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J. i'it.L.L/.hiviLiv "i^u^lui t. fii.iL.if ixLf? r icia Atfeln LuuixjiuxucaUan intended loi' Uie uLUielll lasut' illusC Lie Vel> 111 lei ^ ami anomd xcaeji uie- eaiioiia. " not later uwii luesuay oi ex.cfc wetx. City news, locals ytusuiiui and social hew# ?> eunesuay xugnt. Muainexs and iaauorml fiione -Ao-u l ul'a., S. C Saturday, .Nov. l>5>Ui uisiior VV. I'. I ll I UK I lvl.p When l>r. Wilhtu l\ Thii:ki ! . uivvi a ? vi u ^ 1 v useful ehara-U r . passed^ away. that & ' "sindi'iv . ,fri- inl ha.~ jr? m The best part of ,lM". T.birkjeld'.lil'e .'was devb't'd v?> the upiifv ami improvement of tin- Colored people in purtieulae wj.iie in his more mature Mays lie was a 1'islup ot his chuich -the- Methodist . Kpis - copal. Gsmtmor. Theoiojvir-al SclTF ir.a-iy of-Atlanta. lla., the largest : ami most tuavily i-iah-we-, tie ..* e1ical scho ! ,f<?r X<-prces,_ may called his creation, If or i)bin\ years he was its preside!K and sv.nt forth thousands ?>f trained colored preachers, 'who a r e ' '1 emhyina worthwhile s. r\ i*.- - in- every section - of t. e' ' country. Leaving Gammon, he.became' secretary of the Frei dnu n Aid and Soul Item Kducationiil "Society hiehuich. In t i, p.<i-.i^i;.;-. he had genera low miuiii of ail < f the college- fur eo o.'j.d pci.pl it:- tin South ,as Wei'.;iv itic-ic main: a.n.d by the church- Vof white.-. I:, litis position, he a ii.pl. it the policy d having qualified ct.J.nid non to head their c?d.egi < a - wet. deVelopt <1 a j'><.i V?iti.-,:j t<ii suited in havinv. v. iih f.w xv?. 1 ?.-t. lions, all Mi. h college- headed hy colored nn h today.? A ic\v years later- he was cubed to the presidency of Huwar i I'niv. rs::y. Washington. I>. Tlu-re.' hi.. work wu.- > ,* -a'-iiii!- . - . Univorsity tbyi :.-h>-d. P'-rhup- In - was the hest lovcil pre>idem . v i had. . Seiving -Howat d for ?> year? he left to give.the rl-st . 1 his ph to his church a- a J'.ishop. It max, well he doubted if-tmv man (' !' I hi JVIethodis? Kpi-c. pal i-harch had ;i greater ihthientv with the -co'!..re race than Bi.-hnp Thiikl.-M. The\ believed in rim h.cause lie \ya. ^ sincere and really believed iu their as men. fedkr.w. aid F'>u ,s( nnni> Alining?tl?-?U+gj?i .t. in 1 m i d?tr the last Coiigres? was one kn- wi as the llarri-'ii-F!etch-. r lull.' 'l it cbjoct of this prof*i ed law is yearly appropriation' <,f r.p m':i. lions of dollars- ti::1.1 the M.~n~~s1'.'a" finally reach $d00,0i)O ? all for im aid of the public scho.f's ?.f tit country. About the only opposi. tion to such a idil-w-tll-fomr- frnTr, the southern section of tlr" country, and this will he because it i* feared that the I . S.'(e.vet nrnctp might desire that the money b equally spent as t<> the iae"s, ami see that such is 'one. If that biil would have any such idea in it, it would have to he passed figuratively over the dead hody o' every southern Congre-sman. They simply don't want that. Thoj would preder that no millions h< given if that be a condition. N.1 use to talk about states right, thai is a dea4 thing. The New Deal ha killed that. Hut what-a hoon thos< millions would be. Th??re cou'.c be decent school houses for pupils. There would ho longer he -1W va. ii .Sinon i hild while the white child had spent on him $4&00 or more. The ? could even be moved up am. no one would regret?certainly. Not the * ? ' 36. Negro. The. mure -pent in thai I direction, be realizes, would tin alty redound to ins bcnellt too? tnat is it' education makes peopl I more 'liberal and toieuuil, and win | doubts <rhat Cuiorcv. teacher: too could receive in. re than* star \ at ion wages. l'he education e the Negro would become mor. than a joke in most rural school: and in many towns too. Th South, of all sections shuuld real.; ught lor such a bill, it is tin poorest section of the country am nas the poorest schools. It. i Handicapped by its dual scltoo . system and it is a buiven to can; iheiii, as heroicii?.iy\as it does .tr; .o make, a show. 'i he authors of the bill fi'4 Sout! era (Jongics.-men, however, an ou-.m-e of ti at, ore need hardl, 7 ni>i?e tiiat the bill will have an; i.i-l. itli'ir of eiiual distribution, bu '. v i'!i lit that coll-rod schools \voul< ...o itoiibt be benefited. .MOUNTAIN* CITY; | ECHOES j | By TAP JUS* j vV.c lead with 'the ho Hide piit out last .week hy tli? i Veteian IVn rushcl", l'f. Kellj j..iili.t.- We lir.d that his opinio) i" Nilno puadiers da.bbliny ii lilies coincide fi.cht along1 will . uis. In plain language he li.it'; , oin f..\. > bp aider; and 'invites* tin e^-to. political divines tv) do whal ;.laige number never bothers a . ut dniug tlnse dti.Ve "To follow ..he. teachings ol' t.he Now .Testa""" ienis''*.' . Strange but true., who) ' coin..-, to putting into practice ;ie divine things tau.eht from, tin ' 'tdpit. tli,. prvacher is about T -i.-t man to take his uw.it 'inediiii'-. "Ibid" win it-it comes, to li], b^ok riiany if them are "Jolmnil 11 tip- spot,". But" when .the won', a\*e dud ;.\yay, all Jjone. Th'i 1 - 'o.wf loo, . ::v iii.i. inn'iv.'i if J"''! 1 b iiu intruishi. il witter tvoi . aei.od L o point, whore ho Ci>uU: .e (hiiiiiy disnppoiniod at tho'cunn.r . j : riichers in p lilies. i> .,>: <i l vi-are' <iut w ith us.-' iVo, } j::-; an't bo dishoiust, eor'.ft. '; i. 1;-1 f\? :i.<)!: ;'i?iio lino an< l.<_ 'Hi a'l.iii1/ ;>ii"t: ? !' i oiul an?. 0 .d<-ai in iluiiiai: nature, roil <i^;.iiil o?iaoato?l"or in "iFro' rough 1 ll ijU'fraiit. itnos in t work that :>y: l'i?aolioi< bit; i>i little. bis,.']i> .!> "jaekloifs" - as nietlu. ii^t ' landing pastors or. 'heads- of i i.ati uia! or. -tat - enterprises |~ -n K-; : ist'and when yj,?U epver tin i -oaehe'rs of these two groups d in- i. "d. you have about ' -i eai.l i v? > t dfiekiH-inMipnul aeivity ' .it" the o.i.in; d p-..'ojde ..J biii i i a aiel as-wo stalled. to say ' hen vn',i liiid s' mativ ero'u'k i: Iv i i d it- hhiek a> thy hir..<-f i."!:. t.iu r why ?-\p-. ct th in .1 i> ? ' ar. j M;! ir-\ . hcan Mill ' .it: f-1 11* yi. .:!> . vKlJ.AV. or r.^. i uini.y ?ci mv t?Jt. sj: : v. : i, . hij.c-t ??:\v"l . "1" !>. a- c - are. a '."pain"; I: !. < . I'.r.ith I .Ltf pill t \ around at tinj . iuaita- 'r?ay; Ijantiiar- (" ' -. lii'li t ' down to. ill. *?; itl'. i'! i!.-: !"i'i\ir.d: lo'i'/ti-JltVu at \\. ..M put o\v * .any lm-.u ! h. !.!> : tit ir "\\/i c i- 'I !'('] v tn--n Ith-.V had . i, <".< ~ i i ? ? V. win* i > A hc.t : . !?. .1 -i.j. 1-f.i prcaV . ! >. If i I p. ? 5?>!?- to .!.? p lit sc ))<>!i ' i . ifert - - i-'uiisiiii t . U" ir.-tHilli.-t i: .".-.I Vt-JTr. < si< Ji year as it cann i- 'i.a' i'-'i-i; I .M In- oiiifdo'v i n - r- i 1;. . t't.-; eh ai i h ittiyht u rrm rn iamb no- t e r>rriTa : lit* : . i aye Negro man ail. . >:.? it.' A f t r mi--inj up for si. vera i ai s i)ic i.ii-j- fail, tally of Tabcr I i re!c < Uirh of i-llr.. Mty. \tc de .ilt-<l t" iMinday nn'ht' a 1 a-; rvi. > ami . e jn-t how wo] i , c,i'i)i'?T' i.-at ion ?-? 111.1 In Id.up i'-o ai's. S*ai tir.tr u ith a* load of i -'.".ii'Mi.omo debt. yen know pu .lies an- not. keen, whcfi it i-onu paying :i debt. In fact one o it- k "citing sin- of color. <1 folk 'i' tin' I "!;-! i \ i ni H of - '! I)ts.AVel f v/e arc cad in n port that t. !o\\ij -tiii i- in the job. \<>t :i .li tre or a fleteiinin .il. as }n day j one hy. but la l ire.' and faithfi I in lay-oil tro.tables whir r i-i'i haTnTTed T.y No. I. TTr. K. A j I iiir?ins'. ar.il Mr. Mark K. Tol j ei t. X". 'J. } y Madam Wnt-o J .".'I Mr. .Iu<. A. In bert. The ilea j un i f -S1 tilMIO.or, was raised. Xc "T "' ;iTIy bad in a time like this. A ntohir th . many diPTi.i ivt cluhs r< ortiittr. the "i'e that caught th on.^n-eati-in whole- heartedly wa i 1 it t ie club of r, boys. None sreni .1 to i.- over In years The j ,i o t. 11 s iiti.00_ ( iieer a fit r chei r .' ted t "i- n stilt of the elTon l* t 1-, I 1/1. 'I I,.. l,n ?. .- i iMM.-, IJJ\- ikij;|M> If J '?\v iii the crowd was Deacon Ah t: r. His club trotted over th ;'on ;in rk. D n't recall th umber but think it was N'o. 2. I hat f< llow yet s to the ylorylatv mil yets a crowd and rejoices ove hat fact,' as he did over the far leadiny in the rally, then som happy colored angels will be ii he Kinydohi. The pastor, mem bers and friends need to be com plimented. t, The yroat. M. K. confer; nee o _ 'be wtati vult-rT'Tn "s'ession iiov I'/etty Tt opens the niyh of Deeemrx , > at Rennettsville S. ( . A brano ??,w hjsh0p js ^ preside, He was at tVll j General conference last tn.v# p0 > ' v ; a good while ho has hold -down a - chair at Syracuse Univ. Just how well ho will tit in away down South in a conference- where his will bo the only member with a ' sure enough white face, is to be shottn when the time comes. Personally we have no fear, if he i oir.es with a heart full of Christian love and fellowship; if he comes us a full hearted brother to ' work with a bunch of full hearted L brethren; ail having one big aim > ?the advancement of Christ's Kingdom, and the lifting up of ii .alien humanity on earth?then s w liy not a glorious session? If we have been correctly inform ed at this session a vote is to be taken 011 the great question of V judication. . This question furnishes food for thought. It is 1 >tnc that should be approached care j ?ully and prayerfully. Each member of the conference has a per. cet right to hold unopillioil?when - .he time comes- for discussion.? 1 1.. t a lew have a saying. Say for 1 die affirmatives,- one strong preach ei, one strong layman; for the negative, one strong layman, one strong preacher. Let the rest lis, ten and try to understand. When the tinie comes to vote each vote , he conviction of his own mind and f -oul, having in mind only the good S f the -whole group. Let us bear r 11 mind one truth of today: That p . nv i'uiui vii uiciiiucrg ui me ;u. ij, R .lunch, like the colored citizens of .his country, are not in position 0 do' any demanding. "The Plan*' ins been worked out> and present* d. Two entirely white bodies and i ne prepondantly white making 3 i iv.hu will have to accept or rejecti >,v each conference that go to . make up a separate unit of the !. N oting one way or the other t o far as the white part of the 3 nferen.es,. the plan as set forth s as near satisfactory as human liind could frame Some of the olored and a few of their white , i lends contend as if they think he plan was thought out by the . Devil and born in hell. Others intend as if they think the lovt r ng hand ??f an all seeing and ever * ,catching God directed the whole . ffair. Since the working of the J'lan is?in tho-li+ps-of the God of he future and since "Heaven from II creatines hides the book^_of I late*', let's meet the issue at the tuning. conference calmly and if ve cut the fool'may. it be from an j . joliest heart. j: Kampbellgrams f 1 \ | Stephen C. Campbell ,|. " ' I NVlu n you read these "Grams" | 1 shall be back in South Carolina' ? . inn .-i. i,iuHs. .>10., wnere your Uynamo- has been- for ten days,| r.n a, hing at noon and night as t' tie guest of the First baptist) . rl.uivh, My. story was very pUas;j ant and the meeting, was very Hood. Tin 11 sands heard the mes1 sages each d,ay. ' " .| " St. Louis is a great city of fine 'H'ojde. The First Baptist church ;1 the oldest church west of the "Fathcis- ol' Waters". Missouri Baptists are doing nice y \\ it l>'their state work, They are i fussing about Western college that was sold for ileLt.?Xbie-ererwd .ought it in and now the othei 1 sowd is going tolaw to get it! '. ack. I was with them Monday ; and Tuesday looking 011. I have not had any news from j .-\tuuh-Carolina.except a few cards. ! sale miss the J/oys. ' 1 ilie Sunday School and B. T. U. Clinics Yes, this i* a new county move~eat on n; pon. ored-by-the- forre-1 spomnng secretary for promotion j ? of better B. S. and B. T. U. organ-1 i/.ation. It is. his ideas of meeting the Baptists face to face and pending a day with the leaders. They, are very fine and letters ^ : did . iiitaxL ;ue?eom+nj*?itr daily . "tin are- invited to each one. Tlte program consists of dem"1 ''i-i 1 ut 1 n,i ^ lectures, sei minis," .-<>' y.'s and. conferences. " One will 1 c held in each county and then in each town and at strategic i pr ints. The objectives and pro-! y am of the state S. S. and B. T.| I I I . (Hiii vent inn wjH.be presented s | h.v state workers. Money, report-^ Tj ed will be used for promotional aim mission work. Dates and places:'November 30 s Seneca; December 1, Liberty; Dec. i! !, Springfield between Greenwood i, and Edgefield; December 3, GreonL. wood; . December 4, Abbeville; December 0, Union; December 10 t Spartanburg; December 11, Greenr villi*; December 14, Ridge Spring; ,i Decemberl.r>, Lexington; Decem. .ber 10, Newberry; December 17, \Vinn-boro; December 18, Chester. , Other dates will be announced lats er. Everybody is invited. These i. clinics will meet*a long felt peed N among S. S., R. T. U., D. V. B.-S, 1 and W. M. U. leaders. ? ? ^ LEXINGTON COUNTY TEACHERS' ASSOC I tTiov \\ ? ~ ' ("Miss) helma L. Spears. Reporter ,1 (.Miss) Martha P. Wright, Teacher ' , Lexington, S. C.?The first meet ' j ing of tlie Lexington County Tea1 ehers' association was held at "[the Lexington Graded school, No" vember 14th at ten o'clock. The meeting was largely attendi ed by the teachers of the county. Kvery ()ne wais ready and eagcr , ' to put. over a hundred percent t program this term. I, | Miss M. P. Wright, the Jeanes o teacher of Ix?xington county, in el her unique way gave a very r inspiring talk in regards to the THE PALMETTO LEA1 needs of the county and how each teacher may be of help in building' as we work to reach the goal we are seeking in order to make a touchdown. As this waa. the first meeting for this teim it was in order that new officers- be elected to serve ,the ensuing school term. They "are as follows: Mr. W. H. Wilson, president; Mr. C. M. Patterson, vice-president; Mrs. Carolyn Sligh secretary; Mrs. M. E. Sasportas, assistant secretary; Mrs. Sara Quattlebaum, treasurer; Mr. Arthur Sanders, chaplain; Mr. Wise, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Miriam Scott Nance, chairman of program committee; Miss Thelma L. Spears, reporter. I^ast Friday and Saturday, November 20-21 the teachers of Lexington county gathered at the Lexington graded school in one of the most successful institutes held 1 In the state. Several interesting j talks \were given by visitors and state supervisors. . The institute was sponsored by he teachers of the county Xander the directions of Miss -Martha P. wrignt. the Jeanes teacher of Lex ingtori county. The features of the meeting were various addresses and demmstrations given by state officials members and friends .of the couny. Everyone expressed themselves as having enjoyed the institute he way irt which they gathered. The next county meeting will e held in January. Instead of a iJecember meeting at Lexington vliss Wright will hold group meetngs in different sections of th.e _county. BELL STREET SCHOOL. Clinton.?Seems as if we have oeen visiting for awhile but here ve are back on the job again. Bell Street school is progressing p'endidly this year under the 'eadership of its efficient principal Prof. J.T.W. Mims and his faculy. The teachers and student boly are hard at work this year than ever. During National Education week we were favored on Monday morn ng Nov. 9th with a splendid talk on "Educational Changes," by one >f our own, Prof. H. L. Evans. On Thursday night, Nov. 12th, we were favored with a lecture on "The Development of the Negro" by Dean Brown of Presbyterian College, this city. His talk was njoyed very much by all. The Cllee Club of the school rendered imely and enjoyable songs. Alhough the weather was unfavorble, we had an appreciative audience. That shows that we arc >rOgressing educationally. During chapel period, which is twice a week, a class pr a grade onducts chapel. On Monday a. m., Nov. 16th, some members of he fifth grade, under the supervision of their teacher Miss L.B. vVilliams presented in chapel a short health play entitled "Smiling Johny." It was nicely carried ut by the members who wanted to instill into the whole gre;>p th' proper caring of the teeth. Since football season is just about over, it is time to begin talk mg about basketball. The basket ball team was organized on October 26th and has been practicing ever since. They are working very hard vrrmns ? 11 - ' " ^ ^4.itauy iur nrsT amo which will be sometimes in December. The coaches are Misses Williams and Harris. All members of the faculty attended the first meeting of the Laurene County Teachers Associa tion Saturday, Nov. 21, in Laurens Miss A.U. Tucker our 8 grade! teacher has been sick in bed for a week, but she is some better now. We are hoping that she will soon ' "? "nth ii'f ? r ' The senior class is busy trying :o raise money, also the basket ball girls. On Friday, night, >Jntov. 20 the basket ball girls gave a whist par-1 :y at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 1 E, J. Gary's on (iideon Hill. They had an enjoyable (time. The highest score wqs won by /^nplo nnm ? ber 2 at table number >2, Mr. Er! nest Henderson and Miss Leona 1 T\ _ ? imugnerty. The lowest score j was wen by couple No. 1 at table No. 1, Mr. Paul Wallace and Miss I Ethel Gildtf. Thg Senior class is giving a1 I Wofner Roast tonight, Nov. 23rd, at Bel! SU,school, at 7:30 o'clock. The advisor is .Miss A.U. Tucker. There will also be a cake walk at the school tomorrow night, Nov. 24th, at 8 o'clock. \ ,... ?-? . 7 . CARD OF THANKS ; The family of the late Mrs. Fanj nie Jefferson wish to thank the j many friends for the kindness shown them during- her recent iE: ness and death. Her children and grandchildren IN MEMORIAM In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother. Mrs. Martha Taylor who departed this life Friday morning, November 24, 1933. Three years have- passed mother, Since you have been gone, And I am left alone to weep and mourn. The years have been dreary and my heart has been weary, But I most go on until my sorrows are ended, And I hone to meet?you-in the1 heavenly land, Where wo shall rest together ajgain. Sadly missed by your daughter, (Mrs.) Mary Lee Brooks Robinson "\ PER PINE HILL HIGH SCHOOL Miss S. M. Mollcy, I*rincipal The patrons and friends a] were glad to see their sajne teacl ers back for this term. Miss ? M. Molley, Miss Blanche Cousa and the new teacher, Miss Powers They are very busy now raisin; money for the addition room to th school house. Miss Molley and th faculty really know how to won with the ptoplo. in the community The high, the tow, the rich, th poor (and white) since they hav been here lots of improvement have beemmade to the school built ing inside and outside. The pay ing list on new room: Mr. W. E Johnson $1.00; Mr. A. Alford $1.01 Rev. ant Mrs. W. D. Bethea $2 Mr. W. T. Wright $1.00; Mr. Mc Kennes $1.00; Rev. G. D. Collins .$1,00; each member of the faculty $1.00. We-rdo highly thank Wi good Supt., G. G. McLaurn ant CaDtaiM .1 n n.. ?M??w iVI HI' valuable help they are giving us Much stress is put on by Rev Collins for the reading - o5 ou colored papers, especially th< Palmetto Leader, which gives ; broad slope of clean church news Good news from Brooklyn, N. Y Miss Annie L. Alford, daughter o-! Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, also re ports she is getting along fine uj there and the times are reallj good, and she is expected to be home for the Christmas joy. Mrs. Celie Davis is up again' a' her post of duty cooking.* ^ It was fun for us to know Mis* Molley -and her guest used 5 gallons of gas trying to find St. Peter Baptist church, only ,14 miles from here, where Rev. G. I). Collins was preaching for the Rev J. A. Albrooks. They got iost ol course. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cormichead ayg_like peas in a hul:, Jiey look good together. These girls have been sell 5 copies oO the Palmetto Loader every weejt: Rensacola . Alford, Norma Jai^ Bethea, Cora Ethel) McKinnis,' Maggie Wright, Marie McDuffie, Reva Bethea. STATION S. II. ?. . Sims High Highlights By Amanda L. Booker Everything was in full biast dur ing the week of November 1Gt20. Why? Because of the Homecoming Day at Sims Hi. on.- Friday, November 20, presenting "Miss Simb High" in person. The game that was playeJ between Finley and Sims high was very tough, slightly and the scores are yet unattainable. Due. to the fact as it is understood, the game was not played by the team but by the Coach. On Friday night, the Fir.ley BCue Jackets were broadly entertained by the senior class. They all left reporting they enjoyed tin uay ana evening. We are all looking forwar.? tc thejast game afi the season. SimsHigh Tigers vs Coulter Academy at Cheraw. We are sure the boys -wit-1 bring- the "bacon" home whi'r Mr. T. Windham is Captain.? Monday evening, stars in perso.will appear in the Sims High Auditorium from. Hollywood; ol course, Mr. Willy Holmes and his Rhythm Syncopatars will be theii attendants. ; . I A fldige number olj visitors were I in Union Friday to witness the Homecoming game. Union in large will observe the games between State and Claflir in Orangeburg, anC Benedict and Allen in Columbia, on Thanksgivj ing Day. We are wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving, j Mrs. Lucy A. Ross is leaving Monday^ November 23, for Wesi Pafim Beach, Fla. There will be a supper given foi tho Usher Board of Bethel A. M E. church, at the home of the Pres dent, Mr. Eddie L. Morman, 3i Woodrow St., Union, S. C. Miss Evelyn Wallace left foi New York City Wednesday. ? Mrs. Ora Thomas of Asheville N. C. is visiting her aunt, Mrs Cathefleen Beatty on Wallace St. Mrs. Belton Hughes has return ed home from Columbia, S. C after completing his work. Jusl in time for "Turkey Day." Mr. Andorson. Booker, Jr. whi is Company Clerk at Co. 447i Chester, S. C., was home visitinj his parents. They are Mr. am Mr3. Anderson A. Booker, 21S Wallace St. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Kennedj and Family motored to Charlotte N. C. on Sunday to see theii ail repprted a fine trip. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LEADER i I TFIE ANDERSON COUNTY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Mrs. M. V. Marion, Reporter [I The Anderson County Teachers' i- Association held its regular month 5, ly meeting Saturday, November r 21, in the Reed Street School aui. ditorium The meeting opened by g singing "Ble.-sed Assurance" with o the President presiding. Prayer e by Mr. Rice, principal of Williams;; ton Public school. "Minutes of the r< last meeting-were read and adopte ed, after which a telegram from e Mrs. Etta B. Rowe was read, s stating that on account of illness j she would be ur.able to come to us _ at this time. The association ex pressed their "regret and the busij ness of the day began. A letter stating the business of "the exe' cutivc board which was heh. in Orangeburg, was read?by the Secre' tary. The President who was j. sent?by the- Association comment j od on the letter and also gave a ^ i deal of information which was help 2 1 fid to the teachers. The Editorial 1 statement of Mr. Co-le L. Blease, taken from the Spartanburg Herr laid,-was also read and commento.: 1 i on. Mrs. A. \V. Anderson brought information. d>dm the Institute ( wlpch was held at Voorhees Insti tute and also passed out manuals ;.! which were used as a study class. . Prof/'B. \V. Gail man eor.ducte.1 or ) led thq discussion. Several teachers gave helpful suggestions. Prof. Perry thanked the teacherfor co- perating so nicely in thr County -Fair, and also urged that they pay their State Teachers assessh.ieiit. We closed with the mizj h. I.AI-RENS NEWS The members am.' friends oi Bethel A. M..E. church were on time Sunday morning to hear Rev. Honey preach his farewell sermon. Rev. Honey and delegates wiF leave this week for Greenwood, i where the Annual conference will convene. Rev. A. A. Thnmncon .motored to Due West Sunday. . Mr. and Mrs. Charlie* Martin of , Simp^i nville, S. C\ were' visitors of Mrs. Geneva ' Shi* ton and family in Sunday evening. Mrs. Charlie Martin was also a visitor. . j.. ' Those on the sick list are: Mr. Charlie Franklin, Mr. Jim. Crom. well. .Mrs. llyy Mills, Miss L. M. Hooker and Mrs. Hunter of the Airport section of Laurens. A . hu ie crowd turned out at BOth'ei A, M. K. to nay their last respect: to Mrs. Sarah White on last Tues day evening. Rev. Honey preached. the sermon. The interment took place in Laurens Cemetery. She will be missed by a host of relatives and friends. Correction: Miss Mary Ilailey. who is principal of Lanford, S. C cho'1", is the daughter of Mr?. E. W. Bai'ey of Williams St. Mr. Henry Bailey is suffering ' with a leg injury at his residence : ! on Williams St. J Rev. A. A. Thompson accompan1 ! i<>i1 Kt. \f ?*c Qlmlf rtw \f * > \Vi 11 i<- II. She] ton and .Mr. Thomas S'helton motore,. to Spartanburg. > S. ('. on Thursday evening visit r mg friends and relatives. They ~^w<ue the dinner guests of Mrs. Ada i Sims of Spartanburg, S. C. Mi s Maggie Garrett, accompanied by little Misses Doris and Jani et P.eLaine of Manning, S C spent the week-end with her par_ enH "" 11 'm?11 t 11 tri GA DSP BN NEWS Tl^ District Teachers meeting was callei. to order by the President, Mr. L. L. Butler at JB.'iO at .'Webber Jr. Hi. School. Plafcis were discussed for the new year of 11)30-'.'17, which were very * inter e>ting. ^ Short talks \\\ere made by the new members of the District teach 1 ers meeting. After which the fol fo-wing officers were elected. 1 | President. I. I. Rutin** v;...-. y President, J. I/Owis Douglass.. Secretary, Annie M. "Dowdy; As r sistant Secretary, Ella Johnson; Treasurer, James Anderson; Chap? lain, JK. C. Scott. Program Committees: Chairman Charles Cromer, Lucy Williams, Wilhidmina Prioleau, Reporter, Olive V. House. t " ; L E E V Y ' S FUNERAL HOMF j Undertaking- And Embalm ' 5 -?LOCAN; LOWER PRICES I ?~L ' AMBULANCE SERVIC1 "Ah Near Ah Your Nearest I*h? 11831 TAYLOR ST. COLUM (tion? 9276 I. S. L??vy, 1 Saturday, November 28, 1936 ___ ' HISTORICAL FACTS By J. O. llart I | Question?When did Cherokee t council agree to sell Cherokee strip i to United States? Answer?November 29, 1891. Question?When was Preliminary Peace Treaty between the United States and England? , Answer? November 30, 1782. Question?When was it that Baltimore the first city to ipse il| juminating gas? Answer?December 1, 1816. Question?-When was the Monroe Doctrine promulgated by President Monroe? Answer?December 2, 1823. Question?W'lun was Illinois admitted to the Union? Answer?December 3, 1818. Question? When did George Washington-made his farewell addie ss to. his officers? Answer?December 4, 1783. Question?When was Martin Von Buren, 8th President, born at iKA**derhook, N. V.? \ Answer?December 5f 1782.1 _ GOURDINE CIRCUIT NFA\Vj Rev. R. A. Brown, Pastor T8o Slln/ln .. ....I I ? jtnuui was opened Sunday at the usual hour, 10:00 o'oJock, with Supt. "Bro. "*F. L. Brunson in chargey assisted by Prci? E. \V. Lawrence. The lesson was taught in all classes. The No. 1 class taught by Prof. Lawrence No. 2 by Mrsl Maude Pervis. The attendance was large. Sunday school collection $1.(55. After which the service was turned over to the District president of the Y. W. and Y. M. C. A. He made some timu'y remarks. * 0 The devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. I. Killeyf Mr. F. Sweet and Mi's. Anna Parson Hymn Ncf. 1 linej by Rev. Kelty Prayer by Mrs. Anna Parson. No. 2 hymn. Prayer by Catherine Williams. Closing prayer. At 11:15 the Rev. L. D. Gamble lined hymn No. 205. Prayer by Rev. K. W. Wii'son. Scripture" le-son the 14th chapter of St. John read by the Rev. E. C. .Smith. Second hymn No. J'JJ lined by Rev. John Kelty, after which the Rev. L. D. Gamble took his text from the?14th chapter of St. John and at the 12th verse, read- thus-:?Verify, verily. F >ay unto you. he that believeth on ;ne, the works that I (Jo, shall he do rdso. Suhj4-t: "The Merick oi tomorrow." He preached a won dei f ul so rill on at Jerusalem-Sunday morning. The crow J was large to witness this sermon. We surely did enjoy the sermon !v ? made the spirit burn within our heart? from the beginning to the end. We had several visitors at * church. We invite you to come again. l ho collection' for the day was $21.85, making a total of $25.90. Mrs. EliVm A. Barr, Reporter WHITM IRE NEWS Sunday school at Co ar Grove A. M. E. Zion church", was carried out wonderfully, -by the Supt. and teachers. The fos-en was beautifully taught hy Mr. Boyce E. Epps. " . . .' The visitors ciof Mrs. Braddie Epps and family last. Sunday were Mesdames. Aurelia Cannon, Minnie Lou Canno>T, Minnie Browning, from Enoree. S...C.; Elming Eppn, ? Estella Johnson, Misses Easter-. Robinson, MdzeMa Epos, Mr. Louis Epps, Mr. Willie Tobir. They all n.i.oyed a pleasant evening and a fine (Jr.ner. Mr. Arthur Lee Fant, Mr. Mose Fant, Miss Quester Fant, Miss Perth Walker, met red to Columbia Saturday. ' :? " The members from the various ' hunches are getting ready for the ?' Annual Conference which convenes in Union, November 25 to 29th. WhV> \V rl XV.> .. ,... . ,.v M...V .VM uur pastor ? The public is cordially invited to Attend a Thank You Box Supper '.civon at Gedai'-i&cnVe school house N'ovetnbor 28. sponsored by the Yountr Women of Cedar Grove church. Come and help us. ^ We are plad to have Mrs. M. B ^ Ruff therjjrreat spiritual sinper, in town apain to renOr music for? us. She rendered several selections at the Whitmire schoof Thursday nite, and at St. Matthew scho"! Friday. * Rev. S. I. Benson completed his last" annual sermon, Sunday nite at Bruce Tabernacle A. M, E Zum church.-~.A tine discourse was 1 rendered. I Atl.ai/. ?.roo ??-i . .mmu.v nua. ivilUVJCi. Uy iUl'S, Ruff. Everyone enjoyed her ren- *="1 ditions. ' i The Parent-Teachers meeting was held at the' school Thursday nitc. A very successful meeting was held. ? 1 in* *W >*% HI A ^