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ktf ~ VOL. XIV?No. 7 ? NOTICE EXTRAORDINARY! -> A.,M. E. Presiding Elders Called To Meet * Pursuant to the call of Senior Bishop J. S. Flipper, D.D., LL.D., presiding bishop of the seventh Episcopal district A. M. E. church , the presiding elders are hereby officially notified to meet in Allen university, Columbia, S. C., Wednesday, March 8th. 1939. 11 a.m, to report their Annual Allen Day returns. BISHOP J. S, FtIPPEBt? Presiding 488 Hbuston St., N. E., Atlanta, Ga. REV. J. E. THOMAS, Sect. ' 618 N. Coit Street, Florence, South Carolina Federation Notes The Sunlight" Club The members of the Sunlighl Club were the guests of the Horn* Economic's Department of Stat* College at their meeting Jan 19 A most interesting and enter taining program was prsented Miss Rosamond Alston gave a coir prehensive review of current e> vents with special attention to the Negro in the educational, social political and sport world. Mrs. Geraldine Hurd, dean o! the Home Economics departmenl read a very informing paper .or "Music in the Home." She endee her remarks with a request thai all join in singing "Home Sweel Home." The "heart-felt" mannei of the response was an unani -mous tribute to tfie paper jUai read. Mrs. Genieva Wisner of th< Music department of Claflin Col .lege was presented as a new men ber. Mrs. Abney wife of the Rev Abney, the pastor of New Moun' Zion _chur.ch was _a visitor. Mrs ADney expressed her pleasure a being present and indicated hei intention of being, a frequent vis itor. At the close of a short business session a most appetizing salac course was enjoyed. A recent de cision cf the Sunlight Club was that on each fifth Sunday nighl the club would carry a progran to some of the city churches ir order to strengthen the union be tween the club and the churches. ? In accordance with this plan th< - - New Mount Zion church was vis ited Sunday night, Jan. 29th.' Ar interesting and informing pro gram was rendered and apprecia tively received. We regretted verj much the absence of our belovet Pres., Mrs. M. B. Wilkinson, or account of illness from this oui initial meeting at the churches BOY PREACHER' AT JONES CHAPFI. All. n*v envn?v , ~ Jk 1 The Rev. Harvey A. Green, 1', year o!d boy preacher of New York will return from Spartan bur?, S. C., Sunday, Feb. 19, tc hold thre^ services at Jones Chaj el A M. E. Z. church, corner Bios som and Sumter streets. He ha: been invited back to Columbia bj popular demand. All are invited SAINT STEPHEN A. M. E. CHURCH Wilmington, N. C.?There wer< many and varied ' activities a mong the boards and cluhp during the" past week all working tow ard the continued growth and de velopment of our church botl spiritually and temporally. Th< Sunday school had it's usua monthly meeting and at the re quest of the pastor elected or re elected it's officials for anothc year. The attendance was verj large in the church school and ii a most impressive way it's contr bution to the spirit of Founder' day was very unique. Talks b; Mrs Adell Harris and Miss Sa rah Johnson were above the aver age. The closing remarks wer made Ly our pastor. The morn ing's service opened with an ove flowing congregation worshrppini From the subject "Vision Neces sary for Christian Leadership1 our pastor delivered a very inspi ing and gripping message. Mi Wrlliam McRae an aged man wh had backslidden for twenty-eigh years was joyfully reclaimed am assigned to the class of Mr. Her bert Miller. The evening's pro gram centered around the Spirl and Achievements of tha^Founde Bishop Richard Allen. It wa most beautifully and impressive ly presented to a very large aud ience by the Allen Christian En deavor League. Miss Blanche E Lenord president of the Leagu for a period of twenty three year J t i ' * V:x L Official Call?. h , South Carolina ..ong , The Call: ? All duly accredited delegates and representatives of the South Carolina Congress of Colored Pa, rents and Teachers are called to i meet in annual session in Columi bia S. C., Wednesday, March 8, ' 1039?ressions will be held in i Benedict 'College chapel.. Representation: L The ?nmial session in the gov ' erning body of the congress. Each local Parent-Teacher association rs enuneu 10 De represented by by one delegate for evety. twenty member? in good standing. To be in good standing, the state and national dues of 10c for every membe" enrolled in. the P.T.A, must bo sent to...the state trfcas urer or brought to the annual convention. The" annual session is open to every member of any P.T.A. as a vrsiting delegate pro vidcd they register, but the priyt ileges of voting and making mo' tions. are limited to the executive board and to the accredited dele. gates. ' .... j.. . Report? And Resolutions: 1 A regular form for making re " ports is being sfyit along with this Call. When filled out it should 9 J be sent to the corresponding sect retary,, Mr. F. P. Paul, 140t t Heidt street, Columbia, but it may I be presented to tne chairman oi t the resolution committee whfch t will be appointed at the' convenr tion. * Registration: "tA^tl delegate^, accredited 'and j visiting, must register before tak. i-ng a part in any of the proceedt ings of the congress. The regiB tmtifin fon i c- OKn Board And Lodging: Board and lodging, at the usual rates offered delegates to the Pal. metto State Teachers' association I will be provided and reserved or>l> for delegates who write to the 5 corresponding secretary asking for the same. , Founder's Day: A Founder's Day progran should be observed by all P.T.A * units. The money raised at thai , time or whatever pjortion of b - the local unit chooses to send ai its Founder's 'Day Gift should bt ' sent to the state tVewwwer. II j may -be brought to the conven f tion. Founder's Day is Februarj 17 of every year. Membership Banner: Two banners are offe{refl an~ nually, one for schools" wrth a-to . fol OK.../" -- ' COO 1 - j vc. wi.iicjiv ui uuu or less anc the other for "Schools having ar enrollment of more than 500. The award is based on the percentage of P.T.A. membership. The P T.A. membership is^ determined by the amount of state and nat ional dues paid th6 state treasurer. To be eligible Vor the ban ner, the state and national dues must be sent to the .state treasurer, Mrs Cora V. Green, 67 Tread well street, Orangeburg, S. iC., ? and the convention repprt, stat i'ng the amount of dues sent th< i treasurer and giving the schoo enrollment must be sent to th( " corresponding secretary, Mr. F i P. Paul, 1406 Heidt street, Co i lumbia so as to be in their hands . on or before Mafveh 6. - Welcome: The Columbia P.T.A. units. Ber edict college and Allen universitj b/d you welcome and pledge theii . support for the success of th< Congress*-. V Mrs.,J. L. PERRY, President 323 West Reed street, Anderson, S. C. e ? : _was presented a very beautifu r basket of flowers. Our pastor d< I livered the closing remarks to th< - spirit of our Founder of Africar " Methodism?Bishop Richard A1 r len and also congratulated all o \ the workers for the fine achieve 0 ments of the day. Two access t ions were made to the church a d the evening's service?making - twenty-eight for the conference year. t On Tuesday nite a large city 1 wide audience for tbe annual in s stallation service of the Interde v. nominational Ministerial Alii !- ance. Our pastor who is the vie president of this alliance deliver t ed .the message. The Rev. J. A e DeLaine, minister from South Ca s | rolina worshipped with us. , fit f ' fial ? - COLUMBIA, SO \nnual Convention ress Parents-Teachers Most Counties Have Registered 100 per cent for Teachers' Association All counties in the state hav( 1 registered 100 percent for (h( , Palmetto State Teachers' associa tion except Charleston, George town, PirhlanH,?Dillon,?Fairfielt and Clarendon; and the only cour ty in the state that has not reg istered any teachers is Berkeley Needv to be Given? ITVee Dinner Sunday At Jones Chapel A Free Dinner for the needj will be given at Jones Chapel A | M. E. Z. church beginning 12 M Sunday, February; 19. 1939. Als< r clothes will be given free. This charitable event "will b< r given?under?the?auspicis?uf?tin Columbia Praiyer Bands No. ] , and No. 2. The 'Boy Preacher' , Rev. Harvey A. Green will preacl at ll a.m., ^ p.m., and T:.1d p.m All are cordially invited. STATEBURG . HAPPENINGS I 1 ' The son of Mrs. Mary Browr died in Stulton, Pa., and was brol 1 here for burial. The funeral was ( Feb. 10. at Wayman chapel. Tht ' chuvch was crowded to its utmost capacity to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. We wish to acknowledge th< presence'of Presiding Elder A. P Spears; Rev. Pope, C. ArLawson . Dr. Harrison, Rev. Ramsey anc . Rev. A. J. Jenkins of Darlingtor preached the sermon. It was in deed a wonderful spiritual Thes sage, ' Elder Spears represented *tbe ministerial body which was good 1 Sunday, Feb. 12 was a greal day at Walynian chapel. A nice ! crowd attended S. S. Prof. B. J Johnson is our Supt. The lessor _ was beautifully discussed "an( many interesting points were ob 1 tained from the tesson. ^ falo rally to be continued f?r Av< ^ weeks beginning Sunday Feb. 12 s The old historic Stateburg is stil J on t{ie map, with R^\'. Jr. A. Lo ' gan standing at our head. W< do not mean to let the flag toucl J the ground. - - The first Sunday of the rallj he larsed $25.00. .D. Taylor, reporter ft -Ll i w?:pcaiv <11 ine i Capitol Theatre 1 On?Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19 Rev. R. L. Miller will appear ai L tho Capitol?theatre. His?subjec will be: "Our Great Heritage" Music will be furnished by th( " Chappclle Station choir of whicl 5 he is the successful pastor anc the Pine Grove Jubilee choir 01 Irrao, S. C. 40 voices will com pose these choirs. Rev. Mr. Miller is one of th< ! leading pastors m the Columbu I conference and a prominent stu J dent in both the college and Theo logical department of Allen col lege. ! The Rev. Harvey Green th< Boy Preacher of New York wil also be one of the guest speaker! I on this program. t The public is cordially invite* r to attend this program at th< j above named place at 3:00 p.m. MT. ZION A.M.E. XHURCH-. t _ Kev. S. Chism, Pastor At morning service Rev. Sim mons preached an enjoyable ser 1 mon. ? Little James Crosl<?nd passeti ? to the Great Beyond Wednesday 1 Feb. 8th at 3:15 p.m. The funer al services were held at Moun t Zion Sunday at 2 pm. where h< was a faithful member and wa: . found doing his duty to th< t church even on his sick bed. Hi: r- Pastor, Rev. Chism officiated, Fit e ral designs were numerous am beautiful. At 7:30 an Allen Day progran - was sponsored by Mr. A. Bullocl - and Thomasena McBryde whicl - was very interesting. e The Sellers Jr. hi team woi - their third game from the Zioi .. school by a score of 16-8. Miss AJbertine Campbell left last Wednesday for New York,. nwfti UTH CAROLINA, SATURBA "Mis^ Allen" and "] r ) I Th_> Student Council of Allen u completed its first semester's prof by the President, A. Kendall T above person's received honors coi . oil: (left) Mi>:= il^itle .J. Mosely , ed ".'diss A ller" ami (rfcht) Miss I South Carolina,. honored sis "Miss CHER AW NEWS Robert Smalls School Mrs. D. 0. McDaniels gave a very interesting entertainment in I the school auditorium Monday i night. The characbeus consisted of members of the high school de pariment. They impcinsonated some of the movie and radio stars in songs, jokes and dances. Af^ ter the program Valentines were ' distributed. Last Friday nrght Rob and Sonny gave a second musical pro 1 gram. Some of the loc^l italent ' appeared on the pfOftnim. Feb. G, the basketball teams played Mayo of pnvlington-. Rob' ert Smalls boys lost and the gills game was tie. Friday night | the teams played at Hartsville. 'i The girls lost to Butler and But*1 ler bovs lost to Rohorf SiYinllo ; Mr. and Mr?. Ulysses toe en' tertained at a shower in honor of their, sister,?Mrs. Ann Kath' erine Ingram, a recent bride who now resides at Wadesboro. Ihfi' celebrated Sonny Matthews furnishcd piano music for dancing. Picolo music was also u?ed. A delicious repast was served. .jf Mrs. Susie B. Irvin of Second , street died very suddenly Morit day afternoon. Mrs. Irvin was h" the principal dfthe' school at Patrick, S. C. She was a well-known J and highly respected citizen of ' Cheraw. 1 i Rev. Pearson delivered a wonderful sermon at Pee Dee Union I Baptist church Sunday. The funeral services of Mr. Ran ( dolph Kendall were held at .Wesley M. E. church Monday afternoon. Mr. Kendall was a beloved citizen of Cheraw and was in I the services the S. A. L. Rail{ road Cc. for several years. Ho j I leaves live sons and one daughs ter' " Mrs. Bessie Holland of Char\ TotfctVT C* tnpnf fV?^ a with Mrs. A. V. Wilson. Mr.' W. G. Best, a senior of the State college was the week end -gues*t of Mi?'a Ruth- Amaker, who resid es at the home of Mrs. Maggie Green. Mr. Jenkins of Orangeburg spent the week-end with wife and daughters. | ? mm , ST. STEPHEN CHURCH NEWS t Sunday, Jan. 29, an interesting ? program was presented. Among U those appearing were two mema1 bers of the faculty of Lake City j| high school: Misses Clark and )] Britton. Before going to church ] they were guests of Rev. and Mrs McClay at their lovely home in ! Kingstree. Rev. McClay also took with hrm Mi*s Owens his co11 worker and Prof. Anderson. SevI eral musical numbers, readings and addresses were given. Prof, i' Anderson preached the sermon. Rev. McClay and his good memi bers are working hard to repair ' the church. * n> >?en Y7FEBRUAl(\' 18, 1939 Miss Home-coming" 9m || diversity, Columbia, S. C., has just ram as was outlined. i.n September lomp'on. During thi,s period the vferred through the Student Counof Roanoktv Virginia was crown Ann Chariena Marks of Andrews, i Home-coming". Midnite Show at the Palmetto Theatre . Calvert The Great The management of the- palmetto theatre in response to pop-j ular demand announce r return 1 " ? ? I Mi?L engagement 01 ? tnvtTi Kit' world's greatest magician and his oriental Harem at a special mrdnite ~show, Suffitay?rnyhtr at 12:01 o'clock. . . Many patrons who thrilled to Cakvert's spectacular feats- dur* i ing hi- fust ajipea ranee here will joyfully welcome him on his second visit. ing a woman before^ youeyes" raishig a girl in mid air unaided by human hands or any other kind of support have won for him the title ."The World's Greatest Magician". Colored balcony seats 'dft cents.' EBENFZEK A. M." Th CHt'RCH ?? RewJ), N. Wilsom- 1'as^or jCbarleston, S. C.?At the mornWig worship Here. D. X. Wilson J used foi his subject: "A Vision of the Lord". This subject''Nva*' divided into throe sub-topics j namely: A Vision of God; Allen'st Vision; Our Spiritual Vision. This sermon was very impressive and enjoyed by all. S.S. was conducted - at its us ual hour. A large crowd was J present. Wt> are .looking forward to the coming of our district Pupt." on Sunday, Feb. 19. Th<? Stewardess boards sponsor | ed a rally for the benefit of thel donation toward thi pastors trip to the Bishops' Council. This effort ^was very successful. The pre sentation of the money raised was ; made after the evening worship. Tlu> Junior church, the Deaconess hoard and the Ever-Ready club also m.nde their presentations. We are wishing for :Rov# Wilson ? a safe trip and an enjoyable stay. The presidents of these various boards members and friends also momheis of the Steward?hoardshould be highly iccmniended for j this successful effort. Tn commemoration of Allen's I day some of the oldest members | of the church lifted a special of] fering. They were Mrs. I,. Ln sine, Mrs. Mairgie Rivers, Mr. E. , Grant. Rev. G. W. Ileyward, Mr. J. Hiiorfrins, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Re becca Moultrie and Mrs. Perry- . The above named made short inspirational talks, telliner how long they wore connected with Ebenezer A. M. E. church. For the evening worship the pastor spoke from tho subject: "Freedom by the Truth".* This sermon was very uplifting and enjoyed "by all. Asccssions two. Very live class meetings ayd prayer meetings are held every Thursday and Tuesday nights. We note the presence of Rev. Martin and other visitors. You are always welcome. _ ' if Dcr J'RJCE: "This Is My House" Being Rehearsed Mrs. (i. K. Nel-on. direct res? of the play, '"This Is My House' announces splendid progress Pe in<' made (luring the thrice-week lv m.ri... ... . .... ... . j m- ( <i?[ was-can fully selected from-a Ktoup of pei son- who had previously receive*: biuh acclaim from audiences 'witne'sMn." their performances ir other dramatic productions. Ver\ hi;-n interest has been exhibited amon;; the cast group. "This Is My Hous'-"_Js a Jl-aet drama which deals with domestic ljifo' vHh all it^ controversy, boai t;i"he.?mr*rrvde!*c;iil Mrii?- ;il7*1 c b-i i.ueiit?adjustment.'' The?story -is? so v.rittotv to bold .one's inter est thrmlj'hout its ,endurance. Kffort> t<> secure -.properties and ?e';i?];'s fo; the"'' elaborate scene mcsary fW thK?plav are already under v ay. Those who have seer previous Mai.'e prosenth'.-iwis !l\ the Culture elub anxious!*.* look ffrrwa'/' to ' seehuj "This Is' My House" who ii _wi!l hi- pt .-*i nteu Maieh * at?,AILe.n aniccCsity auditorium. ?-s a The. Cult ure-/lob-is^jne-of the Stnte F< derate,} club N'etrro women ami-its efforts-arcJJdirected j.m _the_ benefit, of ^Vilkinson Home Who's Who in D. C. From South Carolina By J. (). HART Washifnyrt'-n. I>. <\? Mr. \VjJlinm G. Tin del a-native of Mann iii'V, *?,. (*.< who is owner' of., thi Republic cafo end nitrht club. Mr. Tindel lost hi- pare nts wher he; was. at the ape of vie*, en. 'her ho beran w-orkiap' as a barbel -hop poitcr. A:lor a few vears Ifc was ^adopted by a relative am began s'.hool irr "Woshhurton. D <*\ W":-ne .out of school he barn' ed the barber's trade and sup. t?I'ltejl tiin,<n-ir that way the whole time h< was in school. In his Int.- t?'< n- K. b. jrar working a1 "T f!.- < ' W-.-hir.yti n's hotel- ac ? bu.-s-Ir.y: from that he became z waiter. if By the time he was 21 years oi aire, he .wa.&.- >iraiteti~to the army in win-!) he served over a year over seas. After the World Wa. awhile. Then left for Michi ' p.'1. jvovnd 1,!23. There he workid as a waiter on the Great Lakes 1 i r k o V> r*v ? _. > * umii mi! mrr me wtioK tjiuv ht. served as a waiter he meditated on becoming" a cafe owner. So In 1027 he returned to Washington - and opened a small lunch loom on You street, neat 1 1th. Whet: he ononod there there was not another colored caf< in that vicinity. ' While in that little cafe, acres: the. street, a three story ljuildine became. empty and for. sale. Ther? he saw his chance and made ? down payment and later moved in This was around 1929. ile heiran with only four table; and three helpers. His business heran prowincr so rapidly unti more room and help had to be se cured. In 19:13 after the repeal of th< 1Mb Amendment he hepan -sellinf l'eer. Business forced him to ad( the niuht club in a net? buildhu in the-l ack a-roof cardan on top He also has a large tract of Vir trinia farm land. Employes 2i regular employees in his business ' From a parentless child, he ha: establishel himself to employ mort than anv other colored business in Washington. lie is now in hi* early forties. 1.1ill.K MOI'NTAIN NEWS ?Zion A. M. E. Church Rev. H. T. Summers. Pastor S. S. opened on the usual houi with the Supt. and her co-workers ?it their post of duty. At 12 o'clock preaching service opened with a lively prayer meeting. The pastor preached a soul, stirring sermon after which the T>mvP? Supper was administered. An Educational rally' was helc Jan. 2P foj- th0 benefit of raising funds for a new school. We were very proud to have with lis Mr Hendrix the Supt. of Educatior and Mr. Balcntine, Supt. of the white schools of I.ittle Mountain They gave us some very helpfu remarks. Total collected in this inPy $26.42. The basketball team here undei the direction of Miss Sholle h still progressing rapidly. Thej lo to Mt. Bethel Garmany, Feb 1 and both boys and girls wor from Mt?Hebron Feb. -2. Scores * 1 * FIVE CENTS PER COPY ' Chairman Pr* K. \\. Tagjrart.. liirmiu?hatn. who .is senium his second three year term as chairman of ;thp- oxGCTitiYv--bh.aT;j ."of the" Nat"7'~ ional Dental association. Dr Ta^yait's astute, military manner becomes his slender six feet three inches of height. Military service halted hi- education. He served . overseas with the 349th .Field artiiery and received both ; his A.B., atid D.D.S., degrees be for>.' I'eating . in -Birmingham i where he has remained 15 years.. ! Hi; .edited a weekly column on 1 Teeth and Health'' for The Bir-- , m.ingham World being "r.o of the i first to so interest himself in . properly informing the rublic. r Dr. Taggart combine? his religipuys and civic dutie^ in such a ?' , way that re ha< served as an of: ficer am] teacher in the Sunday : vchool for years, is ur. active mem * r ber of the Masonic lodge and a i trustee of the Boy's Club. Long associated with the NAACP and its' militant president f >r five years, he i,.~ at present a membei "of the national board of directors of the NAATP. He belongs to the I'hi Beta Sigma fraternity. His outdoor hives center around the cultivating of his prize- dah.._ lias a:.ii r.ui si. g hi- Ib.wer gar. 1 den ar\d he gives his wife, Essie ' Wilmer. full credit for her affec' tionate care t$nd a*, tentiveness to ' their ucmus home. ' (ANP Photo 1 ] M T. MORI AH ? ? J'. M'TIST -CHURCH. ? - -*?< P; aP. C ?S. S. was ea!Ied v 01 tier at the usual hour. Th' u-nchtis wtiv at their post oi duty. The lesson was beautiful' !y .-sod by the Pupt. 1 Purine the absence of the Pas tor, i2e*v Kenneth Rr ex-tun preach. eci a art at >c-rnu r. both morning ! and hipht. ' p.ev. r; H. Pi kett It ft for Cinl cinr.nti O.. P.ndny to . onduct a Jen jul.Lv- ilpw-jUiU ^*.v...aT.e hopinp much s-ws for this great - mar.. Mrs. Cora ' Samuels, who has * 1 been' very sick for some time is ' lutl'ch better to the delight of her many friends. Mr. J. R. Jenkins. Passes Mi. .T. B. Jenkins, died Tuesday .Tan 21 at the State hospital f \vh r, he had been a patient for ? .It' years. Funeral was held at ; Mt." Mnmh Rapt, church. Rev ? -J? St Fnrlo of "Washington, D. C. delivered,the eulogy Mr. Jenkins was the husband of Mrs. Hattie . Knkins. grand conductress of the Kijstertr^Star. PAGELAND M:\Vs' M tst-i'if I.inson Taylor and ! BLkeney motored to McBee on I Thursday. Miss Cas.-io. Hubbard came t J honvc Thursday from Clinton col! le!\. on account of illness. Sick list: Mt'sdamcs Pearl and ' Linda Blakeney, Misses Geneva 1 Robinson and Ruth M. Thompson Messrs,, Harry Wadsworth and At bert Thompson. 1 Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Toatley, ' Mr. ar.d Mrs. Albeit Johnson of Chesterfield: Mr. and Mrs. I). J. ' Johnson of Timmonsville;. Mr. and ' Mrs. T. F. Brewer were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs H. A. ' Johnson Sunday. r' girls lfi-12; hoys 1R-S. Tattle Mnt. J played Chapin Feb. 4 and won by , the score 14-10. A large crowd ' witnessed the game. 'i