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Rea. Thomason
Resigns At Bixby -'
The Rev. Glenn Tliwriason has '
resigned as pastor of Bi:vby Pr:sby-
tertian Church of Advance; Rt. 2.
He has served the congregation
since August, 1864. The Rowan
County native came to. this work
from a studant summer pastorate
at Marion, Va.
Thomason willrequest that the j
Winston - Salem Presbytery accept
his resignation when it meets Tues-
day, Sept. 24, at Dellabrook Pres
by�-_rian Church here. fi
,He hopes to take a leave of ab-
sence, spending at least a year in'
Richmond, Va., where be will do
depenv=nt study -at Union Tiieolo-
g cal Seminary..
Thomason said in a telephone .
intnrview that he also might write
a 'book. He said the idea noir
in his' head is a book. on "the hu-
man Approach to .the s Irvival of
man." .. ...
He said something drastic must.
{ be done .in this o_ntury to contibat
I such things as air pollution, over..
Population, hunger, atomise pow- i
er, and war, if civilization is -to.1
survive. ......••;
While 'in, Richmond, Thomason'
said, his wife . tliq fojumer JaC Q -
line Ann Hew- o#: --Salisbury Rt. -.1,1:
will be teaching in .tbe Richmond,
public schools.
me -is a graduate of Davidson,
College and Union Theological Sem-
teary. He also has carved. as an
assistant chaplain at Western State
Hospital at Staunton, Va. T
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T11F. BLALSE BAPTIST CHURCH PARSONAGE ... will hold open
house this Sunday afternoon from 2 p. m. to b p. Ua. The 'nen? par-
sonage, located an County Lane, was built by members of the church.
In the above picture Leslie Blackwelder, Doug Collins and Lester
Blackwelder are three of many Young men of the church that pares
icipated recently in "Operation Snow Removal" to boost the building
fund for this new $19.000 parsonage. others from dhe team not pictur-
ed Included Ervin, Venous and Charlie C. Angell, Roger and Jimmy
Whitaker, Howard Shmiil, Harry Lee Howell, Lloyd Blackwelder and
the pastor, P. A. Kelly. (Photo by Mrs. Wynn Johnson).
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In Davie County•,,
Old Church
Plans Big �
By JIM HURLEY JR. has Chw
Post Staff Writer the Norl
Synod.
Any -old church with Cherry
only two remaining members fishing c
and no paste will have lU an, than 90D
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�ithy 2, Members
lomecoming July 26
In the records of eat my owa picnic and Ho churches. Mr. Joyaer ii a grad-
Carolina Lutheran home." oats o[ Catawba College m the
Mrs. Tbompson's brave clan of INS.
I once had a Hour. aPeech .fired up interest to a He will deliver the mesaege
regation of more keen prtcb. Since then, the next Sunday morning': after
embers. But mem- homecomiaH hes become more which the visitom wiL'�_spread
nembers end clear away the cobwebs for
and her the annual summer Pitgri-
g mem-
mage.
The ehu vb used to bear three
of aban.
dales. pointed on the fron' 1914
g nerv-
when it was built„ und 1909 and
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1916 when it was repaired. Ap-
parently, these dales, have been
Davie County Public Library
Mocksvnle, IVC
Our 60th Anniversary
Anniversaries are laden with mixed emotions. To
each person in advancing age, there is a feel-
ing of sadness caused by a sense of loss. Old-
sters look back upon things which they experienced
and valued, and deplore the fact that the new
generation has discarded them, and plunged into be-
haviour which contradicts the values which oldsters
hold dear. The oldster must look back and look
around. There are a lot of vacant chairs in the home,
church, business and professions, and those left behind
feel a sense of loss.
There is some difference in the experience of an
institution -like a school, church, or business organi-
ztion. Individuals who make up the institution feel
loss as only individuals can, but as members of an
institution, much of the past is carried on into the
new. In institutions the past and present merge, and
individuals and organizations embody and carry on
much of the best of the past. Ideals which have proven
to be worthy are carried on and in them the old
generation lives in the new, so that, as the Scriptures
say: "He being dead yet speaketh."
In the Journal we have endeavored to carry on
in the spirit and the ideals of the founder. He is
remembered in a deep affection; and while we live
and move and have our being and responsibility in a
different age, we hope and believe, that those who
came before us continue to live with us in making the
JOURNAL an instrument of communicating the old
spirit into a new and ever-expanding world. We feel
some pride in thinking that we have, in some degree,
fulfilled this purpose, and that we are a part of
yesterday, and today --and shall try to so live and
work that we shall have some part is the future.
An institution has a continuous life, and we are proud
to be a part in the life of the Cooleemee Journal.
Getting out a newspaper is not an ice -cream -and -
cake job. It has its trials and tribulations, its discour-
agements and frustration; yet, it has a glory, even
if only in a small way it contributes to the life of
the community.
No one is more sensible of our failures than we
are, and we are constantly trying to improve. But
there is a glory in our associations with the people
fn our area; our subscribers, advertisers, readers
From all these we draw warmth of spirit, friend-
ship, affection, faith and courage. It makes us glad
to be alive and live and serve our generation in such
` noble company. We have measured the hearts of
the people in our community, and we know that they
are rich in sympathy, affection, and understanding.
To us, all this gives a glory to life which makes us
happy to be a part of a community so rich in those
spiritual qualities, which gives us an apprecation of
the past, satisfaction in the present, and faith in the
future. --even a hope and belief in an eternal life.
There are so many things that we would like
to say, but to all we say; THANK YOU FOR EVERY-
THING — and hope that you understand.
COOLEEMEE, N. C., THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1996
CHERRY HILL HOMECOMING — The annual Homecoming of Cherry Hill
Lutheran Church- will. be. ]geld. on Sunday, July- 31, begigning at the..ro rning
worship services at 10:00 A. M. followed by lunch spread picnic style Them will
be singing in the afternoon.
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Coffee House In Cooleemee Church
Wants To Serve Both 'Outs' And 'Ins'
By RALPH MILLER �;.
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COOLEEMEE — "The Stone," a cof-
fee house in the basement of a church
hue, is designed to serve the needs
of today's youth.
It has been described by the church
minister as being "way out in many
ways."
But being "way out" is the only
way in which some people, and not
- That is the thinking of the Rev.
Claude Hartsell, outspoken minister of
the Cooleemee United Methodist Church.
-The church ism ingrown these
days that a whore or drunkard 0"Tanyone
different — has difficulty getting to
Christ beemae of it"
The brainchild of Mr. Hartsell, the
full title of the coffee house is "Sixth
Stone From the Sun," meaning six days
from Sunday, or Saturday night. That's
when the coffee house is officially open
for the young, integrated clientele.
The youngsters have shortened the
name, naturally enough, to "The Stone."
It is merely a large room in the
basement of the church — a Sunday
School room on Sunday, vacant until
the next Saturday when it is "the Stone,"
and a Sunday School room again the
There are tables, chairs, couches,
throw pillows, a piano, the usual items.
There are all sorts of "pop art" posters
— both commercial and handdrawn
covering all sorts of topic. Some could
even qualify as graffiti.
Although Mr. Hartsell had been think-
ing on the lines of something like "the
Stone" for quite sometime, the young
people were the ones who wanted and
got the and product.
'"Phe young people came to the ad-
ministrative board (the local church
authority) and explained what they
wanted to do. There was discussion
— plenty of it. But no real opposition.
And they received the permission," the
minister replied.
Costs of coffee and doughnuts served
to those attending and other minor ex -
"me from the youth group
and not the church budget, he explained.
•'And there have been anonymous
gifts of money," Mr. Hartsell added.
And he also spoke from the pulpit.
"I told the congregation we should
encourage and emphasize the op-
portunity of young people to get Involved
in the ministry to other young people.
•'It (The Stone) is the attempt of
the yang people to minister to other
youngPeople.
It's great even IL it is only a place
for boy meets girl, and girl meets boy,
It's worth it"
Mr. Hartsell said that "Basically,
it is a place of fellowship — a place
w go on. Saturday night — a place
.to have discussions on almost any sub-
ject — sex, the war, gambling."
r The small room does have a pertain
appeal — even for a square reporter
who can't be trusted because he's over
30.
There are all sorts of posters
plastered all over the wails. The
Monkees, Steve McQueen, Joan Bare,
the late John F. Kennedy, Twiggy, W.
C. Fields.
There are humorous and thought -pro-
voking signs and notes handwritten on
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Davie High School, sings and plays the guitar at The Stone. She
wants to teach kindergarten. "I want to mold some young minds ...
Children should be able to think freely and trot be a carbon copy of
their parents ... The younger generation is the first to get up and
do something ... We're moving."—(Post Staff Photos by Clennner)
posters and large sheets of paper and
cudbaud.
What you us speaks so loud I
can't hear what you're saying."
"Love is something sent from Heaven
in worry the Hag out of me."
"Draft beer not students."
"Make Love Not War."
"Bless ow, pad."
Now the fun starts."
,,What For?"
"You can't get any closer."
'•Do ante others."
"Nothing good happens fast."
And what would be complete without
a familiar "Sock it to me."
Mr. Hartsell said The Stone serves
a purpose because it can serve the
needs o[ today's younger generation.
"Basically, young people today are
sharp and responsible. We have some
kids in Cooleemee who have been in
trouble. But young people today ere
far ahead of young people N my day,"
Mr. Hartsell said.
,.They KNOW what they believe. They
have a hell of a more difficult world
to live in than I did. And I think
today's young people ere doing a good
job of adapting to it "
He said that young people are asking
questions.
"It's no sin to ask, They have
thoughts and feelings of their am. .
Tbat's no sin. They we maturing human
beings — a part of God's process.
"H they can see the living Christ
— one open to all people — and the
church that is concerned for all people
and their problems — and I Christ
can be presented to young people that
they can be accepted, although they
ere mecca table just ike Ne rest of
us — then they would grab it like
the most precious thing in the world."
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INFORMAL AUDIENCE — Young people of the so in informal attair. The minister gives the credit
Cooleemee area attending the session of The Stone for The Stone to the church's young people,
at the United Methodist Church in Cooleemee do especially to David Hoyle and Sandra Kerley. ,
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Cam...poaesses one Of the oldest orgonirational the Dutchman's Creek Baptist Church. On Deo-.
histories in this section of the state, yet it has ember 12. It90 the church was reconstituted on
one of the modern and complete church edifices. the some site and vrns thereafter known as Es-
The above Picture was made about 12 years ton's Church. The records from that date are a
no. The organization of this church dotes back complete to the present date.
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Davie Church
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Flomecomin
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.ay at Eaton's Baptist Church
n Mocksville. Rt. 2.
Special events of the day in-
.lude dinner on the grounds at
loon, followed by a dedication
service at 1 p.m. and closing
with a baptismal service. There
vill be no evening services.
Revival services will begin at
;he church at 7:30 P.M. Mon•
iay and will continue through
Sunday, Aug. 22. The guest '
speaker wll be the Rev. Fred
Reece, pastor of the Calvary,{
Baptist Church of Mount Airy-
Reece is a former pastor of
First Baptist Church of Randle-
man, chairman of evangelism i
for the Surry Baptist AssOcIa-
tion and recently engaged in a
kreamission to North Da-
ota c He will show slides of the
North Dakota work during the
revival.
lliusic for the revival will be
under the direction of the pas- I
tor, the Rev. B. C. McMurray. F
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To Give Up
This will be the last week that
the members of the North
Cooleemee Baptist Church in
Cooleemee will hold services in
the church building -they have
occupied since it was built in
1939.
The church building has been
sold to the members of the
Ervin Temple Church, who will
begin holding their services
there next week.
Construction on a new church
building for the North
Cooleemee members is
scheduled to begin in the very
near future in the Edgewood
development in Cooleemee.
The final special services will
begin with an extension service
on Saturday at 7 p. m.
The visiting ministers taking
part in the service will include
the former pastors, Rev.
Charles Young of Lexington and
Rev. Bobby Russell of Cycle.
Rev. Bill Creason and Rev.
Franklin Myers, who were
ordained by the North
Cooleemee Baptist Church, and
Rev. E. M. James willalso have
a respective part in the service.
The Dvine Gospel Trio and
the Canaan Trio will be among
the guest singers expected to
attend.
Rev. Harold Parker of
Asheboro, also a former pastor
at North Cooleemee, will
conduct the morning worship
Baptist
Building
service on Sunday at 11 a. m.
A luncheon will be served in
the fellowship hall following the
morning services.
The final service of th church
will be held Sunday evening at 7
p. m. by the Rev. Dave Oldham
of Dillon, S. C.
Rev. Oldham was the first
minister of the North
Cooleemee Baptist Church
when it was organized more
than 30 years ago.
At the conclusion of the
Sunday evening worship ser-
vice, the North Cooleemee
Baptist Church will no longer
be. It will be known as
Edgewood Baptist Church.
Services for Edgewood
Baptist will be held at the usual
time at the Community
Education Center in North
Cooleemee until the completion
of the new church.
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Rector of New Episcopal Church—
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The Rev. Downs Spitler,'Jr., of
Cooleemee has been appointed rector
of the new Episcopal Church in
Winston-Salem.
This was announced last week by
the Itt. 'Rev. !Phomas A. Fraser, Jr.,
of Raleigh, bishop coadjutor of the
Episcipal Diocese of North Carolina.
Fraser said Spitler will begin the
new nverk at the fourth Episcopal
chgreh . in . NVinstortiSalem in May.
Spitler is now priest -in charge of
three missions: Church of the Good
Shepherd at Cooleemee, Church of
the Ascension at pork and Holy Cross
Episcopal Church at Statesville.
Fraser announced that the new
congregation will be known as St.
Anne's Episcopal Church, the name
suggested by the organizing mem-
bers.
Approves Officers
He approved the officers suggested
by the mission group: D. Elwood
Clinard, Jr., warden; Ben S. Willis,
treasurer; and Emld L. Kennedy.
clerk.
Clinard said arrangements are
being made to meet at the Old Town
Civic Club until permanent quarters
are either bought or built.
To Transfer Letters
The formal organization of the
congregation is expected to take
place at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 2, when
Winston-Salem.
Fraser. will install Spitler and char-
ter members' letters of membership
will be transferred from present
churches to the new church.
Fraser said by telephone that he
was "excited by the plans of the
new church' 'and he felt "Spitler
will make a real contribution to the
church in 'WinstonSalem."
The newly organized church gat.
ready„Opjedn. giveiLa_4.%.acre site
just behind the iteynolda 15
Shopping Center. (.
Spitler, ,29, is a native of Tiffin,
Ohio, the son of Mr: dnd Mrs. Downs
C. 'Spitler, Sr. He received his BiD.
degree from Virginia Theological
Seminary at Lynchburg, Va.
Varied Career
Spitler became a postulate in the
diocese in 1958, spongored by the .
Rt. (Rev. Richard Henry Baker,
bishop of the diocese. In 1561, he was
appointed a member of the Asso-
ciated Episcopal Missions, a pilot
project in which a team of three,
clerygmen served nine Episcopal
churches in Piedmont North Carolina.
After serving with this project for
a year, Spitler was appointed to his
present work, serving three missions,
bwo white and one Negro.
The minister is married to the
former Virginia Marchaland of
Greenwich, N. Y., and they have a
son, Downs 111, 3.
The -minister is chairman of the
program division for the Vade Me-
cum Camp Committee for the dio-
cese, is on the youth division of the
diocesan program and is chairman
of the committee of credentials and
`elections for the dioceason conven-
tion.
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Rector of New Episcopal Church—
S itle t ,Goes To
The Rev. Downs Spitler,'Jr., of
Cooleemee has been appointed rector
of the new Episcopal Church in
Winston-Salem.
This was announced last week by
the Itt. 'Rev. !Phomas A. Fraser, Jr.,
of Raleigh, bishop coadjutor of the
Episcipal Diocese of North Carolina.
Fraser said Spitler will begin the
new nverk at the fourth Episcopal
chgreh . in . NVinstortiSalem in May.
Spitler is now priest -in charge of
three missions: Church of the Good
Shepherd at Cooleemee, Church of
the Ascension at pork and Holy Cross
Episcopal Church at Statesville.
Fraser announced that the new
congregation will be known as St.
Anne's Episcopal Church, the name
suggested by the organizing mem-
bers.
Approves Officers
He approved the officers suggested
by the mission group: D. Elwood
Clinard, Jr., warden; Ben S. Willis,
treasurer; and Emld L. Kennedy.
clerk.
Clinard said arrangements are
being made to meet at the Old Town
Civic Club until permanent quarters
are either bought or built.
To Transfer Letters
The formal organization of the
congregation is expected to take
place at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 2, when
Winston-Salem.
Fraser. will install Spitler and char-
ter members' letters of membership
will be transferred from present
churches to the new church.
Fraser said by telephone that he
was "excited by the plans of the
new church' 'and he felt "Spitler
will make a real contribution to the
church in 'WinstonSalem."
The newly organized church gat.
ready„Opjedn. giveiLa_4.%.acre site
just behind the iteynolda 15
Shopping Center. (.
Spitler, ,29, is a native of Tiffin,
Ohio, the son of Mr: dnd Mrs. Downs
C. 'Spitler, Sr. He received his BiD.
degree from Virginia Theological
Seminary at Lynchburg, Va.
Varied Career
Spitler became a postulate in the
diocese in 1958, spongored by the .
Rt. (Rev. Richard Henry Baker,
bishop of the diocese. In 1561, he was
appointed a member of the Asso-
ciated Episcopal Missions, a pilot
project in which a team of three,
clerygmen served nine Episcopal
churches in Piedmont North Carolina.
After serving with this project for
a year, Spitler was appointed to his
present work, serving three missions,
bwo white and one Negro.
The minister is married to the
former Virginia Marchaland of
Greenwich, N. Y., and they have a
son, Downs 111, 3.
The -minister is chairman of the
program division for the Vade Me-
cum Camp Committee for the dio-
cese, is on the youth division of the
diocesan program and is chairman
of the committee of credentials and
`elections for the dioceason conven-
tion.
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place" in the "Forks of the Yadkin" with the meeting house was elected here as early as
here exception of Shallow Fords. According to 1768. The above church building was dedicated
Professor J. T. Alderman, as early as 1768, the on the First Sunday in August, 1811.
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Three Stage Building Program 1s Completed -
Fork Baptist Church To
NVlsat GVM historians believe to tLt Church that year, was admitted H.
be one of the oldest churches in West- to the Association.
ern North Carolina will hold a spec- In 1798, -the tenth annual session of in
the Yadkin Baptist Association met u n
ial dedicatory servmce for a ne+i'1y
renovated sanobuary on Sunday
with Fork rand on Sunday. Sept- 22' a th
The Fork Baptist Church, located 1798, there were three sermon P
on U. S. 64 East of Mocksville, will ched by the ,Rev. William Meg�reos, mo
have a special '11 S.M. service fol- the Rev. George Pope
lowed by an open house pram with William Dodson•
refreshments from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun The first pastor of the chum was
will the Rev. iBennia -An Buckner. He
day •afterneon. Former pastors
be special guests with the Itev. A. served until 4015, 'at which gime he
M. Kiser Preaching the dedicatory moved to the State of •Georgia-
$eptember 15, 1913, is the first
Georgia -
service at 11 Del authentic date � the Rev Jo-
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The
Rev. Del Sulogs is the Pres- seph ,Pickier as the second pastor:
ent PaSti� of .the march' He was elected moderator of the
Church History Yadkin Baptist Association in 1825
It is believed that the Fork Bap- and thereafter' continiued in this po-
fist Church was first organized some- sition through 1837.
,time bettiwem 1769 and 1772 and The Rev. Mr- 'Fickler died on y ars
thereafter disbanded because of the 24, 1840, after serving
for Q'evolutionary War and the Indian as pastor of the Fork Baptist
kgs, Church.
er of 1793 the -church In July, 1840, the Rev. Barton
,In the suniM became pastor and served
was reorganized and at the Fifth February, 1841.
Annual Session of the Yadkin p . In March, 1841, the Rev. William
Association meeting at Eatons Bap -
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Service This Stmday
old Dedicatory
�e started dor a Pastorium, and
stsuction was begun the fottowinn
W. It was dedicated on September
1948 -
Full -Time Pastors
hr February 130 1949, the Rev.
A. Fleming became the first full -
ie pastor and served until Septem-
r. On October 16, 1949, the Rev.
M. Tenery became Pastor.
During Mr. Tenery's Pastorate, the
.netuary was remodeled and new
.ws and pulpit furniture installed.
On November 3o, 1952, the Rev.
. W. Kiser became Pvtor-
Duning 197-58, a three-story ed-
cational building was constructer
nd in 1958, the Sunday School •wa:
epartmenta&ed. The first Broth
rhood was organized in 1959.
Mr. Kiser resigned in June 196
o accept another pastorate and th
3ev. Carl E. Poston became interi
�•, a former deacon, was '1Wlrat (Fork Church Ouglit To Be we
or. He was ordained In do0 Years -the Rev. C. S. Cashu►eIl col
lied as past stor of Mocksville. ye'
July, 1841, and served as
til 'December, se The 'Rev. S. P. Beeker was Pastor 12,
The -Rev. VAIUaau Turner ass+ttned 1896x1898: the Rev. J. M. Bennett
e ,pastoral duties at the regular '1899.1900: the Rev. Charles H. Ut- i
nthly .cake in October, 1644. ley 1901-1903. L.
, ie Rev. Richard Jacks became
gastor•in September, 185E
In 1853, the Rev. Calton W. Bessent.
became pastor.
Building Constructed
&I November, 1858, Benjamin Mer- a
cell. the Rev. Mr. 'Bessent and Wil. w
ham , yatt were appointed as a
ba riding committee to look 'after the fi
corstmotion of •a new building. This
new building extended east and west,
with the west end covering a part
of the site of the first log building.
The building was finished in 1862.
The Rev. John W. Cornish became
ps. in $eptember, 1866.
Benjamin S. Merrell seas elected
superintendent of the first Sunday
school organized in March, 1869.
In July, 1869, the Rev. John F.
:Redwine became Pastor and served
until January, '1897, at which time the
Rev. William Turner began a second
pastorate.
It � around this•time that .the
Fork Baptist Church bthdr'e'v' from
the Yadkin Baptist ,Asociation and
joined other churches in the foam
(bon of Abe South Yadkin 'est
Asociation.
The ;Rev. C. E. Gower became
pastor in April, 1886, and continued
to serve until Dr. J. N. Stallings was
called on January 21, • Dr. Stall-
ings sem+ed until September, 1890, at
which time the Rev. C. S. Caldwell
became pastor. in 'February, 1891
the Rev. John F. Redwine returned
as Supply Pastor•
On the second Sunday in F` ry
1889, the church ordained
tong who served as pastor duras th
years 2892-93.
The Rev. S. F. Conrad beta
pastor on January 21, 3893.
Centennial Observance
On July 30, 1893, a Centennial 0
servance %%w held. Following is
program in part:
"Early Baptist In ;Davie County
Prof. John T. Alderman of
ville, N. C.
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•Baptlst Progress for the Last
Years - Jacob Stewart, M
and the Rev. J. A. Spabght of
ville. "
'Baptist Sunday School - T.
Snrvalde, Winston, N. C."
The ERev. 0t. D. Haymore and the tin
laeV. O. J. 'Martin were interim pas- be
W in 1904. The fiev. E. L. Weston L.
became pastor in October, 1904.
The old church building was torn sc
own in the spring of 19o7. Services p,
ere held in then � he A
new building
rst services in this new building
were held on the first Sunday in u
August, 1907, with the Rev. Mr, a
Weston preaching the fort, sermon. c
This new building was 40, x 60' with E
an anteroom in front 14' x 14' adn
tower over it 7o -feet high• There
were two Sunday School rooms in
the back with a Gothic Alcove bet-
ween the doors to these rooms for
the (pulpit. Total cost was $135.65.
The new building was decided on
the. first Sunday in August 191-L
The Rev. W. R. Davis became
pastor in January, 1908•
On February 12, •1912 the Rev.
S. W. Hall becarrre . pastor- In June.
1913, two brothers . . . June and
Gray Carter ... were ordained.
On July 19, .1913, the first Baptist
y� people's union was organized
and J. R. Foster was appointed
Director.
,In 1961 mite Rev. W. H. Dodd was
,pastor; 1917, the Rev. B. G�. Ingram;
1918-1919, the Rev. W. L. Batts;
1920.1922, the 'Rev. H. T. Peary;
i923, flue Rev. W. L. Barrs.
First �HomeComing
On the second Sunday in Angus
1917, the Fns homecoming was heli
and thereafter became an annus
New
event.
e The 'Rev. E. W. Turner becam
pastor in 1924 and served until 143'
In 1931, new Sunday School Toon
were constructed.
In .1932 ,the Rev. E. F. Mumfoc
bi- became paiAw and served throul
the 1 1a,� � served un
May 1938.
Res. The Rev. Wade Hutchens becar
pastor in 1938. 'In January 190.9 t
100 budget system of church fmanci
oche, was adopted. On September 12, 1'
Ache- the church started plans for a fi
time pastor. On October 14, 19
S. plan 3 were started for a full -ti
pastor. On October 14, 1945, pl
On Octor 22, 1961 the Rev. Dc
Suggs became pastor. It was undc
his leadership that the old educatioi
al building and sanctuary has bee
remodeled.
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To Observe 10th Anniversary
The Holy Cross Lutheran
Church will celebrate its tenth
anniversary Sunday with a
special program.
Following the 11 am. service,
a picnic lunch will be served.
Ibis will be followed by a
special program that will in-
clude special music, the reading
of the names of the charter
marnbers. A commemorative
booklet will be given each one
present.
"Friends and neighbors are
invited to come and join us in
the celebration of this happy
occasion", said a spokesman
for the church.
7be history of the Holy Cross
Lutheran Church, located on US
601 South, began to emerge in
the spring of 1958.
The Rev. Charles R. Mc-
Combs, pastor of the Bethel
Lutheran Church in Rowan
County, was sharing his
ministry wit St. Matthews
Lutheran Church in Davie
County when he realized that a
group of Lutherans living near
MocksvWe was interested • in
establishing a mission hue. As
a result, Seminarian. Boyce D.
Whitener served as student
pastor during the summer of
1959.
The first service was held on
the
was $6,199. Pint transaction
was completed in April of 1960
with the North Carolina Synod
providing $3,009.
Beginning in the fail of 1959
and continuing through the
winter months, the group held
worshio services in the aban.
Lutheran
a from the
ry at Colon
during that
came
was extended on December 4,
1960, and became effective on
January 1, 1961.
Holy Cross Evangelical
Lutheran Church was officially
adopted as the name during
October of 1960. On November
19, 1960, at 2 p.m. the
congregation was formerly
organized with 72 adult
members and 23 child mem-
bus. Dr. F. L. Conrad, North
Carolina Synod President, read
the newly adopted constitution
and declared the congregation
formally organized.
Groundbreaking for the first
unit of the church was held June
25, 1961. The opening and
conseuation of the building was
conducted on January 21, 1962.
The cost of the building was
approximately$50,000. Alot for
the parsonage was gives by
Hubert Eaton and it was'roon-
structed in 1963 at a cost of
$16,000.
An air conditioning unit was
installed in 1965 and.was paid
Off in 1969.
Considerable work has been
done to improve the d4mb
property. The wooded grove
behind the church building has
been graded and grassed. A
recreation area is now under
construction and will soon be
completed.
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Holy Cross Ladies' Tree
Is Trimmed With Crismons
The ladies of the Holy Cross
the Ligght of the World by using
Lutheran Church have reached
tiny whileligh6 on thetree.
back in tradition and have
The cross is the most promi-
made Chrismon for the church
nent Chrismon on the tree. It is a
tree. The Crismons convey the
reminder of aur Lord's saving
message of Christ through sYm-
work of redeeming mankind
. bolls..
through His sacrifice for sin, I
The Chrismon Tree originated '-
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in 1959 at Danville, Virginia.
Mrs. Francis Kipps Spencer of
thereby bringing forgiveness'
and salvation. All the ddferenl
the Lutheran Church of the As-
forms of the cross point to the
consion in Danville developed
o
different aspects of our Lord's
this idea which has been .l
adapted by hundreds of conggro-
ministry andpurpo
There are various com-.
gationsthroughouttheworld.
Chrismon speak of our Lord
binations of monograms, sym-
bols. and crosses on the tree,
Jesus Christ. The word "Chris-
each telling some special story
mon" is a combination of two
words — CHRISt and MONo-
of Christ. Hopefully these Chris- '
these Cdn
gram. Chrismon is simply a
mons will continually
of God's greatest gift to us aH-
monogram of,Christ.
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Early Christians used these
Christ the Lord.
symbols in many ways — to
Wend fy themselves to each oth-
er, to designate meeting places
of the church, to show unbelie-
vers .the basic elements of their
faith.
All Chrismons are made in
combinations of white and gold.
White, the liturgical color for
Christmas, refers to our Lord's
purity and perfection. Gold is
symbolic of His majesty and
glory. We point to our Lord as
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Church memper ano cmmren pT� a mpc�rnla s. V. A.
SEVEN H - DAY ADVENTISTS
MEET IN NEW CHURCH
The congregation of the
The actual building as it
stands today, will eventually
Adventists have
become the educational unit,
been using t Church
been using the L
but there is an assembly room
cervi
for their Sabbath services since
that is adequate for the
their church was organized
here in 1962, but now they
congregation at ppresent, and
be for
have their building far enough
this room will used
church services, pending the
along to completion an that it
erection at some later date of
is possible for them to meet in
the permanent sanctuary, at
their own place of worship.
the front of the present
This they did for the Bat time
structure. There are two other
on Saturday, January 11.
rooms for Sabbath school use
The president of the
of the youth and children, one
Carolina Conference of
of which is being used at
Seventh -day Adventists, from
present for a church school,
the Conference office in
which the church maintains.
Charlotte, N. C., was present
The church school is under the
and occupied the pulpit. The
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regular pastor was present, and
direction of Miss Ruth Lynette
=stated in the morning service.
i Pittman.
Every member was present for
Regular services will be
this first service, with the
conducted each Sabbath
exception of two, who were
(Saturday), and friends and
not able to be present on
account ofillneWOncaf these
visitors are cordially invited to
was Dr. B. L Richards, one of
attend. Sabbath school at
10:00 o'clock, and the regular
the charter members, and
whose leadership in the church
morning service at 11:00
has been a great inspiration in
o'clock.
The ENTERPRISE
getting this property on Milling
Road the present building to
congratulates the members of
its present state.
the MocksvWe Seventh -day
Ad tisa t th
ven congrega ton on e
erectiion of their own place of
worship. The accompnaying
photograph is evidence that
Davie Count Public UbraN they have i substantial
Y 'J structure of which they can be
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Shepherd, pastor of the
Moclaville S. D. A. Church;
Pastor E. S. Rails, president of
the Carolina Conference of S.
D. A., and J. G. Slate, local '
elder of the Mockwille church .
REV BrOYCE�2D. TENB
The Re V. BBYa I)L;B
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has announced his resignationat
the Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
The reslgnatton will become af-
fective Sunday, June 2, 1963. Mr.
Whitener has accepted a call to
the Trinity Church in Vale, N. C.
Mr. Whitener has served the
local wngregatfon since it had Its
beginning at the National Guard
Armory in the' summer of 1959.
Under his leadership the congre-
gation has grown from the em-
bryo stage to a congregation of
132 members. A new first unit
budding was constructed In 1981
at a cost of $50,000. A parsonage
is presently Under construction
and is valued at. approximaWey
$18.000.
Mr. Whitener has been active
in a number of capacities in the
community. Fbr the past three
years he has served as chairman
of the Davie County Society for
Crippled Children and Adults. He
also served on the board of the
American Red Cross for three
Years and is the current Presi-
dent of the Davie County More
tenial Association.
He Is a graduate of Lenoir
Rhyne College and a graduate of
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Rev. Whityner
the Lutheran Theological South-
ern Seminary of Cciumbia, S. C.
"I have been constantly grate-
ful to the People of Davie County
for the way they have received
and welcomed me. I leave my
beloved congergatlon here with a
lvrateful heart. They are a UMP
of the most dedicated, Progressive
minded .and cooperative folks I
shall ever have the privilege of
working with. I leave man' of the
very finest friends and loved. in
the county and any church. Yet,
the call of the Lord most be
heard. That can leaves no after -
=tire .but to yield to Him v ho is
411 -knowing It i5 with much dif-
ficulty that I Is— people %
ralthful and esteemed, and yet,
my life is not my own. I aspires
my sincere gratitude to You all,"
said Mr. Whitener.
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..The Jericho Church of Christ was established in 1872. parked in the church yard. This
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above is a scene of a meeting at the church many years building. (The above picture is
ago, the exactyear may be dated by the model of the cars Frances Stonestreel),
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L. Roger Powell To'
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ROG[[E,.�RR 10IVELL
Boge PohUell I (pajnesboro.
Virginia, mol he the speaker in a
series of Gospel Meetings at the
Jericho Church of Christ, June 11-14.
Services will be held nightly at 7:30
O'clock.
W. Powell, a mFive of the Center
Community, Is a graduate of Mocks-
vllle High School. He received his
college education at David Ups -
comb in Nashville. Tennessee, where
he also served as a preacher of a
congregation. He has served as a
Preacher for the Waynesboro church
for years.
In COWMetion with the Gospel
Meeting the Jericho Church will also
conduct a Vacation Bible School
Monday 8 -Friday 12 This School will
be conducted from 9:00 A.M:I1:00
A.M. each day.
On Srrrrday. June 14, the =clod
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eral events Will take place. After
the 11:00 o'clock morning worship
services are over, dinner will be'
spread on the church grounds. At
3:00 o'clock there will be a period of
singing with many of the surround-�
ing Churches of Christ participatite.
The .Public is invited to attend and
take part in any and all of these
events.
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Gifts For Hospital 1
Chowe above is Mrs. Nora GodbeY of the Women s
Fellowship Class, Macedonia Moravian Church, Advance,
presentir.g a larg box of toys and other articles for
n.lhalizcd children to Mrs. Betty Slaughter. R.N., .
Director of Nursing at Davie County Hospital.
The Women's , Advance lass of Macedonia donated the largeboxMoravian
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Chureh, Route 7,
essarted toys to the hospital to help entertain the I
hospitalized children there. Also included were several i
items necessity to be distributed as needed•
The contribution is the result of one of the projects I
which the ladies have during the year.
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To Preside Art -,Service
The Maceionia ' M'o'r a; v i a n
Church will have s• cornerstone.
laying service on ' Sunday_. after=
noon at 3 p M The 'cornerstone
wdll be for the"' be* • sanctum%
now'�uader conaEriictton. ,;9
The church'. W91 annoui�cel
the service' at 8:30;D: m. and tke,
formal service vrM.begin at 3 p:.
m: •
The'- Right Reverend Herber l
spaugh of .Charlotte. a Bishop in.!
the Moravian Cli*h. will be in
charge .of,tpe:corperstone laying
seMce. Dr. R. Gordon Spaugh.
President of the Provincial Elders
Conference of ;Pe Moravian
Churehs , 8outhern.Province. will
deliveg the , address. The pastor.
the 'Rev..,J. Taylor Loftin. will
preside' and introduce the speak=
er, the Bishop and the Provincial
representatives present.
The. MgCed�congregation
wily -observe 'ifd>�fs ilii
on Sunday, May 24th. The • tion-
gregation was organized on May
24, 1856.
Wort is progressing rapidly on
the new sanctuary and a compie-
tion date is set for the last • of .
May or early in June.
Former members and friends of
Macedonia are invited to •attend
this special service. Following the
service everyone is I invited to in-
spect the new building and view
the progress being made.
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On Sunday Macedonia Morav-
ian Church will celebrate the I.
107th anniversary of the congre-
gation. Special services will be
observed.
Dr. R. Gordon Spaugh, Presi-
dent of the Provincial Elders Con-
ference of the Moravian Church,
Southern Province, will be the
speaker at the 11:00 service.
In the evening at 7:30' there
will be an anniversary Lovefeast
service. The speaker for this ser-
vice will be the Rev. G. Edward
Brewer, former pastor of Mace-
donia.
Throughout this period of 107
Years Macedonia has served the
people of her community. Steady
progress has been made during
this time. The building has been
enlarged several times and more
land has been acquired until at
the present Macedonia has about
55 acres of land., Present plans call
for a new and enlarged sanctuary
and Sunday school building. Plans
have beery drawn and accepted by
the church boards and congrega-
tion. It is hoped that construction
will begin during the summer.
The membership of the congre-
gation has steadily grown and the
Sunday school has developed into
an active educational phase of the
work of the church. The pres-
ent superintendent is John F. Fry.
He is an active layman, one that
can ably f ill the pulpit in the
absence of the pastor. The church
has a choir of 20 voices and is
directed by Reaves Gardner.
The present pastor, the Rev. J.
Taylor Loflin, has been serving
Macedonia for two years. Prior to
his coming to Davie, County._he,
served pastoraos irL i
County and aYso -in fi'ors3►th' Coni%'_
ty. ,
Former members and friends of
Macedonia are invited to attend
these special anniversary services.
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Macedonia Moravian Church°
To Observe 114th Anniversary
Sunday will be a special
anniversary day for the
Macedonia Congregation when
they observe their 114th An-
niversary.
This day will be very special
because the congregation will
burn the paidoff mortgage on
their new sanctuary which was
built in 1964. Ground was broken
for the new building on Sunday.
November 10, 1963 at 3:00 pm.
On Sunday afternoon, April 5,
1964 the cornerstone for the
new building was laid, Dr. R.
Gordan Spaugh delivered the
sermon and the Right Reverend
Herbert Spaugh presided at the
laying of the cornerstone.
On Sunday afternoon, October
10, 19M at 3:00 P.M. the building
was consecrated according to
the riles of the Moravian
Church. This service was led by
the Right Reverend Kenneth G.
Hamilton. After the con-
secration service the sermon
was delivered by Dr. Julian A.
Bandy, President of the Toccoa
Fags Institute of Toccoa Falls,
Georgia.
The diary reads that brethern
from Salem came over to Davie
County to conduct services and
organize a Moravian Church.
Later we read that they built a
church in the wilderness of
Davie County and named it
Macedonia.
Through the years the church
continues to grow and go for-
ward under the leadership of
faithful ministers. The
following ministers have served
at Macedonia: Sam Woosley,
Walter Graf, Charlie Grouch,
James Hall, Edd Brewer,
Henry Lewis, J. George Bruner,
Norman Byerly and the present
pastor, J. Taylor Loftin who has
served the congregation for
nine years.
The scripture verses recorded
in the diary that were used for
the sermons when the church
was organized are Psalm 26:8
and I Timothy 2:4.
The speakbr for the an-
niversary Sunday will be Dr.
Clayton H. Persons, President
of the Provincial Elders Con-
ference of the Moravian
Church, South. Anniversary
dinner will be served in the
pavilion following the morning
service.
"Friends and former -
members are invited to come
and join with us in this day of
rejoicing and thanksgiving,"
said Mr. Liflin.
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Beginning May 2 he .will conduct)
evangelistic services, each a week
in length, at Puerto CabezM. Blue -
fields, Pearl Lagoon, Bonanza, f.a
Liz, and Rosita, rein to Man-
agua on June ld.
Jn addition to these visits to some
of the major centers of Moravian
work in Nicaragua, Loftin also will
visit and hold services at many of
the outstations of the church.
Moravian missionaries who are
'natives of the Winston-Salem arae
and who are presently serving in
c icaragua are the Rev. and Mrs.
Joseph H. Gray, the Rev. and Mrs.
Graham H. •Rights and Mrs. Edwin
A. Wallace, whose husband is a med-
leal missionary.
Nicaragua is one of the largdst
mission fields of the Moravian
Church, Weber said.
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Final Service Held
At Baptist Church
Claude Frye is shown above ring.
ing the bell in the sanctuary of the
Mocksville (Baptist Church for the
final worship service on Sunday,
'July 24th. Dr. William Angell of
.Wake Forest delivered the final
morning worship service. However,
the Mal service to be held in this
sanctuary was a baptismal service
that Sunday night The pastor, the
'(Bev. Fred Barnes, conducted this
service. Jane Shore, the eleven -
year -old daughter of Mr, and Mrs.
Thomas I. Shore of Mocksville was
baptized in this final service.
When the cornerstone to the sanctuary of the Mocks.
ville Baptist Church was set in 1917 a metal box con-
taining several items was placed in behind it. During
the demolition of this building now taking place, this
box was removed. Shown in the above picture is the
cornerstone, box and the items it contained: A copy
of the roll of 139 members of the church. (Of these 11
are still members of the church); a copy of Charity
and Children dated September 20, 1917; acopy of the
Biblical Recorder dated September 12, 1917; a copy of
the Sunday School Quarterly for July-August-Septem- -
ber 1917; a New Testament bearing the inscription on
the By-leaf—"To Jim Dodd from. Sunday School,
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Special 100th Anniversary Program Snnday—
iuocksviIle Baptist Observe 'Centemiial
The centennial celebration of
the organization of the First Bap-
tist Chinch of MO:ksvllle will be
observed Sunday with special
services.
At the 11 a.m. service on Sun-
day morning the sermon will be
given by Dr. J. William Angell, a
"son of the church" and Interim
Pastor for seven months in 1901-
62. Dr. Angell is now professor of
religion at Wake Forest College.
At the 11 a. m. service the tam - hundred years and Of the Rev.
Ilies of former pastors, who are Fred D. Barnes who will lead the
the specially invited guests, will church Into Its second hundred
be recognized and presented with years. Also Included in this broch-
a copy of th brochure prepared we is the persent membership m11
in eanrnemoration of the cenen- and a roll of former members
nlal. This brochure contaW a whish Is as accurate M possible
short history of the church, pit- at this time.
tuns of the original and present Following the service, a dinner
church bulltltrus, pictures of E1- will be served in the recreation
der Moses Baldwin who was pas- hall' to the church membership
ter at the beginning of the fiat and the special guests and other
former members thatmay be
present for this occasion.
Special Guests
It was the desire of the cen-
tennial committee that the fam-
11ies of all former piston be in-
vited to attend as special guests
of the church. A few couldnot
be located, but from among Whose
who did receive the formal in-
vitations, the following plan to
Present:
Mn. Sylvia Thomas and Mrs.
Jean Grol a . great -great -gond
daughters of Mases Baldwin. They
have given a photograph of their
ancestor which now hangs on the
office wall.
Mn. Kathryn Williams, a
daughter, and Ulm Ellen Shep-
herd Menzies, a grand daughter.
of WIWam R. Gwaltney. Mrs.
Williams has sent a photograph
of her father which will be plac-
ed with the other Pictures.
Mise Elizabeth Conrad and her
brother. Miss Conrad bas promis-
ed a hand -painted portrait of her
father, S. F. Conrad.
Others who have accepted are:
Mhee Mary Cashwell. daughter
of C. S. Cashweil.
Mrs. Clara Belle Brown. Mn.
Florence Burkhart sad Cary
Swaim, ctdlden of S. D. Swalm,
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MOCKS- ganiud on April 3. 1864 with ten charter mem- .Mm J. H. PWgum and Mm,B.
MLLE ... as it looks today. On Sunday this ben. The above church was built in 1918 with W. Turner Walter Dodd, son of
church will celebrate Ips 100th annlversury additions being added in 1930. 1952 and 1958. W. H. Dodd. The flowers' to be
with a special program. This church was or -
placed in the sanctuary on Sun-
day will. be given by the Dodd
family in memory of their par-
ents.
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Orgadzed In 1864
The First Baptist. Church, of
Mocksville was argznl d is-FAe--
Mocksville Baptist Church on
April 3rd, 1864,, with ten charter
members.
Elder Moses Baldwin, the first
pastor. preached to the little
group once a month for three
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Mocksville Baptist To Buildff
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The members of the First Bap-
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Sunday to construct a next saucb
nary. The present sanctuary,. which
was constructed in 1918, will be torn
down to make mom for the'new
building.
Razing of the present structure is
expected to get underway immedi-
ately and construction of the new
building will immediately follow.
During the Interim, church services
wll be held in the fellowship hall
of the educational building.
The new structure will be of co-
lonial architecture and will have
a seating capacity of 593. One side
entrance will be on ground level
to permit easy access for handi-
capped persons. The building will
be completely air conditioned.
The estimated construction cost
of the building will he €119,509 and
an additional $3,095 for furnishings.
The architects are Wilber, Ken-
drick, Workman and Warren of
Charlotte. The General Contractors
will be H. R. Hendricks. Jr. and
Jack Camber of Mocksville.
Dr. Bob M. Foster is serving as
chairman of the building commit.
tee. Other members of this com-
mittee include: James N. Andrews,
Dr. and Mrs. Vic Andrews. T. J.
Caudell, Bill Daniel, R. B. Hall,
Alts. Ray Harris, Gilmer Hartley.
Oren Heffner, Bill Howard. Kermit
Hcward, G. R. Madison Lester
Martin. sr.. nonny mayior, Vestal
Riddle, Tommy Shore and M. B.
Stodestreet, (life -time trusleei.
DSie County Public Library
Mocksville, NC
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FIRST METHODIST DEDICATES BUILDING aented the building to Bishop Nolan S. Harmon.
Officials taking part In the dedicatory Rev. W. W. Blanton, pastor of the First Metho--•
program of the education building of the First dist Church: the Rev. E. M. Avett, retired
.Methodist Church of Mocksville are shown hlethodisl minister, plrs. Nolan B. Har-
above-
armabove. Left to right: Jack Pennington, chair- Bishop Harmon of Charlotte; and John IL Ii
manor the committee on education, who pre- Carper of Thomasville, District Superintendent.
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Church Of Christ
LEWES SAVAGE
Lewis Savage and his family have
arrived here from Elizabeth=.
rennessee to make their home, and
ie is now serving as minister of the
YorIL Main Strect Church of Christ.
fe succeeds J. B. Whitaker who
ocently moved to Huntsville, Ala.
Mr. Savage Is a native of McMinn.
villa, Termessee and is an alumnusof FYeed-Hardeman College of Hen
Berson, Tennessee. Mrs. Savage is
the former Dora Lee Hale of Spew
car, Heanessee. The Savages have
three children, LaVergne, who is
23; Eva Ab ae'r 19, and Dale, 12
years old. Lavergne is married and
lives in Knoxville, Tenn. Eva will
be a Sophomore at the University
of Tennessee, and Dale is a seventh
grade student at Mocksville Elem.
Wary.
Mr. Savage has served as minister
of the gospel with churches of Christ
in South Pittsburg, Jamestown, Mc-
Minnville, Morristown and Eliza -
hellion, Tenn. He served three
yearswith, the.Mast Cullman church:
In Cullman, Alabama. He has con-
ducted numerous gospel revivals,
,vacation Bible schools, personal
work and sight singing classes. He
has served as a minister of the
gospel since 1944, two weeks after
becoming a Christian. His personal'
hobby is a study of Horology, the
science of measuring time, or the
principles and art of constructing
,instruments for measuring and in
�dicating portions of time, as clocks
and watches He is especially inter.
ested in antique clocks and bas
more than forty in his collection. He
invites others who are interested in
clacks to see his collection. Mrs.
Savage's personal hobby is the
collecting of antiques, espeelaliy
glass and china. You are invited to
see her collection of over two huw
dred pieces.
The North Main Street church in-
vites the public to its services and
to get acquainted with the Savage
Family, residing at iW Stewart
Street., just back of the church
building.
Mr. Savage expresses a personal
desire to assist the people of
Mocksville and Davie County in any
possible way. Since his name is not
listed in the Directory, You may
reach him by calling 5742966.
Davie County Public Library
Mocksville, NC
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Oak Grove Men ,1
Organize Club
The new* WItant22d Methodist
Men's Club sf the Oak Grove
YetbmH t Church held their
cherter meet- ng an Saturday,
N --v. 18. Te wives mought a
covered dish supper.
Ar:hur Upshaw. associate lay -
leader of the Thomasville District.
spoke to the club and presented
the chaster with 28 charter mem-
The paster. the Rev. Geroge
E. Amman, installed the officers.
They are: Roy WWiams. presi-
dent: Lester Bowles, vice prest-
den;: John N. McDaniel, arms-
tRt9: and Vernon Whitaker,
ureasurer.
Davie County Public t bmrY
Mocksville, NC
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THE OLD PRESBYTERIAN MANSE OF'MOCKSVILLE
The Presbyterian Manse shown above was built in 1891 on the site where the pres-
ent manse now stands. For several years it was rented with Dr. W. C. Martin living
there as did Dr. J. W. Rodwell. In October of 1908 the Rev. and Mrs. E. P. Bradley
moved into the manse. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley are shown in the foreground of the
above picture which was made in 1910. Mr. Bradley and family moved into their
own home on Maple Avenue on September 2, 1924, and for a number of years the
manse was rented. This manse was torn down In 1951 to make room for the cons-
truction of the present manse.
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