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The Monroe Advertiser
VOLQME SEVENTY-SIX
RF^ROTH BAPTISTS
IN Annual u^TON
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(NINETY-THIRD ANNUAL MEET
| ING HELD WITH MOUNT ZION
J CHURCH LAST WEEK. FOR-
M SYTH MEN ON PROGRAM.
) •: (By Gainer E. Bryan.)
;• The ninety-third annual session of
the Rehoboth Baptist Association,
tvhich met with Mount Zion church,
Dr. John D. Freeman of Mercer Uni
•yersity, pastor, on Tuesday and Wed
nesday, October 14-15, attracted up
ward of 650 messengers from the 44
•churches of the association and was
marked by a fine spirit of coopera
tion, friendship, enthusiasm and ear
nestness.
For the thirteenth consecutive time
Dr. R. L. Bivins, of Macon, pastor of
Hattie and Houston Factory churches,
was elected moderator. E. H. Hol
land, of Byron, who has served as
clerk the past seven years, was re
elected to succeed himself. J. L.
Cheeves, of Macon, was made treas
urer.
After an opening devotional by
Moderator Bivins I fid special music
directed by Barnun/ Hawkes, the fol
lowing new pastors who have moved
in the association since the last meet
ing of this body were recognized: A.
A. Heath, Forsyth; A. R. Waters,
Elko; J. R. Meeks, Dames Ferry;
John D. Freeman, Mount Zion; W.
W. Williams, Mabel White; J. R.
Cockrell, Pine Forest; A. C. Baker,
Tabernacle; Z. E. Barron, Cherokee
Heights. Dr. J. C. Solomon, of Fitz
patrick, was present as a correspond
ent from the Ebenezer association
and brought greetings of good will.
The order of business, as prepared
and presented by Pastor B. E. Done
hoo, of Montezuma, was adopted as
read. J. L. Cheeves, of Macon, then
presented the treasurer’s report,
which was accepted.
Dr. Spright Dowell, president of
Mercer University, and a member of
this body, brought and discussed the
report on education, which was spo
ken to by the following pastors: J.
E. Sammons, Vineville; E. F. Camp
bell, Tattnall Square; Z. E. Barron,
Cherokee Heights; B. E. Donehoo,
Montezuma; M. D. Reed, Fort Val
ley; Bob Cockrell, Pine Forest; Chas.
E. Burts, First.
Dr. John G. Harrison, chairman of
। the committee to investigate the ap
plication of Dames Ferry church, J.
| R. Meeks, of Macon, pastor, then re
ported the committee’s favorable ac
tion, which recommended that this
newly- constituted church be accept
ed into the fellowship of the associa
tion. This church was organized two
years ago, with R. W. Freeman, of
Macon, their first pastor. The out-
Electric Sound is the Best Singing
Pronounced to after every teat
PROGRAM
NEW FORSYTH THEATRE
FORSYTH, GA.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY — THIS WEEK
“THE ESCAPE”—
Galsworthy’s Immortal Human Drama, Daring and Triumphant,
straight from the searing pen of the greatest writer alive.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY—Oct. 27-28
Stanley Smith, Ginger Rogers, Charlee Ruggles and Frank Morgan in
“QUEEN HIGH”—
The four stars representing the Queen, Jack and Two Jokers
in this comedy riot. Plenty music also in this one.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY—Oct. 29-30
“AFRICA SPEAKS”-
The strangest Romance ever filmed. The Jungle brought to
you. It’s Wonderful, Breath-Taking Beauty. The Most Amaz
ing Lion Fights ever screened. Educational. Every school stu
dent should see it.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY—Oct. 31-Nov. 1
“UP THE RIVER”-
ANOTHER BIG COMEDY—More about it in next week’s Ad
vertiser.
Admission —Adults 35c; Children 12 and under, 15c
standing item of the morning service
was the introductory sermon, which
was preached by Pastor C. W. Stitt,
of Eastside. His subject was: Obe
dience to the Heavenly Vision. This
inspiring and spiritual message indi
cated much thought and preparation
and was re-enforced by the earnest
ness and passion of Pastor Stitt.
James A. Ivey, of Marshallville,
conducted the afternoon devotional,
which was followed by a rather
unique service in charge of Pastor
J. E. Sammons, of Vineville, in which
honor was done to several former
pastors of Mount Zion church, be
ginning with R. J. Willingham, who
erved this church fifty years ago; B.
G. Smith, Thos. O’Kelly, W. M. Sen
tell, John G. Harrison, Willis E. How
ard, J. L. Reeves, P. H. Anderson,
J. D. Freeman. This was followed
by the report of the executive com
mittee, which was presented by Pas
tor E. F. Campbell, of Tattnall
Square. Pastor C. E. Burts, of First
church, read the report on social ser
vice and public morals and delivered
a timely and stirring address in be
half of this report. The report on
benevolence was presented and dis
cussed by Pastor H. D. Warnock, of
Forsyth, and was spoken to by Z. E.
'Barron, C. E. Burts and J. C. Solo
mon. This report, which recommend
ed that a car load of provisions be
sent to the Orphans Home at Hape
ville, was carried. Z. E. Barron, of
Cherokee Heights, who has. accepted
the pastorate of Hapeville church,
was named chairman of this car com
mittee. Pastor M. D. Reed of Fort
Valley then gave the report on home
and foreign missions, which was spo
ken to by Pastor Reed, Broadus E.
Willingham, Jr., of Vineville, and
President A. Chamlee, of Bessie Tift.
A resolution was then introduced by
Dr. John G. Harrison and another by
Gainer E. Bryan concerning the
home going of two pastors since the
last meeting of the association, name
ly ^A. L Foster, of Perry, and Frank
IL. Mallary, of Viheville. The asso
ciation authorized that a page each
in the new minutes be dedicated to
the memory of these good men.
After Pastor E. F. Campbell had
led the opening devotional on the sec
ond morning and Pastor J. E. Sam
mons had presented the report on
state missions, which was spoken to
by Mrs. Talmadge Ellis, of Vineville,
and G. E. Bryan, the following lead
ers were then presented by Pastor
Sammons, who was presiding: Sec
retary Geo. W. Andrews; Editor O.
P. Gilbert and Executive Secretary
Jas. W. Merritt. Secretary Edwin
S. Preston was recognized later.
These brethren, together with Pastor
Charles E. Burts, of the First church,
Macon, who preached the missionary
sermon, furnished the main features
of the day. Secretary Merritt, who
FORSYTH, ’MONROE COUNTY, GEORGIA, OCTOBER 23, 1930.
MISS WEBB WRITES FROM FOREIGN HELD
Dear Friends:—
The fact that I have not written
for a long time does not in anywise
indicate that I do not think of you.
With a heavy daily program together
with many interesting things to do
outside of work-a-day hours, the
time passes and letters remain un
written.
I have been back only a few days
from a holiday in Japan. I made the
trip from Shanghai to Nagasaki by
a Japanese Express boat which cover
ed the distance in twenty-six hours.
From there I took an express train
which passed along the coast of the
beautiful Inland Sea to Kobe and then
along the northern border until a
dip south was made and Karin
zawa, my destination was reach
ed. During the forty-eight hours on
the train many interesting observa
tions were made. The railroads are
excellent from point of equipment as
well as service. The trains are very
faithful to their schedule. I have
been told that Japan is the only
country in the world where the rail
roads are supported by the passenger
traffic.
In no point in Japan is the
landscape void of mountains. My
route took me thru a particularly
mountainous section. I have never
seen more luxuriant vegetation with
larch and maple predominating. The
splendid work of reforestation which
the government has promoted for
many years is largely responsible for
the existing condition.
Farming is carried on quite differ
ently from America or even China.
The topography is not suited to
large scale farming consequently
intensive as well as diversified meth
ods are used. It is remarkable what
the closely terraced plots on the
, mountain-sides can yield in the way
is always a welcome guest in the Re
hoboth; the unconquerable and be
loved “Uncle George” Andrews; Sec
retary Preston, who is a past master
in B. Y. P. U. work, and Editor Gil
bert, who is rapidly winning the
hearts of those few Baptists in Geor
gia who were not already acquainted
with him, brought messages of infor
mation, inspiration and good will.
This group received Editor Gilbert,
on his initial appearance in the asso
ciation, gladly. This body by a ris
ing vote indicated its esteem of these
four brethren.
Pastor Z. E. Barron, of Cherokee
Heights, led the afternoon devotion
al, which was followed by the digest
of letters report, an address on stew
ardship by Editor Gilbert and a mes
sage on B. Y. P. U. activities by Sec
retary Preston. E. H. Holland, of
Byron, clerk of the body, then pre
sented the report on our departed,
which was followed by the report of
the treasurer, Pastor P. P. Mosely,
of Forsyth, chairman. Pastor J. L.
Reeves gave the report on nomina
tions as follows: Introductory ser
mon, next year, by H. D. Warnock,
'of Forsyth; Pastor Williams, of Ma
; bel White, alternate. Missionary
sermon, Pastor E. F. Campbell, of
Tattnall Square; Pastor A. C. Baker,
of Tabernacle, alternate. Time, Tues
day and Wednesday after the second
Sunday in October. Place to be an
nounced by the executive committee.
Executive committee, J. E. Sam
mons, chairman; M. D. Reed, H. D.
Warnock, B. E. Donehoo, H. H. Con
nell, J. L. Reeves, James A. Ivey, C.
E. Burts. Chairman of God’s Acre,
or Plot, James P. Etheridge, Perry.
Chairman of cooperative program,
1931, Moderator R. L. Bivins, Ma
con, together with C. E. Burts, Ma
con. Trustee Brewton-Parker Insti
tute, R. J. Coats, of Macon.
I Mount Zion cared for us in a great
way. We have never seen a meeting
entertained in a finer way. These
choice people opened their purses,
homes and hearts in a most cordial
and generous spirit. We believe this
; to be the greatest meeting yet held
! in the old Rehoboth.
of rice, tea, vegetables and mulberry
leaves. The waters are teeming with
a wide variety of sea foods which
help to make possible a balanced diet.
Marked progress has been made in
the development of good roads in Ja
pan. A complete network of motor
busses operate throughout the em
pire. It was amazing to find them in
the most out of the way places. Pri
vate motor cars arc, indeed, a lux
ury beyond the means of the common
people. In addition to the initial
cost of a car, the government assess
es an annual tax of Yen 600 or S3OO
gold. Members of the legations are
exempt from this tax and people en
gaged in social welfare are given
special concessions but other than
those all cars are owned by the very
wealthy Japanese. The taxes are
directed toward the development of
good roads. Karinzawa is a lovely
summer resort in the mountains
of northern Japan. It is about 4,000
feet above the sea level. There are
2,000 homes and estates on the ter
ritory covering about nine square
miles. Swimming, golf, tennis, hik
ing, and motoring afford a varied
program for the vacationists.
I was happily situated in the home
of friends while there. They live in
Tokyo, the capital, and are promin
ently connected in affairs of Church
and State. Thru them I met a great
many charming Japanese men and
women, a number of whom were
titled people of the Imperial house
hold. The Emperor of Japan is not
only the Chief Executive but he is
also the figure around which the
state religion, Shintoism (Emperor
worship) revolves. The fact that
the Emperor lives at Tokyo carries
with it a great sense of reverence
for the city. Because of this a person
goqs up to Tckyq despite the fact
that it is at sea level and a descent
of 4,000 feet or more may be neces
sary in order to reach it. For the
same reason, when the Emperor
passes thru the streets all windows
above the first floor must be closed
and shades drawn because no one
must ever look down upon the Em
peror. What would a parade in New
York City be like should such restric
tions be carried out?
Overlooking Karinzawa and about
sixteen miles distant is the famous
Mount Asama. This .mountain is
8,000 feet above sea level and has an
active volcanic crater. Sometimes a
period of ten years pass without any
signs of activity but this year she
gave several spectacular demonstra
tions. On the night of August Bth,
about ten o’clock we heard a terrific
rumble not unlike the noise of can
nons. About fifteen minutes later
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FORSYTH MEETS JACKSON
HIGH SCHOOL HERE FRIDAY
What promises to be an interesting
football game will be played Friday
afternoon at 2:30 when the local
boys engage the Jackson High school
gridsters.
The Forsyth boys have shown con
siderable improvement during the
past three weeks. Although they
have lost all three games, they are
not discouraged and expect to win
themext five.
Come watch them win.
AMERICAN LEGION WILL
PRESENT FLAG TO SCHOOL
The Tom Hollis Post American Le
gion will present a flag to the Mary
Persons High School Friday morning.
The dedication exercises will be held
Friday at 12:00 o’clock. The public
is urged to attend. Encourage the
boys by your presence.
—
BOLINGBROKE SCHOOL WILL
SPONSOR OYSTER SUPPER
v
There will be an oyster supper at
Bolingbroke school Friday night, Oct.
31. Everybody invited. 10-23 p
AUXILIARY ENTERTAINS
TOM HOLLIS LEGION POST '
The Tom Hollis Post, American Le
gion, was entertained at the club
room Monday evening by the local
Legion Auxiliary. |
About sixty guests assembled to
enjoy the evening with the World
War heroes. Under the leadership
of the Post Commander, Col. F. B.
Willingham, each veteran, in turn,
introduced himself and his invited
guests to the audience.
After a seated luncheon, the boys
were entertained informally at a
very enjoyable program. Humorous
war experiences were exchanged by
the veterans, and familiar war songs
sung. Mrs. Sarah Bailey furnished
music for the occasion.
Miss Edna Smith Bowen, of Bes
sie Tift college, in her sweet and
charming manner delighted the audi
ence with several readings.
The Hallowe’en idea being carried
out in decorations, table favors and
program, two contests were entered
into calling for “Two Black Cats.”
Low score was won by Mr. Frank
Wilson and top score by Mrs. Charles
Harkness. As prizes, they were pre
sented with the “Two Black Cats” of
the evening.
At the conclusion of the program,
the entertainment was continued by
Messrs. Rogers and Talmadge Alex
ander, who delighted the audience
with several musical numbers.
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE
TO MEET AT HIGHWAY
. METHODIST CHURCH
The fourth quarterly conference
will be held at the Highway Methodist
church on the second Sunday in No
vember at 3:30 p. m. Presiding
Elder L. M. Twiggs of Griffin will
preach and hold the conference. This
service will take place of the regular
third Bunday service, as the pastor,
Rev. J. B. Knowles, will be attending
the annual North Georgia Confer
ence on the third Sunday in Novem
ber. The regular days of service at
the Highway Methodist church are
the first and third Sundays of each
i month.
ANDREW CROWDER HOME
IS DESTROYED BY FIRE
The home of Andrew Crowder, an
industrious Negro farmer who lived
on the Fotsyth to Johnstonville road,
was destroyed by fire Sunday morn
ing. The fire originated from a spark
which ignited an accumulation of pe
can tree leaves on the roof of the
building and brought a severe finan
cial loss to the family.
AMERICAN LEGION WILL
OBSERVE FLAG DAY FRIDAY
The local post of the American
Legion will sponsor a drive Friday
and will sell small pin flags from
ten cents up to any amount you wish
to contribute. Your dimes or dollars
will help.
CITY GROCERY CO.
Special — Cash Prices
48 lbs. Good Self Rising Flour $1.49
3 lbs. Morning Joy Coffee $1.05
10 lb. Sack Sugar 54
5 lbs. Sweet Potatoes 14
3 Minute Oat Meal, package 09
Libby’s 35c Catsup 25
Black Eye Peas, 3 lbs. for 25
Florida Oranges, 1 dozen 30
Dry Apples, Peaches, Prunes, 2 lbs. for 25
Fresh Fish and Oysters
Seed Oats and Syrup Barrels
If you appreciate Quality, Service and
Right Prices Come Trade With Us
CITY GROCERY CO.
Phones 61 and 165
NUMBER THIRTY-EIGHT
I AUTO HITS TRAIN
DERAILS BOX CAR
FORMER MONROE COUNTY NE
| GRO DRIVES CAR INTO CEN-
TRAL OF GEORGIA TRAIN AT
LORANE; INSTANTLY KILLED
The following account of how Joe
Watts, a formor Monroe county Ne
gro, met his death Sunday morning
when he drove an automobile into a
freight train, is taken from The Ma
con Telegraph:
A northbound automobile traveling
at high speed crashed into the side of
a freight train at Lorane early Sun
day morning with such force as to
derail one freight car.
At least one person was killed. The
body was said to have been terribly
mangled.
Central of Georgia railway offi
cials were advised of the accident and
ordered a rescue party to the scene.
It is believed that the automobilist
got on the wrong road, continuing
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