The palmetto leader. (Columbia, S.C.) 1925-196?, October 16, 1943, Image 5
Saturday, October; 16, 1943
Spartanburg District i
Methodist Convention
And Institute a
The energetic and sagacious
Rev. C. R. Brown and his vigilant
members and friends invited the
Annual Church School and Missionary
institute of the (Spartanburg
district of the S. C. Methodist
conference to convene i n
Glover Chapel M. Church, Clover,
September 29-30, 1943.
The handsome sanctuary, beautiful
manse, delightful flowered
grounds, and the hospitable and
. polished pastor and zealous church
folk had every thing in order for
the reception, and the two lovely
-idays -sojourn of this choice : Chris^tian
gathering. ~ ~ ~
The alert and cheer animating
D. S. Rev. C. P. Ferguson opened
the session with an inspiring and
captivating devotional. The organization,
appointment of committees,
and all necessary arrangements,
and plans were set
for the numerous reports, delibal,
social and sacrtd features of
the services. . I
* fragrant, and exquisite wel- e
was delivered in a charming L
by Mrs. Parnice Jackson, ^
while Miss Ella May Humphres in ,
caste diction and erudite manner ?
reciprocated. p
two gospel rrfessages by the Rev. .
John C. Gibbes and Rev. G. A. _
Thomas. Revs. S. V. Fowler and .
~~i ^ftie Glad News" to edify inform <and
strengthen the awaiting big
audiences. I
Honor G. A. Adams jn his ini- y
mitable way, represented the Dis- p
trict Church School work of which
~~ he Is its worthy and able president.
The Cumberland M. church (1
popular minister, Rev. J.~~W. Tay- t
lor at Florence, S. C., who is also t
-* Secretary discussed this theme in
a most enlightening and elucidat~
ing fashion. The accomplished t
Mrs. Phyllis M. Gibbes, Annual v
M. Conference President of the a
W. |S. C. S. spoke under rapt at
teniion,?while she amplified the
title, "Missions . In The Local t'l
Church." The Children's Hour~T
held a great place in the conven- f
tion as the strong layman, Prof.
L. A. Wright forceably outlined
their work for the ensuing year.
Mrs. A. C. Black the acceptable j"
and splendid president of the District
W. S. C. S. held an enjoyable
of lectures, reports and informs- h
tion on the auxiliary. Miss Rose t,
Jackson sang sweetly a solo. Mrs. R
Marion Dulin and Mrs. B. C.
Thomas read readings, and well "
r prepared essays on ~ W7 S7 C." S. t<?
Praises and applauseswere given c
by the D. <S. and President of ;
State W. S. C. S., Mrs. P. M.
r '-oGdbbes to the society for their ex- *'
cellent, material, and spiritual
achievements and fine impressions g
the*^have made over the Atlantic r.
Coast Area.
The financial reports on all belated
causes among the pastors p
were full and complete. The aux- P
iliaries across the district were h
amply represented in delegation,
and convention requirements.
The six religious services L were '
begun with song and praise exer- JJ
cises by the Rev. J. A. Norwood, r<
Rev. S. Jackson Rev. W. M. Conyers,
'Rev. M. B. Eaddy. Mrs.
Fannie Jackson the trained pian- j,
ist presided, while tKe following
choirs furnished the dulcet mu^??&ic,
-St?James M.( Clover Chapel p
M., and Plat Rock Baptist. The j
collections averaged about $15.00 a
a service. The weather was balmy
and pleasant throughout the
session. Big relishable dinners
were supplied by the St. James M.
Wesley, York, M. Clover chapel,
Mt. Olive, Holiness, Clover, Zion,
- Green Pond M., Flat Rock Baptist
and Mt. Harmony churches.
The many homes provided for the C
convention's comfort were beautiful,
attractive and ample. p,
The brotherhood, the society
and the contacts were a little less .
than raptuous, and sublime. We, 1
the conventiqn started with vv
"Praise God From Whom All
Blessings Flow" and stopped with ' y
"God Be With You 'Till We Meet ?
a :_>>
, ngnui . .
The eminent visitors and friends
that called to see us and bide with
us^fcng enough to say "Hullo", R
were Dr. N. W. Greene, Rev. E. tl
C. Wright, Rev. C. A. Bowen, Rev
i Kennie, Prof. Johnson, Prof. Pendarvis,
Rev. R. E. Bethea, Rev.
-j T. B. Thontaa, Rev. R. B. King, _I!
Rev. A. S. Newman, Rev. DeQuin- R
cy Newman, Mrs. A. Gusier, Mrs. ?
< Jackson, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Bowen ^
amjjathers not recalled.
convention extends helps of *'
j thl^Ws and hiinks of appreciation
1 *o all. t]
JOHN C. GIftBES,
Gre^r, ,S. C. t(
A PQSTOi.tr HOLINESS-?
CHURCH s<
Rev. J. II. Mitrhem, Pastor
\ Wie Apostolic Holiness church, 'R
located in the 1500 block of Williams
street, for the past week has ^
been engaged in a five nights
meeting conducted by the Pastor,
Rev. J. H. Mitchem and Elder (j
Dinest at the piano. Some of joury-T?
, out-of-town guests were Miss (
Brownie Sterrtpston of Greer, S. E
C., and Mrs. E. Coamia of Irmo, t<
S. C. v
On Monday night the Brown r
Brothers quartet also rendered a
..program and it was an evening of
enjoyment.
Our regular preaching days are \'
the second and fourth Sundays.
* Gome over in Macedonia and. help ,
us. ?
Mrs, W. F. Young, reporter K
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^ Successful Pastor
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REV. I. O. SIMMONS
Above is the lieness of the Rev.
. 0. Simmons, now closing his
leventh year as pastor of the
,exington Circuit, which involves
hree very fine congregations uner
the leadership of this great
astor. The Circuit has made
apld ' strides; each church-?ha&
cen greatly improved.
Rev. Simmons is serving ' his
hinl charge since he-entcrcdthc
!hiistian pastorate. He pastorcd
he College Place Circuit in the
ears'of 1925 to 1930 and in that
icriod bought an acre of land at
ne^polnt and built an edifice and
ceded, and consecrated the s&me
o the great A. M. E. Church. At
he other point, he built another
eautiful edifice. In the years of
930 "to November 1932, Tie pasored
the Saluda Circuit; during
k*hich time many members were
dded to the Church.
_He is in the Bare for one qf
he delegates of the Columbia
!onference, and is asking all his
riends to kindly give him a vote.
T. MATTHEW
AI'TiST CHURCH
Rev. J. W. Mathis Pastor
our by the Supt. The lesson was
iro. J. E. McCullough was at his
est. After S. S. the Singing
lass gone to" "Flat Rock Baptist
ig services? ^Several of our Deaons
went with us.
Rev. Hunter was the dinner
uest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. TaTant.
The farmers here are most thru
icking cotton. If. you. Avant. .a
ig see Mr. W. M. Mahaffey. He
as plenty of?them.
Mrs. Eliza Cooley is still on the
ick list. Also aunt .Minnie KolWe
hope for them a speedy.
?covery.
On Sunday night at our church
ie Friendly Four quartet -from
leedy Fork Baptist church under
ie management of Mr. Thompson
ut over a grand program for lis,
hey did some good singing. The
mount of $8.00 was raised.
W. M. 1 arrant, reporter
MT. ZION A. M. E. CHURCH
Rev. C. C. Mclwain, Pastor
Our pastor Is now back from
lent, Va., where he conducted a
;ries of revival meetings and reorts
a grand success. Many souls
ere saved and the people treated
im royal and loaded him down
ith gifts.
Service was well attended here
unday. The pastor delivered a
reat message to his hearers. The
ord's Supper was served to an
nusual crowd. In the afternoon,
ev. Martrn failed to appear but
le leaders of Mt. Zion and momers
are playing their part in pre
tiling their pastor for the annual
inforence. For the night service
ev. ,D. G. Roberson delivered a
reat message from 27th. Psalm
th verse. Theme A Personal Dere.
Many heai ts rejoiced.
Our fall meeting will begin on
1C 18th of?this?month.?Plcnae
>me oat and help us rn this drive
) fight Satan for he is still alive.
On the 4th Sunday Rev. Anderm
of Lightening Grove will be
ere also Rev. C. M. Freeman the
astor of St. Luke. Sunday night
;ev. W. M. Green pastor of St.
latthew will be here.
We were very happy to have
'orship with us Sunday Mrs. Deah
Baton and Mr. and Mrs. Ce
ss Cook from Jenkinsville, also
ro. Alston from Pine Grove who
iok such active part hi the serice.
We also had some timely
emarks by Mrs. Baten also Mrs.
ook.
Brothur Lewis remains very ill.
i'e pray for him to recover.
Don't miss these programs at
ft. Zion. If you do you will reret
it.
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j I'ENDLETON POINTS J
King Chapel A. M. E. Church
Rev. M. G. Williams,-Pastor
Sunday school at the usual hoyr 1
j Reports were made for the quar- v
ter. Total raised $128.60. Dona- '
I tions as follows: Victory Drive ;
j $75.00; 2 tons of coal to church; J
$9.95 for the entertaining of the
Sunday school with an annual so- ^
cial. j
Rev. C.G. Glover P. E. of the {
Greenville District held his last y
quarterly conference at' King v
Chapel. Rev. Glover's sermon at -]
+n o'clockscrvice was masterful, g
instructive and apparently well t
received by the large audience f
present. The pastor, along with #
Rev. Glover was happy because ^
of the work accomplished with
all financial reports 100 percent.
E. N. Fisher president entertain- *
ed Sunday at dinner in the par- c
sange. Guests Rev. C. G. Glover v
n r r> ? 1 ???: ? ?-< >" ?. f
i.i-i., ivuv. jiim mrs. ivi.vj. wuiiams ?.v
and members of the board. c
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Rev.- J. J. Starks president of j
- Benedict. College was pnnit,
er at Silver Spring Baptist the "t
"-first"Sunday night, at which time, p
very unique program rendered in l
appreciation of the presence of r
Dr. Starks and to give a financial I
report for the funds solicited for .3
the benefit of Benedict College. I
Mrs. Thompson was asked t o I
raise $50 but reported $85 cash b
(vith $15 to follow. Music for the [
neeasion^ was?rendered by?King f
Chapel-^AME church. Dr. Starks t
was at his best and gave very I
wholesome advice, as well a s $
much needed information in his P
own jovial way. Come again Dr.- I
Starks soon. I
Pfc. Lewis Morris is home on r
a~T0 days furlough with parents. $
Miss Annie Mae Thompson a \
teacher in Clinton spent the week F
end home. $
Mrs. M.L. Hamburg is much F
improved at this writing. I\
The White Chaplain with his \
quartet will render a musical nro $
gram 3rd Sunday nite at King 5
Chapel, sponsored by Mrs. R. G. V
Reese. The public is invited. -H?
Mrs. Ethel Evans-left for Wash v
ington Friday to visit Mr. and t
Mrs. I. I.' f.nstlr '
Miaa^Doris Oliver has returned
home from New York.*V
Mrs. Sue Angel of Atlanta Ga.,
made a flying trip home Sunday.
The Morse brothers Cpls. Earl
Carol and Johnie are on furloughs p
visiting their parents Mr.?and--j-(
Mrs. J. E. Morse.
The Antique Man, Mr. and Mrs o
R. H. Keese have returned from.- ?
S
Philadelphia and New York. The
local W. H. F. Missionary
Society will he entertained at the
home of Mrs. Mamie Morse host- y
ess for Friday of this week.
- Pcndletonians are requested to t
subscribe for The Leader the lead ' t
ing Negro newspaper of S. C. | p
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PINE GROVE A.M.E. CHURCH
Rev. J. E. Dixon, Pastor t
rJ
S. S. at the usual hour with
the Supt. in charge. The lesson _
was reviewed by Rev. J. G. Lybrand.
Remarks by the pastor.
At "the morning service Rev.
Dixon presented Rev. Lybrand,
who preached a wonderful sermon.
Holy Communion was administered
to a large number. ^
At 4 o'clock the funeral ser- ~
vices of Mrs. Frances Bookman, b
who passed at her home in Little C
Mountain were held. She was a jl
dutiful and" life long member of 2
by all who came in contact with t
her. She died in the faith. Rev. ^
Dixon the pastor officiated, as- v
sisted by Rev. W? R. Bowman. 1<
Rev. W. R. Bowman and Mr. J. J
w. Neiums made remarks. Mrs.
Jessie Clark read the obituary. a
Solo by IVTiss Simpson. Many beau f
trfrrl?florals?attested?the esteem
in which she was held. Mrs. Book- j
nan is survived by her husband g
six sons, one sister, two brothers ii
a host of grandchildren, relatives a
and friends. Interment was in the ?
church cemetery. j.
The congregation reassembled
to carry out the program of the
singing contest. The choirs sang
sweetly. Pine Grove lead in th?
financial part. St. Paul followed.
All reports throughout the day j"
went over the top.
The many friends of Miss Ore- v
ola Boyd will be proud to know >t
jh.e is recuperating. after having...)!
Keen very ill. We hope her a spee- ^
dy recovery.
THE P/
HT. M0R1AH AJMLE. CHURCH
Rev. iL. F. Vance, Pastor
.^Sunday was an ideal day with
at Mt Moriah. Sunday school i
vas grand. The lesson was inspirngly
taught by our DistricTSupf.
dr. H. B. Rikard and reviewed
,y the P. E. Rev. O. C Dunham
At 12:30 prayer service began.
Lfter which our P. E. brought a
jreat message. His subject was
Jeace. It was enjoyed by all. We
lad a lovely quarter. The Elder i
vas paid out in full for the ytar.
1'hc officers in well chosen words poke
highly of the pastor and ,
he splendid work he has accom- j
dished during his pastorate and 1
isked for his return for another ,
'ear. - j
Everybody was well pleased
vith the Manless Wedding last ]
Yiday. It was beautifully carried
iut in every respect. . The bride
vas lovely clad in white. All of
he bridesmaids wore white and
arried lovely bouquets of flowers
.3 match. The flower girls wore <
link with flowers to match. The
itile ribbon girls wore yellow and he
ring bearers wore blue. The
irch was beautifully decorated;
tnd the church was" a sceno~of a "
ovely flower garden. The bridesnaids
reported _ as follows: Mrs.
jucy Wise $6.35; Ojetta Caldwell 1
11.00; Wilhelmina Glasgow $2.27;
Nettie Taylor and Miss Ida Mae
Yioleau $5.05; Mrs. Bertha Green
ind Mrs. Eula Lee Lindsay $8,50;
drs. Florence Williams $5.00; '
ilrs. Lula Bookman and Mrs. Mat
ie Jackson $7.75; Mrs. Caroline J
Yioleau and Mrs. Mary J. Shealy
16.55; Mrs. Anna Wise and Mrs. J
^Jancy Prioleau $6.45; Mrs. Emma
.ee Glasgow and Miss Bonette *
lick and Mrs. Martha Williams
15.00; Mrs. Lula Wise $2.00; Mrs.
Villie Lee Here and Mrs. Mary I '
lare $6.05: Mrs. . Corrie Werts
4.80; Mrs. Maude Boyd and Mrs.
Elizabeth iGallman $5.00; Mrs. |
lartha Vance and Mrs. Hattie
Villiams $11.35; Mrs. Rosa Hare
2.QQ;-Mrs. Lenora?Gray?$3.55; Irs.
Clara Wise anr) M-ro Pnlot. 111
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Vise $7.77; Mrs. Alice Wise.$4.55 |
/hich makes a granritotal for the [
rcddifT{T$l lti.00; Tor which w e I
hank all the members and friends ,
or their support.
jC
Our pastor was well pleased
nth our efforts. He said that 1
hese five years have 1 been the \
aost pleasant years of his minis- 1
erial life. All Conference claims
rom this church have, been col- .
ccted. The young people are plan i
ling an anniversary celebration 1
f the five years our pastor has!
o "faithfully served us on the"
ourth Sunday night. Come out v
nd take a part with us.
Mesdames Alice Wise, Clara c
Vise and Julia Wheeler were call- I
d to Winston-Salem to attend
he funeral of Mrs. Bealer Werts 1
he wife of Mr. Pettis Werts. The s
amily has our sympathy. Total
ollection for the day $101.24. i
\llen Yellow jackets I
To Clash With Living- i
tone Bears J
^ext Saturday, 2:30
FIRST COLUMBIA I
WARTIME GAME
The Yellowjackets of Allen uniersity,
with stings a bit duller .
han jast season, and the Living .
tone Bears with claws and fang;
iot so sharp will clash in Colum j
tia's, and very probably, South *
larolina's first game of intercol *
->rrin1-? frw^hnM of U,....f AfUl-f; .
-h.?w uv nuiot ntiwtau
icld next Saturday afternoon a f
:30.
-Coach Lawson cxpctcs to avenge- ^
wo defeats at the hands of Nortn
itate schools earlier during the
cason by administering a sounu .
racking upon the nide oi the haj,
ess Brums, 'whq^^^vill make the
ourney here from their Salisbury .
C 0. lair.
With a reatly diminished squa*. ,
nd a real dearth oi experience,,
ootball material Coach William ^
/hich was goou enougn to no.*,
erocious Golden Bulls of Johnson
imith to a two toucndown score
n the first game of the season f
,t Charlotte, and the rustic Ag;ies
of A. and T. to a three toucn '
own score at (irpcnshnm .? 1
itter. j
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CHESTER PARAGRAPHS
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Continued from Page 2 ;
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sy High School. 1
Rev.?M T. Coker pastor of Cal-' (
ary Baptist church is in Washing I |
on for a vacation of two or more i
veeks. Rev. E". L.. Erice preached fl
it Calvary Sunday morning, in ~j
he absence of the pastor. I
Finley Iligh football boys are I
i
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kLMETTO LEADER
FIRST N'AZARETJfcf ( r;
IIARTIST CBlv?QH
Rev. W. H. Neal, Pastor J
.Suilday was a lovely clay for all \
church-goers, and .it seems that i
the members of First Nazareth el
took advantager~At~ 11:30 ~ our u,
pastor brought to us a very inspir
ing and uplifting message which
made many souls rejoice.
At 8 oVIock Sunday night Mrs. -feAnna
Bell Weston presented caps _ci
!o the musical and jubilee choirs.' ^
At the night services -our pastor
Rev. W. H. Neal, preached a very
impressive and heart warming ser "
mon.
On the fourth Senday in Octo- ai
ber wc are planning a j-ally. The u
,'oal is $800. This money wilb be , .
used for painting the church in I 1
siae and aiso to complete tne uap- *
tismal pool. AH officers are asked j M
to pay $5.00, and each member |)
53.00. The pastor has very good |
hopes of this rally, because we J
have never come short of the goal
in any rally and we will not in I &
this one. . | 01
Our is "The Little Church With u,
A Big Heart". You are always q
welcome at any of our services.
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GAFFNEY NEWS S
I ai
Sherard Chapel C. M. E. Church w
. ? N
Hev. W,?K.r WiltM?n( 1'astor . -^44
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?Si nday?school?opened on?t imp ^
with Si.pt. and teachers present. ^
All present enjoyed the lesson. f,
At 11:45 a.m. service began; j,
after a warm prayer meeting the w
pastor caiuc?before?us and gave_jj
us one of those good sermons, t\
which was enjoyed by all. ?- - - vv
Night service began at 8:15 p. if
m. Another good sermon was de- ei
livered. The Lord's Supper was w
served.
Tha Missionary Society will . 1 v
meet at the home of Mrs. Walter "
Smith Sunday at 3:15. The presi- Cf
lent Mrs, Ida L. Byers is asking
all members to be present. 111
Mrs. Larnion Roberts had a s I ^
lpr rlinnop crnoef mhiircrlo \r Vi/it* 1^1
" ""** m
;ousin, Mrs. Evelyn Jones o f
Uleveland, Ohio.
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Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Jones ...
ipent .Sunday night in Kings c
Mountain with Mrs. Roberts 1110- j'v
.her. Mrs. Julia Dawldns; 7
cli
C.pl Matthew fl-ictnn nnrl Pvt
iulian Graham of Camp Van Dorn te
Miss., are here visiting'parents. ^V)
Mr. and- Mrs.?Sam Hanvwright
iave announced the birth of a vt
laughter Thursday, September 31.
Mr. and Mrs. Hannvright live on
Jepot street. t? ^
Mrs. Clarence McKinney and
>aby McKinney are spending a
vcek in Spartanburg with Mrs.
(inney's mother. ^
if Hickory, N. C., have been visitng
in the home of Mrs. Bessie
-ittlejohn. j. ,
Friends are sorry to know that
Mi*. Rllfiil Fulls is ill ut fViiu
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vriting.
Mrs. Ada Ratchford spcpt Sun- y(
lay with Mr. and Mrs. M. B.
latchford. lls
. Anyone desiring to have their ur
lair dressed, see Mrs. Clio Thonvp Gi
on, 710 Hill street. id
Miss Marie Powell Is a Fresh- ve
nan at State College this tornt.
daying in Spartanburg Friday
light. ' v . co
Rev. E. L. Price, pastor of Gold J_h
Till Baptist church, York county, Tr
ind his good members are very > r
lighly pleased with the success th
if the Usher's Board Rally which
ook place Sunday night, and a- n<)
npunted to $51.00. This was thcT 'Fi
vork of a group of young people Bi
n the church?they have the VY
v.ind to work, and are willing to Ci
lo what they can to help their Ja
hutch and pastor. Rev. Price has H;
icon at this church as pastor for Ja
i months, but he has everything Ja
veil organized and lined up so ni
hat all may render sevvieo. Last or
Sunday night the Pulpit Aid rais- St
n ivsi.iu. /\c earn service n c 11
^reached very impressively. M
The mem hers and friends nf
fTetropolitan A. M. K. Zion church
iaid tribute to the men of the
liurch who are in the armed for.es
ast Sunday night. The _rtecoraions
were red, white and hlue, *
his ntotif being carried out a'so
the chnir~ni?mba?'s who?vvwro
ttired in white dresses with al- gf
crnating red and hlue collars.
Patriotic music was rendered hy a
ito-Young?People's?choir undei?^rj
he disection of Miss Louise Bab- Sll
ock who also presided at the or'rn.
Miss Mattie Mae Heath was a(
soloist for the occasion. j;
A very inspiring message was
lelivered to the group hy Mr, C. i ^
E. Leathers. During an organ j j?
nterlude as the names of the .'51
^oung men were called by Mr. i (|.
iVayman Johnson, two boy scouts |
t'ander Locke and John Gilbert I
lohnson unfurled r the service Hag j
ivith the^ 31' stars forming ar large ^
Z. Prayer for the men in the sor aj
/ice was offered by the Pastor, x j
Rev. C. C. Coleman. And as a W
concrete expression of their appreciation
for the sacrifices being s<
rendered for their continued free- F.
lorn, the audience, contributed a
[rpnurnil* omnnnr Idi- imiil 'rrr -r?
purchasing ChriatHiaS gifts for I s<
Lho men. 1 a
GREENWOOD NKWS '
Sunday was a very fine day for
lurch service and there was a
>od .rudience at practically all
the churches. At Weston -ChapA,.
M.?E. church the S. S. was.
nusually good after which the
istor Rev. K. E. Johnson preachI
a soul stiTrinij sermon using for
text 19 Psalms 4;.r>. The ,serv
all. Our fall rally is on and
II members are rallying to do
leir best. 1Pvt."
Lewis (lodde the son of Mr.
nd Mrs. Alex Cloode of the Hpr
iftfth?SCCtioTT "is tromr~"TTTT~a
>ugh visiting his parents and
randmother Mrs. Surah Goode on
lilwee St.
ipaths
Mr. Simeon T.. Spearman th[uirl
I this life on Thursday, Sept.
J, 191.1 at 2 o'clock at his home
orn in Abbeville county in t h e
latweather Cross section, the son
f. the late Rev. and Mrs. Albert
pearman. He was converted at
ii early age and was connected
ith Little Mountain" church, A.
1. E.* Later in life he moved -to
I'iu'hwimI and--rmwwtiml hme-t4F
ith Alien Chapel A. M. E. church
nd served there on the Stewardr>r
thirteen years. As a teacher
i the S. S. he was wonderful, lie
as faithful to the cause, A faith
il_hu&band and father. He was
vice married. The first time he
as married to Mliss Mattie Moiyne
and to this union were born"
ight chiklren. After which he
as again married to Miss Lula
nmarmid to this unt'on were Tinrn
vo children. He was a highly
'spected citizen by both white and
dared. Hp leaves .to mourn his
is si tip a wife.^Mrs. Hula Spearan;
five sons and two daughters.
r. B. A. Spearman, Mr.- C. S.
[tearman, RevT J! E. Spearman,
iss Sarah Spearman, all of Green
ood; Mr. Simeon Spearman, Jr..
id Miss Mattie Sp"eannan of
ashington, D. C.; I'vt. Jerome
icarman U. S. Army. New Or-"
ans. La. Twenty four grand
fldren and ei'jht great-grand
ildren; one aunt and five (laugh,
rs in law. Funeral s e rvices
:mp hold at -his former church
t.-"Sinai by -t+te?P;?E., AV.?-S~
iir.s,
IT. JOHN BAPTIST ( III RGH
Kev. B. T. ScaFH^.. Pastor
Services of Sunday, October 11
can with the Sunday school 10
lock. Morning services with
c Rev. Moss speaking on the
eme: I am the Vine, ye are the
anches. BTU at 6:30 o'clock.
10 conducted_a._s.oul stirring mes
ge from Isa. 6:8: Theme The
dep of God.
We invite our friends to be with
on Sunday, October 17th,-when
thsemane Baptist church o f
a>rs at 3 o'clock. Our fall rek'al
will aso end on this date.
Ernest Davis, reporter Mr.
Waymon Johnsbn and his
mmittee arc to l>e praised for
is very fine service. Scout
oop 0 with little Harvey Walkas
.mascot. The Junior girls of
e church served as ushers.
The following men were honor:
Eugene Attles, I'. J. Beckam
ithey Brrbcock, IV-C. Crosby. .11
vant Croshv. -Joseph (Tosbv
ill re Cloud, \V. M. Cohen. W. V.
oshy, Sylvan Gist. David Gist,
mes Heath. CI i IT Hooner. I.ev
/man, Sylvester Jackson, Josepli
ckson, J." J. Jackson, Eddie
mes, Godfrey James, Albert Man
ng, Floyd McLurkin, Eeon My
s, Alexander &i>ss RudolpL
.anback, Charlie -Walker, Clydi
yman, M. S. Mynian. Adolphu
mvzeT? Thomas Lewis, Robert
wis Crosby.
ETHLKHKM HIGH SCHOOL
Barnwell--Quite a number of
ipils enrolled at Bethlehem Hi
hool opening last Monday morn
g. we hope to have a successful
holastic school term'.
We wish to thank the Missiony
sisters of Bethlehem?Baptist
lurch for the beautiful chairs
nt to us. We thank you.
Miss Louise Roundtree has been
Ided to the faculty of Bethlehem
lgh school.
Dr. I). J. Dixson, also Mrs. M. i
. Duncan were out to the openg
exercises.
Miss Eula Lee Wright of Allentie
is on the campus.
Misses Bernice Woods, Ruby
'oods, Richardeen Choice. Cora
ee Hunt, Orrie Nt'al Lawton,
essrs. Otis Woods and J. Myers
!1 of Allendale were pleasing
fsitors Sunday of Miss Eula Lee
'right.
Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, alv
were visitors of Mr. and Mrs.
. S. Allen Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Rosa Rice, with her assistrrt
Mrs. Graces Soott will?open
:hool Monday morning Oct. 18
t Great Cypress,
I ST. JAMES A. M. R. CHl'iH H
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I Rev. \\'m. McDonald, I'astor
I Sunday school is still progressmg~"Tindor
the leadership of our
very efficient Sunt., Mrs. Estello
Johnson. After the class study of
the lesson the school was wonderfully
reviewed by the pastor. The
[ Bible class is holdrag the tinan1
:ial banner. .Mis. Win. McDonald
teacher. Services were good all
day. Sunday morning the pastor
preached from Rev- 22:12, theme
The" Christian Reward. S.ndav
right h" preached another wonderTtrl
wrmrm. One PFrsoTr liTttfed at
this service. We are busy' getting
ready for the annual conference
and feel like success will be ours.
A few weegs ago Mrs. Addie
kimird. hud as- her guests her son
Mr. Odell Kinard and wife o f
Washington. I). ('. They looked
the picture of hoalt-h-arHl-tln^-matry
friends were glad to see thenf.
Mr. Kinard is now in the U. S.
Navy. We were also glad to have
Rev. R. B. Golden out Sunday altho'
being hanndicap in getting ai
ittittfl ho n/tf f/\rfi?/it U if
hurch. As well as. Iiev. \V. I.
MHH' who r??present every SfffF
day. Several visitors were pres
11111 i|a 11 k j
Pepsi-Cola Company,
Franchised Rnnler: Colum
H ARDT'F.N ILl.'R MtVS
Sunday school was opener}. atthe
i :.sual hour . morning,.w;4t4v
Mr. Xathanifl Wushinirton at his
PlSt.' RovT I. \V. Willv-rn. P. F..
>f Beaufort district, closed the
iasf quarter for this year at Saint
Stephen AME church October 0-19
and preached - Sunday night to a
large audience. He"Used for text
St. Matthew Enter yt?r in at
he straight gate: For wide is the
gate, and broad is the way. thai
eadetfi?to destruction, and many
there he which go in thereby.
Subject The ^Straight and Narrow
iVay. and The Getby or .Broad
TV-ay,? The sermon was soul stirring
and much enjoyed.
The pastor. Rev. Frank Alston
'eft Saturday to visit his son who
s in., the. hospital at Jackson.
Miss., hut the officers were on the
job. The presiding elder was paid
-.ut ih full.
The funeral services of Mrs.
Francis Purchase were held on
Thursday at St. Stephen A. M. E.
hurch with Rev. Crawford of .Viialia.
Ga.; officiating. He was
assisted by Iiev. S. A. Hrown and
Rev. Isaac Williams. Remarks by
Iho. Sam Washington.
Obituary read by Mrs. Ophelia
"Riley. ~Snbrr Mrs-:?Z-y hph-ia I2ni^_
nils. Sidney .bmes Funeral home
was in charge.of the funeral. Interment
at MackrCsh cemetery.
Mr. l'an Mitchel of Tillman died
Saturday. He is the brother of
Mr. I.ester Mitchel of HardceLviiV,
We are glad to see Miss f)iessa
Herring home and out again,
ifter spending a few days in the
hospital?m?Kidgclantl. 1?
Mrs. in io M re kit*, mother of
Mrs. Ada Hrown is still very sick.
Please visit her also send your
I prayers for her recovery. Her
ister .Mis. Siller (ireen of Rincon,
Ga.. and brother. Mr. Frank Fields
of I'embrook, (ia., are home visI
.tlh^ hcf. ' ;? - 7
I Mrs. I.u iele Myers of Savannah
via., was homo .Sunday visiting her
mother Mrs. Hannah Williams and
family.
Mrs. Charlotte Aikons of Switzerland
and children are here visiting
her sister and brother-inlaw.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wil
i pints.
Serjeant Krnest Rush who is
statimnod at Camp Clairhorne, La.
[ (s home visiting his parents Mr.
Cmd Mrs. William Bush and family.
Mrs. Zyiphia Primus returned
'ioin Columbia Thursday and report
a tine, trip.
Mr. George Jenkins left for
CNnip Monday.
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- HANNAH A. M. E. CHL'RCH
r Rev. T .E. Robinson, Pastor
f r
Sunday was a beautiful day.
Sunday, school opened,at the usual
time. A large crowd was out.
At 12 o'clock the pstor delivered
an inspiring message which
caused many hearts to rejoice.
('< nur.union was Jserved and many
came forward to partake of the
Lord's Supper.
At 8:30 o'clock Mr. Ditson show
d us wonderful Christian moving
picture which everyone enjoy
cd. *
-I^L-Ulysses CiuBey is. on a few? days
furlough visiting TTis mother
and father Mr. antl Mrs. Andrew
Gurley and also his wife Mrs. E.
Gurley.
Pfc. Horace P. WdUiams is home
on a 15 days furlough, a member
r.r tiw. ti..~
?** wiv .'-nil uiv niwn; run iiuaehuca,
Arizona He-is visiting his
parents Mr. and Mrs. Jimmre Williams.
Mrs. Cora Clary one of our
faithful church members has been
to the hospital and has undergone v
an operation and is now up and
doing fine. - '. . .
Wn- piu> for those .still on the :
sick list a speedy recovery,
Our past or is getting ready for
the general conference^ '
^ -i
Lone Island City, H. Y.
bia Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.
ST. I'HILIP A. M. E. CHL'RCH
Ret". T. H. Weathers, Pastor
Kastover?At 10:30 Sunday ft
-wonderful Sunday school was coinducted
by the Supt. A beautiful
esson was taught by the Various
. teachers; review by the pastor. All
lasses'made good reports, but the i'
little beginners won the banner.
Teacher, Mrs... Channie Hall. ?
The order of service was con- ??a
ducted and a wonderful sermon f<
was preached by the pastor. Acts ?
4:14. One person united with the r
church at this, service. A good
contribution was given.
All on the sick list are improv- >
ng sonic except sister Fannie B.
Scott.?- ? ? c
A wonderful sermon was preach ?!
<> by the P. E., Dr. Robinson taken
from Galatians 7:8. A fine of- ?t~
ferbng was given. 5 f
Pvt. Hrutis Robinson^ was home, ~r.
on account of death in the fam- . '
ily. ;
Come to church. Join the
church. >
WOODRUFF NEWS . ? "
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New Bethel Baptist Church
Rev. A. D. Duncan. Jr., Pastor
Sunday school was fine at New
Bethel with Supt. and teachers at
their post of duty. After S. S. sev , _
oral?witnessed Tr nVbTing Shoals
, Singing convention at Trinity A.
M. E. Zion.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Norris and
| bis sister Mrs. Ila Taylor and HTs
I brothers Mr. Sewell and Joseph
I Not l is. ail of Washington, D. C.,
I in- > mi 11nj; im-rr-iTTrrtrrtvs-H?t+o WW
shiped here Sunday.
Pvt. Richard Simmons stationed
, in Arir.nna is'visiting his mother
j Mrs. Klla Simmons of Wofford St. .
Mr. Elmore Smith_ of SpartaanI
hurpr was a pleasant visitor o n
Buncombe Ave. Sunday Rev. Mr.
Georjre Dorrah worshiped at Trin
ny Mitulay. After a pleasant visil
at home Pvt. Richard C. Parks
has returned to Gamp Kilmer, N. .
Mrs. E. J. Parks, Mrs. Ella *
Rarnett and Prof. A. Williams at1
tended the 44th annwersary session
of the W.B.S.G.L. of S. C.
which was held at Center Rabun
Baptist church, Gray Court. A
and session
Charlie Mac Thompson enter
I lained a few of her little friends
it her birthday party Saburdav
October 9 at home, 23 Pearson St.
The children played many panics.
Gunavleo Powers was the winner
playing tit tat tor. 7
Tbp Community Savings clhb
is asking that more of the people
join us this in-coming year. Pres..
*7 Merit, Mrs. Corrte Winn; S?c?4 Wil
lie I. Thompson.