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CHANGE OF ADDRESSKnight, Isabelle Murphy, Brenda McNutt,Synod's Board of TrusteesPearl Simmons, and Rev. Robert Henning,Louis D. Hutmire, Treasurer and vocal solos by Carol Spear, accompaniedon the piano by Gwen Faris,7418 Penn AvenuePittsburgh, Pa. 15208Ted Wilcox to his own guitar accompaniment,and John Kerr, ac­Office Phone - 412-731-1177companied by David Carson.An all-Sabbath School Hallowe'enNOTICE OF CALLparty was held in the CE Building.Wednesday, February 17, I The fall thank offering programOnmoderated a call by the Oakdalecongregation which resulted in the choiceof the Rev. Robert Henning to be theirpastor. The call was made unanimous.Ralph E.JosephModeratorEASTVALEOur two youngest communicantmembers are Joel Adams and PaulHenning since their profession of faith, onAugust 2.Dr. Roy Adams was delegate toSynod at Carleton and John Kerr wasdelegate to fall Presbytery at Allegheny.Rally Day was observed by a specialprogram with Mrs. Elizabeth Wilcoxpresiding. Charles Simmons II, KeithSteiner, Kim Campbell, BeckyOmogrosso, and Betsy Carson each told ofwhat the Sabbath School has meant tothem, birthday offerings were receivedand designated for children's work in ourJapan Mission, and Mrs. Aria Downie ofour College Hill congregation challengedus with a dramatic presentation of theBible story of Bartimaeus.The congregation's 34th Anniversarydinner program featured Dr. Roy Adamsas the M.C., Dr. David Carson leading usin a time of reminiscence and assisted byH. C. Anderson, Jean Daniels, RuthIOWA WOMENSPRESBYTERIAL TO MEETIowa Women's Presbyterial iscalled to meet at the WashingtonReformed Presbyterian Church onWednesday, April 14, 1971, at 9:10 A.M.Rev. James Pennington will be themissionary speaker afternoon andevening. Convention theme: "JesusChrist, .the Way. . .the Truth. . .theLife."included Dr. and Mrs. Sam Boyle andChris as guests. Mrs. Grace Boyle sharedhighlights from the Boyles' summer visitto Japan. Dinner appointments includedappropriate, geographic-design, placemats,courtesy of Mrs. MargaretCarson.Mrs. Madge Adams was privileged toattend the American Bible Society AdvisoryCouncil meeting in New York,November 30-December 2, and gave anencouraging report of the scope of work ofthis arm of the church.The Christmas program committeethis year included Mrs. Connie Braun,chairman, Miss Frances Steiner and Mrs.Mary Louise Richeal. Rev. Mr. Henningled devotions, the Junior S.S. presented aplay, Mrs. Annie Kerr told the Christmasstory, using colorful hand-drawn pictures,the Jr. and Sr. Hi classes presented a play,John Kerr led in group carol singing andsang "0 Holy Night," Dr. David Carsonsupervised a group game, and the socialcommittee served punch and cookies.Candy treats from the S. S. and a big, red,delicious apple from Mr. and Mrs. AlKnight were given all.One of our recent S. S. electivecourses, Precentorship, was led by Mr.Charles McBurney. Since then, our praisehas at times been led by various memberswho took the course: Paul Coast, RenAdams, Paul Henning, and Ted Wilcox, aswell as our regular Precentor andAssistant: Mrs. Annie Kerr and Mrs. RuthHenning.Dana Wayde is the new brother ofRhonda, born to Ronald and RosemaryHoffman.Messrs. H. C. Anderson, CharlesCoast, Paul Coast, Joe Daniels, GeorgeDoutt and Mmes. Connie Braun, HadessahPander and Betty White have all beenamong the sick or hospitalized recently.Mr. John Kerr received word of thedeath of his father at Motherwell,Scotland.The Ethyl Copeland MissionarySociety looks forward to hosting the PittsburghPresbyterial on March 25, 1971.BUTLER HENNON,Field Representative for GenevaL. Butler Hennon, best known for hisspectacular 38-year career as a hjghschool basketball coach in western Pennsylvania,has been named to a newlycreatedposition as field representative ofGeneva College, Beaver Falls, Pa. Dr.Edwin C. Clarke, president of the collegeannounced his appointment, effective July1, 1971.Although his claim to fame is as acoach, Mr. Hennon has been an outstandingeducator, moving from teacher tosupervising principal of Wampum HighSchool and most recently serving as AdministrativeAssistant to the Superintendentof Ellwood City schools.This year Coach Hennon climaxes anincredible record, having just recorded his620th win and received a special plaquefrom the Pennsylvania State BasketballCoaches Association. His record includes16 Regional, 3 Western Pennsylvania, 3Class B State, and 4 Invitational Championships.His 1955 team, led by his sonDon was undefeated in 31 games,averaging 101 points, and one winningstreak went 82 games. Don was threetimes All-State, breaking Wilt Chamberlin'sall time Pennsylvania scoringrecord and was twice All-American guardfrom the University of Pittsburgh. Anotherson, Bill, played with the 1958 StateChampions. Accounts of his accomplishmentshave been featured in Life,Parade, Saturday Evening Post, NewYork Times, Sports Illustrated, Teen,Presbyterian Life, Sporting News andAmerican Youth Magazine.Mr. Hennon was graduated fromGeneva College in 1933 and holds aMasters Degree from the University ofPittsburgh. He has served 30 years in theWampum Presbyterian Church as(Sabbath) School teacher, principal andelder. He has been active in the Fellowshipof Christian Athletes. He and his wife, theformer Irene Minner, have four childrenand six grandchildren.Geneva College, founded in 1848 bythe Reformed Presbyterian Church ofNorth America, serves 1,325 full-timestudents as well as over 300 evening14 COVENANTER WITNESS