New Britain herald., 1921-06-18
'L0CAL PRUIESTANT
 CHURCHES UNITE
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which were present two official repre- sentatives from each of the follow ing churches: Baptist, First and South Congregational, Peoples, Meth odist and Stanley Memorial, together with the ministers of these churches and Rev. MT. Wilkens whose church felt it unwise to enter officially into the conference. MT. Maier stated the purpose of the conference and a very free and sympathetic discussion en- sued.
 Vote Union Services.
 It was voted that arrangements be made to hold a series of union re- ligious services under leadership of some suitable preacher and that a conn mmittee of arrangements be ap- pointed by the chairman to suggest a form of permanent organization with officers and to report back to this com mittee of conference. Messrs. Weed of the South church, Camp of the Methodist church, Marsh of Stan ley Memorial, Judd of the Baptist, Taylor of the Peoples, and Slade of the First church were appointed on the committee. It was also voted that the ministers be a committee to recommend a speaker for these meet ings. These votes passed unanimous ly, and the utmost of interest was manifest in the matter.
 Officers Are Named
 The. committee on organization after due consultation suggested the following as a list of officers for permanent organization. This report was made to the ministers. and the result heartily approved. Later the chairman of the committee reported that all those named had consented to serve.
 General Chairman-E. M. Wight man.
 Vice Chairman-L. P. Slade.
 Secretary-F. l.. Fay.
 Treasurer-W. H. Judd.
 Chairman Publicity Committee J. B. Comstock.
 Meetings Committee-Fred Rack life.
 Finance Committee-H. L. Platt.
 Music Committee-CEfton Mo Kenna.
 Workers ommittee-Henry Hoar.
 Cottage Meeting-L. H. Taylor.
 Dr. GoodelI Secured.
 The ministers, after conference, de- cided to endeavor to obtain Rev. Charles L. GoodelI. D. D.. of New York city. to conduct the desired services, and the secretary was in- structed to communicate with him. After correspondence the secretary obtained Dr. Goodell's consent to lead two weeks series of services; No vember y0 to December 4, 1921, and appointment was made for Dr. Goodell to meet the ministers and confer on various necessary matters incident to these services. This meeting took place in Hartford on June 10, and as a result final en- gagement was made for pr. Goodell to conduct services within the dates above specified" All were greatly inn pressed with Dr. Goodell's ideas. pur- poses. and peculiar fitness for the special work desired.
 Y. M. and Y. w. to Cooperate.
 Word was given that the r. M. c. A and the Y. w. c. A. would be in terested in and willing to cooperate in this effort, and the secretary was instructed to invite the secretaries of these organizations, and also Rev. J. E. Klingberg, pastor of the Swedish Baptist church.
 By direction of the chairman of the ministers and at their request al meeting for supper and conference was called at the New Britain club for June IT, when it was desired that full report of proceedings be made. and any necessary arrangements for further proceedings be made.
 Signed,