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7?' 4th Ann " ? I . . * VOL. XII?NO. 27 Miss Pearl Mu ~ Dr. R. W ^ THE BRIDES FATHER C OFFICIATES IIS CHUR< THE GROOMS FATH] . " WILLIS G. JOHNS< (Georgetown, S. C., July 1st? Miss Pearl Lucile Murph, daughter of the Reverend and Mrs. James Washington Murph was married here Tuesday evening, June 30 to Dr. Robert Weston Mlance, son of Mrs. Robert Weston Mance and the late Reverend Mance. The ceremony was perlormed by the bride's father, theRfeverend J. W. Murph. who also pave the hriHo ow#w in Rotliol A M. E. church, Georgetown, S. C., where he pastors and the saint church that the groom's father tht ^ Tate ftev. RrW. Mance rebuilt in 1908 when he pastorcd. Prominent South Cai'olina families were united by the marriage. The bride who ^was given in marriage by "tier father, wore a gown of exquisite lace on princess lines with gracefully flaring train and a tulle veil attached to a cornet of lace. She carried a bouquet of white roses, white killarncys and lillies of the valley tiec with white satin. The matron of honor, Mrs. Alice; Evans, of Fayetteville, N. C., a, cousin of the bride wore .a redin-1 gote of yellow net over yellow lace, sfie carried a bouquet of brairclifft 'mak. o?.l kl.? i!-.' lUBVd ?kiu U1UC UC1|^I11111UI11^ tit-*.. with yellow satin. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Maria Wilds, Georgetown, S. C.;. Miss Maude E. Johnson, Columbia S. C.; Miss Melba Lawrence, Charleston, S. C.; Mrs,_ Katrina Mance, Indianapolis. Ind,,*^ister-in-law of groom; Miss Vivian Nance, Columbia, S. C., and Miss Nerissa Mance - Collimibia, S. C., sister of the groom. They all wore redingote of net over race in tones of orchidv rose and green and carried bouquets of pink briarcliffe roses tied with satin ribbons to match. TKe Tftldes motfreT7~Mrs. L, B. Murph. ..wore a beautiful gown of soft gray lace and a corsage of -roses and hahy breaths. T h e ( groom's mother, Mrs. L. C. Mance " wore a gown of violet lace with a corsage of roses and baby breaths. Other immediate members present were Mr. Joseph Cameron. Fay~ etteville, N. C., cousin of the bride Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Kidd, brotherin-law ~K7Td~^sister of the ^groom; Miss Charity Mance, sister of the groom and Mrs. C. A. J. Pattyfoote - all of Tallahasse, Fla. Many Co 1 -il i uniuictiid anu umei uui Ui town guests attended the wedding. 7 Mr. Willis u. Johnson of Culumbia, S. C., was best man. The ushers all of Columbia, S. C., were /Mr. R. Hopton Paul, Dr. Julian G. Stuart, Dr. Oliver J. Champion. . Dr. Henry D. Montieth, Dr. Raymond B. Frederick anj Mr. Frank v R. Veal. V The bride is a graduate of South Carolina State coll ege?and?has ' studied at Boston university. She | is secretary to Professor C. -A.l Johnson, a supervisor of public school, Columbia, S. C. The groom is *a graduate of ~Howard university;- bachelor - of j , Arts and College of Medicine, V Howard university, Interne FreedZION BAPTIST CHURCH Kev. J. I\ Reeder, Tasfor Columbia, S. C.?''Forward March" is the motto of every auxiliary of Zion. The State S. S. and B. T. U. (Convention is just at our door and the National Baptist Convention is just at the foot of the hill. The church is asking eyery member to do their best. The D.V.B.S. was a success in every way. There were over a hun > dred children playing on the picnic grounds together on last Monday. The closing program last Friday night was excellent. We feel very grateful to the young wo '< men and men who made it a success. Bricks are""5elhg put on?ttlF . _ Ju. L Ml J" ' - -* V - V - *? ?-?. - - r p?? " ual Stab - saru^ OIJG "> - ?r rph is > '. Mance " 1ives her away and :h he pastors and er had pastored 3N IS BEST MAN men hospital, Washington, D. C., post-graduate Harvard university. Boston lVVnea Hq ?1:-:? - AAV *? 4* (il UULit'lIl^ I physician and Superintendent Gooj I Samaritan hospital, Columbia, S.C. The tcolor scheme for church lecorations were green and white., The organ was covered with smiax. The pulpit was massed wit! Hpalnts, i 'and white?gladioiaai?A- white canas runner down the cener aisle led the way to the altai 'or the kneeling ceremony. On ?ach side at the altar were seven branched white candl-elabra and t^argp floor baskets of-jwhite glad- _ j olas and daises. I Pre-nuptial music, directed by Professor J. Apdrew Simmonsprincipal of Booker Washington High school,' Columbia, S. C., was une bv Miss Verdelle Collins. To lumbia, |S. C., a junior: college student at Talladega college, Ala)ania. She sang, "Because" by )' Ilardelot, "Still is the Night" y Bohn, "By the Waters of Minic tonka" by Lieurance, "O Prdmse Me" by De Kohen. "A Dream" y Baitlette and "Ich Liebe Dicht" iy Grieg. The bridal party enterd to soft strains of Lohengrin? I ;nd'J marched out by Mendelsohn. Vliss Ellen C. Wiley, Booker Washngton High school music instructor was accompanist at the organ A reception followed the cvrenony at the home of the bride. . Mi's. George W. Howard, George- . own introduced the guests. Miss Dorothy Nance, Columbia was the ruests registrar. In charge of a arge room filled with gifts of silver, linen and glassware were: "Mrs. Sarah F. Nance, Columbia, S. Mi's.- Leola Atkinson, Georgeown; Mrs. Gladys Teele, Georgeown. Servihg ice cream were Mrs. Beatrice Dunmore, Miss "homa^ena Dunmore, Mrs. Georgia ^obrnson, Mrs. Alalia Peas. Miss s Christine and Sadie Ruth Brog ill of i Georgetown, S. C. At the ninch bov&l were Mrs. Orila Thomp on an<J Miss Jennie E. Atkinson, . Jcorgoiown,' S. C.?1 The wedding party "had dinnei Monday evening at the home of t.he bride. A/ter rchearsaj. .Monlay evening, Dr. W. S. Thompson. Georgetown, 'entertained with- ;a party at Cocanut Grove. The bride Tuesday morning gave a breakfast for the bridesmaids and presented qph wit.h ? epinnact. The groom gave a luncheon for the ushers Tuesday and presented each with \% silver belt buckle. The bridal party motored to Columbia following the reception. On Wednesday evening at Bookei Washington Ihgh school, the Progressie club an(j the M^-dfcal societv of Columbia entertained ir. honor of the coupled T 'The couple left Thursday on a wedding trip for Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and other points East. On their return they will make their home in Columbia. J. D. McGhee. grounds for remodeling of the par"sofiagtr. Carpenters a?e- giving their time to" cuTfait expense: Let us give them a big -hand by helpin^ them nil we ran. Work henv? are from 5-7:30 o'clock. Sunday the report of the second quarter will be published. Look and see how you stand with the finapcia.1 side of the church. If thertfrts any mistake come to the '"secretary. ??? ? Sunday is to be a big day at Zion for 1st Calvary Bapt. church will join us in cerebrating the 71st anniversary of the church. Rev. S. S. Youngblood will preach the i sermon. All members are asked i to give at least a penny for each I year the church has been in ex(ContlllUbd un pa?. UJPPPP .1 I U.I tuppu e-Widej ? COLUMBIA, Interest Keen E MANY SPONS< JACKSONVILLE MAKING I PREP, 4 Columbia, S. C., July 1st?Interest in the annual state-wide beauty contest sponsored by The Palmetto Leader is becoming keen since the announcement last week that arrangement were practically complete to make this yeai's contest the biggest and best in its history. The state-wide.eontest this yoai when eleven winners will be chosen will be htld at The -ColumbnTownship auditorium, Monday ev ening, July 20. From every pari of the state sponsors are qualifying and sending in the names oi .heii' contestants. . During the week, the . DirectorMrs. Eliza Robihson received correspondence from Jacksonville Florida, where the eleven winners will go to compete in a contest with Florida beauties. That man> I gala affairs are planned by the Jacksonville reception committee. The contest between the wiithers, of South Carolina and the winners of Florida is'to come off July 27 according to the Report received here. All Smith ('ni'olin.i snr?ns<ii'? arc I urged to qualify and send contestants to Mrs. Eliza Robinson attheir earliest convenience. The names of the contestants should be sent to her at 1310 Assembly St.. Columbia,. S. C., not latir than July 8. . ' , -W-?? t Knights of Pythias Meeting The Knights of Pythias will have a get-together meeting at the-Odd Fellows' hall, 1308 Assembly street Sunday afternoon. July 5th at 5:00 o'clock. The object of this meeting is to reorganize the local lodge ut the city. General S.- TV.AVatkiim. Supreme Chancellor from Chicago; 111.. >vill be here about ORf middle of July. All Knights are invited to attend. James Bailey - ? ? &. i\. uewis Col. J. R. Jumper J. B. Lewie. People's Party Is Formed In Harlem New York, July 1?(CXA) ? fftvrlem "tank a walk" of its own with the formation here by representatives of 297 local organizations of a new political party to be known as the All People's Party. of Harlem and pledged to "rid i Harlem of the corrupt political control of the two major parties".! The decision to launch tljie new party came at the conclusoVi of a twp-day convention held at ttrrr Renaissance Casino, Seventh Ave. nnrl cfiouf of f Uo ooll of f Uo Continuation Committee for All Harlem Independent Political Action. The new party will participate fn the elections of candidates in all Assembly and Congressional districts in Harlem, it was announced.' Hailed By Congressman Formation of the new party was hailed by Congressman Vito Marcantonio, Harlem progressive Republican, in an address before its newly elected executive committee as a sign that the da^y of "political machine" is fast approaching its end. The path of independent action taken by the formers of the new party was an important step he said, adding that such movements will take place on an increasingly large scale throughout the country. \ As proof of the necessity of the riew party, Representative Marcantonio related - the fate of pro (Continued on p?yo 8) , I- ; ; Bathing MUt'tJU SOUTH CAROLINA- SATUR In Bathing eauty -Contest [)RS RESPOND ^ T SLABORATE \RATIONS TO ENTERTAIN My View To the Editor of The Palmetto Leader: I' read The State of Thursday morning in which I found- thai Senator K. ]_) Smith of South Carolina walked out of the Demociatie national convention during prayer by a Ntgro minister. He should have haj respect for God een-if he~ hated the Negro H(T did not hurt the "Negro minister, but he disgraced himself in the sight of God and man. Any man who does not respect God most certainly does not respec this felIowinan. I knew that some "white men hated Negroes, but it seems that it could be forgotten duritrg prayer for a nation in a woild so distressed. Sin is sin anj God doc's not think any more of Senalot?Smith Of South Carolina sin's than aiily other person's sin. He will not he able to control the situation on judgement morning by such actions. I would love to be sitting in heaven with my black lace when Senator Smith walks in. , Just one more thing, I would like for someone to explain to me the connection between a Negro minister praying in Philadelphia and the white women and children m South Carolina. GEORGE EDWARD HALCOMBE Columbia. Where Do They Go" Those Bonus Dollars They Blow T!, i I-1 ',? I IIUUUI^ J. JI'llll.MIII On June 15th trncle Sam dished uP about $2,OOP,000,000 to be paid^out to the ex-soldier boys. The thin^ which runs through ?ivi'ryiini>'s mind, is where will they go? The oppression is said 'to have gotten this bonus money will use it to better their condition. " But this question still comes and g<j. Where do they go, those bonus dollars they blow? You can past every motor sales company in town, read in every paper good advice to the ex-soldier boys, are they takng it? Yes, some of them. They are paying otf old bills, buying land, buying homes, etc., and saving some for a iainy day. Having their homes repaired and many other helpful things. Others are buying old no good cars, gambling, drinking, giving it to unworthy causes and etc. We must admit some are doing night with the money and some wrong. Where do they go, those bonus dollars they blow? War Notes Oxford England, June 30?[At j the moment that Capt. Anthony Eden was being honored with a | degree from Oxford university here "for his desire "ro lea^f thtr nations into a paradise of peace" news coming out of London indicated that a $40,000,000 battleship -an da sister ship to the Queen Mary (luxury liner which is convertible overnight into a superaircraft carrier) will be laid down by the British Government as soon as the \\ashington treaty expires. The university speaker pointed out that "Eden" means "paradise" when he conferred the honorary degx-ee upon the youthful Foreign Secretary. Sir 8&mu?E Iloaie, First Lord of the Admiralty, declared that "there is going to be no world war if the British Army, Navy and Air Force are adequately strengthened." Canberra, Australia. June 30? An Australian plant to manufac (Continued on page 8) i i. Beautyi I DAY~" JULY 4, 1936 Seymour Carroll _Tuskegee Speaker Well Received Tour of Summer Schools , Carry Humane leader Into Georgia and Florida talks of work and program of humane society [ to summer school i pteachers I Tuskegee, Alabama, June 30? Seymour Carroll of Columbia, S. C., Southern Field Representative of the Ajnerican Humane Educ^lioa Society of Boston was the guest speaker at the Tuskegee Institute Summer school to-day at noon. Dr. W. A. Clark the director of the school introduced the humane worker as a leader in his field, a lover of animals, a riational representative of an organization that is carrying a program oi good will to the people in every walk in life that will accept it.teachings. Mr. Carroll greeted with applause as he entered into his lecture, at once launched into a forceful interpretation of the purposes of the humane societies. He set forth the aims of teaching humane education in the public schools anu explained its importance- to the welfare and ti^e-Avell being of humanity in general. The speakei invited the Alabama teachers tc AIh :? -i! 1 jum in mc iiiktstiiAuuiiui movement of the society in helping to makt a better life for the lower creatures who are unable to defend themselves. Before coming to Tuskegee foi a scheduled address to the teach, ers here. Mr, Carroll spoke Tuesday. morning to more than eleven hundred teachers that crowded into the auditorium of the Florida State Agricultural and Mechanical college at Tallahassee, Florida. His message here was most heartily received and at the close of his talk, Manning Efferson, thr dean of the college not only expressed an appreciation foq the address and the visit made by Mr. Carroll, but invited him to make THY 'ah'nu&l visit to the college as a guest lecturer. ? ? Ithe fifteen days tour carried the humane worker _into_ othei^ places in Florida and Georgia. At the Bethune-Cookman college at no^t/.rio wu? li^avu, r iuilua, iut , ^oiroll was the gudiit speaker at the summer school chapel hour Friday morning. He was introduced by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, the president, as a distinguished son of South Carolina, her native state. The speaker's Story of the life of a little dog that lived in his home, that he talked with, slept with, walked with, and often embraced brought the close attention of his interested and enthusiastic audience and educational workers, as he related the story and applied it not only to his dog, but to all dog;; for their devotion to their masters. While at Bethiine=Gookman college, Mir. Carroll was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. L. James, formerly of Greenville, S. C., Mr. James is the librarian. This southern tour has carried the humane worker to the Florida Normal and Industrial college summer school at St. Augustine, Florida, the Georgia State Agricultural and Mechanical college at Savannahj Georgia, ffttd will Trotr| end for several days. Mr. Carroll is being accompa ni^d on his tour by Carlton L. IJuckett, a senior college studer^at^ DCUCU1CI CVJICKCj aiau ui vyv/iuur bia. S. C. AT HOME THIS WEEK ?' Mr. Caimoll and Mr. Duckett have just returned to Columbia, where they will be a few days, before Mr. Carroll leave for a tour of most of the summer schools in this state, North Carolina and maybe a few speaking engagements in Virginia, he said here last night. . 1111?" Contest. Per \\T n vy oman s oap -- ."1. . ? Sta The Woman's Baptist State Convention held its foity-eigth convention in (Charleston." South Carolina at the Memorial Ba-ptist Church, the Rev. J. W. White, pastor. The theme of the convention was "Loyalty." Officers elected for the year are: Mrs. Mabel lveith Howard, president, Darlington, South Carolina; Mrs. Belle Gandy vicepresident, Greenville, Mrs. C. E. Watkins, secretary, Belton; Mrs. Daisy D. Parrott, Cor. Sec., Black stock and Mrs. Albertha Simons, Supervisor Junior Department, 'olunibia, and Mrs. Julia A. Hart, Treasurer, Columbia, S. C. The Pre Convention program was opened with the Rev. J. W. White, in raiding. Welcome addresses "were made by Mrs. Mamye M. Washington, Mrs. C. E. Cook, Rev. S. H. Scott and others. Mrs. Marion W. McLester made the response to all ol these^addresses;?Mrsr J. C. Dunbar, the very capable wife of Rev. J. C. Dunbar, pastor of the great Morris Street Baptist church, presented the officers. A banquet-for visiting, guests was held in the. annex of the church after the welcome program. The social hour for the Juniors was given at" the Y. W. C. A. " Friday morning the roll of the presidents was called and each responded by telling how she hac raised money for the convention The annual sermon followed by Rev. A. M. Means, Spartanburg, South Carolina,- which was very good and gave those who followed him with addresses inspiration. Dr. I. D. Pinson, President Morris college, Sumter, S. C-? spoke in behalf?of the college. Mrs. Julia J. Sparks represented Benedict college, as the president, Dr. J. J. Starks is now on a visit to Europe. His health has been greatly impaired and his physician advis71AV I> 4 IfT " uii *. ntm.n 1U CELEBRATE 71st ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY, 5th Columbia, S. C\, July 1st?Tin Seventy-first Anniversary of the Zion Baptist church, here, will be celebrated Sunday, July 5, 1036. -The public Ls em diaUy?invited tc. -attend?these?services which will be conducted by the First Calvary "Baptist church, the Pastor, Rev. S. S. Yoiingblood will preach thtsermon. His choirs will render tlu song service while his officers will lead the appeal for the anniversary offering. Eveiy member and friend is asked to give one penny at least ] for each year of the church's existence. Rev. J. P. REEDER, Pastor. CARR-GRIFFIN NUPTIALS Saturday, June 27, at noon,. Miss Rachel Precious Carr and Gilroye Alfred Griffin were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed at 1631 Waverley street, the residence of the bride's pat>?.. o o v? ! icutnf ? i jj ncv, o. o. 1 uuu^uiuini, pastor of First Calvary Baptist church, officiating. The event was ] placed against a background of the flowers of the season with glar dioli and hydrangeas predommating, and nuptial music was played by Mrs. S. S. Youngblood. The bride is the daughter of Mr. /arid Mrs. Alexander Carr. She received her entire scholastic tralning at Benedict college, from which institution she was graduated in 1932, and has for tho past four f-years,- taught in the Columbia school system.' : ' ' Mr. Griffiin is a teacher in the Columbia system also. He was trained at the University of Chicago and has attended Columbia university. He is the son of Mrs. Lee M. Griffiin and the late R. Griffin. Witnessing the nuptials were only the members of the immediate families. Directly following the ceremony the newlyweds departed for Asheville, N. C. They July 20 PRICE: 5 CENTS c list te Convention ed that he get away from everything. \Othcr speakers during the session were Mrs. Mary Whitener, ? Rev. J. W. Easley, and the Rev. G. G. Daniels, Georgetown, S. C. Mrs.\C. M. Finley, Chester, S. C. spoiie on the subject ''Secret Societies Loyal to the Precepts of the Bible." Miss* Juliette Raiford gave a helpful talk on , the subject "Readinc Book? a set to loyalty." Rev. Campbell was not able to be present and Miss Loola Devese represented his work in a fine way. Mrs. Bessie Sullivan, Greenville, South Carolina had charge of the music. The Morris college quartet and the 1'inson?quaitet ren- ? ?? jered very fine music lor the con- ~ vention. Mrs. Mable Keith Howard, the president, delivered a most excellent address. She recommended that the Missionary societies send money to the convention eacn 'Jyear to name and support a child in Africa. That the convention sponsor a class in missionary training this year at tne B. T. L._ i'hat work begin at oilce for tne fiftieth anniversary oi the convention in Columbia, South Carolina at Zion Baptist church. The Juniors, under thoi.. a; i - ??vti UII I'C* tor, Mrs. Albertha Simons made . a very line presentation at the .Model Meeting. The subject "Missionaries in China" was discussed. The music was 'highly pleasing. At the evening session they presented the pageant, "Adventuring with Jesus." "Georgetown, Beaufort and Coumbia. led the delegation in sending up junior girls. The convention next year will be held in Suxter, South Carolina, Morris collegt. The collection for mission was $1700.00 APPOINTMENT OF MARY^MCLEOD BETHl'NE AS DIRECTOR DIVISION OF NEGRO ACTIVITIES BY WILLIAMS Wednesday, July 1,?103G?Th appointment of Sirs. .Mary M?-. -? Leod Bethune, of Daytonr. Beach * ? Fla., as Director Divsion of Negro Activities for the National Youth?Ad ministrationwas?an? ? nouneed today bv Aubrey W. Wil liaThsi E,\ecutive Director. She succeeds Miss Juanita Sadler, New York, who has resigned. ?hXlus National Youth Adminis tratiort is securing in Mrs. Bethune the service's of one, of tlu .most outstanding women of the Negro race", Mr. Williams em uicnteu. "i am confid >nt that t'v splendid program for Negro youth which has been initiated "undeir Miss Sadler's supervision will b? continued and enlarged ufuler Mrs. Bethune". Mrs. Bethune has Iveen a meniber of the NYA Ad-visory Com mittce since August, 19115, having been appointed by President Roo-e velt. Barn sixty-bnp -years ago in Mayesville, South Carolna, Mrs. Bethune bas come to be recognized amone the leading educators , . i in the United States. She was the founder, and is currently the president, cf Bethune-Cookman 1 College of Daytona Beach, which has an average annual enrollment of 700 itudints and a physical nlant valued at pproximately 5800,000. Her services have been made available to the government through a leave of absence granted by the college. Mrs. Belhune is the founder and presklenUof- the-Southoastern Fed* oration of Colored Women, pastpresident of the National Association of Colored Women, pastpresident of the National Asso. ciation of Teachers in Colored Schools, vice-president of the National Urbrfh League, vice-president of the! Southern Commission on Tnter-<V?cial Cooperation, and is prominently identified with other educational, racial, and interracial groups. ~ In'T93-1 she was awarded an honorary LL.D. by Lincoln university and was the recipient of ' tho Spingarn 1 Medal of the Na- , , tional Association for -the Ad vancement of Colored People in recognition of outstanding service -A , to the people of her race. In addition she has received Mas|<n*s degrees from Wilborforcol tihiversity and State college of South Carolina and an L.II.D. from Bennett college. will be at home at 100-1 Oak street Columbia, after July 4th. ' i # ? , i 'I