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Saturday, November 5, 1938. Progressive Hjs t REV. ARTHUR E. RANKIN Progressive pastor of MeDow- ( ell Memorial Community church, , 21st and Columbia avenue, Phil- ; adelphia, Pa., who served a sue- , . - c^ssful charge in Katisas^City be- , fore beire- called tor the Quaker ' City where he succeeded a nationally known pastor, "the late Matthew Anderson. The . Rev. j Rdnkin has moved up from this charge to his present post, which is one of the most ambitious community project., the city. The program embraces religiorus, educational, social and recreational ac tivities, and -the church edifice is commodious, and a marvel in architectural design and construction. Rev. Rankin, a very highly trained man, is expected to succeed in hi3 new post. , 1 (Calvin Service). BETHLEHEM BAPT. CHURCH . Rey. E. A. Davis, Pastor Sunday school opemed with its., regular order of services; for the __pastJthre?__Sundays the attendance having greatly increased. The great revival which was" ?* closed two wcek3 ago, ia^ still liv ing amonffr us. Rev. A,'M. Means its conductor, who so faithfully fought wi-th sin and satan, mysteriously left within us a desire for a continued revival. This evi. dencc? was shown here Sunday nite when the Spirit seemed to run front breast to breast and about ten or twelve came as candidates and mcimbers. The revival was one of the, most unique we have had for some time. Our pastor delivered two fine messages "Sunday, themes: "Hew Down the Tree," and "The Sin in jgiuuiUj iffikiki MLiuum luummji were present as usual and the choirs rendered appropriate music Next Sunday afternoon, our pas tor and members \vi11 wcrshyp wfth Rev. Wm. Downs at 1st Nazareth. Friday nite, Nov. 11 t we have' arranged 'to have an Armistice Day program. Veterans and friend-: are asked to attend. There will be no admission. - -r? I LANC4&TFR NEWS Mt. Zion A. M. F. Z. fhtirrh Rev. .! ITivvForV PasTor Was a high day-at Mt.' Zion A. M. F. Z. church. Th? Sunday school teachers nnd pupils di'd^sed the lesson with mueh _ " interest. At 11 o"clock the pas- " tor delivered a wonderful message to a packed c.udience. At the evening services he delivered a nother soul stirring sermon. Collection for the day for all purposes was $155.09. Mt. Zion people are working to get theft* pastor in readiness for conference with a round report. For the morning afternoon and evening servicec a large number of visitorR from St. Paul were present, their Pastor, Rev. Wm. Gantt was away attending the conference. Teachers worshipping at Mt. Zion Sunday were: Misses Clirkscalcs, Bradley _ Blue, Chisholm,' Thompson^ Yoring -Blaekwell, A, QI niton,- Cunning- . ham and Sherard. Miss Thelma Davidson, county teacner visiteu Mt. Zion Sunday. Friday nigh the Stewardess board gave a mock wedding?in?the?church. I __ bride and maid, wore lovely evening gowns. Mrs. R. W. Parker r was at the piano. The Young Woman's Missionary society met i at the home of Mrs. Eunice Williams Sunday afternoon*. Lancaster Trainin{j School The Lancaster Training school "Tigers'! played their third game Friday afternoon in Chester with Finley High school. Much interest was displayed /until Robert Barber, one of the best players had to be .takers out of the game becausfe he suffered a fractured collar bone. The game ended with a score of 15-0 in Finley's favor. This ig thp first game that the Lancaster Tigers have lost this seascm. Lancaster will play Ma Ann/lomtr "Pliin F.ntylpa" np II1C1 niau^ in jr v,,? Friday, November 4, Camdrtt. Miss MarforTe CTThT'J-S Had as her week-end guest Miss Thelma, Shanklin, teacher in Beaufort coun ty trainirg school. Prof. A. B. King attended the A!. M, E. confarorce whicflv met in Winnsboro, S. C., last week. Misa Grace Blackwd] and Mrs. Robinson, teachers of Health Springs were va town Saturday. Sc/me of the Lancastrians who attended tho game nrd?, Chester Fair: Prof, and Mrs. E. E. Riley and twins; Mr. ard Mrs. W.* H. Walke* and daughtel, Dorothy; Miss Neal McFadden, Misses M. _ Bradley, A. Young, L. Thompson, A. Vincent, Mrs. M. Hill, Messrs John Massey, William Funderburk, Perry Heath, Alfanso Craw # . J Mr. R. Jonsi, tsacher at Har? ? % ? EMMANUEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. R. E. Brogden, Pastor Charleston, S. C.?We are row looking forward to the gr 5at con vocation of the South Carolina ,S ccLferehce. This event will mafk f< the closing cut of arx?thei year's work. As we take a retrospective a view of the past months, it is b gratifying to say that Emmanuel d has covered much ground under the leadership of our illustrous s, pastor and with the loyal members it of our 7jion. Let u? hnpe that i:i every way, this coming event b will mean much to the perpetuation of African- Methodism not a only in South Carolina, but c LIII uu^imui tiitr Luiuitfiiun. With the dawning of a picas- a ant day, the religious activities 0 at Emmanuel were interesting and helpful. At the morrirg wor a ship the pastor read l'or the morr \ ing lesson "the third chapter ol a. the last book o>f the Minor Pro ri nhrts. Responsive acrdingh the T first Psalm. The text, secord Tl Corinthians fifth chanter fiist and h second verses?"For we know that ? if our earthly house of this tab- \ ernncle were dissolved," etc. The spiritual tide rose to a high mark b while the pastor delivere this h powerful Bermrm from the thomM H "The Knowledge of a?Buildirg ! c' r/f God." There wa? or.e aeces- t< si on. t S B^ys' Day was held during the Sunday school period. The boys T took oblige and after the le.soon ej wa, discussed an interesting pro r g,-am was rendered. . The boys > eoquitt"ed themselves splencTiHly. cl Following the dismissal of Sunday school, the Pulpit Aid sponsored v a silver tea and guest rally.. This E was well attended. Mrs. E. M. Green is the president. Titus first chapter first ' and second verses?"But speak thou fi the things which become sound w doctrine:" etc. The evening wor- c! shtip was well - intended ?nd a a strong ser,mr<> was: heard, which carried within it a deal gf infor- E ? ?: ? ??.r k xiiaiiuu unci (luiiiuiitiiuii. ^ On the afte'rnoqn ~o Tthe 20, ~s Whit-C nnr )npnl nldor nnd second Jj in charge to the pastor, were eu- n logizcd amidst a throng of friends P Rev. White, after a lohg period C of illness passed beyond these veil of tears leaving his widow p three dryughtors' one sOTT and ^ eighteen, grfcndc/iildrtiH Rev, White-was one of the father, in n Zion and we shall miss him. Dux- T ing his life he acted his part well 3 and" EmmamteHhas nothing to re?gret. Dr. Brogden paid glowing tributes to the deceased. Funeral arrangements- were?fn?the- hands? of the Harlestofa funeral? direc c tors. -*= w ? , t-b QUARTERLY SESSION a TOM CREEK" UNION AND S. S. ^ The Tom Creek Unioi-i and Sun- (j lav school convention held its quarterly session.. with Red Hill Baptist church, Gadsden, S. C., k October 29-30. The convention ,, opened Saturday with every Sur.day school represented. ? ?The?Educationa sermon was ~z preached by Rcvr J. Richardson, Esstovcr, S. C. - . .A , At 1 o'clock the U:\ion was ir }~ c/i der with Rev. ?I. B. Barber MTTTirrator who~-gave~-s?mc timely ? remarks. Routine business war then carried out. Dinner was nflpy thi:) pminrf Sunday, the session began with the \Sunday school 10:45 with T. n Tucker in the chair. The lessor. was interestingly discussed by .? Bio. S. C. Cope of Kingsville. ^ Bro. P. J. Taylor -also made in ~ "te resting Ire.marks. Review (by ^ Rev. J. B. Barber. " The Missionary sermon was preached by Rev. Barber at 1 p.m. P An offering of $10.00 was eontri- w buted. A a At 2:15 "Rev. John...AFle<n of Mt. Neb0 preached the Doctrinal r< sermon. TTiis se/myv was very' d inspiring,?was taken.The music wa, grand directed by -the mueic director from Con- t' garee. We thank Rev. Robinsoei and F all the pastors and friends from 1 other churches who came and wor i session of long remembrance in the district of Gadsden. "V The next session will convene at , t.i Congaree oli, the next fifth Sun a day. Come to church and serve the Lord. * t mm -m . u? REV. J. D. ANDERSON, SUCCESSFULLY PASTORS v FBENEZER A M E. CHURCH h NEW YORK CITY , \ New York City. October 20th? ^ Sunday was a bie rlay with us. Our Pastor, Rev. J. D. Ar.dersor nroached as never before. Text: L?t us build far ourselves a name. , This was a masterpiece. Rdv. 0 Anderson is of South Carolipa ^ where they make. preachers. He ia said by the members to be the Jbest preacher and pastor they ^ have had in 20 years. He keep? on a revival mcetirg. We need more preachers like him. He hac 4 only befm with us ttwo years and if you don't think he is doinr well come ard see. Phe church r is well organized. Every part working. Whf<n in the city come to Ebenezcr, you will hear one _ of the best choirs in the city. Read the "Leader" and keep Up r with the times. < bison institute, Irnio, spent the , week-end iru Lancaster as guest , of his sister Mrs. Wyoleuve Bab.. cock. , PAY UP YOUR ^ SUBSCRIPTION : WOoDllUFF NEWS Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church Rev. J. D. Jackson, Pastor Sunday school aj 10 o'clock each "unday. Preaching secr/.ud and >t?rth Sundays. Miss Nanzetta Pa^ks, a nurse t the Waverly hospital at Colum la visited her parents here Sunay, Mr. and Mrs. Toy Parks. Mrs. Sarah Do\v|ns and grandcm left last Saturday for Virgini to make their home there. Miss Elmer Ferguson is visitle relatives in Laurens this ek\ Miss Feigu?cm is a nurse t the Good Samaritan hospital in idumbia. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stephen nnounco the birth of a baby girl ictober 21st. Mr. Roy Lee Drummond passed ( way at the home 01 hiR mother | rirs. N. Drummonds last Mor.day ?(d w% 'funpvalized at Ti i T y uu'-eh The/sday afternoon. Rv. D. officiating. Mr. >r"mmortf?? dent|frwas a shock to is many frie"ds as he wa, out ith them on Si<:day and died [endav morning. He leaves to motirr his pass'g a mother, five sisters and one. rother rt'd a host of other rplaiv*s-. ? Interment?wa,?m the . himch eemeterv.. Funeral diree-' >r in charge Mr S. Callaham erf Ipartanburg. ?_?- ;?. Sick lts.t: Mr. Jim Green, Mr. rhm. Wood. Mrg. Mavetta Stephn. We w\sh them all a speedy! ecovery. Mrs. Nellie Pearson visited her j hildren in Greer, the week-end. Mrs. .Nell Fieldpr of Laurers, isited her parents Mr. and Mirs. i Irawley Moody. New Bethel News Our iS|-inday school 'was "^fust he yesterday. The banner was , 'on by the Senior class. This las, was happy to get the banner I gain. Rev. Moon, pa?toT of St. Paul 1 taptist church of Laurens, IS. C., I rought to us a wonderful mesagT: He that, firdeth hts life i rfH?lose?it; "he that?loseth?his'l fe for my sake shall find it. At ight he preached from the'Text 'repare to Meet thy God OjJsrael. no accession. The message was enjoyed. Mlary vin'.t.rVs were resent from Laurens. Collection -li.'/b. ? ?T The Community Bible clasa will loot at the home cf Mrs. Eliz& ; 'hompson on Thursday, November id. Mrsr S. M. Kilgore .teacher. CHESTERFIELD NEWS The servioos.-at-MC-Tabor- M.E. hurch Sunday were climaxed hen Mt. Zion, Mt. Tabor mem* i r... ...^ ...,i.^ ! trm?rrrm?rrwww wwidimihr-u v ether. Dr. Taylor j.n eached a won erful sermon. His Subject. "Bakej le a Little Cake Fust." The sp:r-j :uak fervor ran hitfh. TL4s- was^ he last quarter and ended with rand reports. Members, * friends urprised the "Elder with a few toens of lovu and respect for. his ,'onde: ful service. Mrs. Pearl L izards, Mr. Hardison ando Mrs. S. ). McCullough, with c ho ice words resented the tokens. Pi\ Taylor ;as quite sutprised and vary ratefub The members served a ountiful rqpast.?_i ;?r Miss Mnlinda C~e decorated the huvch with lovely fall flowers, hich added beauty to" the service A Missionaiy program was reneWd at Grand View Sunday after oon v/hich was very lovely.??J~ Pleasn note an error: Instead f Mrs. Toatley entertaining the Iissionary ladies, it was Mrs. M. p.F. Johnson., Mrs. Toatley and Irs. Fannie McLain will be joint ostesses this"week. 1 Mrs. C. H, Steele is in the hos-'ital at Florence, doing- nicely, * nil be home probably this week Irs. Annie Edwards will socn be ble to come home.Mrs. Hnttie Sanuers it- at home ecuperating. She came home Sun ay evening, - | Miss Sara A. McCullough spent he week end home with mother. I Mr. and Mrs. Willie English cf 'ayettesville, N. C., spent Sunay with Mrs. Marguerite Jenkins nd family. They were recently tarried. ?-? fMr. Paul Ineram of Cheraw and liss Margaret Stanley of Ches-J erfield were married a few days, f?o- , 1 Mrs. Leah Stanley was called, 0 Durham, N. C.. on account of. he death of her son. The new school in Chesterfield s being rapMly completed. Will e a thing of beauty when finished ^ery spacious. Misses Edna' R. Voss and Virinia Ray of the B~ard of Nation1 Missions New. York called at he Presbyterian Manse recently. Rev. and Mis. J. H. Toatley atended the Synod of Atlantic, Oct. G-28. which convened at Macon,, la. They visited Due West, also; eported a lovely trip. The Pageland 2nd Presbyterian htireh is now in course of erection lev. J. H. Torttley states that the iri-lding will be completed within wu wt'i'us. inn eamce. will even-1 ually bo brick veneered and o f nodern style. Seneca news " Senega, S. C., Nov. 1?The Gosrel chorus sponsored by Mrs. B. '. Sharp rendered a musical prorram at Pendleton, S. C., Sunlav evening, October .10, which va~ reported very pc/od. Miss EdiNa WilsOiP spo*tt the tvook-end with Miss Claudia Buris in Anderson, S. C.. Rev.. J. B. Watson 'conducted the devotion, at O. C. t. school Mr.ndny mori.in?. ?t 8:30 o'clock. His lubject wi,' "Remember Thou rhe palmett6 Leader Thv Creator in the Days of Th s i The P. T. A. of the O. C. T. S. ! had a very interesting meetingMr. Waller OwtVig cf Washington, D. C., is visiting friends and .relatives in Seneca, S. C., and Per.dleton, S. C. We are all glad , to see him home. 1 We were very sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. .Scott. ? MPs Flotn Williams is in At1'ar.ta, Ga., attending the Era Coun cil of the Methodist church. The East End High School Tig- I ers clashed with the Brewer Hi school t.eani, Gr imvcod, Friday, October 28th. The scores were 12-fi in. favor of Brewer high school. A big game "is scheduled for F.i-'iy in Spftrtanb*>rg with Cum-> m r j Sc. ingh a..u iia.-t End hr. Sn 11 io J. Owens left Sundry to take up her schc'l work 'r Pick' (? county. 'ine Primary departments <njoved Hallowe'en pnrtie$ Friday ai d Men ay r*t ti.e L?. C. T. <5. Mr. MOKIAH liAPT. CHURCH Rev. C. |i. Pickett.. Pastor Ppartanborg. S. C.-*-The Stund -y school 1- ; ? wnw or?o of b?auty and everyone was made wiser by it. * ' ? ! T> T L. \Sirrrson ofL'iii?ville, Kentucky spoke fr ^vt this subject: "] chold my hand? and my feet". T' ? pcrmo" wn- enjoyed by all. The BTU th" py/eat' training caT>p 4s?steadily prawif p undFr th" evv watchful iruidarce of M ?ss Almetto Hampton. The evening services wire very be-utiful i de"d. The pastor spoke, trt us at this hour usinp th subject, Iluinan. Ins t rum en ta'itv sufTieiert -for Pficr* world's solvation. Evary h;a'it was inspired. 1 Th" attendance was excellent throughout the day. All avotg paid or rewarded for their com i>:p n-nd bles^mers were shower The Holy Communion will- be _ eiven at Mt. McHah church SunConie out and worship with us. ?You are cordially invited to attord a lYiadcss wrddinp at lit. Mo:j'"h church Tnos4av nipht, Viiv(?'-<ibfv S, nt R'flf) nVlnok.. Ad7 _ TO cents-; : ? Will bo triad to hrinp to your chure.l or schovd a Bible story in movinsr picture?: The Life of Our Saviour. Also Little Miss Su r.shire. for schools. If you are in- ~ tnest'd write Mt4 William Samnel<=. IOq Gentry St., ? Spartanburp. S. C. .WBEVILLE NEWS . St. James t hurch r Re v. E. ,F.' Johnson, Pastor Fvrday school opened at its usn?rl h'nr, at 1 frrftO a.m. 'At "11:30 Rev. Johnson delivered a wf>jd?r?, ful sermon. A liberal" collection whs raised. Sunday afternoon at 3-00 the cho'iv motored over to Mt. Pisprah Methodist church, Gteifwood,. where the Rev. Gray js _p;i t- r. They reported a wonde'fi:! time. Mr. James Douglas has left for Philadelphia, Pa., where he is expec-tiiy to st:y some time. j_ Grace Chaped A." M. E. Surday srhrr.-! opened a:?the usual hou:? with all teachers at their post of "duty. -?-worn p-ln I?to' have in?our? ivid~t Miss Eula V. Massey who ; was homo forjihe week end. Prof, i II. A. Ashe-^fr^y senie encourag- j imp: remarks to tr.e Sunday school. TEXAS NYA v - V" - " y ' i&rs&x j ,v . ' I gHH^I vv HUi9 At Prairte View S assigned to the NYA homemaking and 50 1 men and in shop work built by NYA boys. / serve a family meal. I Lower center, NYA ihowsOhe NYA boy I - -J v ? - t _____ Lesson reviewed by Mrs. Azalea J oh tie On. ? The YWCA held their meeting ter. Everyone enjoyed the meetat the home of Mrs. Melvin Caring. Mrs. Carter served a deli ciou8 salad course. Mr. and Mrs. Prcssley Ray announce the birth of a son October 29, 1938. Friends of "Miss Jtuth Morris will be glad to know she is taking up Home Economics in Philadelphia, Pa. WHITMIRE NEWS Our Presiding Eldrr, Rev. D. r-s /" 1 - - ' * ' wusuy anu pallor, taugnt the Sunday school jessoiv Subject: -Personal Liberty Problem. Service began, immediately after Sunday school. Text: Blessed ui e they that thirst afUr righteousness, for they shall be filled. Colle tion $4.00. General claims $C.25. Total $10.25. Sunday night the Ten yirgirs scea'ry was held at Flint Hill Bajfast church. A, large crowd witnessed the scenefy. Rev; C. C. Johnson, the pastor, presided over the program. Sermon wag delivered by Rev. Strong. The sum of $43.53 was raised. The' two virgins leading in this scenery were: Mrs. Daisy B^rd, raising over $21.00: Mrs." Laura Rogers, raising-? Miss R 'th"* Walker sTi'.nt the week end at heme in Cheste-. Mr?. Tola Joiner is snehdj-g an Indefinite stay in Columrhta h'r daughter, Mrs. EfTje 4JW JI1U1C1 . ^ ?? Mt\ '/W. M. Waipce attended the Fair held in Columbia A Hallowe'en , carnival .wa, held at the school house. October 31. ? Hallowe'en T wert out to the bam. It was on Hallowe'en night. I met a pretty maiden. ,T cnoke to he.r and said; Why hello my dear one. Qhe Hiannnrared. and how? By Wpps. NFC.^O ""tNTTR ANCF, ,T Continued from Page 1 -nrt""! scho'larch'n fond rf *000 whevehv?n?srVnuHrsh in of? $-1 is awarded each voar tu some Nocro bov o?- p"'rl in eacH of the "tate" if- which it doe<- business. To oualifv. the student, must hav snerf on? year in 00*1100:0 and must measure up to hieh standards of ability .integrity.--.aid achievement. Being a mutual-concern, it hoc stockholders excfnt the nolicvholders.??the profit?motive?Unhviatcd. Tim salaries of the officials must be approved bv th* insurance ueparimem.. am just death-claims are?nw4. promptly, aais testified by the fact that it had r>nlv $2,487 duo and unonid ac of the close of business fDercmb^r 31, 1937. Dunne'q Insurance Report, largest policyholders rcporting service in the world,, gives it an "A" rating, and reports it "or> ttr^ly worthy of the "highest cotrfide re and so recommend it to the public." The progress of the company haj, been' slbw.^u^sTeadjr and cofT sWtcnt, and out <yf thie progrear. has come a community of Negro business .interests that would bo an aiset to any city As the rnm.pany grew, other interests were developed, each complementing thr, oth^r. These Negro business firms serve a distinct nied in this comTRAINS YOUT ' ? . ' ' isivfvi'-." ' -'! ? '? - % \ * ] Aft- ?a x- iK BS L:'3Bfx jH 'II flb -rHirS _; !iJ:";:. ' ' ' ? h _v r ""i1, ^^imf tate Normal and Indu Resident Project are Doys are taking advant At top left is a view i it top right, a group of .ower left, two boys w< boys are learning bov >eing instructed in aut i niunity. Probably second in im parlance t j the North Carolina Mntual is the Mechanics and Farmers Bank of Durham a.d Ra Icigh, with assets of about $1,350, 000, organized in 1008. Its present officers are (1. C. Spauldirg, [ res 'I nt; R. L .McDougald, yice|i. evident ;* :d cashier; and J. H. Wheeler, . assistant cashier.' The Bankers Fire Insurance company, I the only N< gro fire insurance com pany in the world, wac lauched in 1920, and is now operating in N'oPth Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and the* District of Columbia. W. G. Pearson >s president; I R. N. Harr is, secretary manager; J and E. R. Merrick, treasurer. The | Mutual Building. ar.tl Loan. Assoicih ivn was organized in 1021 and t now has assets of ..more t---than, j $250,000. C. C. Hpauldir.g is president ard R. L. McDougald, j s:cnctary-ti easurer^ The South ern fidelity Mutual Insurance coinpang began business ur 1924 nrd sells fidelity a.-d casualty coverage. Its officers arc; W. G. i>; arson,-president; A. M. Shearin, s<.craary-rna'.ager; arid R. N. Harris, treasurer. It nr-st not be assumed that these enterprises sprang up trvef - right,?rr-r art??they?p yramide'd concerns, operated by holding ...enterprise arxl is operated' as companies. Eacn .s a separate sMch. Th'.y grow up gradually. As an^Hytmple of the early struggles of t#le N. C. Mutual, the com pany collected or ly $393.50 during the- year 1899 and none of the of ficials drew a salary". C, CISpaul i.-g, who was then local agent and general- manager, had no office boy ard he filled three or four posi kicm? p/fpurrnnt. lv *-?!? , UF I llli uffll'U, cll'lMHglng ihe office, travelling for the company, * and doinp its clerical work. John Merrick was president and Dr. Mccrre was secretary-treasurer. Most of the present officers aruT directors of the company hjavc served over a lo<ng period of president-secretary," 22 years; E. R. Merrick, (sonjpf the founder) vice-prf sident-tr-ej&sur?r, 50" years R. L. McDougald, vice-president 19 years; Dr. Clyde Dorfrell, vieepr<rsidcnt-Mtdicaj irector, 22 year. tary, S years; G. W. Cox, vice. president->irector of agents, 19 yeaYs; W. D. Hill, assistant secrej tary comptroller, 21 years; M. A. Goins, assistant secretary- 22 yt'-irs; J. L. Wheel8r, director fa?td i assistant director of agents, ^30 l yyars; D. C. Deans, Jr.K director ' ard assistant director of agents IS years; A. J. Clemont, Sr., di' rector artd district manager, 32 y.arsh Mrs. B.?K7~T.?Whitt^d,' cashier, 31 years; and J. S. Hugh" son, assistant to the treasurer, 8 years. ! \ Freni year t0 year company has broadened its field of operation. u'rti 1 today it offers to the . 1:..? ~r -J.? ?#. i ifuv a *1 t?i mouirn, approvei legal reseryc coverage that~rs .frtrrpl'to in every respect. Since its f umiing. the com pany ha sj s.howf sTsaTIy ardpersistent' growth. having paid to policyhold ers and b neficiaries over seven-] teen millions dollars in benefits. ' Hurkg the past ten Av"ears~ ~assets | hwv-?more?th^n?dtmbl-.d, inrlicat- ; in grot only a better income for ! the race but also a growing cor> ance against the uncertainties of . the Tuture. ?North__farolira Mutual has been, fortunate in always having at its ~ i striai College, Prairie. V receiving training in c age of pre-employmen of the NYA Cooperativ NYA girls are learning orking in the College v to make and repair s omobiie maintenance, ' 1 * i Pa?e 5 Follows Father ^?ndl^S$ : > ?J??X ^^Bfcj^iIj2j0j^SR ^iky7^?WP' 4^HwP^^RK ', *Jl Bl i JaZ. ' iclB^S6w^k .' *1 ?L KSNifl PROF. E! W. D. ISAAC Who ]? following- ih the foot?trps of his. illustrou.s father BtS Secretary of the National B. Y. P. U. Board. Prof. Isaac succeeded his father, Mr. Isaac, Sr., at th? hitter's death in '31, and wsis agal:. re elected in >t. Louis -ecently. A nativf.of Wa-skorm, Texas, Prof. Isaac was educated at Bishop College, Arkcrsas Baptist College, and Tuskegee Institute. He is a master printer, and has managpd the Clarion Printing compaKy," 409 Gay street, Nash- ' .yille, Tenn., since. 1.912.. (Calvin Service).. ?. : head m?n who roc?pca(.() .deep cp-cp 0f responsibility and duty "T^ueh a man was Joh"- Merrick. fr.t^-der and first president, arid j ' Dr M-"ore. who succeeded him to hi> presidency when?h<?died in 1919. Dr. Moore* in turn wf?a sue " ceded at his d' at*- In 1923 by the vesent " President, C.. C. Snauld TSi who has eiven of hi? time and. "(Torts not only to the'business erf *ho comn&nr bnr'Also to the frrtrh- ? ,lems? of the day,- a,, his widespread ciyitv connections testify. Among other th:"g?. hp is yice "Viairma" of the Nntiona1 Urban . League and a member of tue Executive Committee of^the Nation nl Cmirei] of-the V. M. r---Ar-W< -is?president?f*f?th*?Nntiorni?Ne gro Busires* Tca^ie, sec.-etaryb'ea surer of th<* North Carolina Commission on Interracial Cooperation. a member of the Advisory najiorral government, a-d has been _ at the White House for conferences on pertinent problems. He is. a member cf the Board of Trustees of~~fTio" "'North CaroliTitf * College for Negrot-s in Durham. Sha\V University in Raleigh, and Howard University in Washingt/_r\ D. He is in frequent demamUas a speak-r at white,, ccrlored and mix'.d gatherings, and though a self-made man, with-out formal college educations honors have been accorded him by various colleges. Much of his time is spft t in travel, as an "ambassador of good will" fuT the compar.y. Ai the home office in -Durham tlu executive personnel can' always Be depended upon fo~lend I'ht active h* 1 pi - g 'htnTTUfnrgTTy~tOT ! ward movement for the development of the city, and the esteem in which'its officials are hold by other business Daders is a constant -testimonial. of-^he spirit of friendship and cooperation exist ing between the two races. RIP ON LIF^ Vy ^ S^sH ^iew, Texas, 50 girls lomestic service and t training a8 handye Dormitory for girls i ?~ ? j nuvv iu prepare ana /ood Working Shop, shoes. Lower right, 1 V 3