Arcadia
The Bridgewater family, including Bill and Linda, daughters Lacy and Ceara and a friend, went to the Bass Pro Shop in Springifield, Mo., and the Springfield Zoo to celebrate the third birthday of granddaughter Allynn Bridgewater. The group had breakfast at Denny’s in Lamar, Mo. This was also the 24th wedding anniversary celebration for Bill and Linda Bridgewater.
Ralph and Cindy Shead spent Thursday and Friday in Hutchinson, touring the Cosmosphere and the Museum of Space, Imax Theater, planetarium and Robert Goddard’s rocket laboratory. On the way there, they took his mother, Mary V. Shead, to McPherson where she was an overnight guest of her sister, Portie Hughes. During the summer, Mrs. Hughes moved from her large family home to a duplex apartment next door to a longtime friend. Both attend the same Disciples Christian Church in McPherson. The Sheads returned Friday night to their respective homes in Arcadia and Carl Junction, Mo.
Friends in Arcadia learned of the death of Lt. Col. Woodfin Wilmot at a hospital in Dallas, Texas. Among his survivors are his sister, Ladine Manchetti of Kansas City, Mo., a former Arcadia resident.
Three young ladies in Pat Peterson’s Sunday school class Sept. 28 at the Arcadia Christian Church were Cheyenne Mellon, Josie Bryant and Marissa Mongahan. Wayne and Christie Parrish furnished treats for all during the Sunday school hour. During the worship hour, announcements were made concerning Josie Bryant’s birthday, the 35th wedding anniversary of Cal and Judy Swickard, former church pastors now residing in Kansas City, Mo. A new prayer group was scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mae Watt’s home. Everyone is welcome to attend. Pittsburg State University Campus Christians will be guests for services and the church dinner on Nov. 2. Pastor David Peterson held services Sept. 28 at the Arma Care Center. His sermon emphasized Jesus coming to serve, not to be served.
God’s Coffeehouse will have a barbecue at 5 p.m. Nov. 8. Menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, chips, cake and beverages. Donation requested is $6.50 per plate.
Arcadia Fire Department is still collecting scrap metal. Those wishing to donate metal should call 620-638-4444 to have it picked up.
Mark Hunsaker has brought a new police officer, Ralph Black, from Honululu to Arcadia. He is a former officer in Honolulu, an attorney and professor of a college in Hawaii. He will charge $100 a year for his services, and plans to give it back to the city. Black will come to Arcadia about every six weeks to work a few days.
Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens met Sept. 8 with nine present for dinner, the business session and bingo. A new carpet was laid after Jack Payne and Jerry Coonrod removed the old carpet that was soaked from a water leak in the kitchen. Jack Payne gave the blessing, and Lilly Coonrod, president, conducted the business meeting, opening with the flag pledge and Lord’s Prayer. Members were sorry to learn that Girard Medical Center has no plans to send someone to take blood pressure checks at Autumn Leaves meetings as it did in the past, but thanked the hospital for its past services. Bingo was played. Mrs. Coonrod sold tickets for the new quilt to raise money for the Cato School building. Others present at the meeting were Helen Sisney, Mary Lee Payne, Gary Peterson, Carole Garrison and Mary V. Shead, secretary. Due to circumstances, the October meeting has been rescheduled for Oct. 20.
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