The palmetto leader. (Columbia, S.C.) 1925-196?, May 15, 1937, Page Page 6, Image 6

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Pag* ( : APPLICATIO :; PATE < * ! ! NAME I ! I : .. CITT ..... ' .... . - v o GKADF ' Rf ;; birthday ..... . . | , Pill out this coupon and mail il J stamped ?nv*lop? to- The Palmet | | 1310 Assembly St., Coh mbia, S. < \ J th* roll book, and you w 11 receivt MARGARET WRIGHT WRITES 1 Rembert, S, C. ^ Hello Everybody! I hope you are not looking for 1 much news this week as I am real i busy on the farm. We are tryi ng t 1 to makp good use of these beauti- 1 i ful sunshine days. I hope every I one enjoyed Mother's Day; well 1 1 1 ? am sure I did. We had our pro- ' gram last night. Quite a crowp was out and every one seemeu- to ( 9 have enjoyed it. We will begin,' now to practice for our Children Day program. , Mother took us to Manning, S. ! C. last Friday to attend the Men's ! State Convention. I really enjoy. e'd the day-. I have otf some more baby chick; . will tell you just how many 1 ra:sed later on. A goodly nunt ber of schools have closed and I am looking for more letters on the JunioT Page. So long until next week. Margaret Wright JOHNSTON NEWS On Sunday at Bethel C. M. K. church at 11:45 a. m. the pastor, Rev. Al. Bla.ssenganu' preached a woi. derful sermon. A Mother's : Day pVogiam was rendered also, which was enjoyed by all. The St. Paul Sunday school opened at the usual hour with Supt. > and teacheis at their pest of duty. The lesson was wonderfully reviewed by Rev. Singleton. We were very glad to have our presiding el .er from Columbia, S. C. with us, also Mrs. Duckett from Coumbia, S. C. Prof. C. O. Mcintosh of Centenary, S. C. spent the week-end with t _ I?:* - \? r* ^ r ^ - i is s wuc, airs. u. tuciiuusn anu daughter, B. Edythe. \ Miss Amelia"Mcintosh spent the w*eek><>nd with Miss E. C. Young on 7 Bland St. Miss Ruby Miniek of Slauda, S 0. has-returned to her home after . a visit to Miss Grace Bland on Jackson St. Mrs. Mamie Davis of Charlotte, N. C. is vi^ting her mother, Mrs. Savannah Young c-'n 7 Bland St. Friends are very triad to know that Mrs. J. M. Blas.sengame is much better at this writing after an appen ix operation. Mrs. Lucvle Ryans has returned to her home iin New York City after several months stay wth her parents,- Mr. and Mrs, Henry Duker East of Johnston. Mr. Tom Johnson of North Carolina is visiting relntive- ncre. ANDERSON NEWS . Reed Street High P.T.A. Holds Most Enjoyable Meeting The May meeting of the Parent "Teacher Association of Reed Street high was held n the" school auditorium Thursday night, Mry N, Mrs. S. C. Perry presiding. Beirg thp last meeting of the season splendid general reports were-made hy officers. The president in an eloquent way expresses her gratitude to-the" Associaliai)given duri ng the year. Mr. S. C. Perry, (principal) ano chairman of the Improvement Com miu .>e, spoke of the generosity of the Association in answering all appeals put before them. Election of officers for the ensse sui'ng chool term was another feature r f the meeting. After the business was transacted .-Irs. M. V. Marion, Directress of the Program Committee presented the program. . Mr. T. B. Williams in appropri? ate words presented theJPresideTit, Mrs. S. C. Perry a beautiful gift from the Association for her faithful and splendrd service. At the close of the business sess'one th body wag led to a spacious an?. attractively decorated hall of the school to partake of a delicious repast served by the hostesses, Mesdames H. Jacfkson, V. Sucoswell, J. isurrojgns, :vi. tnaiman, Vj. rusuw and L. McClinton. Thus the P. T. A. closed a mosl delightful session with 145 attend ng. M ? JERUSALEM NEWS Donnia R. Kenner, Reporter The Jerusalem Baptist Sunday school was held Sunday.at the usual hour, with Mr,' Carol Naggles presiding. We had a lovely at-' ' tendance. All teachers took charge of their class. Many friends oi Mr. L, A. Marshall will regret much to1 know that they was burned out on Fnday afternoon, May 7. The many friends of Mrs. Mary Drumar will regret very much to know that she is quite ill at this writing. We hope for her a spee-.^ L recovery. Mra. Ethel Hall left for New york Sunday. . l She i i o c N BLANK | ' : 198 ; ; to: ! ! tn? __ < ? tlhi """ .! , pr STATE, a_J W " " : ed JHOOL , aL ! I dii AGE ; t together with * self addressed* 1 vj .to Leader, Bill Carver'e Club,' ' in ;1 ' * Your name will be placed on| | er i a membership card and button. Oi so' LAURENS WEEKLY cl? MERRY-GO-ROUND ? G< By Hattie B. Shelton ^ la Rov. A. J. Thomas preached a it" eery imptV?ss'tive .sermon Sunday norning his theme was "Virgin", te Thje UsheYs club met at the ^ home of Miss Daphne Leak on Fuesday evening. r P1 The West Side. Recreational Pj dub met at the home of Miss G ' \lexander on Burns avenue. Mr. and' Mrs. Andrew Fuller \n and Thomas Shelton, Jr., left qC Saturday for Washington, D. C. svhere they will be for an indefi- co lite stay. 14 " Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Higgin/ p, motored to Clinton Saturday to vj hid-farewell to Mr. and Mrs. An- ' J\J drew Fuller and Thomas Shelton q Jr. ai r r bi Hampton Street High schooLMs p looking forward to their annual a, commencement exercise May 23. eN The Baccalaureate sermon will be w delivered by TTev. A. J. Thomas. p< Monday, May 24th a play entitled "The Bozo of Boganzue" by the 7th, and 8th grades. May 25th a play entitled "Hands Up". May " JOth the graduation address will delivered by Mr. Robert C. !e T | r nu _\.i i. i v r n mL - I tT\ lonnson 01 i-nariurce, in. ine ? public is cordially invited. Mrs. S. Nance is visiting Mr. . and Mrs. Thomas Sanders on ?,! Hampton street. Mrs. Nance gave . an impressive talk Sunday morn- | and evening. It was highly en- . ioyed by everyone present. w Mothers' Day program was well .t] rendered. Those who appeared on .j the program were Mrs. N. Gol vj phin, reading; Mrs. M. N. San [r lers, solo; Reading "The Way ol the World" Hattie B. Sheiton; Reading, "An Ode to Mother" by c Kathr-yn E. Leak; Recitation Sal- M lie Brown. Several of the pa- v< rents gave inteipsting talks, on s< Mothers Love. The program was pi highly enjoyed. M The rally was a great success. C Each captain reported Well. Thi. e< imount of the rally yvas $204.50. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cunningham bi were visitors at Bethel Sunday ^ tl' Miss Saxon of Spartanburg was -* the pleasant guest of Mrs. Mattie O. Duckett and John Putman. * Miss A. Cecife Johnson, state R supervisor, of Negro activities of South Carolina and Mr. Nathaniel Nesbit who is engaged in the work of National Youth 'Admin- r, istration were the guests of Miss a! Mattie O. Duckett and Mr. John 2C A. Putman respectively Thursday fc and Friday. \\ The seniors and juniors are anticipating to have a grand time (j. at their annual banquet. Miss J Dorothy Elaine Caiile has been -p chosen valedictorian and Mis? p, Dorothy Lee Jackson salutatoriar of the class. sc dap afternoon1 at his 'home in In Laurens county. Funeral was helo w Sunday afternoon at New Grove T church at 3:00 p.m. Rev. J. VV .! L Mathis, officiated. | E Mr. Oscar Shaw died Saturday,'R May 8 in Laurens rmmty.?Fun- .a t'-iaf was held Sunday afternoon' at Center Rabun church at 4:30.1 Mr. Oliver Smith died Saturday May 8th at his home at 7:30 Funeral was held Monday after- w noon at Laurel Hill church 3:30 , Rev. J. W. Mathis, officiated. , I; John F. Hunter, mortician, was ^ in charge of the above funerals a: PHILADELPHIA NEWS w c< First Baptist church Brisboro, v< Pa., held their installation services of the Rev. J H. Barshall, begin.- m ning Aprrl 18th to Apnl 23rd, bi 1937; preaching by Rev. Mack C Hampton, Monday, April 19, at 8 y< p. m. Revr Dan Charier of Mt. Herman Baptist church, Stone, Pa., a choir and congregation; Tuesday, t, April 20, at 8 p. m. Rev, Mack g Hampton of First Baptist church, Temple, Pa., choir and congrega- ^ tion. Wednesday, April 21, at 8 A p. m. Rev. T. W. Baker of Bethel Baptist church, PhoexvillQ, Pa., . cha r and congregation. Thursday ' April 22, at 8 p. m. Rev. J. A. v! Crawforo, pastor of Second Bap- *tist Church, Patterson, Pa. preached the installation sermon. Char e and congregation were invited. a Friday, April 23, at 8 p. m. th? ideal Gospel four (4) of Philadel- e phia, Pa. rendered the progTam c for the evening; following the program was the instillation Ban- / quet in honor of t*he pastor, under a the auspices of the Missionary t circle. JJ sfciii 0 COPE NEWS Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Jackson mored over to Good Hope Sunday jrning where he attempted for p first time in thre?. months to each owing to his inability. They d splendid services including a rely Sunday school. They collecta unique sum for the paster so a fa:r proportion of their strict claim. Bro. Willie Porter and our locpreacher, Rev. A. N. Hamptor. sited Good Hope Sunday momg. We had a fine Sunday sohoo' Macedonia, at which timP broth- .? . U. H VVil Hldll UV.UU US. [ i Sunday night Rev. Jackson t oke to us from this subject, )rive On Don't Stop,"et"c. We at- | 1 raised a neat sum on our l aim. - " 1 ^ c The members of the chur?h ol ] aJ with their pastor, Mrs. Mary . Johnson, had a good meeting st week. They entertained vis ( jrs from many places. At Emanuel Sunday morning afr Sunday school conducted by e Supt., Mr. M. C. Williams, Rev. avid James came forward ami eached a fine sermon to an ap eciati've audienee. They are 1 busy with District claims. Rev. , J. Robinson was in town visit-' g members anu friends. He is >ing a good work o*n the N. E. rcuit. _ Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hair ac.mpanied by Mr. and Mrs. Elijah air, also Miss Nina and Mr. rank Hair, Jr, w^re very pleasant sitors in Cope Sunday. Mr. and rs. Eugene Pendarvis, Air. D. 'Bryant, Misses Icelean Carter id Harriet Richardson of Orangerrg, Mr. Silas Jones, M'r. N. T. cndarv s, Mrs. Lucrle - Sumter iu Miss Marie Owens s<pent the rening at the home of the writer, here they enjoyed a chicken sup jr. i, ' . ' : -V" ST.. MARY CIRCUIT Sunday was a high uay at Beth- ! hem A. M. E. church. " This be- 1 g the day of our third quarterly J inference. 1 ; < The Supt. and the faithful of- 1 :ers were at their post of duty. 1 he Sunday school lesson was : ?autifullv discussed by the clasi- ; i. The P. E. was presented b> le pastor to review the lesson, ! I'.iich was enjoyed. At the usut hour of service, the pastor and I ie elder took charge of the tier- I ice. First hymn No. 327 linec I y P. E., Rev. James Lenard of>red prayer, Selection by the ] roir. Second hymn No. 2U7. Dr oe rpad as a scripture lessor [atthew 1(5:1-20. After the de- t ational services the pastor pre i ?nted the P. E., Dr. J. S. Coo t( i reach. He announced as a text [att. 16:1G, 17, subject Jeter's i onfessron." As usual he preach 1 a great sermon* We always enty hearing Dr. Coe. He closed is sermon with singing "Come Y?. ; hat LOVE the Lord," an J open''d le door o*f the church, one person i ime forward. i Truly we could say th&t we had sweet cosnol niess^cp Tlu ablic offering was disposed of, icn the business of the confer-' ( ice .was taken up. Each church \ ' the Circuit was we'll representee id paid their pail of the assess- i ent. The elder was pai ? his ful. i isessment, $48.00 Total amount dlected $06.35. All Other reports ; ?r the quarter was fairly good re aip glad to say that the work moving on very nicely so far. i ethlehem is to entertain the Sun- < ly school convention this year . id they are trying to get ready. ; he sisters have already put in a : ilpit suit and have the ile so < iat you cannot hear the shoe heals 1 i loud when walking in. The pastor is worlong with the lople and at eactf church ttTej "1 n planning rrparr work:?Strrtrhty: J ght w^ were at St. James whicn ; as the pastor's regular day there, i hose o'n thP sick list are Mrs, i ue Davis, Eliza Lenard, Aimer ; lerson, Dorothy Grant and Mr. ; attley Grant. We hope for them speedy recovery. ?J i T ? I PAGELAND NEWS . Mr. L. R. Williams left last i eok for Philadelphia, Pa. I Mr. Allen Johnson -is still on ; ie sick list. His children, Mrs. I lartha Crawford of High Point, ] TTT.; Mrs. Lawn Watts of New- "J rk, N. J.; Prof, and" Mrs. D. J. uhnson of Timmonsville, S. C., ere called to his bedside. The immunity wishes him a speedy ' :covery. Messrs Early and Valla Blake; ey were in Laurens last week on 1 usiness. They visited friends in 1 hester and Lancaster and then ' iturned home. Miss Marie Johnson, a student t Mayo High school in Dai'ling- ! in, S. C., visited her parents unday. Miss Indiana Riley of Gastonia, 1. C., is visiting her uncle Mr. n Mvnrsi Mrs. Lena Blakeney of Char>tte, N. C., is visiting her sister Irs. Male Lyson. Mrs. E. V. iriffin spent Sunday in Columbia Mrs. Julia Gregory has returnd from New York. She reports pleasant trip. Rev. T. H. Hubbard has returnd from Washington, visiting his hildren. Mesdamles M. L. Foster and R. L Toatley and Mr. James Rivers nd little Girard Foster called at he home of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. rfwer. tin PaLmtbt^o lbadh wiss blantom in recital h lew Orleans, La.?Mav 5, 1937 Miss Carol B'mnTon, pianist, was n iresented in recital at Drllard um;- B ersity, Friday, April 30, at 8:15 t( ?. m., as one of the artists in the K Jniversity Lyceunv?^Series. A S mall, but appreciative audience T if mus e lovers braved c/ne of New M )rl^ans' worst storms of the year k: o attend this, Miss Blanton's first t>l >Ublic ; recital since her appoint- I. nent to Dillard faculty last fall. H Miss Blanton was graduated \] ast year from the Institute of" H duskral Art of the Juilliard School e] >f Mfisic, New York, whore she B itudied pa no under I.onny Epstein M >uprl of Carl Friedbe.rg, for two M rears, and was awarded scholar- ai ihips both years. She gave, fre- tc juent recitals while a student, st >oth at thP Juillard school and at a( Jpelman college in Atlanta, Where ihe receiver her A. B. degree, and hi ler musical training under Kern- c( >er Harreld. Miss. Blanton has al- bi ;o ap]>eared in recital at annual w neeting's of the National Assocra- in ion of Negro Musicians; th Miss Blanton is tne daughter of ti 'resident J. E. Blanton of Vocr- t? lees school, Denmark, South Car- s, >lina, and a n^icc of Dr. Robert g", ?ussa Moton. w r ? * ? pi COULTER MEMORIAL ACAD-, et EMY STUDENTS WIN HIGH v[ HONOR AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA AGRICUL- v TURAL AND .MEXI1AN- tr 1CAL COLLEGE -' .w ? in . ' bi The analysis of th,? l'.i.lit?1037 j b( 'reshman, a phase of the guidance ti >rogram at the State'Agricultural ollcge, just issuivd hv Roy E. D. ^ Davenport, head of the depart- | 'h nent of Mathematics, gives thr j bi wo members of the froshmer \ P< lass; Mr. Harry Garden and Mr. 'b Luther Blakepey graduates of Coulter Memorial Academy, qnus- I lal high rating. Tic S'tv.dy of the ; hi lual/fications of the " student's to L io1 college work from 03 high i gi schools of the country, inclining M ligh school students from North B Caroli na, South Carolina. Georgia D Dhio, Oklahoma, New York. Vir- ni ?inia, Texas and Pennsylvania tl ?ives these young nym from Coul- in :er Memorial Academy, Cheraw, S. C. th'e highest score in practip- S illy every test. ; hi Some of the scot i-s are as fol- tc ows: in Vocabulary test including A (Mathematics, Science, Social M Science, and Literaturet the high o] >st score 03 was made by Law .m once High scnool. i.otip isiami S\ Y. The second bighe-t scon P' V7 wa? made by Coulter M?mor- w al Academy, Cheraw..S. C. tl Tlie next test Reading Compre th tension, (including following u- at section: organization. hiterpreta- cc dons and comprehension) the t\\\ d< highest scores 34 wa- made bj> li 3oth Coulter Academy and th< Simon-?Gratz IILb school of e: Philadelphia, Pa. ta The test in Mathematical Rea- H s.oning," including numl>er con ol sept, symbols, rule's, number e- S juations and problems, the highest score was l'-' made by Coultei I Memorial Academy, the next high- hi est score .'17. made by Lawrence ti High school. Long Island, N. Y.. \> A toe in ' M :it linmnt in Fun l.?r. mentals" which includes, Addition k subtraction, multiplication and di ti vision, the highest score was 70 vv made by Coulter Academy, the next highest score 68, made by ... Mayo High school, Darlington 3. C. * The Language Test including.,, capitals, punctuation, word sen- y. fence; grammar, spelling and banc. wrrit/ng, highest score 94, was made by Coultei Academy, the r? next highest score 93, made by Robert Smalls high school, B?a.ufort, SV C. and Alliance high schoo .. Alliance: Ohio. M The total scoip in all test in eluding: Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Mathematical Rea- ; =oning, Matheiiiatig Funderm^ntal. j! ind Language, the hi ghest """score ' 103, was mad,, by Coulter Acad- ' iniy and next highest 263 made " ay Lawrenc high school, Long r m-io.,,1 v v I( Coulter Ara. i*my therefore fin- N ishes with a >eorc of 4u points a- ~T XBSzrtor-ii i.;t iv s L r i v aj^iytrrtptat: ^ iv^rape for all the 63 hiph schools represented in the Freshman class . is 174, Coulter has an averape of 103 which is 120 points above the ', jve rape; S) Coulter Memorial Academy has ^ not only excelled in scholar-hi] ^ Out she has come throuph w'th an excellent record in athletics. The Coulter Girls Basket ball e( team ha:> won fifth out of 54 c ?ames played' in the last three o years. This team has won the S 2. State Championship for thre< years and received the State tropfry p< . rnsautly at the last" "Stat- ^ Tournament. >. This team also went to the Na Lional High School Tournament tl (Basket Ball) held at TuskcgPe S( Inst., Tuskegee, Ala. and won foui-th place. Three of its play- ? jrs were elected on the "All Arnerican Team." These were Misses Margaret Talley, Ruth Bennett and Helen White, all for war i,. h Miss Margaret Talley was award- S( - (I thp Gold Metal, the first prize, j bping th?. best high school girl for- ^ ward in the United States. y Resides leading in Scholarship j and Athletics, Goulter heads the f list in her Religious life. He.i students having kept in mine, the v motto of their institution "Service'- a wer.t out last summer into* their various communities and- did ar> j. excellent piece of Sunday School j. Work. This has given Coulter the g highest score of 755 points and q has bhcrefoip been awarded the ^ cup given by the Sunday School b Department of the Board of Na- ^ tional Missions of the Presbyter- ^ ian church, U. S. A. a We are surp our friends will greatly rejoice with us in all oi v these accomplishments which have v come to Cc/ulter Academy during thj y*r, v I. IAPPENJNGS AT VOORHEES On Wednesday, May 5th, the anual meeting of the Voorhees bard of Trustees was held. Trusses present were: The Rt Rev. !. G. Finley, Bishop^ of Upper outh Carolina, Dr. H* D. Phillips, he Rev. A. Rufus Morgan, Mrs. [aire M. Hart, Mrs. M. B. Wilinson, Archdeacon J. B. Elliott, le Rov. J, H. Jacksou, Messrs M. Bryan, J. H. Rodclph, J. W. bward, W. L. Glover, Martin A. [enafee and J. E. Blanton and \V. '. Faust. AL thp noon- day chapthe following trustees spoke; ishop Finley, Archdeacon Elliott^ Ir. Rodo'lph, Major Moore, and [rs. Hart. Dr. Robert W, Patton id the Rev. C. E. Bentley," directs of the American Church Initute for Negroes, spent the day ;tending the trustee meetmg. They had a general discussion on 3\v to obtain a new building, and irta'n plans were put on foot, it Principal Blanton reported, hen seen, that nothing definite u.i as yet been decided. Among le .very urgent needs TTresented to io trustees were, a boys' dormiiry, .and an additional water stem, which means putting in lother well to supplement the one e have, and another pump, with roper fire hydrants hose lines, .e. as most of oi%r fire fighting luipment was destroyed when le boys' hall caved in premature during the fire last week. The ustee-s were toL tjiat the school as fortupatp .'n that no boys were jured, and that the front of the irracks, which was near the >ys' hall, caught on fire three mes, but with the aid of the lemical engines from the town Denmark and students, the fire ?partment wag able to save thai lildmg. Principal Blanton re >rted considerable new equipcut bocgK for.temporary housing the young men. New trustees elected to the >ard of trustees were: Mrs. J. R evy of Florence, Dr. A. E. Hugins of Greenwood, an ! Dr. Mary oLeoud Hethune' of Daytona each, Florida and Washington, . Cv. It :s not known whether or it these will accept the offer, but ley were definitely elected pendig their acceptance. Several representatives of the tate Department of Education ave been to the school in the last >n days, making plans for the dull Sunimer School antf~t"he [idrWi'.es Institute hek* in coperation with the State Departlent of Education and Health. There is great enthusiasm >:n reparing for the commencement hich comes the week of May 23. le final exercises being held on le afternoon of May 26th at 2:3U, : which time Dr. Gordon B. llan>ck of Richmond, Virginia wrll .diver the commencement ad ess. A eeneral invitation s being ttended to the public to visit at jmmcncement tiniP and hoar Dr. lancock. He was formerly pastor f a Baptist church in Newberry, C. . The class of l'JilT (21 from the unior college am. 2(5 from the rgh schoo'l) was presented to the ustees by Principal Blanton on redhdsday. Mr. J. P. Fielding from Char sto.n visited the school at the me of the trustees meeting. We ere glad to see him. run itlfillment" PLEASES Sumter. S. C.?Mav C, 1937? [ore's College?"The Fulfillment" -a musical drama in three acts ritt^n and sponsored by . Mrs. . A. Ptnson Of Morris college, ored a deci. ed hit with those ho were fortu.nato enouch to see Packing a heart throb in evei* line, it-tracer) the* yicissistudes f Brown family, humble coastel egroes to the ulti mate triumph wTTSturn of the youngest son who ad attained. Where he made his aw never to return until he had iude a name for himself, he makes nother to dedicate his life an irtunate to the eradication of itchcraft, disease and sorcery. Th^ mf-ndiers I?f t*it, Morris colgp oumtette were featured as if "Cwttim- Pickers" of Brondwnyf hile the "Pinson Brothers" c(uar?tte together with the numerous ilorsts broadcasting from the age added flavor to the musical jtting. The little Murray Sisters *e?Gommedians, Thompson am. dies were decided hits. 'So* great was the reaction from lis play that it had to be repeat:1 a few nrghts later for the bene t of local charities. An over ow crowd was present at every erformance. Especially were the hite spectators loud in the.r raise of the -production as tc "itseauty and vehicle towards bettei n lerstanuing of race relations. Mrs. Pinson's masterpiece and io players themselves will not ion be forgotten. m m EHOBATH BAPTIST CHl'KC-II ReV. W. L. Wilson, Pastor Ridgcv.ay, S. C.?Sunday was a igh day and many availed themelves out to the beautiful weather, he Sunday sohool department is rowing much better every day fe certainly had a fine lesson iscussed by Rev. J. D. Rucker oi olumbia. ThP Mother's Day program was ery goou, w\th a large attendnce . Rev. J. D. Rucker, the Asst. pasor of Zi-on Baptist church of Coambia, S. C. preached a soul tirring sermon, and the spirit of iod ran high. We could not help iut say our hearts certainly did urn while the man of God talked o us bv the way. The collection akpn were $10.43. We really do ippreciate the working spirr't of iur many friends,- and hope you erll continue always. Come and vors'hip where you are always velcome. Eliza J, Maftin, Reporter V * | $1 uFttr ffl | BY H10KBBBT TO MY I shall not wait Till evening shades a To bare the beauty o Nor go my way ?Till most tKe day is Then, give a gift or g I'll show it now, LeSt soon you cannot And speak of it, while For I should have You always sure of i And of my love, while Be. glad this day And may these words Be soothing to your And know I'm proud That I can call you 1 Thnt T nm vnii and nf (NOTE-: Written for those j living.) ^ FINAL DECLAMATION CONTEST OPENS COMMENCE. MENT ACTIVITIES By Eli J. Davis, Jr. The Final Declamation Contest of the Junior class of the' Allen* dale County Training school was held Wednesday evening, May^ 5. This contest, which is held annu ally, marks thP official opening of the commencement'' season here. Because of the size of the class this term, two preliminary contests were held, from w'hich ten pupils were selected to appear in the final contest. Whi le the competition between each contestant was very keen, the judges chose the following as winners: Miss Sarah E. Carter, first place; Mr. William Stokes, second place; Miss Lena Mae Sanders, honoreu- mention. The superb music for the occasion was furnished by the high ! gchonl Choral club, under the di' rection of Mrs. L. C. Bing. The ' applause and cheers of the audi: encP told of the exceptional enthusi asm which -the singers deserved [ much commendation is due Mrs. ; Bing for the excellent training that she is giving to these pupils in vocal music. Junior?Senior Prpm? One of the most' elaborate e| vents of the spring season was the i annual Junior?Senior prom of the Allendale County " Training .1 .unn. ifn.17..; I (lay evening, May 7, 19S7. The activities of the entire evening were arranged and planned by Miss Hy-rdva E. Bovan, sponsor of the Junior class. An appropriate toast to the j seniors, was given to the seniors by James Dupree, president cf the junior class with response by Ob's Kedenburg, president of thP sen| ior class. A clever poem, dedij rated to the seniors, was roai. by ; George Green, junior class. Other very intere ting numbers appeared on the short program which was I climaxed by the rendition cf the senior class song by the class. PI( KJ?NS N.EWS Mr. L. C. Franks, Mr. Davis Wili 1 i A nam uii^i'inuiiu, a|k-iu ?i iwv. 11v/i4u at the home of Mrs. Mamhe Rcsei mond, mother of William Rose mond. j Friday night the contestants foi the May Queen were called to make their financial report, the winners' were as follows: Miss Kmily Jones raised $18.22, she was ' hoseni the "Queen of Pickens Co Training school." The 2nd, Miss Laura May Griffen $12.10; Miss i Edna Mav Pitts $1.35?Sponsored by Miss Marie Young, Elementary I teacher. Sunday, May 2nd, M. E. S. S ' met at the usual hour. The teachby the Sunt.. Mrs. Sallie Mansel SunLay, May~2hd, fit 4:00 0' clock the Baccalaureate rermoi was delivered to the senior class of P. C. T. school by Rev. F. L. Lawton which was very interesting and enjoyed by all. Sole "Come Unto Met" Catherine Griffen. Col lection $5.00. Prof. J. R. Bates, principal. ThP following visitors were made welcome by the Prin., Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Saul Tcmpson, Mr. and Mrs. Bn'dgewell, Miss Elizabeth Anderson, senior of Sterling high school. . I Sunday night, Jilay 2n 1 the. Apron rally sponsoreifloy the lad-j ies of the M. E. enurcn raised $14.19. Remarks were made by Miss Marie Young. Monday, May 3rd at 8 o'clock the Elementary Department by Mirss Marie Young. The crowning of the chosen May Queen, Miss Emily Jones, flower girls, Pars June Sizemore, Sara Ward, presentation of flowers to King and Queen, little Louise McDonald, Es 6-* i: HHHH I < > * I ) 1 Saturday, May 15, 1937 o riHtnlimui | LI DICKSON 1 MOTHER i' re east, ; . t * . f my love for yjou! passed, l-aeeful word or two! see; ; yet your eyes can smile! me, ^ here this little while t . " >1 " as wine? , . precious weary heart! mine, your life a part! foung people wKoBe mothers are , . ther. Dukes, Lillian Anderson, followed by King (Richard Kilgo) Presentation of crown, little James Thomas Burgess, Mrs. O. T. Lawton awarded the crowns to the King and Queen. ?\The people of P. C. T. school and vcinity feel proud of the little May Queen, Emily Jones, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John D. Jcnes, watch for her photo in the Palmetto Leader "Hurrad! for the Queen." The Play "Cinderella" wis given also. Instructor of May Queen and Play-was Miss Marie Young, a brilliant, intelligent, an., congenial teacher of the P. C. T. school. A / ! native of Clinton, S. C. and a graduate of Aljen un versity, Columbia, , S. C. We'are proud to havP such a bright character as she among us; we owe graditude to Allen university for shaping such an individual. The amount reported, Monday, May 3rd, $52.22. Wednesday, May 5th primary viepartment instructors, Mis. Amenda Rosemond, Mrs. L. C. Fish. i er and Mrs. Dora Fergerson. ^ Friday night, May 7, Commencement exercises, Prof. J. R. Bates Pan., address, Rev. J. W. Withefspoon. Sunday. Mav 9. th? nnstnv moc at his best. A very soul stirring sermon on Mothers' Day by the Rev. F. L. Lawton. At 5 o'clock Epworth League held its last meeting before the mid summer convention. A Moth er's Day program was carried v,. out by the Pres., Prof. J. R. nates WINNSBORO NEWS . Last Sunday was a typical church going day with all people of our town. Mother's Day was observed by all churches in town. Dr. W, E. Houston, D.D. ran a very successful revival at the Presbyterian church for Winnsboro last week. Under his preaching a number of persons gave thei'r hearts to Gou- and joined the church. While here, he visited our-schoot 'accompanied by Rev. Ulvrer. pastor of the above named church After Rev. Ulmer had conducted the devotional exercises, Dr. Houston \vn^ iiitvr>/tii/-T>/l -?1 1 - ?O ...V.-V.V.VWI vw UIC and niadP a wonderful a (Iress 011 the subject "An Open Door." The student body and faculty wore greatly benefitted by thP address^ Very touching conimnfiion services were hold at St. Paul Bapt. church last Supday. Rev. J. M. Beatty, the pastor, was quite at , himself as he argured the' scripture am- the souls of us feeled a- f freshed. 4' [- After services Sunday evening, -^r' a rally wag pulled off foiri wmvh"" the sum of '$138.10 was raised. Mere than half of the captains were not ready to report. The Sun_ _ day school reported $G0.25 and thp Young People's club followed with Jr. and B. J. Mcintosh are doing fine with their young group. ^ Mrs. Sallie Johnson has just re turned from Pittsburg where she . went to atteiu. the funeral services of her son-in-law, Mr. Davis' pass ing was a shock to us all having li-ved here most of his life. He was brother to Mr. Robert Davis Fairfield county training' schoti is nearing her close. May 14th 1st and'2nd grades begin the entertanments. Sunday, Mav 16, the v' annual sermon to the student body delivered by ~ Rev._ Whittfngton rector oF SF Barnabus Mission, Jenkinsville. Monday 17th 3rd anu 4th grades; Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th grades; Thursday, the 20, 7th grade and Friday, the 21, the oratorical contest. Anticipating another grade next year, we are not having any graduates. Rev. J. M. Beatty reports a. grand time at the State convention which convene*' at Manning, #S. C. last week, ------- A WILLIAMS uneral Home PEN DAY AND NIGHT i Quality and Better Service J \ Phone 9573 J MBULANCE SEKWICE 11 LADY ATTENDANT ! ! < j i\ 808 Washington Street ! ! COLUMBIA. 8. C. ; ; _j i I