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S%tpr<Uy, J^mwry 2&, 1939 PERSONAL MENTION Miss Florence Lykes of Greenville school Bystem spent Saturday in the city." Miss Hattm Lylges of Creenville was all "smilee" while here on a 11 brief visit last Saturday. Rev. William McDonald is now pastoring at Wedgefleld. u i y> i People at Stateburg are glad to have the Rev. Lee A.J Logan as their pastor.?A fine people???wi they have an able minister. Mrs. Mary Calhoun of Greenville spent Saturday in the city. .? Rov. E. A. Porker, attorney in Stfmter and presiding elder of the Manning district, spent Friday ay mong Columbia friends. Dr. George C. Johnson, pastor of a big church in Spartanburg, made a non-stop run in his fine car through the crty last Friday. He was from Sumter, it seemed to > the spectator. The Rev. Wm. Downs and his choir are on the air again. They delight the radio audiences all over the country. Look up their ' schedules. Mr. Henry C. Everett, a junior - at Harvard university, CambridgeMass., is spending two weeks with his patents Dr. 5Sd Mrs. B. A. Everett. Professor G. A. Anderson, principal of the school at Fountain Inn, was in Columbia Monday. Prof. Anderson is president of the ?i - Palmetto State Teachers Association. Prof. Roy Cunningham, princi pal of the school at Simpsonville, t was here Momlay shaking hand? with old Columbia friends. The picture of the members of the Ministers Alliance is being placed in the Library at Benedict College this Week. It is a masterpiece of work. When you are in the library at Benedict College ^ ask to see the picture of this group of fine looking ladies. The 17-year old boy preacher is still in the city. He preached every night last week to capacity audiences in Bishops Memorial church, of which the Rev. H. B. Butler is pastor. Rev. Butler has a program and his church is alive. He seems to be the right p' man m the right place. M?bq ffsanses Jwnwtte of Parlington, a student of Allen UfiiI versity, was among the guests I who attended the reception given k in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William " Mickens;? _ ?? MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT Mrs. Eliza Walker announces the marriage of her daughter, Georgia, to Mr. Charles Hinson, of Boston, Mass., January 19, v 1939. At home 665 Shawmut Ave., Boston, Mass. NOTICE !_ Thfi_, Eichland County Teachers will hold their meeting Saturday Jan. 28, 1939 at Booker Washington High School, 12 o'clock. Please v, be present. L. Z. Eichelberger, Pres. Simmons and Carfroil At NY A Conference Two Columbia Men Delegates To National NYA Meeting i 3 I Washington, D. C., Jan. 19?At the National Youth Administration conference here this week_lt. i the Mammouth auditorium of the ? Labor department, called bly Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, director of , the activities, Seymour Carroll, field representative of the American Human Education society and J. Andrew Simmons, principal of , the Booker Washington hi school both of Columbia, were the only delegates from South Carolina. Mr. Simmons served on the sub-committee of education, while Mr. Carroll served on the sub committee on housing end health Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt VM among the speakers. The confer ence brought to Washington more than 200 distinguished colored leaders from every State in the rr_u. j f?a-a.? united OWUBB. ?South Carolina was only ghrcn two delegates while Georgia bad 10 and Florida, 12; North Caro_ , ^ lina is reported to .have had 8'delegates. Both Mr. Simmons and Mr. Carroll entered protests a? gainst the saeatt delegation from South Carolina. If ths lonferorws# is called in 1940 or 1241 it is expected that a larger delegation will be invited from South Carolina. the first conference was in 1937. a The finding of the conference B will be compiled by a genera) ^ committee heeded by MJrs. Bethun? and placed on the desk of President Ruosejdt sgud ,Uis tpartr of the several d?Mrtp?tts of the Government in Wesfcinfton. ' 1 ? PR11 AlfEAN FRATERNITY TO CELEBRATE FIRST ANNIVER8ARY Tlie Prytanean Fraternity of Booker T. Washington Hi School celebrates its first anniversary the week of Feb. 6th. The Fraternity was organized with nine charter members and an . adviajr. They art> Joseph .Wilsn Henry Pearson, Jobn Holley, Williawr Nance, DavId^Chiistie, Julius DoVault. Williflin Tlric?Vit Offr. Jamison and Nathaniel Stephenulty advisor. In the pa9t year we have been striving hard to live up to the name, motto and objectives of the Fraternity. Plans have been made for a program to be given in the school auditorium Sunday. Feb. 5th, and ft ball Feb. lO.^Mr. John F. Potts, former assistant principal of Booker Washington, and who recently returned from Gary, Ind., to take up the principalship at Waverley school of Columbia, will be the guest speaker on the program. Music will be presented by the music clubs of Booker Washington and Benedict college. The Fraternity is looking forward to setting up chapters in other high schools throughout the state this year. William e. Sance, Pubjlclty Manager. sophisticated DEBUTANT ? The members of the "Deb" are doing very nicely each time we meet. This is because we are crying to tr?^at everyone as cney desire us to. We are very proud of this because this ijj the only way success can be ours. The club is taking in new members, and _we are very proud to have then^ because th,e more that we have the more-friendly our community 'will be to us and tc others. We are v^ry proud ot our president because she is doing all that she can to help us to do more for the friends who surround us. Our very aim is to be kind to those who are old and most of all attend church and Sun day school regularly because with out Sunday school we cannot have success in our club. And we are trying each day to get everyone to attend the church activities" each Sunday. Arneatha Robinson, reporter. The club song: Sophisticated Debutants We are Sophisticated Debutants, Yes we are Sophisticated", Without any streamlined style We are goiiiff to keep our guide. If you want t<? be popular And don't mind less style Just call on Sophisticated Debu tants And you'll get it or die. Wa once had a Social Thrift Club But today you know people advance So we changed to Debutants, And we are Sopnisticated at last. Compagad by It4'? n?w?? Martin THE EAGLE CLUB The club held its meeting at the home of the president, Mr. John Trezevant. The opening song was led by the financial secretary, Mr. Ezekier l^Joten; pTay^ er by the president. Another selection, Pass Me Not, was also | led by Mr. Moten. The minute9 I of the former meeting w^re read by the recording secretary Mrs Lillie Perry. Motioned by Mr Robinson they were approved. Business was discussed. ~ We had several new members to join and aavaral-of -the _old _members re turned. Members present 19 Tlie roll was called, the members responded briefly. The meeting closed with the president lead ing the closing ode. We will meet next at the home of Mr. Mot^r 917 Divine street, Friday night. January 20th at 8:30 p.m. The hostess served a delicious repast. 2 i . wow ADTlflTTr TWELVE -wa i ri'iTB'^ " " ' The Artistic Twelve Social club Lheld its weekly meeting: at~the home of Miss Edna and Marthena~ Basselieu, Gilbert?St^. -Jr ida yr ' January 20. Meeting was called | to order by the president promptly at 8:00 o'clock. After the usual business, the president intro dueed the new member, Miss Sa~ra Hartell. We are all glad to have her. After meeting adjourn ed the hostess served a delicious course which was enjoyed. We will meet next week at the home I of Miss EJyelyn Hariy with Miss Lueile Burgess entertaining. wn.snN.r.mftnN WEDDING ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Gibson of Columbia, announce the mar1 ** ^ ^ Toadio riage ui wen uaugurei, WV.U1V Mae to the Rev. Mr. W. L. Wilson of Greenwood, S. C., which was solemnised December 24th at % o'clock at the hotne of the bride's parente. The ring ceremony which was witnessed by a few relatives and elose friends was performed _by Dr. J. J. Starks, of Benedict Col lege and* the Rev. C. H. Brown, the bride's pastor, i In the living room was an improvised altar of white with tall baskets of gladioli and fern a t each side. The Xmas holly and candles were the only decoratiorys need. The bride's only attendants win her twu alaUis, Louise and 1 Mamie Lee Gibson, who wore royal blue -taffeta evening dresses fci&MlifcisBfc'iiiiii ir'nifM V s .e. U U >1 Play from the DuBo.se and Uoroth since rts recent opening as a Gut! Waters, internationally furious sir actress. Shown in this picture, a as her daughter, "Hagar," and tho with corsages of rosebuds. The groom's only attendants were the Rev. Frank Sims and Mr. Joseph Wilson, The bride was lovely in her sim pie gown of eggshell satin ~ with a Queen Anne -collar. The voil of tulle was held on with?d range blossoms. Mrs. Margaret Love furnished the Tnusie Tor" th<? evening The bride was met at the foot of the stairs by her father, who led her to the altar, where she met the groom. The groom entered from the dining room, with his best man, which adjoins the living room. Miss Z. O. Stewart and Mrs. E. D. Davis received the guests and served. Ice cream and cake were served. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left for a short wedding trip, aftr which they returned to Columbia, where Rev. Wilson ~wili-finish his school:?work and resume his -pastoral work at the St. Paul Baptist church, Columbia and Springfield Baptist church, Laurens. Mrs. Wilson will resume her work as teacher i n Lexington county. . SA M UEL L. FIN LEY ANNOUNCES PROGRAM FOR MEETING Gaffney_, S. C., Jan. ID?According to a statement I given to the press here last night by Samuel L. Finley, president of the Fifth District Teacher? association, 500 part of South Carolina will meet here for the annual convention at 10 o'clock, Saturday morning, January the 28th in the auditorium of the Granard High school. The following" program was _giy_ en to the newspapers through Mr. Finley by Miss Mary Lourse Cannon, Jeanes-Teacher supervisor of this county today: The devotional message will be delivered by the Rev. L. C. Tobin of GafTney, with welcome acidre*~es by O. M. Mullinax, Co. Supt. o/ Education; L. F. Carson. City Supt of Education, and tho response byL. H. Dawkvns, the -principal of Granard high school. Ralph W. McGirt, principal of Emmett J. Scott high school of Rock Hill will deliver the main address at the morning session. The afternoon session will be addressed by Sevmour Carroll of Columbia, field representative of the American Humane Education society on the work of his socie Inn, president of the Palmetto State Teachers' association; J. B. Felton, State Field Agent and Miss Mattie E. Thomas, State^ua?* L'ln*V^nr?fo vtr o oT* a a! o both of Columbia. ^ The officials of the, convention are Samuel L. Finley% president principal of the Finlejr^high school Chester aid Mrs. Mamie Hull Dun more, York, secretary-treasurer and Jeanes teacher in York coun ty. ?- - ; -KERSHAW NEWS On last Wednesday night. Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Neal were the recipient* of a pantry shower given by the members of the First Baptist church. The packages in- I eluded groceries of all kinds, lin- ' ens and cosmetics. Christmas weej< the Missionary society of Second Calvary gave their pastor and family a pantry "shower which was qiifte a surprise, but uniquely carried out. The packages included groceries, shirts, ties, socks and handker- i chiefs. -two?churches.- He ben? great preacher and loved by his people. We pra^y God's richest blessings upon this young minister and his family and members. Retf. and Mrs. J. P. Gibson of Camden were pop callers in the home of R?v. and Mrs. A. P. Neal on last Friday evening. I The Liberty Hill ' Harmonizers I quartet sang at Mt. Zicrn church on last Friday evening. The pro' grarn was vary good. Rev. J. P. i TBK PALMfcTrtJ LEADER y Heyward novel, has won high p irie McClihtic presentation at the f iging stai'and eommeuienne, prove scene from the play, are Georgette glamorous Fredr Washington as ' The baby contest is uhder way Gibson is pastor of this church, at First Baptist. Watch the Leader for the date. On Sunday night, Rev. Allen of the Cross Road' Baptist church preached for Rev. T. H. Broadus ~af Unity. Everyone present en jt yea mat soul stimr.g sermon I from Rev. Allen. ^ j Mr. J. T. Lariey, principal of Prince Edward's school was the guest of Misses Barber and McCallum on Monday evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Neal. L. AM US ANT CLUB The club met at the home of Miss Koom 1519 Harden stroet. The meeting was called to order Jiy the president. After devotion the program committee entertain ed the group with a short and intecrsting program. The topic for discussion: "The Advancement of. the Negro". Almost everyone present took advantage of the op part-unity to say soiruething on the topic which was very interesting. We are looking forward for a great success in the near future. At the end of the program the president .extended his thanks and appreciation to the program committee for having rendered such a program. After which the Iroll was rolled. The meeting adjourn ed to meet at the home of Mr. knd Mrs. Brown. E. Lewis, piesider.t; Rosa As brr> y,?secretary;?fsa?Bi Bruww, reporter. "I THE UY-L1TE SPORTS CLUB Mt. Phasant.-S. C.?The Hy Lite Sports club held its weekly meeting at the home of Mr. Hail die Sanders on January 2.3. The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. R. C. Able. After the devotional period routine business took place. A v^ry Brief talk was made by our baseball mamager concerning the game and its equipment. Our baseball manager is Mr. Henry Nelson.?After -these transactions the meeting adjourned. Next meeting will be. held January 30 at tfie home of Mr. Hardie San dors. ' Anthony Brown, reporter. SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. Marian Wilson was entertained with a surprised birthnight party, Friday 13th at the home of her daughtor, Mrs. Lau% "Fence Eadriy on Heidt street. A beautiful birthday cake adorned with lighted candles was presented and blown out by the honored -guests-? Punch, ice..cream, cak^, mints salted pecans and coffee were scTVeTT ~ ' Those present vfef*: Rov. and Mrs. Downs, Rev. and Mrs. Sum" ter, Mr. and Mrs. C, McCorthan. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. C. Kaddy, Mr. and Mrs. H SuruterT Mr and Mrs. R. Rice^ Mrs. Mattie Johnson, Mrs. Amy Sumter, Mrs. Hannah Cook, Mrs. Georgia Whitaker, Miss Hannah Johmson, Miss Evelyri Jones, Mrs. Wopdrow WilsPn and Mr. and Mra. Law if nee Eaddy. rose social club , The- Rose -Social cluh met at the ! home of Mr. Albert Jackson, 913 Pine street at the usual hcrur with Miss Hattie Ruth Robinson art-ing as president. Opening song Whpre He I.cads Me I'll Follow. Prayer was led by Miss ..Ethel Rose. Song, What A Friend We Have in Jesus, After which we w- wonderful prnpnaiVt. NieXt was?t+m rnJHng of the <=olL each member responded with a Bible verse. The minutes of the last meeting w^re read, received and adopted. Repoi*t from the sick committee, who repotted Miss Ellen Reese. We had twet girls to join us: Mis^s Bertha Holloway, Rose Belle Myles. The club adjourned to meet next Tuesday night at Russell Williams 1609 Manning Ave., at the usual hour. The hostess of the, evening aerv? I ?1 \ RS" V rv H Wr % ^1 I wr. - "'m Bi iTrf aWHM I |Mlv+ ' v^io^PBrr^M < Lflfi I raise from critics and public alike impire theatre on Broadway. Ethel s herself a top ranking dramatic -- Harvey as "Mamba;" Miss Waters ' Lissa," daughter of Hagar.?ANP j ed peanut sandwiches and mints. < M ss Ethel Roberson, Pres. I J (Miss) Leola Peterson, ] reporter. . ( _. ._? itAitr SAVlXi CLUB t . c The GQlden Harp Saving elub 1 held its weekly meeting on Mon- i day -night, January 4*3?at the i home of Miss Bessie" Jackson, I 2430 Mott street. The meeting ( was called to order and opened with a song, which was led by < Mr. Albert Jackson. The prayer < was led by Miss Serena Jackson, t Bible verses were given by all of c the members. The devotional ^ program was rendered splendidly I and the meeting was then turned . over to tne President, Mjss Sere- ^ na Jackson. All unfinished busi* c ness was called for and finished. The roll was called andr briefly r the members responded. \\{e were r highly grateful to have~four mew fi members: Mr. Albert Jackson, & Misses Alberta Baxter, P^rry Lee * Peterson and Henrietta Golden, and we are proud at any time to receive new members. Serer.a Jackscn, president; B Ella Morgan, secretary; Albert s Jackson, reporter. ^ evening Star social club d The club helcl its. first meeting for the year 1939 last Wednesday night, January 18 at the us- N lnl, hfflir fi o'clock. Th<? mt t'tine ? was a success and we are hoping g it will continue to grow this year as never before^ Officers were at * their post and members The meeting was called to order 9 by the President, Mr. G. W. Mc- ? f)ania"l. Then the house was open a ed for business. New officers tl were elected in places where the v others resigned. Our next meeting will be January 25 at the a home of Mrs. B. Williams, 1002 Gates street'. " * - - - -? VISITS COLUMBIA f - Mis.?Colin?Ev??MeDuff ie?of- ? Mt. Crogham, S. C., visited Co- a lumbia on last week end on a busi d ness trip. While here she was s the house guest of Mrs. Lucy Barr, of 1416 GTegg street. ti BETHEL CHURCH CHOIR TO PRESENTS?-PROGRAM THIS SUNDAY NIGHT Tho'Senior choir of Bethel A. M. E. church, Sumter and Taylor J streets, will present a musical a and literary program Sunday nite p January 29, 1939 beginning at 7:30 o'clock. The program prom- * iscs trr-be- ore of tmusuaPmt^rest- | and entertaining?The public is * most cordially invited to witness this occasion. The choir is under the direction of Mr^ Ro-bt. L. Sullivan with Mrs. Till la T. Bates, organist: 1 Rev. W. B.1 L. Clarke, Minister. WAYERLY SUNFLOWER CLUB The club met at the home of Mrs. Dolly Truesdale. 2312 1-2 C Pendleton street with a large num jber attending:. The meeting was calld to order by the President, Mrs. Hampton. After the devotional exerctsos the house was opened for business. The roll was called and each member, jespond-. _ ed with a Bible verse. The total collction for the meeting was $1.75. The Wavefty Sunflower club is -progressing nicely and-we as "mem ? bers ar? striving to make it a success. The hostess served a lovely repast which was enjoyed by all. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Weir 2312 1_2 Pen dleton street. I / All members are asked to be present and on time. i . Reception Honoring Bishop and Mrs. M. H. Davis T | 1 , i African Methodists of the Second Episcopal district, comprising the Rftltimore, Viruinm and North Carolina annual conferences will honor Bishop and Mus. Monroe H Davis in an elaborate and impressive reception and testimonial at leighT~flh| C.,' February 2nd. The commtttce composed oi clergy and laymen has taken, in account the sterling worth .'?nd| noble-achievements of the bisbon! who has advanced with measured and steady steps from the farm as a plough hoy to the highest po<ition with the jrift of a frivat, -hutch. The whole churc)i is aware of the sacrifices heinp- m.Tde by the. Aieftain nf the distn-t to pre- I serve as a heritage and legacy Kittrell college and pass it on t< >ther hands for - future 'enlarire-i rienf. In view of these nnd othei considerations accredited representativo^?of?Hv?Ivi?""i) !?rtf Irict over which'the food bishop ires id es will. .pra.tlier.--in the -rap tal of the Tar Heel State to i-v iress in a fulsome?and who',.? learted manner its felicitation-' ITTcl appreciation. Invitations have been extehdc through the special commit to, Ehairman Dr. C.-Cv-Fertfuson of? Baltimore to the Bishops, Generil Officers and many of the pasors and prominent laymen or the ihurch. The program prepared by Rev. E. H. Beard of Wa^hingtop, D. E.ychairman TTf the commrt.tee in-, * licates that Bishops W. A. Foun-' ;ain and D. H. Sims will repre j. lj. oerry, secretary of Missions tnd Dr. L. H. Hemmingway, sec-1 etary of" Church"" Extension will >ring greeting from the General Officers. I Dr. John R. Hawkins, the finan-J :ial secretary of the A. M, E-'1 :hurch will' make the presetita-' ipn. Mrs. Julia West Hamilton^ >f Washington will speak for the > vomen of the district and Mrs r Hinnie McEady of Baltimore and r tfrs. Minnie Pearson of Durham ? vill represent the Missionary so-- ^ ieties in felicitating Mrs. Davrs. s Each Annual conference will be s ^presented by an outstanding' > ninister and layman. The pre- J idin*? elders wrll represent arid * iring reports from the several dis ricts. , * The Pastor Rev.4G. C. .Scott's ompleted plans . . . include floral j tecorations, appropriate music j ,nd a grand reception. The occa ion promises to be the most in }? piring and worth while ever ten-! ered an Episcopal prelate by the listrict. . I Rev. Samuel S. Morris, seere j aryfof the Allen C. E. League is?r he 'general chairman. Rev. J. D. Cowan of Ashevillc ' . I. C., rs the secretary. \ 17x* 4 n * or/ rTrt-Mio ? .1 D:\OI\LlLLI\3 I ENTERTAINED * . Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brooks of ^ 512 Millwood Ave., on Monday fternocn ajarred their doors to he boys basketball teanr and ser ^ ed supperf at 4:30. Then they ttendecl the panics and saw both jams of Seneca Junior college. de_ eated the Allenites. After the games they delight. till y?entertained the?girls and oys basketball tear"* "f Sonera,?_ ccompanied by their teachers. A s eliciops repast was served, con- ?] isting of jello with whip cream nd cake which everyone seemed . a have enjoyed. ' !? use hXirlongEr ' A Wonderful Hair Grower nd Luxuriant. A Fair Trial >vill irove its Wonderful Worth tairiunger uxower z.)C i 'reusing --? - 2">c H 'ostage 10c. |p _!P ALSIE |\ WYNNE. S Box 24, Clio, S. C..-a e rAYLOR'S TAVERN J WILL BE OPEN l ALL WINTER RESERVATIONS FOR H LUBS, PARTIES A 1AXCES AND SOCIALS can be easily arranged by calling 9265 Mrs. Florence Tucker, Hostess Mr. William Brooks, Manager _ s -? Page 1? 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