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coholism."through the efforts of our Treasurer,Mrs. John White, eight new memberswere recruited for this year. Our Thankoffering Service was held at the churchon Wednesday evening, November 2, onour regular Prayer Meeting night, withthe members of the Congregation invited to attend. Although no speakerwas obtained for this meeting, a specialThank offering program was plannedby the Superintendent. A $10.00 gift wasgiven by Mrs. Margaret Hayes, in memory of her mother, Mrs. Samuel Smith.This amount was added to our Thankoffering collection. On Sabbath, October24 the family of Mrs. Samuel Smithalso, placed a beautiful basket of flowers in the pulpit in memory of theirmother.During August,have as our guest preachers, Rev. Walwe were privileged toter Magee of Goshen, Rev. Donald Robbof Cambridge and Rev. Robert Henningof New York.On September 9, several of our members journeyed to Walton, N. Y. for thePsalm Sing.On Sabbath evening, September 25,Dr. J. Renwick Patterson spoke at ourchurch regarding a phase of the work ofthe National Reform Association, "AlMembers of the ColdenhamCongregation joined us for this service.Our Communion service was held onSabbath, October 2, with Rev. GeorgePrice of Philadelphia as our Assistant.We enjoyed the fellowshipof Rev.Price and his wife and the fine messagewhich he brought us. On October 16, ourpastor assisted at the Communion Services of Rev. Price's congregation inPhiladelphia, On this Sabbaht, the Newburgh Congregation had a speaker fromthe Gideon Bible Society.Rev. Sterrett and family have movedinto their new home. On Friday evening, September 23 a social was held atthe church sponsored by the W.M.S. After the singing of some of the old songsand playing games, surprise was sprungon our pastor and his wife in memoryAnniversary. Althoughof their Weddingthe party was held ten days late, we didmanage to surprise the guests. A giftof money from the congregation wasgiven to Rev. Sterrett and wife for usein their new home.The Semi-annual S. S. Teachers meeting was held at the home of Miss Elisabeth Henderson, Friday evening, October 21. We are happy to have Miss MaryLee Meneely join our teaching staff asassistant to Mrs. Somers in the PrimaryClass. A social time followed the meeting.We are happy to have Mr. WilliamSingleman worshiping with us again,for sevafter being away from the cityeral years. He has taken up teaching inNovember 16, 1955one of the Junior High Schools in Newburgh. We wish him the best of blessings in his work here.Jack White has returned to his studiesat Geneva College after spending thesummer with his parents. It was apleasure to have Jack with us and takean active part in the services of thechurch. While home he assisted Rev.Sterrett in the Junior work.DENISONThe annual Thank offering meetingwas addressed by Rev. Herbert Hays,October 24. Mrs. Stewart Robb presided.Social fellowshipover pie and coffeeconcluded a profitable evening.Donald William came October 27 togladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.Porter.Mr. and Mrs. T. Arthur Humphreysof Sterling and their daughter, Marjorie,of Hutchinson worshiped with us, October 23. Mr. and Mrs. John Goodhueand three sons of Indianola, Iowa, werealso guests.Mrs. Delber Braum underwent majorsurgery October 28 in the Holton Hospital.The Adult Group enjoyed a fellowshipsupper October 27 at the church. Mr.Pfiffer of Holton showed pictures takenon a recent trip to Germany and told ofthat country and its people. Newlyelected officers for the coming year are :President, Mr. Ray Knowles; Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Clarence Wing.The Young Adult Group held a chilisupper at the church October 28, withMr. and Mrs. Junior Blackwood actingas host and hostess. Fifty-eight werepresent. Mrs. Lloyd Copeland directedthe entertainment and Lloyd Copelandled in the closing devotional period.Mr. Robert Martin of the Clarindacongregation is visiting in the JohnYoung home.CLARINDACongratulations to Pfc. and Mrs. Wendell Westenberg of Baltimore, on thebirth of a son Thomas Mark, Oct. 26.The Clarinda congregation was happyto entertain the Midwest PresbyteryOctober 3 and 4. The last evening a portion of our Centennial program was repeated for the benefit of our guests.We were inspired and helped in ourspiritual life by the messages from theWord given by Rev. Robert McMillan atour fall communion. This was Mr. McMillan's boyhood home and his returnwas a mutual delight both to him andthe congregation.Mr. and Mrs. John Cabeen and Mrs.Cabeen's mother, Mrs. Stevenson, spentten days with the Richard Cabeen family in Washington, Pa. They were joinedthere for a few days by another son,Lyle, who came from his post in Ft.Monmouth, N. J.Mr. and Mrs. J. Guy Black have returned from Denver where they hadbeen called by the death of their brother-in-law, Herbert Martin.We shall miss Mrs. Myrtle Tippin, oneof our faithful members, who is leavingfor Denver to make her home for atime with Mrs. Herbert Martin. At thesemi-annual birthday dinner held at thechurch recently, Mrs. Tippin was presented with a gift from the SabbathSchool in appreciation of service rendered through the years.The Juniors held a Halloween party atthe Manse. All came in costume andenjoyed an evening of fun and frolic.Mr. and Mrs. Paul Paddock of Marshalltown,Iowa, spent a few days withMrs. Paddock's brother, Mr. J. Ren Lee.They were accompanied by their sonPaul Jr. who is in diplomatic service andhad just returned from a tour of dutyabroad.Relatives here of Mr. and Mrs. HaigMouridian of Limon, Colo., receivedword of the death of Mr. Mouridian'sfather, Dr. Mouridian in far-away Cyprus. Our sympathy goes out to thesefriends.John David, infant son of Mr. andMrs. John Greenwood, is quite ill at thiswriting and the hopes and the prayers ofthe people are for a speedy recovery.YOUNGSTOWN, OHIOThe Rev. J. Paul McCracken was theable assistant duringour fall communion season. Preparatory services wereheld Thursday and Friday evenings.Mrs. John Thwing presented her letter from the United Presbyterian churchto our session and was received into themembership of the Youngstown Congregation. We are happy to have theThwings worship with us while they arein Youngstown.The Floyd Sweetapples' new homewas the scene of a surprise housewarmingin October. The Sweetapple'swere presented with a hassockfor the house. Cider and doughnuts wereprovided by the invading horde.Carol Elizabeth arrived October 18 tomake her home with John and AltaTweed in the Youngstown Parsonage.A Halloween partyalways brings outthe best of ghosts, witches and goblins.The Party held in our church basementOctober 28 was no exception. Everyoneentered into the fun and games and enjoyed the evening.333