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The Bishops' Council
Charleston is really in arms ti
receive the fathers of the A. M
^ E. church here in . .special session
February 18. Bishop J. Si Flip
per, hcst of the Council has certainly
outlined a unique progran
before -leaving -the -strrtr "and th r
minister? of this city together with
the fine lay following in Charles
ton means to come up to the. re
quirement of our wonderful lead
der, Bishop Flipper, one hundret
percent. As chairman of the publicity
committee this writer wil
E. Broedon the newK- n?sit?ne
pastor of Emmanuel. hPst ehurc'.
of the jjPis?hops' Council whose ad'
dress is 146 Ashley Ave., is-, th
?: chairman -of the hnsing mmm-it
tee. ?Dr. Brogdon is being the tail
of the city, Emmanuel was neve:,
better pleased in its history. Dr
J. \V; Withorspomr. pastor.of Mor
ris Brown church. Moia-Ls 'stree'
where the connectional council wil
hp held is head.' of the prograr
f committee.. Ho is .'one of the bos
prepared men in. the A. M. F
church. Communicate or contac
him at 104 St. Philip street f<?
short sketches" in the program
Dr. I. S. Lawrence. 120 Cannostreet,
pastor of Mt, Zioh churc'
/ is one cf the- host sons Charleston
ever produced. Both ' whit
and colored respect hiyi. He .i
in charge of the committee .on. or
- tertainment.Dr. Jesse F. Bear
70 Line street. r? a Worthy asse
to all of our meetings;! Dr. X.icl
. v/ia Kncu ?am* x/i.
T. Rpnlinw makes the nccc^sar
.sacrifice to render us valuable assistance.
Dr. .T, E. Thomas, on
noble president is truly the rigl
man. And Charleston has some r
the b^st laymen in the A. M. E
church. * Watch us do bit thing
here. )next month. Every pvesi''
ing elder in the state is a mem
ber of the entertainment commit
tee. (To be continued in ' th "
"Leader" and the church papers.
fi-?-Christmas SeaU
Charleston is leading the stat<
in the above sales of which it'
colored citizens share a part . I
When we left our general commit
teo meeting at Columbia las\
March Prof. John P- Burgess, ou1
most acceptable chairman'.askei
us to double our efforts this year
. . Prof. C. A. Johnson, our excelletv
secretary made an appeal in tli<
LA-Huer a tow days ago t unmade
a wonderful impression. A'
our above meeting strobe Rpt'PPtl "''
es were made by President M. F
Whittakef, Profs. Wilkinson, G
C. Daniels and Seymour Carroll
We left with a determination and
we have lived, un^^o-it in Char
les.ton. It remains for the Negro
es in every city, town, and com.
munity in South Carolina to fol
low Charleston, it should bo cor
sidercd a crime for any Negro t<
fail to purchase these seals whet
his death rate is three time? a*
large as white from this diseastf
which the nioney from Christ
mas Heals prevents. If there bt
any Neproes cruilty of not "hm-im
?thrrytcals?this- year;?they?shoub .
? pet thenv now. Any number o'
them are still available.
Let U.s Advance
I believe every individual shoul,
. make amends this new year ajjp ,
the Nepro by all means. I hq
lieve its a matter of impossib-H"
ity for us to have better times it
this country until we do better
We must d<j better as citizens. W
must improve our Christian rela
tions. We must do better a
] neighbors.?And?don't fail, to?djl
better a* church members in thi
new year. That somethinp is pr
inp wropp in this world is prov
rin hv t-hece nn?;r>ttlod condition^
t'lis depression, these war* am
rumors of wars. Say what you
will, but these are times for seri _
ous meditations. I am silly enoupi~f
to believe that God's church i? th
only medium through which the?* i
evils will ever be corrected. I be
lieve the remedy is with Christian j
and not politicians. T.et the pul j
pits thunder and the church as
sert itself. We put too much con
fidence in governments and too
little in God and the Christian religion.
Because of thr* our condition
are going, _seemjngly from
bad to worse. Tube-in with heaven
this year and we will witnes
?^f fhnnffP .j,
"Let at Advance On Our Knees".
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LAURENS NEWS
By Kelly I>endy
Mr. and Mrs. Stobo Mills entertauit'd
the lollowing people at a
delightful turkey a inner on last
Sunday: Rev. and Airs. Stewuid
ana daughter, Louise; Mr. and
viis. S. L. Dendy and Miss Hannan
Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Golden.
loose desiring the purchase of
new quilts should see Mrs. Stobo
.Mills. She has made 1U0 or more
quiits, the past year.
Miss Ella B. Williams and E.
Watts were hostesses to two taolei
of bridge and whist on Thurs
.My hight. ? ?
Miss Nailand Williams, of Newberry
and- David Goldsmith ol
fountain Inn und Lesley Garling-^
Ton, J.' W. Mathis,""Jesse K. Epps
Ella B. Williams und Elel Watts,
lhe party was at the home oi
...la B. Williams.
See Kelly Dendy for The Pal
netto Leader.
GAFFNEY NEWS
_ i ' .
The E mane illation nrnrram waw
TaTu'Olicd ott?avcount_uf_ the inTcmenty.
of the weather. .
Arrival meeting is being con
acted, at Mitchell's Chapel F. B.
i. church by the I'astor, Rev. S.
>1. Jones. The public is, invited.
?Students and teachers whe
pent tht< holidays at home haw
thinned to their various schools
o resume" their work. - *
.Mrs. C. B. Johnson, Jcanes teaher,of
Ocohee county was in the
city'for a few hours Sunday.
.Mrs. Johnson spent the holi
..ays in Sedalia, X". C.f with hei.
Mother, Mrs. R."' J. Boulware.
vVhile here she-Vfas the guest pi
lr. and Mrs. J. E. (jalTney.
Miss Eeulah McCollum, assisant
matron at Morris college war
n the city last .week visiting he.
parents and friends. She lookuu
he picture of health.
Mr. apd Mrs. A. C. Hightowei
.nu Mr. Alvin Hightower of Ridgi
Spring were here on Wednesday
siting Mr.-and Mrs. Saul Kirby.
arents of Mrs. Tlightower.
Miss Christine' Kirby arid little
lis's Clarcwsa Hightower are now
isitini? Mr. and Mrs. Saul Kirhv
Mrs. N. C. Boulware and Masur'R
M. Davie ileft Sunday af- ernoon
for their home in High
' >int, N. C.. alter ~a "week's stay
n the city.. .
Miss Lula Bell . Carter has reurncii
to Gaffney to her uncle and
iunt. Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Smith
ufttir spending -"the holidays at
cme with her. parents. ?he was
Iccompanied to Gatfney by her
ather, Mr. G; W. Carter; aunt,
diss Ethel* Hughes and little sis.or,
Annie Nora Carter.
NEW HOPE A. M. E. CHURCH
Pinewood?The first quarterly
conference of New Hope A. M. E.
.-hurch. was held January 2-3,
11)37. Dr. B. F\ Hildebrand, presiding
elder of the Wateree district,'
who served us during the
past year, has returned with ntny
eal for the causo of Christ". Sun- ,
lay moining was Sunday school.*
it the usual hour. The presiding
lder addressed the vSunday school
n a most instructive and timely
nanner. His good wife and sons
,-oung Rev. Walter ad little Eu:ee
were also present and helped
0 make the services throughout
he day very inspiring. Of course
.ve aYe blessed to have this good
amjly-v-m our midst in helping ,
>u'r church on to success. The
(residing elder preached from
lenesis 32:28. Subject: "A New
Name". A so.ul stifling sermdn
vas enjoyed by all. We also have
1 great pastor, Rev. C. L. Barr,
.vh'oi has, recently came to us and
ve' feci sure with the type of
hBistianity and qualifications he
:as', that he will lead us to success.
kWe raised this quarter the
um of $43.1)5. We pray God's
dessitvgs on our presiding elder
nd our pastor'. W<* also had with
is Mrs. Ellen Richbourg and heristc-r
Emma^
KMM AN U EL A.M.E. CHURCH
Rev. R. E. Brogdon, Pastor
Charleston. S. C.?We are at the
beginning of another year. What
his year has in store for us renains
to be seen. If we wore
In look down the corridor of
. ime and see just what nineteen
hirty-seven has laid up for us,
'\e would see joy aftd happiness,
ot rows and disappointments,
iowcver, it is not.for us to know
herefore let us be thankful for
be present and hope for benefical
results in the future.
On last Sunday morning the
nrlenuTicy of the weather causid
a slight slump in the attenlance
at Emmanuel. Nevertheless
it wag a high day. During the
ireliminaries, the pastor read for
;he morning lesson the sixth ch^p?t-r
of St. Matthews after which
the. first I'selm was Tead, afternately.
Aftt:r the devotionjils,
Rev. Brogdon took his text from
the third chapter of Colossians at
4he^aeeond verse? "Set youraffeeion
on things above, not on things
>n tho earth." An impressive ser
mohwas developed from thig text
and the spiritual tide ran high. A
large number of members and
friends partook of the Ix>rd's,Sup
per which was administered hy
the pastor and his aides. The
thome from which the pastor
spoke \vas?'"The right start for
the New Year".
Sunday school convened at the
usual hour with the Supt., Mr. S.
L. Jones at his post. The?first
lesson in the new quarter was interesting.
"The Son of God become
Man", John 1:18. The entire
period could h>v0 heen .apanL
in diseasing thi? lesson.
,
Jeremiah eleventh chapter,
twenty-thifrd VenMt?''And thei^:
shall be the remnant of then^'
etc. The pastor used as a them*
"Our Need of a Guide". A verj
large audience hoard this evening
message which was a glorious
one. ISacrament was again admin
istered. Our senior choir render
ed very fine service during the
d^y. During tho afternoon our
pastor delivered the sermon foi
the united (services which were
hied at Morris Brown A. M. E
church.
Miss Loraine E. Moultrie, e
graduate nurse and former member
of our junior choir spent the
week-end at home.?Nurse Mrruh
trie served at Riverside hospital
New ''iRJork for sometime. She iJ
now stationed at Spartanburg Ger
eral hospital, Spartanburg, S. C
LEESVILLE NEWS
Everybody seemingly is enjoying
a Tiappy new year in Leesville.
Sunday school began at its usual
hour with superintendent and
teachers at their post of duty
The-lesson- was-beautifully distcussed.
A large number attended
morning- services, while Rev.
Bates delivered a strong, soul
stirring message that was thoroughly
enjoyed by all.
The A. C. E. League members
liscussed at 5:30 the 23rd Psalm.
It was discussed beautifully, Their
ubject for Sunday, January 10.
'What is Most Essential, Water
vr Fire". The public is invited.
Sunday night, Rev. Bates brought
x touching sermon which was ent'oyed
by% all. Miss Lucile Abney
has returned home from the infirmary
after a serious operation
for appendix. Madam Jones and
Cleo Payne are doing -nicely after
an operation for appendix.
Miss Alberta Kinard is in Augusta
hospital for an operation.
Master J. W. Quattlebaum spent
Sunday afternoon with Mrs.
"*ooper.
Hampton Hi School
Rev, and Mrs. Louis Patterson,
laughter Helen and' three friends
if Cincinatti, Ohio visited liamplon
Hi .school Monday after having?spent
the^ffolidays with Rev.
Patterson's mother. Mrs. C. Brown
^tr~Matthews, S. C. ??
A very interesting program
was rendered Monday night in the
auditorium'. This was quite a success,
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Prof. C. Patterson and Rev. J.
Bates were dinner guests of Mrs.
Cornelius Hartley, Batesb.urg.
They did full justice to the occasion.
Mrs. Lucilfli Steward of "NewYork
is at home visiting her moher,
Mrs. El]a Boyd.
Each teacher has planned a
more effective school program for
the New Year with cooperation
of students and parents.
Mrs. Ida Boyd and Mrs. Ro*.\
Carter visited their brother Friday
in Augusta, Georgia.
SPARTANBURG. NEWS.
Rev. D. C. Clark, pastor Golden
St. Baptist church met a great
surprise Thursday night just after
holding Church conference, he
was ready to go into the Union
prayer meeting watching for tho
new year; the Missionary Circle
presented and put on him a new
"vercoat, as a token of appreciation
of having rendered another
nrmr rvf r?ffioion t corvi^o frtv
nast year of 1936.
Mr. Bud Holmes departed this
'ife Saturday night Jan. 2nd. The
"uneral sermon was delivered by
Rev. D. C. Clark, Jan. 4th.
Rev. G. Allen Boyd, pastor of
Mayfield Chapel Baptist church
delivered a strong sermon at Gol'en
Street Baptist church Sunday
night. Text: Job 28:7. Theme:
The Undiscovered Path. $12.10
was raised.
Rev. G. W. Lamb has returned
to the city to the delight of his
'ric?nds after spending-the holiiays
in Anderson and Greenville.
LYKESLAND NEWS
A Christmas dinner was given
at the home of Prof, and Mrs, R.
L* Blue. Those that were present
enjoyed a delicious course
The ones that were present were
as follows: Mr, W. M. Adams and
family of State Park, S.C.; Mr.
Edward I>reher and family of
Edeewold. S. C.; Mrs. Nellie W.
Ryal and family of Edpewold. S.
C.; Mrs. Ida Jordon jof Valdsta,
TJaTj Mrs; Jsnie Blue of! Lykesland,
S. C.; and Mr^Geo. Richardson
of Lykcsland. On Monday,
December 28, Mr. Paul Harris of
Blythewood, S. C. was the dinner
ruest of Miss Mamie R. Blue on
Tuesday, December 29. Mr. Gab
veston Adams and family of
Orange, N. J. were the dinner
k?ne&fcs^of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. I&je
also Mr. . Roosevelt Johnson .of
State Park, S. C. The Rev. I. B.
Butler of Greenville, S. C. was the
house guest of Prof, ar.d Mrs. R
L. Blue on Wednesday niprht, _Decembej;
30th. Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Goodwin of Conpraree, S. C
were the Ruests of Prof, and Mrs
iv. l?. uiue.
Mrs. Ida Jordon of Vasldosta
Ga. is visiting her sister, Mrs
.Tanie Blue, Sr. of Lykesland, S. C
and will spend quite a while here
before returning to Ga.
Miss Mamie R. Blue of Lykesland,
also a student of Booker T
Washington is returning to hei
atudiea cm January 4th, aftei
Parting thy holiday* with her
parent# of Lytesland, ?
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edcefield news.
' A Happy New Year to all!
Edgefield Academy opened its
doors. Jan. 4, after spending two
. wreks for the Christmas holidays.
; Many hew faces have been add(?d
to the student b^ody. Each stu|
dent seemingly returned with a
r spirit to do better work in 1937.
All the teachers have returned
i and expressed themselves as wil
ling- to cooperate and put over
^ the, program. j
Mrs. Mattie Burt Marshall of
s 1 Philadelphia was the holiday guest
L of her brother Rev-- P.-B. Burt.
" * Miss Cleora Patton and Mr.
David Fraz'er were joined 'n holy
wedlock Dec. 21. Rev. P.R. Burt
performed the ceremony.
The Sunbeam Club of Paul
, j Chapel will meet at the home of
' j Miss Ruth Forrest, the second
Sunday_in Jan. 3 p.m.
Mesdames Emma Franklin, Ola
Bejle .Glover, W.M. Grant and
Lanie Coleman of Aiken were the
Sunday afternoon guests of Prof,
and Mrs.^Parker and Mrs. M.
Cooper.
Quite a few social "fetes" were
given during the holiday season.
Miss Mary E. I.ee was hostess
to a lovely affair'Wednesday evening,
December 30. Her guests
consisted of a number of out-offown
and home folk.' The occasion
was very enjoyable and each
guest expressed themselves as hav
:ng an enjoyable evening.
A delicious repast was served
and the guests ^danced *o the
strains of music played bv M* ssrs
Ed..Morgan and A. Rogrt-s.
lively affairs for '.he \uietide
" eason were also given at the
homes of Mr. and Mrs. P. Black.
Mr. and Mrs, Mack Cooper and
Mr. and Mrs. Pefer Smith. ?
Messrs John Simmons, Louie
and Sammjie Morris Pmith-William
jSimkiris and J. T. Young-Hk?od
cpent thi> holidays with I>a ents.
Mis? Evelyn S. Parker spent a
few days with Miss Lucile Brooks
pfi Greenwood, duiiine the holidays
the remainder of the time with
her parents.
Mioses Emma I.. Bryan and Hel
or Gary are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
W. Cook.
Miss Adrian Anderson was a vis
'tor in Aiken last week.
Mrs. M. M. Murray and son
have' returned to Edgefield after
spending the holidays with rela*ives.
... . ?
Mrs. Annie Mobley spent several
f'rvs with her relatives in
Augusta. Ga.
Miss T/or;s Nash spent the holwith
Vior nnrent* in Dans
burg, Ca.
FLORENCE NEWS
' 'i
Miss Maurice Alston pi Now1
York is visiting hor parents. Mr. ,
an'' Mrs. T. S. Alston.
Miss Annie Mae Johnson, a
teacher in the Rockv" Mount school [
was the holiday guest of Miss i
Eliza Williams.
Miss Orelee Samuel, a student
at Morris college, spent the holi.
days with her uncle and aunt, Mr.
and Mrs. T. S. Alston.
Miss Eliza Williams was the
charming hostess of a party in hon
I or of hor house guest, Miss Johnsen.
Those present were: Misses
Annie Mae Johnson, Anicc and
Alexene Alston, Clemmie Strothe- j
Mrs. Maurice Alston and Emsie <
i Flowers of New York. Messrs
?Baily, Nathaniel and John Hnnoll.
Lloyd Smith, Leve Delaine Of Al
I^ll
Miss Alexene Alston was honored
with a surprise birthday par
ty given by Mr. Lloyd Smith at
the cozy home of Mr. and Mrs.;
Roscoc McGill. Those celebrating j
the affair were: Misses Eliza Wil- j
1 ITan^ji AhnTe M3e .Irhn~mr: Mau- \
rice and1 Alexene Alston, Myrtle j
Williams, Messrs. Lloyd Smith,
William sHiIL, Donallv, ' Strikes,
Smith, John and Nathaniel Harrell,
Mr. and Mrs. McGill. Mr.
Smith was assisted by Miss Eliza
Williams and Anice Alston,
j Mr. nad Mrs. Herring of Rockingham.
N. C., Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
of Hartsvile; Mrs. Beatrice
Alston Brown and friend were
visitors at the home of" the Alston's.
'
1 Mr. Mark Martin was a pleasant
' visitor in our city. Mr. Martin is
a student at Allen. . ,
i Misses TOstelle Rice and Tressie
Boyd rhade the Christmas season
gayer with their lovely party. The
out oif town guesta were fVflfn
Ev-Tir.vmonsville, New York and Columbia.
Many games were played '
; Miss Alexene Alston won high
score in a slogan contest. Miss
Dixon of Columbia, ai.d a student ]
j at State college won low score.
X7sii vr..... Va.,i.
is v'sitinf? relatives and friends.
Mr. Timothy L^"ey and brother
of New York carhe home on account
of the death of their father.
Reverend Lacey.
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ABBEVII.LK NEWS
?.St. -lamps A. M. E. Church
Rev. W. S. Mims, Pastor .
Sunday school was fairly well
attended arid a spLendid reviewby
Rupt. B. T. Johnson. Remarks
by the pastor.
' At 11:15 a.m. our pastor read
I iCor. 4:15-21. as a scripture lesson.
Taking the 20th verse from
vtho iabove scripture reading us
a text. 7:6 p.m. Rev. Mims brot
the message fronv. Jer. 31:9 and
delivered it masterly.
Rev. Gary, presiding elder of
the Abbeville district called tHcT
district together at St. James on
-Tuesday at?a'deckr?L believe
a representative Was here from
each church. Ren'. Gary, Rev. and
Mrs. W. S. Mims were the dinner
guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs.
Is. H. Adams.
Miss Helen Latimer left Sunday
for State college.
Misses Georgia and Catherine
Latimer also Mr. Latimer left Tor"
their work. Sunday.
Mr. E. E. Fuller and Mr. Samuel
J. Collier are cn the sick list
at this writincr. but are much bet
'tef.
Mrs. Jennie E. Coo of Florence
S. C., spent a few days at the
homo of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie W.
Wingfield. .
Mr. and Mrs. Henry McClaren
motored to Greenville. S. C., Monday
and spent the day with their
children, Dr. and Mrs. E. E McHaron.
Mrs. Josephine " S.
Wriprht accompanied them.
Prof, and Mrs. William Wade
wero dinner pruests Sunday of Mr.
uid Mrs. Arthur Turner.
GREENWOOD NEWS.
The Greenwood Christian Community
Club met Dec. 22nd,?at
1 o'clock aG the home of the
president Mrs. J.C. Goode. SinR-;
inpr No. 450 from the Baptist Hymnal.
Readiner 27th division of
Psalnis-bw-I.ittde Eucy Byrd. Sine:
ing by the ciuo. minutes, oia ana
new -business was discussed. 'Report
of the secretary that the
club has done remarkable during:
fhe year of 1030. Namely we sent
the president to Chariest r.i and
represented in the Women's Baptist
Educational Convention. We
have also* been able ot help our
sick and distressed in our group
and. community. Cave two hc-'utiful
florals to deceased friends.
Made many homes happy-during
the holidays. Our treasurer was
able to report $81.10 in the Savr
ings Treasury.
Mrs. .J. C- Gbode, Pres.,
Mrs. ?snbclle Pc'ock. -Sec.
CAMERON HAMMERINGS
Mrs. Leshio Kennedy, Lucile
Gray, Bettie Shivers and others
were at the birthday dinner given
by Mrs.- Annie Green for sweet
little Vcira. The children had a
good time and Veira were given
many gifts. Mrs. Green is tjhe
god>-mother of 15 children 4nd
they were all at the dinner.
Mr. Aiken Johnson gave a new
year's dinner for Rev. J. P. Washington.
The other guests were
Mrs. Annie Green, Miss Martha
Jenkins, Albejtha Jenkins, Carrie
Williams of Elloteu and many
others.
Miss Lewie Watson of New
York with her guests were visi-;
tor;, to Mr. and Mrs. W B. Dash.
Also Mrs. Cora Black and family
were at dinner with Mrs. Celia
Dash. Mr. (Patrick Tiller, Rev. j
irrnl Mrs. W. R. Bowman?arrd4
-others were dinner guests of Miss :
Susie Jimmerson. Mrs. )B. D.t
Dantzler from the CCC camp; '
Miss The'lma Moorer and others;
were dinner guests of Mrs. Re- j
becca Crome.
Mr. Adam Gardner, Alice, Rosa
-lee?and- -Robert I rick reported a
lovely time in Jacksonville Xmas
week.
Mrs. Rebecca Crome spent Saturday
with her friend. Mrs. Howell
of St. Matthews.
Miss Ella Mae Irick was happily
married last week to Mr. Wal
id rarstn ui urangeourg.
Emancipation Day was observed
here. Dr. Wells, the principal
of ML Carme] school need to
"be commended for his efforts.
Mr. O. C. Kitt and Jack Glover
have recently joined the readers
of the "Leader".
Dr. Samuel Nance hold his first
quarter here Sunday, the elected
reporter will tell the news. However
the people arei singing his
praises everywhere.
Dr. Nance took dinner with
Mrs. Daisy Mack. The table was
ladened with turkey, stuff chicken,
10 different kinds of cakes and
plenty of other eatable things:
Dr. Middleton of St. John Baptist
church is bringing things to]
pass, tie is the best and most
popular preacher in town.
Rev. Washington is still preach
ing strong sermons at St. Peter.
Come out and hear our good
prcecher.
Mjr. and Mrs. Hanton 'had a
special dinner prepared for Rev.
and, Mrs. W. R. Bowman last Tues
day.
(Miss) *Susia Mat Jimmerson,
reporter. _.....
c FELTON P. T. A. J (
State College Training School ''
e. V. Bailey
The year 1U36 ended with the
Felton P. T. .A. in, full bloom. The
"month" of Deeember crowned the
successful "year with two commen- ;
dable airairs?a sinking contest :
among schools and churches of
Orangeburg county and a Christmas
tree. ;
The Singing contest was held 1
in 'State College auditorium. The
winning schools were Elloree and
Great Branch. The winning church
was Mt. Zion. All who heard this
singing are aware-of the fact that
much talent prevails throughout
the county. ~
On the evening the Christmas
Jtt?e was heJd-in the. Marion.?ix^
Trie Wilkinson "Y" Hut, Dean W.
K. Green was the speaker. His
timely addrc-ss will remain always
with both parents and teachers.
He gave us the importance of the
parents, not making improper interference
with their children's
school life if best results are desirpH.
Tt WfiQ plpnrlu hvontrhf mif
! .V V.x/Vfti.v
that some parents allow the love
pfhey" have -for- -their--children bin<ler
their progress.
Although one was anxious for
Dean Green to take his seat, the
beautifully adorncVl Christmas
tree became the center of attraction.
Each mother was eager to
receive the surprise gifts her
children had made for her in u"t
classes. The more children a
mother has in school the mQre
gifts she received. What fun that
was.
After the serving of refreshments
the proud mothers and fa- j
thers, happy teachers, and interested
friends returned, home.
Through the never ceasing efforts
of our President, Mrs. ^fa- '
rion Buchannan, we look forward j
to seeing 1937 surpass pll pre-J
vious years.
MR. ERNEST SOI-OMW WI?E
PARSES
Mr. E171 est Solomon Wise, the j
son of Silas and Serena Wise, was i
born in Lexington county, about |
48 years ago. He grew up in this
coriimunitv a"d later was united
in holy wedlock, to Miss Decie
Rhodella Rawl, and to this union
wen- Dorn two children. Brother j
Wise was an active member of j
New Bethel A. M. E. church, the,
president of the Junior Trustee j;
board.
He was a faithful and audious 1
worker. He was taken suddenly
ill about a week before the end j
came, and when asked about his j
trust, in the Lord, he replied tobat j
his trust was in the Lord, and that
he had prayed and was praying. !
lie departed -|hls*4*fe at 1 o'clock
a. -nr., Deeenjbpr B5fh, 1936-jt Tie .
leavesa to nrourn his departure a
devoted wife, Mrs. Decie RhoJella j
Wl.se, one son, Mr. Silas Wesley 1
Wi.e. one daughter, Mrs. Maggie
Sere-a Summers, five brothers,
John" P. Rhode, H'arrie, Joseph and
Oscar Wise, two sisters, Mrs. Martha
Wise Boston, and Gymmie M.
Wise Green, one son-in-law, Mr.
Milps Summers and one daughterin-law,
Mrs. Littul Wise; and a
host of relatives and friends, He
L gone but not forgotten, we love
thee but Jesus loves thee best.
Tin- family extends their many
.thanks to the friends for their
go*, at sympathy shown them and
tbr floweval offering
during the illness and death of
h oiKii.u and father.
i-. u.r.i n:i.i) county
TEACHEF.S IXST.
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The schools in Edgefield county
closed their regular work on December
17, 1D3G in order to attend
the county Inst, which was held at
Edgefield Academy December 18th
and 10th.
The meeting Friday was well
attended by the teacher^, trustees |
and parents of the various schools.
Tlu? following persons appeared ,
on program Friday: Mr. H. M. I
Ilerlong. Co. Supt. of??<lucation; '
Mr. iJaul K. Webber, Jr.. Negro.
Agricultural agent, Aiken Co.; j
Mrs. Florence Mims, State Board
of Education, Edgefield Co.; Mr.
J. B. Felton, State agent c/l Negro
Schools; Mr. A. W. Nicholson,
president of Bettis Academy: Miss
Justine E. Wilkerson. Jeanes
teacher, Aiken County; Dr. O. D.
Garrin and Mr. W. A. Byrd, associate
sanatory inspectors and Mrs.
Rosa Parker, all the above named
persons brought helpful information-which
was valuable to each
teacher.
Due to the inclement weather
Saturday's program was not very
well attended; however those who
came were much benefitted by the
instruction given by the following
persons: Mr. T. M. NeTson,
Supt. of City schools Edgefield, S.
C.; Mr. J. M. Cherry, Supt. of
City schools, Trenton, S C.; Miss
Mat tie E. Thomas, State supervise
or of Elementary Education and
Mr. ,W. A. Schiffley, assistant
State agent of Negro schools.
Much credit is due Mrs. M. M.
Murray, Jeancs teacher, Edgefield
county, who was instrumental in
planning such a helpful program
for the teachers.
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SEORGE Sv FROST LAID TO
REJST AT CHARLESTON *
Charleston, S. C., January 6th
?Funeral rites for Mr. George S.
Frost, who died at his residence
1U0 Smith street," SaturdHynjverr^
ing, December 12, after an illness
of several weeks,' were held on
Tuesday ^afternoon at Plymouth Congrog&Gonal
church of which
he was a member and trustee for
many years.
Rev, C. S. Ledbetter, pastor,
was assisted by Rev. Scott of
Wallingford ^""Presbyterian; Rev.
and Rev. Lawrence of Mt. Zion
'At-Mt-E. (fliuii'hes.?Mr. Arthur
Green sang "Flee As A Bird".
Mr. Frost is survived by a devoted
wife, Mrs. Daisy Hayes
Frost, a son Mr. George Jr.; ono
daughter, Miss H. Elizabeth
Frost, a teacher in the public
school system; a brother Mr. Pet
or Frost ox Connecticut ana otner
rotativca?The -deceAst^wa_s_a i
member of Camp 12. American
Woodmen. Rituals were conducted
at the church. Emanuel Lodge
Order of Elks and Prince Hall
Lodge, F. and A. Masons, rites at
Unity and Friendship cemetery,
where the remains were interred
by Harleston's undertakers.
The many be?utiful fldral tribuites
attested to the esteem and
appreciation in which he was held
by admirers and many friends.
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