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Sturday, March 25, 1939 ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. M. Jackson, Pastor ..i,.Mari<^n, $ C.?Sunday school was opened at the usual hour with the Supt., Rev. M. J. Davis and his corps of teachers at their respective posts. Presiding Elder A. P. iSpears was present. In speaking to the school he brot out many salient points on the lesson. At the mofrning service * the elder prtached from Ex. 14:21. His discourse throughout was forceful, convincing, and full o* the spirit. The text for the evening service was Rev. 2:28: And I will give him the morning star. The second quarterly conference . was held. Monday night. Rev. A. Oliver of Wise Chapel was a visitor. The Missionary society met at Mrs. Eugenia Evans. Mrs. Annie w^rvin, president, presiding. .. The people of Marion were disappointed Sunday morning 19th inst. when they learned that Bisthem. Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Jackson attended the funeral of President McGill. proving a^*this writing; ~ Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kenny, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Simmons, Mrs. Carrie Benjamin and Mr. John Robinson are among those on the sick list. ? Raalrethftll gnmps hetwem Ma7 rion Oftunty Training school an4Centenary. Scores 13-10 in faalnd Celestine Bacote, coaches respectively. Mintern versus Marion 12-8 in favor of Mintern. Rev. Green pastor of Bethel M E. church preached an excellent sermon at St. John A.M.E. chuich Thursday night at which time the v , , Rev. Hines of the First Baptist church was declared the most pop ular pastor of the city. Take part in the big rally Sunday, March 20, 1939. LORD I NEED THEE Lord, I-need Thee more each day. Need Thee all along life way, 1 When the storm of life is high ,_] Lord, I need Thee by my side. Lord, I need Thee day by day, Eevn when things go my way, When at work or at play, Lord, please guide me all the way. Lord, I need Thee all the time, hold my weak hands Lord in thine'] lead me Lord, and keep me I straight Until! I reach the Golden Gate Lord, I need Thee all the way When the devil try me her, Lord, I want to feel thee near. By Rosa Lowell Wall Kingstree, S. C. NOTES FROM SPARTANBURG Thomp8on St._ Baptist -Church The birthday celebration of Rev. | C. H. Lyles Tuesday evening was a &rand occasion. There were about 125 guests attending the cele bratioin which was given at his "V s home, 158 Thompson St. A very timely and sacred program was rendered: Selection, Love lifted me I was led by Deacon Coleman Thack J er; prayer, Mrs. Laura Ray.A most j timelv welcome address was made by Mrs. C. H. Lykes. Response by, Mrs. A. B. Brewton. Next was a talk by the Sunday School Supt. Mr. P. H. Farr which was based cm Brotherhood of Man. ?Talks by Trustee B. Deichaeld_j and Deacon Colemon Thacker oni the same subject were all master' pieces. Following, a talk by the x President ..of the W5m<eitS~~Mtss~ onary Society, Mrs. Mamie Foster who spake on the value and worth that Rev. Lyles has been to his community and to l.is race. She! V concluded with a question :Had it J * - not been fern Rev. Lyles at times H. ? what would^we had-done ? Mr. J. W. Woodward, our undertaker, spoke on Brotherhood also. He said that he dcres not carry malice in his heart against anyone and that as far as he knows he is at peace with everyone. White friends sent felications to Rev. Lyles. from whome he had dea It with: The Pearce-Young-Angel Co., The Herringt</n Furniture Co.f Littlejohn an<I Smith Gro. The program was enjoyed by all ceremonies. After the program we we were sSPved^a delicious repast of potato salad, ice cream, and cake. There were only 27 candeles on the birthday cake and one of the guests offered to furnish more candeles to- make out the correct number but he refused saying that to guess his correct age but to keep your answer. The even ing was ultimately spent. MRS. CELIA Jl SMITH PASSES Abbeville, S. C., March 14?Mrs. J. Smith, wife of Rev J. Butler Smith, pastor of Pendltofn Station, passed away at her home here on the 6th of this month after an illness of several weeks. . Mrs. Smith was born and reared "v in Abbeville County and was well known and loved by a large number of friends who were saddened _toJcnow of her death. Funeral services were conducted Thursdav. Mareh 9. 1999 at. St * James A. M. E Church by Rev? E. F. Jorhnson, her pastor. The service war: largely attended by friends reli ives here and from Augusta, Ga., Pendleton, Calhoun Falls Anderson, and Mt. Carmel, S. C. The obituary wa8 read by the Rev. J. .C Letman; telegrams by the Rev. G .W. Bradley and a apeci al Tetter of condolence by Mrs. Heard of Augusta. The flowers were many and beau MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH I Georgetown, S. C. | Rev. J. A. Taylor,A. B. Sunday March 5th was a high day at our church. The pulpit was graced with the presence of the old estministers of the Jerusalem As*5. Rev. H. H. Pfealeau, Rev. J. P. Faison, the Missionary of same; Rev. Henry Mo^es, the Ex-pastor and others. At 11 O'clock the pastor opened service as usual. The first hymn was lined by Rev. John Tysdal. The scripture lesson was read by the pastor. 1st. Timothy 3rd. chapt er We were then led to a throne vof grace by Rev. Sam Davis, second hymn then lined by Rov.TfysdaL The pastor then made announcements and gave remarks concerning these ordaination and and installation services and introduced Rev. J. P. Faison who preached out of the depths of his soul on the obligation of church officers. His sermon was well enioved by all. The doors of the church were open and one joined . tfoe cTiurch,- Remarks-were made and a liberal collection was taken up, after which Bvo. Willie Rivers was installed as an ordained deacon, I ed^n^ a ^rustaof-? r Benediction was by Rev. Faison.1 Sunday nite the pastor preached from Mattl 28^:6. Subject: The Blood of the Savior Respected. He preached as never before, the usual form of service was carried gut, collection--for the day ..w?a $16.10. The Lords Supper was ad"ministered. We are proud of our efficient pastor. He has proven himself to be a builder, not only of structa member of theexecutive board ures but also of characters. He is of our association. A. graduate of Morris College, Notary Public for State of South Caolina, Manager of Horry Countty for the N. C. Mut al Life Insurance Co, and pastoi of our church about threeyears. We pray God's blessings upon him that he will continue to build for God and humanity. BROWN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. P. B. Brooks, Pastor Sunday being a beautiful day the chlirch goers were seen going to church. The Sunday School opened with the SuDt. Mr. Henrv Hflichlpr and his officers at their post of duty. The lesson was enjoyed by all present. The collection for the Sunday School was $3.91. This beinjj class day the spirit was unusually high. The pastor spoke from Isaiah 40th. and the 3lst Verse. At 3:30 the Rev. Paul Carmichael delivered a wonderful sermon for one of the clubs. He used as a subject "Seve Dips in the Jordan our hearts were made to burn while the man of God spok e by the way. We are asking Rev. Carmicheal and his good people "to come again. The good people of Brown Chapel seem to be in a working spirit. We are getting ready for our rally the 3rd. Sunday in April in big letters. We are glad to have sister Garderner out after a short illness. On the sick list we have Bruther James zeigli- ~ ler, sister Nina Hanton. We pray for them a speedy recovery. Miss Carrie Lee Gary, Mr. Robert Lindsay and Mr.J. C. Brooks were the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Brooks. When in need of a gospel feast come to Brown Chapel. I A CARD OF THANKS ? We take- -this?opportunity to thank our friends for the many acts of kindness, and werds of sympathy extended , to us in the1 la^t illness of our Bear wife and mother, sister and aunt and to assure them that they shall never be forgotten by ^the family ox Mrs. Celia J. Smith. She is sleep, but not foreveer here will be a glarious dawn; We shall meet to part no never 1\n the resurrection omrn. Rev. J. B. Smith, husband Mrs. Ruth Booker i Mrs. Sara J. Morton Mrs. Maude E. Williams? Mrs. Maggie A. Conner Mijii Inp7. Smith Children Mrs. Mary A. Jackson, ^ister ? Augusta, Ga. Mrs. |Sarah Jordon.neice, Greenwood, S.. C Mr. Lewis Belchar, nephew, Aug usta., Ga. ? ___ PAGELAND NEWS Among those who attended the State Teacher^' Ass. from here were Misses L?ouise Blakeney, ! Auis Blakeney, Lillian Bacote Rev. Dargin and Mr. William Robinson. A Silver Tea was given Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Brewer in interest of the Busy Bee Club of John Westly and Grand View Presbyterian church Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Johnson inter imnea a iew friends at their home Saturday evening. After several hands of Bridge were played the guests were seved a delectable salad course with punch and cake. tiful showing the love off the peo pie for her. Surviving are her husband, Rev. Smith; five daughters, Mesdames Ruth Booker, S. J. Morton, Maude E. Williams, Maggie A. Conner, of Columbus, and Inez Smith of Abbeville; one sister, Mrs. .Mary Jackson of Augusta, Gar and fifteen gtandchildren. Mr. C. J, Hearst w?s the mortic- ' an in charged ^ Going To N< fT'*" x ' &?^R?4&i^H Photo shows Adolph Hodge Rome, It.aly ,..-.nn nnp j>f tho^ Hodge year he will go to Tunisia, French July G and returning on August 31Tunisia, Switzerland and Italy. In Miss Willy Shook, Cleveland; Mrs, Karly, Cleveland; Mr. Hodge, 139 Hal<ono (lnlh>,. guide; and Mrs. Wi' has had 17 years experience in woi salary increment by the Boad of le chers taking his tours. NAZARETH A.M.E. CHURCH Rev. C> M.'WilliBmBi Pastor :Sunduy was indeed a beautiful day and many church-goers were found on their way to the house of worship. The S. S. was beautifully taught by Mr. Freddie Singleton and reviewed by Rev. Williams. * * Rev. "M. Dozier preached a soul stirring sermon from- the subject Don't Die Until You See Jesus. Sunday night service began at. 7:30. Rev- Robert Cooper preached for sister Ada Coopwas raised. Visitors: Mrs. Lizzie Parson from Honey Hill; Mr. afld Mrs. M. M. Gary, Misses Emily Gary and Ella Belle Miller from Kingstree. ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH The services of the St. Luke Baptist church began with the Siinday school opening at the usual hour with the superintendent in charge. The classes were called to their places. Lesson w*as reviewed by the pastor. The nopnday service-began with devotional service' at the usual hour. A soul stirring sermon was preached by the Pastor, Rev. J. S. Gordon. TJie flight services began with devotions. The pastor again preached an inspiring sermon. ST. JAMES A. M E. CHURCH Rev. W. B. Nash, Pastor Columbia, ?S. C. -?Sunday School was good as usual. The school was beautifully reviewed by the presid ing Elder, Dr.. E. F. G. Dent. This being quarterly conference -the Presiding Elder, Dr. Dent stirred the audience with a wonder ful sermon. Text St. Matthew 7:7. An invitation was extended and two joined the church. After the service the business part of the quarter was held with success. Dr. De-nt is a fine christain gentleman and knows how to put the program over. At 3:30 the pastor, Rev.W. B. Nash and members worshipped at Jones Chapel A. M. E. Zicrn Church. For the evening worship the pastor brought a burning message from the subject What the Church Does. The musical and Jub i-lee choirs rendered excellent ser vice. Much credit is due stewardess board Ncr. 1 and 2 fur the beautiful Pulpit rug which adds much to the pulpit. Rev. Nash is a young man with vision. The members are proud of him. Several visitor were nrespnt. Pnirip ACain vnn nro wpI. come. * , _ ... J LEESVILLE NEWS S. 'S. began at its usual hour with Supt. and teachers at their^ post of duty. Rev. W. R. Bowman brought forth a soul stirring sermon Sunday at 11 o'clock. At 3 o'clock Rev. J S. Fisher, pastor of St. James C. M. E. church. Batesburg, preached a spirited ser mom from the subject: They Shall Be Mine. At 7 oVilock Rev. Bowman preached another touchr. ing sermon. Mrs. Hassie Hartley is the crack shot of Leesville. She saw a drove ?of birds. She killed 20 in one shot add 6 in another. Total 32. Mrs. S. E. Quattlebaum is still on the sick list. CLINTON NEWS Friendship A.M. E. Church Rev. H. W. Walker, Pastor The Sunday school continues to grow along all lines. The lesson continues to be more gripping and interesting. Clasg No. 4 receiv ed the banner Sunday. Supt. H. L. Alexander conducted tie ~rfi-~ view. We have been having the presence erf a number of outstanding visitors from time to time. We J _ i. i ~ no not Know or a more outstanding visitor the church has had than Dr. S. M. Nance, presiding elder of the Orangeburg district. A splendid and very appreciative crowd attended the morning services. After the choii* prdcessional and regular form of opening the Pastor, Rev. Walker presented Rev. Nance, who selected his ? THE PALMETTO >rth Africa b H I n 1 \ I T J 1 r \ I c S I c 1 i 1 and party in Mussolini Stadium, tours Mr. announces this ?, i North Africa, leaving New Yorl< ?57 days, visiting France, Algeria, i the photo above are, left to right , . Zaidee Mahony, Chicago; George , E. 88th street, Brooklyn,?N. Y.; ?i leretta Pope, Cleveland. Mn Hodge Id travel, and credit is allowed foi c Education of New York City, to (Calvin .Service) ] text frcrm 10 chapter Numbers 29 ' v?rae. We agreed sentimentally ? that each person present receiv- ' ^ ed spiritual food for thought arid ' was lifted to a realm of aspir- i atio-n. j Rev. Nance ' complimented Friendship members for the success we are making. He said he. wouldn't expect nothing else, but . success with the leader we have, Rev. Walker. 1 At 3:30 we reassembled and the 1 Rev. Wilson his choir, and con- 1 Creek and tendered -a wonderfuh-1 gregation came over from Duncan 1 service for us. Rev. Wilton tixrk < each letter from the word "Gos- i pel" and preached a sermon. If ' you haven't heard Rev. Wilson 1 you've missed something. Pulpit 5 associates, Rev. Reeder, pastor 1 Mt. Moriah. s Thursday night, Rev. A. A. i Sims, his choir and a number of f his officers, members rendered ser 1 viceg for us. Rev. Sims selected c his text from Phil,' 3:3.- The following outlines were explained c fully. He said to get very far in 1 this world, we should: 1. Beware '< of dogs. 2. Beware of evil-doers. 1 3. Have no confidence in the flesh. < He also said life's greatest ob- i jeetive was freedom of mind and * soul. He said again, any race ( L- - - J- il- - ? uiiii nag a uar-R ouiiuok political- J ly and financially and are happy { over them needs pity. This ser- < mon will be long remembered by all who heard him. It was a mas- ( terpiece. Bethlehem Baptist Church * _.Rev. E. E. TJaulden, Patsor __ ' The Sunday School was called to 1 order by the Suptintendent at 101 ^ u. in.. wiLii mure man nan 01 mne: schouars and teachers present. The lesson at the general assemj bly was discussed briefly by our. ^ pastor. We were happy to have . Rev. Roy D. Morrison of Memphis I morning services.? Be? used us-uj every one that heard him enjoyed the message. He spoke out of hisj soul as he brought us that soul A ?is?touring the south with Dr. L.1 t K. Williams and others on a good ; will trip among the Baptist and j friends of our denomination. A, great mass meeting ?\vas ' held in Columbia at Benedict Col , j lege Sunday March 9th at 3:30 j ' p. m. We had a chance to see andj , I hear our great leader Dr. ^L. k. j i Williams preached and met many Lof the members that are making , I this good will tour. Deacons B. F. Needy, E. Worthy , and N. L. Lake accompanied our V j pasto to the mass meeting last ; j Sunday. _ ' | The Busy Bees presented a very . good program at the regular BY P. U hour. Among the many things | of interest on the program was ' The Drayton St. Hi. Glee Club under the leadership of Miss Matt ! hews the music instructor of the above named school. . ( They will present a musical program at Drayton St. Hi. Friday ! night March 24th all who did not I fret a chance to hear them may j "Hear theirTFriday at the school. . If Vou want to hear some srood j music go and hear The Drayton i "Str TTf.GTec Club Friday of this j week. . m i m ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCI* > Rev. J. F. Stanley, Pastor I > 1 A very large crowd attended 1 berth morning and night services. ' The S. S. opened on trme and the y by the different classes and very 1 lesson was discussed very nicely interestingly reviewed by the r pastor. At 11:30 he preached a 1 soul stirring and reviving sermon ' from the subject: Am Unturned 5 Cake. One side burned to a 1 crust the other side raw dough. ' At 3:30 o'clock the.-pastor, along < -with anmp of the officers and ? members motored to the 6ld Field t Baptist church. There he preach ? ed another reviving sermon taken a from the book of Malachi. Sub- < ject: Giving God a Chance in Your , < Life. Rev. Bullocks and his peo- < pie are to be with us Sunday at 4 o'clock. We invite you to be 1 with us. \ t ST'BSCRTBE FOR j THF "LEADER" ! HOLLY HILL NEWS Sunday Mar. 19th services were ieid at Lovely Hill Baptist Chur h t 11-in. The pastor Rev. J, W. thodes delivered a forceful serlon from I Peter 4:5-6. Theme: Security". It was enjoyed by a arse audience. The out of town risitors was Misses- Kuth Black tnd F. Coleman an teacher of the Providence School. At 3:30 Rev. Rhode" w?thh-s nembers went over to Bethel A. d. K. Chuch where he again deived a strong sermon from Matt. ?:8. Theme "Purity" This sermon vas for the benefit of Sf"iu-desloard 2, Mrs. M. L. Cain, sponsor. A l^rge cdavJ witnessed the ermon. A near collection raised, t is remarkable to see how the :hurches are co-operating under she strong leadership of Rev.Rhode ind Bethea. Let us continue to ceep the chain unbroken by being is one large family. Services at Bethel was held at 7: 16. Kev. Bethea as usual deliverd i splendid sermon takerf from St. Mark 3:5 Theme " Ohrelione " Vlessers Julius Ott, N. Guinyard,. IV. C. Jackson and Caldwell of St WatlhcwH wore pleasant visitors ?f Rev. and Mrs.HBethea Sunday afternoon. Deacop and Mrs. Gunnie lad as their dinner guests Sunday Rev. and Mrs. Elmus Anderson; Vlessers J. s. Robert and F. C. Cain Mesdimes. Hatt.ie Cain. Montgomery, Fionia Johnson and Dorothy Fields Miss Rachel Banister a student at Duafin College spnt the week end vith her mother and sister. On Tuesday March 14 the Holly Hill Hosemvard "teams motored 0 St. George High school to play 1 double header, the game \va? veini" interesting ft om start to 'ini.^rrBoth of St. George teams Dowed to Holly Hill. Teh score34rls-41-9 favorH.H. Boys 18-15 'avor of Holly Hill' >ur girls- made a fine showing tho "irst day winnnie from, Kingstree 13-17 in favor of Holly Hill. They ost their second game playing Summerton. The Holly Hill teams lave placed emphasis upon fine sportsmanship rather than winling of games. Miss Dorothy Sweet was chosen "Miss Holly Jill" to represent Holly Hill Ros nwald school. Teachers meeting was held Frilay, Mar. 17th at Galbrigar. The District Field's day plans were liscussed, which is to be held at Jolly Hill RoSenwald school Frilay, March 24th. After the meetng the patrons of Galbrigar serv xi the teachers with a delicious linner. Guests at the meeting P 17 P : ?na. v.,. v. vrieciii-, uur supervisui ind Mrs. A.M. Edawrds wife of he principal, Mr. J.P. Edwards. Rev. T.E. Emanuel is'indispos?d at this writing. Mrs. M"tilda Harrison returned 'rom Columbia Saturday afterjoon after spending ftve weeks vith her brother and sister Mr. ind Mrs. E.M. Pressley. Watch The Palmetto Trader for :he date of Morris College Play>rs. to present their plav of the ieas*on at Holly Hill. Mrs. Marie Ravenel spent Satirdav visiting her neice Mrs. M. ,. Cairn ^ . i federation notes Club members attention! Are ,'ou beginning to think of our aninn! meeting at Darlington May i-7th? " It is not at all too soon o begin to get things "shinbane" for this, which we hope to nake the "banner meeting" of the vast several years. Let's get jusv. Let each club do its part to *mu i %r&niri in* ? tc*ip,v. uviv^?don. D\ TO I)ARLINGTON! The Snnlierht Oluh VIrs. F. M. .Sheffield was hostess 0 the "Valentine" meeting of the Sunlight club. As we entered the hannincr home we were entranced py the beauty of the flowers ? rreat bowls of lovliness which serput to enhanced the boautv of the ilready beautiful rooms. The meet inp was wholly a social one. Game" 'oaturitvg the- outstanding quality pf the "lovable sainj^were enjoy?on was ser/ed as a fittinp close :o a "love" meetinp. Each member eceived a Valentine as a souvenr of the ocpaslonT" The yarch social meetine was icld ir the "y" hut, State College. Mrs- ft -V; -^tewelJ arnh Mrs.- Gerildnie H-urd were hostesses. The r< ature of the occasion was. a 'charh school" conducted by Mrs. Jewell. 'An int<*restinp paper showing the relationship between personality and charm was rend by 1 member of the school. A second paper pave the correct clothes to vear on all occaions. The costomes tvere displayed on livinp niodles. A beautiful eveninp dress was nade by the charm inp weacer, at i cost of less than $3.00. At the nii?ness session tickets were issued for the Spring Frolic to be given at State <1ollege *Gym," Saturday evening March 24th. The lub made history as the members inanimously voted to underwrite he amount of money necessary to nake the "down payment" on a i center for the many activities dub house, which will be used as if the interest of the Sunlight ^lub. Refreshments significant bf St. Patrick's Day was served. We left vith pleasing thoughts of the ineresting and helpful charm school if an appetizing repast and of our msmess acumen. We felt that we lad had a very successful meeting joth from a social and a business .iewpoint. I OAK GROVE CIRCUIT The Pastor, Rev. Guiles preachi ed as never before. He choose bis ai ffument from, the gospel, of ! St. Luke. The finance was also I fine. After service the pastor and Mrs. Guiles' had dinner with I Mr. and Mrs. Hepry Woodward. < I Mr. Woodward also had his'Pas- 1 tor, Rev. Dayis. ^ Miss" I^ucile Guiles reports a i ' pleasant week end with Mrs. Su! sail Middleton of New Zion.V' Mrs. i ] j Middleton is the teacher of Oak i ! Grove school near Olanta. The, \ , Oak Grove school will close or the | t j 28th. All are invited. t j IN ION BAPTIST CHURCH ! ?. t J The Sunday school has added 1 I or e more star to its record foi J i this year. The attendance on r , Sunday was one of ' the largest < t on record. The continual increase d ! in attendance is evidence of tht \ I good work being done by this re- I I vampe depaitment of the church t j The school is conducting "a thir- I ty-day membership drive in which i both pupils and teachers are ca- j operating for success. The prao tice fur the Sunday School Fad..)' .. --;pi ugiuin ts held each Monday, c "Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. \ The Sunday morning service was conducted by members of j. the National Baptist Good-Will f Tour. Dr. L. K. Williams, presi- t | dent ni the convention spoke brief I ly. Dr. J. M. Nabritt, secretary a of the convention and one of the > most distinguished Baptist church i leaders, delivered thp morning mes I sago. He used as his subject: | "Internal and External_ Evidences, v of the Christian". His text was y I from John. Dr. Nabritt eommittJed himself splendidly. Music was i | furnished by members of the Nat x ional Baptist convention musical v department. ^ i On Sunday night we were fortu i nate in having with us another member of the Good-Will Tout4, v j Rev. McDowell of Chicag?, 111. < Dr. McDowell used as his text v Jesus Wept. "The Power erf ? Tears" was his subject. < 2 Beginning Monday after the first Sunday of April a week of P preaching will be held at the 1 church. Rev. Davis of St. Peters-1 f burg, Fla., will be the minister.- v You are invited to attend these services and be benefited by- a great preacher. ( The pastor left for Pensacola, f Fla., on Wednesday morning. He is to deliver the closing sermon t of the ftnal regional meetine1 of t the National Baptist convention. % ? t RESOLUTIONS OF THE v PALMETTO CONFERENCE a ELECTORAL COLLEGE f a - h The Electoral college of the 1 Palmetto conference, which was f held in Andrews on March 7th, * set forth in resolutions the fol- t lowing principles: 1. Protesting the present al- t lotment of delegates from the various conferences, and Episcopal | districts as being unjust and arbitrary, having no consideration for the size of the membership of fj the comferences or districts rep- j resented ?n the General Confer- t ence. . 2. Declaring for ampler pro- j vision for our superannuated min- ^ istry. Demanding a better retire- . ment allowance, and promptness in paying same. TTi Demanding the appointment wherever possible, of rural mind- 1 ed ministers for our rural church- } es; also rural minded teachers for j rural sections that the two may . pcoperate in the development of c ; aur people there, and prepare ' ir.fin iur mat lunct iiic nuivii the near future holds in store for prepared rural peoples. r 4. Emphasizing1 greater at- f tention to the local church, both -spiritually and materially as ne- } ncessary to t he development and s ijperpetuation o f the geenral [Jchurch. Improve the property; s "ca^e for the old faithful, but worn I out members. a 9. Unanimously endorsed the candidacy erf Dr. T. J. Miles, of i the Georgetown district, for Epis- t copal honors, and heartily and ur f gently requested the return for -f another ouadrennium o f that ? ,! matchless and sympathetic leatf ~ {er, whose supervision ?as brought such peace and cooperation to the i district, Rt. Rev* Joseph S. Flip- I per, as Bishop of this Episcopal 1 I diocese. a Georgetown, ?. C. HOPKINS DISTRICT I TEACHERS' MEETING ! M iss Rebecca Reed, Speaker v 4 :? ^ 1 The Hopkins District Teachers | met at Cross Roads school. Eastover, Mr. J.S. Anderson, principal 1 The president, Mr. William Davis was at his post of duty. Mr. An- I derson, chairman of the program committee acted as master of cere monies. ! The program was as follows: 1 Negro National Anthem; prayer; i i fUrt C*Y>r\c a P riQ/lc 1 I Club, and a most inspiring1 talki< j by Miss Rebecca Rood, State Di-, rector of NY A. Many helpful 1 points were brought out, by the speaker. < i Plans were perfected for the 1 Field Day program which will be i held Friday, March 31, at Hop- j kins School. Mr. Cromer of Gads- \ den and Mr. Williams of VVesfon i School have charge of the Field t Day program. 1 1 At the clo^e of the meeting fho 1 faculty of the Cross Road School ] served a delicious course of. cream and cake. The meeting adjourned < i to meet at Reeves school Friday v March 24th. ?? Paw ? WINNSBORO NEWS Last Sunday was a cold but beautifuj day. Regular church services and funerals formed the n-ople inta an equasion. Fire broke loose last Friday afternoon and demolished the roof of W'ayman's parsonage. All V usehold goods and inmates were ? moved out unharmed. Insurance ' s said to cover tht. damage. Rev. L. K. Harrjs of St. Paul din., is one of the group of minsters who are making a "Good A'ill Tour" to bring about a beter ? urrderstanding arid thereby >ring our?people; togxttvert Rev. Harris was a welcome guest in >ur town Sunday l'dth speaking o Rev. J. M. Beatty's people at tidgeway, Sunday molding and at it. Paul Bapt. church the same ifternoon ar.d night. Good audi- ' nces were out to h'eiir this wqnlerful man treat so affectively the ital issues of Negr-o lift. May lev. Harris live long to. preach he eternal truth. ? Mrs. Lizzie Blown -who has for i fortnight been .the victim ol meunioma is improving, at this viiting. Her rrfanv" friends are -hoi tn litinv llin" In i ilffinij ip._now adaVs _i?= Rev. T. H. Freeman, for many 'ears pastor of St. Luke and St. >iatthew Baptist churches, passd away last Friday night at his ionic. He had beep in ill health or sometime, but bore his afflic i'?n like Job. He was fimernliy Ti?tht-?following Tuesila.v?(21st) t both of the above churches. Rev C. Smith pastor of Black Jack laptist church and Rev. J. M. Scatty of St. Paul preached the 'uneral sermons. Rev. Freeman t'-a?-higbly-es tet-mcd -bwbottT\yhite"_ " ,nd colored. We rue delighted to have Miss ^.L. Esmith a member of our fac- * ilty back in (fur midst after a reek's sta.\ at the. bedside of her lirtk mother. -??he reported her r.other improving. In the "hard fi.ght last Friday af e. r."on with the basketball teams J Finlcy high school, Chester, e weic badly defeated. The girls . coie ended 3 to 21 and the boys :0 to 32. " . Mrs. Shellie Goins brought her rirls-' team from Nazareth school ast week and played us a splen- ' lid game. Although our girls rem the game, her team showed i high degree of sportsmanship. Prof. P. A. Stewart was a week ?nd visitor of his parents and riends at Orangeburg last week. Our rural' schools are closing low adays. It is a pity to cut he Negro children off just here * vhen there is nothing for all ot hem to do in the field. Patrons vould do well to run their schools mother month bv subscription and lelp those children all they can efore they get beyond school age. t could be done partly by the ;ale of eggs, chickens, potatoes md the like that are grown on he farm. \ ? AST BALTIMORE, MD. NEWS By J. W. Augures Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Sunday morning Sunday school " :30 a.m. with Supt. M. W. Mobey and teachers at their respecive places. 11:30 a.m. preaching iy Rev. L. A. McMeekins. Text -uko 4:3-4. 8 o'clock preaching iy Rev. T. H. McMeekins. Text ohn 4:4. Tuesday night, choir rehearsah?Wednesday night. pirayer r-" neeting. Thursday night, quaret program * rendered by Master Cey quartet. Mt. Hebron Bapt. church Sunay, March 19?9:30 a.m. Sunday chool; 11 a.m. preaching, sermon iy Rev. P. G? Norfleet of Shalieck. N. C . 1 p.m.t Communion ervice by L. A. Williams. 8.00 i.m. program by the Mt. Hebron- ??? emale four Wo are plad to have Supt. M.,V. Mcfbley back with up after everal weeks of illness. Sick: Mrs. Mildred Walker is till in John Hopkins; hospital, lev. D. C. Clark was confined for week due to an accidental fall. Mr. and Mrs. Thoma? Woodard notored to Washington. D. C., o cf rrv Mrs. Woodard's sister "arv.e Graves, who is to leave for ^otth Carolina?to visit her sick : ster. Miss Maggie Miller, who ives in Blair*. 0- C The Usher Board of Mt. Pleasint met at the home of Mrs. -illio .Tones; Tuesday nignt. March 14. The host served tec cfSfiTlT" 7 md cake. . A bean cdntest given by Mrs. tfary Williams Saturday night. Vfarch 18. There were three trizes awarded. First prize was von by Mr. Bob Brown: second trize, Wardell Williams; third trize, John Henry McClennon. See little Matthew Williams for rhr> Palrtiotto eT/ader. PARENT?TEACHERS OF O. C. T. S. HOLDS MEETING 5eneca, S. C. -March 14. 1939. The P. T. A. of Oconee county Trainng School hold itsregular monthly meetnig Tuesday evening at 8o' dock with the president presiding. The meetnig opened with songs, >rayer and devotion. Reports given by delegates Mes. lames M. B. Thomas, G. E. Gains md M. B. Williams, Miss F. L. Williams and Mr. M. Alexandei hat were sent to theState P. T. A. n Columbia March 8 was enjoyex . >y all. Each reported much infor-" nation was gained." A short business session was ield. Report of parents for class janner. The meeting closed with rraver. 31BSCRIBE FOR THE "LEADER" . Jl