Beth Ludlum and Jessica Schwahn were again welcomed at worship Jan. 4. Beth returned to her home in Washington, D. C., and Jessica returned to college in Liberty, Mo., that afternoon. Byron Fry and Pastor Mary gave birthday offerings. Pastor Mary was surprised with a card shower...

Ideal Chapter 369 OES met Nov. 13 with Beverly Davis and Charles Gift presiding in the East as worthy matron and worthy patron. The worthy matron thanked everyone for coming, in her welcome. Plans were finalized for the Masonic luncheon that the Eastern Star ladies would be serving on Saturday, Nov. ...

Ronnie Brown and his wife were in Hays, Kan., last week, where Ronnie attended the Kansas Water Authority Meeting, representing the Marais Des Cygene Basin Advisory Committee. On the way back home they stopped at Salina for a Kansas Association of Conservation Districts Rural Developmental Committee Meeting...

Pastor Mary Akin, Elmer Miller and his wife, attended the United Methodist Parish council meeting at the Mapleton Methodist Church, August 4. Clara Brewer served on the election board at the Redfield Community Center. Others on the board were Wilma Graham, Marietta Hixon and Janet Murphy...

July 23 afternoon callers at the home of Elmer and Mabel Miller were Julia Blythe of Uniontown, Betty Horning Smith of Mt. Carroll, Ill., Betty's daughters, Jeanette Ames, Tuscan, Ariz., and Brenda Gable of Mt. Carroll. Betty, Julia, Mabel and Elmer were classmates at Uniontown High School in the 40s. Betty and her daughters were visiting her sister Earnestine Eden and family...

Ron and Shirley Palmer attended the Symphony on the Flint Hills near Council Grove, on Saturday, June 14. Prior to the evenings activities, they were special guests of State Representative Tom Moxley and his wife at noon in Council Grove. They attended a barbeque, hosted by the Kansas Livestock Association and toured the Moxley Ranch. In the afternoon, they attended a special legislative reception at the lake cabin home of John and Michelle Peterson, near Council Grove...

A big thanks goes to the following people, Julie Fry, for being the director of Bible School, and for these people that gave their time to help; John and Lorna Slater, Joe Ludlum and Dennis Fry. Thanks to the ladies who brought snacks for the children and adults to enjoy each morning. Theme for the school was "God's Family." The offering -- collected during three days of school -- was donated to the camp fund of the U.M.W. There were 12 children registered for the school...

A big thanks goes to the following people, Julie Fry, for being the director of Bible School, and for these people that gave their time to help; John and Lorna Slater, Joe Ludlum and Dennis Fry. Thanks to the ladies who brought snacks for the children and adults to enjoy each morning. Theme for the school was "God's Family." The offering -- collected during three days of school -- was donated to the camp fund of the U.M.W. There were 12 children registered for the school...

Visitors at Beverly Davis' home Mother's Day, were Denny Davis, Gary and Lynda Foster, David, Addie, and Ansely Foster. Adam Foster was an afternoon caller. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mitchell and family took Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mitchell out to dinner Saturday evening, in honor of Mother's Day...

Beverly Davis, Addi and Ansley Foster drove to Topeka, Saturday, May 3, where Beverly attended the reception and banquet for David Rake, the new Worthy Grand Patron of Kansas O.E.S. Addi and Ansley visited with Addi and Ansley visited with Addi's sisters and her grandparents. They returned home on Sunday...

Paul and Solomon Brewer of Fort Collins, Co. recently spent a few days at the Charles Brewer home. Sunday, April 20, a dinner was held in their honor. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Barry Vogelbacher and Payton, of Spring Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Rachel Wagner, Kayla and Kole, Nick Engle, and Clara Brewer. ...

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Callow and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ludlum were in Topeka April 5, where they met Mr. and Mrs. Rick Biles and family and celebrated Mrs. Callow's 80th birthday. Issac Swope was a visitor at worship April 6. Martha Ann Callow gave her birthday offering, Pastor Andy's sermon was titled " The Joy of Recognition". Scripture was read from 1 Peter 1:17--25 and Luke 24:13--35...

Ideal Chapter met March 13 with Effie and Dean Mitchell presiding in the East as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron. Regular business was conducted and the annual election of officers was held with the following results: Worthy Matron, Beverly Davis; Worthy Patron, Charles Gift; Associate Matron, Joyla Croan; Associate Patron, Dean Mitchell; Secretary, Clara Brewer; Treasurer Margaret McDermed; Conductress, Lynda Foster and associate Conductress, Agnes Armstrong...

Mr. and Mrs. Ed McDaniel have returned from a trip to the Chicago area where they attended the funeral of Ed's sister-in-law Jeanne McDaniel. Also attending the funeral were Eddie McDaniel and Cindy Remingler. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Brown have returned from a trip to Reno, Nev., where they attended the National Convention of Soil Conservation Districts...

Beverly Davis and Adam Foster drove to Pratt Jan. 4 to watch Christopher and Austin Davis, sons of Brenda and Kevin Davis of Scott City, play basketball. Both boys' teams won their games. Later they all enjoyed eating supper together. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hendershot also joined the group. The Hendershots are residents of Pratt...

Beverly Davis and Lynda Foster were in Topeka Thursday and Friday of last week. Lynda had a meeting to attend and Beverly went shopping. On their way home, they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Thomas. Kelli and Beth Ludlum of Washington, D.C. were home for the holidays. On Dec. 23, Joe, Ann, Beth and Kelli attended a Christmas dinner at the home of Joe's sister in Topeka...

Thanksgiving Day guests at the John Coyan home were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Endicott and Alyssa, and Mr. and Mrs. Greg Schick and family. Mary Grace Schick spent Wednesday night with her aunt Karne and Uncle John and enjoyed helping her Aunt Karen make pies...

Visitors at worship Nov. 11 were Jennifer and Stephanie Eastwood and Mike and Colby Page. Mike gave a birthday offering. Pastor Andy Smith's sermon was titled "Take Courage." Scripture was read from Haggai 1:15b- 2:9 and Luke 20: 27-28. Mr. and Mrs. ...

Visitors welcomed at worship Nov. 4 were Mr. and Mrs. Keith Brown and new daughter Lillian, and Shelby Vender and her friend. Pastor Andy Smith's sermon was titled "Remember The Blessing." Scripture was read from Ephesians 1:11-23 and Luke 18:9-14. Worship assistants for the month of November are Liturgists David and Cindy Schwalm; Greeters Cassie and Zack Schwalm; and ushers Ron and Beverly Brown...

Kevin Endicott of Washington state was a welcome visitor at worship Oct. 7. The congregation was also happy to welcome Sue and Jonathan Wheeler back after a long absence. Pastor Andy Smith's sermon was titled "Do We Experience Christ?" Scripture was read from Lamentations 1: 1-6 and 2 Timothy 1:1-14. Joe Ludlum had the children time and talked to them about planting seeds and what to expect to reap when they grow...

Kevin, Rachel and Kole Wagner, Charles and Paula Brewer and Clara Brewer attended the fall program at the Fort Scott Christian Heights school Oct. 19. Kole was a participant. Arlene Hawkins is here from California visiting at the home of Dean and Effie Mitchell and other relatives...

Effie Mitchell and Pat Vincent gave birthday offerings during worship services Sunday, Sept. 16. Pastor Andy Smith's sermon was titled "Will We Look for Them?" Scripture was read from Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 and Luke 15: 1-10. The monthly administrative board meeting was held immediately following Sunday School hour, with Ronnie Brown presiding...

The monthly potluck was held Sept. 8 at the church with a good attendance and as always, a bountiful meal. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mitchell attended the Caldwell family reunion at Stockton Lake, Sept 9. The Mitchells were especially honored this year as they will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in October. They were presented a special decorated cake, and one of the cousins sang a special song to them...

Virginia Chambers of LaCygne spent the weekend of April 28 through May 2 with Lavone Page. She was a visitor at church April 29. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mitchell attended the fund raiser dinner at the Garland Fire Department, April 28. The P. P. R. committee met May 1 at the church with David Schwalm presiding. Those present were Pastor Peterson, Beverly Davis, Judy Tripp and Clara Brewer...

Hiattville United Methodist Women met on April 9 with Patty Gauthier presiding in the absence of President Glenda Miller. The meeting opened by repeating the purpose. Roll call was answered by seven members telling their favorite rainy day activity...