https://johnsonvilleschistory.org/files/original/9bc3de83b0107609f250b392908386aa.pdf affe0d018043929c3daf31d8a81a00ee PDF Text Text nl-be1;;;;d,....~~fu:~ U1Surance policies, thus, the lower the rate, the lower the_premium. With the installation of these two substations and Johnsonville's fire station, normally, tfian owners are paying on a t'ontinued to Page 11 Old Belin • • rouia air1 ia1u1~1, ""'"'5 = w·~·-------------------------------class attorney, gave the Class Will, • • orn1nat1on i:tYll!&O Baptist Church (also old AprjJ 30, the nomination to be for- QiPI may well be on its way to i new listing on the National of Historical Places. for incl us ion' on the register by the Three Historical Society of , the nomination was apbftbe Review Board of the S.C. t of Archives and History on warded to the Department of the Interior in Washington for final approval. While approval by the latter agency does not mean final approval, it is indicative. To be listed in the National Register would qualify the old church for federal grants, although this is not conclusive of such listing. Black Mingo Church, located south of Hemingway and to the west of Highway 41-51 just south of Black Mingo Creek bridge, is reportedly in pretty good condition. It is not eligible for federal funds at this time because the approval for the National Register did not meet the deadline, but it would qualify for funds next year. Mrs. Elaine Eaddy, president of Three Rivers Historical Society and responsible for preparing the application, noted that the church was built about 1843 with funds provided by Cleland Belin, whose name the church also bears. An example of the meeting house form of church building, Black Mingo Church also features elements which reflect a local interpretation of the Greek Revival style. ster Black Mingo Baptist Church, located in Williamsburg County approximately three miles southeast of Nesmith, South Carolina, was constructed ca. 1843 with funds provided by Cleland Belin. An example of the meeting house form of church building , Black Mingo Baptist Church also features elements which reflect a local interpretation of the Greek Revival style. A two-story rectangular block, the church is set on low brick piers. Pier brickwork is American common bond. The frame building is sheathed with weatherboard and has a low-pitched gable roof. Presently, the roof is t •,,.,..,t; .......... tn Pa"'• I ') 0 ' • • • • ictim, e, ancer • ies Regenia Postoo George, 32, of Rt. 2, schools. She was the daughter of Mrs. Cecil Pamplico, died in a Seattle, Washington hospital Sunday after a Hanna Poston of Pamplico and the late William Frank Poston. She ii also long illness. Employed by Tupperware survived by an elgbt-year--0Id IOI', Manufacturing Company of Chris, of Rt. 2, Pamplico; seven listers, Hemingway in the packing depart- Mrs. Sam R. <Uiethal Godwin and Mrs. ment, Regenia had been a p11tient in Sam <Geraldine) Fore of Florence; Seattle since late February when Mrs. Benny Lee (Louise> Turner, Mrs. doctors determined that she must Carl <Eugenia> Altman of John· undergo a bone mar1ow transplant, sonville; Mrs. Robert Sam <Helen) with her twin sister, Eugenia, to be the Blackwell of Cheater, Va.; Mrs. Ollil donor. She had been treated for various (Joan> MorrlB of Sumter; and Mrs. D. ailments since going to Seattle, and R. (Gale> TlmmollB Jr. of Mannina. according to a family member, Funeral arrangementa, by Morria recently bad lung surgery. Born in Hemingway, February 3, Funeral Home of Hemingway, were not 1948, Regenia attended Hannah complete at prees time Tuesday. •• •, I • ...... - • ' .. -- . .' • .- • Marker This marker erected outside the high chain link fence which bas been erected around the yard to protect Old Belin Church from vandalism, shows the wear of the elements over the years. The same wear ls indicated on most of the old grave stones, some of which have been almost destroyed by vandals . Old Belin Church above la Black Mingo Baptist Church, also known as Old Belin , built about 1843 by Cleveland Belin, known· for Its quaint armd cemetery, Including one to the rear of the church, which was used for the burial of slaves. The church has been tapped for the National Register of Historical Places, ·having been nominated by the Three Rivers Historical Society of Hemingway. • Interior View The Interior view of the l>ld church •hows ICrlpture which ls Interestingly painted on the entire outer. upper wall of the meeting house. Also shown ii one of several small boxes on the w~ll, repartedly built to hold the lights used for the service. Whether or not they were candles or some type of lantern ii not certain. � 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 Weekly Observer Description An account of the resource The Weekly Observer was published out of Hemingway, SC from 1973 until printing ceased in 2012. The paper continues as an e newpaper on scnow.com Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973-2012 Subject The topic of the resource Local Newspaper covering the Johnsonville and Hemingway communities. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Weekly Observer 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 Old Belin Church Cited for National Register, 5-15-1980 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Weekly Observer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5-15-1980 News Newspaper Weekly Observer