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ived on September 19 to gladden thehome of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Robb, Sueand Jimmy.SYRACUSE: During August we hadthe privilege oflistening to Rev. J. PaulWilson, Dr. J. Ren Patterson, Dr. S.Bruce Willson and Dr. R. J. G. McKnight. We were greatly helped by theirmessages.SEATTLE : Mrs. Eleanora Paduano anddaughter Lynn have just returned fromatrip to Alaska. They made the trip tovisit Mrs. Paduano's oldest daughter,Eleanora who just recently became themother of a baby girl. We also recentlyenjoyed a short visit from Mr. and Mrs.Talmage Mehaffy of Sharon, Iowa.NEW YORK: A teacher requested recently that the members of her class bringtheir favorite book to school the nextmorningdoingand tell her their reasons forso. A thirteen year old baptizedmember of our congregation brought herBible, explaining to the teacher she didso because it explained to all who readit the way of Salvation. The teacher commended her for the choice. Is there anything in this world to beat Covenantertraining?ST. LAWRENCE PRESBYTERY willmeet in the Almonte Church on Tuesdayevening, October 19, at 7:30 P.M. At8 o'clock that same evening, the Rev. F.F. Reade, who has accepted the call tothe Almonte congregation, will bestalled as pastor.inG. M. Robb, Clerk ofSt. Lawrence PresbyteryBELLE CENTER: Mrs. Fred Keys ofGrand Junct:on, Colorado, was calledhere by the death of her father, Mr. D. C.Wickerham. She visited her sister Mrs.R. E. Dill and brother, Mr. Del Wickerham and familyand other friends.YOUNGSTOWN The new curtains inthe church basement make it easier tohold several classes without interferingwith each other.CENTRAL PITTSBURGH: We werehappy to have Bobby Oliver home overthe week-end of the 5th, he was one ofthe fortunate 100 who were selected fromthe group in boot-training to go home ona short furlough. His address is.: Pvt.Robert M. Oliver, US 52318841, Serv.Btry. 509, AFABn, 3rd Armored Division,Fort Knox, Ky, Another recent visitor tothe congregation was Mrs. George Priceof the Philadelphia Congregation. Shirleywas home for the week-end visiting hermother Mrs. Piper who has not been invery good health.Rev. Sterrett was Manager of theWhite Lake Junior and Prep Campsthis year. Members from the NEWBURGH CHURCH attending were: Jun-222ior Camp: Brenda and Linda Russell;Mary Lee Meneely was a Counselor atthe Junior Camp and stayed to attend thePrep Camp, along with Linda Russell,Robert Meneely and Millard Simmons.Mr. and Mrs. John McKay, Martha andElizabeth Henderson attended serviceson one of the Sabbaths.HETHERTON: The Young Peoplesponsored their annual ice cream socialon Friday, the thirteenth of August. Despite that unfavorable date,they wereable to net a substantial profit to putaway for the expenses of delegates tonext summer's conference.LOS ANGELES: We received wordthat congratulations are in order for Dr.and Mrs. Esmond Smith on the arrivalof their daughter Leslie Jo, born August25. The proud parents are residing at thepresent time in Cincinnati, Ohio.CENTRAL PITTSBURGH: Thosevacationing during August and Septemberwere: the McKelvy Family to Hetherton,Michigan; Miss Mary Kenwill to Colorado; the K. M. Youngs to Van Bureau,New York; Spencer and Warfield familyto Indianapolis, Indiana; Jack Oliver atthe "Navigator" conference in Colorado;the Bish and Price families in Kentucky;Mrs. Brown is just back from a wonderful 7-weeks Greyhound tour with a groupof fellow-teachers up the Alcan Highwayto Alaska, visiting at the University there.DENISON: The Young Adult Groupat the homeenjoyed a supper and partyof Miss Annetta Knowles, August 27.Miss Kathleen McCrory directed the entertainment and Harold McCrory ledin the concluding devotional service.NEWBURGH: Duringthe month ofAugust, regular preaching services wereheld at our church with the exception ofAugust 22. On August 1, Rev. T. J.Wilson of White Lake brought us themorningmessage and on August 8 and15 the Rev. Robert Henning of New Yorkoccupied our pulpit. We enjoyed theirChristian Fellowship and the inspiringmessages brought to us. On August 29,our own pastor, Rev. Charles Sterrettbrought us the morning message.HETHERTON: Brown-Phillips. OnAugust 26, at seven o'clock in the evening,Geraldine Brown of Hetherton, was married to Mr. Harold Phillips of Alpena,Michigan, in Kingdom Hall, Alpena.Gerald'ne is the daughter of Mr. andMrs. Thad Brown and a member ofHetherton congregation. About two hundred guests attended the reception following the ceremony. Following a wedding trip to New York, the couple willmake their home in Alpena where Mr.Phillips is employed in a cement plant.SYRACUSE: The W.M.S. and Missionary Guild met in a joint meeting atthe home of Mrs. Kenneth Wicks Tuesday evening. September 14, when weheard Miss Erla Flannigan of the CityMissionary Association. We miss EvaDougall Russell, who passed away Memorial Day morning.Copied from the "Glengarry News";Brodie friends surprised Alice McKelvyvoyage"on Tuesday evening with a "Bonparty of games, program, etc. In behalfof those present, little Elaine Brodie presented her with the sum of twenty-fivedollars. Alice has gone to the CovenanterCollege in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania,not only with this fine gift in her pocket,but a glow in her heart and ahappymemory of her many friends back in oldGlengarry.CENTRAL PITTSBURGH: The Primary Department enjoyed an afternoonwith the animals Wednesday August 25,taking in both the Children's and Regular Zoos. Though they may have confronted many difficulties in locating alittle girl who had wandered off, they hadmany enjoyable moments, especiallywith a chimpanzee who persisted in followingthe example of one of the boysand took a drink from the fountain.HETHERTON: At a recent meeting ofW.M.S. held at Mrs. Ed Hagadorn's thefollowing ladies were welcomed as associate members of the organization: Mrs.Hailie Wiegandt, Mrs. Arlene Inman,Mrs. Amy Northrup and Mrs. NellieLamed.BELLE CENTER: A miscellaneousshower was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs.W. S. Tuttle at the home of Mr. andMrs. Howard Keys Tuesday evening,September 7. They received many usefulgifts. Mrs. Tuttle was the former MissRuth Shaw. Greetings were also extendedto Mr. T. M. Funk who was celebratinghis 87th birthday the same evening, September 7. We rejoice in the good measureof health which he enjoys.SYRACUSE: Those attending Grinnellfrom Syracuse were Mr. and Mrs. William Ramsey and Lois and Jack; Mr.Raymond Park, and David; CharlesStraub, Sharon Buskey, and Dr. andMrs. G. M. Robb. Lois Ramsey, DavidPark, and Jack Pinkerton were also counselors and workers at White Lake duringthe summer.SEATTLE: The September W.M.S.meeting was held at the home of Mr.and Mrs. Verd Dunn and all went alongas usual with the exception that at theclose of the meeting the men of the congregation appeared at the front door. Itwasn't just for the eats either! The occasion was ahousewarming party forthe Dunns in their new home. Mrs. S. M.Dodds and Mrs. Walter Mitchell, socialCOVENANTER WITNESS