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Saturday; March 5, 1938 ABBfrVILLENEWS.rzr: Mrs. Mamie Tenhant left last - Monday for New York City to visit her father Mr. Andrew Bouknight, Mrs. Rowena Bailey has been ^vrr^ nirk, hut is bmttrr at?thtB writing! Dr. and Mrs. E.E. McClaren and daughter Lenita Rose of Greenville spent Sunday here. ? Mrs.' Elizabeth G. Owens has btH)n confined tr> hyr--h*mH?frrr-tftr past three weeks. Mr. Rufus James Watt and the Brown brothers of New York City eApctv tu visiv ua uunng line summer, Mrs. Leila Adams is able to be up again. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mathis was cailed to McCormick Saturday because of the illness of their daughter. Mrs. Rebecca Smith and her little daughter of'Atlanta, Ga. spent last week with Mrs. Annie Lue Davis and family. Mesdames- Chicora Mullins o 1 New York City and Julia Brown of ..Augusta, Ga., spent Sunday here. When you come to Abbeville call around to see Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pressley the barber and cafe operators. rMr. Thos. J. Jenkins of Benedict College spent Sunday here with his #. R?v. Coleman Thomas is. very , sick at this writings We hope hi 4- will-soon recover. ? Mr. Allen R. Reid spent^Mondaj in Spartanburg as the guest of his old "friend Mr. James D. Weston It is with sincere regret thai we give up our good little friend f Master Lewis Augustus Richie Gavin, who left us last week for his home in Lumberton, N. C. Mrs. Wilhelmina Crawford i s with us again after an extendec stay in, Greenville^ EDGEFIELD NEWS. Mr T A Hightower fwhitel t.h? Supl uf Kl'fidall Mills of this citj was the guest speaker at Edgefield Academy?on?Iqst. during lhe~chapel hour. His timely > address was on health. The teachers and student body appreciated this wonderful message full oi Tthought.The Golderr -Rui^ Ghib "met al the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johr Kimball on last Thursday after *noon. The president Mrs. C. A ^Cheatham presided over the meei "^In'g. Several "visitors wer? presenl 'and pave encouraging words tc club. Aftqr the?business tram factions, the hostess served a sab wid course, Russian tea and minis JThe ne*t?^meeting vvilTHBe at th< Jfcomer of Mr. and Mrs. Charlott* TyeTv, March 31st. ___ The j^?-ntbHCTffi~t?roVe~cIubTnel <on last Friday afternoon at: th< f*""ne of Mrs. Charlotfe Yelldell s meeting was well attended ns wera perfected for a rall> Anril. Each member pledged if henrtv siinnort. A neat, sun ? realised. The hostess servec lelicious salad course and tea. Th(r~Aduir"Thr!7? club will meel ftt the" home of Mr. and Mrs. J t?. Thompson on the second TueS' - foynite in March. : i-The- jti^nife-Thrift Club wil' meet this Thursday afternoon at pie home of Little Amaree Prid< on Macedonia Ave. All members Jre asked to be present. T^'Phe sad raws" of the death of Mr. GSor~e Weaver came to Edge 1.1J 1--1 eiu on inst rriaay. rar. weave] las a native of Edgefield countj for several years he has been liv ipg in Aiken; having a positior at Schofield school. His life was wie of a christian gentleman. Oui sympathy goes out to the bereav ed family. ^ ~ Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Blalock anc family wish to thank all theii fiends for their jjom^ness during the fling's and deain of their uncle Mr. William Marinia. HORRY- COTTNTY TEACHERS ? GROUF~MEETING !"rampee?Little River Group ring the month of February fabove group met at the Litth . fr. school for the purpose oi bcussing some of the every day oblems of the elementary school! and rural life. M'he program committee brOPghi usrery good program to the group Iiisrestinsr points were broughl in connection with the schoo the home. A paper titled th< \ttil Needs of Elementary schools rendered by Mrs. Long. II Ja interesting and was enioyer b^p^eryone. Music was renderec by Mrs. Ada Carter and members group. Another paper was SI PINCKNEY'SF UNDERTAKER ANT) LT QniTTTI r A nnr OVf 1U ^AAUIiin 1^ " WM I Pmv WAftiroforrar m. -: 41-- . . . - - ?y' V " " I rendered by Mr. J. T. Chestnut,' I I titled Agriculture in Slementevy |' ; Grades. The minu^a of the pre- I vious meetings were read, and I adopted. j There were several parents I o i from the Little River community <? r out to get information in order S that they might be able to live an e 1 enjoyable life at home. A cheerful * welcome was extended to them by *! Mrs. N. Levister, the County Supervisor pnd Mr F T^wiw ekmir.- ? man o? the group and principal * of the school at Brookaville. w The meeting -was turned over to ? the Supervisor in order that she " might conduct the business part * of the meeting. Those who appear * ed on program were: Mrs. Willie t' i M. Long, assistant teacher at Pop-!*. lar Training school, Wampee; Mrs.'* . Ada Carter, assistant teacher at f1 Mt. Zion; Mr. J. T. Chestnut prin-i cipal of Poplar Tr. school; Mr. P. | C. Carter, principal of Mt. Zion q ; school and chairman of the pro- Sl 1 gram committee. | e ( After the meeting the group was tl served with seasonable spicy re- h 1 fresh men is which were enjoyed by - all. We are getting mental food from these meetings. w [ - . Z ' SAINT JAMES - , ei 1 A. M. E. CHURCH el Rev. Hale B. Thompson, Pastor 1 h ' Asheville. N. C.?Sunday past 7 was a great and enioyable day for I A * worship and spiritual recreation 11< r despite the fact the Weather was T dreary and cold most of the day- R r Children and adults continue to t( i find deep.Interest in the study of h God's word in the church school. \ The attndance was large and the k results wwe grtifiying. Visitors <j \ were present and were made wel- ti corned. - v It was Junior church day and v never before Was there beeiv a 0 more beautiful demonstration of f, the eagerness of our young peo- c, pie to serve.. A ful choir sang 3 jmpressivey the processions and after consecration at the altar con tinued to set most appropriately _ the ulmusplieiB fur wul'Blilb'. The r morning's message was delivered : by our pastor from the subject: ' "Christ The Great Pilot" and was a r received with dcp Iritefest and g great joy.. Ihe_topic for the ev- a 1 ening's sermon .delivered again by ' 5m1 pastor was "Dis-obedience", j Large crowds worshipped, through j, rout the day and among them were _ 1 many visitors. Many goals are g . before Ug for achievement and a. mong them are our second quar; terly conference, Men's Day and J* I Disy.iict conference. Plans have w , been announced for theee achieve- ^ r ments.?The paator coinended the e entire congrgation for it's fine sup _ poVtJ given jthe church for thfl ri ; rnd/rtth and asked for a continua' tion of the same. . jj ?EMANUEL A. 1H. E. CHURCH t Rev. F. D. Dreher, Pastor R ! ' ' S Last Sunday was fair and the a weather was somewhat mild, g r Church-goers were indeed glad for w I the condition of the weather. SutP" ? day school was opened at 10:00 d 1 o'clock with the ISujIt and his c co-workers at theiiL_POBt ftf^duty. " The lesson was beautifully taught d and a timely review by the Supt. ^ Fot morning worship an annre- j Relative congregation gathered to c worship. The topic of the morn- h t ing's sermon by our nastor was "Who is Our Neighbor?" And was S ? delivered with thought and fervency. At-the evenin's worship a fine u . audience gathered again for the p r final service. A very forcefii! and a . thoughtful message was delivered p ( by the Presiding Elder. Rev. E. F. G. Dent the subject of which was v ? "Seeing Rightly", St, Matt 6:7. 8 The presence of the many visiting g friends was acknowledged. u i The second quarterly conference d was held Monday night with much success. ' > The sick are improving. Emanuel's Business Club 3 The Emanuel Business club ia still alive. They met at the home ^ 1 of Mrs. E. M. Murles on Wednes- ? 'day night Feb. 23 at 8:00 p.m. ! with the president presiding. Next r meeting at the home of Mrs. Macy g s Graves, March 9. ^ ? \ NEW BETHEL NEW8 I , b I Woodruff, S. C.^-Our Sunday 1 y school is growing. The banner is r still in the senior class of which a k they are proud. A solo wa* sung n , in behalf of the banner by Mr. H. 1 G. Gtlliam, a happy moment for P s the school. Miss Matterson a I missionary from Wisconsin gave j an interesting lecture ? last Tues- j day night. Responded to by Mrs. o I J. B. Kilgore (white). Subject J ? Temperance andj (l^e Dangerous Y J Uses. 1 UNERAL HOME Ij CENSED EMBALMER OF I TA AND GEORGJA ; Funeral Cars and Funeral 1 " Equipment AS GOOD AS THE BEST , And Better than the Rent e And Prloen Lena ] Office Phone MU7 \ Residence Phone 77M ? COURTHffiT ? AND [ SERVCE t OOLT7MRIA ft ft 1 ..... 1I C f JROWN CHAPEL A. M. a CHURCH Rev. T. H. Wtathtra, PuUr Helena, S. -C.?The S. )S. was pened at the usual houtby the asistaut Supt^ Mr. Charlie E. ipervce. The classes were arrangd and the lesson was taught by he various teachers. After tho eaching of the lesson, Mr. O. S. Jreenwood reviewed. . The rally that we had on to aise money for the Sunday school ime off Sunday morning which ras known as the car drive. The I sr raising the highest amount of loney would receive presents. 1st nd 2n<H prizes Classes No. 2 'on 1st prize, teacher Mrs. Mary laynes. The Supt., Mrs. Emmer ?ee Brooks won 2nd prize. Total mount for rally $10.76. 61c\ used for collection make a grand >tal of $11.27. Services began at 3 o'clock with uite a number out to witness the zrmon by our pastor. He preachd a soul stirring sermon. After ie sermon the trustees rally was eld. Amount raised $11.80. Mr. George Scc/tt and his wife 'orship with us Sunday from Mt. ion Baptist church and Mr. Oldn Hentz from Bethlehem Baptist hurch. We are always glad to ave them in our midst. Services began Sunday night at :30. The pastor's text was found / fo A ftpr service the auar otal collection for the day |25.17. -ev. and?Mrs. Brooks are going } their new field of labor, we ope them a pleasant stay. Misg Cynthia Ray and the basetball team went to Elisa Thursay. They "reported a pleasant rip. The scores were 27-24 in faor of Helena. Friday the teamr$nt to Mayhinton along* wifth there. The acores were 8-6 in avor of Helena. Tuesday Eliss ime to Helena for a game scores 4-4 in favor of Helena. gapway circuit newsDr. J. L. Benbo held iris second uarterly conferenceFebruary lft5 at St. Philip A. M. JS. church splendid session was held. On unday at 1,1 o'clock he preached wonderful sen?ontand at 4.00 Vrlock services were held at St. ohn A. M. E. church. Dr. and Irs. J7~L." Benhow were the nests of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. mith. * Mrs. Agnes Smith is much imroved at this writing. Mrs. Vertell Smith is spending sometime. rith her sick children at Georgeawn, S. C., hope?for them?an arly recovery. Mr. E. W. Lawsnce is improving nicely after 1>e^ jgblirnedfrom an explosion of a as tank at his home, hildren, of Charleston were the Rev. and Mrs. P. R. Tiller and nests of Mr. stm| Mrs. A. B. ?fomllu Friday * night Illicit ?iiu ^ r _ nd Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Smith, and Mr. Minard Smith rere the dinner guests of Mr. and Irs. Robert Witherspoon on Sunay, a prosperous 'farmer of !odea. Mrs. Estella Brisbon and little aughter spent the week-end at ome in Columbia. Miss Gene] famble spent "The week-end in lamble spent Saturday in Charis ton. IDNEY PARK C.M.E. CHURCH Rev. N. H. Humphreys, Pastor The Sunday school opened at the sual hour with tha"Supt., Mr. D. L Starks, presiding. The lesson ubject: "Putting People Before 'rofit" was beautifully diBcussed. At 11 o'clock the morning serices began,. .After the opening ervices the pastor presented Dr. E\H. McGill, president of Allen miveraity who delivered a wonerful sermon which will long be emembered. At 7:16 the pastor filled the.pul it with another of his spiritual ermons. Next Sunday the pastor will j*%ach' a special sermon after /hich the Holy Communion will e served. Ai 6 o'clock the Epworth Leaue will render a special program. J Next Wednesday night there rill be a Bingo party at the par"r --.? J tariH onage. cjo iniuuus vi buA? e given away free at this party. 1m public is invited. , The pastor and officers extend standing invitation to visit Sidey Park church at all time, ine grove ends successful second Quarter The second,quarterly conference i fthe Providence, Pine Grove A. 4. E. church was successfully iold Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-20, with the Rev. E. A. Adams >ur presiingr elder presiding. All eporta were very good. The eller commended Rev. Cunningham n the way he has hig young peo>le lined up to work. Quite a num >er reported one dollar. Sunday morning the S. S. open d at the usual hour with Miss J. f. Boyd at her post as Supt. Redew by Dr.,Adams. At 12 M. Elder Adams preached rom the text Nehemiah 4:6. A wonderful message was given. Mrs. C. A. Adams, wife of our Ider, two of their children, John ind Locy Rose, Miss Mary White lead nurse T. B. Sanatorium; lev. J. W. Nelum of Allen worship d with us. One person joined it this service. The visitors were ntroduced and made timely renarks. The Jeaders of both Pine Grove md- Providence ksvs adopted the ilan of reporting $1.00 at least o the cists for both elder and pa8 or. The Pine Grove club ladies of V . ' J k THB PALMETTO LEAP] Rev. J. P. Reeder Cor. Sec. Writes To Brotherhood To the brotherhood as corresponding: secretary of the Foreign i Mission Board of the National Bap tist Convention of America, I am i I v???B WV%T1IK1 V" - I^ivni rtastTlhat lay before us ufcon the ? I various fields of our denomina- < -tional activities. We are met with a soul need of prepared work < era and adqqjiate pfc/vjaions to ( meet the competition that must be , faced. We regret to say that a * great lack of cooperation is still , needed, for indeed without it it's d , impossible for us to succeed in securing the needed support for our . I workers and the fields in general. g When, the appeals come from 1 Dr. F. B. Mdodana, superintendent 1 at our work in South Africa, for > funds to help secure added in- s struction for the group, of native J workers which are employed to J ufAflr with him Our station at r Monrovia, West Coast Africa is in f great need of repair and a suerintendent for the work there. Bro- \ ther and sister George our super- e intendents of the work at the Si- g noa Mission station, Dr. Sands in i Nassau, Dr. Steward in Hamilton, Bermuda- and Dr. Thourborne In the Panama Zone. j This line of warkara?musfe-he given support in order to execute their work. We are asking that c each church send a monthly con- t tribution and that the various rep- t resentatives in each state and dis- 3 trict will do their best to secure r funds from local organizations 3 and mail them to us. We are very I proud of the response that have 8 been given to the call made by v our president for funds to secure 1 a motorboat for Dr. Sands in Nas- r sau. We hope to accompany him 8 on the 16th of March in carrying 1 forth greetings to Nassau. 8 * d f?I hope thai every state Will do its beat to bring up to Fort Worth ^ Texas, a full-support to the three 7 poiST^program outlined by our * president, which if done will give 8 adequate means to take care, of c all phases of the workT We must _e at this time prove to the world r what we profess tr/ dn.?No-long?rer can we evade the demand that is made upon us by the way of ( supporting and maintaining educational and; missionary inatitutioris1In spite of whatever the changes ( of government be aqd false ideas, fc I of people the commission of our I in ovangnHTB and llhria-ir tianize the world remains the v same. S</ as missionary Baptist j we are bound in "obedience to New e Testament teachings to give our, t unlimited support to the spread <j of the gospel.? t Yours for the cause, [ - J,?P.,JtEEDER' 1 THE SABBATH, THE LORD'S ) DAY" . . ? - By Rev. J. B. Johnson First Naaareth Baptist Church ?Youns Preacher ? Salvation is not in meats - and'; drinks, nor in the .keeping of the t law. The law was fulfilled in1 j through faith. Salvation today is * through faith in the Son of God.' i Jesus declared to the Pharisees,) I the Son of man is Lord, even of j .the Sfebbath day. He had a xight'i ' to set aside the old Sabbath and | j establish the new day. And He ' did so. It was not the Pope, nor ! the church that did it, but Je6us s himself. Now get your Bibles, 1 Old and New Testament and read ' for yourself. And let us see if > we can get the cancers and tjjmor 1 |out of our mind that we are saved I by the law or a day, or grace. The day Christ arosed from thd dead, ! was the most wonderful day^the world ever saw. It was a day of all days to his people. That glor- ( ious morning when the SaViour , steped from the tomb, brought a ; new day to this dark world. We, ] as Christians should keep that sa- , cred day Holy. Read St. John 20: , 1. That same day, two of His dis-l stepped from the tomb, brought a ma us, Jesus drew near and went} with them; Luke 24:15. And then the same even of the same day be- ; ing the tflrst day of the week,'( when the doors were sl^, where < the disciples were assembled for'i fear of the Jews, Jesus came and ' stood. Peace be unto you. St i JohTi 20:26. We have proof here 1 that on the first two Sundays Je- 1 bus appeared to iHfis disciples. Why < was It, if not to established that day as a day of worship. Eight ( days apart.. __ | ST. .MATTHEW BAPT. CHURCH Rev. W. L. Shepherd, Pastor Newfberry, S. C.?Sunday was a fine day and the Sunday school i was in full bloom: we were made . to think that spring was on its way. ? The school was opened by Mrs. E. Wicker in the absence of the Supt. After prayer service the BYPU opened by the President, Mrs. N.~" L. Haiti wanger. The program renaereu t>y tne young laaies was vary good. After this session the i nastor came forward with a message from Daniel 6:20, subject It Pays to Serve God. Rev. H. Gros sen wa* the guest for the night. The International League will meet Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Everybody is invited to come. The Dependent club of church Mrs. Lucy Werts, president is do- ing good work for the church. Drayton Street Bapt. Tabernacle Rev. J. L. Livingston, Pastor After the Sunday school session mrfmlnv urvt/w ? - *? i - ? ?* ? wiiuuwvcu ujr | |the pastor who pceacheri frrTTfl TTio i f subject The Preenees of Salvation I taxi le*. Sfrt. Thv mtiiife wm ^ j , : t.. .A- . . - J--, arii-'i BB MT. ZION A. M. R CHURCH _ Sellers, S. C.?Sunday school opened at the usual hour with the Supt. and btg~co^Worlcers at their post of duty. A very interesting lesson was discussed throughout ill the classes. At 11:15 morning services heran. The pastor selected his tevtfrom Nem. 7:e! Quite a few worshiped with us in this service and everyone learned much from'the sermon. The following r\t Sellers worshiped at St. John Sunlay morning with Rev. J. M. Jack >on and his congregation of Mari>n: Mesd&mes F. L. Carolina, Car ie uick, Annie Crosland and G. \. Hunt. At 4:00 p.m. wfe again reas.se m)led and witnessed another soul itirring message coming from the *ev. J. M. Jackson our ex-pastor, >reached for the Red Army of vhich Mr. E. M. Porter is Generil. He selected his text from St. fohn 6:16, subject "To Whom Shall We Go?". His choir accom>anied him and sang very beautiully and was much enjoyed. Don't miss the Competitive >rill, The Eight Ragged Strangsrs and Com Shelling contest, spon iored by the Red and Blue Armies ilarch 7, 1938 at Sellers Junior Hi chool, admission 10 and 15 cents. JNION BAPT.jCHURCH NEWS Promptly at 10:00 o'clock Sunlay school opened. A lively an<T~ rery receptive group of scholars jreeted the teachers as they aslembled their various plasses A. Sunday evening ot?y is you are". " "Revs. Green, > Butler, Adams, jlover and many friend^ students of Alien and Benedict, The/c4)Ia\ lection" was $79.58 Tor the^ day. Everyone is urged to be 'present Wednesday evening, I^Vrch 9 to see Bethlehem win the contest with Zion. All members and friends are asked to help Rev. B. B. Felder in this contest!-;..We can win, we must win, and. let'us hope we will win.' LQWRYS NEWS The funeral service for the late Mirs. Annie Barber who died sudlenly at her home late Monday afternoon, Feb. 21 was conducted at Christian Home Baptist church, where she had been a faithful member for 28 years. Mrs. Barter was very kind and Christian hearted; was second choir leader of her church for 20 years. The letters of condolence and obituary was read by Rev. L. F. Sanders. Sermon by Rev. J. C. Harc/r, her pastor. The flowers bearers were ladies of ' the union to which Mrs. Barber was a member for five years. Pal'bearers were six men of the A. P. and B. Bociety of St. Paul Baptist church w<here she had been a member for sometime. < ' Mrs. Barber is survived by a sister, brother, 6ne nephew and ' f other relatives o-nu ..... Funeral services for the late Mr. John Anderson Johnson who died at the home erf his mother, Thursday evening: was conducted at Gethsemane Baptist church near Chester Sundfcyl after*noon, Feb. 27. Mr. Johnson "took sick at his home two weeks af?o in Gastonia, N. C. and was brougrht to hig mother's home by his brother the Rev C. C. Johnson, Tuesday, February 22. Mr. Jc/hnson is Survived by his widow, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson, two small .children, three sisters, three brothers and b?l mother, Mrs. Florence Johnson and other close relatives and friends. "We extend to the family our deepest sympa&rs. Martha Hughes ig still in | Durham, N, C., with, her soil Mrs. Beatrice Wylie and Mrs. " *"' ateW at home. VI*/ -? I nong the visitors was Dr. Briggs tcting Dean of the Theology de>artment orf Benedict college and in authority on Sunday school vork. Dr. Briggs commented on he improvement the phool has nade since his last visit.'. Tt was_. mder-the?tutelage x>f Dr. Briggs hat .many of the teachers receivd their, first instruction in Sunlay school wnrK The morning sermon was Heliv.,. red by Dr. ^Briggs who.usedas .1^ "H^iw runt" ? It was 1 l soul-stirring message, fuU of ieb-thought and"-was heartiy reeiyed by all. The-pastor returhd to the pulpit to_deliy?r_the_mt?-nessage. fie used as his subject This Is' pife Eternal". ~ :edah creek. a.m.?. church , -jfi ?u' 1 v' ; a ..At 3:00 o'clock Sunday.. Rev. 1 >wens and his congregation ,.Qf. a- i feut seventy-Jive held 3ervice for ( lev. Jesse Meal at Antioch Bapt,. ^ hutch. Rev. Owens delivered a , 'ery practical sermon. Text Job -2:21, themeg Acquaintance with 3 sach . other.Y -There were^-a number of souls stirred with'"the \fton- ' lerful message thftt- wire-tfiv?n Wn.-he' members of Cedar "Creek will ' lever forget ho.w roypl we were < reated by Rev. Neal and beacon < Jaynes and others We hope to" lave the opportunity of wbrshipng with you again. 1ETHLEHEM- BAPT. CHURCH > i Rev. M? M. Peace, Pastor < After-S. 'fS. morning,, worship ] vas opened.,' The pastor delivered he third .message of the series ta ten fromJthe Einatitudes; -Blessed ire the meek for they, shall inhert the earth. Theme "The Terri- "i >le Me,ek". ' -?- ?;* At 3:#0 we reassembled for the '} Drogram of the Cooperative WOr nen Missionary society. ^ i BYPU started 6:45. Discussion < rhe Work of the Baptist. Next Sunday the Junior B Y P U.will < jpc/nsor a program at the regular neeting hour; Evening message rhe Layman's Splendid. Next - - ' -- O. ? i ^ ? .? | COLUMBIA DISTRICT HOLDS I GET-TO-G ETHER The Columbia?Patriot?gtino-" " getlier meeting was opened prompt ly at 12 o'clock, Feb. 21. Devotions were conducted by Revs. J. li. Grant and S. H. Lewis. Dr. E. F. G. Dent, made some remarks then apnoinivd u "i* fii At" " ien , Day returns as fallows: Dr. W. Bi Bouler, Rev. I. O. Simmons and Dr. S. H. Lewis. After the re ports the brethren had a rounc. table disctkiwion for tne benefit ol the district. The most serious problem we discussed was the situation confronting Bethel A. M. ?. church of Columbia. Realizing chat no chain is stronger than its weakest link, what attects one, affects the whole, nc/t only in the Columbia district but throughout _ the connection and being cognizant of this fact, we, the ministers of the Columbia district, vot- J ed unanimously to divide the dis- j trict into zones, and each zone ja to sel_ aside a- Sunday called "Bethel Day". First ;Sunday in March at 3:30 zone 2 will meet at. Lexington. Churches c/f this zone are: Lexington circuit; Double Branch circuit; St. Paul circuit; Edgefield circuit and Leesville circuit. . _ Second Sunday in March at 3:3C zone .3 will meet at Young chapel ? Irmo, S. C. Churches of this zone ? are Irmo circuit; Little Mountain circuit; Broad River circuit and ' Saluda circuit. ??? r_ Fourth Sunday in March at 3:30 u zone 1 will meet at Bethel, Colum- . bia. Churches of this zone are; ^ Bethel station; St. James station; ^ Emanuel station; Sailers Memori- 8 al, Chappelle tation and Stover '' chapel. All proceeds from these tallies will be given .to the pastor ' of Bethel station. We are urging '' everypreached to meet and bring 1 hts- people or a financial represen- ^ tatiq* on his zone meeting; day'. \ .j' V O. C. ptTPHAM ? nr*rntnr?? br. E. F. G. DENT, e - T -? _ Presiding-Elder, -i 5EELi:ftS CHAPeIT " ^ a BAPTIST CHURCH d Rev. J. S. Hall, Pastor _ S. Sr-^pened~-at?the usual hour ^ with?Supt,- L.?Abram-. in-charge; v, Aftpr the lesson and review, the j, Rev. Hines of Florence made re- ,7 marks. .'- j. ' . i At 11730 morning service began. ^ the pastor selected his text from e [ Sam,' 17:37^ subject Godf A Man of Wars, The Battle Belongs to Him. Rev. Jttines and Rev. Evans v were pulpit associates. Quite a d fe-j^ofsbtped^cith~us at this ser- t! tdce.v. Visiibrs- abe atom's ~ wef- ii :ome. . ' % - - c . A^t. Th^fit.p.m. We again reacacm- -d blerl aruEv^yitnessed. another won- > dariulMflessage-from tWe Rev. Hin- It e.S of.^Qrencer Subject An Invi-. t tatiorvC^From The King: "Nr S Brother Mack Davis and Bro. ^ Willie Ervirr''^vere.i'prdain^d dea- P :ons last Friday nigfrt. a Sellers Chapel are taking on v new "life upder the leadership of :>yr great - ipastor the Rev. J. S; r FTdll. .-w - ' 0 .-XX~ ?" =?*' .. - ? n WHlTMfftR NFWq | XSI S. was hold at .Cedar Grove church Sunday. * 8 Re^yfP*. Wallace, pastor of Sims P Chapel Baptist ehi^r-ch delivered 9 " fine "sormort. Severn 1 . Quartets rendered selections. The finance was-.generous. X' Miss Ruth spent the week snd at home. t< . Mrs. A- C- Caldwell accompanied '< NJjss Byrd. ' f< Messrs, W. L. Epps. and James :t Anderson Joiner motored to Clinton, Saturday, February 26. This narty,. accompanied by Mr w Caldwell visited friends in New- "> berry. X.\ . . - I ?>J ,-,Mr.s. Lola Joiner, a pa^ieht ^f * She People's hospital at NevyberrV 1 is, how at home much improved. h Mr. Henry Abrams is now re- " covering." > Mr. H. P.. Abrams is still rndis- ^ posed. ' The public is cordially invite'-.*' to attend an entertainment at Co- A dar Grove church Saturday night T March 5th. ? ? = ? ? Rev. and Mrs. S. I. Benson ^ were in the city Ifriday and Sat urday. Mrs. Elizabeth Joiner was call ed away, Sunday c/n account of the sickness of her daughter. mm m mm < ? ST. JAMES A. M. E. CTTfRCH v Rev. W. B. Bouler, Pastor * d Sunday school opened promptly ~ at 10, with Suplt. Mfas Estell' 1 Janerette and co-workers present The^ school was reviewed by Misr 'I Fannit Phelps. Senior class No. f 1 Mrs. Wilhelmina Johnson, teach ^ er is holding the banner. Th< f pastor preached a s<^ul stirring C sermon Sundny morning from th< ^ theme: God's Goocjiess in the t Past. Sunday night Rev. Smith 3 preached from the theme Oppor- 3 tunity. If you want to hear gooc ' preaghin?__CQrne_ to St. James. We were glad to see"Mrs. Ad^ ( die Kinard to church Sunday, af 3 ter being indisposed fc/r several v weeks. Little Miss Margie Ma< ? Cooper and Bertha Chirp are o ( on the sicklist. Mrs. Ella Bouk ' night is on the improved list. < Among the visitors were Revs T Earnest Robinson. Martin. Smith < and Mr Eugene Lewis of Bethel. J Rev V. A. Janerette of Union ! was the guest of his mother Mrs 1 Ahnie Janerette and family last ! WCek. Miss- Ellen Johnson, teacher c/f Pelion was the week-end ] truest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. ! Prloleau Johneorv. ^ EMANUEL A.M.E. CHURCH . Rev. ft. E. Brogdon, Pastor Charleston.?Our pastor waa a- j way for a few days attending the t Bishops' Council which waa held j In Montgomery, Ala. However, on l?*t Sunday morning he waa *t8<| ?-? | - * fatfe 5 I of our funerals Is not I transient?it is a time- Kg I each of our services |!'_^ve leave no detail?-iKtKr " j overlooked that is e3J sentlal for perfection. Johnson-Bradlev Funeral Home 1401 Park Street ' TELEPHONE 8137 i? post and proclaimed the Grrsel to those who came out to the ouse of the Lord to receive spirtual strength. He also spoke a out the trip and the very pleasnt welcome given during his stay n Montgomery. We had a very fine time in Sun ay school in the afternc/on. The esson Vvas one of deep interested mpch time, was sn^nt?ir. direst! ng the same. After the re- . iew -by the $upt., Mr. J.W. Gail \ . ard, one of th* itrong li inli nd-ofhcers of Emanuel address- : i -the "School ^rom?the rubjrrr "'he KimHflmRrit^l PrirripL. e?f 7 ?ove. The speaker took his time ,nd delivered an outstanding a ress which was timely and prae-_ ? ical. ? On Enday evening last a~~ ve -? ?iiLrtifui?and -gorgnm S~aTFa i r w a eld at Kmanuel. The Million Do! Sir Wedding, sponsored by* St-, w'rdess'Board No. 1, Mrs. M. J. Uston, president. The brides. ve*-e handsomely attire-d and the ntire group of participants pre- ? ented a magnificent picture Mii am Tlulines And Irving together ,'ith other' ladies of Baard No. 1 J'd.th"ir pfrt in [iiog~f7T~nrinl.-o he affair, p aUCcedsT-^Pnrscrrr Wtt= ,?m Green had a big job but he conducted the "certf ict.v" with igfciiyl1?T ~ ~ After, a Very long stay in Kinscm, N.*-(^>Miss A. ,E. Moore reurned to t,he city of her nativity. ' >he was w guest of her aunt Irs. Sampson, a teacher in the ublie school system and organist t the Presbyterian church o f :hich her husband, Rev. J. H. lampsop is the pastor. ?? ^We-are pleased - to see se vr >;aT fr- the leaders in Sunday,. school tarry Tnc/re. .Come help us put the very Sunday Th.'rf irt rents fir __ rogram.pver^ The male nnd female ushers re always on the jojb ant tn* y nesent a very pleasing picture i their uniforms. LITTLE MOUNTAIN NEWS The school' and church are still igether in keeping the oommur:y a desirable and a better place > live. Church services are grow rg. better and better. The athletic fetes are now liner way at school. The gir1* ere hostess forJlihe first time and n a new court to , Providence ;hool from Chapin, SI. C., Febri^ry 16, They lost , to Providence 6-5. The return game has been layed. The, girls are not di=u? ouraged and have games schedled to be played this week. Mi?s hello says the best is to come. Little Margaret Summer? sper.t ' , he week-end at Clinton, S. C., *ith her teacher, Miss She lie. 'hey reported a pleasant *tav. _ IRST NAZARETH BAPTIST CHURCH - Rev. W. J*!. Downs, Pastor The progress and rapid growth f First Nazareth Baptist ha? no nut under tne pastorate 01 ivev. V. M. Downs, for we are having reat spiritual services each Sir ay, Our pastor, a man of deep spiritual convictions who will fight f<>r horn in the midst of over-pressng odds, we are glad to say is reaching as never before. lie as chosen as hi genera! theme or the month of March "How lan We Live In Columbia With Tiese?". Thi9 being a very ineresting theme for a series of ermons our enthisiasm ec/ntinurs is we near the Arts ftunday of darch. Rev, Downs, Columbia's young>st Negr? pastor and the posseslor of a well trained tenor voice ifll accept the invitation extend? d to him by the Saint Paul Luth?.ran church (whit?^ to sing at his, church Friday afternoon at 1:36e at the services in keeping vith the National Week of Pray?r. Through Rev. Downs an irritation is beihg extended to all he members of colored churches . n Columbia to be present at their services. To our church membership we * - ' 4 - aLA! f /v*^ tr op M"?"* giaa to s?y iunv 1WHJ-I..V persons have been added since the teat Sunday in January. We are always glad to, have 'tinny visiting minister* and preministers with us,a also the many white and colored visit<n-<? mtin ao jftenn worship with us. To each ?nd everyone of you is extended a sordlal invitation.?We only ask ?;hat your presence be made early ( that everybttte may be comfort