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Eethlehem Baptist Church
Celebrates 100th
Anniversary
Services Sunday at Brthle-
hem Baptist church, Rev. L. S.
Stell, Jr., pastor,’ were well at¬
tended. It was the church’s
100 th anniversary. Service be¬
gan with Sunday School. Supt
David Nichols in charge.
guest speaker at the service
was Dr. B. J. Johnson, Sr nas-
tor of Mt. Calvary Baptist
church, Atlanta, whose
courses were very interesting
Two persons were added to the
fold and at night one was add¬
ed to the church. Attendance
was large at both services.
These services came to a close
Monday night with a banquet
dinner In the first unit of the
church, with the Rev. Chas. W.
ward of First Baptist church,
Mucon, delivering the address.
Sidney A. Jones was
er. Our many Msauir.f to Mrs,
L. S. Stell, Jr., arid *,11 of her
committees, for a won¬
derful .affair. Thank 5 to our
many friends and. 1 churches,
who took apart in helping us
to celebrate. Our centennial
anniversary, whose theme was
“The Responsibility of The
Present-Day Church.”
St. Paul Bajit. Church
At St. Paul Bitp'gj|4/phuroh,
Waters Ave. and'CiSlI? street,
Rev. A, E, Hag ins, pastor, all
the weekly services were well
attended.
The youth pageant presented
Monday night by the Busines
Women’s Club of Savannah
“37 Flags Under One God" with
Mrs. Sadie Steele, director, was
high in praise.
Sunday services were impress¬
ive, beginning with the Sunday
sehool, Supt. L. Allen in charge.
In the absence of the pastor,
Rev. W. E. Jones was in charge
of the morning service. Pastor
Hagins delivered the message
at the night serviep.
Annual Men’s Day will be ob¬
served next Sunday. Both spea¬
kers are members of St. Pau 1
.
The morning speaker will be
Ilenton Thomas who received
the B. S. degreyfrom Savan¬
nah State Oollftgd* and is now
be Cicero Willis, chairman of
the deacon board. Music wi 1 be
furnished by the All-Mai; Cho¬
rus.
Luther Allen is genera ‘
man; William Hagins, sen
Frank Jackson, chorisU a ,
Amos Eugene Hagins, Jr., ac- j
companlst.
Jerusalem Fapt. Church
At First Jerusalem Baptist
church, Rev. Walter Brown,
pastor,' Sunday services were
full of spirit. At the morning
worship the pastor delivered an
impressive message and advice.
Communion was at 3:30. The
pastor’s anniversary closed Fri-
day night and was very sue-
cessful.
Tremont Temple
Tremont Temple Baptist
church, Park Ave and West
Broad streets. Rev. J. M. Ben-
ton, pastor, held inspiring ser-!
vices Sunday beginning with
Sunday School. At the morn-
ing worship the pastor preach-
ed a burning message, subject,'
“The Challenge of Brotherly
Love.” BTU met .at the usual
hour and at 8 p. m. Sidney A
Jones and his choir were guests
The /pastor’s 12th anniversary
began Monday night, February
9 and will end Sunday at 4
o’clock with Rev. R. M. Wil¬
liams, pastor of First Bryan
Baptist Church, being the spe¬
cial speaker.
Taylor’s Chapel ;
At Taylor’s Chapel AME.
Church at the Sunday usual hoqt. School The was Allen held j |
Day’s program was presented
by Mrs. G. Coleman as chair-
man. Miss Pearlie M. Haynes.
of FiiDper Chapel was the
speaker. Rev. R. L. Plummer j
thg pastor is ill.
Miss Finley To
‘in® Sunday
A mu a; r< ital will be
(;n Sunday afternoon,
15 a! 5 p. m. at A..bury Method,
i.st church, Abercorn and Duffy
.: reet.. featuring Miss Panchit a
Finis /. Mrs. Freda G. Robin
son will accompany her at
piano.
Finley is 13 years old
and i; a indent at Sol C. John¬
son II;:;h school. She is a mem¬
ber of the junior choir of her
church. She is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs- Price Edwards
Harold Washington, Jr., will
be the ni( :• pianist during the
l!
The public is invited to en¬
joy this musical treat.
Evergreen Bapt. church _
Sunday School was held at
thp u u l hollI , At the morn¬
ing service Pastor Capers deliv-
end the message, subject, “In¬
fluence.” At 2:30 p. m. se¬
lections were rendered by va¬
rious choirs. BTU was held at
p. rn. and at 8 a. m. Rev. Reese
from Pembroke, Ga., delivered
the message, subject, “The
Lost.” Friday morning over
Station WSOK Pastor
spoke on the subject “Walking
With God.” Throughout The
Day splendid services were ren¬
dered.
True love Pant Church ________
A! True Love Baptist
Rev. Freddie Bonds, pastor. Sun¬
day, services began with Sun¬
day Sehool. At 11 o’clock wor-
hip the pador spoke on “Being
Justified With God By Faith.”
R T U ' was held at 6 p. m. and
the officers were in charge of
the services at 7 o’clock. On
Friday night, February 13, the
church will help Emmanuel
Baptist Church observe its 33rd
anniversary.
Mt. Tabor
At Mt Tabor Baptist church
inspirational services were held
Sunday beginning with Sunday
School. At the morning service
the sermon was delivered by
Pastor L. Kelley. Music was
rendered by the Junior choir.
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by the combine choirs,
miscellaneous shower, will
s j ven 0 n February 20, for the
/hurch annex. Members and
friends are invited.
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Mt. Octhel Baot. Church
Fiist Jit. Bethel Baptist
church held its regular Sunday
Sehool followed with commun-
ion services at 2:30. A num-
ber of visitors was present. Pas-
tor Roosevelt Scott spoke on
“Have Faith in God.l’ kfiss
Catherine Salmon served as
hostess for the day. Choirs and
’ shei boards Nos. 1, 2, and 3
«'rved. Visiting pastors were
Rev. Taylor and Rev. Chappel j
Three members were given the
among riniit them hand being of Rev. fellowship, Jack- J
son. All parents are urged to
nd their children to Bible
school ' on Thursday at 5 ‘ P - m. j
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Happy Home Bapt.
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Serv ' rcs at Home Ba P'
church were lar ^ e *y at '
lended Sunda y begiiming with
Sunday SchooL Thp mornin S
sprmon was ^ivered by Ras-
' L ' subject, "Gods
J< ' ' , and at 4 P- m the mis "
sion’s annua! silver tea was
held at the home of Dea. and
Mrs. C. Green.
Pilerim Bant. Church
Services at Pilgrjm Baptist
Church were very inspiring last
Sunday beginning with Sunday
School. In the absence of our
mini;ter soul stirring sermons
were delivered by the Rev. J.
D. Battle at 11 A. M. and 8 P.
M. Sunday, February 15 at-
11 a. m. Baptismal services and
at 3 n. m. Communion, the
sermon to be delivered by Pas-
tor D. D. Henderson. ■
Zion Hill Holding
Pastor’s Anniversary
The Zion Hill Baptist church
Is observing the fourteenth an-
niverf-ary 0 f the Rev. J. B
Bates as pastor. Sunday at
2:30 p. m. communion will be
observed. On Saturday night
church is sponsoring a
supper at the home of
Sis. F. B. Johnson, 224 Eagle
street. Donation 50 cents
Supper will be delivered by ;
calling AD 2-6504. i
St. Philip Monumental !
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At St. Philip Monumental A. j
M. E. church, Allen Day was
outstandingly observed Sunday.
Pastor F. D. Jaudon delivered
the message for the morning
service, basing his theme on the
life of Richard Allen. The
Senior Choir rendered selec¬
tions. For the evening of hour the j
of worship the youth I
church sponsored an inspiring 1
Allen’s Day program. Miss I
Aimarie Glover, a faithful mem-
ber of our church, secretary of j
( he you th group and a fresh¬ i
man at Savannah State College, 1
delivered the address. The
Young People’s Ch .ir rendered
" u ” i( T D. L- Gamble, Sr. will i |
be the representative for our
church, at the electoral colleeg.
St. Matthew’s Epis. Church
A communion service and the
imposition of Ashes, Asa Wi d
nesday, ushered in a series ot
services to be held at St Mat-
thew’s Episcopal Church during;
Lent which began Thursday.
| Throughout the Lenten Season,
various organizations of the
church will sponsor services
held Wednesday, Friday and
Sunday nights. Preachers from
churches throughout the dio¬
cese will be the guest speakers
on these occasions. During
the morning prayer and baptis¬
mal service, Sunday the fol-
lowing were baptized: Jacque¬
line Y. Johnson, Linda G. Tay¬
lor, and Bridger R. Taylor. La-
Fayette Flournoy was confirm¬
ed by the Bishop during the
noonday confirmation class
on Tuesday, at the diocesan
headquarters, Savannah. Thurs-
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held its monthly meeting at the
parish house. St. Stephen’s
Guild met at the home of Mrs.
Katherine Scruggs. The pan-
cake supper sponsored by the
Woman’s Auxiliary Shrove Tues.
day was largely attended. The
first Sunday in Lent has been
designated as “Parent’s Day in
Sunday School.” All parents
and god-parents will attend
classes with their children. Fr.
Bert Hatch, rector, Church of
the Apostles and co-editor, The
Church in Georgia, will be the
guest preacher for the vesper
service sponsored by St, Augus¬
tine’s Guild. February 15 at 6
p. m.
Bethel AME Church
j n observance of the founder
of the African^Methodist Epis-
copal church, Richard Allen,
Bethel A. M. E. Church present-
ed an informative program on
Sunday morning, Miss Fran-
kie Hodge Golden, elementary school of Sarah being i
the founder’s day speaker. She j
spoke on “The Principles of
Richard Allen.” The Jr. Choir
rendered music and the Boy
Scouts troop 271 served as ush¬
ers. In the evening a -panel
'To discover and accept the
challenge of life in the hose-
hold of God.’ was presented by
Joseph Adkins. Panelists were
Misses Yvonne Blake, Narvis
Freeman, Alphenia Jones and
Lawrence Hutchins. Jr. Pro¬
grams will be presented each
night in connection with this
observance.
2nd St. John Bapt. Church
The regular services will be
held Sunday at Second Saint
John Baptist Church. West Sa-
vannah, Rev. T. J. Wright, pas-
tor - A program will be ren-
der ed at 8 p. m. sponsored by
the junior choir.
TTTP SAVANNAH TRIBCIX*
REV. CLEVELAND TO BE
YMCA ENROLLMENT
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agement of the West Broad
Street YMCA, will be the prin- j
cipal speaker at the llth an.,
nual “Y’ Membership Enroll-
ment kick-off.
Expected at this meeting will,
be 180 workers, divided equally
under the supervision of Miss
Frankie N. Go'den, leader cf
Section A, and James E. Luten,
Jr., leader of Section B.
Miss Golden has the follow¬
ing division managers: A. T.
Pope, Norman B. Elmore and
Alflorence Cheatham.
Mr. Luten will have as his
division leaders Mr.-,. Lillian
McNichols, Mrs. Justin- 7,aven¬
der, and Arthur S. Roberts.
Each division leader will
have five captains and each
captain five workers.
Prospect lusts will bo turned
in at the "Y” Thursday so that
plans for all workers will be
ready for giving out at the kick
off meeting.
L. B. Toomer is general "haii-
man of the llth Annual “Y”
membership enrollment and Dr,.
Calvin L. Kiah Ls chairman o
the sustaining membership sec¬
tion.
The Little Debbie Tn-Gra-Y ,
club of Tatemville wUl give a |
Valentine party at the home of ;
Miss Erma E. Mack. I
The Powell Laboratory school |
combined Y dubs will be ore-
sented at the ymca in Action
program Saturday 1:00 pi- J
over radio station WJI •
is _
Dorothy C. Hamilton prin-,
ci P al nf lhe sch001 U P j
gram is directed by Norman p R. |
Johnson. will , |
The weekly USO party
be held Saturday night at trie
Y featuring the latest records
on a new stereophonic record ,
player. Mrs Dorothy ‘ i
ler, acting USO Staff Aid., _ will (
be in charge.
Connor’s Temple
,Services at Connor Temple
B-.'tist church were very in-
spiring beginning '.with Sun- i
day Sehool. The morn ng niM-
sage was delivere y •
_
Boyd, subject, Gr.n ing n
Mills of Sin. Mu.su was r
dered by the Young cop ( s
choir. Connor’s Temple wor-
shipped at the Israe l e apus
church last Sunday afternoon,
Rev. Williams, pas .or. pv - ’
W. Whitehead delivered the
message. 1
Townslev Chanel
Sunday services at Townslev
chapel AME church were well
attended beginning with Sun¬
day School and at night the
speaker was Master Oliver Sax-
by. No. 3 choir was on the
stand accompanied by 'the
Junior choir and at night the
gospel chorus was in charge of!
the music. Rev. A. J. Martin
is pastor of the church.
Foot Rally
The Deaconeses of the Mt.
Sinia Baptist Church are hav¬
ing a foot rally February 15. at
32nd -and Burroughs street. Mrs.
Carrie Hicks, president; Mrs
Susie Smith, secretary.
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Last Rites Held For
Hayes Johnson
The funeral of Hayes John-
518 West 40th Street, was
largely attended Sunday after-
n0O n 2:30 o'clock from the First
Bryan Eaptist church. Rev. R.
m williams and Rev. F. D.
Jaudon officiated.
Mr. Johnson died February
3 at a local hospital after a
short illness. He was born in
Allendale, South Carolina, and
came to Savannah when he
was a small boy. He was em¬
ployed at Friedman’s Art Store
for the past 25 years and was
held, in high esteem by his
employers.
Survivors include his wdfe,
Mrs. Mary B. Johnson; four
daughters, Miss Thelma John¬
son, Miss Ilazel Johnson, Miss
Susie Johnson and MDss Eva-
lena Johnson; four sisters and
four brothers, Mrs. Mamie J.
Grant of Savannah, Mrs. Car¬
rie Austin, James Johnson of
Charleston, South Carolina,
Louis Johnson of Washington,
D. C., Mrs. Louise Scarbrough
cf Savannah, Johnny Johnson
of Savannah, Charlie Johnson
Washingtorii D c „ and Miss
Hattie Johnson 0 f Savannah:
a host of nephews, nieces and
Intejment was in Soulh Field
c[metery Barroughs> Georgia .
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Friendship , - Bapt. p, Uiurcn ,
M Friend3hip Bap Ust church,
ReV D D Henderson, pastor.
Sunday were excellent
beginning 5 with Sunday School.
U;3 am the paslor
preached an impressive sermon,
subject, ^ “He Uveg Lives Jn In My My Soul Soul, »
and at 4 o’clock the No. 2
choir rendered a musical pro
^ h TU met at 6 o’clock
a nd 7:30 p. m. Rev. Green from
Jesup delivered . .. ... the message.
Sunday, February 15 at 5 p. m.
the Sisterhood will hold their
regular meeting at the church.
Central Kapt. Lhlirch
Th(j seryices at Centra i Bap-
Ust churph on last Sunday
morn i n g were enjoyed begin-
n i n g with the Sunday School.
Daniel’s message at 11:30
a m was on <. The source of
LivinK ThrQugh christ Jesus »
Masic . was f urn i s hed by the
Young . Adult choir . At 4 p . m .
the Gospel Chorus will sponsor
a baby contest> a musical pre .
ceeding the contest.
St. Mary’s AME Church
St. Mary’s AME Church, held
interesting services Sunday be¬
ginning with Sunday School. At
3 p. ni. communiol.i services
was held. Rev. Charlie Fogle,
pastor of the church.
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CARDS OF THANKS
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Mrs, j
S. Drayton wish to express
thanks for the many acts j
kindness and expressions of
extended to them
their recent bereave¬
The flowers, cards, telegrams
donation of cars were
appreciated.
Many thanks to Rev. R. M.
members of F. B. B.
neighbors, friends and
staff of Charity Hospital.
Sister,
Mrs. Mattie S. Busby
Aunt,
Mrs. Mattie Simpkins
Suminton, Ga.
Brother,
Alfonza Watkins
New York City
Cousins,
Mrs. Viola Sneed
Mrs. Ellen Williams
Mrs. Hattie Sneed
Wilton, Connecticut
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Mr.
Johnson wish to express
thanks for the many acts
kindness and expressions
sympathy extended to them j
their recent bereave¬
The flowers, card;, tele¬
and donation of cars
greatly approbated.
Many thanks to his employ¬
ers, Rev. R. M. Williams, Rev.
D. Jaudon, members of the
First Bryan Baptist church,
neighbors, friends and nurses
of The Georgia Infirmary, and
Sidney A. Jilnes Funeral Home.
His wife,
Mrs. Mary B Johnson
and Family
CARD OF THANKS
Mrs. Lorraine (Woodard 1
Dempsey and family wish to
their appreciation to
neighbors and friends for ex¬
pressions of sympathy, cards,
flowers, and for the use of their
cars during the recent illness
and death of the late Mr.
Gratten Dempsey. Special
thanks goes to Bishop Solo¬
the church choir, dea¬
mothers and usher boards,
to the Small’s Funeral
May God bless each of
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Gem Thoughts lor Meditation
“For who upon the hearth can start a fire,
And never warm the stone?
Or who can cheer another’s heart,
And not his own?
I stilled a hungry infant’s cry.
With kindness filled a stranger’s cup,
And lifting others.
Found that I was lifted up.”
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY14,
Memorials
WILLIAMS — In loving mem¬
ory of our dear son
WILLIAM G. WILLIAMS, JR.
who departed this life
five years ago
February 11, 1954
To us it seems like yesterday
since you went away.'
Your life is a beautiful mem¬
ory
Your absence a silent grief.
Memories are something no one
can steal.
Death is a heartache nothing
can heal.
Some have forgotten you are
gone,
But we remember, no matter
how long.
Mother and Father
Mrs. Annie K. Williams
Mr. W. G. Williams
Foster Brothe-
Alfred Quartern an
JENKINS—In loving memory
of my husband
ROBERT JENKINS
who passed away
Feb. 16, 1951
What would I give to see Rob¬
ert’s smile,
To sit with him and talk
awhile.
The blow was sudden, the
shock severe,
To part with him whom I love
so dear.
Some may forget now that you
are gone,
But I will remember on and on.
Sadly missed by
your devoted wife,
E'oise Jenkins
children v
relatives and friends
There is a way that seemeth
right to a man, but the end
thereof are the ways of death.
—Proverbs 16:25.
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RIVERS — In loving
memory of my dear
brother
DENNIS (D.D.i RIVERS
who passed away three
years ago
Feb. 8 , 1J56
Your life is a beautiful
memory
Your absence a silent grief.
You sleep in God's beau¬
tiful garden
Amid sunshine and perfect
peace.
You left a beautiful mem¬
ory
And a sorrow too great to
be told;
But to me who loved and
lost you,
YSour memory will never
grew old.
Devoted sister,
Arnethia Rivers
l 1 WM
EUI L:-.R—Sacred to the
memory of
MRS. HATTIE DUNCAN
BUTLER
who departed this life
ten years ago
February 17, 1949
Gone but not forgotten
Mary E. Rrocldngton
and family
REDDICK—In sad but loving
memory of our husband, father
and brother
CORRIE REDDICK
who de-pa’rted this life one year
ago
February 12, 1958
He is not defeated by death;
The victory of life he’s won,
And we who knew his courage
Should smile and say, “Well
done.”
Sadly missed by
devoted wife,
son, '
.
Mrs. Ethel Reddick
M-S George E. Brown
Geneva, N. Y.
brothers,
Dessie Reddick
Cleveland, Ohio
Rufus Reddick
Cleveland, Ohio
sister,
Mrs. Dorothy Brock
sister-in-law,
Mrs. Bert Brown
Baltimore, Md.
—Have Faith in Gotl-
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