The Colorado statesman., 1923-01-20
Cheyenne, WyO.,
News

held second quarterly meeting at the
A NJ e. Church on Sunday, Jan. IA.
Rev. Ward delivered encouraging ser
mon at morning and evening service.
If the membership of Allen Chapel
heed the advice given by Rev. Ward,
the church will be in better shape than
it has been in years. Every member
will act his part and boost for sue
cessful year. Rev. w. L. Thornton has
adopted plans that places the church
on par with other well regulated
churches. Every member and auxiliary
working in harmony will make Allen
Chapel the leading church In the state.
Mr.. John Pearson of POcatello, Ida,
and sister, Miss Emma Pearson of
Chicago, ILL.,, who were called to this
city on account of serious illness of
their mother, have returned to their
respective homes Mrs. Pearson is i'm
proved
Mrs. Furgeson, who resides at Six
teenth and Snyder street, is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wimbly and daughter
departed for Oklahoma.
Rev. w. r. Thornton is i'll, caused by
severe cold.
Mr.. Eugene Bryant has returned
from Il trip to Chicago, st. Louis and
Kansas City. Mr. Bryant received a
swell reception in his old home town,
st. Louis.
Mr.. Frank McCombs was the gener-
Gus host to the Excelsior social club
auxiliary to Baptist Church at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Birney. The
club membership was well represent
ed. Debate: "Resolved, Moses did
more than Joshua to bring the children
of Israel from Egypt to the Promised
Land" Affirmative, Rev. E. w.
Wright; negative, Mr.. Geo. w. Mayo.
Judges, Mrs. Mary Wimbly, Messrs.
Frank McCombs and Clarence ]. Toll
ver The debate was interesting. The
opposing sides proved by able discus
sion the fact they had given the sub
ject attentive study. The judges We're
unable to decide, therefore the debate
may be renewed at a future date. Mrs.
Wimbly addressed the club, compli-
mented the members for the interest
ing work, and made helpful suggestions
for the future. Rev. Fairly delivered
a short address, paid tribute to Mrs.
Wimbly, who resided for short time
in the city but at once identified her
self with the church socially and spir-
itually. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Toll
yer, invited guests of the club, deliv-
cred well chosen remarks. Mr.. TOliver
stated he was delighted to meet with
IL band of Christian citizens who have
proved that real fun and clean social
exercises can be had without doing
those things forbidden by church dis
cipline. He was proud to note so many
men who are active members of the
organization. Praised the members for
alertness in the readiness TO meet the
requirements of the church and COM
munity. A delicious three-cOurse
luncheon was served. Each member
and guest was presented with carna-
tion, departed with thanks to Mr.. Nc
Combs and success to the club.
On Monday evening, Jan. 10, Mrs.
Anna Dickerson was hostess at din
ner given by the Excelsior Club. An
excellent repast was served for 80
cents a plate. Many friends partook
of Mrs. Dickerson's excellent cooking.
And that is just what it was-cooking
AN art in which Mrs. Dickerson is
unexcelled. Hfrhe affair netted $40 to-
ward the $1,000 drive which closes
March 1. Every Monday evening un-
til March 1 an excellen supper will be
served at members home for so cts
per plate.
We wish to correct mistake or mis-
print made by this paper inserting the
name of a Mrs. VIM. Ashford. There
is not Mrs. VIM. Ashford in this city.
However, we would be pleased to well
come the event.
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