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BF 1 . ' PACK TWO CHURCHES Acting Pastor REV. R. F. THOMPSON, one of the sons of the First Friendship Baptist^ church, is * new acting > pastor of Saint * * Many’s Baptist ; church which wi« begin its 22rd anniversary October 11 at 623 E Presi¬ dent street. Ed. James is chairman of the deacon board. Mt. Tabor Church Sunday, October 3, woman’s day Was observed at Mt.. Tabor Baptist church, Henry and E Bro'cd streets. The guest speaker fen the morning service was Mrs. E Faustine Bigrioh, who spoke on "Woman and tier Achieve¬ ments in Life” which was most "•f reformative and interesting. Mrs. C. Boles acted as mistress ’of ceremonies. Mrs. Bignon 'thrilled the dildience with a musical selection, accompanied by her son at the piano. ’■At the evening service, Mrs. Ruth White was the guest 'speaker ar<d spoke on Valuation of Woman.” Mrs. Lizzie Williams sang “The Lord Will Make' a Way,” which was dedicated to the pastor, Rev. J. H. Martin, who has been seriously ill, but is much improved. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE TRIBUNE “The Famous Simmons Singers” ANNUAL RECITAL -A!- ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH, (Hartridge St.) BENEFIT “REDECORATING OF MAIN AUDITORIUM OF CHURCH” Monday Night, Oct. 18 8:30 O’CLOCK WcADVANCE TICKETS 60c AT DOOR Dea. Richard Middleton. Musical Director i Mr. James S. Bignon, Pianist ' Mr. S. A- Jones, to present Awards Mrs. Eunice L. Simmons, Mistress of Ceremony E. J. Simmons, Manager SIMMONS $100.00 Worth of Prizes to be given by the SINGERS. advertiser.s for the Savannah-Simmons A Mattress Co. 1st prize, $59.50 Quiltbilt Innerspringr Mattress, to person selling largest number of tickets over 100. 2nd prize, $22.50 Cotton .Mattreap to person selling next highest number over 100. 3rd prize. $18.00 cotton mattress to 3rd highest over 100. (1st prizes now on display at St- John Baptist and at 1st Mt. Bethel Baptist Church). (TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT) St. John Baptist Church. Central Baptist Church. Tre- mont Baptist Church. Bethlehem Baptist, 1st Mt. Bethel Baptist St. Philip Mon. AMK; 1st Bryan Baptist, Buller Presbyterian, 1st Ta.bernaelc Baptist, 2nd Arnold Baptist, Bolton St. Baptist. 1st Friendship Baptist, 1st African Bap¬ tist. Second African Baptist, Boyce Beauty School. Tena's Beauty Parlor, Cargo’s Beauty School. Rose and Willie’s Beauty Shoppe, Harden Bros. Shoe Shop. Maxine’s Snack Shoppe. W’ashington’s Yauiaeraw Market, Savannah-Sim- nions Mattress Co., The Simmons Singers. Savannah-Simmons (For further information call Mattress Co., 2-1235 or 7566 Chicken Supper in Basement of Church Immediately - After Concert sts. Vandella Wilson, Chairlady Please make reports for tickets not Iter than Saturday, October 16. Rev. Gilbert To Commune 2nd Baptist Sunday Rev. R. M Gilbert, pastor of FAB church, will be the guest preacher and whi aominister communion at the Second Bap¬ tist church, corner of President _nd Houston struts, on Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. His choir and many FAB members are expected to be present. La 3 t Sun iay the services were largely attended, Rev. Richard M, Williams delivering the non ■ ng message i nd Rev. Ed¬ die Davis preaching in the evening. Both messages were very inspiring Sunday school was largely attended with Rev. J. M. Walker acting as super¬ intendent, assisted by a loyal group of teachers. The at¬ tendance at prayer meetings on Tuesday evenings is increasing each week. All Peoples New Century Baptist Church All Peoples New Century Bap¬ tist church, Harmon and Joe streets, Rev. E. N. Bunn, Ph. D pastor, will present the Story of the Cress in moving-talking pictures, entitled “A Crown of Thorn,” and other outstand¬ ing features, celebrating its nineteenth anniversary and an¬ nual pew rally at 8 p. m., Sun¬ day, October 10. A grand even¬ ing is assured everyone. The public is cordially invited. Pilgrim Baptist Church 528-30 West Huntingdon St., Rev. J. J. Dinkins, pastor. The weekly activities were well at¬ tended. The Sunday school met at the usual hour under Supt. C. H. Jenkins. The pas¬ tor delivered an excellent ser¬ mon At 7 30 p- m. the service was directed by Rev. J- T. Taylor, accompanied by Rev. J. H. Ford, as Rev. Dinkins was engaged in service at Second St. John Baptist church. Rev. Taylor delivered an Impressive sermon Mon., Oct- 11, Deacon Oscar Chaplin will preach tor tie Sunday school. Selection, Woman’s Chorus Announcing hymn, Mrs. Ban- Holsey. Invocation, Mrs. Hattie Wil¬ Selection, Gospel Chorus Offering (pei/ny. Consecration prayer, Mrs. Bessie Funney Selection, Gospel Chorus. Reading, Mrs. Gertrude Pratt Vocal solo, Mrs. Nancy Wal¬ Trio, Mesdames L Smith, J. Smith and B Gunner. Visitors welcome, Mrs. Susie Offering. Finance committee Benediction, The public is cordially invit¬ to attend this celebration. for this program will be the direction of Mrs. Stevens. The day’s activities will be charge of the following: S. A Joiips, general Mrs. H. B. Dinkins. Miss Mabel W il- secretary; committee : an,d co-chairmen: Mrs. J. P. Smith, V Holbrooks; finance, Mrs Matilda Harris, Mrs- decoration* Mrs. , Newton- publicity, Mrs. 1 Frank L Cox, Miss Mettella Maree; Rev. H W Murph, pastor. . I -—— j | Unveiling .. ... r Ceremony The unveiling of Mt. Calvary Baptist church, 550 East Me- j Donough street, will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3:30, with Rev. James C. McMillan, of Emmanuel livering the Baptist sermon. church, Rev. Abb de- j , Owens, who died a year ago, j 12, was the pastor. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our heart- thanks and deep appreci for the many acts of kindness, messages of sympa- and floral offerings receiv- from during our the friends illness and and neigh- loss j our beloved sister. We also thank the Rev. Curtright, the Knight and Sidney Jones Undertakers. Mr, and Mrs. Theodore Hay- Mr. George W. Duncan 1 Women’s Day Sunday At Sain* Phillip's I MRS. S. A. JONKs Gene; al Chairman On Sunday, at 11 a- m., Mrs. A. Jones’, general chair¬ o fthe 7th annual wom¬ day services, together with various committees, will Mrs. James A. Colstoij the guest speaker for the service at St. Phiiip church, when the follow¬ program will be rendered: Selection, Woman’s Cncrus. call to worship. Announcing of hymn, Mrs- B Dinkins. Invocaion k Mrs. Ruth Chap¬ Selection, Woman's Chorus, scripture, Mrs. A. B. Hamlet. Decalogue, Mrs. Erma Fields. Offering. Consecration prayer, Mrs. Grayson. Selection, Gospel Chorus Announcements, Mrs. J- L. Jr. Announcement of hymn, Mrs. T. Barnes. Selection, Sidney A. Jones Introduction of speaker, Miss Maree- Guest speaker, Mrs. James A Selection, Gospel Chorus Invitation, Rev. H. W. Murph Visitors welcome, Mrs. Mattie Branch. Offering. Finance Committee Benediction. Evening Service TUTS SAVANNAH TRIBUNE TO SPEAK AT ASBURY ANNIVERSARY DR. P. A. PATTERSON Asbury Methodist church, Ab- and Duffy streets, will its 77th anniversary on October 10, at both and afternoon services. pastor, Rev. L. S. Allen, preach a special sermon at the morning service. GEORGE RINGO BURIED MONDAY George Ringo, well member of Weldon Lodge Slks, was buried Tuesday, tober 4, from St- Mary’s olic Church. Monroe Directors was in charge of funeral. Mr. Ringo, who for many years was a cook for the tral of Georgia railroad, resid¬ ed at 417 West street, and died after an of about a year and a half. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Ella Ringo. Interment at Laurel Grove cemetery. Bethel AME Church The services at Bethel AME Sunday began with the school, which was well The junior class won financial banner and the girls won the banner. At 11:30 a. -, before a large audience F. W- Bagby delivered an sermon on “I Door, by Me If Any Man Shall Be Safe, Christ is the D°or,” after which com- was served. At 5:30 p Stewardess Board No. 3 had a silver tea at the home of Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Mary A. Watt reorting the largest amount of finance. At night, the pastor delivered another inspiring sermon'. The senior c h 0 jr and gospel chorus ren- <j em i music for the day. The ladies of the chu>-ch are having ladies day Oct. 31. Mrs. Minnie Scott and Mrs. Mary Thomas in charge. Beih-Eden Church Sunday school was held at usual hour and in spite of weather, it showed an in¬ attendance over the previous weeks. The lesson, was by Mrs. S. O. L. C. M. Weils had charge of th<> music. The Rev. J. K. Mo- -was guest speaker for preaching an inspiring ser- at each service. Commun- was served at night. Next morning Rev. Richard Williams will be the guest At 4 p. m., Dr P- A. Patter¬ son, who recently came to the pastorate of the Butler Pres¬ byterian church, will be the guest speaker. A musical pro¬ gram will also be rendered at the afternoon hour. Central Baptist Church At Central .Baptist church, Rev. Wm. Daniels, pastor, the j weekly tended. services Communion were well serv¬ at¬ was ed to a large number by Rev. King, with Rev. Jones praying. Friday night, October 8, the I deaconesses will give their pew (rally. The BTU will meet at 7 o’clock with Deacon P. L. : Brown presiding. True Love Baptist Church Sunday was a high day at True Love Baptist church. Pas¬ tor Freddie Bonds was in charge of all services of the ■day. At the morning service :^e . reached on the subject, “1 Know Their Works.” At 4:30 munion was administered. He I closed out the services oi the I day with a lecture on “Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself.” The pastor will be on his vacation until Nov. 6, and during his absence services will be in charge of various ministers of the city. Elected Moderator j ! j REV. E. AIKEN CAPERS Rev. E. Aiken Capers, pastor of the First Evergreen Baptist church, was unanimously elect- ed moderator of the Berean Baptist Association which was in session at the First Taber- nacle Baptist church, Alice St . last week. He succeeds the Rev. S. A. Baker as moderator. 1 B; ginning Sunday, Oct. 10, at 3 p. m., the regular communion I services of the (Evergreen Bap- tist church will begin and con¬ tinue throughout the winter season- The evening services bogin promptly at 7:30. Beginning October 25, thru Oct. 29. the church will observe its 48th anniversary. The fol- lowing churches will partici- Monday night, 2nd Ar- nold Baptist church; Tuesday night, October 26, Central 3ap- Oct. 27, 1st Friendship Baptist; Oct. 29, Tabernacle Baptist, with the pastor, Rev. H. W Wilburn, - delivering the anniversary message. The church extends a cordial invi- Nation to the public at large. ’fryirfr*fr w H 1 vWrv v v rirwvvvv IN MEMORY « -M-++ OWENS- In memory of our dear humand and father, IREV. ABB OWENS who departed this life October 12, 1947. A precious one from us is gone, A voice is still his place from us is vacant in our home can never be filled. Dear one thou has left us And our loss we deeply feel. But the one who has bereft us, He will our sorrows heal. In the memory of that hour, Cur loved ones gathered near It was hard to part dear From the one we loved so dear. Sadly missed by wife and son % Nora Lee Owens Simpson Owens Sister-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Brown Lee Brother-in-law, Mr. Henry White Broher and Sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Steven White PETE — In sad but loving memory of our dear mother, MRS. ADA PETE who departed this life one year ago, October 10, 1947. are a treasure no one can steal, Death is a heartache no one can heal, Some may forget you now that you are gone, But we will always remember you, no matter how long. Sadly missed by children, grandchildren and great-grand¬ children. HUTCHINS — In sweetest memory of my husband and grandfather, MR. THOMAS HUTCHINS who left us so suddenly two years ago today, Oct. 3, 1946. Thomas, dear, you are not for¬ gotten, By the ones who love you best, Our love for you will linger, Until we too are laid to rest. We saw you suffer, we saw you go, It crushed our hearts, we love you so, But it was God who loved you best, He took you home and gave you rest. Wife, Mrs. Elise Hutchins, Sa¬ vannah, Ga. Granddaughter, Nurse Viola, Edgefield, Henrytowri Hos-, Md. LOADHOLT—In loving mem¬ ory of my dear sister, MISS KELSIE LOADHOLT vho passed away October 5, 1947. months have passed into a year. Since heaven called my sister dear, And each day as the hours move on, love, for her has been re¬ born. ( thoughts of one so deaf bring a silent tear, return to sceryes long past, rolls on, but memory lasts. Sister, Miss Alice Loadholt, Savannah. ELMORE—In sad but loving of our devoted husband father, MR. WILLIE ELMORE departed this life Oct. 10, THURSDAY, OCTOBER T, 1948 one knows of the sadness, those who have lost can tell, the grief that’s borne in si¬ lence, the oije we love so well. knows how much we miss you. thoughts shall always wander, the spot where you were laid. Sadly missed by: A devoted wife, Mrs. Rebecca Daughters: Mrs. Eva Robinson Geraldine Reynolds Mrs. Wilhelmina Roberts Of New York city. Sons; Mr. Norman Elmore Mr. Freddie Elmore. New York city And grandchildren. SOUTHWOOD — In loving of my darling wife, MRS. MAUD SOUTHWOOD passed away Oct, 6, 1947 year has passed since that sad day, one I loved was called away, often sit and think of her, I am all alone, memory is the only friend, grief can call its own. Sadly ipissed by her— Husband and Cousins GRANT—In loving memory of our devoted husband, step¬ father and brother, GEORGE GRANT who departed this year one ago, Oct. 6, 1947. while our hearts are bleeding, the victory that death has won, We will calmly say, thy will be done. Sadly missed by: Mrs. Mamie Grant, wife, Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Catherine Tisdell, Step¬ daughter, Savannah, Georgia Mrs. Henrietta Rivers, sister, Ridgelan^t, S- C. Layaway For Xmas NOW- BICYCLES, WIIIZZERS, RADIOS Expert Repairs and Painting FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE LIBERTY BICYCLE STORE 508 W. LIBERTY ST. PHONE 2-3525 * « • Monroe Funeral Directors I 611 WEST BROAD SI PHONE 2-4106 — 2-3252 Savannah, Georgia MONROE ON DUTY—NIGHT and DAY ESSIE MONROE EDWARDS, Prop. NOTICE i WE WILL PICK UP YOUR RUGS, CLEAN AND HOLD THEM FOR CLEANING CHARGES ONLY UNTIL NOV. 1. DAVIS RUG CLEANERS PHONE 3-5218 Veteran Owned PHONE 3-4785 24 Hour Ambulance Service Cox Funeral Home, Inc MODEST—HONEST—RELIABLE James J. Cox, Manager and Funeral Director 520 West Henry Street Savannah, Ga. WILLIAMS—In memory of our loving grandmother, MRS. HESTER WILLIAMS who departed this life October 3, A precious one from us is gone. The voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled. Memories are steal, a treasure ^nc one can Death is a heartache no one can heal, Some may forget you now that you are gone But we shall remember you, no matter how long. Sadly missed by grandchild¬ ren : Mrs- Louise Williams, New Y'ork city. Mr. Jack Holsey, Sr., Savan¬ nah, Ga. Mrs. Lillie B. Adams, Live Oak, Fla. Robert Spencer Dies Robert Spencer, the eldest son of the late Robert T. Spen¬ cer and Mrs. Ellen Spencer, died Monday afternoon after a long illnpss at the home of his bro- 'eher-in-law and sister,' Mr. and Mrs. Lester B. Johnson, Sr-, 214 East Park avenue, where he had resided for the past seven years. Although in ill health for some time, his death came as a shock, as he was apparent¬ ly improving and in good spir¬ its on the day of his death. Mr. Spencer was a native Sa- vamVihian, but for thirty-five years made his home in Los Angeles, Calif. He was a mem¬ ber of the St. Philip’s Episcopal church of that city. While a youth, he attended Tuskegee Institute and completed a course in electricity. Funeral services were held on yesterday afternoon at the res¬ idence with Rev. A C. Curtright and Rev. Gustave Caution offi¬ ciating. Interment was in Laurel Grove Cemetery; S. A. Jones Funeral Home in charge. The deceased is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Marie Bos¬ well and Miss Maude Spencer of Atlanta, Mrs. Ellen Benson and Mrs. Lucile Johnson of Sa¬ vannah; a brother, Sanfbel Spencer of New York city; a niece, two nephews and other relatives. FOR SALE Handsome Edison Con- sole, with Victor attach- ment, records, $25.00 Large hat rack, $10.00. ' Oak roll top desk (small), with chair. $35.00. Ptione 5896. 6:30 to 9:30 P. M.