Festival, family, fellowship keep Arcadians active, social

The weekend of Arcadia's Old Settler's Festival, guests of Forrest and Ernestine Berkey were her sister, Ruby Van Dusen, Ruby's son Jim Ward, his daughter Dierdre Ward all from Kansas City, Mo., and Jim's Granddaughter, Tia Brummitt from Dixon, Mo. On Friday, the guests rode Dolly The Trolley around the scenic route in Fort Scott.

Joined by Berkey's granddaughter, Bethany Redd from Pittsburg, all enjoyed Arcadia Parade on Saturday. That evening they met Angela Redd and Kristen at Gebhardt's for Chicken Dinner.

Sunday upon the return home of the Missourians, Jim spent time with Tia's parents, Sabra and Mark Brummitt in Dixon, Mo.

While shopping in Pittsburg last week, Helen Sisney met her former Arcadia neighbors, Betty and Emory Briggs from Nowata, Okla.

Later that day, The Briggs, by chance, also met with other friends when John and Vera Parrish happened to be at McDonald's at the same time. This was a happy day for all.

Newcomers in Arcadia Christian Church on Sept. 16, were three young people, Sarah Lucas, Cheyenne Crawford and Sabrina Isabell. The birthday song was dedicated to Jennie Edwards as her offering was given. Last Sunday the birthdays honored Lou Dehn and Christina Long, Trent Siemens and Ava Gibson.

The golden vases in the church sanctuary were filled with fall flowers according to our season. This was done by Patty Peterson and Mary Lee Payne with the help of Lilly Coonrod.

Before sermon time, Pastor asked the meaning of communion from the young and the older folks. It was served by Wayne Parrish and Clay Carrington.

The story of Abraham and Sarah will be continued in both Sunday School and during the worship hour next week. It all took place 4,000 years ago. It is told in the book of Genesis 15. We are taught to listen to God and continue to pray.

Sunday afternoon at 3p.m., Pastor David Peterson holds services in the Arma Care Center for residents and friends.

Walter Foulk was a guest in Hannon Baptist Church on Sept. 9. Members Bob and Naomi Garrett took him and Mr, and Mrs. Jr. Montee to dinner in Golden City after the services.

A Nevada Freewill Baptist Church delegation attended Arcadia Festival on Saturday and handed out religious literature especially to the children including a certificate with a million dollars worth of Christian advice and a ticket that tells us how to go to heaven. The group was greeted by their friends from Hannon Baptist Church.

The Abundant Grace Church of Fort Scott held their annual basket dinner and fun time at the Shead Farm on Sunday, Sept. 9, with 60 people present.

Pastors Steve and Annette Miles with their five children were greeted by all. After visiting and games, a movie was shown that evening.

AHS Our Gang will be bringing pots of chili to the Oct. 20 meeting in Arcadia Community Center. After the chili is all stirred together and enjoyed, Bingo will be played. Those who play are to take "white elephant" gifts for the prizes.

Don Payne of Arcadia was chosen to be 4 State Hero on KOAM at 5 p.m. on Wednesday evening Sept. l2. He was in the U.S. Army in 1955.

The Crawford County Cato Tour will be held on Saturday Nov. 3, 10 a.m. Mark your calendars.Letters went out from Mayor, Paul Starne, to Arcadia Citizens to confine your dogs so owners won't be fined nor dogs picked up....

A group of 14 people from St. John's Luthern Church in Pittsburg enjoyed pizza dinner at noon on Sunday before leaving on a tour of Hickory Creek Farms near McCune, Sept.16.

They enjoyed the corn maze, hayrack ride, pumpkin patch, a little donkey, the lamb and many other animals and things of interest.

Among the group were Forrest and Ernestine Berkey of Arcadia.

Pastor David and Patty Peterson attended a church conference workshop held at College Heights Christian Church in Joplin one day last week.