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A? Sturday, March 26, 1939 ] PERSONAL MENTION Mj\ Peter DeLaine, merchanttailor of Trenton, N. J., was in the city last week-end. Mr. Edward DeLaine of New York City wbb here last week. Dr. L. K. Williams of Chicago, president of the National Bap tist convention, was here last Stinday. i_ ' Pitgrim^Bo^pti ^arl^S' Pas*?'r Minn., was in Columbia last Sunday. i/r. W, XT. Carter, pastor oF ? ? Friendship Baptist church, Pasedona, California, was in the city last Sunday. ' Rev. D. J. Gadson, pastor of Trinity A. M. E. church, Manning spent Friday in the city. Rev. a$nd Mrs. J. W. Murph of Charleston was?i? the city last Friday. Mr. H. B. Rikard, Prosperity leading .undertaker, was here on business last week. Mr. Talmadge Jphappelle, funeral director in Greenville, spent last Friday in the city. Mr. H. L. Alexander ot Clinton spent Friday in Columbia. Rev. Marcus J. Sumter, pastor of Liberty Hill St. Paul, \va8 in the city Friday. The Rev. George C. Johnson erf Spartanburg and the Rev. M. J. Jackson of Marion were among the distinguished ministers here Friday to attend the funeral services of Dr. E. H. McGill. Rev. J. B. Jennings, pastor Williams chapel, Orangeburg, was a city visitor last Friday. Rev. Hale B. Thompson of Wilmington, N. C., was in Columbia last Friday. Editor E. A.' Parker of the Sumter Informer was here Friday. Mr. Grant Oliver, big planter of 'Summerton, spent Tuesday in the city.x _ Dr. I. H. Alstcrn, presiding elder of "the Rocky Mount district North Carolina, was at the funeral of his friend, Dr. McGill. Rev. G. B. Burgess one of the fcading ministers ip Clarendon county spent last Friday in the city. M T C D 1 - - -1 \t? C1 ... mi a. u, o. Duyu uuu mis. .oiiaw Thompson of Maraiing. spent Fri ? iday iiere ? ?? ~ Mr. and Mrs. David DeLaine o: Manning were here last Friday. ? ?des coquettes The Leg Coquettes Social club met at the home of Miss Rosa Lee Taylor Tuesday night, March 14, 1939. After a brief program the president took- charge. The minutes of the last 'meeting were read, received and adopted. The amount raised at the social silver tea at the home of Miss L. Munday, Monday night, March 13, was $1.20. New and old business was discussed. The secretary called the finaincial roll to wfluch the members responded on/1 urnll A rlolini vn_ ui iciijr atiu vv viii a a uyuvivuv) it" past was aerved. We will convene next week at the home of the -President, Miss Lue. Ella Taylor, 1418 Tobacco street. THE FRIENDLY FEW SAVINGS CLUB To the public and other social sav ingrs clubs: The Friendly Few Savings club ig introducing itself to the other clubs of the city. We organized with fifteen members, March 13. We are fully organized and are ready to cooperate with any social savings club. You will be hearing from us from time to time. We will have our regular meetings on every Mon day night. ... Officers: Mr. James Gcrings, president; Mr. Harry Surriter, V.president; Mrs. Pearl Sumter, sec retary; Mr. Willis Bently, reporter. ^ r' FATHER AND SON BANQUET AT ST STF.PHF.NS HTOH SCHOOL R. E. Brown, Principal * Woodrow Z. Wilson, Ag. Teacher St. Stephens, S. C. On Friday evening March 17, the artult agriculture classes and the students W. Z. Wilson held a unique "Father and son banquet. The principal Prof. L. L. Shannon, he was intro duced by Davis. Mr. Shannon bas ed his discussion around *New trends of modern vocational agri . culture, it was very interesting and beneficial. All farmers contributed a chicken and a cake Ike Hennie, South Carolina LighkHeavy Champ Makes Good In New England Worqester, Mass., March 20tl ?Ike Hennie of Columbia, S. C. and South Carolina State light heavy weight champ has beei campaigning here in New Eng land for the last six months Hennie will leave on a Souther tour March 24th. While in Ne^ England, Hennie has boxed con siderably and really shows prom ise as a clever, hard punchini boxer. Hennie fights semi-pro an weights 180 pounds and is 6 f1 in T.acf * iwfclll Henlnie exhibited some fine an classy boxing when he punche out a unanimcfug decision ove rugged Joe O'Donnell, of Lowel Mass., arvd clinched the state t< -tie; *; each for the occasion, visitors wer the Faculty of st. Stephens <H|tr School, teachers of the laurel lli' School of which Mr. R. J. Burrac is prin.,; Members of the J.K Gourdin faculty and a large num her ^>f__oihers whose names th writer did not find. Teachers and patrons highly commended Prof. Wilson for th high type of work that he is duin; at St. Stephens, they state tha Mr. J. P. Burgess his supervise certainly sent a man to St. Steph ens who i* doing better than an; has done during the history o agriculture in that school. THE AURORA SOCIAL CLUI Seneca, S. C. - The Social Clu held its regular meeting at th home Of Mrs. Mattie Greer ,40 S. Oak St., with Misses C. M. Wei ber and J. M. Gillmore as host ess The meeting was opened b; the President. The minutes of th last metting were read and appro ed. The reports of the committee were heard. The athletic committe I'ummmee 101a 01 rne victoria of the teams, The, men have woi six of the eight games played We motored to Anderson, S. C. t play the Professionals' baskethal teams. March 13. our ladies los by narrow margin with the scon 18-14. Our men won by the scor of 27-12. Both games were excitini We will clash with them agaii at Oconee County Tr Seneca, S C. March 27. The dramatic com mittee reported that the plajy wa progressing welt. New and folc business was discussed. The pro gram committee with Miss C. Wei ber as chairman worked out a pr< | gram which had the title "Tel I the Truth or pay a Pawn". It wai I very interesting. A delicious re ; past was served which consist o white potatosalad, devil ham san; wiches, punch, peach ice cream The place and intertainers for and cake The meeting adjourner the ..next meeting have not beer choSen at this writing. The \Vaverly Sunflower Club The Waverly Sunflower Clufc held its regular weekly meeting Tuesday night March 21 at the hcmie-of-MrSi-Garrie Hampton with a large crowd attending. The devotional cxerciaes__jverr conducted by the president. Aftei wards the house wag opened foi business. We listened to a talk b> the president, afterwhich the minutes of the last meeting were receive and adopted. The roll was cal led and each member respondec witha Bible verse and dues. We were glad to have Mrs. Shirley Davis. w&h us again. Miss Gunningham is still on the sick ilst We wish for her a speedy rec6\ ery. The club is invited to attend a Chicken Supper Saturday night March 25 at the home of Mr. Jes sie Brooks, given by the High Hat ears social Club. Refreshments were teerved by the hostess. The club was dismiss ed by onr vice president, Mrs. Eu la Coles. The next meetinng wil! be held the home of Mrs. Phyllis Haile 2335 Pendelton street. THE COLLKCIATES?~~ The Collegiates met on Monday afternoon, March 20, at the home of Miss Mamie Lee Gibson, 231S Lady street. The meeting was presided over by the President Miss Ethel Clarkson. We are planning a dance at the Community center the date of which we will announce later. Watch foi the date which will appear in the next issue erf this paper. ' We have been able to secure 8 very able and apropriate advisoi in the person of Mrs. Rosenii Whlfte. We will cooperate wit! her in nil of her iinHertnlrino'n he. cause we feel that she will propose only things that are bene ficial to> us. Miss Gibson served the Colle &iates a delicious repast. W< adjourned to meet next Monday a1 the home of Miss Edith Bernic< Paul, 14<M5 Heidt street. Elsie Ma^Sullivan, reporter _ ROY AT. COLLEGIAN GT.ITR The club met at the home o Air. J. Speaks 1218* McDuffie Ave. March 21. The mealing,was cal ed to order by the president M W. Jacques at 8:30, followed witl the devotional. "ATter which i short program was had, of whlcl Mr. M. Beachum was master o ceremonies, that was mtfeh- e*i / joyed. A splendid collection o' dues was also taken and interes was exhibited by those present. I H E A R DR J. TELL OF HIS Et AT SIDNEY PARK SUNDAY, MARCH 26tl * ? ? He has a volume of information to enjoy it, I am sure. Come and m i Doctors' L>ay at Sidney Park. Con Everybody i3 invited. Each iDoctor p PROGRJ 1 Music n Invocatiori? * Music ? " Reading * Address Solo c' Introductory of the Doctors to the A | Compliment to the Doctors d PEWS: 1. I)r. J. G." Stuart .a 2. Dr. Frank B. Johnson ' 3. Dr. B. A Fveratta 4:?Dr. W. L). Chappelle _ 5. Dr. O. J. Champion ? '6. Dr. R. W. Mance ^ 7. Dr. H. D. Monteith ? jtt ft ur. a. is. Johnson ?Ih?Dr. Geo. C. Dennis . Kh Dr. L. H. Hallman ... T I' 11. Dr. D. K. Jenkins c 12.' Dr. H. H~ Cooper ... J. F 13. Dr. L. A. Lewie 14 Dr. H. P. Pride e 15. Dr. Hi G. Thompson j Ll lr Dr. H. U. Harper tj 17. Dr. W. E. Thomas .... . . 1' 18. Dr. Durham Counts -? 19. "DrTJ: R. Ruff V 20. Dr. A. J. Collins f 21. 'Dr. J. H. Goode Rev. T. ' * Waverjey-Good Samai b j?bast Sunday, March 19 at 5:00 |l k o'clock a group met at the home 1 of Mr6. Marion Paul and organiz- 1 ' ed the Auxilary of the Waverly- ( c Good Samaritan hospital. Our ( Chairman, Prof. C. A. Johnson spoke of the staff and the great < interest of the white members to i j establish a well eQuipped hospital 'i n (ffi- the colored people of Colum- 1 I bia. He said that the auxiliary e ^ is to assist the staff when needed. < j Mrs. Marion Paul spoke of pre- 1 t vious meetings and the jey one i B gets from real service to human- 1 e ity. Miss Steele the most effic- i ? iant manager explained the work 1 \ that is being done and the im- 1 portant needs of the hospital. She ? ' is making a great sacrifice for our | s srroup. 1 I The following officers were e- i lected far the Auxiliarv of >>? > 3 hospital:?President, Mrs. A. i 3 Baumgardner; Vice-president, Mrs s j Estelle Johnson; Secretary, Mrs. 1 3 Bertha Lewis; Treasurer, Mrs. j Margaret Smith; Reporter, Miss t f Ruth L. Bynum. Committee on t j By-Laws:?Mr. T. Youngblood, ] 3 chairman; Mrs. Vivian Pompey, 4 Mrs. M. H. Baxley. c j Mrs. Baumgardner assured the c , group of her willingness to put t her shoulders to the helm to make i lit a success. Mr^. Youngblood-J mentioned his work as an ex-mem \ ber erf the Waverly directors , POEMS YOU SHOULD KNOW - ..BY MA DOE CLEO PERRY.. A?-t?? e ?_ U ynn pan srrtiln amidfti. J r And fight your part of the game, ' I know the Angels in the Heaven 1 r Will remember your name c . If you can keep that sincere heart r That Dioud and humble amil ?nH < . mind, t ( I And not combat the evil forces ' Limiting your chance, when ever c . found. i I r If you can keep your moral genius * , And human spirited grace and c r fame, . 1 Oh yes, the Angels in the Heaven r l Will remember your name. f ;) Will remember pour name. 1 i I ; SINGING i 5 r I stood benedth a mossy tree < i One Sunday afternoon, ! 1 i A little bird sang to me s I A sweet but sullen tune. I 1 i Thinking he was Well, I listened 1 Later found him there J 1 The little one was cripple - Though Jtwas singing very clear. Finally I understood i ' r What dawned on me that day, . The little bird was singing! Z-1?1? I Though Jtwas dying fast away. 1 - f NATURAL ORCHESTRA r J No sweeter music can be found j To soothe the weary nlind, ] ! *No combination have I heard ( p No better blend to find, e ! Than the natural orchestra. -K The best music is found, 1 Some few miled out, from I A little country town. 1 There is an old grifts mill 1 With a jerk, a hit and blow, t " A perfect drummer's melody I 1 ' For swingers on the floor. I i " me squirrels play hide seek I 1 In the open field of corn, 1 i " A rabbit skips across the way ? 1 And turns the chin music on. 1 1 What a merry mix-up ' ! Under the pecan tree, . As I listen from my window At the natural orchestra. There are radios and pianos , - I have my choice you see, , But I perfer listening; to ! Natural melodies. j 1 CARD OF THANKS 1 < i We wish to thank our many 1 * friends for their kindness and 1 i floral tributes during the recent f illness and death of my husband 1 - Jotm TOfcd. P t Hattle Reed, wife < Jtohsiny Sligh, son TU PALMETTO LBADl G.. STUART FROPEAN TRIP C. M. E. CHURCH li. 1939 AT 4:00 P.M. Hive you of Europe and you will eet your Doctor there, as this is le and jjive your Doctor a Boost, will have a Pew. 1MME - - - - - Choii l Choii Rev. E. M. Kitt ? Miss Daisy Roacn Dr. J. C Stuart ? Mr. Roland L. Smith audience?President L. H. Hallman Mr. D. It. Starks CAPTAINS:.. J. W. -Brunson .... Lewis Green Arthur and Geo. Willitmrs" J. S. Veal John W. Goodwin ? ChoBi Lawaon . Roland. Harris and David Means E. B. King and Ja$. Kelly "hos. Friday and Marshall Gilbert L. McGraw \ Boatwright and John Northrope ... John Trapp and China Hinton ? Geo. Williams Edgar and Milton Clutts . Alex Ferguson and Henry Davis Wftltnr Rrnwn . Robert Nelson . Jas. Thompson and ,Robt. Griffin : Hope Grant B. B. Boozer C. COIXLOUGM, Pastor" ritan Hospital News t>oard and promised to continue lis work. Mrs. Baxley spoke of >eing a patient there and is glad be able to help with this great :ause. Misg Bynum mentioned the suffering of humanity in the alleys ind byways that the hospital must function. She gave her consent x) cooperate. Mrs. Hattie Green laid she was always glad for an >pportunity to serve her people. Vfisa C. Jackson made a few renarkg and pledged he?? snnrmr* Mrs. E. Johnson spoke of being eady and willing to serve. Miss. Evelyn Craft said she is ready to >e assigned to work. Others present made interesting talks and )romised to support the hospital. Prof. Johnson thanked the group rcrr their presence and the gfreat Interest shown. Miss Steele was rery happy becaase of the fine ipirit of each member toward the hospital. The meeting was enoyed by all. Our next meeting ia ;o be held Sunday, March 26, the isual hour at the home of Mrs. Saumgardner. On Thursday at 1:30 p.m. the New Wing was open id to the public. All members if the Auxiliary sat in a body and issisted the staff. The public is nvited to visit the Waverly-Good Jamaritan hospital whenever convenient. Ruth L. Bynum, reporter. LUCKY BIRD SOCIAL CLl'B .The meeting" wns callFcTTo""or" ~ ler by the President, Mr. Sam yilliamo, at the home of Miss An- ~ lie Mae Tucker. 620 Marion St./ rhe usual form of devotions were arried out. The house was then >oened for business. The pTesilent thtn called for the minutes >f the last meetirtg which were eceived and approved. Thp sick :cmimittee reported two sick. The >resident urged the members to usit the sick members. He then ailed for unfinished business and rrew business. A motion was nade to elect new officers and the ollowinfr were elected: Mrs. Etta Mae Wolfair, sick t committee: Urs. Marie Potlock. financial secetary; Gertrude West, recording secretary. The roll was then called. Members present twenty ;wo. The next meeting: will be it Miss Jessie Bowels 1012 Colege street. We were dismissed ay Mrs< Rebecs Wright. Refreshments were served. IIGH HATTERS SOCIAL CLUB TJie Hiph Hatters held its repr- . ilar meeting: Wednesday niffht at. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Etheeidp:e 1216 Henderson street. The neetinjr was opened by the chap"~ ain. Soncr "Lcrve* Lifted Me" tVir? Lord'B Prayer repeated in con;ert. The minutes'were read revived and adopted. The roll was ailed and everyone responded, rhe house was then opened for >usinesB. The chicken supper of last SaS irday niprht was postponed until a ater date. The president was ibsent ar.d no discussion was heard. We then dismissed sinprn? "God be With You". Next neetlnf? will be at Mr. and Mrs. Wharton, 2209 Lady street. LADIES' WILLING WORKERS The club met at the home of Vfra. Ella Friday, 2907 Pendletorr itreet, conducted by the President Vfrs. Eliza Wise. Scmpr by Mrs. Pearl Martin; prayer by Mrs. Hampton; Bible verseB were rented by each member. The house aras then opened for business. The minrutes of the last meeting were read, received and adopted. Remarks were made by different | members for tbb benefit of the clob, New memfcers have been f constantly added. The hostess, Mrs. Friday Berv KB _____ PRYTANEAN FRATERNITY HONORS MARRIED MEMBERS4 The Prytanean fraternity held its regular weekly meeting Tuesday night at the hcrme of John Reeder. Plans were mauu for a reception to be given in honor of two of our members who have married since we organized. They are "Otio Jamison and Joseph Wil- t son. After the business part of the meeting was over we were served by John Reeder, George Johnson and Raymond Weston. William Nance, ,, Publicity Manager. THE RHYTHM MAKERS This club was organized Monday March 20 1939 at the hcrme of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ric.e 1317 Heidt Street. Officers elected were as folflows: President, Mr. ;Robert Rice; Vice Pres.. Mr. Chaxles HoL man; Secretray, Mrs. Annie Hoi 'man; Asst. Sec't., Mrs. Ellen Crum pton; Social Treasurer, Miss Magr> r? ? ?! ?= ui uwn; pavings Treasurer. Mrs. bally uunlap; Initiating com mittee, Mrs. Annie. Holman;- Mr. Jack Crumpton-; Reporter, Mrs. Marion Rice; Business Managers Mr. Charles Holman, Mr. Robert Rice, Mr. Jack Crumpton. After a brief discussion erf plans we adjourned to meet at the home of Miss Mamie Brown, Tuesday, March 28, 1939, 926 Bine street, at 8:30 p.m. TWILIGHT SOCIAL CLUB The Twilight Social club met at the home of Mr. Willie B. Miles 1117 Pine street. The meeting was called to order promptly at 8:30 o'clock with the president in charge. The Lord's prayer was repeated, afier which a song was sung. The house was then opened for a general discussion, after which the remaining part of the meeting was given to the electron of new officers. The officers \$ere eleoted as follows:?President, Moses Hopkins; Vice-President, Phillip Woodson; Secretary, Hcrpe L. Grant: Asst. Sec., Georpre Jones Treas., Charles Thomas; Business Manaprer; Chaplain, James Harrison; Reporter, Josep S. White; Critic, William Davis. After the election of officers the mizpah was repeated and the meetinpr adjourned to ljieet ap;ain at the same place in exactly two weeks. Joseph S. White, reporter. IN MEMORY In- memory of "a dear husband and father, Jessie C. Chavis Died March 22. 1035. . \ You left us just fcrur years ago to-day Your cheering words and Christian spirit still linger in our memory? Though you are asleep and taking thy rest We still love you, but Jesus knows best. Devoted Wife and Children IN MEMORIAM In memory ...of. .-my . darling mother, Mrs. Tena Williams, died Miirch 22, 1931. 1 Days of sadness still come over me Teais in silence often flow. , . For memory 'keeps you ever near me, Phough you died eight years ago, Mrs. Marietta B. Patterson daughter ; Mis. Martha Jones', sister Mr. Julius Mr Williams, brother. ed cheese biscuits, cake, coffee, ! cocoa and fudge. Everyone en- i joyed the hospitality of the hostess. REGIONAL HEALTH CONFER ENCE TO BE HELD IN ATLANTA W bikers Gather to Discuss Student Progvams Programs of the Regional con feii>nee of Student Health?to be held at Atlanta, Georgia, April ? and 8, came to the headquarters j of the South ..Carolina Tuberculosis this week. This meeting is sponor ed by the National Tuberculosis Social Hygiene Association in co operation with the- Atlanta Schooh of Social Work. Paul B. Cornely, Public Health, H award University, is in charge, of arrangements. The purposes of the conference are: (1) to focus attention of States on the importance of studenthenflh sur?er> ision; and (2)T to bring together a group of stud ent health workers for the purpose ami arriving at ways ana means of sol vine these problems. In the Untied Staes there are approximat ly 110 colleges with about 30,00u stgidonts. From this group will <fc>me the leaders of tomorrow. T,heir health habits, attitude^-Add ideals will influence the Negro community of the future. The conference is arranged under four district headings as culosis and veneral diseases in Negv*> colleges; the entrance TieaTtTi examination; and what can be done to improve hygiene teach ing in Negro colleges. There will be no registration fee. All one has to do is to go to Atlanta, attend the sessions and nnd tak<! active part in the discussions. Arrangements have been made with the Atlanta University to pro vide accomodations at a nominal i DON'T LEfYGLY HAIR ROB YOU OF YOUR CHARM Dull, faded, off-color hair?yes, it DOES spoil your appearance! But it needn't! Quickly, easily ? with GoJefro\'t Larifute?y.?.< *-qr> ? , your hair to a beautiful even shade . of black, brown or1 blonde. It won't rub off or wash out. It duesn't lnierfirt with Curling, marcel or permanent wave. Ask for aod see tbat .you get Larieuse, the hair coloring in the RED BOX. ~ If your dealer can't supply you, send $1.25 {ue pay postage) direct to ooDitnovf '' ^11 : HAIR COLORING 3510 Olive St. St. Louis, Mo. Hardy's Beauty Salon Specializing In All Scalp Treatments and Hair Dyeing 1326 McDuffie Ave. Columbia, S. C. charge per day for those attending The Atlanta University dormitory accommodations leave nothing to be desired in the way of comfort. NEW BETHELNNEWS Our Sunday school was fine on last Sabbath. Rev. A. D. Duncan delivered a great message". Theme:, Heavy Burden. At nite another gieat message. Theme: Satan at Church. -:<A rally was on onu uit uuiuuni ux qoc.ci was collected. : 7 Rev. J. C. Goode worshipped at New Bethel. Thp following attended the funeral of Mr. W. W. Cook of Landrum: Mr. and Mrs.. R. P. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Thompson, Mrs. Eliza Thompson, Mrs Corrie Winn, Mrs. O. P. Parks and Mrs. H. Campbell, all of Wood ruff. The remains were laid to rest in the Bethlehem cemetery, near Simpsonville, S. C. NEW sen: 1939 , CALENDAR f tha Ftmoui World's , CL. : ' joeTouis ??and? 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