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^___ Wyche’s ColumnTELEPHONERE 2-3456MRS. OTELIA R. WYCHE, EditorHOME RE 3-4251New Joy In LivingFriends, docs someone need a word of encouragement? You can speak that word. Does someone need an understanding heart? You nave an understanding heart. Does someone need a smile? You will share a smile. Does someone need a prayer? You will pray a prayer.You may not have felt that you have much to give, but when you carefully consider what people really need and desire, you realize that you . have much to share with others.You can speak a word of encouragement, because you know that within you and within each person is the source of all courage. You can give of understanding, because you know that your heart is a part of God's heart—as your heart is a part of God's heart— and it is an understanding heart. Y'ou can share a smile, because you know that the joy of the Lord is the strength of His children. Y’ou can pray a prayer because you are in constant communion with God, and you know He is constantly aware of and fulfilling the needs of those who let Him give Himself to them.OEM THEATRE—Today thru Fch. 27— The First Annual “T-A-M-I SHOW” Starring Chuck Berry And A Host Of OthersPlus Lois of MusicCouple Marks 25th AnniversaryMr. and Mrs. John Herman Simmons, of 3223 Halifax St, recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. They were married bythe late Rev. W. W. Roberts, then pastor of First Baptist Church, Harrison SI.Mr. Simmons is a senior deaconof First Baptist Church. He served the Usher Board and TrusteeBoard for many years, the Young People Department and Teacher. He also served as Scoutmaster for Scouts of First Baptist.Mr. Simmons served a long term as Commander of the American Legion Post, No. 132. He worked with the Community Chest and Red Cross.Mrs. Simmons worked s id e-byside with her husband in every way. She served as president of the American Legion Auxiliary, No. 112. She was the first president of the new unit receiving their charter in lSHti with 12 members. For five years she was faithful in visiting the disabled veterans and children, and also cheered the shui-ins in the community.Mrs. Simmons taught Sunday school with her husband and affiliated with clubs and auxiliaries.In 1959, Mr. Simmons’ health slowed him a bit. He retired from the Tltmus Optical Co, in 1960, He goes to church when he feels up to it and you never hear him complain, “it’s good to be here, he says.Mrs. Simmons is employed at the Petersburg Training School. She works with children and enjoys doing so. She is well known for dramatic readings, recitals and great community work,CALENDARMeetings, programs and events scheduled:Eureka Lodge, No. 15, FAM (PHA^ wilt hold its regular meeting this evening at 8 o’clock at the Masonic Temple, 522 Halifax St. Brethren are reminded to see the secretary. Willie Massenbure, W.M.Mrs. Leolia Booker, of 1146 Augusta Ave., and Mrs. Mason, of 1457 Ferndale Ave., were recipients of 100 and 50 gals, of fuel, respectively, awarded recently in contest by the Mery-nette Club.Mrs. Rosa Heath will speak for the Daily Workers this evening a I I he Bothosda Church of Christ. Mrs. Dora Davis, president; Bishop J. S. Be snc, pastor.Regular services will be held Sunday at 11 o'clock at the Trin-ity Baptist Church. The SeniorChoir will furnish music.In the afternoon at 3 o'clock, installational services for the Deaconess will take place. “The 66 Books of the Bible, a pageant, will be presented at 7 p.m., under the direction of Mrs. Rosa Parham and Mrs. Edna Brown for the Willing Workers Club,The Mitchell Prayer Band to meet tomorrow evening at 7 . ii o’clock at 426 Harding St.Royal Ace Club to meet Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Mary F. Johnson, 420 CrossMr. and Mrs. SimmonsstMBaptist Church, Harrison St., to celebrate its 7th anniversary Feb. 23, 6 p.m. Dr. M, A. Reid, pastor; Mrs. Annie P. Brown, chairman; Mrs. Addie Coleman, secretary.Bible Study Group of Bethany Baptist Church to meet this evening at 7 o’clock in the home of Miss Ytonessa R. Reese, 24 S. Crater Rd.The Senior Missionary Circle of First Baptist Church, Harrison St., to meet Friday, March 5, 8-v _ • il______Walton, Matthews Walton and Herman Wyehe.Burial was in the family plot to the Eastview Cemetery.WILLIAM C. WATSONFuneral services for William Cecil Watson (Cseser Buck) of 724 Mt. Airy St,, who died in the Petersburg General Hospital, were conducted from the chapel of the Lundy-Wells Funeral Home. The Rev. W. H. Mattox officiated. Burial was in the family plot in the Chesterfield County. Pallbearers: Honorary — Mrs.Rlt;
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Petersburg Progress Index
Petersburg, Virginia, US
Wed, Feb 24, 1965
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