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Saturday, February^T2;~1938 ' Miss Lillian C. .Lott, charming daughter of Mrs. Peart^ C. Lott woo oAnn trt f U? /?! *? !?-* ? 1 - ?uu own in viae WCCK. Mtgs~fcoLl, now a student of State College and an active member of the girls' basketball team ' was sent to Columbia as representative "Tb~the_ Athletic Council held on . the campus of Benedict college The many friends of Miss Lott, Iri and around Columbia, wish her ft very successful yeai- at State in her scholastic and extra-curricula activities. - GARRETT-SI M KTN S. Mrs. Mary Ella Brunson Gar rett announces the marriage o f her . daughter Earline Elizabeth to Mr. Wallace Jordan Simkins, both of Edgefield. S. C., Jan. 2 /1938 in McCormick, S. C. COLOMBIA HOSPITAL NURSES VISIT THE STATE HOSPITAL Tbj^ Senior Class . of Columbia Hospital visited the State Hospital January 26 for the, purpose of attending a class in Psychiatry; This was the first class-of Negroes to attend classes nt the ^ State Hospital. Thig was made possible by Dr. "G. B. Carrigan instructor of Psychiatry at Columbia Hospital. It was very beneficial for the Nurses had different type$ of Psycosis demonstrated to them wh'ch .. had been taught in class. Beatrice Brown, reporter. THE "LES COQUETTES" The "Les Coquettes" Club niel ?at-the home of Miss Luoila Tayloi ?1418 Tobacco street, Feb. 8.?Tht program was as follows: SongCount Your Many Blessings; Praj, er repeated; Song?Just As I Am; Solo?Rosa iy?e Taylor; Poem? * Luella Taylor; Solo?Mary Younp The business of the club was dis cussed. Plans for a nartv wore discussed. We were glad to web come a new member Miss Carolyr Thompson. Friends are cordially invited to attend our meetings The next meeting will convene at the home of Miss Carolyn-Thompson, Pendletqn street. MAGNOLIA SOCIAL CLUB The- Club rtiet at the- home oJ Mrs. Ada Griffin wi th the .iisua. """opening led by Mrs. Ida Marj Gilliam.. Further plans were made for the silver tea which is to bt given Sunday, Feb. 13, at four o'clock. We are looking forward to mdeting many of our friends at the Mistress-Sally?and Ada Griffin's home, 1300 Lyun street We adjourned to meet next Tues. day at the home of Mrs.^ Sallj Griffin. The hostess served tea sandwiches and cakes.. ?' WAVERLY SILVER STAR CLUE ~-f-~? 1 ~ The club met at the home ad Mrs. Inez Hawk/ns 1415 Dial Ave First song Miss Louise Guntcr; led inprayer by Mrs. Alice Lewis; second"song Miss Eunice Warrant! Business discussed very briefly The meeting adjourned. The hostooo 1 - j-i! ? - otivcu a uuncious course o 1 sphagetti, hot roll?, wa'ners, tea and cake. All reported having a nice time. \ - YOUNG MEN BUSINESS CLUE On Thursdayxjiight Jan. 3, the Young Men's Business Club mel at 1022 Pendleton"" street:"; The regular business program was earthed out. Mr. Simon Jackson Was appointed temporary teportei filling the unexpired term of D.B Whaley. The members of the clut have planned" a party in honor . of our president, Mr. S. Y. Rhoden. This party Will take place on the third Friday night in February. THE WAVERLY PTA Founder's Day program will be ?Fob 17th and the PTA will fc>e postponed until that date. Th* meetings will be at Allen Univei sity at 8 o'clock. But there will be an Executive Committee meeting beforehand at 7 o'clock and the following chairmen of zones are urged to be present: Messrs. Rob ert Kershaw, D.' D. Mozie, AnoerCooper, Ophelia Williar??, Neally Frazler and McKiisick. ?ROSE SOCIAL CLUB The RSC met at the home of Mi.-s Hattie M. Hollpway, Feb. . The meeting was called to uitIui y the chaplain. After which the -meeting ^vas-inrned over into the which was very interesting ano 1 enjoyed by all. \ye were very.glad to have a visitor which are always welcome. We're very glad ; to know Miss Emmie Turnipseed is up again. After bang coniin also glad to have three new mem i bers. After " business the meet: _ing_.was turned over -to- -the?chap I lain for dismissal. The hostess | served a course of~pineapple salad i and crackers. Next meeting at the " home -orf-M4sa?Nellie - -Mae Jeter; FOUNDER'S DAY AT RF.ED STREET HIGH An (Mrs on, S. C.?The ParenfcTeacher association, R. S. H. ob? owed Founder's Day 4:00 o'clock Thursday evening, February 3fd i it the school auditorium. j :~ L._ An inspiring devotional service ! '. as conducted by . Mrs. J. Fair 'oliowed by a few introductory a ?eimrlrs hy our President, Mrs. S. j 1. P6rry. t - We w^re favored "with . a very n r.structive playlett entitled "Re- c Members" by members of,thfi_J.0th b :ra:!e Messrs B. T. Simpson and ^ iV right, instructors. ThiB prolan. vividly portrayed the Found . A. Another interesting feature q . vas the display of a beautiful ti i nrthday cake ^hose candles wpre - ?rghted in -honor^ of^thf Founders v jf.the National P. T. A. Mesdames tl Phoebe HurstT and Alice? Burnie. 2 A ially was staged to raise c funds for the school in which-sev- y jral grades competed for :.the - jirthday cake. First grade anu. n .heir instructor Mrs. C. Burroughs t . aistd the largest amount a(nd c a on the . cake. All workers were dated to report a total of $41.00. _ We also held a very touching- ^ memorial service in -Honor of der "'^'"1 m?mhi'n nf the nsgnrintinn. _ One hundred and eight members ? .-njoyed all the benefits of the ev. -ning immensely. * ' ti r THE GOLDEN ROD CLUB * 1 F ? The club was called to order by . the vice-Pres. Miss Rosa BetT ~ i Roof at the home of Mrs. .Thomas - Goodwin, 2132 Elmwood Avenue . Jan. 31. Devotional exero'ses con- ^ t ducted by vice-Pres. The hous'e i Avas_ opvned for business. The ' roll was called all members re- ^ .ponded. A beautiful program ^ was rendered by the club. Fish, p 1 cream, potatoes and tea were ' served. Club- dismissed .by the r president.' ' > The^club met at the home o f . .Mrs. James Green, Feb. 7, 2022 I Pine street. The club was called a . to order by the vice-Pres. Miss n t Roof. Devotionals conducted b y ? the president. House opened for 1 business; the roll was called; all a , members responded. Visi tors Mr. 1 James Green, Mr. Thomas Good- s win, Miss Hattie Bell and Elizabeth Goodwin. Pineapple salad, ^ I VofTee and cake was served. Club " .'.ismissed by the?president.?MissMiJdred Chatman is spending some . time :n Batesburg. ? BABY CONTEST A SUCCESS. 1 , H j: The Baby Contest held at Zion P . Baptist church, Tuesday night Feb v rT, Wih n "nrrr h Mn, .T P. Rncd or sponsor of the contest acted as , temporary Mother to the thirteen babies, taking part in the contest. ? The Old Woman in the Shoe had t] Lnothing. oa her._ w Baby Pearson, representing the ^ Ushers Board won the first prize ' of $5.00 with $102.30 to his credit. ^ The Baxley Baby who had $60.48 ^ was awarded the second ptfze of b ' $3.00. The Abner Baby won 3rd n prize of $2.00, having the third ' highest amount $50.70. All babies, 1 having less than $26.00 were , a- warded 50c each. The "tojtffl 7 mount raised was $337.66. Par- 1 ents and sponsors of the babies 0 are sincerely thanked for their * _ snlendid -cooperation and support. This was eminent to the success ^ of the contest. 1 Mrs. J. P. Reeder, Sponsor, j Rev. J. P. Reeder Pastor. ! IN MEMORIAM. 0 * v In loving memory of our dear c mother. Snllie' R ' TCm'r I ' parted this life February 9, 1927. 8 Gone but not forgotten. Mr. Charles W. Jacobs, * Mrs. Evelyn J. Robinson, ^ Mrs sea Ruth and VlrUiHc Fai'r, * , c Children- - 1 \ ' Mjg|epi9 - ? , flj r*3**r |0I9^^JMMS^?4|1 i**" i ? ^ tt,..,vy; < -xg South Carolina State / the 1937 Bulldog Squad. COMMUNITY SOCIAL LLLB. ~ The Community Soo'al Club met t the home of Mrs. Louise Ford. "he meeting was called to order iy the president Mrs. Eliza IKichiond.~ After the devotional bxer ises the members went into the msiness both old ar.r new was iscussed. The Bingo Party given at the ome of Mrs. Mary Mickles was uite a success and we do thank he publ'c for their help. A Valentine party is to be gi en or. Monday niber-Eeb. 14 gat-i tie home of Mrs. Eliza Richmond I l/)7 Peachtree St." The public is ordialjy invited; >come and enjoy ourself. | After the business part of the leeting was over tl?e hostess serv d d' tasty course, consisting of ocoa, cake and shndw'ches which 11 enjoyed; wo then closed t o leet next with Mrs. Matthews on lichland street. BACCHANTES The Bacchantes club was enterlined by Mr. McTeer Zimmerman t the home of Mtss Elsie Searles 029 Taylor street Monday night 'ebruary 8 at 8:30. Mr. Zimmerlan presided over the meeting nd several members spoke, on viil points of interest to the club. The Bingo party and dance at be home of Miss Benvce Paul 'uesday night was a- great sucess.?The next meeting will?b e eld at the home of Miss Florence eal on Gervais St. Monday night 'eb. 4th. I. A Ft.IN PLAYMAKERS OPEN DRAMATIC SEASON The Claflin Playmakers, diamtic society of Claflin campus, an ounce the opening of their spring (ramatic season on Tuesday, Feb. ' 5. The Playmakers have chosen n interesting bill for their first I (cesentation for the current sea- I on; two well known plays "The Mre G*f the Lord'?_ by Frank Dur- ( am concerns itself With religious anatics in Soutih Carolina* and romises toYbe a worthwhile ofering. A pair of lunatics is set ! n an asylum and the resulting sit- ' ations are extremely interesting. ' The Playmakers are inaugurate j ng a ^community theatre and the lublic patronage is cordially lnited. 1? m m ^ CUUB COURT-A-REFf nnL _ _ - i.. * - - ' " 1 * * ' ine suver tea given dy ?^iud!ourt-A-Ree Sunday Feb. 6, at1 he home of Mr. Edgar Williams J ra$.. Very _auccessfuJ; thanks to all 'ho participated". The meeting of last woek was eld at the home of Miss Gussie layo. This week's meeting will e held at the home o<f M'ss Ver-j telle Means, "2479 Bratton street. - STERLING HIGHLIGHTS t Greenville, IT C?The activity nterest at Sterling for the secnd semester was initiated by the 'resident's Council who conductd chapel exercisos January 2J-28. :Tnr theme' of prng'gms was lerving the Community. ^""During the week piromineitt mqrchafvts .nd business men whe serve Green ille \\ere speakers. Mr Meyers f' Meyers .Arnold?Dept. Store, vas first to appear. ~ On the suceeding programs Messrs Robert ^ambert and E. C. Murray we\ie peak^rs., - I Many warm friends of M|. Clayton "Pejg J>eg" Bates wer% luppy to?aiKnuwleilltt; liia?prcwinc? at th^ school curing luea*lay's chapel hour, Feb. 1st. Mr. 3at?s, a local boy, has made ane thk palmftty1 * eade| Llunin?; Students and Friendsn umisiia! i oeui d?m?Greenville?by? the. charitable shows he has snonsored for Unfortunate children. : .The greatest three he gets, he admitted during a short talk, is < coming home and noting the pro- J . gross; of "his race-at-home-Other |-J guests were Mr. Bates' Secretary , ' Miss William*, Mrs. Pfearl Bates,?' who dedicated "a solo to the rlsi- | 1 tors; Mr. Moadors ark friend and : 1 G. A. AnderBony Speeia!~~music 1 was sung .by the .girls' quartet. H'rT Bates responded -musically, ( Mr,., Madors, a Rotarian, gave a ' short talk. 1 Friday, February 4th, the con-'5 tcstants for the_ "Miss Sterling":* honor were introduced after which the bt>ys!?gle^ cliih , sang, three jc songs. Rtv. T. J. Douglass of Is- J v racl Chnpef C. M..E, church spent c part < 1' Friday visiting the shops ' ^ and Deserving the classes at work. Friday. night the basketball team-; of Fountain Iim clashed ' with the Stirling teams. Sterling y Was victorious in both the girls j, and boy*?game. The scores were b girls 12 10; buys 48-2&- The senior class is bringing to ' Stcrlii g the Knoxville College quartet February 28th in a spec- ^ ial musical recital. This is but c one ir a series of such'features to p be fostered by The class this? semester. P h 1 ??* ,MT. OLIVE SCHOOL [; Holly, Ilill?The Choral Club of the school gave an entertaiing I t was _xvcJL_atieiuiiiiL_ Thtt schooL Songfest Sunday afternoon at 3:30 ii has an outstanding quartet. The j, quartet-sang at P.uCdence H+gh?school (white) Friday Feb. 5. The house . was packed. This quartet s is the first group of colored to ap- a pear in the school. I - The basketball team is ready to c an., ivt:oo a r? u..;~ I..VV V t,..y ..AlilO- 11,^. ,J ler ha* them in charge. School District No. 5 will hold e its regular meeting at the Mount 1 Olive school Feb. 17, at 2:30 p.m. a All teachers are requested to be r present and.on ti me, " j Miss A. C. Spann was called e home last week on account of the death of her father. t Miss Mamie Perry was called j home Sunday on account exf, illness of her father. i * The school is moving on nicely s "" The sick list is improvingr Mr Pressv Myers, Mrs. El za Brown, \ Master Willie Lee Brown, Little Misses Mary Lee Grant and Martha Anderson.. MT. MORIAII 11 APT. CHUR'-H t n Rev. C. H. Pirkftt, pas^r Spartanburg, S. C.?The Sonday^ T sohool opener at the usual hour } with thp Supt and teachj.rs^at j " i * ur:.. .4- ~ c J. .4... nru Tlfirrfx ~ ix j'UM ui u?i>. i i*# ivauny.is ;s took charge of thc.il* classes for thirty,, minutes. Two new classes have boon added, The men's w Bible class of which Rev. Pi'kett ? rs jthc teacher. Mrs. Elva J. Wil? h son is the other new tea ch e r. We s> are very proud of them. At the r?gular morning' 3ervic- \ PTa large crowd"was out.to wit- d ness the strong message by our pastor. Text Ectr. " 12:1, ^Subject, "Vi "Remember now thv Creator in 1 a the days of thy youth. e The BTU m(,t at the usual hour i with Miss Almetto Hampton, pre- F siding. The BTU is certainly improving. 7 ;??? ~e On Fur lay night the pastor > preachrd anothur great sormon, ti lisinc as a. text. St. Matt. 14:24 slih n jpct Out in the Midst of it. | r Amidst Contrary Wines. H McCOLL NEWS , |i( By J. S. LaSeine, Jr. I ^ McCtdl, S. C., Feb. 7?Our local school invites you to the Ne- v ffr" History nroprram Friday, Feb. c 11th promptly- at 11 o ciock. "7 TFTt-Tc^vm be no' admlSBlon. -? Miss Marie Watson was surprisd with a visit of h*r brothers, e it !B RB& BL ^jj ij^ ili re shown here enjoying the M' ssrs Alfoiisa and Andrew. Watson who were on their way. to Baltimone. ?? - _ .1. _ _ The schtvol presented the play Heaven Bound un. ?er the direction t>f Mis:; Viola Simmons and Mr. Samuel Middloton which was heartily enjoyed by al who were present- We-wish to thank those matrons who participated. Mrs. Th^ola McNair gave, a de.1J-J rt " - iimiuiui UfHiner ounaay ior tne llines. Dav(s, Sims, GarfieWs, Mc ilr.es and LaSeines. ISoeicHy Hill Gymnasium?McJoll Green Wave roled to Society dill for a double-heaJjr ccmlng rut of th efracas with a twin win. Girls game first. The pulrple rnd #okf -of Society Hill had the rr"on and white of McColl * bevl deiod for three periods trailing i to 2. Then the Gr^en Wave seVired a Scoring punch from seme vhere in the.last period to breeze ?t;i in. front and when the final vhistlo sounded the scores stooe' !o.*iety HU1 8, McColl 10. Beys game: That Green Wave uggornaut is still crushing < its oes which means s.'x .straight ictr ries to date. Those big strong dvs . f Society Hill played grand ilwin't h:ivi. an eve for the asket consequently the boys fronj lie state bolder walked a^vay tTT fib tune ol 20 to U7-r fin ,in.- (Uf M?/'..ll aa Koone, a teacher at Johnston; liano solo, selections by out choal class, solos by, Mr. Joe A. Iayes snct Trelectiona bv a quaret from Bat^sburfe.' MTge audences \vere~preeent at each afair. Mr. Willie Le\Vis, a teacher here va3 carried home last* week, bemuse of illntf.a. Wq hope flor lim a speedy rec6Vflry. The members of the Elit? club >ntert*inedl Miss Carrie Searlea at . =-^~?=-~?p. ids and lassies paid glowing triule to tlte purple an<l <?ol of Moiety Hill.for their mannerly dewtm*nt. ?-?I The Green Wave plays BtViettsviile. its most bitter rivals, "ighti j BK'ITIS JI NIOR COLLEGE By Ruby I4. Nicholson (.Kir Sunday school is progress^ ig splendidly under the super" p.temicrey of Joe Arthur Haye.c, enTbr: Att?arf?tire?officers?nr. tudcnts. The instructors serve s directors and teachers. The senior entertainers r.endei d A' vorv peppy an.l enjoyable rogiam at Ridge Spring Friday^ veiling to a large and appreciaive audience,. Principal Collins "c onipanie'd the group and was oyally entertained at supper Dy 'rincipal and Mrs. A. C. Highlowr Miss .Ruby Blassesgal... * mtm>er of the faculty of Hampton li LeosvMlle, was the week end :uest of Mr. and Mrs. II A. Blu-*engaie. Prof C, A. Rubens ai.d a group. T . our-_yo.ung men journeyed to Vare Shoals Theirs, ?iy evening vhere tHey entertained a very irgt. and enthusiastic audience at he public school. Mrs. Maddox, ho principal and~ others helped to lake the occasion a success. President Nicholson, Principal ' uPTtt?; Messrs?d.C. Simmons and I. A. Blassengale attended the liken County Teachers' meeting Saturday. Mr. 'James- Bellinger, Bettis '3d ho ig Caching near .North, S. C. as a welcome week-end visitor ere. He aJJrcsscd the Sunday chool very interestingly. ? . The senior high school class, Irs. D. M. Hubert, sponsor, renercd an entertaining one-act play (Friday evening. Sunday afteroon that group entertained wij^i "ytlver tea" at which time a very xccllent program was rendered.. iniGTig the participants were: Vincipal R. N. Smith, Johnston; Irs. M. M. Murray, Jeanes tea-, fklgeCveld; Principal?R P *ix, Graniteville; talks, Miss Thel. IVm l^r ^3 ftk ** g^m.. ^.': ^YjB^^fl Athletic Banquet honoring a birthday party on last Wednes1 day evening. * 4 < Mr. Willas Hightower. graduate of '35 delivered a very insldring s cm in on in the auditorium on Sunday evening. " ; AlTKmg others?present- at the silver tea Sunday were: Mrs. R. N". Smith. Miss Goings, Johnston school; Mrs. M. Washington, prin-_ cipal of Bouknight school; Mrs. Sarah Anderson, Edgefield. . Jackson c/f Sirrinsonville u>? vie iting v'aughter8 here. Mesura Samuel and Floyd Hammonds graduates of '37 ."wero* the | week-end guestB on the campus. J IN MEMO HI AM. ! ' > - ' ?' * 1 I In remembrance of our dear piother, Mrs. Lottie Walton, who departed th^ life, Feb. 10, 1936. We watched mother breathing thru the night Her breathing, soft and low, As in her breast the wave cf liCe, Kept heading to and fro; i "" ~ ~"' . ' For when the morn came dim and sad, - And chilled with early showers, Her qu/et-eyelids closed in death, She had another morn than ours. Children:?M-a .Tnnio Stalks. Mrs. Luemac Dessaw, Miss Elizabeth Walton, Miss Frances Wal-, torr, New York- Mr. Laurence Wal ton, Columbia. BAXLEY'S DAIRY Grade "A" Milk : PHONE 2-11-16-2839 Elmwood Ave., Columbia. S.C. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LEADER COD If your dealer, doe* not have mrtct ?o (?? OODEFROY MANUFACTURING COMPANY | ?wv> PINCKNEY'SFl UNDERTAKER AND LIC SOUTH CAROLINA i-t r * TTTW-COT JCTlfAN. \ Fttpri, LU. | "Sa. is! action or TMvru'V Hack" I COAL - COKE_ j ' ?*?^ 1 I'HON i:S ;H2l and 3125 j If-21 Taylor St. COLUMBIA 4 . ... - ? ? 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