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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
5
An outline of the biblical account of temptation and the Fall from Genesis 3, detailing the devil’s methods, Eve and Adam’s disobedience, and the consequences. Includes the serpent as symbol of sin, curse on the earth, mortality, banishment from Eden, and the first gospel promise.
A fragmentary excerpt cites Henry Drummond on exercise of arm and soul for strength of character, then urges small church worship over large city pomp, and ends with a William Watts quote praising stars as free due to obeying laws. The text blends sermon imagery with a call for humble worship and liberty.
Brussels May 4 The Associated Press reports a German ammunition depot at the Roe Mendael railway station six miles north of Brussels has been exploding since yesterday morning. The blasts destroy homes and are believed to have killed and injured many.
Sunday events at Mt Springs M E church featured Rev Marvin Vincent speaking on the centenary effort. G R Ells of Americus delivered a forceful lecture on teaching love to overcome government hatred, aiming to end strikes and revolutions. Afternoon sessions included talks by Rev Guyton Fisher and John Sheffield, with Sheffield sharing experiences from tithing. The day included social visits and numerous local movements, visits, and illnesses among residents.
Multiple social items describe Chrysanthemum club meetings at Mrs Brndet Statham and Mrs Barlow Councils homes, Miss Louise Marshall hosting the Wednesday Bridge Club, the Woman's Literary Club meeting at Mrs Emmet Bolton on Barlow street, and a Thursday Bridge Club gathering at Mrs L F Grubbs on Lee street road. Also noted are Ladies Night at Rotary with guest editor George Long, a Woman's Club session at Mrs C M Council on Lee street, May Music Study Club at the Carnegie Library with officer elections, and a new K C dancing program tonight at the K of C hall.
Street taxes are due at city hall office. Residents must pay before May 1 to avoid delinquency and a 60 cent penalty each instance. If paid before May 15 the tax is 3.00. after that date penalties apply. All persons urged to appear and pay to save expense. 30-10 Cc. B. POUNCEY.
The federal council meeting in Cleveland heard Rev Worth M Tippy and Rev William Adams Brown state churches must unite as a major social force. They urged aiding returning soldiers, fostering moral aims of the postwar order, and expanding church influence to promote international justice and reduce racial tension.
Smithville May 7 an all day service a homecoming was held at the Baptist church of this place Sunday visitors from a number of neighboring towns present mostly
M J Walsh an overseas secretary of the Knights of Columbus recounts Gen John J Pershing meeting his son Warren aboard the Leviathan at Brest Baker of the War Dept watching Walsh says Pershing forgot his soldier role and became a father as he rushed to greet the boy Warren spoke of his ocean voyage and trip home in a vivid moment of family pride
Rev H H Heisler led regular appointment at the Sumter Methodist Church as members gathered for a homecoming service with afternoon sermons by Rev Geo F Brown of Americus and a noon dinner served in picnic fashion. Local families and visitors including Mrs W A Webb and Miss Blanche Dell were noted among attendees.
Final plans outline the Great Missionary Centenary drive starting May 18 and ending May 55. The church aims for a $32.5 million Methodist Episcopal South quota, with $35 million requested from the First Church. Each member will be approached for a personal maximum gift, targeting more than the goal. A long list of MEN S and LADIES TEAMS captains and members is given, detailing assignments and next week’s follow up meetings.
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