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us,"all."Russell. Everyone regretted that thesehighly-esteemed former leaders couldnot have been here in person.The program concluded with a Singing School conducted by Mrs. MyrtleTippin. The ladies comprising the schoollooked very lovely in their old-fashioneddressestheir singing.and bonnets and all enjoyedIn the interim between sessions theguestsenjoyed visiting and many wandered down to the cemetery adjoiningthe church grounds, while others viewedthe interestingexhibit of old picturesand antiques arranged by Mrs. W. G.Dunn. At six o'clock the dinner committee, Mrs. Claude Blair, Chairman,served a bountiful and appetizing meal.At eight o'clock the program was continued. Elder Donald Whitehill led devotionalsfrom the 146th Psalm and aquartette of young matrons sang a portion of the Psalm. Greetings from theMinisterial Alliance of Clarinda werebrought by the Rev. D. C. Davis, pastorof the Presbyterian church, and theRev. Ray Davis of the College SpringsUnited Presbyterian church broughtgreetings from that community. GlolaCaskey gave a humorous reading enjoyed by all. A number was sung by theMartin quartette composed of Mr. andMrs. Herbert Martin, Mrs. Bertha Martin Young, and Mrs. Myrtle Martin Tippin. Their father, Mr. J. F. Martin, wasappointed precentor a half-century ago,and the familyyears.carried on until recentThe address of the evening was givenby Dr. Remo I. Robb who related someof his experiences as pastor here, andin his usual forceful manner challengedus to greater service for Christ in thefuture. The Black quartette sang another number and Dr. G. M. Robb pronounced the benediction.The guest list is too long to give infull but a check showed that guestswere present from Massachusetts, NewYork, Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Indiana,Louisiana, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado,and California, besides those from nearby Missouri and Iowa communities. Mrs.Mary Caskey, of Superior, Nebr., hadthe distinction of being the oldest former member present. Mr. WilliamBlair has had the longest continuousmembership. Larry Cabeen, son of Mr.and Mrs. Donald Cabeen, is the youngest baptized member. All five childrenof the Rev. J. W. Dill were presentEsther, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dill andMr. and Mrs. Robert Dill coming fromSterling, Kans., Mrs. Alice Reed fromTopeka, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dillfrom Poughkeepsie, N. Y.So the day came to a close,a day wehad anticipated for so long, a day weAugust 24, 1955enjoyed to the full and one we shallnever forget. As we look back withthanksgiving, saying, "Hitherto hath theLord helped so we look forwardwith hope and trust, knowing God is"Able to do exceeding abundantly aboveall we can ask or think.""Henceforth we will not go back,Nor turn from Thee atMrs. Charles T. CarsonCOLLEGE HHXWe welcome to our membership Mr.and Mrs. Charles Dunn by certificatefrom the Baptist church, and theirdaughter Patricia who came in by profession of faith. Both Patricia and theirlittle son were baptized on June 7.On the same date, Roberta Lee Dwyer,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WilliamDwyer and David Irwin Robb, son ofRev. and Mrs. Donald I. Robb of Cambridge, Mass., were baptized. Dr. RemoI. Robb, grandfather, baptized his grandson.Those of our congregation who graduated from Geneva at the June Commencement were Miss Lois Downie,Donald Ledrick and Garry Gache, alsoMiss Aphrodite Trombattas who hasworshiped with us during her time spentat Geneva.A beautiful wedding took place in ourchurch on the evening of June 24 whenbefore a church full of guests our Pastor Dr. Frank H. Lathom united in marriage Miss Lois M. Downie, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Charles Downie, to Mr.William Hummel. A delightful receptionfollowed the ceremony. The young couple carry with them the best wishes ofthe congregation as they begin their lifetogether. They are making their homein Columbus, Ohio, where each of themhas employment.A son Samuel Linton arrived to jointhe family of Mr. and Mrs. Roy McDonald on the 18th of June. Two sisters,Mary Elizabeth and Nancy, are delighted with the little brother.The Sabbath School picnic was heldin East Palestine Park on June 25. Afine time was enjoyed by all in spite ofthe cold weather.Miss Ellen Lathom was in charge ofour D.V.B.S. in the West Mayfield Chapel. Fortychildren attended. Theyshowed great interest and enjoyment inthe sessions.Dr. Jonathan Lee and family and Mrs.Margaret Lee Boyce and family recentlyvisited in the Dr. C. M. Lee home.We miss Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker Wilson who have gone to the home of theirson Rev. Paul Wilson in Barnett, Vt., forthe summer.Announcement has been made of theengagement of Dr. William R. Russell,a member of our congregation and MissMartha Irons of Beaver Falls, Pa. Awedding in September is planned.Sonja Hudak was operated on forappendicitis on June 7. Mr. Glen McElwain was in the hospital for quite sometime, suffering from a heart attack. Weare glad to report both of these members are better. Miss Pearl Hamilton isanother member who has been ill formany weeks.Mr. and Mrs. Richard George and Linda Gayle are in Beaver Falls, guests inthe home of Mrs. W. R. Sterrett. Weare hoping that before long "Rick's"service with Uncle Sam may be overand that they maynent home in Beaver Falls.make their permaMiss Edna M. George has gone fromMcKee Hall to make her home in ourHome in Pittsburgh. A reception wastendered her by Mrs. W. S. Saxton andMrs. Esther Black at McKee Hall before she left. More than a hundredfriends attended to express their appreciation of Miss George's fine serviceto Geneva through the years gone byand to extend their best wishes for thefuture.We greatly appreciate the presenceand helpfulness of Miss AphroditeTrombattas in the Sabbath School andchoir during her stay among us. Ourprayers and very best wishes go withher as she travels to Somaliland tospend some time with her parents before taking up her work in our schoolat Nicosia.Vacations are so numerous among usbut Ye Editor will not allow usspace to tell you who or where.AmenPORTLAND NEWSEditorOn the evening of July 29 the congregation held a surprise party in honor ofEleanor Faris. A purse was given Eleanor at the close of the eveningand theassurance of our interest and prayerswill follow her in Japan.We were glad to have Esther Farisfrom Phoenix with us for a few dayswhile visiting her sister.Rev.Gene Spear and family spenttheir last Sabbath in Portland and wewere glad to hear Mr. Spear preach andalso to make the acquaintance with hisfamily.Rev. Carson and family made the tripto Seattle to see the missionaries sailon August 3.Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lamont, Jr. fromSeattle worshiped with us on August 7.Mr. Lamont gave us some highlights ofthe conference at Hume Lake.Daily Vacation Bible School is to beheld from August 15-26 this year.125