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Itifl Hew Oregon Statesman, Salem. Oregon, Sunday Morning; December tSf19t8 Items of Especial '-Interest to Church Circles of Salem District ''f w n ! A 7 tWR PEOPLE 1 W1EET HERE cState Conventton of Free rMethodist Groups to Open Here Friday The Oregon Young people's so cieties will hold tbelr annual mis sionary conrention at the Market street Free Methodist church, North Winter and Market streets, this week, beginning at 7:30 o'clock Friday night, December 28. and concluding Sunday night. LesFleiF. Smith, conference pre- Ident. -will Br in charge. Toun 'people 'from all parts of the state wilt be in attendance; s well as -visitors from Washington and g California. 1 Among the principal speakers ' will "be Bishop A. D. Zahniser, for merly general conference evange list. and the Rer. W. B. Qlm- steatf. general missionary secre tary of the Free Methodist ehnrch Mr. Olmstead has had wide ex periencje hi the ehnrch field both home and abroad and his address es' win be interesting as well as Inspirational. "Emery Goode, president of the Salem Free Methodist 'Young Peo ple's society, will open the con ferenee with an address of wel eoate to the visitors. Bishop Zah nleer will give 'the final address Bnftday night. The bishop will Tremain in Salem two weeks to conduct special revival services FECIAL PROGRAMS TURNER. Ore.. Dec. 21. (Spe BUI cials The Christian church will give Its Christmas program Sun- y evening, and the Methodist t ehnrch will give Its program Mon- day evening. The public Is invited ) to attend both events. ? Mrs. Mallnda Chambers, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. Haggey, near Los Ange y lea; has returned to the home of hr grand children the Porters, and Is' glad to be in Oregon again. J 1 The Turner public school gave a J good Christmas program Friday, i eptfnsored mainly by the grades: ( School will be closed until Janu- ary t. f Turner now has a second hand f store, opened by E. E. Stewart, formerly of J3tayton, where he conducted the same business in connection with a feed store. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Stroud and daughter of Yoncalla, visited at the 'borne of Mr. Stroud's sister. Mrs. Bear, Wednesday and Thurs day. " The Rev. John Trachsel of Kim ball School of Theology occupied the Methodist church pulpit last Sunday in the absence of the pas tor. Mrs. Spalildlng and children left early Friday morning tor their homcat Goldendale, Wash. 14r. tad Mrs. R. E. Stewart and '. Mrs. Bear spent Tuesday with frtfJnds near Crawfordsville. "MfX- Hill has been ill with In fluents. Mrs. J. W. Burge, formerly of Tinier, visited recently at the borne of J. F. Thomasohv Miss Thelma Delzell will not re turn from California for the holi days as she had planned. Mr. and Mrs. A. Edwards and Mrs: L. J. Rowley attended a , White Shrine ceremonial In Salem Mondar. AXXOIXCH MKETINGS Wednesday evening meetings of First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Salem which is located at the corner of Liberty and Cbemeketa streets, are held at 8 o'clock and include testimonies of healing, ex perience and remarks on Christian Science. All are Invited to attend tfceee meetings. Christmas Observance In Salem Churches Provides Man (Continned from Page l.vVfJ special music will be given. To night's program Is: ' . ' Christmas Carols. . , Processional -"It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." - I Audience "Joy to the World." "Unto God Be Glory." Sunday School and Chorus. . Responsive Beading Matt. 2 : 1-14. . . , . , . Prayer. ' ' r "Christ Is Born," Sunday School and Chorus. "The Bells of Christmas-Tide" Lillian Myers. "Who -Are These?" Sunday School and Chorus. "Luther's Cradle Hymn' Pri mary Department. Exercise "Together" Kinder garten Class. "The Christ Child" Gladys Quesseth. Violet Ott, Doris Strand4 Margaret Clare. Maxlne Setler. "Only a Babe in the Manger" Sunday School and, Chorus. Exercise Stars for the Christ mas Crown" Gene Huntley, Ken neth Peters, Robert Erlkaen. Wil fred Peters and Lester Meyers. "Seeking the Savlous," Aage Rohmer. " 'Twaa Long Ago" Sunday School and Chorus. Exercise "Tell Me Why" Dale Newman. Lloyd Reinwald, Wilbur Finden, Russel Peters, Da vid Struts. ' "The Angels' Song" Sunday School and Chorus. Exercise "The Christmas Mes. sage" Faye Sherman. Mareeil Stetler. Grace Johnson. "O Prince, of Peace" Sunday School and Chorus. Address "The Story" The Rev. P. W. Eriksen, pastor. "Hail the Lord of Glory" Sun day School and Chorus. Benediction. Recessional "Come Hither. Ye FaithfuL" FIRST CpRISTIAX The program for the First Christian church will to be given tonight at 7:30 o'clock. It Is ar ranged in three parts: Prologue "The Christ Child's Birth," Inter lude, "The Christ Child's Quest." part two "The End of the Quest"; part three, "Where the Christmas Spirit Shines." LESLIE MEMORIAL "The Gift," a pageant, will be given at the Leslie Memorial church tonight, at 7:30 o'clock, with the older members of the church taking part in the biblical production. An outline of the pageant follows: A girl, busy and perplexed, in the midst of Christmas prepara tion discontentedly wonders what it is all about. An Impatient ques tion finds an unexpected answer by the coming of the Spirit of Christmas who pictures her new meanings of an old story, as a re sult of which the girl finds an answer. The characters are Marlon Shaw, the girl and Spirit of Christmas, Mrs. Andrew Hunter. Mrs. Mason Bishop and Leslie H. Springer are soloists and Mrs. S. Darlow Johnson, accompanist, Mrs. J. B. Ulrlch. Mrs. Mason Bishop. Mrs. H. R. White, Miss Helen Ingrey and E. D. Roseman compose the committee. FIRST EVANGELICAL "Bethlehem Echoes" will be presented by the choir of the First Evangelical church at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. Ethel Poling Phelps, church pianist, will accompany the chorus. The text of the Cantata is as follows: Opening chorus, "Lift Up Thy Gates.'! Soprano, and alto duet, "Beth lehem." Tenor solo, "The Manger at Bethlehem." Soprano and alto duet, "Mary, Sweet Mary." Soprano solo, "Song of Mary." Trio, chorus and bass solo "Is Born the King." yjCiiaDor W Jfemorial Parks are a modern solution for an old necessity. They create a civic asset in place of a tolerated liability. 714-716 First National Bank Building . ' . : " . Salem,' Oregon P&ne i Programs Soprano and' tenor in 'unison. "The Guiding of the Star. Chorus and bass solo, "Tell Us Where Jesus Is Born." Chorus with alto and tenor duet, "Abiding on Judean Hills." Members of the choir are: - Soprano Mrs. Helen HUflker, Mrs. Violet Lamkin, Mrs. H. M, Mead. Mrs. P. F. Thomas. Kath leen Phelps, Pauline Rickll, Lillian Garnjobst. Helen Rex and Olive' Shurtz; alto, Elva Ault, Francis Baler, Savllla Phelps. Gladys HU flker and Anna Miles, tenor. L. C. Maves, Fred Remington and N. ,8. Sohmalle; bass. Stanley Maves, Reubln Hilflker. H. M. Mead. Walter 8. Lamkin and William McCauley. Soloists are, soprano, Kathleen Phelps; tenor, L. C. Mavea; bass, Stanley Maves. ( FIRST PRBSBYTKRIAX A Christmas concert will be giv en tonight. at 7:30 o'clock at the First Presbyterian. Organ Prelude, "Christmas In Sicily," Pletro Yon. In this number is introduced the effect of the Sicilian bagpipes. Hymn 174. Invocation. "The Star of the East." Fearls. 1. Prelude. . 2. "Arise. Shine." Mr. J. 8. Retd Miss and Chorus. 4. "The Angels' Song, Dorothy Brant, C. W. Reld. 5. "Sing O Heavens", Chorus. Scripture, Luke 2:1-20. Prayer. . "Beautiful Star." Mrs. Hen ry Millie. 7. "Awake. -Put on Thy Strength." Mr. Deacon and Chorus. Offertory "The Holy Night," Vail. 8 "Bethlehem," Ladies' Choir and Chorus. 9. "Lead Thou Me On," Mr. Frank Ritchie. 10. "There Shall be Night no More" Mrs. Allen and Chorus. 11. "Rejoice Greatly," Chorus. Benediction Organ Postlude "Festival March," Mutter. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Christmas church at the First Baptist church tonight, beginning at 7:30 o'clock, is as follows: Prelude, Selected, Organ Solo Hymn, "Joy to the World." Congregation Prayer, Rev. R. L. Payne. Hymn, "Silent Night, Holy Night," Choir. Vocal Duet, Selected, Majorle and Kathleen Broer. " Anthem, "There Were Shep herds Abiding" Choir. Offertory. Baritone Solo, "Star of the East." Kenneth AJbbatt. Anthem, "The Wondrous Story" Choir. 1 - Trumpet Solo, Selected, H. W. Mills. Short Sermon, Rev. R. L. Payne Men's Chorus, "O'Hallowed Night." x Anthem. ''Holy Night," Choir. Benediction. KNIGHT MEMORIAL "The Christmas Star," by Sara Hawks Sterling, a Holiday Play in three acts, will be presented in the Knight Memorial church Christmas eve at 7:45 p. m. by members of the church school. The first act takes place in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bond, el derly rich people, bored by the approach of the Christmas season. The second act; the workroom of Santa Claus; The third act; the home of the Bonds. Characters are: Mr. Bond, a rich merchant, Donald J. Allison; Mrs. Bond, a modern wife, Caroyl Braden; Thomas, an English but let, Donald Barnard; Fifl, a French maid, Harriett Adams; Jimmy, a street boy, Ralph Eyre; Santa Claus, Mr. H. L. Braden; Children of Santa Claus, Mistle toe, Nina Taylor, Christmas Tree, Universal, Holidays are .a good time to thing about univer sal obligations. 2205 " " HESS GROUPS MONMOUTH. Ore., Dec 22. (Special) The Polk county Holi ness association convened at" the local Evangelical ehnrch Wednes day for the regular monthly ses sion. A basket luncheon was en- Joyed at noon: and the -entire program was of a varied and de votional nature. The Rev. Ro salia Douglas, of Falls City, pres ident of the association, presided: and the Rev. E. O. Ranton of the Independence Evangelical church, had charge of the music. At the morning session, the Rev. A. E. Fogg of Rickreall spoke Inipirlngly on "Prophecy Concerning the Jews." The Rev. L. H. Willard and Rev. Mr. Ran ton sang "That Beaatlful Land," "Mr. and Mrs. McCormick. Sal vation Army representatives from Salem were present, and Mrs. Mc Cormick talked. In the after noon. The Rev, W. N. Coffee, of the Balem -Free Methodist church was the speaker, , his .message be ing based on : the symbolic and real meaning of the cross in our lives. A duet, "When I Surrey the Wondrous Cross," was sung by Rev. Mr. Ranton and Rev. Mr. Willard. The Rev. L. C. Kerby. a former Monmouth pastor, now minister of the . Evangelical ehnrch of Dallas, was the evening speaker, his subject being "The Burning Heart.' Hiss Ruth Barnes was the evening soloist, Church Plans Watch Night The. Calvary Baptist ehnrch eon gregation is planning to hold a watch night service at the church New Year's eve, beginning at t:00 o'clock and continuing until mid night. An interesting program Is being arranged. The -regular mid-week fellow ship meeting will not be held this week, announces the pastor, the Rev. W. Earl Cochran. Evelyn Haag, Fruit Cake, Leota Harland, Mince Pie, Charlotte Eyre, Doll, Shirley Parker; Hol ly, Betty Taylor; Christmas Spir its, Loce, Lorain Haag; Joy, Vel ma May; Peace, Fern Harris; The Christmas Star, -Miss Mary Eyre. ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC The pastor of St. Joseph's Cath olic church has slsued an invita tion to everyone. Catholic and non-Catholic, to the midnight mass on Christmas eve and the four masses on Christmas day at 7:00. 8:00. 8:30 and 9:00 o'clock. At midnight the choir will sing the following program: Processional, "Silent Night! Holy Night!" Male quartet. Mass In Honor of St. Benedict, Full choir. Offertory, "Adests Fldells." Full choir. Communion , (Solo) O Holy Night," Miss, Rudy, Recessional. "Praise Ye the Father." Mixed choir.. Miss Mary Lebold at the Organ. At 9 o'leock the Sacred Heart Academy pupils will sing: "Angels We Have Heard on Hlgh.'i "Glory to God In the High est," "Silent Night," "Adeste Fidel.ls," "Glory to God." Bene diction, Full chorus, Gregorian. Organ Solo.Silent Night," Thompson, Miss Margaret Mary Nathman at the organ. FIRST METHODIST A Christmas pageant, "The Soldier of Bethlehem," by Russell Boelw, will be given at the First M. E. church, Sunday night. Mrs. Leonard Nelson, director; Ronald C. Glover, reader; Mrs. Leonard Nelson, Director; Ronald C. Glover, Reader, Mrs. Otto Hag erdorn, Mrs. O. W. Day, Arnold Taylor and R. D. Barton; Organ ist, Miss Grace Henderson. Characters In Cast. Bartlmeaus, a soldier, Charles Wilson; Glau cus, a soldier, William DePew; (Turn to Page 8, Please.) Get-Acquainted Affair Planned By. Men's Class The Business Men's Bible class of the First. Methodist church will hold a, get-acquainted meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Blackerby, 1130 8. Liberty, Fri day night: The wives of the mem bers of the class are to be special guests for the evening.' Each member' Is asked to bring some curiosity which will be of Interest and add 'to the evening's enter tainment. A. M. Lausch is pres ident of this class. . Leslie Service Of Week Given Announcements of . week-d a y events from the , Leslie Memorial church include: mid-week prayer and study service in the church auditorium and young- people's discussion group In Leslie hall Thursday evening at 7:80 o'clock. Choir practice. J. William Belch er of Portland directing, will be held Thursday evening at 1:30. Dr. C.X. Poling To Preach Today Dr. C. C. Poling will preach at the First Evangelical ehnrch this morning, in the absence of the pas tor, the Rev. A. P. Layton, who Is In Eugene today. At this eve ning's service, the ehnrch choir will sine a Christmas cantata which was composed by the Rev. Charles Poling, son of Dr. C. C. Poling. Yqmarco Class To Meet Friday The women of the Yomarco bible class of the First Methodist Epis copal church will meet Friday af ternoon at the homo of Mrs. Wal ter Pennington, 1398 Center street. Mrs, F. A. Rledesel will act as assistant hostess. Prayer service and bible study for the South Salem Friends church will be held Thursday night, beginning at 7:30 o'clock . Mid-week service of the Cbe meketa street Evangelical church are held Thursday night, begin ning at 7:30 o'clock. Christmas Card Headquarters and you'll find Books, Sta tionery, Fountain Pens, Desk Sets, Leather Goods, Diaries and Other Gifts. Bed Night Stand this : suite" - Prompt delivery in time for the Christ mas Guest, may be secured on these pieces. YOUNG PEOPLE GIVE MEHIIOVTliS College chapter of the Endeavor societies of the First Presbyterian church will -hold Us annual candle lighting service at their meetrng tonight. Mrs. Paul Ellis will -have charge of this ceremony. In addi tion, Dorothy Hutchinson will lead the group in a study of "Further Consideration of Peace Problems." Other members of the Salem Toung People's Christian union have announced their meetings for tonight as follows: Jason Lee church Jason Lee college1 chapter, "Celebrating th Birthday of Jesus." Lloyd Hockett. leader; Jason Lee high school chapter, Eleanor Henderson, lead er upon the same topic. Special Christmas services are also plan-! ned. First Christian church Topic: Worshiping God In Word and Song. Leader Rose Dickinson; special Christmas music. Knight Memorial Congregation al the old Christmas story win be told in script ere and song. Vera MeCune, leader. First Baptist Topic: "Mir acles." Mrs. J. M. Cross, leader. Leslie M. E. "Celebrating Birthday of Jesus." Ronald Hul bert, leader. Special Christmas services. First M. E. No meetings. Calvary Baptist Senior group. a Christmas topic Selda Harlan, leader; Intermediate meeting, also Christmas topic, Lolabelle Pick ens, leader. Prayer services for the Cbeme keta street Evangelical congrega tion will be held Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock. Regular week-da services are held each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights at the Glad Tid ings mission, of which 2. S. John son is the pastor. re Last Minute Suggestions! Games Rook 75c Pit 75c Flinch 75c Rummy 75c Touring 75c Lindy 50c Three Guardsmen Authors 35c Lotto 35c Pollyanna $1.25 Parcheesi $1.50 Checkers Dominoes COMMERCIAL BOOK 163 N. Coml. 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