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could."DENVER: We, the members of theDenver W. M. S. wish to express oursense of loss in the death of Mrs. RoseMartin Grotberg, who passed away July19th. She came to Denver from theBeulah, Nebr. congregation, as a youngwoman, where she took training in theDenver Nurses Training School, ofwhich she was an honor graduate. Shewas active in the nursing profession allher life, which made it impossible toattend meetings regularly. Neverthelessshe was continuous in membership andfinancial support. She was of a quietand kind disposition, ever ready withsympathetic understandingand encouragement to all. She was a devoted andloving wife, mother, grandmother, agood friend, and kind and thoughtfulneighbor. Of her it can truly be said"she hath done what sheIna Bailey BrooksAlice Sherbon MitchelOLATHE: The W. M.S. of Olatheinvited the Women's Missionary Societyparty"of Kansas City to a "dessertThursday afternoon, October 7, at thechurch. Mrs. Frank Redpath, the president of the Olathe W. M. S. welcomedthe guests and then turned the meeting over to Mrs. Paul Wright, thepresident of the Kansas City W. M. S.,who responded to the words of welcomeand also presided at the meeting. MissMcClennan of Kansas City led a helpfuldevotional period on the subject, "TheDeceitfulness ofStrong Drink." Mrs.Robert Moore of Kansas City gave avery interesting book review on thelife of Adoniram Judson. We were veryhappy to have Mr. and Mrs. KennethSanderson with us on this occasion andto hear Mrs. Sanderson give us a message on our work in Latakia.DENISON: Nine hundred feet ofwater pipe was laid from the highschool up to the church on Monday,October 18, as the first step in thechurch remodeling project that is toproceed at once with the digging of abasement.DENVER Congregation has beenblessed in havingquite a number ofvisitors during the summer. They camefrom the east coast and as far asCyprus; from the west coast and beyondto Honolulu, and many places between.Several of them gave us helpful reportsfrom the Grinnell Conference. Nineteen of the Denver folks attended a286Psalm Sing at Greeley directed by Mrs.Mel Martin following the Grinnell Conference. It was followed by a socialmeeting and refreshments, and a mostprofitable and enjoyable occasion. Theinvitation to attend was greatly appreciated by the Denver congregation.NEW CONCORD : Mrs. Agnes Wilsonwho has been seriously ill in UniversityHospital in Columbus is now in her son'shome. Walter's address is: 1772 W.First Ave., Columbus 12,Ohio.OLATHE: Joseph Patrick Egner, theinfant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Egner,was baptized Sabbath, September 19.We were glad to have the grandparents,Mr. and Mrs. James P. Enright, Mr.and Mrs. Richard Enright, Mr. and Mrs.Delmer Reynolds and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Mayes present at the church service.LAKE RENO: Several have madetrips away from home this summer andwe are happy to welcome them all backsafely again. The Charles Petermanfamily visited Charles' parents in California and attended the wedding of hisbrother, Lyman Peterman. The DaleBlair family visited relatives in California and in Seattle, Wash. Miss WillaHogan went to Morning Sun and toGrinnell. Joanne Wild and the Mitchelswent to Grinnell. Mikey and Jim Elseywere in Scout camps several weeks.OLATHE: Dr. and Mrs. Frank Stewart and Mr. George Milligan attendedthe meeting of the Mid- West Presbyteryat the Hebron Church, Clay Center.They greatly enjoyed and appreciatedthe hospitality of the Hebron Congregation.NEW CONCORD : Miss Ella MargaretStewart spent two weeks with her sisterMrs. Lawrence in Lakewood. Ohio. MissStewart's guest Miss Orlena Lynn ofJapan will conduct services in NewConcord and White Cottage on SabbathOctober thirty-first.DENISON :The Adult Group enjoyeda pot luck supper in the home of Mr.rnd Mrs. Andrew Porter, October 21.Mrs. John Young and Mr. Ray Knowlesdirected the entertainment. Mrs. WillLinton led in the concluding devotionalservice. Newly elected officers for 1955are: PresidentretaryMr. Henry Faris, SecMrs. Will Linton.FRESNO: September 26, we werehonored with first visit of Mrs. Westphallfor several years. Due to strokeparalizing one side. She has been unableto sit up alone for some years. This wasthe first time she has attended churchsince her slow recovery. Her wheel chairwas rolled down center isle of thechurch where she remained during theentire worship service. Same day Mrs.R. S. McClay attended her first worshipservice since sufferingsome weeks ago.a heart attackOLATHE: The following worshippedwith us Sabbath, October 17: Rev. andMrs. D. C. Ward of our Indian Mission,Mr. and Mrs. Work Carithers of Morning Sun, la., Dr. and Mrs. ClarenceWilson and Virginia of Stafford, Ks.,Miss Catherine Vos of Topeka and Mr.and Mrs. George Brooks and family ofLawrence, Ks.FRESNO : Rally Day. A day set asidefor the children. We had an attendanceof 119. Rev. McMillan combined themorning worshipservice and gave thechildren an object lesson. Before theshort sermon, all babies and theirmothers were honored. Also we wereprivileged to honor the visiting parents of some of our pupils from unchurched homes. An invitation was extended to all or anyone who wanted toaccept the Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour.OLATHE: The October meeting ofthe Y. W. M. S. was held at the church.Mrs. Frank Stewart led the devotionalperiod and Mrs. Carrietta Brown had themission study. It was decided at thismeeting to purchase a copy of "Powerthrough Prayer" for each member ofthe society. This book was recommendedby our Presbyterial President, Mrs. Lester Kilpatrick. Mrs. Maude Randall wasthe hostess for the eveningvery tasy refreshments.FRESNO:and servedThe Pastor and Sessionare conducting family visitations to allmembers of the congregation. Thesevisits have proved to be an enlighteningexperience for most members.OLATHE : Dr. Cloyd Caskey of Superior, Nebraska was the assistant at ourFall Communion Season. Dr. Caskeygave us helpful andinspiring messagesfrom God's Word. It was a joy to havehim in our midst. We were happy tohave Anna Hutcheson and Mary Redpathhome for Communion. A fine groupfrom the Kansas City Congregationjoined us in a union service Sabbathnight, the closing service of our Communion Season.FRESNO: The Young Married Sabbath School Class have a new teacher,Mrs. McMillan. They had their firstmeeting Friday, October 22, in orderthat they might organize themselves.They elected the following officers:COVENANTER WITNESS