Covenanter Witness Vol. 53 - Rparchives.org

STERLING: Mr. Samuel Skinner, father of Mrs. Wilbur Wilkey died July27. It was due to his stroke and illness-that Mrs. Wilkey was unable to be Synodical'sprecentor at Grinnell.PHOENIX: The congregation welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCracken-with a surprise party Saturday eveningJuly 31 at the manse. They are with usduring the month of August while ourpastor and his wife are vacationing.TOPEKA: We are proud to announcethat 55persons from Topeka attendedthe Grinnell conference. Sabbath eveningJuly 25, we had Grinnell Echo meeting during the first hour. Splendid reports were given, and our hearts werefilled as one of the members gave histestimony and told of his acceptance ofChrist during the conference.STERLING: Mrs. Mary (Sterrett)Connery, for many years a member ofSterling Congregation died in the localhospital on July 11 after an illness ofthree months. Mary Sterrett born inWashington, Iowa, 1877, moved to JewellCounty, Kansas, in 1881, attended Sterling College in '96, and married John Connery in '98. Her husband and son Boydpreceded her in death. She is survived bytwo sons, James of Lyons, and Coulter ofLittle River. Mrs. Connery, who endearedherself to all who knew her, spent herlast fifteen years working in the CollegeCafeteria.NEW YORK CITY: Those attendingGrinnell from N. Y. C. were Rev. andMrs. Robert A. Henning, George Henning, Carl Henning, Mrs. Margaret Little,Margaret Rose Little, Guy Little, MissIrene Adams, Mrs. John Crawford, Dr.and Mrs. W. W. Weir, Miss MargaretWeir, Miss Lola Weir.BLOOMINGTON: Mrs. Clarence Latimer, who met with a painful accidentseveral weeks ago when she became entangled in a post-hole digger, was ableto worship with us last Sabbath. We arevery thankful for her recovery and happyto have her with us again.STERLING: Thirty- five members ofthe Patton family were in Sterling recently for a family reunion. Those whocame from a distance included Mrs.Robert Edgar and sons of Philadelphia,Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barnes andfamily of Dodge City, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Hays of Hoisington, Mrs. DaleMiner of Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar SeybAugust 18, 1954of Pretty Prairie, Mr. and Mrs. AlbertHaltom of Harper, and Mr. and Mrs.Neal Stearley and family of Los Angeles,California.GENEVA: August 4 was the day ofour Sabbath School picnic held at Brady's Run Park, located South of BeaverFalls. After everyone had been well fed,games were enjoyed by young and oldwith Miss Mary Mitchel in charge. Abaseball game with C. B. Methany acting as umpire, held the attention of thegroup, excitement enough to send ushome happy. The picnic lunch was incharge of Mrs,. Samuel Lathom withMrs. Robert Hemphill acting as cohostess.HEBRON: On Sabbath, August 8, thesacrament of Christian Baptism was administered to Maria Fern, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Milligan, andCharles Dale, infant son of Mr. andMrs. Alvin Dale Dunn. The sacramentwas administered by the pastor of theHebron Congregation, Rev. J. G. Vos.TOPEKA: The followingto be with us during August: August 1ministers areRev. W. M. Martin, 8 Rev. LutherMcFarland, 15 Rev. June McElroy, 22Rev. Phillip Martin, and 29 Rev.Ken Smith. Rev. Willard McMillan waswith us July 25.We are thankful forthe messages we are receiving throughthese servants of the Lord.STERLING: Joe and Robert McFarland celebrated their 1954birthdays""doubleJuly 25 with a relative picnic and swim at the lake on Saturdayevening. A social program of music,magic and pictures was enjoyed by thesame group on Monday evening in theChurch basement. Of the twenty-ninepresent the followingtance: Rev.were from a disand Mrs. Luther McFarland, Marion and Gene, Montclair, N. J. ;Mrs. Vera Mann and Pamela, JeffersonCity, Mo; Ruth McFarland, Wichita;and Nancy Young and Marilee Towse,Hutchinson.BLOOMINGTON: Mr. and Mrs.Lloyd Edgar and familyof the Sharoncongregation worshiped with us on Sabbath August 8.TOPEKA: Our sympathy is extendedto Mrs. Martin Chestnut and family inthe death of her father, Arthur Duquidof Winchester.STERLING: August 1, Armour McFarland and his father Dr. A. J. McFarland worshiped in Denver. Armour wasen route to California while Dr. McFarland was dating radio stations with "TheWay Out."GENEVA: Excitement mounted as the5th of August approached. The Tweedhome was the scene of a happy reunionas the Hugh Blairs arrived from Irelandfor a six-weeks stay. This is Allison'sfirst visit home since her marriage eightyears ago, to Rev. Hugh Blair, newpastor of the Ballymoney, Ireland congregation. It was our pleasure to havehim preach for us Sabbath August 8.The Blairs have three children, David,Susan, and Fiena.STERLING: Rev. and Mrs. L. E.Kilpatrick, John and Paul vacationedin Glen Haven, Colorado, during August.PHOENIX: Those attending Grinnellfull or part time were Dr. and Mrs. J. G.McElhinney, Mr. Arnold Wolfe and Glen,Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cox, Mr. and Mrs.Orville Wolcott, and Miss Lillian McCracken.BLOOMINGTON: We were happy tohave Mrs. Roscoe Keller and family ofSpeedway, Indiana visit us recently.Mrs. Keller is the former Marjorie Curry,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zwingle Curry.STERLING: Near the close of harvest Willis Edgar sustained several broken ribs and bruises as the result of acar-truck collision.TOPEKA: The annual Thank Offeringwas held August 4 with PastormeetingAwad as guest speaker. A social hourfollowed with punch and cookies beingserved for refreshments. The offeringamounted to $60.25. Since the meetingwas held early the Thank Offering Account is being held open for a while sothat later contributions may be received.STERLING: Miss Esther Dill fell inher home July 31, suffering painful injury to the same knee injured in a busaccident near Topeka a few years ago.She is being cared for at the home ofher nephew, John Dill.BLOOMINGTON: We are sorry tolearn that Mrs. Frank Smith has beenhospitalized for observation.STERLING: The Warnock Pattonhome has been the retreat for the Adamsreunion July 24-26. Adams relatives present were J. R. Adams, Sterling; MissMary Adams, late from Japan; MissElla Adams, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. andMrs. Andrew Adams, Huxton, Colorado;Mrs. R. C. Adams, Sandy Hook, Ky.;and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Heasty.GENEVA: Mrs. John Coleman entertained her Sabbath School class theeveningof August 6. Afetr a Bible quiz109