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Saturday, January 4, 1941 SPARTANBURG NEWS . There were many social clubs meetings during the Christmas holidays. While there were quite a few at homes, most of them were held at the Community Center. Students from all colleges in the state and many from other states were home for Christmas. Miss Phillis Shelton who is teaching in North Carolina spent the holidays with her parents Rev and Mrs. Walter Shelton. Misses Barber and Shelton, Ben nett college students were here for the holidays. I The Community Christmas tree and program was held at the Majority Baptist church. Mrs. Mary Wright was the sponsor Hf T f_- T-. CI !IL ITU'S. L/UUlSe L/t'UII Olllltll VV US home for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are now teaching in Virginia. Mr. Marion Douglas, Meharry Medical college student spent sometime here with his brother Dr. W. S. Douglas. ? Rev. and Mrs. Geo. A. Thomas recently appointed here and are now in the Silver Hill parsonage The Rev. Thomas was released/rom this church after serving two years, in order that he may serve the Charleston district as ) Supt. After spending seven years there, he has returned to take up his unexpired >term. Members and friends welcome them back JPr and predict they will have a successful year's work. Mr. and Mrs. William Nesbit of Asheville, spent several days here during the holidays, visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Sherman Webster of Rock Hill was a week end visitor, i Mr. Arthur Girt who is working in vii jr.una tume iiorno xor v>nrisi mas. iRev. D. A. Russell, pastor of New Trinity church has accept ed a transfer to the N. C. confer ence of the AME church. "Mr. and Mrs. J. Mills and childf ren of Laurens spent the weekI end.with relatives. The Rev. and Mrs. P. E. Mingo after a successful pastorage here have moved to their new charge in Sumter. Rev. J. S. Earle is happy * to have Mrs. Earle and children of , Washington, D. C., with him for the Christmas season. P" Friends of Mr. Clarence H&n cock, salesman for The Palmetto Leader will be sad to know that he got his leg broken. Mr. Han cock also sells the Afro-American. The many friends of the Rev. J E. Graham former pastor of San ders Methodist, are grieved to hear of his death. The funeral services were attended by Rev. C. F. Ferguson, Supt. Miss Agnes Hildebrand, Carver high teacher is much improved to the delight of her manj? friends, fe, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Bolden of Union spent Christmas here. Mrs. A. Marshall of Columbia spent the week-end with, the j . Wright family. v < me Kev. and Mrs. H. B. Jackson are now comfortably located in the Walker's Memorial CME parsonage on Cummings St. Mrs. Jackson is the traveling representative ' of the Palmetto Leader. She plans to build a large circulation of the paper in the up-state ~^rof. and ^flrs. R. C. Cockfield spent the Christmas holidays in ^ Kingstree. Rev. and Mrs. H. M. vMoo^e of Charlotte spent Sunday here with friends. Rev. Moor& was onco pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist church, this city and served long | as grand chaplain for the Grann Lodge of Masons of this state.THE LADIES FRIENDLY CLUB Winnsoro* S. C.?The Ladies 1 .^Friendly club met at the home of | . Mrs. Lucinda Campbell on Decpm ber 20th for the purpose of dividing their savings of $90.02. Sister Campbell having the largest p,?amount of $30.00; sister Mills the ne'vf mi. ?.. ?u.w. ine VicePresident, Mrs. Wilkerson opened the meeting by singing, prayer in concert, all repeating the. Lord's prayer. Remarks were made by the members. The President, Mrs. Starks made remarks and called , for reports from the secretary and treasurer. Both had the same a mounts $90.02; all were paid and I there was joy and gladness. Remarks b y Mrs. Lucinda Campbell, the president, (Revs. J C. Hilton and L. Jackson. Re < freshments wefe served. Friday ] night, December 27th at the homo < of Mrs. Starks we had a Christ mas tree. Many received valua- t ble presents. This is the banner i society of Winnsboro. i <4 . ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. L. B. Moon, Pastor Sunday school opened at the I usual hour with officers at their post. BYPU at its usual hour, with president and captain a t their 'duty, The lesson was wonderfully taught by Mr. Jonathan Mills. Rev. Coker preached thru out Sunday. Wednesday night, Dec. 25th the Christmas tree was held at the church in behalf of the faithful Sunday school children. A nice program was rendered. Mrs. Annie B. Hudgens of Asheville is visiting her mother Mrs. Lida Watts. Also her sisters-uMrs^Ii^Huntcr, Mrs. E. Hun ter, Mrs. Hazel Latimore. Mrs. 'Georgia Workman of Win ston-Salem is visiting her mother Mrs. Rosa Richardson and broths er, Mr. Bennie Richardson. Also Miss Rosa B. Motts her granddaughter of Lancaster, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. S. Mills had as their dinner guests Xmas ReV. and Mrs. L. B. Moon and thejft neice Miss E. Harnett of Gainsville, Ga.. Rev. and Mrsv J. J$> Daniels of Spartanburg; Mrs. "Hattie Golden, Mrs. Pauline Sul livan and after dinner all went to the parsbnage where the Pastor's Aid club had their - Christmas tree. The tree was beautifully decorated and valued at !Sfin OA A short program was rendered. Mrs. S. W. Sullivan is president. After remarks by the president, the Vice-President Mr?. G te"r took Charge of the program as mistress of ceremony. First song, Silent Night, was led* by Mrs. Lucile Dorrah. Prayer by Rev. Johnso#.; scripture Jiy Mr. D. Simpon; songf Joy to the World and then the Christmas story was told by the Pastor Rev. Moon. Mrs. Mariah "Cunningham talkbd from the subject Angeis and the Shepherds. Hark the Her aid Angels Sing was sung then Mrs. Moon gave a short talk. Mrs Golden gave some wonderful thoughts. Nearly the entire deacon board was proaent -each gave a short talk. ? ?The members of tbe IPastor's Aid club was dressed in white capes and gold crown. A delicious repast was served and was enjoyed. Gifts were then distributed the closing song sung and dismissal by the pastor. The pastor and Mrs. Moon and Neice, Miss Barnett returned to Gainsville Ga., Dec. 29. S. S. at the usual hour with Supt. and teachers present. The pastor deliv ered a wonderful sermon. Mrs. Willie M. Walker of Asheville, N C., spent the week-end with her mother Mrs. Charlotte jBoyd of Laurens. Mrs. Annie Bell Hudgens wor shiped with us at -the St. Paul Baptist church. Miss Ruth Mills and Mr. Frank lin Mills, spent the week end in Greenville. The Pulpit Aid club is giving a Turkey Supper at the home of the President, Mrs. Hattie Golden. Mr. Alonzo Whitener rwas home for the holidays. Miss Magnolia \Pressley from New York spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pressley here and one day in Travelers Rest with sister, Home from college: Evangeline /"il 1 i ni 1 TN 1 ^ v^ieveiami, vmaries uendy, ifcdward Fuller, Dorothy Jackson. v i Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kosem spent the holidays with their sister Mrs Tessie Smith and Mrs. M. Dendy of Winston-Salem, N. C. Mrs. Lillie Kirk of Columbia ?pent the Christmas Jiolidays with her mother apd jgister. Little A. Y. Dendy left Wednesday for Columbia where He attends school. ? We are gLad to see Mrs. Leola Norwood able to be out after being ill. Mrs. Hicks had as her dinner guests Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Garrett, Mrs. Ida McDavid, Mrs. Carrie Carroll, Mrs. D. McDaniel, Mr John Mills, Mrs. S. W. Sullivan. Mr. and Mrs. Luther, Crane spent Christmas day with his mo ther and father in M o o ? ? mmm A ? V* 4 lOj kj. O Mr. I.uther Crane, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Reeds mother, brother and sisters had a fine Christmas. The Home Mission Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Luther Crane January 7. All r^emfoers are asked to be present. Mrs. Bessie 6rant, president. Mrs. Daisy MoDaniel spent the Qhristmas with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parson. She is a native >f Winston-Salem, N. C. The Ladies Friendly club of Tersey street drew $100.00 Christ rias Savings for the holidays. Their Christmas tree and Sewing J CHRISTMAS MEETING OF THE MINISTERS WIVES' ALLIANCE A few days before Christmas eve, the Ministers Wives' Alliance, an organization composed of some of the prettiest young and middle age women of Columbia, met in the Hampton avenue mansion of Dr. and Mrs. John J. Starks who acted as host and hostess. Mrs. R. G. Chappelle, president of the club, gracefully presided, and Mrs. T. L. Duckett, served as pianist. Mrs H. B. Butler opened the meeting with an appropriate scripture lesson and the Christ.rtips Story was interestingly related by Dr.. Thomas Briggs, philosopher at Benedict College. Other shol-t speeches i ^were-dt-Hvered by Dr. E. A. Adams, . Dr. Starks. Dr. J. P. Reeder, Dr. N. Fitzpatrick, Dr. W. B. Loving Clark, Dr. T. L.. Duckett, Dr. I H. Alston, Mrs. E. A. Adams delivered the response. The Alliance is an organization by women, of women, and for women, and they are doing a very fine work in Columbia. However, on this3" occasion, the ladies were asked to invite their husbands, therefore we enumerated among those attending: Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Adams, Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Reed er, Dr. and^Mrs. W. B. Clark, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Briggs, Dr. and Mrs. I. H. Alston, Prof, and Mrs. T. Lr. Duckett, Prof, and Mrs. I. M. A. Myers, Mrs. R. W. Mance, Sr,,. M rs. J. W. Robinson, Dr. and Mrs W. P. Owens, Mrs. G. T. Dillard. nurse Nelson, Dr. and Mrs. NorT-I 1-1 ?. i.'-1. ir ml_ nr~ ? man r. ruzpatrrcK, mis. wia mmris, and others. The deliberations of the Alliance was caVried out with ncxticable parlimentary procedure. The guests enjoyed a turkey dinner, witn all necessary accessories and trirmniings, which go with such a re past. The dinner was plentiful, rich, and delicious, anTl The serviceWas grand. The most picturesque Christmas scene at the Starks' mansion was the array of live, floral decorations, the electric sodering around the edges of the porch giving electric brilliancy to the Brble scene against the wall of the porch on which weire (artistically pain(te<l the herd of sheep, the shepherds keeping watch, and the hills arounci Bethlehem where the Christ child started the personification of the CSaristfan er^ nii^eteen hundred and forty years ago. People passing the home of Dr. arid Mrs. Starks gazed with awe, wondered in the spirit of a never dying event ST MARC RAPT PHITDCU Simpson, S. C.?Sunday school opened at the usual hour by Supt. Mr. Robert Kennedy, assisted by Mr. McKenzie and Mr. Sandy Eaglestone. Hrayer meeting began after Sunday Bchool led by Prof. Belton, teacher at Pine Grovo school and Mr. Berry Walker of Great Falls, S. C. Preaching began at 2 o'clock. Rev. C. W. Kennedy acted as mas' ter of ceremonies. The Pastor, Rev. R. E. Ward lined the first hymn. Rev. Graham took his text flQm St. Matthew 14:12. -delivered a wonderful sermon. Wo had a program Christmas day and i* gianu 'nine was naa in spire 01 the inclement weather. The program was "conducted by Mrs. Lola Kennedy and Mr. Robert Kennedy. . ? . Sunday was a big day at Saint Mark church. Prof. Belton and Mr. Berry Walker lifted the collection. $3,50 was raised. The 3rd Friday -night iboard meeting will be held. The first Sunday in January will b'^. the Young People's night. A young preacher After services Revs. Ward and Graham, Miss Utker Davip, Mr. Robert and Mrs. Kennedy had din ner at the home o^ Rev. and Mrs C. W. Kennedy's^ The dinnei wns errand ReW and Mrs. Ferry Walker of Great Falls will continue to co- 1 operate with St. Mark church. *1 Miss Connie Kennedy was home i for the holidays. She left Tues day for Mather academy. ? " ] exhibit was at the home of Mrs. Louise Owens. There were many ^ gifts and the tree was lovely in- j deed. Theftfancy work was just . grand. Mr*. Maggie Fuller was ^ the sewing director. Mrs. Viola ^ Kennedy was in charge of the games. The out-of-town guests j were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Owens of | Myrtle Beach and Mrs. Ozella ] Cunningham of Waterloo. The j home was beautifully decorated ] with cedar and mistletoe and col ( oFSET lightfy , The hostess served chicken sal- f _ j ? .ii.il1 ? ?u on ieiu?ce, potato cnips, crackers, cheese straws, cake and cocoa. The first meeting for 1941 < will convene at the home of Mrs Maggie Fuller, 718 Jerpey St. ^ THE PALMETTO LEADER PINE GROVE A. M. E. CHURCH Rer. L. G. Bowman, Pastor -i Last Sunday was very rainy and the church-goers were unable tp attend service, although quite ^ a number of cars bruoght out an " appreciative audience. After a ls brief Sunday school, Rev. Bow- ai IT man our pastor came over from Providence to Pine Grove and de- ,s -livered , another Missionary ser- ^ mon, it being Missionary day for w both churches. He gave Provi- P dence the first half and Pine s< Grove the last half. c Because of the inclement Wea- v ther, the rally was deferred until the third Sunday in January a ary presidents have been urged to P make good reports. The sermon ^ that day will be preached by a ^ woman preacher. Next Sunday Is Communion day ^ and the election of trustees, Sun- . - Qj day school officers, (Lea?gue and Missionary will take place and all members are urged to be out. The church has taken on new< ^ life through our great leader and -a, all who have been attending since 0 conference are singing his prais- p es. Rev. Bowman is no strangei a: to us. He has years of exper- tl ience, great and culture power, s He is a great organizer.* I do not c] know of a single man in our*;con- tl ference or even in the state whc M exceeds him in the pastorate. He C is pious, loving and unassuming ~t< and we wish' tp use his method to 1< thank our fbishop and the presid- d ing elder for supplying us with b< this noble pastor. He is leading F our people to higher ideals and F nobler principles. We are with s< his program. s< At the ;get-to-gether meeting,.of we Teceived our budget- from the u hands of the presiding elder* and ai Rev. Bowman said he \vants his m charge to lead the district. The officers pledged him their whole d hearted support. C. During the holidays Rev. Bow- S( man went from house to house, ^ visiting and giving the sick and 11 old members communion. Bro. C. N. Nelum returned home aftei spending nine weeks in Columbia m hosplital and is milch improved Bro. H. M. Boyd's eyes are still giving him troublit BYo. Albert ^ Boyd, the youngest class leader ni led in pastor's support for the month of December. - S1 Those on the sick list are Mrs Martha Fulmer, Mrs. Catherine rG * _ Summers^Mrs. Frances Boyd and Mrs. Mary Boyd. ^ I have been appointed by the pastor to report the doings of our G . church to the Palmetto leader ^ and I am asking at least 25 mem bers of our church to subscribe , ^ h 2 for this paper. It's only $2 per year; $1.25 for 6 months and 75c for 3 months or 5 cents per copy. . Our pastor is the circulation ^ manager and he wiH gladly take your subscription. Come to church and go to church Sunday. sh (Miss) Janie Lee Boyd, reporter se BEAVER DAM """ re BAPTIST CHURCH yo Rev. A. D. Duncan, Pastor he " * p? I.anford Station?Sun. school j. at usual hour with Supt. at his post. After the lesson period, we ' ^ listened to some timely remarks by Mother Spurgeon. pe At 7:30 devotions conducted/by Bros- Jonas Farmer and * Otis Byrd. After which Rev. Wright from Laurens brought us a burn Qn ing message which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Wright sang two js beautiful solos. Rev. Watson be; Deacon and Mrs. Smith acpom- , panied 1iim. ' Su Mrs. Hester Boyd of Soartaan o burg is visiting her niece, Mrs. S. pa G. Gray in Enoree. Messrs P M. Boyd Thomas To French, L. Styles and M. Farmer Fr visited the sick room of Mr. Cla- rec rence Cheek in Spartanburg Sat ] urday. of Mr. Boyd French of Durham, by N. C., visited his father Mr. Tom am French. Mc Those who married lately are: Spi Mr. Pink Farmer, to Mrs. Louise 1 Kelly; Mr. I>eroy Cheek to MissiCh Tecora Sullivan; Mr. James Gist ren to Miss Mary Moody. We wish 1 them all a long happy life. the v. Sam Fowler departed this Mr ? oo?i u - i HAU IJ^CWIIIUCI Mil U. lie WHS M J ife long member of the Beavei hoi Dam Baptist church and a mem- wa >er of the Sons of the Woman's Im Home Miasion Aid. Rev. S. G. I 3ray officiated at the funeral. Bei Remember prayer meeting ev Ell >ry Wednesday night. der Success to the Pa'mctto Leader It * of SUBSCRIBE FOR (HE PALMETTO LEADER ^ . -j . v -i- ? GREENVILLE NEWS Samuel L. Gandy Ordained Rev. Samuel L. Gandy was or iined last Sumlfcy night at Spring eld Baptist Church. Rev. Gandy ie son of the pastor of the church a graduate of S. C.State Collegi id of the School of Religion o toward University and at presen a member of the faculty of Fisl niversity. The ordination sermoi as preached by Rev. Lipscomb resident of the county Sunda; ;hool convention, and the congre ation was led in prayer by Rev . F. Gandy, the pastor. The newly ordained minister i clear thinking and progressiv oung man, one - whose pleasip: ersonallty has won -for?him-rmm riends--m?G-reenville--?nd~a+so -tie, other places in which he ha tudied and worked. One dots no ee"d the gift of piupheiy lu pie ict for him a future that will b oth successful and inspiring. Emancipation Celebration Greenville's annual Bmaneipla tog celebration was held in th utfitorium of the Working Benev lent Building on the corner o all and Broad streets, Wednesda fternoon at 3 o'clock. Music fo le program was provided by th terling high school quartet an loir, the Springfield junior choii le Macedonia junior choir, an Irs. D. J. Lenhardt. Rev., W. F annon, pastor of Matton Fresby jrian church, read the scriptur ;sson. Lincoln's Gettysburg ad ress was recited by Miss Eliza eth Latimer and the Emancipatio: Iroclamation was read by Mr ranklin James. Mr. R. W. Andei >n, county agriculture agent, pre ?nted Rev. L. R. Kibler, pasto F Israel Chapel C. M. E. church ho delivered the Emancrpatioi ddress. Mr. E. C. Murray wa aster of ceremonies. Officers' -of "*tTit onmitttee ir larue of arrangements were: E . Murray, chairman; Lee Render an. vice-chairman:' Mrs. Rosa oung, secretary; M. C. Clark easurer. Personal Notes Miss Nannie Biakeley, who for erly resided on Parker St., be ime the wife of Mr. James Haw ns Tuesday night, December . 24 r. and Mrs. Hawkins are plan ng to live at 5 Mills Alley. Two of the business and profes onijl men of the city have recent had new homes built. Dr. War n Cooper, a dentist, has one or .?McBee avenue and?Mr. Johi enhardt, of Thomas and Denirdt, Broad street tailors and dry eaners, has one in Nicholtown ncete congratulations?ttr both of em. Miss Anna Carter of McBee Ave, .s returned home after spending me time visiting friends in New 3fk and New Jersey. Miss Cartel the sister of Mrs. Blake Goldnith. Mrs. Elza Garrison, the mother Mr. Sylvester Garrison, is revering from the effects of a fall e had sometime ago. The colleges of the state and veral out of the state were repsented by the large number of ung men and women returning ire to spend the holidays with ireilts and friends. It is sp?ficant that almost all of these une people could bo found in the urches during the hours when inday school and general worship riods were scheduled. Their acre preparation in religious ser :es is positive refutation of the ja that training tends to mak-j e forget the church. Mr. Frank Smith of Flford St. able to be on the job again after ing sick a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun spent last nday in Abbeville, S. C. They re the guests of Mrs. Calhoun s rents, Mr. and Mrs. Knox, rt is reported that Mrs. Dora dd of Thompson 'street, is ill fends are hoping she will soon over. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin McDoweU. Green Line section, were visited the stork recently and mother 1 daughter are doing nicely. Mr. Dowell is one of the workers in ringwood cemetery. Miss Margaret Shell spent the ristmas holidays with her pa its in Gray Court. Mrs. Nannie K. Williams was i week end guest of her sister s. Rosa Rogers. Mrs.' Saluda Young spent the lidays in Salisbury, N. C. She s the guest of her mother, Mrs ia D. Nicholson, drs. Anna Garrison, Mrs. Carri? I nnett, Mrs. TTannah Weftt, Mrs a Robinson, and Miss Annie Pa i were recenuy on me sick iisl. is a pleasure to state that each them is well on the roadHo re'ery at thrs time. iss Hassaola KiUfore of Moonle w*s the week, end guest of -K T~* ' * ? ti t L AYNOR ITEWS On Christmas day at 12 rtoon sermon was preached by Re Grant Graham" a t St. Jot church. He preached a soul sti ring sermon, which everyone ei ? joyed. The whole community ei j joyed a Merry Christmas. t On Friday the 27th the Masor and their wives went to Atlanti ^ Beach for an oyster stew wi( their friends. J. F. Dixop, P.M and J. A. ^Burroughs, W. M.; ( VVT. Gore, P.M.; S. W. McQueei , J. \V.; D. L. Gore, chaplain; Pic W. _P. Johnson, secretary; J. C s Floyd, W. M. and grand deputj t All enjoyed a most delicious din g ne?. Oystuiu shew, chicken, gar v den peas',' pound cake and ic r, cream. IP ? s Sunday thef" ?s?th Sunday schoc ,? opened at 10i, o'clock. We had ^ large ,uttenda|iff. Mr. and Mn G Burroughs took their Sons a$i daughter-in-laws back to thei home in Sumter and James bac to school. Aynor school will open Decern o ber 30th. The church and schoc r. are looking forward for Horr f County's Negro Improvement o y the 76th Emancipation Proclama i tion Celebration 011 New Year' 0 day, Jan. 1, 1941. c r; THE PROGRESSIVE CI.l'R " OF CHAPINS, S. C. The club meeting was held a f the home of Mrs. Jackson. A son was led by Miss Mary Ann Jack son; prayer was offered by Mis 0 Dorothy Green. Next we had song from Miss May me Mayer: - Our president made some inter esting remarks and many mem bers werg present. We are get ' ting along v nicely. The closin 1 song was led by Mrs. Gallowaj H The next meeting will be held a the home of Mrs. Louvenia Meg 1 gett. The club is sponsoring J Trip Around The World Thursda ' night Dee. 2Gth. , her sister, Mrs. Wjlma Ro sr r Master Johnnie McDade of An: street, is recovering from a fairl; severe attack of whooping cough Rey. Calloway, who is now th pastor of an Alabama . church, i visiting relatives m .this city. Mr. R. C. Byrd of New Yorl City, visited relatives and friend during the holidays. He is the soi of- Mr. and Mrs, William Byrd - wh0 formerly lived in thrs city, j Mr. Earl Smith, graduate oi t Sterling high school &nd S; C. Stati College, who at present is manua ~ "training instructor at the publi high school of Cliver, S. C., visitec - -hia^Jat her , - Mr dmm-s - R. -Smitl of Nit-hols street, during the holi days. According to its yearly progran the Greenvillt* County. Teachers Association" is seh(fd<uled toxoid itJanuary meeting on the 11th ol the month, but because of the fact that many members of the organization will perhaps want to-attend the district meeting to- be -held- ir Spartanburg on the 11th. the meetrug of the county association has been postponed. It will be held at Phyllis Wheatley Center on tin 18th, the third Saturday of tin month. Another day when hoc jowl and black-eyed peas are the chief dishes has come and gone. Many resolutions made then have alread\ been broken and almost forgotten but it is hoped that among 'hose which will he kept and will make 'the makers better and happier wm be the promise to do more to keep abreast of the times. N'o one car. use events to the best advantage who'does not know -what is hap pening.- The well informed person is the One- who knows what is taking: place around "him. Read the Palmetto Leader each week. That is one wise resolution which you can keep without any-trouble. Read it regularly and you will find yburself looking forward eagerl.\ eaefi 'week Lo your Saturday review jof what is being done in youi state. Call 4608 whenever vou want a copy of the Loader. C. E. Hammond i|H;mXHX"KmKh:mXhXmK"Xm!m> I MANIGi | FUNERA i; 714 Mai MnHprnly Equipped (Trained Tc Mrs. William Mf Telephones 8519 and 7242 I \ r Page Five GET-TO-G ETHER MEETING NEWBERRY DISTRICT a v. Another conference year's work in has been planned; and the people r- of the Newberry district now l- know just which button to touch 1- that will start th machine to moving. The district was called to is meet with Pleasant Grove A. M. it jdR. church by the Presiding Elder h DiV-X). <?. Dunham, Saturday, DecemUer 14, 1940. In spite of the ?. rain and cold at 11 a.m. a large i, delegation was present to witness if the sermon which was preached ) Iry Rev. Jessie Williams, pastor <>f Jalopa. This was a very i th? ughtful and spiritual message. t After thy sermon the presiding standing by the program last year and said that he doesn't want to work with a better group of loyal j ministers and laymen as there tire r in the Newberry district. He k stated that whatever he asked the district for they don't fail to give to him. The new nh-aelmrc ^t the district were brought forward ,, and introduced. They are 'Rev. f B. F. Sumpter, pastor of Millei Chapel station, Newberry; Rev, s B. C. Cook, pastor Wateree cir euit. Rev. J. E. Thomas, p&stor Hjannah circuit. All expressed themselves as being proud to bo members of the Newberry district and that they were going to co t operate with every movement to make jUi* district succeed. Tho Rev. S. J. Johnson responded t o s the speeches. Some of the good things he said were when a new cl . man comes to the Newberry district he knows to fall in line and work or he will have to put on his traveling shoes and keep moving, p for the Newberry district does not . carry any slackers. In this meet^ irig everybody was given a chance to express him or herself and we ^ all felt as one big family. Some .. of the laymen are: Bros. E. M. a iit /" i ^ uum-is, n. ??. oiasgow, ueorge . "Davis, Harris, E. F. Floyd and > many others that I cannot recall n now. These are the" laymen that V knows no failure. Dr. T. E. Rob 1 inson should be commended for p the very fine way that he goes a s bout things to get over what he wants the district to do. . He ask^ ecL the district to surprise the el s der in the way of giving him a 1 suit. In a few minutes $17.35 wHis ' laid on the table. Dr. Robinson presented this 'to 1 Che elder and told him that this r was given just to show their love ' for him. The elder expressed 1 himself to the people and said ' that he will never forget the good ~ s~~ Jhat the " pc-ophr arc doing for him.'* Sister Viola Rutherford, the dis - trict?president;--"M rsv Martha * Vance, Mrs. Glasgow, Mrs. T. E. Robinson, Mrs. Moon, Mrs. Nona Spearman, Mrs. Mamie Wheeler**. Mrs. Pratt, Mesdames Ida Hare,? . Davis, Lake, Burton and many others that Bpace will not allow I me to mention, are the very fine missionary workers that know just which string tew pull. Mrs. O. C?Dunham our-presi^r?? ing elder's wife made some very tine remarks. She is the confer ence branch president. She ask ed the ladies to help her this year by doing all they can for missionary purposes. Rev. D. R. Bedenbough was very successful in the fine project that he put on to surprise the presiding elder with pounds. At the close of the meeting the ladies went to their autos and brought in their arms full of all kinds, of good things to eat, and "placed them before the altar and when they were loaded the car was full of pounds of all kinds. Rev. W. S. Young and his good people entertained the district highly by giving them plenty of dinner and hot coffee at the close of the meeting. Let us remember that the Newberry district is the leading distrift t Vio P.AlnwKio . ? v..v x/wiuiiiu'ci vviiin ciive, in money, ministers, laymen, miss lOnsry workers and people at large. So keep your eyes on the Newberry district. .x~x~x~x~x~!~x-x-x~x~x~x?^e> CULT'S | L HOME | < > n Street ;; and Professionally :: ? Serve You :: 4 ? inigault, Manager II . Columbia, S. C. % I . >.*a 1"? . f ^2