Obituaries

Cornell College is pleased to announce that Sarah Moffett, of Mt. Pleasant, has been admitted to Cornell College for the Fall 2017 semester.Cornell College is located in Mt. Vernon, and is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and ...

First Augustana Lutheran Church, in Lockridge, is planning a Thanksgiving meal.On Sunday, Nov. 20, First Augustana Lutheran Church, in Lockridge, is serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal from 4 to 7 p.m. Dinner will be served at the Lockridge Community Hall. All members of the local community are welcome to attend.A free-will offering will be accepted. First Augustana Lutheran Church is located at 301 West ...

Growing Believers thrive from a lifestyle of praise and thanks to the Father. It?s our privilege to express love, adoration and worship by lifting up God each day. Christianity is about a living relationship, not a dying religion.Psalm 34:1-3 I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a retired airline employee, and I get passes for my friends and family. I recently provided first-class-eligible round-trip passes from San Diego to Paris to my best friend and her friend. (The fare would have cost them thousands of dollars retail.) The only thing I asked in return was to pick me up a menu, a print or something small that could be packed easily.They were in Paris for a month, and ...

John and Connie Baker will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 26.The couple invites friends and family to attend an open house at Jerry?s Restaurant, in Mt. Pleasant, on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m.Cards and well-wishes may also be sent to the couple at 504 East Washington, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641.

The regular meeting of Chapter L of the National T.T.T. Society was held Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, at the Olds United Church of Christ. President Sharon Bright called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with the group singing the Sword of Gold.Fifteen members answered roll call with their favorite holiday treat.Minutes of the previous month's meeting were read and approved with one minor name change.Marlys...

I John 1:3 - We are telling you about what we ourselves have actually seen and heard, so that you may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his son, Jesus Christ.This is the heart of all witnessing, just telling others what we have personally experienced with Christ. What we say can be argued against, but there is no denying the changes that take place when Jesus changes the ...

Wesley Chapel is pleased to announce a gospel concert on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m.The group Living Water has agreed to share the gift of music as they challenge and inspire their audience with the Gospel truth set to smooth harmonies and toe tapping beats. This concert is presented for all who wish to share an hour of uplifting vocal music in a pleasant atmosphere. There is no set admission charge. Living Water ...

November 11Jerry Sammons, Brett Potter,Katherine Townsend andDonna AndersonNovember 12KaBrina Hudson and Keith WilsonNovember 13Christine Piper

DEAR ABBY: My husband was recently offered a new job that carries with it a significant increase in salary as well as upward mobility. He was offered the job by a woman he used to work with years ago. She will be his new boss.It was recently brought to my attention that not only were they co-workers, they also used to sleep together. He tells me there's absolutely nothing there, and that I don't need to be ...