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-*-r ^ ~ VOL. XIV?No. 8 NOTICE I 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.f Wednesday, March 8th, 1939, 11 a.m. to report their Annual Allen Day returns. . " A BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER, Presiding 488 Htouston .St., N. E., Atlanta, Qa. RElV. J. E. THOMAS, Sect. 618 N. Coit'Street, Florence, South Carolina. CALHOUN NEWS The auxiliary met-'at the home of Mrs. Cindy Brown Sunday p.m. ~ivith a large ' attendance. The program was conducted b(y Mrs. Beulah Legree. Miss Hann&h Craft of Pendleton was a visitor. The Juveniles held their regular meeting, Monday afternoon. The Next meeting will be at the home of Miss Susan Reid. Messrs Hubert Martin and Da vid Dupree spent Sunday ewening in Pendleton. ? _r c Mr. Alfonzo Martin visited Miss Mary E. Oliver Sunday. Mrs. Mattie J. Reid is recovering from a tw0 weeks illness. Miss Emma H. Dupree is still sick. Mrs. Henrietta Foster visited Mrs. Mattie Reid, Sunday. COMPOSER HARRY T. BURLEIGH Compose! uf hundreds of original songs, member of the American Society of Composers, Au* thors and Publishers, whose best known works are spirituals and '-folk songs. He taught some of his songs to Dvorak, the great composer, and their influence "is seen -in the "New World Sym phonv." Born in TiVio t>o Burleigh sang in Erie churches, won a New York scholarship and studied voice, and this year -is scheduled to sing the "Paling" at St. George'^ P. E^ church jn New York, where he is baritpne soloist. for the 45th time. Mr. Burleigh also sang for 25 years in the choir of Temple Erhanue^ in New York, and during a concert tour he sang before King Edward VII on two occasions. Mr. Burleigh's own compositions, more than two hundred in number, include "Deep River", "Jean", and L'ittle Mother of Mine'.. His spiritual arrangements inclxfde v ? "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" "Go ?Down Moses", and "Heaven". He won the Spingam Medal in 1917 and the (Harmon Award in 1929. He received honorary M.A. and Mus. Br degrees from Atlanta and Howard universities. (Calvin Service). KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY DID! W a ?? I11UUE, V/LiASa Camden, S. C.?The Kirkwood ?Community Bible class,.* which meets every Tuesday night is making a great success in discussing different readings and top ic in the Bible. We have many members and many visitors also visit our class. A Bible elass is a wonderful thing to have in your community. Bro. Wylie Thompson, captain; Rev. J. P. Gipson, moderator. REV. D. TALMAGE MURRAY MEMBER OF PRESBYTERIAN ALLIANCE The Rev. D. Talmage Murray, VOUnc nnnnlat- - Li ? . |iiuvu< "a me ms toric 'Riadcliffe Memorial Presbyterian church Atlanta, Ga., was made a member of the White Presbyterian Alliance in the City to Atlanta three years ago an is of Atlanta. Rev. Murray came active in civic life. He is serv ing his second term as president of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance. Hie is chairman of the Committee on Church Co-op eratlon, and is a member of the Interracial committee. : ~?itl ~ V ' 'S. Visits Clevelanc bak REV. W. M. DOWNS Rev. W. M. 'Downs, popular an< progressive pastor of the Firs Naeareth Daptist chinch of tht city, is now the visiting ffifttiste" -at"the East Mount Zion Baptis church of Cleveland, Ohio. In soite oif the cold weathe: consisting of rain and snow, largi crowds attended the services Sun day morning and night. ITui church was formally pastored b3 the late Dr.. Ernest Hall. Rev. Downs will return to Co lumbia, Tuesday night, Pebruarj 28th, and will continue his seriei of broadcasts heard over radi< station WIS each Friday* evening at 8 o'clock. LITTLE MOUNTAIN NEWS Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Rev. H. T. Summers, Pastor S. S opened at the usual hoUi with the Supt., Mrs. Sligh and hei coworkers at their post of duty The regular morning service began at 19 o'clock?Our pastoi brought us a wonderful message Feb. 12th a Founder's Day program was rendered. The speakers were Mrs. A. S. Sligh, Mr. G A.v Bates and the teachers of the public school: Miss Gladys Starn es and Miss Earnestine Shelle. At 4 o'clock Rev. J. C. Cancon of Whitmire brought a wpn derful message that was enjoyed by all. Saturday, Feb. 18 there was a fish fry given for the benefit of the school. The boys basketball team played Helena boys on our court. Helena defeated vLittle' Mountain by a score of 18-12. The finance was good. Miss Andrena Rutherford of Newberry spent the week end in Little Mountain with Miss Shelle and Miss Starnes. Mr. and Mrs. George Summers Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Simpson, Mr. Johnnie Hawkins and .Mr. Chomp Clark spent a few hours in Columbia, Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wade Milligan. Mrs. Daisy Chattman and Mr. and Mrs. Walter F.ichelberger. A Valentine party given at the home of Miss Etta Dart last Tues day night was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Jessie Clark has been on the sick list for the past thr^e weeks, but is able to be out a gain. The second ouarterlv nonfor ence will be held_ Sunday, Feb. 26 at St. John A. M. E. church, Chapin, S.' C. LAURENS NEWS Bethel A. M. E. Church Rev. L. C. Butler, Pastor While the days of spring: are opening and life and energy are coming into plant life, the church is also feeling the new life of Spring. Sunday was one of those real life revealing spring days. While many of the good people of Laurens attended the churches. Sunday srhool opened at 10:00 a.m. ant' was carefully and pray, erfully supervised by its Supt. Miss MelrosaDial. At 11:30 the pastor preached a heart touching sermon. The theme was "The Tide That Binds the Church Together". One was received on probation. " ' At 3:30 Rev. L. B. Moon and choir of St. Paul Baptist church rendered services. He preached a great sermon: I"t Ufl Rino "P *""1 Build. Miss Gladys Burrell of Pitta - .' \ ' ; $fetI _ u COLUMBIA, SOI - - ^ : ~ Improvement F At Good Sam? Mrs. John M. Holmes, superintendent of the Greenville General hospital, addressed a joint meeting of the board of directors and the Negro doctors of the GoodSamaritan-Waverley hospital yesterday, (Feb. 21) at which time a report of the progress of the merged institution was' made. Mrs. Holmes who founded the Shrine hospital at Greenville and who has been superintendent of the Greenville General hospital for the last ten years, commend l ed . the administration of the CoJ iumbia institution and expressed j-the opinion that it was "headed | in the right direction". Two Hospitals Merged. ^ On January 4, it was decided k to merge the Guud^Samarltah. "one; ^ of the oldest Negro hosnitals in ^ South iCarolina, with the Waver* ley. Under the direction of Miss Grace Steele, who was sent heXfi rj as superntendent, the merger was s begun the following day. Equinmeftt of the Waverly was i supplemented by that of the Good f Samaritan and the Waverly frame bufi ling was .designated, as the - one to be -ujsed. On one side of r the building is a nurse's home, and s on the other the residence of the ) late Dr. N. A. Jenkins, who found; ed the hospital 15 years ago. ' ] Jenkins^Residence Vacated The- Jenkins residence has been vacated by the widow of the found or, and it will be converted into a private hospital unit. The tructure adjoins the hospital and olans have been completed for the onversion. Another improvement to be effected is the painting of the in, terior of the nurse's home. Plans burgh. Pa., visited the city' Sat urday and Sunday. She spent sometime with Mrs. Rosa Lee Butler. Many of the teachers of Laur ens councy engaged in an evening of happiness at the home of Miss " Melrose "Dial on Saturday. The Missionary society of Beth I el met at the home of Mrs. Sallie Blackstock on Thursday, Feb. i ilth in celebration of its 14th an niversary. A beautiful cake was made bearing 14 beautiful white Egyptian candlesT "After the program much delicious food and punch ,v^ere served. On last Thursday "blight the so, ciety met at the home if Mr.! and Mrs. Halesack of the Jersey: section at which time a course of- delicious chicken salad, ice cream and cake was served. i CARLISLE NEWS _ ! Worship -services were very good at St. Luke A. M. E. Zion church. Sunday school and the church service opened at the usual hour. . The Golden Gate quartet ren dered n program at Williams Chapel A. M. E. Zion church Sat urday night for the benefit of Oak Grove church.' A very larg^ aud ience was there to witness ,the program. ?Oak Groves Yellow Jackets will play Prosperity Wednesday at Carlisle We are planning a ?big game with both the girls and the bdys teams. The Choral club under the di-J rection of Miss Bernice A. Brown will appear at Williams Chapel A.1 M. E. Zion church, Sunday Feb.] 26. We are asking all of our patrons and friends to kindly come out and hear your children. You will be surprised. Miss Dorothy Duckett and Miss' Bernice Browne spent Friday nitei with the lazter's aunt, Mrs. Liz-| zie Engltsh in Union. ne ure very sorry 10 learn j that Mrs. Lizzie Thomas was taken with a sudden illness and is confined to her bed. We pray God's blessings upon those on the sick list, that they will soon recuperate. Mr. Willie Johnson motored to -Rock Hill, Tuesday. While there he spent some pleasant moments' with a friend, Mr. Clinton^ Med-j "I had never seen the City of Rock Hill before, but I like it". ? -?\ ? ? : *? mefii . . JTII CAROLINA, SATOR*")^ Dlans Are Made iritan-Waverly for this project ?fre now;- bein, made. The personnel, which is head cd by ""Miss Steele, includes Mrs Lillian Norther Crawford, super intendent of nurses, who has beei associated with the institutioi since its beginning, and Miss Flor ence M. Edwards, who was fo seven years night supervisor o tHe Good Samaritan. It was an nounced that the hospital had se cured the services of a' full-tim< laboratory technician. Formal Opening in March Miss Steele announced last nib that forfmrl opening exercise! would be held some time in Marcl She also announced that donation! had already been offered by intei estcd frames lownni t*1" hmTdi"f of a npw linit to supplement 01 take the place of the presen1 frame building. , r In giving her impressions oJ the hospital, Bhe said, "As a fieli worker in the school of socia worlT at the University of Soutl Carolina, I . became interested ir Ndgro health problems in the City of Columbia. I .feel there is a keen need for an adeuate (Negro hospital to serve Columbia and suirounding counties, inasmuch as county institutions cannot care for the charity of surrounding counties. I think ia marvellous piece of work has beer done here, considering the facilI ities that the personnels of the 1 two hospitals have had to work 1 with." Miss Steele is past president ,.f tlw. r> 1:? xr 1 -- /*. hiiv uuutii v>ciiurnici curses association and was a sjtudent oi social work at the university for two years. ' ? BEAUFORT COUNTY TRAINING SCHOOL NEWS Rev. Robert Harrington, pastor of the Wesley M. E. church, Beau fojt, was the speaker at the regular ?vesper services on Sunday, February 19. Rev. Harrington spoke on^_the subject: "Our Faxher Who Art in Heaven". On Sunday afternoon, February 13, the Alien- Temple A. M. E. church of Burtoji celebrated its -annual FormdoTV Hay with a program in commemmoration of the founder Richard Allerf. Rev. A. Brown pastor, had as the guest spcnKcr. liov. AtKinson, pastor of the M. E. church, South, Beaufort. The meeting was held in Kimball-Hope auditorium, and was voiv well attended. Miss Thelma Shanklin, who has charge of the February services, was mistress of ceremonies. In two thrilling basketball ghmes hold on Friday, February 17th between B. C. girls and boys and those of Colleton County Tr. school the Shanklin girls won 11-10 and the hoys tjpH 1K-1K. Miss Louise Brown, .senior class has returned to school after over a month -Of illness. Visitors to the campus lately in eluded Professor W. B. T. Williams of Tuskegee institute and Messrs Howard Bampfield and Os car Quick, -students at the Slate A. and M. college, Orangeburg. Miss Thores?a Grayson, elemen tary instructor, spent the weekend of the 17th at home in Beaufort. The local chapter of the New Home Makers of South Carolina rendered a program-in chapel on Monday morning, Feb. 20. The program was under the supervision of Mrs. J. S. Shanklin Home Economics instructor. On Thursday morning, Feb. 16 the Home Economics girls of the school presented a pillow quilt to Principal J. Shanklin as an appreciation for the splendid work he has done and still is doing here ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Pomaria, S. C.?Sunday was a S. S met. at the usual hour. Review was conducted by Dr. Adams which we all enjoyed. Dr. E. A. Adams, presiding elder of the Newberry district held his second quarterly conference flaI ui dajr l?Tir~Sunday!" After an inspiring opening Dr. Adams delivered a wonderful sermon. . J, v nTjfcS N fc. 1 I lY. FEBRUARY 25, 1939 ^ N()T^^E " ^Mjj| I " 1 " m 9 Dr. LA. Howell of Tampa, Fla. 5 one of the country's best known , /dental practitioners, membeg of 9 the National Dental Association's P executive board, who was present ^ ed Wlt^ the 'I'nmpa Wfrrn fham^ r her of Pnmmni v^.?annual?award (. for outstanding citizenship. The Florida Medical and Dental S?? eiety granted him a life memberj ship in the Score club, its honor j society, this year. , ' (ANP) . Cast For 5 ''This Is My_House" | Is Announced The Culture clob takes great pleasure in announcing the cast for "This Is My House" to be i presented at Allen university aud itorium March 8, 1939 during the ( State Teachers' association. : Miss Melba Lawrence, Wilberforce university, teacher Booker Washington McV> ? 0.. ~V.IV/Ui , \jU1 Ullibia, will play the leading female vole. Miss Lawrence has many ' dramatic successes .to her credit, '"including, "The Silver Cord" in-which sKe played the lead. Mr. John Pctts, Benedict college and -Cornell university,! -principal (of Wavorly. school, will play the Jehcling?male role; Mr; Potts hasj platyed leading parts in Several | amateur plays, including, "Porgy' and P.ess" and "Daddy Longl Legs". Other members of the| cast, jire, Miss Harriet Sawyer, ' Howard university; Miss Ursula Pollard, Fisk and. Temple univer-1 sities, both teachers in the Book | t-r Washington high senool; Mrs. I Dorothy Grpen, Southern and Michigan universities; MrT Ttol iins Green, Smith and Michigan uniwrsities, both teachers in the J ' ,tusi ^oiumDia High school; Mr?. Juanita Johnson, Florida Baptist college; Mr3. Lillian O'Dapiel. Cheyney college and Chicago university, both popular Columbia matrons; Mr. R. Jones, Smith anH _ Ohio State universities, teacher The ertire cast has had previous J S. C. State, principal Sycamore Training school and Mjr. Eddie 1 Cooper, student at Carver Junior \ high schoil. i he entire cast has had previous experience in amateur produe-' i tions and promises the public an < evening of superb entertainment. Mrs. G. E. Nelson, who holds two degrees from Ohio State university, is directing the play. Mrs. I Nelson has long experience in play 1 production and in her own right has exhibited unusual histrionir ~ ability. "THIS IS MY HOUSE" is the, Culture club's twelfth annual playj , presented during the S. C. State' ( Teachers' association, proceeds ] from which are used for .mainten-j , 3nce of ^Wilkinson Home, West Columbia. ' - ( EDGEFIELD NEWS Regular. services were held at < Macedonia Bapt. church last Sun-1 day. The Pastor, Rev. Jennings j 1 delivered a timely message. J" i The Colden Rule club will meet' this Thursday at the home of Mrs} Lettie Kimball. Mrs. Ruth Daw- j * t;ins was hostess in last Sunday afternoon, the occasion being n 1 silver tea for the benefit of Trin-1 ' ity A M.E. church. Misses Mattie E. Pegues and]. Shellic NTrrttTfcut were recent vis- * itors in our school (Edgefield acad | 1 emy) last week. We were very pleased to have these distinguish- ' ?d ladies to come in and see our 1 work. ? 1 Rev. F. A. Weaver and Mr. J. 1 IGray were the Sunday guests of ' Mr. and Mh*. George OHphant < c tier .-4 PRICE: F] HOMES NEEDED FO TO ANNE AL TEACH COMMITTEE I'RCfc Approximately 5,000 Poachers will attend the annual session of the Palmetto State Teachers' association to Le held in f'olumb^a, March '.? and 10. It is understood that the provision of: homes for this large number is quite a task. While the housing. |6m m it toe with Mr.;, Hannibal IP ward as chairman wiP maintain headquarters at Allen university during the state meeting, the committee urges that those who will offer accornmodations-for teacher? list their nSfhcs" now by dialing 8875. or 22483. Teachers will pay $1.50 per day. (; FOROF/rowv vrwc" r- ' I . The Rev. M. R mn |., 4m?!?ti cot.?We trunt he Will soon be able to fro back op his work.) Mrs. Azalee M. Preston of New' York. jCjt.y is spending1 awhilfc;! here with ner aunt, Mrs. Minnie Rogers. Mrs. Octavia M. Porcher of N ' Y. City is visiting relatives here. Everyone is looking forward .to the coming of the Allen singers who w;ll appear in a musical re-| cital a' Bethel A. M. E. church' Monday evening, Feb. 27th.>-. 1... ^ Bethel A. M. E. .Church | Rev. R. S. Lawrence. Pastor On last Thursday evening the Excelsior choir presented a worth ( while program at Bethel urfder , direction of its Chorister, Mr. J E. Prioleau. A splendid audience . witnessed same. ? j . All the services last Sunday were well attended. Two very ] impressive sermons were witness- , ed. both morning and evening by ( splendid audiences. For th? mom ^ ing worship the text was selected i from Acts 2:38. The evening1 se lection was from Acts 4:20. Dur ing the day there were five asces- ] sion?-:tnd three persons"^were read into full connection. In the past ; three months the unusual was happening. The young: people have been attending: the Tuesday ^ evening class meeting where they were prayed for and orTlast Tues- 1 de<y evening four were happily ' converted. The following visitors presence were acknowledged Sunday: Mrs. ^ Is:rbelte^"M: Clarke of Bethesda ^ Baptist church. She is the wife of Bro. J. G. Clarke of Bethel; ^ Mrs. Octavia M. Porcher of Eman -e uel A.M.E. church, N. Y. City and Rev. R. A. Fishhourne, pastor of ^ St. Peters Baptist church, Win ?an. The latter assisted in the evening Services. Come again. _j we are glad to have you. "f A:ken. S. C. Miss Nadine Parker and Malloy Parker were the, w?jek end ? guests of Misses Ruth Townsend c und<'Gertie Dean Nix of Aiken. Mr. Willie Moore was funeral c iacd at* Morse Chapel A. M. fc. :hurch on last Sunday afternoon i "t 2:00 p.m. . e Mr. and Mr?. George Waldo of ? S\w York are here spending a rc\v days with their relatives and ii "rien's. n ?? b -JOHNSTON* NEWS?- ^ Bethel C. M. E. Sunday school 0 opened at the usual hour 3 f 15 onductod by the officers. Dea^_ A. .j1 !i. Harrison taught the Bible class n lumber 1. p S. S at the Risa Spring Bapt 5 hurch as usual with Supt. and u eachers at their posts. We are ,'ery happy over the way the ^ ;oung people are attending S. 8 ?verv Sunday. The BYPU met at 6:30 with ? he nresident. Mr. A. B. Harrison , i v n ohoropo ' IV Rev. W. M. Singleton preached > Sunday night a wonderful sermop. F M iss Ruby Minicks of Saluda. S s visiting Miss G. M. Bland. Mrs/ li ^thel Mae Latimore spent Satur-' F lay in Columbia on business. t Miss Annie Walker of Trenton was the guest of Miss Hat f :ie Miles on Sunday. f Don't forget the rally which s :ook place Feb. 14tb to March 24 "ir the purpose of raising fund9 ii o. complete the six class rooms _n ind log cabin library. When the ichool children ask you to help o diem, don't fail to do so. d ... i 1 1 i * - "" " ^ 1 " . 1 ' A [VE CENTS PER COPY r delegates ers convention ',S COOPERATION The committee wishes to emphasize that citizens will render valuable service and aid greatly in making the state meeting a successful t,no by opening their homes ' to the teachers. .? The entertainment committee of . >" t.he Richland .County teachers as- ? sociation is composed of Mrs. Hen ry C, Monteith as chaiYman, Mrs. Hannibal Hiward, who also is serving as chairman of the housing ittcc. and T. Z.Lbbholberger t. president of the"Richland, association Oi teachers. - \ HAS I BALTIMORE, All). NEWS ' if ? - n) J. v?. Axurs ? ' Tt~w friendly Bio elf CIuT* assoHa.tion 771 the 1'iOO vt?i<>ck East Madison street met at the home rrf MrsT Willie** |\^illiams Monday night. Feb. 13. This club is doing wonderful charity work and improving this-bfock. Tt~wtrs high^ Ify entertained by the hostess. The next meeting will be held Feb. 27 at the home .of Mrs. E. Brown 1012 E. Madison St. Tuesday night, Feb. 14 the Usher boaid of the Mr.-PU'asdnt B. V. H. held their regular, meeting at the home of Miss Ld?sie MpN'eal 1424 F.. Madison St.' Mr?. Marie Steward gave a bean :ontost in behalf of the' Mt. Pleas ant choir. It was much enjoyed. , Supt. Mobly is now in bed sick and we hope that each member and others'-will visit him. At. Mt.j Pleasant, - preaching itegan at 11:30 with a live pray*? ?r meeting. The pastor preachr, ?d a soul stirring sermcn. At 2 A-luck a program was given in ' i.[ sehalf of the Pastor's aid. At 3:30' p.m. Rev. D. C. Clark ind r few of his members visited Rev. Ste\ cnson at St. Paul Bapt. hurch. The Lord's Supper was administered. Rev. Hinton Westbrooks was a . i=ite?i at the night service. Mr. and Mrs.fSammie Ware are he proud parents of a fine baby rirl. b< rn Friday. Feb. 17. Moth- * t and baby are doing- well. Mrs.. Mildred Walker is somewhat improved but remains at the _ iospital. tittle T)orris-is visiting ief grandmother in Chester, S. *.. during the illness of her mothT. * Read The Palmetto Leader and ee what our people are doing. t'ou can - get oiie each week at f>41 K. Madison St. lIblntzfr a. m. r. church Rev. I). N. Wilson, Pastor i Charleston, S. C.?Sunday was i very beautiful ddy a large rowd attendde all services. Rev. G. W. Heyward conductd the morning worship the~pa? J?? or being away. Subject: Abound n Christ. Rev. Heyward delivred a very practical, instructive ermon. It was enjoyed by all. Rev. Wilson was late in arriv r>g but he came out before the torning worship was over. He rought .greetings.. from, the Bis -?1 bps' Council. He expressed him elf as having a safe trip and an njoyahle stay. Evening worship was conducted v Rev. Wilson, Subject of his iessage: Come Down and Let Jeus Abide in Your Home. This ermon was inspirational and pi if ting. A large crowd was present at unday school. The District Supt. Ir. Ph'llip Bennett gave an exU1 ~ ~1.U 1 J cut-m ui<?vi u ueniuiiswauon n the lesson. Many visitors ere present. Among: them were lr. Rufus .Tones and Mrs-. Anna loultrie of Morris Brown A. M. !. church; also Mr. Eugene M. mith and Mrs. Florence Wilams of Jerusalem Bapt. church.' Iveryone enjoyed the demonstraion. During our eveningworship our personsi were received into ull membership. Tthe senior choir ang beautifully. Prayer meeting and class meetig every Tuesday and Thursday ighta. ? Don't forget to buy your copy f The Palmetto Leader from our istributora. 1- .?y r? c .. 'w,..'. J-JB