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Ofeen News By Mrs. Mae Swann The Woman’s Missionary society of Berea Baptist church met Tues day evening, Aug. 10, at the church. The program “Challenge of Indonesia’’ was introduced by Mrs. M. J. Carter in absence of the program chairman, Mrs. Pau line Cordell. Mrs. Pauline Ingle led the devotions. Others on the program were Mrs. A. D. Smith, Mrs. Laura Shope, Mrs. Bertha Nichols, and Mrs. Ramon Jackson. A short business session followed with Mrs. M. J. Carter, president, presiding. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bateman and children are visiting Mr. Bate man’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. How ard Bateman in Baltimore, Md. A revival meeting is in progress at Grassy Branch Baptist church. The Rev.' Jay Blankenship, pastor of Oak Grove, in Madison county is doing the preaching. The re vival started August 8, and will ^imnnrrinrrirr^^ In Swannanoa 3 We fix any sixe crystal in a jiffyl And you can have ^ your choice of 4 flattering colon too. Estimation* cheerfully given on expert repain; satisfaction guaranteed. JEWELER NEXT TO BUS DEPOT QOQ OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOq. continue through the 22. The pub lic is invited to attend. The Rev. Mr. Kissellburg is the pastor. Mr. Charlie Lyda was speaker at the mid-week prayer service at Oteen Baptist church Wednes day night, Aug. 11. Mr. Lyda who is "on the Deacon Board at Oteen, spoke on the difference in a Chris tian and a non-Christian. His text was 1st Psalm. The Rev. Wayne W. Williams, a former pastor at Oteen, brought the message at both morning and evening services at Oteen Sunday in the absence of the pastor, the Rev. Wally Bierer. Morning mes sage was Christianizing Our Fun erals. Evening message, Pioneer Preachers of Western North Caro lina. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davis and daughter, Lou Anne of Kinston, N. C., spent the week-end with Mrs. R. L. Dolen of Oteen. They all motored to Penrose to visit Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cordell. The Cor dells returned with them to Oteen. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dolen and family who have been visiting rel atives in Oteen and Canton, left Aug. 8 to return to their home at Newport News, Va. They were ac companied by Mrs. Dolen’s broth er, Leonard Boone and his family of Canton. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sharkleford of Oteen spent Monday and Tues day of last week at Glenville Lake fishing and visiting Mr. and Mrs. Monteath. Mrs. Louise Hawkins who has been in St. Joseph’s hospital the past three weeks, returned to her home in Oakley Monday and is re covering nicely after undergoing surgery. Bethesda Methodist church of Haw Creek observed the one hun dred tenth anniversary of the church Sunday, Aug. 15, with homecoming day. During the morn ing worship hour the five oldest members of the church received special recognition and honor: Mrs. Charles Webby, president of the Woman’s Society of Christian Ser vice pinned a corsage of white carnations on each of the follow ing who have been members of the church for more than 55 years: Miss Emma Miller, Mrs. D. A. Jones, Mrs. Veach Buckner, Mr. W. A. Miller and Mr. Charles Webb. A picnic dinner on the grounds was enjoyed at noon fol lowed by a song service in the af ternoon. Bethesda is located on the old Haw Creek road and has a beautiful cemetery in the rear which is well cared for. The pres ent building has been in use about 50 years. However members hope to see a large building erected in the near future and are making great strides toward it with their building fund. The present struc ture is hardly adequate to hold the crowds who flock to it every Sun day morning. The Rev. Paul Cas sell is pastor of the church. G. C. Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cooper of Haw Creek left Tuesday by plane for San Diego, Calif., where he will make his home with a cousin, Bobbie Cooper, while employed in San Diego. G. C. has been the pianist at Bethesda Methodist church for some time and will be greatly missed by the members as well as by the family. Circle No. 1 of the Woman’s So ciety of Christian Service of the Bethesda Methodist church met Friday night, Aug. 18, at the home of Mrs. Charles Gallimore, old Haw Creek road. Mrs. Claude Powers, circle chairman, presided. The group voted to buy white car nations to honor the oldest mem M*U,. GoKffiisU' ^bUtwtCf, Room 12 Miles West of Black Mountain on Hwy. 70 Now Open 7 Days a Week FROM 7 A.M. TO 9 P.M. Specializing in ALL GOOD THINGS TO EAT • IN SWANNANOA • GIRLS SCHOOL DRESSES LATEST STYLES PRICED AT $1.98 lo $5.98 BOY'S Lee Riders.S2.9H Double Knee W estern Jeans.$1.98 BUCHANAN’S DEPT. STORE Swannanoa, N. C. Dial 3673 - WHEEL BALANCING ■ Amoco Gasoline and Oil Your U. S. Royal Tire Distributor GARLAND & LONG TIRE CO. Vi BLOCK WEST OF TRAFFIC LIGHT ON HWY. 70 Swannanoa, N. C. — Phone: Black Mtn. 6231 towels and cards were passed out to be sold. Secretary and treas urer reports were given. Eleven members answered to roll call and paid dues. Program was opened with group singing "Jesus Is All the World To Me.” Mrs. J. O. Crenshaw led the opening prayer. Devotions by Mrs. H. C. Miller and Mrs. John Smith, their subject was "The Good Shepherd. A solo “Hark, the Voice of Jesus Is Call ing,'' by Miss Clara Elizabeth Webb. A responsive reading was from the hymnal, entitled “The Bible.” Mrs. J. W. Smith, program chairman, presented the program “The Entrance of Thy Word Giv eth Light.” Talks were, “God’s Word Is Seed,” by Mrs. C. B. Hold en. “God’s Word Is a Sword,” Mrs. J. W. Smith. “God’s Word Is Light,” Mrs. J. O. Crenshaw. "God’s Word Is a Mirror,” Mrs. Harold Carter. “God's Word Is Food,” by Mrs. F. E. Beatty. Pro gram ended with group singing. “We've a Story to Tell to the Na tions.” Closing prayer by Mrs. Smith. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Those present oth er than ones mentioned were: Mrs. Claude McElrath and Mrs. V. E. Wilder. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Beatty on Chest nut street. The three circles of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Groce Methodist church met Mon day night, Aug. 9, at the follow ing places. Circle No. 1 met at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Flow ers, 81 Canterbury road with Mrs. Paul Jacobs, circle chairman, pre siding. Mrs. Tom Dabney led de votions. Mrs. William Miller, pro gram chairman, presented the pro gram “Women of the Bible.” Mrs. Paul Jacobs led in prayer. 12 members and 1 visitor were pres ent. Circle No. 2 met at the home of Mrs. Horace Carter, 6 Marlbor ough road. Meeting opened by the group repeating “The Lord’s Pray er.” Mrs. John McCrary led de votions. Mrs. Bob Blake, program chairman, presented the program, “Women of the Bible.” Ten mem bers, 3 visitors and 1 new mem ber were present. Mrs. McCrary presided. Refreshments were serv ed by the hostess to the following: Mrs. Blake, Mrs. McCrary, Mrs. Leon Summerall, Mrs. Clyde Col lier, Mrs. Ray Raft, Mrs. Hoyt Johnson, Mrs. Margaret Johnson. Mrs. Jack Baber, Mrs. Lee Hallas, Mrs. Hugh White, Mrs. Howard Miller, Mrs. Hugh Stevens, and Mrs. Carter. Mrs. Helen Jeffords was the new member. Circle No. 3 met at the home of Mrs. R. B. Rymer, 125 Arco road. Mrs. Haldane Ball and Mrs. Ed King led devotions entitled "God Is Our Mirror.” Mrs. G. Ho bart Lee, circle chairman, presid ed. Mrs. Kind led the closing prayer. Next meeting of circle 3 will be in the home of Mrs. A. B. Crawford with Mrs. Sallie Ed wards as co-hostess. The Woman's' Society of Chris tian Service of Groce Methodist church, sponsored a barbecue sup per Thursday, Aug. 12, from 5:00 until 8:00 p. m. on the grounds of the new church. Between 700 and 800 people were served and more than $800.00 were realized from the supper. A parcel post sale was also held. Money from these will go to furnish the kitchen of the new church. This church is being built on a beautiful corner lot at the junction of Beverly road, Tunnel road and Bull Mountain road, about Vi mile west of Oteen. Mr. Jack Baber is the architect and Mr. Hobart Lee the builder. Groce Methodist church was organ ized in June of 1953 in the Haw Creek school. The church now has a member ship of about 140. The W. S. C. S. has 5(> members. Mrs. Ray Raft is president and Mrs. Charles Ed wards, general secretary. The church also has an active Brother hood with 30 members. The Rev. Mr. T. A. Groce is pastor and the Rev. B. R. Fitzgerald, associate pastor. The Rev. and Mrs. Johnny Brig man of Oteen left Sunday night for New Orleans. Johnny will enter the New Orleans Baptist Theolog ical Seminary for post graduate work. They will be greatly missed by friends at Oteen. Miss Helen Church rendered a beautiful solo at the evening ser vice at Oteen church Sundav night. (Aug. 12) The Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Bierer, Kenneth and Debbie Bierer of Church road, Oteen, left Monday for a two weeks’ vacation in Mi ami, Fla. The Rev. Wayne Williams, form er patsor of Oteen Baptist church, will supply the pulpit at both morning and evening services at Oteen church on August 15, while the pastor is on vacation. The Rev. Charles Jollay of Ridge crest will preach at Oteen church at the morning worship hour on August 22, and the Rev. .!. B. Grice will speak at the evening services. Mr. Freeland, a member of the Gideon band was guest speaker at Oteen church at the morning wor ship hour last Sunday. A candlelight communion ser vice was observed at Oteen church Sunday night. The Deacons of Oteen church with Edgar Greene as chairman, will have charge of the Wednes day evening prayer services while the pastor is away. Mrs. Lillian Hawkins of Oakley is reported as improving nicely in St. Joseph's hospital after under going surgery last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Love and fam ily of Governors View road spent the week-end at Cherokee. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clayton and small son Robbie have returned to their home in Oteen after spending several days at Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and the Isle of Palms. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Mitchell of Grassy Branch spent Sunday at Paint Fork where they visited rel atives and attended the decoration of the family cemetery. The Fidelis Sunday school class ENJOY UTMOST SHAVING EASE AND CONVENIENCE Gillette WITH BLUE BLADE DISPENSER AND STYRENE CASE $1°.° at the church Thursday evenm Aug. 5. Mrs. Bryson led devo tions, Mr. Fred Tilson, teacher of the class presided in the absence of the president. The class dis cussed and decided on getting blinds for their class room and various other matters were dis cussed. Seven members were pres ent and enjoyed delicious water melon served at the close of the meeting. The Rev. Johnny Brigman of Oteen was guest speaker in the adult dept, of the Sunday School at First Baptist church, Asheville, last Sunday. The Woman’s Society of Chris tian Service of Bethel Methodist church met Wednesday, 2:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Ralph Reed, 168 New Haw Creek road. Meet ing opened with a hymn, and Mrs. Tate led the opening prayer. Mrs. Ralph Reed read the Scripture and Mrs. Meadows led the group in "The laird's Prayer.” The pro gram, "The Entrance of the Word Giveth Life” was introduced by Mrs. Meadows. Others taking parts on program were Mrs. Annie Nicely, Mrs. Florence Hall, Mrs. Robert Clark, Mrs. Lillian Allison and Mrs. H. R. Seaborn. Mrs. Annie Nicely, president, presided over the business session. Secre tary and treasurers reports were given. Approximately 20 members were present. Eight dollars were realized from a "package sale" and the group made plans for another package sale to be held at the next meeting which will be held in the home of Mrs. Robert Brown. Oteen Church road, Sept. 1. Meet ing closed with the group singing “Wonderful Words of Life” and Mrs. Robert led the closing pray er. Social hour followed, and re freshments were served by the hostess. The Ruth Bible class of Beverly Hills Baptist church met Tuesday eevning, Aug. 3, at the church. The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. W. A. Brown, teacher. Main feature of the meeting was an inspirational talk by the Rev. JIMS BRANCH Mrs. Clyde Pickens Phone 2-1427 Rev. Grady A. Hamby of Bre vard is bringing the evangelistic messages in the revival at Buckeye Baptist church. Everyone is in vited to attend and Join in tht services. The young people s training un ion of'Buckeye enjoyed a water melon slicing at Rhododendron Park on Saturday Aug. 14 for Gene peck, home on leave from the Air Force. Those present were Gene. John Duncan, Vance Martin. Jonn nv Bryant, Ted and Curtis Hall, Donald Thomas, Clara Ann and Ginger Pickens. Barbara Barnes, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pickens in the absence of the director, Mr. Tom Gant. . , T Mrs Wesley Hawkins and Joy are visiting with relatives in New Bedford, Mass. Donald Thomas of North \\ ukes boro visited over the week-end with his sister, Mrs. Curtis Hall and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pelton moved back on Jims Branch. Their new home is nearly completed._ Ollie Matthews, pastor of the church. The group discussed plans for building up the class through visitation. Plans was made to have future meetings in the homes. Next meeting will be in the home of the Rev. Mr. Matthews, Gov ernors View road. This meeting will be held a week earlier than usual due to a study course being held at the church, and will fall on the last Thursday in August. A social hour followed the meeting and refreshments were served to the following: Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Jean Willis, Mrs. L. B. King and the Rev. Mr. Mat thews. ____ —A telephone pole never hits an automobile except in self de fense. ers home .'reek on Christian Sunday, Aug. 15. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Revis and Bobby spent several days visiting in Washington, D. C., returning home Sunday, Aug. I n Mr S T. Pickens left for Pom pano Beach. Fla., on Saturday af ter a two weeks' vacation with family and friends. Mrs Howard Kdwards honored her son Michael with a birthday party on Saturday, Aug. 14. Mich ael was six years old Aug. it There were 23 children present enjoying the games and refresh ments and sharing in the pleasure iif the many lovely gifts Michael received. Those present were Kaye Tipton, Varner Olmsted, Betty Marvin and Boyce Wright, t arolyn. Steve. Myrna, Brenda and Ronnie Hensley, Joans Edwards, Norman Pressley, Harold and Jerry Ed wards, Rex Hensley, Patsy, Brenda and Margaret Rathhone. Judy and . .. . k'fltKv nnH aim • . - j Jimniy Silvers, Willard, Kathy and Louie Ovnbey. His grandmother, Mrs. Zeb Earley, Miss Marie LINO RUGS SAVE WORK SAVE MONEY Brighten Up Your Floors 9 x 12 Size $5.95 Swannattoa Hardware Next Door to Buchanan's 5 A 10 John D. Craig, Owner era] days i:- improving. Hobby anil Johnny Earley, Ar nold Ml on, Phillis and Joan Pruitt visited friends at Fines Creek on Sunday, Vug. 15. Mrs. Toni Gant is honoring- her toother, Joe Duncan, with a sup per on Saturday, Aug. 21 for hia 20th birthday. Everyone is invited t"o bring a basket lunch and attend jt 5:30, so there will be plenty jumm !iiiiniinitiiminmtinniniiMiiniii!ti!iiiiTiTtMtiiitti M and M,. Ben Let ft * — . . in < Aur. 14. 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