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MX. MORI All CHURCH Rev. A. M. Matthew, l'astor .* ?Xne t>uHuuy senupi opened at its iioui wuii c>upi. ana teauneijb iav, then- post 01 uu-y. lno lesson was- UcautMUiiy uiscusseu throughout me vaiious Classes-. Wo nau sanifi \oiy encouraging icmuiivs uy oupt. Ctomiyih. Morning sei vices began at 11 Mb btiucn anu -iui.fi i ucvuuonui .exoiciocs, uio>pusioji usccnucu iiio iosn uiu u"u uiougm, kj us a WutlU.l'. iiu mesaago. V. no o r*. M, wo- l'o-assoniblod ana " UT*""' " anutitoy soul suning oOi Ufa 11. ~ iiiwa' nuiui Clark pi >Sinnnon uc. Was Ulc iiOllUicU guOSl 01 MiS. m?y ana xi'ussov in ureeiivillo'dUi a.ti mc aiuus nunuay^. <VV luu luuti iviiss oiaiK attended Liie, V^liaiX.y nail". |,-1[iiTiHio\vn of Qrconvilii - was tno guest ui, Miss i'lccoiu oteveiis feunuay aitcrndtfti. . * Miss xuaiy Willie Uiay has ret iiuiievi' io nor liolnO oil llell bl., axLvr spooning tno Anias holidays .in Uioonvnie, with relatives uoii menus. . I ivnssos, Minnie Luo and Anon ftiiigiey ol iNowberry, spoilt UK ' Ainab noiiuays wnli .their cousip, / \i>us, vvnnoimena Coleman oft Sim HIHJII bt} I ?jaii. A. J-. StfVLiiu upunt Hrmntiifr. " vxlvinoun Willi Miss 'Aperesa Wilaun ui T'ryon, N. C. airs. VlUld UauliiLi of \Jniu?, spent tile holidays with her sister, Mrs. Emma Gist on Simmons St. also Mi's. Vihnie Moore anu Mrs. Alice-.JLiUiii- MHinkJJ.'C:JiYrek-enu witTi Mrs. Gist. The funeral of Mr. Charlie Mil< ler was held at Ml'. Moriah Clnufch Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock; " Wrss Ruth Young, formerly ol Stnrrtai'bhii^ now Ul Columbia, "'secretary at The Palmetto Deader Office, spent the holidays in the city visiting relatives and- friends. The Sunday school convened at the usual htiur-WttlT Suptr~J. Hr Coleman and his corps of teachersat their post of duty. At ll:3p o'clock morning services began. A soul stirring sermon was heard b'v the listeners. The pastor took his text from Mat^ thew 2G:38 subject, "Where dogs 7 religion go . from here." .J'. At G:00 o'clock Br~'?\ P. U. eon-J veiled. During the absent of the president, the pastor took chargerAt 7:30 p'cloek, we again gather) ed for evening services. Manyi hearts were made to lyui-n as thel - man of God preached. With his text taken from Iiukc 2:41, subject, "The' divine interrogation" he beautifully explained this. The Rescue" Club will give -a silver tea Sunday, Jan. 20, at the home of Mrs. I.uln Sullivan, while the Ever Ready Club will give one at the home of Mrs. Laura -Woodward. Messrs Earnest Thomas and ilea. Martin an* still on tin sick list. We hope for them a speedy recovery. COCKTAIL HOUR AROUNI) SPARTAN lit'RG Mr. and Mrs. Converse Barksdale entertained with a Cocktail party. Those* present were: Mj. and Mrs. R. B.-Urmg. Mi'.?. Robert Sims, Mr. and- Mrs. Chestnut, Mr. and Mrs. Columbus-"Mills. Mr. <? JVT re Tnnnc n rwl n-nnM c AT**" Mrs. A. CT Piatt.--'Dr. Douglass, Miss Bertha L. Rivers. The guests spent a very enjoyable hour Mr. and Mrs. C. (V.Thrope en-j tertained \yitlka Cocktail party Friday, Pec. 28. beginning at (T P.'M. continuing to 0 P. M. This party was hdmVriug the Rheubacon Bridge Club and the Needle Craft and Art Club as guests. Just a few out of state guests were present. The Cocktail hour continued 9 to 11:30, at the laym* of Mr. <? Mrs. ' Chestnut's. The' guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Converse Barksdale,- -Mrr and?Mrs. Col urn-' bbs Mills, Mrs. N. E. LiCtlejohn, Mrs. Carrie Sims, Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor, and Mrs. O. C. Piatt, Mr. I"). Nichojas, Dr. Gregg, Dr. Douglass, Miss Bertha L. Rivers, Mr, and Mrs. B. B. Craig and Mrs. Nettie Bunch. ?-Mrs. Alice Rivers spent the Christmas with her friend, Mrs. Mary Daggett in Augusta," Ga. J Mrs. Daggett Summer home is in Far Rockaway, N. Y. and her winter home is in Augusta, Ga. Mrs. Rivers reports a very on joyable stay. Mrs. Daggett accompanied Mrs. Rivers to the Ilub City-where sh'e spent several daysmaking a two days visit in Yftrk, S. C. ' Mrs. Daggett left the City en iuulc ii>r via. i utsuay yv. in. Mrs. Converse Barksdale Entertained The free'dle Craft ... Art and SoeuSl Club __ __ Jan. 9, 1931*?'The members were present 100 percent. The regular preliminary order of opening was dispensed with, be cause of the election. Affer hear ing the various reports'from ^ork done during the yert'r '34 and settl ing accounts, the president declared all chairs vacant. A temporary Chairman was appointed (Mrs, J. - E. Craig) Temp. Sec. Miss Johnrron. , . The Election resulted as follows: Preside; Mrs. C. C. Thorpe, Vice Pres.; Mrs. Wilfred Dornian, . Sec.; Mrs. William Bethea, Assist. Sec.; Miss Bertha L. Rivesr. Tre?ore; Mhj. J. E. Craig, Re porter, Mrs. B. L. Rivers, Asst. i'reas.; Mrs. C. L., Chestnut. All of the officers are the same with the exception of the Asst. 1'reas. and Asst. Sec. W,e are anxious when the time co'iuek to meet with Mrs. Barksdale as she always has some rare treat instoro-d'or us. After voting Mrs. Mills a number one-hostess and thank Mrs. Barkeadale, we adjourned to meet Jan. 16, l'Jdo with MissAlbhea AndersoTi. The Needle Craft's Gala Affair I One of the most unique affairs of the season or I might say the one and only party given in BparJanburg, during., the holidays, was ^liat ol the, Needle Crqlt the./eveAibg following "Christmas. The jiarty wus given at the borne of Mr. and lUrs. -<J. C. Thrope on N, JsLan Bt. The party was a ^ucLess in every respect Like Dunoar's - Tarty?Every body was 'messed their finest I know if one vvj. niv viv.ii?^uvi a iiuiu x auo tuuiu ,KtVe stepped 111 he would have been jealous us lie gaze upon the scent Tor there were really some advanced Paris' fashions. Seemingly the guests thought it was a oiyle "Show in stead of just a par\y. The house was artistically me orated;?the?soft?lights and .iweet music v aided the guests in -heir enjoyment. Guests were present from N. J., N. Y. and as tar N. WeiTt as Chicago, a large /number from N. C. Special Dances were dedicated to the following clubs: The Needle Crafe (Tub, The- Modern Prisuilla Clul), The Rheubocan Club, ^Bridge), The Bucilla Club, The t'iist Time Bridge Club. These are' the most outstanding "flulit in llie city: The members tripped the light fantistic toe to the strains of their favorite (renu'hll'dj TTTTTSTr: The Needle Craft's party is still the town's talk. It was really a gaia affair. IT IK BUCILLA ART & SOCIAL o. CLUB KNTKRTVVINED. Miss Fordham Foster, was hos Less to the- Bucilla TV'rt & Social noine on K. Henry St/ Miss it. L. Rivers; president, was in the Chair. After the regular routine 4>f business was disposed .iff,-"a lo up- with some few T plans for the year, several hands of bridge ?was- played. .Miss Grace Walker won first prize. Miss Ma bel Foster?Low fecorc. The hos toss served a delicious repast, Mis* C'andaee. Johnson expressed thhnks to the hostess in behalf of the Club. The Club adjourned to iheel with Miss Mable Foster, S. Liberty St. j "111 B CITY DOTS" "Miss Inez E. Ashley who teaches'in Marion. S. C. spent her holi-j days in Spartanburg as the guese VL#Miss Gladys Coleman 176 E. Valley St. Miss Ashley looks the picture of health and added much .to the happiness of the Yuletide -oason in Spartanburg. ' (te_ Cn Friday Miss Mazsiip Bo'pan pf.Uiuon joined Misses Ashley & Coleman. They attended the social functions. c. A delightful tea dance was giv -U-Saturday night at the home of the_ Misses Clarks, South Liberty St. Every body enjoyed a delight ful evening. Sunday afternoon Misses Ashley, Coleman, Foggy and others accompanied Miss Mazzic Bogan In the Station. There she joined a number of Bencdibt folk returning to school. Due to the unfavorable condi .ions_J"or...traveling by auto Miss's Ashley 'and Coleman left for Columbia by train Monday night. ? : m t ^ :? -Held Seats Half Hour At Concert The reserve seat section for colored people at the Columbia Auditorium for the Guy Lombardo concert was held for jin half hour after the concert stal'tedSWednesdny evening by Warren Irvin, -tmtmtyt-r- of the Carolina, Theater." Mr Irvin expressed, regret that the impression .ihad been circulated that no seats would be given onehalf to Colored people. The house was out to white people early in the week.^but the men still held on to 300 seats reserved for colored peoplj? until after the concert .started. More than a.hundred col ored people hear<l tlm concert. Mr. Irvin came over to the colored section to say that the section wag theirs. The seats were thirty cents, while the same seats on the other side of the row were sold for 4 cents.*1 SECOND NAAZKETII BAPT. CHURCH Rev. A. C. Jonqs, pist?r Sunday school at the usual hour withr~fpiite a number'of scholars ,prcs< nt. Supt. W. II. Hurbert and' teachers were at their post of dut.y At the hour for service Rev. Hurbert entered the rostrum bringing with him a wonderful messagp. This sermlon wiks | strongly ..delivered.* We were, glad .to have the visiting ministers with us. Quite a number of other visitors were present: \Vfe were glad to have Mrs. Duckett and son and enjoyed the wonderful remarks made hy Mrs. Dfjckett. Niirht. uci vifns nt tv>? iionoi v t .... * & ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. R. A. Young, Pastor Sunday was a beautiful day for church goers. S. S. opehed at the usual hour with the officers at their respective places. At 11:30 Rev. Young brought to his hearers a wonderful message frojn St. John 17:6. Thi<i h'pin'c nnr cfimmnninn rln v 4:4I. B. Y. P. U. convened at 5 P. M. with a very nice program. The evening worship began $t 7:00 and Rev. Watson delivered a powerful sermon. The P. A. Club met at the home 1 of Mrs. Eliza Carvise on last Tuesday. The senior missionary met at the home of Mrs. Jessie Lawson on Monday. r The sick members are improving very much. Wo are vprv tdnd to hnvn Miss Hattie M. Collier home after living in New York City for four years. visiting her mother, Mrs. Cecelia Johnson on Oscar St." Mr, and Mrs. Richard Bradley were entertained with a buffet supper at the home of Mrs. Rpbinson Monday night. : EASTOVER pWS ST. PHILIP A. M. E. CHURCH i. Rev? W. M. Gantt, Pastor The 1st quarterly conference of St. Philip A, M. E. Church was held Jan. 12th-13th? Rev. E. F. G. Dent presidihg*relder, Rev. W. M. Gantt, Pastor. The business of the conference opened ?t 2:30 o'clock. Elder Dent reaid the scripture and com mented on the same. Mr. John - Parker was elected secretary, iMr. W. M. Tucker, Mar shall, Mrs. Tena Louette, Reporter. f The roll was called and each one responded with the quarterly conference claim. The reports were good. At the close of the session the elder said he'could feel and see the spirit; of co-operation existing between the members and pastor. He also spoke highly of Rev. Gantt bringing in more young various boards and clubs for the - new ye&r.-^ 1 ?-?r? . , After -the close of the conference Brb. and Sister Henry Johnson took ,the presiding elder' Rev. and Mrs. W. "Gantt and a few friends home with them, and when we got there the table was laden ?i111 guiwl things to em. 1 Sunday school opened at the usu al hour, 10:00 with officers and teachers at their post of duty. After the study of the lesson the el der came forward and reviewed the lesson in such a manner that the leasb one could understand. At 11:45 the presiding . elder ascended the rostrum and took his text Gen. 32 chapter. He made a beautiful explanation of the nature and officers of angelte he also named the angels of the new year. To say the least and putting it mildly, his sermon was a master niece. One was added to thp ^rjr mi. nu^uaiufj Lad son,. Th? topic fojc discussion was "Getting: Along: wi?h Others," taken from Rom. 12: 3, 9, 10. Mr. ? Wm. Deve&ux opened the discussion followed by others. * The evening: service commenced at 7:30 o'clock by the itector, His text is found, in Matt. 25:32, Subject: "Judgement, the Great' Day" whiolv was greatly enjoyed by iall. The Reformed Episcopalians welcome you to worship with them t . 4 9 J. VT m ^ 'rw' #< V| THE PA^MEttO LEADER SANTUC NEWS v. EASTKRN CIRCUIT Rev. W. M. Thompson, Pastor tinder, theuleudership hi our new strong- energetic pastor, the abbve named circuit is taking on new life. Last Sunday," Jan. 13, inspite of the threatening weather, a large crowd came out to both Sunday school an? church seryjstSf. Promptly?at the .usual hour*the pastor at the request of thp Supt. Mr. A..D. Curenton opened and taught the Sunday school lesson very effectively to all the classes combined!" - , At the close of-the Sunday S. he opened the preaching service. Selecting as a text Ps. 91: . . The message was full of information and deiyered with power. He closed appealing to sinners to join an Insurance Company that pays the Ploicy holder titer death ?Eternal life. SnvemLuminff man.: with tears in their eyes, came^ to the altar and asked for prayer. / The automobile race drive closed with a total of 800 miles travel ed. Those traveling 50 miles were: Misses Mary and Loifise Gilliam, Miss Peggie A. Curenton 52, Mrs. Maggie Curentnn 110,. The Intrcr was crooned Queen by the pastor. For the first time in several years we paid our P. E. in full. -This we attribute to the leadership of our pastor. Rev. Thompson spent la?t w*ek in ,Greenwood, S. C. visiting ?nis neito and friends. The community was shocked when the news came 'that Mrs. Alice Hill had passed to the great beyond. She was loved by all who knew her.? She lived a peace ful christian life; we feel sure in saying our lost was Heaven's gain The remains were earned to t a>'- " lisle for burial. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Johnson,. Mr and iMrs. Eddio Peake.-Mf.** .-and Mrs., T. J. Jennings, Mrs;?-J^lor"ence Epps, Mrs. Nettie Dawk ins, Mrs. Kathleen Eisom, Mrs. Molinda Jeter, Misses Lourse Johnson, Mary L. Hughes, Florence Jeter, Messrs CSleophas Johnson -and- Pam -Epp.-, attended ?h.e . funeral of Mrs. Hill last Sunday I at Carlisle. t The faculty of'Popular Grove School, gave a hot fish Jfry, which was a grand success. After the fry, the Rice Brothers sang several selections. Prof. Joseph Copeland of Union and Miss Jennie Hamilton teacher in Green Brier School made some timely remarks Friends are glad that those on the sick list Jhave improved wonderfully. GREENWOOD NEWS ^)J[6biv(inued from page two) Tabernacle Baptist Church. Sunday school was called to order by the assistant superintendent a: 10 A". M. The Id's son was very inspiring. A splendid review Was had by the pastor. At 11:30 services began, aftei ievotiona. worcises the. past ">r as<:> nicu the"Jrostrum and brought o a wonderful message from tin mi' ject "Pressing Forward" The -t rmon will be long remembered . hy those who heard hini, the everting-service he brought another helpful message. ThH^being the beginning of the New Year, both services were attended largely. . This is the friendly church. All- visitors are made welcome. The Greenwood County Teacher's Association The opening of some of the schools being delayed,.'.Greenwood CoUnty. Teacher's were not permitted' 'to meet at the usual time. A call meeing was h'dd Friday, .Jan.. 1U at ..flail End City School _ The meeting began at 2:30 P. M. with President, B. J. Sanders Jr. presiding. After devotional*,* the president made remarks and .spoke of the object of the meeting.' This being a ca'l meeting, the group meetings Wflrfl nor iTiol/l /\ peautilul Sabbath greeted the ! church goers ion Sunday. Altho ear ^ ly morning, it seamed,as tho there ( would be a bad day, but later on the sun shone bright- and caused | many to come out. .? The S.-S. of 'St. Paul and Bethel A. M. E. were largely ^attended and the lesson being well taught-3 and enjoyed by all. ( At 11:30 the morning service b^ , I"! ' . if gSBBEa^EB BBSIM?1 W A ?@ILty)!M!I!OA?= |fc- BLEACHE nManBBHMMui Kan. The scripture les"konf. taken from Jonah 1:12, and the text Jonah 1:2, an interesting1 sermon being'delivered. Again at"G:0() P. .M. ah interesting1 meeting of llv A. K7T7ir .oik present. Mrs. Anderson Itaid motored to Spartanburg to visit her uuugnter We are sorry to repdjf-t Mrs. 11. B. Franklin confined to her room with-inflttvnztr. ? Mrs. Carrie I., ('ahhvidl of Gastonia, N. C. .was gu1 st of h<?r aunt afid unele^Mr.. and Mrs. Burton the past week. / We arg, sorry p> ivpoit Miv L. W. Garlington and Miss , Martha their rooms. We wish for each a speeds recovery. Mrs. Lee Duckett has also he*.jj confined to Jut room since Xnias. Mr. Johny. Price c/f Pa. and Atlanta, visit.<1 his sister, Mrs." Maggie P." Tillson a feu/ days ago. Also Mr. ynd Mrs, Booker T. Miller of Greenville were! visitor^ among' their r< latives. . { 'Mrs. Rosa Madden is yet con* lined' to her rootr^ .We are wishing .her a sjle^dy recovery. We wish W relate Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hunter (James) ^innonuec tlieir daughter's marriage instead of (Will Hunter) to Mr. Biggins On Friday1 a'fiernoon, Jan. 11, PJ35 the Missionary Board met at the home of Mrs. Lnvania And rson. This h"ing the first meeting !*!.? t ho t'dnr M'Mw' nn ?"*? nl?le one. 'The Pros. Mrs. Black called it to order. The opening Ilymr. led by Mrs. Fowler, "Jesus lead me I' will follow" Prayer by Rev* .Lykucv-r^ripturc Lesson by Mrs. I >$!Wes^\V.elfci$>?? SttjWvv tt by?Uuj?1 lustc ?s.?Mi s.?AfoocrsM'.... Next selection by the Board?A number of -members wei;i enrolled . ?-interesting remarks by several members. Alter the business hr. a delicious menu was1 served consisting of potato salad on lettuce1,'; -hat coffee, choestT biscuits, .crackers, jello with whip cream and TTflTF! Ml1.-;. A". C'dUTmii'UMl AsM. Sec. took- care of the book* as the See., Mrs, F. S. Nelson is st.il 1 in disposed. We are wishing for Tier" a speedy recovery. * * J . Mrs. S". ltice returned thanks nr. the hostess after which the chosen song "Take the napie of Je.sus .with voti" wa< siini!1. .Mrs. Blacks'ock Pivs.; Mrs. is. Nelson, See.; 1'ev. B. A.~ Lykes. pastor. -..'J? The (piaiterly conference which was heJtl on Monday night was a success. The Pres. ' Kid1 r was paid in full alt ho the weather was ijielement a large crowfd ifreeteil he rlldel". *~ Re\*. Lykes is thanking the membum of the Auxrlrare for nound ing him at tlu-ir meetings. He ami his faithful wife are very grate-" ful to all. LEXINGTON NEWS The Sunday-school opened ^ at ; its' usual hour and was real good in every respect on Sunday^ Followed by preaching at the following churches: Mt. Zion. St. Paul, Ne,w Bethel, Communion servico?i iyere had at Mt. Zion and realvi we had a splendid service. Which* left a lasting impression upon all. We only regret that it was' to have a great wave of sorrow to come upon us in and around Mt. Zion A. M. E..Church-.?In the pass ing of one of its mothers, in the person of Mrs. Mary "FV Corley, Who departed this life on Monday A. M., .ftin. 7, atvher horjie from an attack of flu. developing into pneumonia. Sistpr Corley, one of the senior Stewardess of the church and the wife of Mr. R. TT. Corley was the mother of thirteen children. ,Tcn daughters tnd throe sons, six of which pre-coded her to the prave. The funehal services were conducted at Mt. Zion Church on Thursday, with her paster, Rev. k O.-Simmons officiatinp. assisted by Dr. E. F. G. Dent, P. E'. Mrs. Hattio S. Gould returned ta^her home in Savannah, Ga. on Suhday after spending a few weeks vith relatives and friends* Rev. W. M. Jackson of the C. M. B. ^Church died at his hoVho here >n Friday past. . ; The fritfvr toft Ml quite royally V ' : ; i o <? W I "I'm u?>in^ to toll (r Tut tin. MfflMlWllHW.'lliW I ^ rl-^r Mi IW)llWTTI'tYM't Vsm^uYrNt^ l^wKRun II a.:air to the delight 6f all. I Ts away onj a visit to her dau*hUl~>4o( tl?a City I of New'York. i *_ J. | Company's STORE-WIDE Clearance Sale IIsimo $30.00 Values, now __ r "l-*1 $33.75 ^ Values, now __ T_ ^ * JACKETS All Wool?Horsehitie Tan, Suede?All Made Zipper Front? S3.,95 Values $1.90 S5.00 Values T^T: 1 $2.50 "ST).50 Values' $3.50 S7.50 Values $3.95 SI5.00 Values __ ____ $7.95 ' Manhaotan shirts ] $1.95 Values $1.65 ^ \/ u u tn D A A y ifl ? -. I