Welcome To Cherry Fork Presbyterian Church July 25, 2010.

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1961 – 1970 Church Facts1961 – 1970 Church Facts• 1961- Rev. Paul Duncan left the church to 1961- Rev. Paul Duncan left the church to

serve a Church in New Lexington, Ohioserve a Church in New Lexington, Ohio

• 1962- Rev. Forrest Grimm was installed as 1962- Rev. Forrest Grimm was installed as minister. His yearly salary was set at $6000.minister. His yearly salary was set at $6000.

• 1964- Minnie Foster was elected by a vote of 1964- Minnie Foster was elected by a vote of the congregation to serve as church the congregation to serve as church treasurer. treasurer.

• 1968- Rev. Melvin Pederson begins his 1968- Rev. Melvin Pederson begins his pastorate.pastorate.

1961 – 1970 Misc. Facts1961 – 1970 Misc. Facts

• Average yearly income was $4,700.Average yearly income was $4,700.• Minimum wage was $1.00Minimum wage was $1.00• 1961- Johnson and Johnson introduces Tylenol1961- Johnson and Johnson introduces Tylenol• 1962- The United States Supreme Court rules that 1962- The United States Supreme Court rules that

officially-sponsored prayer in public schools is officially-sponsored prayer in public schools is unconstitutional. unconstitutional.

• 1963- The cost of a stamp was 5 cents.1963- The cost of a stamp was 5 cents.• 1963- President Kennedy is assassinated.1963- President Kennedy is assassinated.• 1969- On December 1st the Selective Service 1969- On December 1st the Selective Service

conducts the first draft lottery since 1942, conducts the first draft lottery since 1942, affecting 800,000 males born between 1944 and affecting 800,000 males born between 1944 and 1950 1950

40-49 Year Members40-49 Year Members

• Linda Purdin- 40 YearsLinda Purdin- 40 Years• Dan Raines- 41 YearsDan Raines- 41 Years• Colleen Shoemaker- 41 Colleen Shoemaker- 41

YearsYears• Jane Leonard- 41 YearsJane Leonard- 41 Years• Larry McIntire- 42 YearsLarry McIntire- 42 Years• Gary Kimberly- 42 YearsGary Kimberly- 42 Years• Lucinda Raines- 45 YearsLucinda Raines- 45 Years• June Tumbleson- 46 YearsJune Tumbleson- 46 Years• Dan Downs- 47 YearsDan Downs- 47 Years• Betty Beam- 47 YearsBetty Beam- 47 Years• Rick Fulton- 47 YearsRick Fulton- 47 Years• Brenda Shupert- 49 YearsBrenda Shupert- 49 Years• Nancy Atkinson- 49 YearsNancy Atkinson- 49 Years

1951 – 1960 Church Facts1951 – 1960 Church Facts

• Rev. Russell Lester was the minister in Rev. Russell Lester was the minister in 19511951

• A joint Easter Service was held with the A joint Easter Service was held with the Methodist Church in Cherry Fork on March Methodist Church in Cherry Fork on March 25, 1951.25, 1951.

• Sunday School Superintendent and Sunday School Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent in 1952 were Assistant Superintendent in 1952 were Homer Eldridge and Keith Baldridge. Orlie Homer Eldridge and Keith Baldridge. Orlie Kirker Served as Treasurer.Kirker Served as Treasurer.


• The Average home cost was $14,000.The Average home cost was $14,000.

• The Average yearly income was $3, The Average yearly income was $3, 215.215.

• Gas was 20 cents a gallon.Gas was 20 cents a gallon.

• McDonald’s was founded.McDonald’s was founded.

• 1955- Polio Vaccine was created.1955- Polio Vaccine was created.

• 1959- Alaska and Hawaii become the 1959- Alaska and Hawaii become the 4949thth and 50 and 50thth states in the union. states in the union.

50 – 59 Year Members50 – 59 Year Members

• David Purdin- 50 YearsDavid Purdin- 50 Years

• Minnie Foster- 55 YearsMinnie Foster- 55 Years

• Jean Eldridge- 55 YearsJean Eldridge- 55 Years

• Sarah Kay Blythe- 56 Sarah Kay Blythe- 56 YearsYears

• Orlie Kirker- 59 YearsOrlie Kirker- 59 Years

1941 – 1950 Church Facts1941 – 1950 Church Facts

• Rev. Willis Crafts was the minister in 1941 Rev. Willis Crafts was the minister in 1941 and 1942. Rev. Duffey became stated and 1942. Rev. Duffey became stated supply on January 1, 1943.supply on January 1, 1943.

• Church members pledged, and were sent Church members pledged, and were sent letters by the Clerk of Session if pledges letters by the Clerk of Session if pledges were not fulfilled. were not fulfilled.

• The July 20, 1941 Session Minutes state that The July 20, 1941 Session Minutes state that the Session granted the minister a “liberal the Session granted the minister a “liberal vacation” whenever he chooses to take one.vacation” whenever he chooses to take one.

1941 – 1950 Church Facts 1941 – 1950 Church Facts ContinuedContinued

• Rev. Lee Page was installed as Stated Rev. Lee Page was installed as Stated Supply in October of 1948. At the June 19, Supply in October of 1948. At the June 19, 1949 Session meeting, Rev. Page was 1949 Session meeting, Rev. Page was asked by Session to resign, however, he asked by Session to resign, however, he refused to do so until his contract expired.refused to do so until his contract expired.

• Rev. Russell Lester was hired to serve both Rev. Russell Lester was hired to serve both Seaman and Cherry Fork Presbyterian Seaman and Cherry Fork Presbyterian Churches in March 1950 with an annual Churches in March 1950 with an annual salary of $2800. Mr. Lester chose to live in salary of $2800. Mr. Lester chose to live in the parsonage owned by the Cherry Fork the parsonage owned by the Cherry Fork Presbyterian Church, as opposed to the Presbyterian Church, as opposed to the one in Seaman. one in Seaman.


• Average yearly income was $1,299.Average yearly income was $1,299.

• 55% of Americans had indoor plumbing.55% of Americans had indoor plumbing.

• The U.S. Supreme Court gives blacks the The U.S. Supreme Court gives blacks the right to vote.right to vote.

• World War II Changes the order of world World War II Changes the order of world power, the U.S. becomes a world super-power, the U.S. becomes a world super-power.power.

• 1945- FDR, the longest serving American 1945- FDR, the longest serving American President in history, dies.President in history, dies.

60 – 69 Year Members60 – 69 Year Members

• Ruth Ellen Fulton- 61 YearsRuth Ellen Fulton- 61 Years

• Dorothy McIntire- 63 YearsDorothy McIntire- 63 Years

• Jacqueline DeAtley- 64 Jacqueline DeAtley- 64 YearsYears

• Dixie Baldridge- 64 YearsDixie Baldridge- 64 Years

• Keith Baldridge- 65 YearsKeith Baldridge- 65 Years

1931 – 1940 Church Facts1931 – 1940 Church Facts• In September of 1933, the Session voted to In September of 1933, the Session voted to

sell a $500 savings bond, left to the church sell a $500 savings bond, left to the church in the will of the late Robert Armstrong.in the will of the late Robert Armstrong.

• A Music Committee was appointed in 1933. A Music Committee was appointed in 1933. The Committee members would take turns The Committee members would take turns serving as the church pianist.serving as the church pianist.

• Rev. R.L. Warnock was installed as pastor on Rev. R.L. Warnock was installed as pastor on December 15, 1937. Shortly thereafter, the December 15, 1937. Shortly thereafter, the Rev. became ill and died on March 2, 1938.Rev. became ill and died on March 2, 1938.

• The Week of January 15, 1939 was declared The Week of January 15, 1939 was declared a “Week of Prayer” by the Church Session, a “Week of Prayer” by the Church Session, with the following week being slated for with the following week being slated for revival.revival.

1931 – 1940 Church Facts 1931 – 1940 Church Facts ContinuedContinued

• The Session adopted a resolution The Session adopted a resolution stating that “We the United stating that “We the United Presbyterian Church of Cherry Fork Presbyterian Church of Cherry Fork are opposed to vast sums of money are opposed to vast sums of money being used to defend our religion and being used to defend our religion and are asking that congress do all in are asking that congress do all in their power to promote peace.” The their power to promote peace.” The Clerk of Session was asked to mail Clerk of Session was asked to mail this resolution to the Congressman.this resolution to the Congressman.

1931 – 1940 Misc. Facts1931 – 1940 Misc. Facts• The Unemployment Rate in the U.S. was The Unemployment Rate in the U.S. was

nearly 25%, however, in the state of Ohio nearly 25%, however, in the state of Ohio (the nation’s hardest hit) the (the nation’s hardest hit) the unemployment rate reached nearly 80%.unemployment rate reached nearly 80%.

• "The Star Spangled Banner" becomes the "The Star Spangled Banner" becomes the national anthem. national anthem.

• The life expectancy of males was 58 years The life expectancy of males was 58 years of age, females 62 years of age.of age, females 62 years of age.

• 1935- The Social Security Act is passed to 1935- The Social Security Act is passed to ensure income for the elderly.ensure income for the elderly.

Mary Elizabeth KirkerMary Elizabeth Kirker

70 Year Member of the70 Year Member of the

Cherry Fork Presbyterian ChurchCherry Fork Presbyterian Church

Pauline MathiasPauline Mathias

70 Year Member of the Eckmansville and70 Year Member of the Eckmansville and

Cherry Fork Presbyterian ChurchesCherry Fork Presbyterian Churches

Homer EldridgeHomer EldridgeCherry Fork Presbyterian Church’s Longest Serving Cherry Fork Presbyterian Church’s Longest Serving

MemberMember

76 Year Member of the76 Year Member of the


Minnie FosterMinnie Foster

The Oldest Living Member of theThe Oldest Living Member of the


Thank you all for your Thank you all for your many years of service…many years of service…

God Bless!God Bless!

Welcome To Cherry Fork Presbyterian Church July 25, 2010.

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