Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

Paire i &=? . ... .. . ,. = HAPPENINGS AT GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL . . *' Mr. George Bennett of Baltimore . visited his Sister Miss Ethel Bennett the operating room supervisor. Nurse Solomon is at her home in Chester on account of the illness of * her grand mother; , %ve hope for her a -speedy -recovery. ; During the holidays we had visitors iTo'm Beaufort, Timipoi svillo King" ? e-trVts-(htestef, Camden dnd Newberry, S. C. ?- a hov. Boykin, was so thougntful of us during tn.is season he 'urnished us 'with all the turkey and some of ourfotmer patients sent bushels of orang? es and boxes of appdes. Others setit beautiful pot plants and cut flowers.; Cn December 21, the nurse honfewai beautifully decorateu and there was a fiTTo Christmas trvu with?arrabundance of presents for each nurse. '1 ne nurses on. .ChrlsimaST mornings . all drowsed in long white robes and ^ ' .^Wlti.f^TT was still dark -at 4:15 A. M. they lighted candles and marched thru e.very ward and room and sang Xmas Carols. The service was very touching and as tho,spirit of Christmas was still glowing the carrolers from two of the chuich.cs came and sang very sweetly. The Drama'i<? Club furnished the patients with fruits, Thinks very much. , m v? Everybody and G. S. H." really had ;> nice ijuiet time, llupiy New Year u> all. V , ' : " . - - IK MO NEWS - by Mis^ IvU^iWiK L- i'reshley of this place Dpeembor 25, in honor of her . . Sister Miss Agnes Freshley^ and a friend Miss Mary Ruv who fc? now home spending the holidays. The living and dining rooms were thrown ensuite and beautifully decorated for the occasion. Punch and cake was served at the close-of the evening '.ho _ . guests present were: Miss Jennie -E. Young, Gertrude ,-IIalI, Ionav Allison, Virginia L. Preshicy, Professor Jones teacher of Harbison Institte; Prof. H-tmvs~of Ovolton. College^- Mr. Ralp^ grntH^farold PoWlar Morris Young, John Ira Hall. All enjoyed a happy and quiet afternoon. PALM in n> S AN ATOIi 11*M of the above named ^sanatorium, have cnjoyctj a Merry! Merry! Christmas -?- ?and we are ?t.il enjoying ourselves, and uy ine ruMp oi-ine liuru- >vo im* looking iorwui'd 1 to II | f M PPy UltfP " rritgptT'in* \(-u. Yt'ni .11nl among tin1 many things received fur Christmas we wish to mention a few of them and we also want to thank the sources from which-l hoy came.- First we want to mention the radios. We were the lecipieiit of two radios, one for. the 'women- pmvo nri?rrm?for?tin men pot eh. Thc amount of $40.00, to -which 111most Cooper, the of the institution contributed the balance' came from the following sourc.es. The PalVhetto Medical As.social ion (colored doctors h; The Pro-. gressive Club of Columbia; (colored) *?tfho ?V-. otm-n Co oporativc -Union -of ,ft *|"1 Baptiul . Churches of Columbia (colored) arid The Pauline White Cir? cle' of the First Bapt-st Church of Columbia i white) arrrl?we ..take this ?way in which to thank each-ono of these sources or departments. And from thc above you will knotv that we have enjoyed a Musical Christmas The weic before" Christmas the Pauline Wi.he Ciivle, brought to us candy and Christmas cards already with stamos and as you know we can nevr r t)i *ii"tf*-t)ifir? -for what, thev do for us For -'every month they 1>ring to * tr* something?to brighten ami choor 'f'vpry nnc niv us. On Tuesday- of la>t w-ek San' :> Clans visited the Columbia- <v>\ and you.. 7iAo_ - imagine f\ .\u4)y time?wo did ;Jiaye. With bells rilfgsihg and horns blowing-and the "cop" at his side, Old Sania* Clans- was as natural, as ever. "Santa" also gave to everyone a'stocking'"connvmmg fruits, assorted nuts and candies. Every stocking had a -horn in the top of it, which meant blow and he tnerrv. And that" we did. On Christmas eye we had our Christmas tro,. before which we rendcre! our Christmas program!, And wo are.finite sure the program was enjoyed by everyone, present.- From t the applause we received and everyone* t hat niis'-ori seeing and hearing thiv ?? -f^Crm t-p-K- - d a rCfd?? ??A-*CUv?end of our urogram'"CBg" State. Hospital quartet rendered sev oxnt b,,*iiii i in! and lliritling s(dcctions. which was?enjoyed to the highest. Then the many useful giftst were tak en from the tree. Everyone received Sanatorium, accompanied by the Elks useful gifts that will last long after Christmas is gone.' And am o?g those. gifts there were packages of useful arlh-lt's I'"i iHm.i pnticnti from /jjpnCanaan 15. V. 1'. U. of State Park for which we want to thank them grac!r,nciv Dn Christms morning, the b Choir of .Jonos-Chapel A. M. E. Z. "?ThTmTT~oresfctiUxI-ija ili. a largo, basket of fruit, for which W0 thank them. "After which they rendered a short but K\vcet Christmas, program. This group front Jones Chapel were- as follows. Rev. C. L. Flowe presiding elder. Misses Lillian C. Williams, Corene Gordep, Mrs. B. Foggy, Octavia Fridn-v, Mnmc Bradley, Fannie Smoak and Mr. Win. Griffin, accompanied by Mrsr Jones and Mr3. L. B. McLeese, from .Sidney Park C. M. E. Church, e Wo really did enjoy the program rendered by the above named and hope they will not wait until next Christmas beforc they come again ~ W.e would like to say to those in Ihectty and out that whenever you are out ^ sight" seeing the Palimett'o Sanato'i -1 ing and what need to bt. done. Prob fably there is something you can help tp acco nphs*. . Ve enjoy hav*ng vi-uP/rn ai ,c with i he excep.im -of Jxam.2 J 1' M.. which is rest h^ur P r evi i v inmate. Victors* Vways 1 olwj.y; . i. or ur up and brighter the *;ioi my lys. >. ow to you ?;.e and all, A happy, Prosperous I' ew Y.U'f. - iii J i ' ' i ? EMANUEL A. M. E. CHURCH fi Rev. E. H, McGill, l'astor Christmas hns come and gone. We have given and received tokens of friendship and of love. Before this paper zeaches the render, another year >y!il have passed out'and we will be facing a New Year still young in its activities! What it has in store for us no one can tell. We can readily toll what this past ypar has done for us, but the future remains a mystery. Let us hope and pray that this year 1 wiil be a year .of better opportunities and that economical conditions might be far better thanTn the year that " has passed. Regardless of the hardship and difficulties which compassed our journey in ';'l, we have much to be thankful for. So after all let ; us endeavor to look on the briglil side of the picture and. trut>t the Ruler fiw come. _. Wo are pleased to state that the congregation of Emanuel heard a stir imy Mil ini uu msi ouiiuuy iiiunmi^ . The pastor took his text from the 9th veYso of the 17th chapter of 1st Kings. Surely this sermon was full of warning. The gi?t of this wonderful sermon was that we must arise 1 and got up and move on to higher ideals, because the brook of satjsfae- , tion will soon dry up and we "will be found wanting. Responding to the call for joiners, Miss Ethel Bennett came forward and was received. A number of visiting friends were pres"Mt niltl W1?l\ fiv"ll it btviity \wlcome. Sunday School was well attended. Our pastor was present and spoke uas- trsual.?Buring tlvo-Laagun._period_ _ a splendid meeting was held. Mr. J. A. Harris of Mt. Zion A. M. E. made a very good talk relative to the topic. " Mr. jo an Harrington a young student-preacher of AUiJa University preached to a large audience during j the evening service. You may get the text by looking up-Str-Matt. 25^JJL__ This was Mr. Harrington's first Sermon in Emanuel arid he endeavored to acquit himself creditably. They were ".two accessions ! Mr. Joseph Browfi and Mrs. Jjinie _Maek. Before the close of. the ev-cning devotions one person was read" into full, membership. The Junior choir under,the supervision jof its director with Miss A. K. Moore at the organ, served on this occasion. ~Mr. L. J. Moore was in?the city last week .visiting his parents' aim | other relatives. Mr. Moore is con nected with The Palmetto Leader. Mi ss Gconrianna I I.blines >a student | at Allen and one el ''in pills Is home = tor the holidays. " Miss S. E. Green, professor.of Latin at Allen University is also spending the holidays at home. Mr; Edward?.1-.?lamgOr wlui- is at ., this time a won lerful tenor "songster worshipped with us.' Mr. Lango is "dhC Of Olli' Sunday School hoyr, also ~a member of the church. lie has studied voice at Fisk and has niaed' much progress in the realm of music. ST. ATT HEWS NEWS ? Christmas was ?fittingly?observed in St. Matthews. We had an ideal day and everybody enjoyed it to the highest. . - lieconess B<>ard No. 1 of Bethel A. M. E. Church of which Mrs. Daisy L. Ginyard is president, presented all of the old folks with a Christmas gift The Sunday School...Lilacs No. 8 i of Bethel was roynMV"entertained at the homq of their teachers, Mrs. D. r ClinvnrH after a few mines wci'i -played a sweet course was served. . The home was decorated with holly and Poinsette. Mr. and Mrs. Golson had as their , Ghrisj^ias Rev, and Mrs. Bethea and the -writer. -?T? Sunday?mis an ideal day for the St. .Matthews after spending the holidays so pleasantly and peacefully. After services Miss Evelyn Kitt and Mr. Earnest Henmiingway were -hap pUy married. - The marriage was sini-. but it was inkeeping with the deprt'ssiorrthat-ris-W al-k-over the noun? ty. We must' give the young couple credit* for 'using common sense and simplicity in the 'affair. Prof. Foixi escorted Miss Kitt Und Mr. Hemmingway to . the door, at which trme^Mc. Clarence Owens took Mr. Ilenimingway and Miss Sallie Ann Wilson Miss Kilt ami. marched up the Bethea perf ormed t he ceremony. After service.*, we were invited to dinner at thL. home j>fMr. unci Mrs. 'Rogers Williams and Miss Francis"" Parrow. The home was well decoralied with Ice ping with the' season and they had on the table, seemingly "very-thing that the eyos could wisn ,:or,i. The- dihrtt-r guests, were Rev. anil Mrs. D'then. JiuW -AJi?L Bethea Mrs. Hattio Whnley, Mr. Arthui Jbhnson, Mr. "Bud" Fritz and the writer. Rev. and Mrs, Bethea little dice liethel- uiotored to Dillon Sunday evening To s? < relative1-- anri?1 fiendi;? Prof. E. C. Wtirfey left Sunday evi -ening-to spend >a few defy* with relatives in Sumter, S. C. Mr. Claude Jones left for Florence, S. C. to spend a" few days with relatives. .QKANc;KBiiBfrjiLKaiia_ The holidayi being highly enjoyed Mr. Julius Amaker a student,of the Sophmore college class at State College started a wonderful' tdur. He left his home on Dee. 22 for Sumter. Hero he enjoved a wonderful time at various parties until Saturday 2d He then left for Darlington^where 1 two mpre days were spent nappih ! visiting friends. Making his l^st trip 1 he travelled to Colombia where a few j snappy parties were given iai his J i honor. 1 On Mondfy night, December 28 Mr. 1 Amaker left Columbia to resume his 1 work at the college -Tuesday. - THE PALMETTO LB; S X\ ANNUAL METHODIST EPIS* "COPAL CHURCH CONF. RECAPITULATION ? Dear South Carolina Conference Brethren:?Our conference voted that for-everyone hundred dollars you reported on Salary at her last sotting, you are to have your respective church, or churches, to report to your respective District Superintendent, 60 cents out of each one of those one hundred dollars. The same tcr be collected and given to your D. S. in 30 days time, 110 later than the convention of your tirst quaiterly conference. This hastens the publication of the minutes as wel'as pa-i rig for tllem by each churchy., Satis vorborum. We ret? ret ted loosing the popular handsome learned, optomistic and" bi Hliant?fellow, eonferonoe?member, Ilev. E. M. Hurley, A. B., B, D., who way transferred from us to the Savannirh~~< 'o 11 f orence. Very appropriate and splendid resolutions were passed setting forth his numberless excellence's to those "to* whom he goes to' serve, our keen regret in his depat>turc from our amiable brotherhood and praying him,?.His richest benedictions, and stablest blessing as he and ids precious companion sojourn together in this wor).l and preach His everlasting Evangel in their new field. Au Revoir.' Sad news was borne to our Bishop and . session oI the peaceful demise of the Uov. J. S. Tyier onc of our re- I tired ministers. .With reverence to Ilin. who doctIt all things" good 'wo ( bowed in humble submission to His wise power, ahd Unerrowing will and exch'tau d "The Lord gave and the Lord FThtTrTfffctrn ~awayr blessed - bathe name of the Lord." \ '1 ho entire Conference senu comiort, <vmp:>tliv to the afflicted wife, and distress family in their da^k hour of sorrow, and grief. We convey further .'cheer, pnd consolation to them by "repeating:* "The husband, the father, the'pioneer preacher, tne consecrated man wrought well, preached a whole gospel suffered long and died in- ftttt triumph.- Hallelujah The Rev. L. G. Gregg, D. D., in his excellent style delivered at the conference seat, the eulogy at the >Ietubnair-rrvTces~in ~compiiance-with the ( ' custom for the 13 active, supply and retired ministers', manj of t'fir t'aithl'ui wives, children, ana relatives r.rri friends who passed on Im-idyAUm-A-enr l'.l.'tl, Mav God retfless their sacred, and vigilant memory and support and encourage those hl't to jjote their departure and applaud their influence and service. ~Tp'^rpTTT. .M J M il I pn rtTT?wonder?working? Mary Elizabeth ? Dunton and Mrs. Fred, i ick T. Keeney the esteemed and acomplishod wives of Dr. L. M. i'union. .President Emeritus of Claf1 in College, an i Bishop F. T. Keeney,K-ident prelate of the* Atlanta Area v"di ' ' That the S. C. ^Conference dUfruy" the st to purchase and install, two handsome, decorated windows in the now being erected,?the magnificient "New"Trinity M. E. Church on R. R. Avenue, Orangeburg, S: C. where the distinguished Dr. It. F. Freeman is t+ir-^ccrTTftrblt^wuilur. The price uCC window *o bo. $100.00 eacfn The money to be raised thru the" District Superintendent?, proratering the same among -their faithful pastors at once for the noble purpose. De Mortuis nil ni'vi bonuni. ----- _ _ ., The doughty, fearless, ambitious, agressive, resultful pioneer preacher, Rev. C. It. Brown, D. D. entered the S. C. Annual M. E. Conference in iuo-i vens admitted in full con ncijiion' in 188C. His work and achievements here have been sound, :-anp. and abundant. He has never pTTiTsmt?rn?rt-presentMethodism, adrotate Christian education, thc trained mini-try, adequate support for the 77*'i ii !i I 'i iiTifi i rntifci nininnirjt-t nnd cause pertaining to""vhe great and local chuvebr? During his long attractive acceptable, and strong ministry, the conference crowned him with many duties and ri'^iTin'f^ttntrtics-.How-well and sue-, ccsst'yl he ha* discharged them, thg. recordsL qnd the S. C., M. E. journals will discrihe ami atTesVvthat. Dr.- -. U. Ui-o'wn, h .'it feeling thc weight of his v'tTir^ a-.tj eagerly desiring to see the younger men take care of more of the W' 11 <\*rouyl]t out heritage by their sit es, itnplot ed the co'nference~to relieve him of all committee work and htbors til' stivji natures. The Conferj?Jirp?grntdtmsiy voted appreciation end c'ttitlfUrtuents' to' DP. C."fr, Drowtpt eiuciantly gives his useful, and val^ uulilc rrrvTt-e*?up,?but?wighoq ^im Inng^tmri happy 4?ealth, and life, while no! engaged in the active committee tanks, he will stand by, counsel ana advise, while his younger brethren will cary on. As the noble Dr. passes oil he loudly shouts: Pax Vobiscum, and Ora et la bora. ? We hniTT ami WeTcbme The Kev. J. "" " > >- * *U.. YV. iVlOUIll ie, l>* v.y uuuiv liuui vuv Florida Conference to his home, S. C. Conference. V We was appointed by Bishop RichnnlsDii to the biggest*ndmosfc^influencial M. E. Church in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Moultrie is an eloquent, degahT, logical, persuasive, And impressive preacher. He is remembered as an able leader and agent in the Centenary Movement, and the Southern States' Sunday School work. Dr. J. W. Moultrie's eyes just awhile operation, as performed which improved them and his health considerably. We the S. C. Conference rejoice to note that he still can tind a choice plait emong us, and is held in high esteem and affection by the brethren. Uominus Vobiscum. The delicate* toat wore elected tc~ :he General Conference in May 1932 it Atlantic City. New Jersey, Ministerial and Laymen: Namely, Rfhv. mod w ork"TOvrcr~di Tempcranggr Prohibition and Public Morals. Rev. SI. W. Greene,- D. D. Pastor of John kVesley M. E. Church, Greenville, S. C? Rev, C, C. CJlark, Di?trict Supt, of ADER 1 - iiim.ii in . ST. JAMES NEWS ? Sunday being the fourth Sunday, everybody was given a chance to express themselves along spiritual lines. which seemed to be very much accepted. We * were 'pleased to have Rev. Richardson as a visitor. Sunday School was cairied out &: > usual. The lesson was instructed by the superintendent Mr. Russel. The League had an excellent progiam conducted by ihe president. Sunday night, Rev. Owens gave qu.ie an instructive *. lesson the the birth of" f bust which was enjoyed by all. . ?Monday night the Sunday School UlTrisFmas tree was held all were served with fruit and candy. The children, rendered a very good- pi nfiani, l''ie ^participants were liLrle Miss Elfen Fuse, recitation; also little Willie B. Cheeks, Robt. Chirp, Lillie Mae Reese, George Jones, L.ydia Mae Cheeks and Elease Nazareth recited. A solo, AdJine Johnson; duet, Rhudine Woodson and Wilhelmina Jones;Quartet by Wilhelmina Johnson, Drusillla Chirp Adlinc Johnson and C lia Phelps. We were glad to have brother Delany back to church Sunday arid Miss Eiouisc Turerette who is spending the holidays with her mother Mrs. Annip Janeie'.te. the Charleston District: R^v H H Cooper, District Supt. of Florence District. Reserves: Rev. S. J. Funches, District Supt. Qeaufort District Rev. J. W. Taylor, Pastor Emanuel, Methodist Episcopal-Church at -Sumter. Rev. J. F. Page, D. D.,- District Supt. of Orangeburg District. Laymen: Mr. I. R. English, a Tonsor of Camden, S. C.;; Prof. J. B. Randolph Ph. D.. President of Claf.lin College, Orangeburg, S. C.; Mt. R. K. Gordon, M. D. Dillon, S. C.; Honor S. J McDonald, U. S. Mail Clerk Reserves: Prof. T. H. Pinckney, School Principal and Farmer. Honor C. W. Caldwell, U. S7~MaTl GTerlC; Mrs." P. M. Gibbes, President of W. F. M. S. of S. C. Conference of the M E. Churchy Viola tout, Beck,w,0,-nofl mmabtbemmam mmm Rev. D. D. Martin, D. D., representing Gamon Theological Seminary at South Atlanta, Ga., delivered an impressive and stirring addresses to the Conference on the Christian Ministry. Thc Conference immediately subscribed $50.00 for one- scholarship, and contributed $50.00 for the identical purpose. This is to help two needy Iheolugicul students iluuugh a. year's course.?The?spitit?rn?which it was given. and_the manner in which the challenge brought and received and carried out has* the complexion and expression that if wilL be continued thru out the years to come. Ad Initio and Ad Finem. 1-ent we fail to re-collect, ^let ua quickly mention that Claflin College President, Dr. J. B. Randolph, in behalf of the faculty, and student body presented Bishop F. T. keeney a magnificient Brief Case in evaltd respect, and esteem for him and his unabating interest in the institution, presi<= dent, teaehers- and pupils.?Excelsior. _ Very, lofty and timely resolutions were conveyed praying the General Conferenqejdaw making body to appoint the erifinent Bishop F. T. Keenly again to preside oyer our AtlafcTu" Area. Our Ministerial and lay delegation wete carefully instructed to express our desire; and will pertaining to this petition, where they reached the seat, of the General Conference. The Ministers and laity of the Conference, in supreme regard and affection for-Bishop F. T. Keeney and his "wonder working wisdonr'guiding adamong them,; presented to him a handsome Manieure outfit. The school gifty-and-. thir nr?p, Richnp n/?nopfc,a| in xisual frank torse, sane and inimitable style. Fide et Amore. The jovial, common sense, . hard working. Rev. R. F. Harrington with his active and aggressive layman, Mr! I. B. English entertained this double Conference commendably and safosfactory. To take care of about 350 preachers and laymen and friends for 5 days voluntarily in their and other people homes is a hero's task, and a jiant achievement, but these foremost men accomplished it. We again, and again, applaud and thank them and 11 others who contributed in the inanngr or ? During the sixty one years'the S.~ help them and us. ~C. Conference has been convening, over the state this is the fourth time it has met at Camden in Trinity M. E. Church. The first conference was held there in 1875, Bishop Wiley opened tho session. In 1894 Bishop Joyce' presided. The year of 1908. Bishop Moore called the- conference to order. Our recent one, 1931, our Bishop Keeney was the administrator. The church of 1875 served its age well. This last Conference session aeea a large modern, spacious, beautir nnifirtiia ho rn mm if fop ft wnrlt, ROC deportment exquisite, the climate was retariea duties, reporters labors, and ful and attractive church. Thc attendance was splendid. The societies endeavors were hard, long and consuming but all these services were done cheerfally,.earnestly and perfectly. The conference invarably opened and closed; each exercise with prayers. This course of procedure added no little to the facility and felicity of the laborous and taxing cares, frets, and varied demands made on thc jdriait brotherhood, continuously. . The big hearted, jolly spirited, able young preacher of Florence, Rev. B. E. Thomas invites the^ Conference to meet in Cumberland Church where be pastors in 1032. Thig will make the sixth time since 1870 the Annual Cunfcince will have met in Let it- be mundAMd 10Bg ami lomH to the handsome young preacher: "We I will be there, D. V. about 200 strong." '' John C. Gibbs ' KINGSTREE NEWS r Rev. J. S. Buxn and his "good wife are bringing things to pass at Bethel A. M. E. Church. A soul stiring sermon was preached by Rev. Been, Sunday Dec. 20th, to De rememberedHis sermon was taken from Text: ... o Parking Place. The only soul that dkr rejoice w?s those who had ears, bat' could not hear. The members are proud of their new pastor and hi* faithful wife and they are not only telling them this but showing them in every respect. We are happy to see the girls and boys who are laboring as teachers in the various counties, back with us spending the holidays. M iss Leola E. Kinloch one of the teachers of Olanta Graded School Mr. and?Mrs. Abraham?Murry, she was on her way home fof the holidays The faithful mpmKuro onH f*ia.r>Ao "of Bethel A. M. E. Church have made Christmas a very enjoyable day for their pastor, Hcv. Wm, 1*. Mura> am his famliy, Santa Claus remembered them jit almost every home. i The Sunday Sclu-oi Christmas tree wa# a Itfg success. Old Santa was good to all the children and they were very sorry that he had to go but he promised them before leaving, that he would come back oncc more to give the Leaders some tokens of remembrance on Monday December 28 and after that, he would say good-bye until next Christmas. We are very glad to have the many friends and relatives who have come to shary.in.this^&easonof good cheer, and . ?,pp:rrss , Mrs. Esther Comander, Missea Lucia Brown. Geneva Shokes and Mr. Joseph Commander from White Plains N. Y., motored to Andrews and spent an enjoyable evening at the- ^home , of Mr. apd Mrs. Fred Green, on their way back they stopped a few minutes at the home of Rev. and "Mrs. Moses in Georgetown and there, cnjoyecFli pleasant stay: Mr. McClary McKnight and Mr. "B. James were the guests of Miss Etina R^JMurray on Sunday Dec,_27. _ _ . m . LEEVY SCHOOL NEWS The Colored' Doll Contest given by the ParentTeacher Associa'ion of Leovy ?ScftbblL,* KUbGlF 15 was aThe pupils of the school presented success. a Christmas pageant which was enjnyftfV^y^nll present. After the exprcispg wprp nvpr PKp folloittg fftports were made:?Captains, amount and contestants: Mrs. Sofronia White, Capt,,.. Thelma ?i:e,(!e, contestant, $10.00; Mrs. Mayme. Williams, Capt. Zcnobia Kraaier, contestant, $8.00; Mrs. Eliza Richmond, Capt., Sybil Richmond contestant $6.05; Mrs. j "Ci'uigia Lfttiincr( Captr, Trumel Eos, ter, contestant $2.40; Mrs. Jewel ' Hoiman. Capt., Cora Bookman, contestant, $1.15; Mrs. Henrietta- Hazel Capt,, Doris Randolph, contestant, $4.12; Mrs. Mary Dixon, Capt., Willie and Willa Dixon contestants $4.00 I Total $35.72., Miss Bell RalTord then awarded the prizes: 1st, a large oil to Thelma Steele; 2nd to Zenobia Frazier; 3rd contestants received a Christmas toy. to Sybil Richmond. Eaih of the other Thanks to all who helped to make the contest a success. DILLON COUNTY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Dillon County Teachers held their , first meeting, Nov. 21, to organize for the term 1,031-32, The set of officers that served 'last year and still in the count" this year was readily agreed upon to serve again." -Prof. HrUman, principal - nf T^atta president;?Prof ,T K, Wiliama of Dillon, vice presidentf-Miss-JL_Murphy, secretary; Miss M. C. Hanna, assistant secretary; Miss Mattie Johnson; treasurer; Prof. McBride was elected" chaplain; Mrs. McBride assi tant reporter; reporter, C. E. McRae, of Dillon, reporter. Splendid suggestions were offered by members of the association that showed evidence of a successful year. State teachers association and the sale of Xmas seals were stressed. At this meeting a call meeting was slatc-d for December 5th which was a very successful ^meeting* and 80 percccnt?attendance. Two7 white teachers^-wjerg"ggffr iU Instruct one of the elementary grouns reading and the other in primary speellng. Mrs. Hargrove the county superintendent appeared when the gTOup came in from speeling. The president, J. A. from spetling.m mamc mamemtma Holman presented her to the group. She talked of many things, that "will help the colored t<*chers to solve their community problems so as to help their race. She allowed any question to be asked by the members The time was thus consumed until Mr. Shifly arrived. At 1 o'clock he spoke ami allowed--question* to be. asked. Hnrgynvp haa rnn?*T]|fr. ed to give a member of the white faculty to instruct group meetings; added her presence when convenient New teachers were made welcome in th(e county, by the president <and members It has been decided tha meeting will convene two hours, from 11-1 o'clock. The members of this county extends greetings for the season to "Friends." IN MEMORIAM In loving- memory?of?Maxine?A., BoLden, Claflin College student, who departed this life, December 31*t, 1930. "" / ( " ' f ' "Gono but not forgotten." - ?Mj- iJnd Mrs. G. W. Bolden Fnttrrr irnrt Mother Whitley W. Bolden James S. Bolden, Jr. r " Brothers. Saturday, January % 10aB|W NEWBROOKLAND NEWS HB . Happy New Year Folks! IjjR Mt. Pisgah near Dixanna was scene ol? the first quarterly conMnuj ' I ence of the Newhrookland circHMg It was a pleasant one. The P. Bill Dr. J, C. JVfccClellan was at bis AiH ' and addressed the Sunday School 8m Jm preached a most instructive and flJKI mating sermon to the saints. G^Mjjl rejoicing was the result. Our p.aff | was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Burnette, as .was Miss Zelma. Burnette had just confte home Washington to sftend [the holi^H home- with his family near Ca^BJl From there they went to the |of Mr. and Mrs Glenn, Newbrook^H^m < to be present at the 'birthday a^H|fl*\ | versary of Mrs. Davis, the mothe^HftjjK^ [Mrs, Plum a Glenn. Acording to 8 | records -Mrs. Harris is a hun<JHH| years old. The Christmas tree IMfij exercises at Double Branch was IHj of the best that has been our plea?Kv|i to wittness. Much credit must Hvtl given to the Supt. J. Wesley DreflflWll Misses Ruth 'Boyd, Roberta Jack^Bwll Little Mae 'Wfelton, .Mrs. Anie ] and Mrs. Julia Hampton. Those ^Hamj remembered the pastor and his faifluSj i were Mrs. Blettie Goodwin, A^EnjI [ Josephine Glenn, Mr. Caughman, aBBE ! Anna Tucker, Mrs. Eliza Jones, A^HQBV | Adline Sims, Mrs. Maggie Boyd, A^B^f A Lillie Mae Welton, Miss EarnestBsMi" Sligh, Mr. Johnnie Suber, (Mrs. JafiraSI Suber, Mrs: Ida Lorick, Mr. JaiBfjM Corley, Mr. Frank Dreher, Mr. ThKjNj Canty, Eligsh Jones and others. - CjHB .CHERAW NEWfc I ?| i- Emancipation _Proclamatijl*l|\ Celebration for January IsW 1932^RaUp Mt. Hebron A. M. E. Chnreh is dnled to be an outstanding event Awl t future years for our groupr-n^BA ? i Principal address being delivered BEI Prof. J. E. Payden principal of ' | .Robert Small Graded School, all Ami I churches in the community particla w] ting with their choirs. The holiday season brought in midts many freinds and' relatiAfljjw from far and near. Among sOrr.e B *11 the many visitors were Mr. and AlBv Ik Yarborough of Washington D. B' IT Mrs. Laura Abrams now ioHBroioklB" fl N. Y. Jerome t>oe of Philadelphia B I John L. Tyson and Leroy Lowery B, gfl Johnson C,. RmifVi TTni?r N. C. Misses Jean Harrington, PeXjlRW Harington county teachers John VVjkUltlj | son of State College, Miss Ole^B'Will [Wilson, of Sumter, (Mrs. Ding Jul Brown, New York, Alma Abrams Henderson, N. C. We trust that M| enjoyed the Christmas holidays to A* 1 The holiday season for Cheraw \U? j IT 'quiet and ^uite enjoyable. The lut nual Christlmas trees were held ^ jiV | Wesley M. E. church and the SecflKww j Presbyterian church at their usB&|| I time. Many hearts among, all Hnl j people of Cheraw werc made hap^M!! j-espwinlly amung the puor of?A flijl " We also want to thank the Asso?|Mii?' ated CWarity Organization of o? jWj community fop- its annual contribA 11M tion to the poor of our group. GrA|l|RK are the, praises to these white ladiBjlillN who spare no means and time Anlflf ing to prevent suffering among AWnjl people of Ghe*raw. May God bl?| jNllJ each and every one in prosperity l9| UlJ Dr. and Mrs. W. S, Thompson, f<fe 111 mer pastor of Wesley left for th? fl 1 new pastorate-in Allendale last Tuefi; J1 i - Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chapman eH I tertained at dinner last Sunday gtlfl o;ou o ciock f. m. Those prese?Jt*l^ were Mesdames C. Marcus, Olwff . Duckett, Wl S. Thompson, Rev. aifltV Mrs. S. M. Miller, Pr and Mrs. J. It*. Hanna. A delightful evening w4|? iMr. Clinton Marshall of Kershn^C St., entertained many of his frien^BF last, Tuesday aftnrnnon"Tn~aTEoIi3MK party. A very delightful tijme IN MEMORIAM ' ftj jj In loving memory of Rev. JeremiMM 1U McLeod, dear (husband and fathMK M who passed away iDecemiber 28tBa| njt I seem to see in the soft, dim ligSHfrti A face I love the best. Saijf And thinks of him when the sun'sdd&Tl}| Goes down ih the far off west. Fil| 1 miss you no less as the time pass^^Jyl Than I did on the night of your goiJ?j For Absence ran npvu eliiyc llm iloMj^CL [ of my heart And the lamps of my love is Your love the best to recall. For no one on earth rrrnlH toko place. You still the dearest of all. X'? W Far from afflietkm, toil and pain y wT Your happy soul has fled. The gospel was your joy and soi^R *| Even to your latest breath. Now you reside where Jesus is, K|j n| Above this dusty sphere; Your soul was ripened for that blt^^ff White yet you sojourned here. Bm M. S. McLeod, wife Rev. E. C. and Dr. F, J. McLeod, SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTmRI Corrected to October 15, 1931 Arrive Union Station Lei^J 4U>0p 32 Augusta-N," Y. 32 5.ol 7:45a 31 N. Y.-Augusta 31 7:5M f| I2:36p 27 Char'ston-Cinn. 27 12:4fl 4:0tfp 28 Cinn.Char'ston 28 4:0fl 9~:00p 10 Culumbia-Cinn. 9 7:0fl 5:00a 24 Columbia-Jacks'n 23 10:3^H fl 1:40a 8 Col'a-Augusta 7 4:lM * 12:48p 20 Coi'a-Savannali 19 8:2H 8:50p 23 Col'a-Charlotte 24 6:lH ni 11:00a 13 Ccra-Gharlotte 14 1:2^H|H 9:56p 11 Col'a-Charl'n 12 8:0^Bfl 4:55a 15 ?Col'a Charl'n 16? lu:06p 18 Cof'a-Greenv'e It HM B 12:45 117 Col'a-Charlotte 118 11:1><M| 10:00a 18 Col'a-Atlanta 17 7:lfl Via Camden and Rock Hill.