New Salem and other area news – July 4, 2024

By Editor | July 2, 2024 |

By WYVETTA DAVIS
217-285-4880
or 217-320-8438

Happy Independence Day to our Land of the Free, Home of the Brave!!

Events in our area:
Mark your calendars for:
Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 West Adams Street in Pittsfield will be holding a fundraiser Fish Fry Thursday, July11, from 4:30-6 p.m. The menu will be your choice of catfish fillet or buffalo with 3 set sides. Eat in or carry out. All ages are welcome. Thank you for your continued support. Questions? Please call 217-285-4969. They also have gift certificates available for any amount.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. Proverbs 29:16
Birthdays and anniversaries from July 3 – 9, ,July 3 — Carol and Scott Miller, July 4 — Tim Myers, Ed and Carla Butler, July 5 — Lynn Ballinger, July 6 — Addie Rhodes, Andy Ehlert, Tammy Knight, Donnie and Becky Walston, July 7 — Caitlyn Harter, Carolyn Baker, Brandi and James Francis, July 8 — Brad Berry, Dean Hall, J.N. Bonnett, Ashley and Samuel Davis, Janet and Rodney Woods, July 9 — Carmen Long, Joe Huckstep
Prayer Requests: Israel, Miracles for all people to turn back to God, Bob Norris, Becky Ghrist, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brenda Harrington, Brian Robbins, Danny K. Guthrie, Frances Davis, Gary Dice, Jerry Garner, Joann Myers, Jim Brown, Josh Bennett, Janet and Roger Bonnett, Karen DeWitt, Lynn Ballinger, Sharon Dice, Michael Miller, Nic Carter, Paul and Helen Roland, Peggy Piper, Richie Myers, Sharon Straus, Terri Adkins, and all the unspoken prayer requests.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Steve Reeder who recently passed away.
Sunday, July 14th, Postage will be going up to 73 cents. Better purchase those Forever Stamps, folks!!
Trivia Answers from Last Week:
1. Who was the only U.S. President to get married at the White House? (Grover Cleveland)
2. Where were the disciples first called Christians? (Antioch)
3. What is the only two-word state capital in a two-word state? (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
Trivia Questions for This Week:
1. What is the U.S. state capital with the highest elevation?
2. In the Bible, what musical instruments did David play?
3. Who was the first U.S. president born outside the original 13 states?
The PHS Class of 1973 enjoyed another Class Luncheon Friday, June 28, at the Pittsfield Pizza Hut with 13 in attendance. Those in attendance were:Cheri Myers; Jackie and Rick Williams; Cathy Bollegar and Mark Guthrie; Janet and Greg McKee; Sharon and Gary Williams; Orin Borrowman; Marion Peters; Tricia Carnes; and Marvin Reel.
What a great show was at the Buggs Family Opry last Friday night, June 28.
Enjoyed listening to the good music done by Jamie Niffen at the Heritage Place Community Building Sunday evening, June 30.
Interested in becoming a member of Single Seniors? No charge to join and this is a great way for widows/widowers/singles 55+ to get together once a month to enjoy a meal and visit. Just call 1-217-285-4880