parsonage, upholstering the pulpit and altar chairs in 1926,
and in 1927, the repair of the outside brick work and the
tower roof. Also at this time, the fence around the cemetery
was repaired.
On October 31, 1926, on Reformation Sunday, the
130th anniversary of the church was observed, with Pastor
Ellis B. Burgess, President of the Pittsburgh Synod, and
Pastor Harry D. Newcomer, President of the East
Conference, as speakers.
During May of 1929. drain tile was laid in the
cemetery at a cost of $200. In July of 1929, the Cemetery
Fund was established. The pastorate of Rev. Langham began
on July 1, 1910 and was ended by his death on February 26,
1934,
The Rev. Elmer F. Rice, D.D. was called to be pastor
on October 1, 1934 and continued to serve the parish until
1958. During this time, electric lights were installed, the
basement was excavated, the church walls were reinforced,
a sewer system was installed, a cement floor was laid, and a
new heating system was installed at a cost of about $5,800.
Beginning in 1934, Catechetical classes were held
during the Sunday School hour. The Adult Class and Willing
Workers Class bought altar cloths in December, 1934, which
were dedicated on January 6, 1935.
During Dr. Rice’s pastorate, the following were
started: the use of envelopes for offering was instituted on
April 1, 1937; a water well was drilled; a constitution was
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