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SEVENTH STREET CHURCH NOTES By M. S. Lindsay Dr. Yorke Jones was our pul pit guest Sunday morning. He selected for his text the follow ing passage of Scripture: “If God be for us, who can be against us?” He outlined God's plan for us as follows: 1. We belong to God. 2. God selects us. 3. He gave Christ who died for us. 4. He gave the Holy Ghost. 5. He gives us grace that enables us to believe; and we keep on and on until we are saved. We were delighted to have Dr. Byrd E. Smith, D. D., of Crockett, Texas, as a vistor Sunday morning. He offered the closing prayer. Dr. Smith, a son an dtwo daughters are guests in the home o* Mr. Janie3 Mc Knight. Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, of Washington, D. C-> was a visit or during our morning services. Immediately following the sermon, we had a congregation al meeting, the purpose of which was to name a commit tee to select a pastor for the church. Dr. Jones served as moderator. Prayer was offered by Dr. Jones. Dr. J. D. Martin read the Presbyterian law on the selection of a pastor. Suggestions as to the number who would serve on this com mittee were made by Prof. E. A. Chisholm. It was finally decided that a committee of fifteen would give the church at large an oppor tunity to take an active part. The comjnittee is composed of 3 elders, 3 deacons, 3 trustees and 6 persons from the church at large. The committee select ed is as follows: ■ Elders—Dr. J. D. Martin Mr. A. E. Spears and Mr. W. M. Yongue. Deacons—Mr. J. E. Hemp hill, Mr. P. H. Richardson and Mr.’ J. W. Brooks. Trustees—Mr William By num, Mr. E. M. Dixon and Mr. Edward Brown. Church at large—Mr. M. W. McCain, Miss Marie Lindsay’, Mrs. Ida 0. Henderson, Mrs. Carrie Henry and Mrs. Annie Craine.! J reception for dr. and MRS. W. H. RUSSELL Friday evening, July 17th Dr. and Mrs. Pinckney Warren Russell entertained at thedr home at Johnson C. Smith Uni versity in honor of their son. Dr. Willie Harrison Russell, and his bride, who, before her marriage June 27, was Miss Mabel Alberta Wyche, of Washington. Young Dr. and Mrs. Russell spent the first days of their honeymoon in At lantic City before coming to Charlotte. . The elegantly appointed home of Dr. and Mrs. P, W. Russell furnished an admirable setting for the social function. During the evening a large number of friends called to make merry with the happy young couple and to bid them Godspeed. The guests were re ceived at the door by Mrs. R. L. Douglass, who was charm ngly dressed. Miss Roberta Douglass had charge of the registration of the guests. In the receiving line in the parlor were Dr. and Mrs. Pinck ney Warren Russell, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Russell, Miss Hat tie Russell and Miss Mary Wyche. Those in charge of the din ing room where cake and ice cream were se* ved, were Miss ' Mildred Phillips, Mrs. Martha Johnson, Miss Sadie Douglass and Miss Lecia Dugas. Miss Frances Sampson was the genial attendant in the room where the large and va ried assortment of beautiful gifts were shown. The evening was delightful in every way. For the pres ent Dr* anfi Mrs. W. H. Russell will occupy the home of Dean T. E. McKinney at Smith Uni versity. Dr. D. G. Moose, pastor of Clinton Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church, became sick dur ing the service Sunday morning and died Sunday evening. He had been at this church about three weeks. The remains were taken to Asheville for burial. ST. JAMES CHURCH GREENSBORO By Mra E. O. Favors On Sunday morning, July 19, Dr. H. C. Millar spoke from Romans 4:v9-20. The subject of his discourse was: “Revising the Axiom—'Believing Is See ing.’ ” “Abraham believel the prom ises of God, that his seed would be without number, even though nature and common sense were against him,” stated Dr. Miller. After sixteen t years God’s promise was fulfilled. Belief is a mighty factor in human life, and the greatest need of the world of faith. How, then, may we face life? Not by the old axiom, “Seeing <s Believing,” but by faith and belief in God’s promise. The {following ^visitors ,wer© present at the morning service Mr. J. L. Brewer, of Morgan; Miss Beatrice Long, of Danville, Va., and Mr. Priscillus Young, of the city. Dr. Miller, with the choir and congregation, is invited to wor ship at Shiloh Baptist church, Ashe Street, July 26, at 3:30 P. M. Hannah’s chapel, mission sta tion of St. James, will sponsor r moonlight picnic in the near future. Th(- proceeds will be used to repair the church. The Lucy Laney Circle met on Tuesday evening with Mrs. E. B. Meares, Beech Street. Re ports were made from the hay ride given on July 7th. A profit of ?11.88 was realized. Miss Lo ree Holmes, a delegate to the District ' Presbyterial ait Me bane, gave quite an interesting report. On Sunday night a program was given under /the auspices of the Christian Endeavor So ciety. At the beginning of the program Dr. Miller commended the Society for its excellent work which is under the direc tion of !Mrs. fthucell (Black. The following rpnogram was rendered: Violin solo by Mr. Oliver Robinson, accompanied by Miss Helen Robinson. Solo, Miss Louise Gunn. Play: “Anybody’s Family on Sunday Morning.” The charac ters were: Louise Florence, Catherine Mitchell, Margaret Clark, Roberta Favors, Charlie Gore, Daniel Miller and Bruce Miller. MR. JUNIUS ALEXANDER, : DIES {SUDDENLY Mr. Junius Alexander, a well known and highly respected cit izen, of Charlotte, was stricken while at Gethsemane Methodist church in Biddleville last Sunr while afterwards. Mr. Alexan day morning and died & short der was a native of Charlotte, and was related to many of the older families of Biddleville. He was interested and active in every ynovemeift designed for the betterment of the life of the community. As a young man Mr. Alexan der was industrious and frugal and acquired several pieces of valuable property. For several years before the depression came on he conducted a success ful grocery business. He was a faithful member of Gethsemane A. M. E. Zion church, and his funeral was held there Wednes day afternoon. The pastor. Rev. R. G. Cannady, conducted the service. Assisting ministers were: Pr. L. B. Wes; and Dr. W. H. Davidson, pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist church. Dr. West, who had known Mr Al exander for a number of years, delivered the eulogy, in which the virtues of the deceased were beautifully portrayed. The deceased is survived by a large number of relatives. LEAVES ESTATE OF $43,425 Greensboro, N. C., July — (ANP)—An estate, estimated at $43,425 was left by Smith Donnell, well known local Negro leader, who died July 4, it be came known <tWs week. His son, Clyde Donnell, qual ified last tweek as executioner of the estate which consists of $36,910 in real property and $6,515 in personal property. The widow, two sons and two daughters will share in the es tate. I MIND, HEALTH, SPIRIT I state Accredited Junior College. State Acci ecuteu Senior nign scnool. Practice School with State Certificate. Regular Exercise—sleep—meals clean liness. Doctor was called only once in two j years to attend a student. I Bible course in every class each day. I Devotional hour each day. Sunday School—Christian Endeavor — Preaching. Fall Term Opens September 11; 1935 MARY POTTER REDSTONE ALBION | ACADEMY I OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED WELL EQUIPPED AN IDEAL PLACeTfOR STUDY A SAFE PLACE FORTOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS CHRISTIAN TEACHERS And ; MOTHERLY MATRONS For further information address: Rev. H. S. Davis, Principal, Oxford, N. C. ' REV: GRAHAM F.CAMPBELL^SfaSt West Point. Mi®* THE FOUR SUMMER SYNODICAL CONFERENCES August 3-9, Valliant, Okla., Elliott Academy August 10-16, Anniston, Ala., Barber Seminary August 17-23, Augusta. Ga., Haines School August 24-30, Oxford, N. C., Mary Potter School (Canadian) Rev. C. N. Shropshire Texarkana, Ark. (Atlantic) Rev. G; W. Long, D. D., Cheraw, S. C. REGISTRARS (Blue Ridge) Rev. Vanhorn Murray West Point, Miss. (Catawba) Rev. F. C. Shirley, D. D. Charlotte, N. C. A. B. McCoy, Atlanta, Ga., Director of Conferences CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN ^CHURCH, ANNISTON,' ALA. Mr. and Mrs. McMahan and Mr. and Mrs, P. Edwards were dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Rice, June 21. Mrs. Mamie K. Spaulding and Mrs. E. M. Dixon, of Char lotte, N. C., have been pleasant j and enjoyable guests in the1 home of Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Rice since July 3rd. Mrs. Ricei entertained a /group of JJjad^es j in honor of her guests, July the 6th, at 10 A. M. i The Daily Vacation Bible School was held in the Sunday school room of the Calvary 22nd to July the 3rd. The school: Presbyterian church from June had four departments: Begin- j ners, Primary, Junior and In-! termediate. Bible stories, mem ory work and handiwork were .taught in the school. Teachers who helped in the school were as follows: Misses Mattie Lu Marbury, Althea Marbury, with Mrs. A. W. Rice, supervising. Mrs. H. M. Hosack .visited the school a few days} last week and told many inter-, esting stories to the children i .and assisted with the music, j which was very much enjoyed. Sunday, July 9, at 5 P. M., jthe Woman’s Missionary Socie ty rendered a musical and lit erary program with representa tives from the Rainbow Circle' and friends from the sister churches* (The pxeifcase 'was very interesting and was en joyed by all. Mrs. W. H. Hud son was chairman of the pro gram committee and Mrs. L. M. Walker was secretary. Monday, July 20th, the Girls’ Golden Circle gave a party on the lawn of Mrs. H. L. Grimes for the benefit of the Sunday [ school. A neat little sum was raised. Games and refresh ments were enjoyed by the friends. Mrs. Rice entertained the Wo man’s Missionary Society at her home, Monday, July 13th. Mrs. E. M. Dixon was the pleasant guest and made a most excel lent talk. July 18th Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Rice, Mrs. E. M. Dixon, Mr. Spencer Ramsey, and Mr. E. J. /Mja^bury, Jit, \vare guests at dinner at Mrs. E. J. Marbury’s, Sr. - The members of the church and the Sunday school were very happy to have Mr. E. J. Marbury, Jr., from Johnson C. Smith University, to worship with them Sunday, July 19, at the 11 o’clock service. A FRIEND. JACKSON GROVE PRESBY TERIAN CHRUCH By Miss Eva Massey July 19th was observed as Children’s Day. Our pasror, Rev. W. A. Grigg, preached an ex cellent sermon. Our hearts were filled with joy while we listened to this splendid sermon. We had a large congregation for the morning service. In the afternoon the program began. The welcome address was made by the Superinten dent, Mr. H. A. Massey. A large number of recitations were spoken. The visiting choir was from the Bethel Presbyterian church. The offering for the day was 16. Our Christian Endeavor is moving aiuiig nicely. We always welcome you to Jackson Grove Presbyterian Church. 18 NEGRO OLYMPIANS TO * ARRIVE IN BERLIN \ THIS WEEK New York, July—(ANP) — Eighteen American Negroes— 16 men and two girls—are due to arrive in Berlin Thursday as members of the Olympic teams representing the United States. They sailed from New York on July 15 aboard the United States liner Manhattan. The largest delegation is in men’s track in field. Ten are listed as members of this toam They are Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, Archie Williams, Jim my LuVahe, Dave Albritton, Cornelius Johnson, John Breoks, Fritz Pollard, Jr., John Wood rue and Mack Robinson. The two girls on the women’s track and field team are Miss lidye Pickett and Miss Louise Stokes. For the first time in Olym pic history, five Negro bexers will represent the United States. Members of the team are Jackie Wilson, 118 pounds ; Howell King, 147 pounds; Jim my Clark. 160 pounds; Arthur Oliver, heavyweight, and Wiliie Johnson, heavyweight alter nate. The 18th Negro is .John Terry, member of the weight lifting squad. (LAWRENCE CHAPEL > NOTES By A. T. Beatty Lawrence Ichapel had very fine re-union services, Sunday; July 19, 1936. After having the Rev. C. L. Graham preach foi three nights, leading up to the re-union services, every one was greatly inspired and raady for the services Sunday. Rev. P. E. Davis, the pastor delivered the sermon, Sunday at 11 A. M., taking for hh teyt the 29th verse of the 120tl Psalm. Rev. Davis stressed tin fact *hat young men sl.ouli glory in their spiritual and mor al strength as well as in theii physical and intelleetua strength. j Rev. Graham held the service at 3 P. M., accompanied by the China Grove A. M. E. Zioi choir, led by Mr. Price. Rev. Calvin Alexander, a for mer pastor of Lawrence Chapel preached title ^evening sermon The visiting choir was fron I Macedonia Presbyterian church I in Fort Mill, S. C. Mr. Wm. Rus sell, chorister of the choir, and Rev. W. F. Cannon, minis ter of Macedonia, were present. Prof. E. L. Avery and Mr. Wal ter Foster were among those who contributed $1.25 for the benefit of our church. Total col lection, $22.50. ST. JAMES CHURCH (Continued from page 2) York University, and Founde of University Day, presiding. Program under auspices o; St. James Forum. ELDER HAWKINS, Pres’dent EDNA BLACKBURN, Secreta ry. JAMES L. MORRISON, Vice President. REV. DR. WILLIAM LLOYI IMES, Pastor. INTERESTING VISITORS HERE Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Mor gan, of Ann Arbor, Mich., Ar rived in Charlotte last Satur day on a visit to their son, Prof W. G. Morgan, Assistant Dean at Johnson C. Smith Uni versity. They are prominent in the civic and social life of Ann Arbor. Mrs. Morgan visited Charlot)te four years ago land won many friends bv her gra cious manner. This is Mr. Mor gan's first trip South. They are delighted with Charlotte. DOUGLASS-JEANS Mrs. William Rufus Doug lass, of this city, has issued cards for the marriage of her daughter, Luvenia Lucille, to the Rev. Robert Lee Jeans, of Lumberton, Wednesday evening, August 5, at 6 o'clock, at the home of the bride, 416 North Myers St. Mrs. J. D. Martin returned home one day last week from Camden, S. C., where she visited for several days. She was accompanied here by a rel tive, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, and her two daughters, Misses Elli and Nancy, of Washington, D, C. PRAISES FIGHT FOR ANTI LYNCHING BILL New York, July 17.—Charles Edward Russell, noted author, journalist and a director of the National Association for the Advancement of Owned People, wrote last week to Walter White* its Secretary, that the fight conducted for the federal anti-lynching bill's enactment “was masterly, and we owe you, personally and officially, an ex pression of thanks.” “Being an old Washington correspondent,” Mr. itussdi wrote, “perhaps I can under stand better than another the tremendous difficulties that confronted you and perceive the able tactics Vith which those difficulties were met. Even more than a professional knowledge of them I had, for l recalled the trouble we had to get the Philippines Indepen dence Bill out of the committee when the number of signatures^ required was much less than 218. You have won to a com manding strategic position and will win the rest of the way. It is a most valuable asset to our cause that you have disclosed to the rest of the nation the barbarism prevailing in the Southern mind, the astounding fact that, driven thus from cov er, the opponents of this rea sonable measure are obliged vir tually to admit that they pre tend to a divine right to lynch. You have made clear to the na tion this strange reversionary but undeniable psychology. In my long observation of legisla tive backgrounds, I have not seen a cause better handled.” NOTICE The forty-fourth annual meet ing of the Eastern District Sunday School Convention and School of Methods of the Yad kin Presbytery will convene with John Hall Presbyterian :hurch, Carthage, N. C., (Moore Co.), August 11, 1936, at 8 P. M. We. are expecting Dr. John M. Someradike, Secretary of Sunday School Missions, New York City, and Dr. A. B. McCoy, Superintendent of Sun day School Missions throughput our four Negro Synods. — We are hoping to have from three to live representatives from each Sunday school in the District including the Communi ty Schools and every Superin tendent on the field. With this meeting we are be ginning our first School of Meth ods for; this district, but w^l still hold the popular meeting for the younger delegates as here tofore. The report blanks alrei being sent to the scho.c. The capitation tax is 5c per mem ber, and we are asking for an accurate report of your enoll ment. j W. T. BLUE, Acting Dean. GEO. R. MARSH, S. S. M., Director. NOTICE The Presbyterian Sunday School Convention and School pf Methods of Yadkin Presbyte ry, Western Distrct, will meet with the Cameron church, Elm wood, N. C., Aug. 18-23, 1936, at 7:30 o’clock P. M. Delegates will notify Mr. G. R. Garner, Superintendent, Elmwood, N. C. MR. WM. A. COWAN, Presi dent, MRS. W. A. HAWKINS, Cor. Sec. YADKIN CENTRAL Dear Co-workers: The Central District Sunday School Conven tion meets August 6-7, at Pine Street Presbyterian church, Durham. We are expecting all ministers to be present with their delegates. , Our motto is “Building for the Future." Come and be with us in this great program for Christ. MRS. A. W. WADDELL, Cor. Sec. CATAWBA YOUNG PEO PLE’S LEAGUE ft The Young People’s League of Catawba Presbytery will meet August 7, 1936, at 11 o’clock. The meeting will take place at Bethel Presbyterian, church at Waxhaw, N. C., Rev. S. L. Fulwood, pastor. We would ap preciate a large delegation. Come and bring your pastor. MR. GEORGE BARBOUR, President. MISS M. L. ANDREWS. Secy.
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