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Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02
Mckinley School

Our Visitors
Mrs. Mary Simmons, former FL
Centre teacher, who is now teaching
in FL Segundo, with Miss Sprung
who is principal of the Palos Ncrdes
school, were our visitors on Tuesday,
March 26.
Reported by Bonnie Bulish, "a.
We are making Easter books. We
arc putting all kinds of pretty things
in them. They-are pretty. We have
almost finished them. It's fun max
ing them.-Lorrainc Barton, 2B.
The little people in Miss Portcr's
lB room are acting out a little
Easter song.
Sunshine-Cpal Ann Creed.
Rain-Leslie Bates.
Song-Mary Davidson and Gcarold
Morris.
The rain falls, and all the flow
ers are sound asleep. The rain stops
and the sun shines. The flowers
wake up and smile.
We are making things about Eas
ter at school. We are making then
for our mothers. We made a duel
and a chicken. Today we are goins
to make rabbit. We are going tt
put them all together and form ;
book. This we will give to oul
mothers.-DOris Coulter, "a.
The kindergarten has an orchestra
Little Barbara Plemons is the leader
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02

charge penny for 50 minutes and Il
nickel for as long AS YOU want to
stav.-Jamcs Moore, "A.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02

Somerton, Arizona, will erect a
$4,000 school building in the neal
future.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02
ITEMS OF CURRENT INTEREST
FROM Ell CENTRO'S SCHOOLS

1t is very good orchestra.--Pauline
Oswalt, "a.
Once upon time there lived q
little girl. Her name was Mary
Her little brothers. name, was jim
Jim and Mary did not have any
father nor mother. They wore old
clothes and old shoes. Mary and
Jim lived with their grandmother
Mary and Jim loved their grand
mother.
One day Jim said to their grand
mother, MAY we go to the show''
eyes, dear. You may go to the
show, but be careful" SO they went
to the show. 1t was Easter day. At
the show they gave them a basket
of candy. Then they went home,
Sally Gonzalez, "a.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02

they enjoyed hugely. After lunch
they played games and Berkie Lem
ons was awarded first prize for be-
ing the most successful in pinning
the tail On the rabbit, while Elmo
Loynd received the consolation
prize. As they left, the children
were presented with tiny chocolate
Easter baskets which were received
with great enthusiasm.
Invited guests included: Elmo
Loynd, Wyatt Fisher, Bcrkic Lem
ons, Earl Rex, Billie Thackcr, Joe
Phillcy, Raynor Clemons, Philip
Sloan, Helen May Beronio, suzanne
and Marilyn Perkins, Doreen and
Jane Mcagher, Cecil Cross, Mary
Virginia McNcecc, Betty Ramsey,
Sara Thornhill, Shirley Jean Her
ring, Juanita Kirkpatrick and Bet
ty Decide.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02

The tennis tournament ended very
successfully after 45 girls had com.
peted. 1t ended Thursday morning
at II o'clock, the final match being
played at physical education period.
Miss Sophia Dunlap had charge of
the tournament.
j. H. Edgar of Edgar Bros. who
offered the prizes, could not get to
Wilson, so Mr.. Reid OF Edgar
Brothers Company presented these
prizes. a tennis racquet, as first
prize, was won by Renada Bcttis
and set of tennis balls was won
by Emma Lou Cunningham. The
score was 6 games to 5 games.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02
Social Brevities

Mr.. and Mrs. Ross T. Hickcox arc
entertaining at dinner tonight in
honor of Mrs. Algina McRac and
Mrs. Laird of Los Angeles, house
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick j.
Trudc of Brawlcy. Mrs. McRac and
Mr.. Trudc arc brother and sister.
The Thimble club will meet at the
home of Mrs. T. W. Stewart, 72S
Holt, tomorrow at 1890. Mrs. Ira
Wakefield is assistant hostess and
the luncheon will be pot luck af-
fair.
Reservations for the card party at
the Ten Thousand club Thursday
may be made with Mrs. Il. +. White
law, 47j-J or Mrs. j. w. Glassford, +,
420. Al the rate in which they arc
being made a large party is antici-
patcd and those wishing to attend
arc urged to reserve their places
promptly in order to avoid disap-
pointment
Mrs. L. l.. Stroupe of Holtville
entertained recently at Las Flores
with pretty bridge lurcheon.
Flowers, nut cups, and place cards
were in dainty pastel shades, about
10 guests enjoying the afternoon.
The Little Light Bearers and the
Kings Heralds will meet at 2:4J
and 3;40 respectively tomorrow af.
ternoon at the Methodist church.
All members are urged to be present
and to bring their friends. The oh.
ject Of study will be Peru and a
social time will follow the lesson.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02
Harding School

Our merry -go-round is broken.
The children are sad because it is
broken.-Louis Kneitz.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02

We made a book of spelling.
We put on it, "Words l Must
SPELL
I have another new book. 1t is
the progress book. Eulalia Herman
dcz.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02

We have new boy. He is a
good boy. l like to play with him.
Valiant Fletcher.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02

We are holding court every
week for the boys and girls who mis-
behave. The court consists of three
people from each eighth grade class.
So far the court has been all
right, excepting one student who
has been exceptionally bad. This
boy has been punished by Mr.. Cru
we'll We hope this will be warn
ing to those who arc inclined to mis-
behave.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02

The kindergarten has an orchestra.
Little Barbara Plemons is the leader.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02
Wilson School

The Girl Reserves of Wilson school
had a pot luck supper at the city
park Monday evening after school,
They played games, sang songs, and
worked on their hobbies. Miss
Scott, the Girl Reserve secretary,
met with the girls and talked with
them about the summer camp at
Hipass.
The IA classes have been studying
about percentage of butter fat in
milk.
Tuesday they went to the creamery
where they were shown how the
milk is tested. The testing room
was most interesting.
1t was through the courtesy of the
Golden State Creamery that they got
to see this.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-02

Valiant Fletcher.
The men are planting trees in the
school yard. We are not going to
hurt them. If we hurt them they
will not grow.-Mary Augula.
We have two baby kittens. One
is named Fluffy and ono is named
Tuffy. Fluffy is my kittcn.-Bctty
Reid, "a.
We nave some flowers in our room.
They are very pretty. They are
red, yellow, pink and bluc.-Lor-
rainc Frost, "a.
We are making little park to
play in on Seventh street. We are
going to make pond with fish and
an airplanc landing field for some
little lead airplanes. We are going
to plant trees and grass. We are
going to have swings, tcctcr-tottcrs
and acting bars. We arc going tc
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
WEDDING CAKE is CUT
FOR MIR. AND MRS. MOON

The week Of March 20 was a
gala week in the lives of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. W. Moon of Vashon.
On that date reception was
held for them at the home of Mrs.
j. FL. Harris in Seattle, which be
gan i'll the afternoon and lasted
into the wee sma' hours. Old
friends from all parts of the city
as well as young and new friends
called to congratulate them.
On Friday the Camulos club
turned its regular meeting into
IA golden party for the bride and
another wedding cake was passed
around. Mrs. Moon was given an
armful of lovely golden blossoms
which completed happy three
days of celebrating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moon were mar
ried so years ago in Martinsville
Ohio. Twenty-four years age
they came to Seattle, having live(
1.-THE last seven years on Vashol
Island.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
VASHON METHODIST
EPISCOPAL

Easter Early "Sunrise" service
of the Island church at Ellispoet
Park, 6 O'Clock. Let all attena
who possibly can. Early commua
ion at the church, 8 o'clock. Sun
day school, TO- Second service,
sermon, and reception of members,
with second administration of
Holy communion, Easter music,
and Apostolic Benediction, at IL.
Baptismal service at 3, and Easter
evening worship at 1880. Epworth
Ltngue at $50 Good tiIrci
meditation and sermonette. "Sur
founding Calvary" at 7:45 p. m.
Children's pageant, Sunday eve
ming, April 7th, Z o'clock. (Onc
half hour earlier than usual
Forenoon subject; "'Easte
Light Evening theme: "The
Great Life Giver." Easter music.
Mr.. a. w. Ganly, precentor.
DR.. C. Il. Preston.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
I b le scenic
beauty of our
Island offers
much to Wis
itors.
DAILY NEEDS DRESSES
UP FOR SUMMER

Just two years ago the Daily
Needs Market moved from the
postoffice building into its pres
ent home. During this time things
have not always been as rosy as
might be desired, but Mr.. Thomp
son has always come through
smiling, and ready to give reliable
service through fair weather and
stormy, and now has reason to be.
lieve that he will reap the bene-
fits due to those who pioneer.
This week the Daily Needs is
festive with blossoms and a shin.
ing coat of white paint applied
by the master hand of Mr.. Swan.
son. On Saturday it will stage its
arnual Easter party.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28

Sunday and Monday of this week
at Enumclaw, visiting the Wilder
family.
7. Hansen has been confined 70
the house by i'll health for several
days.
Mrs. Ross Mcgowan and Donald
have been spending part of the
week at the w. j. Mcgowan home,
They will return to Nebraska in a
few weeks.
Cephas Ramquist has purchased
one fthe new Fords,
Helen Gorsuch was over from
Seattle Wednesday afternoon,
spending few hours with her sis.
ter, Mrs. Grace Beall
Nina Garvin is spending few
days with her brother and his fam
| lily in Seattle.
MIR. and Mrs. Alex Stewart thi:
week moved into their beautiful
new home at Vashon Heights.
We were glad this week of tn,
opportunity to meet Rev. Over
gard, pastor at Dockton. AL
though having been in the ives
only short time Rev, OvergaarC
is much delighted with his new
home, and field Of endeavor.
Mrs. Sovereign, and small
daughter, Patsy, We're ON the Is
land Saturday afternoon lookinl
over the Ncws-Record, where th,
head of the house is spending mos
of his waking hours.
From all indications the worl
on the Mutual Water System vii
be complete in a week or ten days
Much praise is due DR.. Grand,
and Mrs Grandy for their untir
| ing efforts during the search foI
the body of little Jackie Francis
| DR. Grandy worked umtiringly
and Mrs Grandy aided by serving
the men with sandwiches and ho
lcoffee.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
EASTER SERVICES
AT ELLISPOR1'
MEETING WILL BE ONE OF
GREAT MOMENT WITH ALL
MINISTER'S TAKING PART
EARLY TRANSP ORTATION
ARRANGEMENTS MADE.

AT the suggestion and working
out plans under the direction OF
Mrs. A. j. Marsh, Cove, as gen
eral chairman, VaslIon Island is
TO hold its first Easter Sunrise
service next Sunday morning at
$50 in the park at Ellisport. The
service will be brief and the fol
lowing program has been planned ;
Hubert Spalding, chairman Of
the meeting; George Spinning.
son leader; c. C, Pease, trumpet,
to assist in the singing; Rev. Aug
ust Petersen, prayer; Rev. Hugh
Armstrong, scripture; Dr.. c. e.
Preston and Prof. f. NJ. Robert
son, five-minute speakers; Rev.
Halsey Carstens leader in brief
liturgical service for the open, The
hymns sing will be appropriate 10
Easter.
Transportation will necessarily
be provided by individual cars eX-
cept that one of our Island buses
will run from Vashon to ElliSport,
leaving Vashon at 20 minutes to
6 O'Clock The fare will be 20
cents, round trip, providing from
Is to 25 go; otherwise % cents for
from seven to Is. In case of rain
the service will be held in the
Community hall.
The people Of our Island are
asked to discount their personal
comfort ON this particular morn
ing and arise early enough to
share in this custom which is be-
ing observed so significantly and
beautifully elsewhere. The service
planned will prove inspirational
and those attending will be well
repaid for the effort.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
KIMMEL is GUEST AT
TACOMA BANQUET

Last Monday night C. G. Kim
mel attended most enjoyable
banquet at the Winthrop hotel in
Tacoma, given to those interested
in the various United Purity chain
stores of this district. About 15O
firms were represented. The meet
ing was most successful, as many
suggestions and solutions of prob
lens were discussed, giving new
ideas for obtaining best results in
the grocery business.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
VQShOn State Bank
Completes goth Year

that Vashon Island with its many
diversified Industries could sup
port a bank; that not only would
il profit, but that the community
would be benefited in turn.
At the close OF busir ess on
March 30, 1909, its deposits were
checked to show a figure of
s2,24s.39. This figure seems small
now. but it proved this, if nothing
more, that the people of the Is
land not only had faith in this
project but that they wanted a
bank-and since that time the de-
posits of the Vashon State Bank
have totaled well over the $780,
600 mark. Its capitalization has
been increased twice in the 20
years Of growth so that now it has
capital and surplus Of $4,000
The 10000 mark proves the
confidence of the people. The
$4,000 capitalization shows that
the vashon State Bank has kept
pace with the community.
So now ON our Twentieth ami
versary after 20 years of business
we wish to continue to serve a.
we have endeavored in the past
the people Of vashon-Maury Is
land
. VASHON STATE BANK.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28

Not more than 200 years ago
banks were looked upon political
~ as an actual menace and bank
ers were viewed with suspicion
and distrust. Although this feel
ing has largely been overcome, the
average individual still does not
appreciate the economic and social
service which modern banks ten-
der the community 1t is not suf-
ficient to say that the purpose of
banking Is to facilitate the ex-
change of goods without the use
of money. or that banking has
been developed to meet the needs
Of business. The bank has be
come to mean much more than
q safe place to place money-it
has extended and broadened its
lines Of service 80 that the public
can now employ the bank to exc
cute practically any business that
il wishes to have done-effieient-
~. quickly, and correctly. The
truth is that business in the mod
eTn sense would be practically i'm.
possible without banking and the
use of bank credit
I The Vashon State Bank began
business on March 30. 1909. TWEEN
.t, years ago II opened its door,
Ito the public with full confidene,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
VASHON AND VICINITY

On Sunday afternoon the new
school board of Dist, No. 176, Or
ganized, with G.. A. Bragg acting
as chairman and Mrs. Covey as
clerk. II. C. Cgonander is the re-
Gently elected member of the
board.
Don't forget that the Island
churches are holding special serv-
ices on Easter.
DR.. William Mattson is plating
his property at Portage, and al
ready several lots have been sold,
Miss Gertrude Watts being one OF
the first purchasers,
Mrs. Elizabeth Selm spent Sat
Iurday on the Island visiting in
the Smock home.
Virginia and Constance Beall
are spending their Easter vaca.
ton under the home roof.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. Matson, for
merly of Edmonds, moved into
their new home ON the Island
Tuesday, the house recently va
Gated by the c. G. Kimmel family
On Wednesday C. G.. Kimme
purchased for his wife one of the
new Tudor Ford sedans. Garner
said he bought the car for Mrs
Kimmel. but from the delight
evidenced over his purchase we
imagine he will insist on doing the
family driving of the ear.
Maryon McGrath and Eloise Sci
den are guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Clifford Menees.
1t seems good to see Donald
Kirkland tearing around thes,
days ON the old motorcycle, Just as
he used to before he entered the
lunivel sity. He aud Prof. Kirk
land are spending their Easter va
cation at Roscbank Farm.
/ Mrs. Smoek and Billie spent
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
CLUB DISCUSSES
LOCAL PROBLEMS
ALL PARTS OF ISLAND WAS
WELL REPRESENTED; PUB
LICITY PLANS DISCUSSED;
ROBERTSON GIVES REPORT
ON SCHOOL SITUATION.

On Tuesday evening of this
week the Vashon Island CONNER
Icial club held It's regular monthly
Imeeting. This proved to be one
Iof the most interesting and con
structite meeting that the club
has ever had. 1t was well attend
led by members from all sections
of the Island, and as result a
general discussion of our local
problems bought out many new
ideas and views.
Professor kirkland was present
and gave his opinion and advice
in regard to the movement for the
beautifying of our roads and high
way.
A letter from the county com
missioners to the secretary of the
organization displayed most fav-
orable attitude toward the ap-
pointment of am assistant poultry
man to the county agent. The
matter will be take nup at the
budget hearing in May.
The ever present transportation
and dock questions were talked
over. The new summer schedule
OF the south end ferry was am
nounced and report was given of
the Improvement to be made on
the dock at the north end.
Various publicity schemes were
suggested but nothing definitely
acted upon.
Mr.. Robertson gave a report on
the local high school situation, and
the effect of the action of the re-
cent legislature upon the condi-
tions here.
Although no definite plans have
been PEI fected May 9th has been
set as the date for an all-Island
banquet.
The new vashon Island Gol
club was unquaIifiedly Endorsed
by the organization.
After adjournment the usual
luncA and social hour was enjoyed
by sn.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
BURTON

A small poultry house at the
Robe place burned Thursday eve.
ming.
Miss Susie Phelps is one Of our
little hustlers, leaving Newport
every morning in time for the
early boat, and working at her
typewriter in the evening long aft
er her arrival home. She is in the
Bank Of Puget Sound building as
stenographer and typer for Carl
son & Hill Lumber Co.
We are glad to note the return
of Mrs. I. W. Phillips to her Is
land home She has been i'll in
Tacoma at the home Of her son for
several months, but is gradually
improving and we hope will soon
be restored to health.
Mrs. Georgia Davies is also on
the toad to health after putting
tCoutiuued ON n80e 81
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
MAURY NOTES

o---Couinued from page 20
DR.. Preston conducted the serv-
ices at Maury Sunday. We were
all glad to have him with us again
after so long an absence Next
week Rev. Peterson win pieach.
There will be special music Every
one is welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hancock and
daughter spent sunday in Seattle
celebrating Mrs. Hancock s birth
day and her grandsou's birthday
at the home of Mr.. and M'S Peter
son.
Sunday evening Mr.. Potter ol
Seattle gave talk on the work OF
the Near East Relief, at Mauy
hall which was very interesting
Work on the new eolf course at
Mileta has been started and th'
grounds will soon look ike q
real course.
Mr. Hancock is spending a feH
days in Portland on business.
The w. W. G. girls net Thur
dav at the home Of Mrs. Never
Miss Dorothy Gilmore and Mis-.
Julia Larsen were visitors.
The study hour was held Chi
week at McPherson's home. Mex
week we will meet at Meyers :.
take the test on Mark 10, II. Il
aud 16.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
A SUCCESSFUL LUNCHEON
WILL BE REPEATED

Tuesday noon the ladies of the
Sunshine club served a splendid
luncheon at the Riefschnider shop.
IT was particularly enjoyed by
those busy business men" who
otherwise would have partaken of
a cold bite. Next Tuesday the
ladies will serve again, and prom
Use that the luncheon will be as
good, il not better, than that
served this week. Plan to take
your wife out to lunch on Tuesday,
April 2nd.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
JUNIOR BRANCH STUDENTS
TO GIVE PLAY APRIL &c

The students of the Burton
branch of the high school are
practicing with great intensity the
operetta Belle Of Barcelona 4"
which viii be presented April 5
and 6 at the Community club at
vashon.
Keep one of the above dates
open as this is a fine opportunity
to see the possibilities Of our
younger high school pupils.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
BURTON IMPROVEMENT
CLUB TO MEET APRIL 4

The Bmton Improvement club
viii meet Thursday, April 4, at
Masonic hall.
\ special effort is being made
to have all the people from South
ern Heights and Lisabeula pres.
eut on the above date A basket
supper will be served at Z p. m,
5followed by a program given by
the pupils Of Southern Heights
and LisabeHla schools. Don't for
get the date, April 4, at Z p m.
Masonic hall.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
JOHN S. JOHNSON

On Thursday afternoon, March
2lst, Dockton community was sad
dened by the passing Of one of IFS
members. John S. johnson was
born November 8, 1885 in Oslo,
Norway, being only "A years old
at the time Of his death. He was
baptized and confirmed in the
Lutheran faith before emigrating
to America in September, 1905.
He settled at Beloit, Wis, where
he met, and on> May 18th. 1917,
married Emma B. Erickson. They
came 10 Tacoma where they re-
sided until'1924, when they moved
to Vashon Island, and settled in
Dockton.
The deceased was a salmon fish
erman, but at the time OF his death
was employed at Lidgerwood Pa
cific Co., Tacoma.
Besides his wife Mrs. Emma b
johnson of Dockton, he leaves to
mourn his loss his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. O. johnson, and his sister
Henrietta johnson of Oslo, Nor
way. and many friends.
lntcrment was in the Vashon
cemetery, Tuesday, March 26 al
Ii o'clock, Mr.. Garvin caring fol
the funeral arrangements. Fmer
al services were held in Doektor
Community church, Rev r. Over
gard officiating
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
COVE M. E. CHURCH

Good Friday service from ! to 9
lp, m. Easter service IL a. m
Sunday sermon by pastor Eng
lish). Communion. Singing by
chorus choir. Reception of mem
Jers. Mission offering. Ladies
Aid will meet at Mrs. Roen's home
Thursday, April 4th at 2 p. m. The
Young Peoples basket social was
a success, $26 was the income for
missions.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

The annual congregational meet
ing of the Fast Presbyterian
church, vashon, will be held in
the church on Monday evening
April i, at s o'clock. Business OF
the meeting to elect three trustees
and other church officers, hear re.
ports, and attend, to any other
matters that will come before said
meeting.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
APRON SALE
ON APRIL 9Th

Elsewhere appears the adver
tisement of an apron ard house
dress sale to be given on Saturday
afternoon, April 9th, at the Ode
Fellows hall at Center. An en-
.joyable program will be present
ed at 2 O'Clock, promptly. The
proceeds of the sale will be used
in renovating the kitchen of the
hall
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
CARD PARTY
TO BE GIVEN

On Saturday evening. April 6.
the o. Il. S will give a card party
in the Masonic hall at Burton. II
Is hoped that thi, viii prove one Of
tbc most successful social aud fl
naucial events of the season. The
will be used for the pur-
pose OF painting the hail
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
VASH0N ISLAND
GOLF CLUB

The contract has been let to the
well-known golf architect, Mr.
James, Of Seattle aud actual work
was started last Monday.
Every prospect seems to indi-
cate that the local enthusiasts will
be playing on the course by June.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-28
EASTER PROGRAM
AT COVE

An Easter program will be given
lat the Cove Mission hall at II
O'Clock Sunday morning to which
the public is cordially invited.