The palmetto leader. (Columbia, S.C.) 1925-196?, March 25, 1939, Page Page 5, Image 5
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 ^
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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.
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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
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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
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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 (
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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. .
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ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCI*
> Rev. J. F. Stanley, Pastor
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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. \
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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.
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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.
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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 !
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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.
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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. %
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RESOLUTIONS OF THE v
PALMETTO CONFERENCE a
ELECTORAL COLLEGE f
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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.
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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. <
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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.
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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.
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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.
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