Church Events
For 1920 - 1937
As we begin our Church Events this
month, we reflect back to the 1920's.
In 1920, women were given the right to vote, prohibition was started, and
Babe Ruth signed with the New York Yankees. During the 1920's, we saw the following
important events: Adolph Hitler came to power, speakeasies and jazz music were
developed, Al Capone became a crime boss, and on October 29, 1929 the stock
market crashed. The next decade
brought us the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt as president and Amelia
Earhart disappeared over the Pacific.
Mean while, Verona First was
continuing to do well................
On May 1, 1921 Rev. Wilbur
Augustus Wagar began serving the church.
He continued to serve the church until January 15,
1924.
In January 1922, the
illuminated bulletin board was placed on the lawn. It was given by the Sunday
School.
In 1924 the number of elders
was reduced to five.
On May 25, 1924 George Edward
Davies came to Verona and joined the church. He was not yet ordained but served the
church until February 1, 1925.
On December 23, 1924 the
church was first lit with electricity.
March 1, 1925 until March 1, 1927 Rev.
John Hugh Stewart served the church.
On September 1, 1927 Rev. W.
J. A. Graham began his labors at Verona First. His labors ended on October 15,
1936.
In June 1931 B.J. Dodge
brought the American Flag to Verona First from General Assembly. The Philathea class donated the
Christian Flag.
In 1932 the communion cup
holders were placed in the pews.
On February 28, 1937 Rev,
Clarence Eugene Doane began serving the church.
On November 7, 1937 the
church was presented with the first electric clock.
Bicentennial
Moment
In 1930, during the pastorate of
Rev. Graham, when women did not server as deacons, the Triple-G class
began. (The three Gs represented
GRACE, GRIT, and GUMPTION). This
organization was more than a social club for women. Members eventually met once a month,
donated coinage for church dues, and, later, established a Blanket Club. Within ten years of its inception,
membership numbered in the twenties.