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"N i *-■ r , ‘S-sditf V TRUK TO OURSELVXS, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. 1 Thirty-Second Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C. Thursday, August 10, 1933 Four Pages Number 10 Rehoboth Church To Rev. L. T. Pressly Celebrate 100th Anni versary Next Sunday Rehoboth Baptist Church will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Its organization next Sunday, Aug. IS; and continue the services in the annual protracted meeting, through the following week. The pastor, the Rev. G. W. Gurley, will be assisted in the meeting by Dr. D. V. Cason. The services will be gin each day at 11:00 a. m. and 2.- 00 p. m.; and dinner will be ser ved on the grounds each day. All former pastors, and former mem bers are urged to attend the cen tennial celebration, and the meet ing the following week. The pub lic is most cordially invited to at tend all of the services. The fol lowing program will be rendered in the centennial celebration: 10:30—Sunday School. 11:15—Worship of song. 11:30—Sermon by Dr. D. V. Ca son. 12:15—Announcements and ad journ for dinner. Afternoon Service 2:00—10 minutes’ song and pray er service. 2:10—Address, “100 Years of Bap tist Progress in South Carolina,” by visitors here Sabbath afternoon. Dies Suddenly Mrs. Mary Smith, Mr. Barnard Smith and little Jean spent sever- McCormick and the entire com munity was shocked Saturday morning by the sudden death of the Rev. Leon T. Pressly, beloved pastor of the McCormick Associate Reformed Presbyterian church, for the past fifteen years. Mr. Pressly had been in his usu al health and preached at the Low er Long Cane A. R. P. church Fri day morning in a special series of meetings in which he expected to preach two sermons Saturday and two Sabbath day. He suffered a heart attack Saturday morning about seven o’clock, dying about an hour later. Mr. Pressly was the son of the late Rev. William B. Pressly and Lorenna Evelina Harris, and was bom in Iredell county, North Car olina, March 8th, 1870. He was edu cated under Prof. J. H. Hill and Prof. A. D. Kestler, at Statesville. N. C., at Huntersville High school and at Erskine College, Due West, S. C. After leaving college he taught for four years and was re ceived as a student of Theology by the First Presbytery at New Hope, S. C., in 1892. His theological course was taken at Erskine Seminary and he was licensed to preach by the First Rev. H. M. Hodgens. 2:40 Address “100 Years of Bap- Presbytery at Charlotte, N. C. Aft- tist Progress in the Edgefield Asso- er supplying churches in Alabama, ciation,” by Mr. J. L. Mims. j Georgia, and South Carolina for 3:10 Reading of history of Re-, some time he was called to Edge boboth Church, by Miss Annie moor, Chester county, and was or Lou Morgan. j dained and installed November 3:20 Address, “100 Years of 28th, 1899. He was later pastor at Progress in Rehoboth Church,” by Wcodruff, S. C., and then came to Deacon H. E. Freeland. McCormick. He built the A. R. P. 3:35 Address by the Rev. J. D. church here and has served it as pastor for 15 years. He was also serving the Mt. Caramel Associate Hughey. 3:50—Reminiscence by the Rev. J. W. Kesterson, and any other former pastors who are present. 4 ; is—Adj oumment. X Revival Starts At Reformed Presbyterian Church in the upper part of McCormick county. His untimely passing means an inestimable loss to the town and entire section. These who loved him and respected him as a great St. Paul M. E. Church ( leader and one who always stood I unflinchingly for everything noble Sunday, August 13tu and upright, are numbered by those who knew him. February 20th, 1901, Mr. Pressly was married to Miss Emma Jean- Special revival services will be held at St. Paul Methodist Church ette McDill, the daughter of J. Nix- at Plum Branch, beginning on Sim-1 on McDill and Mary Martha Wylie, day, August 13th, arid continuing 'Pressly and one daughter, until Friday night following. j Mrs. T. G. Castles, of Great Falls, Two services will be held eachiS. C., two grandsons, Thomas day, at 11 o’clock a. m. and at 8 o'clock p. m. The Rev. E. E. Glehn of Greenwood will assist the pas tor in these meetings. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services. J. E. Strickland, Pastor. OPERA HOUSE ABBEVILLE, S. C. THURSDAY, AUGUST 10th Laurel and Hardy in “THE DEVIL’S BROTHER” FRIDAY, AUG. 11th, ONLY Jack Holt and Fay Wray in “THE WOMAN I STOLE” SATURDAY, AUG. 12th, Only Funny Joe E. Brown in “ELMER THE GREAT” Added News' Cartoon and Comedy. MON.-TUES., AUG. 14th-15th Frederic March, Cary Grant and Jack Oakie in “THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK” WED.-THURS., AUG. 16-17th Robert Montgomery and Sal ly Ellers in “MAM ON BROADWAY” , . / Shews! 9:15; 7:15; 9:99 Daily Pressly and Leon Warren Castles, survive Funeral services were conducted from the residence at 10 o’clock Sunday morning by the Rev. J. H. Buzhardt, pastor of the Troy As sociate Reformed Presbyterian church. He was assisted by the Rev. W. C. Kerr, pastor of the Low er Long Cane A. R. P. church, the Rev. D. W. Keller, pastor of the McCormick Methodist church, Dr. D. V. Cason, pastor of the McCor mick Baptist church, and the Rev. W. S. Henry, pastor of the Ware Shoals Methodist church. Interment was made in the fam ily plot at Hickory Grove Sunday afternoon at four o’clock with the following active pallbearers: H. O. Watson, J. R. Corley, P. J. Robin son, J. E. Bradley, John Cresswell and Wilbur Strom. The honorary escort was composed of the elders of the A. R. P. churches at McCor mick and Mt. Carmel. J. S. Strom funeral director. X Mt. Carmel News Miss Susie Patterson and Mrs. W. A. Scott spent Monday in Ab beville. We are sorry to say Miss Flor ence Patterson is. on the sick list again. We hope she will soon be quite well again. Mr. Samuel Boyd was a visitor here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter McKinney and Mrs. Carrie Connor spent the ~ast week end in Charleston. Law- r rncc Connor, Jr., and sister, Cyn- ♦bi?. who had been visiting here, accompanied them to Charleston. Mjbs. Clara Majette, Miss Virgin ia Majette and Mrs. George Peel were recent visitors here. Dr. and Mrs. William Edwards^ al days in Atlanta last week. Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, Miss Sara Curtis and Sam Dunnaway spent the past week end in Social Circle, Ga., as guests of Mrs. O. C. Hart and family. Harold and Billy Gil liam accompanied them home. Mr. Jake Golding of Greenville was a recent visitor here. Mrs. Bryson and Mrs. Ida Black were recent visitors in Augusta. Quite a number of the Mt. Car mel people attended the funeral service of Rev. Leon T. Pressly at his home in McCormick Sabbath morning. Mr. Hollis Connor has returned home from a visit to Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. John Dru Cade and baby and Mr. W. H. Horton were McCormick visitors one day last week. Mr. L. L. Hester was a visitor in Anderson last week. Miss Reba Wells spent a day at her home here last w e ek. She was called back to Anderson for professional duty. Charles Bowyer, Jr., of Anderson spent Saturday night with Tar rant Scott. Misses Gladys Scott and Carolyn Tarrant were charming guests of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Scott in Au gusta last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Dru Cade and precious little son. Dru, left Sat urday to r e turn to Charleston to spend a few months. They have been spending the summer here. Their many friends regretted to see them leave. x Bordeaux News bia is visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs. J. L. Bracknell. Mrs. Cornelia Winn from Jack sonville, Fla., is spending the sum mer with Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Winn. Mrs. Ella Lankford, after a visit to her sister, Mrs. Boyd, in Char lotte, N. C., returned home Mon day with Misses Cornelia Winn and Annie Lou Lankford and Messrs. J. B. and J. M. Price, who spent the week end there. Miss Annie Mae Langley expects to go to Spartanburg Wednesday, where she will enter the General Hospital to take a nurse’s train ing course. Mrs. C. E. Rice and Miss Irene Langley accompanied a group of children to a rally in Newberry Friday. Miss Mary Hill of Newberry is the guest of Miss Frances Lyon this week. Mrs. C. L. Wideman from Clin ton is spending her vacation in her home here. During the past week a series of revival services were held at the Baptist church with the Rev. D. V. Cason preaching. There were eleven additions to the church. Mr. Theo Riddlehoover, who has been in Wynder, Ga., the past two weeks, has returned home. X Rehoboth News Death Claims Mr. S. L. Edmunds Mrs. Roy Stone of Waynesboro, Go., is visiting Mrs. G. C. McIn tosh. Mrs. P. B. Parnell, Sr., is recu perating, after several days’ illness. Mrs. Rant Brown and daughter, Miss Sarah Brown, of Greenwood, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Parnell, Jr. Miss Jane Cade spent Sunday with Miss Billie Morrah. Mr. Walter Eaves, Mrs. Juliette Ray and two children are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. F. South. Miss Christine Parnell of Lown- desville is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Parnell and has been nursing her grandmother while she is sick. Mr. Brooks Parnell of Roebuck was called home last week on ac count of his mother’s illness. Mrs. L. B. Norwood of Anderson and daughters, Marie and Virginia, Mr. Ed Lee Parnell and others were here Sunday to see Mrs. P. B. Parnell, Sr., who was sick. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lindley and Mrs. Walter Lawton were visitors in the community Sunday. The news of Rev. Leon T. Press- ly’s sudden death Saturday morn ing came as such a shock to his Raymond Morgan celebrated his 12th birthday August 3, 1933, by inviting a crowd of his young friends to meet at his home from three to six o’clock. His mother put forth a lot of in terest and work in making the aft ernoon one to be long remembered by Raymond and his little friends. The little guests began to arrive at the appointed hour; a happy party of young people; played games for quite awhile, halting to refresh themselves with the delicious fruit punch supplied in great quantity. After more games, they were again refreshed with delicious ice cream served in cones by several pretty young girls. The birthday cake was cut and served on pink water lillies; the August flower; the lillies then served as souve nirs. Raymond helped fold the pa per for the lillies. There were also green lillies to carry out the color scheme of pink and green. The party was entertained on the spa cious lawn under the shade of the stately oaks. There were about 60 children pre sent and several honorary guests. Raymond also had the pleasure of having one of his teachers present. Practically every child in his grade in school attended the party. The many beautiful and useful gifts were placed upon a table on the lawn. Raymond will not need to buy any belts, ties, or handker chiefs for sometime. Misses Sare, Mary Frances and Alta Talbert have been visiting their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn, also their cousin, Miss acquaintances and friends. Mr.' T ™ler Winn, and other relatives Pressly was spoken of by all who | in this section. knew him in the highest terms. He | Glad Mrs. Ethan White is able was much beloved.. He was of a cheerful disposition and a man of great Christian character. To the bereaved loved ones our heart felt sympathy is extended. X Plum Branch Personals Mr. Carol Winn, who recently underwent an operation for ap pendicitis in the Greenwood hos pital, is recuperating here at the home of his parents. He will re sume his work in Seneca soon. Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Robinson of Augusta spent this week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Craw ford. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Langley of Winston-Salem, N. C., are visiting the former’s mother, Mrs. Lilly Langley. to go for a ride and calling one afternoon this week. Mrs. W. A. Winn is improving at her home. Miss Mildred Winn is acting as nurse for her. Mr. Jabus Garnett, who has been so ill, is improving and is able to sit up a little. Miss Virginia Freeland spent Thursday night with her cousin, Miss A. L. Morgan. Mrs. Mary Southerland is visit ing her niece, Mrs. W. P. Cul- breath, and other relatives in this section. Marvin White spent Friday with Raymond Morgan. Miss Corrie Reynolds entertain ed her friends with a party Friday night. Delicious ice cream was ser ved. A couple of weeks ago Miss Marie Gilchrist entertained her friends in the same way. Mrs. J. P. Talbert and her son, Elmer, spent Sunday in Green wood with Mrs. Sara Strom. They Mr. Samuel Levi Edmunds, well known and highly respected citi zen of McCormick, died at his home here about 7:45 Tuesday morning, after a lingering illness. Mr. Edmunds was bom January 7, 1853, and had spent his entire life in this vicinity. He was the son of the late John Francis Ed munds and Sarah Newby. In Au gust 1885 he was married to Miss Mary P. Price, to which union was bom two sons, Francis A. and Thomas Levi. The latter survives. Several years after her death, he was married, August 5, 1891, to Miss Camille Estelle Dunnaway. To this union seven children were born, who, together with Mrs. Ed munds, survive. They are: Edward Boyd Edmunds of Verdery, S. C.; Mrs. Bruce Walker and Miss Beu- la Edmunds of McCormick; Mrs. E. L. Sanders, Jr., and Miss Fran ces Edmunds of Greenwood, S. C.; S. Calhoun Edmunds and Miss Ni na Edmunds of St. Petersburg, Fla. He is also survived by five bro thers: T. A. Edmunds of Elberton, Ga.; L. H. Edmunds of Port Royal, S. C.; W. F. Edmunds of Augusta, Ga.; J. Z. Edmunds and James F. Edmunds of McCormick; and five sisters, Mrs. M. J. Furqueron of Clinton, S. C.; Mrs. M. A. Dunna way of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. Hen rietta Bradley, Miss Fannie Ed munds and Mrs. T. J. Price of Mc Cormick. Funeral services were held from the McCormick Methodist Church of which he had been a member since early childhood, Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, with his pastor, the Rev. D. W. Keller, in charge. Interment followed in the McCormick cemetery. - Honorary pallbearers were: J. B Smith, J. H. Price, J. C. Brown, Jimmie Price, D. P. McCain, B. L. Walton and Dr. Garnett Tuten. Active pallbearers were: J. W. Cor ley, M. L. Gibert, W. T. Walker, W. M. Strom, John Cresswell and T. L. Britt. J. S. Strom funeral director. X Card Of Thanks Program Of Guillebeaux Family Reunion AT THE OLD GUILLEBEAUX HOME NEAR BORDEAUX, S, C., AUGUST 16, 1933 We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neigh bors for their kindness shown us during our bereavement, also for the beautiful floral offerings. G. P. Furqueron And Children. X Birthday Dinner Miss Helen Miner has returned from a visit to Mrs. Paschal Allen' probably will remain for few days in Columbus, Ga. j until Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Strom and Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Langley and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Corley return [ family left Friday for Oklahoma from the World’s Fair. Mrs. John City, where they will make their Quarles has been with Mrs. Strom 1 home. j the past week. Miss Anne Cowan from Colum-. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn spent Mrs. T. L. Goff gave a delicious birthday dinner for herself and her father, Mr. George Carroll, on Sun day. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Simpron and child ren, Mrs. E. C. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tumage, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Dillashaw, Mrs. Joe Talbert and daughters of Greenwood, Mr. Callie Harvely, Mr. Raymond An derson, Mr. Will Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. George Carroll and daughters. Misses Rose Lee and Mary. All re port a good time. Sunday with relatives at Plum Branch. At the prayer meeting service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. West Sunday night we had a very sweet service. In sentence pray er some voices were heard that had not been heard in public prayer before. The meeting was in honor of Mrs. Hughey, whose health is such that she cannot get away from home much. The attention was splendid. Song service without music was touching. The human voice is sweet music to me. Mrs. Hughey enjoyed the service, said it did not make her nervous, and asked us to come again. She hopes to be able to attend the centen nial celebration at Rehoboth Sun day, August 13th. Mrs. Hughey’s grandson, Rev. J. D. Hughey, is ex pected to be on the programme Sunday afternoon. He is the onlyj minister we have any record of' that Rehoboth has given the min istry. Theme: Home Influences. 1. Song, “My Own America,’* chorus. 2. Song, “Home Again,” chorus. 3. Address of Welcome by J. Arch Talbert of McCormick, S. C. 4. Reponse, “A Toast to Bor deaux,” by Miss Elizabeth Fooshe of McCormick, S. C. 5. Song, “Bordeaux Land,” tune of My Maryland—chorus. 6. Devotional, led by Rev. E. F. Gettys, Superintendent of De la Howe School, McCormick, S. C. 7. Song, “In a Shanty in Old Shanty Town,” (Chorus) led by Dr. Ben F. Talbert of Greenville, S. C. 8. Talk, “The Blessings of a Christian Home,” by Miss Marie Gibert of Augusta, Ga. 9. Legend, “Of Home Sweet Home,” by Miss Mary Roberts of Augusta, Ga. 10. Song, “Home Sweet Home” chorus. 11. Address, “Influence of Home Training,” by Lonnie L. Guille beaux of Lincolnton, Ga. 12. Song, “Heaven in my Home," to the tune of Nearer My God To Thee, chorus. 13. Recognition of visitors and miscellaneous talks. 14. Business. 15. Vocal Solo, “A Perfect Day," by Dr. Ben F. Talbert of Green ville, S. C. 16. Benediction, by -Rev. E. F. Gettys. All singing will be led by Dr. Ben F. Talbert. Everybody is requested to come early. Albert E. Guillebeaux. Chairman. Lincolnton, Ga'. Must Destroy Cotton Called For On Contract The Washington Office advises all who have not already done so to immediately destroy the cotton as called for on his Contract, ex cept those who know they can not get written consent. When it is completely destroyed, notify your committeeman. E. L. Rogers, County Agent. GREENWOOD, S. C. THURS.-FRI., AUG. 10-llth “CAVALCADE” with Clive Brook and Diana Wynyard SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th Stuart Erwin in Zane Grey’s “UNDER THE TONTO RIM” MON.-TUES., AUG. 14th-15th Marion Davies In “PEG O’ MY HEART” WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16th John Barrymore and Diana Wynyard in “REUNION IN VIENNA”