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"vm-1 "i . ' ".' # Sturday, March 25, 1939 . * -if--" "CHARLIE" SI !! . .. By Char] ;; - "THE ROVIN( I Cap'n Kid Stetson Writes Again Hello Bub: This breathless chronicle, 1 hope, tells something About, the way the wind is blowing on the V/est Coast. You will be interested to hear that your old pal Professor E. N. Broadnax, is a members of the cast in David O. Selznick's "Gone-WittrTt^Wuid^ If you're nosey about details I was out at the studio three days last week and enjoyed my slight excursion immensely. The picture is being ' photographed in technicolor and is genuinely ipipressive. I liked watching the di rector . . . his lucidity . . . his wnipetence? ?. IH9?Simplicity . . his clairoyanve with actors. Broadnax is the Butler At the Big House ' at the Oaks and is working on set now with Vivien Leigh. (Scarlett O'ltara) ? Clark Gable i . .'Litslit' IIuward and Olivia de Haviland. In this scene Broadnax, by the way, is in good company at the old house . . . He is dressed to kill m a brllliantr~purple dresg coat . . . white gloves rTTand stripped Pfrnta Thnrn nw fftiir i.mlilc in the house . ... several dooi boys . . . and many stable boys and waiters . . Vr^and your?old" friend as the butfler is over 'em _ a 11. I will admit that before the pioture went into prioductiwi*?Ihad the idea of delicately flicking the hide crfT of it~ in print ... But have thrown that idea overboard . . . having found to my chagrin, that I like the pic ture. Th<r South seemed?to+ive~again . . . 'i'he men were in fall dress of all colors and shad es and the women in old time hoop ^ skirts. _ Clark Gable - Is |not using a southern accent in the Rhett " Butler role . . .He is simply himself. Many of the members of the Hall Johnson choir also appear in different scenes. Everything is in full bloom and work is going on at all studios . . Stanley Livingstone is in production and the Affrican chapters and witch doctors was composed of members of The Hall Johnson choir, and members of the cast of Run Little Chillun . ', . To have seen and heard them you would have imagined you were in the jungles of Africa. jonnny weisomuuer Is back from "Florida ,and along with many colored actors is -now working in M-G-M's "Tarzan Ir. Exile". The Hall Johnson Choir Will sing at a big mas8 meeting to be held Sunday night at the Second Baptist church for the benefit of the Health Center. The Negro Pageant Movement Sponsored a Choir contest at the Shrine auditorium last Sunday afternoon and presentation of awards was made by J. Finley Wilson . . . Carlylo L. Scott, was program director, and Ernest Whitman, master of ceremonies. Masoloist . . . and there was an organ prelude by Luvenia Harper Dones . . . and also an African Rhythm dance by Janet Collins. Clara Lewis, was guest pianist . . . Clifford Morris, guest soloist v (Baritone) . . . Miss Bobby Gwynn guest soloist (Contralto) . . . Miss Carrie Daniels, guest soloist (Soprano) . . . There were also choirs from Avalon Christian church . . . Zion Temple church . . . Temple Of Divine Truth . . . s The Pilgrim Baptist Church Male quartet and the Gilbert Allen choir. The Gilbert Allen Choir Gilbert Allen. - director, was awarded first prize . . . Avalon j? ESTABLISHED 1909. ;; _ SPE< i T " Our CTeaner is Partiqi {Particular. CASH Aft 1 PLAIN DRESS OR 1 SUIT i A COMBINATION OF 2 PLAI1 OR 3 FOR " > Called For and D I J. W. BF I DRY CI I | 713 MAIN STREET / ! FREE TRIP T !! % TO SE < o WORLD k < Come ae ? delegate to the I * ning Conference to be held he J) at Once -for information. Busii * * ; Hurity?only a few in each city < derful opportunity. ;; National Negro Pr ;; 44 West 125th Street o J. J. Allen, Pren.; Rodney ? - taker) Treas.; Aaaemblyman > J | Local Chr., National Negro Bui ! >EARS 'EM UP les Spears 1 3 REPORTER" I"l?TtiTii*iitnW*^< 't i I !' '*' '* '*' '*' t p " Christian Church choir, Mrs. Zelma WktsOn Duke, directoress, was awarded second prize . . . Zion Temple Church ehoir, Miss Elizabeth Sprattley, directoress, was awarded third prize . ; .. and Temple Of Divine Truth choir, Miss Susie A. Jackson, directoress was awarded fourth prize. Ramon N?v?rrv ^ Bobby Breen . . . "Viclti Baum . . .Attorney and Mrs. Bert Mc Donald . . . Annette Ritz . . , James Wong Howe ... Una Merkel . . . Dr. Henry McPherson . . . Hilda Vaugh . . Blandin? West . . . and Edward Kaufman, were among the many patrons. Clause C. Honey Buss Is the director and founder of the Negro Pageant Movement . . . He is a man of high ideals and great vision, and wnen officials first announced the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition tc . be held on ireasure island at San Francisco, Mr. Honeybuss visualized a permanent exhibit on Treasure Island where an elaborate "Pageant of "Progress" would tion the cultural and jndugt-rinl . progress of the Negro. Many months later an organi-zation was effected and incorporated under the name of the Negfo Pageant Movement. Unlike the New York "cullud" brothers who are now about to picket. the_. ~New York World's Fair because they cannot gee jobs and have no permanent exhibit at the Wbrld's Fair . , . The Negro Pageant Mnvomnnf V?oc PAninlofo/^ nnffnf J. 4<4V*VII1VIIV """ VVIII^IVfcVU I ItftV/Vlations for adequate snare upon . which will be erected the Pageant Movement's ovqn building on treasure Island where will be portrayed the highlights in the 75 years of progress of the American Negro. The Purpose Of the Negro Pageant Movement is to bring before the visitors at the Golden G ate International Exposition the achievements of the American Negro; to stimulate interest in Negro art and literature; to bring to the world the Negro's true business and professional status which is little known to many Americans. I am aware of the fact that you are not exhibiting at the present time I also recognize that aew laurels are of small consequence to you after having exhibited in the capitals ofl the world. But I feel that this movement, which has been founded upon such idealism, will jiot only merit- but will re-_." ceive the enthusiastic support of every true American and will find a special response in the heart of the American Negro. So it is with a great deal of pride that We /M>fn'w/T 4-/% tTAii on invitRtifir* tn ho I CAVC1IU VV J VU Ml! ? . . * ? come identified with the Negro Pageant Movement by sending at least one painting to this perma- i inent exhibit. I happen to believe the_found-' ers "of the Movement have the ability ta keep their heads and( their ideals and hope that they will . . . Anyway, they have myj good wishes, and my good hopes . . . Yours, too, I imagine. Kindly give my regards to your Little Lady . . . Mobile Buck and Kid Low Shoes, looking forward with pleasure to seeing you again this summer I am Ycrur Old Comrade, KID STETSON, United States Army Retired. Los Angeles, Cal. Sergeant Mobile Buck j Dear Cholly: Just a few lines to give you the j biggest news of -he week before leaving for Fargo aaid St. Paul. Marion Anderson Is to be made a member of. the French Legion Of Honor .... I * CIAL? | ufar and We Clean 7or the $ | rD CARRY u ? ?| CLEANED I 40c ^ GARMENTS 75c ? $1.00 t T elivered 10c Extra Y tUNSON fl .EANER ? PHONE 7162 | 0 NEW-YORK ; E the 'S FAIR : National Negro Business Plan- <> ire during j?ugu*t, 1939. Write J! ness men and women preferred. \ | or town will be given this won- \ [ ogress AsSo'n., Inc. \ New York City | Dade (Harlem's leading under- 4 Villiam T. Andrews, Atty. and A sines* Planning-Conference. ?| This is to be announced socm . . . .Source reliable. You Can't Warn Some Folks James Barton, the Jeeter Lester of "Tobacco Road" for some four years was reprimanded by Equity Actors association for cursing hflpk stagp Good enough.?High and mighty stars aJhd principals must learn they cannot abuse the rest of the cast. It is suggested that some soft footed person clip this article and paste it in certain dressing rooms at the Empire theatre where "Mamba's Doughters" holds forth with the caution "Let that be a lesson to you" . . . And another might be saved for the coming production of "Hot Mikado" What I Have Just I>earned Amcng other things is that a per son who has lived seventy years spent five of them at the table eating. And ceitain New York nurses declare Harlem babies are born with eyes wide open, as il -to?make- sure- nothing is^ put (Wer on them right from the word go. Harlem hits a furious pace and children are primed for the hot tempo from birth. Seen Behind The Scenes Th" child playing?"Lissa" 111 "Mamba's Daughters" is the daughter of the late Dr. V. Conrad Vincent, noted Harlem physician, who it is averred left his widow insurance of fifty thousand dollars plus other wealth. The tie Miss puts on quite a private show 01 dering her two or three maids around at the theatre, arriving in limousine with livereiT chauffeur, etc. The Avenu? Is laying wagers as to whether tire healTdf" the forth coming "Hot Mikado" can shorten the swing of "Swing Mikado". The latter has assembled a cast of one hundred tis said. Ethel Walei H :? Personal secretary is Edna Webb, formerly noted dance mistress of Broadway. She hag in her day marshalled the snappiest lines of sepia dancers ever seen along the stem or in the world. A Slant On Aunt Dinah's Huey rTa 'a tioffv hlnclr hov who is AAM??V((? ? ,,4*? 'J * one of the sections cojorful figures. His tiny cellar kitchen is a recognized cog in New York's Bohemia. Richard Huey patterned it after the Louisiana kitchen of his own Aunt Dinah and its quaint as a spirfning wheel. Huey's size has increased with the growing popularity of the spot. He now tips well over three hundred. He has expressed the desire to be cremated at death . . . his ashes sprinkled in the corners of the Kitchen . . . Thus he will always be present at the informal gatherings of the theatre crowd, artists and painters so dear to his heart. Come To The Fair With Money Young men, because the YMCA and like agencies have already been faced with the problem of securing employment for, or furnishing tickets back home to many lads who have-come from the South seeking work during the Fair. ' ? With the thousands of unem&U)_xMJocALmjeni.-there_iS comparatively .no chance for outsiders So you lads best stay ncrme or 11 you must come to New York, comte with money to last and return tickets. Take that from an "Old Sheep" who has travelled all over the world and "done know the Toad". Well . . . Cholly I shall come to a close, I saw Lillian today and she laughed and said ('Charlie Spears 'Em Up" is just too bad . . . whatever that meant. Best wishes to yon, and tell Kid Stetr son, hell also your "Storm And Stiife". I have other gossip of the Rialto . . . but . . Whoo whoo .. . the train is coming. So long, MOBILE BUCK United States Army Retired. New York City. MOBILE ... If Marion Anderson is not made a member ?f the Legion Of Honor . . . you had better . . . take one of your red ribbons and give to her . . . Don't you make a "monkey" out of my column. I'm watching now. THE OLD ADJUTANT Cholly, " 7 United States Army Retired. Way Down Soiuth. REED STREET HI SCHOOL Prof. S. ,C. Perry, Prindpal Alnderson, S. C.?Mr. William McDufTie the trade teacher of the Reed street high has organized an "industrial jjiud composea of Junior and Senior boys who take trade. They are doing: good work in this department. We were successful in winning two games last week. Tuesday we won from Brewer hi with the following scores: boys 14-13; girls 16-13. Thursday we won a brilliant, vie tory over Abbeville. The scores were boys 30-3; girls 30-12. Our teachers who attended the Palmetto State Teachers' association in Columbia were: Prof. S. C. Perry, Rev. Charles Cherrry, Mrs. Lueila Guytori, Misses Mamie Sherard, Carrie M. Blassingame, Willie A. Cowans, Rachel Nesbitt, Claudine Skelton, Inet Butler, Rossie Brower, all report a pleasant a3 well as an instructive trip. Mrs. Justine L. Perry the president of our PTA and Miss Daisy T. Neal our secretary motored down on Wednesday to attend the Congress of Parents a"nd Teachers. Perry has been elects I TUB PALMETTO tfcAftER Boy Scouts B NEW YOJUL WOBlDj" IAUL myionfiMiiMiy-iinnuM/iiKi. bcty icouTt of America JfltUfMllHII/ 4l?w;iTy ij^B?k??3 fTYpiHU' Layout of the two-acre Boy Scout camp leaders from all s - Any qualified member of the Hoy 1 Scouts of America may apply for an < opportunity to take part :'r a unique I demonstration and service camp at ' the New York World's Fail*, Dr. i James E. West, Chief Scout Execu- i tive of the National Council, Rr,V "SfSuts ot America, ha^ announced. The plan for a Scout camp of ap- ' proximately 150 different Scouts and 1 leaders each week, cr. a two-acre site 1 within the Fair grounds from April j 30 to October 31, was approved by formal action1 of the managers of the World's Fair Corporation and the National Council, Boy Scouts of America. The camp, co '>e located immedi- I ately adjacent to the Federal Build- < ing, will accommodate four Troops t of 32 Scouts and four leaders. Each ! site will be equipped with tents of 1 various colors and designs. There i will be a large tent for the display S of Scouting including woodcraft, < handicraft and campcraft. There will f be opportunity for Troops that t ed as the state president also a o delegate to the National Congress I of Parents and Teachers which will convene in Atlantic City, N. n J. Mr. F . W. Jackson, Mrs. Jan- a ie Fair, Mrs. Virginia Wilson, s Mrs. Florence Clinkscales and s Rev. S. C. Campbell attended the t) congress also. They are patrons z; of Reed street. | On Friday morning Mr. M. S. e< Ghssaway, an early pioneer in the1 1< Educational warld visited Rieed tl street and gave a very instructive address to the high school group, ti Mr. Gassaway emphasized in his R talk Health, Character and the wise use of Investment. - - b; You will hear from ua again_li nextT~week. Watch this column^ I ri North Side School News I (.< Mrs. C. O. P^ek, Principal | p ?The North Side teachers held ^ their regular monthly meeting in the principal's office Wednesday,' March 1. "How can we have better citizens in the Community" was the subject for the after- n noon. tl Mrs..'Maggie B. Morris, the leader of this discussion spoke in- a Following this discussion each v } teacher gave a problem child he I had helped during the year. The meeting closed with the revealing s of the Capsyle Sisters. b S * North Side P. T. A. c' The North Side Parent-Teachers' association met Friday afternoon in the school auditorium with the President, Mrs. C. J. ( Peek presiding. After a brief de- q votional spring plans were dis- j cussed. Mrs. Peek who spent her spring vaction in Florida gave a most en j 4oy&bIe?talk-on some of the plae- -f es of interest she visited. Mrs. Scipio Jones' 5th grade { rendered a delightful spring pro- j gram.- During the social hour ^ ice cream sandwiches were serv- j ed. Mrs. 'Scipio Jones had the ^ highest number of mothers pres- ( ent. r SOU. CAROLINA LIBRARIAN'S [ GROUP MEETING ? Waverley Branch Library, Co- ^ lumbia, S. C., March 10, 1939? The Librarian's Group, which is' ? a part of the Palmetto Teacher's J v association, held its regulad an-l^ riual meeting at the Waverley ( ^ I Branch Library on March 10, and the following program was ren dered: At 10:15 the meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mrs. C. P. Sheffield. Devotions were conducted by Mrs. Julia W. Talley, who presented each member a copy <yf quotations whose first lines spell out the wo^ds "Know Your Library". ? fyi her opening remArks, Mrs. Sheffield clearly stated the aims and objectives of the organization reviewed its history, offered formulans for its future success. She then, introduced. Mrs. Susan Dart Butler, Founder of Dart Hall branch library, Charleston, \S.C. who delivered a wonderful address | ' i uilding World at the New York WtirM's Fair. to I ections of the United States during tl have produced outstanding articles of handicraft and catnpt raft to Ji.r.e them shown in this tent at the World's Fair and the exhibit will represent the finest craftsmanship so Far developed by Scouts. Near this tent there will he an open area for* flag ceremonies, together with a rustic camptire amphitheatre for dramatics and other Tectacular demonstrations and a dining ia 11 with full equipment. Totem Pole at Gatewav The gateway is to be an imposing one with a 40 foot-totem pole The headquarters building will serve as the administration center for. the ramp, and a stockade will surround he entire camp area. In line with the symphony of colors of the World's Fair the Scout camp will be most rolorful with the flying flags of all scout nations waving aloft, a svmbo] >f world brotherhood and a friendlv ;reeting to visitors from all o\cr he world. m "The Librarian's Opportunitj ''err Vocational Guidance". After a brief discussion tht ext fifteen minutes was given tc period of instruction. Mrs. Suie Bailey, librarian" of Penr chool, gave an excellent presen itio-n on "School Library Organiation and Management." Forum: Miss Jane Watts, Bendict college,, presiding. The foljwuig subjects were presented len discussed by the group: 1. Teacher-Librarian Cooperaion, by Miss Etta Washington, obert Smalls H. S. 2. Adequate Library Service, y Miss Minnie Webber, East End . S., Seneca. 3. A Code of Ethics for Libraans by Miss Jane Watts, Ber.lict college. 4. The Library as a Social 'orce, Miss_Rossie?Bvower, Anerson, Reed St. H. S. Rtisiness nipptiner?12:3fi to 1 :00 All officers were re-elected. . The group plans its next meetig to be held at State college, he last Friday in November 1939. After the meeting, Mrs. Talley pd her -Oaff a{ Wn-flrly T ihro..u erved a delicious luncheon which ,-a.s a fitting climax to what has >een termed a perfect meeting Each member was given a huge upply of free material which had e,en securecPby the chairman and klrs. A. Nix Librarian erf State ollege. . Mrs. C. P. Sheffield. Chr. Mrs. M. Wise Miller, Sec. OASTAL SINGERS ENTERTAINED AT WALTERBORO IIGH SCHOOL. MARCH 17th The Coastal Singers of the Col etc.n County Teachers' nv-inm. ion under the efficient leadership f Mrs. Thelma Odom, Jeanes su tervisor, presented a unique ajic nspiring program at the ColoTer Valterboro high sehool on Marct 7th. The C oastal singers ven lered various types off musical s< ections. A merrier time coulc tot have been had nowhere; The capacity of the school aui: lorium was filled. A large numter of guests out from Colletor Tounty was present and a largt lumber within the county. Many of the good,- white Viands of Colleton county wer< welcomed to the program. This nusical program may be equalec >ut cannot be excelled. Thes< Toastal singers will make nion Mjrsonal appearances at varioui mints in the near future. The} lave music in their hearts an< hythm in their music. It is i are treat for anyone to receiv* he sound waves of the Coasta ingers. Should you like to have th "oastal singers make a person tT appearance any place, just ge n touch with Mrs. Thelnia Odon iValterboro, S. C. Tn case yoi ihould hear of a personal appear itn^e of these singers, make i :onvenient to Mhcar them, _ SITRSrRTBF FOR THE "LEADER' i.. 5 . 1 's Fair Camp wws^ y _ -i g?>tr-7?rrr?*} if it?e-' "by 3930 diffeicn. Stout- and lie lair scasou. Contr.ctr with Officials " Service p.i;;c t-. v. ill i>e .t:i important part of a Scout *,program ...tiring four or five hour* each day*. This will put Scouts ir. t< LC.IT with tliemanagement of the en'' r^Q-' tliev will have?ff-rvm octa-ions. to meet the chsfngutslicd persons involved in the lair. There trill be accommodations for only 3,200 of' the 1.271.000 preseiit registered Scout membership, most of whom, judging from requests already on hand, would like to avail themselves of- this privilege. The opportunity will be open to Scouts in any part of the L'nited States 'who meet the standards prescribed by the National Council, and preference will he given to applications in the order of their receipt. AH camp reservations must be made throueh local Smut Cnnru-iN and nut directly with the cNaticnal Council. ' ? CAMDEN NEW S~ I >Sunday Misses. Sallie Thomas . Lucjle Holmes and the writer ack eompanied Miss Florence Price to her church the Presbyterian and witnessed an excellent sermon by Rev. Arthur Ropers. Text Isaiah 60:1. A wonderful sermon. Only, wish that all coulc have heard the changes discussed that the church needs. Really it was like a strong methodist one and we shook his hand and told him so. Glad indeed to have met Prof. C. A. Johnson, Columbia City supervisor. He taught us at State summer school once, having only a class of principals and he was really an appreciable teacher. At night- we worshiped?at the" Uoline.s.s church. Eev. Belton Smyrl pastor, and enjoyed the services. Pn the afternoon a very pleas a nt from Carter Frierson and Pearl Sutton. home friends, made us plad for nothing: pleases so much as having, frienda?around?at?times. ! Call apain, you are heartily welcome. Mr. John Martin continues ill | we hope he will sr?on be well. The I other sick ones also. Come by about Friday and you will see the door in New Bethel church. F. E. Hurst. _ SAINT MATTHEWS C. M. K. CHURCH Sunday school opened at the usual hour. The Supt. was sick but all the others were at their " post t/f duty p^v?H>?U-.?Jade son preached at 11 o'clock. He ' preached a soul stirrinp sermon 1 At G:00 o'clock little folks open:-in# rally. Little JetheJ Summers won the first prize. She is the 1 daughter of Mrs. Eunice Sum[ mors. Rosa Lee Edmond won J second prize. The pastor broupht ' another sermon at 7:30. Collection for the day, $20.00. ' The Missionaries met at the ' home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Davis. 1 Messrs P. Corbitt, E. Summers and Rev. H. B. Jackson attended services at St. James Wednesday nipht, in Batesburg. , Mis. Lula Pompey spent Wed' posday afternoon at Mrs. E. Sum niers. l\p^UOOOObOOOOOOVtfOO.OOPO !! L E E V Y ' S FUNERAL HOME UNDERTAKER and EMBALM! For State Hospital and Palme Sanatorium -SLOGANLOWER PRICES AMBULANCE SERVICE "As Near As Your Nearest Phor UrAnchaa; - Bateolwrg, Leeerri and Ridjjeway 1831 TAYLOR ST. COLUMB I PHONE 9276 I83036O0O0C836O63O636O9O636OBO9C63K8C8C6C8OK Pag* Watch Repairing E. W. 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