New Salem and other area news – March 1, 2023

By Editor | February 28, 2023 |

By WYVETTA DAVIS
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World Day of Prayer is Wednesdays at St. Mary’s

“Don’t you love it when someone’s laugh is funnier than the joke?”
World Day of Prayer will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church this Wednesday, March 1, at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Prayer Requests (if there are any names to add or delete on here, please let me know):
Miracles to all branches of government to turn back to God, Healing answers for cancer, and the coronavirus to totally stop. And for these individuals: Anne Hopkins, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Jacques, Brian Bradshaw, Charla Prior, Danny K. Guthrie, Elinor Waddell, Erma Garner, Frances Davis, Gary Dice, Greg and Shari Ketterman, Heather Shafer, Jerry Garner, Janet Bonnett, Joe Yackley, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Karen DeWitt, Les Garner, Leonard and Sharon Dice, Michael Miller, Mike Miller, Norman Shaw, Nic Carter, Peggy Piper, Rick Blackstun, Roger Bonnett, Sharon Straus, Susan Shaw, and unspoken prayer requests.
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and one Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” Titus 2:11-14
Trivia Answers from Last Week:
1. What was the first ship to reach the Titanic after it sank? (the Carpathia)
2. What three things did God create on the fourth day to light the universe? (the sun, the moon, and the stars)
3. How many states are needed to ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution? (38 states — 75% of the states)
Tried out the Pearl Diner one day last week for lunch. Great friendly service and good food. Folks, it’s worth the effort to drive to Pearl to do this. Their hours for right now are: Sunday and Monday – closed; Tuesday thru Thursday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and I believe Saturday is 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. They have a breakfast buffet that sounds delicious. Real soon they will be having live music entertainment featuring The Buggs Family down the road at what was the Church of Christ Church.
Another monthly class luncheon was held for the Pittsfield High School Class of 1973 Friday, Feb. 24, at Gianni’s in Pittsfield. A good attendance of classmates and some spouses were there, and they were: Cathy Bollegar; Andy Borrowman; Wyvetta Davis; Kerry and Tom Dickerson; Mark Guthrie; Debbie Harshman; Jeanie Hartman; Bruce and Barb McKee; Janet and Greg McKee; Cheri Myers; Marvin Reel; Theresa Reel; Theresa Sidwell; Teresa and Dennis Wade; Sharon and Gary Williams; and Joe Womble and Mary.
Saturday evening, Feb. 25, Ginger Whitlock and Wyvetta Davis joined Danny K. Guthrie at the Spring Creek Fire Department’s pancake and sausage supper in Nebo. The pancakes were huge and delicious. Enjoyed visiting with several people.
Ginger Whitlock and Wyvetta Davis attended the First Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling Sunday, Feb. 26. They went especially to hear Jerry Edison give the message. (Jerry had given the message at both Ginger’s husband and father’s funerals.) Both Ginger and Wyvetta could not believe how extremely friendly this congregation was and how welcoming. After the service, they went to Renee’s for a delicious lunch.
Birthdays and anniversaries: March 3, Martha Woodward, and congratulations to Mark and Becky Winner who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today; March 4, Ruby Thomas, Mike and Lynn Scott, March 5, George Crawford, Madelyn Dwight, Terri and Dale Robbins, March 6, Jonathan Peebles, Rodney Cobb, Susan and Larry Potter.
“Sometimes we’re tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths.”
Trivia Questions for This Week:
1. Who was the first queen of England?
2. What did Jesus ask the woman at the well to give Him?
3. What year was the Pledge of Allegiance written?
Holidays for This Week: March 1, National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, March 2, International Rescue Cat Day, March 3, National Anthem Day, March 4, National Safety Day, March 5, Namesake Day, March 6, National Dentists’ DayMarch 7, National Cereal Day.