Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT
Thirty First Year - Number 91
Marlin, Texas, Monday, August 17, 1931
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FORMER NEW YORK PASTOR
HEARD AT MARLIN CHURCH
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Visitor From San Benito Assisted
by Young Lay Readers at
Service.
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       St. John's Episcopal church of Marlin was favored Sunday by having Rev. W. E. Johnson of San Benito preach for its congregation, assisted by Nick Goodrich, Jr., and Henry Baushausen, lay readers of the church, who have been doing good work in the absence of the rector, Rev. F. P. Goddard.
       "In fact, it is wonderfull that the rector has been able to train such young men to carry on the work in his absence, and have good attendance every Sunday." it was observed.
       Sunday night, Rev. Johnson gave a sermon on the Lord's prayer, which was very instructive and everyone felt it was worthwhile to hear such a man who has had such a full life in the service of the church.  He served Trinity Parish in New York City for 20 years, so he could speak out of the richness and fullness of his experience.

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