Chariton Methodists observed the centennial of their 1851 congregation in 1951 during a variety of events, including an old-fashioned sit-down supper in the church basement for some 300 parishioners and guests on the evening of Wednesday, April 25.
That's when these two wonderful images, donated recently to the Lucas County Historical Society by Lois Hutchison Schleuter, were taken.
Guests in the first image are not identified, but Lois and her parents, Esther and Otto L. "Hutch" Hutchison, are seated to the right with their backs to the camera at the base of a pillar.
After the meal, guests were invited into an improvised church "parlor," designed by Mary Louise Hoegh among others (She would become Iowa's first lady during 1955 after Leo Hoegh was elected governor).
A program of hymns, special presentations and reminiscing followed.
More of the people in this image are identified, including (from left) Kristin Hoegh, Marvel Shore, (woman in rocking chair unidentified), Louise Leonard, Mary Louise Hoegh, Lois Hutchison, Janis Hoegh, T. Franks, Mrs. Swick and Rev. Swick. The two women at far right are not identified.
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