The Methodist Church was the scene of a sacred and impressive service Sunday morning during the worship hour.  The occasion was the dedication of a satin service flag, honoring the seventeen boys in service from the church.  The local pastor, Rev. A.D. Holtry, had charge of the ritual which included a hymn, short talk, poem and a prayer hymn by members of the choir.

As the organist played "America" softly, each boy's name was read.  Then the mother, wife or relative of the boy came forward and lit a large white candle in his honor.  The seventeen candles were placed in a white V shaped holder.

GERMAN EXHIBIT IN STORE WINDOW ATTRACTS ATTENTION - Groups of people have seemed very much interested in the German souvenirs which are on display this week in the windows of the M. and M. grocery store.  The collection was sent to Mrs. Edward Bird, 512 Ninth street, from her husband, Lieut. Col. Edward Bird, who is with the 180th Infantry.

It is an assortment of articles such as those usually taken from German soldiers, many of which are more easily obtained from the dead ones.

The items vary from leaflets to shot guns.  The leaflets are samples of those dropped on our boys over there, appealing to their sympathies and advising them of the uselessness of fighting.  There are bills of different denominations, many arm bands with the swastika design and also a few medals.  Several knives are on exhibition, one of which is covered with the dried blood of some Allied soldier, no doubt.  There are also shot guns with engraved mountings and a helmet with a bullet hole through the top.  Among the articles is a banner with words in the German language which translated is "in memory of our fallen comrades."  A beer stein in Munchen pottery is very quaint.

Perhaps the main attraction for some is the bottle of fine champagne labeled "Napoleon" and dated 1811 which makes it 134 years old, a note attached says, "Old Nap sure liked good booze."  It was presumably taken from some wine cellar many of which are coming to light after many years.  There are seven bottles of the same brand all in collectors' hands, according to the information given.

One outstanding article of the collection not shown in the window is a beautiful altar robe.  It was given to Bird by a priest.  This is perhaps about two yards  square and weighs seven pounds.  It is of heavy satin and elaborately embroidered in solid designs with heavy metallic thread on both sides.  The designs are such that may be found on any altar cloth from a Catholic church.  It is also finished with bands of loops so that it can be used for a wall hanging.  Many are wondering why the priest would part with it while the conjecture seems to be that the priest gave it to an American to prevent it from being destroyed.