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have Dr. J'. Ren Patterson preach forus during his stayat Loma Linda,while attending school and studyingthe Prevention of Alcoholism.KANSAS CITY: Little did we realizewhat lay ahead when we willinglygranted Dr. Paul Coleman time off fromhis pastoral duties, trusting that amonth's rest would lead to increasedstrength. But it was with a great dealof sorrow that we felt called upon toconsent to a dissolution when, underthe doctor's stringent orders for a complete rest, our pastor presented hisresignation. Thirty years and seven andone half months is a long time whenlooking f orword, yet how short it seemswhen looking back over the pleasantand harmonious leadership that Dr.Coleman has given us! Presbytery hasdissolved our relationshipas "pastorand flock," and Rev. R. W. Caskey declared the pulpit vacant on August 8.We are glad that Dr. and Mrs. Colemanwill continue their residence here. Ourprayers are that God will give betterhealth and strength, and that we mayenjoy their loving companionship formanymore years.WALTON: Seventeen from our congregation made the trip to the GrinnellConference. All returned safely andbrought fine reports.BELLE CENTER, OHIO: Mrs. Howard Hervey has been a patient in theMiami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.She has been gaining and hopes to bedismissed to her home soon.QUINTER: On July 30 in the afternoon, the Junior Sabbath School of theQuinter Congregation spent an enjoyable as well as profitable social timein the basement of the church, playinglively games. The Temperance Flannelgraph set "The Fearless Four" wasgiven by the Sabbath School Superintendent, followed byprayer for God'sguidance and grace when tempted todrink alcoholic beverage. "Watch andpray that ye enter not into temptation."The Honor Class for the last quarterwas the "Candle" Class. Having received most points for attendance, being on time, lesson study and companyin class. The teachers and pupils of theother classes served the refreshmentsto the group. Several parents attended.The Temperance flannelgraph set "Mr.Beer Bottle Takes A Walk" was shownto the Juniors for opening exercisesSabbath morning.BELLE CENTER, OHIO: Mr. JosephFleming, Seattle, Washington Congregation, who is on his way to Ireland fora visit with relatives, made a call at theparsonage recently.124LOS ANGELES: Our annual SabbathSchool picnic was held Saturday, June19 at the Verdugo Playgrounds. The picnic lunch and games that followedwere enjoyed by all.WALTON: Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Lathomvisited friends in Walton for a fewdays recently. We enjoyed hearing Dr.Lathom's message on August 1. Othervisitors who have recently worshipedwith us were Dr.and Mrs. Remo Robband daughter Miss Ellen Jean Robb,Rev. and Mrs. Donald Robb of Cambridge, the Misses Alice and Jean Robbfrom the west coast, Rev. and Mrs. G.M. Robb of Syracuse, Captain and Mrs.Thomas Park and Miss Mary Jane Parkof Montclair, Miss Ruth Henderson ofPittsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Thomson and family of San Francisco, Mr.and Mrs. Archibald Thomson, Jr. andScott of Baltimore, Mrs. Victor Lynnand daughter Joyce, and Mrs.. Donaldson of White Lake and Mr. and Mrs.Aubrey More of Rochester.BELLE CENTER, OHIO: Mr. andMrs. Donald R. Crawford and childrenof Phoenix, Arizona and two boys, DonRamsay and Ronald Christopher, whowere traveling with them spent Sabbathrecently with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McClure and attended our church services.Mrs. Crawford is a niece of Mrs. McClure.MORNING SUN: Mrs. Lois Honeyman enjoyed a family reunion the lastof June and early July. Present wereher sister-in-law Mrs.. A. M. Willsonand daughter Mrs. Hidy, Gila Bend,Arizona; Mr. and Mrs. James Honeymanand daughters, La Crescenta, California; Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Talbott andchildren, Mankato, Minn., and Capt.John M. Honeyman of the towboat, TheArnold V. Walker. Not able to bepresent were Mr. and Mrs. DonaldHoneyman and son of New York City.Susan Talbott remained for a visit untilAugust 6. Other guests at the Honeyman home later were Mrs. Nancy WillsonGreen of the Aged People's Home;Mrs. Margaret McFarland of SantaAna ; Mrs. A. E. Acheson of Washington,Iowa; and Miss Mary Marshall of LosAngeles.The kindness and generosityof theBELLE CENTER people were oncemore shown, as on several occasions inthe past, by the gift of a hundred-dollar check to the pastor just before hisleaving for the Grinnell conference. Asif the everyday love and goodwill shownin so many ways were not enough,these extra gifts at special times makeus humblyconscious of how little wedo to deserve them.WALTON:Melville and Faith CarsonThirty-six attended ourmidweek prayer meetingon August 4.Five of these were Covenanter ministers.BELLE CENTER, OHIO: We havehad the privilege of having two of ourmissionaries at home on furlough togive us fine messages and show picturesin each of the fields of labor. Miss Orlena Lynn of Kobe, Japan, and MissEunice McClurkin of Latakia, Syria.LOS ANGELES: The CovenanterDaughters Picnic was held July 13, atFern Dell Park. A chicken dinner anda pleasant eveningwas enjoyed.MORNING SUN, IOWA: The Sabbath after Grinnell was like a homecoming for our congregation. Dr. andMrs. D. H. Elliott; Dr. and Mrs. S.Bruce Willson and family; the Rev. T.R. and Mrs. Hutcheson and family;Rev. and Mrs. Phil Martin and family; Miss Elizabeth McElroy and nieceSarah McElroy, and Mr. Howard McGeewere here visiting relatives and worshiped with us. Dr. Elliott, Dr. Willsonand Rev. Hutcheson are sons of thiscongregation.Other visitors that daywere Mr. and Mrs. James Baird andfamily; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Baird andfamily. Mrs. Johnson (nee Mary AnnArmstrong) and small sons, Mrs. NancyWillson Green and her son, Mr. LowryWillson. Rev. and Mrs. Philip Martinand familywere weekend guests beforeand after Grinnell with Mr. and Mrs.J. Ralph Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. CalvinMcClurkin and Mrs.Lois Honeyman.Mr. J. J. McElroy and daughter MissElizabeth, and granddaughter Sarah,who have been guests at the Rev. J. E.McElroy home for some time, went tovisit at Topeka, July 28. Mrs. DrewrySmith and children Sharon and DrewryIII, who were guests of her mother,Mrs. Irene Samson for a few weeks returned to their home in Los Angeles byair, July 10.WALTON: On Monday evening, August 2 a Family Night program was heldat the church in honor of Dr. and Mrs.Lathom. The many visitors contributedin many ways to the program. Refreshments were served to the eighty peoplepresent.MORNING SUN:Mrs. Irene Samson underwent a successful surgical operation in the Burlington Hospitalwhile her daughter was hereBELLE CENTER, OHIO: On June 26a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs.J. Melville Rutherford. Congratulationsto the parents and sister, Melba Grace.DENISON: The W. M. S. met withMrs. Jay Porter, August 6.Mrs. IraChestnut was the devotional leader.Money for the new Women's SynodicalTHE COVENANTER WITNESS