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Page^ ' " " JOHNSTON NEWS' On Sunday at Bethel C. M. E. Church, Rev. J. M. Blassengame preached a wonderful sermon. The text was find St. John 3:7, subject "Th- n.w nivt^ chri.it fny th'[ Soul of Man". One soul was added to the church of God. Sunday School at 3:30 P. M with Supt. Mrs. S. L. Pope and teachers at their post of duty. The lesson was reviewed by Rev. Sears, a visitor from Macon, Ga. The Sunday School opened for new members, two added, Mrs. Noah Amos and Miss Emmie E. ''Young. Sunday night, at cay survive began. Rev. \y! Gary cbnductet the devotional after which- Rev. J, M. Blas?tngame preached anoth er wonderful sermon from St. Mark 10:45, subject: Ministering Ch.ist One was added to the church. The Epworth League met on Monday night ^at 7:45 at Bethe. C. M. E. Church. * f? Prof, and Mrs. C. O. Mclntosl Misses Krancbs L. Dobbins ami Saiah O. Simkins motored to Bet tis Academy Saturday afternooi and witnessed the Voorhees ant. Bettie basket ball game. Aftei returning to Johnston little Mis: Edith Mcintosh and Miss Carrie" Dean joined them on their trip to. I Augusta to witness the Voo.rhee: and Paine game in Bethjehem gyn. nasium.. The parent-teachers' meeting met January 20 in the Edgetiek. County Training?School auditorial um. Quite a large Irowd war ' present. Great plans were mad. tor the betterment of our boys am criHc B*4 ^ Edgefiold Co. Training School rzir-?-students art' in-the miilst of thei nSid-term examination.Watcl for The Johnstonian published? b\ the students monthly. Send your subscription to th Edgefield . county Training Schou and receive a copy promptly. We regret- very much to lean of the illness of Mrs. Lottie Buss For dress making and plain sew ing, please apply to Mrs. Evelyi Gri n, Lit) Railroad Ave., here. Rev. J. M. Blassenganie and M Lvelyn t\ llliams uuic?thr?dinno. _ guests of Mrs. A. Valentine . ?.1 S u rid a yV . - It agents every week there it a new reader of The Palmetto Leader, so this week we have twi ? new readers: Misses Alberta Mil es and llattie Ross. I hope yot are telling your friends about "lb Whenever here call at No. l Palmetto Leader. Bland street. There you may bi served hot lunches at Mr. Join son. . Miss Charlotte Wells was the week-end guest of?Miss "N. J Gary Friday evening. A part> was given in her honor by Mis Gary. The evening' was spent 11 card playing and dancing. Mis> Francis Dobbins held highest am Prof. C. 0. Mcintosh ?MissDobbins received a box of station cry; Prof. Mcintosh a box of vanilla wafers. Cocoa and cake was served. Tlu guests were: Prof. C. O. Mcintosh mey, Simpkins, Ballard. Prof. JonMrs. Mcintosh, Misses Dobbins Ita es. Charley Thomas, Patrica Betv J from Betlis Academy; Mrs. . ~Mwray, Miss Gordon, Prof. Digg and Floyd from Edgefield; Mr; C II. Blassengale, Miss Charlotte Wells, guest of honor; Mr. Brayboy of Aiken. CHESTER PARAGRAPHS -l? O t Miss Ernestine Wilkerson, Ilonu Economics teacher in Fitiley Hi. had as her guest Saturday, her mother, Mrs. Wilkerson, who war enroute from her home in Atlanta to Washington, D. C. to spend a while with relatives. Miss Bessie Pickett of Finley II pleasantly with relatives ami friends fn Wirinsborw, Mr. Walker Massey, a .student it his Senior year at Morris Colleg Sumter, spent the week-end hen ? with relatives. Mr. Eddie West Brown, studori1 of Benedict College spent the week-er.d here with his mother. The school building at Knox's station was blown from its pillows in the storm a few nighU ago Mrs. Helen Walker is teacher. We failed to mention the death of Mr. Addie B. Douglass a few weeks ago. While the snow la\ on the ground, Mr. Douglass was taken suddenly ill. Immediate hnd continue attention was giver him, but he passed away. He was well known and was loved by ever^ one, especially the little chilldrem and young people. He always s had ready soma funny saying that made one not only smile, but laugh heartily. Friendly, industrious, witty, he was, and his gentle departure from this world leaves his hosta of fnends sad. He was Rev. S. M. Douglass' brother A very large Crowd of teachers ; attended the County .Association Saturdav morninsr. and as xsua were benefited by the instructor given by Miss Mattie O. Thomas of the State Department of Education, and Miss Ruth Bynum ol the Columbia City Schools. Prof. Johnson of Conway, the new farm demonstration agent foi Chester, is in the city and is al ready getting things lined yp foi fine work along this line. V The Adult Night School, with ed Monday night at Fin'.ey Hi. Finlcy Hi School Basket Bah girls played in Co'1 nbia Monday night and defeated Booker T Washington girls in the score Finley Hi 22?Booker Washington ?T?Chemw plays here Friday terne>on. ; Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Wright and Mrs. Morris of Bennettsville spent a few moments at th? home ol Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Spann, Thurs. f rr?-? ???, SUMTER NEWS Within the past couple of weeks the federated clubs have held their regular meetings. The Pro gressive Club held its - meeting " ' p. January 14, at the home of Mrs. Stephen Bradford and the One More Effort Club held- its meeting on Wednesday afternoon. January 22. at the tome of Mrs. J C. Prioleau. Each netting was the first for' this year and the members manifested a deal ofinterest in the work and are desirous of doing even more haritable work this year. Each President made, a report of the liri vi >n i I in tha nn?t pnnnla nf nonths. The hostesses served" >ountifuRy. ?? ?? -?? . The T. A. C. was delightfully ntertaincd on Tuesday afternoon, January 21, at Ahe home of Mrs J. A. Lawson with Mrs. Lawson ind.Miss Oohellia WilliamB hos^ Csses. Miscellaneous games were laved. Then the hostess served ied oysters with pickle, hot co. oa and crackers. Rev, and Mrs. Jasper Brooks iow of Florence spent Saturday n >the city on business. Rey. J.'P. Garrick left last yeek for a few days in, Washingon, D. C. .x President I. D. Pinson and moth r were called to Philadelphia, Pa ifst week on account of. the ill? ess ol' Mrs. Pinson's sisfter. Dr. ami Mrs. A. R. Howard, 'rof. ajid Mrs. C. A. Lawson and )r. 0. \V. Btmie attended the fun ral of Dr. Leevy in/Florence on /riday. Mrs. K. A. Anderson j? much mpi'oved after a short spell of n,,.. _ Ki-v. '!'Sims passed away >n Saturday morning/ January 25, ifter being in poor health for ome time; He was a veteran number of Emanuel M. E. chuvch "Tnd served as local minister for i number of years. Funeral serices wore held on Sunday..Janu;ry 2'5, at Emanuel, just after the 'ivni'HK jjyyvivw A correction. The surprise .nthday party given by Miss Hal.ig Hampton was given in honor -i Mrs. licfttra Franklin at the fsiiii'iii r uf Key, and .Mrs. <Jiavv.ord. . - - - l t. I'll EST E It F I E L I) v N E W S "?r? Hy Sara A. McCullough Miss Iiuth Walker, teacher ii. iiu McRee school, was a pleasam vtek-end visitor in the home ol irs. M. L. Foster. She was acompanied home Sunday afternoon >y- .Misses Elizabeth and Marion ohnson, Margaret McColl and Mr ioh?. it Bjjttlb. Rev. McCoy of Cheraw dropped ^n at the parsonage last Friday lorping lot a brief call. Mrs. M. L. Foster, Jeanes Teach r ot Chesterlield eountv. held n iceting Saturday morning with a omnnttcv of teachers fromJ the >lcBee, 1'ageland and Chesterfield, districts to make plans for the .nnual Field's Day which is held ach year in March. Those presnt \yere: Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Brew r,-Professors W. L. Brown, John It in mens, S. C. Bethea, M\;s. J ,. JertVnsi h and Miss Ruth Walker Mis. S. E. McCullough, has been . bit indisposed for a few days .ith a rheumatic unkle. It is ucii. bet ter at til is w rit i ng ? Miss Elizabeth Johnson, recreawiiai supervisor of the Chesterield district gave an interesting rogi am; Friday night for the ben nt "i : the atnletic club of the : su ifi.-ld School.. Althn it way cry cold, quite a ?trw were out lid enjoyed it. Mesdanies Willie Gary, O. Brew Savannah Streater, Esthei niit'ii aiid Misses Annie Gillespie nd Margaret Wilson, Adult teaiiers left Tuesday for a two da> onlcienee in Columbia, ,S. C. : ?Rev. and-Mrs-, C. B. Bethea anc aui, Mr. S. C. Bethea were verj lea sunt and enjoyable visitors Tr ne parsoilage Saturday nite. Mis Florie. McCoy entertainec he piiiiiary group last Thursday . t a very enjoyable party. K.MMISTT iCOTT NEWS. Rock Hill, S. C.?:In our Higl v'oh/wvl . L iv ? - .? aiiwi j,iii;uMi ijvpurimeni t n? Senior class has just complete. >ur mid-term examinations, an< vp are planning to present a com tly, entitled "Mrs. Tubbs of Shan lave a contest "Miss Emmet icott" in order to raise some mon y for the .Senior's memorial fund On account of the weather thi usket ball game between Em nett Scott's boys and Kershav r ^?unty Training School was?p? If until a later date. The first semester examination ire just over, the teachers an J -usy grading papers, and the^stu ; 'ents are anxiously waiting fo heir marks. Mr. Wilson, one of the..-stab upervisors visited the school 'as 1 ..... t, ?i 1 ? ' I >?<-> i\ aim ^|jukv very iavorann ( if the work. ( Mis? Ingram who is in chargi of play-activities is progressing f lirely with her work. Mrs. Mary Gladden of Wash 1 ington, D. C., came down to at ; tend the funeral of, her sister,. Misi itobbie Lee Morrow, who was bur ied two weeks ago. Mrs. Gladdei expects to return to Washingtoi the hitter part of February. Miss Kcbhic Lee Morrow, wa ' the daughter of the late" Mr. Rob ert Morrow and Mrs. Lila Mot ' row Kindcrick. Misses Lula, Bertha, and Min | n'e Morrow also daughters of Mrs Kinderick's has returned back t< ' Chariot t o. N. f!. = day, while enroute to Union ti h attend the funeral of Rev. J. C >1 Tobin. L Miss Hattie M. Ramaeur apen I the week-end in Rock Rill. 4 CLOVER NEWS Mrs. Willie Lawrence and children of High Point, N. C. were the guests of her mother, Mrs. Lizzie ^ampbell last weak. Mr. ar.d Mrs. Wilbert L. Adams had as their Sunday guestSTTT^T Adams' parents of Kings Mts. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Caldwell had as their guests for the weeknd, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Jackson of Gastonia, N. C. o Mrs. C. Rawlison, had as hei guest jior a iew u?ya mst wees her daughter, Mrs. Louise WyliC )t York, S. C. t- . Mrs. F. E. Jackson, the P. W. A. teacher is attending: a two-day, meeting in Columbia this week. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Adamvere the dinner guests of Mrs Mary A. Jackson Sunday. Mr. Nelson Armstrong of Gastonia spent thfe week-end here visiting his wife. Mrs. Frank Campbell and children who have been visiting here dnce the holidays returned to her home in High Point, Saturday. Mrs. Lizzie Mae Stowe and Mr. j Meek Stewart spent the week-end j n Laurinburg, N. C.t the guestr of their brother, Mr. Lark Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Jackson had as their guests for a few hours Saturday, Mrs. Avery and daugh ter of Fort Mill, S. C. <s Mr. B. F. Bradford has returned to his home" in Rock Hilll af,tr a week's work here. Mrs. L. C. Crawford had as hei guest during the Church Aid Un on, Miss Willie Miller of York. Miss Allison returned home Monday night after a three.weeks itay in Dawson, Ga. She report-. .d a pleasant trip and stay, . , j Mr. King Fish Guither is ablej o be out again after being without TfRlh'tfo* for three weeks. Mrs. I^vania Crosby had as heguests Monday night Mr. and Mrs. George Avpry of Rock Hill Miss Nina L. Tate of Gastoni; was a visitor in town last week The 51th?quarterly?ennvrntiou, >f the Union Cooperative No 1 was held at Flat Rock Baptis Church, Saturday and Sunday, Jan uary which was quite a sur - cess. ; 7? ' Mr. Luke Sadler and Miss ,-Mar" "traret?Adams?visited - friends?mGastonia Sunday. Misses Leslie and Ruby Lawrence Dallas visited their aunt here Sunday* Mrs. Mary G. Watson. The Better Health Club of Mis M. Jackson's room sent to Mrs. Lizzie Pegram last week a bag o' fruit and assorted nuts. Mrs. Pegram has been sick for sometime, but seemed .to be on th mend. - - -Mrs.?Lavania- Davia^dsiietL_he_ father in Rock Hill, last Thurs< day night. ' Mr. Robert Henry left Faturday evening for Winston-Salem to at1 tend the funeral of his niece Mrs. , Beaulah Adams Hoffman. The York County Teaclurs hob | their monthly meeting at tin. I McKnight High Saturday .Ian 25 at 10:00 o'clock. The teachers assembled into groups. The primary group was led bv Miss Beatrice White. The intermidiated Miss Fannie '' Macon, the high school Mr. Brown. , The group assembled in the audf, torium at 111:00 o'clock and listened to a few remarks by the President;?Prof:?(rotttHoeler?the county superintendent,?^Mr. Wilkerson gave some helpfiil remarks also the supervisor, Mrs. M. E. Dunmore. The meeting, adjourned at 12:00 o'clock to meet Feb. 22 at Emnietl Scott High?Behool,?Reek Hill. ? HOLLY HILL NEWS Although old king winter has r been showing himself severely in trie.se parts, our cnroiunem is ?nu I increasing and the average attend ' ance very good. The hot ltmch at ~ recess is working?wonders with some of the students, just the 1 thin? for them these cold days. < Mrs. Corina Trick, the cook and her helper, Mrs. Brown really know how to make appetizing soup and tempting lunches oi many kinJs. Teachers ar.<l stu dents certainly enjoy their meals. The "Beano Party" on the 23rd was quite a pleasannt entertainment and also a success financially. This was given in interest of the basket ball team directed by Mr. Dicks and sponsored by Miss Electra Montgomery, president of the girl's team and a rqember of the tenth grade. Members of the Glee Club are giving a show at the school auditorium Friday night of this week, directed by Miss-^A_Jd. Pickett, in ^ Tfiterest^of the frlee Club. The game between Holly Hill and Providence on the 27th cf this month was a smash up in favor of 4Iolly Hill. 24-2. This being the first game of the season the team is proud of their start and ? the school is proud, of them. We are changing the old to reaa: A good start makes a good end.' Watch out for the Holly Hill Ros^ enwald team. They are going ' places to win frames. Mr. U. h. Dicks is in charge. HeMl tackle aniy school. He is talking aboiit " trying A. U., his Alma Mater. s We are pleased to say that our members on the sick list are im1 proving, namely. Mrs. Jessie Wil1 son of Target and father Young of Unity. Parents and friend were delight ed tq have home for the week-c'nd the' students who were away ir charge NameJy, Misses Rachel Banister, Pauline Montgomery, ' Madlyn Sweet,,,. Evelyn Smith. Evelyn Reese of Mullins, the neice of Prof." and Mrs.?Roberts r> and Mr. Fred Edwards. Miss !, Mattie Anderson spent the weekend with her cousin. Mis4 Marie t Wright. Mi* 0. 3. Lisbon visited Mrs, ' 4 ' TftR PALMETTO LEAP El Cassie Collier's school at Bright Star Friday night of the 23ixi and \ attended the BEANO Party. 1 Mrs. Collier is doing splendid work out there, eight miles from town and she is well thought of "by her patrons. Church News The weather was somewhat unfavorable Sunday morning but we had a splendid crowd at Bethel Rev. Farmer used for a theme. "The only way ig and out of the world is through God." "taken i rum \JUII. nc uioufjiu to uis a very forceful message. We were, pleased to have Prof- Roberts, Misses Pickett, Reese and At the evening services Rev. Andrew Montgomery (Deliverer! the message. Taken from John 3:7 subject "Ye must be born again." JL oAnother rally is on between the brothers and sisters of Bethel Church "Sponsored by sister Sylvia Andei'son. Watch out sisters. l'lease do not forget the leaip year and Valentine Party at the school auditorium. The evening service at the Love iy Hill Baptist Church watr-opcned with prayer services conducted Oy deacons Frar.k Cain, and Geo. Rambert. The pastor's text was taken form Judges 6:29. We were delighted to have in our midst Sunday our pastor's wife aad little son who is a member of the 4th grade in Columbia. We are glad to have them any time they desire to come. The Willing- Workers Club - of ,.hrs chuich will meet at the home >f Mrs. Rosa Isaac Friday' night I if this week-. Come one, come -all! ??. ? ^ ? BEthel a. m. e. rumen X Rev. T. E. Robinson, I'astor Union, S. C.~- The members of Bethel A. M. K. Church ar-1 mov- j ?ng onward. Every member who rvyi?belonged to Ik'thel is filling in line along with the plans of our pastor who We hail as a-Lead- I er-1 The inclement weather has held nulny b.iek, Out^ we have noticed np failure as yet. * I Sunduy was a dav to be well Te mierfieroJ by all. Tlve Budiret plan made by the ^pastor. That we raise $100 per month. The following show the'* amount raised per month: * Dee. $120, Jan. $130. Sundays Rallv which is not vet omplete is well under way. Only six captains reported Sunday. | I'he 'remaining six will report next Suncfay with the expectation of beating the following captains; ~ProfrH0hristie, C'uptr No. 1 $1.00, Miss Allen Nicholas. Capt. No. II $0.00; Mrs. Ora Hardy. Capt. No. Ill $1.75; Mrs. W. H. Hodges. Capt. No. IV $125; , Mrs.- B. T. Sarter, Capt. No.- V* $11.00; Miss Athlee Gilliam, Cant. No. VI $17.45; total $40.20." The . morning service collection amounted to $6.05. I Our pastor had to leave after the_mornihg service to preach the funeral of one of his stewardsr ~ - I*.. , in..*i uj nuspuruy, 5. U. Leaving Rev. Freeman, the Asst. pastor to take charge. . | Mr. Kent, Prof, at Howard Jr. i High school. Prosperity, S. C. was with us Sunday. The address which he efsvp at Sunday school was enjoyed by all. We ?were very glad to have him and hope he will come again. s\Ve ..heartily welcome' all visitors. ^ ST. MATTHEWS NEWS The weathir was unsettled again on Sunday and only a few faithful members* wdre present at the services, but in spite of the , .-gruwd-our Pastor, Rev. B.A. Lykea ascended the rostrum at the usual hour nittPdelrvered a mastcrlly discourse. Miss I.ettie F.';id i nt'e'i tained at aer home Sunday evening a party of youngsters at a silver tea for the benelit of her class. iith "grade. Miss Florine Smith, One ot the teachers in Lexington Co. spent the week-end at home with reja.ives and lriends. Miss C?'ia B. Mitchell and Miss ilennie Owens spent the week-end at home, both of these young ladies are attending school in Columbia at Allen College. Mr. Jeff Williams, Mr. Milton Guinyard and Miss Dorothy Coker were home at week-end visiting parents and friends. The oflicers and members of St. Matthews Baptist Church are plan ning to repair the church. The - work will begin in a "few days. Mrs. Virtell Warloy who has been indisposed for a week or two is much improved at this writing. Mr. Geo. Johnson is indisposed ; at this writing. Mr. Nathaniel Ginyard has mov' ed from T^u-rkey Height near "Dr." Darb&tffJLv FIN LEY HIGH NEWS Kinlov HicrV* S^HaaI nmof. . ' S. C. handed Booker T. Washing' ton IIicrh of Columbia a defeat fehore, scoring 22 to 1 .victory Mon day night. Miss Rabbic Bradford, a swiftforward for the Royal Six paced : her team in it3 victory, scoring a total of 18 points and displaying i- brilliant?floor work-. Jones?arrth Green at Guard, for Finlev High 1 showed signs of great stars not allowing one single basket made > over them. Cougham stood out for Booker T. in center. White; > Foster and Cammon also played r well for Flnloy.?A total of 8 fouls I was held against Booker T. for only four against Finley. 1 meot8 the Cheraw Rolling Firm Friday, Jan. 31. 1^1930, i . . T* 9 ST. GEORGE NEWS> Bethel A.M.E. Church Rev. N. A. Bethea, Pastor Sunday wa8 a very fine day and quite a few were in attendance to \> IliiPSyTtTCTtiHTTOniehvewHjy the Presiding Elder,- Dr. J. E. Beard, of the Charleston district. The service began at 11:30. After a consultation with the child vn ttiiv yyvic osncu 10 mme 10 the -front, the presiding elder selected his text from 26th chapter of St. Matthews 8th verse. Subject "Our Lamps Are Gone, Or Are Going Out, Failing Lamps". The 25:10 St. Mattnewa was used for the evening sermon. Subject, "A Closed Door". Both sermons were full of thought and inspiration. The collections were very good. Monday night, January 27th the presiding elder held his first quarter^with the members ami officers^ere, w<ho paid out in round figures. After the business of the conference waa over, the presiding elder expressed himself as being well pleased on his first trip as presiding elder and 'bade God-speed on us. Rev. Bethea is doing great work since being here. He has organized a Junior choir which will sing every second Sunday with Mrs. Mable Summers as organist. Rev. W. H. Pinckney is out again much to the delight of his family and friends. Rev. Pinckney was badly bruised by a truck and was confined to bedU for"*"Several weeks. Mrs. Murph of "St. Matthews is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. N. A. Bethea Little Claude Pinckney who has been confined to bed is in school again.?:?^? i . :? . Tom Murry of Bowman Town will be funeralized Wedne'sday, January 28th. The Heaven and Hell Social announced last week was sponsored by Mrs. R. A. Bethea, instead of by the congregation. HORTICULTURE TIPS .' By Otto Jamison ?Often l people wonder why ccrtain plants complete their life cycle sooner than others. It is not a secret nature reveals with the beauty of the flower all its sec rets. In the following article written by Herman Ray, a student of the Horticulture Dept. of Booker T. Washington you will find the reason the life cycle of some plants are are shorter than others. Before we go into this article. I wish to call your attention to an article that appeared in this paper last week of a banquet given by Mr. David Belton and his F. S. C. boys, teacher cf Agriculture in Allendale, S. C. Mr. Belton was a student of the first Horticulture class of Booker Washington Hifth School. We are proud of the achievements he has made in this particular field. I want to congratulate Mr. Belton in behalf of the Dept. of his good work, and we hope to turn out more able men of his type. Annuals and Prcnnials for the , . ' f" Spring Garden. 1 N'atule's adornment of shrubs and flowera_ are more/beautiful tha 11 the 'most cos'tly paintings. Yet flowers may be had at very slight expense. The cnire of a small flower garden, all one's own, is 1 a phrpetual delight especially to a young person. Sneh?caav~g.rowing nlanU a.. annuals and prennials which can bi had at a very low cost may be started indoors before spring. Ar, annual is a plant that completes its life cycle in one year. A few examples arc as follows: pansy petunia, celosia, ccbea, and nasturtium. A prennial is a plant that lives more than two veitr* Examples of the prennial planl are as follows, phlox. hollyhocks and sunflowers. It is well to sow the seeds of annuals liberally Many may not germinate. Ever if they all come up, the combined sftdength of the rising plantlefis will break the crust on hard soils and w'hen they ure thinned onlj strong promising plants are ah lowed to remain. Plants continue to blbom for a longer period il they are not allowed to product seeds. The flower should be picked if possible as soon as they be ein to fade. Most annuals shoulc t?e in a good bloom at 3 momthi from seeds, and many of therr 2 months, prennial may not en dure indefinitely, however; ntanj of them are at their best in a boat the third year and then grac ually fail. Sow during spring oi sometime? in the mid-summer the seeds should give fresh bloom ing plants the following season To insure a good start Bowing ol ?vjju'ciic?r icioaiH, una loocua mai bo m&de in late January or earlj F1obnuary, while early March i: time enough to start most of th< others and if they are started nov they will still give early bloom. AIKEN GRADED SCHOOL L. E. Parks, Reporter The Aiken County Teachers' As sociati'on met at Aiken Gradet School, Saturday, January 25 a the usual hour. During the ses sion many questions of vital im portance were discussed. were given this week. We trus' that each- student did his veri best. Monday evening, January 27 ai | entertainment was given . for th< , benefit of the school. Friday ev ening, January 31 a majician wil give an entertainment in the audi torium. He expects to create mucl laughter and hoJd the audienc< spen-bound during the perform ?nc?, r LEXINGTON NEWS Hello everybody, this is Lexington. We are still alive and doing the good work of the Lord, both in Sunday school and church. Alter giving our worthy pastor, Kev. I. O. Simnxins many palatable UUIIICI a UUlill? ttic IIVUUWJO MV V..V following homes: Dr. and Mrs. E. F. G. Dent, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wise, Mr. arid Mrs. C. I). Derrick Mr. and Mrs. Olden Green, Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wise. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Harris, Mr. and Mrs Russell Portee. Sr. and Jr., Mr. and Mrs%A. C. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Johnson and Mlrs. Ellen Jiles. ' ~~The "first quarterly confqrenee { was held on January ^8, and 19, at I Bethel A. M. E. Church. Our pre-,1 siding Elder, Dr. E. F. G. Dent was at his post. The quarter was j quite a success despite the inclc- I nient weather. The sermon preach ed by Dr. Dent will evur linger in . the minds of those who were present. We are very .grateful for his return. Our pastor has already given his nl'ftcrinm fr>>- trio finonnirirr n'f i the church for this year, We ai'e I representing six of the following countries as clubs: North America. Mrs. Lottie Strother. South America, Mrs. Jennie Sligh, Eu- ! rope, Mrs. Jimmie Green, A?ia, ! Mirs; Rosa Black, Africa, Mrs. ' Can-ie , Taylor; and Australia. I Mrs. Dicie- Wise. The Community Club, recently organized by Mrs. Maurice Portee, recreation leader for this com- i munity,. cleared a neat sum of | money on last Wednesday night from the party given at the liome > of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis. - This club is working hard to hvio get equipment for the playground at the Lexington Graded School. The club will holdd its next meeting at the heme of Mrs. M. Portee on Wednesday night. The basket ball game between I<exington and Cayce was Very interesting. This was the third > gome foe the Lewingtonians--:-mt-rthey won by a score of 24-2. Mrs. Portee is now working hard to get a Bible class started as soon a? possible. She is ask Ing the cooperation of the people in this community. The pastor of the Lexington Circuit, Mr. J. P. Sc-well and Airs. Lucile Corley motored to Whitmire "to attend the board meeting of the Mutual Benefit Society Sat urday. -? The county teachers meeting i. was had at the Lexington graded J school Saturdav. Quito s? r?n?v?- 1 ber attended. Miss Marcha Wright, the county supervisor is a faitful worker in our community and is doing untold good for the community. Mrs. Mettice Harris died from injuries received when she wnas run over by a car, a little more than a week ago. She was funeralized at Spring Hill Church ,M.n. day. Pastors Simmons and Baily officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Portee's daughter. Emma and husband oi Batesburg, visited them last Sunday. Mrs. Annie BeJvneman is back home after a lengthy stay in LauJ rens, S C. At this writing, brother Green I Richardson is quite ill. Ml. s." Martha Boston is improving nice- I ly. Mr. J. B. Walker is also mending after several weeks o? illness. We hope for them all a speedy recovery. WpST PAI.M BEACH NOTE;. ! . Lane 'F ft; r> ?!? /.r. , ' Claflin graduate now instructor 1 ! carpentering at Industrial High Hcnool, and native of South Ca.ro ' hna hus become one o; the ott, standing workers in the city in ad edition to teaching, represent Tlu Afro Life Insurance and Bookt-per for the Robinson and J ohn ' soncstbres. . 1 His charming wife is private ^ secretary to Rev. S. R. Bright, dis I trict manager of the Alio l.il Insurance Co. 71- 1-2 Rosemary | Ave. , . , Hon. F. T. Brunson, the Giand Treasurer of the Odd Fellows' o. , the State forceful and eloquently r spoke on racial unit at the recent , Elks' meet which was greatly enjoyed. r> " rvev. j. m, Coleman pastor of j Tabernacle Baptist Church .wa r given a great ovation on -S'.irnln\ j night last at the conclusion ?f his ? sermon, with his followers at Tern r porary Church, 11th and Douglas. , Charles Williams, secretary detinj ed the issue at stake clearly' to r i the assemblage which gave his ?hearers-much confidence in then I future activities. j Mrs. Vera Downing entertained [ on Thursday last for her daughter f1 and friends at her home 1117 Saf podilla. Ave. j| Mr. Frank Downing sufTered a "severe accident in falling from his "f motor during his daily rounds, in capacitating from duty. The Palmetto Leader is on sale at NEWS AGENCY 613 Third St' Dr. J. W. Jenkins and hia charm ing wife past masters on eurren. events and their, company is being eagerly sought on most occasions; both are native South Carolinians. t I HOLLEY i FUNE1U t I 2469 Senate St., (Cor. House a ' I AMBULAN< r> I . OUR PHONE NEVER SLEEI o I The Holley Funeral Homes a ] I ? PIION I OUR MOTTO: "PROMPT A b I A Service fn Keepin el I 17 YEARS OF EF 9 Saturday, February 1. 1936 CLEVELAND, OHIO NEWS ' < Mr. Burton Curry, Y. M. C. A. ? director of Youngstown, Ohio, * spent the week-en.i with his family here. Miss Gertrude Brown, Secretary of Antioch Baptist Church, will 1 (JtillH tu D,illinium. Atlanta* Gn. where she will complete her college work. After February 2nd Miss Brown will be greatly miss ed by her ninny lne<nd?; Mr. and Mrs, Lang Durbar are real" happy parents over their baby son. Mother and baby are doing fine. Glad to report Mrs. Carrie Lowe and Mrs, Marie Hunt have returned firom Mt. Sinai Hospital and are on the road1 to recovery. Mrs. Geneva Bows Turner was called to her home in Oberlin owing to the sudden^ death of her father, Mr. Jasper Bows. Mrs. Harold Gossette was the afternoon guest of Mrs. R. C. Cooper, discussing new plans for the CshersBoard. - ?'LJ~??V: ?? The "Ovidians" will have their Valentine dance February 14th, at the Cosmopolitan Club. The Cleveland readers of the Leader wish toi expre-ss their heart felt sympathy-to the many be- ? reaved families within the past two weeks. LAKE CITY SCHOOL t ?_ Prof, L. I). Bradley, Principal Regardless* to the inclemency of the weather, the teachers and stu dents w<.re found at their post of duty. | Tne- first-semester ended Thurs ^ day, Jan. 23, with students making exceptionally good s grades. The stud ?nts entered the sccdul sev 4 lit). S fwith more trul|iu.>uiMM. The school has purchased a new stove for the purpose of serving " hot lunches. IIIrs. Lula Kindler is giving a chi.ken supper at her home on Williamsburg Ave. for the benefit . of the school. Misses Laura B. Bracy and Ilelnumber of students at their home on Wednesday evening at a party for the benefit ?f the school. " I i If you want your hair to grow use l'oro Hair and Scalp Treatnunt.1'It makes stubbon hair soft silkvand glossy.?first treatment 70c. Every two weeks 50c Eveiy three weeks 75c. Poro-Hair grow er per box 50c. All who <.osire * treatment see Miss Eula V. Massty at 311 M.ooro St. TAYLOR ^SCHOOL PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION. The P. T. A. ot Taylor Grammar school, held its January meeting Sunday afternoon in the school auditorium with Mr. Glenn Adams, President, presiding. The meeting opened with scripture reading by the Chaplain, Prof. T. J. Sullivan. The members responded to roll call with miscellaneous . Bible quotations and their dues following the devotions. * _ During the business session many ideas were expressed for the good of the Association. The members were also favored with interesting and inspiring talks by IVJr. Willie Jefferson, Mr. H. Rodger?, Mrs. Francis Thomas and Prof. T. J. Sullivan, Prof. Sullivan thanked the patrons for their*cooperation in the Seal sale and solicited their--Support foi?the?L-l- ? lowing auxiliaries that are being added to the curriculum, naouly, a playground director; cafeteria u!Hector. Iihi\ vinn D?</i art supervisor. . Mr. H. Rodders, former Trr?s. turned- aver to tho P-. T. A-. ($5.45) ?. ive dollars and forty-five cpnt? "or which he received a vote of thank.?. There will be a very interesting program on which a prominent speaker will appear; and a- Silver Tea at the next meeting. Each member is urged to bo present and brin.tr one or more guests. The v xt meeting will be on the fourth Sunday in February. J SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM Arrival and Departure of Passe:, an Trains, operated by the Southern Rollway m Bystem at the Union Station. Co.umbla X 8. C., effective December 8. 1934 ^ a 00 A M ?Charlotte .eaves Eor: t:10 a. m.?Charleston OreenvlUe. Anderson. 8?n?o? t:50 A. M ?Newberry, Green wood. . t:05 A. M?Spartanburg. Ashevllla <:40?A% M.?Augusta <18 A. m.?Savannah 11.20 A. M?Camden, Lancaster, Rock Hill. Shelby i2 45 P. M.?Ashevllle, Louisville. St. Louis. Cincinnati. Chicago 30 P M -Orangeburg, Charleston 1:00 P. M.?Charlotte. Washington, New York ?:65 ? M.?Anderson, Atlanta o uO K M.?Savannah, Jacksonrllle arrives ? ; V " "?; Columbia From: jj ?:50 A.' M.?Jacksonville, Savannah 5:30 A M?Atlanta, Anderson. Oreanwood S:35 A. M.?New York, Washington. Charlotte -111:35 P. M.?Rock Hill. Lancaster, t'amden 12:40 P. M.?Charleston 4:25 P. M.~Chicago, Clnclrineut, St Loula, * Louisville, Knoxvtlln, Asheville Spartanburg | 4:45 P. M.?Augusta 9 00 P, M Asheville. SDartanburg , 9 30 P. M.?Charleston 9:40 P M.-jrCUarlotts >.55 P. M.?Or eon vl lie. Anderson. Oreftiwonn 4:20 P. M Savunn >h nt? Ticket OSlou Depot Ticket OOloa I 1201 Sumter Smith Main Knne ( Wmi? IM \ n I) ) As m nd Senate ^^^Kibia, S. C. 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