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W" ' V Pfeft 8 SUMTER NEWS ' With the usual solemnity anil beauty the annual celebration u The Feast Of Lights was held at the church of the Good Shepherd on Wednesday night, January G. The Ionian's Home Missionary societyjn Emanuel-M, E. church held its regular meeting on Mon day afternoon, January 4 at the home of Mrs. Sallfe 'Scott. The soci^y was favored , by having Mrs. Wilhelmina Gupple of Lynch burg present. Mis. Gupple is state spiritual life secretary am her remarks were the source 01 much information for all present The hostess served cocoa and cake-s The teachers of o the city schoo system also of the county are ei gaged'in extension course work evening each week at the- Lincoli school hinhling. The Sihnter Investment Oorpoi ation heh'R its annual meeting oi January Kth' at Morris collegi The officers reported a very sui * cesj?ful. year so much so that s 8','c divided . \\as paid . e>n stock paiel in by a certain time. Tht officers are .Rev. A. R.'. Howard president; Rev. A. P. Spears, vice president; Mr. J. C. Prjoleau, re"* PAVflihtr >*<?t *? r * I Ir lv financial secretary;- Rev. J. Lrzation is built 'on a Strong foun dation- and is destined to do t deal of good in the conimuity. '-Rev. and Mrs.'J,. W. Taylor o Darlington were guests of Mrs H. M. Rratt on Frflhiy. Jan. 1. Dr. and Mrs. Wm." McT.ier am ' chihiren of- Ui ongeburg- werc> th< guests of I'rof. J. C. Prioloau-oi Sunday, December '27. Mrs. Natalec ...McDonald of Co. lumbia was the guest of her sis / ter and bi'other-in.-law, Dr. am. * Mrs. B. T. Williams on Slinda'y December 27. Dr. Err in Boatwright and Atty G. 'J. Hawkness of Chicago, III spent two days,with Dr. and Mrs . , . B. ^T". Williams this week. Dr. Boatwrigfit is a brother-in-law o Div Williams. Mr. and Mrs, John Ford an daughter and Mrs. Mildred Bal lard of Chicago spent the pas week in the city on business. The: were the' guests of M rs. M. Y Glover while in the city. Mrs. Delia Glover, now of Wil mington, N. C.. spent a few day; in the city recently. Mrs. Jaunita Watkins is agaii at home after spending sev.ora - ;? months in New York. Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Howan attended the funeral of Rev. J B. Taylor in Orangeburg on M<m day, January 4. Mr. and Mrs! Roberi Brooks am chihVcn of State college ?pcn Tuesday, January 5 with Mrs Brooks, relatives, Dr. and Mrs. ! C. Jones. "f MISS I.rni.K SUCH I.All) T' REST AT LEXINGTON. S. C. Lexingtonr^r' C., January 12Miss .Lucile Sligh, the younee.daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charle D. Sligh. Sr., was born Januar: 3, 1920. She was an active mem bcT of Bethel A. M. E. church and a very faithful worker in tit Sunday school, League ami Junior missionary society. She \va greatly loved by the people o Lexington. r She was" "a studen of Booker Washington high sehot Sh^ was ill but a , short whil \ befdre the end came. She <K parted this life about 12:30 Jam; ary'l, 1937. She leaves to mouther departure a devoted mothoi Mrs. Jennie Sligh; three brother Dalbert, Charles Jr., and John I Sligh; three siters, Mrs. M,hbl S. Walker, Mrs. llattie ,S. Gouh Mrs. Marysena S. Simmons an i . a host of other relatives am friends. -The family wishes to thank tk friends for their svmnathv showi an'd the beautiful floral otfering "during the illness and death o their daughter and sister. ~ LAFKSLY M-.VV S Mr. Roosevelt JefVeries has re : turned home fttOir -New York Cit? where he has bec-n for more thai two years. Mr. 'Jell'eries has iv sumecT Work with the Foxter un 1,: ?.l a. x-- .t_ uci laniu^ iraiauiiMimuiil, iur wnon ;hc had worked for fourteen yean prior to his stay in New York ? Mrs. Elizabeth Cony and Mis' Julia Hardin of New York arc , visiting relatives and friends ir l the city. Mrs. C iracie Littlejohn and son j H. D., have rturned here from j Flint, Mich., where they have resided since last fall. The friends ofM r. Barkley Gaff ney were elated to learn of his marriage to Miss Sarah Joseph. ia teacher 01 the graded school of Ninety-six. The marriage took place during the holidays. Listen for other announcements. ^ . *- The following are on the siclT list: Mrs. Julia Garrison of Route 4 and little Miss Thclma Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Jones. Mr. Ralph Hemphill and Miss Letha Dawkins left for Baltimore | . ' Sunday. Students and teachers at Granard are busy with mid-term examinations, this week. ft The basket ball teams, under the supervision of Miss Effietee ' Martin are making progress and will soon be ready for some k gamos. Mr. Winfred Mcllam has return , P' ed from New York City where he | pent several months. " , GEORGETOWN NEWS By K. J. Ford The weather of the past few days was quite spring-like. But lon't so elated over it, so as to discard your winter clothing,, for jhere will be many more -winter day*r before spring, and the wise iellow will always take his coat along. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pat her Athen, Ga. spent the hoUtlay.>et:e. visiting Mr. Barker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Parke* on Woods Street. Mrs. Alethia (Uhue) Brewing, on of New York City spent a few lays with relatives. She wot ship d at Bethel A.'M. E. church last Sunday morning, where she vo onnerly a inember. She is a (ne.mber n*>w of Emanuel A. M. K horely N. V. of ? which Uc,?heWard Nichols is pastor. Mr. N. B. Mayhams of ^ N.? \ 'ity, spent a few days here'"visit ng his parents. Re . and Mrs. N. '. Maylmms of Orange street. Mr. -and Mrs. Blackmail o {ennettsville,. S. C. spent day i: e< ruetbwn with mother . am. ather and to see Mrs. Blaekman' mother, Mr. N. . B. Mayhams. Mr. E. W. Wink'y left Wed liesay for New York after spending hree weeks with parents, Mr. tut. t,< Wmthv n.i local preacher o'.l Bethel A. I. E. church passed awav-at hi. * iniue .Monday. January 4th, Fun ral sir"vices weic held -at "Bethe Ve<4aesday. January, (1th, at Ji.'H 'clock p. m.. The Rev. \V. B. 1. laike. otTiciatinjr. 4^Mde!?What V- tornfn jri A play"' entitled the ''Circa A* bite Throne," will be stay'd a . tcthc.l A. M. K. church Wodiies lav evcniiur, January [ 27. l'J.'f* in tit of Bethel's rally. Jh's. \\ 5". B: Clarke, directress. Adnvis ion 10 tytd 1"> Cui'ts. lb-wivi' teats 25c. Volt.will miss a trea o iiiijts this affair. '.BFM'./CllK A. M. 1> ( III Rt ! Rt'v; J. C. James. I'astor , < harleston. *5. C.^?The service vi-re splendid on last Sunday a 'b tU'/i r with a very large - .audi nit-jit each service. The paste icing indisposed somewhat. I\v\ J. iv. lleyyard. delivered the nioF ' tig sermon. The. audience lister d with much enthusiasm as h I'le tisl board members. calliu; i) forcefully expounded this won lerful discourse. "Our Sunday school was held a . he usual hour which is Jlt.'K) p.ni I'he attendance was very larai ' file lesson was very interesting t lnjllpMhe enthusiasm of eael ivho-laSf. At tlie I'oiiclas'ion of th .lesson of each class the pasto . vl the general discussion of t i . esso'n. The discussion was hat vith such diliyenee'-tt.at each yya"; j llore than enlightened as "to a be! or knowledge of the lesson. On "Wednesday -flight of las .1 xt'k the. Christmas tree.was he hi! with a wry large attemian. e'>iF ccholats ami friends. The -gilts ru*1 fived, by fac.li was very mud pprceiated. . -' Our League is moving on. We ail a very interesting service Ptj ast S-onday evening, to which v ii'ge number was present. Wi nvrte you out to our service <n umiay evening at ?' o'clock, are treat will be in store I'm ?>u. . Our "pVenrng services began a o'clock, a vast throng uji resent. Alter' (lie ikihiI mi. lit'.,: larios, Rev. Hit). Wo. dhury deliv red a very foretell discourse. TTi .udionoe was, held spi l-bound a hi' eairertistie maimer of his deivurance. It was a noble sermon , which will linger long upon th. nituls- of (ht. heaters. On Sunday, January 17, >ur' presiding elder will ho wit! us who is the Uov. J. S. Th mas V11L1 ;n,?ins Hid in ho } i l >1 -1' 111 U'1.''17 uk and hrar-Cuts wonderful jrdsjk 1 eador. . On Monday night, January Jo tho leaders' Christmas tree wi: -he.?held L? you would like b? give a gift to the pastor, any load r or member the opportunity i yours. MT. /ION A7M. E. ( HI R< II Iiov. \\. i>. Carolina. I'Tstor Sellers, S. C.?Sunday ?-cheol pened at the usual* hour with the Supt. end his co-workers, at i heir post o>'., duty-. The lesson was ' )oa utifully d'seu-sod throughout the var.lout- classes. The Supt. cave a splemlid review. Promptly at 11 :.'?0 a.m. r be'oved na-sb y. hoy.-'". py t 'nrv or vice. He selected hie text) mm Mt. .if tin 11:1*;; i? "Thf' Office and Work of t..i 11?>I\ rJhost. This sermon will be long remembered. Quite a few lriends i'fttii the .other churches worshiped with us. We are always triad Xi have vbHtmfe? At 7:.'"50 we again roassc nbled tnd the pastor brought to i.^ another message from St. John 11:-} '5. This message as all Others vas well received. We are glad to know that Mrs.) Ada Hopkins has returned from j I,.. U/.,..?: ..! ' ; iii- iiv.>|muii iinu is g.emng along i nicely. Wc pray for hc-r a speed> j recovery.'- ? , The Sellers Jr. High school is j moving along riicely. The teach- j lts all spent Christmas very, deasantly and returned with neu ' thoughts and ideas. The children are showing a lot pf interest and j lowp at work. The H. E. Dept. | with iMiss Beylah Franks as teacher is putting over some worth while projects. * TilK WATEREE DISTRICT Tile \\ met ee district get-ti uicciiug held wiin b I'uui A..u.r.. cuuich, Cresluji Ik cenibcr .j, i.'dG is now instcpy. -u?.+vowiuti suiviccs coiiauct/t! u?o wcvs. j. r. 1 layer, ?>. ? .ucr uuucn and C. L. iiarr. Xii I ?nier was elected secretary. 1 ne i'lesidnig inkier, Kev. 13. 1 uuitcbianu made a wonderful at urcss to llie members oi the di: irict. Tins was tiie .largest al unuance to a meeting ot tliis kin in this district for years. This t itself plus tiie kind expressions ail the aiiectiotiate spirit that seem to exist tin uughout the distrit ucmon&t rates mat tiie members t he district are pleased to hav me pi chiding oKlt'l'-reltirtied. At tiie conclusion ol' tiie presid ing elder's address he introifuce ".lie following recommendations: 1. That we apply more busi (less to our .church's progrum. 2. That we- arrange to hav services more* earlier on this tlis ri.t tiiis year. A spiritual awakening fie district tliis year! 1. That there '?o no divisio -etwecn tiie laymen and tiie mill teis this vein'. ?? I 5. That the district elect a dis rit't secretary and a treasurer f 'hold tie .moneys of* tiie distrie i rt l in III K.m. . |IU : 1>UM' 5?. Tlu? reccnmu ndatiohs were ciis lissed .ami adopted by the. (lis rict. T~tTP preuiding elder then in reduced the linanciar program o lis introduction that after a clos >bsorvance he found that he. coul i ii l>.iee tl I _ assessment of eae ihaige l5)im $?.00 to $15.00 an hen' raise the quota of the (lis ricfT7 The time and place of the* va ions meetings of the distric Mere set. The district cpmhrr ion. May. 20-21-23 at I'rovideriiM $t. Matthews. Sunday school' con cation 23-2(5 of September at M I'i-gah, St. Matthews. Distric missionary meeting at Linieston lunch iii August. Conferenc Branch Missionary meeting a dot he, St. Matthew. The presiding elder introduce tre following visitors: RcKs. -J i'. Washington, pastor of St. Pt tcrs, Oiungeburg district^ J. 1 Cain, former s( n. of the distric nil now a member of thc. faeult f -Morris Brown college-, Atlant md editor of the new Sunda chool lit}?: ature; Brothers Wil nam iiaiy, iMidie v.easer. Ke> Washington made . s< me tifn'el email:.- on- brotherhood. Sunday schorl literature. The Rev. .Cain spoke of his al filiation with Morris Brown e<? ieiSe and the new set-up of. th Mis. Viola Summers Dishuie president of the missionary so.ic y was pies> utedoj Mrs. Aunt, jjjjjlohi ami the Ajn^fronlv wife t x lie presitiiiiU"'" frdHtT coiil'rreiiv ( ranch president of missionary s< ciety debarment was also pre sentod and made' somL. interestin i i marks./ Rev. .J. F. Player, spoke ? the illness of the Rev. I'? U.Jleiv tpinyway; presiding elder of tli Msinninir district and asked thi th district yo to CJod in Prayi 'V th.- r*?v. Heiuminuway. Tli district was lead in prayer by th Presidiny Rider. Rev. llildehran in behalf of the Rev. Ilemniitn ay. After which a public oiVt i ! :? / c?.>aa ... a \ : i\ i 111ni was lUKvn. ji o x o i o y r ihi MVnTrlkt i n. Pinner was served I y the nu iv *>! ) - of St. I'sfii) chncell. Rev. I T. IlodjfP, pastoi-j T.. B. River: importer. PACK!.AND XKWS W o rcLM-i-t i!"ii ljjlli.,1 f prumtimF^xTiss Marie ,lrursoh :i *i" "f tli h -ni" 1'iiiui r< r<, \ma* . The Prv'e.ln rl teiudiei-s * lr 1 their third irrtpin nieetir.tr at th Black Creek school- Friday, .lav Uiil'.v?Rl h. Ai'tor?t-be dc vol i inrj ( ' iieted . he Mr. P< rty 11 Smit' we were welcomed by Mi>. C. -Mt 1 F*?v M'saat'-.. by .miss Frank lin. 'I'he meet'iiy was then tipc ed pver to the supervisor,. _Mr* Mr I,. Foster. As iisii.i Mrr*<i>ter was hri-ripintr wi'h helpfu .ideas and snirirestion i\-r tli tea> hers. To climax .thi> inspu r:yr and interest i'lir- mcMinrr ' Th ef.ehers of this school, Mr.*. (Ir.n* Mi!!< r and Mrs. Fdna Ridpood assisted by Mrs. Miles, one of tin vatrr-s". saved us a delirious re oast, coiis'stiny (it chicken, pota . o nvlnd. cake and cocoa. Hid *w< enjoy it all? Ask Prof, F.vans. To see the building and groijn S. 'his school is to know whi they won in tho Boaatilicatiot on?e.-t.. .Mr. If. A. Johnson" ehtortainci the uhiipte social club at . his hpm< l;r?dny nifjht: Tho. meeting wat liori <| by the President, Mist Vasliti Broyvor. Following (hi jjcvotio-aals and business session fn'.iy progressions of Bridge won played. .Mr. I,. U. Williams win ninpr hi.'h score prize and Mrs Kva Mc.Duffic .low score priz' The host served refreshments con sistintr of home made candy, clul sandwiches, deviled" 'egirs, coeor with marshmellows, cake and je] io with whipped cream. Burin* this meetinir tho ladies ex" th( club presented the new bride, Mrs McDuffie, little tokens. Mi ss Ansa/.lee Tavlor is a' home after spending some time ir Philadelphia .Messrs T. F. Brewer and T^-stei Rivers motored to Cheraw. Satur Mr. Fjetcl\er Blakeney was call, ed to CharlottesvRle, Va. recentlj on account of the death of hit' a THE PALMETTO LEADE ' GET-TO-GETHER MEETING O* | THE ORANGEBURG I)i?T. The Orangeburg district Get-To/ Gether meeting met at the abovt ! amed place and date in Williams Chapel A. M. Er church in comu pliance to the call of the P. E., Dr I. Samuel Nance. it* The meeting opened at 12.00 M, with hymn No. 8. Before Je hovah's awful throne,, etc. lined by Dr. Geo. C. Johnson. Prayer by Rev. J. J. Jackson. Scripture J Psalms read and exhorted upon by " the P. E. Second hymn No 325 Sing O Ye Ransom of tHe Lord' 11 etc.. lined by Dr. Geo. C. Johnson; d after which in chosen words pres sented _the P. E. to the brethren :t u'J the "district. d Th(> P. E. in his introductory ade dress expressed his fouruiuruentai religious truths and his works: and |. long experience in the field of serj supoort and service in the district and to the brethren. Rev. W. R. Bowman, pastor of Brown Chapel was elected secretary. Rev. J. I. Hamilton of Live 1 Oak was elected reporter. Bru. -Solomon Stokes, a steward of Felderville was elected treasurer. n Bros. Frank Williams of Felderville and C. C. Code of Good Hope n vL're elected Marshall?. Two i- committees were appointed by the ? R Er. Revs. Geo: C. Johnson, B. C. i Scott arid J. I. Hamilton committ tee.;on fund foi' the Bishop's Count cil of whioh mo^e than two thirds ?f the amount Jfltecdcd was immediately raised, add J. B. Jennings I. J.'Jackson and C. A. Harmon, committee on Day fmri m\ ueo. L'. i^lphr.son. Rev. J. 1. Hamilton and $y. S. Morgan spoke 1 n interest aijd encouragement 1 of the Dist. And a resolution was < iawn up by Rev. \\\ R. Bowman u and endorsed by the pastors and h laymen of! the district, as to oiu ( full support and appreciat:on to i- the P. E. for his kindoses ano . -straight forward and workable . plat-form that he has expressed t to the brethren.. h The district conference was ask( <al for by.Bro. C. C. Code. Cope, S. C. to be held in Macedonia A M. E.' church and was agreed to by the district. The Sunday school and A. C. E. League con0 vontion wa? asked for by Bro. T. e M. Martin to he held at Live Oak it A. M. E. church. Vance, S. C. and was accepted by the district. The <1 date of the session" will appear l.i later in this paper. .. At the close of the business the j sisters of Williams Chapel prepar ^ ud a delicious repast in the base.. mont for the brethren. R/CCorter L I. Ilamj'Lon I- KASTOVER NEWS . The new year's feast was at "the home of Mrs. Katie Jones Thurs dav nurht, January 7,- IMrv -ft was an *old revival meeting, o\ilI - <?f the spirit, everybody seemed to U-. !?e-lifted up by the- holy ghost, e Rev. L. G. Bowmatv read . as a t, scripture lesson the 1st Psalm, from the same lesson he, made a liinsf Utndy and forceful lecture. ,f At the close <>f the feast, the table 1(_ was sat with plenty good Xtiim's to 'ai v. hit ii, was 'enjoyed. by all Sunday. January 10, 1PT7 was was m and pi asant and everybo a " en -<?. t( church in full force. Tii. pastor, Rev. L. G. Bown\a_p rea'" tin 11th chanter' of Phil, as hi? l" lr< 'in. Tevt from the 15th verse. Choosing as a subiect: "Doing the tt 1 mpossihilitii s," The ]iastoi if a his usual manner preached ? soul ic n o sermon which made every K? Christian felt'good? for lt?."7 old il St.. Philip has closed up her (>!<i .ihu?k at <1 mane :v-m-w iccoru u> uo .. ir?>ic t.lii.< 1-1 Christ an.i hct-' v self than ev i before. There- was * also a <'lut> i ally, after service reporting a small amount of $S.7,< ' .Now this rally will be eolitimieo ' on the fo'i'th Sunday. I.ast ww-1; a birth-nito party was gi\en i.h .la m.ir of Mr. Lakin at Congnree, S. home of Mr. and j.Mr-. I.'akin liarbeeue, cake ane ; wi- > . wei't server}. There was also -m I: -I rollout nieces hea"U ("<i- t}>*- Ky'rybody that came enjoyed jthemg.elves fine 11 Cm are of the-quests that . w<-,:- t-r-M-rt : Mrs. W. S. ;Holle> and Mrs. Joseph Joynev, Mrs. Dav^?ul <-Uu ii.-i-m?Mr Km?Zack?Clarkson, Mrs. Simo-^Shlver. Mr. Paul Taj.,. lopQlrs. i:-sa Tavhir. Mr. F. K - VVeiiber ami daughter, Mrs. Janie; -' IT en ov Mrs. I.ela Krause, Miss i. MarioMv. Gary and manv others Come to church, go to church. 1 Mrs. Mamie. K. llinton, reporter 0 TiKKhNWOOp (Ol"\TY TEACH PUS A^STf. " The fourth meeting of the Green - wood county teachers was held at - ! West Side graded school Wednos' day afternoon January 6, 193-7. To meeting wAs called to order ' by Mr. T. K. Robinson,?Vice Pre. 1 ' program was rendered with Prof, j \V. A. Arnvwood as Master of ' I ceremony. ' | Invocation, Prof. W. A. Arm* wood. Spiritual load by Mrs. M * Fuller. Read. Temptation by Dunbar, Mrs. Ester Hell Williams I I'mancipation address by Prof. II. A. Peterson. Reading of Emancipation Proclamation by Miss Mary F. Smith. Solo by Mr. Berry Sanders. After t.'lie program Prof. W. A. } Armwood made a very impressive 1 talk. Ik commncded Prof. II. A. Peterson for such an excellent ad' dress. Prof Armwood asked that a rising vote of thanks be ex'cndod Prof l e'ei.iron. After which Mrs. ^ Maynrtc Jobi son, supervis . , * am1 timely remarks. Remarks, by Mr< T. K. Robnsn. Each teacher was given a man' ual. Meeting adjourned to meet at ' Brewer High school. 1 QkainaL-aong. EaafiiicJtida by Prorl H. A. Peterson. I K ' EDGEFIELD NEWS I i Sunday school at both Metho- t dist and Baptist churches were , ' well attended. The lesson's text > was well taught by the teachers. HT Mr. and Mrs., C. Shedrick and Mrs. Francis Dunton and children . were the dinner guests last week | of Mr. and Mrs. Car mil of Wil. i liston. _ Each participant express> ! ed themselves as having enjoyed themselves. Mrs. Hattie Warrick of AugusV ta, spent several days here visiti ing her relatives. Mr. Henry C. Perry motored to Aiken la.st Wednesday and was the guest of his cousin, Mr. Robert Perry. The following persons were visitors in Aiken last week. Mr. I lie M. and Hattie Smith and Mr. Calvin Smith. The trip was enjoyed. | Two Thrift clubs have bee?n organized. The following officers elected: Mrs. Rosa E. Parkel, Pres.: Mrs. Zenoba' Cook, vicepresident; Mrs. Mary E. Lbe, secretary; Mrs. B. B. Shedrick, Treas. The Juvenile club?Miss Mary I Garrett, Pres.,; Miss Juliette Ah! derson, Vice-Pros.;- Miss Phyllis Chander, Sec.; Miss Juanita Cook Treas. Miss Juliette Anderson, was the little hostess of this meeting. Those on the sick list this wok are: Mr. Eugene Waldo, Mrs. Rosa Smith and Master Frances ! Smith. Madam?Burleson "ITallas Steppers Jteview" Edgefield Academy last Frjday nite, was well attended. The* performance was very creditable. . C7* Miss A. Ceciie Johnson, State X. Y. A. Supervisor was a visitor in our school' last Monday. The Sisters' of True Club met at the hortie" of Mrs. Charlotte Yelldell. - After the business, j transaction, a delicioife repast was served. PINE HILL CIIIRCH A\l) j SCHOOL / ' I Rev. Jack McKinnon, assistant pastor, rendered a lovely service last Sunday - morning. His sub- ~ ject was: "How the Christian I Life Began." And a large at- << tendance was present in Sunday school ajul church. ? t The Parents-Teache.ls meeting , was held ast Thursday night, with a large attendance, and members, turned over $50.00 whiclji! was raised this term for the improvement o'.V the school. Rev. I). Bethea wr^s very interesting in having service every Sun* day at 11:00 a. ni,. and was delighted to hear the wonderful report' made by our_principab-Miss ? ~ MaTToy. We are glad that our director of the choir, Mrs. S. J. Bethea ha.-j' gotten new song books for the new year. , v?*>^ aivitvi lUil 1UI l/IIIS month: 1st year high school, j K/.e| Bethea; 7th grade, Penscolia Alford. Iloston Mines; fith grade, C'hiTstona Johnson. N'orma J. Bethoa; fvth grade, Minnie Kinnic, 4th grade, Christine Mch'innis; Jrd grade, John W. Johnson; 2nd trade, Charlie M 'Coy; 1st grade, Vornive Beth,:n and John Ivor;.. Prima y. Anna I. McKinnis and Waiter Johnson. . SIDNEY PARK C..M.K. CHURCH Rev. T. J. Douglass, Pastor The Sunday school opened at the usual In ur Nvith the Supt., Mr. D. R. Starks, presAtliWf-?The e.-son was bea.itiiui!y discussed. At 11 o'clock tho pastor filled the pulpit u.-.t.g as his text Ror.o*> ) i RTU _ c:.% Millie I + 1 IKUIC. 1 llf ^111fulness of Man and the Remedy". At 5 o'clock the Kpwoith Lea- ] gue met and rendered a good program. j The evening !eryices bc^gan at 7:30. The pastor filled the pulpit again u^ine as his text Hcb. - Il'iI. Theme "The i'ln'lsilmi " Rare". This wa- another soul. , stirring sermon which \\|.s enjoyed by all. ', Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 the fune ral for Bro. Iphn P RichT _ ardson was held. Bro. Richard- ( son died in Flushing. N. Y., last veelc. Hi' w as the brother of sister Lucy Ruber. I Sunday the pastor will preach a special sermon. At 3:30 Rev. S. H. Lewis, pastor of Bethel A.M.E. church will preach a special sermon. His rhoiv will, sing.-;; < The Radio social club will rem der a special program at the F.pworth League. The public is in- , vitc?d. WIIITMIin? VTAve lit! O AVc nl1 'Wf vm y .nln^ ^-= bho beautiful sum Sunday. We are very sorrv to learn that Mrs. Martha Bunks had a stroke recently, and is now indisposed at this writing. We hope that she will show an immediate recovery. The - relatives oA Miss Easter Robinson, from Camden, S C. and Richmond, Va. visited her Friday January 8th. They all enjoyed a pleasant evening. Miss Mabel Robinson is also spending sometime with her aunt Easter Robinson. Mr. A. C. Caldwell has returned home, after visiting his relatives in Florida. He reported a pleasant trip. Mr. Arthur Tx>e Fant, accompanied hy Miss Quester Fant, Mr. M. M. Fant, motored to Newberry on business Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Shepp Kenner, and W. M. Epps were the Sunday guests of Mrs. E, C. Epps. Cedar Grove A. M. E. Ziorv. church was presented an organ ! for Christmas by Mr. and Mrs. ' North Carolina. ? / V-' ...-? ...I I. I-Iiy- ?1-| STATE COLLEGE BASKETEERS MEET A. U. AT NEW GYM c The masculine and feminine basketeers from Orangeburg will clash with fhe Alien quintette and sextette Friday evening, January 15, at eight o'clock. Both aggregation^ are rathier confident and well coached. The quintette from "State" has won many games this season. They defeated the mighty Florida squad which trampled All%n later. The Allen quintette completely outclassed the Haines aggregation of Augusta twice, and it has "always been one of the strong contestants against State college. The game offers thrills and spills galore. The girls team is expecting to avOTTgo-'Slate college for the defeat rendered them and maintain their former record is the top hatters. Don't forget the time, place and. teams: 8:00 o'clock Friday .evening. January 15, at the Allen university new gymnasium; State college- vs. Allen university. CIIERAW NEWS Mr. and .Mrs. Albert Davis a,n nor need the marriage- of their daughter-. Mattie Mcnroe, to Mr. William Toff Kennedy on July 19, 1030 at Winnsboro, S. C. Mrs. Kennedy finished her high school and normal work from Coulter Memorial Academy. V ?Mr? an 1 Mrs. Kobof'l Hull' were the hospitable host and hostess at their h .me on Christmas St., Sunday nfternoipi. The following po>"Sons were their guests to a turkey dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Willie White and Mr. and Mrs. UlySesRoe. .V^rs. Willie White of Camden Road spent the week-end* with her mother iij Bennettsville. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lynch are spehding this week in tfie city with-Mr. Lynch's father who is ill. The Baptist Missionary Society held its lirst meeting for the year Friday afternoon at tile home of Mrs. Alice Tucker. TWo Missionary Society of Wesley M, E. church met at the honn jf. Mr. and" Mi s. Frank Johnson. Miss Susie Mae Ford entertained at her birthday party Wednesday night, January Gth. WAY M AN A.M.E.^CBIRCII Rev. W. (i. Owens, Pastor Winhsl 010, S. C.?The Sunday school began at the usual hour ?Al. il... orwl 11*51 - Willi I 11L* >U|?V? I UltV IIV4V l?v (hers at their post of duty. Ou> Prf.siiliny Elder, Rev, \V. J Rob, inson uavo a splendid review. brother .1. L. Pumpkin, one of the pioneer mehib.-i-s of Bethlehem church was funerali/.ed Sunday i;v enintr. Rev. Owens preached th ciili ?rv. Brother Charlie \\ atsor spoke of the Christian T.ife of liot'er Pumpkin and to.ld of the miinv years of faithful service he rendered. / ynday riirbt. Presiding Kliter Rolunson preached a wonderfu1 si" " ??in. John 1:3,- theme "'The Word." Our (quarterly confer cnee Was quite a success hav.inp p.": l. our iViler in full. Stewardess hoards 1 and 2 mot nt tiiv1 home of Mj<. R. J. Moon AOi ? the, business pit ft of the mi"'*ipo- t'u- hostess served-a nice ii past. All of the clubs and hoard* have hrt'ii ('('organized and are [rciiMi- f, r\vri rd. Y F,. M. Owe'is' (ntc'tained a few friends Monday night at lor home in Columbia in honor or her father, Mr. II. Y. Young'1 birthday. A salad course With pun h was served. HARRISON COM.ROE 11 mo, S. C.?The college was visited by four distinguished vis-: itorSi Rev. M. M. Peace of Second Calvary Baptist chur.ch; Rev. A. P. Porter of Zion~Canaan Baptist rhtriThr;~sistfv "Ella Wilirpms of Colonial Heights and sister Re- : bcrra fMomarr "of Tflvfo. "Rev. Peace adre.ssed the student body on a theme, of "Cooperation" and used for his illustration a story of a party out on a picnic. Rev. Porter addressed the body nn the same theme and used for, It's illustration the story about two dogs and two bowls of milk. | Each one brought ont the point of Hie power that there is in cooperation. President Porter has an enrolment of over 400 students. Congratulations to President Porter ani the faculty. ~PINCKNEY'S~F1 UNDERTAKER AND LIC SOUTH CAROUIN Saturday, January 16, 1937 CLOVER NEWS A lovely affair of the season was a birthday party Tuesdlay,. evening, when Mrs. Lizzie Mae Stover entertained a number of friends in honor of her 25th birth day. The room was beautifully arranged with mid winter cut flowers. The hostess served a delicious repast which consisted od chick- ) en, gravy, hofi biscuits, mashed po- ' tatoes. peas, cranberry sauce, Russian tea, cake and ambrasia. Forty persons enjoyed this .gala affair. Dancing and whist were enjoyed throughout the evening. Mrs. S'tovei- received (numerous gifts. Mrs. Lizzie Crawford entertained at her horhc on Kings Mouretard ~ i -Read Saturday, n number of ' friends in honor of her 65th birth day of which was a turkey dinner. Covers were laid for the following: Mrs. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Ml-s. G. A. Adam? Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jackson, Mesdames Rcrtha Williams, Mammie Bryant, Mary Littlejohn of York, ahd Mr. William Pegram. She received many lovely gifts. Mr. and Mrs.-A. B. Jackson had as their dinner gues'ts Thursday, Rev, and Mrs^T^B^-Thoroaa?and liiouore, Jr. Mr. -Henry Robinson spent Wednesday night in Chester with relatives. Miss Grace Jackson visited (H?nds in (lastonir Saturday. Mfcsriantes Cora Steele, Li**!** " Byrd and,-Annie M. Peg ram spent Thursday evening "Chopping in Gastonia. N. C. I LKKSVJU.E NEWS ^Sunday .school began at its usual hour with Supt. and teachers at their post of duty. The lesson was: well discussed. ?: At 5:30 the A. C. E. League discussion was "What was most, essential, water or fire?" In conclusion. it was proved that both or! them were very escential, but you could do without fire a while longer than you could water. ? The last rites of Mr. Robert Jones of Leesville, S. C. were held from Friendship Baptist church Sunday, at 2:00 p. m. We feel its our loss, but heaven's gain. , ^ Mrs. J. C." Morris has returned \ home after a visiting trip with her sister in New' Jersey. The faculty and students of Leesville colored Junior ..High ? school are rendering a dance in their auditorium Monday night, January 18, 1037. Music by C. Pir.ekhey and his Imperial Orchestra. Come one' Come all! Admission 35c. rFNDLETON NEWS January 5, lf>J7?W?. arc.having: nlenty of rain -at the- beginning of the new year. We are hoping how soon the weather will be better, so everybody will wear a smile on their face, and take consideration that the Lord known < best. The churches of Pendleton are at their greatest success. Students from school that were ..n ionic for the holidays were of large numbers are now returning co their respective colleges, including the following: Messrs.' Joseph Thompson and Milledge Polite from Benedict ollcffe, Columbia, S. C.; Miss Amie Huth Webb and Air. Roman White from Orangeburg, S. C.; Messrs James Steward Miller, John Garrison, Misses Lois Fos.er, Jannie Jackson. Klouise Vance it'oini Seneca, colletre. And also Miss a)ora V. Brown has returned hohi$ from New i'ork City, and is leUving for* Morris college, Sumer, S. C. All teachers have returned drom die holidays, on ditty. -vMACEDONIA BAI'T. CHURCH Licentiate Watson, Asst. I'astoa* Rev. A. P. I'orter of 1417 Gads- . .? den street of this city, pastor of Ziop Canaan Baptist church, State Park, S. C., will preach the Baptismal seimon at 8 p.m. Sunday, ?_ Janutiry T7, and baptize one candidate. The public is invited to come to this service. .IN MEMORIAM In- sad but loving remembrance of our dear friend and member, Mrs* Margaret E. Gray, who departed l his iifo January 17, 1936. We loved you; yes we loved you, Rut angels loved you more, And they have sweetly called you, To yonder blessful shore. The golden gates were open, A gentle voice carpe; 'n with farewells uflsppJcen You calmly entered home. 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