lCijert W. Simpson, student* minister ltrim Union rheological Kent it any. conducted regular Sun-, uav morning .service at Genito Presbyterian Church. It was the first sermon he had conducted .since Dec 21. Dr. N. L. D mnis. or Riclimond. took his place during' the holidays. Everyone was very glad to see him back tn the pul pit. Mr. Simpson has endeared himself, his wife. Peggy, and their •adorable little Karen, to everyone m this congregation and Provi dence and tile rest of the county with whom he has had contact. U i. predicte I that tie will go far in his chosen field, as he has j very forceful delivery and com mands attention H V. Palmore and C Mason Knabe attended the annual eld ers and deacons dinner held at t h e Grace Covenant Church. Pifhr’ ncl, Thursday evening. Jan 29. Tid Bits The flu bug. of virus, or what ever it may be. has certainly tak en its toll in our section. Mr. and Mrs Bernard Phaups. of Pilkin- , ton. were bedridden, as were Mr ami Mrs. Howard Merchant, baby Charles, and Sylvia, of Flat Rock. Brenda and Wayne Knabe and Sandra Simmons were out of school for several days patsy Steffenhacen had a spell of ft, as well as Gave and Douglas Walkc-i Whatever you choose to call it. we would be glad to have it go away ft seems to make one very ill tor two days and leaves, one quite weak and wan looking, j and also it seems to be a highly erntagious bug. Mr. and Mrs. Mason Knabe have returned from the Soil Conserva tion Supervisors Convention, held at the Cavalier Hotel. Virginia Beach. Jan .26 through 28. One of Hie nicest parts of the perfect ly wonderful three days was a conduct'd tour of the Norfolk shipyards and a tour of the air craft earner CSS Cora! Sea. Guests were soon impressed by the statistics Coral Sea is nearly a thousand feet^in length. The services on board\ue comparable lo a complete city of four thou sand. ten thousand meals are served daily. It i; imly a ‘‘Giant of the Sea." Birthday Party M s Brenda Knabe celebrated her tenth birthday. Tuesday. Jan 27. A party was held in her honor. Sunday afternoon, by her mother. Mr*- Herman Knabe Those at tending were Sandra and Kay Simmons. Barbara Cable. Patsy Steffenhagen Harry Jones. Price and Charles Johnson. Karen Nel son. Shirley Steffenhagen. Doug las Walker, and Wayne Knabe. Our congratulations go also, to Brenda's grandmother Mrs. p. H. Knabe, who celebrated her birth day on the same day. Many happy returns to you’

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