Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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P ftjfel. ; ' ~ ? + 0 ? o o ???????? ?? ? ??? I <j "The Old Gray" | | ;; Dy $ < Rev. E. Philip Ellis & , *i r~?-? Religious Census The colored ministers and laity ! a? are undertaking the best religious movement ever put forth in Charleston. They have set apart the second Sunday afternoon in Decomber to canvass the city b y wards so as to find those who> are identified with some church and thosq who are not. Persons who do not belong to any church will ences and that- pa rticular-^pastor or pastors wifl contact them in interest of the churches of?their choice. It's an inspiration to see how "the colored people here are * cooperating with the Interdenominational Ministers Union in put tiryg over this program. Dr. R. E. Brogdon, is chairman of the Census Committee, and hq, is indeed a master of the situation. Rev. ?: J. F. Henderson is-~seoretpry. He is the right man-i? ihc-rlghL-place Say what you will" but the time has come ' when?Christian people will have to manifest more interest in the unsaved, if they will merit the blessings of Almighty -b? find. Sgemimrlv conditions in this world" are going from had to wor?e The white ministers of our city launched such a campaign the third "Sunday in rw.n ?y i n which a thousand workers representing every . white congregation were enlisted including Jews and Catholics. They stirred the - city among white people, ana the results were glorious. The white min istcrs are furnishing the colored the same literature they used -free of charge. 1 believe every city in Amercia .should engage in-such a worthy movement together with the rural churches, and Cod will bestow blessings upon us. To be continued. New Assignments We are pleased to state' that all of The Palmetto Leader's reading ministers got good appointments at the . series of annual confer_ /- ences. Rev. T. II. Addison is now head of the Spartanburg district. The new elder is a No.il. preacher and pastor. His ministers will , ? find in him a real friend. Elder W. J. Robinson will carry the ? Lanca"Sfei' dLtikt in a storms-Jill the presiding elders that were returned was because they gave per feet satisfaction to the administra tion. Among the new pastors were flio Rev Wolfo. who trees t o Georgetown. He is a real prince. Rev. N. A. Bothoa who went.?to Holly Hill is a prepared minister. Spartanburg has some preacher in Dr. G. C. JuhiiM'iri. The same?4-f true as to . Newberry?and Rev. L. G. Bowman, Bethel* Gforgetcrwn has never had a better preacher and pastor than they Ttave now in Dr. R. S. Lawrence. Eastern Circuit needs .to be proud of Rev. J. M. Dawkins. Rev. W. M. Tlvompson has exactly what Lancaster -- -needs. Dr. D. N.-AV.il son is certain ly making good at F.boinezer. Mt, Zion has a real Spurgoon in Dr, -._W. Murph. Dr. J. C. James is doing well at Mt. Pteanant. and also Rev. C. A. Williams at Gapway. Dr. W. B. L, Clark is mak ii>(? an impression in Columbia. They tell me that Rev. L.D. Gamble has St. Stephens and gone. Rev. C. B. Cook is a good fit for Carlisle. New pastors will be con tinned next week. After which we shall speak of the old ones ' whe subscribed to The Leader. I must say before closing that Rev. J.A DeLaine preached one of the great est missionary sermons at Manning we have ever heard. Grand Lodge j Many -n<xu.--momV-.prg v-ill wtfneqc I -the Grand Communication of Fret next week. The grand opening wil! be hel-' Monday night ?followed with a reception. All subordinate lodges of the Capital City arc wrvrlfir o nnif f/\ yv\crlm f??-one .. w. " '* . * * * * 4 ? 1,,M"V 61WJR that affair. J. B. Lewie with othei Masonic heads art- having nc stones unturned. The two sessions which begin Tuesday morning 1( o'clock will be held in the Masoni< Temple on Washington street Hon. J. S. Stanback of Chester Grand Master will preside. Th< jurisdiction will be proud to greei our noble leader- Grand Secretarj J. E. Dickson will submit a report concerning our property al Columbia, that will make us al rejoice. Tuesday nitc the Grahc Lodge of Sorrow will be held al Bethel church and as Grand Chaj * pain I will endeavor to outline t unique program for the occasion Bishop J. S. Flipper, D.D.. LL. D of Atlanta will deliv<p;,thc Mejnorial message. People from, all ovei the state will attend this Grand Lodge. Let all of us travel by the way of the Southern System. Ne?groea should never forget the fine consideration the Southern has given our racial group. All of it? grains are air conditioned, and pone is without the very best accommodations. The Southern fei me every time and all my peoplt should malar choice of it. To b( r continued for the holidays. i "Let us advance on our knees/ ' RICHLAND CO. TEACHERS CALLED TO MEET The Richland cotfnty teaches will meet Saturday, December 10, 1938 at l-2-.olcUck, Bor/ker Wa-sh-J ington High school. Please come ? and help make an interesting meeting. L. Z. Elchelberger, president. L, .l- *' - ..?. ?.< - ANDERSON NEWS Anderson is all stir with interest, natural and wholesome glee in anticpaton of receving and entertaining the 71st S. C. Annual M E. conference which will be summond to attention December 7, 9 a.m. by Rev. E. Q. Richardson, will set in Thiompson Centenial Bishop of Philadelphia area and M. E. church for its Seliberationt and business for five stirring and potent days. With solemn utter ance the Bishop, 8 district superintendents and Minister' . S Sawyer will pronounce "the Lord's Supper" ceremony to the await- ; ing and participating lay arid ministerial groups. Since the origin of M. E. denom -tnation here--TQ yeare-agcv the con ^rogation has built 3 churches The present church is a , hand r=oni(i hricl- ^mi^tnre with all mod - ern equipment erected the late but aggressive Rev. A. G. Kennedy, in the very heart of the city of Anderson. The purchasing price at the beginning to secure : this 'property was about $100.00. Its present value including land and parsonage is $25,000. It has -t.hrnit ?? -ministers who servmost trying embarrassments^, financial drought?as- well as th?. most success and brilliant achieve ments. The church is named "Thompson" Centenial in honor of a generous and good woman by the name of "Thompson". At each high noon the Bishop wilf deliver a oevotional address ipon sOnW vital" Biblical matter or some Christan theme. At each ev enng services for two nights tnr Rev. A. P. Gilland and . W. Wright will cjeliver senjions.; Bis- . hop F. T. tfeeney will address the onference on "The Million Unit Fellowship Movement". Dr. N. J. Crolley speaks on Board of Pen<ion and Relief.. Dr., A. R. How ard will disburse on Bo&rd of , remperance Prohibition and Public Morals. The Methodist Brotherhood will be presided over by Mr. C. W. Caldwell. Dr. N. E. Davis will lecture on BoarVl of Education. Board of Home Missions ana Church Extension wilt be treated by Dr. W. A. C. Hughes. During'the session of the con-| | "eronce 4 district superintendents! ' VA* ill Ko rnf irnrl n ?vi n1i? T\ I . ..... .V...SU lialllCIJ . IlKYi OJ. CI. I Thomas, Spatanburg; Rev. J. W. Taylor, Bennettsvlle; Rev. S. A. Punches, Orangeburg; Rev. H. H. Cooper, Florence. The first two - ^vC-~thP5e district?superintendents served six years. The latter two | 8 years. For "Million Unite" giy I I ihg numercal increases, and gen-i oral improvement, the Floence dist ;.rict under Dr. H. H. Cooper lead ] all the seven districts and the en' Lire aea which embraces iCTj" ' Atlanta, Savannah, Florida and || South Florida conferences. 4 DisI trict superintendents Ate to 155" | made. * ' It is not an ordinary obligation i| nor responsibilty to invite and entertain an annual conference, the ,'hulk, fastidiousness, culture, proj !>ity? prestige, opulonce and poten cy as the S. C. Methodist Episcoi pal conference." Yet the doughty . and astute Greenville Distriot Su. perintendent, Rev. Daniel S. Curi y, with his formidable pastors - effectively in 1937. vThey suj>ll : attempt and succeed commendably , at nderson, Dec. 7-11, 1D38. | "Three Cheers. Excelsior Praise, , | and Hearty Commendation" to Rev D. S. Curry, his faithful pastors II tnd their loyal groups. iI Of the large number of preachi1 -r? that pastored Thobpson Cenj enial M. E. church, only four sur ,| vive. Rev. B. S. Jackson, retir:j d. Rev. John C. Gibbes, Rev. A. P. Gilliard and iRev. G. S. Saw I 701\ Tho lftst f Vv rnn will - ?-? ...I Vt mil ttllbWt'r to the A. D. 1938 roll call, Deoyolente. m 1 m? - ? 5 BALLENTINE GR<>UP OF THE l RICHLAND CO. TEACHERS I ASSO'N. HOLDS MEETING | ! > I'-mo, S. C., December 2?The ; teachers of the Ballentine group 1 of the Richlar.d county teachers' association, held tihpir. second i me1 ting of the year Friday, De5 eember 2, at the Rosenwald school ) Mr. L. Z. EichelbergeT, president : presiding. The topic: How We . May Imprcrve Our Teaching Pro, fession was opened by'Mrs.-H. H. ; Butler of Harbison institute, folt tow id by others. After which r Mrs. D. K. Jenkins, Jj?anes teach. )-, lead in an open* forum, thru t which much practical information 1 was disseminated, j ? I ST. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH ) , Rev. W. R. Nash. Pastor 7 Supt. Janerette and co-workers were at their post at Sunday . school. At the morning worship r be -pafttOT"? preached from Isaiah | 11:17. Sunday night he selected > his text Prov. 4:23. These were Mil stirring sermofts < The choir rendered good, music, at both vices. An appreciative crowd was present and communied. The league i3 putting 0n mew life with Mrs. Carrie Cherry president. CHERAW NEWS ' Miss Eleasc Prir?ce entertained the Young Women's club at her home on Sunday afternoon. ' Rev. Bpthay of Chesterfield, S. C.T preached a watnderful sermon at Pee Dee Union Baptist church Sunday morning^ 1 "M'r3. Ida Eountairv of New York City is at homO. Miss Mariom Johnson who teacher at Chesterfield and Miss.B. A. Miller of Wilson high; Florence v ^ . REV, J. J. HARRISOh $50,00r Glp-T GIVEN b COLLEGE BY ROSEN A $50,000 gift to Morris brown colle,e one of the largest grants made to Negro institutions in the past year, and the largest grant ever made to a school of the A.M. E. church, has hist been announc- ~ ed by 'Bishop Wm. A. Fountain, chairman -of the Board of Trustees and presiding prelate of Georgia. This, grant marks another milestone ini the epoch-making career of the exalted Bishop,-who is giving his" life""to the cause of education in Georgia and to Morris Browp college, which is rapidly taking its place in- the ranks ot the leading Negro institutions of higher learning. That the Rosenwald Fund should undertake the task of helping towards the building of an adequate^ permanent en dowment fund to be held in tru?t for Morris Brown college should be quite significant and encourag!WM -A l-'l ? # Al * 111 b mj me vuii5Liiu?ncy^oi me A. M. E. church, which HasTFcen sup porting this institution for the last fifty-sx years and implies the fath on the part of the Roscnwald Fund that this constituency will meet the requirements of the- gift. which are that ' it be matched dol lar for dollar by the friends of the institution. The largest portion of the funds for maintenance of the college has been derived from contributions spent the week-end at home" "with relatives. ?Rev.?Webb the A. M.?E. Zion pastor is with "HI? congregation and friends again after the annual conference. Rev. A, W. Wright, pastor of Wesley M. E. church is jeavina this week t0 attend his annual conference. The coutny-wide meeting of Chesterfield county teachers con-., vencd at 'Coulter Memorial academy, Friday, December 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. Nevers Godfrej of Church""street were visited by the "stork" who left them a lovely little girl Friday evening, December 2nd. Miss V. E. Lowery and mother spent Thanksgiving Mi Charleston, S. C., with friends. Robert Smalls School The students are working with a zeal at Robert Smalls. Altho' the Xmas holidays are fast approaching, the children are showing marked improvement in theii classroom work, which shows that | me coming 01 santa nas not stolen their every thought. The following 6th grade pupila made the -htmor-^FoU?for - November: -Luther Prince, Therman Davis, Lawrence Thomas, Lucille, Henson, Julia McKay, Pecola Kenny, Roosevelt Washington, Charlie, Roberson, Kathleen Williamson, Bessie McIntyie, Galetia Rogers, Edmofrid Jcmes and Walter Johnson, Jr. ABBEVILLE NEWS St. James Church Rev. E. F. Johnson, Pastor Sunday was a very beautiful day. _ The Sunday school opened at 10:00 with an enrollment of 34. We were glad to have Mr. Wade crver with us Sunday. He also brought along with him his class of boys. We wire glad to have them. Mr. Johrson, superintendent. Mr. John Wade is snPr.dintr a while with his brother, Professor W. M. Wartr. We hope f' r him a happy time while here. Mr .T n ? n Vi F ft n U n r i q in t. fo p I city. Whilfc in the city, he is staying over at the Fairs'. We are always glad to have him home. Gr,ace Chapel A. M. E. Church Grace Chapel A. M. E. Sunday school op?ned at the usual?hourv with the teachers at their posts of duty. * The lesson was well taught and was reviewed by Mrs. Azalea J. Johnson. At 11:30 the pastor brought to us a wonderful sermon, t?ufly everyone present etnjoyed his discourse. Rev. J. A. Steward of Clinton, S. C., worshipped with us. We were very glad to have him. He gav? -some very encouraging remarks. Hope he, will come again, Abbeville County Training School P. f. A. News The P. T. A. of the Abbeville, County Training school held its J regular meeting cm Thursday af-? THB PALMETTO LKAPTO I 10RRIS BROWN WALD FUND made by the Negro members oi the A. M. E. church. However, it is significant that through the efforts of Bishop Fountain and President Fountain withSn the past ten years, the institution has attracted the support * of many piominent white friends in. Atlanta, and of leading northern philan thropio foundations. In a letter to Prcsdent Fountain -of Morris -Brown cbllege, President Embree "oF the Rosenwald Fund expresses the pleasure of the Foundation in being able to cooperate in creating the beginning of an endowment fund for .Morris Brown. The Presiding El ders' Council and the Board of Trustees of Morris Brown college on being informed of this' gift expressed deepest appreciation to the Rosenwald Fund and to Dr.Em bt'e6 in giving such stimulus to a' permanent endowment and thus helping to make secure the future of the institution. The Board of Trustees of Morris Brown also express the sincere hope that the constituency of the milage and its friends will assist th'm in meeting tor the fullest ex tent the conditions of this generous effer from the Jtilius Rosenwald Fund, which, as has been stated ebove, means matching the rrift dollar for dollar. tcrmon, December firstl The committee on shrubbery for the -school?n'l'iu t?d?that the?shrub bery would be set out sometime during the week of December 5. The "Watch Contest" closed on the regular meeting day. The win-or was" little Miss Louise Johnson, a pupil in the fourth grade. She .received a beautiful ".Mickey Mouse" watch. Through the very tactful efforts >f;Mrs. Josephine. Wright, a donation) rf $10.00 was made to the I>;T A. hy Mr. Edward Baker of Thrnrctdphia, .r^iii. A letter -of thank's has been sent to Mr. Baker. The entire parent-teachers association appreciates his gift. R^ad the "Leader" and keep posted. RIDGE SPRING NEWS Now^that we are approaching the holidays the true spirit of Xmas is shown by the students through -the Christmas Seal Sale. We are striving to sell 2,000 seals in our school. The PTA held its regular meet Ing Tuesday-night. The-theme foi .-dice licsinn wns health A short diemiccinn r\f tVin nhrpnt. and flip teacher's attitude towards the Xmas Seal was given by Principal HightQwer. A careful and well thoughtout discussion on "The Pai nts attitude towards the child's health," was given by Mrs. R.W. Anderson. Comments were made by Rev. Williams, Mrs. Gary and others. The vocaj solo by Miss Jef ferson was cnjdyed by all. The 6th grade with Mrs.-I. J. Hopkins as teacher presented an interesting playlet, "The Good Speech Fairy," during chapel houT Wednesday. It won credit for the teacher and class. The Rod Cross collection Wednesday amounted to $2.50. The "Ag," boys persuaded a large group to enjoy the minstrel, "The King of Kings," Friday nite in interest of the Agriculture -Dept. Along with this program a delicious chocolate cake was won by Watson Hammond, holding the lucky number 139. The phone pro gram was under the supervision of Prof. Gardner. We express our. sympathy t o lola, Vivian and other members of the""Davis family in the recent death of their grandmother and mother. The 8th grade is glad to see John F. Barnes back after a week's illness. The 4th grade is still wishing Mazie Hammond a speedy recovery. The 7th grade surprised the teacher Miss Jefferson with a new smock. The fifth grade with Mrs. B. Q. Hammond as teacher, organized a Good Ei glish and Be Kind to Animals Club. Group,, 2 sponsored an intei estjng party in interest of th< Xmas Seal Sale. Group I will give a Sack Race Tuesday for the same purpose. The goal is 200 seals. The following made the Honor t ^PpiE^?!?? ; V Bfcjj. -;.T '*? ' PRINCE RILEY ] Roll for November: Margie Green A lthea Coleman, Maggie Butler, Samuel Gibson, Julia Dabney, Mar garet Hazzard, Mattie 0. Kimble E. Kimble. Dorothy and Mildred Holston and L. T. Gomillion.' M5UZION A.M.E. CHURCH > Rev. S. Chism, Pastor Sellers, S. C.?IS. S. opened the 'usual hour with Supt. and coworkers at their post of duty. A splendid lessom throughout the school. At 11:30 a.m. morning service began. The pastor selected - his fext from the 6:11 i?t. John, sub ject The Gospel of Jesus Christ A large crowd witnessed this won derful message after which many souls came forward find took 88fc88fc38fc38fc38fc3Sfc< Our To We have one of the ir?,ost cor -in the State. SA^ Genuine Flexy Racer $7.95 w Football with Valve 89c to $4.75 GENUINE UNION HARDWA1 Roller Skates $1.25 to $1.85 ? USE O REASONABI j,_ * * 1 I it ? >fH Hk ' ? HjV1 ^ fl H. W. Junior Warden Communion. . At 3:30 p.m. we again assembled and witnessed a wonderful program by the Heavenly Gospel singens. This was a treat indeed. , Quite a. few witnegsed this prcrVm 1 I I 3Jfc3Sfc[2]sSJfc3M:3a:=a yland is nplete stocks *>f Toys ?=~Whee VE MONEY and TIME by S SCOOTERS _ $ 1.50 Air Double llarre R'fles Others A. *+ . U R LAY-AWA ,E TERMS ON BICYCLES I Saturday, December 10, 1938 ! gram. At 6:00 p.m. the A. C. E. Leagui* rendered a splendid program urv der the auspieeg of Mr. A. Bui- . lard. The Revs. A. B. Thomas, Z. A. Brown, W. M. James and W. T. Pare were pulpit guests in the morning seryice. At 7:30 p.m. we-again assembled and witnessed another message from our pastor. Subject: ^ The Beauty and k Strength of the Church. We sure have a wonderful preacher. At the close of the service it seemed like an old 'time.revival meeting. The church was - crowded at each service Sunday. The pastor was the dinner -v guest trf Mr, and Mrs. J. L. CroslandT ? Mrs. Florence Dixon is on the sick' list at this writing. Mr. Odel HurSt and Dorothy Cribbs-of Latta spent the day with their motner, Mrs. Georgia Hunt and worshiped with us iftv service Sunday. ' J ' The Rev. S. M. Moos, pastor-of ???-? - oiun?iV-.napm?mi. .c..?cnugcn?r?i l : Monday for the annuaL conference at Ajnderson, S. C. .?* . ST.LUKE At M- E. CHURCH Rev. E. Philip Ellis, Pastor Charleston, S. C.?We had . large audiences last Sunday both 'morning and evening. The Sunday school was well attended with Mr. H. Watson, Supt., presiding. Mr. Willie Deas, president of our (League is out of,the* city for a' ~ ? few weeks and Mrs." V. T. Ellis is Varying on the woHc. Rev. i Charles A. Iligby (white) preach ed a very good sermon for us at ?? 11 o'clock and the pastor preached an able sermon at right which made us rejoice. St. Xuke is indeed a live wire in Charleston; The officers and membefg know how to welcome strangers.., - L3Sfc33fc3Sfc38fc3?^t ' # . c i Ready 1 goods ? Bicycles and Games bopping with us. Coaster Wagons Si.25 to $15.00 - tl $1.25 up GENUINE ROLL-FAST BICYCLES "THE KING OF XMAS GIFTS" ^ $26.50 to $45.00 f Y P L A N ? F DESIRED.