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THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, I96J Prayer Movement Has Spread Afar More than a year ago a delega tion appeared before Newberry City Council with a request that the fire siren be sounded each day at noon as a signal to all New- berrians to unite in prayer for the future betterment of the country and the world. The siren has become familiar -to those who live here, a* have the* prayers which appear in the local papers, and the “call to prayer” at noon on the local radio station. This was a small beginning of a project that has spread far and wide. The story of “A Call to Prayer” is told by one of the ini tiators .of the movement, J. W. Thompson of Newberry: A CALL TO PRAYER Never in history have so many people been concerned over the future of America. Nor except in time of actual war, have our peo ple been so ready to accept respon sibilities which can bring order out of confusion—and many of us seem to be searching for a way in which we, as individuals, can have a part. There is ample reason for this concern for the internat ional tensions of today are a con stant cause for anxiety and, search as we may, few of us see any def inite assurance of our future safe- , A diamond is forever. Its brilliance wll match the brieht- °l the two hearts « binds. YELLOW GOLD or WHITE GOLD 1-4 Carat $125.00 1-2 Carat $425.00 and up W.E. TURNER Jeweler EASY CREDIT TERMS ty. We are facing a foe whose chief aim is to impose a cruel and un-Christian government upon all other countries and we know that in a comparatively few years they have made such strides that mil lions of people around the earth have come under such a govern ment—some close to our shores. But we are facing a second dan ger which is just as deadly. Un heralded, and without alarm to many, age old sin is creeping deep er into our lives and seems to be lowering the Christian standards which have helped make this na tion great. This is evidenced by our yearning for material things instead of for spiritual ideals, by our increasing neglect of respon sibilities of church membership, by our acceptance of practices in life which once were scorned and in other ways.: We have been slipping away from the goals which should be first in our lives. A small group of citizens in the city of Newberry, South Carolina, like so many others across our land, have been concerned over these two conditions either of which, unless corrected, will bring ruir\ ip our country. In a search forftr defense against these two dangers they came to realize that God ftas given us the solution to both Of these problems in II Chronicles, 7;14, He tells us, “If my people, which are Called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their, wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” This verse is espec ially appropriate in that it is clear and it gives assurances in the two areas which are causing such concern. Realizing that this is a promise of God and that not one of His promises has ever failed, this group initiated a movement which is now calling upon the people o f America, wherever they may be at noon each day—in the office, in the store, the factory or in the home—to stop and offer a prayer giving tjianks to God for His mer cies, confessing our sins, seeking His forgiveness and praying that He will heal our land. This movement was not started without thought and prayer. In fact its launching was delayed longer than we like to admit for we fell victim to that voice of dis couragement which kept asking, “How can you ever get this mes sage to the people across the na tion?” Or, “How can such a small group influence the prayer life of a nation?” The same voice cau tioned against the dangers of “deep water,” told the group that if there *were any real merit to this idea it would have been ad vanced long ago and continually reminded them that there was no organization to sponsor the move ment and that not one of their group had ever promoted any- APPLES NOW READY FOR SALE Call 276-2467 Geo. E. Stone Orchard, Rt. I, Newberry thing. Through many months they lis tened to that voice until they! suddenly realized that they had been wondering what THEY could do instead of thinking of what God would do. Along with this realiza tion there came the firm convic tion that if they would take this matter to God with true accept ance in their hearts, showing Him that they were in earnest He would in his own miraculous way take the idea to others and lead them to pass on it. So, with a faith which was firm, they took the matter to God. They asked for courage and for a sus tained faith, they asked for His guidance and prayed that he would prepare the hearts of our people to receive, and to heed, this “Call To Prayer.” In order that those in distant states might come un der the influence of such a plan and be encouraged to have a part in united prayer, there were peti tions that God would plant this idea in the minds of people in the fourcorners of America. And this He has done. The idea was presented to a group of ministers ?md in due time one denomination, in their annual meeting, adopted a mem orial which instructed each minis ter to present the cause of prayer ! to his congregation and which ! called upon each member of the denomination to unite in the noon prayer. Their church paper pub lished this memorial with a strong editorial of approval and it was then evident that God was answer ing the plea for His guidance and that the cause was receiving His blessing. But this was only the beginning. Other religious journals, as well as newspapers, had news stories and editorials and a few magaz ine published articles. As people began to hear of the plan they told others of it and many secured copies of the pamphlet, “A Call To Prayer,” which they gave to as sociates and friends in more than half of our states. There is no way of knowing how many are uniting in the noon prayer but we do know that people in 29 states have been interested enough to write for in formation as to how they can have a part in “A Call To Prayer.” The idea was presented to anum- ber of Ministerial Associations with the suggestion that they plan a city-wide presentation in their own churches. This suggestion met with approval in 25 cities in our own state and we know of a num ber of presentations in other states. In at least nine colleges students approved of the idea and each day at noon, in their rooms, in the halls or on the campus, they have paused for prayer. In certain cities newspapers are carrying a new prayer in each issue with the statement that it can be used in the noon prayer and radio stations in some cities issue “A Call To Prayer” each day at 12 o’clock. There are many indications of God’s blessings upon this cause in various states—both distant and near. No one can say how far the message has gone but as evidence of the fact that God is answering the petition that He “Plant the idea in the minds of people in the four corners of America,” we can state that inquiries have come from states of California, Wash ington, Oregon, Maine, Florida and Texas. How can we account for such impressive progress of this cause? It has not come from a forceful organization for there is no or ganization. Nor has it come thru the influence of nationally known leaders for while the originators of the idea areregarded in their own community as Christian lead ers, their leadership is largely lo cal. It has come only in answer to sincere prayers, in answer to pleas for His guidance and His strength and as a result of peti tions that our people would be awakened unto their need for sin cere repentance. How could it have gone so far without God’s guid ance and how could it continue to reach into new areas from Cali fornia to Maine and from Wash ington to Florida were it not God, in His own way, . taking the thought to others and leading them to pass it on? God has given us a promise but remember that this promise does not say “If my people in certain communities shall., bundle them selves and pray, etc.” But it does say, “If my people, which are called by my name . . . ’ This in cludes every reader of this article and we urge each of you to have a part in this cause, not only by uniting in the prayer but by tell ing others of the plan and by tak ing an active part in it for your community. You are not being ask ed to join any organization — there is none to join—and you are not being asked to associate your selves with any group, except that you will be joining with thousands of others across the nation in a prayer which is vital to each of us and to America. God has heard our prayers, he has blessed this cause in a wonderful way and a vast number are confident that His blessings will continue in the way that others turn to Him. Today our country faces a cross road in history. You and I are apt to feel that, as individuals, there is little we can do. And yet, with in us we have the greatest power on earth—THE POWER OF PRAYER. And it is through pray er that you and I are privileged to have a part in halting these dangers which are upon us. When we think of our future as individ uals, when we ponder our future as a nation, it is hard to see how any one of us can fail to use this God-given privilege of prayer— this POWER—which can reverse the trends in our lives today. Mrs. Lucy Rivers Rites Monday Mrs. Lucy Dennis Rivers, 65, widow of the late David (Jake) Rivers, of Route 2, Prosperity, died late Saturday night at the Newberry County Memorial hos pital after several months illness. Mrs. Rivers was born and rear ed in the St. Luke’s section of the county, daughter of the late N. Y. and Cornelia Longshore Dennis. She was a member of Summer Memorial Lutheran church and was formerly employed by the Kendall company. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. L. F. Price of Newberry; three brothers, H. H. Dennis, of Columbia; Lee Dennis of Prosper ity; and James Dennis of Blowing Rock; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday at Summer Memorial Lu theran church by Rev. A. Kenneth Hewitt Jr. Burial was in Baxter Memorial cemetery. Active pallbearers were Eddie Reaves, Eugene Reaves, Lewis Price, Grady Shealy, and J. Lee Dennis. Honorary escort included Ralph McEntire, S. D. Reaves, Thomas Long, George Wilson, the Summer Memorial Lutheran Church Coun cil, and members of the Adult S. S. Class. To Organize Association At Prosperity Fifty-seven representative citi zens of the Prosperity vicinity met Thursday night in Prosperity to make arrangements to form a Cemetery Association. For 100 years, the cemetery has been owned and managed by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church of Prosperity. This con gregation has now been merged with a rural congregation and its identity has been lost. A. P. Pugh, speaking for those who remain of the former congregation, stated that they are willing to turn the management over to a cemetery association. The organization committee, which consists of Dr. Keister Wheeler and H. L. Fellers of Prosperity, Ralph B. Baker, of Lake Murray and Hal Kohn, of Newberry, presented two plans to the meeting which, after study, they felt would take care of the situation. One was to form a cem etery association which would have charge of all the activities, such as semi-annual clean - ups, perpetual care and other opera tions. Another plan was to ask the city government to take over com plete management of the ceme tery. The first plan received warm support and when a vote was tak en it was unanimous to form an association and have it conduct the cemetery’s affairs. A number of those present ex pressed themselves regarding the need for some type of permanent organization and a committee was nominated to organize the ceme tery association and to have charge, until their successors are elected. Those who will serve are the mayor, J. A, Williams, Walter Hamm, a prominent merchant; Dr. C. K. Wheeler, a retired druggist; H. L. Fellers, a farmer; and Mrs. George W. (Ruby) Harmon, who is one of the leading club women of Prosperity. This group was un animously elected, and has already held a meeting. The meeting was held in the ed-1 ucational building of Wightman Methodist church, with prayer by Dr. P. L. Grier, who is pastor of the Associate Reformed Presbyter ian church of Newberry and who has been very interested in effect ing a solution to the cemetery situation. Mr. Fellers asked Hal Kohn, who has been long interest ed in seeing an association formed, to preside. He outlined the pre liminary work of the organizing committee. ( The meeting was dismissed with prayer by Dr. Ben M. Clark, pas tor of Grace Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Owens have moved to 1707 Clarkson Ave. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Johnston Jr. are now making their heme at 915 Jessica Ave. SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO SEARS BUSTS SHOTGUN SHELL PRICES MILLS CLINIC PATIENTS Margaret Rinehart, West Col umbia. Mrs. Lillie Bell Crapps and baby girl, Batesburg. Mrs. Betty Kelly, West Colum bia. Mrs. Victoria Stockman, Pros perity. Mrs. Lizzie Franklin, Newberry. Miss Lalla Martin, Newberry. Mrs. Mary Amick, Newberry. Miss Blanche Davidson, New berry. Mrs. Lottie Kinard, Prosperity. Mrs. Emma Shealy, Little Moun tain. Mrs. S. J. Jones, Batesburg. Mrs. Maggie Bell Summers, Prosperity. Mrs. Alice Kinard, Prosperity. Mrs. Dorothy Bagwell, Newber ry. Edith Wicker and baby boy, Newbery. Edith Brunson and baby boy, Batesburg. Barbara J. Chapman and baby boy, Pomaria. Lillie Mae McGraw and baby boy, Blair. Needleworkers Contest At County Fair Knitters and crocheters from all over the country will be pitting their skills against fellow needle work hobbyists this year as con testants in the 1963 National Wool Needlework Contest. To enable residents of this area to partici pate, entries for the nation-wide competition will be submitted for preliminary judging loyally at the Newberry-Saluda Fair which takes place from October 7 to Oct. 12. No entries may be made directly to the contest’s national headquarters. The contest, which is being in augurated this year under the joint sponsorship of the National Hand Knitting Association and the American Wool Council will be open to all non-professional needleworkers and will offer a grand national prize of $1000 and a trip to New York and a three- day stay for two. Additional cash awards will also be made to nat ional winners other than the grand national champion. To become eligible for the nat ional judging which will be held in New York late in 1963, contest ants initially must win a first prize in the judging being held at the Newberry-Saluda Fair. This blue ribbon will be given in ten different categories, five each for knitters and crocheters, with a special engraved trophy award ed to the entry selected from all first prize winners as “Best Of Fair.” Blue ribbon winners then be come eligible for the second round of judging that immediately pre cedes participation on the national level. This judging will take place at the Georgetown County Fair, designated as the Sweepstakes Fair in this area, where first prize winners from the Newberry-Sa luda Fair will be placed in compe tition, within their category, with first prize winners from other fairs within this geographical area. Finalists, selected at the Sweep- stakes Fair judging, will then be supplied by the National Hand Knitting Yam Association with complete information and official forms for entering their winning designs in the national finals. All articles submitted for pre liminary judging in the 1963 Nat ional Wool Needlework Contest must be knitted or crocheted oi 100 per cent wool yam of any ply and must have been completed since January 1, 1963. One label from the yam must be attached to every entry. Contestants are permitted to submit as many en tries as desired in any of the categories. The categories for both knitting and crocheting include af- ghans, sweaters, stoles, scarves and shrugs (one category); three- piece baby sets; and socks, gloves and mittens (one category). At both the preliminary and Sweepstakes Fair judgings, addi tional ribbons will also be awarded to second and third place winners in each of the ten categories. For further information regard ing the 1963 National Wool Need lework Contest’s rules and how to submit entries, potential con testants should contact Frank Franklin Dies At Beth Eden Benjamin G. Franklin, 79, died early Monday morning at his nome in the Beth Eden section after a long period of ill health. Born near Whitmire, a son of the late David Belton and Ida Ba ker Franklin, he was a life-long resident of the county. He farmed as long as his health permitted. He was a member of Beth Eden Lutheran church. Survivingare his wife, Mrs. Augusta •‘Dantzler Franklin; A>ne daughter, Mrs. Sam B. Hazel bi Saluda; six sons, M. Buford Franklin of Columbia; David B. Franklin of Blythville, Ark.; Lu ther A. Franklin of Clarkston, Ga; Daniel L. Franklin of Atlanta, Ga; John Allen Franklin of Saluda and Robert Samuel Franklin of New berry; two sisters, Mrs. Sallie McCullough of Jalapa and Mrs. Willie Dominick of Newberry; three brothers, Albert S. Franklin Joe B. Franklin, and J. Caldwell Franklin of Newberry; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Beth-Eden Luthern Church by Rev. John L. Heyer and Rev. F. I. Fesperman. Burial was in the church cemetery. RITZ ______ T Theatre THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Kirk Douglas, Mitzi Gaynor, Gig. Young, Thelma Ritter FOR LOVE OR MONEY Deer Hunts In Nine Counties COLUMBIA, August 3—All or parts of nine up-state counties will be opened to managed deer hunts October 25-November 9, it was announced by Director James W. Webb of the Wildlife Resour ces Department and Supervisor Paul Russell of the U. S. Forest Service. All of Edgefield, McCormick, Newberry, Laurens, and Union, and parts of Abbeville, Green wood, Chester and Fairfield will be opened, as will the 17,000-acre refuge of the Francis Marion Nat ional Forest in Berkeley county. One buck deer will be allowed per hunter and on the Francis Marion hogs may also be shot and one doe deer November 9. No dogs will be allowed except on leash for tracking wounded deer. All hunters must check in and out at check stations. Rim- fire rifles and the use of military or hardjacketed bullets are pro hibited. All legal bucks must have a minimum of three-inch antlers. Archery hunts will be held on the Francis Marion refuge Oct ober 14-19; on the Forks area on November 13-16, and on the Fran cis Marion refuge December 26-28. The kill on management areas hunts has increased steadily from the one buck killed in 1956 to 196 last season and officials are ex pecting a considerably greater kill this year as new areas are opened. Full details are regulations of the hunts may be secured by writ ing Hunt Information, Wildlife Resources Department, Box 360, Columbia, S. C. or from district biologists or game wardens in the counties that will be opened. Mrs. Lula L. Kanning has mov ed to 1916 Harper St. in the house she recently bought. Sutton at the Newberry - Saluda I Fair. For Your BACK TO SCHOOL Sewing needs . . . SHOP Wide selection Dark Cottons 49c, 69c, 79c & 98c Wide Wale Corduroy in Burgundy, Green and Blue $1.59 per yd. . CAR0UNA REMNANT SHOP r 129®: shotgun shells *a» BOX 12,16, 20 gauge SP0RTL0AD 2%-in. Field Loads Weekfy PREPAID STOCKED ON OUR SALES FLOOR FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SEARS CATALOG SALES OFFICE 1210 CALDWELL ST. PHONE 276-1510 NEWBERRY, S. C. NEW CHURCH PRESIDENT Helen Wood Bauman, editor of Christian Science periodicals, was named President at the June 3 Annual Meeting of The Mother Church. The First Church of Christ, Scientist^ in Boston, Mas sachusetts. 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