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Page 2 J "THE OLD GRAY f 0 ;; ?AND? .. 1 HE NEW RIDER";: _ 'P By t J RET. E. PHILLIP ELLIS | An Important Committee As a inemper of the South Carolina tubercu/jsis committee I met the annual meeting pf th.e luc( W..lnacilaii oft.if noon at the headquarters of the association 1216 Senate street. Columbia. Among thuse attending were Prof. John P. Burgess, chairman; Supervisor C. A. Johnson, secretary-treasurer; President M. E. \S luttaker, of State A. and M. college; Prof. 11. E. Daniels ano airs.-Alary J. Miller Earle, instructors in State College; Mrs? M. Alice LaSaine, supervisor of Charleston county; Principal W. A.' Arm wood of Brewer Normal high school. Greenwood; Mr. Seymoui Carroll, head of the Humane So-, eiety; Mrs. M. Monteith Simkins, trend worker of the association an*. . Mrs. McDonald, (white) state representative for both white and col ored associations. There is he movement in the world that is do ?ing mortr- for humanity irrespec? ;~~tTve 01 raw or cuiorman trie money received from the .sale of Christ mas seal stamps. Every man, Wo man und child should^-purcha^ any numhpr of .tilem. pver.y season. Thousands of people are rescues ,.r " from death and the grave from the sale of these stamps. Minis-' -tcrsi and their congregations :ev ' erywhere stiould handle hundreds ot them during the yuletide period. 7 Ut t tcersTunimcnded composed of the very best talents to be found in our boasted state. mnnihof i c: ?> n cr h trir>H in nrn l'essional work and yet they sacrifice their work"to attend th various meetings, of the committee ?' : without?The?least?thought?of?a financial consult; raion. Not .ever, a minister of the gospel coult. * 0 make a greater, sacrifice. Prof John P. burgess, chairman, fills ur.e of the most important'chair, in the State A. and M. College. And might I say that he is a blessing to that institution. His kind will maka a college a drawing card for Students. He is tin. UAeeutiM'?secretary?of?The?Pul -y?? metto State Teachers' Associationand they say his ctfu'ul has nevei , tilled that position. Prof. G. A ~_. .? . Johnson, supervisor of the colored schools of Columbia is secretary and treasurer of the committee. And the South doesn't afford a more polished educator. Thi colored citizens of Columbia wil ever feel indebted t^o Superintendent A. C- -Flora and the educa tional fathers of the capital city for the interest manifested in us by "tlie appointment of Prof. John .jrn ,T0-Ttu.-5 most 'Tr-sponsroie pasition. lie is among that select ===== class, mid in a eredtt-toarryedocational system. He is also one ^ ___ of the .leading officials of the tea chers association. President M F. Whittaker of the State Collegi and a member of the committee i? rated among the best college head* "of the Southern association. Tha. accounts for the wonderful success of the State College, Orange burg and. the unusual large student body. While all the members will receive our attention in anoth er release sultlctr-tts--to-iay of' oui field worker, MV's. M. Monteith Simpkins, she is a benediction t( our racial group. Her work alone would justify the existance of the association. .Mrs. McDonald, white is truly a God-send to the assoc i at ion of both white and colored.. My Job On mbtfbn of Mr. Seymour Carroll, seconded by Principal W. A. ? Aintwood, and amended by Prof. C. A. Johnson, I have been elected to visit the conventions of all the denominations in the state anu ? -contact the leaders . in interest of the Christmas seal stamps. In u>n. {dertakir.g this work I beg the fullr?,Vst cooperation of the ministers ' And leaders of all denominations in South Carolina. It's a worthy cause and there is no better way to serve God than to serve humanity. At the commencements oi *n? - --I nuncilic.t in Columbia ?'VUVn aiiVl UVUVU.v w ... ? this year. I shall endeavor to have Mrs. McDonald meet a ministerial group composed of all denominations at a designated place 10 be announced later. Watch thi "Leader"! . \ The State Teachers' Meeting * The doings of The Palmetto Stat*. Teachers' Association were ably released in the daily papers hy Prof. T. J. Hanberry, so our mention is to simply state my im* pression of that magnificient gathering. To my mind there is no < greater group nffeetings in America than the above association that met in Columbia last week. Any public school teacher failing to attend such meetings is doing themselves an injustice, and the child ren of whom they are supposed tc teach are being robbed of the latest methods as well as valuable information imparted at these meetings. AliniajLtrs .Are., wonder-. fully helperFat every general session of these meetir?gs. Principal J. Andrew Simmons of Booker Washington high sehflbt, Cfihrmbiff was master of the situation in conducting the opening program. At which time the Rev. M. M. ? Peace offered a most fervent prayer which received many comments Senator Jeff Bates in well chosen words presented Governor Olin D. Johnaon, Who tMivwed a frnoat masterly address. The addresses of Messrs J. B. Felton and W. A. Kchifttey of~ the state department of education made very tine im- j pressions. The retiring President ^ ~l*. V. Bing was~at~his best In de^ livering his annual message. Dr. ^ S. li. Lewis, immortalized himself ] m his devotional message at the , association and Dr. Lincoln JenKins' invocation was a xiiung eh max at the township auditorium. WP ilirl Iinf hnor no ^? messages of Dr. S. S. Youngblood , and Dr. A. S. Powe but hearu thai | they reflected credit upon them. Dr. Isaac Fisher, from Hampton -he entire association as well as I -he citizenry of Columbia in his matchless address Friday evening, ne was ably presented by Prof. J. -dr S'natvklin. One of the' conven- .1011 treats was the presence and address of Bishop Monroe H. Da.is. In the beginning of his ad ress thiTbishop said I am not here -o meddle with..your politics; 1 am not concerned about' it -ttye-jeast, i am in the ^ate because A "personal matters and 'passing -hrouglv the city on my way home ! 1 simply stop to look in upon -hose educators. Bishop Davis' au.ress was loudly applauded. Mr. ?v. A. Schitt'ley spoKe in terms ol praise of the bishop's address. Dr. H. H. Butler of the Butlei nigh school at Hartsville is noi only one of the leading' educator >1 the state but the great Baptist denomination as well. Prot. S. Lt. r mi^y. secre?aru ot the asso-1 latiou and head ol' uie Fin ley high sctToot "is- a'^ orthjr representative .of our racial group. We were glau -o meet Supervisor U. S. Gallnian of Newberry, who is one of the uest iif the county system. Pres.dent Abram Simpson pleaseu ->out'h Carolina in his installation address to its newly elected ol_iccrs._ Allen University will ring no backing bells""" under Si'hipSonv t'rof. Cemrtfe W. Howard is receiyng many congratulations as Pres.v.ent of the association. He is the right man for that toveteu position. With Dr. L. H. Heraningway the next highest ranking officer present of the A M. E. delgatlon presiding the geneial con- .ct'pnrc defecation held a briel session during the state'hieeting at Which time the following committees were elected. Transportation: Revs. ?. M. Lewis, chairman; iL_iL.Jlrogdon, J. E. Thomas,secretary; A.. P. Spears, J. S. Benn, W. J. Robinson, E. A. Adams Messrs S. L. Janes, H. i B.-. .tikard, W. R. Fisher, O. L SmitTf. " i'mi Oieen, N. L. Williami). Pub- icity: Revs. E. Philip Ellis, S. R liggins, H.W. Walker, E. A. ParKer, E. F. Johnson, J. W. Murph, J. I. Hamilton, I. W. AVilborn.* Lee A. Logan, Messrs N. P. Grant, .Miss A. E. Brogdon, Mrs, Ruth Dinkins, Mr. William H..Simmons Mr. Geo. 11. Hampton, f "Let u-s advance on our knees.*' CHESTER PARAGRAPH'S Undertaker J. E. Spann motor Jd to Columbia r rulay lor a nu-eting of the Executive Board of the State Association of Embalm*.*rs and Under takers ?The annual meeting will be held in Anderson, in May, President J. S. Stanback, of Clinton College, Hock Hill, with a group of his students nn,j faculty members motored to Union Sunday, where th<?y have a musical and literary program at the A. M. E. Z. Churdh, of which Rev. Ilatwood is pastor. The Teachers' Association in Columbia last week was enjoyed very much by those who attended from here. Mr. Nathaniel Maxwell and Miss Sadie Warren were married recently Rev. W. M. Honor continues sick at his home near Ashford St. Mr. and Mrs."Getty Babcock and little son, of Lancaster, visited relatives here for the week-end. Rev. P. B. Mdodana, pastor of Gethsemane Bapt. church, preached a very forceful sermon Sunday afternoon at Calvary Bapt. Church He was accomnanied hi- his choir and a large number of his members. The sermon was in interest of the Missionary Society, with Mrs. Emma E. Foose as special worker in this effort. Chester citizens were shocked to learn of the sudden death on Wednesday night of Mr. John R. Dye, son of Rev. and Mrs. I. C. Dye, Columbus St. Funeral services wer held Sunday afternoon at Mt. Hobron A. M. E. Z. Church, Columbia St. The sermon wias preached bv Rev. Crocker. Mr. Dye had been a faithful employee at the City Laundry for more than twelve years^ Among thp many beautiful designs was one *1,given by the Laundry force. Flower girls were some of those with whom he worked daily: Mesdames Lizzie Clarkf Dosia Evans, Essie McElhaney, Sarah Franklin, Elbethel McClellan, Carrie Thomas? Pall boarers, his co-workers: Messrs. Archie Evans, Edward Core, Addie B. Brown, Syney Evans, Woodrow Johnson, Gcorgt Franklin. Resolutions were read by Mrs. Ada Whitlock. Mr. Stroud owner of tlhe Laundry, "with Messrs. Boney, Mason Grant, and Reynolds were the ? white friends from the laundry at the funeral services, which wtas attended by an overflow crowd. More thffh thirty" cars of relatives and friends followed the body to Pleasant View remeteryfm?brrrrat, with UrRMTr-"' taker Charlie Denton, director. He leaves his parents, one daughter, Mrs. Jani^ Mae Worthy, one broth er, Mr. James Dye and a host of sorrowing Relatives and friends. Mr. Hen>ry Miles, deacon of Lincolnville Baptist Church died Monday night at his home on PincknofrJSU--after a lingering-iU? nbss. H^rwas fireman at the laundry for many years. Funeral arrangements--have net bcero roodo I ^ - THE SUMTER NEWS On Sunday afternoon, March 26 Vlisses Bertha Boone, dramatic cader and Mary Smith, dramatic loprano, both students of Allen University with Prof. F. C. Abraham, instructor in Music at Allan *ccompaning Miss Smith, appearad.in rocital at Mtt. Pisgaih A. M E. Church. The three young folk are oI hKia i a nrrvn^ fiuq Vlijr kJUlllVVl lo iliuvou j/i vuu of her own and extend a warm greeting. The .entire program was indeed excellent. - The Good Fellows Club was roymeeting on Wednesday Inighti, March 18 when they met with Mr. Manning Moore. After tho regular business routine and ^social hour* an appetizing salad course was served. A A large number of /teachers from here attended the / meeting in Columbia during, tho paSt-wgek. And after the meeting some \)f ing elsewhere came home to spend the remainder of the weekend. Miss BythewoOd of Beaufort; w'ho is" now teaching in Gaffney, Sr.- G. accompanied ? Miss Mable Pendergrass home from the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. James Duglass of Manning were the past week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hines Toney-and Prof, antPMrsv-Jr II. Kilgo. Mr. B. Webb of Philadelphia, Pa. left last week after spending a eoupld of weeks with Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Birnie. , _ Mr. and Mrs. Albert McGhce and daughter of Aiken, S. Ct spent Sunday, March 15, with Mrs. McGhee's sister, Mrs. Pearl Edwards. Rev. and Mis. Brogdon of Pitts burg, Pa. are visiting Rev. Brogdon's mother and sisters. A day nursery -is?being carriedon in the Kendall school building:.'. Fund? for the maintenance- are being given by the government. ' " Madams M. E. Johnson, M,. Smalls, Marie Nelson, Misses E. Brogdon, M. M. Evans and others attended the State Teachers Association Thursday. Quite a few went over Fridayr "Profr and Mrs*. Clark were seen in town Saturday. Miss M. Gladiolo Singleton, a teacher in Newberry County spent the week-end With relatives and frioivds;- ^ .Miss 'Ruby Boykfn, a student of A. U. was at home for the wtekend. Miss G. L. Corley spent the week-end with her mother Who is 3kk..Wr .wi.ih . fur Mrs. Singlvton an early recovery. at this writing. Mr. Moses Woods died at the Pryor Hospital Friday, after an illness of a few weeks. II e had boen at the home of his daughterin-law. Mrs. Mamie Woods. and not iniproving in heeith was takn to the-hospital wi ere 1.;. spent jU-' one flay win n death came He ieaveif several children, among (hem, Messrs l ove Woods, Dan Woods, NT. Y. C.; Tom Woods, Sparrow Point, Md.; two daughters and many friends, grand"' children and relatives who grieve Aver his departure. ' Mr. Clarence. Jackson of Winnsboro was in the city Sunday. Rev. S. L. McCullough and sister, Miss Bessie McCullough motored to Richburg Sunday evening and spent a Tew hours with relatives. .Mr. Dan Woods, of N. Y, C. was called here because of the death of nis father, Mr. Moses Woods. Miss Maria Alexander spent the>veok-ervi in Rock Hill. Miss Dewey McDowell spent the week-end in Union. Bishop B. E. Shaw held a one dav conference at Brooklyn Tabernacle, As*hford St., Monday. Miss Louise Babcock, who teach os Adult Night School with eight of hep pupils went to Columbia Saturday for the Sesquecentennial Celebration. M/iss Ada Degraffenreid, Miss Ruth Reed, Mr. Sumter Woods also Adult Night School teacher went down with a group jf their pupils. Mr. Presto*, Wvtin w.-nt tn f ix. lunibia Saturday also Mr. Will King and Mr. T. J. Wright. ?Mr. D. H. Woodbury, of Augusta, who has been representing the N. C. Mutual Insurance Co. there, as' assistant manager, spent a few days here with his wife and babj?, enroute to Raleigh, N. C, where he will serve in a simular capacity. Mrs. Woodbury and son is spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stanoack, and will leave later for her new* honie in Raleigh. Mr. Luther Westbrooks, a stur dent of Fin ley Hi. will preach his first sermon on the first Sunday in A pri 1 at Friendship Bapt. Church. Mr. Luther MeAlily of Jterth Ambby, KT. J. is visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Thomas, Columbia St. Mr. T. J. Walker spent Saturlay in Columbia. Finley Hi Notes Tuesday night at Hardin's Gymnasium, the first girls' team and sacond team of Finley Hi played each other. The score was 6 to 4 in favor of the second team. Following this game,- t/he Finley Hi boys' team played the CCC boys, the score was 17 to 15 in favor of CCC team. The boys are playing the best three out of five games. This is the firsC game -of that series. JtygliKY Hi<t ?~SeHOW:P'ifth Grade Chester, S. C.?Hello everybodyWe have something very interesting to tell you. In our class we have organized a "Better English Club." This club is to have the students of our class speak better English in school and on the outside. ??* Our club was organized' January 14, 1936, With Anna i . i : PALMFTTO LEADER ST. PAUL CHURCH NEWS Rev. W. L. Wilson, Pastor Sunday, March 22, 1936, the Sun day school was opened at 10:30 o'clock with many bright faces present. The subject of the lesson was "Jesus Teaches True Values." Our visitor, Rev. Anderson, from Benedict College explained the lis son so clearly that every human boing could understand it. At 11:30 o'clock devotion was . -Jr. ?i" i i_ i _ r\ * ci ? a x m.nn CUI1UUCVCU Dy /YUJC. /VI ii;uu o'clock the pastor, Rev. W. L. Wilson took his text from* Joshua 20:2, using for his theme "The City of Refuge.''?It was enjoyed-by all. At 6:00 the B. T. U. was opened by the President, Mrs. Perry. The topic for discussion was "What does the Bible Mean by Lost and Found?" It v.ias discussed thoroughly by tlie members of the body. At 7:30 p. m. devotions were conducted and at 8:00 Rev. W. L. Wilson took his text from th^2nd-; chapter of Job using for his theme "Satan in the Church." This sermon aroused many Christian. March 13, 1036 the revival will begin. We are extending a welcome invitation to everybody. Rev. W. B. Mitchell, former of Ashvillc, NT. C., but now pastoring in Greon wood will conduct the services. On the first, Sunday in April the Rev. and^Mrs. Siscp, white visitors from till city will Lecture to ' the B. T. U. We are cordially inviting you to eumc out and heai them. HARBISON NEWS IN RETROSPECT Irmo, S. C.. March 24?It .was on March 5, that the Lexington District Meeting and Field Day was held in Lexington tbat Harbison was well represented. In !thd~T>asketbalL gaiua. with. Batea.burg-our-gHdR-Won; by a score o' 26 to 11 and in the Lexington Jr. and Harbison game tho boys wop by score of 24 to 4. Willis Bel. ton was declared thf. "PalmettC Bullet" in the hundred yard das*> Mi*s. Walker, a member of the faculty- Biuinerd- Institute, a-~ long with two of the . Brainerd girls and Mr. and Mrs.. J. T. Jones, who were pleasant visitors, atte ed the League meeting at Ladson Presbyterian Church. Mr. John Reese, teacher of Agriculture here, has returned from the Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Reese is doing fine. We aro proud to state that Mi:. James Hill, a former graduate o? . our school and-Johnson C.. Smith University, was appointed to the Vice Prmcipatship of one of the schools in York City. The seating capacity in our school has been increased by the advent of spme. new desks which came front the former Summerson Inst., Blaekville, S. C. Commencement speakers havi been selected according to scholastic acrievemenll as follows- AT. C. A. McCombs, Valedictorian and 011 i"e T Hopkins, Safutato#ian, for the Senior Class: Misses Mihired Rtce," Rubie Nixon, Ella Corley. Messrs. Cylie Hill, Pincknov Bovd. and Thomas Kenley, Juniors*. Xprthe Junior Pago Contest. .'During the State Teachers' Association we had quite1 a few visitors, among whom &were: Mrs. -Robinson, a *peeiaPf rh ntUof 'Mrs. J. G. Porter, from Charleston: Prof, and Mrs. Brewer from Walterboro, Prof. Harper, formerly of' State College but now of Mather Academy. Registrar S. Herbert Adams and Mr. A. 11. Reasoncr from Johnson C. Smith University Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Babcock of Lancaster; Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Jones from Chester; and Mrs. Ellington and C. Gathis from Pageland School. 1 On last Sunday the First Presbyterian Church of Irnto raised, in a rally, $40.53. GREENWOOD NOTES The Macedonia Pastor Aid Club was entertained by Mrs. Kittie Cowen. 220 Minrel St. Wednesday nite, 8:00 p. m. The program Committee, Mrs. Mattie Mcintosh called the meeting to order, sing-" ing hymn No. 350. -A charge .to keop I have. Scripture reading by Mrs. Isbell Peloct. Singing "Wc are Climbing Jacob's Ladder." Remarks bv Miss Rosa Lee Holloway; solo. "Mrs. Emma Martin. Poem by Mrs. Fannie Cromer. Remarks bv Mrs. Snrtie by Mrs. Almenia Guartes. A few remarks by the program conimittee, after wdiicih the meeting was turned over to the President, Mrs. Sadie Zellars. After the business the hostess served a delirious sal ad and sweetr courco. Collection " Si.58.. Mew members, Misa Rosa Tit>e Holloway, Mr Willie Collins. Mrs. Isabel! Peloch, Mrs. Lucile Wright. Spapn as president; Henrietta Featherston, vice-president; Florence Chisolm, secretary; Leotiu* Feathers, treasurer; Oilie Gladden reporter and Edward Crosby as eritic. The club also has a committee of twelve which art, as ? "Discipline Court".* Each student is brought l/efore this "court" when a word has been mis-used by him or her. The student is corrected _and. is giveh a-task to do whirlis the punishment. -Each student pays his weekly ure nas quite a bit in Jt too. With this money we are planning -a hike on the 28th of March. We wish you all could he with us to enjoy the" good things to eat. We are all proud of our classmates in their improvemrnt ih speech. Will write you again soon telling you of the news of our '.'cluh", Ollie Gladden, reporter Miss E. V. Collins, teacher ?' . . r ^ ... BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH Rev. N. A Bethea, Pastor St. George.?Sunday was a very iigh day in Bethel. The' pastor slivered a wonderful sormon(> af sr which the* generals, caplflLins ere called to take their places and collect from their members the necessary dues. The final call will be-the first Sunday in April. Sunday afternoon Rev. Bethea motored to Rulgeville and delivered a wonderful sermon to school cf which Miss Birdie Lee Little is teaching. ?Monday night,-Rev. Marcus, pas iui oi opringiown cnarge came over with his quartet and rendered an excellent program at Bethel. Master Chavis R. Pinckney is confined to his room on account of mumps. ROCK HiLL NEWS* " Em met t Scott School - The Palmetto Public Library has been opened for about two months. ' The Librarian. Mrs. S. Bailey reports a regular, reading membership of three hundred with near four hundred articles in circulation. The library is of valuable help to the people and many persons are^ availing theselvcs ol -its?uee. * 1 A varied list of material is avail able to inform, and inspire the youth. The Recreational Department of Kmmett Scott High School is progressing nicely*. On March the 1st the leaders gave a party for the children, the nunibcr attending the ijirtv vena Thov oi'o mwv Irmlr .ng 'forward to their closing exercise.1 On ""March 12, l'J36 the basket ball girls of Emnu'tt .Scott won ri'om- the- gir-ls?of _Jet?erson_ High School." York by a score-of 22-0. The line up for Emmett Scott as follows: Lillian lsom, Mary Bur? nett and Virginia Chisolm playing forward and Ray McCow, Mary Lee lsom and Edith Cureton guard Thus far the basket ball record i'or the season is as follows: Brainerd and Emmett Scott at Rock Hill, score 6-6; Brainerd and Emmett Scott at Chester, scores 7-4 .n favor of Emmett Scott. Emmett Scott and Jetl'erson Hi at York 22> 0 in favor of Eonnett Scott. Emmett Scott Arogan Industrial and West End schools observed their'Spring vacation March 1823. The spring holidays are sched mod each year tluriiig the Palmetto State Teachers' Association and consists of three school days? - A representative numhcr-of tea.Hcrs attended the association some of whom appeared on the program. Match 6, the boys of Emmett Scott lli defeated Clover 32-16. The best part of the game came iicu i iiuiiiurt vc, w 11u ?a^ playing center hit the ball into the basket.* Pride * made the fust ami last basket. The following played for._.Enimett SeotL: John Singleton, ltiehard Pride. The sub titutes were Marion Harris'and Robert Isom.-- "~rrly The line up for Cl'ivfer: Adams Brown and Saddler. The baskets were made by the following foi Kmmett Scott: John Singleton -I; Isum 2, making a total of .12. Our gymnasium has been s.utVd with 450 chairs/ we are all smiles. Twenty Emmett Scctt pupils a c receiving N. V. A. aid. . Mrs. L. B Moore has returned alter having been summoned '.< Asheville, N. C., on account or die , death of her mother. Prof. C. P. T White, substituted three weeks for Mrs L. B. More while away. The second meeting of theXumniunity Forum was held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday afternoon, March 21 with the Chairman \V. IF. Witherspoon in charge.? The speaker lor the occasion was the 'superintendent of the c'ity. schools, Pi of. K. C. Burts who presented a graphic account of the growth both physically anil nunu rically of tint city schools since the first one was organized on September 2, 1888lle explained very clearly how the schools of the city and of the state jire financed. During the course of his talk ho cave firm row on the recent improvements in city schools which included more thar :'_0,00(J for KmmotC 'Scott. NYary one hundred citizens were present or about twice the numbei present at the -first meeting: ?ttmtTTC SITTTNT7 , {' As u/sual Sunday school and service at Ridge Hill were very good. A large congregation took advantage of the beautiful sunshine. Sorry to report that Mrs. E. F. Peterson, Mrs. E. VV Broadnax and little Dorothy Broadnax are on the sick list. We wish for them a speedy recovery. All teachers enjoyed the State Teachers' Association.. Students.njoyed two holidays also. The school is grateful to Mr. dfuffington and his friends for the presentation qf a J'hjlco Radio for the library. We hone to make good use" or If. We are glad to see Miss Peterson back after a few weeks' ill ness. WftVk is progressing nicely on the "fresh water plant." Prof, and Mrs. Adams spent the week-end in Orangeburg. Prof, and Mrs. Wilson of Lcesville were guests of Mr. and Mrs; Hightower Sunday. Mr. George Meacham. sister ami children were guests of Mr. and Mrs, E. F. Peterson Sunday, LATTA NEWS The Popularity Contest at> Weston Chapel was a financial sucN. S. DeLaine, W^. B. Washington, and John C. tjibb ran neck and neck for a While and finally th former two tied with the latter a close second. The Rev. Washington pleached a soul reviving sermon just before reports were tak on. The Pulpit Aid Board deserves much credit for the manner in 1 which the coatcst was conducted. Beginning next Sunday night . tho Rev. B. C. Reaves of Whitville N. C. will conduct a revival at Weston Chapel, the same to run up tto Easter. ' Rev.' Reaves is young, energetic and a good pulpiteer. His sermons will prove rare treats. Misses Rosa McWillie and Alice Hyman left For N. Y. City last weok for an extended stay. Miss Caroline Kmvvylin, a substantial Chapel left Saturday night for an indefinite stav in New England. Mrs. Catherine E. Holman has just returned from New York where she was called-several days ago to Che bedside of her sister, Mrs. Victoria S. Murray, who died Wednesday of last week, leaving a host of relatives n'n.l <? mourn her departure. Deaths? Edward II. Williams, Andrews. Chapel and Arthur Fladger Bethel Hill. Marriages Thelnia i>aiidvi'si to J a lies Shaw and Ruth Cato to Lucious FlemP"" tiling. 'I^eachers ' who attended Convention in Columbia W. Holman, M.-D. Spears, Janie P. Cochrane, Edna C. Atkinson, Alice P. McNeil and Sara P. Owens. ^ ^ ZION NEWS" ? By Isaac Williams We were blessed with beautiful weather last Sunday. The church - going people were?tHrt?m?large numbers. The Sunday School met at its usual hour.. We are glad to say that the Sunday School is <.aking on new life. We were happy to have , in oui Sunday School Dr. and Mts. L:' A. Wells and grandson. The jossou was beautifully discussed and very timely reviewed bv Dr. Wells M i s \Wlls t>?nTT*? im^nrrr i.nt fiTTiTgf Ivio taifc. ; ; " 7 Morning worship began at 11:31 a. 111. with- the choir in fine spirit of songs of praises. - I)r. Wells, presiding elder, delivered a soul .stirring serin,011 from Hebrews 11:6. theme, Faith He brought to us a beautiful picture of faith. The pulpit associates were Rev. B. Howard of Mullins; Rev. S Smith, Rev. C. A. Reaves and Rev. Issac Williams of Zion. We are finishing?mxr? secoxrd"" quarterly conference. Everybody is wearing a smile. We paid oui presiding elder out and sent bin -away over rejolCtTTgT At 4:00 p. 111. the Misionary Society mot .with a good aUndance. Sister Kattie Page is presiding. She is an excellent worker and has a fine force to work with. The missionary spirit is fine They are organizing for more and better service. On next Suiiday we are rallying f< r our educational fund. Each member is as*ked by our beloved pastor- to-pay one dollar. .We art loking forward for a big day. Wcare urging all to come out and get the spirit of Zion workers. The many friends of Mr. Geo. Washington, Jr., Mrs. Lizzie Lewis and Anna Campbell are glad to see them out after being ill foi several weeks, y Mrs. Addio Smith Was happy It Viov.. fciw.yS.Aii' ?u.. -r - C.C. camp to spend the week-end Mrs. Edna Mactus returned tc Brad'ck after spending several weeks \Vith her tfa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kenfledy'iiffii friends. ?GREAT FALLS NEWS Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gaithers, and slaughter, Maggie Gaithers spent the week-end at~home arnT was accompanied by her classmate, Miss Melba Lee Crosby from Leeds, S. C. Their presence was enjoyed by the family. The girls spent Saturday with Mr. and Sirs. George Boulware, where they were served a very delicious dinner. Saturday night a party Was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gaithers, in honor of Miss Crosbys It was enjoyable by all who attended it. Messrs Floyd, Williamson and Roddy Westbrooks pf -Chester, S. C. .were unexpected guests at the party. , LEEVY'S FTTNEBSn/HOMI Undertaking- And Embalm . SLOGAN LOWER PRICES AMBULANCE SEllVICl "As Near As Your Nearest I'h< 1831 TAYLOR ST. COLUM Pfionai 9276 I S. Leery, l ? " - . |Lj1_ .. 4.' . Saturday, March 28, 1936. _ : *.1 CHESTERFIELD NEWS By Sara A. McCullough Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at Hurst Tabernacle A. M. E. Z. Church in interest of the W. H. and F. M. Society. Mrs. Mary Al- 1 fred, president. Vim..*. t u? * .Tv.i- WWH.1 xium ml, nny Ai M:*E. Zion Church, and sweet Home Baptist Ohluroh. Theee Choirs did some pood singing. The songs were up lifting and inspiring. A very neat sum was realized for this cause. Kev. J. A. Gary was at. his hest Sunday morning- and preached a forceful sei 11.o 117 toa waiting congregation. He preached as nevei ' before, and many shouts of Aniens were heard. The Rev. J. W. Taylor, Presiding Elder of the BennettsvilleCheraw District of the M.- E. Chutch will be a,t Mt. Tabor M. E. Church Sunday evening. Rev. J. T. Kendall of Cheraw, S. C. was guest speaker at Salam Baptist Sunday nite, for Rev. Alleni . ; , . Rev. C. B. Bethea preached at i Mt. Airy A. M. E. Zion Church . J Sunday nite for Rev. E. D. Lylcs. f Mrsf Easter Malloy was laid to rest on Friday afternoon, March 20th at Druscilla A. M. E.s Zion Oil urcn. Mrs. Ree~a McClain was called to New York. Saturday. on?ac-?;?-? count of the sudden illness of her son. Mrs. Lottie Edwards, wife nf Rev. W. W. Edwards, has been very ill, but is able to be up at this writing. Mr. Jule Bittle" has been in disposed for a few days. - i School closed here Wednesday, March. 18th. Mr. Howard. Jackson is spending a few days in Atlanta, Ga. The Benevolent Burial Association will convene with ?Davidson Grove Baptist. .Ghuiilh, April.26th.. There will he a number oT choirs to sing. Every one is invited to attend. The farmers are busy plowinggetting ready to sow their grain in1' spite of the changeable weather. Everybody is busy getting ready for Easter. Spring, bonnetts are on display. Get your hair dressed for Easter, prices reasonable, see Miss ? Sara A. McCullough.. Mr. Huston Brewer of Pageland, S. C. was in the city Tuesday a. m. KBKNKZfiR A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. C. James, Pastor ?('Inn li stun?Tln? elm it'll?stJI'VlCes id all parts were very commend able on last Sunday. The morning sermon delivered by the pastor was- taken from. St. Matthew 6:9. theme deduced being "Our Father." ?It was a nuble and powerful ser mon, which aroused the spiritual emotion of- the audience, and at the conclusion of the sermon, a spiritual fire was kindled in* the hearts of every true boi'n child of God. We had an excellent S. S. les son, the finance being extraordinary. The school Was conducted , by .Mrs. J. James, teacher of ~~7 CTas?; No. ;i, .Sr. Dept. We also had many visitors. Immediately after S. S. a unique v; literary and musical program with the"first, spring- Silver-i, jlea?wae had, by Mr. A. F. Woodbury for * the benefit of the general rally now' launched. During the> discourse of the program many help fdl points we're-deduced about the NT?rth Carolina Mutual Life Insurance. "V At 7:30. we reassembled for tha last service of the day. The eve-? ' ning sermon Was delivered by Rev. Reid. taken from 14:1-1 of Exodus j the theme being "The Lord Will ~ Fight for you." On Monday eve- ^ ning, March 30, the original and only Oanta, entitled "The Heaven- ? ly Gates Open" will be given. You are invited to witness this great play.-jAdmission twenty-five (25) * ?u:i-i * f "luni cuuiurcn is cents. Rose White, Reporter SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM Arrival and Departure- of Passeiifrei Trains, operated by the Southern Railway System at the Union Station, Columbia, 8. C.. effective December ?. ltfas. s:00 A M?Charlotte For: ? weaves ?:10 A. M.?Charleston QreenvlUe, Anderson. Sanaaa 8:50 A. M.?Newberry, Greenwood, C05 A. M.?Spartanburg, Ashevllla 4:40 A. M.?Auarusta 1,15 A. M -Savannah 11:20 A'. M.?Camden, Lancaster, Roek Hill, Shelby >3 45 P. M.?Ashevllle, Louisville, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago 1:30 ? M?Orangeburg, Charleston 100 P M ?Charlotte. Washington, New York 1:55 ? M.?Anderson, Atlanta 0:00 P. M.?Savannah. Jacksonville arrives a i Columbia From: 4:50 AT M.^JacksonvlUe, Savarir.uh , 8:30 A M.?Atlanta. Anderson. Greenwood H:35 A. M.?New York. Washington. Charlotte 13:35 P M ?Rock Hill, Lancaster. Camden 13:40 P. M?Charleston 4:36 P. M.?Chicago. Clnclnnettl, St Louis, Louisville. KnoxvtUe. Ashevllla Spartanburg A AK r> Lf Anmiola 9 00 P. M Ashevllle. Poartunbur* 9.10 P. M.?Charleston * 3:40 P. M.?Charlotte w.M P. U?Qreenvtlie, Anderson. , Oreenwoon K3B P. M?Ssvanoih nt? Ticket onice Depot Ticket Oflloe 110* Sumter St. South Main Plume ?~?e . ? etuuM UP ins: Mgr. m ^Ll r .. . jjj