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S. C. ST A r __\V VOL. XI1L?NO. 42 New Library Bu For Allen Univc President McGill Subm By Bishop Flipper andj Written for the Associated Negro r Press bv I. M. A. Myers erection and equipment of a li- 1 brary building on the campus of Allen university in Columbia, S, e C. The library plans wero sub- c xnitted to the Bishop and Board v of Trustees m their fall meeting t in Columbia last week and were v approved by tho board on motion \ of the Rev. J. C. McCl<?llan, pre- F siding elder of the Lancaster dis- " LAYMEN^ m MWtltKf^ , ' $?& '' "'f.^iuw^'>* v v wmLp v . V ; > .... V JI^HI BISHOP-J. S. FLIPPER of th Bishop J. S. Flipper of Atlanta, C at Allen. He rs a ^reat friend of t In America and Africa. - - - - ? . trict of the X- -M.-E. church.?The motion having been duly seconded! y wie K0v. n. n. uray 01 ureen- [ wood, went into effect as a part of the record of Dr. John Thom-; as, secretary of the* board. After, Mm* brief discussion by members ef the board. j Bishop J. S. Flipper was pres-, snt in person at Allen's trustee' meeting which launched a drive' for funds for the college library, j* Ths Bishop endorsed the idea and gave hearty approval to the plans tibhiitUd by the president. j The alumni clubs of Allen in and out of the state have promised toj aid by Raising a substantial attxount for the library fund. W. H. Young and J. B. Lewie endorsed thd library plans and exfct to help in a brg way. Mr.'. Young is president of the lay-l\ ioNTEITH SCHOOL j~ FORMAL OPENING 1 11 The formal opening of the Monteith rural school on tho Charlotte highway, four miles north of Co- j ' tyanbia wHl be held Sunday after-! aoon, October the 16th at 3:30 - o'clock. Mrs. 'R. H. Monteith, the frincipal of the school announced ] yesterday that the principal ad-i dress will be delivered by Dr.; Charles H. Brown, dean of the School of Religious Education at 1 Benedict college and the minister : at the Second Calvary Baptist church in this city. i i State Ball at the j Auditorifum Thursday of Fair Week * - ji The annual etate ball held dur^ to* the State Colored Sajr will be ' n Thursday night, Octobe? 27th at the Columbia township auditorlnm Tlio UlntaJ Mnn'o Cnnnx/. vtNl * iic ?*vvwi a kiti VIV.C ctab is sponsoring the bal] this year and have engaged the famous ! Jimmy Gimn and his orchestra. 1 n - ( Advance* tickets are now on sale far 44 cents. Admission at door ; 0 cents. Tickets may be purtkaeed from Green Loaf cafe, Counts drag store and Thomas 4rt?t store. I % i TECOLC %?: ^ ? lilding ? jrsity ??:r~~T~ I its Plans. Approved the Board of Trustees _ nen's organization of the A. M. C. church and Mr. Lewie is state reasurer of tho alumni associa- _ ion. The proposed library at Allen, iccordinjr to Dr. McGrll's plans re:ently approved by the trustees vill be fir.e proof, dope according o special plans and specifications, ~~ vill contain stacks for 3Q>000 )ooks_ and accomodation for 150 tersens hourly. FKIENIT^" I m aht <*r t C< ' JJ cj G ri e< . m e? Pi tb ' vi B fr cc r< a) ei si M M G1 cl S a Seventh Episcopal District la., endorsed drive for new library it he laymen of the A. M. E. church i A N 1 _ _ :? ? C Dr. IT J. Starks ri President McGill told the trus- t? :ees in their meeting here last veek that hcJ is very grateful for tc :.he pixsent help from President J. ^ r. Starks. Dr. Starks has renderid very valuable assistance in the| ti ntfrging of the Allen-Benedict li- ti )raries for stud*ent use during the K ibrary crisrs which seems to ob- -p ;ain at Allen. n The library plans will be auditid again and submitted to the" pre- w siding elders of th? A.M.E. church' ^ s the president's recommendation. The presiding elders in conference ^ tvith the. Bishop will arrange for ;he levy for funds in the churches. The new library at Allen will be g cnown as the Flipper Library in j honor of Bishop J. S. Flipper of Atlanta, senior bishop of the A. ? f. E. church. p BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT p _ tl Mr. and Mrs. E."-W. Vance, of ** :his city, announce tha birth of a >aby girl, Wednesday, October 12, w 1938. Christened Edna Lucinda. | P Mother and daughter are doing k licely. " T Federation Notes ? VI Memorial Services For Mrs. Mary h< B. Bates, Sponsored by the p Lend A Hand Club tl In the club room of Phyllis j d; Wheatley center?6:00 p.m., Sept. T 20th. 1 tl Service opened with 22 present ?nd Miss A. J. Carey, presiding^ . Jj Song: "Hew Firm A Foundation", M Prayer: "Lord's Prayer" I si Song: "Sweet our of Prayer" Vf ir.q rnrpv nrneor?f or! f Ko fliof it President (Mrs. Lrda Williams)' ol to the club. She made remarks si in respect to the Harvest Festi- ri val. Program al Song: "Onlv Remembered"?Club Reading: "Crossing: The! Bar" by ai Mra, B, F. McDowell E Solo: "My Task" by Mrs. Sarah E. Short - ir Remarks concerning: the life of A Mrs. Bates by her pastor's wife Mrs. Franklin Solo: "Unclouded Day" Mrs. Bessie Sullivan Original Poem?Mrs. Hcstc?r B.'r Thomas | h Solo: "Pve Done My Work"-"Mrs.J st Anrta Hickson . > P Song: "Shall We Meet Beyond ?' The River"?Club 12 Benedletiont 8ilent Prayer. I 2 )RED FA COLUMBIA, S( Sole Survivor jfl WM| fl I HSi fl p BB8 rv : * *' : M<4GO/? PofZTC/Z, COPE: Sole surviving member of the iginal Fisk Jubilee Singers, faous unit established hi 1871, and lich this week celebrates its ,67th r> ? iniver^ary at Nashville's Fisk Annas anu icrns in va oatley made special mention of icm. Mesdames S. E. McCullough, imes Rivers and Misses Sara A. [cCullough, Helen Jenkins, worlipped at Mt. Tabor, Sunday. ! Mr. and Mrs. Fred Little had as ieir guest his mother, Mrs. Hines f Bladenboro, N. C. They worlipped at Grand View Presbytean church Sunday morning and fternpon. * i Rev. and Mrs. P. C. Hiddleston nd baby called to see Mrs. Annie dwards one afternoon ? ; 1 Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Gary were i town and called to see Mrs. nnie Edwards. LOWRYS NEWS Mr. William Parks one of Lowe's old citizens died suddenly at is homd Thursday night. Funeral rrvires were conducted at the new rovidence school house. He is arrived by h? widow; 12 children brothers, 8 aunts; 3 uncles and half slstsrs. Interment In the 7 ^ uversuy. "ine fisK Singers ive appeared all over America id in most of the countries of anti-nnental Europe. CHESTERFIELD NEWS Sara A. McCull'ough 'Sunday was a beau<H ul day. ?iwifi<.a_at?MC?Tabor M.?~E7 lurch was very good. Revv Jas. ibbs of Cheraw delivered a gloous message. He also preach1 at the evening services. The ^ asage* was enjoyed by all presA VRvc^* ^ Edwards was le energetic pastor. At this ser;ce the delegate, Mrs. Christine ittle brought a glowing report om the S. S. convention which mvened at Level Green church ?ar Bcnnettsville. Rev. A. H. Prince, field reprentative of the Board of Natioivf Missions and Mr. N. L. Brew*, of Johnson C. Smith univerty 'were "the guests of Rev. and >s..J. H. Toatlcy, Monday. Rev. B. J. Ivey called by to see [rs. S. E. McCullough, Saturday li routte to Davidson Grove litrch, wH-re he held sfcrvicee unday. Mr. Bernard Chisholm of Wash Igton, C.,_ was a pleasant vistjqiir with his aunt and cousin tr'si?S. E. and Miss Sara A. Mcullough, _ Friday. He Was en. Mite to Washington from Atlani, Ga. - - ? Miss Rosa Toatley left Monday > resume her studies at J. C. S." iniv., Charlotte. Mlrs. Savaoa Ingram has rejrned from a brief visit to Bal more, Md., where she was thei ufst at her aunt, Mrs. Fannie umage, brother Perry Walker nd friend Mrs. David Streator. Mrs. Hattie Sanders is someill soon be herself. Mrs. Annie Edjvards is still inisposed. We do trust she will aon be well. Dr. F. W. Prince-of Pee Dee laptist church, Clveraw and his unior choir, under the leadership f Prof. Robt. McCall, rendered *ve\y services at Grand View 'resbyteriarv church. Rev. Prince reached a wemderful sermon to ie eager congregation which a'aited him. Sunday morning, October 2nd' a,, a glorious day at Grand View resbyteriah church. Rev. Toat-1 y preached a helpful sermon, be church was lovely with beau- j ful fall flowers of various coirs. Mrs. W. ?M. McCoy sent a asc of lovely dahlias in lavender ere. Mrs. Mamie G. Dargan resented a vase at lovely mixed le late Rev. R. E. Foster. Rev JR OCT( mctti JUTH CAROLINA, SATURDj I)rs. Collins and Champion To Speak At B. T. W. Heights On Sunday Columbians and people of nearby towns are urged to hear Dr. A. J| Collins and Dr. Oliver Champion on; "The Prpgrpqq of Qyr munity" at the Booker T. Washr mgton Heights school, Sunday afternoon, October 16th at 4 o'clock sharp. A Recreational Center is to be established in Richland county. and it is hoped to have it located in Booker T. Washington heights. It's important that you attend thi\s meeting and lend your support to plans for this vnlimhle "and much needed community project. Members of the committee are: Isaac Friday, Henry Seal, J. C. Geiger, Glover Whitener, J. W. Beachum, 'Rev. H. W. Harrison. - WINNSBORO NEWS The enrollment of Fairfield County Training school has reached the 625th mark and still they come. The high school department has enrolled 106 so ..far. -Eve^ythinjp possible is "bgjng-done to rr^ake this the banner year^of our career. * 'f _ Last week Mr. W. A.^Rossu Jr., returned from Connecticut where he spent the summer. On October 8th he went to Mt. Tabor, S. C., where he opened school, Monday 10th. We wish him a successful session. As a result of the 10 days meeting at St. Paul Baptist church two persons were added to the church by baptism?and" the Christians were revived. Rev. J. M. Beatty ther pastor is to be congratulated on his choice of a gospel minister to conduct his_meeting. (Rev. T. R. Hampton really preached the word. Our school was highly honored last Monday with the presence of a very distinguished group from Georgia State college in persons of President B. F. Hubert, Prof. A. Orset, Prof, L. Brown and Prof H. CTadson. All of Winnsboro feel proud of the presence of those men. Mr. and Mrs. James Prnckney of Brooklyn. N. Y nnccoH r t - r-MWVU V1UVU|II last Saturday on their way to Charleston, S. C., on business. They stopped over to greet relatie$ ai\d friends here. Mrs. Pinck ney was Mrs. G. A. Middleton, for merly. of this town. Mr. Pinckney j is a native "of Charleston. 1 Miss Mattie Harrison of Charlotte, N. C., who used to live here came down. gpentr afewcfays with parents and-f?iends this week. While here she visited our school, ^he lpoka the^picture of hculthrr Mr. Ed. Mobley who spent six months in Connecticut, returned last Monday to the delight of his wife and friends. Prof. I|. A. Stewart, . Prof. W. A. Ross and son Mansel spent a pleasant evening in Chester last I Sunday. They enjoyed a delightful hour at Brainerd Junior college. Mr. Moses Baxter and sister Miss Tecora of Washington, D. C. -jddtored?down?to?see?their parcjitfj last Saturday. They dropped by Brainerd college and picked up two other sisters, Misses Arwilda and Mae Frances. We were glad to have them all in our midst once more. The Baxters left Monday, 10th for Washington. Prof. P. A. Stewart is in posses sron of a new 1936 Ford roadstor.| His many friends congratulate him on his purchase. Prof. David Belton, Prof. P. A. Stewart, Misses Larcie L. Smith and Flora H. Patton were 'among those of our fjwn who witnessed the football game last ' week between South Caro. Stat0 1 and Hampton institue. On Thursday evening tha 6th Mrs. Carrie L. Mitchell gave a surprise birthday party in honor of her husband Mr. A. C. Mitchell to whom it was indeed a surprise. Among those who were present were Missoe Mayme Bogan, Mamio Anderson and Mattie H. Bolar of the high schooj here and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Russel; Mrs. Ethel Cohen, Mrs Annie B. Jackson and niece, Mrs.' Jackson, Mrs. old church yard. We extend to the Jolly family our deepest sympathy in their sad trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Genis were first cousins to the little boy who lost his life by tho hand of his cousin aceidently Friday. Mrs. Henry Holly was killed .Sunday nigpt by a car, just- below Lowry. She,was crossing the highway, walking when the accident ! occurred. ^ A large number of old friends ! was called home Sunday on ac[ count of the death of Mr. Parks. Among them were Mrs. ~ Rhodia Parks Petrgins and three of her sisters: Mrs. Marv Ann Rosa. We were delighted to see them. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Kirkpatrick is now living in old Odd Fellows hall, after losing there ^ horns by firs a few wsslas ago. ! DBER 24t KY, OCTOBER 15." 1938 I PROGRESSIVE I Jt x< ^ f PRESIDENT E. H'. McGILL Plans new library for Allen university. Dr. McGill begins a renaissance in education at Allen. Afternoon Classes At Allen University j Allen university will conduct, afternoon classes for benefit those who can not attend regular classes. Persons desinng to enroll will apply in person or by letter Monday afternoon, October 17 at 3:30 p.m. | E. H. McGill, President. WOODRUFF NEWS Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church Rey. J. D. Jackson, Pastor ISunday school every Sunday at 10:30 o'clock. Preaching- on second and fourth Sundays. Woodruff Junio- hi-jrh school will open for the fall and winter term October ,24th. All students are requested to be present on that date ta register. A parent and teachers meeting will be held in the school auditorium October 22nd. All parents and teacher^ are urged to attend. Prof. David J. Wilburn has returned 'to his home here aflter spending three Weeks in Washington visiting relatives. Mrs. M. S. Calljhani of Spartanburg was a business isitor here last Thursday. ._L Mrs. Annie Duckett .is on the sick li^t this week-?We?wish-;?or her a speedy recovery. Messrs Law Wilburn, Roosevc-lt Xorris, Carter Scxtcn and Lifus Duckett worshiped at Moore Tenrp~ pie A M. E. Zicn church Sunr.dayafterroon Quite a large crowd at tended the midnite show in Spartanburg Sunday night to see the Mills Brothers in person on the stage at the Carolina theatre. Among those who went are: Messrs Term Rice, David J. Wilburn, E|i<awley Moodyi Jr., Algia and Orray Cleman; Misses Jessie Carunon, .Fannie Downs and Alice Pfars-ci : Mesdames Evelyn Withum and Dot Lir?der. Mr. and Mrs. Pink Robinson and Mrs. *Lula Parks visted friends in Union Sunday afternoon. - New Bethel News Our Sunday school was just fine yesterday, the banner hung ' 1n the Advance class two weeks, Mrs. M. E. Rogers, teacher. Yesterday the banner was won by the Primary class No. 3, Mrs. The colore Rc?>inson, Joach^r. The Busy Bee club*' met at the home of Mrs. IIattie Steen and Mrs. Ellen" Durrah which was a grand occasion. The class was *en8e<l~ royally. "-Mrs. Steen and Mrs. Durrah really knows how to make it pleasant for the club. $$2.OS was collected. i Sick list: Mrs. Sal'.ie Downs. We hope for. her a speedy recovery. j School opens October 24. Teachers meeting 0<^tobar 22:id at 4:C0 o'clock. Jannia Moore, Mrs. Laudidale, Mrs Florence Sharks, Mr. Chasr Heath Mrs. Elizabeth Lee of New York The group was entertained with the playing of parlor games. As the evening began to grow old the party was invited in to> the lovely dming rcom to partake of a delightful repast consisting of salad crackers, chicken, punch, cake and after dinfter mints. '* It was an hffair that shall linger long, in the memories of those who were present. Many presents and best wishes were bestowed upon Mr. Mitchell. Wayman A. M.. E. church is mak ir.g ample preparation for the oncoming conference. It promises to be one of the events of the season in our town. Revival meetings ere being run hero by both the A. M. E. Zion connection and Calvary Presbyterian church. Rev. John Lrpsey tsr ' conducting for Zion and Rev. Boul war* for Calvary. h?OCTOl Her ; ' PRICE; F| S. C. State Fair Plan Big Wedn Fifteen Jubilee Choir (urehes v I-1I t"tubS, Rural S 1 And Adult Teachers Are C(|Q | EXPOSITION SIX DAYS ? O Columbia, S. C.- -More than five thousand people from churches, 4-H Clubs, rural schools, adult teachers and students will pass through the turnstiles on Wednesday at the Scuth Carolina State Colored Fair which begins here October 23 and continues six days through October 29, accordrng to plans projected by President A. J. Collins and Secretary J. E. J>ick-j son.. .. Fifteen jubilee choirs will enter a singing contest that will be held on the grounds on Wednesday. -Mm e lliari^'ftfty churches sell tickets at ten cents each Xqnd' share fifty per cent in all tickets sold. They will also compete for prizes that will be awarded those churches selling the greatest number of tickets. . | All 4-K club members, 250 C.C. G. boys, rural school teachers and pupils, adult - teachers and students and N.Y.A. workers will be admitted free through the gates on Wednesday. It is expected that this program will make Wad-1 nesday, October 25 this yean-thebiggest Wednesday in the history of the exposition. Exhibits will be the best tn ten years and will represent the industry and agricultural pursuits SELLERS NEWS > Cnrwioir I ... u uui* j ov.iuui vpciicu AW WLiC US' ual hour with Supt. J. L. Croaland and his co-workers at their post of duty. A splendid iogonn thru.out thci school and, wonderful review by the Supt. At 11:30 a.m. momrng service began. The pastor selected- his text from Amos 4:12. This was a wonderfur sermon. Quite a few visitors worshiped with us at this scfrvice.1 At 3:30 we again assembled m a Bible class study under the direction of Mr. H. Anderson. This class is known as the Young Men's Bible class and is much en"joyed by all that attend. At 8:00 p.m. we again assemble and witnessed a wonderful pro gram under the direction of Mrs. F. L. Carolina, kniwn as a Mock General conference with some one representing "each" Bishop and Guneral officer. This program was given by the Church Aid Board. This is one nf the greatest in the church.- Amount raised in -thrs?prgram $39.06. God "Hbless this noble woman, may she live lohg and "may God ever ketfp her with_ that spirit of working for uie cnurcn and the building up of His kingdom, thatthra gospel may reach to the end of the earth. Mrs. J. B. Jones is confined to her sicl; bed at this writing. We are praying for her a Bpeedy reicovery. ; I?Mrs. Esther Franklin one of our old citizens passed to the Great Beyond last Sunday aftefrnoon. Fanerr.1 services were held at the _Mt. Zion A. M F.. church. M>.. T). L. Shipman in charge. Interment was in the Kelly Branch cemetery." The Sellers Junior high school began its school term last Monday. We are hoping and praying for much success this year under the leadership of' Prof. Gary, Mrs Grcsham, Mrs. Fladger, Mrs. Ship man, Mrs. Porter, Miss Doris Bradley of Maricn, Mass Janerette vi commtna, sister oT presiding if'der Janerette of the Florence "district. These are two new teacher that havo been added thr$ year. ? HOPE WELL SCHOOL Hopewell school was opened October 3, under the supervision of Mrs. C. L. Mitchell, head teacher. The first three days the school studied nature of which they found to be very interesting. A large number of children were at the opening. More than last year. Mrs. Mitchell gave a surprise birthnight piarty for her husband Mr. Allen Mitchell on the evening of October 3. Mr. Mitchell came home and got his brief case to do some ftttine of suits. Just about dark -he returned not expecting anything, came into the hous?^ and tho guests hollowed "surprise!" All he could say was "well sir". The guests were as follows: Miss M. II. Boular, Bougan, Ander son, Mr. and Mrs. A. Russell, Mrs. Elizabeth R. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas oath, Mrs. Frances Starks Mr. and Mrs. John Heath, Mr. and Mrs. Cohn, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Moore, Mrs. Annie B. Jackson, Lil tte Witsm, Eltse Ford, and Mrs. Lottie Dell and son. All seomad to have had a glorious time. BER 29th \ : > ! VE CENTS PER COPY Officials esday ????1 s in Singing (contest chools, N. V. A., C. C. t'.f perating - I CTOBEH 23rd THROUGH 29th in South Carolina for 1938. Church esj colleges, schools, adult teachers N.Y.A., C.C.C., 4-H clubs, rural communities and other organizations are expectedv to fill the big half acre steel building with displays. County cechibits from Lexington,^ Newberry,?Fairfield, Kcr shaw, Calhoun and Richland will also be on display. Athletic contests for the Fahr this year are the dominating features for Thursday and Friday.?? On Thursday Align and Benedict will clash. This atratcion promises to be the largest attended in the history of tho a<tcnpra?ir.n xt has been eight years since those vwu icums were tne Dig; attraction on College Day. From all parts of the state throngs are expected to be, in the stadium at the kickoff Thursday afternoon. The hour for the game is subject to change ' and may "be played at 2:30 or 3:00 p.mrto accomodate local fans who " would not be able to attend at an earlier hour. On the midway, the W., C, Kause shows will furhrsh clean amusements and wholesome funFree acts, numerous side shows and concessions will be brilliantly lighted each night to attract the crowds expected. SAINT JAMES . A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. Hale B., Thompson, Pastor Asheville, N. C.?The weather conditions?here in this mountain city have never be^ more beautiful j^or favorable than they were cm the past Sunday. The many" appeal3 which were used in call ms Him 10 woTsmp yieiaed abun- r dant results. In the Sunnday school room the crowd was large and interesting. The discussion of the lesson was unusually gripping The church schooJ moves steadily on toward the completion of it's financial goal for it's annnal confe^r.ae budget. Befor* the close of the session the Pre- 1 siding Elder, Dr. Holt, made an inspiring talk. ^Pdths ? And ~ Where They LeacT' constituted the subject of the morndng's discourse delivered bv Dri' Holt. Truly" Ttf~~ was interesting and filled with spiritual fervor. - The senior choir rendered beautiful music and th? adornment of the temple by sweet smelling and beautiful-flower,, added to the comfort of worship. The presence of visitors was acknowledge with warm welcome. They were too numerous to mention by name. The lone heralded union services began at our church at the seven-thirty hour of worship. The congr^gatior wa, huge. Stusic was furnished by Berry Temple and St. Jamea . choirs. The Reverend Brower de livered a very Interesting message using a,, a aubject "What Happens When We Pray". The service was a success beyond all expeetation. ?K was a?beautiful? sight tcr have beheld the wofHng units representing the three methodic churches working s>multancously in the lifing of the offering and the dispatchment of all duties that were contingent upon their part. ,It i? a great sight when methodism assembles to see the precision with which things are done. Results as they relate to Christian fellowship r.nd finarvral achievements were great. ^On rwxt ^Sunday union service will be held at B*rry Temple church. Reverend Hale B. Thompson is delivering the message a?nd Hopkins Chapel church is rendering the music. On Monday night our fourth and last quarterly confer ence Wfu, held presided over by Dr. Holt. The results of the last quarter, the pastor and people wdre warmly praised and Commended by Dr. Holt. Our pastor was able to meet his obligation in full with the elder. BENNETTSVILLE NEWS The Marlboro friends are looking forward for a real county fair this tern. The fair will take place .October 17-22. Come and enjoy yourself, ?? Quite a larjre number of the public schools ofren?Monday a.m. October 10th, 1938. Mrs. A. Lucas died at her home near the race track Thursday afternoon. Shd was funeralized on Sunday at 3:00 o'clock at Dise Hill A. M. E. Z. church. Rev. C. T. Hinton, pastor took charge of the service. The Funeral Home department served. Interment in Bathel cemetery, Itev, F. P. Peter kin, paftor. _ Mr. and Mra. W. Fraxier, Mrv Continued on Page 6