'God's Family' Bible School, U.M.W. executive committee (06/27/08)
A big thanks goes to the following people, Julie Fry, for being the director of Bible School, and for these people that gave their time to help; John and Lorna Slater, Joe Ludlum and Dennis Fry. Thanks to the ladies who brought snacks for the children and adults to enjoy each morning. Theme for the school was "God's Family." The offering -- collected during three days of school -- was donated to the camp fund of the U.M.W. There were 12 children registered for the school...

Ideal Chapter 369, Hiattville U.M.W. (06/19/08)
Faith Heaton of Holly Springs, N.C., recently spent some time in the area visiting with friends. John Slater took four 4-H kids to Lawrence June 8, to a sheep show. Ann Ludlum accompanied 12 4-Hers to Manhattan, last week, for Discovery Days. Visitors at church, June 9, were Shayma and Alyssa Meisenheimer, Emma Vender, The Kevin Davis family, Austin, Christopher, and Aubrey. ...

Local graduations, Ideal Chapter members meet district aide (05/29/08)
Visitors at Beverly Davis' home Mother's Day, were Denny Davis, Gary and Lynda Foster, David, Addie, and Ansely Foster. Adam Foster was an afternoon caller. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mitchell and family took Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mitchell out to dinner Saturday evening, in honor of Mother's Day...

Annual Mother's Day dinner, Ideal Chapter 369 (05/16/08)
Beverly Davis, Addi and Ansley Foster drove to Topeka, Saturday, May 3, where Beverly attended the reception and banquet for David Rake, the new Worthy Grand Patron of Kansas O.E.S. Addi and Ansley visited with Addi and Ansley visited with Addi's sisters and her grandparents. They returned home on Sunday...

Mother's Day carry--in supper May 10 in Hiattville (05/01/08)
Paul and Solomon Brewer of Fort Collins, Co. recently spent a few days at the Charles Brewer home. Sunday, April 20, a dinner was held in their honor. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Barry Vogelbacher and Payton, of Spring Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Rachel Wagner, Kayla and Kole, Nick Engle, and Clara Brewer. ...

Joy of recognition, Ideal Chapter news (04/18/08)
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Callow and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ludlum were in Topeka April 5, where they met Mr. and Mrs. Rick Biles and family and celebrated Mrs. Callow's 80th birthday. Issac Swope was a visitor at worship April 6. Martha Ann Callow gave her birthday offering, Pastor Andy's sermon was titled " The Joy of Recognition". Scripture was read from 1 Peter 1:17--25 and Luke 24:13--35...

Gift of love, friendship Ideal Chapter O.E.S. theme (04/08/08)
I want to apologize to everyone whose name was misspelled in my last bunch of items, I promise I will try to do better. Easter Sunday was a busy time for the Hiattville Methodist Church. Cindy Schwalm was in charge of the early sunrise service. She had decorated the church using various sizes of crosses, also 2 beautiful lilies graced the Altar...

Hiattville Palm Sunday services, The Passion Story (03/26/08)
Ideal Chapter met March 13 with Effie and Dean Mitchell presiding in the East as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron. Regular business was conducted and the annual election of officers was held with the following results: Worthy Matron, Beverly Davis; Worthy Patron, Charles Gift; Associate Matron, Joyla Croan; Associate Patron, Dean Mitchell; Secretary, Clara Brewer; Treasurer Margaret McDermed; Conductress, Lynda Foster and associate Conductress, Agnes Armstrong...

Activities continue despite winter weather (02/27/08)
Mr. and Mrs. Ed McDaniel have returned from a trip to the Chicago area where they attended the funeral of Ed's sister-in-law Jeanne McDaniel. Also attending the funeral were Eddie McDaniel and Cindy Remingler. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Brown have returned from a trip to Reno, Nev., where they attended the National Convention of Soil Conservation Districts...

Hiattville pastor back in pulpit after return from Africa (02/05/08)
Retta Smith was again the speaker at worship Jan. 20 at the Hiattville United Methodist Church in the absence of pastor Andy Smith. Her sermon was titled "Discouraged But Not Defeated." Scripture was read from John 1:29-42 and Isaiah 49:1-7. She encouraged the congregation to keep on pushing, "praying until something happen." Her husband was a welcome visitor...

Visits to a hospitalized neighbor help bring cheer (01/21/08)
Beverly Davis and Adam Foster drove to Pratt Jan. 4 to watch Christopher and Austin Davis, sons of Brenda and Kevin Davis of Scott City, play basketball. Both boys' teams won their games. Later they all enjoyed eating supper together. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hendershot also joined the group. The Hendershots are residents of Pratt...

UMW, 4-H, OES keep Hiattville area residents busy (12/24/07)
Payton Vogelbacher spent the weekend with her grandparents Charles and Paula Brewer. The 4-H club presented a Christmas program of music and reading at the Fire Station Wednesday evening, Dec. 12. Thursday Dec. 13, the ladies of the church served lunch at the church for the family of Goldie Koppa...

Church members participate in Advent as Christmas nears (12/14/07)
Sympathy is extended to the families of Keith Daniels and Ethel Smith. Members of Ideal Chapter 369 O.E.S. attending the School of Instruction at Amy Chapter in Galena on Dec. 1 were Beverly Davis, Margaret McDermed, Agnes Armstrong, Shirley Palmer, Clara Brewer and Dean and Effie Mitchell...

Area families host holiday parties (11/29/07)
Thanksgiving Day guests at the John Coyan home were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Endicott and Alyssa, and Mr. and Mrs. Greg Schick and family. Mary Grace Schick spent Wednesday night with her aunt Karne and Uncle John and enjoyed helping her Aunt Karen make pies...

'Hanging of the greens,' other activities at Hiattville UMC (11/21/07)
Visitors at worship Nov. 11 were Jennifer and Stephanie Eastwood and Mike and Colby Page. Mike gave a birthday offering. Pastor Andy Smith's sermon was titled "Take Courage." Scripture was read from Haggai 1:15b- 2:9 and Luke 20: 27-28. Mr. and Mrs. ...

Hiattville residents busy with church, Eastern Star activities (11/13/07)
Visitors welcomed at worship Nov. 4 were Mr. and Mrs. Keith Brown and new daughter Lillian, and Shelby Vender and her friend. Pastor Andy Smith's sermon was titled "Remember The Blessing." Scripture was read from Ephesians 1:11-23 and Luke 18:9-14. Worship assistants for the month of November are Liturgists David and Cindy Schwalm; Greeters Cassie and Zack Schwalm; and ushers Ron and Beverly Brown...

Community revolves around church (11/06/07)
Kevin Endicott of Washington state was a welcome visitor at worship Oct. 7. The congregation was also happy to welcome Sue and Jonathan Wheeler back after a long absence. Pastor Andy Smith's sermon was titled "Do We Experience Christ?" Scripture was read from Lamentations 1: 1-6 and 2 Timothy 1:1-14. Joe Ludlum had the children time and talked to them about planting seeds and what to expect to reap when they grow...

Hiattvillians gather for service, fellowship, worship (10/30/07)
Kevin, Rachel and Kole Wagner, Charles and Paula Brewer and Clara Brewer attended the fall program at the Fort Scott Christian Heights school Oct. 19. Kole was a participant. Arlene Hawkins is here from California visiting at the home of Dean and Effie Mitchell and other relatives...

Hiattville UMC to participate in Round-up for Hunger (10/02/07)
Effie Mitchell and Pat Vincent gave birthday offerings during worship services Sunday, Sept. 16. Pastor Andy Smith's sermon was titled "Will We Look for Them?" Scripture was read from Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 and Luke 15: 1-10. The monthly administrative board meeting was held immediately following Sunday School hour, with Ronnie Brown presiding...

Early September happenings in Hiattville (09/07/07)
Mr. and Mrs. Ed McDaniel recently attended the McDaniel Family Reunion in Joliel, Ill. Mr and Mrs. Ronnie Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Ed McDaniel were among the large crowd that attended the "Gala" this last week end. The P.P.R. committee met with Pastor Smith, Aug.29 to discuss some goals for this coming year...

Memorial, potluck, parish picnic all in Hiattville (08/15/07)
Out of town people attending the memorial service for Mrs. Louise Morrison included David Morrison of Mission S.D., her granddaughter Ann and family of Omaha, Ne.; her grandson Mike and family of California; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Burns of Derby, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. tom Woodworth of Iola, and Virginia Chambers of La Cygene...

Discussing government, religion in Hiattville (08/01/07)
Congratulations to the 4H on their achievements at the fair. Saturday, July 21, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ludlum, Martha Ann Callow, Beverly Davis, Lynda Foster, Mattie Nell Dixon and Clara Brewer enjoyed attending the 80 birthday of Virginia Chambers at the "Shed," in rural LaCygne. ...

Hiattville Grand area news (07/02/07)
On June 23, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Palmer went to Topeka to work on the Grand chapter office building. That afternoon Mrs. Palmer participated in a Legislative Forum for the Second Congressional District at the Ramada Inn. That same evening the Palmers attended a reception honoring Reuben Berg, General Grand chapter committee visionary for O.E.S., hosted by his chapter...

Hiattville Area News (09/18/06)
Gary and Lynda Foster and Beverly Davis recently enjoyed a trip to Seattle, Wash. and other points of interest along the west coast. Rachel, Kevin, Kayla and Kole Wagner, Laura and Payton Vogelbacher helped Charles and Paula Brewer celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary Saturday evening by having supper with them...