“C” is for Chreitzberg, Cema Sitton [1888-1972]. Churchwoman. A native of Anderson County, Chreitzberg attended Converse where she earned degrees in literature and music. After her marriage, she lived in Spartanburg and devoted herself to church work. She was an active member of Spartanburg’s Bethel Methodist Church. She was a founder of the Bethlehem Center, an educational and community center in one of Spartanburg’s black communities sponsored by Bethel Methodist Church. A driving force behind the development of the center, Chreitzberg served as president of the organization’s board from the early 1920s until 1953. In its early days, Bethlehem provided health and nutrition classes for new mothers, recreational facilities for young people, and a varierty of social services. In 1958 Converse College honored Cema Sitton Chreitzberg with its Mildred Sullivan Award for exemplary community service.
“C” is for Chreitzberg, Cema Sitton [1888-1972]
