The palmetto leader. (Columbia, S.C.) 1925-196?, January 21, 1939, Page Page 5, Image 5
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Saturday, January 21, 1939.
= .WATER-EE ^BAPTIST 1 ASSQ'N.
AND S. S. CONVENTION
The Wateree Baptist Association
and the Sunday school convention
fully decided in the last
sitting of the association held in
Oetober to hold separate sessions
the association will meet at its
, usual time; the convention will
hold its first session ir. July, 1939
_ at the. Zion Mill?Creek Baptist
church of Lykesland, S. C. Rev.
! F. M. Young is pastor; Rev. H.
M. Taylor is the president of the
conve/ntion.
We are asking every officer of
the convention not to wait until
? _ just before a few weeks before
the convention convenes before
you begin ~ to" busy yourselves- in
lViising your assessmonts. Each
i pastor, superintendent and deI?-_
| gate is reguired to bring up your
reajiiired amount lhat has been
assigned you, so the convention |
.will be able to make its annual I
1 distribution t0 its diff-rent obli-|
gations.
| To succeed in your money rate- ^
m ? "vi. v n?iv UUV<i IIJC 11* .""> I, 'Illilf[
ute, begin the first of the year,
keep t?ie spirit of the convention
before your school, plan a money
raising program, at the same
time build up a front line Sunday
?school.?Select 'the best -inform
~T~?fler'scfri?for' your?superinitendohL
I make choice of good leaahers, use
I regular school supplies such as
the Commandment, the Lord's
Prayer, and mays of the Bible
~ fand and k^ep a full auply of-dtb^
'"^eiaturc on hand.?Always try and
have 'them at the beginning of
each quarter. Separate your
classes in diffea^nt groups and
order literatures as are needed..
I The pastor should lecture to his
school from time to time and
watch its imrovement and suc.i.
cess. A Sunday school rally eyery
ninety days will keep your
treasure bubbling over with cash
and you will be able to turn over
some money to the general church
for its expanses.
There are missionaries that will
vinit the various schools nmd lee-.
ture and instruct them from pass
experience as Su,nday school work
. ers, each visit should be proceeded
with an official notice to the
' school' by the visitor, and then a
hearty welcofne is usually expected.
(Rev^) II. M. Taylor, reporter,
f ; HEMINGWAY NEWS
Sunday, 8th, the services were
well attended. S. S. was good.
Several persons joined the church.
Many returned after enjoying a
\4. rv pleasant Christmas VacsF"
tion. Those spending the holidays
away were Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Pasley, and Mr. Ernest L^wis visiing
in Atlanta, Ga. and Colum
bia. S. C., respectively.
'.Visitors in the city included
Miss- Maggie-Gale and Mr. Willis
* Miller "Sumter. V
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Eaddy
of Columbia, visited parents and
friends. Mr. B. W. Pr?ssley and
Miss Mamie Rodgers were home.
Misses Edle'an Wilson, Lillie John
son, Mr. Harvey Melvin, Mr. Orrie
| * Paley 'and Mr. Willie Miller.
The faculty of Chavis chapel
school was gievn a dinner on Jan.
2nd at the home^ of~Mrsv Jacob
Wilsom. Before leaving the faculty
was invited to attend a par-1
ty The' following Friday at the
home of Mrs. Henry Pasley.
Miss Rvth Pas,py of Miullins
, . was visiting her paronts and help
eu served tne reiresnments.
ST. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH
Rev. J. S. Martin. PaRtor ?
Pomaria, S. C.?Sunday was a
lovely day and found many of the
church goers on their way to the
services. Sunday school at its
visual hour with a very large at*
ter.dance. The lesson was beautifully
discussed and reviewed by
the pastor. Service began at its
usual hour, the paster preached a
noble sermon- which was enjoyed
by alT
Friday afternoon, January 6th,
the P.T.A. held their meeting at
Pomaria school. It was a very
.r.teresting session._ Pomaria
^"school has made an excellent sbow
{ ing; w*e must keep that spirit up
and with the continued support
onrl 4-i r i.1 m a
cAuvt twupcittLiun ui trie f a /v.
members we will. The P. T. A.
is giving" a silver tea at the school
* Sunday, January 29. 'Guest speak
ers will be Prof. Riser and Dr.
Huggins.
Mrs. A. B. Rikard of Pomaria
spent Chdist-mes wkh -her - sen
i Mr. and Mrs. Ruff of Charlotte,
a N. C.
A Mrs. Maggie Oxiner spent Sun1
day with her daughter, Miss Mali
rie Oxiner of Spartanburg.
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This history-making scene, ^ht
to riv'rht with backs turned are boj
vers, chairman of the committee on
Booker Washington High, school; E
student body; L. H. King, Jr., spon
and representatives of the Indepei
Mrs. Ola Bowers and Mrs. G. t
Howard of Pomaria spent Sunday
with their sister Mr., and i
Mrs. Owens of Spartanburg. '
WESTERN CHAPEL
A .M. E. CHURCH
Rev. M. G. Williams, Pastor
Sunday was ccmi ana dreary "
but a very large and appreciative
audience attended all series.
S. S. opened at 10 o'clock with the
ocf iofnnf Cnr?f M vo IP A A n o
aooiotuub luio. ju. v/, vjai
ter conducting. After a thorough
discussion of the lesson at 11:30
our pastor took charge and de
Uvered a soul stirring sermon that
left everyone spiritually revived..
Our pastor is just back from New I
York City where he attended the I
funeral of his brother Mr. Man-1
son Williams who was an active (
member of Bridge Street A. M. i
E. church. We extend to him our _
leepest sympathy.
Among the visitors at the morn
ing service were Mr. T. II. Fair
nf Atlanta: Mr. Alexander of
Abbeville; Miss 0. I. Brown of
Greensboro, N. C.; Miss Jessie B.
Caldwell of Columbia who is teach
ing at Brewer Normal school.
Visitors are always welcome.
Our League is increasing nicely
under the leadership of our
President, Mrs. A. Chiles.
Come to church, go t<> church.
When in Greenwood, visit "The
Friendly Church", Western chap
el.
MRS.-AMANDA FOX. DIESSl'DDENLY
IN GREENWOOD
Greenwood, S. G.?This cily was
shocked by the sudden death of
one of Its best citizens last week
when death came for Mrs. Amanda
Fox. For several years she
lived here and was respected by
borth races. Her life was an ex
ample for all who intend to be
humble, peaceful and TThristlike.
She believed in church work and
was always depended upon to
play her share and part of those
who were delinquent. Her funeral
was held from the Tabernacle
Baptist church Tuesday afternoon,
by her Pastor, Rev. Jas..
D. Rucker, and her former pas-'
tors, Revs. T. R. Tolbert, J. W.
Mathis, S. C. Campbell, C. H.
rown?and?wmtbtfei s of the eity^- Each
spcrke of her as being a faith
ful Christian and arn outstanding
church worker. They spoke of her
as being a loving wife and a kind
mother and did her part in seeing
that both of her girls finish their
education and now are teachers.
Members of the church spoke of
her as being the most faithful
uictiLuci i/iiu cnurcn. Vjrocrv
wood as a whole has already missed
her and her plain, simple
life. She is survived by her h.usband,
Rev. Fox, Miss Willie Fox
wtro" teachesr'in one of the eity *
schools and Miss Nettie Fox, tea-v
irpr in Saluda hiph school.
The family wishes to Express
their sincerQ appreciation for the
expressions of sympathy from
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GET-TO-GETHElt MEETING
OF THE EDISTO DISTRICT
Rev. II. R. Hughes
The get to-gethet meeting of
the Edisto district was iTCTc! at"
Mt. Horr church, Mt. Horr circuit,
December 17, 1938, Rev. S.
R. Higgins, pastor; Dr. J. E.
Beard, the beloved presiding elder
of the district, presided over
the meeting with grace and dignity
from beginning to end. The
high esteem in which Dr. Beard
is held by the oseplo of the dis
trict was evidenced by the large,
crowd that attended the meetirtg
including ministers, officers, mem
bers and friends.
The opening exercises were con
ducted by Rev. Aaron Washington
assisted by I. W. M. Bennett
and Rev. G. II. Adams. Using
the words of the last hymn
sung "Must Jesus Bear the Cross
Alone", the presiding elder inspir
ed 'the souls and enrim.ed the
minds of his hearers as "the word
wa's made flesh", in a real and
practical sense. f ,
While he spoke out of his stor?
house of wisdom and experience
touching the work of the church
from the Sunday school throughout
its various departments the
work of the Christian church in
building the liv^s of men, was depicted
in a very clear and gripping
manner and sTiowed that itlies
close to the heart of Dr.
beard.
The work of the (district was
planned in a rather detailed fashion.
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The district conference was invited
to meet at Shiloh A. M. E.
church, Rev. H. R. Rushes, pas:
tor. Thp meeting wi.l be tu'ld
with?the- sftkl^ehurch - during the
month of May.
The Sunday school convention
was invited to meet at Graham
chapel, St. Andrews circuit, Rev.
E. E. Washington pastor, during
the months of July.
The -Missionary convention accepted
(the invitation to meet at
Jerusalem church, Wadmalaw,
Rev.;. J. J. Jordon, pastorr during
the month of August.
The ministers and laymen of
(lie district enthusiastically en dorsad
the plan outlined by Dr.
E. H. McGill, president of Allen;
university for the construction of
a Iibi?>ry building and accepted
the obligations of raising their
share of the allotted sum that if
being asked.
The moving eloquence and glow
ing zeal of Dr. R. E. Brogden.
pastor of Emanuel church peruajled
the work of the district
in_.hll phases of _aurwork^.,_
Wordg failed us tho,rt as they
do now to- tell of the very unusual
entertainment given us by
Dr. and Mrs. S. R. Iliggins andtheir
fine people. In spite of the
cold weather they fed us in abundance
a/nd showed us what r^al
southern hospitality means. We
pray God's choice blessing upon
them and their labors.
The unqualified support of every
minister and the laymembers
of the district was assured the
presiding elder in his program for
the district as he leads the sons
and daughters of Allen in >the
high ta^k of kingdom buildifngand
spoil saving.
ANTIOCH CHURCH NEWS
?The Sunday school-met on Jan?
liArv RfV* of f U ~ ?????* ' rn' -
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lesson subject was thoroughly dis
cussed and enjoyed by feveryonc.
The banner went to class No. 2.
The morning service was began
with I>ea. J. W. Ostiri and Dea.
J. Fcott leading the prayer service.
The pastor took his text
from Cor 14:2.
Thte members of the A.ntioch
Sunday* sclipol choir are working
hard to achieve success. Total
collection for the day was
$5.74.
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TUB PALMETTO LEADER
NG FUTURE CITIZE>
wtmmi
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us, was witnessed by 5,000 Atten 1
On the rostrum of. the "Open Aii
n, head of the Social Science depar
istering the oath of office to Clare
Louise Baker, vice^pEcsident, Savar
BONNEAU CIRCUIT
Rev. Willie Williams, Pastor
Sunday, January 8, was a high
day at *St. Peter's A.M.E. church.
Sunday school was called to order
with Supt. E. L. Jones and t*a
chers at their post of duty. At
11^30 Rev. Williams gave a wonderful
atiniuii;
Mrs. Edna M. Dorb, is on the
sir-lf list Wo Vinrio +nr Vi of a
speedy recovery. Also Mrs. C.
I Vice. We hope for her an early
recoyerv.
Mrs. Rosina Knox is spending
sometime in Georgetown with her
brother.
Rev. Grant who is pastor St.
Stephen charge and also the prin
cipal of the Bonneau public school
is now back on the job.
MEETING OF GROUP NO. 1
Group No." 1 of the.^Anderson
County Teachers association met
at Blakesdale school, December 10
11)88 with Professor and Mrs. Sitton
acting as ho'st and hostess.
The regular devotidnal exercise
was hehl before the house was
opened for panel discussion. Miss
Robbie Wilson was the leader and
the topic was ''R'ading Readiness'.
It was very beautifully dis
cussed from all angles although
suddenly someone realized that
we were traveling a bit too fast
with all of our discussions. Tt
was said ,that we could get mor^
out orf them if we would lengthen
the^time. ^So^it-was?decided that
we Would carry a topic over from
one meeting to another if we f lt
that we needed more time.
Mrs. Anderson then told the
group just how interesting and
easy it was to work with powdered
paints in school. She urged
that every teacher get a; supply
for hei< children;. She also
discussed at length the Field's Day
program and concluded^ with the
idea in mind that every grade in
the schools would perform ^two
exercises for the Field's Day program.
The group was delightfully ser
ved by the patrons of Blakesdale
school. The menu was as follows:
baked chicken, potato salad,
relish, sandwiches, saltines,
cake, hcrt tea and candy. After
this the mppting ndjnnrnpH,
Prof. H. Rice, president
(Miss) J. M. Greenlee, reporter
FRIENDSHIP ANGELS TAKE
THREE AND DROP TWO
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The Friendship college quintet
and sextet after their change, of
names from Tigers to Angels have
been capable of their new deal.
Opening the season with Jefferson
high the Angels stopped
the' high school group with the
scpre (men) 24-4, (women) 27-2,
Then H;hw?strotig- -Emmett -Scott
sextet took a hard' fought game
from the Friendship girls by the
scpre of 11-5. All of the above
were non-conference games. The
9th found the Angels in the lair
of the Allen university Yellowjackets
for their first conference
game which was a thriller from
beginning to end. The. Friendship
women started off with a hard
earned victory 19-16, while the
men dropped a free for all to the
Yellow jackets 2H-6. The outstanding
players for Allen were
(women) Oliver, Gregg and Hayes;
(men) Pulliam, \yho was high
point?r.eor' c with seven?putnla,
Butler and Brown. The outstand
ing players for Friendship were
(women) Isom, who was high
point scorer with twelve points,
-A-nme and?Gorrie Humbert, and
Dcmald. The Friendship Angels
meet Benedict, Haines and South
Garolina State on successive week
ends.
January 10, Friendship Angels
split a double header with Seneca
J.C. Men fo Seneca winning
36-6 while the women of Friendship
took the second 15-6.
BETHLEHEM BAPT. CHURCH
Rev. Eddie Davis, Pastor
S. S. was opened at the usual
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ftrts a few days agrrrReadtn g left
- Audrtcrium" are Marcus J. Beatment;
C. L. Harper, principal ol
nee Eagleton, president ofthe
inah' Ivory, former vice president,
hour by the Supt., teachers took
charge;-the lesson was fully discussed,
then reviewed by the pastor.
Morning worship opened at 11:
45 the regular order was followed,
the pastor delivered the. sermon*
themed "Freedom Frbm
Fear", text Matt. 14:24-32 at
a-an the Young Men's club met
at- the church, a fair gruup was
present.
Following BYPU the evening
services started the Dastor deliv
cred the second highly spiritual
message for the day. This message
was followed by the serving
of the Lord's Supper. The sermon
was themed "Who Crucified
Jesus ?'r Many members and
friends were present to witness
the services.
Bethlehem is the strangers'
home, while in^Columbia, worship
with us, you are welcome at all
times. "
Sunday school at 10 a.m.
Monning services 11:30 a.m.
BYPU 6:30 p.m..
Evening worship 7:30 p.m.
HAPl'Y HOME BAPT. CHURCH
S. S. was opened at 10:30 the
lesson was discussed and reviewed
by the pastor. Morning worship
started at 11:30, the pastor
spoke from the theme "The Success
of the Righteous".
Evening worship opened at 7:30
and the second sermon was delivered
themed "Wash and be
Clean". Thpre wna n fair Atten.
dance of-members ami friends at
both services.
On Monday night the Silver
Tone cpiartetrendered a program
which was nicely attended. Tueaday
night the Pastor, Rev. Davis
and members of Bethlehem Bapt.
worshipped with us, fjoth nites
were well arranged services. Otn
Wednesday night regular prayer
services. *
We wish to see many more of
our friends visit us. Happy HomF
Baptist church is located 2126
Senate Street, just off the corn^r^Pine
and Senate.
"O come, let us sing unto the
LoiM. Let us make a joyful
noise to the rock of our salvation."
Ps. 95:1.
Regular services are held each
Sunday.
MR. EDDIE MELVEN LAID ?
TO REST AT HEMINGWAY The
funeral services of Mr. Eddie
Melv^n was largely attended.
He was loved by all. A letter of
sympathy was read from the faculty
of Chavis graded school by
Miss A. Williams. Miss A. L.
Robinson srtng "Precious Lord".
He leaves to mourn his widow,
three sons and daughters and a
host of relatives and friends.
EDG EFIELIT NEWS
Trinity AME Sunday school op
ened at the usual hour. Class No.
1 was taught by Prof. C.O. Floyd
Lesson reviewed by Mts. Mlaggie
M. Murray. Remarks by the pastor
Rev. A.D. Dawkins.
At 11:30 a.m., the pastor delivered
a soul stirring, message
At the close of these services.
Rev. Dawkins and family accompanied
by several friends motored
to Morse Chapel to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Savannah McManus.
At 8 o'clock the pastor delivered
a timely message to an appreciative
audience. The announce
ment of the first quarterly con
ference was made. The members
are striving to make this year t
banner year.
Services were held at Macedonis
Baptist church. The pastor Rev
[ Jennings was at his post of duty
The Golden Rule Club will mee
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C
A. Cheatham Jan. 26. at 3 p. m
The members and friends are r
quested to be present.
The Adult Thrift Club met a
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oag
Shedrick Jan. 10. The meetinj
wu well attended., fifteen ny
members were added to the roll
A CARD OK THANKS
Men's Club of LeesvilltTfor buying
us a fine John B. Stetson hat for
Xmas; Bro^%. E. Gregg for several
bushels of sweet potatoes arid
a sack of the best flour that's
made anywhere; Mr. and Mrs. An
drew Marshall, Mlrs. Jessie Norris
.Mrs. Carolina Humphrey, Mrs.
Mamia Bracy, Mr. and Mrs.-Sam
' Howard, last but not least, Mr
and Mrs. Kenneth Hartley foi i
vegetables of various kind, assort I
ment of can goods, all kinds of 1
-fresh meats, shirts and neckties -t
When visiting or passing through;
Bracey'i cafeteria.
We also wish to thank our exnu-mbers
from Brown Chapel at
Cameron for coming to Columbia
Christmas week, and storming us
with several pounds of rich butter
seveitd bushels of potatoes, fruit
cakes, apples, oranges etc. We
also received a neck tie from one
in the number. Mrs. Anna Fogle
and Mrs. Lizzie Zeigler could not .
get off from then- work, but mail
ed us fine silk sox, neckties, hand'
kerchiefs and a smtall token of ap *
preciation in the letter. Each of
these also remembered Mrs: Bowman
by sending her gifts of varing
this method to thank cfrch one
"for then- token of love and esteem.
When our friends visit Columbia,
please make our home
y o or .ixeadquarters.
! Kev. and Mro. W. It, Duwmaii,
1523 Harden St., Columbia.
I At the close of the business meet
l ing the hostess served a salad
course and punch. Each guest enjoyed
this occasion looking forward
to the meeting at the home
of Mr. >and Mrs. Jule Anderson.
Misses Rosa Mac Mathis, Lizzie
Lou Anderson and Calvin An
derson of Graniteville were Sunday
guests of Miss Nadine Parker.
M?*s. Savannah Yeldell McMa;
nus, was faneralized at Morse
""Chapel on last Sunday afternoon
at 2 p.m. A large number of sorrowing
relatives and friends were
out to pay the last tribute of re^
L spect to this noble character. Mrs'.
McManus was a faithful church
worker, serving as -stewardess of
above church for many years. She
i had been in declining health for
i two years or more. She is survivi
ed by three children six sisters,
. four brothers and seven grandchildren.
The following white
1 friends were present at the funeral
services: T>r PViq+j
41 IVHU1son
and family, Lawyer Greneker
and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. W,
Reel.
The family wishes to thank
their many friends both white and
colored for the many kindnesses
shown them during the illness and
death of their mother and srster.
Mr. Mack Jones accompanied
by several relatives and friends,
were Sunday guests of his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Jones Mr.
Charlie Bussey, Sr., of the Antir
och community are on the sick
list this week.
1 EMANUEL A. M. E. CHURCH |
Rev. E. Brogdon, Pastor j
Charleston?Services at Emian-I
- uel on last Sunday were indeed i
'interesting. Dr. Brogdon delivered!
- two stirring ami cuiiviiicing sui-j
mons. The attendance was excellent.
There were eight accessions'
two in the morning and six at the
evening worship.
- Mrs. Lillian Virginia Taylor
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Brown was born Dec. 10, <
1888, Oakley, S. C. She was]
brought to Charleston at the age|
of two and with her sister, was
reared by their 'aunt and uncle
Mr. and Mrs. Titus GaiHiard. In
the year 1906 she was united m
holy wedlock to Mr. Frank Taylor
and on Feb. 6, 1914 during the
j??ovuioic_uji cue lace nev. Jtt.W.T
- -B.- Bennett, was converted. Sher
served faithfully on Stewhr<de&s
Auxiliary board and as a memher
of The Necessity Club. Mrs. Taylor
was also a loyal member of
Class No. 52, under the leadership
of the present leader brother J<as.
Ferguson. Mrs. Taylor was well
known and made many friends be j
, cause of her amicable ways. As
a consistent membar, s(he could
be seen at Emanuel serving as best
she could until her health failed.
-"After atr extended KTnesfshe
ed into the Great Beyond on the
afternoon of the 11, instant. Funeral
rites were held on last Sun
day afternoon in the presence ol t
1 ia concourse of friends and acquaintances.
Dr. Brogdon delivered
the eulogy and did full justice
to this soldier who fell on the
battlefield. On behalf of Miss
, Frances Taylor, the daughter o f
the deceased, telegrams from Allen
University of which Miss Tay
i lor is a student, were read. Mrs.
MeGill, the wife of the president,
Miss Sadie E. Green, one of the
instructors <and suprintendent of
Allen Sunday school, Mr. James
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Grant, also a Btudent and others 1
attended the funeral.
?The deceased is survived hy _a
loving husband, a devoted daughter,
two sons, Leroy tarid Frank,
one sister, Mrs. Julra Green, several
nieces and nephews and a
very large number of friends. Funeral
arrangements were in the
hands of Harleston Funeral Direc
tors. Floral tributes were bdauticemetery.'
ST. MICHAEL'NEWS
was called at ten thirty. Our
Supt. Mr. A. D. Jones taught a
vefy inspiring lgssoji. Instead of .
putting *0 much time on the real
lesson the members of St. Michael
church are discussing -the things
that mean more to the people who
are in need of helD.
We are glad to hear that our
pastor Rev. R. H. Cunningham
will soon be out again. We hope
he will continue to improve. His
presence is much needed. ' ._
NEW BETHEIt BAPT. CHURCH
Rev. A. D. Duncan, Pastor
Woodruff, S. C.?S. S. was fine
Sunday with officers at their post
of duty. Seniors are holdinetha
banner. ; ?
Sarah and Miss Vivian Parks have
leturreed home in Washington.
Tfte Heavenly Gospel Singors
will appear^in-interest of the Busy
Bee club af New Bethel church,'
January 24. The!- publfc" is cor- " "
dially invited to attend.
Our sick: Miss Lily Ruth Rice.
We hope for her a speedy re
covery.
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. WOODRUFF NEWS
Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church
Rev. J. A. Lipsey, Pastor
Sunday school opened at the usual
hour with Supt. and all teachers
at th*ir post of duty.
Rev. J. C. Goode of Greenwood
ex pastor of Bethel Bapt. church
worshiped?wtth?tht (-'ongnigulion
Sunday and Sunday night.
Mrs. Laura Parks of Gadsden,
Ala., is the guest of her parents
Mr. and Mrs H. G. Gilliam.
Mrs. J^ssae Cannon and Mr.
Ralph H. Wilburn were quietly
married,:.*. December 27th, 1938.
Miss Cannon is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cannon, this
city. Mr. Wilburn is. the younger
son of Mr. and- Mrs. Law Wilburn.
Both families have long
Dcen menus. The couple will
make their home in Washington.
Mr?~CIayto*n Orsborrr~has ~re- ?
turned to her home in Detroit,
Mich., after spending three week?
with her parents Mr. and Mr?.
W. W, Winn.
Rev. A. D. Duncan, Jr., ^>astor
of Bethel Baptist church was the
dinner guest of Mr and Mrs. W.
W. Cannon, Sunday.'
> ' New Bethel News
Rev. A. O. Duncan, Pastor
Our Sunday school w*s finer A
great message was delivered by
Rev. A. D. Duncan and another
one at nu4ht. Our *ex-pastor,
Rev. J. C. Gocrde worshipped at
New Bethel Sunday. He reported ^
a very plea?aint stay. " ~
The Pastoj's Aid club and the
Busy Bee club gave him a pound
ing ob about 80 pounds of products
and $5.85 in cash of which
Tie Expressed "fiFs "deepest appreciation.
M rs. Laura Parks of Gadsden,
Ala., and Mrs. Clayton Orsbom?
of Detroit, Mich., worshipped at
JsTew Bethel Sunday. y.
GROUP FOUR OF SUMTER
COUNTY MEET
On January 3, Group 4 met at
Rose school. Mrs. Mininie Ben- "
bow, president, presided. The
meeting was well attended.. Each
school present gave an outline of
the unlt vthat is to be worked out
by the group.
Mrs. I. H. Geddis the supervising
Jean teacher of Sumter coun
fy gave worthwhile information
and suggestions in ord^r that
sdme tangible results may be obtained
through these units that
are being worked out by the respective
schools.
We are working with a oneness
of purpose so that we may be
able to lift the youths of today
ta higher heights.
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