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History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. II

Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. II. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886. 254 words

After a canvass of the Dix community their representatives, Mrs. Emma Williams and Airs. Rena Peterson, arranged with Dr. Hunter to preach regularly on Sabbath afternoons in the village schoolhouse north of the Union Pacific railroad. This plan was entered into May 20. 1918.

will known to our readers and will no doubt be a success in his new calling. No higher recommendation is needed in any calling than the one accorded Mr. St. John Thursday evening. The Union Presryterian Church of Dix

On Wednesday, May 15, 1918, Mrs. Emma Williams, Mrs. Alice Bellmore and Mrs. Mary Wrendt, called on the pastor of the Presbyterian church in Kimball to arrange for him to preach for the people of Dix'and vicinity, as at that time they had no religious services of any kind and had not had for some time.

It was then agreed that if after a canvass

After the sermon and children's day exercises on Sabbath, June 9th, in the grove at Mr. Williams' residence, the congregation agreed that they would open the way for the organization of a church. The name of the church was to be determined by the vote of the large congregation present. The votes taken resulted in the choice of the Presbyterian church, by about two-thirds the majority of all the votes cast. And the result of this vote was stated to the minister later, who was not present at the time of the meeting at which, without his knowledge, the matter of organization was discussed and determined.