Covenanter Witness Vol. 53 - Rparchives.org

-the Convention which meets August 25.CHICAGO: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hansen have returned to Boston. They hadbeen visitingwith Rev. Norman Carson and their daughter Mrs. Carson.BLOOMINGTON: Fourteen of ournumber were able to attend the conference at Grinnell. Those of us whowere unable to attend enjoyed thereports giventhe following Sabbath.It is always a pleasure to hear thesereports, especiallypeople.those of the youngHOPKINTON: Mrs. Ruth Stevenson,daughter of Mr. H. McGlade, who withher children has been visiting in Hopkinton, has returned to her home nearDetroit.NEW YORK CITY: Mr. and Mrs.Donald Crawford and family,formermembers of the New York City Congregation and now members of thePhoenix Congregation, have been visitingrelatives this summer in Bronxville,N. Y. They helped with D.V.B.S. andDonald has acted as S. S. superintendentduring July and August. It's wonderfulto have them with us.ORLANDO: The Juniors met at thehome of their senior W.M.S. Leader,Mrs. E. N. Harsh on Lake Rose for theirmid-summer picnic July 31. The morning hour was spent swimming, followed by a T.V. session "Under the BigTop."A picnic lunch was enjoyed outon the lawn. Barbara Smith B.W.M.S.leader then gave an interesting illustrated Temperence talk. Those whocould remain enjoyed the afternoonswimmington Harrington washonor guest.and fishing. Licentiate Mila very welcomeDon and Jeanne Gouge have movedto their new home, and their addressis: 2546 East Pontiac Way, FRESNO,California.SANTA ANA: Dr. Russell of LosAngeles gave us an encouraging reportof the meetings at Grinnell.PHOENIX: Mrs. Carl W. Daughtryand son David visited with Mrs. Daughtry'smother in Texas.BLOOMINGTON: Miss Ruth Smithhas returned from a recent visit withher sister, Mrs. Ethel Young of NewGalilee, Pennsylvania. Miss Smith'snephew, Mr. Robert Young, drove herhome and worshiped with us on Sabbath.The Bible teachers of WRIGLEY andSANDY HOOK wish to thank the National Juniors for the contribution ofnew books made at Grinnell for use inKentucky. The gift of these books isSeptember 1, 1954us while visiting her daughter, Mrs.greatly appreciated. The books areson ofWashington, Pa., worshiped with sistants were: Mrs. Idell Chestnut andneeded for the lending libraries in bothWrigley and Sandy Hook and will be enjoyed by the children who borrow them.John Vogt in June and July. We missJune and Bob Dunn who have takenup residence in San Diego.ORLANDO: The Builders for Christ CHICAGO: The congregation wasClass held their August class party at gratified by the enthusiasm and attendthe home of Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Harsh,ance at the Daily Vacation Bibleteacher, on Lake Rose. Swimming, boat School held August 2-11. An average ofriding, and water skiing were enjoyed 48 neighborhood children attendeduntil night fall. A weiner roast followed daily. The daily offering was donatedby a social hour around the campfire to the DVBS of the Latakia, Syria,completed another interesting class Congregation. A check for $36.35 wasfunction. Licentiate Milton Harringtonwas the guest of honor.presented to Pastor Khalil Awad, Latakia, Syria, during worship services inwhich he preached the message, SabFRESNO: Don and Joyce Chestnut bath, August 15.welcomed into their home the latterpart of July their third daughter, Connie Sue.PHOENIX: To Mr. and Mrs. ElmerSearle and daughters Judith and MaryEllen we extend a hearty welcome.SANTA ANA: July 23 at a farewellpicnic for Miss Elda Patton in MemorialThey recently returned from Japan andMr. Searle is now stationed at St. LukePark, Mrs. John Walkinshaw of Air Force Base near Phoenix.Fresno was present. Miss Patton isleaving to be with her brother in Sanvoyage"Diego. July 30 we had a "bonSANTA ANA: We welcome the LewisKeys family who are ready to movesupper in the church for Miss Marie into their new home. Lewis is employedStewart who is leaving to spend a by a local abstract and title company.year in Europe. She is a teacher inSanta Monica.The August meeting of the ORLANDOBUSINESS WOMEN'S MISSIONARYDENISON: The wedding of Miss SOCIETY was held at the homeElizabeth Robb, daughter of Mr. and of Mrs. Grady Windham, afterMrs. Jay Robb, and Mr. Lynn Bartlett, which Mrs. Reed Terry conductson of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bartlett, ed a social part of the evening,was solemnized in the church Saturday,August 21 at 4 P.M. Rev. M. W. Doughthen Mrs. Margaret Ann Mulvey openeda number of lovely gifts, that a niceerty officiated, assisted by the Rev. looking stork had waiting for her. CoolGeorge Brown, the groom's pastor. A delicious refreshments were served byreception followed in the Methodist the co-hostesses Mrs. Alice Dudley,Church. The couple will be at home inTopeka, where Lynn will be attendingMrs. Rosemary Harvey and Mrs. Martha Windham.Washburn College this winter.BLOOMINGTON: Mr. and Mrs. RayHOPKINTON: The Rev. Kahlil Awadof Syria spoke on the evening of August12 in the Hopkinton church. He emphasized the value of past missionary workWampler have had as their guests recently Lt. Col. and Mrs. Walter Granrudand sons Garth and Leif of Columbia,Missouri. Lt. Col. Granrud is connectedin Syria and the need of continued with the Military Institute of the Unimissionary effort in his native land. Onthe evening of the 13th members ofversity of Missouri. We were glad tohave them worship with us.the church were invited to meet withRev. Awad in the parsonage for an inSANTA ANA: The Rev. John Gaultshave returned from theirformal talk and questionstrip to Pennconcerningsylvania as their vacation. Miss Ethelthe work in Syria. He stated thatMoslems of the Latakia district inTorrens and Miss Minnie Current, visited friends in St.Syria are much more friendly towardLouis, New York andPennsylvania. Mrs. Mae Vinson andProtestants than toward the GreekOrthodoxMrs. Nell Thompsonor the Roman Catholicvisiting theirbrothers the Cathcarts in St.churches, and that many MoslemsLouis. ThecallHarold Segleyshim their pastor.vacationing in Oakland.ORLANDO: We enjoyed very muchFRESNO: Total enrollment of pupilssome slides which Mr. Milton Harrington presented following our at theprayermeetingon the night of August 4. TheseDaily Vacation Bible School fromAug. 2-13 was 77. The average attendance was 61 and perfect attendancepictures gave us a much better idea ofour mission work in Kentucky.40. The teachers were: Mrs. EvelynWebster, Mrs. Frances Moore, Rev. Mr.SANTA ANA: Mrs. Elizabeth Thomp McMillan, and Mrs. McMillan. The as141