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i i . - " - - m VOLUME NUMBER SEVENTEEN .v . J7c&y Qmdlst KENANS VILLE'S METHODIST CHURCH t 4. REV. MUKJtELL K. GLOVES .n Methodist MinUtor -'.Key. Murrell Glover, pastor of the Kenansville Methodist Church, delivered a very . interesting and informative sermon in the' church here Sunday, Sept 11th. Mr." Glo ver delivered an address on the history of Methodism in Duplin County." His talk represented many hours of study and research work. The following is a summary of the address: - ' , This year we celebrate the 200th anniversary-of the formation of Du plin County , In line with our noughts about. bur county's his tory today, September 11, 1949, we ire going to review the history of ur church . beginning n With - a illrapse at Methodism in .early Am irica, in North Carolina,- and' in Duplin County, and coming On down to our own church here on the hill. Then we will try to pro ject our thought into 'the future. inquiring whether this, history of he past may have - any meaning or us in-the days ahead.'; . . .. r: : I cannot call reviewing history a sermon, butit Is to take the place of our sermon today. It: is' often difficult to make history Interest ingHowever, in this connection it may be well to remember that these days we are studying all hls ory in an effort to Interpret the acts. We have been hearing much ecently about a philosophy of bis tory. Therefore, as we review our present history of Methodism this morning, let us try for an interpret tatlon of its message. , : : f f i .- ' Early American Beginnings :,;. 1 The first person .in. American Methodism was Barbara Heck In w York about the year 1778. lowever, since women were not verjr Influential' In- the church in hose days, her effortoon proved a'Jie. :; ;., in 1766. PhlUp Embury 'began i ihold meetings fin his house In w York and soon- afterwards ned a Methodist Society. - bout 1708 Eobert Strawbrldge, immigrant lay-preacher, began ( reach in Frederick County, Md. J formed a Society near Sam's ek. ..J- v,' : bout 1769, Mr. Wesley sent two '.Is preachers, Joseph Pilmore ' r.ichard Boardman, from Eng ' to Virginia. - -.:y : "e later Robert Williams ar e came of his own accord, Wesley gave him a permit under his missionaries, i "ran who became closely X with early Methodists vereux Jarratt, the Rector cf H.:h, Va. In 1743, tt ot ''ai ' H In rinw!.! '.'e Cc "h . i Methodists. Robert Williams, who was one of Wesley's lay-preachers, callled atJarratt's house. Williams assured Jarratt that the Method ists were "true members of the Church of England, that "their design was to build up and not di vide the Church," that ""the prea chers did not assume the office of priest,",, and that they were depend ent on the Parish Clergy for their Sacraments. (The Angelican Chur ch has seven Sacraments.) He said that their object was to call sinners to repentence and to form societies in which vital religion might be cultivated. -V '' From then on, Jarratt "Worked heartily with the Methodist. How eVejM laser felf that he baAbewi deoelveOswheh the'Methodlst Chur ch was formed after the American Revolution? And this came about in the following manner: Let us take not that before the Revolution there was no Methodist Church. What we often think of as Methodism at that time was Socie ties within the Angelican Church. The Methodist Church was formed about the same time that the An gelican Church in America was be coming the Protestant Episcopal Church. 1 After America was no longer attached to the mother coun try, the Church here was no longer attached to the mother church. It could no longer be called the Chur ch f England. Later on we see the effects of another war on Method ism. The Methodist Church split into two groups about the time of the Civil War. You see bow Church history and political 'history so of ten run parallel? If we should study further, we could also notice how economic history has affected chur ch history - , So the Methodist Church was or ganized after the Revolutionary War, and Jarratt had to recognize Methodism as no longer a move ment wlbtln the Church of Eng land. But going back to Jarratt's first contacts with - Methodism about 1773: A revival in progress in his Parish about this time was merged with that f the Methodist and soon spread across the Virgin ia boundary into North - Carolina. Here we notice Methodism in North Carolina for the first time, but only as. ji Society -within the Angelican Church, ' ... ' ' In this revival movement we have other notables, such as Francis As bury, Thomas Rankin, and George Shadford. V . -, : : -? In. 1773, Thomas Rankin visited Virginia. He made a tour with Jar ratt of the southern parts of Vir ginia and came into North Caro lina. Notice the growth of Methodism in ; this Virginia-North Carolina ami In 1774, there were two Methodist Circuits in Virginia, Norfolk anct Brunswick, with 291 members. In 1779, there Were three circuits with 935 members. In 1776, there were five circuits in Virginia and the adjoining counties of North Carolina with a total of 4, 879 mem ben. What a big jump in member, ship in one year! The total mem bership of all Methodist circuits in America was 6,968. This means that 2-3 of the American Method ists were in Virginia and North Caroling. Here Was the cradle of American Methodism! ; Here are a couple of important facts In this connection taken' from drlssom's History of North Carolina:"':-;:.',, . -' ' ': 1 "A gentleman living in Duplin County in 1810 gave the following interesting account of the or!-'n al rwth of R?p!bod! ?i in ( r : "!" e I'-ff 1 1 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd.,1949 Saturday, September 24th Is Farmers Day In Kenansville An interesting program has been planned for the farm people of Duplin Saturday, September 24, according to L. F. Weeks, County 4gpnt. Tl-ls program is In connect ion with the Bi-rentenninl celebra tion, commemorating the 200 years of Duplin History. Starling at 9:13 A.M., there will be 1 county wide meeting of 4-H eiub members at which time out standing members will be recog n.zud for then accomplishments in club work. Je-. e James, Assist ant 4-H Club Leader will be pres ent and discuss with the club mem bers tmnortant phases of their club work. At 10 o'chxk, all club members will receive a compli mentary ticket to see the outstand ing movie "Green Promise." The Composers Of "Carolina Jubilee" J MRS. TOMM1E HAAS , : of Ft. Worth, Texaswho helped Rommle O'Daniel compose the mu sic to "Carolina Jubilee". Mrs. Haas is a noted musician and or ganist of Texas. At one time she played on the silent screen in Hol lywood. She will be a visitor to Kenansville and "The Duplin Story." r THE IF r . Goldie Alderman ; ' Lucille Bowden .'. . Amod Q. Brinson -" Edna E. Brinson . , ? Qulnnle Brinson Glenn Brown . . i ". " . Janice Brown He.len Brown Raymond Brown ' J pyco Burton 5 , . J. M. Currle . - Tbelma Dilday, . v Dora Betty Dixon-"" it Eugene L.Exiitn : ' l . . Anita Enssell ( ? Kae-Futfell , ,t ' Mary Futrell ' SaUle Futrell B. W. Grady . 'I J. E. Grady ' :-' , ' , ... Mva Gresham " " Dee Gresham CI"'. Helen Gresham " . Mary Anna Grady Annie Hall Annie Thelma Harmon I Harold Hawn : ; I r Ting m''l r-Han4 " Kit lQQmmat'mn In story in this picture is based larg ely on 4-H club work throughout the nation. Tmmec'ialely following lunch, be ginning at 1 o'clock the Extension Poultry Specialist from State Col lege will be present to assist Mr. V, H. Reynolds, Assistant Agent vith a 4-H Club Poultry show and saie. The Sears Roebuck Founda tion furnished 100 highly bred New Hampshire pullet chicks to each .0 club members last spring. Each i,f hese 10 members are returning to this show and sale 12 of their selected pullets which will be sold in groups of 12. The receipts from th.s ale will tc ust-d to purchase chicks for other club members next spring. . At 2:30 P.M., the 5 leading im- U jT.1 B1, O'DANIEL ' '" ."" Ft. Worth, 'Texas Attorney and native son of Duplin. Mr. O'Daniel Mil attend the Pageant. Mr, O'Daniel and Mrs. Haas col laborated in composing music to "Carolina Jubilee". Duplin Times Editor J. R. (Bob) Grady wrote the lyrics. "Carolina Jubilee" was dedicated to Duplin's bi-centennial celebration and "The Duplin Story." DUPllll STjORY" CHOIR Mollie James V' Johnnie A. Johnson Frank Johnston : ' Simon Jones . ,S Wilbert A. Jones -John G. Kennedy ' Hazel Ruth Kornegay William Earl Lanier Llla K: Lanier Hazel Lewis ; Alice Moore ' Jessie Frank Murphy Helen Newbold Ruby G. Newtonv , Frank Outlaw Elizabeth Patterson Sanfqrd Packard ..'1 E. B. Peterson ! Betty Pickett ' Estelle Peirce Martha Potter ' L. E. Prater ... . Myrtle' K, Quinn Martha M. Rackley '. Odell Raynor ".' Rlf ton Raynor Wilma Grey Rlvenbark Lea trice Rlvenbark y ' Carolyn T ' ! son No. 39 I 1 !4 : .A. C. B. ("Pap") SITTERSON Water and Street Superintendent for Kenansville. Helper in "The Duplin Story". plement dealers, each having a large exhibit of machinery on dis play during (he 3 day Bi centennial celebration, will take their mach inery to a firld on the Murray farm one half mile west of Ke nansville on the Warsaw road and put on a land demonstrat'on. The dealers who wili exhibit and de monstrate tlieii- equipment are) Wallace Hardware at d Machin ery Company, Allis Chalmers Deal ers.. Wallace Motor and Implement Company, International D'ja'ers. Johnson Cotton Company, John Deere Dealers. Warsaw F. C. X:, Cooperative .Tractor and Implement Dealer. f Archie Lanier, Beulaville, read er Dealer. - .. it ,j Je'jsppv Motor Company. leader Mr. Howard Ellis, Extension Ag ricultural Engineer and ofier State College Specialists will be present and assist with the field demonstration. The public Is cor dially nvited to attend these pro grams. Kindness in ourselves Is the honey that blunts the sting of un kindness in another. A word of kindness Is seldom spoken in vain, while witty sayings are as easily lost as pearls from a broken string. J. F. Sheffield Florence Sheffield Shelby Sheffield Emory Sadler Maud Smith Virginia A. Smith Ann Stout Mildred Stevens Thelma Stroud Q. J. Sutton, Sr. - Ida Mae -Sutton Audrey Farrior Teachey Bobby e Teachey ..Faye Teachey y ' amie Ruth Teachey Nellie Graham Teachey O. A. Teachey Barbara Tucker E. V. Vestal ROss Wadkins Winifred T. Wells Betty Wert ' Barbara Wilson Shirley Wilson - ,R, V. WeUs Henry M. West, Jr. ' Eugenia Quinn Morris King v ttr' i (' Paul King , - ; . Donna Fonvlelle KENANSVILLE. NORTH CAROLINA Bupfm County fc50 Piece Band Here Exercises On Court House Square Duplin County will be honored by the presence of a 50 piece Ma rine Band from Camp LeJeune here Thursday when the formal ceremonies, marking the opening of the .Bi-Centennial Celebration. The exercises will be held on the courthouse square beginning at 4 p. m. Gilbert E. Alphin, President of the Duplin Historical Associa tion, will preside and welcome the visitors on behalf of the county and Mayor Amos Brinson of Ke nansville on behalf of the host town. Congressman Graham A Barden is expected to be present for a short talk. Duplin's man of the hour, Sam Byrd, will be introdu ced to the eroivd. E. C. Thompson of Warsaw, Duplin chairman of US Savings Bonds Division of the Na tional Treasury and representatives of the department from Greens boro will be present. The Marine Band, under the auspices of the Savings Bonds Division of the US Treasury Department, will give a concert. At 7:15 the Marine Band will Amphif I.ccire Seating Capacity Has Been Increased To 7,000; Tickets Will Be On Sale At Gates Mr. G. E. Alphin, Jr., President of the Duplin County Historical Association has announced that the seating capacity of the amphithea tre here for the showinfi-pf The Duplin Story", on the nights of September 22nd, 23rd and 24th has been increased to 7,000 and. that tickets will be on sale at the gates of the amphitheatre. This assures those who have not bought advance tickets an opportunity to buy their tickets at the gates for the play. The amphitheatre is located Just east of the Kenansville High School building In a natural bowl. More than one hundred men have been busy on Its construction since Mon day and it is expected to be com plete by Saturday when dress re hearsals will begin. Tuesday night the National Guard Units from Warsaw, Wallace and Beulaville rehearsed the Battle of Rockfish Creek on the hill to the left of the stage and the rifle and cannon fire added realism to the scene. Sam Byrd, author, director, pro ducer and actor, says that his cast is now complete and that about one thousand people will' take part In the play. He says that he is en tirely satisfied with the progress made and that everything is right on schedule. The show will open promptly at 8:00 o'clock on Thurs day night, September 22nd and will continue through the 24th. Seating Capacity Enlarged To Care For Large Crowd Sam Byrd's "The Duplin Story", a two act play with music will open in the Kenansville amphitheatre here Thursday night Sept 22, and will; continui through Saturday night Sept. 24th. The play will be the highlights of Duplin County's 200th anniversary celebration mak king its establishment as a county in 1749 when it was carved, from New Hanover County. The play, described as a fiction history drama, is based on histori cal data. More than 800 people will make up the cast of actors and sing ers. Sam Byrd, a native son of Mt. Olive, N. C, has distinguished him self in the theatrical world. He played the role' of Dude Lester in "Tobacco Road" on Broadway for three years. He also Is a noted writer having published a number of books, among tnem omau xuwu South", a story of Southern life as found in Eastern North Carolina. Mr. Byrd at present is a professor at the College of Charleston, S. C. h is doine another book under the sponsorship of the Guggenheim foundation. The Dunlin Story" has been de scribed by some authorities who are familiar with it as a story and a play that will at least parallel The Lost Colony" and "Comon Glory". It la entirely different in its presentation as the actors win speak the history from the stage Instead of it being given from the sidelines by a narrator. , .. .. ... 1 .11 On Opening Day; give another 45 minute concert in the amphitheatre and at 8 o'clock sharp the premiere of "The Duplin Story" will begin unfolding on the stage. All indications point out to a sell-out crowd for Thursday, Fri day and Saturday. Should attend ance prove more than anticipated officials of the pageant are prepar ed to throw up extra seats to take care of all comers. Highway patrolmen, assisted by Sheriff R. J. Jones and his depu ties and Boy Scouts of Duplin will direct traffic and aid in parking. Folks are urged to come early ,not wait for the last minute rush. Come early, drive your car and park carefully. Warsaw and Wallace Taxis will be here each day and night to serve the people. If you need a taxi just call 233-1, Paul Stephens Service Station. The PTA of the county have set up three booths on the grounds and will sell drinks, sandwiches, candy, etc. All stores will be adequately pre pared to serve food and drinks. LT. McGILVERY BUCK, of War saw, who has very generously giv en of his time and efforts to aid director Sam Byrd in securing ac tors, guns, ammunition, etc., for the scene of the Battle of Rockfish. Lt. Buck is always on hand when needed for the public welfare of Duplin County. At present he Is County Sanitary Inspector. MRS. J. R. -STEWART of Newton, Texas, who is visiting friends in Kenansville. She drove up for the Pageant. are being left unturned for the en tertainment of its guests. Even though Kenansville is small in size ample-parking facilities have been provided, free of charge, under the direction of the State Highway Pa trol. Traffic promises to be orderly and every convenience is provided. Homes throughout the county will be open to those coming from a dis tance and hotels in nearby towns are prepared to take care of the overflow crowd. The amphitheatre will provide more than 5000 seats opening night and will be enlarged . for Friday and Saturday, if necess ary. An adequate sound system is being installed so that one seat is ' just as desirable as another. The seats will be spread out in fan-liko fashion so that no seat Will, be too far away from the stage. . ' i Tickets will be on sale at the booths at nights and in stores In Kenansville throughout the c'V Tickets are $2.50 for m i--- flMHMMH it , 1 ' 1 tr k 1: -A A - 1 1 V Y.- .6"
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