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Cefebration of tlie Life
of
Jolin :f. Jofinson
sunrise
January 10, 1920
'Jim"
· ·Sunset - ·
June 17, 2003
Saturday, June 21, 2003
9:00A.M.
St. Elizabeth R. C. Church
179 Hussa Street
Linden, New Jersey
�Obituary
John F. Johnson went to be at home with the Lord on
Tuesday evening, June 17, 2003. He was born to Ethel and Wade
Johnson on January 10, 1920 in Bethesda, Maryland. As a child, his
family moved to Bayonne, New Jersey where he resided for many
years. In 1941, he met and married his wife of61 years.
He worked at Kraft Foods Company in Hillside until his
retirement after which he worked odd jobs for a while.
John was a lover of boxing, baseball, football and all sports.
He also collected and loved jazz.
He was a faithful member of St. Elizabeth's Oiurch and
served on the Usher Board, the Holy Name Society and the
Encounter with Christ Group.
He leaves to mourn him, his wife Mae Johnson of Linden,
NJ; 1 daughter, Linda Johnson of Avenel, NJ; 6 grandchildren, 10
great grandchildren, 2 nephews, 1 niece and a host offriends.
FILL NOT YOUR HEARTS WITH PAIN AND SORROW
Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow,
Remember
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When love has bound the heart
'Tis hard, so hard to speak the words
''We must forever part."
Dear loved one we have laid thee
In thy peaceful crypts embrace
But thy memory will be cherished
When we see, in heaven, thy face.
Lovingly and Sorrowfully,
The Family
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Friends
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Effinger Street School
�,:
�WE L C O ME
Dear Teachers and Fellow Students:
Welcome to our first Effinger Street/Lucy F. Simms School Reunion!
We are pleased that you have come to share this new experience with
us.
We have worked diligently to make this reunion a success.
effort was made to contact as many people as possible.
Every
It is our hope that this weekend will renew old friendships and
bring back fond memories of our high school days. Also we want to
recognize our teachers and extend to them our sincere appreciation for
their dedication in molding our futures.
We need your help in identifying persons and the years in our
memory mate section. If you can help us, please notify anyone on the
Reunion Committee.
We hope that you will enjoy every minute of this gathering.
Sincerely,
REUNION COMMITTEE
Ms. Delores Jones, Chairperson
Mrs. Eileen Madden, Secretary
Mrs. Betty Winkey, Assistant Secretary
Mrs. Brenda Bolen, Treasurer
Mr. Howard Curry
Mrs. Amelia Jones
Mrs. Doris Reed
Mrs. Betty Martin
Mr. Douglass Lewis
Mr. Wilma Byrd, Jr.
Mrs. Roberta Johnson
Mrs. Doris Washington
Mrs. Naomi Thomas
Mr. Carter Bundy
Mrs. Carmelita Goodwin
Mrs. Elaine Milam
��THE FIRST EFFINGER STREET/LUCY F. SIMMS SCHOOL REUNION
LUCY F. SIMMS SCHOOL
AND
BELLE MEADE RED CARPET INN
HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA
FRIDAY - MAY 28, 1982:
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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p.m. - 10 p.m.
SATURDAY - MAY 29, 1982:
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Registration - Lucy F. Simms School
Hospitality - Lucy F. Simms School
Late Registration - Lucy F. Simms School
12:30 p.m.
Luncheon and Fashion Show
Belle Meade Restaurant
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Banquet - Belle Meade Restaurant
10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Dance - Belle Meade Restaurant
SUNDAY - MAY 30, 1982:
Morning
Church of your choice
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Memorial Service - Newtown Cemetary
Sponsored by the American Region
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Picnic - Northeast Park
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Vesper Service - Northeast Park
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Lucy F. Simms School
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Lucy Simms
Mary Awkard Fairfax
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"The Church's One Foundation
Is Jesus Christ Her Lord."
Dedication Services
For
First Baptist Church
~
Harrisonburg, Virginia
September 6, 1S64
3:00 P. M.
OFFICIATES
Rev. Thomas C. Allen, Pastor
Dr. M. F. Robinson
Rev. David H. Mefford
�DEDICATION PROGRAM
Organ Prelude
Call To Worship
The Invocation ----------------· ------------- Rev-. Thomas C. Allen, Pastor
Hymn Of Praise (No. 244) _____ ___ The Church's One Foundation
Wesley
W elcome From Church ___ _________________ ___ _ Mrs. Gloria June Moore
Rev. Richard Bell, John Wesley Methodist Church
Greetings:
Churches of Harrisonburg _______ _________ Ministerial Association
Mayor of Harrisonburg, Mr. Frank C. Switzer
Berean Valley Baptist Association
Recognitions:
Local Committee ____ George McGuire, Chm., Deacons Board
Architect and Builders ------------------------------ Leon A. Awkard,
Chairman of Building Committee
Presentation of Keys, Mr. Charles E. Burgoyne, Contractor
Dedication Hymn (No. 2L17) _______ _ I Love Thy Kingdom Lord
Handel
Dedication of Tithes and Offerings
The Offertory
The Prayer
Song of Inspiration
Introduction of Speaker ---------------------------- Rev. Thomas C. Allen
The Dedication Sermon ---------------------------------- Dr. M. F. Robinson
Pastor First Baiptist Church, Covington, Va.
The Responsive Reading of Dedication __Rev. David H. Mefford,
Minister, Harrisonburg Baprtist Church
The Prayer of Dedication -------------------------------- Rev. Calvin Chew,
Pastor New Hope Baptist Church, McGaheysville, Va.
Hymn ,(No. 343) ____ ___ _ Come, We That Love The Lord-Lowry
Remarks by the Pastor
Closing Hymn
Benediction
�"HISTORICAL SKETCH"
1871 - 1964
In the year of 1871 the Baptist believers desired to build
a house of worship in the town of Harrisonburg, Virginia.
The Rev. "\Villiam Hill was called for this purpose, and was
the church's first pastor. From his leadership and the aid of
a few Baptist people a church ,vas organized.
The first building was located on \Vest Market Street. In
1873 a church vvas erected on the corner of Wolfe and Mason
Streets at a cost of about $850.
This Church soon became too small 'for the growing congregation. In 1878, under the leadership of Dr. G. B. Howard,
the old church was set hack 50 feet. A new church was erected
at the cost of several thousand.
Having no basement to the new edifice, the congregation
then decided to use the old church building as a Hall and
Lecture room.
In later years a church house was built on the church
property for its ministers.
In the year 1963 the church was purchased by the City of
Harrisonburg for the Urban Renewal Program.
Ground breaking for the present church was held Sept. 17,
1963. Corner Stone was laid February 23, 1964. First Service
was held July 12, 1964.
Former P astors of the Church were:
...
Rev. W. Hill
Rev. J. vV. Howard
Rev. St. Clair Drake
Rev. Deskins
Rev . J. W . Hasket
Rev. Arthurs •
Rev. Walker .
Rev. G. Fox
Rev. Lee
Rev. T. White
Rev. S. 0 . Garland
Rev. J. 0. Wright
Rev. Taylor
Rev. 0. Simms
Rev. S. Moses
Rev. Jordan
Rev. J. Morgan
~ -. ~~
�THE SERVICE OF DEDICATION
The people standing and all joining in the responses.
Pastor:
To the glory of God, our Father, by whose favor we
have built this house;
To the honor of Jesus, the Christ, the son of the living
God, our Lord and Saviour;
To the praise of the Holy Spirit, source of light and
life;
People:
We dedicate this house.
Pastor:
For worship in prayer and song;
For the ministry of the Word;
For the celebration of the Holy Sacraments;
People:
vVe dedicate this house.
Pastor:
For Comfort to those who mourn;
For strength to those who are tempted;
For help in right living;
People:
Vve dedicate this house.
Pastor:
For the sanctification of the family;
For the guidance of childhood;
For the salvation of men;
People:
We dedicate this house.
Pastor.
For aggression against evil;
For fostering patriotism;
For promoting civic righteousness;
People:
We dedicate this house.
Pastor:
For sympathy and fellowship with the needy;
For brotherhood with all men;
For the essential unity of all believers in Jesus Christ;
People:
We dedicate this house.
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�Pastor:
For the building of character;
For the giving of hope and courage to human hearts;
For the teaching of morality, temperance and justice;
People:
\Ve dedicate this house.
Pastor:
For missionary endeavor at home and abroad;
For world-wide evangelism and education, till all the
kingdoms of the world become the kingdom of our
Lord, and of his Christ;
For the reform of social wrongs, till all human society
is transformed into a kingdom of heaven;
People:
We dedicate this house.
Pastor:
In grateful remembrance of all who have loved and
served this church; with hearts tender for those
·who have fared forth from the earthly habitations;
People:
We dedicate this house.
Pastor and People:
vVe, novv, the people of this church and congregation,
compassed about with a great cloud of witnesses,
grateful for our heritage, remembering the sacrifices
of the fathers, confessing that a.part from them our
work could not be made perfect, do decicate ourselves
anew to the worthy \vorship of God in this place and
to the constant service of God in the Christian service
of men.
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�Gifts Of Memorial '\-Vindows
Mr. George Terrell
Mr. Leon Awkard
Mrs. Hattie \ Vashington and Mrs. Margaret Rowe
Mr. Hampton Sampson
Mrs. Maude Carter
Miss Mary F. Awkard
Miss Louise VVinston
Mrs. Mary Yokley
Mr. Earl Harris
P.F.C. Gary Martin
Mr. Edward Black
Mrs. Marena Flemming
Board Of Deacons
George McGuire, Chairman
Albert Francis
Hampton Sampson
Ralph Sampson
Allan Howard
Charles Thomas
James Fairfax
Trustee Board
Robert Fields, Sr., Chairman
George Terrell
Leon Awkard
Percy vV ells
�Church Treasurer ----------------·------------------ ·-·------ Mrs. Maude Carter
Church Secretary ------------------------------------ Mrs. Marena Flemming
Church Organist ------------------------------------------ Miss Mary F. Awkard
President Ladies Auxiliary ______________ ____ Mrs. Hattie Washington
Head Usher ------------------------------------------------------ Mrs. Inez ,vmiams
Sunday School Supt. ------------------- ----------------------- Miss Elsie Martin
Building Committee
Mrs. Maude Carter
Mr. Leon Awkard
Mr. Charles Thomas
Mr. Allen Howard
Miss Mary Awkard
Mrs. Susie Bryant
Mrs. Hattie vVashington
Mrs. Ruby Sampson
Mr. Lester McCall
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JMU Libraries
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First Baptist Church Dedication Services Booklet
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First Baptist Church
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First Baptist Church dedication services booklet
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Harrisonburg (Va.)
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First Baptist Church
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Mary Ann Smith-Tucker
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James Madison University Libraries
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1964
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Dedication
First Baptist Church
Mary Awkard Fairfax
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1871
FIRST
BAPTIST
1983
CHURCH
HARRISONBURG 1 VIRGINIA
112TH
PSALM
127:1
ANNIVERSARY
EXCEPT THE LORD BUILD THE HOUSE, THEY LABOUR IN
VAIN THAT BUILD IT•
MoTTo: EVERYBODY IS SOMEBODY
REV• CALVIN BALTIMORE, PASTOR
SISTER SARAH SN~PSON, CHURCH CLERK
DEACON JAMES FAIRFAX, CHAIRMAN OF DEACON BOARD
DEACON ROSSIE BROADDUS, CHAIRMAN OF TRUSTEE BOARD
��PASTOR 1 S MESSAGE
TO THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY:
TO THE SAINTS SCATTERED ABROAD AND OVER THE LAND:
Greetings:
As we think about the 112th Anniversary of our great
church, I can but speak now as I have spoken that Christ is
alive and that we must continue to stand together for Christ and
in the name of Jesus Christ.
I first then exhort you to take a stand in these troubled
times.
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath
made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of
bondage. (Galatians 5:1)
Yes, we must stand and earnestly contend for the faith
which was once delivered unto the saints. (Jude 3)
We must not
the many changes
stand ye in the
is the good way,
be swept away by every wind of doctrine nor by
of these times. Jere■ iah 6:16 tells us to
ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where
and walk therein.
We must continue to walk together in unity, love, and
peace.
Submitted in love for the advancement of the Christian
cause,
Your Humble Servant and Pastor,
Rev. Calvin Baltimore
��Rev. Calvin Baltimore
�HISTORY OF OUR PASTOR
Rev. Calvin N. Baltimore accepted Jesus Christ as his
personal Savior on the second Sunday in June 1959, and is a
member of the St. Paul Baptist Church, Happy Creek, Virginia.
He served as a faithful deacon for 14 years at St. Paul
before God called him for higher duties on April 10, 1976. Rev.
Baltimore was licensed to preach the Gospel by his home church.
After being licensed for 10 months and much prayerful
consideration, Rev. Baltimore accepted the call from Third Zion
Baptist Church, Success, Virginia as their Assistant Pastor.
During the 105th session of the Second National Ketoctan Baptist
Association, Third Zion requested the ordination of Rev. Calvin
Baltimore. On the 24th of September 1977, Rev. Baltimore became
pastor and served in this capacity for approximately five years.
Rev. Baltimore was also called to Popular Forks Baptist
Church, Warrenton, Virginia on July 15, 1979. He became supply
pastor in September, 1979 and was voted in as pastor on October
20, 1979. He served Popular Forks for approximately three
years. God blessed Rev. Baltimore in his pastoral works at both
churches.
Rev. Baltimore became pastor-elect of First Baptist on May
23, 1982. First Baptist needed the strong leader we have in
Rev. Baltimore. Since becoming our pastor we have grown to
great success. We have organized Homecoming Day, Deacon and
Deaconess Day, baptized 9 and received 7 by Christian
experience, and one minister, and numerous other accomplishments
mentioned in Concentration of Improvements.
Since Rev. Baltimore has been our pastor, much fellowship
and love have been created among the membership and the
community. Many of the former members have returned to First
Baptist and we have a Spirit-filled worship service.
�MODERATOR 1 S MESSAGE
Greetings:
As your Moderator, I take this moment in the Name of Jesus
to congratulate and cmmend you at First Baptist for standing 112
years in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I know the road and way has not been easy for you, storms
of life rage against you; but you kept the ship on course with
the help of the Lord.
Continue to be strong in the doctrines of Jesus Christ, be
strong in brotherly love for one another, keep marching to Zion,
and when your marching days are finished, you will be able to
lay down your sword and shield, say farewell to old life and
join in with heavenly angels and say, "I looked back and wonder
how I made it over."
God bless you and your pastor.
Your Humble Moderator,
Dr. J.P. Baltimore
Elected Moderator
The Rev. J.P. Baltimore,
0.0., was elected as
moderator of the 104th annual session of the Second
National Ketoctan Association held at the Mt. Morris
Baptist Church in Hume recently. The event was attended by a congregation
of about 500 people. Dr.
Baltimore heads a large
Baptist body in Virginia,
Pennsylvania, West
Virginia and Maryland.
�HISTORY OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
In the year of 1871 the Baptist believers desired to
organize a meeting house of worship in the town of Harrisonburg,
Virginia . The Rev. William Hill was called for this purpose and
was the church 1 s first pastor. From his leadership and the aid
of a few Baptist people a church was organized. It was located
on West Market Street.
In 1873 a church was erected on the corner of Wolfe and
Mason Streets at a cost of $850.00. This church soon became too
small for the growing congregation.
In 1878, under the leadership of Dr. G. B. Howard, the old
church was set back fifty feet. A new church was built on Wolfe
Street in front of it at the cost of several thousand dollars.
Having no basement to the new edifice the congregation decided
to use the old church as a lecture room and social hall.
In later years a parsonage was built on the property to
house ministers and their families, also visiting ministers.
Although the church was started in 1871 there is no cornerstone
to prove it. The cornerstone on the Broad Street Church is
dated 1878-1964.
The church in eighteen and early nineteen hundred had
strict rules of discipline. Members were excluded for:
dancing, card playing, betting, fighting, bad language,
adultery, non-payment of dues, and non-attendance at church or
church meetings. Members were allowed to be restored back to
membership by asking pardon.
Church dues were twenty-five cents a Sunday and the pastor
received thirty to thirty-five dollars a month. Some of the
pastor's salary was raised through entertainments which brought
in from five to ten dollars.
In the year 1963, under the pastorate of Rev. T. C. Allen,
the Wolfe Street Church was purchased by the City of
Harrisonburg for the Urban Renewal Program.
Groundbreaking for the present church on Broad Street was
held September 17, 1963. The cornerstone was laid February 23,
1964. The first service was held in the new church July 12,
1964.
�HISTORY •••... (Continued)
During the building process services were held at the Lucy
F. Simms School and at the homes of members. Rev. Allen, as
pastor, did a remarkable job in holding the congregation
together while the church was being built. Rev. Allen was a
fine, dedicated minister. He and his wife, Evelyn, were parents
of three children. The church was dedicated September 6, 1964.
Lots of changes have been made in the church these recent
years. the basement was remodeled, amplified sound system
installed, new Allen organ and new piano purchased, new stairway
built, a bus was purchased, new outer doors put up.
The church has advanced spiritually with the reorganizing
of the Choir and Sunday School. A Youth Group has been
organized to help our young people. These church clubs have
been organized: Ladies Auxiliary, Willing Workers,
Missionaries, Men 1 s Club, and Usher Board. As an outreach
program the church is sponsoring a Day Care Center in the lower
part of the church.
Pastors of the church and improvements made during their
pastorate:
Rev. Hill - 1871-1872:
Began church in a building on West Market Street.
Rev. J.B. Howard - 1873-1890:
Church erected in 1873 on corner of Wolfe and Mason
Streets at a cost of $850.00.
In 1878 the old church was moved back and a new one
was built in its place at a cost of several thousand
dollars.
Rev. Deskins
Rev. J. W. Hackett - 1890-1897:
Electric lights installed in the church.
Rev. G. Fox - 1897-1900
Rev. White - 1900-1902
Rev. L. C. Garland - 1902-1907
�HISTORY ...... (Continued)
Rev. Taylor
Rev. Samuel Moses - 1907-1912
Rev. St.Clair Drake - 1913-1915
Rev. Jordan - 1915-1917
Rev. Arthurs - 1918-1921:
Built parsonage for Wolfe Street Church
Rev. Walker - 1922-1924
Rev. Lee - 1924
Rev. J. 0. Wright
Rev. C. A. Morgan:
Remodeled church
Rev. Obediah Simms:
Wurlitzer Organ purchased
Rev. T. C. Allen - 1956-1964:
Broad Street Church built
Rev. R. T. Duncan - 1965-1966:
Church grounds improved
Rev. Calvin Chew - 1966Church basement remodeled
Rev. J.B. Williams - 1976-1978:
Allen Organ and piano purchased
Rev. Lloyd Minor - 1979-1981:
Public address system put in
Sunday School reorganized
Rev. Calvin Baltimore - 1982 Church bus purchased
Church kitchen remodeled
New stairway built
Youth Group organized
Choir reorganized
Day Care Center sponsored in lower level of church
New metal outside doors installed
The church is steadily moving forward under our pastor,
Rev. Calvin Baltimore. We have also had an increase in our
membership.
Sister Mary A. Fairfax
Church Historian, 1983
�REV. THOMAS CARY ALLEN
1922
1981
New First Baptist Church erected during his pastorate.
(1964)
�Psalm 127:1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in
vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh
but in vain.
CONCENTRATION OF IMPROVEMENTS
1.
Bus
2.
Fence barrier around the church
3.
Painting of the outside of church
4.
Painting of the inside of church
5.
Construction of a new stairway
6.
New ceiling in vestibule
7.
Construction of the kitchen
New cabinets
New countertop stove
Sinks
Repair of refrigerato r
New deep freeze
f. New floor
g. New hood fan
h. New stainless steel table
i. New soda machine
j. Water cooler
k. Calculator
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
8.
Updating of public address system
9.
New steel doors
10.
New fence around the church lot for Day Care playground
11.
Day Care tables, toys and lockers
12.
Day Care Center
13.
Bringing people back together on one accord
14.
Hosted Annual Youth Group Convention - July, 1983
II Chronicles 7:10-22
�CHURCH BUSINESS OFFICERS
Mrs. Sarah Sampson
Church Secretary
Mrs. Catherine Williams
Church Treasurer
(Seated left to right) Mrs. Rachel Lewis, Deacon Rossie
Broaddus (Chairman). (Standing) Miss Mattie Myers
DEACON BOARD
TRUSTEE BOARD
(Seated) Deacon George McGuire (Deacon Emeritus). Standing
left to right) Deacon James Fairfax (Chairman), Deacon Ralph
Sampson, Deacon Rossie Broaddus, (Deacon Hampton Sampson not
pictured)
�ROLL OF HONOR
Mrs. Maude Carter, 101 years of age
Deacon George P. McGuire, 103 years of age
These loyal Christians were awarded plaques of honor on Homecoming Day, July 3, 1983 at the church.
�FIRST BAPTIST DAY CARE CENTER
Mrs. Marian Frankel, Director
Mrs. Dorothy Payne, Co-Director
Miss Robin Winston, Aide
Mrs. Diane Whitley, Aide
�MOTHERS OF THE CHURCH
(Left) Mrs. Rachel Lewis (Presently)
{Right) Mrs. Hattie Washington, Former Mother of the Church, Choir
Member and Church Cl erk for a number of years • .
MISSIONARY CIRCLE
(Seated left to right) Mrs. Pauline Brown (Secretary), Mrs. Ann
Turner, Mrs. Mary Fairfax (President), Mrs. Helen Buck {Treasurer).
(Standing) Deacon James Fairfax
�LADIES AUXILIARY
(Seated left to right) Miss Mattie Myers (Treasurer), Mrs.
Catherine Dunn (Chaplain), Mrs. Mary Fairfax (Secretary).
(Standing left to right) Mrs. Helen Buck, Mrs. Rachel Lewis
(Vice-President), Mrs. Catherine Williams, Mrs. Patricia Blakey
(President)
DEACONESS BOARD
(Seated left to right) Mrs. Margaret Rowe, Mrs. Marena
Flemming, Mrs. Mary Fairfax, Mrs. Hattie Washington, Mrs. Helen
Buck. (Standing left to right) Mrs. Rosa Banks, Mrs. Amanda
McCall, Miss Mattie Myers, Mrs. Rachel Lewis, Mrs. Catherine
Dunn
�USHER BOARD
(Seated left to right} Miss Adrian Carter (Chaplain}, Miss
Mattie Myers (Treasurer}. (Standing left to right} Mrs. Ann
Turner (President}, Mrs. Patricia Blakey (Secretary}, Mrs.
Virginia Smith (Vice-President}. (Miss Lois Pratt not
pictured . }
WILLING WORKERS CLUB
(Seated left to right} Mrs. Cathering Dunn (President}, Mrs.
Marena Flemming. (Standing left to right) Mrs. Ann Turner,
Miss Adrian Carter (Sick Editor}, Miss Mattie Myers (Secretary),
Mrs. Amanda McCall, (Mrs. Hilda Carter, Treasurer, not pictured}
�(Seated left to right) George McGuire, Dilmon Washington
(President). (Standing left to right) James M. Fairfax
(Secretary), Ralph Sampson, Sr., Rev. Calvin Baltimore, Oscar
Banks, Rossie Broaddus (Treasurer) (Not pictured: Warren Curry,
James Ware)
EASTERN MENNONITE COLLEGE STUDENTS
(Seated left to right) Dale Flood, Sylvia Perry. (Standing left
to right) Lawrence Dow, Sonia Perry, Kristen Freed, Billy Scott
�CHURCH MUSICIANS
(Seated left to right) Lawrence Dow (Pianist), Mrs. Cathy
Winston (Pianist), Mrs. Mary Fairfax (Organist and Choir
Director for over 40 years). (Standing left to right) Miss
Cathy Williams (Organist), Mrs. Sarah Sampson (Assistant Choir
Director)
CHURCH CHOIR
(Seated left to right) Dale Flood, Cathy Williams, Mary
Fairfax, Katie Bell Brown. (Standing second row) Cathy Winston,
Sylvia Perry, Joyce Sampson, Catherine Williams, Alva Williams,
Pauline Brown, Sarah Sampson. (Third row) Lawrence Dow, Ralph
Sampson, Sr.
�SUNDAY SCHOOL
(Seated L-R) Miss Mattie Myers (Assistant Superintendent), Mrs .
Rosa Dickerson (Treasurer), Mrs. Mary Fairfax (Superintendent),
Carmen Davis, Miss Joyce Sampson. (Standing L-R) Deacon James
Fairfax, Deacon Rossie Broaddus, Mrs. Ann Turner, Rev. Calvin
Baltimore, Miss Adrian Carter (Secretary), Mrs. Pauline Brown,
Miss Millie Bryant, Miss Lois Pratt (Not pictured: Eric Brown,
Tyronne Brown.)
FIRST BAPTIST YOUTH GROUP
(Seated L-R) Jamesa Williams, Joyce Sampson (President), Shawnee
Madden, Carmen Davis, Mrs. Catherine Dunn (Coordinator), Mrs.
Pauline Brown (Coordinator). (Standing L-R) Adrian Carter
(Secretary), Tonya Madden, Raquel Williams, Winnie Dickerson,
Millie Bryant, Mrs. Patricia Blakey (Coordinator), Parrish
Madden
�FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1873
�FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1878 - 1963
Rev. J. 0. Wright
1930 - 1945
�FIRST BAPTIST CONGREGATION WOLFE STREET CHURCH, 1950
�FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR
(left to right, front row) Altee Beale, Emsie Barber, Bertha Fields,
Maude Carter, Ethel Ball, Nanline Awkard . (Second row) Peggy Thomas,
(Back row) Harold
Cathy Winston, Carrie Rankins, Lloyd Ball.
Fairfax
Mitchell, Hampton Sampson, James
�BIBLE STUDY CLASS
(Left to right) Mrs. Catherine Williams, Miss Frances Scott, Mrs. Edith Nickens, Gary
Carter, Mrs. Katie Bell Brown, Deacon James Fairfax , Mrs. Modestine Davis (Bible teacher),
Miss Mattie Myers, Mrs. Pauline Brown, Mrs. Ann Turner, Mrs. Alva Williams, Mrs. Rosa
Dickerson. (Not pictured: Mrs. Mary Fairfax, Miss Louise Winston, Mrs. Catherine Dunn)
�MODESTINE R. DAVIS
* Evangelical American Missionary in body and "to the uttermost parts of the
earth," prayerfully and financially.
* Born, reared, and attended high school in Blacksburg, SC. Moved to
Greenville, SC in 1940. Attended Claflin Colle-~ 1941-43. Taught on
two-year certificate. Further education at Houghton College, Houghton, NY.
* Married Wilkins Garrett, Sr. in 1948. One son: Wilkins Garrett, Jr., Pastor
of Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, St. Petersburg, FL.
Brenda. Daughters: Kamara, Adri~nne, Jackie, Christian
Wife:
* Widowed for seven years. Married Abraham Davis, Jr. One daughter: Silena R.
Davis, entering junior year at Eastern Mennonite College.
* Converted under white missionary of the Methodist Church at age 11, and
received a call from the Lord at that time.
* Baptized under Rev. Charles F. Gandy, Springfield Baptist Church, Greenville,
SC. Varied training and experiences. My very heart, teaching the Word of
God and intercessory prayer.
* Associate member of Wesleyan Church, Brethren In Christ, and many others.
* It was most appreciated that the Rev. Calvin Baltimore permitted me to teach
at First Baptist Church, taking others in from the community, in a weekly
Bible study.
Missions Include:
* Setting up and teaching Bible studies in evangelical and non-evangelical
churches.
* Vacation Bible School
* Introducing good, solid Christian magazines and books; use of Bible
dictionary, concordance, Bible study methods, Bible doctrine
* Cross-culture students in our home
* Telephone ministry
* Regular correspondence in all states and abroad, sharing the Good News (18-20
letters daily)
* Distribution of literature by mail and in person: Placing Bibles in pews,
setting up Good News stands where permitted
* Home open for Biblical and prayerful help: Provide clean beds and food for
those who spend the night, but most of all spiritual food.
from everywhere.
Visited by people
* Some speaking in churches: Cutting down as He leads, due to health.
My Prayer
"Then saith He unto His disciples, 'The harvest truly is plenteous, but
the laborers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will
send forth laborers into His harvest.'" (Matthew 9:37, 38)
�FIRST BAPTIST CONGREGATION, JUNE 5, 1983
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BUS
�GOSPEL CHORUS OBSERVES FIRST
ANNIVERSARY
(left to right, front row) Miss Julie Helms, Mrs. Gloria Moore, Mrs. Alora Williams, Mrs.
Rosa Brown, Mrs. Ophelia Whitelaw and Mrs. Patricia Howard. (left to right, back row)
Mrs. Catherine Williams, Mrs. Cathy Winston, Mrs. Sarah Sampson, and Messrs. George
Williams, Raymond Williams, and Ralph Sampson. Other members of the chorus not present
when photo was made are Gary Carter, Miss Ellen Myers, and Stanley Thomas. Mrs. Cathy
Winston, Director of group.
LITTLE
STEPS OF SOUL, 1977
(left to right, front row) T. C. Curry, Stephanie Howard, Winnie Dickerson, Wendell
Howard, Kim Brown. (left to right, back row) Debbie Washington, Sonya Myers, Felissa
Nelson, Frances Nelson, Charita Blakey. Directed by Cathy Winston.
�Ralph Sampson, Jr., super basketball star, who is nationally
known, is a member of the First Baptist Church. He is shown
here receiving a plaque from the church presented by the pastor,
Rev. Calvin Baltimore.
�In
Me■orial
Me■ory
Of
Deacon Lester McCall
1908-1980
Wife
Mrs. Amanda Brock McCall
Children
Maureen Lynch
Margie Murray
Alice Carter
Eileen Madden
Maurice McCall
Alberts. Amos
Twenty-Four Grandchildren
Sister
01 a Belle McCall
Half Brother
Lawrence Brown
Tribute
to
Mrs. Sarah J. Wood
1867-1946 - Grandmother
Mr. Joseph C. Awkard, Sr.
1881 - 1946 - Father
Mrs. Nanline W. Awkard
1892-1957 - Mother
By children
Mary Awkard Fairfax
Leona A. Smith
Joseph Cyrus Awkard, Jr.
Fred Monroe Awkard
In
Me■ory
of
Mrs. Della Mae Harper
1910-1983
A Faithful Member of
The Willing Workers Club
And Ladies Auxiliary
�PATRON LIST
James and Anna Hoover
Mary Tali aferro
Louis and Dawn Campanelli
Paul and Becky Christophel
Betty Beasley
Eleanor Page Price
Elon and Edna Rhodes
Donna Green
Louise Winston
Andrew Yancey
Dr. George Nipe
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Broaddus
Mrs. C. I. Sease
Rev. and Mrs. Nesmith
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Madden
Katie Brown
Warnetta Tuckson
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bryant
Charles Jackson
Linda Frazier
Frances Holley
Mattie Myers
Mary Hayes
Ann Turner
George McGuire
Alberta Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown
Eric and Tyrone Brown
Sgt. and Mrs. Harry Brown
and Son, Jeremy
Sp4 Perry Brown
Kim Brown
Kisha Tolliver
Angel Tolliver
Mr. and Mrs. James Fairfax
Edith Nickens
Carmelita Bundy
Mr. and Mrs. James Madden
Larry N. Madden
Bobby A. Myers
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Washington
Debra Washington
Shawnee Madden
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stuart
Corliss Brown
Rev. Calvin Baltimore
Sister Maude Baltimore
Sister Henritta Baltimore
Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Baltimore
Rev. J.P. Baltimore
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Scott
Mrs. Jean Burrill
Mr. Harry Johnson
Mrs. Geneva Ruffener
Mrs. Delores Trammel
Mrs. Yvonne Dade
Mrs. Josephine Johnson
Miss Claudette Crusom
Mr. and Mrs. George Sampson
Gene Carter
Mr. and Mrs. William Reed
Mrs. Delores Jones
Marie Bates
Beulah Webb
Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Freeman
Edward H. Wilt
Mrs. Wilt Biller
Scott Bi 11 er
Virginia Smith
Rachel Lewis
Rossi Broaddus
Glori a J. Moore
Rosa Lee Brown
Rosa Dickerson
Warren Curry
Ms. Hattie Brown
Mrs. Margaret Strother
Ms. Julia Buck
Mrs. Helen Buck
Ms. Betty Peyton
Ms. Marie Peyton
Mr. George Buck
Mrs. Ementha Prince
Mr. Leroy Buck
Ms. Patricia Dunn
Mrs. Catherine Dunn
Mrs. Alfonzo Jordan
Mr. Alfonzo Jordan
Ms. Nakisa Jordan
Ms. Ellen Ann Myers
�PATRON LIST ...... (Continued)
Mr. Aaron Myers
Ms. Lynn Myers
Mr. Derick Myers
Ms. Alva Williams
Mr. Ronald Williams
Mr. Frankie J. Williams
Mr. Sam L. Knight, III
Mr. Mrs. Oscar Banks
Mom Janie Solomon
Mrs. Cathy Winston
Ms. Robin Winston
Ms. Donna Winston
Mr. T. P. Winston
Ms. Millie Johnson
Mr. Ralph Walker, Jr.
Mr. James Brown
Mr. and Mrs. John Huffman
Ms. Delores Bland
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Blakey
Mr. Dwight Blakey
Ms. Charita Blakey
Mrs. Marian Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lawson
Rev. and Mrs. Jefferson Wright
Rev. and Mrs. Edward White
Carolyn R. Nicholas
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jordan
Rev. and Mrs. Ausberry
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Folkes
Mrs. Gwen B. Smith
Sister Louise Ausberry
Mr. Robert Hill
Sister Ethel Dean
Mrs. Amanda McCall
SOUVENIR BOOK
Chairman •.....•..••.... ..........••.•• •.• Mrs. Pauline Brown
Publicity Chairman ......•.....•... ..•..•• Mrs. Cathy Winston
Church Historian .••...•......... •......••• Mrs. Mary Fairfax
Typing/Assembling .........•.•... ..•.... Mrs. Frances Sampson
Mrs. Pauline Brown, Mrs. Mary Fairfax
Pictures ....••...••••.. .....•...•.....• ••• Gitchell 1 s Studio
Old Church Pictures ••.....•...••.• .....•...• Mrs. Helen Buck
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�HISTORIC HARRISONBURG
BY
JOHN W. WAYLAND
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED
1949
REPRINTED BY PERMISSION
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HARRISONBURG, VA.
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OTHER HISTORICAL WORKS BY JOHN
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WAYLAND
The German Element of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
A History of Rockingam County, Virginia
How to Teach American History
History Stories for Primary Grades
A History of Virginia for Boys and Girls
Scenic and Historical Guide to the Shenandoah Valley
Historic Landmarks of the Shenandoah Valley
A History of Shenandoah County, Virginia
Chapters in Church History
Virginia Valley Records
The Pathfinder of the Seas
Historic Homes of Northern Virginia and the Eastern Panhandle of West
Virginia
Stonewall Jackson's Way
The Bowmans, A Pioneering Family m Virginia, Kentucky, and the
Northwest Territory
The Washingtons and Their Homes
The Lincolns in Virginia
World History (a textbook), with Carlton J . H. Hayes and Parker T.
Moon
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serve places on the roll of honor. Among the colored teachers
Lucy F. Simms, U. G. Wilson, George A. Newman, and principal W. N. P. Harris, with others, have had long and honorable careers.
From time to time the old school buildings have been enlarged, new ones have been erected, and improved equipment
has been provided. In 1908 a stone building was constructed
in front of the brick buildings on South Main Street at a cost
of $23,000. In 1910-11 the Waterman School was built at
the northern edge of the city, at an outlay of $25,000, on
grounds donated by the late A. G. Waterman. In 1925 this
school was enlarged by a ten-room addition costing $60,000.
In 1928 the new high school building was erected on the old
fair grounds at a cost of $225,000, and in 1934 the building
was enlarged by a six-room addition at an expenditure of $33,
000. Within the same period excellent buildings were provided
for the Negro schools.
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The Lucy F. Simms School
In 1882 a four-room brick building for the Negro school
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was erected at a cost of $2000 on a lot facing Effinger Street.
With a substantial addition on the west side this building was
used until 1938-39 when the Lucy F. Simms School, in a splendid brick building costing, with its equipment, $100,000, was
opened a short distance farther east. This school, very appropriately, was named in honor of Lucy F. Simms, a graduate
of Hampton Institute, who, for 55 years, was an efficient teacher in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. The school is
located on a part of the Gray estate, within a few hundred
yards of the place where Lucy Simms was born a slave in
1855. More details concerning Negro education in Harrisonburg will be found in the narrative by Professor U. G. Wilson.
(See PART II.)
Two institutions of higher learning, one in Harrisonburg,
the other just on the north of the city, must be included in
this sketch of our educational history.
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Negro Schools in Harrisonburg
In 1911 when I was collecting materials for a history of
Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, which was published in
1912, Professor U. G. Wilson, at my request, wrote a paper on
the Negro schools. Parts of this paper were used at that time.
In 1942, when this work on Harrisonburg was under way, I requested Professor Wilson to supplement his paper of 1911 with
items subsequent. This he did, and both of his contributions are
herewith presented.
By reason of circumstances that can not be explained, a complete record of all the early transactions connected with the
purchase, sale, and transfer of our Colored Public School property
has not been faithfully kept, and we have, therefore, had to depend
largely upon the traditions of our oldest living citizens for the
information contained in this sketch; and a closer investigation
may reveal inaccuracies as to chronology and details, but statements in general may be accepted as positive truth.
When, in 1865, the Negro race in America, after spending
nearly 250 years in servitude, was set at liberty and almost simultaneously clothed with citizenship, the necessity for education and
fitting it for the responsibilities of the new relation it then sustained to the state and nation was felt and admitted by all. The
doctrine of universal education, while advocated by many individuals in every section of our country, seemed to spread more
rapidly in the North and West. Men's sympathies went out toward these poor dependent and ignorant creatures until the sentiment crystalized into an organized effort to provide for them the
light of knowledge.
To this end such organizations as the Freedmen's Bureau and
U. S. Christian Commission were established and were instrumental in sending to various southern localities many cultured,
consecrated Christian women and men to labor for the intellectual
and moral advancement of the race. Two of these women, Misses
Martha Smith and Phoeby Libby of Augusta, Maine, came to
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Harrisonburg and organized the first mission school for the instruction of Negro children in 1868. They taught in an upper
room in the rear of the old Scanlon Hotel. We are told that
to reach the room pupils had to climb, jump, and stoop; but in
spite of the many difficulties encountered, boys and girls are said
to have crowded to the place daily, so anxious were they to receive instruction at the feet of their fair benefactors.
The next location for the mission school was in the basement
of the Southern [Northern] M. E. Church-the same afterward
becoming the property of the Catholic congregation, and more
recently torn down to give present site for the Snell & Co.'s
wholesale grocery building.
The next mission teacher was Mr. George Howard of Washington, D. C., a colored man. It was during his term that the
number of pupils increased to such an extent that assistance was
sent to him in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth James of New Bedford, Mass. This lady proved to be a most valuable acquisition.
She was exceptionally intelligent and had the gift that few teachers possess of inspiring her pupils with laudable ambitions.
"I regret so much that my son or daughter did not go a year at
least to Mrs. James," is an expression frequently heard from
patrons today concerning their younger children, and indicates
what great confidence they had in the ability of this pioneer teacher. She taught until 1871. It was during her stay that the
public free school system was established in Virginia; and when,
according to the requirements of the law, she applied for examination, the division superintendent refused, saying paraphrastically, "I have need to be baptized of thee."
She taught in the first school house built for the colored people
of Harrisonburg. The ground was purchased from Mr. Jouett
Gray and was the parcel bounded on the south by Rock Street,
on the west and north by Black's Run, on the east by the property of Robert Vickers. It was deeded to the colored citizens
of Harrisonburg to be used by them for educational purposes.
The trustees were Elijah Huffman, William Peters, Gabriel Jackson, Arch Strother, Cary Myers, and Robert Vickers. The house
was a one-story frame building about 25 by 40 feet, set upon
wooden blocks or pillars about 3¼ feet above the ground. The
ample space beneath was sometimes used for the packing away of
wood, sometimes as a shelter for homeless canines, but more £re-
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,aently as a temporary retreat for an escaping urchin. Blackboards were painted spaces on the boards with which the school
house was ceiled. This would become so slick that crayon would
not adhere, and the children would overcome the difficulty by a
violent puffing of stale breath against the boards, thus adding
more poison to the already unsanitary conditions of the room.
In this house from 1870 to 1882 a generation of Negroes
strove for mental development. I might add, just here, that this
little wooden structure, like the early New England meetinghouse, which was for one purpose a church, for another a town
hall, another a court-house, so this house was the rendezvous of
the colored citizens for quite a variety of purposes. Here were
held the old-time devotion meetings, in which our fathers sang
and prayed to the God in whom they trusted. Here were held
the weekly sociables and festivals. Here were held the political
club meetings where many an ambitious political Moses essayed
to lead his sable hosts to the land of promise. Herc were held
night schools and singing schools. In fact no building has ever
been erected in the town of Harrisonburg the name of which
recalls so many varied past interests or causes the indulgence of
more pleasant reminiscences by the colored people than the
"little old school house by the creek."
The teachers during this period were the following: Robert
Scott of Charlottesville, succeeding Mrs. James, taught one term.
He was regarded as a ripe scholar and a good disciplinarian. He
was followed by James Peterson of Boston, who was also a good
scholar and much esteemed as a congenial gentleman. These as
principals were assisted by Miss Mary Jackson of Staunton, who
taught in the basement of the Northern M. E. Church, also in
the old colored M. E. Church on Wolf Street. James Peterson
was succeeded by G. A. Newman of Winchester, Va., who taught
for seven consecutive years, or until 1883. He was a painstaking instructor, a constant student, a valuable churchman, and
not a few of our most successful young men along literary lines
bless him for the habit of persistent, systematic study acquired
under his tutorship. He was assisted at various times by Miss
Lucy F. Simms, Reeves Minor, Miss Sarah E. Smoot, J. W.
Coles, Miss Shug Haskins, Bob Robinson, all of whom taught
the primary classes m the old Wolf Street Church. In 1882
the attendance was so much increased, and the quarters then
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occupied had become so inadequate for the accommodation of
the children, that it was evident something had to be done to improve conditions. The matter was brought to the attention of
the school board, then consisting of Messrs. James L. Avis,
George 0. Conrad, and French Compton. The board immediately
went into consultation with leading colored citizens of the town,
among them James W. Cochran, Elijah Huffman, and others, as
to an available and suitable site for a school building. In the
meantime a committee waited on Mayor Pent Bryan and the town
council in the interest of an appropriation for the building of
the same. The council agreed to appropriate $2000. A site
was chosen on Effinger Street, upon which was built a two-story
four-room brick building, with stair-case in the center, from
the front door to the second floor. This building was heated
by stoves and imperfectly ventilated by doors and windows.
The blackboards were of painted slate. This building, while
not constructed in strict accordance with the most modern ideas
of school architecture, and lacking many conveniences essential
to the health and comfort of teachers an<l pupils, was a decided
improvement on the past, and for the next 26 years was the pride
of our citizens and the mecca of the aspiring young Negro in
this section.
Time and space will not permit me to comment at length upon the personal qualifications of the teachers that taught during
this period, but simply to mention them, as follows: From
1883 to 1884, Miss Lucy F. Simms, acting principal, Miss Jennie Hughes and Webster David, assistants; from 1884 to 1885,
Miss Lucinda Bragg of Petersburg, principal, Misses Lucy Simms
and Lizzie Evans, assistants; from 1885 to 1886, H. H. Suther
of Hampton, principal, Misses Lucy Simms and Lizzie Evans,
assistants; from 1886 to 1890, G. A. Newman, principal, Misses
Lucy Simms, Alice Burns, and Lizzie Evans, assistants ; from
1890 to 1891, J. P. Johnson, principal, Misses Lucy Simms and
Lizzie Evans, assistants ; from 1891 to 1896, G. A. Newman,
principal, U. G. Wilson, Misses Lucy Simms and Jennie Settles,
and James W. Botts, assistants; from 1896 to 1897, J. P. Johnson, principal, U. G. Wilson, Miss Lucy Simms, and John Terrell,
assistants; from 1897 to 1908, G A . Newman, principal, U. G.
Wilson, Misses Lucy Simms and Maggie Newman, Mrs. Hannah
Nizer, and Miss Mary Brown, assistants.
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During all these years each principal and teacher doubtless
.abored hard-sometimes against many odds and amid much
discouragement-for the intellectual advancement of those committed to his or her charge; much good was accomplished by them,
and many have crossed the mystic river to receive their reward
for work well done, while many others of them have turned to
labor in fields no more honorable, but more compatible with the
exigencies of advancing age.
From 1908 to 1911 the presiding genius over the colored
educational interests of Harrisonburg was H. A. M. Johns of
Hampton, Va., assisted during that time by U G. Wilson as
assistant principal, Misses Nanney Fallon, Lucy Simivs, Gertrude
Norman, and Mrs. Rosa E. Carter, the last being succeeded by
Miss Fallon the second year. The qualifications of this young
principal were shown not only in the classrqorn, but were demonstrated also in the complete change of attitude toward the
school by both school authorities and patrons, by the influence
he somehow exerted to secure this enthusiastic cooperation. What
was accomplished during his incumbency has elicited praise from
friends and foes alike and gives him a just right to a place in the
galaxy of the race's most successful educators. A detailed account
of what was accomplished will nbt be attempted here, but suffice it to say that, like the celebrated financier, Alexander Hamilton, of whom it was said, "He spoke to. the dead corpse of public credit and it sprang upon its feet-he smote the rock of
national resources and abundant streams of revenue burst forth,"
so, it seemed, that some magic voice had spoken in the educational affairs of Harrisonburg. As an outstanding accomplishment of this period, the old four-room structure of 1883 was
transformed into a more commodious structure by duplicating
the original on the west side, which gave two more classrooms
on the first floor and a much needed assembly room above, with
an ample hall-way between. Modern heating and ventilating
systems were installed, sanitary toilets, electric lights, and other
improvements were provided.
From 1912 to 1915 the principal was Hugh V. Brown of
Hampton, Va. He was an aspiring and capable young manwas a conscientious teacher-but apparently was handicapped in
the enforcement of discipline by his youth. He was assisted by
U. G. Wilson, Misses Lucy Simms, Roberta Morgan, Ethel
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Smith, and Rosa Jones. From 1915 to the present, 1942, Prof.
W. N. P. Harris of Lexington, Va., has been our efficient school
principal. During his incumbency the school has advanced along
many and notable lines, chief among which has been the organization and operation of an accredited high school. A beautiful
and spacious building, equipped with all modern educational
facilities, was erected in the northeast section of the city in 1938,
through the benevolence of the Federal Government an<l the City
Council. Departments of musical and industrial arts, under the
direction of competent instructors, have been added. The assistants to Professor Harris, from time to time during his administration, have been: John H. Christian, James F. Nicholas,
Chas. W. Robinson, I. S. Wayne, James K. McKane, J . W.
Wormly, A. T. Edwards, Misses E. Lucile Oliver. Helen Caphas,
Alma Wilson, Goldie Morris, Eloise Walker, Edna Wilson, of
the high school, industrial, home economics, and musical departments; Mrs. Lena Stephens, Misses Ethel Smith, Eloise Lanier,
Maryland Alston, Gwendolyn Ranier, Ruth Hollins, Dorothy
Davies, Julia Grigsby, Jean Francis, Elaine Bryant, Marie Snyder,
Beatrice Cheatham, Dorothy Royall, Ann Sykes, Estelle Brown,
Virginia Brooks, teachers of the grades.
This historical compend of the beginning and progress of the
Negro public school of Harrisonburg is submitted with the hope
that whatever satisfaction is lost to the reader in his or her
search for literary excellence, may be compensated by a realization of pleasure from the contemplation of facts, simply but
sincerely and truthfully revealed.
U. G. Wilson.
A fact of interest that should be noted in this connection is
that the splendid $100,000 school building for the Negroes, erected in 1938-39, at the northeastern side of the city, named for
Lucy F. Simms, stands on a part of the Gray estate "Hilltop,"
where she was born a slave in 1855. She was a classmate of
Booker T. Washington at Hampton Institute, where she graduated in 1874. For 56 years she taught in Rockingham schools,
most of the time in Harrisonburg. S4.P.t. W. H. Keister, WM
c me here in 189 ha st d.J.hat..she, until the fall of 1933 had
n..Q.L missed a day from her classes because of illness within that
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She died suddenly in Harrisonburg, July 10, 1934.
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1933, June 10, fire in Tutwiler Motor Co. building, west side
of N. Main, midway between Wolf and Rock Street.
1933, June 20, fire in brick building east side of N. Main,
partly over Black's Run, northeast of Gay Street.
1933, July, Stehli Silk Mills increase employment roll from
400 to 500.
1933, Aug. 11, state firemen's convention parade in Harrisonburg.
1933, Aug. 12, President F. D. Roosevelt's first visit to Harrisonburg.
1933, Nov. 4, Weldon Berry recalls that he and other boys
played in a~ arched-over tunnel that used to run from the site
of the Presbyterian Church, northeast side of the public square,
down to the Big Spring.
1933, Daly Shoe Factory opens northwest of Madison College
in old incubator buildings, earlier sash and door factory.
1933-34, the jail, northeast side of Graham Street, remodeled.
1934, January, old log house, brick veneered, west side of
Liberty Street opposite the jail lot, torn clown; prior to 1854 occupied by William Rehercl, blacksmith.
1934, May 24, exercises honoring Supt.Wm. I-I. Keister-40
years of service in Harrisonburg schools.
1934, June 1, night, Lowell Thomas speaks in Wilson Hall.
1934, June 14, Massanutten Chapter D. A. R. unveils bronze
tablet at Smithland.
1934, July 10, death of Lucy F. Sims, Negress, who had taught
in county and city schools 56 years.
1934, July 20, death of Thomas Lemen Williamson, 87, formerly
of near New Market.
1934, Sept. 2, death of Mrs. Mary L. Pollock, 94.
1934, Sept. 13, new State Theater, east side of S. Main Street,
opened.
1934, Sept., Evelyn Norcross Sherrill and Ben Hibbs in the
Country Gentleman, Philadelphia, write of Joseph Funk and
Singers' Glen. Hibbs had visited Harrisonburg and Singers' Glen
to collect facts.
1934, Oct. 16, new bus terminal, west side of N. Main Street
between the Kavanaugh Hotel and the Lutheran Church, opened.
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Mr. L. C. Claybrook lives in a home erected on a part of this
ground. When this (Ott) house was sold the school was moved
across to what was then the Heneberger lot-now Keister Park.
Temporary buildings were erected there from time to time until
there were nine of them, which the pupils called "chicken-coops,"
but which were known as the Wm. H. Keister School. Manual
training, domestic science, and one or two rooms of the lower
grades were housed in the old Heneberger home. This Heneberger lot was purchased by the school board with the intention
of erecting a modern and up-to-date high school building there.
Plans for the building were drawn and the contract about to be
let for the erection of the same when, because of the central and
crowded location and from the fact that automobiles were coming
into use very fast, no place for parking cars and taking care of
the crowds could be had. Agitation was begun for the purchase
of the "Fair Grounds" on which to erect the high school building,
which, as mentioned above, was completed in 1928.
A few years ago a ten-acre plot of ground was bought by
1 he city council on which to erect a new Negro school.
Already
there is a splendid athletic field and playground equipment on
this ground. This school is to be known as the "Lucy F. Simms
School" in honor of one who taught in the school system of
Harrisonburg for more than fifty years.
When we came to take charge of tlie schools in September,
1894, there were many private schools in town. These were well
patronized and the majority of the children went to these schools.
The Misses Sue and Esther Campbell conducted for many years
a splendid school for young ladies in the house on Campbell
Street recently remodeled by Dr. Deyerle and now known at "The
Colonial Inn." Miss Martha Davis had in her home on the southwest corner of South High and Water Streets a scl1:-iol for girls
which was very popular and well patronized. Miss Mollie McQuaide conducted a school for the Catholic children in the house
now adjoining the southern boundary of the present Main Street
School grounds. Rev. Mr. Yonce, the Lutheran minister here at
that time, had a school for grown boys at his home on the south
side of East Market Street, now the residence of B. Frank
Garber. Miss Hortense Devier had in her home, which stood
on the northwest corner of North High and West Market Streets,
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now the Conrad F1ats, a school for children, both boys and girls.
This school was very popular and largely attended. For a
time Miss Jennie Davis had a school for smaller children on the
first floor of the house on Court Square now occupied by Dr.
J. M. Biedler. Miss Mary I. Bell conducted a school in the second story in the rear of the present Warren Hotel. Miss Bell
had from twenty to twenty-five pupils in attendance. In the old
Offutt building, or the "Bee Gum," on the southeast corner of
North Main and Effinger Streets, there was a school for larger
boys in charge of Mr. Legg. There was also a school for both
young men and young women in the old Colli cello house on North
Liberty Street conducted by Mr. Phipps Miller. In later years
Miss Nettie Waugh had a school for small children at her home
on the north side of Franklin Street, where Tom Herring now
resides. Mrs. Jacob Liggett also had a school for small children
in her home on South Liberty Street.
There was among many of the people a strong prejudice against sending their children to what they called the "free school."
It was with a good deal of hesitation that they were willing to
send them to any but private schools. In a year or two, however, the children attending the private schools gradually began
coming to the public schools and it was necessary for the private
schools to discontinue. One by one these schools closed and all
the children in the city were enrolled in the public schools. There
is not now, and has not been for many years, any child in Harrisonburg attending a private school in the city.
It was our policy from the very first to endeavor to make the
Harrisonburg schools the best possible and to insist on thorough
work in order to give the schools a high rank, not only in the
state, but iP the nation. We have reason to believe that our
efforts alon~ this line met with success and with the approval of
the parent:; and citizens of this splendid and loyal city.
The following items were added by Mr. Keister at a later
date, in or about 1939.
In 1938-39 the Lucy F. Simms (Negro) School, located in the
northeastern section of the city on ten acres of ground, formerly
belonging to the old Gray estate, was erected and equipped at a
cost of $100,000, the city paying 55% and the United States
Government 45% of the cost. This is a class B building and is
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We urge you to study this report and discuss it with your child.
Plan to visit the school and confer with the teacher and the principal.
Please sign this report and return promptly to the school.
M. H. Bell
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Title
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The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection
Description
An account of the resource
The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Celebrating Simms Project
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
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1939-2012
Text
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Title
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Mary Ann Smith's 1959-60 Report Card
Subject
The topic of the resource
Mary Awkard Fairfax
Family
Lucy F. Simms School
Students
Description
An account of the resource
Mary Ann Smith's 1959-60 report card from the Lucy F. Simms School
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Harrisonburg (Va.)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lucy F. Simms School
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Mary Ann Smith-Tucker
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
James Madison University Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1959-1960
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Megan N. Medeiros (digitizer & annotator)
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records (documents)
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<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MAF0490
Family
Lucy F. Simms School
Mary Awkard Fairfax
Students
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection
Description
An account of the resource
The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Celebrating Simms Project
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1939-2012
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Mary Ann Smith's 1961-62 Report Card
Subject
The topic of the resource
Mary Awkard Fairfax
Family
Lucy F. Simms School
Students
Description
An account of the resource
Mary Ann Smith's 1961-62 report card from the Lucy F. Simms School
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Harrisonburg (Va.)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lucy F. Simms School
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Mary Ann Smith-Tucker
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
James Madison University Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1961-1962
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Megan N. Medeiros (digitizer & annotator)
Format
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records (documents)
Rights
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<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MAF0492
Family
Lucy F. Simms School
Mary Awkard Fairfax
Students
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/simms/files/original/The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection/MAF0491_mary-ann-smith-s-1964-63-report-card.pdf
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection
Description
An account of the resource
The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Celebrating Simms Project
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1939-2012
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Mary Ann Smith's 1964-63 Report Card
Subject
The topic of the resource
Mary Awkard Fairfax
Family
Lucy F. Simms School
Students
Description
An account of the resource
Mary Ann Smith's 1963-64 report card
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Harrisonburg (Va.)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lucy F. Simms School
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Mary Ann Smith-Tucker
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
James Madison University Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1963-1964
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Megan N. Medeiros (digitizer & annotator)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
records (documents)
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CC By-NC 4.0</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MAF0491
Family
Lucy F. Simms School
Mary Awkard Fairfax
Students
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Daily N ews -Record
Mary Fran.ces Fairfax, a well-·
known . educator · who spent more
than four decades in the classroom,
many of them in Harrisonburg's allblack school during segregation,
died Saturday at her home on East
Gay Street. She was 94.
Fairfax, a Harrisonburg native,
taught at the Lucy F. Simms
School, Harrisonburg's alr-black
school, from 1941 until it closed in
.•i966. After the city desegregated
its classrooms, Fairfax tal!ght for
. a decade at WatArman Elemen. fary School.
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~ In a 2001 interview, Fairfax
_~ said desegregation was good, but
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Mo nday, April 24, 2006
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Harri sonburg, Va.
Family Influenced Career Choice Of Valley Schoolteacher Mary Frances Fairfax
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FROM PAGE 1
---------~-she bemoaned the closing of
the Simms School.
"When the schooJ closed it
really killed the .community,"
she said at the time.
In that same interview,
Fairfax r emembered her joy
while t eaching at Simms,
which opened two years before she started teaching
there.
She said she treasured an
old phot o of the Simms
School choir. "That's my
pride and joy, that chorus,"
she said. "They h ad the inost
beautiful voices ."
In the photo, Fairfax is listed by her maiden name, "Miss
Awkard," the long-time accompanist. In earlier years, when
Mary Awkard was the only music teacher, she directed from
the piano.
Influencing Pupils
Those who knew Fairfax
sa y h er excitement about
teaching affected those she
t aught.
Though Fairfax had no
children of her own, Fairfax's
niece, Mary Ann Tucker, 54,
remembered that her aunt
cared deeply for ~er students, her own career choice. Tucker
seeing them in some ways as taught in Chesterfield County schools near Richmond fo r
her own.
"She was always concerned 32 years.
"She was definitely my secabout her students. It didn't
matter if they were African- ond mother," Tucker said SunAmerican or Caucasian," Tuck- . day after arriving in Harrisoner said. "She had high expecta- burg.
tions of her · students and for
those of us in her family. She 'Lady Of Wisdom'
Amelia Jones, a former secwas very proud of all our accomplishments."
retary at Simms, said Fairfax
Tucker, who also attended commanded respect and was
the Simms School, said Fairfax always reliable in what she
frequently contacted her for- told others. Jones remembers
mer students after they left the Fairfax and her now-deceased
brother, Joseph Awkard, as alclassroom.
"To so mariy people, she ways attending Simms and
would say 'Are you· doing Effinger Street school reunions
your best? Are you in school?' to keep the memory of the
She followed through on her school alive. The school,
students. She kept in touch though not used for classes
with her students, and they anymore, is now a center that
would always correspond houses several community
with her."
groups.
"She was a lady of wisdom," said Jones, who lives
Held Master's Degree
Fairfax went into teaching in Penn Lair d. "If she told
because of her family, which you something, you could
placed great value on educa- count on it."
Funeral arrangements · are ,
tion, Tucker said.
Tucker says her aunt, who pending with the Kyger FunerCourtesy photo
received a bachelor's degree al Home in Harrisonburg.
from Virginia State University and a .master's from Co- Contact Melvin Mason at 574-6273 Mary Frances Fairfax (far right) stands with a group of Lucy F. Simms students in a May 1952 photo. She taught ··
in local schools for more than 40 years.
or mmason@dnronline.com
lumbia University, influenced
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The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection consists of over 500 items that were digitized to support the development and design of the 2022 exhibit, Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mary Awkard Fairfax. The series consists of photographs and some historical documents from Mary Awkard Fairfax’s personal collection and her family’s papers (1939–2012), shared with the Celebrating Simms project by Mrs. Fairfax’s niece, Mary Ann Smith-Tucker. The Mary Awkard Fairfax Collection is a post-custodial collection, meaning that it consists entirely of digitized materials and that all original materials were returned to the custody of their original owners immediately after being digitized.
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Newspaper Clippings of an Article About the Death of Mary Awkard Fairfax in Daily News-Record
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Mary Awkard Fairfax
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Daily News-Record
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Newspaper clippings of an article about the death of Mary Awkard Fairfax from Daily News-Record
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Harrisonburg (Va.)
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Mary Ann Smith-Tucker
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James Madison University Libraries
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April 24 2006
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Mary Awkard Fairfax
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