The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-07-20

Society, Young Ladies' Sodality, !
Christian Mothers Fraternity, the
Altar Society and the National Coun-
Gil of Catholic Men.
The Rev. F. Bernardine, o. NJ. Cap
is in charge of the parish and has
been located in Hays since August l, |
1921. Connected with the church is
st. Joseph's Monastery of the
Capuchin Fathers of St. Francis.
The Catholic church and its auXil-
iary organizations have played an i'm
portant part in the development of
the resources of this section of West
ern Kansas. Not only has the church
been influential in the maintenance
of the proper spiritual relation but
by the establishment of schools has
added to the educational standing of
this city and county. This subject is
taken up at length in another article
of this series.
The First Methodist Church
The First Methodist Church, locat-
ed on Normal Avenue, was esta.b-
lished about forty years ago. The
! present building was constructed in
1910 and is a frame structure with
brick veneer, the original building be
ing abandoned with the growth of the
congregation. The approximate cost
of the present building was S14, 4,000.-
90. There are 600 members in the
congregation with an enrolment in
the Sunday School of 354. The auxil-
! larry organizations which play an i'm
portant part in the social welfare
work of the city are the Woman's
| Foreign Missionary society ,Woman's
Home Missionary Society, Young
Women's Missionary Society, Ladies'
] Aid Society, Epworth League, Kollej
/ Klan (for Students). The former
parsonage of the church is used as
Klan Kwarters, with open house
night and other features for young
! people C. A. Baldwin is pastor of
this church and has been in Hays for
about two years.
At this time the church is con
structing one of the most modern
/ houses Of worship to be found in the
state of Kansas and in this cOnstruc-
ton are taking into consideration the
development of full manhood and
womanhood, spiritual activities reig-
ious educational activities and stu
| dent home. The church is to be COM
mended for the attitude they have
| taken which shows concIusively that
! the congregation is interested in the
development of an educational city
which supplies the proper environ
ment for its students.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
This church which is located at
Fort Street and Sheridan avenue, was
first established by Rev. Hartsock of
Salina, Kansas, in 1870. The first
building was destroyed by lightning
August II, 1902. The present house
of worship was constructed in 1902
and 1908 at a cost of 100000, this
cos tbeing exclusive of the lots. It is
constructed of native stone and is
one of the substantial houses of wor-
ship of the city. The congregation
numbers as members at this time $50,
with a Sunday School enrolment of
115. The auxiliary organizations of
! this church are the Ladies' Aid So
ciety, Luther League and Missionary
Society. A new annex is being con-
structed at this time at a cost Of So
| 10000 which will be used as a social
room and for church work Rev. H.
! M. Snyder is in charge of this church
and has been located in Hays for the
last eight months. A pipe organ
which cost approximately $2,1OO.0O,
has been installed.
The First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church,
Chestnut and Normal Avenue, was
organized May 27, 1879, and the first
building was constructed in 1879.
The original building is now being
used but additions and enlargements
! have been constructed. The approx
innate cost of the present house of
worship was 100000 and is of
! stone construction. There are $50
members in the congregation with
IT'S enrolled in the Sunday School.
The auxiliary organizations are the
Ladies Aid Society and the Mission
ary Society.\ A dining room and
kitchen is provided in the building for
social entertainment. Gerrit Snyder
is pastor and has been in charge of
the church for six years. A modern
parsonage was constructed in 1916.
The church IS at this time planning on