Covenanter Witness Vol. 53 - Rparchives.org

Theysaid the weather was sour in Canada, but they brought back some mightyfine fish just the same.SANTA ANA: The 23rd of August wasa happy occasion when the congregationhonored Mrs. Jennie Edgar on her 80thbirthday. Following a pot luck supper weenjoyed a planned program, entitled"This is Your Life." While Bob Betts displayed pictures on the screen, Mrs. CarrieBlackwood related incidents of Jennie'schildhood and youth (her early life) ;Mrs. Margaret McFarland told of theirwork together on the mission field inLatakia, Syria; Mrs. Eva Blackwoodspoke of the time when she was tenyears old, and the Edgars were at Eskridge. Mrs. Nell Thompson presented thebirthdaycake and Mr. Will Martin thegift. Best Wishes, Mrs. Edgar.NEW YORK CITY: Rev. Robert Henning assisted at Mont Clair CommunionOctober 3 and Dr. W. W. Weir preachedin his absence. It is wonderful to haveDr. and Mrs. Weir worship with us.COLLEGE HILL: Our SabbathSchool is getting off to a goodstart this fall under the capableleadership of Ann Lee, superintendent.A new attendance contest is being startedin October. Every member of the churchschool is asked to help in this endeavor.ALMONTE: Several members fromthe Almonte Congregation attendedGrinnell Conference. They were Rev. andMrs. F. F. Reade, Mr. and Mrs. W. R.White, Miss Evelyn Rose and MissPauline Burns. We enjoyed the reportsthey brought back to us and shared inthe inspiration they received there. "NCOLLEGE HILL: Our congregation is makinga special effort torally the young people in a newC.Y.P.U. A few of our young people attended a union meeting of several youngpeople's societies in the First BeaverFalls church the last Sabbath eveningof the month.ALMONTE: The W.M.S. met withMrs. F. F. Reade at the Manse in July.Mrs. Jas. Morton led the devotions. Following the meeting the hostess served adelicious supper and Dickie Pataillat entertained on his piano accordianandRaymond Morton played the piano.\DENISON: Miss Orlena Lynn broughtaninteresting missionary message, illustrated with film slides, to the FamilyNight Group at the church, September 29.ALMONTE: The D.V.B.S. was heldthe first two weeks of August in Grieg'sSchool. It was well attended with Rev.F. F. Reade in charge. The closing night'sprogram was a success and the offeringtaken that night was sent to Japan. v-COLLEGE HILL: We were saddenedby the death of Mrs. Mazie R. McElwainOctober 20, 1954on September 20 after a long illness. Thefuneral service was held in the CampbellFuneral Home on the 23rd with the pastor in charge. Burial was in the Gloverlot in the Beaver cemetery. Her memorywill long be cherished in the CollegeHill congregation.SANTA ANA: September 23 Mr. andMrs. Wm. Walkinshaw of Superior, Nebraska, enjoyed a picnic with 14 of theirCalifornia cousins, among the live-oaktrees in beautiful Irvine Park. While onthis trip Mr. and Mrs. Walkinshaw worshiped with the Santa Ana, San Diegoand Los Angeles congregations and planto be with the Fresno people one Sabbath.mention as they had already completed38 questions while still in Class I. Theywere given their Bibles. Story Books wentto Margaret Robb, Barbara Dana, andEric Park. We congratulate these for thefine work they have done.ALMONTE, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Pataillat and son Dickie of Roslindale,Mass., visited at the Manse in July.COLLEGE HILL: Mr. and Mrs. Walker Wilson are making an extended visitwith their son Paul and family in northern Vermont. We miss them from theirfamily pew.DENISON: The Rev. Lester E. Kilpat* T -. ^T,rvr- , ~* - . .. v sages for our communion season,rick brought earnest and searching mes-Sept-ALMONTE: The C.Y.P.U. held their\tember 30.October 4. Covenant signingquarterly business meeting August 20 atthe home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. White inAlmonte. The programfollowing thismeeting was a debate Resolved "ThatTV and Radio do more to break down themorals of the country than to build themup."The negative side won!ORLANDO: Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Smithreceived many friends at the manse Friday evening, October 1, honoring h:sbrother and wife Dr. and Mrs. R. E.Smith of Keene, Calif., who were theirhonor guests for a few days. They wereably assisted by their children BarbaraAlice, and Alvin Jr. Mrs. John Baylesand Miss Nanna Terry served the punch,assorted cakes and nuts. Besides honoring the Dr. and his wife, this was thetwins, Alice's and Alvin's birthday. Aliceplans on going back to California Monday October 4 with her uncle and aunt towas the concluding part of the Saturdayservice.ALMONTE: The September meetingof the Almonte W.M.S. was held at thehome of Mrs. Milton Bowes, CarletonPlace. This being an evening meeting wehad several of our business girls there.We were happy to welcome four newmembers.ORLANDO: William Robb Dill, fivemonths old son of Dr. and Mrs. WilliamE. Dill, died Saturday morningat hisresidence. He is survived by his grandparent:, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Dill, Orlando, and his grandmother, Mrs. William Robb, of Walton, New York.ALMONTE: Mr. and Mrs. J. Nicol\son of Winnipeg spent a couple of weeksat the Manse with Rev. and Mrs. F. F.Reade.visit her sister and family and perhapsCOLLEGE HILL: Several women ofstay and work for a while. We are go'nj the church held a work bee on the secondto miss you, Alice, so don't stay too long.Saturday of September and canned eightyALMONTE: Miss Eunice quarts of peachesMcClurkinV for the Aged People'sgave a talk in the Church on August 4 Home. These have already been deliveredwhich was well attended. Following this to the Home in advance of Donationthere w,as a social hour at the Manse Day, October 5.which gave the people the opportunity tomeet and speak with Miss McClurkin.Her visit was much enjoyed.GENEVA: The custom in our SabbathSchool is to have the children learn theShorter Catechism along with their otherwork. Class I in the Primary Departmentis awarded a Bible Story Book for learning the first 19 questions. Class II isawarded a small Bible for completingthrough 38. In the Junior class a Psalteris given to those who learn 81 quest'ons,and a Bible with a concordance is givento those who complete the entire 107.This year we had several awards given.Marilyn Hemphill had completed theentire 107 and was awarded her Bible.Psalters were given to David Willsonand John Fallon. Jeanne Garrett, WalterResinger and Jack McCreadywere giventheir smaller Bibles. Richard Piper andRoberta McNaughton deserve specialSANTA ANA: Mrs. Alice Blackburn'smother, Mrs. Mary Cure 94, died September 1. The burial was at Quinter,Kansas. The 22nd of September Mrs.Blackburn suffered a severe stroke andwas taken to the Hospital.ALMONTE: The W.M.S. met in August with Mrs. W. R. White. The hostessled the devotions and also served atasty supper followingthe meeting.COLLEGE HILL: Ellen Lathom isteaching second grade in the Austintownschool near Youngstown, Ohio. She getshome over the week ends. Ellen JeanRobb is taking work in Pitt for preparation in nursing.SANTA ANA: August 17 Mr. FrankO. Blackstone was called to be with hisLord. He wgs a faithful and devotedmember of the congregation ever sincecoming to California.255