Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 10, 1955
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CARNIVAL DRAGON: Pete the Dragon, harmless for all his 12-foot length, will be a highlight at the First Methodist Church's carnival from 5 to 9 p.m. tomorrow in the social hall. Taming him are Arnhilt Haerer (left) and Beth Mosier (right) while John Westerman stands ready with spear in hand. Proceeds of the carnival will go toward the church school addition now under construction.

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Ann Arbor News, March 28, 1942
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METHODIST CHOIR TO SING 'ELIJAH': Five soloists will accompany the senior choir of the First Methodist church (above) in a presentation of Mendelssohn's oratoria "Elijah" at 8 o'clock tomorrow night at the church. The oratorio will be conducted by Hardin Van Deursen, assistant professor of voice in the University School of Music and director of the Methodist choir. The program will be a memorial to Mrs. H. B. Earhart, who was instrumental in organizing the choir.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 29, 1951
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When visitors to the First Methodist Church WSCS bazaar take "A Christmas Tour Through Many Lands," one of their stops will be at the Mexican booth. Mrs. Albert Cooch (left) of Anderson Ave. and Mrs. Stuart Rathbone of Henry St. pose in front of the booth, which features tiles, aprons, pecans and gourds. The bazaar will be held Friday at the church starting at 10 a.m.

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Ann Arbor News, July 31, 1954
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the First Methodist Church's $207,000 church school addition were held yesterday with the Rev. Merrill R. Abbey, pastor (far left)), handling the ceremonial shovel. Others taking part in the groundbreaking were (left to right): Miss Alma Goulette, a Sunday school teacher for 25 years, who is partially hidden behind the pastor; Mrs. F. Ridlen Harrell, president of the Women's Society of Christian Service; Emerson Powrie, chairman of the building committee; Stuart Abbey, president of the Youth Council; The Rev. L. LaVerne Finch, district superintendent; the Rev. Erland J. Wangdahl, associate minister; the Rev. Eugene J. Ransom, minister to students; and A. E. White, chairman of the trustees.