Arkansas State press., 1946-05-31

Stacy has returned home from
Troup, Texas where she was
called to the bedside of her grand
father, M. F. White, who passed
this life on May 9th at the age
of 90 years. He had been a
member of the Masonic Lodge
30 years and a devout Christian
having been a member of the
Baptist Church IS years. He is
survived by daughters, II
grandchildren and 4 great grand
children. Mrs. Femell brought
her mother, Mrs. Lena Ross, home
to reside with her. MT. ZION
BAPTIST CHURCH; Sunday
School was well attended with
Mrs. O. M. Preston, superintend-
ent, in charge. The morning
ent, in charge. The morning ser
vices began at II A. M. with
inspirational singing by the choir
Rev. j. w. Wilder, pastor,
preached. His texts were St
James l:27 and Acts 25:6; sub
ject Religion. The message was
soul-stirring and there was one
addition to the membership. Sew
en- visitors were present. Sal
via Thompson, Jr son of Mrs
A. S. Thompson of ll09 W. 18th
Street, is home from Prairie View
College, He plans to finish his
work in the above named school.
Mrs. J. A. CODE of Dallas,
Texas visited her sister-in-laW,
Mrs. Lavena Fort of 2307 w.
18th Street over the week END.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Fort
IN touring from Detroit, Michi-
gan to California and back stop
ped in Texarkana for a family
reunion arranged quickly by Mrs.
Bob Fort. All of the relatives
in and near the Twin City at
tended an old fashioned din
ner was served. Mrs. Eta Block
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STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.:
Services were well attended, Sun
day. The Sunday School was
nicely attended at HOO A. NJ
Pastor HightoWer brought a burn
ing message. The three choirs
sang. b. T. U. services were
omitted because of an entertain
ment by the Harrisonian Choral
Club from Paris, Texas. This
was certainly a treat to TeXark-
ana They brought a large chorus
from Paris under the leadership
Of Prof Harris. This Club was
sponsored by the b. T. U. of which
Miss Mary F., Dudley is pres
ident, and Mrs. Verena Roy, pres
ldcnt of the Gospel Chorus. Each
auxiliary entertained them. We
are very anxious to have them
come back again. They rendered
a fine program at 800 p. NJ
which took up our night services.
Funeral Services of Sister
Mary Phelps who died in SYRIA
cuse, N. Y. May 10th were held
at o kaStreet Baptist Church
May 2lst at 100 p. M. Sister
Phelps was one of the pioneer
members of this church. Funeral
Grafton was delivered by Rev.
Jones. SUNSET BAPTIST
CHURCH: Sunday School was
opened at the regular hour with
Supt. johnson at hit post of duty
along with several officers and
teachers. Due to the inclemency
of the weather the Sunday School
was not very largely attended
but good Sunday School lesson
was taught in the various classes
A. d. Johnson, superintendent,
Miss TeXamanda Easley, secre-
tary In the absence of Pastor
Johnson, Rev. w. M. Wise preach
cd a short but spicy sermon in
the morning service. The pastor
and family were away due to
the graduation exercises of then
daughter Lois at Prairie View
College, Prairie View, Texas. .
Sunset and pastor worshippcu
with the members Of New Hope
well c. NJ +. Temple Tuesday
night The Sr. Choir rendered
The music and Pastor johnson
preached gospel sermon in
keeping with the occasion. The
choir was in full numbers. The
members of Sunset Baptist
Church congratulated the pastor
and members of New Hopewcll