Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Saturday, February 18, 193S I _ "CHARLIE" S | By Chai ? "THE ROVIN A vvvvv.".' vw.-.'vvwv v vv v v ; I Won't lie Gone Long . . . Bui The other day up in Goldsboro N. C., a stranger walked int< William Guess' barber shop, lb was carrying a laige box beauti fully, wrapped. Ho took grea pains to carefully deposit the box near the lisst chair, where hi could watch it. He till'" gnf " thee hair and. ordered the whoh llair cut. . . Shave . . Massagi works- of Barber K. A._ Thorriitor and '.shampoo . . The bill amount < ed to ovet $1.50. <( After getting out - of the chair the boy started to ..feeling in al 'his Dockets. "I left itiv monev a1 the hotel room" he asserted. "I'l go and' get it, you keep that bo? there until I (return. I won't be gotne lcrg, sen". Hour? passed??-ttd?the?strong er did not return, so filially, lat< j that night Thornton called Polic< man Noah Bass . . Who cut opcj the box. It was carefully pack ed with newspapers and in th> "center the men came to. the con tents ... A big rod brick. ' Mace Cam make 'wimmin' forget hov ' to think straight . . . Over ii New Bern, Tuesday, 12 ?irls wen playing a tight basketball game When & Mil' mouse inched ou from?muler a?spectator's seat s* he could Ree-the game too. Thi girls, spied the tiny, harmless ere -tttttre, and every -tmtr madg a gral for heit frock . . . but found thei did not have ^any frocks on b keep 't-m from httti'ng the gvi ... So they made railroad tim< as they-scurrird off the floor. Hats Can make a policeman do thi Susie "Q". The inext day in Wil "f mingtoTi . . William llenry Ez zell, a constable, -went over in thi 1. Brooklyn section to have a color . - ed family removed from a house The persons were a little slow ii , getting out. So during the ejee , tion proceedings, the eonstabl seized a mattress with the ir.ton ticm of removing it from tin house. When a rat as large a q caul- it., tnntli in1<i hi? hnni and refused to turn loose. The! . . Laud . . Lawd . . . Kzell ha< to "Shake That Thing". Los Angeles, Califorria Hi Cholly: AH goes well /pMa-=Hnter . . Ruby Elzy has bought a lovel; home here in Los Angeles. Am ?* is getting?settled?down PW tif out here in this wonderful cou?i try. Her ninth*r is planning t come out in August. JEtuhy_ has ; radio, program every Tuesda; over KEHE from 'J to 1):30, a ver; nice spot. Saw Rill Robinson's new home It is a lovely place and one. of th< . show places of the city. An lot/kin' 'em jov'er carefully >iou myself and i intend to make an investment in some ieal estat before leaving the coast. Saw Hall Johnson's-productioi jus t before leaving Frisco am they got exactly 15 curtain call at the end of the church scene. Will shoot the news ltn unti 'J_ you reach the city of the Angles Your old comrade in arms, Kid Stetson. Westbrook Pcgler And Dean William Pickens Are two "A". Number On , "britches scotchers". Westbrool a 45-year-old World War Veterai is from Minneapolis^. IIe_is th son of a famous ne\Vs. reporte - and writer. After the Armistic he returned home and landed : % job as sports editor of The Unit e<l Press ajnd built up such a fol lowii/g, 0,000,000 people a yeai that in 4933 he- becamp^a foatun columnist for United Feature and is fiee to go and come as hi chooses and is absolutely at liber I ' ty to choose his own subjects an< to write of them just as he likes 1 * Naturally, of course, Dean Pick [ ens is already well" known to you * But in due course of time we shal tell you nitrre of these two men The Nashville Defender , lias a set_up man (I doin't knc-v Vwho he is) who really knows hi; onioiis ~~T". if ~ you get what mean. The news presentation ... is a real work of art . . beautiful. My hat to you / . Sir . . unknown artist that yoi are. ^ ^oucanlra! 1 anywhere..a i y. < day... on t SOUTH EI I in coaches j ' At* Conditioned Coi ENJOY THE 8AFE1 1 J. T. COBB, m ' ' - Colu It ;i.\ . . ) PEARS 'EM UP rles Spears IG REPORTER" ' : . J :. ) ' Ttvo ladies, God bless thei , can put an interesting paper wort J reading on the market also. Oi 2 iji California Mrs. -Charlott Spears Bass, publisher of T1 t California Kajrle .has another re s artist to present the news to tl J ! readers. U'hen in Kansas t.'ii tliere~i"S"-ir~tttTl<~Taily .Miss l.iu'il 5 Bluford, News Editor of the Kai J i sa? City Call, who is a brilliai 1 time we' shall comment on oth< - newspaper woman. From time excellent papers published by tl ? face. t i ; 1 Sl'MTF.K COUNTY TEACHFK : ASSOCIATION MEET Saturday, Feb. 4 the associ ? i! t_ . 1 i TT~ i ? ? .-ivi.. nun in-m lis reguwu mmiiniy mi' j, ins in Lincoln high school. At i a.m. the groups met in their 1 - spectivc classroom for institu' L vvork After which the bo<h? -a fe.mbled in the auditorium. I'r< IT. G. Conycrs president, prcsi ed.> Miss Ruth James had chart ' of the music. This being a ^ busy day the program committ r did not have a guest speakc t Miss II N Usher, chairman of tl ^ program committee made remar 3 an<J announced the speaker X j the first - Saturday--in March, M t Harris. We are hoping that 0 large number, >vill be present * hear him. ? Mr Pinekncy was presented a' sjiokc on Week Day Bible cla: lie also gave sonic books to - used in the rural'school?. M e Pinckney is the field agent f the Presbyterian church. Pi* Bowen responded in behalf of t . county with words of thanks, e Mrs. I II. Geddis Jean teach ? ?Sumter cuuiily presented T ^ following schools bond*' for ha j in graisc.l the highe-t nmov n over $S.0U: Good Will, M oo . (ill 1 schcol) and M>^yesville. Her i port was fine;. Mrs. Minnie He bow secretary of the ' Coniniitt read the report and recommend lion for the achievement day pr ' Rram which will bo held Mar ] .'51 at Moor school. Mnrris flH o The lino up is -progressive ilnd - is hoped that all plans will bo s ce^sfully carried out-all-doin^r l f part. We hnow.no failure. We are looking with bb.rh ho os to tho cimuH"" State Toachol e association .on Mai ih_iL_uial?14M 11 "Tlio following delegates wore looted to tho House of Doloitatt p Mr. liii-wons," Mr. Xe.il a: <1 Mi A. E. Siiul.rs. Itui'al riouj a Mrs. Ruth I11.uk y. I'lbaii jrrou t A. E. Rr- ailoir i j Mrs. A. E. Sanders our forim Joanes U-acinjr reported to tl writer that 1U hooks' were houpfl by the Sumter county teaehe association and has b on placed the W.r.A. library by Mrs. A. 1 c manner.*, i am.- sun'- we all a ^ ,proeiato her ri in doinir whi 8 site Could-hv help the great cam r T>f~~c1vilizati(/n. 0 \ . R. Boston Jolvnsr n, a importer. -?? - 7?HELENA NEWS 8 Mrs. Mary E. Green of Ifclo; s is bac^ homo after going to Cli 8 top to visit her sick brother M Rufus Cfiurchiso. Mrs. Carrie Bell Kirard is st on the nnf'icl. Iter pastoi at wife, Rev., and Mrs. M. C. Fro man wore her quests Sunday a 1 tornoon. ? On the sick list are .Mis. Ca rie B. Kinard, James .Gary, J. 1 v Boyd, Misses Marion Grcer.woo s Mrs. Vjola Ronnie and Mrs- Yei I nie Long and Nathaniel Clark. Sunday scl.oc/l was opened 1 . the usual h<pr ;riid talight b . Mr. Eijfecno Sligh. t Wo are glad to r.oto the in prove.ment of Mrs. Vennie Lorg. I /el jnvp| ny | LVJ he I QrjJ in r BUM! it .(bbqp schaa on through Train* 'Y OF TRAIN TRAVEL vis ion Passenger Agent mbia, S. C. 5 11 STATE. n, j, '. i ?* i white ha ?! ? lf-i % j. AIMS^O.F THE LIBERAL ARTS | ,I DIVISION- OF SOl'TlI CARO. I i State a. and m. college i ry " oe . Orangeburg, S.. C., Jan. 21?In >r. P'yvious articles, the program of (lp throe divisions of South Carolinp jTT-A-:?ami M. college, which is proceeding under a five year plan of H*"l Expansion, has beepi related by hr;' the deans of Agriculture, Home a Economies, and Mechanic industries. The deans, together with fhe?.r 'djfpaiV.me;italt trends, have given account of their progress and the need for more financial aid to execute the program pro"s nosed in the five 'year plan. New ')C buildings, .now under const ruction, [r. and-others'"included"* in the plan or f ogether with new departments] will enlarge the service oT Ssouth Carol i n A. and M. college j.ti - i South Carolina. pr The Division of Arts and f?cip? one .', nndi'i gilds the mnh' Of till c other divisions and in addition ofv* fers prerenuisitea for further nt work in graduate and profession ,w al schools. The aims and needs op this division as related by l" Dean K. W. Greo" emphasizes the n" ohang'ver curriAila and physical ee improvements required to proa mote the program of the landgrant college* ?s -sets-forth in the land-errant act. ^ ,l These aims are: t ft-: ~ ji . 1. To train students to become ^balanced .serial and civic personuc nlities by stressing the imnorris fa-cir- <in;no\vTedce in every field of human interest, sucn-. as the practical or applied, the profess p- ional and the cultural. This type |.g' of training will enable students to ^ vake adi'ouate adjustments to their environments. This, is the v~ liberal foundation. 's: 2. To stress proficiency in s. some skill or field of knowledge ,. that will make wo a producer of sonie foirn of commodity or serto pay. so as to e.arii a livelihood. .2. To prepare students for LM professional schools by giving le them the proper prerequisites. 1. To a cord adequate guidance to students which will enable them rs ' in ("OKKSBURY NEWS p St. Paul A. >1. E. Church I'* Rev. S. F Harksdale, Pastor at 'S. S; began at the usual hour. <e Sunt W. M. Hivr.'. ill clwrrrn Ttm loss*/: was taught by Miss Annie M. Goggfns. At the preaching hour tip' pastor brought a wondcifiil message. Theme True Re> ligion. Visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Mookins, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy """" Smith amT his IhToTher Mrs, Jas. ia Smith, n r The ' reapor death visited our town last week and took the fol-1 il- lowing persons: Mr. George Up.0 sire. Mrs. Henry Legett, Mrs. El-1 e la Robinson. Percival funeral f- home had harge of the bo*lies. Mrs. ?Ella Robinson was funeral ized Sunday at St. Paul A." r-1 M. E. church. Mrs. E. A. Robin- ( k- son, mistress of ceremony. Eulogy by Rev. S. F. Barksdale, pastor. High tributes" were paid to the de . ceased. Her life speaks well of y ' Mr-. Isaac Adams ha* jjone back 1 vaek to the Veterans hospital Columbia. We hope he will soon get better. , i NEWBERRY NEWS Ca'vsrv Presbyterian Church v Rev. A. II. Reasoner. Pastor The Bible class was irteresting| 1v taught bv Mrs. A. T. Neely. i We were delighted to have a jiew member. Miss Rosa Leo Lyles. fv S. and League services were very imprcsssive. Both of the discussions were beneficial to all. Guests. Messrs McRay, Bobo and Odell Ruff.' A groat world-wide prayer ob servanee will be held at the above married ehuroh Friday after- ] noon Feb. t?l nt -1:BO. It is a great I interdenominational observance by J the Christian women throughout the world, ard is promoted py the national committee of church wo ' men. We invite all the Christians i to pray with us. The theme: "Let's Put Our Love Into Deeds < ??And Make it Real". Drayton Street High School 1 I Prof. R. F. Gladden Principal f Our guest last weelf'was ReV. i E. E. Gaulden. His topic wias: < The Triangle of Life. The sides i EBB PALMBTit) LBADER AGRICULTURAL AN LL? Academic-Building . to make the pt'oper choices.of vocation and preparation. With these objectives in mind, the liberal arts division offers major preparation in the following fields: . EflRllsh? Natural Science Mathematics ?? Business Education (Elementary and Secondary) Social Science Additional work may be elected in Music and Physical Education. . _ Our facilities and teaching personnel has hardly Enabled us to meet these needs irt'tho past, but toay we are hard pressed by the growing demand of an increased enrollment and the necessity foi curricula expansion. ( dur> new library, which is now being opened -for?ure,?w+H?enrich our?courses and will make the work ;compara dip to tnat none in tne best schools of the ccfufntry, but we shall still have need for additional faculty personnel. Thp Department of English is | endeavoring to equip students with adequate working tools for. the acquisitions: of knowledge, effective communication and express ion. -This is done not cmly for self-improvement, but for efTec-, tivp teaching of English by those who may choose to become teachers! This is not ?n easy task be .Jiause.of the, English-deficiencies in the pnvironnient from which many of our students come. With better faciliies for testing and a mere adequate personnel for more individual attention, a much better job can be done, which'is the cherished hope of the English Department. The depart mcnt has proposed the operation of a.u English Clinic for upper classmen, during the second semes tor". who show deficiencies in English Ccmtpostttrnr; looking for- i ward to the time when an English ! proficiency test must bo passed by all candidatss before graduation. The Department of Natural _?ciencc.Js- doing good work pre-j "paring science teacners tor nign of the equalateral triangle were physical, mental, and moral. That he very beautifully discussed and was enjoyed by the faculty and students. _ | Last week Being"Negro History week Prof, Schympert spoke of some of the famous men and women of our racer Mrs. Allen used Negro-National Hyn-jn or a spiritual each morning during devotional period. Friday morning Miss Lillian Gary presented a play "The Woman of Yesterday and Today", which was very good. Friday aftcrnoorn at 1:30 o'clock the county teachers association was held in the auditorium. After the worship service and business we adjourned to meet again in March. The basketball teams^of?Finley hi met our basketball teams Friday afternoon on Drayton high court. Scares as follows: girls 12 to 2 in favor of-Finley hi and boys 41 to 11 in favor of Finley. The drama: For Love or Money was repeated JEtiday night. An appreciative audience attended. Miss Janiescina Thompson a graiflaato of mid him claiss at Allen university, is filling the vacancy of Mrs. Mary T. Swails. Don't fail to witness "The Calvacade of the Blues" in the auditorium Friday night, Feb. 17 at i 7:30 o'clock. Admission 10c. MORRIS MR OWN A. M. E. Crtl'P/H Rev. R. I. Ixrnon, Pastor Charleston, S. C.?Our services last Sunday were well attended during the entire day. The pastor spoke at 11 a.m. at the conclusion of the exercises of the Junior church oft the subject: "Exam-j pies of a Victorious Faith". The text being taken frorm I Sam. 17: 17. At 5 p.m. a Founder's Day program was observed 'and enjoyed. Again at 7:30 p.m. Dr. [yemon preached from Ezekiol 2nd chapter and 1st verse. The theme I was "Divine Direction, Conditioned Upon Standing on Your Feet". There was. one accession daring the evening service. Many of o<ur members. Mtended the Interracial meeting held at the Unitarian church (white) at 3:30 p.m. An nstructive as well aa interesting i J. ' 5 D MECHANIC AC CO! iUKG, S. C. * . \ ?.: . n' , ' - . - ' 1 - " < ' < ::<>y BRADHAM II Science F^u v s schools, pre-medical students, arid] studeAts for other professions, such as Home Economics, and Ag riculture. It also acquaints stu dents in general with the worid in which they .live, berth organically and inorganically. The Department of Business Ad ministration trains stenographers bookkeepers and practical business men and women, who are capable of functioning efficiently in such capacities. This -department is hard pressed for space and teaching personnel, so that its enrollment will have to be curtailed another year to avoid lowering the! standard of work now being done unless some additional assistance is forthcoming. The demands on I this department will increase with .the years and expansion must be anticipated if the growing Tieed for trained business men and women of the race is to be met here ! _in. South Carolina; ? i The Department of Education like English and Science serves the whole college in general, but specifically it aims to train both high school alnd elementary teachers. Before graduation,, elomen tary candidates are given nine weeks of teaching experiences in the type^of. environment in which they will be .called upon to serve i aiigr-graduation, under the direct supervision of a highly sPeeialized critic Teacher. In addition, a year or more of supervised practice teaching in the college, elementary-.practice schoolis required. Prospective high school teachers receive experience in the community high school under competent supervision. Under the direction of the very able head, the Departwwrt?of Education has been raised to a high standard and it is expected that graduates in the fture will show greater efficiency as teachers and greater leadrship in communities which they serve. The Department of Social Science is endeavoring to cultivate ^social personalities by means of balanced emphasis upon all forms of human relationships. Inasmuch as this department must accommodate -the entire college, program was rendered at this I meeting. uur pastor expects to attend the meeting: of the Bishops' Corun-1 cil at Dallas, Texas "(Turing the', week. Our Spring drive is well on its way. The church is divided into -two-pnrtiesr-fh'O. Ben White repbresenting the Democrats and Bro.. Wm. H. \Simmons representing the Republicans. It is expected that a" spirit of friendly rivalry will characterized the rally as it continues on to its close in May. Bros. White and Simmons constitute a team that is hard to duplicate among the male members of Morris Brown. Bro. F. M. Macanie is kept fiusy thesg'days, handling the tickets for the recital of Mr. C H. Alford, noted tenor from* New York City.*--The keynote around Morris Brown is cooperation. W0 still maintain our Forward Ix>ok, , WHITEMIRE NEWS The Sunday schools at Cedar Grove ard Bruce Tabernacle are still in full bloom. We hope to ' make a 100 percent Sunday school this year. Help us to do it. A cil\rf>r f r*d - *\n vt \* u'oc Vw?l?1 nf the home' r of Miss Elliotte R. Abrams, -Sunday afteifroon, as-j sisted by Miss Beulah Swindler. A larpe number was present. A 1 short program 'was rendered. Mrs. firosia Williams was the Sunday eveninp dinner puest of Mrs. T-ola Joiner the past Sunday. A delicious dinner was served. Friends of Mr. J. W. Byrd will he plad to note that he aide to be at work apain. We are sorry, our Pastor Rev. T. R. Ruffin is ill at this writinp. We hope for him a speedy recovery. _ Prof. B. B. Bowser spent- the week end at home. Mr. M. M. Fant and others motored to Newberry Saturday on business. Mr. William Sims, accompanied his sister and children Mrs. Ida 1 Bell Fant to Tryon, N. C., the past Sunday. ' Mr. H. Joiner and others mo-:, tored to Thomasville, NT C., on account of the illness of Mr. J. Copelamd. v WZ; .LEGE All. an,! HOW I K^I IA I.I ^ T ilding in tin- distun--,classes arc nr. usually iarge and rooms arc always crowded to capacity. It i.-?thc 'h' the department that n may !?< expanded to meet the needs of changing social and (-omnmir- cr.n. ' ditions. This Is n't p6ssible with the present facilities and .staff. Along with the English' DcftarT ment, social science courses furnish prerequisites for law and graduate study. The Liberal Arts Division is.endeavoring to do the woik of an "A" Grade college and- its' work in "quality equals that done by the best colleges in the country. "Its graduates enter t-h. best. Utitveiy sities of tlu- ration and do creditable graduate, work. The pres-'J ent scale of rcmun, rati r, .is far ( too inadequate to retain for long the high class" person roT" that now, command the affairs of the college.. Many nr.- here Kcrnn^o ofj their love for the institution and ; their work, hoping that in fime. i "financial adjustments will be made. The college is . punsoritr a pro-I gram - f gu-iuar.e,.- under the able] direction of- Professor Roy N. i Davenport' who is a specialist in educational statistics. By means of various tests covering the j whole: life of the student, efforts j are 'mad,- to secure answers to' the fullowiti"- onestUrns-:? ?1 1. Why arc so many students deficient in fundamental working t ols when ttuy ci'iiic to college? 2. Why do s? jdeiTCs" choose certain vocations? >. Why (l>i 'they have certain nth it udes t?>w arc! their environment? f 4. Why /do. many youth? have nntl-so.ctal tendencies that cause ' college administrators and civic ^officials ? > much concern? flow may these students deficiencies be "'remedied and prevented ? means may yet be provided with which to. expand its objectives and thereby improve the education program of South Carolina. We feel that the problem of education in the state lies at the root of every other problem. Mr. William Joh"?son is impr'v ing after a serious cut on his r handp. also Mr. Johnny Prater is improving after a serious cut or. his' hand and arm. Mr. James Morgan is able to walk again. We are glad to sec Miss Selestire Walker out again. r,.\r>i nAiiii.nimt, nit. By J. W, Aeurs It" was sad news Frjday nVorniqt when the words flashed that Mr, Common Simpson died Thurs i (Jay niprht., . Many Baltimore j friends mourn his lost. The body | was sent to Chester, S. C.. for burial. Rev. D. C. Clark is back in Baltimore fronii New Yo#k after visitinp: his ,-deK brother. lie is much improved. |"i v, Clark preached in Brooklyn at the ministers ccmvent ion. )Si-rvie* > 're wi. k at Pleasant: Thursny riyht, Feb. 0, a pro,or rani "ctdered by a quartet South Bait.more Harmony Four. Sunday morning ?. S. ll:3f> preaching 'by Rev. Daniel, He preached a sra:l stirring sermon. BYPl" fl p.m.: nieht service S:00 p.m. Rev. D. C. Clark, pastor , Mrs. Sin inie 1 . Lewis. Church Clerk, Rev. T. Tr avion of Charlotte, X. C.. was a visitor this morning at Mt. PK asant Baptist church. Ho conducted a .five day meeting at Mt. Moriah Rapt. church. He will begin a meeti g Monday nite 1 3 L. E K V Y 7 S ? FUNERAL HOME ? UNDERTAKER and EMRALME 3 For Stale Hospital and 'Palmeti 0 Sanatorium ? -SLOGANLOWER PRICES | AMBULANCE SERVICE g "As Near As Your Nearest .Phon? g Branches: Batesburf?. LeesYil S and Ridjreway ? 1831 1 r7EOR ST. COLUMB1 g ^ PHONE 9276 X ^ ft?l t February 13 in Washington, D. C\, at the Southern Bapt. church. I* On the sit."k list; Mrs. Mildred Walker who is still at the John "i Hopkin hospital. I | Sec little Matthew Williams for d-~ i The Palmetto Leader. , KNOX PKLSBY TLRIAN <111 R< II I ISunday school at 10 o'clock. General theme: Peter Preaches at Pentecost. Review by Rev. Gja ham.?Se \ in' U-gttn at 11 o'clock Rev. <) 11. Giahani, pastor delivered a wonderful message. Feo. 13 Sunday school at the usual i.our. Services . 11 jt/clwk, .? pnjaching by the pastor. This was another wonderful sermom. lkmngton news Sunday school at the usual hour at St. Paul Baptist church. At 11:30 morning service* began. At 12 noon Rev. A. Bailee or cached the sermon. At night Rev. Bailey used as a theme: Bringing Your 'Son to the Foid,Sick,': "Bro. Boston Battle. We hope 'for hint a speedw recovery. JL . - II Johnson-Bradley Funeral Home 1 101 Park Street TELEPHONE 8137 _ fT - , ?" <t<^vvii^S*vi!'v ?> < ? David G. Ellison General Insurance Honest and efficient atten tion given to all business placed with mo. , ' PHONE 5717 REST . ' _ QUALITY COAL ?ALWAYS? PROMPT SERVICE - PHONE 4311 V . J* juSa? ' WHILE IN NEW YORK " ? ~ STOP ATW () ODSIDE HOTEL The Finest Colored Hotel in Harlem 2121 7th Ave. at t42nd St. New York, New York Arm HON 3-2400 i ? . _ , L???i i