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at the home of Mrs. Charles Duguid inOctober. Rev. and Mrs. Jesse Mitchel,Mrs. Sanderson and Miss Orlena Lynnwere guests.DENISONThe Young Adult Groupenjoyed a potluck supper, October 29 atthe Delber Braum home. Mrs. HarlanPhilips was the entertainment leader andHarlan Philipps led in evening devotions.ALLEGHENY: We extend hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. RichardGeorge on the birth of a daughter, LindaGail, on October 17. Mr. and Mrs. Georgeare living in Madison, Illinois while Mr.George is in the army.QUINTER: The Junior SabbathSchool enjoyed a partyafter schoolThursday October 28. Refreshments wereserved to the group.WINCHESTER: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sanderson of Syria told of theirwork at our W.M.S. Thankoffering meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson were guestsof Rev. and Mrs. Caskey. Mrs. Sanderson and Mrs. CaskeyTOPEKA: Mr.are sisters.Lester Oelke underwent surgery in October and made aspeedy recovery.BELLE CENTER: Our communionwas observed Sabbath, October 10. Rev.David M. Carson assisted his father Dr.M. K. Carson and brought inspiringand helpful messages. Rev. M. J. Sanderson gave a fine message on "CovenantKeeping"for the table address. Covenant signing was the concludingthe Sabbath morning service.part ofWINCHESTER: Rev. Philip Martinassisted with our communion October 17.Philip Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs.Charles Duguid was baptized. Mrs. Richard O'Neill came into the church byletter.QUINTER: On October 10 we observed the Lord's Supper; Rev. BruceStewart of Greeley, Colo, was the assistant and brought us messages during thepreparatory services. The Covenant Signing service was held Saturday afternoon.We appreciated his messages and his helpin these services. Mrs. Valeria Stewartwas received by letter from the Methodistchurch of Delphos, Kansas ; Jimmy Jamison by profession of faith.BELLE CENTER: We were privilegedto have with us on two occasions, theMisses Helen and Florence Fattal, Latakia, Syria. Monday evening September27 at the church, following their interesting messages in regard to the work inthe Latakia field, a social hour was heldso that all had an opportunityto meetand become acquainted with the girls.Miss Edna Elsey and Mrs. E. M. Elsey,aunts of the Fattal sisters werealsoguests on this occasion. Refreshmentswere served from a nicely arranged table.On Tuesday evening September 28 Mr.and Mrs. Wilbur Keys held Open Houseat their house with the Misses Fattal,Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Sanderson ofUtica, Ohio and their son Mr. KennethSanderson of Latakia, Syria, home onfurlough as guests.served.Refreshments wereORLANDO: The address of H. G. Patterson is: 1111 E. Washington St., Orlando, Fla.WINCHESTER: Mrs. Lynn of GaryIndiana and Miss Orlena Lynn of Kobe,Japan visited Mrs. Lynn's sister Mrs.Irene White. Orlena Lynn showed pictures and spoke of the work in Japan atthe Junior Thankoffering meeting inOctober.TOPEKA: We extend our sympathy toMrs. Paul Gibeson and family in the lossof her mother Mrs. Margaret Caskey whopassed away in Florida.DENISON: Mrs. Maggie Downie wasguest of honor at a large family dinner atthe City Hall in Goff, Kansas on October 30, the occasion being her eighty-thirdbirthday.LOS ANGELES : On Sabbath, October17 we were privileged to have Dr. CharlesT. Carson of Clarinda, Iowa conduct theworship service.TOPEKA: On October 24 WilmerPiper conducted our prayer meeting service using the recommendation of theEvangelistic committee for discussion.The evening services were dismissed incrder to hear Sam Morris who wasspeaking in Topeka. On October 31 WilberMcElroy had charge of the servicesusing for a topic "The Tithe." Rev. M. W.Daugherty of Denison supplied the pulpit on November 7.LOS ANGELES: Our Fall communionwas held on Sabbath, October 10, assistingDr. E. G. Russell was Rev. Norman M.Carson of Chicago, who also preachedthe preparatory services Thursday andFriday evenings. At this time the following were received into the membershipof the church by profession of Faith:Jerry Yogoda, Bobbie Chambers, Howard Huizing, and Donald Van Dyke.Mrs. E. G. Russell had her letter of membership transferred from the BloomingtonCongregation. This communion seasonproved very inspiring. We were happyto have Mrs. Norman Carson and sonMark with us at this time.BELLE CENTER: Misses Helen andFlorence Fattal were entertained in thehome of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Stuber andfamily while they were in our midst. TheMisses Fattal and Mrs. Stuber are cousins.GENEVA: An interesting fact, pointedout by James Bowser, who has been amember of this congregation since itsbeginning, is the presence of one familywho has continued their membership inthis congregation for fivegenerations.Away back when, Mr. and Mrs. WilliamGarrett became Charter members. Theirdaughter, Mrs. R. J. Dodds continued theline. At the present time there are threegenerations who are active workers, Mrs.Davida Dodds Fallon, her son, Dr. Leslie and his son John who joined with usduring our Fall Communion. Can youbeat this record?ALLEGHENY: Mrs. Chester Fox hasreturned home after six weeks at theOverlook Rest Home in New Wilmington, Pa. We rejoice that she is improvedin health.LOS ANGELES: A congregationalHalloween Partywas held at the homeof the Oliver Walkers on October 29.The children came in costume and prizeswere awarded. Volley ball and othergames were enjoyed duringthe evening.Refreshments of pumpkin pie, cider andcoffee followed.TOPEKA: We regret that Dr. Taggarthas been hospitalized for rest and observation.LOS ANGELES congregation, onNovember 5th, extended a unanimouscall to Licentiate Paul Robb to becomeits pastor upon his completion of theSeminary course in theology next spring.Mr. Robb was elected on the first ballot.E. G. Russell, Moderator.People ofMany Nations (from pg. 319)"Religious faith, in our time, is undermassive attack by a strongly entrenchedatheistic materialism. In such a time, howclear it is that we should treasure andfurther every act which fuels the flameof our faith. The observance of Worldwide Bible Reading is such an act; and Iprayerfully hope that its success this yearwill be greaterthat its imprint in thehearts and minds of the peoples of theworld this year be more pervasiveever before.than"I am sure that all who value faithand freedom join with me in congratulating those good people who anually bringobservance."to pass this meaningfulThe high point of the program isUniversal Bible Day, Sabbath, December12, which will be observed in thousandsof Churches of every denominationthroughout the United States and in hundreds of Churches overseas. Packets containing material, especially prepared bythe Bible Society to assist the pastor inthis observance, have been mailed to over150,000 ministers.November 17, 1954 319