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saints."Yosemite Park where they camped fourdays with her son James Honeyman andfamily of Los Angeles congregation.Janet Peirce, Beaver Falls, also accompanied them on the trip.Mrs. Bruce Willson and children arevisiting her mother and sisters andbrother's families while Dr. Willson istouring the congregations to Californiaand also attending Forest Park.Rev. M. W. Dougherty was called hereby the sudden death of Esther Dougherty Callahan's father-in-law, and assistedat the funeral.The Willsons are planning a familyreunion at Sharon church August 13.The descendants of John Zaccheus Willson(1784-1871) erected a marker at hisgrave in Sharon cemetery this summer.For many years the reunion was held tocelebrate his birthday. He was an elderin the Sharon church. He came to Iowawith ten children and these ten are all-buried in the same cemeteryanters) .(all CovenTheir names are carved on the backside of his stone as follows: Mary JaneWillson-McKibben, Adam McConnellWillson, Ellis (Ella) Willson, ZaccheusG. Willson, James Reynolds Willson,John R. Willson, Samuel E. Willson,Nancy Ann Willson-McClure, SusannahWillson-Hensleigh and Martha TorrenceWillson-Hays. The family coming thefarthest to the reunion will likely beRev. Herbert Hays of Latakia, Syria.OPEN HOUSE HONORS 50THANNIVERSARYFifty years ago on June 28 BelleCaskey and Boyd Terry were united inholymatrimony. Since that time theirfamily has grown to four fine childrenand fine grandchildren besides. At theopen house held in honor of the childrenCaroll, Reed, Nanna, and Clara Belleand the church furnished beautiful bouquets of flowers. The six grandchildrengave Mrs. Terry an orchid. About eighty(80) guests were in attendance throughthe evening. In addition, the Terryswere showered with about seventy-five(75) congratulatory cards. May we wishthem years to come of health andhappiness.LUCAS FAMILY REUNIONLucas Family holds a reunion, July12-14, at Myrtle and Frank Strain'shome at Aurora, Missouri. Those presentwere Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lucas ofPoplar Bluff, Mo., Mr. Roy Lucas ofNodaway, Iowa, Mr. James Lucas ofTruth or Consequencees, New Mexico,Mrs. Mabel Chestnut of Idana, Kansas,80and Mrs. Elizabeth Barritt of Blanchard,Iowa.Those unable to attend were: Mr. andMrs. Carl Lucas of Battle Creek, Michigan, and Mr. and Mrs. Will F. LucasHamilton, Ga., and Mrs. James Lucasand Mrs. Roy Lucas.Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ellis of Moran,Kansas, cousins, and Mr. and Mrs.Weldon Lucas and sons of Springfield,Mo., a nephew, were also guests one day.MRS. MAGGD3 BAILEYMrs. Maggie Bailey, whose life hasbeen connected with several Covenantercongregations, passed away on July 21,1955 at Quinter, Kansas. Maggie Elizabeth Francy was born near Staunton,Illinois, March 13, 1875. Early in life sheprofessed her faith in Christ inour Staunton congregation. When shecame to Quinter in 1910, she transferredher membership to our Quinter congregation.During the short years of her marriedlife to William T. Hensleigh she lived atMorning Sun, Iowa. His death (October24, 1919) and burial was at Olathe,Kansas. Maggie returned to Quinter andon September 30, 1931 was united inmarriage to Roy Bailey of Quinter. Theylived on the Bailey farm until his deathon July 6, 1954; since his passing shehas made her home in Quinter.Quietly she lived her life in the homeand the church. Her kindness and carein the home are seen in the memorieswhich she leaves to the step children ofthe home: Vera Ulrich, Gladys Graham,Glen Bailey, of Quinter, the .fivegrandchildren and one great grandchild. Ofthe four brothers who mourn her passing, one is Ellsworth Francy of ourQuinter congregation. "Precious in thesight of the Lord is the death of hisNow Hear This!Mrs. J. S. McGawMrs. Anna Mary Milligan Adams, wifeof the late Dr. James S. McGaw, passedto her eternal reward July 16, the dayfollowing her 84th birthday. She is survived by one son, Kenneth, and familyof Denver, Colo, a brother John Adamsof Kansas City, a niece Rae Wylie alsoof Kansas City, and a host of dearfriends.Mrs. McGaw will long be rememberedas a wonderful pastor's, wife, a Bibleteacher, and for her work in the W. C.T. U., and assisting her husband inNational Reform and other activities.She was a devout Christian and a kindfriend to all. We shall miss her greatlyin the Denver Church."Education in Cyprus"by W. W. WierCyprus is now in the newspolitically. Why is the movement for unionwith Greece being led by the church?A good time to become informedabout the Island generally geography, history, present development,with emphasis on education including the impact of the schools of theCovenanter Church.You may secure your copy of "Education in Cyprus" by writing to R. B.Weir, 74 Rossmore Ave. Bronxville 8,New York.Price now 2.50.STAMBAUGH BULLETINNow Hear This!The Pittsburgh Presbytery C.Y.P.U. Conference will againbe held at Stambaugh Scout Reservation located near Youngstown, Ohio. Main speakers will include Dr. M. K. Carson, Dr.S. B. Willson, and Dr. J. G. Vos with many others.Rates for camp are as follows: Age 12 and over, $18.00;11-8, $12.00 ; 7-4, $7.00; 3-younger, free of charge. No registrationis charged.ship.Don't miss out on the fine opportunity for Christian fellowDATES FOR CAMPAugust 22-August 29CAMP THEMEChrist CallsCOVENANTER WITNESS