Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY By popular demand we are glad to present ITS A GREAT FEELING Dennis Morgan Jack Carson Color by Technicolor FRIDAY AND SATURDAY DAUGHTER OF THE WEST Martha Vickers Paul Reed ADDS beauty to your table We have the finest sterling and silverplate to make any table setting fes tive and memorable. Always in good taste, it grows love lier with daily use. FENNELL’S Jewelry Store =^SSV, Trees are a good investment when protected from fire and managed properly. Ask any man who grows them and he will tell you they are like money in the bank. Tree growers today are producing the raw ma terials needed to keep our country strong. Help prevent forest fires and Keep America Green- growing trees for tomorrow. The South Carolina National Bank - HISTORY OF CHURCH (Continued from page 1) E. C. Jones, F. N. Martin, and George S. Mower; Deacons: S. B. Jones, R. M. Kennedy, J. W. Mims, and H. L. Parr. Not until October 1, 1910, did the church have a pastorf* Then the Rev. J. W. Carson and his wife Nannie Crawford Carson, came to Newberry. Dr. Carson began his long and vigorous min istry when the Ife of the church was at a low ebb. From the first he and Mrs. Carson endear ed themselves to the congrega tion. The church was invigorat ed by Dr. Carson’s virile doctrin al preaching. His pastoral lab ors wefe characterized by a deep and steadfast devotion to God and to that part of God’s flock that had been assigned to him. Mrs. Carson was soon act ive in all phases of church life, effectively grading the Sabbath school and organizing a Junior missionary society. She was a self-giving Christian, and in her passng in 1929, the church lost an able worker, a powerful inter cessor, and a devoted friend. In deed for her “to live was Christ.” The Newberry A. R. P. church has always been interested in higher Christian education. It as sisted Dr. J. S. Moffatt in raising Erskine’s endowment in 1919 and again in 1922. Later, the congre gation helped Dr. Grier’s success ful efforts to place Erskine on the list of college approved by the Southern Association of Ac credited College and Universit ies. While Dr. Carson journeyed to the Holy Land, his pastorate was under the capable care of the Rev. Charles H. Nobors. He and his wife resided in the manse the Carsons had vacated. This manse was generously pro vided by Dr. George S. Mower until the church was able to build one adjancent to the church in the year 1919. Synod recognized the ability of Dr. Carson as an executive ad ministrator, so in 1925 it appoint ed him fifth secretary. Dr. A J. Ranson, just returned from In dia, took over the pastoral duties at Newberry. During their resi dence at Newberry, the cause of FOR SALE—Seed oats $1.25 per bushel. Feed oats $1.00 Seed wheat $3.00. per bushel. H. O. Long and Sons, Silverstreet, S. C. POSITIVILY no tresspassing or hunting of any kind on lands of B. O., J. G. and H. O. Long. We really mean what we say. H. O. Long, Mgr. 26-tc. JUMPER ... of crooM-rosiitant gabardine . . . plus JACKET ... of woven check rayon Both Jacket and Jumpor havo famous elasticized "Automatic Waistlinm". Wear 'em together . .. wear 'em separately . . . mix 'em, mate 'em, match 'em . . . They're a wonderful wardrobe-in-one . . . from ''School-Time-Dressed" to "Sunday-Best"l New tones of Red, Green, Navy, Brown. 9.90 CARPENTER'S THE NEWBERRY SUN ; missions was illumined by the ministry of Dr. and Mrs. Ranson. Mrs. Ranson presided graciously over the teacups in 'the manse, and dexterously mixed her tea with mission chitchat that open ed up new horizons of interest and deepened the appreciation of the underlying spirit of the Great Commission. In 1927, when Dr. Ranson be came president of Bryson Col lege, Dr. Carson had completed his assignment for Sunod. The Newberry church importuned him to resume his labors there. For twenty more years he lived and worked among the people, inter- perting religion in terms of his own devotion to God and love for all men. He organized the Young People’s Christian Union, and was actively associated with its program during his Newberry ministry. As a result of his ef forts largely, this organizaton functions vigorously today. Dr. Carson’s sermons, his past oral calling and counseling, his baptizing the children, admitting them into ' church membership, marrying the young people, and committing the departed one in to the keeping fo the Heavenly Father, are represtntative acts of his devoted ministry. But who c:m estimate his influence on behalf of the church at the altar of prayer, during the long and faithful years he served Gol through this church? Or who would attempt to reckon the tre mendous impact his stalwart Christian life and faithful witness to God’s truth have made on the characters of his parishoners over that span of time? The one who brings the message to day, the Rev. Henry Louis Pat rick, pastor of the First Associ ate Reformed Presbyterian church of Charlotte, is largly a spiritual son of Dr. Carson. And a home missionary of the Pres byterian Church, U. S. A., Azile Parr Patrick, Bible teacher at Warren Wilson College, was rear ed under his pastoral care. The influence of Dr. Carson as a civic and clerical leader reach ed beyond the bounds of his own congregation to make Newberry a better town because he invest ed so generous a portion of his life here. In the year 1931, Dr. Carson married Ruth Cochrane. With fidelity and ability, and as an executive were utilized by the church to the fullest, Mrs. Car- son is as greatly beloved as Dr. Carson for her fine Christian character and for her splendid service to the church. Dr. Car- son, having reached the age of retirement, resigned the pasto rate on August 10, 1947, to as sume lighter duties in a smaller field. During his ministry, the officers, of the church were: Elders: R. B. Baker, J. N. Beard, Dr. H. K. Boyd, H. T. Cannon, T. C. Chalmers, J. C. Halfacre, J. H. Hunter, E. C. Jones, S. B. Jones R. M. Kennedy F. N. Martin, John McMeekin, Dr. Geo. S. Mower, C. B. Parr, Sr., Boyd Robertson, and H. L. Parr; Deacons: W. D. Beard, Ollie Brown, Ira Clamp, Gordon Clarkson, George Mayer, Ted Mc Dowell, A. J. Patrick, Marcellus Renwick, Charles Todd Brown, Keister Willingham, and E. M. Lane, Jr. While Dr. Carson was abroad from May till September in 1937, Paul L. Sherrill, a seminary stu dent, filled the pulpit and be came very popdlar with the con gregation. After Dr. Carson’s resignation, the Rev. Paul L. Sherrill was called to the past orate. He and his wife, Mar garet Ellis Sherrill, arrived Feb ruary 7, 1948. Their aptitude for church management^ their understanding of the people’s problems, their faith, and their zeal have contributed greatly to the life and growth of the church. As the Sabbath school had out grown its facilities, an education al plant has been created. It con tains adequate and well equipped Sabbath school rooms, a dining room and kitchen. Already it has proved of inestimable value in meetng the needs of an active church. Recently the church has been completely renovated, being painted both inside and outside, and being re-carpeted. This has been done particularly at this time to celebrate the centennial, to entertain the Second Presby tery, and to gird the church for the new century just ahead. Taps cannot be sounded on this march of history without citing some special figures that have been outstanding in the line of march. Among these art the talented and faithful organ ists: Mrs. Mary Molbrook Jones, from 1888 till 1923; Miss Minnie Todd, from 1923 till 1927; Mrs. Hope Wilson (nee Marion Jones), from 1927 till 1942; Mrs. J. N. Beard from 1943 till prestnt date. Musical instrumnets were not always appreciated as a part of worship in the A. R. P. church! The first Sabbath the organ was played in the church service, an austere elder stalked out, his coattails bristling with disapprov al. The dignity of his departure NOTICE No trespassing of any kind will be allowed on the place of C. H. WISE, which joins the Henry HcfllOway properity on Johnstone street and flush to the Johnstone cemetery, and behind the Fair. Grounds. was somewhat hampered when the door caught the coattails and held them fast! An object of in terest in the church library is an old reed organ. It is reported to be the first instrument used in any A. R. P. church as a part of the worship service, and was a gift from Mrs. Cynthia Mower. Another group of church ser vants who deserve recognition are the church treasurers: J. F. Todd, 1850-1888, grandfather of the present incumbent; S. B. Jones, 1888-1938; Charles Todd Brown, 1939 to date. The superintendenmy of the Sabbath school has been in the hands of excellent men: M. A. Charlisle, Dr. E. C. Jones, Dr. O. B. Cannon, and now J. N. Beard. Let mention of a pioneer Sab bath school teacher honor all who followed her example. Mrs. Rosa Renwick Carlisle was a master of the fint art of Christ ian teaching. Long before the days of visual aids, she was yielding a mighty influence with Bible pictures, blackboard, draw ings, maps and natural objects. Her sandtable and small red classroom chairs were things of beauty and dear to the hearts of childhood. As a Sabbath school teacher of children she was far ahead of her time. This paper makes no claim to present a complete record of these one hundred years of hon orable history. Rather it at tempts to review the passage of events from the viewpoint of one who wishes to look back in order to go forward! How green is our heritage! At no time has there been any danger in getting lost in the crowd at the A. R. P. church in Newberry. Yet the very smallness of the member ship has betn magnifed so that everybodys somebody. One of the most hopeful signs that all the members of the congregation participate in the church activit- its. This is a famly church that enjoys good fellowshp. This spirit of good will has its roots far into the past. At one time it broke out of bounds at a church service. The story goes that one of the deacons had the unfortunate habit of taking a snooze during the Sabbath morning sermon. Another member set himself the task of correcting this repre hensible conduct. So he sat di rectly behind the offending dea con the lollowlng Sunday morn ing. Every time the drowsy deacon nodded, the rear neigh bor snored snortingly! It goes without saying that was the last time the unhappy deacon enjoy ed a Sunday morning siesta! The spirit of the Newberry A. R. P. church embraces both a human and a divine factor. On the human side, it - has been, and is being expressed by pastor al leadership. The church has had, and has now. ministers of dedicattd wills, strong minds, and devoted hearts. 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His voice commands us to GO FOR WARD! Thank you, the mem bers of the Second Presbytery, for enriching our history by your for enriching our history by pour presence here. And thank you, too, for your Gods speed, as we stand on the threshold. CUTE LITTL Snow Suits The most finely tailored you ever saw, warm and as pretty as can be. The ESTRON Snow Suits come in brown, tan, copen and other colors, in sizes I, 2, 3, and 4 arid sell at $11.75. Other Snow suits in same colors and sizes $2.50, $3.99 and up to 9.75. Come in and make your selection. MRS. J. W. WHITE Opposite Central Methodist Church Caldwell Street Coming To