Over 100 attend Thanksgiving dinner in Arcadia

According to Jo Anderson, Pittsburg, over 100 people gathered at the Arcadia Community Center on Sunday, Nov. l5 at noon.

The Open Door Mission Family were the hosts serving the traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, ham and all the fixings. The ladies of the church prepared the meal and those who served were: Mary Lipasack, Pam Sigmon, Esther Talent and Mary Louise Widmar. Invited guests were the congregation of Arcadia Christian Church and extended family members of both churches. Pastors that were greeting everyone were Roy Widmar, Don Talent and David Peterson. It was neat to see the body of Christ coming together and enjoying one another in food and fellowship. The Christian Church folks give thanks.

On Oct. 22, Jerry and Lilly Coonrod drove to Galvestion, Texas, to visit old friends and relatives who included Sue and Dale James. Scott Coonrod and Julie Hart drove down from Houston for lunch. The couple then traveled to San Antonio the on 25th to view the Alamo, The River Walk and Market Square that has lots of Mexican arts and crafts.

The attendance was so good at the Cato Tour on Saturday, the group had two showings in the school and church. Juanita Fredericksen of Fort Scott was the winner of the Cato quilt drawing.

Gary Peterson and his friends from Oklahoma have killed three bucks so far this year. They entered the Department of Conservation Canoe ride on Wednesday on the Elk River near Noel, Mo.

Pastor David Peterson honored his grandmother, Bonnie Epley of Wichita by giving an offering on her 88th birthday on Sunday, Nov. 8 in Arcadia Christian Church.

Visitation was held on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 15 for Thomas Lee Davis. His graveside services were on Monday following in Sheffield Cemetery. Members of AHS Our Gang served dinner at noon in Arcadia for family and friends in his honor. Condolences to the family.

On Veterans Day, Mae Watt heard from her sons and their activities on this special day. Bill R. Watt called from a cafe where vets were invited for a free lunch in Independence, Mo.

Delton R. Watt, Jr. called from Fayette, Mo., where Vets were invited to a special program at the school followed by free dinner at Central Methodist University.

Tom R. Watt reported that he and wife Phyllis attended the Vet's dinner at Applebees in Lee's Summit, Mo. As a navy man, Tom served on the ship, Oklahoma City.

Allen R. and Linda Watt spent several days in Dallas-Fort Worth to watch truck and car races.

Delton R. Watt Sr. was the father of these four Watt boys. He spent four years in Merchant Marines. At the start of World War II he wanted to join the Army, but they put him in the Navy. His brother was Vernon Watt who also served in Army during Worl War II. Their brother, Shannon Rowton was 24 years in the service.

Thursday morninng, Louise Holland and Ruth Holland of Liberal enjoyed breakfast in Mary's Flowercart Cafe. Then with Judy Rawlings took Ruth to the home of Mary V. Shead to spend the day. The other two ladies went to the home of Ava Mae Adams.

The three celebrated Ava Mae's 85th birthday with lunch at her favorite, Arby's in Pittsburg. After lunch back in Arcadia, Ruth and Mary V. enjoyed the lemon pie brought by Louise from the flower cart as a special treat. Then they played Ruth's favorite game of dominoes while visiting about the good old days when Ruth used to sell Stanley Products and both were intense refunders.

Kirby Gould preached in West Des Moines Christian Church on Oct. 11. The Associate Pastor spoke before Communion and told of a minister in her home church in Enid, Okla. He was her mentor and friend, Lewis Corporon, formerly from Arcadia and an uncle to the guest speaker, Kirby Hughes Gould from Olathe. Gould is the daughter of Portie (Corporon) and Claude Hughes.