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\ 4 . Saturday, April I6j 1938 am i as I V i 8 |H If|W J | Mr. John Burton, of Columbia, S. C., announces the engagement of ^iis sister. Nelleda Belle, to llyman B. iHawkins, son of Mr. and Nth College .avenue, Philadelphia, The marriage will take place June 1st. ^ j IN LOVING MEMORY Mrs. Rose Coleman, mother of v Miss Jannie Poindexter and grand mother erf Mr. Ben Hare. M You left us one year ago today. M Gone but not forgotten; ^ Sleep on, we love you but Jesus loves you best. ? 01 'Signed, (Mr.) BEN HARE - ? rivo onn #v IN MEMORIAM . In laving memory of our dear father and mothor, Frank and^ Delia Surginer who passed away in this month. Father, April 2, 1932. Mother, April 16, 1935. p . The passing years only help us to fully realize our loss. vc Sadly missed-by daughters, ? -W AMY SURGINER LIGON Tl CARRIE SURdlNER RUFF. ht , , ^ ^ ^ t, -Pi IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. RJartha E. Kennedy who left us two years ago today, April 16, 1936. N en arms 6: And let her always be . - A messenger of love between or Our humble hearts and Thee. nr -? ? *?? ? f i fh The Children: , r><; Elizabeth, Joseph, Jessie, Rob- ,.t ert, Theresa, Alberta, Alfred, Ulysses, Curtis, Hale. The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Sam u Williams, at the 'home of Mr. H - -Lester-Thompson.-506-Main -street.- to First song, Mrs. T, Kenny;' pi-ay- F. er, Miy Willie Boyco; seripturte Gi lesson by Mr. Sam Williams; sec- Si ond song by Mrs. Hattie Johnson ,'h t third song by Mrs. Johhson. The by house was then opened for busi- re hess. The president then called for the minutes of the last meet- m ing which were read received and ni made her report, one member re- Mi main on the sick list.?The prcsi- -fr dent then called for unfinished business. Then new business. A .,| program was rendered by the club >t one member joned, in _ the person of Miss Annie Mae Tucker of 620 Marion street. The roll was-then -c' called; 15 were present. The next meeting will be at Mr. Allen West 615 Sumter street. Dismissal by oa Mrs. Florehve Boyce. Refrc-eh- r>'. tnents. ,o FORDHAMITE MALE CHORUS * The Fordhamite Male choru.s of this eit.v 'is makinc a hendincr in ? ?7. ~ ? ~ D ft big way; Thgy made a presentation, of - songs on Sunday night April 3rd . ftt Bethel A. M, E. 'chut^-wh+ehseemed to have been very much . enjbyed.?This chorus has appeared on previous programs and is making "favorable-impr ussiun in the hearts erf ther many song lavin? friends. They sing the gefod \ old Southern Negro Spirituals in ,J the typical southern stylfe. ~J Just watch this paper for fur- ' ther news concerning thi3 highly ']] recommended group. ^ GOLDEN ROD CLUB _ H Monday night, April 11 at the home of Mrs. Georgia Mae "Davenport, 2210 L'uzc'ne Ave., the ' r club met in regular session. The Gi meeting was called to order by the 'h President, Mrs. May L. Green. Do- 'ir vcrtional conducted by Mrs. Daven h port after which a lovely program ;o wag rendered. One new .member was admitted. A delicious course -li of pineapple salad, smacks and ice <"o cream was served. The next meet ing will be held at the home of t0 Mrs. Dorothy Lee Goodsion 2132 (P Elmwood avenue, , so MAGNOLIA SOCIAL CLUB. Pf, ? Wa met at the -home of Mrs, ^ Elmore who has changed her ad- jn dre88~t5-No. 80"In the University -pj-j Terrace. The complete hour was biased socially discussing events per taining to the Negro race in gen- n.i ftrol T fKiwlr + V?ia onKinnf ok/\nT/l ha>.*e been consideration by all jy clubs of any importance. After dismissal,- the- hostess- ? served a delightful repast of potato salad and lemonade. I, the reporter, wish to make ^ amends to those who have been keeping up with the club news for ni not having published any in the th last two weeks, whieh-rwas due to ^ illness. Many friends. hay<| ap-_ ti< proached me for the reaSbfr.; f" Ahi jvj glad for the interest that has ai been ?hown toward us, \ jn t^zrrnZ:L Langston Hughes For U -= I.ANUVmjC 1UU MLIvS La ti p s Urn?ilii.u'lws. famous?poet vget-voiecd.-songstress,- looking o >ng, "Love Is Like Whiskey", wl aster-Yocalion. Mi.-s . Williams an" and "Sing in' the Mines."-" 'ithout Laughter", several volunu f the South which had a long n tried the country."~ ~ ROSA SOCIAL CLUB The club held its weekly meetill, Janio Smith, hostess. The msc was opened at the usual >ur, with the'president oh duty irst selection Love Lifted Me. 25 !alm was repeated. Seioiid selecon Farewell. Miss Jessie Drehei signed from the club. Miss Luni Precia was elected secretary iss M-am-ie- Hampton is still sick lie club adjoin red~trr meet at the nne of Mr. Albert Jackson, 913 rric street. The host of the everi; g served cake and ice cream. noticeto the. ni'blic: We the Christian ightingalc Christian women are lling a~-Ma.-is Meeting, at Allen niversity fiym. April 18th, at HO p. in. -? .? We >'incoelv hope that nlt~Florire "Nightingales will be there, id some one from every club in e City. Ice cream will be serv!. Pone by order of the FloriNightingale Club.. Mrs.. Matilda Grifiin, ftttfrrHLV BOYS SOCIAL CI.I B The .aeeting was held- at the me oi Mr. Hany Ganett, 201 endersom street, anil was called order byv-the? pR^vi<lem- A1 r.? C; Powell. at 7:30 o'clock In The Tr:'cii_ w;vs?scb-< ud t" siji.il. Our irinture lesson was taken fiom o booh of St. I.like 11:1-1-read ' Mr. Walter Cpscy. Prayer was piatei'l in concert. The president lied for the minutes of the last eeti?ig. which were read and ai><>vedv l-*n finished and n? w busie meet in if was changed from 30?t-n?ediit o'ldoek.?Tin?etd-1?wars lied and every member rospondI. The next meeting will be held fhe'home of Mr. Joseiih Garrett the snnu1 ad b oss.?Mm;?Harvy irrett assisted by Mr. Kd;Fripp rved n delicious course of. strawTry ice cream and cake, punch id crackers, followed by some ndy. The mooting adjourned at 00 o'clock, singing our closing lection, "God 'be with you till c meet again." CANDLE LIGHT SERVICE There will he a Candle Light rvice at First Calvary Baptist urch Sunday night, April 17th, 7:M0. The chil Iron's program m Fe held arid the choir will rig a Cantata "Frown Hini." lis promises to bo quite a treat 1)11^ mikt .lovers.?lit1*,?S, St mngblood, who is wi elv known the best organist in the city ill _ btr- at the organ.- She?has udicd at. Hamilton nn:l in New ark And is kno\vn. for her fine ograms. Therefore we are inting the public to come out to is service and enjoy the home 1 ?\ f IVI11. ? ? ^ AFI.VF. STAR SOCIAL (ll'Il Tiv< ivp"t.ing of Anvil 12 was Id at the home of Mr. and Mrs. issie Austin with a majority of e members- ores; nt. The dovoins-wrrrlcd by Josephine Austin e president Mr. Fred-.ie Forgun presided. The business session was briefly srussed including many * plans r entertainment' which we prom;> you i??the?flit uro.?With?Mr-, sh Benson as chAirman we Hsned to the program of lovely los by Mrs. Sallie M. Roof and vs. Evangeline Ferguson. A apter of the Bible was read by r. Willie Edwards. A rtoeni reie'd by George Ferguson. A poem ' Mrs. J. Austin. Mr. Gussie Ans i told jokes', followed By words criticism. After the very interting and arousing program,, we Ijournei to meet Tuesday, April ith at the home of Mr. and Mrs. >sh Benson, 00# Gates street. m mm * FtrvY \i> Att'sir- n.rn The Royal Music club met at ie home of Miss T.uev Jackson rcdnesd?ty night. April,.6. The eeting was called to order by c President Miss S M Hopkins the regular"hour. The devoonal services were conducted by iss Lucy Jackson. Due to the isence of the secretary the read gr of the minutes were omitted | 1,1 || | | - P Writes First Song Records ' , . V ' A vn \\f T 1 I I A Vf o l*- t?l*l ^VV41vUl/V4Ul9-^ ? . -*--7?| vcr copy of Mr. Hughes' first blues lieh Miss Williams has recorded for scored hits with "Fortune Tellin' Mr. Hughes wrote the novel, "Not ;s of poems, and "Mulatto", a drama in on Bi.oadway in New York, then . ~(Calvin Service). j Miss Susie _jJones was appointed I as temporary..secretary after which the meeting was opened for transs made from the silver tea which 1 Was had at the home of Mrs. Maud . Childs, April 3. Mr. Fred . Mayls ! sent ;t(n cents to the club to help out with the .collection vyhich we ' had for Rev Mcllwain which made the amount 35 cents. The club . sends many thanks to Mr. Mayes. The next club meeting will be : on i uesoay mgnt instead 01 wed! nesday night due to the fact that a weiner roast will be given on Wednesday night, April 13. After the transaction of busi-. ness a sjilendid program was sponsored by Miss Florence Hargess. All the* participants responded ; creditably. Next meeting will be held at the. home of Miss Susie M. Hopkins, Tuesday night April 12. CAVALIERS SOCIAL CLUB The members of the Cavaliers club held" their regular ~ weekly meeting at the home of Mr. Olan| der Bates. The chaplain, Mr. MelJ ton Ilcibcrt led the devotional exercises. After which the business , part of?the meeting?was discussed griefly with the president president pvesidincr. Mr. Herrin gave a interesting.talk, which was enjoyed very much by all. The meeting _ adjourned until next week. The hn.?t served h delicious repast. The mntarndgr?of the evening was ' spent in playing games. 'COMING!' COMING! HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH TOURNAMENT _L STATE?COLLEGE APRIL 21st AND 22nd j Our I niv Tprrqf?p There's not a room large enough for our rug! That was my husband's impression of the apartments, Lut he finally capitulated, if a - bit ungraciously and I acquired" my coveted four rooms. We've been here neatly a year r.ow and our enthusiasm is undiminished. We can never stop praising its convenience and economy, usually our visitoia start admiring the arrangement of the kitchen, (a -woman's paradise), then follows the question, is the range furnished with' the apartment ? That's our queue and our merry little tune begins, oh yes! and the heatrola in the living-room J and our current is included in our t'nttf ' Tlx* i*ncf r\ f f Vto VtAiicn tVi on \ comes im frrr its "Sham ~of~ acclaim. J Until recently I was tormented from the time my children stepped, out-of-doors- M am a aren't yo?thru now so you can take us to the playground? etc. etc. What a rest to nvy nerves now, there is a playground supervisor and her mornings are devoted to pre-school ?rhrldven-attd?I may go about my morning work without the fear of tin ir being hurt or in mischief. I 1 As we look about at the lovely, blooming things, a new joy is added fop our rent has been reduced end that fifty cents a week can be added to our children's quota. My husband is just as pleased as my children and I are, and as yet I haven't been malicious enough to ; remind him that our rug is uncut. (Mrs.) 'James A. Brown I . Apartment 73. CAMP COMMENT.* James B. Jones, Commander. The Caw Caw Chapter of Newi Farmers of America held its Fa-' Lher?Son banquet. Thursday night, j Anvil 7 at Camn Pewilhurwhit.ende Premise of the inclemency of _thc J weather the number attending was somewhat T?mall : Nevertheless a rather enjoyable evening was spent We wish to express our sincere thanks to Mesdanies J. B. Jones, George Smalls and Alexander Ai| ken for their assistance in prepat ( ing the foot!, which the boys brought from their homes in an! effort to practice economy. Our attention is now turned tol the district judging and speaking contest to be held during the lat' , tev part' of ApfiTTTrcparatTon- is 'l being made to adequately accommodate more and alrger groups ' than evog* before. We are Hoping i that all NFA chapters* will come ' In ona> hundred per cent. THE PALMETTO LEADER IN MEMORIAM In lovfng memory of our dear son, Mr. J. Alfred Stewart. "Treasured thoughts of onaa so dear Often bring a silent tear, Thmigfifta return to scenes long .Time rolls on, but memories last". ' MRS. HATTIE E. STEWART, Wife and Mother; MISS I LA L. STEWART, Daughter and. Sister. HEALTH WEEK OBSERVED ATOftANABDHL '-Z= Gaffnev.?April 4-11 being Na tional Negro Health week, the sixth grade with the guidance of their teacher, Miss E. T. Martin, presented a series of "programs during the regular- chapel periods; J dered by the pupils in their first program Monday, brought out many health essentials. 1 . J The highlight of the program Thursday was a playlet written by Miss Martin and-presented by the class. The playlet was based o n health and courtesy. A ?doctor sciged- with applicants- answering his ad for an office helper, is disgusted because eveTy applicant does not seem to. have the necessary health or courtesy traits he desires. At'last comes a person who has these traits, and the doctor employs her with pleasure. uemonstrauons in pnysicai exercises were also given. The program climaxed with the singing of "Goin' Home" by Miss Martin. I The Glee Club and the Alpha Beta Gamma society presented the first, of a esries of programs at the Bethel Baptist-church Sunday evening. The program consisted * of songs and readings based on the theme: "A recipe for living.", | ?Other programs in thiW series will be presented at Limestone Bap tist churchy April 24; Dunton Cha-1 pel M.E. cnurch May 1 and Metro politan AMEZ chiyrch May 8. The Alpha Beta Gammfl society presented "Chintz^ Cottage" a 8 act comedy in the auditorium Mon-1 day night. The play was full of, fpn and laughter and kept the audience thrilled with its swift ac tion. * | The cast gave an excellent interpretation and- presentaltion. Members of the cast were: FreedaNorris, as. Minty, a young society, jgirl who was, trying to find seeing ' sion in a small English village; 1 Lorene Camp, as her maid, who' furnished the humorous parts of the mlay; Susie E. Wilkins, j" who portrayed the very efficient aunti glishman who was always very in terested in his golf-gamej Ida Petty, as housekeeper and sister in law of the Englishman; Hallie Smith and George Posey, as the J children of the English and who created lots of excitement by being forced to-hide from chest to window seat to keep from being discovered in Minty'a house. DR. E. II. MeGILL COMMENCE- . M-ENT SPEAKER AT LAKE CITY HIGH ' The Lake City school will have Dr. E. H. McGill, president of Allen University to deliver the commencement address Friday,- May 6. The community is looking forward to Dr. McGill's coming with great anxiety. The school is ending its 5th year of work under Prof. L. D. Bradley as principal. Prof Brad ley was a student under Dr. McGill, while attending school a t Allen. President McGill is noted as a speaker and many out "of town *_ J a.?j i.? ?~^A v quests art? exptxicu iu givcv uihi. Five Countv Federal Forum Project Lexington Co., Lexington, S. C. The Five County Federal Forum W. H. Ward, with office at the Project under the direction of Mr. University of South Carolina is bringing to South Carolina, Dr. William Pickens of Washington, D. C. _ __ Dr. Pickens will conduct For-" ume "in five counties from April 11. 1938?.Tune 10, 1938. Dr. Pickens _is an outstanding educator and orator, and at present is director of branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Lexington county is fortunate in being one of the counties connected with the Forum Project. We feel that these Jorums will much information that will give serve as the means of imparting become more concerned about our us aspiration and inspiration to environ mentAl and national prob lems. Dr. Pickens will appear in Lexington county a? 8:30 o'clock P". m. at the following places on the Halpa trvipn- Mew RronklanH .Tnn S. C., April 12; Swansea graded "school, Swansea, April 14; Batesburg High school, Batesburg, S. C., April 18; N.Y.A. Camp at Camp Moore, New Brcrokland, April 20; Harbison institute, Irmo, April 22 Wilkinson Howe for Girls, Cayce, S. C., April 24 at 4:30 p.m.; Chap April 26; Lexington (Traded school. Lexington, S. C., April 27. We are hoping that if you live near any of the above places listed that you will avail yourself <rt the opportunity of hearing afnd seeing this great educator and orator. I Program gubmtted by Miss Martha P. Wright, Jeamea te^fhcr, Lexington county. |, . . I? Helrr i x |? i Leisure 4 ?-- ? % _ 4 ??= X A Join and i'oi' V DRAMATIC CL1 !*! - Y ' iiume town or cit J I Teach the X tlieir Lit i?-The (A Y For further ? " A branch club, adch | % x 1310 Assembly St % NOTICE T ? lvian 01 leave tic Editor to The f "ApriTIo, 193?<. % _After April 15th X - tlon only. T i-? > < <> +> ?\ USE HAIRLONGER f A-wonderful Hair Grower ,:.*!* Makes the hair grow Long. Full *|* prove its wonde-f.,1 worth. .|. r:" "-T Hairlonger Grower 25c A Pressing Oil ; 25c *t) Postage 10c. : _ { V ALSIE P. WYNNE .j. * ; X Box 24, Clio, S. C. A A )!* WANTED | Y . A ... A A LICENSED BEAUTICIAN to * v?~.. 1 1 Poo ir> ir.r ? wjui nui iv ATiay i, iyoo. r yr lurlh?r Information contact. Flora 2 Fordham, manager Flo's , Beauty f Salonf Orangeburg. S. 0. j BAXLEY'S DAIRY Grade "A" Milk 2339 Elmwood Ave.. Columbia. S.C NEGRO EXTENSION AGENTS HOLDS 2-DAY SESSION Orangeburg. S.C., April 2?"The varm Bill is not as /lad as it- * looks" said A. H. Ward, District 0( Extension/ Agent herctoday in a<r . dressing the closing session of a j ~ two-day conference of Negro Extension Agents which was called f for-study of the Agricultural Ad- ? justment Act of 1038. Mr. Ward was quoting a farm* G er who, after overcoming his first disappointment over his cotton acreage allotment, concluded that he would be able actually to frff- ^ orove his condition by increasing food and feed foj; home consumption. "Adequate food and feed" continued Mr. Ward, "will increase groas income for the farm and decrease cash expenditures for these supplies. 'r E. A. Miller. assistant director Sotfthern division, AAA, Wash- Iington, D. C., who is directing the N series of meetings with Negro Fx D tension Agents in nine Southern ^ states, brought "greetings from I. r< >w. Duggan, director and told the ? eighteen agents present that the purpose of the educational inert ings wm to provide them with in G ? < r*s w , I TO SPEND THEIR Time Pre m a Branch of ~the LI' LIB of The Palmetto 3 y. . ; Children to erary, Drama atrical Abilil Year-Round Program information in regard ess: THE DRAMATIC lalmrtto -16 reet i 1 . . O PROSPECTIVE Ml >f the Columbia Ctub t your name and addres Palmetto Leader's Offi Boys and girls?ages members will vpp.pi Cabin in tl TOURIST CAMP Kidgewood on the M v ' - % CABINS, DANCE PAVII SANDWICHES AND DR Phone 2-2312 Tr*at your akin to th? boaatifiora: Chooee Ro Peroxide Vanishing C ' v^. ' Pink Peroxide Vanimi ; [ ? or Rolling Mana Also lovely Face Powi mSlctm M '' ?and Smoothing Hail pBBI Ecrcfe is scanted with I . ftrggAM ; ^^sit^^auidaGloiia rniation which would better en- h >!e them *o suvo their own pe- - v e as -well as cooperate with the t tivitks of the local white Court-'j I A pouts. c Blackboard. demonstrations v^rr s 'UductBd by C. F. Clark, ltural Economist, Southern-di"- r ion. AAA. Washington and Ne- t o represent at i\ os of ,the AAA ho addtv ssed the conference were . imes P.* Davis, Head Field. Officei it tie Hock, Arkansas and A. I. ' f olSev, Tuskepee Institute. Ala. | President M. F. .Whittaker .^of. J rtrtr?t''ilepe?welcomed, the?visi* j * us nn.l Harry r. Daniels, .Nvj-to istri.t Agent, presided * f I.OWRYS NEWS. . Mr. John McMullen was fatally', ijuyid when the truck on which'( p was liding overturned near owrys school house on State Hy' o. "21, Wednesday. April 6. The i lie?: v as driven by a white man.'i [r. McMullen was riding on the. ar. He died in the Pryor hospital i CheJtb^ Wednesday night. His omo was near Chester. TJ>e many friends of Mr. Hard* illiam will be sorry to know that t * - Page % .* v?.-/ ' jjjj?' ten I T V )fitably -f. 1 T & > 5 T * - > TERARY AND ' % __ Leader in your *+* ^ Develop % tie ancT^ ies 0/ . ... Is to forming- a : EDITOR, > ' " . ' * V " eafor y? Columbia, S. C. V' ' v ' EMBERS * - : ,? ? If- ? ? s to the Drama- > OA /*\ /%v? JUC Uli UI UUlUi e V fr-om 15 to 20; ved by-^apftlfca- ? X " *> : ~?<+ ?_ -<* ? v> . A 44 4 A A A A 5" V^VVvV le Cotton! FOR COLORED ? ?? a? lonticello Highway ;|: .ION. PLATE LUNCH t INKS OF ALL KINDS- l " Reuben Trapp, I'rop. IMO FKAORANCI Ling Cream ge Cream. M i\\ fc\~ der. or Talc ? ^C', r Dreeeingm. Ill iBffi j^A] the ex qui >" perfume. ] 4 V m if] J *Ul?JiULmmmKBi ic was instantly kill'-d in a t ' creek in Jhomasvillo. N. 0. ? '. jilliam was a former reside: t f .owrys. Funeral "-services v onducted at Whitmire. H _> wa* a on in law of Mrs.-Mary Rcid v ives here- Mrsr Redd -and ehiM-tyi Motored to Whitmire on Snip' y o attend the funeral. The eotnmuiiion serviei s a-' . 'aul on Sunday past wore ia { < "y ittended. Mr. Milton White sic.k at * s lome. Friends are asked to v. t liny . ; __ Elder ('. 1. Flowe, Rv and M"s. Troeker will be (rues?- for supper it Mrs Millie Peay's Thursday "v"ninpr. Rev. Flowe will preach the same nitrhf, at Brown Chapel A. M. E. church .j..,. Wo. arc expect in e a lot of old 'riends at Brown's Chapel on Sun- " lay to attend the annual Ea<* r exercises. Easter exercises will he it Mt. Prospect Baptist church on Sunday nipht. You are invited to ittend these services. r? A IT TTTl ITATTn i i\ i u-r lui n SUBSCRIPTION L .