Reading local newspapers from a century ago gives insights into the everyday life of our grandparents. The ads sell food and clothes and cars and remedies. The news tells of war in Europe and on the Mexican border. The entertainment is a mixture of home parties, lodge meetings, vaudeville and silent movies, with chautauquas, revivals and patriotic gatherings thrown in.One thing that hasn't changed is the presence of Walla Walla's churches. Many Christian denominations were serving the Valley 100 years ago in the same location as they are today. Grace Methodist Episcopal church, now Grace United Methodist church, is among them. The hymns, special services and messages of faith printed in the newspapers of 95 years ago forge a link between our ancestors and us.
We find continuity and comfort in knowing that, even as our world changes, our church is still here and just like Christ's promise of redemption, remains steadfast.
Thanks to newspaperarchive.com for the December 28, 1948 Walla Walla Union Bulletin.
