The monitor., 1928-06-22
ST. PHILIPS RECTOR
RECEIVES MESSAGE
OF GENERALIZATION
Rev. b n Albert Williams Has
Served Thirty-seven Years as
Pastor of Same
Congregation.
NO FORMAL OBSERVANCE
But Parishioners and Friends Shower
Minister With Scores of
Congratulatory
Messages.

Day. 1t also was the thlrty-Seventh
anniversary of the first service held
by the Rev. John Albert Williams as
fpastor of the Episcopal Church of st.
Philip the Deacon. Just as Father
Williams was leaving the rectory for
the IL o'clock service a Western
Union messenger boy delivered him
handful of kilograms from parish
toner's and friends of both races in
the city extending congratulations
and best wishes. The messages num-
bered 79 and their expressions of
affection and esteem deeply touched
the recipient.
AS typical of the messages received
the following are quoted:
Personal and official greetings
from the Diocese of Nebraska to Fa-
ther Williams, it's senior priest."-
Bishop Shayler and secretary.
"You have been true to the sacred
vows you made many long years ago
and your life has made you an out
standing figure in our city. All peo-
pie are the better for knowing you"
"Sincerest congratulations and best
wishes for your continued success in
the good work you are doing for the
community"
Deep from our hearts we ask AL
mighty God to bless and reward you
for your devotion to us and your un-
failing and untiring loyalty to our
faith"
Congratulations and best wishes.
May you be spared many years to
labor in the Lords Vineyard"
"Heartiest congratulations
best wishes for the fulfillment of
your many years of unselfish labor"
"It is happy privilege to be num-
bere with your flock. God bless and
keep you always"
1--WE, your spiritual children, love
and trust you. May God spare you
many more useful years in His serv-
ice."
"God bless and spare you for many
more years of successful work
among u.s."
eve take this opportunity to ex-
tend our love and best wishes and to
assure you of our loyalty"
Fathers Day greetings and all
honor to one who has been spiritual
father to so many"
"On Fathers Day we want to ac-
knowledge the inspiration your fine
life of leadership in this community
has been to us which has brought
honor and standing as well as ma
terial and spiritual advancement to
those to whom you have been a ia
ther in the highest sense"
"Your activities not only as the
representative and advocate of your
people, but as an outstanding citizen
of this community is a source of pride
to US and we greet you on Fathers
Day with love and respect"
Congratulations on all the good
work you have accomplished and best
wishes for that you are planning"
"With the passing of the years the
debt the community owes you grows
more plain. God spare you many
more years of usefulness"
eve greet you as our advocate.
As an outstanding figure in the COM
munity you have been source Of
pride and love to all of US"
"Your activities not only among
your own people but in everything
that pertains to the betterment of our
city has always received your hearty
endorsement and support. 1t gives
me great pleasure to send you greet
ings."
"Your good work not only as a
representative of our own people, but
as citizen is commended by all races
j L.