Avondale, Dec. 21—The Lottie Moon Circle of the U.M.U. met with Mrs. G.L. Champion Friday, 18th. Joy to the World was sung for the opening hymn. Devotional reading, I. Samuel 1:20-28. The scripture was read by Mrs. G.L. Champion, prayer by Mrs. C.G. Hamrick, followed by the scriptures, I Samuel 1:15 by Mrs. P.B. Freeman; number 6:1-4 by Mrs. J.L. Hawkins. Reading, The Child from the Glory Land, by Mrs. D.E. Hawkins. Reading, Common Characteristics, by Mrs. J.B. Watkins. Reading, Angels Announcement, by Mrs. A.D. Wilson. Song, The Heavenly Hymn, sung in the tune Saved by Grace.
A business meeting followed. There being nine present. Silent Night was sung for the closing hymn. Dismissed with prayer by Mrs. P.B. Freeman.
The Junior and Senior Baraca classes of the Haynes memorial Baptist Church gave a social on Saturday evening, dec. 19th. Both classes were well represented. Several delightful and helpful speeches were made. The speakers were Messrs. J.G. Gentry, Z.O. Jenkins, Paul Nanney, Hatcher Melton and Rev. W.R. Jenkins. Prof. F.S. Hall, teacher of the Senior Baraca class, introduced the speakers.
Both churches are planning to have a Christmas program on Thursday evening, Dec. 24th.
The public school closed for the Christmas holidays on Dec. 18th. An impromptu program was given by the different grades during the chapel hour.
The teachers are spending the holidays at the following places: Miss West, White Stone, S.C.; Miss Freeman, Shelby; Miss Jackson at Duncan, S.C., and Boiling Springs; Miss Edwards at Cliffside and Mr. Hall at Rutherfordton.
From The Cliffside News published each week in connection with the Forest City Courier. Thursday, Dec. 24, 1925.
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