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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23

wrath Is come and who shall he
able to stand" The message was
we'll received by the congregation
The Rev. Mr.. Davis is expected
back this week after four weeks
absence. Mrs. ljeulah Morton, choir
president, and Mrs. Anna Stone. or
garisi, will also return to their
posts. The choir was put to a test
last sunday with The organist be-
ing away and the two assistants
on the sick list. however they car
ried on just the same without ar
accompanisi.
Mrs. c, Davenport, one OF First
Baptist's old members who moved
to 1864 Madison avenue, Detroit,
was out to service. after few
weeks OF illness. she Is much Inn
proved.
WI. Zion Baptist
Services held at Mt. Zion Baptist
church Sunday. Sept. II were very
inspiring. The sermon delivered
by the pastor. the Rev. G. A. Stew
enson, was based directly upon the
ordinance or the Lords Supper as
Sunday was communion day at
First Baptist The subject was
"Ye cannot drink the cup OF the
Lord and the cup of the devil. We
canot be partakers OF the Lords
table and Of the table OF the devil"
The text OF his discourse was 1
Cor l0:2l ll:29. The pastor re-
minded his hearers that those who
were not IN fellowship should get
in fellowship so that they would
be able TO commune together with
the Lord. The Senior choir render
ed lovely music.
Virgil Tucker. son OF Mrs. Mar
tina Cant, left Sept. z for Norfolk.
Va. lie has joined the Navy Train
ing camp and is doing very nice
ly. Tucker was one out the th.ee
who left from Michigan.
CorinEe w. NJ. Campbell is
church rcDOrter.
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NILES, MICH.
nv :. Robt. Burt


The Rev l.. l.. Lemons was the
speaker AZ the morning service at
Second Baptist church Sunday,
Sept. IL. lie preached from the
text Micah 6S, subject. Gods
Just Dues Al 3 pm. the irus-
tees Of Second Baptist were spon-
sors OF rally which Is hoped to
be ri A. Bradford is chair
man.
The girls OF the Senior Patrol
No. . will hold box social Thurs
day, Sept rs at pm. at the Sec
ond Baptist church. All ladies ir-
terested are asked TO prepare a
box and engage some gentleman to
buy IT,
MS. Lester Finley OF Chicago
has returned to her home after
spending two weeks with her
mother-in law. Mrs. Ada Finley.
While here she was honored with
several social occasions. Her sor,
Edward wendell. Joined her here,
returning to Chicago with Mrs.
Finley.
Samuel Jackson. IT.. has &C.
turned to Niles after spending
three weeks in Galesburg. Ill,
where he visited relatives aud
friends.
Seth Finley moiored TO kalama-
200 last week. lie will enter his
sophomore year at Western state
Teachers college SPIT q. Mr.. Fin
ley was accompanied on the trip
bv his mother, Mrs. Ada Finley
Ms. Rollin Woodford and daugh-
ter. Norma. and Marion Finley ana
Imogene Tradick
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Mrs. Helen Ware. who has beer
the house guest of her mother and
grandmother, left for Chicago re-
Gently, where she and her child
hood friend will spend few weeks.
Mrs. Claude Scott. member OF
Grace Alma temple of Elks, Is the
mother OF Mrs. ware, and Mrs.
Mary Wallace is the grandmother.
The Senior choir OF Smith Chapel
presented their first program of
the conference year. Sunday night.
Mrs. Lillian Desmontile was mis-
tress OF ceremonies. Prof. T. l..
Hardison directed. Mrs. Ophelia
Jones was organist. The choir sang
a new anthem. Hear My Prayer
% Lord" Mrs. Alice STAFF ard Eu-
gene Bolden we're guest soloists.
The prograY was excellent.
Mr.. Laney. local Tribune dis
trbutor. and NJ. and Mrs William
Ford and little son. Morrice, mo-
tored to Worthwhile. Sunday. 10 see
Joe Louis work out at his train
ing camp.
Mrs. Alberta Steele entertained
the Imperial a. and l.. club We'd
nesday. After the business session.
the hostess served refreshments.
Nurse Frances Davis was also
seen az Joe Louis camp. Sunday.
Miss Florence Murray entertain
cd the Lily OF the Valley club. Wed
nesday afternoon. Following the
business period, refreshments were
served.
Gardner King and members OF
Smith Chapel church were glad 10
accept Mrs. Lula Glaze as new
member or the choir.
Mrs. OpiIriia Ankles was re-eiset-
ed president OF Stcwardess board
No, 2 OF Smith Chapel. Mrs Rhoda
Frazier was elected president OF
Board No. l.
Mrs. Florence NcClearen begar
her fourth year as president OF the
Pastors Aid board and c. II. Banks
was again chosen head OF the SEN
ior Usher board.
Quite a goodly number OF smith
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Hdmtran1ck Neus
BY Hiram Crawford 1860 LumJkIn Street
1860 LumlkIn Street

tertainmcnt. Mrs. Viola Cox. choir
director. invites the public TO at
tend.
Young Folks Chatter
Hello. young folk. Hope you are
doing line. for now that school i
open. II Will put you back In line.
A certain young lady wants TO
know with whom Lara Midds went
To Forest park. Sunday.
II was In a little Gypsy tea room
over al the Brownies that certain
young lady stole Ruddy Crawford's
heart away.
BY the way. do you know that
the Merry Makers are sponsoring
a party at the home OF Miss Del
phire james. Friday, Sept % at
s p, M? The address is 1859
Mitchell street All are welcome.
| believe we have really found
the heart OF l.. T. N. He was over
heard telling some OF his close
friends that his heart Is set on
Miss C. Roseman, OF III. +. She won
in a recent beauty contest.
Engagement Announced
Wedding bells will ring or
October Is, for Miss Emma Belle
Kimbrough and Norman Burden. It
is announced.
Miss Mozelle Crawford, charming
yourg daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
Oscar Crawford. OF Lumpkin ave
nue.. is also scheduled TO speak her
marriage VOWS In November. -
Mrs. Inez Taylor. formerly Tnez
Banks. wife OF Robert Taylo-, OF
Conant Gardens. became the mo-
Their OF a fine So pound baby girl.
Sunday, Sept. II. Mother and child
are reported doing nicely at 1i751
Dequindre. Mrs. Taylor is the
daughter of Thaddeus Banks, Ham
tramck city employee.
Third Degree
Masons or the Composite lodge
OF Hamtramk had a fine time last
Saturday at the Masonic hall on
Trowb-idge avenue. Thomas Bow
man, George Cox. William Bow
man. John Mitchell. ]. l.. Fryson.
Mark White, Hansel Hill. son OF
past-master Ralph Hill. all re-
ceive their little. initiation into the
Third Degree OF a Mason in the
lodge. Thirty visitors were present,
including Sim Flood past master:
Harold Crosby. potcntate OF Michi-
gan; ard 7. Bonds, also past mas
ter.
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SAGINAW NEWS
By Mrs. M. Toomey

ject discussed by the pastor al the
evening service. The text was III
Sam. 1910 In the course OF his
sermon the Rev. Mr.. Wilson said
a hero Is one who does an uncom-
mon act, and has no regard OF self
respect. mo coward can do Gods
Will TO the pleasure OF Cod he
said.
Bethel AMF
The Powerful Hand" was the
subject OF the very inspiring mes
sage delivered by the pasto-. the
Rev. J. A. Dear Sunday morning.
Sept. II. Two were united with
the church. In his discourse the
Rev. Mr.. Dean said. THE hand
that the world needs today Is not
a two-fsted hand. nor a hand OF
greed. mal~e or hatred. but hand
OF peace. healing hand. hand
OF kindness. love. mercy and UNI
Outstanding. powerful hand and
that is the hand OF God that has
power 10 save The listeners
we're urged 10 pattern their hands
by the hands OF Jesus and not let
them be soiled BY the sins OF the
world" Several out-of-town visit
ors were present
The pastor and Junior choir Will
conduct service at Quinn Chanel
AME church. Flint. Mich. Sunday
afternoon and evening. The Rev.
NJ. r. Rhoneree Is pastor.
The Senior missionaries con-
Quoted very delightful lawn fete
last Friday at the church. II was
we'll attended. Mrs. Lillian Nc
Coma Is president or the society.
A large group OF Young people
gathered at the beautiful home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. W II. whitby to en-
Joy Back 10 College" party Civ
en- In honor Of James Daniels who
left this week 10 resume his stud
les at the University OF Michigan.
Mrs. Alethia Queener entertained
with a breakfast party at her
home. 43s n. Bird street. Monday
honoring her house guest. Mrs.
Smith OF Lexington. Ky. Those en-
joyirg the delightful affair were
Mesdames Corlene Bush. Craddis
Bruner. Lula Williams. Mary Ar
chic. Clara Orr. Sofrono Griffin.
Daisy curtley. Emma williams and
Jessie Townsend.
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Mississippi. where they are visit
| ing relatives and friends.
A few friends honored Mrs. En-
ma Parker. OF New Orleans, La.
with a picnic dinner al Belle Isle,
last Thursday. Mrs. Parker has
been the house guest OF Ms. Hazel
Greer. She left for her home Fri
day morning.
Walter Louis Lynn. who was
born In Evansville. Ohio. depart
ed this life September 10, at 5:45
p. m. at his late residence, els Nor
rls street. at the age OF 81. Mr.
Lynn had been III only brief
period. He was the only child OF
Nathan and Amelia Lynn. A quiet
and pious man. he confessed hope
in Christ ea'-ly in life. Coming 10
Ypsilanti about thirty years ago,
Mr.. Lynn Joined Brown Chapel un-
der the Rev. s s. Harris. He was
elected a trustee OF the church dur
ing the pastorate OF the Rev NJ r.
Rhorenee. Surviving is his widow.
Mrs. Lucy Lynn. formerly Miss
Miss Lucy Newson, whom he mar
ried in October. 1900. Their only
child, Clydew. died several years
ago. Other relatives surviving in
clude a daughter-in- law. Mrs.
Loretta Lynn and four grandchil-
dren. Funeral rites were held Sat-
urday. Sept 16. from Brown
Chapel AME church. with the Rev.
Mr.. Simmons officiating.
| Master Victor Johnson, who re-
Gently underwent an operation for
appendicitis. Is now convalescing at
home and desires his little friends
10 come and see him.
George Johnson is now in the
hospital, after having suffered q
lstroke last week
Vincent Stark is still on the sick
list.
Edward Taylor, OF Canada, left
last Thursday. after spending a
few days visiting his siste-. Mrs.
Elsie Johnson, IS Frederick street.
Mrs. Matte Henry. OF Detroit,
was the sunday guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Golden.
Mrs. Bertha easier had as dinner
guests Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Greer, Misses Doreatha Hubs,
Viola Freeman. Mrs. Edna Hem
derson. Mrs. 3 Il. Brunette. Mrs.
NJ 4. O'Bannon. and Mrs. u.
Simpson
Little Loddie and Lawrence Per-
ry. Bill Robertson. Masters Elmer
and Alex Robertson had the thrill
OF their young lives last week.
when they visited the Joe Louis
training camp az Worthwhile They
were accompanied by Their teacher,
Eugene Beatty
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Miles and
family, have returned home after
visiting relatives in Alabama.
Mrs. ". A. Anderson. Mrs. Rich
ard. Mr.. ard Mrs. Sidney Tucker,
and daughter, Anna: Mrs. Leslie
Anderson and daughter Eunice. all
spent last Saturday afternoon in
Albion.
Mrs. Leslie Anderson motored 10
Worthwhile Sunday with friends. to-
visit the Joe Louis training camp.
| Elder and Mrs. George Robb.
and daughter Grace; Mr.. and Mrs.
James vinson. and Miss Darling
RatcIiff spert Sunday in Toledo.
lOhio.
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BY Ruby cherry

During Sunday morning worship
al Second Baptist church, the Rev.
l.. L. Todd, the pastor. spoke on
the doings Of the Baptist conven-
tion in Philadelphia. He and his
daughters, Misses Hannah and
Daisy Todd. returned Friday from
Philadelphia. where they attended
the convention.
Miss Betty Richardson and An
derson Nundley were united In
marriage in a quiet ceremony at
the brides home. Thursday. Sept.
H. The couple is making its home
at Glenushan avenue.
Miss Lola Mac Townsend and
Home- Tyc. OF Detroit. returcnd
home Sunday. after spending a
week In Battle Greek visiting '-cla-
tiycs and friends.
The Rebecca circle rendered a
program at Second Baptist church.
Sunday evening. Many attended
Clifton Woods. Jr.. left for Ann
Arbor Sunday. where he will at
tend the University OF Michigan.
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S1allts on "Ypsi"
BY Mrs. EugenIa O'Bannon

Members OF Brown Chapel AME
church began their conference year
with much enthusiasm ard increas-
ed interest. which promises big
things for this year. Already a new
floor for the churC1 basement Is
being laid. Pastor Simmons used
as the subject for his Sunday
morning message. Standing Stead
fast in the Lord text, Phil. Al.
D.. r. +. Washington. presiding
cider OF the Detroit district. will
hold his first quarterly meeting
for this conference year. Sunday.
Sept. "a: Monday night quar-
terly conference.
A very spiritual message was
brought Sunday morning by Pas
tor Ga-ther Robertson to his con-
gregatioI at Second Baptist
church. His text was from ! Sam.
3:S. The S. S. teachers will rem
der a program Sunday, Sept. "a, at
3 p. m. AT 1880 D. m. the singing
units will render their usual song
feste. Please be present.
Mrs. Sarah Newton, wife OF Ell
Newton, died Monday. Sept. 4, al
the age OF rs years. She was born
in Colchester. ont. in 1864 and is
survived by two sons. George and
sylvester Newton. OF Ypsilanti,
Mich; two sisters. Mrs. Martha
Fletcher, Ypsilanti. and Mrs,
Mary Jardner, Detroit: also one
granddaughter, Mrs. Embro GRAY
Newcastle. Pa; and a great grand.
daughter, Miss ErEestine Morrow
also OF Newcastle. Funeral ser.
vices were held from Brown Chan.
| el, Thursday. Sept. Z. She was a
loyal member of this church. Pas.
tor H. G. Simmons ofhciated. A
G. Wright M Detroit. was in charge
OF the funeral
Mrs. Margaret Dean and BABY
Charlotte returned home TO Chi.
cago. after brief visit here with
her aunt, Mrs. Charlotte Vesser
81 Race street.
Nicholas Wright. Minneapolis
MINI, is house guest Of his riece
Mrs. Clara Carter.
Mrs. Caledonia Robinson. OF South
Hamilton, and Ms. Lindsey VIII.
liams. OF Monroe street. left Thurs.
day Sept. II on a vacation tour
with Mr.. and Mrs. oscar Lindsey
or Buffalo street. They Will visit
relatives In Ashville. NC. and Ar.
derson, \. c. and In other adjacent
cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gayle Hardemon. Of
Chicago, who were on their honey.
moon trip, recently visited tho
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. w
Burden, OF Monroe street. Mrs
Hardemon was the former Miss
Beatrice Burden The happy col-
pie will also visit relatives ir
/ Rhenn. Ohio. and Detroit. Mich.
after which Mr.. Hardemon will re-
turn to the l. S. Navy and his wife
back TO Chicago.
Harry Neal has returned home
after a pleasant stay with rela
tives in woodbury., y. J. and Sea
ford Del.
Mrs. Lottie Vincent has returne,
TO her home in y. Buxton, afte
visiting he- sister. Mrs. Natti
Carter, IN Ypsilantl.
The Misses Augusta Gagus an,
JOhnella Dale are vacatioring 1,
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CASSOPOLIS
by VI. c. Clark

The Chain Lake Sunday school
was opened Sunday at the usual
time. with Y. Pogue, superinten-
dent. IN CHI rye.
At IL o clock, the Rev. r. 8.
Shaw delivered a very Impressive
sermon to ar appreciative audi
ence.
There are many progressive peo-
pie residing at CassopolIs, with
beautiful homes and fine fans
The Tribune reporter. NJ. c. Clark.
will tell Tribune readers about
some Of these fine people from time
to time.
Citizens are invited 10 send In
their local news and read The De-
troit Tribune. 1t IA Mlchikan's
leading Negro weekly.
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W WHITAKER
BY Miss Wanda Smith

The Rev. and Mrs. A. Knowles
are spending this week In Chicago
with relatives and friends and visit.
ing the Illinois conference which
is now In session.
The Rev. II. c. Brown, OF Ypsi.
lanti. preached Sunday at Camp.
bell Chapel. in the Rev. Mr.
Knowles absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Dickersou
and daughter. Dorothy, also Mrs
Heller Dennard and children, OF
Inkster, were Sunday evening call.
ers at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Bryant.
Several members OF the younger
set heard Ella Fitzgerald at the
Graystone, last Monday night.
Sunday morning the Girls quar-
tet OF this community rendered
several numbers at the AME
church In Romulus. OF which
church the Rev. ]. b. Hutchins
Is pastor.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Charles ROLAND. OF
lnkster, called on the Jones fam
lily, Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bryant at
tended the funeral OF the late Wal
ter Lynn. OF Ypsilanti, last Satur-
day afternoon.
Sunday evening callers at the
residence OF Mrs. Rose Solomon
included Mrs. Bessie Jennings and
daughter. Mrs. Edith Hutchins and
children all OF Detroit.
Last Wednesday. George w. Car
michael, OF Detroit. was dinner
guest OF his sister, Mrs. Mary
Smith. He was accompanied by
his son and daughter-in-law, Mr.
and MS. George Carmichael and
daughter. Jear, also Mr.. and Mrs
IAlu IoetoOu ~ nnfrAff
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BY Hiram Crawford
souI.stIrrers To Sing

The Fiye-Soul Stirrers quartet,
Of Houston, Texas, will present
program Saturday September q.
y p. m. at the First Institutional
Baptist church, 1895 Mitchell
street. Hamtramck. This program
will be given in connection with
st. Peters AME Zion church. for
the benefit OF the building rally.
The Flying Cloud quartet will al
so participate on the program.
The worthy Four Ensemble ard
Quartet rendered splendid pro-
gram last Thursday evening at ST.
Peters AME Zion church. A large
crowd attended. The Worthy Four
consists of four sisters and bro
theirs. including Miss Josephine
Worthy, aged 10; who plays the
marimba and bells; Althea, age,
10. who plays the violin; James,
aged II. pianist; and George. 10.
who plays the drums. The audi
ence requested return engage
ment, which will be presented I'M
der auspices OF the Junior choir,
Octobe- >, and 4. at st. Peters
church.
History Program
over ffteeE senior choirs as
sembled at the First Institutional
Baptist church last Sunday at , p.
m. to celebrate the nineteenth an
niversary of the Senior choir OF
this church. Out-of-town choirs
present were: Union Baptist
ehurch, River Rouge: ard one from
Quinn road. Local choirs includ-
cd Second Baptist. Macedonia, Mt.
Olive, Warren avenue Baptist. Yer
non Chapel AME. New Mt. Zion
Baptist John Wesley AME Zion.
st. Peters AME Zion ard many
other church choirs. Mrs. Marie
Hayes entertained during the inte--
mission. by playing selections on
the new Hammond organ. which
was recently purchased by the Ser
Tor choir OF First Institutional
church.
"Night In Vienna"
The Junior chorus OF ST. Peters
church will present "A Night In
Vienna" Thursday. September 2S
at s .. m. Miss Delphine James,
president Of the chorus, promises
the public real treat. Delicious
refreshments will be served. in ad-
dition 10 the excellent musical en-
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WINDSOR, ONT.
BY Arytia Chase

Baptist church. preached both
Sunday morning and evening. The
Rev. T. Jackson and the choir OF
the BME church OF windsor were
in charge OF the afternoon service.
The clubs OF the Baptist church
will bring in their rally Offering on
Thursday night and a program will
be presented.
At the First Baptist church. the
Ladies Aid society took charge Of
the praye- meeting on Wednes-
day. The two previous meetings
were led by the choir and the
Helping Hand society success
fully
Fear not them which kill the
body, but are rot able TO kill the
soul but rather fear Him who is
able to destroy both soul and body
in hell."-St. Matt. HES.
The BME church will observe its
S3rd anniversary. Sept. "a TO Oct.
4. inclusive. The celebration will
begin Sunday. Sept. "a and sery-
ice will be held all day. DR.. Prince
will be the guest speake-. Every
night during the anniversary. diff
ferent societies have arranged to
present special programs.
The Missionary society OF the
BME church held its regular
monthly meeting Sept. -. at the
home OF the president. Mrs. Ona
Richardson. and completed plars
for their annual quilt contest and
the bazaar TO be held In December
The SAGE will soon be giving
its annual Halloween dance. Look
for it about Oct. 81.
! Mr.. ard Mrs Craig celebrated
their fifteenth wedding anniver-
sary. Sept. is. with few out-of-
town guests.
Miss Marie Thompson is much
improved.
The funeral OF the late Mrs Jane
Sims was lwld Monday at . pm.
from the First Baptist church. Ms
Simms was the mother OF John
Sims and Mrs. Fred Saunders She
was member of the church for a
number OF years.
The late Mrs. Mary Ramsay. a
former member OF First Baptist
church, departed this life Satur-
day. Sept. 16.
Mrs. Mamie Gales White Is the
house guest OF Mr. ard Mrs. John
Kelly. of Windsor avenue. Mrs.
Price. OF Cleveland. also recently
visited Mrs. Kelly.
Mis- Ivy Burnett is the house
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Arlington
Dungy OF Benjamin street She
will he here for a week.
! Miss Dorothy Taylor has return
cd from Cleveland Ohio. after
Spending a grand vacation.
Flashes
| Gordon Lawson stood three
young ladies up. Monday night
when he intended 10 meet them al
the tunnel to escort them to The
| Graystone 10 dance TO Ella Fitz
gcrald's syncopatirg rhythm
Thomas Taylor has an employer
who let's him use one or the car,
at any time he wishes. Naturally
Tommy always chooses the blu,
Buick to take Miss Thelma Turner
around-his present heart throb--
but we wonder how long he will
be gone. when he travels to New
York in October?
Miss Theresa Harrison has met q
gentleman from Detroit. who was
also to take her TO the Graystonc
Monday night. but did not put In
an appearance.
Watch your step. James Roberts
In the game you're playing. you arc
holding all the aces now, but yot
may not later.
Z Tom Taylor and James Roberts
/. think they are the Clark Gables o
the city. but we girls know differ
ent. Also Charles Wells and Cor
don Lawscsi. James DeShields Il
our choice for romantic hero ant
; we are not jealous, either.
Burt Butler died at Metropolitan
Hospital. recently.
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BY Mrs. willie NJ. BInion

son and the Mess-s. John williams,
and Phillip Merriman.
Miss Nellie Revels and Mrs. Alice
Scott have returned to their homes
In Chicago. after a pleasant visit
with the family OF their nephew
w. +. Sargent. OF lnkster.
b. E. Sargent is Womack report
or.
First Baptist Church
Sunday morning. Pastor A. l..
Merritt preached from the subject,
"A Friend OF God" II was an elo-
quent message.
Sunday afternoon. the Volunteer
Workers popularity contest closed
with the two contestants, Geneva
Simms ard Merton Weston, each
receiving awards for their efforts.
The BYPU under the leader
ship OF Miss Magnolia Slmms. Is
progressing wonderfully. Many
have found great inspiration in
this organization.
The Rev. Mr.. billiard delivered
the evening sermon. which was
very impressive. Pastor Merritt
and wife told OF their happy re-
turn from the Baptist convention
In the East. The church expressed
appreciation FOR the fine report.
The 100-voice recital, under Prof.
c. c. Wyatt. was greatly enjoyed
by many 1nksterites. Thursday
evening. The soloIst. Mr.. Wagner
was the hit Of the. evening. The
proceeds were large. Miss Magnolia
Simms is church rporter.
Second Baptist Church
Second Baptist church, OF which
the Rev. o. b. Jones is pastor
was crowded 10 capacity SdHdsy
morning, 10 welcome the pastor
back from the Philadelphia con.
vention. The morning sermon was
delivered by the assistant pastor
the Rev. w. L. Douglas. subject
THE 1ndestructIbility Of h Z
Church." The speaker said that 4
IL impossible to destroy the church
because you cannot destroy God
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First Baptist Crurch

The regular Sunday morning
service was held last Sunday at
fFsI Baptist church. the Rev. J.
~ DAVIS, pastor. The morning
sermon was delivered by the Rev.
q D. James, acting pastor in the
absence OF the pastor. The Rev
pit James preached f'om the text
ArN s.l1 THE great day of his