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At the time of the first celebration of Mother's Day. Was also first president of the Jarvis Memorial Class.

1. C.V. Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Andrews Methodist Sunday School

IDNO:
037607
Title:
C.V. Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Andrews Methodist Sunday School
Description:
At the time of the first celebration of Mother's Day. Was also first president of the Jarvis Memorial Class.
He preached the first Mother's Day Methodist Sermon in Andrews Methodist Church. He chose as his text John 19 chapter, 26-27 verses. "Woman, behold thy son, and to the Disciple, behold thy Mother."

2. Rev. Harry C. Howard, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037610
Title:
Rev. Harry C. Howard, Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1908/05/10
Description:
He preached the first Mother's Day Methodist Sermon in Andrews Methodist Church. He chose as his text John 19 chapter, 26-27 verses. "Woman, behold thy son, and to the Disciple, behold thy Mother."
During the first Mother's Day service held there in 1908, led the plans for establishing the annual memorial to Motherhood. He gave of his time and money to perfect the hallowed observance at Grafton. Mr. Loar, a successful merchant at Clarksburg, a Central West Virginia town near Grafton, died in 1938.

3. L. L. Loar, Superintendent of the Sunday school of Andrews Methodist Episcopal church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037611
Title:
L. L. Loar, Superintendent of the Sunday school of Andrews Methodist Episcopal church, Grafton, W. Va.
Description:
During the first Mother's Day service held there in 1908, led the plans for establishing the annual memorial to Motherhood. He gave of his time and money to perfect the hallowed observance at Grafton. Mr. Loar, a successful merchant at Clarksburg, a Central West Virginia town near Grafton, died in 1938.
Dean thirteenth Superintendent Sunday School

4. Mr. Auther of Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037612
Title:
Mr. Auther of Grafton, W. Va.
Description:
Dean thirteenth Superintendent Sunday School
Andrews. Served in church several years on Washington St. (3 yrs.)

5. Dr. Thom Kennedy

IDNO:
037613
Title:
Dr. Thom Kennedy
Description:
Andrews. Served in church several years on Washington St. (3 yrs.)
The Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church was named for Bishop Edward Gayer Andrews who conducted the formal dedication on March 16, 1873, according to Howard H. Wolfe's 1962 book "Mothers Day and the Mothers Day Church."

6. The Mothers Day Church, Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037621
Title:
The Mothers Day Church, Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Description:
The Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church was named for Bishop Edward Gayer Andrews who conducted the formal dedication on March 16, 1873, according to Howard H. Wolfe's 1962 book "Mothers Day and the Mothers Day Church."
Mothers Day service May 14, 1950 showing floral decorations.

7. Interior View of Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037622
Title:
Interior View of Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1950/05/14
Description:
Mothers Day service May 14, 1950 showing floral decorations.
Main Sunday School room Andrews Methodist Church. It was in this room that the first Mother's Day program was celebrated with Mr. L. L. Loar as Superintendent.

8. Interior View of Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037623
Title:
Interior View of Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Description:
Main Sunday School room Andrews Methodist Church. It was in this room that the first Mother's Day program was celebrated with Mr. L. L. Loar as Superintendent.
Distant view of decorations used in special communion service at Andrews Methodist Church. Notice large oil paintings on walls.

9. Church Interior Room and Altar Decorations

IDNO:
037624
Title:
Church Interior Room and Altar Decorations
Description:
Distant view of decorations used in special communion service at Andrews Methodist Church. Notice large oil paintings on walls.

10. Church Interior Room and Altar Decorations

IDNO:
037625
Title:
Church Interior Room and Altar Decorations
Looking from the pulpit toward the rear of the auditorium. Andrews Methodist Church.

11. Stained Glass Window, Andrews Methodist Church

IDNO:
037626
Title:
Stained Glass Window, Andrews Methodist Church
Description:
Looking from the pulpit toward the rear of the auditorium. Andrews Methodist Church.
Sunday School room where the first Mother's Day program was held Sunday May 10, 1908, at the request of the founder. The attendance was 407. The Mother's Day sermon was delivered by Dr. Harry C. Howard in the sanctuary of the church.

12. Interior View of Classroom in Andrews Methodist Church

IDNO:
037627
Title:
Interior View of Classroom in Andrews Methodist Church
Description:
Sunday School room where the first Mother's Day program was held Sunday May 10, 1908, at the request of the founder. The attendance was 407. The Mother's Day sermon was delivered by Dr. Harry C. Howard in the sanctuary of the church.