This pamphlet was conceived in enthusiasm by men and women who are bristling with PEP to build a Beautiful Church in St. James Parish. They are impatiently waiting: they are clamoring for action. They want YOU to know what they propose doing. They hope you will be with them. Don't look for a seat in the Grand Stand-People who do things move-the disinterested sit and watch -- Our Parish Big Drum is beating a marching tune – “LET'S GO."
My dear Parishioner;
The possibilities of a thoroughly organized parish occurred to me during the Seminary drive when 64 men in a few hours visited every home in the parish and obtained subscriptions to the amount of $19,500.
This can be done by making the Seminary Fund Organization permanent, aligning it with the Holy Name Society branch and establishing it as the intelligence bureau of all parish activities.
The advantages to be derived are almost evident; the 64 men acting as captains could in one hour re-organize the Holy Name Society and draft into its ranks almost every man and boy in the parish, thereby giving the St. James Branch not only priority in diploma in the diocesan union but priority in efficiency and vitality. The example of vast throngs of men and youths approaching Holy Communion on the Second Sunday would be a tremendous influence on the indifferent and careless members of the flock and a constant source of spiritual stamina to the recipients.
At the time of a mission every nook and cranny in the parish could be looked into and persuasive measures used to bring back the lost sheep.
An up-to-the-minute census of each district could be kept and a tabulated account of all the children whose spiritual welfare was being neglected, and of adults who were only nominal Catholics, in this way a bureau of information for the use of all other societies in the parish could be established which would expedite action, conserve, unify and direct the energy of all of the Societies, and tend towards a tremendous parish organization.
Such an organized effort of the laity to promote the spiritual life of the flock would strengthen the hands of the Pastor, keep the wolf from the fold and give all an opportunity of practicing the spiritual works of mercy such as counseling the doubtful, instructing the ignorant.
I appeal therefore to the collectors to begin work on this organization, each pair assigned the territory covered during the Seminary Campaign shall begin at once to interview the men and boys with the purpose of increasing membership in the Holy Name Branch and securing a large attendance on next Communion Sunday, and at the reception of new members and the election of officers which shall take place on Monday, January 9th.
On that occasion a special speaker will be invited and should each of the collectors be present and bring four members an attendance of over 250 would be secured.
Wishing all a holy and happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Yours in Christ,
PATRICK J. O’CONNOR, Adm.
1st, Solemn High Mass, Midnight;
2nd, 6 o’clock;
3rd, 7 o’clock;
4th, 7:30 o’clock;
5th, 9 o’clock;
6th, 10 o’clock High Mass with Benediction.
It will be noted that the Masses on Christmas morning are as on Sundays with the exception of Midnight Mass and an additional Mass at 7 o’clock.
Midnight Mass -- Before the Mass, Silent Night -- (Angel’s Choir) during the Mass, Millard’s Mass in G, will be sung in full.
Offertory -- Venite Adoremus, M. A. Gilsinn.
Comuniunion -- Adeste Fideles, Novello.
Recessional -- Te Deum (selected).
Same program will be repeated at the 10 o’clock High Mass.
A Jesuit Father will assist the priests of the parish hearing confessions on Christmas Eve. Children’s confessions will be heard from 3:30 to 4:30. Adults who do not work and others who are free, until supper, and the time after 7 p.m. should he left exclusively to wage earners.
The following have signified a willingness to be members of the Purgatorian Society and should one die within the year he is assured of the prayers of all the other living members and of three Masses being offered and a daily memento being made by the Spiritual Director.
Many of those who sent in Purgatorian Society Lists did not sign their names and it is presumed they only wished to have a memento made of their deceased relatives. Should any one of the living members find his name absent from this list, the Spiritual Director should be notified at once as this is the only authoritative list of living members.
| Arnold, Mrs. | Ehle. Miss Emma | Maloney, Irene | O’Toole, John |
| Badendieck, Cecelia | Fahey, Mrs. L. | Manchester, Mrs. | Owmhy, Mrs. Mary |
| Barni, Mrs. | Findley, Mary Delia | Manion, Mrs. P. | Pate, Mrs. K. J |
| Begicy, Mrs. Mary | Flannigan, Mayzie | Manion, Teresa | Placke, Mrs. T. |
| Berger, Mrs. Mary | Flynn, Mrs. Margaret | Marshall, Clara | Pieschel, Joseph |
| Bersch, Mr-Mrs. J. D. | Forrest, Nan | Marshall, Mrs. H. | Plengemeier, Elizabeth |
| Bisso, Mr-Mrs. J. A. | Gibbons, Catherine | Matreci, Mrs. M. | Quirk, Mrs. L. |
| l3isso. Mary | Glynn, Mrs. D. | Mayor, Mrs. Ed. | Regan. Mrs. Catherine |
| Bisso, Ollie | Godfrey, Mrs. M. | McCauley, Mrs. H. J. | Regan Delia |
| Boman, Mr-Mrs. W. | Grosch, Frances and Barbara | McDonnell, Mrs. | Reese, Dulany, Mr.-Mrs. |
| Boyer, Mr. and Mrs. | Greenwell, Mrs. Jos. F. | McEvoy. Mrs. J. | Roberson, Susanna |
| Brady, Mrs. B. P. | Greenwell, Martha A. | McGuire, Mrs. john | Robinson, Jos., May & Louise |
| Brady, Mrs. H. | Harris, Mr.-Mrs. J. P. | McGuire, Margaret | Rose, Mrs. S. |
| Brady, Mrs. Norman | Hefele, Mr-Mrs. W. | McKenna, Mr-Mrs. F.J. | Scherzinger, Helen K. |
| Buckley, Mrs. Edw. | Hense, Wm. H. | McLaughlin, Mrs. | Schramm, Josephine |
| Burch, Mrs. S. L. | Hense, Wm. M. | McVey, Mrs. | Scully. Mrs. M |
| Byrne, Margaret | Herman, Veronica | Mergenthaler, Mrs. E. | SISTERS |
| Byrne, William | Hilton, Mrs. Florence | Mills, Irene M. | Celestine |
| Cadwallader, H. | Hodnett, Mr. and Mrs. | Moran, John | Estelle |
| Carroll, Mrs. Margaret | Hoelter, Josephine | Moran, Mary Jane | Gabriel |
| Charleville, Mrs. | Houlihan, Mr. J. C. | Moore, Martin P. | Germaine |
| Chevalier, Mrs. A. | Jirauch, Mrs. A. | Moore, Mrs. M | M.H. |
| Christy, Mrs. Anne | Jones, Del | Moore, John F. | M.J. |
| Clegg, Mrs. | Jones, Mary | Morrissey, Mrs. A. B. | Patrice |
| Clivio, J. | Jones, Mr-Mrs. Wm. | Moss, Mrs. Johanna | Raymunda |
| Collins, Mrs. Nora | Kelly, Mrs. D. | Mrus, Veronica | Vincentia |
| Connors, Mrs. Margaret | Kelly, Dan. | Murphy, Mrs. John A. | Stanley, R. E. |
| Cook, Mary E. | Kelley, Mrs. J. J. | Murphy, Mrs. R. Brent | Steger, Mrs. John J. |
| T. Cooney, Mrs. M. | Kern, Mrs. M. A. | Murphy, Mrs. Eliza G. | Strathnian, Mrs. L. |
| S. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs | King, Nellie | Murphy, Mrs. B. | Stumpf, Mrs. L. |
| Corbett, Mr-Mrs. J.J. | Kiasek, Mrs. Chas. | Murphy, Mr.-Mrs. P.H. | Smith, Mrs. M. |
| Corcoran, Mrs. K. | Kletzker, Mrs. Geo. | McAleenan. Mrs | Stiff, Mrs. M. |
| Crotty, Mr-Mrs. J. M. | Knickel, Mrs. H. | Newport, Mrs. J. | Sullivan, Mary |
| Cullen, Mrs. | Lafser, Mrs. A. J. | Nixon, Genieve | Tracy, Julia Mary |
| Cunningham, A. E. | Lane, Margaret F. | Nolte, Mrs. Wm. | Wagner, Kate |
| Dailey, Mr-Mrs. T. E. | Larson, Mrs. Louis | Nixon, Mr.- Mrs. Edw. | Walker, Mrs. Peter |
| Docring, Barbara | Lederle, Geo. A. | Oates, Mrs. J. | Walsh, Mrs. Helen D. |
| Dolan, Mrs. P. J. | Leonhardt, Mrs. A. | O’Brien, Rose | Ward, Mrs. H. A. |
| Doran, Mr.-Mrs. J. | Linkul, Mrs. Mary | O'Brien, Mrs. M. | Weaver, A. A. |
| Devanney, James, Sr. | Long. Mrs. | O’Connell. Mrs. J. | Wichman, Mrs C. |
| Dietz, Mrs. Elizabeth | Lavelle, Antoinette | O’Hare, Mrs. J. | Wiber, Mrs. Geo. |
| Duggan, Mrs. Mary | Mahon, Genevieve | O’Shaughnessey, Mrs.J. | Willer, Mrs. J. |
| Dwyer, Mary Louise | Mahoney, Mrs. John | O’Toole, Mrs. | Witte, Mrs. J.J. |
| Eckhoff, Mrs. Joe | Maloney, Mrs. H. C. | O’Toole, E. | Wiss, Mrs. J. |
The downtown stores are already decorated and the display in the windows is attractive aid suggestive; children in school are becoming restless, and little tots are inquisitive and whispering their secrets which must not be told of things that are expected, the presents that are to come; the dreams of children are vivid and exciting, at this time all their little lives are happy dreams: and old folk too, are thoughtful and childlike, they pause in their work and look inward and backward, children they would be again and children they will be, for the heart of the man is the heart of the child and wrinkles and grey hairs are only incrustations that labors and years have laid on the smiling face of youth. We would make an effort to cast them off; we will make an effort; for dear to us all are the days of childhood, and children we are going to be: foolish children; generous children; but alas, no longer innocent: it’s a long road back for many to mother’s knee and home and God; but Christmas is coming and a way opening up over the hills, over the sin and over the sorrow, a star is rising in the East and in its dim light we see what we might be; a kindlier impulse is in our hearts a stirring hope is whispering in the wind, memories are coming, memories are thronging; an unwritten proclamation is abroad in the streets of the cities, in the mountains and in the valleys and the vast and scattered human family are attentive to its appeal, yes, the day shall be kept holy and Christmas shall be made a day of love and good-will.
This is the day of God’s Pageant and the Child in a stable is the central figure; other groups are shepherds, kings: the orchestra are angels choirs and the audience is man, fallen man in the captivity of sin and shame and passion, man in his ugliest garb.
“I bring you tidings of great joy, which will be to all the people, for this day is born to you in the City of David a Saviour who is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign to you, Ye shall find a babe swathed and lying in a manger. Glory to God on high and on earth peace to men good-will.”
All the windows in the church with the exception of those in the sacristy have been donated and will serve as memorials of priests and people.
The ten small windows in the super structure directly over and on each side of the sanctuary will be dedicated to the Bishops who ruled in this diocese and the Pastors who administered to the needs of the flock and who are now departed. Those are Most Rev. Peter R. Kenrick and Most Rev. Joseph Kain and the following Pastors: Rev. John O’Sullivan, pastor until 1861; Rev. Miles Tobin ‘till 1862; Rev. Michael Wilby, 1866; Rev. Thos. Manning, 1870,. Rev. Henry Kelly 1878; Rev. Ambrose T. Butler, 1884: Rev. P, McNamee, 1896, and Rev. E. A. Casey, 1916.
On these windows are placed the emblems of the Apostles.
In the Lady’s Chapel west of the Nashville Avenue entrance there are two large windows of [can’t read …] for Sisters Catherine and Louis and the other to their late neighbor and friend, Martin F. Moore. The Medallion in these windows shall commemorate Virgins and, Martyrs with St. Dominic and Blessed Simon Stock in the center piece.
The eight large windows in the side walls will be memorials to the oldest families in the parish. The first will have written on it, “John J. to Mrs. Brady, our deceased pastors, and Holy Souls,” and the medallions will depict the Annunciation and the Holy Family. The medallions in this and other windows will continue the story of the life and ministry of Christ and the seventh will have on it the crucifixion scene.
This subject was selected because of its historic worth, simplicity and appropriateness. Every child who enters the church will be able to follow the sermon on the glass, the church will speak in every detail of its decorations and tell the mystery of man’s redemption.
Though the first windows were offered to the oldest families, the order in which the names are written does not represent the seniority of the parishioner, but the selection that was made by the one who was given a choice. The oldest family, the O’Gormans selected the 7th window on which will be written, “Mary, mother of man.”
The other widows are in the following order: No. 2 “Charles Kern donated in honor of [can’t read] Kern.” No. 3, “The Merriman family.” No. 4, “In memory of Peter Manion family.” No. 5. “Carreras family”; No. 6, Sec. 1 “Saxon family” Sec 2, “Carolyn C. Cody”; Sec. 3 “Pearl Walter”; No. 8. “John P. Dolan family.”
The large window in the front gable which wit! depict the seven sacraments, is donated by the Heil family and will have inserted upon it “To Rose Heil, W. and C. Grabenschroer, Helen Heil Bayless.”
The gable windows on the north and south side have been donated in sections. The window on the north side near the Nashville entrance [can’t read] “Teresa Houlihan, “Anita Nolan.” The window on the south side, “Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Haussmann.” “Pat McGuire family,” “Thomas Mahon family.” An effort is being made to make pictorial representations in these windows that will depict God’s Love and Mercy.
The twenty clerestory windows which show directly over the main nave windows will be memorials to Chas. McDonnell Schollmeyer family, Wm. Jones family, O’Shaughnessy, Kletzker family, Milenslayer, Mrs. Peter Walker, Anna Clune Forrest, Benjamin F. Hawkins, Mrs. Agnes Stiff, Francis Briugliá, ,Wm. E. Kim, Clarence Wilier, Mrs. John Lavin, John J. Shaffrey, Grosch, John Pahl Roles, Delia T. Dowling, Ed Dwyer family.
On four of these windows will be represented the emblems of the four evangelists: St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke and St. John and the four on the opposite side nearest the altar the place of honor will he given St. Augustine, St. Ambrose, St. Gregory the Great, St. Jerome, and on the twelve windows, six on each side following the Evangelists and the Doctors, are the patron saints of great countries embraced in the Catholic Faith, St. Patrick, Ireland; St. Boniface, Germany; St. Anthony, Italy; St. Denis, France; St. James, Spain; St. George, England; St. Nicholas, Russia; St. Joseph, Belgium; St. Willibord, Holland; and St. Leopold, Austria.
In the vestibules at the front doors there are four window, these will he inscribed, “Ant. & Eliz. Robinson,’’ “C. Usher Kelly, north side, McKennas,’’ “ Boman family.’’
The Baptistery and its windows are memorial to the Gratiot family. The names to be inscribed upon the windows are ‘‘Caroline Blythe,’’ “Gratiot family,” “Charles Gratiot Blythe,’’
Attention of the donors is called to the inscriptions herein mentioned for the memorials. If there is any mistake or error in spelling or in names, the pastor should be notified as soon as possible since the artist is to work with this copy as an instruction, and he will not be responsible for any errors that may occur which remain uncorrected on this sheet.
The beautiful symbolic scheme carried throughout the windows is designed to fill the soul with reverence and impress upon the mind (as early Christian artists impressed upon the minds of the faithful) the glory of our religion and the beauty of our Faith, for in the windows of St. James will be unfolded in decorative and symbolical form not only the life and the ministry of our Blessed Lord, but the life of His Church and the influence of His Saints Upon Christian civilization. The parables told by our Blessed Lord shall he strikingly illustrated in the two nave windows, and the artist, Mr. Gaytee, will endeavor to paint every stirring emotion and vivid impression which our Lord conveyed in these stories which are in themselves master-pieces of literature. The combination of medallions in these two windows should he a powerful portrayal of God’s Love and Mercy which is the most emphasized message of our Christian Faith, and the whole church shall carry within it its own message, it shall speak of its Master and of the God that under sacramental veils is glorified in His sanctuary. Here the artist will portray in richest and brightest colors the great majesty of God and the mystery of Redemption. The altar, plain and unpretentious, decorated with rich tapestries, the canopy, the bronze candle-sticks, the massive crucifix, the tapestries in the background and the vari-colored lights coming through the art glass windows all shall speak in harmonious unison of the beauty and the majesty of Christ the King before whom men and angels must ever bow in holy reverence.
One hundred and sixty-four dollars was cleared by St. Ann’s Sodality at their last Euchre and Lotto. The embroidered scarf donated by Mrs. Joseph Crotty was won by her neighbor, Mrs. Scherzinger, and the spread donated by Mrs. S. Burch was won by Marie Gioia. Complete returns are not yet made.
The attendance on last Communion Sunday was gratifying as has been the attendance at the monthly meetings and at the requiem Mass of member.
The officers last elected are capable and energetic, these include Mrs. Irvin, president; Mrs. Florence Hilton, vice president; Mrs. Harold Kerns, secretary; Mrs. Plengemeier, assistant secretary; Mrs. Foley and Agnes Bisso, medal bearers.
Mr. Geo. E. Wiber, Sr., 6143 West Park ave., suffering severely from a chronic infirmity. His condition is critical. He is being nursed by Mrs. Wiber at her home.
Mr. Luke Fahey, 6200 West Park ave., was operated upon at St. John’s Hospital for appendicitis and is convalescing. Ex-officer Peter J. Dolan who has been critically ill, was noticed at Mass last Sunday.
Mr. Stephen Boyer who it was reported has been suffering from an abscess of the lung has relinquished all hope of being cured through medical science and now places all his confidence in prayer. He does not appear to be getting worse, though he has no medical attention.
Laura Stumpf and Marietta Hoelscher who were run over by an automobile a few weeks ago and found unconscious in the street are much improved, and apparently have suffered no permanent injury.
William Moynihan, 1328 Hughes place, had a paralytic stroke and is a patient at the Missouri Pacific Hospital.
Jerry Sheehan of the Clegg-Sheehan Automobile Company suffered a fractured wrist when struck by the crank of his automobile.
Mrs. Ollie Dolan has given birth to a fine baby boy in the maternity division of St. Mary’s Hospital and is now home.
Mrs. James Coad also gave birth to a girl and is being cared for at home.
Mrs. M. O’Brien of Tamm avenue seems to have some difficulty overcoming a trying illness.
Rita Ward, 1041 Louisville ave. is convalescing from a severe attack of bronchitis.
A Bridge Party was given by members of the Virgin Mother’s Sodality in the school hall the evening of November 14th. About thirty members participated in the game and partook of the lunch which was served later in the evening. These affairs will be given every month.
The Mothers Club intend giving an old fashioned party in the school hall December 9th.
Statements will be mailed to wage earners this week covering payments made to the church from January until December 1st. These will indicate the zeal and generosity of each parishioner and give him an accurate idea of his contributions.
The time for discharging subscriptions made at the Barbecue will expire this month.
It is scarcely necessary to remind the parishioners that more is expected of them this year because the church is under construction and the decorations of the interior which are designed cannot be carried out unless every one makes unusual sacrifices.
Our magnificent aim to build a beautiful church is almost accomplished. The church as it now stands is better than most of us ever hoped for. The exterior was planned to be plain, elegant and correct, all who have seen it are eloquent in their admiration, but it is to the interior we would point with pride and we are confident, St. James Church will be a work of art if sufficient funds are forthcoming to complete the decorations.
If you have been remiss in your contributions endeavor to make a big donation this month.
After an illness of over a month Mrs. Catherine Roles. 6322 Oakland ave., mother of Mrs. Arthur Pahl, succumbed to weakness aggravated by a failing heart.
Mrs. PahI attended her mother day and night, but human skill and filial affection could only soften the growing conviction that all had to end in death. The Last Sacraments were received, and often Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist visited Mrs. Roles, as we now know, to prepare her for her journey to God. Mrs. Roles died Monday morning with her husband, her daughter, her granddaughter and her great-granddaughter at her bedside.
Father O’Connor officiated at her funeral Thursday morning, December 1st, with Requiem High Mass and the Absolution of Holy Mother the Church. Father Jos. McMahon of St. Luke’s and Father McAtee of Holy Innocents were present in the sanctuary. May her soul eternally rest in peace, Amen.
The Holy Name Minstrel which was given in Yale Hall on Hallowe’en was an experiment made by the men of the parish to get the men and boys interested in dramatics. The promoters are to be congratulated on their success. A large sympathetic audience cheered their performance and the comments of the parishioners have been enthusiastic.
The stage plans showed a great deal of originality, the introduction of the airplane and the name given it, “The Spirit of St. James,” was a conception of genius. The cast worked untiringly for several weeks and had several difficulties to surmount. There was a touch of the amateur to the performance which was the result perhaps of lack of conceit and self-confidence customary to men who are on the stage for the first time. The singing was excellent, but the songs might have been more popular. Louis Riegel sang one in which the audience joined and won a great deal of applause.
The delusion created by the blackened faces was partially destroyed by the performers retaining their own names. It would have been better had they concealed their identity and kept the audience guessing. The dancing was an attractive item. Tom Hankins with the vitality of youth and Mr. Hense lacking the infirmity of age, assisted by Mr. Jerry Corbett, held the attention and delighted the audience.
The Parish Orchestra played during the intermission and during the dance that followed and thus eliminated a big expense. Their rendition was thoroughly satisfactory and a surprise to the parishioners.
It is understood the net receipts went over two hundred dollars and have been deposited to the credit of the Holy Name treasury.
The Mothers’ Club were guests of the Highland Dairy Company on Wednesday, November 30th at Highland, Illinois. Father Pohl and sixty ladies inspected the dairy plant and were given a sumptuous chicken dinner. Though the weather was disagreeable the outing was all that could be desired, and the company gained the good-will of the Mothers’ Club.
This society will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, December 8th in the School Hall and in all future months on the Thursday after the first Sunday of the month. Members are earnestly requested to attend these meetings and cooperate with the officers in raising a sufficient fund to make a donation to cover the expense of installing memorial windows in the church for Sister Catherine and Sister Louis and former pastors.
Members of the Alumni Association are also invited because suggestions are needed and assistance is required to make the next play a financial success.
Since the last installation of officers in July no play has been given and no great effort has been made to increase the fund already formed. It is the intention of the society to give a play the first week of January and to increase their efforts to make up during the year the balance required to pay for the windows.
The sudden death of Mrs. Blanche Ryan, wife of Mr. Eddie Ryan, 6167 Crescent ave., shocked the whole neighborhood. She attended Mass Sunday, November 6th, apparently with every promise of continued good health, and the following Thursday morning she entered St. John’s Hospital where she successfully underwent a major operation. But God’s Angel called that night and at 5 o’clock Friday morning she left her assembled family to deeply grieve their loss.
Mrs. Ryan, in her lifetime, gained many friends. She took an especial interest in the companions of her children, who very often gathered in her home for parties and innocent pastimes.
At her funeral Monday morning, November 14. St. James Church was filled with those who miss her and who wished to express sincere sympathy with her sorrowing family. Father Gerald McMahon, a cousin of Mrs. Ryan, and Father Patrick Melican, of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Maplewood, attended the Requiem and last rites.
Let’s Go condoles with Mr. Ryan and his motherless family, and prays God for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Ryan.
Father O’Connor and Ray Dolan had a day’s hunt at Luebbering, Mo., November 29th, and came to the conclusion that good roads are not conducive to a plentiful supply of game.
The Christmas Recess for the Parochial school will begin Thursday December 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Wonder if there will be a Christmas Party!
A very pretty wedding took place at Nuptial Mass in St. James Church, November 23rd, when Miss Louise Estelle Goodberlette, sister of Mrs. Irene Mills, was married to Louis Gusmus, a prominent Catholic merchant of Sheffield, Ala., where the bride also resided during the past few years. Mrs. Gusmus had permission of her pastor to have the ceremony take place in St. James for which she has a great deal of affection. Miss Roma Fisher, a niece, was bridesmaid and John Gusmus was best man. Miss Genieve Mahon played the wedding march. The altar was beautifully decorated with white chrysanthemums. and later a touch of color was given to the couple by the rice throwers who gathered in the vestibule. Mrs. Gusmus belongs to an old St. Louis family and has many relatives and friends in St. Louis. These were present at the Mass and later were entertained at breakfast by Mrs. Irene Mills, 6682 Oakland avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Gusmus, after spending a few days in St. Louis returned to their home in Alabama.
The new advertising agent for Let’s Go, Mr. P.H, Murphy, 6210 Victoria ave., has an unusual insurance policy by which an infant under six months may be insured for $1000. If you will call HIland 3251 he will be glad to explain it.
The Parish bonds bearing interest of 5 per cent, in denominations of $500, are for sale at the American Trust Company near 7th and Locust. The Trust officials signified a willingness to give the early expiring issues to parishioners who desire to make short-term investments.
Dorothy Rubich, 2225 Benton Terrace
Francis Kenneth Homo, 6759 West Park
Nicholas Reisinger 5922 Clayton Ave
Through the zeal of the promoters of the Apostleship of prayer this feast was magnificently celebrated in St. James Parish. More than 700 people went to Communion that morning and wore the badge of the Sacred Heart.
At the last meeting of the promoters it was decided to distribute 300 almanacs of the Sacred Heart in the parish. A spiritual director of one branch is reported to have said this booklet is as good as a mission.
6219 Victoria Avenue, 5 rooms, furnace, electric and other modern conveniences, garage. HIland 3251.
UNCLE HENRY'S LETTER
July 3, 1927.
dear Charlie:
i dont no if you herd about mrs. Ryan’s death, but if you did you was probably shocked like everybody else was on acount of nobdy knowed she was very sick until the news come around of her death. i dont think i ever seen so many peeple turn out for a funeral, an it was a indication of how poplar she wus on acount of she had one of them rare dispositions which makes all friends an no enemies. the Ryans has always been known as a family what got along well, an thought a lot of one an the other, an had a grate deel of fun among themself, an i have got an idear that the Ryan “crew” has lost there “skipper.”
another person that i feel sorry for is mrs. Pahl, who has just lost her mother. mrs. Roles has been sick for a couple of months, an durin that time mrs. Pahi has worked with her night an day in a effort to save her. we dont see many such demonstrations of old fashion fidelity any more, an a example of this kind is good to look at.
wel charlie, Christmas will soon be hear an we will be in the midst of the holiday seazon, an i already see a lot of peeple runing around like they is dizzy from the heat or sumthing, trying to spend all of there money buying useless gifts to give to folks what wont aprechiate it after they get it. you no, charlie, it is a wonder peeple dont get nex to thiereself an quit throwing there money away on a lot of junk wot wont do nobody no good except maybe the store wot sells it. it strikes me as a silly idear to worry your head off tryin to think of sumthing to give to sumbody wot you dont care much for anyway, but you have got to spend maybe 2 dollars on them becaus you no that they will spend that much on you, an so you are both 2 dollars out, an you both have got sumthing that you dont no wot you will be able to do with it, an you both wonder wot you done it for, an neether I of you have got the courage to call the custom by its right name, just plane old “hypocrisy.” afection is a beautiful thing, an by the same reasonin, an expensive gift, if stamp with the regardless of its cost a gift wot express sincere brand of “hypocrisy” is cheap an tawdry.
i guess they will be a lot of selebratin goin on too, like they always is at this time of yr. an probly sum people has already started, like i herd the other day about helen Walsh and mary Boerckel starting out to visit 1 of the Barr girls which is in a convent sumware the other side of Welston an when they thought they had rode far enuff, they got off of the car and found they wus in Webster. i dont no wot ailed them, but i no if i done a stunt like that, the 1st thing peeple would say is i have been drinking to much.
the show wot the Holy Name society give on the 30 of Oct. wus a complete success on acount of every one seem to enjoy therself an the siciety made pretty good on it, an so i guess it was wel worth the trouble. i made a wise crack to the mrs. that the show was better than the “Geo. White Scandals” wich wus playin hear at the same time, an she call me on it an i had to take her to the scandals to prove it, an still i dont think she is convinced, but reely, i dont think our show wus quite that good neether, but the old boys done reel well, except sum of theni forgot a few of there lines, but that may of been on acount of there getting to enthusistic about a cupple of flasks of embalming fluid that wus passed around the dressin room, but i dont want to say too much about that on acount of sum one might ask me did i have eny of it, an I wouldnt want to lie about it.
Tom Hankins made a big hit, an to show you how good he is, las week he wus playing at the Missouri with Brooke Johns. Geo. Jennemian also made a good showin, an also Ed. Ryan an ben Kelly, an frank Walsh; in fact the whole show wus good. Ed. Loyet done so well that his sister run all around tellin everybody “thats my brother,” an i understan she is now signin her name “Mrs. E. Loyet Bovard.” lou Riegel got kinda peeved on acount of sumone made the remark that he looked like adele Conroy, but i don’t guess adele got any satisfackshun from the cumparison neethe.
St. Anns sodality had eleckshun of officers the other night an they elected father Pohl secretary, an i guess they done that to stop peeple from sayin that he always hangs around their meetin on acount of they generally put out a feed, an now he will have a good excuse to be there on acount of he will have to “read the minutes of the previous meetin.” The mrs. didn’t get home from the meetin till after 11 oclock an wen i start to bawl her out she said she walk home with mrs. Lawless an they stood on the corner talking. i told her i didn’t have nuthin to do with mrs. Lawless an maybe her husband aint strict like i am, but eny wife of mine has got to keep good hours, an she mus of figger i wus right on acount of she didnt give me no argument but jus pretend like she didnt here, but i was talkin loud enuff, so i guess i got away with it.
Your particlar friend and uncle,
HENRY
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