Missionary to Report On Kenya Church Work
The Rev. Frank LaFont, long active in building and supervising Church of God missions in Kenya, East Africa, will speak at Park Place Church of God Wednesday night. He and Mrs. LaFont have overseen hospital and school projects, with a focus on upgrading thatched roofs to brick and stone. The couple, based in California, have supported Kenyan missions since the early 1900s and Calvary family ties extend to Mvihila Hospital in Yala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank LaFont
Church of God
Kenya
East Africa
Dy. Hillery C. Rice, Jr
A. W. Baker
Church of God Mission In
Church of God In
LaFont
Edwin H Griffin Dies at 48 Formerly of Elwood
Edwin C Griffin 48 an X ray technician at Jackson Memorial Hospital Weston West Virginia died Sunday evening. He was a son of Mr and Mrs Roland Griffin Elwood and had recently retired after 20 years in the U S Armed Forces. Survivors include his widow Pauline two sons Howard R Brete G both of Weston a daughter Lenore also of Weston his parents of Elwood a brother Earl of Cicero and two sisters Mrs Ruth Williams and Mrs Patricia Miller of Elwood. Funeral services and burial will be in Westen.
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Elwood
Edwin C. Griffin
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Weston
W. Va
Roland Griffin
South
Griffin
U.S
Earl
Cicero
Ruth Williams
Patricia Miller
Westen
Neg Degassing Plant To Boost Steel Output
National Steel Corp will install a 300 ton vacuum degassing plant at its Weirton West Virginia division to remove gases from molten steel. It will have annual capacity over 1.5 million tons and is expected to cost about 2 million dollars. The equipment aims to reduce weak points in low carbon steel used in autos and appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
UPI
National Steel Corp
Weirton
W. Va
Mrs Smiley Dies Tuesday Morning In Elwood
Obituary notes 83 year old Mrs Bessie Jances Smiley of Elwood died at Miramar Nursing Home at 6 am Tuesday. Born March 15 1880 in Madison County she was daughter of Alonzo and ??? Dalashmit. Surviving grandchildren include Hays McCord Anderson Millard Berry Anderson George Berry Milwaukee Howard Berry San Diego Frances McKinna California and niece Bessie Woldridge Columbus Indiana plus nephews Alva and Paul Dalashmit Anderson. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at Robert L Jackley Funeral Home with Rev John O Bryant officiating. Burial Edwood City Cemetery. Graveside services for Lisa Rene Reynolds infant daughter of Larry Martin and Judith Ann Hartley Reynolds were at Mercy Hospital. Surviving grandparents Gerald Hartley Elwood and Marion Reynolds Elwood. Gr aveside service 9 30 am today at Elwood City Cemetery officiated by Rev J E McCoy. Copher and Fesler undertakers in charge.
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Bessie Woldridge
Columbus
Ind
Alva
Paul Dalashmit
Anderson
Robert L. Jackley
John O'Bryant
Edwood City Cemetery
Lisa Rene Reynolds
Larry Martin
Judith Ann Hartley Reynolds
Main St
Mercy Hospital
Gerald Hartley
Elwood
Marion Reynolds
Elwoods City Cemetery
J. E. McCoy
Copher and
Fesler
Harbit
Thornhope Park
John Pennock
Jerry Pennock
Gary
Lloyd Harbit
Teddy Harbit
Hugh Wilhoite
Pat Hexamer
William Souther- Elwood
Josie Stokes
Arene Pee Rebel Tate
Jimmie Kemble
Barns
New York’ City
N.Y
Idianapolis
Davis Krupp
Detroit
Mich
Lemuel
Carrie Stokes Barns
Leota Har
Jpil. Elwood
Martha Elien Jones
Sheridan St
Mercy
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Jessie Craig
Niebarger
Madison County
Neese
Union Valley Christian Church
Julian Eugene
Andj Cadle
Dayton
Ohio
Larry Vin
Jesse Davis
Cent Gerencser
Thomas
Clark Tallman
Paul Arnold Kir
Iby
Gary Carl McClain
Rich Thurman Oren
Muncie
Will Bejard Delmar Ransey
Pipe Creek Farm Bureau Steak Supper Planned
Pipe Creek Township Farm Bureau announces a steak supper Monday evening September 23 at the Red Corner school. Supper served at 7 p.m. Members bring salad or dessert and table service. Madison County sheriff will be guest speaker. Committee includes Mr and Mrs Ralph Jack, Mr and Mrs John Hobbs, Mr and Mrs Harold Mack, Mr and Mrs Emmit Jarrett, Mr and Mrs Bill Breese, and Miss Dorothy Durham.
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Elwood
Fipe Creek Township
Red Corner
Madison County
Ralph Jack
John Hobbs
Harold Mack
Emmit Jarrett
Bill Breese
Dorothy Durham
Sophie Zurich Dies in Elwood at Daughter's Home
Mrs. Sophie Zurich dies at her daughter’s home in Elwood after a brief illness. Funeral plans noted in obituary. she was a longtime resident of the Elwood area and survived by relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Zurich
Elwood
Hoppenrath Rites To Be Held Today
Elwood funeral services for Dr W Merle Hoppenrath 69 of 1302 Main St will be conducted at 11 a m today at Copher and Fesler Funeral Home with the Rev Gordon Kester officiating Burial will be in Elwood City Cemetery The long illness preceded his death at Mercy Hospital earlier this week Survivors include daughter Sheila Hughes Chicago mother Pauline Zurich Ham mond a brother Harry Zurich Calumet City and several relatives from nearby towns The service follows a drifting compilation of local obituaries and hospital notes for the Elwood community including Ludlow rites and Mercy Hospital dismissals and admissions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Merle Hoppenrath
Main St
Elwood
Mercy Hospital
Copher and Fester
Gordon Kester
First Presbyterian Church
Elwood City Cemetery
Ludlow
William A. Ludlow
Copher and Fesler
J. E. McCoy
East Main St. Christian Church
Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery
Aew
Elwood Social Activities Celebrate Mary Ray Fortieth Anniversary
Elwood clubs hosted Mrs. Mary Ray for her fortieth wedding anniversary at the inn with Mr. Fred Mitchell co hosting. The meeting featured a history of the song of the month, devotions from Romans 12, and reports on the Craft Carnival. Members discussed family updates, health notes, and upcoming community events while noting children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Wilson
Mary Ray
Fred Mitchell
Els Horton
George Wilson
Rome
Horton
Mitchell
Anderson
van Pelt
Leah Stokes
Danny Mur
Josie Stokes
Fredys
Stokes
Michigan
Alexardvin
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E. Africa
Anya
Aoy
LaFonts
Hanford
Calif
Warner Pacific College
Portland
Ore
Whitman College
University of Oregon
Harold LaFont
Mvihila Hospital
Yala
Donald
Edwin H. Griffin
Pipe Creek FB
Mid-South
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Knoxville
Cincin
St, Petersburg
Trailways
Main Street
Op Baiehe
Hoppenrath
Elwood — Funeral Services
Merrill Hughes
South 1 St
Chicago
George
Pauline Zurich
Sheila Hughes
Hammond
Harry P. Zurich
Calumet City
Ill
Bertha Bedford
South Holland
Helen Zurich
Woodmier
Splay
Copher
Fesle Jary
Midwest
Elliott
J. L. Larmore
R. Howard
Ueicckurn
Nobel Ig
Indiana
Chicago, Norths
al Shore and
Milwaukee Railroad
Union
Union ‘Traction
Crees
Company
Indiana Railroad Co
Indiana Railroad
North Shore
Rail- Vickers
Mil
San Pierre
Carisiman Beatty State Hospital
Dant
Callahan
N.p.h. Ha
Jackie R. Garrison
Baby
Edward Licht
Neal Lees
Marion
Donald Garner
Jerry] McClish
Jeffersonville
Ethel Goodwin
al Litsey
Rt. 1
Frankton
Glen Holtsclaw
Marguerite Spies
PTA
Daleville
Max
Decatur
Gnda DeLong
Ronald
Vista
Fred
Air Force
Miss
Ralston
Noblesville
Edna Eaton
San Ysble
Vivian Meyer
Arthur Fisher
T.T.H. Club
Dana Kelly
Nolan Watkins
Nettle Darrow
Irwin Wilson
Dale Taylor
New York
Buckingham
Gold Key Builders, Inc
America
OLD Taylor
Frankfort
Louisville, KY
All
General Electric
Audio Visual Center
Laurel
Frank Krall
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