Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

KMT* Two ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. S. \V. Fordham?Ministe ' "v" ~V- Marion-*' S. S. was called to or tier at 10:00 by the Asst. Supt Kev. Foxworth with the officer and co-workers on their post o duty The lesson was taught wit much interest with a large atten ? r tlance. ?? Morning Worship at 11:15. Invc cation was offered by Brothe Davis. Our responsive reading Wa read from the 8th Psalm. Ou Scripture lesson was read from S Mate 22:18-28 followed by the 1? verse and summary of the De with the ushers receiving the cor sec ration Mission. The " trustee then received the morning offerin which was vej^v liberal. The cons< , cration prayer was offered, by tl pastor The choir sang a specii selection followed by a wonderfi r. sermon by Rev. Foxworth take -for his theme: "What Think Ye ( Hint." The opew door was then e: tended while the choir sang the ii vitation hymn. We then acknov lodged the presence of our visitor The notices by the church del and the Ushers report brought tl morning service to a close.v * ~ - At 7:00, we again were foui on. our post of duty. At this tim the pastor brought us another so ' ' stirring sermbrr taken from S John 6:9 verse The open door wi again extended while the cho sang hymn No; 223 The trustees j gain received offering which wj very liberal. The notice by tl church clerk-then brought the se vice to a close. . . news We are glad to say the past< and his wife are doing nicely. Mr Eva Benjamin, Mrs. Minnie Fo: worth and many of our other sic _ members are doing nicely ar thank for your many prayers ai ask that you continue to remembi them in your prayer. Elizabeth Moody, Rpt. ' UNION STATION A. M. CHURCH Rev." D. D. Felder?Minister I.ake View?Our Sunday Scho began at its usual hour 10:00 m., with the Supt., Prof Paul Fo * ami nis corps oi teachers at the * post of duty. Much?interest?wi manifested throughout the discu sion of he lesson by the varioi classes. Prof."Andrew Walker * Columbus High School faculty w the guest teacher of class No. Twhich Brother Connie -Nance ' , ' teacher. Prof. Walker threw mu< light on the lesson L'as he unveil his storehouse of knowledge. Plea come again Prof. Walker. , The pastor ascended the rostru at 11:30 sharp and brought to I hearers a heartwarming messge keeping with the Lenten seasi from Psalm 517. Text: "Purge n / with hissop, and I shall be clea / wash me and I shall be whit than snow." Everyone rejoici within the God of his salvation i the man of God spoke to us of tl fulness of his heart and soul. "Su ly, the Lord was in this place An invitation was extended f< joiners. Sister Clara Willian cast her lot with us. The senii .. :.i vuuu UIU4C1 IIIC incMuriK-y ui rii ter Fannie Stanley furnished e: cellent music for both the mornin and night services Miss Geraldir Nance of the faculty of the Bei nettsville High school spei the weeked at home with her f: mily, also Miss Page of the Latt High school faculty. At 3*30 P. M., Rev. R. ( Wright, pastor Weston Chapel .M. K. Church,. Latta, S C., and. hi good people worshipped with u; They traveled in a convoy of on bus and twelve cars. Dr. Wrigh delivered a sermon to linger Ion in the hearts and minds of his hea ors. He spoke from St. Mark li "The Spiritual Lighthouse." D: Wright was at his best. Man souls rejoiced in the God whot they serve. Preach on Dr. Wrigt until preaching days or over.- Hi senior choir furnished the rnusi while the senior usher board sei ved in an efficient and up-to-dat manner. The service renderefT b the above is hard lo be exeelle< The offering very good indeed. 1 The Senior choir will have its a niversary on Sunday, March 2< 1055 at 7:30 P. M You are cbi dially invited to attend. Forty young men of Union nu and organized into a Young Men Club last week. Mr. Benjamin Je kins Pres., Mr. Hanes E. For< Vice Pres , and Mr. Clarence For Sec., and Mr. Howard Randolpl reporter. The club will meet eac f.'-st and third Friday nights t 7:b* sharp at various homes. Yo are invited to attend. It will met at the home of Mr. McLcster Davi this Friday night. We regret to learn that Siste . Katie Rogers was taken to the Mi 1 liijp h&yltal this \morning. tV i ^ ?i ? -*" f. - -v | hope for her a speedy recovery, j ' Sisters Emma Page, Wilmetta ; j Ford and Leila Rogers are still on '" [ the" sick list We are happyT to see Sister Eva Abraham out again nd s lo'okiug the picture of health, also * Brother Samuel Ford. Sister Luke ^ Odoni is also among our sick and shut-ins. ~ Mrs. Sailie Whaley of Sumterv'* S. C. spent last weekend here With r her cousins, our pastor, Rev. D. D. |S Felder arrd" family at-the patsonr age. They were the Sunday dinner ** guest of Brother nd' Sister Ira Smith and Monday dinner guest of c* Sister Hettie Page,'mother of Bro-' Smith. Mrs. Whaley enjoyed- herself immensely. Hurry hack Sister K Whaley. You are always welcome.! j Sister Mamie DeLane paid a # Viiiit tn thp nnr^innirp nrt \fnnrlnv niprninp Aadnpinp with her a hppe Ll' box stocked with tasty and most !0 delicious edibles. This was a pleas ^~ant surprise indeed wliich the pas H j tor and family preatlv appreciated *" , more than lanpuape can express. , Prof Patd Ford is our delepate to v~ the Electoral Collepe on the 23 s* March, So don't forpet to cast your k vote for him. Worship with us on Sunday. Sun day school 10:00 a. ni., Worship j service 1J:.10 a. ni. Remember our e?'motto: COME THOU WITH ? US, uI 1 AND WE W1I.I. ~ DO THEE il- GOOD." is - >i j a" | ALLEN CHAPEL A. >1. E. le CHURCH ' > 1 EDUCATIONAL STUDY GROUP MARCHES ON UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MISS A. E. RROGDON, EDUCATIONAL s- LEADER X- v. ' }? Educational SlUtl.v Group met ,(' with Allen Chapel A. M: E. Church' Rte. .1, Sumter S. C., MarL'r c-h 3." 1055 at 11 :'1() A.M.. with the Local Presidents in charpe. 1. Sar viour Don't Pass Me By, Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross, and Bread Of Heaven was sunp by the audience, Prayer by Sister Ballard. Leapree A. M. E. Church. Z. Here Am 1 Se^tt Me was sunp AS t Vt ic 1 c , ..J v.iv VI niv 111auv illdllU ol j song's of all Missionary Groups, a. . Mis-s Angie Gadsen then took rd I.charge of the music with the group ir | singing, "He Promised Never To > | To Leave Me," and Look And Live s- ' with every one taking part and all us 1 minds and hearts together. We all of felt the Holy Spirit. My we invite as more of our teachers, preachers is our Atudy group, there is much to ch learn to help you fathom out your ed ( very problems that have seemed al se most unbearable. M iss Brogdon, our very efficient m leader expressed again her appre,js ciation to all for the wonderful in spirit of cooperation. We were on ! very sorry Mrs. Janerette fould I10 ' not attend our class on last Sat. n: | due to the illness of her fine huser ! band who has been hospitalized J(j for some time. Rev. Janerette, we as ' sincerely wish you a speedy re- . ie covery. May God heal your body I -ii :? - > *? .... - re <ji mi us weanness. lie will,'it we " all Pray. 7 ~ j or Miss Brogdon, then presented ns Rev. Crunilin, and as he came foror ward singing, I'll Go Lord all our s- ; hearts felt uplifted again because k- we feel as Missionaries that is our ig job. Anywhere Lord, so long as I le God says Go, We can't go by our- j i- ! selves. it j Rev. Crunilin brought greetings j i-| to the Ministers and District ( a workers and expressed many | thanks to our Host for such . 'a ". ! hearty invitation to study here at t. good old Allen Chapel A M. E. is , Church. He also said our group is s. leading all the other District sWhat e 1 else do you expect Rev. CruniliriT it i Have you forgotten we are follow g ing'our most efficient Educational r ; Worker M iss A. E. Brogdrwi ? Miss 5. ; Brogdon must succeed. Mrs. Janr. I erette, our most efficient and taly 1 ented President doesn't know failn j ure; our Presiding Elder doesn't it know failure, and our most esteem ; is | ed Bishop can't fail with folk like 1 ic we have in the Lancaster District. ! p- Rev. Crunilin emphasized these , :e points: yM. We must develop a sense of 1. I consciousness I 2 We must dedicate our lives to' n j service for our Community [), ' 2. We must see people as they r- are I 4. We must find those that are depressed 'a ' 5. What are we as Missionaries n! doing? I ' Those of you who missed the d j Study Group the first Sat. in Marit j ch, try real hard to meet us at h j High Hill the first Sat. in April at it , 11:30 AM. Rev. Crumlin was hetu 1 tor this time than before. Come to >t High Hill and you will agree, is The way to hear Rev. Crumlin is he there with me. ir We wish to thank and acknowil ledge the presence of all who was re ~present at the Study Group from ? ? various Churches ~ We wish" to thamk the pastor Hew Hainmit and the fine people A lien Chapel for their fine hospila!;ty last Saturday. May God that jjiveth all things ever hless and Keep you And Mis. Evans, we wish so much to come hack to you again. Won't you invite us? ( ' .It Emidiirk , Rpf Hi v J. A. McQueen?Pastor St (Jeor'j-e?S. S. was called to order hy the Supt. iit the usual hour, (p ite a lovely group of ehliu or was in attendance. The lesson was reviewed hy the E. The morning .services began at 11:30 with the Junior choir in t"?trge of the music. Scrapf,.sre lesson was^ read hy Rev. Franklin front Isaiah 33. Selection hy the choir. Just iiefo'i e-the' sermon. The G'-snfl choir sang Stay In The Field Until The War Is Ended load hy Pro. Davis. A spiritual which all enioved. The P. E. selected his text from the 35:8 of Isaiah. Subject, The i Christian- Assurance. Our heart? did huyn whik' the man of Cod delivered' the message from the TiiT ness of his heart. Immediately lifter the sermon, Dr.* CI ray motored to _other points to hold his Quai cer. He -was accompanied by the Rev. Franklin. They returned for hh night service. Rew. Franklin gave us the message from Paul's letter to the Fph. Subject, A Good Soldier. After the night services, Dr. Gray called the Conference to order. The regular form of order was carried outr Reports were ' read. Characters passed. Memoirs for the deceased.Af District I.uncheon will be sponsored by Dr. Gray, P. E. of the Charleston District, This luncheon~wiII be given at St. James A M. F Chinch March 10, 1<)55.-. < ' ' ; > BETHEL A. M. E. CHl'RCH ..* Rev. C. C. Burgess?Pastor S S. was opened at the regular . hour with the Supt. and his staff of officers. The lesson was very TrT teresting telling us what prayer can do. A brief review was given b{^ the pastor, ?At 11:40, Morning servile began with a number by the prayer band, The pastor came to us with a burning message taken from th? ] Book of Proverbs. Theme: A Hidding Place." This was a wonderful sermon. Very glad to have; so many visitors Among them were: Mr. D, K, Drifing, Mr. P. L. Murray of Oak Grove Church. You are" always welcome at Bethel. L. M. Patterson, Rpt. MT. OLIVE A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. Romeo Leonard?Pastor Myrtle Beach?Sunday School opened at 10:30 a. m , witjt Supt, Mr. T. \V. Ray and teachers at their post. The S. S. was in high spirit. Mr E._T. Byrrough and ] choir opened with songs leading to Easter. Beginners class No. 3 won the attendance banner. Men's Bible class won the finance banner, Mr. Edward Johnson, Asst. teacher for the day was very happy. 11:45 Devotion began. After which the pastor delivered a spirit ual sermon from St. Matt , 4, Sub. The First Conflict's Of Jesus. The Holy Spirit truly, ran high. The noiy i omniunion was served to a Jai'pfe crowd. fi:30 p. m,, the A. C E. L. open ed with the Pres , Mr. Clyde Buck presiding. The lesson was discuss ed thoroughly by members. The very efficient Pres. 8:00 Evening devotion began after which the pastor delivered another spiritual and inspirational message from St. Matt. 5, Theme: The greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest man ever lived. This sermon was one to be long remembered. We can truly say we have a (?od sent preacher. BATE NEWS I On Sunday night, March 0, 1055 Mrs. Mattie Davis and the Jr choir of St John A M. E. church of Marion, Rev. Fordham pastor worshipped with us in a Queen's I contest. Mrs- I onia Vfoob' Others in the contest were Misses Barbara J. Sirhmons, Gertrude Spivey, Dorothy Mosley and Mis? Johie M. Lewis, Each contestant offering was lifted and assisted b.v one of the members of St. John Jr, Choir Presiding Elder Jenkins was there to keep every thing finanI cially alive. We were very proud of him as our leader. BU Y BONDS ' > ? THE PALMET1 SPARTAN BURG NEWS I, ] The Thompsorr-Sympathy Club, i met Wednesday iiipht March 9, at the home of Mrs. Eunice (iault. Pe Votional v i\s led by the* Chaplin, Mrs Smith sinpinp, "Remember Me.*' ih.yer, Scripture Matthew 18:1-10 read by Mrs. Annie M. Ro pers. S.nping Jesus Keep. Mp Near ' the ci-i << m i < a r 15 Xhacker, j i President conducted the business j session. It also was the president's | day. A lovely pift was presented I to her by Ms. Gault." Ice-cream, 1 cake and candy was served. Those J present were Mrs. Carrie ItObin- j <on. Mrs. Jessie Smith. Mrs. An- i lie M. Ropers and Mrs. Lulu M? Ii!l The next meetinp will be held j Wednesday nipht March 23. 1955 e. it the home of the president 133 ' K. Thompson St. After the meet- i ir.p there will be a ?Tuppei\Care ! ;,arty piven by Mrs. William ? t Luln M. Hill Rpt. ?r 1 SMII.OH A. M. E. CHURCH . Rev. A. A. Amaker?Pastor . ? 1 . , Winnsboro?On March 13, at Shi J loh A. .M. h,. t'hurch, the pastor and o rs. on lime. l ne lowship of Christian 'Love." It was I h?juitifullv taught and very well . discussed by the pastor and various ; members. We liad a wonderful service that ! all the members and friends en, .ioyed. They were especially inspirI cd by the message delivered by our pastor. | At 3:30 p. m., the "Singing 7 Croup" from t Hester, JS. (J. appear ed They were to have appeared at ' Mi. Zion that following .night. Everyone't^hought they sang very well. We not only would like , to have them reappear but also would ors to* render a program. Our purpose 3d .these programs is to. help to liqudate our church's property. We are looking forward to build a church in the near future. If anyone desires to ni??ke a contribution1' will be greatly appreciated. : Q. P. Driee, Rpl. ' 4 ' 1 MT. Z10N CHURCH I Bev. \V. I>. W illiams?Pastor P?Garnett?S. S.?opened?at?the usual hour with the Supt Mrs. ' Anna McFarlan presiding. Teach, ers werfe at their post of duty. After a .wonderful lesson being * P taught-;- -The-Fellowship of - Chrhr* , tian Love.'" The lesson was review ed by the pastor after discussion . by Rev. Glover, R. R. Jenkins, and Mrs. Anna McFarlan.. Morning services were very good. The pastor ascended the Rostrum and announced hymn No. 327 C. M., O For A Faith That Will Shrink, etc. Invocation by Bro. Frasier After the Dec,, Hymn No. 200, Go Preach-My Gospel SaitH The Lord. The pastor's message > , was taken from St. Luke 10:17, i . And the seventy, returned again with joy saying, Lord even Devils ^ are subject .unto us through?thy- , , word. The results of the spirit wtTs. good. Communion was administered -by a large number by the pas- j tor. I ! , I Collection was above the aver- j , | age. The members are looking for- 1 ( ! ward to a great Quarterly conference on 1th Sunday by P. E. Jen- | nings. Sacrament was administered to o- , ver 27 persons who were sick by j the pastor and Rev. Glover. ( We are asking thd Lay-Delegates to send Bro. Jenkins to the General Conference on Wednesday March, 28, Holly Hill, S. C. He is a worthy member of Mt. Zion A. M. E Church of long standing. You can't fail at Mt. Zion Station with such members as Ben Mc Phersion. Gussie Bostick, R. R. Jenkins, Stephen Frasier, Tonie ; Brown, Fred Chafton, Fred Good- j 'man, Clarence Goodman, Willie Jlillison. Anna McFarlan, Edith j Gillison, Marion Johnson, M. E. , Miller, Arnetha Jenkins, Cora L. Williams, lizzie Goodmdb, Viola Goodman, Nancy McPhei'son, El- | j Ionise Small, Victoria Cunningham, ! Kat.v Mallory, JVlary Hooper, I Nancy Ficklen, Rebecca Shiggs, i . Rosa Smooks^ Daisy Ea<ldy, Flora . Miller, Jesse Stokes, N. B. Jen- J .kins, Richard Lawyer, Morrison j Lawyer. John Lawyer, Mr. Rich- i -j aid Smooks one of our good niemI bers had an accident, but is now recovering. Subscribe For The PALMETTO Leader * ? ~ 2 rro LEADER 01,1 VK BRANCH BAPTIST , I'M I'RCTI ? (I _ Key, John It. Wilson?Pastor ? Batesburg?The work in tho g hurcn -has been progressing sans- t factorily this year up to this date. ( i he Board of Deacons have been t| re-elected and I?feacon Clarence g Robinson has been chosen chair- n man of the Board. There has also I n been a selection of a group of o seling towards Deaconship. It is !" g lioped that through prayer and I Christiaft Tgufdance these young me.n~wni_oTTe"ttay become~efficient?j] Deacons. ! c Olive - Branch welcomes visitors ( a at all times and we aioparticularly C glad to have visitors com" and wor ship -wjth lis on the first and third Sundays of-each month. I g Callie W. Wial, Rpt, ' |j 1 : *?: r~a BROOK I. AN D BAPTIST ft Clll'KCH b Rev. T. T. Marsh?Pastor n ; ; ' 1) S. S. Began at 10:00 with Sunt. Hornet1 Mickens and other officers h and teachers at their post of duty, j p The lesson was beautifully taught j C and discussed for 30 minutest 11:30, the-morning devotion was' I conducted hy Sister Essie* Mick- j / ens and Sister E. Cheathan. Every j ( ope enjoyed the prayer service. The . spirit was there. At 12:00 the pastor ascended the,; rostrum Scripture was read by the pastor from Psalms 150-1-12. V I!itext was taken from Genesis a-.O lis subject was "The. Way [ Down " 1 am sure every one enjoyed the message. The musical e choir, usher board and vocal choir t were at their post of duty. The 1 co 11 cetion was fine. I s Visitors were: Rev. R. P. Nelson i anil Rfv. T"~T: Jackson.?? j-t ALl?aild M IS David fin-Kan j] Deacon William alk from Ridge <1 Branch' Baptist Church, Batesburg t S._L'.. .also. M iss Ema Alinis from ,.c Alt. Zion Baptist Church, Cayce. The night service was held in ? spite of the rain. We heard another 1 wnrulprf 111 mnceo rt-A x 1? . mv.iAa^c xiviin tue pas- J tJ.r. v I ho program that was held at c 3:00 was a success. Every one real _ ly enjoyed it. < c The "spring revival will begin c the first week in April which is ? April 4-8. Every one is asked to at ! tend every night , | 1 J Louraine Davis,- Rpt | 1 ' ' |c c MT. ZION A. M. E. CHURCH ' v Rev. C. C. Hlack?Pastor ? i I S. S. opened at the usual jj hour, 10:30. with the officers at their post of duty. The lesson was j beautifully discussed by Rev. Rebett of Pinegrove. Service began at 12:00 with the j pastor presiding. The opening part of service following the pastor pre sented our most honorable Presid- j ing Elder. He delivered an uplift-' ing sermon which we were - all j proud to hear and have in our pre <errcc, P. E., Cunningham, after ( j which he held Second Quarterly | Q Conference of 1955 We were glad! I to have a good crowd out at church | t| Sunday Since Rev. Black came into our church, we've had 8 new join- j Friday niprht March 25, we aret^ having a program at Mt. Zion A. 1 j M E. Church. Everybody is cor- j ^ rlially invited to attend. We are t looking forward with anxious anti- 1 j, cipation for this to be a night of a success. Mary 'Eleazer, Rpt. t - r s IIENNETTSVILLE NEWS r t_ i The Sunday morning worship at St. Michael Methodist Church was good. The pastor Rev. W. M Stokes delivered a wonderful message. The youth choir rendered the music. - ( At Evans Metropolitan A. M. E I ( Ziori Church, the Rev ^ ' Jeffrey delivered. a wonderful message Sunday morning. The pastor choir,* and members conducted the y 7:00 p m. worship at Smithfield "< in Chesterfield County. 1 At Shiloh, Rev. H. S. "Wright ] delivered ^ vjpry interesting mes- I sage froni the theme, "Fire In i The Boson." All the members and ? friends who like to hear good sing \ ing will appear at Shiloh the first Sunday in April to hear the Male i Glee Club of Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga. ] A special meeting of the Marl- 1 boro County branch of the NAACP was held Monday night of this week at fst. Paul Baptist Church, Rev. L. W. Ware, pastor. The election of city and County officers will be held Tuesday at the ' County seat of Marlboro, County. ( Have you registered? Every color I j ed person in Marlboro County .ought to register an be prepared to vote Tuesday. You have the I ( v ? i ight and it is your duty so please on't nejflect to vote. A panel discussion was .rendered . iunday evening over station WB- I C, Bennettsvillen?S. C., -by?the 1 oachers, students, and patrons of he East Side Elementary School iiected by Mrs. P. H McCollum, 1 Subject: "What the East Side Ele-, nentary School means to. the .Comnunity and how to make the most f it in every respect You who did reat treat. Prof. Ernest Robinson, j M-in. *. Prof. Ervin McCollum and fam- | V of-bHrrhiim. -N C were in th? ity Sunday. The guests of mother nd grand mother, Mrs. P. R. Mc'olluni on Marshall St. Mr. P L Dixon was called to i lumter, S. C., last Wednesday on msiness. Dea. W. W. Wright of St Beulh?Baptist <htrrc+i?celebrated his eventy fifth birthday at the aiove named church last Sunday ight. Four Quarters sang spiritnl? . Thp gifts.were many. 1. l.ittle Miss Katriria Purcis is Lome and is doing fine-after underling an operation in the Marlboro" 'ouiity hospital. On the sTck listT aFe Mrs: Katie j tostic, Mrs. Frances Hopkins, Mrs ' (nna._Coleman, and Mr. Cam iuiclf. * j Callie S. McCoy, Rpt i :i()N BAPTIST CHURCH Key. I'. Reeder?Pastor * ?1 ? Many members and friends ouldn't help but rejoice in the day he Lord made. For Sunday was a iejaiitTful day to behpld a perfect pring day. Many Christians were 'ound in their places witnessing be- - opening--- oC Stmrlay - SchooM n'omptlv- at ten o'clock. The Sun- ! lay's ' lesson: ' Prayer In The Christian's Life," was one that very Christiarr~should have~~sttrdH ed and discussed Mr. Robert Peai ;on taught the adult class and Rev 3itts taught the Men's Bible class., rhe Junior and adult department vere indeed benefited by the study >t prayer. 1 am j Following jthe dismissal of Sun- | lay- was Benedict's Day at oui hurch. Promptly at e 1 e v eH| tlrs. Bacoats and hundreds of stud ( nts came into worship with us. j Remarks concerning the historic ol ' Icnedict imxUthe purpose of Founlers Day,! were made by Mrs. Ba- ' bats. A special offering was gien hv the eongregtion for Found ' irs Day. , V . . I Rev. Pitts Assistant Pastor deivered a timely and didactic ser- j ion. His sermon was taken from . .uke 16:25. Tlie text, "Son Re- | lember." His message was center d around a true story of two men. | )ivesy a certain rich man and Laz rus, the poor beggar. The speak? r pointed out that Dives lived' a ixurious life on earth but he died nd went to hell. While Lazarus tie poor beggar was a righteous inn and he died and \va^ carried y the angels into Abrhom's bos-! m Rev. Pitts warned the congreation to do their thinking while , liey have an opportunity to repent nd -fix their wrongs.?For?after i eatfif, it will be to late. j The Baptist Training Unio'n met s the usual hour The topic for the ay was "Combating The Alcohol Ienace." The classes pointed out hings that could be done individual v and collectively to help solve the leohol problem. Following the dis ussion the President, Mrs. White aker asked the pastor to make renarks. The" pastor, Rev Reeder as ured the members that if they live ight^God will take care of them. ' X\ on' you come and worship with is next Sunday? R. M. P., Reporter b'OLEMAN RIDGE BAPTIST ri i Kl H Rev. Jno. Davis, Pastor S. S. was opened at the usual j lour, with a large number present. The lesson was so beautifuly taught by Dea. Tommie Wil- I iams of the Pine Hill Church. ' After S. S. we went into the S. >. Union and it was carried out 10 nice. We made each and every ine welcome, and somf very nice papers were read, representing their union. Then a very nice sermon was preached by the Rev. Harris of Clinton, S. C. then dinner was served on the ground. After dinner, we all returned for society. Sunday night some of the members went to Ridge Hill Baptist Church, with a great storm overtaking some of them and causes some death; so I advise you, to wake up and live before its too late. Look next week for more news. Carvin Ligoni, Rpt. BETHEL CHL'BCH OF ST. GEORGE S. C. AND MANY FRIENDS MOURN THE DEATHJ: OF MRS REBECCA SIMMONS Bethel -A. NlfT E. Church of St. J George, S. lost a most faithful and loving lhember iu person of Mrs.' Rebecca Simmons. She loved supporter of the same Her home ' was the preachers home. The j church was filled to its capacity during her funeral and ?others who could not be seated. She was a law biding citizen. The community has lost a loving neighbor, the children a-sweet loving and devoted mother. She was a true altd tired Christian. She lived the life and died the death L>arlington claims a large part of her sweetness because she was in Darlington quite often with her daughter, Mrs. Gibbs and she won many friends while there. We will miss her sweet smiles and tender loving voice. Darlington was well repre sen ted at the funeral; Too much ' praise cannot be given ' to Mrs, I Gihhs who ?4i#l nil that was with in her power for Rer mother during I her illness in her home every tender care, possible was given while , in her home. The daughter, Mrs. 1 "Willihm and Mrs. Miller hastened j to their mothers bedside and ren- | dered every care possible after j she returned from Darlington. God | will 1 less these children. She leaves to mourn her lost, 3 j daughters, Mrs. Beulah Gibbs of Darlington, S. C. Mrs. Inez Willi- J ams of Trenton, New Jersey \'and . Mrs. t)aisy Miller of Far Rockaway \'pw York. 3 snn?ir Mr. Gil- [ hert Simmons of N. Y.; Mr. James Simmons of St George, S. C. and Mr. Walter Simmons of Trenton, N. J.,; 1 Sister of OrangeHirgV Si j~ T., ,1 brothers Mr. Willie Holmes | of St. George, S. C.; Mr Ollen Hol "'fTfET5'"8f" Jamaica;-~Nr-Y- r-anrl -Mr. Tames Holmes of Augusta. Ga.: 2 daughter-in-laws, 3 son in- laws; and a host of relatives arid frfe"nds~' Sleep 011 'blessed mother, a peace : ful sleep. We will strive to emu- : late your noble character and meetS you on the banks of sweet deliver | ance where parting will be no more. i_ 5 COPE NEWS Rev. O. A. Moran't?Pastor Sunday was a lovely day. and many found their way to the church of their choice. The pastor was at.?Macedonia on Sunday, S.? S. was called to-order at Qood Hope by Bro. Perry Ryant with of- ! ficers and teachers at their posts. ; The lessfJh was beautifully discuss ed and all seemed benefitted. Fina'n j cial contribution was fine also the attendance. We had a fine group out to Mace i donia for S. S.'A very interesting discussion of the~besson conducted by the Chief Supt.S Col. $2.05. i Script, reading by the pastor, sing ing by the choir. Remarks and announcements brought us to the Jtext. Rev. Morant came forward and spoke to us from St. Johnj ? 9:38, Theme: "The Wonderful rill-iut " 1 were K'ven a neauti-j ful description of this Subject. We | , coulcT only sit and listen while he I j spoke to us from the beautiful words of truth." They were good for us to feed upon during t h e ^ week. Everyone listening had to be AOOOOOOOOW^OOOOOOOO.QOjOOO1 WELCOME SCHC I * ?B; I MARSH $ Known .For Qua | ._ ? 1535 MAIN ST. 0 ,0000000000000000000000000 000000.0000000000000000000 1 WELCOME I ALBEN RES The Aristocrat o 1 Open24Hou 'I QZIE JACK I 1607 Harden St. a Saturday. March ll)v.1955 CLASSIFIED AOS MKMOKIAM ^ i Mrs;.Lydia C. Daniels To one'we loved so dear *?Perhaps, Lvdia you are - * - ton far. away to hear us when, we often say How much we miss you. ^ Since you passed awey. We love you more than , * words can say, .And hope to meet you on the other 4shore someday. But we feel that God will , by His grace Ease the pain when we look upon hissmiling face. He will help us to look up ?" and sing * To know that you are in a place where joy and peace reign. * Husband, Ralph Daniels, mother, Mrs Emily Clark," sisters, DeloreS, Sally Clark Mantaline Clark and brother, James Clark. CARD OF THANKS The-family of the I.ate Mr. Benjamin Burns wish to thank their many friends for the kindness shown during his illness and death; 9 and?fur?the beautiful floral tributes. ' satisfied A large audiohce. came out. Many from other churches. Some of Rej^litrhell memhers af ter worshipping with us, went to their church in the P. M. and reported a wonderful sermon. We had a full day after Communing over one hundred, baptizing two and receiving two into fuB membership. We adjourned to have dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mack Sr. : -> Afterwhich we visited the sick ones in this area. Sister Janie B. Harrison, Sister Mary Hair, Sis. Clorie Hall and Sis. Emily Summers. On Sunday night, we were at Good Hope to view and taste the largest cake in the world. Sponsor ed by Mrs. Harrison. The Female Gospels and the Jr. Singers. All of Orangeburg ren- -? lined melodious lmir.ic. Mrs. Mary ~ ? V'arn Director. Mr. ami AfVo " - v^iuiLun - nart ot Jacksonville, Fla were weekend iruests of Mr. and Mrs. ? Rufus Spoils. ? BUY BONDS Dooooooooooo:ooooo:ao:o?0;o^ )0L TEACHERS I IA L L' St-r.4?i lity Mens Wear | COLUMBIA, S. C. I ? - - ; OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.OOOjyOOjQ ooo.ooooooooo.oooooooooaacc TEACHERS I J iTAURANT 1 f Eating Places | ![' rs Each Day 1 SON, Prop. | ? Columbia, S. C. \