History

What we know by the undated photo is it is Easter time due to the hymnal board. Photo is prior to 1949 as the Moller Organ Company Swell is not present in the left chamber and the Dibble marble plaque is lower than it is currently. No names are supplied on the actual photo. However, #1 is Harold (“Jun”) Alva Twist Jr, born July 8, 1916, father of Mary (Twist) Heard. John Twist estimates “Jun” to be 16 here dating photo to 1932. He was a lifelong member of Trinity. Jim Needham identified #2 as Dutch Roberts. #3 the Rector, Rev James M. Horton who served from 1930-1936 3rd row, far left. #4 is Kathryn (Kay) Bower.

Unfortunately, Trinity does not have photographs of all Rectors. Nor did the Marshall archivals have photos of Rev James Horton. #3 is a Rector versus my original thought of Paul Humiston, choir director. Based upon the clergy attire. 

This would mean the lady in the center without choir robes, etc. is the Rector’s wife vs Paul Humiston’s wife. 

Front row: Six boys, cassock with high collar and bow topped with white surplice. Either man flanking boys: possibly red cassock under a white surplice. Traditional anglican cossack is double breasted, buttoned on the shoulder rather than up the front. Traditionally, the cassock is worn with a cincture today known as a simple rope girdle. Over this is the-white surplice. However, note the wearing the rope girdle over the white surplice which continues today.

2nd row: Four young ladies wearing a type of cap. Short, white surplice. Does this cap designate unmarried? Trinity has a stash of these caps that appear more like a beanie. The head attire is from a J Wippell & Co., Ltd./England. Suppliers of clergy apparel since 1789. As of 2024, they no longer have a brick/mortar store, online only. 

3rd row: Rector, Rev James M Horton, 1930-1936. Wearing attire consisting of cassock surplice and tippet. All women in 3rd and 4th row with exception of, Rector’s wife wearing a type of graduation cap with tassle. Does the cap designate married? 

Anglican choir dress or choir habit traditionally consists of cassock, surplice and a scarf or tippet. 

Today’s Historic Trinity Tid-Bit photo dated 1947 and words are from siblings William and Mary Campbell (Lincoln). Their parents Ed and Mary Lincoln hosted an egg nog party using Grandpa Brooks recipe after the Christmas Eve service at our house; have no idea how mom prepared Christmas dinner for the following day after entertaining until around 2:00 or 3:00 AM! 

In addition to the attached recipe, not mentioned, but also necessary: go to Hitchens's drugstore and ask them to save two glass jugs in which they receive syrup for their fountain. Wash these thoroughly and have them available well in advance of the day you plan to make the eggnog. During the planning phase, keep an eye on a funnel, which you will need to pour the final mixture into these last days. As the mixture is quite thick, do not expect to pour it in one fell swoop through the funnel, as it will need to be titrated with an even hand. In the cold of winter, this may be stored outside. If there is any left when the weather warms, report your admirable restraint to all who might want to know. 

When serving, use small punch cups, such as were used in the era. Beware of using today's coffee mug size unless you are seated and plan to remain seated or lapse into a horizontal position as sure that much eggnog will induce a need for a sleep if not a coma. 

Freshly grated nutmeg should be added to the top of each serving as a garnish, and an extra bit of flavor. Back in this era nutmeg came in a can, not a glass bottle, and most assuredly not as the little brown spice you may obtain today. 

Ed & Mary Lincoln moved to Marshall fall of 1945 so must've bonded with select friends rather quickly and surely each of their friends were made through the Trinity congregation. 

Thank YOU Bill and Mary for this great piece of history! I just want to know if this should be on the parish hall table for our gathering before and after Christmas Eve service! 

Many have heirloom china and silverware but how many can say it is actually being used? Trinity can boast of using its original china and silver plated silverware ordered by The Women’s Guild consisting of Mrs. Hays-president, Mrs. E J Marshall-1st vp, Mrs. Puyder-2nd VP, Mrs. Porter-Treasurer, and Mrs. Cami E Wheeler-Secretary were the key members at the time under the Rector, Rev. W J W Bedford Jones for the newly built Parish House. 

The Carlton Pattern was ordered from the American Silverware Company consisting of 12 dozen teaspoons and 8 dozen forks. Note engraved “TRINITY” on the pieces. Showing both teaspoon and tablespoon as well as a knife. Have not found where the tablespoons were ordered and the knife is not of the same pattern. The dishes were ordered from the then Onondago Pottery Company (O.P. Co.)of Syracuse, New York through the Grand Rapids Furniture Co. as presented to the Guild by a Mr. Weidmeyer. 

After several decades pieces had been broken, cracked and/or missing prompting original pieces sold as keepsakes to raise funds for replacements. Fortunately, some of the keepsakes have been returned through estate sales or garage sales.