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In which year did Nursery Class begin?

A) 1933

B) 1967

C) 1955

Answer:

C) From January 15, 1956 Annual Report: “One of the new features begun this last year was the Nursery Class in charge of Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Schrevens.” Additionally, “Kings Daughters reported 10 meeting, 2 summer picnics, and that they had sold plastic bags, candy and miscellaneous in addition to magazine subscriptions. They sent Christmas gifts to children at the Missionary School at Spear Fish, S. Dakota, and also sponsored a Spring Fashion Show in April which was held in the church parlor.”

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From the Annual Report of January 17, 1971: Fifteen young people were able to attend the New Wilmington Conference in Pennsylvania by selling what?

A) Candy

B) Light Bulbs

C) Raffle Tickets

Answer:

B) From the Annual Report of January 17, 1971 “Fifteen young people attended the New Wilmington Conference at New Wilmington, PA in July. The young people were accompanied by Pastor Ward, Mr. Bill Sprole, and Mr. Brian Ward. Mr. Sprole served as travel coordinator of the group. The young people sold light bulbs and held an ice cream social during the year to help pay expenses for the trip.”

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From the 37th Annual Report dated 1913 – what was this year’s membership?

A) 125

B) 257

C) 200

Answer:

B) From the 37th Annual Report, dated 1913. Rev. H.W. Knox, Pastor. “Last year we reported 242 members, and this year 257 members — a net gain of 15. The membership six years ago was 150, so that the net gain during the present pastorate has been 107. The organization of our women into eight neighborhood groups has contributed largely to the efficiency of our work. The idea is that the women in a certain district of the parish from a church extension center so that all our families in that part of the town get to know each other well and help one another in sickness or in sorrow.”

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What year did the Trustees cease to exist?

A) 1956

B) 1935

C) 1970

Answer:

C) From the Annual Report of January 17, 1971. “Two major changes were made during the year 1970. (1) Session is now being conducted on the Unicameral system which combines the Elders and Trustees into one group, namely the Session. (2) Time changes in the Worship Services and Sunday School. There are now two morning Worship Services conducted at 8:30am and 10:30am and Sunday School for all ages, including adults, at 9:30am.”

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When was construction on the existing sanctuary completed?

A) 1949

B) 1956

C) 1962

Answer:

B) From January 15, 1956 Annual Report: “While we began using our sanctuary last year, it was not entirely completed until this year. We began using the classrooms in the new wing as fast as the carpenters moved out of them, and have been happy in our expanded space and new furnishings. The parlor is the envy of half the churches in town. Mr. Halladay kept pushing here and there to get various things done and additional items we had not intended to include when we began our improvements kept calling for his attention. We owe to him a great debt of gratitude.”

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The Treasurer’s Report on November 12, 1918 showed receipts of what amount for the month of September and October?

A) $157.08

B) $400.09

C) $267.04

Answer:

C) According to the Trustee’s minutes on November 12, 1918 the treasurer’s report showed receipts for the month of September and October of $267.04, the church closed for the month of October owing to the epidemic of the Spanish Flu, only one service being held and that an evening concert.

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What year was the tower of the church struck by lightening?

A) 1919

B) 1900

C) 1930

Answer:

A) On September 5, 1919 receipts showed an amount of $147.20 insurance paid to cover damage to the tower of the church struck by lightening on August 20, 1919.

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The 75th Anniversary Dinner was held on May 2, 1951. What was the cost per plate?

A) $0.50

B) $1.25

C) $2.00

Answer:

B) The 75th Anniversary Dinner was held on May 2, 1951 with one setting of 140 plates at a cost of $1.25 each. Six former pastors answered the invitation, the oldest one, Rev. J.F. Young, having served from 1892-1896, and who married one of the members of the church during his pastorate.

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From a resolution read and adapted at a congregational meeting held February 27, 1923 – the basement under the building was to provide space for bowling alleys.

TRUE

or

FALSE

Answer:

TRUE: From a resolution read and adapted at a congregational meeting held February 27, 1923: We recommend a well built and substantial foundation of concrete sufficiently deep to provide a basement under the entire building. This basement to provide space for bowling alleys, locker rooms, shower baths, toilets, furnace and fuel room and in addition a very fair auditorium if needed at some future time. For the present we believe the large room in the rear part which will also serve as a basketball court can be used for social meeting and programs.

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When was the 2nd church building erected on the present site?

a) 1902

b) 1892

c) 1880

Answer:

On October 16, 1892, with Rev. J. F. Young as pastor, the 2nd second church building was fully equipped and including electric lights, was erected on our present site. The cost of this building, $7,000, was a gift from David McCartney, a local banker.

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