The palmetto leader. (Columbia, S.C.) 1925-196?, January 28, 1939, Image 1

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* . ^ VOL. XIV?NO. 4 ' Nina Mae McKinney j in "Gang Smashers" By Julm Brastrn Clark HP mmmm New York City?"Ganjf Smash.er?," an all colored cast produc1 ' tion will make its initial appearance Thursday, February 2, thru Monday February 6, at the tRKO Regent Theatre, 116th St. and 7th Avenue, New York City. Nina Mae McKinney internationally known, who skyrocketed to fame as the star of M.G.M.V Hallelujah has risen, to new and higher heights, and is said to be at her best in the new Million T)ol lar Production, directed by Leo C. _Popkin. This picture has openn hifliarfS flncTnlnroit ouobho t for colored actresses, by the por-j-< trayal of a feminine detective in ? "Gang Smashers," Million Dollar s Production's new all-colored cast r feature. - ? I t I * Miss McKinnefer recently return- t ed to New York from Hollywood j before going on a tour of t h e ' a states, is more beautiful than ev-J s er when interviewed recently. Her f large eyes are expressive as ever.l She has what it takes to make a | e real actress, beautiful form, poise j and personality plus. I understand g Miss Me Kinney io actually?more' f beautiful of face and complexion c m "Gang Smashers" than in her f previous successes, both her sing-1 c ing and speaking voice is rich and c her interpretations _are done in a t manner unsurpassed by stars of t other races m similar roles. 0 Miss McKinney stars as Laura I j Jackson, is well supported by the t following cast: Lawrence Criner,1 ? Monte Hawley, Mantan Moreland,! t Reginald Fenderson, Edw, Thompi j, son, Vernon McCalla, Charles Haw] e kins, Everett Brown. Also Lcstci; v Wilkins, Neva Peoples, Arthur r Ray,^ Bo Jenkins, John Crmer, t y Mergaret Flemings, Guemesy- t Morrow, Jewel Smith and Phil, ^ Moore. c in on/1 o naii wrJ Mm?r VavL i ^?n sv X yji n ^ be sure to see this picture. Speaks at AHen Univj] \ HHHHRg 9 B T ;t mk 2 F p I i n n ! ! C I Ij ft 8 Dr. L. W. LONG f The Alpha Psi Lambda Chap- P ter of the Alpha Phr Alpha Fra- '* temity, Inc., presents L.W. Long, J ML D., as guest speaker for Vesper services Sunday, Jan." 29th, * 6:30 o'clock, in the University au- w ditorium. ? Dr. Long is a graduate of the Meharry Medical College. He is ., founder and builder of the Union l Community Hospital, Union, S.C. t Dr. Long, is busy this week, hold- . ing his Seventh Annual Medical, ^ and Surgical Clinic, but he takes i time out to come and render ser vice, at the call of Alpha. You and your friends are in- T vite'cl to be present. ? ti WATEREE A. M E. CHURCH r " - 3 R<v. W. M. Brown P*wt/vr a The S. S. was at its best iSun- p day in very brief y?t beneficial a way and services opened in a spir- J it of praise and admonition to the t Most High. The pastor in hfia t ^ mannnerly way brought another . sermon filled with Divine gui- s dance. Text Phil 4:7. x Subject: I "Peace". He also stressed what F it requires to mae p?ace or to be t a peacemakerr. His requirements t will be remembered as follows: 1. Understanding; 2. Determine tl tion; 3. Accept God's guidance. We e believe what our pAitor iAfd "i may ?aoh erf us strive daily to c I =?6< ? 3 ^ Functic ivilege i Order IV. * # * A Rea Bishop DavU?5? ^?Sinv> Sp In Phiiadelph. i.of th< To Organize A *?th^d . JOSEPH Philadelphia, Pa.,?The real 'Function of Privilege in the So:ial Order should be the further :rystallization of the strong realty that, individually, we are our >rother's keeper; and that his ills ire our concern.", Bishop David Henry Sims, head )f the imDortant First Distrirt nf ;he African Methodist church was^ speaking before the Young Peo)le's Interracial Fellowship church lere in Philadelphia, last Sunday. Without text or Biblical reference 1e prefaced his memorable adIreBS with the statement that durng His lifetime, "Jesus of Naza | eth found His greatest obstruc ion in those who enjoyed special, jrivilege." Blasting the complacency o ^ hose who, because of privilege 'are walled in from their own short-comings as well as from he sufferings of those beneath," :he high prelate of his denominaion called for "a new social orler which will make for recojgniion of the oneness of mankind" ind a departure from the wobbly 'status quo which is being mainlined by privileged classes bemuse it has done all right b y ;hem." Defending the right of labor to :ollective bargaining and a fair vage,?Bishop Sims told his select ludience in tones which grew iharp with righteous sarcasm at nany points, that it is sheer fanasy for those who "have never cnown the pangs of hunger or he desolation of having been dis-j >ossessed to appreciate, except! icademically, the plight of perons who are doomed to that fiufering." The scholarly minister's hear r8 were a composite group o f, ^iladelphia's upper-class Ne:roes, middle-class whites and % ew,?verv?fpW?<vf Hm?u mWA ? V..vwv.^ TT UV?"C ause he so brilliantly defended, 'oliticians and social workers, soiety leaders and federal employas, lawyers, physicians and den-? ists lind the cushioned seats of, he dignified and beautiful church f St. Luke and the Epiphany on' 3th Street below Spruce for the hird in the annual series of third Sunday.,, afternoons sponsored by ha outstanding Interracial Fel-| owship.?The setting w*s deciddly u^per-class, but it was the inder-dlog's day as (Jhristianity( easserted itself in the sense of he Sermon on the Mount; and he Bible was made to include he cause of the Alabama share-! roppers as well as that of the noney-changers. I ollow his teachings and make his a year of history in estahshing peace among our fellowcorkers. May God continue to trengthen this man. We are proud that we are favred with an adult school again, 'hat means much to our commurv:y. The public is invited to attend he dedicatory service rrf the new chool building Saturay, January 8 at 11 o'clock. Don't forget?The "Religious tirthday Party" Sunday, January 9. 1939. Rev. F. C.- Law? w^il . reach. You are welcome. .AURENS COUNTY "EACHERS ASSOCIATION F. M. Jones .Reporter The> association held its third nonthly meeting in the Thomas landers high school, Laurens, S January 14, 1939. In keeping rith the theme for the year: I Health ^and Happiness Among legrp Children^ the-" ht(rK~~schosT " Toup received much information ronv Mr. Sittin on "Water Suply". Sources of supply, impur;ies, sources of information wei* he high points of his discussion, dr. Mathais gave important ?oints on "Cleajiliness". Rules 'ere quoted from the Bibl^ Comarison was uiade of the human ody to that of a machfrie. The Elementary group had as ts theme: "Better Communities Seating Better and Desirable At itudes Toward Church Through he School." Much information <ras received through i the exhange of ideas. "Special Care of the Eyes and 'eeth" was given due consideraion by the primary grcrup. Mrs. . D. Witherspoon, coutnty health uirse. Much appreciation was howp by the;group for the coopration of the county health <le-- >artmehl. The county will hfive part time T. B. nurse. County Supt.,' J. Leroy But^ib stressed he appreciation of beautiful hings. The association is conducting a urvey on "Why Negro Children veave School Before Graduation 'ram High School?". We believe hat it is the first of ita kind in he state. Mr. Mims and Mrs. Sanders are he delegates to the House of Delgatea of the State aaaoclatlou. he' Bounty will regfter 100 per- > ent with the State association. ( > ffatll - - COLUMBIA, SO n the Social tlity eakg to Mixed firoupk J ; First Episcopal District ist Work in Cubt I "V; BAKER) Over that group there fell an abiding and serious silence when this African Methodist Bishop, of a denomination known for its con sorvatism and lamb-like following of the law, waded into* the despoil ers of the doctrine he professes with an acid-dippd ca',-onine. A few wtnt up to accla;m his stand -other* went away convicted. rnis, However, ie becoming ty-j pical of David Henry Sims. Into the lethargic Fir?-.t District, which had before him two prelates too whipped by age to raise the falter ing hopes of his church, has comej thin dynamic minister who is nowi regarded b\ those in all walks-of high power as the first real Negro Christian Statesman we have produce*: in fifty years, \yith the kind cf burdensome day which takes him over a district which includes New York, New Jersey and Bermuda as "well as Pennsylvania and the added supervision of Alabama?he literally runs the gamut of Negro <jroup needs. Despite his liberalism, which would have shocked the ilk - of Pejyose and Quay, he is a member of the important Republican National Planning _Board. Here he lifts his voice constantly for some real inclusion of the Negro in the councils of what may be a revitalized Republicanism. tinged somewhere by the liberalism it has lacked in its high and mighty day. From his day he goes to a night meeting of what is growing into a Citizens 'Health Committee, a group inerested in getting Government medical aid for those who cannot afford it. Any organization which has as ... me Dcvuiinjf oi more| jobs for Negroes in any walk of, life can have his services in what; ever capacity he may be needed. His Allen Building office, comfortable and well appointed, is at~" most littered with plans for the opening , of opportunities for Ne groes regardless of "religious afJfiliatioo. j Late this month he will go,! with others of the Episcopal bench1 to Colonel Fulgencib Battistai'a' Cuba to survey that land for the establishment of an African Meth-| odist connection. From that task he will return to prepare for the annual gathering of young Chris-' tian Negro leadership of the Na-j tion here in June. The plans for that institute, which will c"over a week in bringing to bear the weight of young Negro Christian thought upon some of the vexing problems of our day are being! Continued on Page 8 More than forty members of the county association attended Ithe district meeting in Union, J^an. 21, 1939. The county association has a PTA working as a county unit. BETTIS ACADEMY NEWS Zelda Wilkerson, Reporter Mr. and Mrs. George Meachum, Aiken, entertained recently a group of friends with a delightful buffet supper. Those attending j from Bettis were MadamesJB. L. -Nicholson?and Zelda Wittcerson, t Misses Addie Mae Cummings and, Lottie Williams, Messrs, E. S. Caldwell. M. S. Bowman, C. F. i Adams and J. R. McCain. MrsT] Meacham also served during the ( evening some delicious home made candies. Everyone enjoyed a very' pleasant evening, Presidnt Nicholson is out again to the delight of his friends. . _ Mrs, .S*JL._Collins^.Mr,. _H.. A, Blassengale and H. A., Jr., spent Sunday in Laurens, as guest of> Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Parker and family. They report having had a j delightful time. Tuesday evening a group of sen t iors rendered a pleasing program at the colored sebnnT r?f P.Vinr\r>?11 _ Prirtcipal McKissick and hia assis tants Miasea Lucile Hammond and Carrie L. Gary have our thanka for their kindness. Mrs. M. F. Williams and a group of students attended the rally en tertainment given by Mr. Harold Hammond at the Thomas Log Cabin, Greenwood, Friday evening All reported a grand time. The seniors entertained a group of faculty members and friends at a birthday reception honoring Mrs. S. L. Collins Saturday even ing.Misses Syble W. Youi>g and Vera Goldson rendered solos; Mpg srs. M. S. Bowman and R.F. Boul ware and the honoree made short talks. Refreshments and other fea tures were added to the enjoy ment of the occasion. We wish Mrs. Collins many happ'y returns of her natal day. Mrs. Victoria Nicholson is spend ing some time in Edgefield with I her brother, Mr. Albert Atkinson and father Mr. Solomon Atkinson Miss Addie Mae Cummingsj sponsored a program Friday even' ing for the rally* "Miaa' Hazel Inn Franklin, Messrs. James Williams and Leon Thomas presented a . C. .... \... ' '. - UTH CAROLINA, SATURD ACH1 ? I /% , dj^Bgijgk I . H ATTORNEY HAROLD - L '"1 New ^ Attorney Stevens studied in Benedict College before he enter He i's managing successfully the 1 York Citv- while hi? -i r?no~v bany as tf^member of the New "V pineTgrove a. m, e. church ? Rev. C. A. Dunlap, Pastor It seems all church-goers were out Sunday in full, a very large crowd was at church. S. S. a1 10:30 by Supt. and teachers ai thi^ir post of duty. The lessor was so beautifully discussed. The S. S. had election: Supt., Mr. J C. Rauls; Sec., Miss Telecioue Lowman; Treasurer, 1 Mr. T. J Lowman; Chorister, Miss Melros? Clark. The teachers are No. 1 Minnie Lowman; No. 3, Mr. T B. Mills; No. 4. Mr, H. P. Rhett; No. 5, Mrs. Delia Richardson. The Sunday school voiced the senti ments of the pastor iin congratulation to Miss Lowman for hei splendid reports. We were glat to have Mr. B. C. Blocker of Benedict college with Us in S. S. ~ The high noon services were opened with a brief prayer service by Mr. J. R. Ray. The pastoi delivered a soul stirring sermon Subject: "We Shall Reap if w< Don't Quit". Three persons were united with the church. Some ol rri-nasnip memDers worsnippea with us. Glad to have Mr. anc Mrs. Hughtson, Mr. Scott, Mr and Mrs. Eddie Reese, all of Co lumbia, S. C. Miss Lizzie Graham was home Chatman were also with us. At 3 o'clock the pastor had a brief church conference finishing his remaining business. The en tire meeting was successfully carried out. All trustees, stew ards, and stewardesses were re elected. Mr. J. C. Rauls, seer? tary. Rev. R. L. Miller of Chappelh station of Columbia was present He spoko orr-uLook -Up- ami -Lift Up". He stressed high ideals. W< enjoyed this talk and invite Rev Miller to come again. The Big Sisters club is progress ing fine under the Presidency ol Miss Fannie Paris. The meeting at the home of Mrs? Emma Hylei was very hiuch enjoyed. An en joryable course was served. The- everyday schoQl is also do ing fine. We were glad to havt Supt., Mr. Cobb with us last week The Parlent-Teach^ rs association will meet February 9 1939. The teachers will have a formal Valentine party, February 1-1 at P G. S. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Ale? ur?,vu: ... ..aaiiuiKiuii as new neighbors ir our community. We were pleased to see Mrs Mary Swygert cut after being ill We solicit your prayers in behali of Mrs. Florence?Swygi'rt am Mrs. Alice Faust whcr are stil ill. Reporter, Miss Martha Paris. SPARTANBURG NEWS Mrs. Lucinda Hughes entertain ed the Socialite Social club at hei home 304 Beacon St., Thursday evening, January 5, 1939. Mrs Lula Cheeks president. Etolii White, vice president; Lucindi Hughes, secretary; Deberta Gid ney, assistant 3ecrptary; Georgii Wright, chaplain; Mary L. Evans treasurer. The following are men4 ?} AY, JANUARY 28, 1939 [EVING . \ r ' |g?. ' 5^ jjiSK; IKWlMBMitolttiittMtr" r "r"?""" A. STEVENS, A.B., LL.B. rork City Claflin College and graduated from ed the Eoston College Law School aw firm of Andrews & Stevens, New Vfr. .tfhdrews spends his time at Al orK uenerai Assembly. bers: Mrs. Amanda Norris, Mrs - Eva Parks, Mrs. Beola Thomas Ms. Hettie Williams, Ms. Mamie Gore. t The Highland Sympathy club ! m^t Wednesday night at the home t of Mr. and Mrs. George Bonds t 356 Concord Ave., with the Presi ident, Miss Nan Hunter at hei s post of duty. Opening song lec . by Miss Hunter. Prayer by Mr s Bonds. Selection by Mrs. Lucin . da Hughes. Scripture reading by 1 Mrs. Mary L. Evans. We were in . deed glad to have Miss Callie . living in Gedwgia for the past year. Airs. Bonds served a delics ious repast. The club adjournec to meet with Mrs. Cheeks. MT. MORI AH BAPT. CHURCB i Rev. C. H. Pickett, Pastor ?Spartanburg, S.C.?Sunday~ws? a very cold day, but an appreciative audience attended all ser. vices. The morning worship was . conducted by the pastor. He > spoke from the subject: "Feeble i Creatures". This sermon was ? soul stirring and uplifting. Everyone enjoyed it. j Sunday school was held at its I) en n 1 Vi a i n- A in"-" ? a . 1<X tlUWt svas present. The lesson was very interesting and enjoyed by all. T5i^ B. T. U. met at the usual > hour. Evening worship was con. How be it,_the hair of his head be r-gin to grow again, after it was r shaved. The serimm was very . inspirational. The Pastor, Rev. C. H. Pickett . I left for, Asheville, N. C., Monday . to conduct a five nights meeting. . We hope for him a success. . Don't forget the "Louis anc ; Lewis 'Bout'" discussion, and bin. go party at the parsonage Thursday nighty.January-26 .inat. . You are invited to attend a hot supper at the home of ,Dea. and Mrs. Elmore, Amos St, Friday , right, January 27th, inst. for th( f benefit of the church. 1 ^ , The Pastor, Rev. Pickett wil! be back >n the city Saturday, a: he ~ is expecting some of hii friends'from Augusta, Ga. LAURENS NEWS Sanders High School 1 The bazaar hat was given a ? Sanders Hi on Friday night wai a great success. The first prizi was awarded to the girls that ha< charge of the fortune tellinf 1 booth. These girls were under thi i direction of Mrs. Corinne Oliphan We are happy to report that Lai i. rens county had the largest dele gation of the counties represents r at the District meeing in Unioi L ^on Saurday. Everyone reported,j 1 wonderful time. The senior class is planning ai Amateur Hour. The date for th same will be posted in next week _ issue. Miss Leola Clarkson of Colun - bia was the week end .guest o: r Miss Elel Watts. I Bethel A. M. E. Church i. Rev. L. C. Butler, Pastor * Sunday was a lovely day an< ' many people attended services a - Bethel. Sunday morning Rev. Bu ? ler preached from the theme: "Th< . Secrets 'of a Happy Home." Ever} 1 one enjoyed the mee??g\ liber PRICE: I True or False Program Friday Night Allen University Dramatic Club F'resents Unique l*rogram and Contest _ _?The Columbia chapter of the N'ir.a Mae Literary and Dramat?ie?elub wiUw present~ra?True?err False program "an<^ a Colored Doll conn-test at Allen university auditorium, Friday night, February .'I, 1939 atJLOO p.m. After bevrjr?successfully pid lilted on several mitetatirlinr. ?.Q dio programs the True err False program ide a was-* quickly taken by the public as ? r.ew entertain^ inent fad, because of its educ6tidral and interesting values. The Dramatic club is cordially inviting the public Jo. atiund_this program and take a chance at jne of the many valuable^ prizes to be given away for answenng simple questions. The ITolorod?Doll contest?which is being conducted in connection with the program is a ccntest between several small girls who are selling tickets for- a chance at a beautiful colored doll to be giv 'en to the little girl whq makes the highest sale report. Louis Tags Lewis For Technical K. 0. In 2:29 of First _ Joe Louis, undisputed heavyweight king . of the ring, furtherdemor.strated his claim to his well earned title Wednesday night by defeating John Henry Lewis by a technical knockout in the first round of a fifteen round (scheduled bout in Madison Sq. Garden. .. , ' John Henry deserted the lightheavyweight' crown to' take a poke at the heavy-weight honors t but fate was against him: r John Henry took nls pumishment gamely until the tight was stopped by the referee Arthur Donovan aft^r 2" minutes arid 29 seconds of the first round. Jot - having floored his opponent three j time's before the first round, had elapsed. | We wish ~to. call the-atten+P-o*of all the members to the fact ' Rev. J. C. Quarles, presiding* elder , of the Greenville district will be I at Bethel Sunday and Monday nite to hold the 1st Quarterly Confer t ence of the year. Let us ajl meet and take care of our?dtdigatiom^. Mr. and Mrs. Will Moore, also Mr. Dave Duckett were in Green wood last Sunday, visiting rela I tives aricT friends.There will be a Bingo party on | Friday night, Jan. 27, at the home of Mrs. Mary Cannon. Admission 10c. Come out and try your luck [ for a prize. The Man of the Hour |-| Jiiit as othpr institutions are] I seeking success in an angry world j 1 ^?V\iir*r?V> \vV?ir?Vi ctonrlo of f Vi r? ' J head of it all, is also Peeking moral, political apd spiritual suc1 { cess. One of the greatest secrets ! to this success is to consider who is the Man of the Hour. THe ques| tion presented at this time is:' i Who is really the man of the I Hour? Whose life is so tied up in the church that he, when the church is put on trial, will have I such sincerity as that of the' - Lowly Nazarene in the garden, - Jeouo Christ. The man of Whom we speak is 1 in the persoh of Prof. W.A. White principal of Laurens County Train ing school at Graycourt, a mem [ ber of Bethel A. M. E. church, a steward and an elected representa tive to the Electoral Collge under the supervision of Dr. J. C. Quar les, P. E., of the Greenville District. ?Prof. White"-begs~yo.ur~"Stipport at the Electoral College. ? You will not go wrong, if you give him Executives Plan for il Sumter, S. C.?Executive board e of the Palmetto State Medical as8 sociation that met to make plans i for a cTinic and ttre program for f their annual session to be held at ( Columbia, South Carolina, April 25-28, 1939. At the board meeti ing Doctor Julian G. Stuart, Cot lumbia, was chosen chairman of * program committee to succeed the ' late Doctor C. W. Birnie, Sumter ^ On picture reading from' left to t ~ ??xt ^ -- ?' ^ .? c TVE CENTS PER COPY Delivers Address mmmDR: H. L. 5I <;ROREA* President of Johnson- <.', Smith University. Lharioite, ,\. (,.. who hEs launched a campaign: to raise $1,500,000.'for -building endowment "Heading the university for 3l years, Dr.' McC'rorey "w ill-, spend $125,000 of the lun.d' for-a new tjirls' dormitory with all 'modern conveniences. Dr. McCr'nrey is counting on the proxies rvc record of J. r. Smith to 'l>: :n;r aid from alumni. former students and friends in the ;:ieantic rive.-(C) your vote. St. Paul Ilaptist Church | K <*v [,. R. Mfinn I'utiiu..? Sunday school was well attend ed. Teachers and scholars Teemed mutually, interested in the lesson and plans, on foot forta rally next Sunday night. Rev. Eugene Johnson preached a spicy sermon Sunday morning. Rev. Earl Wright was at. his- best Sunday night. St. Paul members and friends are enjoying tht new beating plant, that is making the services comfortable, no matter what the weather. _ Mr. and Mr.-. Join. Fuller enter taincd for their -"on Edward Fuller at it lovely "btrtViTlav party in ' lienor of his 18th. birthday, Saturday evening, Jan.' -l, with mem bers of his class being present. All wished him many happy re turns of the* day. Those present reported having had a lowly time . V -?Rev. and Mrs. \\ illie Wilson | were ,at Springfield on Sunday. Persons intereste' in go'tow* ? -Aoolciy ropy "of The l.ead'-j may do u? 1 y seeing our ac'ent. Mr ~?David (loins. MIWMERRV? M.WS? We were delighted . to-.see Lit- . tie Belly fTrra -Fatr.?the?rir*tighter? of Mr* and Mrs. Luke Fair,, and her mother getting r.iong fine. She was a month.ol Jan. ID, 1939 Correction [ Mrs.?Mary?TUonsa*'?mo: vimon? ? ial name: is. Mrs. Mary Thomas ? Swails instead of Sm: lis. You are cordially invited to at tend sen-ice at St. Luke Episcopal Mission every >econd and 4th Sunday afternoons 4 o'clock. The | edifice has been beautifully re modelled. Dray ton Street High School I Prof. R. F. Gladden, Principal A large crowd attended the shew Friday nicrht, Jan. 20. Everyone seemingly enjoyed the performance. You are cordially invited to wit | ness a drama "For Love or- Mow- ^? ey," to be. presented in the auditorium Friday nicht. Jan. 27, 7 ? o'clock, under the direction of Mrs Lou Amye Graham. Adraissitm W(jf u Calvary Presbyterian Church j Rev. A. H. Retrsoner, Pastor The Sunday school Service and League service were quite interi esting. Our visitors in Sunday ! school were Messrf. Nathaniel M urrouch, ?RolAut G a lltnnn,-?Jrr; and Gilbert Alexander. All o f , Continued on Page ? Clinic and Program |x $ jjjlr . ^ JM HLdj right: U. G. Teelo, M.D., Georgetown; Secretary of the Executive board, D. K. Jenkin>, D.D.S., Co* ^umbia; J. A. Rubinsoii," Sf.Eh, Darlington, Chairman of the F.x ecutivo hoard; J. G. Stuart, M.D. Columbia, Chairman of thp Program committee; B. A. Everett , M.D., Columbia; 5. C. Jones, D D. S? Sumter, Presij^ent of the Palmetto Medical association. J. D. McGhee, reporter. .1 . 1 J