Pittsburg
Winners have been announced from the most recent game played by the Duplicate Bridge Club.
North/south winners were Peggy Carlson and Charles Carlson, first, and Jackie Casey and Petie Carroll, second.
East/west winners tied for first place were Mary Reed and Ruth Short with Sharon Harper and Joyce Medford.
Arcadia
Special guests Nov. 3 at the Arcadia Christian Church were three Pittsburg State University students representing Campus Christians. Mariah Feist, Columbus, and Brandi Unruh, Coldwater, were in a skit about college life. Adam Reynolds, Pittsburg, a campus minister, spoke about the progress of the Campus Christians. Soon there will be construction across the street from the present Campus Christians House. One special project the group does on Friday or Saturday nights, as late as midnight, is to go to the corner of Williams and Broadway with a grill and hot dogs and pass out free sandwiches to passersby. The three students, along with Faith Vittiteo, Mulberry, and Courtney Allen, Arcadia, were guests for the regular first Sunday dinner. At prayer time, those on the sick list included Willa Cable, Jerry Mapes, Austin Bartimus and Carole Garrison. Also included were Linda and Bob Roweth, who lost his brother in Redfield last week. The birthday song was dedicated to Wayne Parrish. A special birthday cake was served at dinner, baked by his mother, Vera Parrish. During the worship hour, Pastor David Peterson told the history of the author of the song “It Is Well with My Soul.” It was sung by the congregation. During the dinner it was announced that a festival for all ages will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at the church bungalow. Included will be a wiener roast, crafts and games.
Arcadia members of Craw-Kan hit the jackpot when they attended the annual meeting Oct. 29 in Girard. Arcadia residents winning prizes during the drawing were Joyce Stephens, Orva Jean Greek, Helen Sisney, Mary V. Shead and a man named Dugan. Stephens and Greek were riding in the same car, and in Jack and Mary Lee Payne’s car were his mother, Helen Payne, a prize winner from Mulberry, as well as Helen Sisney and Mary V. Shead. Others with Joyce Stephens were Thelma Medley and Maxine James and Scott Ball, who helped pass out the envelopes. Ernestine and Forrest Berkey were also present from Arcadia. Those elected on the board were Barry Bedene, James O’Toole and Wilda Pentola.
A total of 15 received flu shots from Crawford County Health Department nurses Oct. 29 at the Arcadia Community Center.
Ruby Van Dusen and son Jim Ward, Kansas City, were recent weekend visitors of her sister and brother-in-law, Ernestine and Forrest Berkey, Arcadia. On Sunday they and Angela Redd and daughter Bethany had dinner at Gebhardt’s at Mulberry, where Kristen Redd is employed.
The Oct. 20 meeting of Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens was delayed a week with eight present for a dinner featuring turkey breast, dressing and gravy by Mary Lee Payne. Helen Sisney was unable to attend, but sent the vegetables and applesauce. Lilly Coonrod baked blackberry pie. Barbara Tavernaro, RN, came from Arma Care Center and took blood pressure readings, and was also a guest for dinner. Another dinner guest was Jim Kunsler. Mrs. Coonrod led the flag pledge and Lord’s Prayer. Jerry Coonrod gave the blessing. Following the business meeting, Mary Lee Payne read clever jokes, Carole Garrison gave a presentation on autumn leaves and their colors, and Mary V. Shead told the story of a lost purse that was too full. A card was sent to Helen Sisney. Because of other important tasks, the meeting was dismissed early. Bingo will be played at the next meeting on Nov. 10. Others are welcome to join in club activities.
