received
from the Pastor of the Church at
Louisville. Miss. He is a nephew of
Mr.. B. A. Schaffer, with whom he
makes his home. We welcome him.
Announcements
Prayer meeting tonight at 7:45.
The Catechism class will meet Friday
at the Church at $3.50. The Junior