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GREELEY: Daily Vacation BibleSchool ran from June 7 to 18. 54 childrenwere enrolled in five classes; averageattendance was 42. Mrs. Douglas Brookstaught the Nursery Class; Miss Gwendolyn Elliott taught the Beginners' Class.The Primary Class was taught by Mrs.Warnock Bailey. The Junior Class wasin charge of Mrs. J. L. Willcox and Mrs.Homer Johnson. Mrs. Clyde Dunn, MissMarjorie McClurkin, and Miss MarciaElliott all taught in theIntermediateClass. Mrs. Jane McMillan had chargeof the refreshments each day. Closingexercises were held on Friday evening,June 18.GENEVA: Our Juniors have done itagain. Although only three of them, Jackand Ruth McCready and Margaret Robbwere able to attend, a goodly number hadsent entries to the poster contest held inconnection with the Juniors at Grinnell.Marilyn Hemphill and Margaret Robbboth won first place in their age group.Others sending entries were Billie Hemphill, Fred Lathom, David Willson, Bobbie and Virginia Montini, Lois Hemphill,Roberta McNaughton, Jack and RuthMcCready, and Wendell Dean. Congratulations! "Come, ye children, hearkenunto me: I will teach you the fear ofthe Lord." Psalm 34:11.CALL FOR "BIBLE STUDY MADEEASY"The above named booklet was one ofa series sold on the WMS book table atGrinnell, ordered on the basis of examination of four or five titles whichappeared excellent. After theyarrived atGrinnell, several titles were removed.Then a young minister called attentionto serious error in the above, but atleast two copies had already been sold.If those who got these willreturnthem to me, their money will be refundedand something more appropriate will besent.Mrs. L. E. KilpatrickSterling, KansasGREELEY: The Gold Team led byKen Meeker won our thirteen-weeks Sabbath School Attendance810. DennyContest,906-Dunn's Blue Team willserve a dinner for the winners. A number of visitors came during the Contest,some of whom are attending quite regularly. 44 visitors came just the last twoweeks.78FRESNO: Synod Sabbath, the 18th ofJuly, Mr. John Walkinshaw led theprayermeeting on the subject, "God'sBattle Axe." It was an interesting meeting, because so manytook an active part.of the congregationLOS ANGELES: The Daily VacationBible School was held from June 21 toJuly 4. There was a total of 52 childrenenrolled, 2 visitors, with 20 having perfect attendance and an average of 37 children each day. The total missionary offerings amounted to $26.50 for the children in Japan. Mrs. Arthur Russell wasthe Director for the school, Mrs. DeanHinton, Mrs. Edward Chambers, Mrs.Clarence Walker of the church and Mrs.Richard Altman of Child EvangelismFellowshipwere the teachers). Mrs. Shenamanand her daughter Joan Gray werethe helpers. Mrs. St. John was the pianist.Women of the Covenanter Daughters andCovenettes provided refreshments for thechildren each day. Dr. E. G. Russell provided transportation and also helped withthe school."Pioneering with Christ" was;the series of study used.The closingprogram was held on Thursday eveningJuly 1 with a goodly number present; refreshments were served to the guests bythe Social committees of the Covenanterdaughters and Covenettes.ALLEGHENY: It was pleasant tohave friends worship with us Sabbath,July 25; the family of Rev. Paul D. McCracken, the Rev. and Mrs. MarshallSmith, Mrs. Jelik and Charles Jelik ofPhiladelphia.is:Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Smith's new address638 Greenwood Ave.,Cincinnati 29, Ohio.GREELEY: A Church Night Supperwas held July 9 at which Capt. and Mrs.Elmer Searle showed pictures of Japan.Theywere stationed in Japan for sometime, and visited our Mission in Kobe,and bade bon voyage last month to theBoyles when theysailed for America.FRESNO: We are glad to report thatthe pastor's familyreturned from theirmonth's vacation in the SequoiaNational Park in excellent health. Mrs(. McMillan is feeling much better and stronger than she has felt for some months. Wedo praise our Heavenly Father for answering our prayers for her health.GENEVA: Vacation time came earlythis year as manyof our members extendedtheir time at Grinnell into a twoweekholiday. Merrill Robb's; visited relatives in the Middle West. Willard Hemphill's went on to Denison to visit Mrs.Hemphill's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R.Linton. Mrs. Lucille Henery and Virginia are making Kansas their headquarters. Russell Lathom'simotored to Topeka to see his mother. Miss Adella Lawsonspent some time at Chautauqua,New York. J. B. Willson's relaxed fromthe city life at a cottage near Clearfield,Penna. William Dodds attended a Gideonconvention in Boston. John Piper's motored to Oakdale earlier in the summer tovisit friends and relatives. All have returned safely. Truly we can say withthe psalmist that God is holding us inPsalmright paths that our feet slip not17:5.GREELEY: Dr. J. Ren Pattersonpreached for us on Sabbath, June 27 andbrought two fine messages on NationalReform, stressing the Gospel message forthe individual as well as for the nation.He also brought a first hand report of theHearing on the Christian AmendmentBill.ALLEGHENY: The Young Adult Fellowship group held a picnic supper onMonday evening, July 19, at the home ofJack and Sally George. Everyone enjoyed the evening.FRESNO: Our pastor, Mrs. PhyllisHunter, and Miss Matilda Buck left bytrain on July 12 for Grinnell, Iowa. Mr.J. R. McCloy was to join them there, sowe had four representatives fromourcongregation. More had planned to go,but God had other plans for them.SANTA ANA: The double-ring wedding nuptials uniting Mrs. Olive Souvenlerand William J. Hartzell of Los Angelestook place in the home of the bride'sparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Martin of15621 Harbor Blvd. The bridegroom is>the son of Mrs. O. E. Hartzell of Renfrew, Pa.Dr. Samuel Edgar officiated for theservice. Her sister, Mrs. W. W. Greenlee,was the honored attendant.Best man was Raymond Huizing ofLa Habra, and guests were ushered intothe home by Martin Greenlee and AlbertWylie.Carol Souvenier took care of the bride'sbook.The soloist, Mrs;. Robert Patterson,me,""Because"sang "O Promiseand"The Lord's Prayer," with Mrs. R. E.Ehorn providing the piano accompaniment.Mrs. Martin received guests for thereception.Those presiding at the refreshmenttable were Mmes. J. G. Betts, Albert Wylie, Joseph Houbs, Raymond Huizing,THE COVENANTER WITNESS