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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-13
CHALLENGE VOICED
: FOR THE MEMBERS
Stirring Dedicatory Sermon
by DR.. Ben R. Lacy,
Theological Head
EX-PASTORS PRESENT
Rev. Il. A. White and Rev. w. Z
Cumming Here; Present Pas-
tor, Rev. James A. Jones, IRE
Sides Mrs. Holloway Sings

An inspiring service attended by
members of the congregation and
MANY visitors from other dcnomlna-
tional units III the city marked the
formal dedication of the First Pres
bytcrian church edifice Sunday morn
inc at the IL o'clock hour. Two
former pastors were present and 9TH
ers sent greetings, while DR.. Ben r.
Lacy, president of Union Theological
Seminary. Richmond, Va, preached
the dedicatory sermon and challenS-
ed the membership to move forward
20 greater responsibilities and ach
ievements.
The pastor, Rev. James A. Jones,
presided. The invocation was by
Rev Il A. White, d. D., pastor from
1913 to 1921 and now pastor of the
Presbyterian church at MooreSville
where he has been since leaving here
The dcdicatory ritual was read by
Rev. w. G.. Cumming, pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Miami Beach,
Fla, who was pastor from 1927 to
1884 during the period when the new
church structure was erected and oc-
cupied Mr.. White also spoke in per
son his greetings.
Donors Recognized
Rev. MIR. Jones read a long list Ct
members and former members (sorle
deceased who were generous givers
to the building fund and to the fur
nishinS of various essential items of
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-13
GIRLS TO REGISTER
FOR COMING CAMP
Those Wishing to Go to
Balance Rock Must En-
roll Next "wednesday

Girl Scouts of Henderson are be-
ginning preparations for their an
nual camping outing at Balance Rock
camp, near here, and Miss Mari,i
Gary, camp chairman, said TODAY
that registration of girls who win at
tend will begin on Wednesday of this
week.
All girls who expect to attend the
camp are advised to report at the
Girl Scout rooms Wednesday morn
ing to register. There will be req
istration fee of one dollar, she said
and this will apply toward the camp
fee.
Health certificates will be required
of all girls attending the camp, ana
those who register are advised IA
bright these at the time
It could not be learned how manv
girls would be included in the camn
but preparations for the event have
been under way for some time. and
it is hoped that the camp this wear
may be the best the Girl Scouts have
ever had at Balance Rock No en
campment was attempted in the sum
nner of 1885 on account of the inran-
tile paralysis epidemic in the county
and over the State in general
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-13

will always be, and whether it is to
be a place where men will meet with
God and not alone with themselves.
The necessity, said DR.. Lacy, is for
the presence of God and men must
have that in their desperate need.
This church, he asserted, should be
a place where one could come for
comfort, for the church that does not
answer to that heart hunger is no
church at all. It is in the church
that solemn vows are made to God
and God must be present to sanctify
those vows.
Requisites for the presence of God
with his people include the Danish
ing of all idols from the heart. When
something else is substituted for God,
that is an idol, and when one gets his
strength from his safety box there is
no full allegiance to God. The preach
er warned of the failure to trust God
for the needs of life, urging the con-
gregation to seek first the kingdom
of God, then all these things will be
added"
eff you nave Gods presence here,
there must be no division among you,
for God does not abide in strife. Nor
will God dwell in the midst of inn
purity, for he likes to be where there
is purity among his people. There
must be an absence of murmuring il
Gods presence is to be had"
God has sounded the trumpet to
this church today" he concluded.
"Now go up and possess the land"
Church Organized in 1868
The First Presbyterian church in
Henderson was organized in 1868, or
60 years ago, and during that time
has had IL pastors, seven of whom
are still living. The church edifice
that was dedicated today was erected
in 1929 at cost, including equipment
and fixtures, of approximately $780,
600. Now the last cent of the debt
has been paid. The cancelled bonds
and the cancelled mortgage were on
display in the veStibule of the church
for the full view of the members. The
new structure is modern in every
sense of the word, with quarters for
the modern, departmentalized Sun
day school it has, and for the wo-
mems activities and social affairs,
all beside sthe main church audito-
rum for worship services. It has a
present membership of 268, with 222
enrolled in the Sunday school.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-13
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Four

/. What is the name for a natural
spring or fountain which diScharg-
es into the air, column of heated
water and steam, at more or less
regular intervals?
2. What is a chalet?
3. Name the place to which Jesus
withdrew with his disciples on the
eve of the Crucifixion.
f. Who wrote the poem, 1.-THE Blind
Men and the Elephant?"
5. In which state is the city of Dead
wood?
6. What is the nickname for the
state of South Carolina?
Z. Who was Gentle da Fabriano?
s. When did the U. S. begin to keep
immigration records?
9. OF which state is Lincoln the cap
ital?
10. Has an absolute vacuum ever
8. been attained?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-13

rian Church in 1928 That is the
highest honor the church can bestow
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-13
FORMER PASTOR IS
GREATLY HONORED
DR.. Sprunt at "a Has Been
Presbyterian Minis
ter So Years

Completion Of an active, continu-
Gus ministry of SO years in the
Presbyterian Church by DR.. Alexan-
der Sprunt, who yesterday retired
from a 35-year passionate of the First
Presbyterian church in Charleston,
S. c., was recognized in mention
during the services of dedication of
the First Presbyterian church in
Henderson, of which DR.. Sprunt was
pastor from 1885 to 1891. Dr. Sprunt
was prevented from being present
for the services here because of the
exercises in his church in Charleston.
He is widely known in Presbyterian
circles over North Carolina, as we'll
as in South Carolina and elsewhere,
and friends and admirers in the two
states who were interested in his
achievement. He gave up the active
passionate at Charleston yesterday
after passing his 84th birthday on
last Friday, July 10.
DR.. Sprunt is known and remem-
bered by many of the older members
of the Presbyterian church here, as
we'll as many of the older citizens of
the community. He is a native of
born in 1852. His father and family
came to America in 1858. DR.. Sprunt
was reared in Wilmington, one of five
sons and four daughters in the fam
lily. He graduated with the A. B.
degree at Davidson College in 1875,
and from Union Theological Semi
nary in Richmond in 1878, and later
at HampdenSidney College, Virginia.
He was licensed to preaching Novem-
Der 1873, and during his ministry of
So years has served only four
churches. The first of these was
the Augusta Commonly called the
Old Stone) church in Augusta
county, Virginia, and after that th1
Henderson church from 1885 to 1891
going from here to Rock Hill, S. c..
and after that to the First Presby.
terrain church in Charleston, from
| which he retired as pastor yesterday
He went there in 1901.
In 1879 DR.. Snrunt married Miss
Nellie Feck, daughter of Rev
! Thomas Peck, Union Theological
Seminary professor. She died only {
i few months ago. There are three
sons and three daughters-Mrs
=; James S. White, Rock Hill, S. c.,
; Mrs. Lacy l.. Little, wife of mission
airy to China, now retired; another
in Baltimore; Alexander Sprunt, Jr
| curator of ORTHODOXY in the Char
! lesion Museum; Fsev. James Sprunt
! pastor of Knox Presbyterian church
| in Norfolk, Va, and a daughter
Christine, who died in 1898.
| DIR Snr1Irt WroC poOAaratnr of fh1
| General Assembly of the Presbyte
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-13
GREAT DETAIL FOR
SCHOOL FURNITURE

While the contracts have not Been
definitely placed, it is expected that
they will be shortly and that there
will be no delay in equipping the new
school plants here in ample time for
the start of the fall term, it was stated
today by Superintendent E. M. Rollins.
He can recite a long list of red tape
requirements under government pro
cedure that have held up the actual
letting of the contracts, which call for
some $4,000 of equipment, including
the furnishing Of the auditorium of
the new high school, which has al
ready been done. Desks are yet to be
placed in the class rooms and in other
sections of the new buildings.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-13
THINK CELEBRATION
COULD Be SUCCESS
Something of Kind To AT
tract Attention to Mar
kets Suggested

A suggestion was made today that
Henderson could profit materially by
undertaking some sort of community
booster cele, ration this fall on the or
der of that put on during the fall Of
1884 in connection with the opening
of the new white way and re-paving
Of Garrett street. The great success
of that event is fresh in the minds of
all the people, it was pointed out.
The central theme of such celc-
bration, it was proposed, could be the
streSsing Of Henderson as a market
ing and shopping center. More and
more tobacco and cotton are being
sold here from year to year. and the
city's attraction for people in all this
section as a shopping and trading
headquarters is broadening each year
Moreover, it was pointed out that
there has been great growth here in
the past two years since the 1884 cele-
bration. Many new buildings, both
business and residential, have been
erected or are in the course of con
struction. All of these have marked
the march of progress in the com
munity. It would not be out of order
" oClI AASIoCl sui OWII pcOplo anu
Hendersons neighbors and patrons
On these things, it was suggested.
The marked success of the 1884 cele-
hration furnished convincing proof
that the community can do big things
in big way when it sets it's hands to
the idea set forth today for the con-
sideration of community leaders, in
the thought that results might be ac-
complished. There was the reminder
, too, that the time is short, and that
whatever is done ought to be planned
and launched at once.
rian Church in 1923. That is the
highest honor the church can bestow.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-13
leaders Of the congregation.
Greetings from Former Pastors

leaders OF the congregation.
Greetings from Former Pastors
Greetings from nearly all of~ the
living former pastors not present
were read by the pastor. These IN
Guided DR.. Alexander Sprunt. who
served here from 1885 to 1891, who
yesterday ended an active pastorate
at the First Presbyterian church in
Charleston, S. c., and was made pas
tor emeritus. He has served that
church 80 years and has been in the
Presbyterian ministry So years. He
was 81 years of age last Friday, July
10.
There were messages also from
Rev. j. II. Henderlite, pastor here
from 1902 to 1907, now pastor of the
First Presbyterian church at Gas
tonia, and Rev. c.. K. Taffee, now
pastor of the Presbyterian church at
liza, Georgia, and who was pastor
here from 1922 to 1927 All the 9th
ers, except those present in person,
and except Rev. j. A. Mcclure, pas
tor from 1903 to 1912, now Presbyte
rian pastor at st. Petersburg, Fla,
who could not be reached, are dead.
The organ prelude, He Shall Feed
His Flock" by Handel, was played
by Mrs j 3. Martin, church organ
is, after which the congregation sang
the Doxology, followed by the invoca-
ton by Rev. r. A. White, with the
choral response, Hear Our Prayer,
q Lord" and the responsive reading,
Psalm "a.
Rev. ~. Cumming was in charge
of the service of dedication at this
Juncture in the program, starting
with the Apostles Greed, then the
covenant of dedication, response on
the part of the membership. He also
gave the prayer of dedication.
Mrs Holloway Sings
Mrs Norman d. Holloway beauti-
fully sang, open the Gates of the
Temple" by knapp, accompanied by
Mrs Martin, followed by the an
nounccments and the greetings, and
then the offertory, during which Mrs.
Martin played, Aria from the Fifth
Symphony by Haydn. The congreSa-
ton joined in the singing of the
hymns during the service, and the
benediction was by DR.. Lacy.
1t was noted that the floral decora-
lions were the gift of the children of
the late j. w. Beck, long a ruling
elder in the church. and member
of the building committee on the
new church.
Rev. Mr.. Jones called the names
of the members of the building COM
mittcc, with Mayor Irvine B. Wat
kins chairman; j. c.. Cooper, treas
urer, Mrs r. G.. Kittrell, Mrs. Goode
Cheatham, DR.. t. S. Register, Mr..
Beck (deceased) and the then pastor,
Rev. MI Cumming. Their work had
been finished, the pastor stated, and
the committee lis now discharged.
Urges Gods Presence
Dr. Lacy's text was from Exodus
1915, "If thy presence go not with
me, carry us not up hence" He ex-
pressed the hope that this might be
the prayer of every member of the
Henderson Presbyterian church. ad-
monishing them you stand today on
the threshold of new life" The
question is, he said, whether this IS
the house of God, where his presence
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-13
North Henderson
Revival Underway

Revival services were begun last
evening at North Henderson Baptist
church with a large congregation pre-
sent to hear Rev. W. H. Poole, OF
Fayetteville a recent graduate of the
Louisville seminary.
Services will be held each evening
for ten days at o'clock, and the pub
lie is cordially invited to attend.
Rev. John Edwards is pastor of the
church.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-13
Couples Get
License to Marry

1wo marriage license were ISSUED
Saturday at the Register of Deeds Of
flee, both Of them going to colored
couples. They were Misses Bullock
and Elizabeth Bullock, both of Man
son; and Ed Clements, route 2, Greed
moor, and Pearl Webb, route l. Ok
ford.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-13

equipment. Included were the
names of many now dead who were
pillars of the church and mary living
who are still among the outstanding
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-11-19
Conducts Scout
Leader Course
Reorganization Program Conduct
ed by Miss Olga Carlson,
National Representative

An entire reorganization pro-
gram Of the Girl Scout Council and
training of troop leaders has been
conducted by Miss Olga Carlson
of National Headquarters Girl
Scouting, during the early days Of
this week. At a mass meeting on
Monday afternoon, addressed by
Miss Carlson, leaders were pleased
at the response Of more than TWEEN
ty-five women who attended to
learn about Girl Scouting.
While the complete reorganiza-
ton of the Council and the appoint
ment of troop leaders had not been
finished, a partial reorganization
has been completed to date. With
Mrs. L. w. Whitson appointed as
Commissioner Of the local Council
the following assume the chair.
manships Of the committees: Fin
ance, Mrs. Regime Book: Training
and Personnel, Mrs. Henry Thiel-
en-; Badges and Awards, Mrs. E.
r. Hedin; Publicity, Mrs. r. w.
Bassett; Camping, Mrs. Saathoff.
Other members Of the Council in
clude Mrs. Gene Harvey, Mrs. Bill
Otto, Mrs. L. T. Lovik, Mrs. John
Hanson, Mrs. Art Rosenwald, and
Mrs. A. r. Hesse.
Leaders report that reorganiza-
ton will be completed sometime on
today, Thursday. Miss Carlson will
remain throughout the day to aid
in direction of the program.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-11-19

Day Today in
Sank Centre
Bankers and Laundrymen To
Have Large Delegations
In City
A. NELSON CHAIRMAN
D. B. Caughren In Charge of
Arrangements for Stearns
Bankers

When the Stearns County Bank
ers group and the district Laun-
drymen meet in Sank Centre this
evening, Thursday, it is assured
that nearly one hundred will at
tend the two conventions. Andrew
Nelson, district chairman for the
State Launderers Association, an
nounced that about fifty would at
tend, and d. B. .Caughren stated
that fifty-five had signified their
intentions Of meeting with the
Stearns Bankers.
Meeting for $50 o'clock dinner
at the Palmer House the bankers
will be addressed by William Dun
can, Secretary of the Minnesota
Bankers Association. An invitation
had also been sent to Mr.. Berry Of
the State Banking Department.
Representatives from the counties
of Todd, Morrison, Benton, and
Meeker, as well as Stearns will be
in attendance. Since the number Of
banks Is limited in these surround
ing counties, they have organized
with the larger Stearns group
With fair weather continuing
Mr.. Nelson assured the Herald that
fifty men from as far south as the
Twin Cities and as far north as
Grand Forks, North Dakota, and
Duluth would attend. The men
who take The drudgery out Of
washday" will meet at the Coun-
try Club Tavern for dinner at six
o'clock. Their district business
meeting will be held at the Tav-
ern, and moving pictures display
ing The latest developments in the
launderers industry will lend an
educational aspect to the conven-
ton. Association speakers will also
address the group. The local Little
CONTINUED on Page 6, Col. ~
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-11-19
Veteran Shoeman
Retired Recently
Came To Sank Centre From Gar.
field Al Years Ago-EmplOy-
ed For A Year

c. G. Palmer, veteran shoemak-
err of this city, recently retired
from business. After AZ years Of
service to the community he has
decided to enjoy the results of la
Dor, and some weeks ago moved
his shoe repair machinery from the
north half of the building on Main
Street, which he occupied with the
Vogel Fuel Co.
Mr.. Palmer came to this city
from Garfield, Mimi, AZ years ago,
and for the first year was employ
ed In the shoe business by Erick
Hedin, who was then located in
frame building at the site of the
present Ben Franklin store. After
being thus engaged for a year, Mr..
Palmer opened a business of his
own. and since that time conducted
q shoe store and & shoe repair
shop.
Some years ago he erected the
building in which the Thielen bar
Der shop n located, and he contin-
ued business there until he sold the
property to Henry Thielen. The
sale was made about five years ago
ct which time Mr.. Palmer moved
70 ~ vegel building.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-11-19
Historical Society
To Meet Nov. 81
Annual Event VIII BE Held In
Community Building In st.
Cloud

Saturday, November p, is the
date set for the annual meeting of
the Stearns County Historical So
ciety which will be held in the
Community building at st. Cloud
commencing at 2:45 p. m, announc-
es d. S. Brainard, president Of the
Society.
Considerable business will be
transacted at this meeting, includ-
ing the election Of president,
vice president, secretary, treasur-
er, and three directors for the COM
ing year. Other matters Of interest
may also be presented, while re-
ports will be received from officers
and committees.
Two addresses have been sched-
uled for the program. DR.. ]. A. Du-
Bots, Of this city, will discuss items
Of interest connected with person
alities and events In Western
Stearns, Sank Centre and vicinity,
upon which he Is so well qualified
to speak. Mr.. r. B. Brewer win
speak with reference to the people
and events In st. Cloud and vicin-
ity.
Music will be furnished by q
group of students from st. Johns
University. The attendance Of q
large number Of people from fhis
community u desired. NJ,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-11-19
Local Businessmen
Entertained Squad
Football Banquet Proves Interest
ing Event for Both Team
Members and Sponsors

Might football and a good foot
ball team were virtually guaranteed
for next year at the banquet given
in honor of the 1885 football squad
at the White Swan Tuesday even
ing.
Approximately 80 business men
and members Of the squad enjoyed
a delicious chicken dinner, which
was followed by a short program
of talks. Coach Gene Harvey act
ed as POSTMASTER, and in that
capacity was very nearly as much
at home as he is on the side lines
at football game
Among those called upon to talk
were w. M. Parker, DR.. J. F. Du-
Bots, D. B. Caughren, Supt w. A.
Kohl, John Egan, Norman Bohn
and Charles Rattle. Each in turn
stressed the value of football, and
DIR. Dubois compared it with the
game of life, stating that if the
boys can take the knocks in foot
ball, they will be better prepared
to take them later on.
Mr.. Kohl in his talk assured the
business men and football players
that night football would be a real
ity next year, and he hoped that
greater attendance would result.
The construction of a football field
will soon be under way under the
WPA program now in operation at
the Fair Grounds.
Mr.. Harvey stated that although
he was losing three good lettermen,
Captain John Egan, Royale Arvig
and Harland Potter, from the
squad, he could assure the fans
that Sank Centre High would have
a good 1887 team.
Captain John Egan, and Norman
Bohn, in behalf of the squad,
thanked the business men for their
interest in the boys and for their
at this event.
Supt. Kohl promised to give each
member of the squad part of his
necktie for winning certain game
this year. This was brought up at
the banquet, but was tabled until
a later date. The necktie will be
cut into small pieces and each one
of the % members of the eleven
will receive piece of it. The pro-
mise also included a chicken din
ner.
This is the first event of this
kind held in Sank Centre in recent
years and it should be made an an
nual event. The football players
and the business men enjoyed it
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-11-19
Sixteen Days
of Big Game
Hunt in Can.
Harold Riley, of Grove Lake,
Bagged Bull Moose and
Mule Deer
A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
His Hunting Companion Was
Frank Jung, Son of
Anton Jung

Sixteen days in the tall timber
on a big game hunt was the exper-
fence of Harold Riley, Of Grove
Lake, who returned Saturday from
Royce, Alberta, Canada: He hunt
ed with Frank Jung, son of Anton
Jung. Of this city, whose home is In
Royce. Their prizes included two
bull moose and two mule deer. $50
miles north of Edmonton, Royce
is nearly 2100 miles from Sank
Centre.
Mr.. Riley used a Savage .3006
calibre rifle, while Mr. Jung car
ried a Savage 300 for it takes big
guns to bag big game.
In a country where for sixteen
days the woods was uninterrupted
by any foreign sound, they camped
along the Peace River. They heard
not SO much as gun shot to re-
mind them that to the south civil
ization thrived. They loaded their
duffle on a raft and drifted down
stream on the Peace River for
about twenty miles. Abandoning
the raft they packed their baggage
about six miles inland into the tim
Der and there made camp. Game
was in abundance and each bagged
a moose and a deer. Harold hoped
to have a bear shot but alternating
habits had driven the bears to their
dens for the winter.
AS they were breaking camp and
threading Their way back to the
river, they spied a cave on the side
of steep cliff. Clambering to a
narrow ledge at the caves mouth
Frank peered in, and in the dim
light could make out the forms of
two small cubs and their mother.
The cubs were awake, but the fe-
male had sunk into long winters
nap. They prodded the "Old Grip
with a pole, but she was not to be
awakened. With each poke she
raised her head, but quickly fell
into her sleep. The ledge on which
they stood was so narrow 1t was
necessary for one to press himself
flat against the side Of the cliff,
while the other edged around be-
hind. If the bear had come out,
they would have been forced to
shoot her. Below them was an eight
hundred foot drop, and the narrow
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