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| TWO Mrs. M. G. Boozer L Writes on CME Missionary Women Dear Editor: Please allow me to sov a few v. words concerning the Women's Missionary department of the _So. Carolina Ctmfercouu' ??f the Comoro (| Methodist Episcopal cTiureh. ,,j , Fritlay has. been. the. day set as.ide as 'Women's Missionary day in our annual eonfercnc", and at this particular conference we were blessed tp have with tis Mrs. E. ' Hallis, our?N'ational?t'onnoetional Council president. I d<> not fftink " Wt do mil sob es?i'.isl when o leave unmentroned s ch noted and I Christ-like ehara. ters as M>s. Ilallis. We should be. and are proud "w" of Mrs Hallis. She brought us a a* wonderful message on Friday evening. "A New World For An Old One" and stressed oar duty in helping: to make or create this ^ clean, new world; most especially ' by petting aside the hatred which we, feel towards our. fellow man.. 1,1 She spoke of hew she, being born a' ni a small Ceor'jia Tow n. was "jini crowed" ami given- up hating all S( whites; more so, after having a P1 brother (who was otic of the lirst '>' * colored physicians, in* this small \ town) killed by a white - doctor. . .* Then she told us. how with the <c counsel of a good Christian i'athei I U she overcame this hatred and her I w darly prayers are that (Ind will A ever keep her loving. kind ami .il with geod will to all. men. st If this old world is unclean, we si each have a part in making it so; o| f we are ever, to have, this bright, tt clean, new world we numt make it H so, as Mrs. Hallis says. She i*s in- sj deed-a wonderful woman. (j, Mrs. W. Ij. Dunham is state jtl president; another noble woniarv4u and a Christian. We love Mrs. Dunham and are progressing under her leadership. Mrs. Dunham yj is from Spartanburg. S. ('. *, Mrs. C. L. Russell, wife of out ' - beloved bishop is our supervisor. ? *. . Another among the most noble . women to he found in the world. She is clear to us and she loves us. 0 every one and makes one feel rt Jl1 ' Mrs. Kits-mil has wonderful?plans G ? Jor our future. .atul_work& right '-1 along with her women. Needless to say. we can know 01 . no failure with such,, leaders .a* these. Mesdatv.es Hrrllis. Russell ^ and Dunham and o.thers of our or- ui ganization. These,Women deserve ? their flowers now. at i ai Took at the?roses?saluting each w other: ?_?Book--at-the-herds all at pcaia: .Oil Jn the^plains, ti Man and man only., makes war on pi his brother,--* , p And?laughs in his?heart ill b'-- ti peril and pain? h Shamed'by the beasts that go down e in the plain,. Is it worth while, that we battle to humble . is Some poor fellow down into-dust? God pity-us alM-Time loo soon will r {'tumble , p Ml of us together, like leaves itt a gust Humbled, indeed, down into the dust. ?_ Thanks. ^ (Mrs.) M. G. Boozer Secretary. Women's Missionary department cd' South ( arolfna ( oh- C, terenee of the C. M. H. churei:. # j' e RESEIL-ANl-> J I STICK ^ CONVENTION The Reset and Justice Lodges w Nos. 1 and > hold their Quarterly 1 Convention Tuesday Nov. 2.'lrd in the Odd Fellows' Hall, Marion, S. C., with 85 members present. ' The meeting was opened at 8 1 p.m. with the grand otiieer in the chair. The pass word was taken ' up, prayer was offered by the* chaplain Bro. James Hall. Come J Ye That Love the Lord, was sung. 1 After the rrstl call, the minutes of the last meeting were, lead by ' the Rec. Sec'y. The by-laws were called for. Ma ft ers relating t o distress and sickness of members )' were discussed. ' Very encouraging reports were , ? brought in from each Lodge. Del- '' egates from Pleasant Grove. Sister Mary Nelson and Bro.?N. N. I1 Livingston; Spring Branch, Sis- ir ?ter and Bro. James Abram; Morn ing Glory Bros. James Hall and " Arthur Evans. These delegates brought inspiring remarks to the ^ meeting concerning the welfare s of ttnr Order. ~ ** The committee on refreshments I """ Bros. ~ P.M. -Bnt+rrTT, -fjormte-Jjfwis ? and Mitchell HolloWay provided ^ a delicious supper which was serv K ed by the sisters. ^ ? After timely remarks by Bro. * Jerry Harps of Wilmington, N.C. ' * the closing number. Just Keep on Pressing, was le(L bjj Bro. Joe * Washington. The officers wi^h to thank all members fof playing f their parts in this meeting. D. D. Bethea. G.F.S.; P.C. T.eg- ,v * ette, R.G.S.; Susan Williams, Sub i ^ Importer; Jerry Harps, J. of J.; Jas. | ^ to Hall. W.J. Joe Washington, Tjeas ' _ Lader Moultrie. Asst. Treas. j Y. jjt s ^ jl YARN YIIXE ffEWS . F S. S. and servic0 were proof) on ^Sunday. Wo are happy to have g Mu new principal Prof. Diggs of |^lill. We enjoyed the pro- | ? Htaen by Rev. E. A. Johnson f ^ ^Chrrstmas Seal drive ! e miP' ' c - for the. recovery HAgtyifl, Mrs. Clara v* Br?tt? ~r Hnonwell has re- r. K^| her brother, w tV- is living in t< ~ HE%, g&: ; * . H. HEMMIXCiWAY 'Continued from Page 1 live the forethought to call it by riother name?bisque, mavbe. A NAZARITE. called of God > preach the Gospel of Jesus of azareth! Believing in the teuehigs of the Nazarine! "Love thy L'ighbor as thyself," "if eating eat offends, then, eat no meat," f thy brother asks thee to go le mile, go with him twain,' :urn the other cheek" and "forVe seventy and seven times," A azarine, 1 say. is L. H. Hemingway, one of vehemence and Fef * r_ Just what is Gl.'ILK? Treachy. cunning and craftiness. God ubid that we elect men in 1944 htrare futt of tfl:lLH(Mrn-wlK? t-ained the heights through cachery" and over dead men's >?es! Ix't us elect men, tall men, in-crowned men, men in whom ere is no guileC Men like L. 11. emmingway. The ability to "win friends and lluence qieople" both for himself id fort ho Church is inherent in II Hrmminprav. His W1N OME smile and demeanor i s rev a lent lil ways unless righteous provoked pertaining to matters loyalty. None arc so repulsive as the lfish, braggart who assumes tat because of position, rank or ealth. ht. must forget others, n ALTRUISTIC motive should ways be behind the actions of nvants of the people. No man lould aspire, even, for the bishlric who hasn't the spirit of Aluism. We present one L. H., emmingway whose altruistic mit has been proven by his en.avors to make theological trainig available for the less fortuity preacher by giving scholarlips to our Seminaries. My Dictionary says that "YEOLAN" means. "A common man f the first class." That definitely rovokes thoughts of my father, r. D. Johnson. Sr., Bishop, who lodded along the "open furrow" ? African Methodism from oneember-mission to the bishopric, ften,_T hav'e sat and listened-to . H. Hemmingway tell of hisart In the open furrow at the le-member end and following the irruw aruunu me terraces o i ic hill-sides of South Carolina itil now he approaches the end -the bishopric. It's time to put lother. YEOMAN- on our bench id I vote for 1* H. HemmingW Finally brethren, what I have aen...tr^ing?to-say- in. this., arrnsi c is that L. H. Hemmingway. at resent. Secretary of Church Exension, has the qualifications uLt Paiil spt down for Timothy is son in the Cxospel, in hiR first ttcr, 3rd chapter, verses one to wen. - * fJN Yours For AFRICAN Methodic, <Ui I W. D. JOHNSON, Jr, -F. D.. "Archery" ^ lains. (la. V AM) Wii > M>?RACK!. AN 11 Mr. Chalmers I.owery and Mi'ss line Marsh students at Clinton olTege, spent the Thanksgiving olidays with their respective par nts. Prof, and Mrs. B- H Wa'kc nd children Brooks Jr., and Mar* a ret Joan of Fayetteville, snent art of the Thanksgiving holidays ith Mrs. Walker's parents, Mr nd Mrs. T. F. Brewer. The Master Singers from High oint, N. C.. rendered programs at 'lint Ridge school Sunday after oon and at John Wesley A. M. h hlll'th 'Sunday evening. Both ien" itiops weij. enjoyed Ivy large atherings. The Silver Trumpet uartrT front Pttnt ' Ridg<r~sehoo? lso rendered selections that were njoyed The adult class of the ,Rub\ chop! under the auspices of Mrs. r Johnson invito -the puhfi'c?to tin them in their Community lathering, Sunday afternoon Her, 2 at 3:30 p.m. Mrs. Louise F ohnson county Jeartes teacher will l? guest speaker. Mrs. Johnson is n aJde speaker. Don't miss hearlg her. Subscribe for the Leader to get :ie news. Mr. CL C. Wilson r?f JetTerson vcompanrvn n y . 11. .Johnson pent Saturday in Charlotte, 'X. ( n?business. Rev. Gelzer the new pastor on he Pagjeland charge preached : oul stirring sermon to an appreiative^udiimce^ at TolrmAVestey; The people of this community roTe deeply saddened last -week ver the passing of two clearly jved and highly respected citiens, namely, Mrs. Wid Miller and lir. Daniel Jackson. Roth wore uneralized Sunday afternoon. M?ackson at Gum Spring Bapttst fitb the pastor Rev. Facent givag the eulogy and Mrs. Miller a' ialem AME with Rev. Gelzer givng the eulogy. Mrs. Miller leav s a husband and children and Mr ackson two daughters and two ons as well as a host of relatives nd friends who deonly mourn the assing of both. ;avannah, Ga. A Pig raffle will be given at the chool Friday night the 10th of lecember. A big pig will be givn the one with the lucky number )nly 25c a chance. On the 22nd of December there .rill be a Christmas program -enrtled The Old Fashioned Christme given by Mrs. Biahop. i Mur? fill be furnished by our* music eacher, Miss CaR'tWA. * r # . * . 0 HONORED BY ELKS Continued from Page 1 )' and loved oflpioin's o' Flk? I< f.odg-e. He was reelected for the I sixteenth thro?ai?the recent Philadelphia convention without onpo- I <Hti >n. '' * election was a testimo- r ru'al of Elks everywhere of their de- K vot4on. lovalty and love for Smil'ne lim Kf-Hey, "'a* ho nationally; crown. I ^ Daofrhter Elks, Bills and out- | J tnnd'njr citizens throneed the a Elk. Rest, occupying its t h r e e f Honrs, participating in a banquet ml shnwerinj. their praise on one f f rhe rations^strong-pst fraternal a !e;u'ory. Never before has the large ? nO'diny seemed so small. .Jim "I.ovemen" Bryant, for p nanv ''ears Esnnjr.' of .Tones Val- q ley lodpe and for many years net- f V na 11 y knbvviy~"i!oador of the coTo-ful national Elk parade also re- lt cived honors for his years of ser li e. Because' of the honors paid Mr. K el ley. Birmin<rha m wi'l b>? ;i<>. tired of a hand in Hie Elks' Chicago convention naraile next -summer. > All funds raised ti the baronet have been earmarked "On to Chi-' - airn tvilli the Birmingham*'hand*'. E, T. Smith was banquet chair-" man. DEAN TAS. D. EITHER INTRODUCES NINE PONIT t'R OCR AM of RELinrors KDt'C ATION for S. C. BAPTISTS Continued from Page 1 need adult council and' guidance u;t we cannot overlook the far4 hat wo learn hv doing.. Therefore, let ur not omit the training of~our future church. ?. Definite instructions given to ihe appropiation of monies on convention letters so as to meet the needs of our Baptist,^institutions ind missions. (a.) Due to the fact that the nro' lems of transportation have made t impossible for our colleges and "ther benevolent cTvuscs to always 'lave a representative present suficient money should he appropi>ted to meet these needs. '. SnJIOO raised at the 1944 setting -'f the convention.. In order to as?this iimaunk- a- 100- per con: .-ajnpaigp among district conven tions.? ? (a.) We are recommending tha? _ any convention representing lOf oer cent receive a five day Train ng course free. Special helps for pastors, Sunday School supterintendents. B. T U. presidents and other -workers' who are vitally concerned with the. successful operation of our local cured from the office of the Dean if Methods f ur the sum of -taventyfive cents each. They are: (l.> Special Helps for Busy PasTorsi (2.) The Superintendent Helper (3.) Making the B. T. U. Live. (4.) Church Auxiliaries in Action. 'Let us hear from you immedj ntelv. We arc" axious that these i Helps be secured before the end J if the year. Jan. 1. 1044 begins a New Year. Secure the Help that lest suits your needs as an individual and start the vear as a junior partner in the Big_ Business of Rantists. The most important man in the on?point; ?f the Kinpdom of God is the pastor. His responsibility is to Christ who has committed to his are the teaching, the training and he development of a new Testament clnirch. Pastors, we are beseeching you 'o adopt the Nine Point Program | :.o your Church, secure the sup- j rested TieTps and let us join in one ' united effort of extendinp the Kingdom of God among men.. Yours hi His Name. Jas. D. Pucker. Cor. Sec. and Dean ot Methods FAIR FOR F.ST NEWS Forest Chapel C. M. F. Church Rev. W. E. AVilson, Pastor Sunday the elder was with m. and preached a wonderful sermon. The Cord's Knnnor wn? fin "Sunday night the elder delivered another good message after which he first quarterly conference foi Jiis year was hold. Reports by the leaders showed a splendid increase. Total for the day ?45.0ft. ..Presiding Elder H. B. Jackson. Rev. and Mrs. \V E. Wilson, baby Wilson and Mr Isaac Philsojn were _ the Sunday dinner guests of .Mr. and Mrs. John Rdokard. T. Cpl. Victor Philson of Carrp Sutton. NT. C.. spent the week end with his wife. Mrs. Odessa Philson. Pvt. Paul Philson of Camp Clair -Lav.-is visiting relatives fiere. T. Cpl. David Byrd of Fort Clark Texas was visiting friends here Friday. TheTamous Whitmore quartet ol Daurens will appear in person at the Eair Forest Baptist church. Sunday, Dec. 19th. a We hope the repotrer will ordei J more Palmetto Leaders thrs week. There were so many wanted copies and couldn't be supplied. The Stewardess will meet a t Mrs. Beatrice Ferguson Friday and quilt. This board is doing great things here. Spai'tanburg County Tr. School The children are enthusiastic in the Christmas Seal* S|yle this yeai ana tney are going to mdke it a banner year financailly. The Spartanburg county training school is entertaining the county teachers meeting Saturday, Dec. 11th. The child feeding program sponsored by the government is greatly appreciated by the student oody. We also appreciate the krnd ser. vice of Mrs. Allie Mae Smith. | The adult school attendance is i_ very good. Everyone -seem to be' grateful for the opportunity to im prove themselves , . V ?. ' - -i <.1 . K THE PALMETTO GIFFOKD NEWS * ".a '1 We are very sorry to he*r about u >ur principal', Kev. C'. E. Walk- S r's illness; and hope he will soon vv >e back in class. ( .v The Missionary Society of?St. 'eter AME church is planning a i ' )lay in January, title*! Housewiv- I s Convention. -Pvt. Raymond Scott son o !' ? >1 r. Van Scott and brother of c: Irs. Thelnia Davis was home on ej Hying trip Friday. He left for ' e< 'hiladeiphia Sunday. [ b< Pvt. Jesse Williams whs home ' ei or the week end. He is stationed-' N t Savannah, Ga. He is the broth- j ti r of Deacon 1. Williams. j... The Golden Jubilee Roys from ii larny C'rossmg, near Fairfax. S.J ft sang Sunday night at Long p ! ranch Raptistchurch. Our Adult school is still grow- R ig. On Monday night there was' i< iEgSS&t*?- . . -ilkV ^ 1 J ^ " I fif k ff ?M<>4v3 Vx ) \ '?~>C* ? } > :> <k I _ L -*&Zh- >C ' I tA_^ja? ,JBBE_2_2EZ I . 1 "I W~ ~~' "?~~ : ' ' ^pzs?Ee I ^ t j i A 11 % . ' " |? j i ; i j P J^y \ ! I' j j i i take 11 . 1 h ? I LEADER round table talk on the topic: I he Housewives Duties. Friday I ight we are going to organize a 1 owing Club. Through this- club e are expecting to reach every 0111 e. HJKTHKL A. M. K. CHl'RCH Rev. H. J. Hutchinson, Pastor SC? Geogre?Sunday school was died to order by Supt. Mr. Jos- ; ill Jones. The lesson was review- j i by the pastor. Morning service I L'gan at 1-1 :J0. The pastor deliv- ' red a heart-felt sermon from | 'eh. The spirit ran Jiigh as~r to?word of Cod came forth. In th.. aftriiioiiii?ix delegation? lotored to St. Paul to attend the moral of Pro. Dan Brown, who assed away Friday of last week. .M iss Mary Lee Toomer and rof. Charles Thompson were vinod toother in wedlock Nev. ?*"> E Kohn '* ?Vi o \ ??/a xii/l/IIIO ZT.I With Lovei W* ^ 9BBT1 vlS jM. ' 'Han w* Metal & ^gJE- - Round, oblor terial that t splendidly, a $ U it. j 1.1 MM \MM Sotitfn 8 pc. cake ^ painted dec< karat gold t distinct sma /y Luncheori se /fj/t fruit and floi jpgfr- 2f>"to 27 ~pn 6.00 Hand painl trays, nove peppers, 5 \ piece fruit ji jjgM -5? | ii^ H y^yjjgjgggQj exquisite in on red plush 1.0 *v H and ? . - - yr - . C arm Always attr |5| tiful than e StS and bowls |Sl * colors plain - 1.0 ELEVATOR TO SECOND FLO I ~ohn> T * 20, at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs. Thompson is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W.W. Toomer of Orangeburg. We hope for this couple a happy sailing. Mrs. Thompson is our beautician. Prof. Thompson is a member on the faculty in the Williams Memorial high school. Mrs. Beatrice Woodruff h#J as her guest for the week end Mrs. Robinson and children of Charleston. DOUBLE BRANCH A.. .M. E. CHURCH "Riv.rB7~C." Cunningham, Pastor ?S. S. met nt the usual hour. Ai 11:30 iPean I. H. Alston of Allen university delivered the mornine sermon from the first Book of Ttevelatmns aru^the 18th verse." This was a soul stirring sermon The Lprd's Supper was administer- 1 ' _ u " I SifL=: 4Brimmintr I ly Gifts I d Painted Duroco Trays \ >g and square of ma^ % akes hand decoration ^ smart attractive gift. 0 ; to 3.98 % [t}nT I eautiful 1 ' p Tdpainted | efn Pottery set, beautifully hand ^ It _ ?ration . ^with 22 ? rim. Select from six 0 rt patterns. ^ J to 6.00 -> r?-- ' I 1 8 ts, lovely handpalnted 0 -al designs. - Comes in ? -0 ? jcesets; Boxed.? 0r 1 to 10.00 | I"! i i ied bon-bons, snack p I - pitchers, salt and 0 jiece cigarette sets, 7 0 jice sets. to 4.00 ~ 1 ~f ure Pictures j med miniatures, repro- p famous masters ... i every detail. Mounted ^ ^ I __ ]0 to 5.00 I Decorated arJc Vottery . J active, but more beau- p iver this year. Vases p in glowing rainbow p or richly decorated. ?p 0 to 5.00 I il mm 1 'OR i Z3 : i - - - I j , ' < I GOSPEL TORNADO * SPEAKING Continued from Page 1 afrying Florida, a part of Texas p^art oT the I2th 'District and Georgia. Alabama will not let Dr. Bonner be lost. L Npw, I cannot say evmy thing in 'ofv week, therefore, you will have to read the article each week to get the information. According to the information received and stock of the brethren .i?s varied little since last week Rev. George Babcock stock is 87 oercent; Rev. J. J. Miles, 40 p.c.; Rev.4"J. S. Julinsun, 75 Pc.;?Rev. oiogdon 00 Pc.; Rev. "George Sims 74 Pc.; Rev. E. A. Adams 86 Pc.; Rev. Gibbs 70 Pc.; Rev. Clayborn 79 Pc.; Rev. bherman 00 Pc.; Drr Thomas Davis 70 Pc.; Rev. Pemblcton 70 Pc.; Rev. Gomez 40 Pc.; Dr. Walker 60 I'c.; Rev. Jackson, of Texas 69 Pc.; Rev. Dames 74 Pc.; Rev. Blakely 40 Pc.; Rev. Babcock 60 Pc.; Rev. Hemingway 60 Pc.; Rev. Fred Jordan 15 Pc.; Rev. Ferguson 70 Pc. There are others we didn't get the report in have them compHed for next week. I am leaving tomorrow for New York. Washington, D. C., Alexandria, La., and Little Rock. Arkansas. Send all mail to Post Office Box 128. Little Rock. Ark. ''Old Viv" has been found. We will tell you her condition next week. So long, will be on the air next week aver Station PMLOC. ed. At 6 p.m. the ACE-L met with i nice group of young people. \\\ are still carrying on and neec S'our support. We are also ask .ng the adults to come out and bi with us in the meeting. At 7 p.m. our beloved pastor brought to u: i burning message that made oui nearts rejoiced. Text 11th verse o the 51st Psalms. We had a large number of visitors throughout tin day. Rev. Cunningham, Mrs. Cpn nvngham and JVIiss Cunninghan were the Sunday dinner guests o. Mrs.- Martha Corley Monday enveing, Dec. 6 at 7:0G 1 o'clock our pastor held his monthly board meeting which uus? lovely and reports better than ever. Cora Coleman, reporter LEXINGTON CIRCUIT NEWS RevT I. O. Simmons, Pastor S. S. was well attended at New Bethel. We have on a. membership drive and our number is in creasing splendidly. OUT pastor preached a?very fine sermon.?Wr were graced with the presence o? Rev. J. M. Willrams our ex-pasto and his wife and two of their sons *nd daughter-in-law^ Sgt. Horace Williams certainly looks the picture of health also Pvt. Harry Ltnd Verdell Rawl and Pvt. Jona fhan Black. All worshiped at New Bethel Sunday morning and even fng. Rev. W. E. Lee preached for as at the evening service. We ha-several other visitors from Coluni bia and Swansea, Batesburg a?dLmo. Rev. Williams made sonn very timely remarks. We hop. however soon-it will be that Rev Williams wtill be able to resume hispastoral work. Mr. David Jones certainly conducted a very interesting, leagui Sunday evening. Also the pro gram conducted by Miss Lessi Tavlorand others and the previous Sunday by Mrs. Ruth Wise and others and the beautiful music by Miss Mollie Leaphart, our pianist. All certainly made greater ioy in life. The stork came in our town and made three stops and left a fT7i son at the home of Mr. and Mrs Orelee Lrtes and a fine daughtei it the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. C Davis another fine son at th', home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Wise. All mothers and babies ar doing fine at this writing. Mr. Dalbert Sligh is dotTTg fin it this writing and is expected tr return, home thrs week. Mr. Pe Clarke is home at this writing am loing fine. Rev. A. B. Bailey is planning a fine affair at St. Paul church or Monday night. Rev. Simmons am his people of New Bethel are in ttPrt. ? Our pastor wrll be at Mt. Zion church on Sunday. -The public r invited. MILLER CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. B. F. Sumplcr, Pastor Sunday was a beautiful day foi all church goers. Sunday school opened at the appointed hour wit' all officers at their post. At 11:3 the pastor delivered an inspirational sermon. His text was taken from 2nd chapter of Phillipmm3th verse. Subject Jesus The Name High Over All. The sermon was well delivered, and touched many hearts. The Lord's Supper was served. At 7:30 thr pastor again gave an inspiring message!Collections amounted to 550.00. Among the visitors were Pvt. Fred B. Pratt, Jr., spending his furlough wi'th parents and M Glenn an old NeWberian. Both made timely remarks. We have quite a few members and friends on the sick list. We are urging you to please go see them. They need your encouragement. We are sorry to hear o f the death ~o? Mra^ Burclv mother of one of our teachers at the Drayton street high school. 'Z&kL w?i u u J:: J I _J * V Saturday, December 11, 1943. CLASSIFIED ADS Special Notices. Cards of Thanks, Memnriams, Birth Announcements Marriage Announcements, etc. are charged for at the rate of 10c per line. Cash most accompany the >rder. Minimum charge 50c. CARD OF THANKS j Mrs. Anna E. Vulkntinc and laughters wish to thank the Simp- . , on High School faculty for the eery delicious fruit basket received 11 Thanksgiving Day and to the ,:ekens Cornty. Teachers Assn., Welfare Club of Easlev, Easley l'ni<?n Bnptht church. Enslcy UFlU <el M. E. Church and the many i iends who have loyally given dotations and called duririg her illr.ess. CARD OF THANKS I am taking this method ?11V ? thank my friends and relatives for kindness shown me during my recent illess. You have sent me flowers and cards of greeting. You have sent up some faithful praywork together for good. I VlK certainly grateful to you, and lyl pray God's richest blessings oTr each of you; who has done the least in making me feel cheerful and hopeful, in a time when so ? many were doubting my recovery. But I know whom I have believed ind am persuaded, that He is able to keep that which* I've committed unto Him against that dayA^ Mrs. ELIZA'BETH T. BROWN, R. 4, Arthurtown, Columbia, S. C. BENNETTSVILLE NEWS By C. I). Sanders, Reporter In cooperation with the war let's vheer up and make all of our boys happy for the Christmas season in the armed services over the land and sea, some where. Send a word of cheer, a gift of some kind. God will bless you in some way. Last week closed a special anniversary program leading up to a HO years pastoring service to the members and friends of Macedonra church. "The honored Rev. P. B. Mdodana, pastor and servant of God for these good people tried to show his appreciation in every way for the faithfulness of all the vari- / ous organizations toward his enlire family during the period of his 30 years service. He first visited thi^ church under the pastorate of che Rev. A. J. Streater. He married Mrs. Mary Kain of Maxton, N. C.. and to this-union four child ren were born, all of_ whom now Mold college degrees. Tno program was carried out each night by rejT resentatrves of th various churches. Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Daniel of Manning, were the honored guests of the anniversary. Rev. Daniel preached the anniversary sermon to a full house. The a(j); mount raised in honor of the pastor was something over $300. Rev. and Mrs. Mdodana made > pleasant call at the home of the reporter Saturday. Rey. Mdodana reports hiuch srecess as principal~ of tho Jackson* high school, Cam-~ ilen. , _ Rev. E. M Booker, dean of Mortis college was in the city Saturday p.m. vrsiting members and church meetings at Saw Mill. Shiloh church has now installed a new heating plant and the furnace room is completed in'full. The parsonage has been repaired I and everything is new. Misses Elouise and Mabel Reese ileachers. and Mrs. Hazel Reese of Columbia spent the weekend home. Mrs. Katie Bostard and Mrs Anna Mae?Rogers arrived -from ? J. Y. City. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C.irwlr...,. ? e A uoiiucis ui l ojcucviiic spent. me week end home quests of Mr. and Mrs. M. King. Mrs. Ma/.ie Napoleon died in (Claysburg, Pa., last we,ek and the [remains \vere shipped home Thurs ' day and was tirid to rest in the old cemetery at Macedonia church. The remains were accompanied by Mrs. L. Williams, mother; Jacob Williams, brother, wife and son, Daniel Napoleon sister Mrs. Smoat of Duram, N. C. J When in the city an^l wish a nice preared meal stop in at Mr. H.TS7 Covington on W. Market St. and*y Mir. Richard Loston, Hudson St. * Mr. Johnnie Bradford opened a new lmc of groceries on Marshall St., corner of Amelia. Mr. arid Mrs. J. P. McLeod can accommn:1ate you for hotel service on 'W. Market street. Mrs. Leatha Sanders was funeralized at St. Paul Baptist. Rev. McMillan pastor on Wednesday^ \ Interment nt Macedonia cemeterjl " Mrs. Johnson and two daughters " Miss Mary Jane of Washington, Miss Louise Johnson motpred to Columbia to visit their sick husband and father M/r. C. B. Johnson in the hospital. ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH ^ C i Rev. B. T. Sears, Pastor Services were held December 5 beginning with the S. S. at Tfr:30. At the morning service Rev. B. T. Sears preached from Dan. tO: 10, theme Behold a Hand Touched Me. 6:00 O'clock BTU. Evening I service Rev. Sears delivered a very timely and impressive sermon. Theme "Love for the House of God". The final church meeting | tor this ydnr will be held Friday JfJk night to discuss and plan its 1944 M'' J I Ernest Davis, reporter a? 4