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OFFICIAL JOURNAL
OF THE
BLUE RIDGE-
ATLANTIC
CONFERENCE
Methodist Episcopal Church
SIXTIETH SESSION
1937
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JOURNAL
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OF THE
Blue Ridge-Atlantic
Conference
OF THE
Methodist Episcopal Church
HELD AT
Pfeiffer Junior College,
Misenheimer, N. C, October 7-10, 1937
EDITED BY THE SECRETARIES
PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE CONFERENCE
CINCINNATI
THE METHODIST BOOK CONCERN PRESS
1937
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Officers —
(a) Of the Annual Conference 53
(b) Of the Lay Conference 53
II. Boards, Commissions, Councils, and Committees 54
III. Daily Proceedings 56
IV. Disciplinary Questions —
(a) Of the United Sessions of the Annual and Lay Conferences 63
(b) Of the Annual Conference 64
V. Appointments 68
VI. Reports —
(a) District Superintendents 70
(b) Standing Committees 73
(c) Conference Stewards 76
(dj Individual Church Statistics 77
(e) Conference Statistician 80
(f) Conference Treasurer 84
(g) Treasurer Board of Home Missions 86
VII. Memoirs —
(a) Rev. J. S. Greene 87
(b) Mrs. W. C. Matney 87
VIII. Roll of the Dead-
fa) Members of the Conference 88
(b) Widows of Members 88
(c) Wives of Members 88
IX. Historical —
(a) Record of Sessions 89
X. Miscellaneous —
(a) Plan of Conference Examinations 90
(b) Delegates to Lay Conference 91
(c) Resolutions Adopted by the Lay Conference 92
(d) World Service Askings 92
(e) Vacation School and Institute Statistics 93
XL Pastoral Record —
(a) Conference Roll 94
(bj Local Preachers 95
XII.l Index 96
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(a) OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE I
PRESIDENT
BISHOP WALLACE E. BROWN, Chattanooga, Tennessee
SECRETARY
WILLIAM A. PARSONS, Kings Mountain, North Carolina
TREASURER
W. H. PLESS, Canton, North Carolina
STATISTICIAN
S. W. JOHNSON, Statesville, North Carolina
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
J. J. Wood, E. M. Graham, and J. R. Bowman
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
M. O. Fletcher, F. F. Frisbie, and V. A. Morton
ASSISTANT STATISTICIANS
D. W. Haga, C. J. Winslow, and E. W. Mills
REGISTRAR
C. W. GUTHRIE, Marshallberg, North Carolina
(b) OF THE LAY CONFERENCE
PRESIDENT
J. L. Thornburg, R. R. 2, Huntersville, North Cax^olina
SECRETARY
Miss Mardecia Eaker, R. R. 1, Bessemer City, North Carolina
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II.
poartos, Commissions;, Councils;,
anb Committees;
(For post offices see pages 68, 69, 95. Small letter abbreviations
indicate officers.)
BOARDS OF CHURCH LOCATION
Asheville District— C. C. Benton, A. B. Dennis, W. H. Pless, J. H. Hamp-
ton, C. A. Hawkins, Charles Rhodarmer.
Statesville District— W. J. Plint, B. A. Culp, J. J. Wood, James Clay-
ton, J. C. Saunders.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
1938— J. R. Kirby, Mrs. Homer Banks. 1939— C. M. White, J. L. Thorn-
burg. 1940— M. 0. Fletcher, J. M. Glance.
BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS
W. H. Pless, D. H. Dennis, J. J. Wood, R. L. Kirby, Mrs. J. E. Mauney.
BOARD OF HOME MISSIONS AND CHURCH EXTENSION
C. C. Benton, W. J. Plint, W. A. Parsons (p), S. W. Johnson (s),
F. F. Frisbie, D. F. Lowry, O. M. Vernon (t), C. A. Hawkins, A. G. Frazier.
BOARD OF MINISTERIAL TRAINING
M. 0. Fletcher (c), C. W. Guthrie (r), Q. V. Amberson, D. A. Bailey,
P. A. Barker, B. A. Culp, S. W. Johnson, J. R. Kirby, V. A. Morton, C. 0.
Newell, W. A. Parsons, W. H. Pless, C. M. White, J. J. Wood.
BOARD OF STEWARDS
1938— D. F. Lowry, J. L. Thornburg. 1939— M. 0. Fletcher, Miss
Mardecia Eaker. 1940 — J. L. A. Bumgarner, R. F. Reynolds (t).
TRUSTEES
Asheville District Parsonage — W. H. Pless, A. B. Dennis, W. T. Haw-
kins.
Statesville District Parsonage — Turner Brown, M. C. Goforth, A. L.
Shaver, S. W. Johnson, E. W. Mills, Y. D. Poole.
Graham Collegiate Institute: 1938— D. F. Lowry, J. A. Guthrie, W. M.
Davis. 1939— M. 0. Fletcher, E. H. Davis, John Nelson. 1940— C. W.
Guthrie, R. C. Kennedy, W. A. Parsons.
Tennessee Wesleyan College — A. B. Dennis.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INCORPORATION
1938— D. F. Lowry, Y. D. Poole, E. W. Mills. 1939— D. W. Haga (p).
W. H. Pless (t), J. J. Wood. 1940— C W. Guthrie, S. W. Johnson, C. M.
White (s).
TRIERS OF APPEALS
Q. V. Anderson, D. A. Bailey, D. L. Earnhardt, V. A. Morton, C. J.
Winslow. Reserves: J. L. A. Bumgarner, D. W. Haga.
COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE RELATIONS
1938— Q. V. Amberson, C. M. White (s). 1939— D. A. Bailey, C. W.
Guthrie. 1940— B. A. Culp, A. B. Dennis (c).
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1937] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 55
COMMITTEE ON ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
Q. V. Amberson, B. A. Culp, C. W. Guthrie, W. H. Pless, C. M. White,
J. J. Wood.
COMMISSION ON UNIFICATION OF NORTH CAROLINA METHODISM
C. C. Benton, A. B. Dennis, C. M. White, J. M. Glance, Guy Hipps,
W. J. Plint, J. J. Wood, J. O. Edwards, W. R. Jones.
COMMISSION ON CHURCH CO-OPERATION
C. C. Benton, W. J. Plint, I. T. Speaks, J. M. Glance.
COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
J. J. Wood, J. M. Glance.
COMMITTEE ON ALDERSGATE CELEBRATIONS
W. A. Parsons, V. A. Morton, E. M. Graham.
COMMISSION ON DELEGATES' EXPENSES
C. C. Benton, J. W. Clayton, H. W. Davis, W. T. Hawkins, R. C. Kennedy,
R. L. Kirby, W. A. Parsons, W. J. Plint, C. M. White.
EPWORTH LEAGUE COUNCIL
C. M. White (c), Q. V. Amberson (r), P. A. Barker (counsellor),
C. C. Benton, James Clayton, V. A. Morton (m), Mrs. V. A. Morton (dw),
R. C. Nimon, W. A. Parsons (d), W. J. Plint, W. S. Sharp, J. L. Thornburg.
WORLD SERVICE COUNCIL
B. A. Culp, E. M. Graham, J. L. Thornburg, C. 0. Newell (c), J. M.
Glance.
FRATERNAL DELEGATES
North Carolina Conference Methodist Episcopal Church, South — W. J.
Plint.
Western North Carolina Conference Methodist Episcopal Church, South
— W. A. Parsons.
North Carolina Conference Methodist Protestant Church — C. C. Benton.
COMMITTEE ON HISTORICAL PROGRAM NEXT SESSION
C. M. White, W. A. Parsons.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Auditing — C. J. Winslow, J. M. Glance, E. W. Mills, Amasa Fulcher.
Evangelism— B. A. Culp, E. M. Graham, C. J. Winslow, W. T. Haw-
kins, J. 0. Edwards.
Memoirs — J. M. Wall, A. B. Dennis, A. S. Beaman, J. R. Bowman,
J. L. A. Bumgarner.
Minutes— W. H. Pless, J. J. Wood, E. P. Green, O. M. Vernon, J. H.
Hampton, W. R. Jones.
Periodicals — F. F. Frisbie, D. H. Dennis, Amasa Fulcher.
Resolutions — D. F. Lowry, D. A. Bailey, S. J. Brawley, J. R. Bowman.
Social Service — J. J. Wood, Y. D. Poole, A. G. Frazier.
State of Church — Q. V. Amberson, C. K. Wright, O. M. Vernon.
Stewardship — J. L. Thornburg, T. M. Starnes, F. J. Greene, D. A.
Bailey, R. C. Nimon.
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FIRST DAY
Misenheimer, N. C, Thursday, October 7, 1937.
Opening. — The Blue Ridge-Atlantic Confei'ence of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church met in Pfeiffer Junior College, Misenheimer, today at
9 A. M., for its sixtieth annual session, with Bishop Wallace E. Brown
presiding. The devotional service was conducted by Rev. M. W. Mann, of
Ocracoke, who read the first chapter of 2 Timothy and made apt comment.
Roll Call (38)*. — The Secretary of the last session called the Confer-
ence roll. When the name of John S. Greene was called the Conference
stood and Bishop Brown led in prayer. He had died recently.
Organization. — William A. Parsons was re-elected Secretary, W. H.
Pless was re-elected Treasurer, and S. W. Johnson was re-elected Stat-
istician. These officers nominated their assistants and they were elected
as follows: Assistant Secretaries, E. M. Graham, J. J. Wood, J. R. Bow-
man; Assistant Treasurers, M. 0. Fletcher, F. F. Frisbie, V. A. Morton;
Assistant Statisticians, D. W. Haga, C. J. Winslow, E. W. Mills. E. M.
Graham was elected Reporter to the secular press and Mrs. C. 0. Newell
to the Christian Advocate. The bar of the Conference was fixed to in-
clude the first six rows of seats. At his own request M. 0. Fletcher was
released from service on the Committee on Accepted Supply Pastors and
J. J. Wood was named in his place. On motion of W. J. Plint, J. L. A. Bum-
garner and R. F. Reynolds were re-elected to the Board of Stewards for
the term ending in 1940. On motion of C. M. White, A. B. Dennis and
B. A. Culp were re-elected to the Committee on Conference Relations for
the term ending in 1940.
Drafts (10). — Bishop Brown presented a draft for $324, regular divi-
dend and one for $60, Chartered Fund dividend, from the Board of Pen-
sions and Relief. They were received with thanks and ordered paid to the
Treasurer of the Board of Stewards.
Retired Ministers (42). — The names of the Retired Ministers were
called. None were present. Their characters were passed and the Secre-
tary was directed to send to each of them the greetings of the Con-
ference.
Introductions. — The following ministers were introduced: Dr. C. N.
Clarke, presiding elder of the Salisbury District of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, South; Rev. W. A. Newell; Rev. A. C. Swafford; Rev.
M. W. Hackard; Rev. Walter Lanier; Rev. G. W. Clay; and Rev. W. S.
Gearhardt. A few words of kind greeting were spoken by Drs. Clarke
Numbers in parentheses refer to Disciplinary Questions, pages 63-67.
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1937] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 57
and Newell. Dr. H. J. Riley of the Board of Foreign Missions was also
introduced. The Conference recessed until 10.25 A. M.
Communion. — Upon reassembling, Bishop Brown addressed the Con-
ference upon Sacrifice as the best expression of Love. Assisted by the
District Superintendents, Dr. W. J. Plint and Dr. C. C. Benton; and by the
pastor, R. C. Nimon; the Bishop administered the Sacrament of the
Lord's Supper to the members of the Conference and the visitors.
Reports of Superintendents (34). — The characters of W. J. Plint and
C. C. Benton were passed and each read a comprehensive report of his
district. The characters of all the effective elders were passed.
Programs. — The printed program of this session was adopted, subject
to necessary deviation.
C. M. White moved that the chair appoint a committee to prepare
a historical program for some hour of the next annual session of our Con-
ference, as that may be our last regular session. The motion carried.
C. M. White and W. A. Parsons were appointed.
Commission on Unification. — The Commission on Unification of North
Carolina Methodism was continued another year.
The Conference then adjourned.
Afternoon Session
Memorial (38). — Rev. J. M. Wall presided when the Conference re-
assembled at 2 P. M. J. M. Wall read a memoir of John S. Greene. Loving
tribute was paid by D. H. Dennis, A. B. Dennis, F. F. Frisbie, and S. N.
Bumgarner. A memoir of Mrs. W. C. Matney was prepared by J. L. A.
Bumgarner and W. H. Pless. C. M. White, A. B. Dennis, and J. M. Wall
joined in the tribute.
The Bishop's Sorrow. — Bishop Brown resumed the chair. The Secre-
tary told the Conference of the sorrow that had come to the Bishop today
in the death of his youngest brother. Dr. M. O. Fletcher led in prayer.
The Bishop expressed deep appreciation and spoke tenderly of his brother.
Statistics (4). — The roll of the charges was called and the reports of
all the pastors were delivered to the Treasurer and the Statistician.
The Conference adjourned.
Second Day
Friday, October 8, 1937.
Worship. — Rev. Paul A. Barker conducted the opening service comment-
ing on the twenty-second chapter of Luke and stressing the characteristics
of the faithful minister.
Minutes. — The minutes of yesterday's sessions were read, completed,
and approved.
Conference Relations (20, 21, 22, 23). — None have had their credentials
restored. None have been received by transfer. The cases of M. L. Chap-
pell, M. A. Matheson, and C. C. Williams were referred to the Committee
on Conference Relations for study and recommendation.
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R. L. Phillips, an elder in the Church of the Nazarene, was intro-
duced and referred to the Committee on Conference Relations.
Reception on Trial (24). — Albert W. Wellons, recommended by the
Ashevlle District Conference; and Charles Walter Martin, recommended
by the Statesville District Conference; both having been approved by
the Board of Ministerial Training and by the Committee on Conference
Relations, were received on trial in the Annual Conference and placed in
studies of the First Year.
Continued on Trial (25). — Robert C. Nimon was advanced to the class
of the Second Year and continued on trial. Lowell C. Stevens was ad-
vanced to studies of the Third Year and continued on trial.
Referred (40, 35). — M. W. Mann, a local elder in the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, South, was referred to the Committee on Accepted Supplies.
United Session (1). — The members of the Lay Conference came in.
J. L. Thornburg, President; and Miss Mardecia Eaker, Secretary; came
to the platform and made short addresses.
Dr. Patterson (5). — Dr. D. Stewart Patterson, of Washington, D. C,
addressed the Conference on the progress of the Million Unit Fellowship
Movement and its arresting challenge to all of us.
Fraternal Messages. — Dr. J. Elwood Carroll, of the North Carolina
Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church and Dr. C. B. Culbreth,
of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, were presented and they brought messages of fraternity and
confidence.
Communications. — The Secretary read a report of the Commission on
Methodist Co-operation. This was received and ordered edited and printed.
The Secretary read extracts from the Report of the Book Committee.
The Bishop called attention to the new plan of subscriptions to the
"Christian Advocate."
Aldersgate Celebration. — W. A. Parsons, E. M. Graham, and V. A.
Morton were made a committee to meet with similar committees from
other Methodist conferences to plan for group gatherings for the cele-
bration of the Aldersgate experience of John Wesley.
World Service Commission. — E. M. Graham was placed on the World
Service Commission in place of W. L. Hart who has gone to another
conference.
The Conference adjourned to meet at 12.45 P. M. Dr. C. B. Culbreth
pronounced the benediction.
Afternoon Sessions
Broadcast. — The Conference met at 12.45 P. M. and listened to a pro-
gram prepared under the direction of the Million Unit Fellowship Com-
mission, which dramatized stirring incidents in the life of Bishop James
M. Thoburn. The program was broadcast by Station WBT, of Charlotte,
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without charge, and at the request of the Program Committee of the
Conference. The Conference adjourned until 2 P. M.
Oral Reports. — Upon reassembling, Bishop Brown called the roll of
charges and the pastors made oral reports, touching conversions, mem-
bership, World Service giving, and prorating.
It was brought out that there had been a gain of about $1,200 in
World Service giving.
After notices the Conference adjourned.
Third Day
Saturday, October 9, 1937.
Worship. — L. C. Stevens conducted the opening worship service.
Minutes. — The minutes of yesterday's sessions were read and approved
with some corrections and additions.
Executive Session. — On motion the Conference entered into executive
session to hear and act on reports of the Committee on Conference Rela-
tions.
Full Membership (27, 29, 30).— John F. Wyatt was elected to full
membership. He was also advanced to studies of the Fourth Year, con-
ditioned on one examination and two collateral studies. He was elected
to deacon's orders.
James R. Bowman was elected to full membership, graduated from the
Course of Study, and elected to elder's orders.
Vance A. Lewis was elected to full membership and advanced to
studies of the Fourth Year.
Elected Deacon (25, 31). — Lowell C. Stevens was continued on trial in
studies of the Third Year and elected to be ordained deacon.
Continued (29). — Louie A. Lewis was continued in the class of the
Fourth Year.
Elders (30). — H. H. Cash was graduated from the course of study and
elected to elder's orders.
T. A. Coleman was elected to elders orders to be ordained elsewhere.
The executive session then adjourned.
Continued on Trial (25). — William Y. Stewart was continued on trial in
studies of the First Year.
Orders Recognized (40). — The orders of M. W. Mann, an elder of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, were recognized and he was referred
to the Committee on Accepted Supplies. The orders of R. L. Phillips of
the Nazarene Church were recognized as equivalent to the rank of deacon.
Accepted Supplies (35, 36). — The Committee on Accepted Supplies re-
ported naming and classifying the accepted supplies. (The names and
classifications appear in the Disciplinary Questions). The Report was
received and adopted.
Transfers (37). — Bishop Brown announced the transfer of T. A. Cole-
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man October 5, 1937, to the Iowa-Des Moines Conference, and the transfer
of W. L. Hart January 1, 1937, to the Holston Conference.
Board of Stewards (9, 10, 11). — R. F. Reynolds, Treasurer, read the
report of the Board of Stewards and it was adopted. Distribution was
made of checks for the first half year. J. L. A. Bumgarner moved that
the Board be instructed to set aside $200 as an emergency fund. The
motion prevailed. W. A. Parsons spoke of the faithfulness of Mr. Rey-
nolds in the work of the Board of Stewards and his generosity in pub-
lishing the Methodist Herald. C. 0. Newell moved that a resolution of
thanks be spread on the Conference Minutes. The motion carried.
Tabular Reports (4). — The Statistican's Report was read by totals, re-
ceived, and ordered printed.
The report of the Conference Treasurer was read by totals, received,
and ordered printed.
The report of the Treasurer of the Board of Home Missions was read
by totals, received, and ordered printed.
Fourth Year (29). — Carl K. Wright was advanced to studies of the
Fourth Year.
Full Membership (27). — James R. Bowman, Vance A. Lewis, and John
F. Wyatt, who had been elected to full membership, were called forward
by Bishop Brown and were asked the questions prescribed by the Dis-
cipline for those coming into full membership. The Bishop then led the
Conference in prayer for them.
Individual Reports. — C. C. Benton moved that pastors be required to
make reports of individual churches next year, and that the regular report
be refused when not accompanied by these individual reports. The motion
was carried.
Notations (40). — The following notations were ordered made: L. H.
Thompson should have been recorded in the 1936 Minutes as transferred
to the Iowa-Des Moines Conference. William Y. Stewart should have
been recorded in the 1936 Minutes as continued on trial in studies of the
First Year. The name of E. M. Graham should have appeared in the roll
of Effective Ministers and the name of L. C. Stevens in the roll of Pro-
bationers in the 1936 Minutes.
Next Session (19). — R. C. Nimon invited the Conference to hold its
next session at Misenheimer. This invitation was accepted with thanks
and by unanimous rising vote.
The Conference then adjourned to meet at 2 .P. M.
Afternoon Session
Devotional Service. — H. H. Cash conducted the devotional service. At
the close of this service the Confernce joined in singing at the request
of Bishop Brown, "I'm Going Home to Die No More."
Ministerial Training (12). — Paul A. Barker was appointed to the Board
of Ministerial Training in place of W. L. Hart, transferred.
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J. J. Wood urged that four hours be given the Board of Ministerial
Training for their meeting the day before the next session opens.
Paul A. Barker moved that each charge be requested to pay for the
support of the Summer School at the rate of one dollar for each one hun-
dred members or fraction thereof. (This money should be sent to Rev.
C. M. White, Candler, North Carolina, before June 1, 1938.) The motion
was agreed to.
World Service Commission (5). — The report of the World Service Com-
mission was read by C. O. Newell. The report was adopted.
Apportionments (5, 15). — C. C. Benton moved that the apportionment
for Conference Claimants this year be an amount equal to seven per cent
of the pastors' salaries, not including house rent (six per cent where no
parsonage is provided). This was agreed to.
E. M. Graham moved that the apportionment for District Superin-
tendents be ten per cent, calculated in the same manner. This was ac-
cepted.
Committee Reports. — The report of the Committee on Evangelism was
read by B. A. Culp. The report of the Committee on the State of the
Church was read by Q. V. Amberson. The report of the Committee on
Periodicals was read by F. F. Frisbie. The report on the Committee on
Auditing was read by C. M. White. All these reports were adopted.
Methodist Herald. — R. F. Reynolds having agreed to continue pub-
lication of the Methodist Herald if 500 subscribers can be secured, op-
portunity was given for persons to say how many subscriptions each one
would be responsible for. A total of 539 subscriptions was thus pledged.
T. W. Bryant moved that December 1 be set as the time before which
these subscriptions should be paid. The motion carried.
Epworth League Council (17). — C. M. White nominated the members
and officers of the Epworth League Council for next year. They were
elected.
Young People's Work (4). — Paul A. Barker asked for the printing of
several items of the reports concerning Young People's Work. It was
agreed that the items called for would be printed if he would compile them.
Officials, Committees, etc. (17). — W. H. Pless was elected Treasurer for
the session of 1938, S. W. Johnson was elected Statistician, and W. A.
Parsons was elected Secretary.
On nomination of C. M. White, A. B. Dennis was elected Trustee of
Tennessee Wesleyan College.
C. M. White moved that the Boards and Committees of the Conference
be re-elected subject to revision by the Cabinet. This was done.
Woman's Home Missions. — Mrs. R. C. Kennedy was introduced. She
requested the ministers and laymen to attend the program of The Woman's
Home Missionary Society to be presented immediately.
Retired Relation (42). — D. W. Haga made request for the retired rela-
tion to the Conference. This was granted. His case was also referred
to the Conference Stewards.
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Minutes. — On motion of C. M. White the Minutes of the sessions of
today are adopted without reading.
On motion of C. M. White the Minutes as approved from time to time
are made the official journal of the Conference.
The Conference then adjourned.
Fourth Day
Sunday, October 10, 1937.
At 10.30 A. M., Bishop Brown ordained as deacons John F. Wyatt and
Lowell C. Stevens and with the assistance of several elders he ordained as
elders James R. Bowman and Howard H. Cash.
At 12.15 P. M., after the morning sermon, Bishop Brown called for the
report of the Committee on Resolutions. The report was read by J. R.
Bowman and was adopted by the Conference.
Then Bishop Brown made some observations about the work of making
appointments, counseled co-operation of pastors and people, then read the
appointments for the new year and the Conference stood adjourned with-
out a day.
CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on Sunday, October 10, 1937, at
Misenheimer, North Carolina, pursuant to the action of the Blue
Ridge- Atlantic Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
I ordained as
Deacons: John F. Wyatt and Lowell C. Stevens, and assisted by
several Elders, I ordained as
Elders: James R. Bowman and Howard H. Cash.
Presiding Bishop.
Done at Misenheimer, North Carolina.
October 10, 1937.
CERTIFICATE
The foregoing is the Official Journal of the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Annual
Conference of the Methodst Episcopal Church in its sixtieth annual ses-
sion, heid at Misenheimer, North Carolina, October 7 to 10, 1937.
Secretary.
President.
IV.
Btectpimarp <&ues»ttons
A. UNITED SESSIONS
1. Who are the members of the Lay Conference present, and who are
its officers.
(See Miscellaneous Section, page 91, for list of members.)
President: J. L. Thornburg, Huntersville, North Carolina.
Secretary: Miss Mardecia Eaker, Bessemer City, North Carolina.
Treasurer: Miss Mardecia Eaker, Bessemer City, North Carolina.
2. Is the Annual Conference Incorporated According to the Require-
ments of the Discipline?
It is.
3. What Officers and Persons holding Moneys, Funds, etc., are Bonded
and in what Amounts, According to the Requirement of the Dis-
cipline?
None.
4. What are the Statistical and Financial Reports for the year?
(a) From the Statistician. See Statistical Report.
(b) From the Treasurer. See Treasurer's Report.
(c) Other Items. See following reports.
5. (a) What are the Items and Aggregate of General Conference
Benevolences Apportioned to this Conference?
World Service, $6,156. Episcopal Fund, $770. General Adminis-
tration Fund, $167. Total, $7093.
(b) What amounts are fixed by this body as the minimum goals for
General Conference Benevolences for the ensuing year?
World Service, $5,568. Episcopal Fund, $668. General Admin-
istration Fund, $167. Total, $6,403.
6. What Reports and Exhibits are presented by Conference Boards and
Institutions?
None.
7. What is the Annual Report of the Conference Board of Home Mis-
sons and Church Extension?
See Treasurer's Report.
8. What is the Annual Report of the Conference Board of Foreign Mis-
sions?
No Report.
9. What are the Claims on the Conference Funds?
For Annuity distribution 355 years, multiplied by the Discip-
linary rate of $8.50 a year $3,018 00
For Necessitous Distribution 209 00
Total $3,227 00
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10. (a) What has been received on these Claims?
From the Book Concern. | • • • • •
From the Chartered Fund. * »«
From Board of Pensions and Relief. * <WJ
From Annual Conference Investments J^ ™
From Pastoral Charges 1.J49 UO
From Other Sources • • zzu uu
Total $2,42100
(b) How has it been Applied?
See Report of Conference Stewards, page 76.
11 What amount has been apportioned to the Pastoral Charges within
the Conference, to be raised for the Support of Conference
Claimants?
$2,148.
12. What are the Items and Aggregate of Annual Conference Benevo-
lences approved by this body for the ensuing year?
For Conference Minute Fund, $303.
For Support of Summer School, $139.
13. What approved financial campaigns are to be carried on in this Con-
ference during the ensuing year, and for what amounts?
None.
14. What is the schedule for Minimum Support?
Not fixed.
15 What are the approved claims for the support of District Superin-
tendents, Bishops, and Conference Claimants for the ensuing
year?
District Superintendents, $3,070. Bishops, $668. Conference
Claimants, $2,148.
16. What shall be the Evangelistic and Religious Educational Plan for the
ensuing year?
Co-operation of pastors and congregations in Evangelistic Services,
Emphasizing the Aldersgate Experience, Young Peoples In
stitute.
17. What Standing Committees shall be appointed by this body?
See Boards, Commissions, Councils, and Committees. Page 54.
18. What other items of business shall be considered by this United
Session?
None.
19. Where shall the Next Session of the Conference be held?
Misenheimer, North Carolina.
B. ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION
20. Who have had their Credentials Restored without readmission to the
Conference?
None.
21. Who have been Received by Transfer and from what Conference?
None.
22. Who have been Readmitted?
(a) After Voluntary Location. None.
(b) After Involuntary Location. None.
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(c) After Restorations of Credentials. None.
(d) After Withdrawal. None.
(e) By Judicial Procedure or by General Conference. None.
23. Who have been received on Credentials and from what Churches?
None.
24. Who have been Received on Trial?
(a) In Studies of First Year.
Charles W. Martin, Albert W. Wellons.
(b) In Studies of Third Year under the Seminary Rule.
None.
(c) Exempt from Course of Study under Seminary Rule.
None.
25. Who have been Continued on Trial?
(a) In Studies of First Year.
William Y. Stewart.
(b) In Studies of Second Year.
Robert C. Nimon.
(c) In Studies of Third Year.
Lowell C. Stevens.
(d)In Studies of Fourth Year.
None.
26. Who have been Discontinued?
None.
27. Who have been admitted into Full Membership?
(a) Elected and Ordained Deacons this year.
John F. Wyatt.
(b) Elected and Ordained Deacons previously.
James R. Bowman, Vance A. Lewis.
(c) Elected to be Ordained elsewhere.
None.
(d) Ordained Deacon, having been previously elected by . . .
Conference.
None.
28. What Members are in Studies of Third Year?
(a) Admitted into Full Membership.
None.
(b) Admitted into Full Membership previously.
None.
29. What Members are in Studies of Fourth Year?
Louie A. Lewis, Vance A. Lewis, Carl K. Wright, John F. Wyatt
(conditioned).
30. What Members have Completed the Conference Course of Study?
(a) Elected and Ordained Elders this year.
James R. Bowman, Howard H. Cash.
(b) Elected and Ordained Elders previously.
None.
(c) Elected and Ordained Elders Under the Seminary Rule.
None.
(d) Elected to be Ordained elsewhere.
Theodore A. Coleman.
(e) Ordained Elder, having been previously Elected by . .
Conference.
None.
(f) Ordained elsewhere under our Election.
None.
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31. What others have been Elected and Ordained Deacons?
(a) -As Local Preachers.
Lowell C. Stevens.
(b) Under Seminary Rule.
None.
(c) Under Missionary Rule.
None.
(d) Elected by this Conference and Ordained elsewhere.
None.
32. What others have been Elected and Ordained Elders?
(a) As Local Deacons.
None.
(b) Under Missionary Rule.
None.
(c) Elected by this Conference and Ordained elsewhere.
None.
33. Who have been left without Appointment to Attend One of our
Schools?
None.
34. Was the Character of each Preacher examined?
This was strictly done in open Conference.
35. Who are accepted as Supply Pastors?
W. E. Armstrong, T. W. Bryant, M. L. Chappell, L. W. Hall,
Thomas H. House, M. W. Mann, Finlay MacKichan, Robert
L. Phillips, T. E. Pierce, H. H. Shaw, J. W. Smith, Mrs. E. C.
Whitson, L. R. Wood. (For orders see list on page 95.)
36. (a) What Accepted Supply Pastors now in charge are taking
I. The Conference Course of Study?
1. In the First Year.
Thomas H. House, Finlay MacKichan, Robert L. Phil-
lips, J. W. Smith.
2. In the Second Year.
None.
3. In the Third Year.
T. E. Pierce.
4. In the Fourth Year.
Mrs. E. C. Whitson.
II. The Local Preachers' Course of Study?
1. In the First Year.
None.
2. In the Second Year.
None.
3. In the Third Year.
None.
4. In the Fourth Year.
None.
(b) Was the Character of each Accepted Supply Pastor now in
charge examined?
It was by the Committee on Accepted Supply Pastors.
(c) I. Are the District Committees on Qualifications of Local Preach-
ers nominated by the District Superintendents approved?
They have not been nominated.
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(c) II. What Local Preachers have completed satisfactorily the
studies prescribed?
1. For Deacon's Orders.
Lowell C. Stevens.
2. For Elder's Orders.
None.
37. Who have been Transferred and to what Conference?
T. A. Coleman, Iowa-Des Moines, October 5, 1937.
W. L. Hart, Holston, January 1, 1937.
38. Who have Died?
John S. Greene.
39. Who have had their Conference Membership Terminated?
(a) By Voluntary Location.
None.
(b) By Involuntary Location.
None.
(c) By Surrender of the Ministerial Office and Credentials.
None.
(d) By Judicial Procedure.
None.
(e) By Withdrawal.
(1) To Join the Ministry of another Church.
None.
(2) From the Ministry.
None.
(3) From the Ministry and Membership of the Church.
None.
(4) Under Complaints or Charges.
None.
40. What other personal Notations should be made?
(1) M. W. Mann was recognized as Elder, having been such in
Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
(1) R. L. Phillips was recognized as Deacon, having been such
in Nazarene Church.
W. Y. Stewart's name should have appeared last year as Con-
tinued on Trial in Studies of First Year.
41. Who are the Supernumerary Ministers and for what number of years
consecutively has each held this Relation?
None.
42. Who are the Retired Ministers?
A. S. Beaman, W. L. Carter, D. W. Haga, R. P. Jones, F. R.
Lowry, W. A. Patton, W. G. Warren, D. J. White
43. Who have been granted Leave of Absence?
None.
44. Who are the Triers of Appeals?
Q. V. Amberson, D. A. Bailey, D. L. Earnhardt, V. A. Morton,
C. J. Winslow.
Reserves: S. N. Bumgarner, D. W. Haga.
45. What institutions and organizations are approved by three-quarters
vote of the Conference for appointment of Ministers in the
Effective Relation with Annuity Claim?
None.
46. Where are the Preachers Stationed?
See list of Appointments, page 68.
V.
Appointments
(All post offices are in North Carolina except those otherwise designated.)
ASHEVILLE DISTRICT
District Superintendent, C. C. Benton (4), 27 South French Broad Avenue,
Asheville.
Charge Pastor Post Office
Asheville (To be supplied) 97 Ashland Avenue, Asheville
Asheville Circuit D. H. Dennis, 1 R.D. Route 2, Asheville
Bakersville H. H. Cash, 1 Bakersville
Bessemer City A. W. Wellons, 1 Bessemer City
Bessemer City Circuit C. J. Winslow, 4 R.D. Route 1, Bessemer City
Boone E. H. Spencer, 1 Newton
Canton L. A. Lewis, 1 31 Newfound St., Canton
Canton Circuit W. H. Pless, 7 Newfound Road, Canton
Casar E. P. Greene, 2 Vale
Clyde (To be supplied) Clyde
Etowah (L. W. Hall), 1 Etowah
Franklin-Sylva J. R. Bowman, 1 Franklin
Hickory S. N. Bumgarner, 3 R.D. Route 3, Hickory
Kings Mountain W. A. Parsons, 4 Kings Mountain
Lansing (M. L. Chappell), 2 Lansing
Leicester J. R. Kirby, 1 Leicester
Marion J. F. Wyatt, 2 R.D. Route 2, Marion
Linville-Montezuma C. W. Martin, 1 Montezuma
Murphy (To be supplied) Murphy
Newton E. M. Graham, 2 127 W. 15th St., Newton
Pisgah CM. White, 2 Candler
Pine Mountain Parish L. C. Stevens, 3 R.D. Route 1, Trade, Tenn.
Saint Paul V. A. Lewis, 1 Hamptonville
Shooting Creek P. A. Barker, 3 Shooting Creek
South River CO. Plyler, 5 R.D. Route 5, Statesville
Temple Hill-Smith's
Chapel J. L. A. Bumgarner, 3 Wilkesboro
Tipton Hill H. H. Cash, 1 Bakersville
Traphill D. L. Earnhardt, 1 Traphill
Wilkesboro J. M. Wall, 1 R.D. Route 1, Wilkesboro
Zion (R. L. Phillips), 1 R.D. Route 5, Statesville
Special Appointments with Methodist Episcopal Church, South. A. B. Dennis,
200 Montford Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina, member of Asheville Quarterly
Conference. C 0. Newell, Crabtree, North Carolina, member of Canton Quar-
terly Conference.
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STATESVILLE DISTRICT
District Superintendent, W. J. Plint, 1008 Fifth Street, Statesville.
Charge Pastor Post Office
Ararat (T. W. Bryant), 18 Ararat
Eureka-Parkville. (To be supplied) R.D. Route 2, Elizabeth City
Harkers Island (T. E. Pierce), 3 Harkers Island
Harmony-Mitchell Y. D. Poole, 2 Harmony
*Hatteras (To be supplied) Hatteras
Huntersville F. F. Frisbie, 1 R.D. Route 1, Derita
♦Lexington (To be supplied) R.D. Route 6, Lexington
Marshallberg C. W. Guthrie, 2 Marshallberg
Midway E. W. Mills, 2 Kannapolis
Misenheimer R. C. Nimon, 2 Misenheimer
Morehead City W. Y. Stewart, 4 Morehead City
Morehead Circuit (T. E. Pierce), 3 Harkers Island
Mount Mitchell E. W. Mills, 2 Kannapolis
Ocracoke (M. W. Mann), 2 Ocracoke
Palestine-Chandler D. A. Bailey, 1 R.D. Route 2, Albermarle
Parmele : M. 0. Fletcher, 5 Washington
Pembroke:
Bethel (J. W. Smith), 5 Pembroke
Bladen D. F. Lowry, 17 Pembroke
Pinebluff Q. V. Amberson, 2 Pinebluff
Portsmouth (H. H. Shaw), 2 144 Pinners Ave., Portsmouth
Va.
Statesville S. W. Johnson, 4 1033 Boulevard, Statesville
Surry S.J. Brawley, 4 R.D. Route 2, East Bend
Troy C. K. Wright, 2 Troy
Walkertown J. J. Wood, 4 Walkertown
Whaleyville (To be supplied) R.D. Route 1, Whaley, Va.
Winston-Salem B. A. Culp, 5 2830 Glenn Ave., Winston-
Salem
Winston Circuit V. A. Morton, 5 R.D. Route 3, Winston-Salem
Yadkin S. J. Brawley, 4 R.D. Route 2, East End
* Supplied by pastor of Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
VI.
Report*
(a) DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS
ASHEVILLE DISTRICT
Bishop Brown, Brother Pastors, and Laymen of the Blue Ridge-Atlantic
Conference :
I submit this my third annual report as superintendent of the Ashe-
ville District with gratitude to God for any gains which may have been
made in the churches this year. The pastors are to be commended for
the faithful service which they have rendered, which has resulted in some
marked gains, as their reports will show.
It is expected that the pastors' reports will show an increase in amount
paid for ministerial support of nearly one thousand dollars over that of
last year. World Service giving has been increased nearly seven hundred
dollars over last year. Our pastors and churches are becoming more
missionary-minded as a result of the Million Unit Fellowship Move-
ment. It is hoped that every church school will become a "World Vision"
school next year.
Property improvements and reduction of property indebtedness has
been made on the following Charges: Asheville, Asheville Circuit, Bes-
semer City Circuit, Canton, Canton Circuit, Casar, Franklin-Sylva, Kings
Mountain, Lansing, Leicester, Linvilie, Murphy, Newton, Pisgah, Shoot-
ing Creek, Saint Paul, Temple Hill.
Due to the fact that several pastors have revised membership records
it is feared that a loss will be shown in membership for the District as a
whole. Several churches, however, will show an increase in church mem-
bership. We regret that a decrease in church-school enrollment will be
shown. This is due in part to pastors being unable to secure correct re-
ports from local church schools.
There has been entirely too much indifference toward organizing our
young people. Pastors need to take more interest in the church schools
and Epworth Leagues. Some pastors have allowed the Ep worth League
to be discontinued in their churches.
Every pastor is urged to use the commemoration of Aldersgate to em-
phasize evangelism among his people. The little book "The Upper Room"
should have a wide distribution among our people. We need also to give
attention to our Christian Advocate, and get it into as many homes as
possible.
It is hoped that the boards of stewards in the local churches will take
into consideration the mounting prices of living commodities when they
set the claim for pastors, as the average salary for pastors in the
Asheville District at present is less than $450 a year. Several pastors
have increased their World Service and other claims through the Lord's
Acre projects.
Respectfully submitted,
C. C. BENTON, District Superintendent.
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1937] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 71
STATESVILLE DISTRICT
Dear Bishop and Brethren:
We dedicate this our fourth annual report to Him who has not only
loved us and given His life for us but has comforted, strengthened, and
brought us safely thus far. To Him be the praise and the glory for
every achievement and advance made during the year.
The Million Unit Fellowship, so wisely conceived and fraught with
such vast possibilities for spiritual endowment, has met with a generous
response wherever and whenever adequately presented. One pastor, using
the five covenants as basis for five special sermons, reports not only sub-
scription "in full" for all the. units asked of his charge but tells us of a
deepening of spiritual values in the lives of his people. This is true in
every case and we regret that some of the brethren have failed to ap-
preciate the fact. We were asked to raise 221 units; we regret that
only 192 have been subscribed. Just how many have been paid "in full"
we do not know. However, sensing the true spiritual value of this, we
believe God inspired movement, we dedicate ourselves to a continuation
of effort until our goal is not only reached but as far as possible every
member is enlisted.
Someone has described money as "coined human energy." Thus, in
giving of our gifts, we are giving that which represents the fruit of our
hands or brains and in a real and vital sense are giving ourselves and
offering ourselves through our money for the salvation of the world in
answer to God's command "Go ye into all the world." Thus we become
in the words of the Apostle Paul, "a reasonably, holy, and living sacri-
fice." We rejoice in the gains made by World Service and note with de-
light that the Chattanooga Area leads in percentage gains but regret our
per member giving is very near the bottom.
Our charges are becoming more and more self-supporting. We do not
suppose there is a single charge in our Conference which has not at some
time received Missionary Aid in the support of its ministry. Today, only
nine charges on the Statesville District receive aid. Do not misunder-
stand us; this does not mean that any charge is paying its pastor an
adequate support. There is not a pastor who should not receive much
more than he is now receiving. It does mean that our laymen are
realizing more each year not only the needs and rights of their pastors
but are seeing more and more their spiritual obligations and privileges
towards the goal of an adequate support. However, we should not de-
lude ourselves. We fear that from a lack of a proper income we are nut
recruiting men for our ministry. Nor are Accepted Supplies available.
Due to the fact that our charges, many of them isolated, cover large spaces,
we are not able to consolidate.
We once heard a sheep rancher say, "We must care for our sheep or
we will have no wool; but we must care for our lambs or we will soon have
no sheep." Work among our young people should receive larger attention.
Our Sunday-schools are not only not what they should be but are not
what they might be. In many places religious education among young
folks is only a part-time affair. We do not offer censure but we would
offer suggestion. Our Sunday-school, our Epworth League, and other reli-
gious educational efforts should be doubled and in many cases multiplied
many times.
Our Epworth League Institute at Misenheimer was a delight and a
spiritual inspiration. We would that our attendance was greater. In the
name of our young people we thank Doctor Parsons, President Sharp,
and all others who provided so excellently for us this year. Let each pastor
and every League rally more fully to their support the coming year.
Pfeiffer Junior College, where we are now assembled, is going on.
This year a new science hall. God bless Pfeiffer and her wonderful corps
of workers. But brethren, Pfeiffer cannot go on without our help.
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With the exception of the home of Brother Mills, whose wife has been
very sick but who we are glad to say is better, health in our parsonages
has been exceptional this year, for which we all thank our Heavenly
Father.
Changes in personnel have been few. Immediately after Conference,
Brother Chappell was changed from Lexington to Lansing. Our Supply at
Palestine withdrew early in the year. In June another Supply was forced
to retire to a sanitorium for mental treatment. Adjustments were duly
made and the work has gone forward, not as we might have wished but
with a measure of success.
Brother T. W. Bryant has added a new church to his charge, built,
paid for, and dedicated within the year. Repairs have gone on quietly
but steadily. Since our report is already lengthy we will leave our pas-
tors to report these.
The call of the hour is "forward." "Forgetting the things which are
behind," following closely in the steps of our Saviour we look yonder.
Our opportunities are without number. To bring men to see more clearly,
to understand more fully, to follow more completely the teachings of
Jesus. To love Him supremely. Herein lie our privileges. To be laborers
together. We can do all things through Him. Pray for us as we pray for
you. Working together may we in devotion to Him who is our Leader
accomplish much for His honor and glory during the days just before us.
Respectfully submitted,
W. J. PLINT, District Superintendent.
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(b) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
REPORT OF THE AUDITING COMMITTEE
We your Auditing Committee have audited the financial records of
C. C. Benton and W. J. Plint, District Superintendents; R. F. Reynolds,
Treasurer of Conference Board of Stewards, and found them correct. Also
Secretary W. A. Parsons and Treasurer W. H. Pless and found them
correct.
October 9, 1937.
C. M. White, J. Marvin Glance, E. W. Mills, Amasa Fulcher, Auditors.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EVANGELISM
Never before has it been as easy to do evil as it is today, and possibly
never has evil worn a cloak of such high respectability as it does today,
when many people, many times appear to regard it as smart to do wrong.
We need an evangelism, therefore, that gets back to the fundamentals,
emphasizing a faith that produces personal holiness, purity in thought,
speech and conduct, with a confident reliance upon God at all times.
This must begin with the preacher and his family and go on to the
Official Family of the Church and to the entire membership, until the non-
Christian community will say of the church, "They are the Friends of God."
We must know that the non-Christian community and especially the
young people are not going to be persuaded of the Value of the Christian
Way until they see the value of it in the people who profess to be "in
the Way."
May we as preachers and laymen then believe that Evangelism, or
Revived Religion must begin with us and hence, from us go to the utter-
most parts of the earth, and to this end may we most fervently pray.
As we are now approaching the two-hundredth anniversary of the
birth of Methodism in the heart warming of John Wesley let us as mem-
bers and friends of the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference make this the
greatest year in the history of our Conference for a heart warming
among ourselves and the ingathering of precious and immoral souls.
B. A. CULP
EDWARD M. GRAHAM,
C. J. WINSLOW,
IRA L. EDWARDS,
Committee.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE STATE OF THE CHURCH
As the Church of Christ faces this hour of destiny she proclaims
Christ or chaos. A choice must be made. To the church has been com-
mitted the Everlasting Gospel, the only gospel adequate for the hour.
The church accepts this Gospel and assumes the responsibility for building
:the kingdom of God in all the world and in all relations of this present
complex civilization.
There are many problems of social, economic, political, and interna-
tional life which tend to discourage the church. They may bring a world
tragedy. The future seems to be crowded with ghost-like appearances.
The church desires to see and understand these problems; and to take
some action in regard to them. The question is, "Can the church save the
world?" The answer is, "It can if it will." All things are possible to
them that believe. The church accepts the challenge to save a lost world
in the name of Him who is the Head of the Church.
There are some things coming to pass within the Christian church
today, things for which we thank God and take courage. A few of these
are: The definite and dominant spiritual emphasis which undergirds the
74 BLUE RIDGE-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE [1937
Million Unit Fellowship Movement, the spiritual hunger for God, the
awakened interest in God's work, a renewed passion for souls, the Preach-
ing Mission sponsored by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in
America, the trend toward unity, co-operation and federation among the
Protestant churches in the state, the nation, and the world, the longing
for a sense of security, the coming of Aldersgate observance, and a
clearer understanding of the implication of Christian stewardship. Back
of these and in them all is the Eternal Christ. Through Him the Chris-
tian church envisions a Christian world. The true Church of Christ, al-
though conscious of its weakness, has a victorious faith in Christ. He is
the ouly hope — the way, the truth, and the life. The church dedicates
herself to Him and to His purpose. In His name the true Church of
Christ goes forward. Q y AMBERS0N,
C. K. WRIGHT,
0. M. VERNON,
Committee.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PERODICALS
Paramount in our lives is the devotional reading of the Word of God;
we urge this. Also we urge that by the observation of Advocate Day we
seek to place our church paper in all our homes, and that the Methodist
Herald be included in this observation. Urge parents to provide spiritual
culture for their homes with Christian literature. We urge that all our
church schools use our own literature which is admitted to be the best.
We urge the use of The Upper Room in our family devotions.
F. F. FRISBIE,
D. H. DENNIS,
Committee.
REPORT OF THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
With grateful hearts to Almighty God for His unmerited favor and
blessings, and with renewed determination and courage to press the battle
against the hosts of sin and unrighteousness in this present world:
Be it resolved by the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference now in session
at Misenheimer, North Carolina,
First — That we thank our beloved Bishop Wallace E. Brown for his
gracious and brotherly attitude in the administration of this Annual Con-
ference. We tender to him and to Mrs. Brown the sincere sympathy of
the Conference in the death of his brother.
Second — That we tender a vote of thanks to Drs. E. J. Hammond,
D. Stewart Patterson, I. S. McElroy, H. J. Riley, Jesse L. Murrell, and
Mrs. Grace Sloan Overton for the note of optimism and challenge in their
addresses to this session.
Third — That we express our sincere appreciation to Mr. R. F. Reynolds
for his personal sacrifice and labor of love in making possible our Con-
ference organ, The Methodist Herald, for so many years. We are happy
that the ministers and laymen of the Conference are pledging their sup-
port in the form of subscriptions should he continue its publication.
Fourth — We wish to express our thanks to Rev. Edward M. Graham,
the Conference Reporter, the Charlotte Observer, and other members of the
Associated Press for their splendid co-operation in publishing reports of
the daily proceedings.
Fifth — That we thank the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Statistician,
and other Conference officers for their faithful labors.
Sixth — That we request the Secretary of this Conference to forward
to the President of the United States a resolution drawn up by the Reso-
lutions Committees of both the Lay and the Annual Conferences, thanking
the President for past efforts in behalf of World Peace, and petitioning
him to continue to use his power and influence as the Chief Executive of
this great nation for this Christian objective.
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Seventh — That we express to Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Nimon, Dr. W. S.
Sharpe, the Faculty and Student Body of Pfeiffer Junior College, and the
people of this community our aprpeciation of the exceptionally fine enter-
tainment provided the laymen and ministers of this Annual Conference,
and of their cordial invitation to return to Misenheimer for the 1938
session.
Respectfully submitted,
J. R. BOWMAN,
S. J. BRAWLEY,
D. A. BAILEY,
D. F. LOWRY,
Committee.
COPY OF THE LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT
To His Excellency the President of the United States:
The Blue Ridge-Atlantic Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church in session at Misenheimer, North Carolina, sends greetings.
Whereas, we the American people have not fully recovered from the
effects of the World War; and
Whereas, you have been making every effort to preserve peace among
the nations of the world, which we deeply appreciate;
Therefore we the Ministers and Laymen of the Blue Ridge-Atlantic
Conference are asking you as Chief Executive of the United States to
continue to use your influence and the power of your office to prevent a
recurrence of the terrible catastrophe of war.
(This was signed by the President and Secretary of the Conference.)
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WORLD SERVICE
It is with deep gratitude to God for his great love, spirit, and wisdom
that have led us as a church to new victories in the missionary cause that
this report is given. The fervor and devotion that was so manifest at our
Conference one year ago did not die but grew like yeast in our local
churches. Nearly every charge shows an advance. An increase of one
hundren units has been made (which amounts to 50% increase). Forty
per cent of the advanced goal has been reached and only a small per cent
of our membership has helped in this gain.
"Speak unto the children of Israel that they go forward," is an ap-
propriate command for a very great advance. We accept our Conference
quota of 464 units.
As a committee we recommend the following forward program:
1. The cultivation of the field of new givers in an every-member can-
vass. (At time of every-member canvass for ministerial budget.)
2. Appointment in every church of a World Service committee — one
which has a missionary spirit of loyalty and enthusiasm, in order that the
movement be not merely a "preacher movement."
3. Special advances to be made by churches of large membership.
4. An educational program for missions consisting of informing our
people through posters, "Christian Advocates," other religious litera-
ture, devotional programs in church schools, missionary projects such as
the "Lord's Acre."
5. The observance of anniversary dates such as Christmas, Lincoln's
Birthday, Easter, the planned observance of Methodist Women's Day,
November 9, and the nation-wide Methodist dinner on March 2.
6. Undergird with meditation and prayer the whole program until we
recognize that we are co-operating with God in Christ for a cause and
kingdom that is more important than our crops or salaries.
In Christ's name and in God's fear let us remember that we shall
everyone give an account of our stewardship to Him who said "Inasmuch
as ye did it unto me."
C. O. NEWELL, Chairman.
76 BLUE RIDGE-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE [1937
(e) CONFERENCE STEWARDS' REPORT
Receipts
Brought Forward $220 00
From Board of Pensions and Relief 324 00
From Chartered Fund 60 00
From Interest on Investments 56 39
From Interest on Balance 20 85
From "Advocate-Journal" Fund 46 00
From Pastoral Charges 1,694 00
Total $2,421 24
Disbursements
To Ministers:
Annuity $764 00
Relief 79 00
$843 00
To Widows:
Annuitv 617 00
Relief 93 00
710 00
To Children:
Annuity 44 00
Relief 36 00
80 00
To Board for Clearing House Debit 262 00
Emergency Fund Set Up 200 00
Expenses Board of Stewards 33 24
Carried Forward 293 00
Total $2,421 24
The Board of Pensions and Relief is holding $1,611.00 in Endowment-
Funds for this Conference. Interest this year was at the rate of 3^2 per
cent.
R. F. REYNOLDS. Treasurer.
CONFERENCE STEWARDS" DISTRIBUTION TO CLAIMANTS FOR
YEAR 1937-38
A. S. Beaman $212 00 Mrs. P. M. Locklear $32 00
W. L. Carter 75 00 Mrs. D. Iff. Matheson 5 00
R. P. Jones 90 00 Mrs. J. F. Matnev 60 00
F. R. Lowry 28 00 Mrs. L. G. Penley 60 00
W. A. Patton 150 00 Mrs. J. B. Tucker 80 00
W. G. Warren 60 00 Mrs. J. S. Greene 75 00
D. J. White 100 00 Mrs. Austin Wilson : 40 00
D. W. Haga 128 00 Elizabeth Wilson 20 00
Mrs. J. L. Dennis 96 00 Inez Wilson 20 00
Mrs. J. H. Fine 50 00 Austin Wilson 20 00
Mrs. J. M. Fowler 90 00 Lillian Wilson 20 00
Mrs. J. H. Gillespie 122 00
Total Distributed to Claimants $1,633 00
Annuity Paid this Year 4 00
1937]
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
77
(d) CIRCUIT REPORTS— INDIVIDUAL CHURCH STATISTICS
Asheville District— 1937
PAID
(Rents not inc
luded)
CHURCH
SCHOOLS
PROPERTY
CIRCUITS (Churches)
o
5
•a g.
5'S-
0
EL
B
to
o
■o
OQ
B.g
1 w
3 3
o
CO
I
>>
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a. to
B-
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3
T
Altamont:
125
7
65
25
29
53
16
46
7
5
7
3
S12
3
6
4
5
4
1
1
2
2
$3
2
1
i
l
l
$9
2
2
2
2
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
111
1
1
2
5
2
2
1
5
1
1
66
35
145
47
40
35
57
13
20
13
23
28
34
25
40
20
40
-S29
12
6
1
5
$1500
500
1120
1014
450
338
395
1130
337
338
Ashland:
35
35
6
5
Pleasant Hill
45
42
45
39
26
4
4
5
24
13
Bakersvjlle:
110
25
21
32
43
11
2
2
3
4
23
61
1000
1200
1500
2000
8000
Red Hill
126
64
37
46
42
69
73
64
50
64
46
53
3
118
59
102
190
199
93
22
24
40
55
21
26
6
S20
Bessemer:
166
150
126
150
75
97
38
70
30
16
15
13
15
7
10
7
7
4
5
3
4
2
12
10
9
10
5
40
9
13
15
11
8
24
20
29
25
32
25
46
30
25
12
10
47
20
6
6
4
7
7
1500
1000
1000
1500
1000
1500
1300
1000
1000
200
3500
3000
2500
29000
2000
500
500
500
500
4000
500
1800
2500
300
1800
100
500
1500
500
1500
1500
Boone:
Bethel
1
Rich Mountain
Canton:
300
100
156
500
268
100
14
20
30
10
16
50
27
10
1
2
6
2
3
10
6
3
1
21
7
11
35
19
7
1
1
29
7
24
10
20
3
72
44
40
132
84
35
82
26
32
128
40
10
Casar:
Reep's Grove
New Home
Big Hill
Ledford's Grove
Ferrell's Chapel
Clyde:
Clyde
185
18
4
13
48
125
40
25
51
13
66
105
38
35
Inman
25
60
25
125
2
6
2
12
1
2
1
3
2
4
2
8
12
30
30
30
35
70
30
35
35
12
15
8
14
10
20
5
8
8
10
4
5
Peachtree
10
Etowah:
Boiling Springs
35
55
48
28
51
4
5
2
5
2
9
23
56
55
58
38
Dana
Etowah
6
78
BLUE RIDGE-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE
[1937
(d) CIRCUIT REPORTS— INDIVIDUAL CHURCH STATISTICS
Asheville District — Continued — 1937
CIRCUITS (Churches)
PAID
(Rents not included)
CHURCH
SCHOOLS
If
PROPERTY
Franklin:
Louisa Chapel
Gillespie
Hickory:
Mount Bethel
Union Grove
Leicester:
Highland
Leicester
Payne's Chapel
Robinson's Ch
Oak Grove
LlNVILLE-MoNTEZUMA :
Linville
Montezuma
Johnson's Ch
Newton:
Newton
Shiloh
Pisgah:
Brown's View
Davis' Chapel
Piney Mountain
Reeves' Chapel
Shooting Creek:
Culbertson
Hampton Memorial .
Reed's Chapel
Unaka
Hickory Grove
Ledford's Chapel ....
Marshall Chapel ....
Saint Paul:
Saint Paul
Asbury
Wesley Chapel
Mountain Grove
Sylva:
Thomas Chapel
Wesley
Worley's
Temple Hill:
Temple Hill
Smith's Chapel
Traphill:
Traphill
Antioch
Union Hill
White Rock
Charity
Wilkesboro:
Arbor Grove
Dunkirk
Eschol
Friendship
Oak Grove
Zion:
Friendship
Mountain View
Sandy Ridge
Fairmount
•?77
59
300
15
3
600
134
76
200
19
14
750
300
70
100
200
50
18
87
44
21
12
10
40
129
175
50
50
20
21
30
75
50
65
24
50
48
20
200
145
39
190
77
87
136
20
17
206
60
61
140
51
45
324
122
108
127
109
90
70
25
95
251
77
194
80
35
109
40
38
30
35
16
45
16
1937]
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
79
(d) CIRCUIT REPORTS— INDIVIDUAL CHURCH STATISTICS
Statesville District— 1937
PAID
(Rents not included)
CHURCH
SCHOOLS
PROPERTY
CIRCUITS (Churches)
-a
•a »
S'S-
a
a
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■a
oo
B W
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T
Ararat:
5143
15
26
15
66
8
8
200
203
125
75
725
125
29
16
10
200
135
200
300
104
26
47
40
36
34
54
517
103
65
78
68
35
161
75
90
62
100
soo
350
350
260
60
250
40
$13
2
2
2
7
2
2
25
23
12
$3
1
1
$10
1
1
$36
8
44
28
9
37
6
6
20
30
44
26
40
25
8
6
4
4
19
9
$3500
1500
1000
1000
1500
200
400
6000
3000
2500
1000
4500
1400
1000
700
600
1500
1500
1500
2700
1500
250
800
700
800
800
800
12600
1000
2500
Blackwater
Eureka-Parkville:
10
3
Harmony-Mitchell:
12
35
45
33
45
115
60
15
20
36
40
32
32
60
25
Mitchell
6
6
Huntersville:
Asbury
73
10
2
2
1
20
13
20
30
4
18
2
44
2
168
160
151
12
6
4
36
79
66
150
Lexington:
Bethany
2
Misenheimer:
Misenheimer
5
3
5
7
1
14
9
14
16
3
95
33
44
38
40
73
45
46
240
71
21
40
60
Matton's Grove
Bethlehem
Palestine-Chandler:
Chandler's Grove
26
19
40
23
21
47
77
55
29
Pembroke-Bethel:
Bethel
4
4
3
3
5
51
10
7
7
6
3
16
7
10
7
10
SO
35
35
26
6
20
4
1
1
1
1
1
13
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
20
9
9
6
2
6
1
2
2
2
1
3
36
7
5
4
4
2
11
5
6
4
7
56
24
24
19
4
15
2
2
121
24
15
36
25
7
8
Sandy Plain
17
45
26
22
10
83
13
13
Pinebluff:
Pinebluff
Eagle Springs
Ashley Heights
Surry:
Pine Hill
Stanford
Troy:
Troy
15
5
5
5
16
80
48
65
36
60
47
95
90
51
222
158
115
175
51
44
38
35
55
125
98
48
70
32
8
10
12
40
95
135
25
40
2500
1000
1000
1500
2000
16000
3500
2000
3600
Parsons' Grove
New Bethany
Walkertown:
Antioch
Morris Chapel
Winston:
Mount Pleasant
Yadkin:
Mount Olive
New Home
Shady Grove
Deaths During
Year
Removed by Trans-
f er and Withdr'wl
Inactive Members.
Full Members on
Roll, including
Inactive Memb's .
Received from other
Denominations. , .
Receiv'd by Trans-
fer and Renewal..
Received on Con-
fession of Faith. . .
Received from
P. M
Now on Roll
Received During
Year
Adults Baptized. . .
Children Baptized
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Amount Contributed
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Subscribers to the
Advocates
Local Preachers
Current Expenses, Not
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Support
Present Indebtedness,
including Debt on
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Paid for Building and
Improvements
Value of Other Prop-
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Bonds, Etc
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Church Buildings
Juniors
Intermediate
Senior and Young
People
Church School Current
Expenses
Total Enrollment in all
Departments
Officers and Teachers..
Number of church
Schools
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86
BLUE RIDGE-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE
[1937
(g) REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF BOARD OF HOME MISSIONS
Report of 0. M. Vernon, Treasurer of the Board of Home Missions and
Church Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Blue Ridge-Atlanlic
Conference, for the Conference year beginning October 9, 1936 and end-
ing October 6, 1937.
Receipts Disbursements
Oct. 23, 1936, Check $520 00 Oct. 23, 1937, C. C. Benton. $295 00
Oct. 23, 1937, W. J. Plint. . 225 00
Jan. 25, 1937, Check 543 75 Jan. 25, 1937, C. C. Benton 295 00
Jan. 25, 1937, W. J. Plint. 248 75
April 23, 1937, Check 543 75 April 23, 1937, C. C. Benton 295 00
April 23, 1937, W. J. Plint. 248 75
July 24, 1937, Check 543 75 July 24, 1937, C. C. Benton 295 00
July 24, 1937, W. J. Plint. 248 75
$2,151 25 $2,151 25
Church Extension
Jan. 27, 1937, Check $75 00 Jan. 27,
Jan. 27, 1937, Check 250 00 Jan. 27,
March 20, 1937, Check 150 00, Mar. 20,
March 29, 1937, Check 75 00 Mar. 29,
May 12, 1937, Check 125 00 May 12,
June 4, 1937, Check 100 00 June 4,
June 8, 1937, Check 100 00 June 8,
June 23, 1937, Check 125 00 June 23,
$1,000 00
1937,
W. J. Plint.
$75 00
1937,
C. C. Benton
250 00
1937,
C. C. Benton
150 00
1937,
W. J. Plint.
75 00
1937,
W. J. Plint.
125 00
1937,
C. C. Benton
100 00
1937,
C. C. Benton
100 00
1937,
W. J. Plint.
125 00
$1,000 00
Grand Totals $3,151 25 $3,151 25
Respectfully submitted,
O. M. VERNON, Treasurer.
Bessemer City, North Carolina.
October 6, 1937.
VII.
JWemoms
(a) REV. JOHN S. GREENE
John S. Greene was born in Caldwell County, North Carolina, October
4, 1866. He entered the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference in 1911. He was
pastor of the following- charges: Bakers ville, Creston, Lansing, Leicester,
Parmele, Lexington, Canton Circuit, Hayesville, Pisgah, Asheville Circuit,
Clyde. He was an enthusiastic preacher. He loved to sing and usually
aroused his congregations to sing with him. There were many con-
versions and accessions under his ministry. He worked faithfully at his
task and was always cheerful. He and Mrs. Greene kept a hospitable
home. Owing to ill health he retired in 1930. He did not lose interest
in his church. He died August 27, 1937. The funeral service was held
at Bethel Church, Sunday, August 29. Rev. D. H. Dennis, the pastor,
was in charge. A. B. Dennis, A. S. Beaman, and F. F. Frisbie assisted
in the service. Mrs. Greene, sharer of his trials and victories, is left
lonely, yet not alone for the Shepherd is watching. Before her marriage
to Brother Greene on March 2, 1890, she was Miss Sallie Miller. There
were no children.
(b) MRS. MARTHA ALICE MATNEY
Mrs. W. C. Matney passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
C. A. Hawkins, in Asheville, November 15, 1936, following several months
of illness. Mrs. Matney was seventy-seven years of age at the time of
her death. She was united in marriage to Rev. W. C. Matney in 1876.
He passed away September 22, 1933. There are seven children living.
She was converted when a child and united with the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. She was at her best in the home as wife and mother.
She accepted the lot of a minister's wife cheerfully, suffering privations
uncomplainingly and was wise in counsel and faithful in instruction.
Her home was the home of all the preachers.
She was a woman of prayer and great faith. She was devoted to her
church. Her voice and her presence are missed where she once as-
sembled with those who love the house of the Lord.
Our loss is her eternal gain.
Ten thousand times ten thousand, In sparkling raiment bright,
The armies of the ransomed saints, Throng up the steeps of light:
Tis finished, all is finished, Their fight with death and sin:
Fling open wide the golden gates, And let the victors in!
87
VIII.
®ux i|onoreb Beab
(a) MEMBERS OF CONFERENCE
Name
F. M. Fanning
J. N. Barker
R. M. Witt
D. M. Clayton
W. F. Parker
Wm. Franklin
R. A. F. Smith
S. D. Tipton
J. W. Naylor
T. W. Matney
J. F. Privett
A. F. English
A. H. Peeples
J. H. Rominger. . . .
E. Anderson
W. G. Matton
A. J. Johnson
W. T. Owen
C. F. Castevens. . . .
H. D. Christenbury.
W. J. Evans
D. N. Franklin
Q. A. Bumgarner. . .
J. N. S. Doub
J. J. Rhyne
A. Grabeal
L. J. Penley
S. A. Earnhardt. . . .
J. H. Fine
G. C. Wadford
M. W. Broyles
J. B. Tucker
J. L. Dennis
D. A. Lanier
Austin Wilson
D. M. Matheson. . .
W. L. Moore
J. H. Garriss
P. M. Locklear
W. C. Matney
F. A. L. Clark
R. G. Trull
W. Q. A. Graham. .
J. H. Gillespie
J. F. Matney
I. M. Fowler
J. M. Heath
J. S. Greene
Born
Nov. 27,
Feb.
May 3,
Dec. 8 ,
July 23,
Mar. 24,
1812
1818
1832
1846
1829
1865
Jan. IS,
Feb. 24,
Dec. 1 ,
Sept. 5,
Jan. 30,
Dec. 31,
May 14,
Jan. 4 ,
Feb. 24,
Aug. 29,
May 9,
Sept. 4,
Aug. 29,
July 7,
Jan. 28,
Sept. 13,
Sept. 24,
Dec. 28,
Dec. 21,
Jan. 18,
Aug. 13,
Sept. 9,
Nov. 27,
July 22,
Sept. 26,
Mar. 26,
May 24,
Nov. 10,
Mar. 21,
Oct. 12,
Sept. 18,
Mar. 3,
April 18,
Dec. 19,
Mar. 3 1 ,
Oct. 29.
Nov. 5,
April 6,
Jan. 25.
Oct. 4,
1850
1820
1829
1862
1830
1846
1849
1844
1830
1857
1867
1856
1849
1843
1832
1891
1840
1X44
1860
1858
1850
1869
1873
1849
1857
1864
1842
1881
1850
1857
1896
1868
1856
1849
1899
1858
185?
1858
1872
1856
1866
Admitted to
Conference
Holston
Va. and N. C...
Holston
Holston
Holston
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Va. and N. C. .
N. C
Blue Ridge. . . ,
Holston
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . ,
Va. and N. C...
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
B. R.-Atlantic.
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . .
Blue Ridge. . .
Blue Ridge. . .
Blue Ridge. . .
Blue Ridge. . .
B. R.-Atlantic.
Holston
Blue Ridge. . . ,
Blue Ridge. . . ,
Blue Ridge. . . ,
B. R.-Atlantic
Blue Ridge. . . .
Atlantic Mis'n.
Atlantic Mis'n.
B. R.-Atlantic.
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge
B. R.-At'antic.
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue R''dge. . . .
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
1837
1868
1869
1878
1849
1888
1888
1890
1867
1868
1891
1855
1885
1892
1893
1867
1885
1898
1890
1884
1885
1885
1913
1895
1887
1882
1888
1887
1907
1915
1877
1885
1891
1890
1912
1888
1909
1902
1922
1889
1884
1924
188?
1885
1888
1909
1890
1911
April 1
April 10
May 28
Sept. 19
Jan. 30
April 6
July '24
May 20
Dec. 22
June 28
Aug. 16
April 27
Sept. 6
April 8
June 16
Dec. 3
Sept. 18
Sept. 27
Nov. 19
Dec. 28
Feb. 6
Aug. 8
Aug. 16
Sept. 5
Mar. 8
Aug. 14
May 25
May 3
Nov. 23
May 3
Dec. 24
July 27
Feb. 12
June 14
Dec. 5
Dec. 21
Aug.
April 25
Sept. 22
Dec. 17
Dec. 19
Sept. 14
Sept. 18
July 7
Dec. 4
Mar. 19
Aug. 27
1881
1886
1890
1891
1892
1892
1893
1893
1894
1894
1895
1892
1897
1898
1900
1901
1901
1902
1907
1906
1912
1914
1914
1916
1916
1917
1917
1920
1920
1922
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1930
1932
1933
1933
1933
1933
1934
1934
1935
1935
1936
1937
Buried
Fanning s Chapel
Alexander Co.
Leicester
Avery's Creek
Waynesville
Murphy
New Union
Tipton Cemetery
Bagley, Iowa
Montezuma
Jennings,
Davidson River
Kernersville
Montezuma
Montezuma
High Point
Buck Shoals
Hunters ville
Mitchels Chapel
Huntersville
Arnon Plains
Woodrow
Millers Creek
West Bend
Eupeptic Spring
Asheville
Bethel
Misenheimer
Candler
Greensboro
Leicester
State Road
Uwharrie
Shiloh
Reeps Grove
New Home
Prospect
Highland Spgs.Va.
Pembroke
Canton
Mt. Mitchell
Crusoe
Temple Hill
Leicester
Iredell Co.
Clyde.
Walkertown
Buncombe Co.
(b) WIDOWS OF DECEASED MEMBERS
Mrs. W. T. Owens Died Dec.
Mrs. H. D. Christenbury Died May
Mrs. T. W. Matney Died Sept.
Mrs. J. J. Rhyne Died Nov.
Mrs. Q. A. Bumgarner Died Dec.
Mrs. D. M. Clayton Died Mar.
Mrs. W. J. Evans Died Dec.
Mrs. A. Graybeal Died Nov. .
Mrs. S. A. Earnhardt Died June
Mrs. A. J. Johnson Died Dec.
Mrs. F. A. L. Clark Died Feb.
Mrs. J. H. Garriss Died May
Mrs. W. C. Matney Died Nov.
(c) WIVES OF MEMBERS
Mrs. K. N. Snipes Died 1925
Mrs. W. Q. A. Graham Died Oct. 20, 1926
Mrs. W. E. Isenhour Died May 27, 1929
Mrs. J. M. Heath Died July 6. 1934
Mrs. D. W. Haga Died Jan. 27, 1936
1906
1908
1909
1916
1920
1922
16, 1923
1924
12, 1925
2, 1928
15, 1935
4, 1935
15, 1936
IX.
Historical
(a) CONFERENCE SESSIONS
(The name of the Conference at first was Southern Central Conference. It became the
Blue Ridge Conference in 1881. In 1912 the Atlantic Mission Conference was merged with
this Conference and it became the Blue-Ridge Atlantic Conference.)
Date
Place
President
Secretary
1879.. Jan. 30, Feb. 3. . .
1880.. Jan. 28, Feb. 1. . .
Greensboro
Bishop Peck
Bishop Simpson
Bishop Warren
Bishop Foster
Bishop Merrill
Bishop Bowman
Bishop Andrews
Bishop Mallalieu
Bishop Walden
Bishop Mallalieu
Bishop FitzGerald. . . .
Bishop Joyce
Bishop Warren
E. O. Thayer.
W. G. Matton.
1881. .Jan. 20-24
1882. .Jan. 19-23
• ■
1883. .Jan. 24-29
• ■
1884. Jan. 30-Feb. 3.. . .
1885. .Feb. 12-16
Clyde
1885. .Oct. 1- 5
W. T. Ford.
1886.. Oct. 7-11
1887.. Oct. 19-23
Smith's Chapel
W. Q. A. Graham.
1888. .Oct. 18-22
Clyde
1889. .Oct. 17-21
1890. .Oct. 16-20
Clyde
1891. .Oct. 21-25
1892. .Oct. 13-16
A. H. Gamble.
1893. .Oct. 12-16
Bishop Hurst
Bishop Foster
Bishop Mallalieu
Bishop Fowler
Bishop Cranston
Bishop Goodsell
Bishop Walden
Bishop Joyce
Bishop FitzGerald ....
Bishop Spellmeyer. . . .
Bishop Goodsell
Bishop Anderson
Bishop Anderson
Bishop Anderson
Bishop Henderson. . . .
Bishop Henderson ....
Bishop Henderson. . . .
Bishop Henderson ....
Bishop Hughes
Bishop Bristol
Bishop Bristol
Bishop Wilson
Bishop Richardson. . . .
Bishop Thirkield
Bishop Smith
Bishop Smith
Bishop Burns
Bishop Brown
Bishop Brown
W. Q. A. Graham.
1894.. Sept. 27-Oct. 1
1895. .Oct. 19-24
Smith's Chapel
Clyde
1896. .Sept. 24-27.
1897.. Oct. 11-17
1898. .Oct. 20-24
Walkertown
"
1899. .Oct. 18-22
■ •
1900. .Oct. 4- 7
Clyde
• •
1901.. Oct. 24-27
1902. .Oct. 23-26
Montezuma
,.
1903.. Oct. 7-10
• •
1904.. Oct. 6-11
Clyde
"
1905.. Oct. 5- 8
1906. .Oct. 4- 8
Troy
,.
1907.. Oct. 23-27
1908.. Oct. 1- 4
1909. .Sept. 30-Oct. 3
Walkertown
Kings Mountain. . . .
1910. .Oct. 7- 9
"
1911. .Oct. 19-22
Troy
"
1912.. Nov. 21-24
1913.. Nov. 13-17
1914. .Nov. 19-22
Marshallburg
D. W. Haga.
1915. .Nov. 25-29
»
1916. .Nov. 22-26
1917.. Nov. 21-25
1918. .Dec. 4-8
Kings Mountain. . . .
"
1919. .Nov. 19-23
"
1920.. Nov. 4- 7
1921. .Oct. 27-30
Kings Mountain. . . .
CM. White.
1922. .Nov. 2-6
"
1923.. Nov. 1-4
1924.. Nov. 6-9
1925.. Oct. 29-Nov. 1....
1926. .Dec. 2- 5
1927.. Dec. 7-11
Winston-Salem
Kings Mountain. . . .
"
1928.. Dec. 5- 9
1929. .Dec. 5-8
1930.. Oct. 15-19
1931.. Sept. 23-27
1932. .Oct. 6- 9
1933.. Oct. 5- 8
1934.. Oct. 4- 7
Marshallberg
Bessemer City
Walkertown
1935.. Oct. 9-13
1936. .Oct. 8-11
Winston-Salem ....
J. J. Wood.
1937. .Oct. 7-10
Misenheimer
89
X.
Jlt£ceUaneou£
(a) PLAN OF CONFERENCE EXAMINATIONS
Dr. M. 0. Fletcher is chairman of the Board of Ministerial Training.
Rev. C. W. Guthrie is Registrar. The post-office address of each member
of the Board is given in the list of Appointments, pages 68, 69.
All examinations except for Reception on Trial will be at the summer
school in June at Athens, Tennessee. All written work must be submitted
to the members of the Board designated below. Send in written work on
books to be studied not later than three weeks before the summer school
begins. Send in written work on the collateral reading not later than
three weeks before the Annual Conference. There is not time to give sat-
isfactory attention to written work after the men arrive at the seat of
Conference. Send in the work as soon as it is done. Please heed this.
Classes
The names of those in the Course of Study appear in the answers to
Disciplinary Questions 24, 25, 29, and 36 (see pages 65, 66).
Assignment of Subjects
Reception on Trial
C. M. White: Doctrines and Discipline; Life of Wesley.
B. A. Culp: Methodism in American History.
J. R. Kirby: Written Sermon; Selections from Writings of John
Wesley.
D. A. Bailey: Bible Biography.
First Year
P. A. Barker: The Abingdon Commentary; Special Homiletical Work.
V. A. Morton: The Teachings of Jesus.
C. O. Newell: The Work of Preaching; Biblical Readings and Studies.
J. J. Wood: Psychology of Religious Experience; Are You an Evan-
gelist?
W. H. Pless: The Technique of Public Worship; The Jesus of History.
W. A. Parsons: The Story of Methodism.
Second Year
P. A. Barker: The Abingdon Commentary; The Chx'istian Enterprise
Among Rural People.
W. A. Parsons: The Church in History.
Q. V. Amberson: Teaching for Christian Living; The Pastor and Re-
ligious Education; Teaching Religion Today.
S. W. Johnson: Biblical Readings and Studies; Creative Men.
J. R. Kirby: Beacon Lights of Prophecy; Special Homiletical Work.
B. A. Culp: Psychology and Life; John Wesley — Sermons and Selections.
Third Year
W. H. Pless: Paul and His Epistles; Martin Luther; The Art of Preach-
ing.
S. W. Johnson: Introduction to Philosophy; The Pastoral Office.
W. A. Parsons: Religions of Mankind; Special Homiletical Work.
C. M. White: The Church and Society; Biblical Readings and Studies.
D. A. Bailey: Religion in Life; Christianity Tested.
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1937] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 91
Fourth Year
D. A. Bailey: The Doctrine of God; God and Ourselves; A Faith for
Today; Religion in Life.
V. A. Morton: Social Salvation; The Preacher as a Man of Letters;
The Christian Mission in the Modern World.
B. A. Culp: Improving Religious Education Through Supervision.
Q. V. Amberson: Biblical Readings and Studies.
C. 0. Newell: Christ's Alternative to Communism; Special Homiletical
Work.
S. W. Johnson: Phillips Brooks.
(b) DELEGATES TO LAY CONFERENCE
Asheville District
Charge Delegate Address
Asheville C. A. Hawkins* Asheville
Asheville Circuit Mrs. Homer Banks Route 1, Arden
Ashland Everett Martin*
Bakersville Miss Etta Whitson Tipton Hill
Bessemer City R. C. Kennedy Bessemer City
Bessemer City Circuit Miss Mardecia Eaker R. 1, Bessemer City
Boone W. B. Castle* Boone
Canton W. T. Hawkins* Canton
Canton Circuit C. C. Williams Canton
Casar 0. W. Sain* Route 2, Vale
Clyde Lloyd Justice Clyde
Etowah 0. C. Orr Hendersonville
Franklin Circuit Sam Reece Franklin
Hickory T. M. Starnes Hickory
Kings Mountain J. F. Greene* Kings Mountain
Leicester J. Marvin Glance Box 1362, Asheville
Linville-Montezuma Hooker Webb*
Marion CM. Poole* Marion
Murphy-Shooting Creek.. .J. H. Hampton* Route 2, Murphy
Newton J. Mackie* Catawba
Pisgah H. W. Davis Route 1, Candler
Saint Paul Mrs. Miles Shore Cycle
South River Ray Sharpe* Statesville
Sylva N. F. Cheek* Sylva
Temple Hill T. S. Welborn* Cycle
Trap Hill W. M. Roberts* Trap Hill
Wilkesboro Russell Eller Route 1, Wilkesboro
Zion W. B. Goodin Route 2, Statesville
Statesville District
Charge Delegate Address
Ararat Willie Simmons Ararat
Eureka W. P. Morris* Route 2, Elizabeth City
Harkers Island Mrs. M. L. Yeoman* Harkers Island
Harmony Dr. E. Harmon, Alternate . Harmony
Hatteras
Huntersville J. L. Thornburg Route 2, Huntersville
Kannapolis :
Midway J. W. Clayton Route 1, Kannapolis
Mount Mitchell R. G. Troutman Route 2, Rockwell
Lexington J. I. Forshee* Route 6, Lexington
Marshallberg Milden Willis Marshallberg
Misenheimer Miss Mabel Edgerton Misenheimer
Morehead City
92 BLUE RIDGE-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE [1937
Morehead Circuit
Ocracoke Amasa Fulcher Ocracoke
Palestine P. A. Dry Albemarle
Parmele Mrs. M. O. Fletcher Washington
Pembroke:
Bethel C. B. Brayboy* Pembroke
Bladen C. H. Moore* Route 4, Maxton
Pinebluff Mrs. J. L. DeYoe Pinebluff
Portsmouth A. L. Manning 150 Pinners Ave., Portsmouth,
Va.
Statesville A. G. Frazier Route 4, Statesville
Surry J.S.Hill
Troy J. C. Saunders Troy
Walkertown Stokes Swain Kernersville
Whaleysville J. H. Baines* Route 1, Whaley, Va.
Winston-Salem W. R. Jones 2356 Fairway Ave.
Winston-Salem
Winston Circuit R. L. Kirby Route 3, Winston-Salem
Yadkin W. A. Taylor*
*Absent.
(c) RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE LAY CONFERENCE
Whereas Pfeiffer Junior College plays an important part in Meth-
odism, and
Whereas the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference has been so generously
and graciously received by this institution,
Therefore be it resolved by the Lay Conference:
I. That we extend to President Sharp our sincere thanks for his in-
vitation.
II. That we extend to the entire faculty and to Rev. and Mrs. R. C.
Nimon our appreciation for the kind and gracious manner in which we
have been entertained.
III. That we also extend to the Student Body our thanks for the part
they have played in making our visit a pleasant one, and
IV. That we extend to all the above mentioned our best wishes and in-
voke the blessings of Gcd upon the entire school.
Respectfully submitted,
AMASA FULCHER,
R. C. KENNEDY,
MARDECIA EAKER,
Committee.
(d) WORLD SERVICE ASKINGS, 1937-38
(A unit is twelve dollars for the year — one dollar per month.)
Asheville District
Asheville, 9 units; Asheville Circuit, 8; Bakersville, 4; Bessemer City, 8;
Bessemer Circuit, 10; Boone, 5; Canton, 17; Canton Circuit, 17; Casar, 7;
Clyde, 8; Etowah, 3; Franklin-Sylva, 5; Hickory, 6; Kings Mountain, 20;
Lansing, 4; Leicester, 14; Linville, 6; Marion, 12; Newton, 18; Pine Moun-
tain, 5; Pisgah, 7; St. Paul, 7; Shooting Creek-Murphy, 6; South River, 2;
Temple Hill, 3; Tipton Hill, 3; Traphill, 5; Wilkesboro, 6; Zion, 7.
Statesville District
Ararat, 4 units; Ashley Heights, 3; Eureka, 3; Harkers Island, 8; Har-
mony-Mitchell, 9; Hatteras, 4; Hunters ville, 15; Lexington, 4; Marshallberg,
10; Midway, 10; Misenheimer, 16; Mount Mitchell, 9; Morehead City, 9;
Morehead Circuit, 1; Ocracoke, 12; Palestine, 8; Parmele, 4; Pembroke-
Bethel, 4; Pembroke-Bladen, 7; Pinebluff, 15; Portsmouth, 12; Statesville,
20; Surry, 3; Troy, 9; Walkertown, 12; Whaley ville, 1; Winston-Salem, 15;
Winston Circuit, 12; Yadkin, 3.
1937] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
(e) VACATION SCHOOL AND INSTITUTE STATISTICS
93
Vacation Church Schools
Epworth
League
Institute
Charges
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1
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1
2
7
16
2
4
76
70
40
54
$10
5
Franklin
50
11
Kings Mountain
1
2
1
1
7
3
8
8
57
80
72
68
6
12*
Leicester
Marion
8
5
2*
7*
4
Shooting Creek-Murphy
7
3
19
9
316
100
125
3*
5*
4*
1
Misenheimer
1
3
26
5
7*
2
Pinebluff
2
18
114
12
5*
1*
3
30
15
120
15
2*
Totals
119
1193
241
73
*Pastor attended Institute. Ten pastors attended.
These figures were collected by Rev. P. A. Barker. There were no
standard Teacher Training Classes reported. There were perhaps some
First Series classes.
XI.
pastoral Jkcorb
The date preceding each name is that of Reception on Trial or of re-
ception from another denomination. A date in parenthesis is the date of
transfer from some other Conference to this. The years of service, previous
to October 10, 1937, in this Conference only, are shown by the numbers
following the names. '"Indicates absence from the session of 1937. (e)
Indicates elder, (d) deacon. All the Retired Ministers are elders and all
the Effective Ministers except three.
1925
1923
1923
1927
1932
1930
1901
1914
1935
1911
1906
1923
1906
1913
1925
1936
1928
1919
1914
1937
1936
1936
(a) CONFERENCE MEMBERS AND PROBATIONERS
(1) Retired Ministers
1894 (1920) A. S. Beaman 21
1915 W. L. Carter 14
1905 D. W. Haga 32
1919 R. P. Jones* 17
1919 F. R. Lowry* 7
1898 W. A. Patton* 31
1919 W. G. Warren^
1906 D. J. White...
12
26
140 Westwood, Asheville, N. C.
New London, N. C.
Montezuma.
Route 1, Creston, N. C.
Pembroke, N. C.
Lansing, N. C.
Canton, N. C.
Ronda, N. C.
(2) Effective Ministers
(1934) Q. V. Amberson.. 4 1916
D. A. Bailey 12 1932
(1936) P. A. Barker 2 1932
C. C. Benton 10 1913
J. R. Bowman 2 1933
S. J. Brawley 7 1929
J. L. A. Bumgarner 33 1920
S. N. Bumgarner 23 1897
H. H. Cash 2 1910
B. A. Culp 25 1904
(1916) A. B. Dennis 21 1926
D. H. Dennis 12 1913
D. L. Earnhardt 31 1920
(1916) M. O. Fletcher 21 1911
(1931) F. F. Frisbie 6 1912
E. M. Graham 1 1926
E. P. Green 9 1923
C. W. Guthrie 18 1934
S. W. Johnson 23 1931
(1935) J. R. Kirby 2
L. A. Lewis (d) 3
V. A. Lewis (d) 2
D. F. Lowry 24
E. W. Mills 4
V. A. Morton 8
(1929) C. O. Newell 12
(1918) W. A. Parsons 19
W. H. Pless 24
W. J. Plint 30
C. O. Plyler 6
Y. D. Poole 17
E. H. Spencer* 15
J. M. Wall 26
C. M. White 25
C. J. Winslow 8
(1927) J. J. Wood 10
(1935) C. K. Wright 2
J. F. Wyatt (d) 2
C. W. Martin
R. C. Nimon (d)
L. C. Stevens (d)
(3) Probationers
1935 W. Y. Stewart
1937 A. W. Wellons
94
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
95
(b) LOCAL PREACHERS
(1) Accepted Supply Pastors
W. E. Armstrong (e), Gastonia
T. W. Bryant (e), Ararat
M. L. Chappell (e), Lansing
L. W. Hall (e), Etowah
T. H. House, (Casby, Tenn.)
M. W. Mann (e), Ocracoke
Finlay MacKichan R. 6, Lexington
R. L. Phillips (d), R. 5, Statesville
T. E. Pierce (d), Harkers Island
H. H. Shaw (e), Portsmouth, Va.
J. W. Smith, Pembroke
Mrs. E. Whitson (d), Misenheimer
L. R. Wood (e), Montezuma
(2) Other Local Preachers
ASHEVILLE DISTRICT
Miss Ruby Baily (d), Hayesville
Mrs. Flora Banks, Creston
C. W. Brown, Creston
M. F. Bumgarner, Wilkesboro
B. A. Day, Ronda
Mrs. D. L. Earnhardt, Traphill
D. R. Earnhardt (e), Biltmore
W. C. Franklin, Altamont
G. C. Greene, Marion
Millard C. Lambert, Linville
H. L. Lewis, Ashland
M. A. Matheson (e), Newton
H. H. Mitchell (d), Asheville
L. K. Moffitt, Franklin
A. G. Morrow, Violet
Mrs. CO. Newell, Crabtree
0. C. Orr, Etowah
W. E. Potter (d), Canton
Mrs. Estelle Price, Hickory
A. F. Rhodes, Asheville
W. M. Roberts, Roaring Gap
Floyd Smathers, Canton
T. L. Taylor (e), Enka
J. H. Tipton (d), Relief
Ed West, Canton
C. C. Williams (e), Canton
M. C. Wineberger, Hemlock
STATESVILLE DISTRICT
W. Baines (d), R. 2, Elizabeth City
Herb't Blackman, R. 2, Huntersville
Turner Brown. R. 1, Statesville
Wade Bustle, R. 1, Statesville
C. J. Chandler, Colfax
M. A. Dry (d), Albemarle
U. A. Dry (e), Salisbury
M. L. Fulk (e), Mountain Park
J. S. Gardner, R. 6, Mt. Airy
L. B. Jacobs, Pembroke
C. A. Johnson (d), Harkers Island
J. T. Parrish, Walkertown
A. G. Woodruff (d), Harmony
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XII.
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Accepted Supply Pastors 59, 66, 95
Appointments 68
Boards and Committees 54
Conference Sessions 89
Daily Proceedings 56
Disciplinary Questions 63
District Superintendents' Reports 70
Individual Church Statistics 77
Lay Delegates 91
Local Preachers 95
Memoirs 87
Officers of the Conference 53
Ordinations 62, 65, 66
Pastoral Record 94
Plan of Examinations 90
Retired Ministers 56, 61, 67, 94
Roll of the Dead 88
Statistician's Report 80
Stewards' Report 76
Treasurer's Report 84
Treasurer of Home Missions 86
Vacation School and Institute Statistics 93
World Service Askings 92
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Misenheimer, N. C, October 6-9, 1938
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Officers —
(a) Of the Annual Conference 101
(b) Of the Lay Conference 101
II. Boards, Commissions, Councils, and Committees 102
III. Daily Proceedings 104
IV. Disciplinary Questions —
(a) Of the United Sessions of the Annual and Lay Conferences 114
(b) Of the Annual Conference 115
V. Appointments 119
VI. Reports —
(a) District Superintendents 121
(b) Standing Committees 123
(c) Commission on Methodist Co-operation 125
(d) World Service Council 126
(e) Conference Stewards 127
(f) Individual Church Statistics 128
(g) Conference Statistician 132
(h) Conference Treasurer 136
(i) Treasurer Board of Home Missions 138
(j) Laymen's Committee on Resolutions 138
(k) World Service Askings 138
VII. Memoirs —
(a) Rev. D. D. Bailey 139
(b) Rev. W. L. Carter 139
(c) Mrs. S. N. Bumgarner 140
(d) Mrs. E. H. Spencer 140
VIII. Roll of the Dead—
(a) Members of the Conference 141
(b) Widows of Members 141
(c) Wives of Members 141
IX. Historical —
(a) Record of Sessions 142
(b) Historical Sketch 143
X. Miscellaneous —
(a) Plan of Conference Examinations 146
(b) Delegates to Lay Conference 146
(c) Various Resolutions 147
XI. Pastoral Record —
(a) Conference Roll 148
(b) Local Preachers 148
(c) Record of Appointments 149
XII. Index 156
I.
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(a) OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
PRESIDING BISHOP
RAYMOND J. WADE, Stockholm, Sweden
RESIDENT BISHOP
WALLACE E. BROWN, Chattanooga, Tennessee
SECRETARY
WILLIAM A. PARSONS, 1033 Boulevard, Statesville, North Carolina
TREASURER
W. H. PLESS, R. R. 2, Candler, North Carolina
STATISTICIAN
S. W. JOHNSON, R. R. 3, Kings Mountain, North Carolina
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
J. J. Wood and J. R. Bowman
ASSISTANT TREASURER
M. 0. Fletcher
ASSISTANT STATISTICIANS
D. W. Haga, C. J. Winslow, and E. W. Mills
REGISTRAR
C. W. GUTHRIE, Marshallberg, North Carolina
(h) OF THE LAY CONFERENCE
PRESIDENT
J. L. Thornburg, R. R. 2, Huntersville, North Carolina
SECRETARY
Miss Mardecia Eaker, R. R. 1, Bessemer City, North Carolina
101
II.
poarte, Commissions;, Councils,
anb Committees
(For post offices- see pages 146, 147, 148. Small letter abbreviations
indicate officers)
BOARDS OF CHURCH LOCATION
Asheville District— C. C. Benton, A. B. Dennis, W. H. Pless, J. H. Hamp-
ton, C. A. Hawkins, Charles Rhodarmer.
Statesville District— W. J. Plint, B. A. Culp, J. J. Wood, James Clay-
ton, J. C. Saunders.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
1939— C. M. White, J. L. Thornburg. 1940— M. O. Fletcher, J. M.
Glance. 1941— J. R. Kirby, Mrs. Homer Banks.
BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS
W. H. Pless, D. H. Dennis, J. J. Wood, J. R. Kirby, Mrs. J. E. Mauney.
BOARD OF HOME MISSIONS AND CHURCH EXTENSION
C. C. Benton, W. J. Plint, W. A. Parsons (p), S. W. Johnson (s),
F. F. Frisbie, D. F. Lowry, 0. M. Vernon (t), C. A. Hawkins, A. G. Frazier.
BOARD OF MINISTERIAL TRAINING
M. 0. Fletcher (c), C. W. Guthrie (r), D. A. Bailey, P. A. Barker,
B. A. Culp, S. W, Johnson, J. R. Kirby, V. A. Morton, C. 0. Newell,
W. A. Parsons, W. H. Pless, C. M. White, J. J. Wood.
BOARD OF STEWARDS
1939— M. 0. Fletcher, Miss Mardecia Eaker. 1940— J. L. A. Bum-
garner, R. F. Reynolds (t). 1941— D. F. Lowry, J. L. Thornburg.
TRUSTEES
Asheville District Parsonage — W. H. Pless, A. B. Dennis, W. T. Haw-
kins.
Statesville District Parsonage — Turner Brown, M. C. Goforth, A. L.
Shaver, S. W. Johnson, E. W. Mills, Y. D. Poole.
Graham Collegiate Institute: 1939— M. O. Fletcher, E. H. Davis, John
Nelson. 1940— C. W. Guthrie, R. C. Kennedy, W. A. Parsons. 1941—
D. F. Lowry, J. A. Guthrie, W. M. Davis.
Tennessee Wesleyan College — A. B. Dennis.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INCORPORATION
1939— D. W. Haga (p), W. H. Pless (t), J. J. Wood. 1940— C. W.
Guthrie, S. W. Johnson, C. M. White (s). 1941— D. F. Lowry, Y. D.
Poole, E. W. Mills.
TRIERS OF APPEALS
D. A. Bailey, D. L. Earnhardt, V. A. Morton, W. H. Pless, C. J. Winslow.
Reserves S. N. Bumgarner, D. H. Dennis.
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1938] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 103
COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE RELATIONS
1939— D. A. Bailey, C. W. Guthrie. 1940— B. A. Gulp, A. B. Dennis (c).
1941— C. M. White (s), C. J. Winslow.
COMMITTEE ON ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
B. A. Culp, C. W. Guthrie, W. H. Pless, C. M. White, J. J. Wood, C. J.
Winslow.
COMMISSION ON UNIFICATION OF NORTH CAROLINA METHODISM
C. C. Benton, A. B. Dennis, C. M. White, J. M. Glance, Guv Hipps,
W. J. Plint, J. J. Wood, J. 0. Edwards, W. R. Jones.
COMMISSION ON CHURCH CO-OPERATION
C. C. Benton, W. J. Plint, I. T. Speaks, J. M. Glance.
COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
J. J. Wood, A. G. Frazier.
COMMITTEE ON ALDERSGATE CONTINUATION
W. A. Parsons, V. A. Morton, E. M. Graham.
EPWORTH LEAGUE COUNCIL
C. M. White (c), P. A. Barker (counsellor), C. C. Benton, James Clay-
ton, V. A. Morton (m), R. C. Nimon (registrar), W. A. Parsons (d),
W. J. Plint, W. S. Sharp, J. L. Thornburg, Miss Blanche Westmoreland
(dw).
WORLD SERVICE COUNCIL
B. A. Culp, E. M. Graham (c), J. L. Thornburg, C. O. Newell, J. M.
Glance.
FRATERNAL DELEGATES
North Carolina Conference Methodist Episcopal Church, South — W. J.
Plint.
Western North Carolina Conference Methodist Episcopal Church, South
— C. C. Benton.
North Carolina Conference Methodist Protestant Church — W. J. Plint.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Auditing — C. J. Winslow, J. M. Glance, E. W. Mills, Amasa Fulcher.
Evangelism— B. A. Culp, E. M. Graham, C. J. Winslow, W. T. Haw-
kins, J. 0. Edwards.
Memoirs — J. M. Wall, A. B. Dennis, A. S. Beaman, J. R. Bowman,
J. L. A. Bumgarner.
Minutes— W. H. Pless, J. J. Wood, E. P. Green, 0. M. Vernon, J. H.
Hampton, W. R. Jones.
Periodicals — F. F. Frisbie, D. H. Dennis, Amasa Fulcher.
Resolutions — D. F. Lowry, D. A. Bailey, S. J. Brawley, J. R. Bowman.
Social Service — J. J. Wood, Y. D. Poole, A. G. Frazier.
State of Church— C. K. Wright, O. M. Vernon, C. J. Winslow.
Stewardship — J. L. Thornburg, T. M. Starnes, F. J. Greene, D. A.
Bailey, R. C. Nimon.
III.
©atlp $roceebingg
FIRST DAY
Misenheimer, N. C, October 6, 1938
Opening. — The Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church met in Pfeiffer Junior College today at 9 A. M. for its
sixty-first annual session. Bishop Raymond J. Wade, of Stockholm, Swe-
den, presided.
Worship. — J. J. Wood conducted the opening devotional service. Ephe-
sians 1. 15-23 was the Scripture lesson. After a special hymn by two
Pfeiffer College students, there was helpful comment on the "Power That
Operates."
Roll Call. — After brief remarks by Bishop Wade the roll was called,
The Conference stood when the name of W. L. Carter was called. He had
died since last session. C. C. Benton led in prayer.
Organization. — W. A. Parsons had been elected Secretary at the last
session; W. H. Pless, Treasurer; and S. W. Johnson, Statistician. These
elections were now confirmed and these officers named their assistants
as follows J. J. Wood and J. R. Bowman, Assistant Secretaries; M. O.
Fletcher, Assistant Treasurer; and D. W. Haga, C. J. Winslow, and E. W.
Mills, Assistant Statisticians.
E. M. Graham was elected reporter to the secular press and J. R. Kirby
to the church papers.
The printed program was made the official program of the Confer-
ence.
The bar of the Conference was fixed to include five rows of seats.
Order of the Day. — On motion of W. J. Plint, election of delegate to
the Uniting Conference was made the order of the day Friday after the
election of class to full membership.
Book Concern. — A communication from the Book Committee was pre-
sented and referred to the Committee on Periodicals.
V. A. Morton was appointed to have charge of Book Concern ac-
counts.
Welcome and Greeting. — A resolution welcoming Bishop Wade was
unanimously adopted, and the bishop made cordial response.
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1938] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 105
Christian greeting was ordered sent to Bishop and Mrs. Wallace E.
Brown.
Retired Ministers (Question 42). — The names of the Retired Ministers
were called. D. W. Haga expressed his interest in the work and his ap-
preciation of Conference fellowship. The others were not present. L. C.
Stevens spoke for R. P. Jones; M. L. Chappell, for W. A. Patton; J. L. A.
Bumgarner, for D. J. White; W. H. Pless, for W. G. Warren; G. E. Keeler,
for A. S. Beaman; D. F. Lowry, for F. R. Lowry. The Secretary was in-
structed to send greetings to the retired brethren.
The Bishop's Address. — Bishop Wade then addressed the preachers and
laymen on the subject of "Assurance," using as text, 1 Thessalonians 1. 5.
Assurance was the essential of Wesley's experience at Aldersgate, some-
thing which too many fail to realize and appreciate. We should attain
it and preach it. The hymn, "Blessed Assurance," was sung.
Communion. — Bishop Wade, assisted by Superintendents W. J. Plint and
C. C. Benton; by Pastor R. C. Nimon; and by D. W. Haga, retired min-
ister; administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to the Confer-
ence and visitors. The service closed with the hymn, "What a Friend we
have in Jesus."
Visitors. — Dr. C. N. Clarke, Presiding Elder of the Salisbury District
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was introduced, and he brought
words of greeting from Bishop Purcell and the Southern Methodist min-
istry. W. L. Lanier, M. W. Heckard, and G. W. Clay, of the Western
North Carolina Conference, were introduced. Mrs. R. C. Kennedy, Confer-
ence president of The Woman's Home Missionary Society, was introduced.
Statistical Reports. — W. J. Plint spoke of the necessity for accurate
statistics. On motion of C. O. Newell, the Bishop and Cabinet were re-
quested to name a committee to check the reports of the Treasurer and
Statistician and so to revise as to clear up all discrepancies before print-
ing.
The morning session closed with the doxology and the benediction by
Dr. C. N. Clarke.
Afternoon Session
Memorial Service. — At 2 P. M. the Conference met in a memorial
session. J. M. Wall presided and read memoirs of W. L. Carter, Mrs.
S. N. Bumgarner, Mrs. E. H. Spencer, and W. C. Franklin. Several min-
isters spoke words of tender appreciation of the departed. C. M. White also
added a tribute to D. D. Bailey.
Statistical Session. — The Conference then entered into statistical ses-
sion with the Bishop presiding. As the names of the charges were called
the pastors came formard and gave their reports to the Treasurer and the
Statistician. Six charges of each district failed to report.
The Conference adjourned.
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SECOND DAY
Friday Morning.
Worship. — Rev. C. W. Martin conducted the worship service at 9 A. M.
"The Everlasting- God Never Fails," was the burden of his message. Sev-
eral joined in uttering brief petitions for strength and guidance for the
day.
Minutes. — The journal of yesterday's sessions was read and ap-
proved. Most of those who missed the first roll call were present this
morning. Most of the delayed reports were in.
Questions. — Under Question 38 it was recorded that W. L. Carter had
died. Under Question 42, each of the retired ministers was continued in
the same relation. Question 34 was answered in the affirmative. Ques-
tions 23, 24, 41, and 43 were each answered "none."
Transfer — Question 21. — Bishop Wade announced the transfer of Zerna
V. Arthur from the New England Southern Conference as of March 2,
1938.
Full Membership — Question 27. — Robert C. Nimon was admitted to
full membership, graduated from the course of study, and elected to be
ordained elder under the Seminary Rule.
Lowell C. Stevens was admitted to full membership and advanced to
studies of the fourth year. He had been ordained deacon previously.
Readmitted — Question 22. — Claude C. Williams, who had been located
at his own request at session of 1926, was, upon recommendation of the
Committee on Conference Relations, readmitted to membership in the
Conference.
Graduated — Question 32b. — John F. Wyatt was graduated from the
course of study and elected to be ordained elder under the Missionary
Rule.
Dr. Smathers. — Dr. M. T. Smathers, Presiding Elder of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, Asheville District, was introduced, and he spoke
words of cordial greeting.
Election. — Time had arrived for election of delegate and reserve dele-
gate to the Uniting Conference of Methodism. R. C. Nimon and L. C.
Stevens were appointed tellers; and J. R. Bowman, Assistant Secretary,
was appointed to assist them. The Conference stood and Dr. Smathers
led in prayer. On the fourth ballot M. O. Fletcher received 19 of the 37
votes and was declared elected as delegate. On the second ballot for re-
serve delegate, C. M. White received 21 out of 37 votes and was declared
elected.
United Session. — The members of the Lay Conference came in. Mr.
J. L. Thornburg, president; and Miss Mardecia Eaker, secretary, were
presented to the Conference. Also Mrs. R. C. Kennedy, lay delegate
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elect, and J. W. Clayton, reserve delegate, were presented. At the Bishop's
request the names of the members of the Lay Conference were called
and they came forward to the chancel. The Bishop greeted them cor-
dially and congratulated the Conference on this fine body of laymen.
Methodist Co-operation. — J. J. Wood read the report of the Commission
on Methodist Co-operation. It was received, approved, and ordered printed.
Our Commission on Unification was requested to give careful attention to
the recommendations of this report.
Fraternal Messengers. — Dr. M. T. Plyler, of the North Carolina Chris-
tian Advocate and Rev. A. C. Waggoner, Southern Methodist ministers, and
Rev. T. G. Madison and Rev. C. 0. Grant, Methodist Protestant ministers,
were introduced. A letter from the Secretary of the North Carolina Con-
ference of the Methodist Protestant Church introducing Rev. Mr. Madison
was read. He then spoke as fraternal messenger from his Conference. Dr.
Plyler spoke representing the Commission on Co-operation and the two
Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
J. J. Wood moved that we request the publication of these fraternal
addresses in the North Carolina Advocate, the Methodist Protestant Her-
ald, and the Methodist Herald. This was agreed to without dissent.
Bishop's Address. — Bishop Wade responded graciously to the fraternal
messages. He warned that there are dangers to avoid even in union. We
must not rely on mere numbers or lose sight of the more distant goals.
There is call for renewed consecration and loyalty to our teaching, "Ye
Must Be Born Again." The Conference then adjourned for noon.
Afternoon Session
Worship. — The Conference reassembled at 2 P. M. D. A. Bailey read
the forty-sixth Psalm and commented especially on the verse, "The Lord
of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge." He illustrated
God's care and comfort by some of his experiences in the World War.
Visitors. — Dr. C. W. Bates, Rev. G. R. Curry, Rev. Joe Coble, and Rev.
W. L. Harkey, Methodist Protestant ministers, were introduced to the Con-
ference.
Excused. — A. B. Dennis was excused from the remainder of the session.
Property Interests. — On behalf of the Board of Directors of Incorpora-
tion, C. M. White moved that this Board be authorized to secure the
agent of the Board by deed of trust to the amount of $500 to cover
amounts expended for improvement and preservation of the Wells' property
at Pinebluff, and for the necessities of the donors. This was agreed to.
C. M. White moved that the Board of Directors of Incorporation be au-
thorized to make whatever adjustment is necessary with the state highway
authorities concerning Riverside Church, near Cruso, and to use the pro-
ceeds in some way advantageous to the membership of this church. This
was agreed to.
On motion of C. M. White, the Board of Directors of Incorporation was
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authorized to dispose of the old Nina Church lot and Davidson Chapel
near Unaka, and to place the proceeds with the Conference Treasurer.
Superintendents' Reports. — W. J. Plint read his report of the States-
ville District. C. C. Benton read his report of the Asheville District.
Oral Reports. — The roll of charges was called and each pastor re-
ported the number of conversions, the World Service giving, and other
items.
World Service — Questions 10 and 11. — C. O. Newell and E. M. Graham
presented the report of the World Service Commission and urged new
devotion to the opportunity of World Service. Bishop Wade stressed the
importance of Fellowship Week and urged that it be observed by every
pastor. The report, which carried with it the acceptance of 464 units as our
goal for next year, was unanimously adopted.
Historical. — The time had arrived for the Historical Service. C. M.
White read a historical sketch of the Conference. This was ordered pub-
lished in the Conference Minutes. C. M. White then called J. L. A. Bum-
garner, W. J. Plint, R. F. Reynolds, Amasa Fulcher, and D. F. Lowry.
Each in turn made contribution of historical data and interest. The session
closed with the doxology. Bishop Wade pronounced the benediction.
THIRD DAY
Worship. — J. F. Wyatt conducted the opening devotional service at
9 A. M.
Minutes. — The journal of yesterday's session was read and approved.
Continued on Trial. — Under Question 25, Charles W. Martin and Albert
W. Wellons were each advanced to studies of the second year and con-
tinued on trial.
Discontinued. — On recommendation of the Committee on Conference Re-
lations, W. Y. Stewart was discontinued (Question 26).
Continued. — On recommendation of the Board of Ministerial Training,
Louie A. Lewis and Vance A. Lewis were continued in studies of the fourth
year (Question 29).
Questions. — Questions 31, 32, and 33 were each called and answered
"none."
Admitted to Full Membership. — Question 27 was resumed. R. C. Nimon
and L. C. Stevens, who were elected to full membership yesterday, were
called forward and were asked the questions prescribed in the Discipline.
The Conference then confirmed their election. Bishop Wade addressed the
class and the Conference on the subject of a clean twice-born ministry. He
insisted that only changed men can be used to change men. The Con-
ference joined in singing "Love Divine all loves excelling."
Bishop Brown's Greeting. — The Secretary read the following telegram
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from Bishop Brown: "Greetings and love to Bishop Wade and Conference.
Deeply appreciate your message. God bless you all and give you a Con-
ference full of good things."
Drafts. — The Bishop presented a draft for $60 from the Chartered
Fund and one for $302, appropriation from the Board of Pensions and
Relief. These were received gratefully and ordered in favor of the Con-
ference Stewards (Question 10).
Visitors. — Rev. S. J. Starnes, pastor of Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, at Aberdeen, was introduced. Dr. Deets Pickett, of the Board of
Temperance, and Dr. C. L. Calkins, of the Board of Pensions, were intro-
duced. Dr. Calkins spoke about our pension system, tracing its develop-
ment and pointing out present needs.
Mrs. R. C. Kennedy was called forward and she told of the work of the
Woman's Home Missionary Society this year in the Conference.
Statistics. — In accordance with the action of Thursday, A. W. Wellons
and Z. V. Arthur were appointed to assist the Statistician and the Treasurer
in harmonizing their reports.
Excused. — C. 0. Newell and A. G. Morrow were excused from further
attendance on this session.
The Conference adjourned for noon.
Afternoon Session
Worship. — The Conference reassembled at 2 P. M. F. F. Frisbie read
the fifteenth chapter of the Gospel of John and made appropriate com-
ment.
Minutes. — The journal of the morning session was read and appi'oved.
Graduated. — Under Question 30 Carl K. Wright was graduated from
the course of study. He was elected to be ordained elder.
Accepted Supply Pastors. — Under Question 35 the Committee on Ac-
cepted Supply Pastors recommended that T. W. Bryant, L. W. Hall, G. E.
Keeler, M. W. Mann, R. L. Phillips, and J. W. Smith be recognized as
Accepted Supply Pastors. This was done. G. E. Keeler was placed in
studies of the first year and R. L. Phillips in studies of the third year.
J. W. Smith was placed in studies of the first year, Local Preachers' Course.
The characters of all the Accepted Supply Pastors had been examined.
No local preachers have completed either course of study. There are
no committees on the qualifications of local preachers.
Transfer. — The Bishop announced the transfer of Q. V. Amberson to
the Alabama Conference (Question 37).
Triers of Appeals. — Under Question 44, D. A. Bailey, D. L. Earnhardt,
V. A. Morton, W. H. Pless, and C. J. Winslow were elected Triers of Ap-
peals. S. N. Bumgarner and D. H. Dennis were elected Reserves.
United Session. — The Conference entered into united session with the
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laymen. Question 2 was answered "yes." Question 3 "none." Questions
4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were called and answers entered, as printed elsewhere.
Conference Stewards. — Under Question 9, R. F. Reynolds read the re-
port of the Board of Stewards. This report was approved. Distribution
of checks was made direct to the claimants who were present. They were
sent to the others.
Questions. — Questions 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 were each called and
answers entered as printed elsewhere.
J. J. Wood moved that an amount equivalent to one per cent of the
pastors' salaries be asked from the charges of the States ville District
to be applied on the district parsonage.
Next Session. — Question 19 was taken up. President W. S. Sharp
was invited to speak about Pfeiffer College. He spoke about its progress
and about plans for the future. He paid high tribute to the Woman's
Home Missionary Society. He invited the Conference to hold its next
session here. The invitation was unanimously accepted.
Temperance. — Dr. Deets Pickett addressed the Conference about the
present liquor situation. He said that there were hopeful signs of awaken-
ing interest in the temperance cause and that many who favored repeal
are not satisfied with what we have now.
Statistician. — E. W. Mills read the Statistician's report. It was ap-
proved subject to necessary change. S. W. Johnson was re-elected Statis-
tician for next year.
Treasurer. — The report of the Treasurer was read. It was approved
subject to necessary change. W. H. Pless was re-elected Treasurer fo^
next year. The Treasurer's report showed that World Service giving
was about $90 less than last year. One hundred and fifteen dollars was
quickly subscribed to make up this deficiency. This is to be paid within
two weeks.
Secretary. — The Secretary was instructed to have 1,500 copies of the
Conference Minutes printed. W. A. Parsons was re-elected Secretary for
next year. The journal of this session and of the following sessions
was adopted without reading. The Secretary was authorized to edit the
Minutes. On motion of the Secretary, the printed journal of this session
was made the official record of the Conference.
Adjournment. — It was moved and carried that after the love feast,
the sermon, the reading of appointments, and other necessary actions
tomorrow the Conference shall stand adjourned subject to the call of the
resident Bishop.
Harmonizing Statistics. — The committee appointed to harmonize the
reports of the Treasurer and the Statistician reported progress. The
committee was continued with the request that C. J. Winslow serve in
place of A. W. Wellons, whose school duties prevent his giving time to
this work. The Treasurer and the Statistician were requested to increase
their staff next year so that a committee will not be needed.
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Various Reports. — The report of the Auditing Committee was read
by E. W. Mills. O. M. Vernon read the report of the Treasurer of the
Board of Home Missions and Church Extension. J. J. Wood reported for
the Council of Churches in North Carolina. B. A. Culp read the report
of the Committee on Evangelism. F. F. Frisbie read the report on
Periodicals. These reports were severally received and adopted.
Dr. Burnett. — The hour had arrived for the anniversary of the Board
of Home Missions. W. A. Parsons introduced Dr. J. S. Burnett. He
spoke to the Conference about the work of the Board, and enlivened his
discourse by reminiscences of his experiences within the bounds of the
Conference. Mrs. Burnett was presented to the Conference.
Visitor. — Rev. O. E. Croy, pastor of the Methodist Church at Wood-
leaf, was introduced.
Appreciation. — Rising to a point of personal privilege, M. O. Fletcher
expressed apreciation for his election as delegate to the Uniting Confer-
ence. C. M. White expressed appreciation for his election as reserve
delegate.
Methodist Herald. — On motion of J. J. Wood, a committee was ap-
pointed to solicit subscriptions for the Methodist Herald. This was with
the understanding that 500 paid-up subscriptions must be secui"ed before
December 1 to guarantee the continuance of the paper. D. A. Bailey,
F. F. Frisbie, J. W. Clayton, and T. M. Starnes were the committee.
Evangelist. — C. M. White read a resolution commending the work of
Rev. W. E. Armstrong and recommending that he be employed in evan-
gelistic services. This was passed.
Messengers. — W. J. Plint was designated to bear the greetings of this
Conference to the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, and to the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church. C. C. Benton was named as messenger to the Western
North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
The Conference then adjourned.
Evening Session
The United Conference assembled in executive session after the evening
service in the auditorium.
Committees. — W. J. Plint read the cabinet's nominations for Boards
and Committees. The Boards and Committees were elected by the Con-
ference.
Readmitted — Question 22. — Upon recommendation of the Committee on
Conference Relations, M. A. Matheson, who had been located by this Con-
ference at the session of 1926, was by vote of the Conference readmitted.
On motion of C. M. White, he was placed in the retired relation. He ex-
pressed his appreciation and relinquished all claims on the Conference
funds for this year.
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Upon recommendation of the Committee on Conference Relations,
M. L. Chappell, who had been located by this Conference in 1931, was re-
admitted to the Conference.
This session was then adjourned.
FOURTH DAY
Sunday.
D. W. Haga conducted the love feast, in which many participated.
At 10.30 A. M. the Bishop, assisted by the superintendents and the
Secretary, ordained as elders Robert C. Nimon, Carl K. Wright, and John
F. Wyatt. Q. V. Amberson assisted in the ordination of Carl K. Wright.
Mrs. Nimon and Mrs. Wyatt knelt beside their husbands during the or-
dination.
Bishop Wade preached at 11 A. M. to a large congregation a very
impressive sermon from the text "Behold, I make all things new."
After the sermon the resolutions prepared by the Conference and those
prepared by the Lay Conference were read and approved.
Bishop Wade made appropriate remarks and read the appointments
for the ensuing year.
The ministers were requested to remain after the congregation broke
up and when they had assembled in another room the Committee on Con-
ference Relations made recommendation that H. H. Shaw be received
on trial in the Conference and placed in studies of the third year. This
was done. The Conference then stood adjourned subject to the call of the
l'esident Bishop.
CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION
This is to Certify that on Sunday, October 9, 1938, at Misen
heimer, North Carolina, pursuant to the action of the Blue Ridge-
Atlantic Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and as-
sisted by several elders, I ordained as
Elders: Robert C. Nimon, Carl K. Wright, and John F. Wyatt.
( I / J Presiding Bishop
Done at Misenheimer, North Carolina
October 9, 1938
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CERTIFICATE
The foregoing is the Official Journal of the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Annual
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in its sixty-first regular
session held at Misenheimer, North Carolina, October 6 to 9, 1938.
President.
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A. UNITED SESSIONS
1. Who are the members of the Lay Conference present, and who are
its officers.
(See Miscellaneous Section, page 146, for list of members.)
President: J. L. Thornburg, Huntersville, North Carolina.
Secretary: Miss Mardecia Eaker, Bessemer City, North Carolina.
Treasurer: Miss Mardecia Eaker, Bessemer City, North Carolina.
2. Is the Annual Conference Incorporated According to the Require-
ments of the Discipline?
It is.
3. What Officers and Persons holding Moneys, Funds, etc., are Bonded
and in what Amounts, According to the Requirement of the
Discipline?
None.
4. What are the Statistical and Financial Reports for the year?
(a) From the Statistician. See Statistical Report.
(b) From the Treasurer. See Treasurer's Report.
(c) Other Items. See following reports: Report of Board of
Stewards, Report of Board of Home Missions and Church
Extension.
5. (a) What are the Items and Aggregate of General Conference
Benevolences Apportioned to this Conference?
World Service, $5,568. Episcopal Fund, $770. General Adminis-
tration Fund, $167. Total, $6,505.
(b) What amounts are fixed by this body as the minimum goals for
General Conference Benevolences for the ensuing year?
World Service, $5,568. Episcopal Fund, $770. General Admin-
istration Fund, $167. Total, $6,505.
6. What Reports and Exhibits are presented by Conference Boards and
Institutions?
None.
7. What is the Annual Report of the Conference Board of Home Mis-
sions and Church Extension?
See Treasurer's Report.
8. What is the Annual Report of the Conference Board of Foreign Mis-
sions ?
No Report.
9. What are the Claims on the Conference Funds?
For Annuity distribution 384 years, multiplied by the Discip-
linary rate of $8.00 a year. $3,072 00
For Necessitous Distribution 300 00
Total $3,372 00
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10. (a) What has been received on these Claims?
From Balance Last Year $293 00
From the Chartered Fund 60 00
From Board of Pensions and Relief 302 00
From Annual Conference Investments 53 76
From Pastoral Charges 1,871 00
From Other Sources 81 00
Total $2,660 76
(b) How has it been Applied?
See Report of Conference Stewards, page 127.
11. What amount has been apportioned to the Pastoral Charges within
the Conference, to be raised for the Support of Conference
Claimants?
The equivalent of seven per cent of Pastors' Cash salaries (six
per cent when there is no parsonage).
12. What are the Items and Aggregate of Annual Conference Benevo-
lences approved by this body for the ensuing year?
For Conference Minute Fund, the equivalent of one per cent of
the pastors' cash salaries. For Summer School Support,
$1.00 for each 100 members or fraction thereof. In States-
ville District, for District Parsonage the equivalent of one
per cent of pastors' salaries.
13. What approved financial campaigns are to be carried on in this Con-
ference during the ensuing year, and for what amounts?
None.
14. What is the schedule for Minimum Support?
Not fixed.
15. What are the approved claims for the support of District Superin-
tendents, Bishops, and Conference Claimants for the ensuing
year?
For District Superintendents the equivalent of ten per cent of
the pastors' cash salaries. For Bishops two and one-half per
cent of pastors' salaries. For Conference Claimants seven
per cent of pastors' cash salaries (six per cent when no par-
sonage is provided).
16. What shall be the Evangelistic and Religious Educational Plan for the
ensuing year
See Report on Evangelism.
17. What Standing Committees shall be appointed by this body?
See Boards, Commissions, Councils, and Committees. Page 102.
18. What other items of business shall be considered by this United
Session?
None.
19. Where shall the next Session of the Conference be held?
Misenheimer, North Carolina.
B. ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION
20. Who have had their Credentials Restored without readmission to the
Conference?
None.
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21. Who have been Received by Transfer and from what Conference?
Z. V. Arthur, New England Southern Conference, March 2, 1938.
22. Who have been Readmitted?
(a) After Voluntary Location. C. C. Williams, located by this
Conference, 1926.
(b) After Involuntary Location. M. L. Chappell, located by
this Conference, 1931; M. A. Matheson, located by this
Conference, 1926.
(c) After Restoration of Credentials. None.
(d) After Withdrawal. None.
(e) By Judicial Procedure or by General Conference. None.
23. Who have been received on Credentials and from what Churches?
None.
24. Who have been Received on Trial?
(a) In Studies of First Year.
None.
(b) In Studies of Third Year under the Seminary Rule.
H. Howard Shaw.
(c) Exempt from Course of Study under Seminary Rule.
None.
25. Who have been Continued on Trial?
(a) In Studies of First Year.
None.
(b) In Studies of Second Year.
Charles W. Martin, Albert W. Wellons.
(c) In Studies of Third Year.
None.
(d) In Studies of Fourth Year.
None.
26. Who have been Discontinued?
W. Y. Stewart.
27. Who have been admitted into Full Membership?
(a) Elected and Ordained Deacons this year.
None.
(b) Elected and Ordained Deacons previously.
Robert C. Nimon, Lowell C. Stevens.
(c) Elected to be Ordained elsewhere.
None.
(d) Ordained Deacon, having been previously elected by . . .
Conference.
None.
28. What Members are in Studies of Third Year?
(a) Admitted into Full Membership.
None.
(b) Admitted into Full Membership previously.
None.
29. What Members are in Studies of Fourth Year?
Louie A. Lewis, Vance A. Lewis, Lowell C. Stevens.
30. What Members have Completed the Conference Course of Study?
(a) Elected and Ordained Elders this year.
Carl K. Wright, John F. Wyatt.
(b) Elected and Ordained Elders previously.
None.
(c) Elected and Ordained Elders Under the Seminary Rule.
Robert C. Nimon.
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(d) Elected to be Ordained elsewhere.
None.
(e) Ordained Elder, having been previously Elected by . . .
Conference.
None.
(f) Ordained elsewhere under our Election.
None.
31. What others have been Elected and Ordained Deacons?
(a) As Local Preachers.
None.
(b) Under Seminary Rule.
None.
(c) Under Missionary Rule.
None.
(d) Elected by this Conference and Ordained elsewhere.
None.
32. What others have been Elected and Ordained Elders?
(a) As Local Deacons.
None.
(b) Under Missionary Rule.
None.
(c) Elected by this Conference and Ordained elsewhere.
None.
33. Who have been left without Appointment to Attend One of our
Schools?
None.
34. Was the Character of each Preacher examined?
This was strictly done in open Conference, as each name
was called.
35. Who are accepted as Supply Pastors?
T. W. Bryant, L. W. Hall, G. E. Keeler, M. W. Mann, R. L.
Phillips, J. W. Smith. (For orders see list on page 148.)
36. (a) What Accepted Supply Pastors now in charge are taking
I. The Conference Course of Study ?
1. In the First Year.
G. E. Keeler.
2. In the Second Year.
None.
3. In the Third Year.
R. L. Phillips.
4. In the Fourth Year.
None.
II. The Local Preachers' Course of Study?
1. In the First Year.
J. W. Smith.
2. In the Second Year.
None.
3. In the Third Year.
None.
4. In the Fourth Year.
None.
(b) Was the Character of each Accepted Supply Pastor now in
charge examined?
It was, by the Committee on Accepted Supply Pastors.
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(c) I. Are the District Committees on Qualifications of Local
Preachers nominated by the District Superintendents ap-
proved?
They have not been nominated.
(c) II. What Local Preachers have completed satisfactorily the
studies prescribed?
1. For Deacon's Orders.
None.
2. For Elder's Orders.
None.
37. Who have been Transferred and to what Conference?
Q. V. Amberson, Alabama, October 9, 1938.
38. Who have Died?
W. L. Carter.
39. Who have had their Conference Membership Terminated?
(a) By Voluntary Location.
None.
(b) By Involuntary Location.
None.
(c) By Surrender of the Ministerial Office and Credentials.
None.
(d) By Judicial Procedure.
None.
(e) By Withdrawal.
(1) To Join the Ministry of another Church.
None.
(2) From the Ministry.
None.
(3) From the Ministry and Membership of the Church.
None.
(4) Under Complaints or Charges.
None.
40. What other personal Notations should be made?
None.
41. Who are the Supernumerary Ministers and for what number of years
consecutively has each held this Relation?
None.
42. Who are the Retired Ministers?
A. S. Beaman, D. W. Haga, R. P. Jones, F. R. Lowry, M. A.
Matheson, W. A. Patton, W. C. Warren, D. J. White.
43. Who have been granted Leave of Absence?
None.
44. Who are the Triers of Appeals?
D. A. Bailey, D. L. Earnhardt, V. A. Morton, W. H. Pless, C. J.
Winslow.
Reserves: S. N. Bumgarner, D. H. Dennis.
45. What institutions and organizations are approved by three-quarters
vote of the Conference for appointment of Ministers in the
Effective Relation with Annuity Claim?
None.
46. Where are the Preachers Stationed?
See list of Appointments, page 119.
V.
Appointments;
(All post offices are in North Carolina except as otherwise indicated. Names of
supply pastors in parentheses.)
ASHEVILLE DISTRICT
District Superintendent, C. C. Benton (5), Spruce Pine
Charge Pastor Post Office
Asheville (G. E. Keeler), 2 97 Ashland Ave., Asheville
Asheville Circuit D. H. Dennis, 2 R. R. 2, Asheville
Bakersville-Tipton Hill H. H. Cash, 2 Bakersville
Bessemer City A. W. Wellons, 2 Bessemer City
Bessemer City Circuit .... (R. L. Phillips), 1 R. R. 1, Bessemer City
Boone (To be supplied) Boone
Canton J. F. Wyatt, 1 31 Newfound St., Canton
Canton Circuit W. H. Pless, 8 R. R. 2, Candler
Casar E. P. Greene, 3 Vale
Clyde E. H. Spencer, 2 Clyde
Etowah (L. W. Hall), 2 Etowah
Franklin J. R. Bowman, 2 Franklin
Hickory S. N. Bumgarner, 4 Wilkesboro
Kings Mountain S. W. Johnson, 1 R. R. 3, Kings Mountain
Lansing (To be supplied) Lansing
Leicester J. R. Kirby, 2 Leicester
Linville-Montezuma C. W. Martin, 2 Montezuma
Marion J. J. Wood, 1 R. R. 2, Marion
Murphy (To be supplied) Murphy
Newton E. M. Graham, 3 Box 414, Newton
Pisgah CM. White, 3 Candler
Pine Mountain (To be supplied) Trade, Tennessee
Saint Paul L. C. Stevens, 1 Hamptonville
Shooting Creek P. A. Barker, 4 Shooting Creek
Smith Chapel- Wesley
Chapel J. L. A. Bumgarner, 4 Wilkesboro
South River CO. Plyler, 6 R. R. 5, Statesville
Sylva C. C Williams, 1 Canton
Traphill D. L. Earnhardt, 2 Traphill
Wilkesboro J. M. Wall, 2 R. R. 1, Wilkesboro
Zion (M. W. Mann), 1 R. R. 5, Statesville
Special Appointments with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South: M. L.
Chappell, 1; A. B. Dennis, 2; C. O. Newell, 2.
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STATESVILLE DISTRICT
District Superintendent, W. J. Plint (6), 1008 Fifth St., Statesville.
Charge Pastor Post Office
Ararat (T. W. Bryant), 19 Ararat
Eureka-Parkville (To be supplied) R. R. 2, Elizabeth City
Harkers Island V. A. Lewis, 1 Harkers Island
Harmony Y. D. Poole, 3 Harmony
Hatteras (To be supplied) Hatteras
Huntersville F. F. Frisbie, 2 R. R. 1, Derita
Lexington (L. B. Spencer, Jr.), 2 1410 King St., High Point
Marshallberg C. W. Guthrie, 3 Marshallberg
Midway (To be supplied) Kannapolis
Misenheimer R. C. Nimon, 3 Misenheimer
Morehead City and
Circuit (To be supplied) Morehead City
Mount Mitchell E. W. Mills, 3 Kannapolis
Ocracoke (M. W. Mann), 3 Ocracoke
Palestine-Chandler D. A. Bailey, 2 R. R. 2, Albemarle
Parmele M. O. Fletcher, 6 Washington
Pembroke-Bethel (J. W. Smith), 6 Pembroke
Pembroke-Prospect D. F. Lowry, 18 Pembroke
Pinebluff L. A. Lewis, 1 Pinebluff
Portsmouth H. H. Shaw, 3 Portsmouth, Va.
Statesville W. A. Parsons, 1 1033 Boulevard, Statesville
Surry S. J. Brawley, 5 R. R. 2, East Bend
Troy Z. V. Arthur, 2 Troy
Walkertown C. J. Winslow, 1 Walkertown
Whaleyville (To be supplied) Whaley, Va.
Winston-Salem B. A. Culp, 6 2730 Glenn Ave., Winston-
Salem
Winston Circuit V. A. Morton, 6 R. R. 3, Winston-Salem
Yadkin S. J. Brawley, 5 R. R. 2, East Bend
Special Appointments with Methodist Episcopal Church, South: C. W. Guthrie, 1;
E. W. Mills, 1; R. C. Nimon, 1; C. K. Wright, 2.
VI.
i&eporte
(a) DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS
ASHEVILLE DISTRICT
Dear Bishop and Brethren:
I wish to submit this, my fourth annual report as superintendent of the
Asheville District. The Asheville District is comprised of 115 active
churches, which are located in 26 different counties in Western North
Carolina and the Piedmont section. These churches have been served this
year by 27 pastors. These men have been faithful. It has been a real joy
to work with them. Death has visited 2 of our parsonages during the
year. I refer to the death of Mrs. E. H. Spencer and Mrs. S. N. Bum-
garner.
In addition to the regular work as superintendent of the district, I
have conducted nine revival meetings during the Conference year. Many
of the pastors have had successful revival meetings which have resulted
in a substantial gain in church membership. There has been nearly one
thousand conversions in the churches of the district during the year.
The Lord's Acre Plan has been worked quite successfully by several
pastors. Two new brick church buildings have been erected and paid for
on the Casar Charge. A modern new parsonage is being constructed at
Marion. Pastors' reports will show a gain in nearly every item over
that of last year.
But there is yet much to be done. The lack of missionary interest
in some of our church schools is appalling. We have endeavored to
make every church school missionary-minded through observing one Sun-
day in each month as Missionary Sunday. Several schools have responded.
Many have not. There is need that we cultivate the spirit of unselfish
giving. This can be done through the use of stewardship literature and
special sermons upon this theme. The Lord's Acre Plan should be worked
on every rural charge. This plan makes it possible for every member to
become a contributor to the church budget.
There is need that we enlarge our evangelistic program through the
use of such devotional books as the Upper Room and other church periodi-
cals, personal evangelism, special instruction to the children and young
people, and Decision Days, as well as the public revival services. Pastors
should see that there is some kind of a religious periodical in every home
of their parishioners. There should be a Discipline in every Methodist
home. There is no doubt but what Methodism's success has been due to
her evangelistic message and passion for the lost. May we never lose
that passion nor forget our message.
Let us give more attention to those whose names appear on the
inactive rolls of our churches. Many of them can be brought back into
an active relationship to the church. Much care should also be given
to keeping a neat and correct membership record according to the re-
quirements of our Discipline.
Respectfully submitted,
C. C. BENTON, District Superintendent.
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STATESVILLE DISTRICT
Dear Bishop and Brethren:
We are devotedly grateful to our Heavenly Father for the many bless-
ings we have received during the year. For His watchful care over us, for
a part in Kingdom building, and for reasonable prosperity, we rejoice.
We wish to thank Bishop Brown for his kind and encouraging words,
given not only through this year but through the years. Beyond words
we appreciate the faithfulness and loyalty of both pastors and laymen for
the past five years.
Since there exists little doubt that this is the last session when the
Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference will sit apart, we feel urged to state
some things our pastors and laymen have accomplished during the years.
For Pastoral Support alone, $67,500 cash has been paid. For Min-
isterial Support, $79,800. To World Service, $8,050 has been paid, and
700 members have been added to the rolls. Our percentage increases have
been approximately (we have not the full figures for this year), Pastoral
cash support, 50 per cent; Ministerial Support, 50 per cent; World Service,
100 per cent; and Church Membership, 13% per cent. But figures cannot
disclose the full story, mathematics fail to paint the full picture of de-
votion and loyalty on the part of pastors and laymen of the Statesville
District.
The year, though a busy one, has been a delightful one. Reasonably
good health has blessed pastors and laity. For this we are thankful.
Pastoral cash support has been the best this year and more World Service
has been paid this year than any year since 1929. Conversions and ad-
ditions have been larger in number than any year since 1933. Notwith-
standing this achievement, we are wondering if we have each done our
very best.
We would leave to our worthy pastors the privilege of detail reports
for their respective charges. However, three charges stand out so ex-
ceptionally, we feel we should be remiss if we did not name them and
their gains, which through modesty their pastors might fail to mention.
Midway Church voluntarily increased their pastor's support in the middle
of the year. Huntersville promises to pay all claims "in full" for the first
time in several years. And, the Winston Circuit has discovered itspas-
tor during the year and will show the best report for years. Time forbids
our relating other achievements, but our pastors will tell the story.
Respectfully submitted,
W. J. PLINT, District Superintendent.
October 6, 1938.
1938] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 123
(b) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE
We have audited the financial records of C. C. Benton and W. J. Plint,
District Superintendents; of R. F. Reynolds, Treasurer of Conference
Board of Stewards; of W. H. Pless, Conference Treasurer; and of W. A.
Parsons, Conference Secretary; and have found them correct.
C. J. Winslow, J. Marvin Glance, Amasa Fulcher, E. W. Mills, Auditors.
October 8, 1938.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EVANGELISM
Our high commission as Christians is to attest the truth of the gospel
of our Lord, a gospel which proclaims the power of faith in Jesus Christ
to regenerate men individually and socially; to lift life to the level of King-
dom ideals where it grows in richness, in depth, in joy, in power, and in
all qualities necessai-y to meet the growing demands of our complex and
changing world. In many ways the distinctions between right and wrong
are not clearly drawn. Evils are too often made, socially or otherwise, the
respectable and necessary thing "for these times." This is not a time,
therefore, for any kind of withdrawal to strategic defense positions. We
must do more than go back to fundamentals. In the light of today's needs,
and in the power of the new visions we have had of Christ, we need
an evangelistic emphasis more daring and far-reaching than ever we have
had. We need to carry the fundamental and elemental verities of our
faith into every area of human relationship, and to set up the standards
of Christ's Kingdom there.
Every Methodist minister should remember that he is a commissioned
evangelist. The spirit of Methodism is evangelistic, seeking not only
conservation, but cultivation of the fruits of evangelistic effort in char-
acter and life. We believe in and are committed to the task of Christian
education. We dare not fail in our emphasis on this element in evan-
gelism, nor in our insistence that the evangelistic motive and spirit must
dominate our Christian education. As preachers and laymen, we are
under an unusual responsibility to "study to show ourselves approved unto
God," that Christ's Way of life may be approved and accepted as the besc
way by the youth who look to us for light and guidance.
We believe in revivals through which men are born again, become
children of God and citizens of His Kingdom. More and more earnestly
must we endeavor to help men meet the responsibilities of this citizenship
in every realm of human activity and relationship. Our aim is not any
type of emotional demonstration, but a redeemed, transformed life that
goes on to increasing fullness of every fruit of the Spirit.
Our evangelistic opportunities lie in every field of our work. In a
very definite and real way workers among our young people, in Sunday
school and Epworth League, are evangelists. Let us faithfully lead, en-
courage, and co-operate with our teachers and other leaders in their holy
saving and training service. Let the evangelistic urge dominate all our
ministry, for our first task is to bring men to Christ in purposeful dedica-
tion of all of life to his service. May we be more diligent in the evan-
gelism of pastoral visitation.
Above all, in prayer and supplication and in all we do, let our crown-
ing purpose in these days be the experiencing of the "heartwarming" that
came to John Wesley in Aldersgate Street Chapel in our own hearts and
in the hearts of all our people, and the bearings of abundant fruits of
this experience in daily life everywhere, and in the carrying out of the
whole program of our church for the salvation of the world.
B. A. CULP,
EDWARD M. GRAHAM,
C. J. WINSLOW,
Committee.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PERIODICALS
It is largely true that a person is known by what he reads. The
printed page imprints itself into the actions and living of the reader. Do
we wish to be Bible Christians? Then we must spend time studying the
Holy Book. Do we wish to be well-informed Methodists ? Then the Chris-
tian Advocate and the Methodist Herald should make their regular visits
to our homes. Do we wish to enrich our minds and to build our spiritual
life well? Then use the Upper Room every day of the year with your
whole family in home worship. Our Sunday schools would mean much
more to us if we would form the habit of studying the lessons as given
us in our own literature at home during the week. We are missing a rich
fellowship with the great souls of the world if we fail to use these pub-
lications. The pastors will find that the use of these along with choice
books will pay large dividends. Let us urge our people to let our Book
Concern take care of their book and periodical needs.
We urge each minister and layman who is financially indebted to our
Book Concern that he meet his obligation promptly. We are laborers
together with Him. F p FRISBIE>
AMASA FULCHER,
D. H. DENNIS,
Committee.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
We the Committee on Resolutions, in behalf of the members of the
Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference, in session in Pfeiffer Junior College,
Misenheimer, North Carolina, wish to offer the following resolutions:
First — We wish to thank Dr. W. S. Sharp, President, and the Rev.
R. C. Nimon, pastor-host of Pfeiffer Junior College, for their words of
welcome; the college faculty and officials, for their splendid hospitality in
entertaining the ministers and their wives and the lay delegates in their
beautiful halls.
The special musical numbers rendered by artists of rare musical
ability, accompanied by the talented pianists, have made the Conference
sessions a delight.
We would especially call attention to the rare and outstanding ad-
dresses and letters from our fraternal delegates on Unification from the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and the Methodist Protestant Church.
Second — The impelling needs of our world today were presented in
such a unique way by the various representatives of the different church
boards as to offer a challenging opportunity to World Service. We tender
a vote of thanks to Drs. John L. Wolfe, J. S. McElroy, C. L. Calkins,
J. S. Burnett, Deets Picket, and Miss Lula B. Bryan.
Third — As we have been celebrating John Wesley's Aldersgate ex-
perience of the warming of the heart, we urge every pastor to renewed
efforts for a revival of vital religious experience in the lives of our
people.
Fourth — Bishop Raymond J. Wade, in his daily addresses to the Con-
ference, inspired us with renewed and spiritual fervor to continue our
tasks in the interest of the Saviour's Kingdom. The Bishop led the
entire Conference to mountain-top experiences when we could say indeed,
"Lord, it is good for us to be here." We shall ever remember our good
Bishop's wise, able, and brotherly leadei'ship in every session of the Con-
ference. Respectfully submitted,
D. F. LOWRY,
D. A. BAILEY,
S. J. BRAWLEY,
J. R. BOWMAN,
Committee.
1938] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 125
(c) REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON METHODIST CO-OPERATION
To the constituent bodies represented by the
Commission on Methodist Co-operation,
Greeting :
The Commission met in annual session in the office of the editor of the
Christian Advocate, Greensboro, on Thursday, September 29, with repre-
sentatives of the three Methodist bodies in North Carolina present. After
full deliberation, the Commission directed that the following report should
be sent to the four Annual Conferences involved:
With the assured coming of Methodist Union within the next year,
the purpose and work of the Commission on Methodist Co-operation draws
to a close. That the work of the Commission has been fruitful in a
closer fellowship and co-operation and in a larger sympathy and under-
standing between the groups represented, none will deny. Because of its
work, the task of uniting the three Methodisms into one in this state will
be made much easier. Looking toward that union we wish to review our
work for the year, and to make some suggestions for the year ahead.
Approximating the date of John Wesley's heart-warming experience,
May 24, three central celebrations were held under the direction of the
Commission; namely, at Asheville, Charlotte, and Greensboro. Speakers
representing the three branches of Methodism were on the program at
each place. While the attendance was not large, it was representative,
and a fine feeling of fellowship prevailed. Following these meetings a
number of group meetings were held in various parts of the state,
wherever two or more of the denominational units were in contact. These,
too, were fruitful in a better understanding of our common Methodism.
Under the direction of Bishop Paul B. Kern, a number of Aldersgate
celebrations were held in centers not reached by the meetings held by
the Commission. Wherever possible, speakers from the' other two Meth-
odisms had part on the programs, a gesture which they very greatly ap-
preciate.
Now, looking forward to the new year, which will probably be the
last in the separate existence of these three groups, there are certain
suggestions we would like to present to the Conferences for their con-
sideration:
1. We suggest the holding of one or more, perhaps several, mass
meetings as soon as possible following the holding of the Uniting Con-
ference, in which the work of the Uniting Conference might be reviewed,
and all possible emphasis put upon the fact that we are actually one,
awaiting only the working out of details to put the oneness into effect.
If the Conferences approve this suggestion, the Commission will set up
and direct the machinery necessary to carrying it out.
2. The Commission would like your approval also of the suggestion
that two fact-finding Committees, geographically located and composed of
two representatives from each of the three Methodisms, be set up to make
a survey of all the territory where two or more of the groups have con-
tact, the survey to ascertain the number of churches affected, their pos-
sible realignment, and such other facts as may be needed to relate the
several churches or charges to the new program. This information to be
made available to those who shall be responsible for co-ordinating the
work of the now three Methodisms. If the suggestion is approved, the
Commission has directed the Chairman and Secretary to name the per-
sonnel of the Committees.
3. Since no plan of Union, however perfect, can really succed until
there is also a spiritual unity, we think all possible effort ought to be
made by this Commission during the year to bring the groups together
in District Conferences, in worship and revival services, in young people's
gatherings, and in united pastors' assemblies. We need desperately to
126 BLUE RIDGE-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE [1938
get acquainted. When we know each other, we shall love each other; and
love will cast out any possible fear or misunderstanding.
We are hoping that literature may be made available following the
Uniting Conference that will emphasize our common task and the fact
and spirit of oneness. If this can be put into the hands of all our people
before the three groups are merged, it will do much to further the success
of union.
The Commission stands ready to help in any possible way the effort
to bring our groups together, and is at the service of any and all agencies
which may be charged with that task.
Respectfully submitted,
M. T. PLYLER, Chairman.
C. W. BATES, Secretary.
(d) REPORT OF WORLD SERVICE COUNCIL
The World Service Council of the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference
submits the following report:
1. We heartily endorse the action of the Bishops and the World
Service Commission in joint session at Evanston, Illinois, July 7, last,
when they urged that this, our church, should make a serious effort to
reach the 500,000 units suggested for the first year of the quadrennium
when the Million Unit Fellowship Movement was inaugurated by the
General Conference, at Columbus, Ohio, in May, 1936.
2. The share or quota for the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference in the
500,000 units for the whole church for the ensuing year is 464 units.
We recommend that this quota of units be accepted by this Conference.
3. We recommend that our district superintendents be empowered to
make proper and equitable distribution to each church or charge of the
units to be raised, and we would urge every pastor to raise the units thus
apportioned to his charge.
4. We recommend that a World Service Council or Committee on
Benevolence be elected by every church or charge, as provided for by the
Discipline (page 398, par. 1123, sec. 2), and that all collections on World
Service be remitted to our Chicago office either monthly or quarterly.
5. We recommend that our pastors preach at least one sermon dur-
ing the Conference year on the units of service included in our World
Service program. This service should be held as early in the year as
possible.
6. We recommend that our pastors avail themselves of the free lit-
erature, posters, and other printed matter available through the area
office of Bishop Wallace E. Brown, or through the Chicago office of the
World Service Commission.
7. We urge the observance of Million Unit Fellowship Week as
announced for November 14 to 20. This special occasion to include the
women of the church as well as the men.
8. We recommend that in every church Sunday school, the collections
of one Sunday each month be given to World Service.
9. Most of all, we urge our church to pray for divine guidance and
the blessing of Almighty God upon our efforts to build a better world and
to send the glad gospel message of salvation throughout the whole world.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD M. GRAHAM, Chairman.
1938] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 127
(e) REPORT OF CONFERENCE STEWARDS
Receipts
From:
Brought Forward $293 00
Advocate Journal Fund 53 00
Conference Investments 81 76
Board of Pensions and Relief 302 00
Chartered Fund 60 00
Pastoral Charges. 1 ,871 00
Disbursements
To Ministers:
Annuity $798 00
Relief 175 00
$973 00
To Widows:
Annuity $753 00
Relief 201 00
To Children:
Annuity $52 00
Relief 88 00
$140 00
Clearing House Debit 351 00
Expenses Board of Stewards 42 76
Balance Forward 200 00
$2,660 76
$954 00
1,660 76
The Board of Pensions and Relief is holding $1,611 permanent funds for this
Conference. The interest this year was at the rate of 3}i per cent.
Annuity paid this year, $4.60.
Disbursements to Claimants as follows:
A. S. Beaman $232 00 Mrs. J. S. Green $90 00
D. W. Haga 160 00 Mrs. P. M. Locklear 50 00
Roy P. Jones 110 00 Mrs. D. M. Matheson 5 00
F. R. Lowry 50 00 Mrs. J. F. Matney 75 00
W. A. Patton 175 00 Mrs. L. G. Penly 69 00
W. G. Warren 90 00 Mrs. J. B. Tucker 90 00
D.J.White 175 00 Mrs. Austin Wilson 60 00
Mrs. W. L. Carter 75 00 Elizabeth Wilson 35 00
Mrs. J. L. Dennis 110 00 Inez Wilson 35 00
Mrs. J. H. Fine 50 00 Austin Wilson 35 00
Mrs. J. M. Fowler 110 00 Lillian Wilson 35 00
Mrs. J. H. Gillespie 150 00
R. F. REYNOLDS, Treasurer.
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[1938
(f) CIRCUIT REPORTS— INDIVIDUAL CHURCH STATISTICS
Asheville District— 1938
CIRCUITS (Churches)
PAID
(Cash only)
CHURCH
SCHOOLS
PROPERTY
Asheville:
Bethel
Black Mountain .
Mt. Zion
Nesbitt's Chapel.
Bakers ville:
Bakersville
Red Hill
Bethlehem
Glen Ayres
Bessemer:
Smyrna
Mt. Olivet
Penleys Chapel . .
Sunshine
Golden Valley . . .
Boone:
Friendship
Pine Grove
Bethel
Canton:
Arnon Plains ....
Beaverdam
Longs Chapel. . . .
Morning Star
Clyde:
Clyde
Piney Grove
Cruso
Inman
Meadow Grove . .
Peach tree
_Casar:
~ Reep's Grove. . .
New Home
Big Hill
Ledford Grove . .
Etowah:
Boiling Springs. .
Dana
English Chapel . .
Etowah
Farming Chapel .
Franklin-Stlva:
Louisa Chapel . .
Gillespie Chapel.
Wesley Chapel .
Worley Chapel. .
Thomas Chapel .
Hickory:
Mt. Bethel
L'nion Grove . . .
Lansing:
Lansing
Bethel
Greens Chapel . .
Fairview
Rich Hill
Green's Chapel. .
Copland
Leicester:
Leicester
Payne's Chapel .
Robinson
Highland
Oak Grove
$250
125
50
110
150
125
100
50
197
152
63
148
111
38
71
340
124
196
540
200
100
50
300
100
35
13
23
50
60
75
50
100
35
5
5
21
530
138
67
45
S25
17
5
11
15
12
10
5
20
15
6
14
8
10
5
6
34
12
20
54
20
10
5
72
239
120
58
109
209
146
79
52
"46
25
13
177
82
23
60
60
92
35
87
62
12
16
12
143
15
390
207
60
60
17
40
S4500
2000
1000
2000
1000
2000
1200
1500
1500
1000
1000
1500
1000
4000
3500
3000
2500
29000
4000
1800
2500
'500
1800
300
4000
3000
500
500
500
1500
500
1500
1500
1000
500
1000
500
200
5000
500
5300
9000
1800
1000
1900
400
S1200
1938]
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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(f) CIRCUIT REPORTS— INDIVIDUAL CHURCH STATISTICS
Asheville District — Continued — 1938
CIRCUITS (Churches)
PAID
(Cash only)
CHURCH
SCHOOLS
PROPERTY
Linville-Montezuma:
Linville
Altamont
Montezuma
Johnson Chapel
Forest Home
Liberty
Murphy Parish:
Culberson
Hampton Memorial
Reids Chapel
Unaka
Newton:
Newton
Shiloh
Pisgah:
Browns View
Davis Chapel
Piney Mountain
Reeves Chapel
Pine Mountain Parish:
Green Valley
Martins Chapel
Rocky Creek
Roundabout
Little Laurel
Big Laurel
Roaring Fork
Pleasant Hill
Laurel Spring
Snyders Chapel
Walnut Grove
Saint Paul:
Asbury
Mt. Grove
Saint Paul
Wesley Chapel
Shooting Creek:
Marshall Chapel
Ledfords Chapel
Hickory Grove
Temple Hill-Smith Chapel:
Temple Hill
Smith Chapel
Traphill:
Charity
Traphill
White Rock
Union Hill
Antioch
Rich Hill
WlLKESBORO:
Arbor Grove
Dunkirk
Eschol
Friendship
Oak Grove
Zion:
Friendship
Mountain View
Fairmount
Sandy Ridge
S200
125
50
40
18
27
10
90
65
IS
750
300
80
155
240
55
70
21
21
60
20
49
5
175
50
162
38
65
10
36
75
50
48
62
35
50
40
20
14!)
6
14
200
5
200
200
185
37
140
68
48
74
63
64
13
43
61
27
357
131
105
135
84
136
145
50
40
37
58
13
20
13
24
27
152
62
102
50
52
31
31
123
57
130
61
65
66
50
16
125
22
5
183
14
130
140
100
53
300
80
90
60
75
124
41
29
39
53
37
40
$2000
1500
2000
500
500
1300
2000
1150
3000
3000
1500
2200
2700
1500
1120
1014
450
338
395
1130
337
338
$200
3000
2000
3000
3000
1225
500
800
2500
1500
1400
1400
1000
1200
1200
1000
2000
500
2000
100
2500
2100
2100
1500
130
BLUE RIDGE-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE
[1938
(f) CIRCUIT REPORTS— INDIVIDUAL CHURCH STATISTICS
Statesville District— 1938
CIRCUITS (Churches)
PAID
(Cash only)
S"2
CHURCH
SCHOOLS
PROPERTY
Ararat:
Ararat
Blackwater
Mountain View . . .
Maple Grove
Harmony:
Mitchell
New Union
Chestnut Grove. . .
Harmony
Huntersville:
Asbury Chapel. . . .
Oak Grove
Lexington:
Bethany
Burnetts
Fairview
Robbins
Misenheimer:
Misenheimer
Matans Grove ....
Bethlehem
Palestine:
Chandlers
Hillsboro
Palestine
Pembroke-Bethel
Bethel
Sandy Plains
Pleasant Grove . . .
Hopewell
Sampson Memorial
Pineblupp:
Pinebluff
Eagle Springs
Surry:
' Level Cross.'
Stanford
Pine Hill . .'
Troy:
New Bethany. , .
Mt. Olivet
Parsons Grove . .
Troy
Walkertown:
Antioch
Morris Chapel .
Winston-Salem:
Mt. Pleasant
Elm Grove
Pisgah
Yadkin:
New Home
Shady Grove ... .
Mt. Olivet
Pembroke-Bladen:
First M. E. Church
Bladen
Hickory Grove. . . .
Fairview
Prospect
SI 50
12
20
18
250
84
100
169
575
325
150
50
50
50
300
135
200
130
50
325
45
65
51
19
35
650
102
100
36
49
49
43
62
200
100
800
370
400
268
250
46
70
SO
75
27
23
75
$10
S3 6
35
12
251
65
45
33
23
28
83
55
65
43
87
90
63
106
44
55
220
165
116
187
185
57
106
72
74
45
49
137
20
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1500
1000
1000
3600
3500
2000
6000
3000
1500
8000
1250
750
600
1500
1500
1500
1000
500
2500
1500
1000
1000
700
1000
12000
1200
2500
1000
750
1500
1000
1000
2500
2000
16000
3700
2000
3600
1500
750
1000
15000
1000
500
500
1000
$1500
STATISTICIAN'S AND TREASURER'S REPORTS
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Current Expenses, Not
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Present Indebtedness,
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11200
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3200
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R. C. Nimon
W. Y.Stewart
T. E. Pierce
E. W. Mills
M. W. Mann
M. 0. Fletcher
J. W. Smith
D. F. Lowry
Q. V. Amberson
H. H. Shaw
S. W. Johnson
S. J. Brawley
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138
BLUE RIDGE-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE
[1938
(ij REPORT OF TREASURER OF THE BOARD OF HOME MISSIONS
Report of O. M. Vernon, Conference Treasurer of the Board of Home Missions
and Church Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Blue Ridge-Atlantic
Conference, for the year, beginning October 6, 1937, and ending October 5, 1938.
Receipts
Oct. 22, 1937, Check $543 75
Jan. 24, 1938, Check.
April 22, 1938, Check.
July 23, 1938, Check.
520 00
520 00
520 00
Disbursements
Oct. 22, 1937, C. C. Benton
W. J. Plint. .
Jan. 24, 1938, C. C. Benton
Jan. 24, 1938, W. J. Plint..
April 22, 1938, C. C. Benton
April 22, 1938, W. J. Plint. .
July 23, 1938, C. C. Benton
July 23, 1938, W. J. Plint. .
$295 00
248
75
295
00
225
00
. 295
00
225
00
295
00
225
00
$2,103 75
July 9, 1938, Check.
Sept. 24, 1938, Check.
Church Extension
$240 00 July 9, 1938, C. C. Benton.
James Pratt Memorial,
New Home, N. C.
240 00 Sept. 24, 1938, C. C. Benton.
Reeps Grove Church,
Frank Naylor Memorial.
$480 00
Grand Totals $2 ,583 75
,103 75
$240 00
240 00
$480 00
2.583 75
Reverently submitted,
O. M. VERNON, Treasurer.
(j) REPORT OF LAYMEN'S COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
The Lay Conference, as it conies to the close of one of its most pleas-
ant and constructive sessions, pauses to give credit for some things that have
served to make our sojourn here worth while.
We thank God for His goodness and care. We reaffirm our faith in Him
and rededicate our lives to His service.
We commend Bishop Wade and the membership of the ministerial Con-
ference for their co-operation, and especially for the signal way in which
they have recognized us and the importance of our division of the Confer-
ence work.
Finally, we record our deep and lasting appreciation of everything that
has been done for our comfort and to make our visitation homelike and
welcome, by the president, faculty, and student body of Pfeiffer College,
as well as the affable and helpful attitude on the part of Rev. and Mrs.
R. C. Nimon. Respectfully submitted this October 8, 1938,
J. MARVIN GLANCE,
AMASA FULCHER,
MRS. H. F. SNOW,
Committee.
(k) WORLD SERVICE ASKINGS, 1938-39
Bessemer City, 8; Bessemer Circuit, 10; Canton, 17; Canton Circuit, 17
Casar, 7; Clyde, 8; Franklin, 3; Hickory, 6; Kings Mountain, 20; Marion, 12
Murphy, 6; Newton, 18; St. Paul, 7; Shooting Creek, 5; Smith-Wesley, 3
South River, 2; Sylva, 2; Traphill, 5; Wilkesboro, 6; Zion, 8. (170 Units.)
Ararat, 4; Harmony, 8; Huntersville, 15; Lexington, 5; Palestine, 12
Parmele, 4; Pembroke-Bethel, 4; Prospect, 6; Pinebluff, 15; Portsmouth, 13
Statesville, 20; Surry, 2; Troy, 9; Walkertown, 10; Winston Circuit, 15
Winston-Salem, 15; Yadkin, 3. (160 Units.)
VII.
jHemotrg
(a) REV. D. D. BAILEY
The Rev. David Dawson Bailey was born in Tyrell County, North
Carolina, November 11, 1864, and departed this life May 16, 1938, aged
seventy-two years, six months, and five days.
He was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
at the age of eighteen, and was licensed to preach at twenty-one, and
served as supply pastor of Ocracoke-Portsmouth Mission of that church
in 1886.
He joined the Atlantic Mission Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church in 1902. He was ordained deacon, at Parmele, by Bishop Earl
Cranston, 1905, and elder, at Elizabeth City, by Bishop Cranston, 1908.
He served Powelton, Virginia; Hatteras, Ocracoke, Morehead City, and
Hamlet, in the Atlantic Mission Conference; and transferred to the Blue
Ridge Conference, 1910; and served Walkertown and Harmony. He be-
came an original member of the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference in 1912,
and served Kannapolis, Casar, and Hickory until 1917, when he moved to
the Georgia Conference and served Towns County Circuit, Ellijay, and
Chickamauga. In 1920 he transferred to the Alabama Conference and
served the following charges: Brewton, Hayden, New Home, Rosa, Mas-
sey, Bremen, Wadley, and Antioch. He retired in the fall of 1930. In 1931
he returned to his native state and served as supply pastor of the Murphy
Circuit, Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference, for four years.
He married Miss May Harkins, who with their three children survive
him. Miss Ruby, a teacher in Alabama, and Miss Inez and Kenneth at
home. One brother and several nephews and nieces also survive.
He was a sound and earnest preacher of the gospel, counting ail
earthly gain as dross, that he might proclaim the unsearchable riches of
Christ. With Paul he could say, "In respect of want, I have learned, in
whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be
abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am in-
structed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer
need, but I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
"Servant of God, well done!
Thy glorious warfare's past.
The battle's fought, the victory won,
And thou art crowned at last."
The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Revs.
W. A. Parsons, C. J. Winslow, A. W. Wellons, and J. O. Ervin, at Mt.
Bethel Church, near Hickory, North Carolina, and his body rests in the
cemetery nearby awaiting the resurrection morn.
C. M. WHITE.
(b) REV. W. L. CARTER
Walter Lee Carter was born July 29, 1868. He was married to Martha
J. Sides December 9, 1888. She is living, as are three sons, H. L., George,
and Fred; and three daughters, Mrs. M. L. Hatley, Mrs. C. H. Herlocker,
and Miss Nellie Carter. One brother, Travis Carter, is living. There are
twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Brother Carter had
been feeble for several months. He passed away April 18, 1938 — nearly
seventy years old.
139
140 BLUE RIDGE-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE [1938
He joined Palestine Methodist Episcopal Church, near his home in Stan-
ley County, when he was eighteen years old. He was received on trial in
the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference at the session of 1915. He served
Hamlet Charge, three years; Ararat, two; Traphill, one; Chandler, one;
Morehead Circuit, one; Hamlet again, three; Sampson Memorial, three.
He was granted the retired relation in 1931. His service was sacrificial
and involved much tiresome travel.
The funeral was conducted in Palestine Church and was attended by a
large concourse of people who knew, loved, and respected him. There
were numerous floral offerings. Rev. Mr. Holmes, pastor of the local Bap-
tist Church, Rev. R. C. Nimon and Rev. W. A. Parsons assisted the pastor,
Rev. D. A. Bailey, in the service. The Woodmen conducted the service
at the grave.
D. A. BAILEY.
W. A. PARSONS.
(c) MRS. S. N. BUMGARNER
Amelia Dancy Bumgarner was born June 1, 1872, departed this life,
April 21, 1938. Age, sixty-five years, ten months, twenty-one days.
She was united in marriage to Rev. S. N. Bumgarner January 15, 1893.
To this union was born nine children. Five living, Mrs. T. A. Durie,
Miss Pantha Bumgarner, Jeter, Spencer, and Wiley Bumgarner. Three
dead, Joseph, Lelia, and Roy Bumgarner, and Bobbie Bumgarner, un-
known. Also thirteen grandchildren and a host of friends mourn her
passing.
She was converted at the age of sixteen and joined the Baptist Church,
but soon after her marriage she moved her membership to Friendship
Methodist Episcopal Church and remained a faithful member until her
death. She was always ready to go and help her husband in the work of
the church as long as she lived. She was a loving mother and a faithful
companion. Always ready to help in every good work.
Our loss is her eternal gain.
There is a land of pure delight,
Where saints immortal reign;
Infinite day excludes the night,
And pleasures banish pain.
There everlasting spring abides,
And never- withering flowers:
Death, like a narrow sea, divides
This heavenly land from ours.
E. M. GRAHAM.
(d) MRS. METTA COLEY SPENCER
Mrs. Metta Coley Spencer, wife of Rev. E. H. Spencer, pastor of the
Boone Charge, died at the family residence near Newton Sunday, Novem-
ber 21. The deceased had been an invalid for a number of years. Sister
Spencer lived a consecrated Christian life and was a real helpmeet to
Brother Spencer in his ministerial labors. She died in the triumph of a
living faith in her Saviour, stating to the writer a few days before her
departure from this life that "all is well within my soul." Funeral services
were conducted the day following her decease by Rev. Edward M. Gra-
ham, of Newton, and Rev. W. A. Parsons, of Kings Mountain, and burial
was made in the Newton cemetery.
A faithful handmaiden of the Lord has ended her earthly labors and
gone to be with Jesus and to enter upon that heavenly rest "that remaineth
for the people of God."
E. M. GRAHAM.
VIII.
(a) MEMBERS OF CONFERENCE
Name
F. M. Fanning
J. N. Barker
R. M. Witt
D. M. Clayton
W. F. Parker
Wm. Franklin
R. A. F. Smith
S. D. Tipton
J. W. Naylor
T. W. Matney
J. F. Privett
A. F. English
A. H. Peeples
J. H. Rominger
E. Anderson
W. G. Matton
A. J. Johnson
W. T. Owen
C. F. Castevens
H. D. Christenbury. .
W. J. Evans
D. N. Franklin
Q. A. Bumgarner. . . .
J. N. S. Doub
J. J. Rhyne
A. Grabeal
L. J. Penley
S. A. Earnhardt
J. H. Fine
G. C. Wadford
M. W. Broyles
J. B. Tucker
J. L. Dennis
D. A. Lanier
Austin Wilson
D. M. Matheson. . . .
W. L. Moore
J. H. Garriss
P. M. Locklear
W. C. Matney
F. A. L. Clark
R. G. Trull
W. Q. A. Graham. . .
J. H. Gillespie
J. F. Matney
J. M. Fowler
J. M. Heath
J. S. Greene
W. L. Carter
Born
Nov.
Feb.
May
Dec.
July
Mar.
1812
1818
1832
1846
1829
1865
Jan.
Feb.
Dec.
Sept.
Jan.
Dec.
May
Jan.
Feb.
Aug.
May
Sept.
Aug.
July
Jan.
Sept.
Sept.
Dec.
Dec.
Jan.
Aug.
Sept.
Nov.
July
Sept.
Mar.
May
Nov.
Mar.
Oct.
15,
24,
1,
5,
30,
31,
14,
4,
24,
29,
9,
4,
29,
7,
28,
13,
24,
28,
21,
18,
13,
9,
27,
22,
26,
26,
24,
10,
21.
12,
Sept.
Mar.
April
Dec.
Mar.
Oct.
Nov.
April
Jan.
Oct.
July
1850
1820
1829
1862
1830
1846
1849
1844
1830
1857
1867
1856
1849
1843
1832
1891
1840
1*44
1860
1858
1850
1869
1873
1849
1857
1864
1842
1881
1850
1857
1896
1!
1856
1849
1899
1858
1852
1858
1872
1856
1866
1868
Admitted to
Conference
Holston
Va. and N. C...
Holston
Holston
Holston
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Va. and N. C...
N. C
Blue Ridge. . . .
Holston
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Va. and N. C. .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
B. R.-Atlantic.
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
B. R.-Atlantic.
Holston
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge
B. R.-Atlantic
Blue Ridge
Atlantic Mis'n.
Atlantic Mis'n.
B. R.-Atlantic.
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge
B. R.-At!antic,
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge. . . .
Blue Ridge
B. R. Atlantic
1837
1868
1869
1878
1849
1888
1888
1890
1867
1868
1891
1855
1885
1892
1893
1867
1885
1898
1890
1884
1885
1885
1913
1895
1887
1882
1888
1887
1907
1915
1877
1885
1891
1890
1912
1888
1909
1902
1922
1889
1884
1924
1882
1885
1888
1909
1890
1911
1915
Died
April 1,
April 10,
May 28,
Sept. 19,
Jan. 30,
April 6 ,
July 24,
May 20.
Dec. 22,
June 28,
Aug. 16,
April 27,
Sept. 6,
April 8,
June 16,
Dec. 3,
Sept. 18,
Sept. 27,
Nov. 19,
Dec. 28,
Feb. 6,
Aug. 8,
Aug. 16,
Sept. 5 ,
Mar. 8,
Aug. 14,
May 25,
May 3,
Nov. 23,
May 3 ,
Dec. 24,
July 27,
Feb. 12,
June 14,
Dec. 5,
Dec. 21,
Aug.
April 25 ,
Sept. 22,
Dec. 17,
Dec. 19,
Sept. 14,
Sept. 18,
July 7.
Dec. 4,
Mar. 19,
Aug. 27,
April 18,
1881
1886
1890
1891
1892
1892
1893
1893
1894
1894
1895
1892
1897
1898
1900
1901
1901
1902
1907
1906
1912
1914
1914
1916
1916
1917
1917
1920
1920
1922
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1930
1932
1933
1933
1933
1933
1934
1934
1935
1935
1936
1937
1938
Fannings Chapel
Alexander Co.
Leicester
Avery's Creek
Waynesville
Murphy
New Union
Tipton Cemetery
Bagley, Iowa
Montezuma
Jennings,
Davidson River
Kernersville
Montezuma
Montezuma
High Point
Buck Shoals
Huntersville
Mitchels Chapel
Huntersville
Arnon Plains
Woodrow
Millers Creek
West Bend
Eupeptic Spring
Asheville
Bethel
Misenheimer
Candler
Greensboro
Leicester
State Road
Uwharrie
Shiloh
Reeps Grove
New Home
Prospect
Highland Spgs.Va.
Pembroke
Canton
Mt. Mitchell
Crusoe
Temple Hill
Leicester
Iredell Co.
Clyde.
Walkertown
Buncombe Co.
Palestine
(b) WIDOWS OF DECEASED MEMBERS
Mrs. W. T. Owens Died Dec.
Mrs. H. D. Christenbury Died May
Mrs. T. W. Matney Died Sept.
Mrs. J. J. Rhyne Died Nov.
Mrs. Q. A. Bumgarne r Died Dec.
Mrs. D. M. Clayton Died Mar.
Mrs. W. J. Evans Died Dec.
Mrs. A. Graybeal Died Nov..
Mrs. S. A. Earnhardt Died June
Mrs. A. J. Johnson Died Dec.
Mrs. F. A. L. Clark Died Feb.
Mrs. J. H. Garriss Died May
Mrs. W. C. Matney Lied Nov.
16, 1906
1908
9, 1909
3, 1916
1, 1920
18, 1922
16, 1923
1924
12. 1925
2, 1928
15, 1935
4, 1935
15, 1936
(c) WIVES OF MEMBERS
Mrs. K. N. Snipes Died 1925
Mrs. W Q A. Graham Died Oct. 20. 1926
Mrs. W. E. Isenhour Died May 27, 1929
Mrs. J. M. Heath Died July 6, 1934
Mrs. D. W. Haga Died Jan. 27, 1936
Mrs. E. H. Spencer Died Nov. 1, 1937
Mrs. S. N. Bumgarner Died April 21, 1938
141
IX.
Historical
(a) CONFERENCE SESSIONS
(The name of the Conference at first was Southern Central Conference. It became the
Blue Ridge Conference in 1881. In 1912 the Atlantic Mission Conference was merged with
this Conference and it became the Blue-Ridge Atlantic Conference.)
Date
Place
President
Secretary
1879. .Jan. 30, Feb. 3. . .
Bishop Peck
E. O. Thayer.
1880.. Jan. 28, Feb. 1. . .
1881. .Jan. 20-24
W. G. Matton.
Leicester
Bishop Warren
1882. .Jan. 19-23
Bishop Foster
"
1883. .Jan. 24-29
Gastonia
Bishop Merrill
11
1884. .Jan. 30-Feb. 3.. . .
Bishop Bowman
Bishop Andrews ,
1885.. Feb. 12-16
Clyde
1885.. Oct. 1- 5
Bishop Mallalieu
W. T. Ford.
1886.. Oct. 7-11
Smith's Chapel
Bishop Walden
"
1887. .Oct. 19-23
Asheville
Bishop Mallalieu
W. Q. A. Graham.
1888. .Oct. 18-22
Clyde
Bishop FitzGerald. . . .
"
1889.. Oct. 17-21
Asheville
Clyde
Bishop Joyce
Bishop Joyce
1890. .Oct. 16-20
1891. .Oct. 21-25
Asheville
Bishop Warren
A. Craybeal.
1892. .Oct. 13-16
Poindexter
A. H. Gamble.
1893. .Oct. 12-16
Daisy
Bishop Hurst -
W. Q. A. Graham.
1894. .Sept. 27-Oct. 1
Smith's Chapel
'*
1895.. Oct. 19-24
Clyde
Bishop Mallalieu ....
A. Graybeal.
1896. .Sept. 24-27
Bishop Mallalieu . ...
11
1897. .Oct. 11-17
Bishop Andrews
"
1898. .Oct. 20-24
1899. .Oct. 18-22
Seward
Bishop Fowler
1900. .Oct. 4- 7
Clyde
Bishop Cranston
1901. .Oct. 24-27
Montezuma
Bishop Goodsell
1902. .Oct. 23-26
Seward
1903.. Oct. 7-10
Glass
Bishop Joyce
1904.. Oct. 6-11
Clyde
Bishop FitzGerald. . . .
"
1905.. Oct. 5- 8
Montezuma
Bishop Fowler
"
1906.. Oct. 4- 8
Troy
1907.. Oct. 23-27
Walkertown
Bishop Spellmeyer. . . .
1908. .Oct. 1- 4
Kings Mountain. . . .
Bishop Goodsell
1909. .Sept. 30-Oct. 3
Asheville
Bishop Anderson
1910. .Oct. 7- 9
1911. .Oct. 19-22
Troy
Bishop Anderson
1912. .Nov. 21-24
Marshallburg
Bishop Henderson. . . .
1913. .Nov. 13-17
Walkertown
Bishop Henderson. . . -
D. W. Haga.
1914. .Nov. 19-22
Asheville
Bishop Henderson. . . .
"
1915.. Nov. 25-29
Bishop Henderson. . .
"
1916. .Nov. 22-26
Parmele
Bishop Bristol
1917. .Nov. 21-25
Kings Mountain. . . .
Bishop Hughes
1918. .Dec. 4- 8
Bishop Bristol
1919. .Nov. 19-23
Troy
Bishop Bristol
"
1920. .Nov. 4- 7
Kings Mountain. . . .
CM. White.
1921. .Oct. 27-30
Canton
Bishop Bristol
"
1922. .Nov. 2- 6
Statesville
Bishop Wilson
"
1923. .Nov. 1- 4
Washington
Bishop Bristol
1924. .Nov. 6-9
Winston-Salem
Bishop Thirkield
1925. .Oct. 29-Nov. 1... .
Kings Mountain. . . .
Bishop Richardson.. .
1926.. Dec. 2- 5
Morehead City
Bishop Thirkield
1927.. Dec. 7-11
Canton
Bishop Leonard
1928. .Dec. 5- 9
Bishop Smith
"
1929.. Dec. 5- 8
Bishop Blake
W. A. Parsons
1930.. Oct. 15-19
Marshallberg
Bishop Brown
"
1931.. Sept. 23-27
Bessemer City
Bishop Smith
1932.. Oct. 6- 9
1933.. Oct. 5- 8
Canton
Bishop Brown
1934.. Oct. 4- 7
Newton
Winston-Salem ....
Bishop Brown
"
1935.. Oct. 9-13
J. J. Wood.
1936. .Oct. 8-11
Asheville
W. A. Parsons.
1937. .Oct. 7-10
Misenheimer
1938. .Oct. 6-9 1
Misenheimeer
Bishop Wade
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(b) HISTORICAL SKETCH
In the preparation of this paper, we are indebted to the late Dr.
W. Q. A. Graham and Dr. J. S. Burnett for much of the information, and
also to the sketch printed in the 1936 Conference Journal.
The western section of the Conference dates its history as co-existent
with the Holston Conference, and especially with the re-organization of
the Holston Conference in 18G6, with Bishop Clark, presiding.
This section remained with the Holston territory until 1879, when
Bishop Peck organized the Southern Central Conference, it took over the
Holston territory east of the Tennessee line. The work of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, remained in the Holston territory until the or-
ganization of the Western North Carolina Conference in 1889.
The first work of Methodism in the state of North Carolina dates back
to the year 1774, when Robert Williams organized a circuit on the Vir-
ginia line and a portion of the circuit was in North Carolina. In the
year 1777, there was a circuit in North Carolina with 950 members. In
1778, Bishops Coke and Asbury were holding sessions of the Virginia
Conference in this state. The North Carolina Conference was organized
in 1836. In 1845, this Conference joined with the other Southern Confer-
ences in organizing the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
In the bounds of Holston territory were a number of congregations
that did not acceed to the spirit of separation. Two of those churches
that always considered themselves a part of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and were supplied by local preachers during the interval of 1845
to 1866, are within the bounds of this Conference, namely, Louisa's
Chapel, at Clyde, and Arnon Plains, near Canton, and now a part of the
Canton Circuit. At Clyde there still exists a chapel which was erected in
the attic of Mr. Shook's home, which was the first framed house west
of the Blue Ridge, and where the first Methodist Episcopal Church was
organized.
Bishop Asbury visited this congregation and preached in this chapel
about the year 1808 or 1809. The property has remained in the possession
of Methodist Episcopalians from its origin, and should be preserved by
United Methodism as one of its earliest shrines west of the Blue Ridge
Mountains.
In the year 1880, Bishop Simpson held the Southern Central Conference,
at Greensboro, and its name was changed to the Blue Ridge Conference,
and under this title it made progress for thirty-two years.
At the session of 1882, there came into the Conference two young
preachers who left their indelible mark upon the work in this field,
Adolphus Graybeal and W. Q. A. Graham. Brother Graybeal was chair-
man of the most important committees, served as presiding elder and
pastor of the important charges, and for nineteen years was the efficient
secretary of the Conference.
Brother Graham spent more than twenty years as presiding elder,
superintendent of the Atlantic Mission Conference, and district superin-
tendent. In the year 1897, he went to the eastern shores of the state
and organized the Atlantic Mission Conference and established the first
school of academic grade, at Marshallberg, known as Graham Collegiate
Institute. The stamp of this school's services to the group of the Atlantic
Mission Conference churches is still visible among those fisher folk from
Portsmouth, Virginia, to Wilmington, North Carolina.
The Blue Ridge and the Atlantic Mission Conferences at their 1911
session memorialized the General Conference of 1912, for the power to
unite, which was granted.
A Commission from the two Conferences met shortly after the Gen-
eral Conference action and formulated a plan of union, and at the 1912
session at Marshallberg, North Carolina, with Bishop Theodore S. Hen-
derson, presiding, it became the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference.
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The Graham Collegiate Institute was burned in the late fall of 1910,
but work continued in modified form until the spring of 1912. In the fall
of 1913, the work was resumed at Washington, North Carolina, where the
Washington Collegiate Institute was established under the direction of
Secretary Thomas Nicholson, of the Board of Education, afterwards Bishop
Nicholson.
Rev. J. H. Warren, district superintendent of the Coast District, inter-
ested Congressman J. H. Small, of Washington, North Carolina, in the
enterprise, and it was largely through his contributions and influence that
this school was established at Washington.
Under the able direction of President Maynard O. Fletcher, it served
a large number of promising young people until the spring of 1931, it
was discontinued because of close competition of state high schools.
Fairview College, at Traphill, and Aaron Academy, at Montezuma,
were two other institutions that bore much fruit in the earlier days of the
Conference.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society established a school near
Lenoir, North Carolina, under the name of Ebenezer Mitchell Home, which
was burned in the year 1911. In 1912-13, they re-established the school at
Misenheimer, North Carolina. The main building of this school was again
destroyed by fire in the winter of 1915. Klein Hall was enlarged and the
work continued until the year 1923, when the present administration build-
ing was erected. The school grew until the year 1932, when it was rec-
ognized as a junior college. The year 1933 found President W. S. Sharpe in
charge, and through his zeal Mr. and Mrs. Pfeiffer, of New York, were
interested, and the plant as we now observe it stands as a perpetual
monument to his and their devotion to Christian education.
The Journal of 1912, shows that the united Conferences had 10,467 full
members, 9,325 enrolled in Sunday schools, with three Epworth Leagues
enrolling ninety-six young people. They had paid $16,154, for ministerial
support; and $1,274, for benevolences; $7,321, for building and improve-
ments; and $2,872, on old indebtedness.
Total value of 192 churches, was $192,793; and thirty-two parsonages,
$30,450. Total valuation, $223,243.
The 1937 Journal shows there were 14,092 full members — 13,167 en-
rolled in Sunday school, thirty-two Epworth Leagues have an enrollment,
1,526.
Paid for ministerial support, $35,616; for benevolences, $4,035; for
building and improvements, $13,170; and on old indebtedness, $3,090. The
value of 176 churches was $538,000; forty-three parsonages, $81,950;
other property, $6,356; grand total, $626,504.
With an average increase in membership, Sunday-school enrollment,
ministerial support, benevolences, and property valuation that exceeds
the average for the church-at-large, we have no apologies to make, save
as we join the entire church in humility for the meagerness of our showing.
To call the honor roll would far outdistance the roll of our honored
dead.
Many of the early heroes finished their course in other fields, and a
few of them are still among the living, though the living are seldom
canonized. To call the roll of former and present members would require
the use of the alphabet, with the exception of the letters Q, U, V, X, Y, Z.
With one exception these are found among the Christian names, i. e.,
W. Q. A. Graham, Ulysses A. Dry, Vernon A. Morton, York D. Poole, and
Zerna V. Arthur.
Dr. John S. Burnett, of the Holston Conference, joined the Blue Ridge
Conference in the class of 1888, thus completing fifty years of active service,
the only living member of that class, and the oldest member or former
member in point of service now living. We honor his presence with us
at this session, and wish for him many pleasant years of well-earned rest
from fifty strenuous years of active service.
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Dr. A. S. Beaman, retired, is the senior member, having joined the
Blue Ridge Conference in 1894; Rev. W. A. Patton, retired, is the next,
of the class of 1898; Rev. J. L. A. Bumgarner, a son-in-law of Brother
Patton, of the class of 1901, is the senior active member. Rev. W. J.
Plint, a member of the former Atlantic Mission Conference, of the class
of 1904, is next in seniority. Rev. T. S. Davis, of the Baltimore Con-
ference, was a member of the class of 1897.
The following members complete the list of those whose membership
is co-existent with the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference: Rev. D. W. Haga,
retired, class of 1905; Revs. A. B. Dennis and D. L. Earnhardt, effective;
D. J. White, retired, class of 1906; Rev. W. H. Pless, effective, class
of 1910; Revs. B. A. Culp and J. M. Wall, effective, class of 1911; C. M.
White, effective, class of 1912.
Rev. William A. Parsons, effective, joined the Georgia Conference,
class of 1897 (February) and transferred to this Conference in 1918;
Rev. M. L. Chappell was re-admitted at the 1938 session, and since he
joined in 1898, they are the senior members in active service.
C. M. WHITE,
W. A. PARSONS.
Committee.
X.
Jfltecellaneoug
(a) PLAN OF CONFERENCE EXAMINATIONS
The Plan of Conference Examinations was printed at length on pages 90 and 91
of the Conference Journal of 1937.
M. 0. Fletcher is chairman of the Board of Ministerial Training, C. W. Guthrie
is Registrar.
C. M. White, B. A. Culp, J. R. Kirby, and D. A. Bailey are assigned to subjects
for Reception on Trial.
P. A. Barker, V. A. Morton, C. 0. Newell, J. J. Wood, W. H. Pless, and W. A.
Parsons are assigned to Subjects in the First Year. G. E. Keeler, Accepted Supply,
is the only one in the First Year.
P. A. Barker, W. A. Parsons, V. A. Morton, S. W. Johnson, J. R. Kirby, and B. A.
Culp have been assigned to subjects in the Second Year. V. A. Morton has the
subjects formerly assigned to Q. V. Amberson. C. W. Martin and A. W. Wellons
are in the Second Year.
W. H. Pless, S. W. Johnson, W. A. Parsons, D. A. Bailey, and C. M. White
have the subjects of the Third Year. H. H. Shaw and R. L. Phillips are in the
Third Year studies.
D. A. Bailey, V. A. Morton, B. A. Culp, J. J. Wood, C. O. Newell, and S. W.
Johnson have the subjects of the Fourth Year.
J. J. Wood has the subjects formerly assigned to Q. V. Amberson. L. A. Lewis,
V. A. Lewis, and L. C. Stevens are in studies of the Fourth Year.
Every member of the Board and every one in the classes is urged to keep at hand
the Journal of 1937. The Secretary of the Conference will supply a copy of this
Journal to any member of the Board and to any member of the classes upon request.
(b) DELEGATES TO LAY CONFERENCE
(Post Offices in North Carolina)
Asheville District
Charge Delegate Address
Asheville C. A. Hawkins* Asheville
Asheville Circuit Francis Pressley (Alt.) . Route 1, Skyland
Ashland Everett Martin*
Bakersville Miss Etta Whitson Tipton Hill
Bessemer City R. C. Kennedy Bessemer City
Bessemer City Circuit ... Miss Mardecia Eaker Route 1, Bessemer City
Boone W. B. Castle* Boone
Canton W. T. Hawkins Canton
Canton Circuit Charles Rhodarmer (Alt.)*. Can ton
Casar A. L. Mosteller Route 2, Vale
Clyde •'..-. Lloyd Justice Clyde
Etowah Ocee Orr* Henderson ville
Franklin Circuit Sam Reece* Franklin
Hickory T. M. Starnes Hickory
Kings Mountain Mrs. J. E. Mauney (Alt.). .Kings Mountain
Leicester J. Marvin Glance Box 1362, Asheville
Linville-Montezuma Hooker Webb*
Marion CM. Poole* Marion
Murphy-Shooting Creek.. A. G. Morrow Unaka
Newton J. Mackie Catawba
Pisgah H. W. Davis Route 1, Candler
Saint Paul Mrs. Miles Shore Cycle
South River Ray Sharpe* Statesville
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Charge Delegate Address
Sylva N. F. Cheek Route 1, Bryson City
Temple Hill T. S. Welborn* Cycle
Traphill W. M. Roberts* Traphill
Wilkesboro Russell Eller Route 1, Wilkesboro
Zion W. B. Goodin Route 2, Statesville
Statesville District
Ararat Willie Simmons* Ararat
Eureka W. P. Morris* Route 2, Elizabeth City
Harkers Island Mrs. M. L. Yeomans* Harkers Island
Harmony R. V. Long* Harmony
Hatteras
Huntersville J. L. Thornburg Route 2, Huntersville
Kannapolis :
Midway J. W. Clayton 701 S. Ridge Ave., Kannapolis
Mount Mitchell R. G. Troutman* Route 2, Rockwell
Lexington M. W. Tysinger Route 6, Lexington
Marshallberg Milden Willis Marshallberg
Misenheimer Miss Mabel Edgerton Misenheimer
Morehead City
Morehead Circuit
Ocracoke Amasa Fletcher Ocracoke
Palestine P. A. Dry Route 2, Albemarle
Parmele Mrs. M. O. Fletcher Washington
Pembroke:
Bethel C. B. Brayboy* Pembroke
Bladen C. H. Moore (Alt.)* Route 4, Maxton
Pinebluff Mrs. J. L. DeYoe* Pinebluff
Portsmouth A. L. Manning 150 Pinners Ave., Portsmouth,
Va.
Statesville A. G. Frazier Route 4, Statesville
Surry J. S. Hill*
Troy J. C. Saunders* Troy
Walkertown Stokes Swaim Route 2, Kernersville
Whaleyville J. H. Baines* Route 1, Whaley, Va.
Winston-Salem R. C. Jones 2356 Fairway Ave., Winston-
Salem
Winston Circuit Mrs. H. F. Snow (Alt.). . . .845 Jersey Ave., Winston-
Salem
Yadkin W. A. Taylor*
♦Absent .
(c) VARIOUS RESOLUTIONS
Evangelistic Worker
Resolved, That we, as a Conference, commend Rev. W. Earl Armstrong, a Local
Elder in our church, to any of the brethren for services as an evangelist.
C. M. WHITE.
The Methodist Herald
Resolved, That we express our appreciation of the work of Brother R. F. Reynolds
in the publication of The Methodist Herald and our determination to back him up
financially by securing five hundred paid subscribers for that paper at 25 cents
per year. J. J. WOOD.
Fraternal Messages
(d) Resolved, That we express our appreciation of the two messages by the
fraternal delegates by urging that, if possible, these addresses be printed in the
North Carolina Christian Advocate, The Methodist Protestant Herald, and The
Methodist Herald. j j WOOD.
XI.
$a3toral Eecorb
(Post Offices in North Carolina)
(a) ROLL OF CONFERENCE MEMBERS AND PROBATIONERS
(d, indicates deacon; u, unordained. All others are elders.)
(1) Retired Ministers
*A. S. Beaman, 140 Westwood, Asheville M. A. Matheson, Newton
D. W. Haga, Montezuma *W. A. Patton, Lansing
*R. P. Jones, Route 1, Creston *W. G. Warren, Canton
*F. R. Lowry, Pembroke *D. J. White, Ronda
(2) Effective
Z. V. Arthur, Troy
D. A. Bailey, Route 2, Albemarle
*P. A. Barker, Shooting Creek
C. C. Benton, Spruce Pine
J. R. Bowman, Franklin
S. J. Brawley, Route 2, East Bend
J. L. A. Bumgarner, Wilkesboro
S. N. Bumgarner, Wilkesboro
H. H. Cash, Bakersville
M. L. Chappell, Lansing
B. A. Gulp, 2730 Glenn Ave., Winston-
Salem
A. B. Dennis, 200 Montford Ave., Ashe-
ville
D. H. Dennis, Route 2, Asheville
D. L. Earnhardt, Traphill
M. O. Fletcher, Washington (N. C.)
F. F. Frisbie, Route 1, Derita
E. M. Graham, Box 414, Newton
*E. P. Green, Vale
C. W. Guthrie, Marshallberg
S. W. Johnson, Kings Mountain
J. R. Kirby, Leicester
Ministers
L. A. Lewis (d), Pinebluff
V. A. Lewis (d), Harkers Island
D. F. Lowry, Pembroke
E. W. Mills, Monroe
V. A. Morton, Route 3, Winston-Salem
C. O. Newell, Clyde
R. C. Nimon, Ansonville
W. A. Parsons, 1033 Boulevard, States-
ville
W. H. Pless, Route 2, Candler
W. J. Plint, 1008 Fifth St., Statesville
C. O. Plyler, Route 5, Statesville
Y. D. Poole, Harmony
E. H. Spencer, Clyde
L. C. Stevens id), Hampton ville
J. M. Wall, Route 1, Wilkesboro
CM. White, Candler
C. C. Williams, Canton
C. J. Winslow, Walkertown
J. J. Wood, Route 2, Marion
C. K. Wright, Mattamuskeet
J. F. Wyatt, Canton
(3) Probationers
C. W. Martin (u), Montezuma
A. W. Wellons (w), Bessemer City
H. H. Shaw, 144 Pinners Ave., Ports
mouth, Va.
(b) LOCAL PREACHERS
(Italic letters in parentheses indicate ordinations.)
(1) Accepted Supply Pastors
T. W. Bryant (e), Ararat M. W. Mann le), Ocracoke
L. W. Hall (e), Etowah R. L. Phillips (d), Route 1, Bessemer
G. E. Keeler, 97 Ashland Ave., Ashe- City
ville J. W. Smith, Pembroke
*Absent. (The two effective men were absent on account of sickness.)
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(2) Other Local Preachers
ASHEVILLE DISTRICT
W. E. Armstrong (e), Gastonia
Miss Ruby Baily (d), Bessemer City
Mrs. Flora Banks, Biltmore
C. W. Brown, Creston
M. F. Bumgarner, Wilkesboro
B. A. Day, Ronda
Mrs. D. L. Earnhardt, Traphill
D. R. Earnhardt (e), Biltmore
Rufus Graybeal yd), , Tenn.
G. C. Greene, Marion
N. Q. Harris (e), Route 6, Statesville
Millard Lambert, Linville
H. L. Lewis, Ashland
H. H. Mitchell id), Asheville
L. K. Moffitt, Franklin
A. G. Morrow, Violet
Mrs. C. O. Newell, Clyde
Ocee Orr, Etowah
W. E. Potter (e), Canton
Mrs. Estelle Price, Hickory
A. F. Rhodes, Asheville
W. M. Roberts, Roaring Gap
F. G. Smathers, Candler
T. L. Taylor (e), Candler
J. H. Tipton (d), Mosheim, Tenn.
M. C. Winebarger, Hemlock
L. R. Wood (e), Blowing Rock
STATESVILLE DISTRICT
W. C. Baines (d), Route 2, Elizabeth
City
Turner Brown, Route 1, Statesville
Wade Bustle, 4354 Duke Sta., Durham
Homer Clodfelter, Ellis School, Salisbury
C. J. Chandler. Colfax
U. A. Dry (e), Salisbury
J. S. Gardner, Route 6, Mt. Airy
L. B. Jacobs, Pembroke
C. A. Johnson (d), Harkers Island
T. E. Pierce id), High Point
A. G. Woodruff (d), Harmony
(c) RECORD OF CONFERENCE RELATIONS, ORDINATIONS, AND
APPOINTMENTS OF CONFERENCE MEMBERS AND PROBATIONERS
After each name is given year of birth, year of reception on trial in
Annual Conference, year of admission to full membership, year of or-
dination as deacon, and year of ordination as elder. The year is given in
which each appointment was made. "1927 Parmele," means that the min-
ister was assigned to Parmele in the fall of 1927, and was there most of
the following year. Years served as supply are indicated by enclosure in
parentheses.
The number of Years of Approved Service in this Conference previous
to the Conference of 1938, is shown in parentheses at the close of each in-
dividual record. See Discipline, 1936, paragraph 947, section 1.
Zerna V. Arthur — b. 1889; received, Northwest Iowa Conference, 1911; full
member, Blue Ridge- Atlantic Conference, 1914; deacon, 1914; elder,
1916. 1911, George, Iowa; 1912, Melvin, Iowa; transferred to Blue
Ridge- Atlantic Conference, 1913. 1913, '14, Misenheimer; 1915, '16,
Walkertown; 1917, '18, in United States Army; 1919, '20, '21, '22,
'23, '24, without appointment to attend school; transferred to New
England Southern Conference, 1925. 1925, '26, Woods Hole and East
Falmouth, Massachusetts; 1927, Brayton, Fall River; 1928, '29, '30,
St. Paul's, Providence, Rhode Island; 1931, '32, '33, Bridgewater, Massa-
chusetts; 1934, '35, '36, Provincetown; 1937, Myricks and Dighton,
Massachusetts; transferred to Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference, March,
1938. 1938, Troy (IOV2).
D. A. Bailey— b. 1888; received, 1923; full member, 1927; deacon, 1927;
elder, 1929. 1923, Harmony Circuit; 1924, '25, '26, Marion; 1927, '28,
'29, Walkertown; 1930, '31, '32, '33, '34, '35, '36, Huntersville; 1937,
'38, Palestine and Chandler. (13).
P. A. Barker — b. 1905; received, Alabama, 1923; full member, 1927; deacon,
1927; elder, 1929. (1922), '23, Dime and Ash Ridge, Alabama; (1924),
Mt. Airy Ct., Tennessee: (1925), Rossville, Georgia; (1926, '27), Daisy,
Tennessee. Was in school from 1924 to 1927. 1928, Florence, Alabama.
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1929, '30, '31, '32, '33, '34, '35, was without appointment in Alabama
Conference to attend school. (1931, '32, '33, '34, '35), Areola, New
Jersey; transferred to Blue Ridge-Atlantic, 1936. (1935), '36, '37, '38,
Shooting Creek-Murphy Parish. (3).
A. S. Beaman — received, 1894; transferred to Blue Ridge-Atlantic, 1920.
1920, '21, '22, '23, '24, '25, Asheville; 1926, Winston-Salem; 1927, Elm
Grove and Mount Pleasant; 1928, Pine Bluff; 1929, '30, Harmony; 1931,
Field Agent, Pensions and Relief; 1932, Pisgah; 1933, retired. (21).
Served several years previous to 1920 in Blue Ridge and Holston Con-
ferences.
C. C. Benton — b. 1895; received, North Carolina Conference of Wesleyan
Methodist Church, 1920; received, full member, Blue Ridge- Atlantic,
1927; elder, 1929. 1920, Old Fort; 1921, Cherryville; 1922, '23, East
Radford, Virginia; 1924, '25, Cherryville; 1926, Rose Hill. Changed
to Methodist Episcopal Church, 1927. 1927, '28, '29, Winston-Salem;
1930, '31, '32, '33, Canton; 1934, '35, '36, '37, Asheville District; 1938,
Methodist Episcopal Church, South. (11).
J. R. Bowman— b. 1909; received, 1932; full member, 1937; deacon, 1935;
elder, 1937. 1932, Traphill; 1933, '34, Bostic; 1936, '37, Etowah; 1937,
'38, Franklin. (3).
S. J. Brawley— b. 1892; received, 1930; full member, 1932; deacon, 1932;
elder, 1936. 1930, Traphill; 1931, '32, '33, Lexington; 1934, '35, '36,
'37, '38, Yadkin. (8).
J. L. A. Bumgarner — b. 1878; received, 1901; full member, 1908; deacon,
1908; elder, 1910. 1901, Montezuma; 1902, '03, '04, '04, '05, '06, without
appointment to attend school; (1904), Madisonville Circuit, Tennessee;
(1905), Decatur Circuit; (1907), Rogersville and Whitehorn; 1908, '09,
Walkertown; 1910, in school at Chattanooga; 1911, '12, Lansing;
1913, '14, '15, Traphill; 1916, '17, '18, '19, '20, Asheville District; 1921,
'22, '23, '24, Walkertown; 1925, '26, '27, Wilkesboro; 1928, leave of
absence (% yr. at Yadkin); 1929, Yadkin; 1930, supernumerary; 1931,
'32, '33, '34, St. Paul; 1935, '36, '37, Temple Hill; 1938, Smith's
Chapel and Wesley's Chapel. (31). Was in General Conference of
1916.
S. N. Bumgarner — b. 1871; received, 1914; full member, 1916; deacon,
1914; elder, 1919. (1913), '14, Boone; 1915, Creston; 1916, '17, Ararat;
1918, '19, '20, '21, Wilkesboro; 1922, '23, '24, Yadkin; 1925, '26, Bakers-
ville; 1927, '28, Harmony; 1929, Troy; 1930, Newton; 1931, Wilkes-
boro; 1932, '33, Harmony; 1934, leave of absence, (served Traphill);
1935, '36, '37, Hickory Circuit. (24).
H. H. Cash — b. 1903; received, Central Tennessee, 1926; deacon, Tennessee,
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1928; full member, Blue Ridge-
Atlantic, 1935; elder, 1937. 1926, McLemoresville, Tennessee; 1927,
Lexington, Tennessee; 1928, '29, Jamestown, Tennessee; (1930, '31),
district evangelist; (1933, '34), Ashland, North Carolina; 1935, '36,
St. Paul Circuit; 1937, '38, Bakersville-Tipton Hill. (3).
M. L. Chappell— b. 1876; received, Atlantic Mission, 1898; deacon, 1898;
elder, 1904. Served the following charges previous to 1915:
Marshallberg, Harkers Island, Avon, Hatteras, Wildwood, Win-
fall, Whaleyville, Elizabeth City. 1915, '16, in retired relation;
1917, supernumerary; 1918, Pinners, Virginia; 1919, '20, '21,
retired; 1922, '23, Parkville; 1924, supernumerary (served Park-
ville); 1925, Parmele; 1926, Chowan; 1927, '28, '29, '30, supernumerary;
1931, located; (1934, '35), Lexington; (1936, '37), Lansing; 1938,
v/ith Methodist Episcopal Church, South. (23). Has been unusually
successful in revival services; has received 1,752 into the church.
1938] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 151
B. A. Culp — received, 1911; full member, 1914; deacon, 1911; elder,
1916. 1911, '12, Kings Mountain Circuit; 1913, '14, '15, '16, '17,
'18, '19, '20, '21, Kings Mountain; 1922, '23, '24, '25, Winston-Salem;
1926, '27, '28, '29, '30, Asheville; 1931, '32, Conference evangelist;
1933, '34, '35, '36, '37, '38, Winston-Salem. (26).
A. B. Dennis— b. 1876; received, 1906; full member, 1908; deacon, 1906;
elder, 1910. 1906, '07, '08, Leicester; 1909, Troy; 1910, transferred
to Holston; 1910, Etowah, Tennessee; 1911, '12, Athens Circuit; 1913,
Little River; 1914, '15, Lenoir City; 1916, transferred again to Blue
Ridge- Atlantic; 1916, Canton, North Carolina; 1917, '18, '19, Leicester;
1920, leave of absence; 1921, Pisgah; 1922, Canton Circuit; 1923, '24,
Kings Mountain; 1925, '26, '27, '28, '29, '30, Winston-Salem (States-
ville District); 1931, '32, Asheville; 1933, '34, Pisgah; 1935, Clyde;
1936, Asheville Circuit; 1937, with Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
(26). Was in the General Conference of 1932.
D. H. Dennis— b. 1888; received, 1923; full member, 1927; deacon, 1927;
elder, 1929. (1918, '19), Hatteras; (1920, '21), Morehead Circuit;
(1922), '23, Chandler; 1924, without appointment for school; 1925,
Montezuma; 1926, '27, Traphill; 1928, '29, '30, St. Paul; 1931, '32, '33,
Bakersville; 1934, '35, Asheville Circuit; 1936, Clyde; 1937, '38, Ashe-
ville Circuit. (13).
D. L. Earnhardt— b. 1877; received, 1906; full member, 1908; deacon, 1906;
elder, 1910. (1905), '06, Culberson; 1907, '08, Clyde; 1909, '10, Ashe-
ville Circuit; 1911, Marion; 1912, Ocracoke; 1913, Harmony; 1914, '15,
'16, Etowah; 1917, '18, Pisgah; 1919, '20, '21, Clyde; 1922, '23, Leicester;
1924, Bakersville; 1925, '26, Marshallberg; 1927, Macon-Sylva; 1928,
'29, Asheville Circuit; 1930, '31, '32, Etowah; 1933, Casar and Hickory;
1934, '35, Casar; 1936, Wilkesboro Circuit; 1937, '38, Traphill. (32).
M. O. Fletcher— b. 1882; received, Holston, 1911; full member, 1913;
deacon, 1913; elder, 1915; transferred to Blue Ridge-Atlantic, 1916.
(1914, '15), '16, '17, '18, '19, '20, '21, '22, '23, '24, '25, '26, '27, '28.
'29, '30, '31, President Washington (North Carolina) Collegiate In-
stitute; 1932, manager, Tayloe Hospital; 1933, '34, '35, '36, '37, '38,
Parmele. (21). Member of General Conference, of 1924; elected to
Uniting Conference, 1939.
F. F. Frisbie— b. 1886; received, Puget Sound, 1915; full member, 1917;
deacon, 1917; elder, 1919. 1915, Sequim, Washington; 1916, '17, Colby,
Washington; 1918, '19, Chimacum, Washington; 1920, '21, supernumer-
ary; 1922, located at own request; (1924), Community Church, Mont-
pelier, Idaho; 1925, readmitted by Idaho Conference; 1925, '26, '27,
Richfield, Idaho; 1928, Salmon City, Idaho; 1929, transferred to West
Virginia; 1929, '30, Knottsville, West Virginia; 1931, transferred to
Blue Ridge- Atlantic; 1931, '32, Winston-Salem Circuit; 1933, '34, '35,
Leicester; 1936, Canton; 1937, '38, Huntersville. (7).
E. M. Graham — b. 1882; received, North Carolina, Wesleyan Methodist
Church, 1912; elder, 1916. 1913, '14, General evangelist; 1915, '16, '17,
Kings Mountain; 1918, '19, Charlotte; 1920, '21, '22, '23, '24, '25, Presi-
dent of Annual Conference; 1926, '27, '28, '29, '30, '31, '32, '33, Charlotte;
1934, general evangelist. He was a member of General Conference,
of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, from 1915 to 1926; was member
of Book Committee, of Wesleyan Methodist Church, four years, 1923-
1926, which carried with it many responsibilities in the leadership of
the denomination. His orders were recognized by the Blue Ridge-
Atlantic Conference, in 1935, and he was received into this Conference,
in 1936. (1934), Clyde; (1935), Pisgah; 1936, '37, '38,. Newton. (2).
152 BLUE RIDGE-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE [1938
E. P. Greene — received, 1928; full member, 1930; deacon, 1930; elder
1932. (1925), Newport; 1928, Macon-Sylva; 1929, '30, '31, Marion;
1932, '33, Wilkesboro; 1934, '35, Bakersville; 1936, '37, '38, Casar.
(10).
C. W. Guthrie— b. 1888; received, 1919; full member, 1921; deacon, 1921;
elder, 1923. (1918), Bessemer City; 1919, Morehead Circuit; 1920,
Portsmouth; 1921, '22, '23, Troy; 1924, Marshallberg; 1925, Yadkin;
1926, Harmony; 1927, Troy; 1928, '29, '30, '31, '32, '33, Kings Moun-
tain; 1934, Marshallberg; 1935, Newton; 1936, '37, '38, Marshallberg.
(19).
D. W. Haga— b. 1872; received, 1905; full member, 1907; deacon, 1907;
elder, 1909. 1905, '06, '07, '08, Creston; 1909, '10, Montezuma; 1911,
'12, Canton Circuit; 1913, Leicester; 1914, '15, '16, Montezuma; 1917,
'18, Morehead City; 1919, '20, Winston-Salem District; 1921, leave of
absence; 1922, '23, '24, Montezuma; 1925, '26, '27, Linville City; 1928,
Marion; 1929, leave of absence; 1930, Conference evangelist; 1931,
Boone; 1932, '33, '34, co-pastor, Linville-Montezuma; 1935, '36, Alta-
mont; 1937, retired. (32).
S. W. Johnson — b. 1889; received, 1914; full member, 1916, deacon, 1914;
elder, 1918. (1913), Morehead Circuit; 1914, Hatteras; 1915, Park-
ville; 1916, '17, Gastonia; 1918, St. Paul; 1919, '20, '21, Morehead
City; 1922, '23, '24, Harmony; 1925, '26, '27, Huntersville; 1928,
Elm Grove-Mt. Pleasant; 1929, '30, '31, '32, '33, Kannapolis; 1934,
'35, '36, '37, Statesville; 1938, Kings Mountain. (24).
R. P. Jones — received, 1919; full member, 1921; deacon, 1921; elder,
1924. (1917, '18), Boone; 1919, '20, '21, Montezuma; 1922, '23, Bakers-
ville; 1924, '25, Canton Circuit; 1926, Asheville Circuit; 1927, '28,
'29, Pisgah; 1930, '31, '32, '33, '34, '35, Linville-Montezuma; 1936, re-
tired. (17).
J. R. Kirby — received, Kansas, 1916; 1916, Morehead Circuit (Kansas); 1917,
Jefferson; 1918, '19, Wesley Foundation, Kansas State College; 1920, '21,
left without appointment for school; 1922, transferred to North Indiana;
1922, Galveston, Indiana; 1924, transferred to Northern Minnesota; 1924,
'25, Hawley, Minnesota; 1926, supernumerary; 1927, located at own
request; 1927 to 1935, did supply work, six years, in public school
and college work; 1935, readmitted and transferred to Blue Ridge-
Atlantic; 1935, Asheville; 1936, with Methodist Episcopal Church,
South; 1937, '38, Leicester. (3).
L. A. Lewis — b. 1912; received, 1932; full member, 1935; deacon, 1935.
1932, '33, Morehead City; 1934, '35, Harmony-Mitchell; 1936, with-
out appointment for school; 1937, Canton; 1938, Pineblurr. (5).
V. A. Lewis— b. 1912; received, 1932; full member, 1937; deacon, 1936.
1932, Hatteras; 1933, Colfax; 1934, Harmony Circuit; 1935, Hat-
teras; 1936, Bakersville; 1937, St. Paul; 1938, Harkers Island. (3).
D. F. Lowry— b. 1881; received, 1913; full member, 1915; deacon, 1915;
elder, 1917. 1913, '14, Pembroke; 1915, '16, '17, Rowland; 1918,
Pembroke; 1919, '20, Hamlet; 1921, '22, '23, '24, '25, '26, '27, '28, '29,
'30, '31, '32, '33, '34, '35, '36, '37, '38, Pembroke. (25).
F. R. Lowry — received into full membership, from Holiness Methodism-
Church, 1919; elder, 1921. (1918), '19, Rowland; 1920, '21, Thessa-
lonica; 1922, '23, Hamlet; 1924, supernumerary; 1925, '26, Latta;
1927, '28, '29, '30, '31, supernumerary; 1932, located at own request.
(1928), Pee Dee; (1929, '30), Clio-Latta; 1936, readmitted and placed
in retired relation. (7).
C. W. Martin— b. 1908; received, 1937; 1937, '38, Linville-Montezuma. (1).
1938] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 153
M. A. Matheson — b. 1874; received, 1903; full member, 1907; deacon,
1907; elder, 1909. 1903, Unaka; 1905, '05, Hiawassee; 1906, '07,
Erwin; 1908, '09, Marion; 1910, Etowah; 1911, Casar; 1912, Parmele;
1913, '14, Zion; 1915, '16, '17, '18, Newton; 1919, '20, Gastonia;
1921, '22, '23, '24, '25, supernumerary; 1926, located; 1938, read-
mitted and placed in the retired relation. (16).
E. W. Mills— b. 1896; received, 1933; full member, 1935; deacon, 1932;
elder, 1935. (1928, '29), Newton; (1930, '31, '32), '33, '34, '35, Troy;
1936, '37, Mt. Mitchell-Midway (Kannapolis) ; 1938, with Methodist
Episcopal Church, South. (5).
V. A. Morton— b. 1907; received, 1929; full member, 1931; deacon, 1931;
elder, 1933. (1928), '29, Lexington; 1930, '31, '32, Walkertown; 1933,
'34, '35, '36, '37, '38, Winston Circuit. (9).
C. O. Newell — b. 1888; received, 1920, in Holston; transferred to Blue
Ridge-Atlantic, 1920; full member, 1925; deacon, 1923; elder, 1925.
1920, '21, Washington; 1922, '23, without appointment for school;
1924, Morehead City; 1925, '26, Canton; 1927, transferred to Georgia;
1927, Epworth, Georgia; 1928, Rossville, Georgia; 1929, transferred
to Blue Ridge- Atlantic; 1929, '30, Bessemer City; 1931, '32, '33, '34,
'35, Pinebluff; 1936, Leicester; 1937, '38, with Methodist Episcopl
Church, South. (13).
R. C. Nimon— b. 1907; received, 1936; full member, 1938; elder, 1938; 1936,
'37, Misenheimer; 1938, with Methodist Episcopal Church, South. (2).
W. A. Parsons — b. 1872; received, Georgia, 1897 (February); full member,
1898 (December); deacon, 1898; elder, 1901. 1897 (February), Wes-
ley Chapel, Atlanta; 1897 (December), Lookout Mountain; 1898, '99,
Spring Place; 1900, '01. Atalla (Epworth) Seminary; 1902, '03, '04,
Blue Ridge District; 1905, '06, '07, Atlanta District; 1908, '09, '10,
'11, '12, '13, Union Hill Seminary; 1914, '15, '16, '17, Epworth Semin-
ary; 1918, transferred to Blue Ridge- Atlantic; 1918, '19, '20, Troy;
1921, '22, '23, '24, '25, Washington (North Carolina) District; 1926,
'27, '28, '29, '30, '31, '32, '33, Statesville; 1934, '35, '36, '37, Kings
Mountain; 1938, Statesville. (20).
W. A. Patton— b. 1856; received, 1898; full member, 1900; deacon, 1900;
elder, 1902. 1898, '99, 1900, '01, '02, Creston; 1903, '04, '05, '06, '07,
'08, Bakersville District; 1909, Jefffferson Circuit; 1910, '11, '12, '13,
'14, '15, Asheville District; 1916, '17, Creston; 1918, '19, Asheville;
1920, '21, '22, Lansing; 1923, '24, Creston; 1925, '26, '27, Lansing;
1928, retired. (31).
W. H. Pless— b. 1886; received, 1910; full member, 1915; deacon, 1910;
elder, 1917. 1910, Teresita; 1911, '12, '13, Etowah; 1914, '15, '16, '17,
'18, Canton Circuit; 1919, North Winston; 1920, Walkertown; 1921,
Asheville District; 1922, '23, '24, Canton; 1925, '26, '27, Kings Moun-
tain; 1928, '29, '30, Leicester; 1931, '32, '33, '34, '35, '36, '37, '38, Canton
Circuit. (25).
W. J. Plint— b. 1877; received, 1904; full member, 1908*; deacon, 1897;
elder, 1906. Was in the Atlantic Mission Conference until 1911. Was
transferred to Blue Ridge Conference in 1911. In 1912, these two
Conferences were merged. 1904, Graham Collegiate Institute; 1905,
'06, Graham Collegiate Institute and Marshallberg; 1907, Harkers Is-
land and Elizabeth City (six months each); 1908, '09, Morehead City;
1910, Portsmouth, Virginia; 1911, Walkertown; 1912, Misenheimer;
1913, Mitchell Home School; 1914, Harmony; 1915, '16, Morehead City;
*But for a technical error this should be 1906.
154 BLUE RIDGE-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE [1938
1917, '18, Statesville (Winston-Salem) District; 1919, '20, Coast (Wash-
ington) District; 1921, North Winston; 1922, '23, Morehead City; 1924,
Portsmouth, Virginia; 1925, leave of absence; 1926, Morehead City;
1927, Elm Grove-Mt. Pleasant; 1928, '29, '30, supernumerary; 1931,
'32, Leicester; 1933, '34, '35, '36, '37, '38, Statesville District. (29).
C. O. Plyler— b. 1898; received, 1926; full member, 1928; deacon, 1928;
elder, 1934. 1926, Hickory; 1927, Pinebluff; 1928, without appoint-
ment for school; 1929, '30, '31, '32, '33, supernumerary; 1934, '35,
'36, '37, '38, South River. (7).
Y. D. Poole— b. 1884; received, 1913; full member, 1915; deacon, 1914;
elder, 1925. 1913, '14, '15, Kannapolis; withdrew from Conference,
1917; was readmitted, 1923. (1918), Ocracoke; (1919, '20), Harkers
Island; (1921, '22), '23, Portsmouth, Virginia; 1924, '25, '26, Leicester;
1927, '28, '29, Canton; 1930, Parmele; 1931, '32, '33, '34, Newton; 1935,
Portsmouth, Virginia; 1936, '37, '38, Harmony-Mitchell. (18).
H. H. Shaw— b. 1886; received, 1938; deacon, 1902; elder, 1904; (1933), Trap-
hill; (1934, '35), Ocracoke; (1936, '37), '38, Portsmouth, Virginia.
E. H. Spencer— b. 1888; received, 1920; full member, 1923; deacon, 1923;
elder, 1925. 1920, '21, Marion; 1922, '23, '24, '25, Bessemer City; 1926,
'27, Kannapolis; 1928, '29, Huntersville; 1930, '31, Casar; 1933, leave
of absence; 1934, '35, Wilkesboro; 1936, Traphill; 1937, '38, Clyde.
(17).
L. C. Stevens— b. 1899; received, 1927; full member, 1938; deacon, 1937.
(1926), '27, Etowah; 1928, Misenheimer; 1929, discontinued; (1935),
Lansing Parish assistant; 1936, received again; 1936, Ashland; 1937,
Pine Mountain Parish; 1938, St. Paul. (2).
J. M. Wall— b. 1870; received, 1911; full member, 1913; deacon, 1911;
elder, 1915. 1911, Wilkesboro; 1912, '13, '14, '15, Yadkin; 1916, '17,
'18, '19, Harmony; 1920, North Winston; 1921, '22, '23, '24, Winston-
Salem District; 1925, Conference evangelist; 1926, Walkertown; 1927,
'28, Bessemer City; 1929, leave of absence; 1930, '31, '32, Ararat
Circuit; 1933, '34, '35, '36, Zion Circuit; 1937, '38, Wilkesboro. (27).
W. G. Warren — received, 1910; received again, 1919; full member, 1924;
deacon, 1909; elder, 1927. Served several years as supply. 1919, '20,
Pisgah; 1921, '22, Zion; 1923, '24, Asheville Circuit; 1925, '26, '27,
Clyde; 1928, Etowah; 1929, supernumerary; 1930, Bakersville; 1931,
Sylva; 1932, leave of absence; 1933, '34, Etowah; 1935, retired. (12).
A. W. Wellons— b. 1915; received, 1937. (1936), Boone Circuit; 1937, '38,
Bessemer City. (1).
C. M. White— b. 1880; received, 1912; full member, 1914; deacon, 1912;
elder, 1916. 1912, '13, '14, '15, '16, Statesville; 1917, Misenheimer;
1918, '19, '20, '21, Kannapolis; 1922, '23, '24, Newton; 1925, '26, '27,
Morehead City; 1928, '29, '30, '31, '32, '33, Asheville District; 1934,
'35, Canton; 1936, '37, '38, Pisgah Circuit. (26).
D. J. White— b. 1862; received, 1906; full member, 1908; deacon, 1908;
elder, 1915. (1905), '06, '07, '08, Wilkesboro; 1909, '10, '11, Yadkin;
1912, Ararat; 1913, '14, Elkin; 1915, Roaring Gap; 1916, '17, '18, '19,
Traphill; 1920, '21, '22, '23, Thurmond; 1924, '25, Harmony Circuit;
1926, '27, Mountain Grove; 1928, '29, '30, Wilkesboro; 1931, Traphill;
1932, retired. (26).
C. J. Winslow— b. 1899; received, 1926; full member, 1931; deacon, 1929;
elder, 1932. 1926, Macon-Sylva; 1927, Ocracoke; 1928, Harkers Is-
land; 1929, Hatteras; 1930, '31, '32, '33, Asheville Circuit; 1934, Besse-
mer City; 1935, '36, '37, Bessemer City Circuit; 1938, Walkertown.
(9).
1938] METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 155
J. J. Wood — b. 1882; received, Georgia, 1923; full member, 1926; deacon,
1926, elder, 1930. 1923, Hemphill Avenue, Atlanta; 1924, '25, Epworth;
1926, Tallapoosa; 1927, transferred to Blue Ridge- Atlantic; 1927,
Bakersville; 1928, Culberson-Unaka; 1929, Culberson-Unaka and Hayes-
ville; 1930, '31, '32, Ocracoke; 1933, '34, '35, '36, '37, Walkertown;
1938, Marion. (11).
C. K. Wright— b. 1907;, received, Alabama, 1934; full member, 1936; deacon,
1936; elder, 1938. 1935, transferred to Blue Ridge- Atlantic; 1935,
Marshallberg; 1936, Troy; 1937, '38, with Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. (3).
J. F. Wyatt— b. 1892; received, 1931; full member, 1937; deacon, 1937;
elder, 1938. (1929, '30), Misenheimer; 1931, '32, Winston-Salem; 1933,
'34, Portsmouth, Virginia; 1935, without appointment for school; 1936,
'37, Marion; 1938, Canton. (3).
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Accepted Supply Pastors 148
Appointments 119
Boards and Committees 102
Commission on Methodist Co-operation 125
Conference Sessions 142
Daily Proceedings 104
Disciplinary Questions 114
District Superintendents' Reports 121
Historical Sketch 143
Lay Delegates 146
Laymen's Resolutions 138
Local Preachers 148
Memoirs 139
Officers of the Conference 101
Ordinations 112
Pastoral Record 148
Plan of Examinations 146
Record of Appointments and Ordinations : 149
Record of Sessions 142
Retired Ministers 148
Roll of the Dead 141
Statistician's Report 132
Stewards' Report 127
Treasurer's Report 136
Treasurer of Home Missions « 138
Various Resolutions 147
World Service Askings 138
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