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Hamlet First United Methodist Church held a party last weekend for members of 75-plus years of age to express appreciation for their years of support of the church and its ministries. In the front, from left, are Sue Ramsey, Effie Anderson, Kate Boyette, Stella Mercer, Helen Brown and Amanda Byrd. In the back are Tex Mathis, Paul Anderson, Shirley Boyette, Pat Craven, Richard Brown, Curtis Byrd, Earl Bradshaw and his daughter, Pat Maloney. Bradshaw was the oldest attendee and will celebrate his 100th birthday in August.

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The oldest attendee at the First United Methodist Church of Hamlet’s party for senior members, Earl Bradshaw, right, who will celebrate his 100th birthday next month, talks with the youngest, Ben Mercer, who was helping with serving and preparation.

Contributed photo Hamlet First United Methodist Church held a party last weekend for members of 75-plus years of age to express appreciation for their years of support of the church and its ministries. In the front, from left, are Sue Ramsey, Effie Anderson, Kate Boyette, Stella Mercer, Helen Brown and Amanda Byrd. In the back are Tex Mathis, Paul Anderson, Shirley Boyette, Pat Craven, Richard Brown, Curtis Byrd, Earl Bradshaw and his daughter, Pat Maloney. Bradshaw was the oldest attendee and will celebrate his 100th birthday in August.
https://www.yourdailyjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web1_fumc-1.jpgContributed photo Hamlet First United Methodist Church held a party last weekend for members of 75-plus years of age to express appreciation for their years of support of the church and its ministries. In the front, from left, are Sue Ramsey, Effie Anderson, Kate Boyette, Stella Mercer, Helen Brown and Amanda Byrd. In the back are Tex Mathis, Paul Anderson, Shirley Boyette, Pat Craven, Richard Brown, Curtis Byrd, Earl Bradshaw and his daughter, Pat Maloney. Bradshaw was the oldest attendee and will celebrate his 100th birthday in August.

Contributed photo The oldest attendee at the First United Methodist Church of Hamlet’s party for senior members, Earl Bradshaw, right, who will celebrate his 100th birthday next month, talks with the youngest, Ben Mercer, who was helping with serving and preparation.
https://www.yourdailyjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web1_fumc-2.jpgContributed photo The oldest attendee at the First United Methodist Church of Hamlet’s party for senior members, Earl Bradshaw, right, who will celebrate his 100th birthday next month, talks with the youngest, Ben Mercer, who was helping with serving and preparation.