73 years ago
July 5, 1950
RUSSELTOWN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Friends from far and near gathered at Russeltown Church, on Sunday to celebrate the 124th anniversary. The church was decorated with roses and was filled with people, many of them being former worshipers, Mrs. Eva Pettes being the oldest member to attend. Mrs. T.E. Cleland was organist, with Miss M. Davis, soloist. The choir consisted of many former members and Knox choir. Rev. W. Holmes was in charge of the service and Rev. S. Belbin, a former pastor, preached an interesting sermon… Friends from Malone, Watertown, Montreal, Chateaugay, N.Y, Ontario, Champlain, N.Y., Huntingdon, Hemmingford, Roxham attended the service.