Page B6-The Chronicle, Thursday
Focus On Religioi
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By AUDREY L. WILLIAMS
Chronicle Staff Writer
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If there was ever a modern-day
meone living by faith, then 29-year
nell must be it.
Knowing she had no other incom
employment possibility, the bom
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her three-and-a-half-year-old daugh
That happened a year ago. Today
ving as a solace to others as host of i
p.m. gospel music show on WS^
which also features the very popular
of the prime spot, "Prayer and Pra
"The Lord led me to do that (giv
says Cornell, "and I haven't lacke
since.
"I never had my lights, gas, phc
cut off," she says, with a smile of s
"He's never failed me yet."
A newcomer to the field of broad
went aboard the gospel static
Macedonia True Vine Penecostal P
of God, Inc., three-and-a-half mc
formal training in radio includes
class she took at Forsyth Technica
love for broadcasting, however, h
with her, only she says she never to<
until now.
"When I was a little girl," sa
always wanted to be a newscaster. 1
about it, but 1 never pursued it. I k
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; Skyland Senior
| celebrates its 31
~ The Sklyand Senior Citizens
Club celebrated its 31st anniversary
Sunday, Aug. 12 at the
i Rupert Bell Recreation Center.
The theme was "Years of
; Divine Guidance."
Ms. Delores Guest read the
; Scripture. Ms. Sallie Salvage
delivered the prayer and Mrs.
j Erline Benjamin welcomed guests
; and friends. The history was read
: by Ms. Katie Fair. Ms. Mamie
f Whi'e led the candlelight
; memorial service in honor of
: deceased members.
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ninister live
aooui u, dui l ne>
As she listened t
vice announeemen
example of so- Tech. hit the airv
-old Joan Cor- radio announcer's
went and registere
e or hint of an A1 Martin, one
-again believer announcers, was
f imtMJI JU0
ported her and '^Hr^pci-s'uadeiJTn
ter, Sarah. station," she says
, Cornell is ser- Not long after
the 11 a.m. to 4 had to drop out b<
4X-AM radio, car. But Martin, s
call-in segment
list.
e up welfare)/' "Before I w<75.
'd for anything and let-downs
>ne or anything
elf-assuredness.
providing her w
easting, Cornell class, as well as h
>n owned by "1 do believe t
loliness Church him (Martin) to h
mths ago. Her pie just don't hel
an announcer's Now the tables
1 Institute. Her on helping others
as always been receives from Go
?k it seriously - "Prayer and P
need of counselii
ys Cornell, "1 counseling that di
always thought trouble to legal s<
ept on thinking "I really love v
Citizens Club
st anniversary
Mrs. Mildred Griffin introduced
the speaker, County Commissioner
Mazie Woodruff.
"Tell the young people of the
struggle we have gone through,"
she said, "and that we are survivors
and that they can be also if
they put God first in their lives."
Ms. Flora Alexander entertained
the group with a solo.
Final remarks were made by
the club president, Mrs. Janie A.
Wilson. Refreshments were served
later.
Religion
alendar, Focus On Religion, Church Notes, Ob
rer could afford an education." U
o the radio one day, a public
t about class offerings at Forsyth
saves. One of thtf classes was a ^
rclass. Finally, Cornell
the station's more prominent
the class instructor and Cornell Eh^KI
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f lo pat in an application at the ttj
the class got underwarv, Cornell ^
ecause she didn't have access to a CogjSt'HI m A
he says, offered his assistance by Ej?rS
sa ved I had a lot of hang-ups
? Joan Cornell
ith transportation to and from WSMX-AM radio announcer Joar
er fee to re-enroll. (photo by James Parker),
he Holy Spirit of God motivated
elp me," she says, "because peo- look at my work as a job, but a mir
p you like that today." be bothered by talk shows ?that
have turned and Cornell's focus is psychiatric help to people.
, she says, through inspiration she "A lot of people who call the sho\
d. the ministry," she says. "A lot of
raise" callers are often people in keep on ministering to them off the
lg, she says, but it's the kind of A small, slender-framed won
yes n't refer those in desperation or character shows a lot of strength gar
?rvices or help agencies. from her faith in God and experien
k'hat I do," says Cornell. "I don't At 18, the Mt. Vernon, N.Y., n
Church Notes
ivirs. w atson to speak
Mrs. Magdalene M. Watson, a member of the EBL Missionary
teacher in the Winston-Salem Group. She is also a member of
Forsyth County School System, the church's installation commitwill
be the Women's Day pro- tee and has served as guest
gram speaker during the 11 a.m. speaker to various churches
service.? at Bdbany USffedL"." state.
Presbyterian Church in Lumber- Mrs. Watson is vice
ton. president/treasurer of the Delta
She is the daughter of Mrs. Omega Chapter of Tau Gamma
Dorothy McDowell of Lumber- Delta Sorority, serves as reporter
ton and the late Willie McDowell. for the Best Yet Flower and
A graduate of St. Madeline Garden Club, is a member of the
Sophie and J.H. Hayswood Winston-Salem NAACP, and has
schools in Lumberton, Mrs. Wat- been a contestant for Mother of
son holds an English degree from the Year. In addition to her
Winston-Salem State University. numerous other civic activities,
She has also taught in the Mrs. Watson also performs with
Newark, N.J., school system. the Nell Lite Drama Productions
In Winston-Salem, Mrs. Wat- company,
son serves as a member of Emmanuel
Baptist Church, where This year's Women's Day topic
she teaches Bible school and is a is, "The Changing Roles of
Funerals
Services held for Mrs. 1
Mrs. Edna Scott Jeffries
Mrs. Edna Scott Jeffries of 1423 E. 3rd. St., died Tuesday,
August 7th, at the Pell Care Nursing Home. She was a native of
Mocksville, N.C. and lived in this city for the past seventy-one
years. She was a member of the Goler Metropolitan AME Zion
Church, having served with the Women's Home and Foreign Mission,
and was active in the Sunday School. Surviving are two sons,
Robert Jefferies, of this city and Jasper Jeffries, of White Plains,
NT v ning flranriflhildrftfu. ninffr ..aipnat
relatives. Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 10th at
3:00 P.M. at the Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church, with Dr.
Jerry Quick officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen
Cemetery.
Hooper Funeral Directors were in charge of services.
Mr. Clarence H. Harris
Mr. Clarence H. Harris of 1880 Short St. died Tuesday, August
7th, at the N.C. Baptist Hospital. He was a native of this city and a
member of the St. Stephen's Baptist Church. Mr. Harris was a
retired employee of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Surviving are
three sisters, Mrs. Florice Jones, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Gwendolyn
Smith of the home, and Mrs. Dorothy Reddick, of
Rockford, Illinois, and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted
Saturday, August 11th at 2:00 P.M. at the St. Stephen's
Baptist Church, with Rev. L.C. Broadway officiating. Interment
followed in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Hooper Funeral Directors were in charge of services.
Mr. John Craw McCrow
Mr. John Craw McCrow of 839 Brookline St. died Wednesday,
August 8th, at his residence. He was a native of Lancaster, S.C.
and lived in this city for the past forty years. Mr. McCrow was a
member of the Waughtown Baptist Church, having served as a
member of the Usher Board and was a former Deacon. He was a
retired employee of the Archer Aluminum Division of R.J.
Reynolds Industries. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Luverta Moore
McCrow, of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Bethea, of this city,
and Ms. Jannie McCrow, of Lancaster, S.C., and other relatives.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 12th at 3:00 P.M.
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) Cornell says living on faith is what put her where she is today
listry. 1 used to first trip to Winston-Salem, only to find that she
recommended had brothers and sisters here. Cornell says she moved
in with a brother and later found a place of her
v are in need of own. In 1974, she had her first real encounter with
times I have to God, she says, but because of a lack of guidance
1 air " anH a rirrlf* nf fripnrlc slrnno in f~inH her faith
lan, Cornell's dwindled.
nered, she says, In 1981, Cornell says she again had the opporce.
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Magdalene M. Watson Evangelist Sarah C. Rowdy
Women in the Church: From The Rev. A.G. Walker is the
Messenger to Minister." '* pastor of Bethany Presbyterian.
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diurcn nas weekly services
Revelations of Faith Holiness each Sunday, beginning with
Church will hold services at the Sunday school at 10 a.m. SunMasonic
Temple on 14th Street Please see page B8
Edna Scott Jeffries
at the Waughtown Baptist Church, with Rev. Dennis Bishop officiating.
Interment followed in the Piedmont Memorial Gardens.
Hooper Funeral Directors were in charge of services.
Mrs. Addie B. Da^is
Mrs. Addie B. Davis of 1450 E. 14th St. died Friday, August
10th a the Forsyth Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Landrum,
S.C. Surviving are two sons, Russell Davis, of this city and
great-grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted
Tuesday, August 14th at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the
Hooper Funeral Home, with Rev. E.L. Clark officiating. Interment
followed in the Piedmont Memorial Gardens.
Hooper Funeral Directors were in charge of services.
Mrs. Ophelia Limus
Mrs. Ophelia Limus of 1539 E. 21st St. died Friday, August
10th, at the Forsyth Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Lancaster,
S.C. and was a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Chruch,
having served as Vice President of the Spiritual Choir. Mrs. Limus
a member of the Christian Gospel Singers and was president of the
Christian Travelers Gospel Singers and teasurer of the 21st St.
Flower Club. She was a member of the Consolidated Singers and
the Prayer Band. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Stroud,
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ui ^iianuue, ix.v,., anu ivn>^ tviaijuuc luiius, ui mc numc; iwo
sons, Willie and Nathaniel Limus, both of this city; one sister, Mrs.
Dora Burns, of High Point, N.C.; one adopted daughter. Rev. Barbara
D. Richardson, of Greenville, S.C.; three grandchildren, who
were reared in the home, James E. Hayden, Mrs. Alberta Haydcn
Mickens, and Mrs. JoAnn C. Dozier; two daughters-in-law, Mrs.
Barbara Limus and Mrs. Mary B. Hayden; ten grandchildren; thirty
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and other
relatives. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, August 14th at
3:00 P.M. at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Interment followed
,^-in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Hooper Funeral Directors were in charge of services.
Mr. Fred J. Blackburn
Mr. Fred J. Blackburn of 1314 East 3rd. St., passed on Tuesday
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