The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-03-06

O1CCh 0uRtlSG NAIulCI dCtltltltS
during the past ten days have
been varied. On Tuesday night,
February q, the WINS and
Mamie Bland David Circles OF
the WMU were hostesses at a
mission study class. There. we're
81 present to hear the pastor.
the Rev. T. Graham Lester. pre-
sent a study Of the home mission
book. CLINT ses OF Glory" by
DR.. c. c. Warren.
Several verses Of missionary
hymns were brought in song by
Mrs. Virginia Bradley and Mrs.
Elizabeth Kilby. accompanied by
Miss Carol Bradley at the organ.
Churches attending were Red
Lane. Old Powhatan, Mt. Mo
riah. Muddy Creek, Graceland,
and Piedmont in Amelia county.
eshments were served at a
brief intermission period.
Wednesday night at prayer
service, the ninth chapter in the
book "These Things We Believe"
was completed. This viii be the
second study course book COM
pleteG by the prayer group since
October i.
The first meeting Of a recently
appointed sanctuary committee
was also held Wednesday night,
pricr to the prayer service. This
committee discussed some tenta.
tive plans for suggested improve
ments to be made in the sanctu-
airy in the near future. These
will include painting the walls
and woodwork. refinishing the
floor, and the possibility of
scleens or storm windows. This
committee will get prices ard
will meet later before presenting
recommendations to the church
for approval.
Also meeting on Wednesday
nigh: were the Intermediate GAS
with their director. Mrs. Jean
HelndCn. They held a BUSINESS
meeting. rehearsed a program
planned for presentation at the
Sunday School hour on home
missions.
The Royal Ambassador hoys
have not been idle. With Mrs.
Oliver c. Lippy as teacher, they
have completed a mission study
class within the past two weeks.
They also studied Bayou Boy
On Wednesday night, February
%, six boys took part in a vel
coming ceremony in honor of
Jimmy Barnes, Donald Ray Viii
lialnh and Carter Lippy VINO were
recognized as having completed
the Necessary requirements to
become lads. the first step in
their ranking system.
Mrs. Roy Mullins left by bus
Tuesday to spend some tame III
Florida at the bedside Of her new
est grandciild born early in Jan
uary. 1t has been necessary to
perform two major operations on
the baby.
/ A. r. Piercy has been confined
to his home for over two weeks.
He is making a satisfactory re-
covery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Connatser
and daughter, Sue. and Mrs.
Mics and her daughter, all Of
Sandston, visited with MI and
Mrs. Robert E. Shaver February
IS. or their return home from
visiting during the day with re-
latives In Cumberland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Walcott, of
Richmond, az receiving con
gratulationS on the arrival of a
daughter at Richmond Memorial
Hospital on February %, weigh
ing seven pounds seven ounces.
Her name is Denise Renee. Mrs.
Walcott is the former Katrinka
Murphy of this community. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Murphy who
live here are very proud Of their
newest granddaughter.
Mrs. Doris Banton and daugh-
ter, Linda. spent last Sunday in
Dillwyn visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Amos and the Hardiman
family.
Mrs Marion McGruder has re-
Gently been a patient at a Rich
mond hospital for treatment for
a diabetic condition and high
blood pressure. She is recovering
very nicely and will be home
soon. She is a former resident
here and visits frequently with
the Denoon. Taylor and Will
liams families.
Mrs. LinwoOd F. Hicks and
Mrs. Mary Carneal were in Rich
mond Friday night, February %,
with Mrs. Betty ARNOLD Of
Michaux Mrs. Arnold was hon.
Gree at a stork shower given by
Mrs. Louise Davis James at her
home near Southside Plaza. Mrs.