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HAKE
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BUILDING MERITORI
OUSLY IN YOUNGS
TOWN, OHIO
By Rev. A. H. Prince
A recent visit to the city of
Youngstown, Ohio, revealed the
fact that the Reverend Charley
B. Dusenbury is building up
meritoriously a solid strong
hold for all people and Presby
terians especially. This strong
hold had its beginning in Au
gust, 1928, when Rev. Mr. Du
senbury at the request of the
Mahoning Presbytery came to
this city to make investigation
as to prospects for the establish
ment of a Presbyterian church
there. Having carefully inves
tigated the conditions and out
look, in the following December
the St. Stephen’s church was
organized in Youngstown with
a membership of forty.
The greater part of the num
ber was composed of persons
who came from the Cumberland
wing of the Presbyterian
Church. Soon these Cumber
landites ceased to tolerate the
Calvinistic air, ana rne repre
sentative form of conduct, (de
siring an immediate disintegra
tion of the active service and
support in the advancement of
the church. Again, the church
had to start anew in spirit and
in its body of its constituency.
This was done and the progress
of the work came to such a
point that the need for a church
building at a cost of $16,000,
building was obviously necessa
ry. To meet this need a church
at the corner of Rayon Avenue
and Walnut Street, leading
thoroughfares in the city. Of
this amount over $10,000 now
stands cancelled. This was
made possible through the ef
forts of the Rev. Charles B. Du
senbury and his good wife. A
balance of less than $6,000 now
remains and it is the hope of
the present members that they
will enter the church in August
next. Although not large in
numbers at present, yet those
who compose the present mem
bership are posessed of large
and hopeful hearts together
with a genuine spirit of love and
harmony. Some are of ripe ex
perience in Christian move
ments and young in physical
strength for progress. Among
them are: EdW.V Baskin, once
an elder in the church at Rock
Hill, S. C.; S. L. Snyder, of Cap
ital church, Hamburg, Penn.;
E: W. Manley, an Undertaker;
William Tucker and Dr. T. L.
Lander. The church nas its
various auxiliaries such as Wo
man’s Missionary Society, West
minster Guild, Brotherhood
Service Club, etc. Plans are al
ready completed for a Daily va
cation Bible School this summer.
The prospect for a great work
in Youngstown is bright. There
are many people from the
South who are constantly flock
ing to this steel center city to
And work, and money there is
must work for it.
plentiful, but, of course, one
Not far from Youngstown are
many small villages which also
have large colored populations.
Youngstown itself has a colored
population of about 50,000. Gi
rard and Niles have perhaps
from 4,000 to 5,000, while War
ren, a city fourteen miles away,
has about 6,000. Warren has
many good Presbyterians who
are clamoring for a church.
These are worthy members who
served well while in the South.
Among them are Mr. and Mrs.
McFadden Edwards, who were
once good members at Good Will
church, Mayesville, S. C., and
a host of others are there, j
Reverend and Mrs. Dusenbu
ry have n lovely home out onAVe
Sharon Line and they a^/nng
all they can to build up a. good
work in Youngstown. , The First
Presbyterian church, of Youngs
town, (white) of which Eh*. Hud
nut is pastor, has thrown open
its doors to Rev. Mr. Dusenbury
and his congregation to worship
every Sabbath in one of its
chapels.
This is simply to give an idea
of some of the men who are
laboring in this section, as they
sometimes seem foreign to us.
SOUTHERN VIRGINIA
PRESBYTERIAL
By Mrs. S. J. H. Dillard
Owing to the illness of Mrs.
C. P. Hedric, Recording Secre
tary. who meant to give a report
from Southern Virginia, this re
port is late reaching the Africo
American Presbyterian paper.
The annual meeting of South
ern Virginia Presbyterial was
with the Presbytery of Southern
Virginia at Holmes Memorial
church, of which Rev. C. M. Du
senbury is minister, April 3-5.
The Presbytery opened as usual
with a sermon by the retiring
Moderator, Rev. A. A. Hector.
Two days, Wednesday and
Thursday and Thursday evening
were the women’s time for their
executive and general business
meetings. There was a splendid
representation of the field. There
were reports from 25 contribut
ing locals and 80 women repre
senting the locals.
The State of Virginia is very
large and in it the Presbyterian
work is sparsely located and in,
some places is represented fay
yery, .small, groups^
All of the meenngs were held
in the public school building,
save the popular meeting which
was held in Holmes Memorial
church with the presence of the
Presbytery and a large assem
bly of people from Martinsville,
Ridgeway, Spencer and the com
munity around.
The executive meetings were
held with Mrs. M. ,S. Kendrick,
presiding. Mrs. Kendrick was
very much indisposed during
the whole meeting, but kept up
at her task. “The Call to Spir
itual Advance,” the special top
ic for service and duty, was em
pasized in the devotionals each
day by the prayer leaders and
the women who are carrying on
the work on their respective
fields. Encouraging reports
from the different fields showed
progress along the lines of re
sources for information arid or
ganization. Our locals are read
ers of the printed pages and by
that means they can better know
what to do and where duty lies.
Some of our locals are hard to
understand how the women’s
and Young People’s money must
be contributed, and through
what sources for the women to
get the proper credit for it on
their quota or apportionment.
The ministers sometimes de
mand the money that has been
raised by the women for mis
sionary work, and send it for
the church’s demands. While
that aids the church it does not
aid the women on the quota of
missionary guts.
We regret very mueh that for
the first time in the record of
Southern Virginia Presbyterial
there was a shortage in her ap
portionment for the year 1927
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The delegation of local societies
present accepted the apportion
ment for 1928-’29 from Mrs.
Kendrick with a pledge and hope
to measure up to it.
A report by Mrs. M. H. Bur
rell, our Southern Virginia Pres
byterial Society at the Biennial
in San Franciso, Calif., was a
fine one. Mrs. Burrell gave us
a splendid account of the trip
and told of many interesting
scenes in San Francisco. She
spoke with great enthusiasm of
the spirit of the Biennial She
told of the interesting report*
and talks of the different ekefc-j
utive women who were speakers,
and also of the messages frdra,
returned missionaries who were'
and are laboring on foreign'
fields. She brought some in-1
struction fothe women on how
to carry on their local work bet-,
ter in order to measure up tbj
and enlarge our work. 1
God, in His Providence, saw;
fit to call away from service
reward our dear “Mother,1* Mr^.
iff. J. Wright, last June, af$e?
a service of forty years in Vir
ginia, having served with her
husband, Rev, J. A. Wright, m
CataWba Presbytery before com
ing, to Virginia. A short memo
rial service was held to her mem
ory. Those who took special
part and spoke upon her l|fif
and service in Southern Virgin^
ia Presbyterial which she or
ganized and of which she was’
the first President, were Mirs.
S. V. Thompkins, Mannboro,
Va.; and Mrs. S. J. H. Dillard.
inursday evening was the
time of the Women’s popular
meeting. A splendid program
was rendered. Some of the
ministers and elders left before
the meeting, but we were fa
vored by them leaving their dol
lars with us. Dev. G. P. Wat
kins, D. D., and Dr. E. B. Har
ris, of Crewe, Va., lifted the ofi
fering, after a very impressive
talk by Mrs. Burrell, our Treas
urer. The offering was $50.50.
The Presbytery agreed to give
the women Wednesday evening
hereafter, so that the ministers
might not get their leave of ab
sence before the adjournment of
Presbytery.
A session of pleasure and.
happfheisr
joyed by all. The good people
of Holmes Memorial church and
their friends made our stay
there a happy one. They were
happy to have had the Presby
tery of Southern Virginia meet
with them for the' first time.
This church was the scene of
the activities of the sainted
Rev. H. M. Holmes, whose body
sleeps at the rear of the church.
From that church and school
have gone some of the beacon
lights as leaders, occupying dif
ferent walks of life. Mrs. Sarah
Whittico Clark, who now resides
in Canada, was one of the first
members of Ebenezer Presbyte
rian church (now Holmes Memo
rial). She desired to be present
during the Presbytery.
Our entertainment was grand.
Those who reside in Newport
News and Norfolk were delight
ed to get up on the foothills of
the Blue Ridge Mountains and
all enjoyed their homes and en
tertainment. Mr. and Mrs. J. A.
Hereford made their home a re
treat for quite a few persons,
beaing near the church. Good
water and a plenty of pure
food were served in the base
ment of the church twice a
a day, and onee each day in the
homes.
Mrs. Estelle Wingo, Supervis
or of Amelia County public
schools, received a painful acci
dent on her return home to
Amelia as she passed through
South Boston. She is confined
in the hospital there.
Mr. M. Lassiter, of Newport
News, Va., was elected principal
delegate to our Women’s Synod
ical meeting in October. Mrs.
L. Lomax, of Norfolk, is the al
ternate.
Miss Roberta C. Barr, of the
Board of National Missions, is
making a survey of the Pres
byterial Societies and locals as
far as possible this month. She
made her first visit to Grace
Presbyterian church of Martins
ville. She held two services in
which she gave splendid instruc
tion, and encouraged the women
and young people concerning
our tasks. She sad there should
bg no discouragement if we have
faith. What is your budget in
»e church ? Life is your life
udget of life. Industrious life
rings results. More prayers,
fid more money will bring bet
u* esutts.
The following officers were
ected for 1928-1929.
Mrs. A. Kendrick, President,
With Boston, Va.
Mrs. W. B. Stitt, Vice-Presi
»t, Nottoway, Va.
Mr*. S. J. H. Dillard, Cor.
Hipfeg Secretary, Martins
K Va.
|Pre. C. P. Hedric, Recording
gretary, 2810 Marshall Aye.,
ggport News, Va.
Pts. M. H. Burrell, Treasur
^117 Pattoh Aye., N. W., Roa
pe, Va*
ifips. M. Lassiter, Secretary of
mature, 2411 Marshall Ave.,
ewport News, Va.
Sto* M. K. James, Secretary
r Missionary Education, 30
Missionary Education,
b Court, Petersburg, Va.
irs. Estelle Wingo, Secretary
•tewardship, Amelia, Va.
Irs. L. Lomax, Secretary
r'seas and White Cross Sew
l*wH Presbyterian Church
By Miss M. E. Wright
liss 15. Reynolds, Secretary
| Associate Members, 302 S.
Street, Danville, Va.
E. V. Gunn, Secrtary
¥oung People’s Work, 302 S.
in Street, Danville, Va.
I. S. V. Thompkins, Secre
of Children’s Work, Mann
Va.
OF INTEREST FROM
/TERBORO, S. C.
May 2nd, Dr. C. J. Baker, who,
in a very impressive manner,
spoke on “Unity and What
Good is Accomplished by Unit
ing." His talk was inspiring as
well as helpful, and was greatly
enjoyed by all.
On Wednesday night, May 9,
Rev. Johnson, in a very inter
esting way, gave us a talk on
“The Life of Samuel." He con
veyed to our minds a vivid pic
ture of the life of this noble
character. We were loftier in
spirit and greatly benefited after
leaving our prayer services.
Quite a number of young folks
enjoyed the hospitality of Miss
Wright at her home on Chaplin
Street Monday afternoon, May
13, at a party given in honor of
a few worthy school pupils. Lit
tle Marjorie, the attractive lit
tle daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
Johnson, was the honor guest,
and this being her first attend
ance at a party, she did not
know what it was all about, but
seemed to enjoy herself along
with the others. The children
while, after which refreshments
played music and games for a
were served. Toward evening
the little ones departed for their
homes, having expressed to the
hostess their happiness and ap
preciation for a pleasant after
noon.
On Sunday aftermoon, May
20, at 3:30 o’clock, our pastor,
ReV. P. P. Johnson, preached the
annual school closing sermon
fort he Colleton Training
School at Hopewell Presbyterian
Church before a large and ap
preciative audience. His text
for the occaion was St. Luke
2:40-52.
His theme was “Man’s Life
a Continued Growth.” There
arer three stages of growth. L
Physical, Jesus increased in
Stature. 2. Intellectual. He in
creased in wisdom. 3. Spiritual.
He waxed strong in spirit.
The speaker brought to us a
very vivid picture of the life of
Christ and His continued growth
and to be like Him we should
endeavor to walk in His foot
steps. He also emphasized the
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ARKADELPHIA
ACADEMY
ARKADELPHIA (ARK.)
Beginning with the Home
Economics Demonstration un
der the direction of Miss Mattie
J. Plannigan, Tuesday, May 1st,
at 8 P. M., and going to a bril
liant close May 11th, the exer
cises of Arkadelphia Presbyte
rian Academy were, a credit for
which any, institution could be
justly elated. Everything
moved smoothly and without the
least discord and the large
crowds were orderly, apprecia
tive and sympathetic. In enter
tainment the literary produc
tions of orations, recitations and
addresses were of the highest
standard and in musical num
bers the renditions of spirituals
and classical selections were
timely, vivacious and delightful
in chorus or individual work. ?
Sunday, May 6th, 11 A. M.
Promptly at the hour Mrs. T.
L. Hilliard with nimble dexterity
called forth harmonious strains
of music while the student-body
marched in processional steps to
their seats before the presence
of a crowded church. After ap
propriate ceremonies, Rev. L.
W. D&Vis, principal, 'presented
Rev: C. H. Uggams, D. D., of
Hot Springs, Ark., whom the
graduating class had selected to
deliver the baccalaureate ser
mon. The audience will ever feel
the impression of the eloquent
appeals, forceful presentation,
and exangelical setting of that
sion—Finishing God's Work.”
He lucidly described three neces
sary determinatives for the
task: I ought—I can—I must.
3:00 P. M.
Responding again to the call
of praise service a large assem
blage gathered at the church to
hear the annual address to the
Christian Endeavor Society.
Rev. S. J. Grier, of Camden,
Ark., was chosen for this duty.
The address, delivered with
power and strong convictions,
was replete with sound admo
nitions, practical thoughts and
exalting spiritualities. The
message was particularly time
ly and pertinent , for those just
embarking upon the Christian
life. This service closed a beau
tiful day of devotional and in
spirational worship.
Monday, May 7th, 8 P, M.
The ,annual 'musicale, under
the skilful management of Mrs.
Hilliard was a very pleasant
hour of sweet communion with
the masters of fascinating com
positions. Generally such exhi
bitions are ftiresome after four
or five numbers, but not so with
this Droirram. There was £
sustained and increasing in
terest as each performance was
rendered.
Tuesday, May 8th, 8 P. M.
The graduating class of the
8th grade, 15 bright-eyed, prom
ising youths—9 girls and 6 boys
—was the center of attraction
of an overflowing crowd. The
speakers, two girls and two
boys, acquitted themselves With
distinguished honor in the deliv
ery of their orations. Address
to the class was delivered by
Prof. J. S. Hunter, of Little
Rock, Ark., on the theme, “What
is in Thine Hand?” The speaker,
in a burning message, evincing
scholarly research, careful study
and thoughtful reflection, ‘clear
ly showed the fine possibilities
of moral purity, mental develop
ment and'spiritual ennoblement
within the reach of the ordinary
normal individual. . ■■■'■•
Wednesday, May 90^ 8 P. M.
The Primary grade in charge
of'Mesdames Lillie E. Kennedy
and Christine T. Hunter, pre
sented a beautiful pageant—
“Old Fashioned Garden of Mem
Ory”—in an almost faultless
manner. Hie order, stage ac
tion, expressive play and steady
precision of these little folks
truly reflected the remarkable
patience and ability in training
of their teachers.
Thursday, May 10, 10:30 A. M.
Seated upon the rostrum in
simple, attractive drees amid
artistic decorations of choice
flowers and festooned ribbons of
class colors tastily arranged,
were the graduates, Misses Viola
Gray, Annabel T. Smith, Mel
rose Neal, of Camden, and Jewel
Robinson, of Stamps, Ark.,—
just four young maidens,' but
they could easily challenge any
quartet of their rajik for a more
commendable display of sweet,
harmonious music and excellent
compositions of literary worth.
It would be no misapplication to
call them “Harmony Queens.*'
8 P. M.
Under the direction of Miss
Roosevelt P. Lee, representa
tives pf .the 8th grade presented
a coipedy, “Deacon Dubbs,” in
very praiseworthy manner.
Friday, May 11th, 10:30 A. M.
This was the crowning -day—
the Commencement. At the
scheduled hour a procession led
by the teachers, who were im
mediately followed by the grad
uates and Choral Club, marched
by their respective places, while
Mrs. Hilliard with her accus
tomed ease and skill played a
processional of rare beauty.
The pretty decorations of the
chapel in choicest flowers and
long, spiral entwinings of class
ribbons and the large number of
visitors gave the scene an at
mosphere of colkge life. The
of white carnations, were vir
gins of beauty and rhythmic
grace. The situation was more
charming and delightful by the
splendid presentation and deliv
ery of the salutatory and vale
dictory by Misses Neal and
Gray, respectively. ' The com
mencement address by Rev.
Hugh Robertson, local minister
of the Presbyterian church <U.
S.), was closing masterpiece of
lofty ideals, inspiring thoughts
and fruitful discoveries of nug
gets of gold in the Holy Scrip
tures. He spoke and impressive
ly elaborated upon the theme,
“Jesus Christ, the Unchanging
in Human History,” urging upon
the class members and hearers
the importance of devout alle
giance to Him. Besides many
choice gifts to the class three
girls received Bibles from the
Board of Christian Education
for perfect recitation of the
Shorter Catechism. The class
gave the school a very nice li
brary table.
8:00 P. M.
A drama, “The Path Across
the Hills,” in three acts was. per
formed with exceptional bril
liancy by its nine characters.
This play, which was made so
successful by the competent
and painstaking of Miss Odessa
Curry, was a fitting climax of a
most remarkable commence
ment.
Too much credit canno^ be
given Rev. Levi W. Davis for his
wise and eminently Christian
leadership, for the most valua
ble assistance of a devoted, de
pendable wife and for the pos
session of a splendid corps of
teachers, young women of high
attainments and literary educa
tion and Christian refinement.
In the hearty cooperation of
these earnest, sincere workers
Arkadelphia Presbyterian Acad
emy has closed , a year of com
mendable success and achieve
ment...This ;is in evidence frpm
its enrollment of 175 pupils,
about three-fifths of whom , are
day scholars), and the orderly
and representative gatherings
which follow the schooFs activi
ties. It is not difficult to
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