Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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.* Saturday, July 16, 1938 Mr. and Mrs. James Watts of Stanford, Conn??wara viuitora in the city this week, after returning from Augusta, Ga., where Mrs. Watts ^visited her mother. Mr. Watts is a former Columbian. They report a pleasant stay here and in Augusta. Mrs. Susie Mixon is visiting her daughter in Norfolk, Va., and reports a pleasant .stay. She expects tov return home Sunday. .... Mias?Helen E. MuKnighl, datT~ ghter of Mr. and .Mrs. Preston Crafton of 1414 Heidt street is spending her vacation in San Anlonio, lexas, as house guest of Miss Ruth Hodire; Misa Mc-Knicht _ will be a senior ?t Sppln-mn n>l lege, Atlanta, next term. Miss Hodge graduated in "June from Spelman.. While in Texas, Miss McKnight will also visit Dr. and. Mis Ford nf Hniisitnn ?Miss Alberta Sumter and Miss Lelu B. Smith aie spending the summer with relatives in Washington, D. C., and Philadelphia, Ph: Willie there EEey will also visit Baltimore, Md., and New York City. Miss Ruth A. Perry after spending a week's vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Per-.; ry, and brother Ludald Perry, has' returned to New York City where she js employed as stenographer anu private secretary to A. Jfnulips Randolph, the president of the ' Brotherhood of Railway Porters. Accompanying her on her vacation was Miss Patricia Hart of Rye; N. Y., for whom a party was giv-| en on Wednesday of last weeki where she rnet a. host of Columbia 's young people. Mrs. Juimn Denley of' Columbia had as guests for the "fourth" .the following persons: Mr, and .M13. Addis cur Yongue and, little daughter Delores; Mr." 'and Mrs. Albert Yongue and nephew Bobby all of Charlotte, N. C. * ? ~ Mrs. B. T. Williams of -Sumter, S. C., and Dr. R. B. .Frederick of Greenwood, S. C., spent last week-end with their parents Attorney and Mrs. N. J. Frederick, on account 01 tneir father's illness. Little Rhoda Brown, of Charleston, S C., is spending a while visiting her sister at Benedict College her a pleasant stay. Miss Prances Hawkins and her nephew Ralph Hawkins spent their two weeks vacation visiting their patents and grandparents Mr. .and Mrs. P. H. Hawkins of Little Mountain, S. C. Miss Frances a former student of Booker T. Wa^h I ington high?school in Culumbia 1 gained many friends while" "here. I She i? now malting her home in East Orang, N. Y,., with hdr older sisters and brothers. Miss Helen- C. * Roddick and grand-nephew, Raymond Ransom, I Jr., have returned to Columbia Pkrce. -Ihry tvero viaitingMr. and Mrs. David H. McDonald ttnd daughter Gloria. Mrs. McDonald was formally Miss Naomi Smith, niece of Miss Helen C. Reddick. They rejpoffed a pleasant sojourn. NOTICE! Amy's Beauty shop will be closed for one--day,-Wednesday, July I 20, on account of all onerators at tending the Stato Beauticians convention in Spartanburg, S. C. J BLUE RIBBON SOCIAL CLUB I The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Hattie Walker, 1416 _ Tobacco street The. meeting- was called to order by the president at1 8 o'clock. Opening song I shall' not bo moved. The scripture was read by Mrs. Gibson, from Genesis 1:6. Prayer was repeated in concert. Next song I got my tick' ' et icady, then fhc "devotion came to n close. The hodse was then opened for business. New and old business was discussed. The roll was called. The members responded very nicely, seventeen members were present. We closed with singing God be with you 'till we meet again. A delicious course was served. The club will give a dance at the Palmetto Chauffeurs club on Friday night, July 15. Come one tuiiit; an. RADIO CLUB NEWS The young men of the Radicr Literary and Sociay club met with tube Eugene Wilson at the home of Roland Harris. The members ifdther^d their ustial?andthe meeting opened p'ronjtply. The president presided began with prayer and then the 2Srd Psalm was repeated in concert. After devotionals were over discussion of old and new business were in progress. These were given great consideration and nr.' tin finished business was left.' The host served a repast 'of punch and cake after which the member9 adjourned to meet at the home of Isaac Howard at 926 Pine t ?tre?t, THE WARD ONE WILLING WORKERS CLUB, , , ' The Ward One Willi** Workers club nut at the home of Mrs. Eva Mae*Moss 427 Sumter street, Tuesday night, July 12, 1938. The meeting was called tu_order by the Madam President Miss Lucy, Jones . and opened with- the club song led by Miss Nancy Sims. Prayer by Miss Lottie Sims. Bible verses were recited by all of the members. Then Mrs. Creasie Mae Thcfmpson led another song. The meeting = opened for btrsmessrThe minutes of the last meeting were read. Motion bv Mrs' P.ronsio Thnmn. son and seconded by Mrs. Eva Mae Moss it was - adopted. The roll was called, the members responded briefly. Then the meeting \va, closed. Mrs. Eva Mae Moss led the closing song. Mr. Archie Tucker dismissed us by giving the closing ode. ( LUCKY BIRD SOCIAL CLUB The club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boyce 1022 College street. The meeting was called to J urdt'l- by the president. The devotional period wa?, composed of '.ongs. prayer, reading af si'i'lptUle 1 The sick committee reported one 1 member ill. The minutes were ' read, received and adopted, after which unfinished and new business was transacted. f _ A fish fry will be given at the 1 home of Mrs. Minnie Bowler,^Saturday night, 1012 College street. Dues were collected and the meeting adjourned to convene at the [ -homo of Men. Mary Dclton,-i Blossom street. After the meeting 1 the hostess served a delicious-re- 1 past. | TWELVE STARS SOCIAL CLUB The Twelve Stars Social club | held its meeting of July 12 at the , home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Deas ] with Mrs. S. M. Roof as hostess. - The meeting was called to order by the Vice-President, Mr. Lewis ! Deas,_ith Mrs. Josephine Austin in charge of the devotions. ? After the business session we 1 enjoyed a program of poems and J coiiunents af praise towards the pi ogress of the club. We will meet next with Mrs. Ineva Ecdtt, 1008 College St.r on Tuesday, July 10| so until ther bye, bye. t \ WAVERLEV BRANCH ! LIBRARY 1 , During the month ofXIune, *J38 | r ^dult looks were circulated yund , 22 curent periodicals; ;M^?^1680 j juvenile books and 13 periodicals. f 154 books were circulated from ( Reedy Point, -Resonw&ld and Camp , Moore, making a total circulation E of 3007. 73 new borrowers and . 12 re-registered. Reference readers < and observers 722, including 142 < jLhildreii_l?r Story jiour, Thursday | afternoons at 5 o'clock. j i The children are.very much in- j terested in the Book Trail of the ; Ages, and 145 have joined the, Summer Reading Club. J | During the absence of the As-1 sistant Librarian, Mrs. E.K. Wheel , er, who is attending Summer, j School?in Atlanta, and who lias- < npoeinl ehnvgc of the Cliildii'ii's? work and is an excellent storyteller, the Story Hour is conducted by volunteers every week. As June closes "the fiscal year of , th Library, a summary of t h e J year's report follows: ] Circulation: Adult fiction 7773 Adult non-fiction 3187 , :RentaT tjooks ? ~~ ????264 : =="] Total Adult books 11,224 j Adult Periodicals . __ _ - 51*7 1 Adult booksand periodicals 11,821 Juvenile fiction 7872 , Juvenile non-fiction 8604 Total Juvenile books 16,476 Juvenile period teals .. . . .. "l~4tl~ Juv. books and periodicals 16,622 ' 28 schools including Camp Moore which is a NYA , project 15,999, making a grand total of 44,442, 1 a gain of 11,679 of previous year. 1 New borrowers 743. Re-register- ( ed 122. Reference people 8969. ' Books added 485. Approximate book stock 4190. During The Benedict-Allen Sum- ' n i i _ \ u7- * 1 mer ocnooi a large numoer ar teachers borrowed .books and used| pictures and reference material J .ind all found a cordial welcome. , The librarian in charge and her j helpers are always pleased to have ( visitors, and all old and new mem bers are urged to continue using , the library and feel free to give suggestions Or help in any way. All can help to make the library , and surroundings just what it i should be. What will you do? . i W. T. THE WAVERLY SILVER STARS The Waverly Silver stars met at the~home of" Miss Eunice Warren 2507 Gervais street. The de votional exercises by our ' vicepresident. First song Let the Lower Light*, be Burning; led ir prayer by Mrs. Gertrude Simssecond song In the Garden. The meeting turned over to the pres -ident. Business discussed ver briefly. We are still pla|nning. iCcep a shart eye- on?TTie-Palmetto Leader, there's something nrw nnr?r?r thn Qiin pnminty Cnnn Don't he impatinne, everyone will Hiow. The meeting adjourned. Everyone had a loelvy time. We enjoyed the company of t\yo visitors. We regret the news of our chaplain leaving for Philadelphia, Pa. We certainly will miss, her jolly mocftl and jimfling face. _ Heporter, (Mrs.) Fanfoie Salley. . ? ? *o - w^ [ the & t ai ft? AkHHI.CA| .NoIE: Your quo* lion tniwi > % chuping of thin column ia and/ ' v?pi>. M?ud u quarter (K8c) anc | v?iop?, for my Now Astrology > maul fr?? advice ?n tbea (8) q \ Mrtncute. and cor/act ad draas t .^trwt, Cohimbk, Soul C. T. M.?I am a reader of your column and desire to have you answer a question for me. Please tell me if and when my condition vvjll be changed? Answer?The coming fall of this year will bring about a decided change for the better. Make it a point to get out and tind some kind of employment whether it be the type work you wish to do. or not. A job can be found . . . try hard to locate one. ' u.?1 am truly in love with a boy and wish to know^ if he loves me or not. My uncle doesn't want' me to go with boys and I wish to know if you think it is all. right? ? Answer?The-- young man in question likes you . . . but child ^t-is only "puppy love'1.?Your un;le is <fuite right as no fifteen year old young lady should take up too much time with the boys. Vour prince charming will come into your life-later on. Disgusted Mary?Why is . it all :he women seem to dislike me and especially my husband's people? Is it anything that I am doing? Answer?Not altogether . . you are more or less the type of I young woman that people are in- I South Carolina A. & M Develop Tennis Interesi Tournament Inquiries Point The advent of the Second An- 1 mal Open Championships of the 5outh Carolina Tennis association i s bringing more and more inter- ] sted players out on the courts of < he State College at Orangeburg. < 3ut least concerned about the tour 1 lament are vhe many youngsters vho have played on the courts I hroughout .the entire year in I -ood weather and poor. Many of | hese youngsters are showing re- i narkable ?ability in the game. and. ire making promise to win a few ' uvards before they finally lay a?ide their racquets. Showing up well in the practice among the joys in young William McTeer of Oiangeburg, S. C., whose father is one of his strongest boosters. McTeer had his first taste of real < ?ompetition last year when he en- I tered the Nationals at Tuskegee. h I'hiw ymuy with the edge smoothed ] iff, he hopes to work his way up nto the final biackets of the I .'vents-in?tiTe~~boys*sr division at i PRYTANEAN FRATERNITY By Otto Jamison The Prytanean fraternity is pro dressing steadily Inning the summer months with its regular week| ;y meetings. The absence of the frat's advisor and a few of its! members because of vacation has ( not taken away any interest from I FRe meetings. Plans ale being formulated and pushed forward for social functions to be given by the fraternity in the near future. In the last meeting, Tuesday, Tuiy 5, the honorary members became the executive board of the. fraternity by a vote of the majority of the members present. COLUMBIA A. U. CLUB MEETS IN NEW GYM Speaking to a hundred or more graduates of Allen university at -a meeting-of?tho Columbia A. U. jlub hold in the new gym, Presi-j lent McGill praised the adminis-l ;ration of Benedict college and the I fine .attitude of Dr. Starks in coipernting" ^wlth Alleir~m many " ways. At present Allen is using shelves and floor space in the i ew liarary at Benedict. Allen and Benedict cooperate in other affairs, which strength n each in their academic work and mi kes a complete set-up of a college system sponsored by the twcTscfiools. In his message to Allen graduates Dr. McGill urged ,each one to cooperate-in?the drive for A1-! len's new library which will be' launched in October. "The A. U. clubs raised $2,000 toward completing the gymna-j sium," the president said, "and we want ttyem to continue during the summer". I -?It will?teke a roup d $U)QQ?to? rully complete the gym and the Alumni promised to raise this adlitional amount by October. 1 Encouraging speeches were made by Dr. I. H. Alston of Kittrell ollege; Rev. J. C. Shaw, Dr. Wm.' Owens, Mrs. Game' McCill, Mr. W. H. Young and others. The meeting was presided over' 'y .Tnni0 ?mith Miag Smith s president of the local club and vice-president of the State Alum-j li association! NOTICE! The Elsileene Beauty parlor will be closed July 10-20-21 as Misa Searles and Mrs. Denley will be attending the Beauticians convention in Spartanburg. ' - THE 1'ALAfBffflfy LEADER, Mpff1rf'-C'-i'--T" + + jf o ? 0 I > 0 8 " red in this p>pw ONLY VhM Mtd ia yoor Uttw. JPor J I a ?If-addree?d, stamped as- . Reading, and receivs by lOtUl ! Bastions. Riga jour full um. 0 all letters. Axtdraes all anil < th Carolina laiMM clined to be jealous of andTor that reason you should take particular pride in trying to djltivate friends among the ladies. They like you but don't show it as mnrh ftn ynn would likfe them to. .Your husband's people don't understand you very well. R. L.;?Seems like everybody else looks fcotter to my sweetheart than 1 do. Does he mean business or r.lnvinty mo ? r,%v *"6 ",v Answer?Playing you ... he certainly isn't interested in making you his wife. This fallow In after every skirt that comes by and it would be to your advantage to give >up thinking about him and make another desirable friend. ?L: C.tSeveral yeara ago a friend of mine insisted that I visit her in New Orleans but I didn't go. Now I am able to make the trip and wonder if I would be welcome? Answer?I honestly feel that she would be thrilled,, to death to have you visit her. Write and ask her this very week. Good fortune has turned her way . . . she has a beautiful home, car and all th^ luxuries that she craves and she is mighty anxious to share her home with you for a few day. , . College Courts i t in Younger Group To Successful Competition Lincoln. Beginning on Wednesday, July JO, the South Carolina Open Cham pionships will be played on the :ourts of South Carolina A. & M. ;ollege with the finals scheduled to be run off on the Friday* of the same week. Present indications ire that there will be a representative segment of the tennis world participating in tne events on the schedule. Last year's winners, as guests of the local club, will be tin hand to defend their laurels and it is believed that some difficulty will be experienced in certain of the events where competition is becoming keener. Local club membership, under W. C. Hruley's carefully developed drive, is mounting rapidly. The Orangeburg Tennis club features educational efforts directed toward developing- a public which is tennis conscious and it is in this interest that the club has undertaken to increase its membership. CORRECTION The Beauticians cdnvention will nieet~hJuTy 15^20,, in Spartanburg, S. C., instead'of 20-21. EVENING STAR SOCIAL CLUB Tho^clu^^hekl itg regular iMik. at the home of Mrs. Bertha Williams, 1002 Gates street. Prayer by^Mr. Brown; scripture lesson read by the President, George W. McDaniel. Song by Mr. Brown. D:ui? c-_ ?? * uiuic verses Dy tne memDers, Song by Mr. McDaniel. This brought our devotions to a close. The meeting: was tuned over to -the?president., the minutes "were called for. Motion by Miss Wood ard, seconded by Miss Givins that the minutes be recorded and adopted. We had a silver tea Sunday, July 10, gvien by Miss Jenkins at 1002 Gates street. Everyone"aT^ tending: enjoyed themselves. We had six visitors: Miss C. B. Jen- j kirfsT'MJr- ToKn T?fc.o|fjl, Mr. William Jenkins, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Robert Jackson, Mr. Eugene Jenkins. (Miss) Vicrla Jenkins, reporter. ROSA SOCIAL CLUR The club held its weekly meeting: at the home of Mr. Albert Jackson, Edward Shiver,, hostess, with . the president on duty. The chanlain took charge. First selection My Country 'tis of thee. Prayer repeatted; second selection Love Lifted me. After devotional exercise the house was then opened for old and new business, which were discussed and approved bv the members. We are lookine forward for a picnic at Dunbar's Lake, Monday night, July 18. The trucks are leaving: from the corner oT "Millwbdd and Gervais, Harderi. and Taylor at 8:00 o'clock. Come all and enjoy yourself. After the business, a short program was rendered. The meeting adjourned to assemble next at the home of Mr. Rus?tell Wjilliams. The host of the evening served sandwiches and soft drinks. Elthel Kobinson, president T ? LAUGHING ALOUD fRy C, n^i-iTr)? She is a ctfflege graduate Of thcmtest college style, And/Jme demonstrates Her fitness all the time. But if you take her in private In a Greek letter style, You could hear her laugh Half a mile. I A good hardy laugh | In its place all the time^ . Is just what the world ' Would like to hear. i From a pious lady r " In ~Hn ecstatical style"; " J That can't, be heard, > Half a_jriile. ? '^Don't get too familiar . . With your friends or foes/' ( She will plainly say, r "Nor too common with your f clothes;" ^ I You can trust her all the while. Still she'll ho, ho, ha, ha, for | | Half a mile. [_ f They strolled along one day? In the dewy morning light Then he whispered tenderly I To his dear: "I will see you at "sundown;" Boy! she gave a lavely smile. : Half a mile, j ' IN MEMORIAM m In menloty of my father, Rev. C. C. Pitts who departed this life two years ago, July 5, 193G. We are lonely today father, Lonely and sad, sad at heart. You were a joy . and sunshine. 1 Why is it we had to part? i No une knows how we miss you, ! ' Miss you more and more each day. * Our thoughts are always -with you, 1 No matter where you stfay. Your cheerful smiles and loVely i I ways, Are pleasant to recall. t You had a smile for everyone, \ x RATED p RJkI *-? > H i ( j ^ Al1 fc> 5> LLL St. Louis school teacher* and "so ^Cornelia Otis Skinner, Angner Enter . woman-shows." Miss SwarV. is plai ; this summer to play, return engage! ? TECKIN* "1 l^. gj. I b| Pi? i*. ," * ' P~ 1 lifco B.fl|'l K&, fl V -<JHM. mt ?^?*.? "^BK" Hp 1 - IP pr V iHt rl 1 ^V J l'noto shows The Three t'hoeotaro* van jMosby, A1 (Jipson, famous--as 1 wei'4 held over for the new show to introduce- l>okc F.Hinfron's new The Chocolateors, rated as or.e of acts in show business, were discovei ton, and their enjraeement at the C In addition to their ctub appoaYanoi Paramount theatre on Broadway, r Margaret Goodwin, reporter NOTICE! All Girl Reserve* of the Phyllis Wheatley Branch Y. W, C A., who are interested in going to camp .are asked to meet at the "Y" on Monday afternoon, July 18 at 6:00 p.m. ?.ViljH FOUND! THE SECF LOOKING HAIR. Life is so different for the woman who ! this "secret"?the essy way to make, and hair youthful looking. Whatever its condil whether drab, lifeiess, off-color, or streake> gray ? a single application of Codcfroy's La Hair Coloring will make your hair one eve trout, natural, youthful-appearing color. N< ing. No disappointments. Choice of 141 t Results must satisfy you or dealer will i 70S* money. Don't wait ? get a bottle of La today, i cbD?Bori/^c . If your dealer " f does not have { tend $1.25 direct to . . , ODIFROY MANUfACTURINO COMPANY And died, lbving all. No one but God knows . . [ what Iiatinv tlav* wH unci- omTTvmrt When we weig.all together. | But oh, how chanyed.it all i4 now, ?'?ve you hav'f L'uhi- fni i-Vt-1 Vug?loft?u??with?a?; hoek?indeed, We do not know the pain you Lore. Wo only know you passed -away, \\ ithout -a c hance to say goo ibye. Sleep on our precious loved one. Till life's dark days are " er. Some happy day we'll meet you, And parting will be no more. A loving daughter, BESSIE PlTT.SJ-to'r U. DARLINGTON NEWS Miss Hairy Lee Sawyer had as ler guc'st fo-r the week-end and he fourth Mr. James Watson, Jr. jf Wilson, N. C. ? . -Mrs. Cleo Alford Yongue, fornerly of Darjtngtrm-Tiow of Charotte, N. C.. with hrt-r baby girl is spending^awhile here with, her nioher and friends. . . ~ ?uiss rtuoy i nomas ana rtenouia jarner aie spending the summer n N.ew York City. 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