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gturday, April 8, 1939. w 4 \ ?*? >% % /t,?, ,?,,<! , ( , ( { | ''CHARLIE" S | * By Chai "THE R0V1N 1. THE HARMON EXHIBIT Dear Pal: I forgot to*mention that I saw Eltor^Jpt, (the Baltimore artist ud^^Hn^y lived in Sumter, and while At Claflin) jusl I^^Poefore weaving New York. Th( Survey Graphic magazine for MardJtf made a photographic spread on the Contemporary Negro Art Exhibit, which was pcrnored by the Harmon Foundation and Baltimore Museum of Art, and which was held in Baltimore . last month. The magazine display Included "Self-Portrait" . . "Steel Worker" and "Little Gray Eyes" by Fax These are very fine pieces and the "Steel Worker" is a piece I'd delight in owniiig.?This same exhibit will be presented in Dallas, Texas, at the Museum of Art during ? May. Thence "various points in the Southwest. I'd like that they purchase portrait of noted Negroes by Negro artists . Fundsto pay Tor sante can be raised for same by committees . .-. subscriptions, etc.- The race are turning out . . . pictures fit to hang on a wall ... which'is more than can be said of some works I've seen hanging in museums over the country. And this would be a very good way to encourage and help them . . . Thanks MOBILE BUCK, Minneapolis, Minn. The West Coast Los Angeles, California ... Joe Louis and Blackburn drove up to a barber shop at 43rd Street and South Central Avenue this week and the cops thought a riot was going on, so many .people gathered so quickly, several squad cars came screaming up the avenue. Lanston Hughes play "Don't You Want Tr* Be Free" was presented by the new Negro Theatre Group at Grays Musart Theatre, 4068 Central Afve. last Sunday night. Mr. IIughes directed the play . . . While Clarence Muse directed two skits of a satirical nature aimed at Emperor Jones and Imitation of Life. Evelyn (Hotshotl Burwell dirert.ed the music. The show will be given every Thursday and Sunday *7 SMITH SWAMP SCHOOL NEWS Mullins.?The Smith Swamp school held its Adult school closing Thursday evening, March 30, at 8 o'clock. Miss Carrie B. Ber^ ry in charge of the program*. Several poems arid readings weiiL spokFri^by The-pupilsT taken from Paul L. Dunbar. Music was rendered by the quartet of the Adult school. Mr. Daniel B. Rcse principal of the school introduced the guest speaker of the evening, Mr. Roscoe I?aeote( farm demonstration " nt cyf Marion county. He made a very interesting talk on thc^ iHQraj anil KPlifrmiic Training' of the Child. He gave several strong poir.ts bearing upon this subject. He emphasized moral traits of a nerson in his community. How he should cooperate with each other and tiy to live with your neighbor as you would have them to do unto you. He left this thought with the class: Always ask yourself this question: What am I to 'o for the uplifting of my community? He also mention the National Health week. He stressed many facts in regards to Negro health in general. . -' Mrs. White, the Jeanes teachei "-ho always brings such pleasing thoughts to her schools was called upon just to say a word. She gave some very impressive thotsj on the advancement of the Adult schools. She also emphasized the Naticnal Negro week in the rural schools. We were also pleased to have with us Prof. Richardson, principal of the Mullins high school. He snoke on the progress of?those schoolg in the county. ^ Other visitors-were Mr?. .Hettre Robinson of Mullins; Misses Helen Goins and Ruby Brown of Marion county training school. Theyj were presented and made some timely-rem arks. 'Miss Berry -frit*' done much for her community by enccruraging many of the less fortunate ones to attend the Adult school. Her classes have been increased and the students seem to see their needs for learning of the present day. By her laboring night after night with them some have been greatly benefited. The PTA of this school is working very hard for the welfare of their children. It has the honor of Deing the best in county. It has purchased everything the school needed for the past term and has been successful in installing lights in the building. And was the only PTA of the county to send up a delegate to the association, Mr. J. W. Bethea and Mr John Berry were the representatives. Mr. Rose and the ag boys are very husy sprayTng fruit trees and beautifying the yards around the school, making the school very attractive. a^m.*!? church The People's hospital has launch ' ... \ PEARS 'EM UP ! G REPORTER" ? i nights . . . More anon. 150 Colored Actors Are working this week in "Gone ; With The Wind" . . . Andrew Tay lor goes out to Universal; this week to start \Vork in "TKe^Sun 1 Never Sets" a British picture . . . Oscar Davis . . . has been out at Republic Studios for the past two weeks he is appearing in "Married Yet" The Movie Guild " is doing much to better conditions of colored actrirs in the studios and on the air . . . About 100 colored actors are now working cn a picture at Fox Studios. Your comrade, KIDl-STETSQK. Introducing Mah Numbah j Wun ^lan Dear Comrade: I>,n't mention* this to anyone " ~ ! ^ but (beiyr is gofng'to bo mighty slim pickings for taxi _ drivers during^ the World's-?Fair-; . . . The city is going t</ urn 1000 extra busses and hire two thousJ jmd extra drivers, and is going In . - guarantee every visitor?n seat . . . no standing. The large hotels are not raising prices . . . but the smaller hotels and rooming houses are lacking up prices already . . . Keep this quiet the city has a ' contract for the Fair for three vears, with a pt-cwilege (/f renewing it for twtr qfore Jyears, making a to tin of five yearsi in all if it is successful. LIEUT. STRINGBEAXS. 9 Way Down South Etta Moten celebrated contralto, appeared in concert Monday night to a packed house at White Hall auditoriuTii, | ouue college, Urangeburg, S>. C. She presented by the Beta Sigma chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Her program was warmly re-eeived and loudly applauded?~ ceiving many ringing encores. Miss Moten is possessor of a beautiful deep seated contralto voice which has won her universal acclaim and endeared her to millions. She has alsa appeared on Broadway . . : In motion piclini's " . . . And in concert in the capitals of South America. etl out a program which is interesting to pecrple in and around Newberry. Every pastor togeth er with their officers and membeis in the city and rural Dist. should register in this project 100 per cent. Rev. Bowman stressed the huspila) drive to hris congregation last Sunday morning and evening. And urged each individual to take a part. If this is done by the other ministers it would i be one of the best and successful ] events ever launched out for th - i hospital. " I Next Sunday morning we will haxo preaching at early dawn I the time Christ rose from the _ <iea<i._ Uur many frior.dsare Tin , vited to come and take a part with the members of Miller ehnnel nl' day next _ Sunday. - Easter pro- ; gram at 3 'o'clock'and Easter progi am at 8 o'clock. Sermon "an the Lord's Rcssurrection at 11:30 a.m. The Sunday school will rally by classes and two prizes will b0 awarded to the ones in the pri i mary classes. The school was well attended last Sunday, and all the teachers present except .one class i No. 3, taught by Miss L M; liar- , ris was the banner class. Total ( raised by the schaol $2..F>5. , A large crowd attended tie t morning service. Rev. Bowman ; announced for his text St. John 13:23 using as his subject the . Inner-circle. 'All who heard hi r. \ were made to feel happy' for It as delivered with force and power. At the close of the sermon 100 more or less cajne for- ^ ward and partook of the Lord's < Supper. Afterward the stewards received a neat sum for the pas- \ tor.?Bro. IT S. Cnllman, pastoi's" steward stressed_giviiig lu.a. war- -1 thy call. Prof. E. F. Floyd Stress ed Easter giving and urged to J send the children out on time. Rev. Bowman presented I)r. J, E. Grants who .iviad.c.. same., la&tiog-. impressions upon the audience. He" spoke of I)r. Gregg's death j I He urged the members to stand by the pastor who has done more i . . ' >s doing more for the church than . / cyther minister who has been here recently. Rev. Bowman said as long as such men as U. S. Gallman, F. Gallman, H. B. \ Butler, M. L. I.asaine, E. F. v noyu, w. \V. Graham, Odelle ' F. B. Pratt, Jr., together with Hams, Smipfton Burton, Dr. G. L. s Singleton, Henry Montgomery, v Joseph Nance, Selmus Gray, D. B. | Cromer, Gororner Floyd, F. B. I F. B. Pratt, Jr., torgether with 1 Mesdames L. I. Pratt, L. M. Gild- <' er, Carrie Burton, Mattie Hare, ^ Matilda Sleigh, Delia Davis, Ethel * Gallman, Janie Nance, Alice Guise ^ J. E. Grant, H. M. Young, Ida >' Singleton, Lizzie Gaiy, Carrie ' Floyd,?Ermna" Spearman, Roberda Milton, Hattie Jackson, Mary c R. Bowman, Beatie Young, Hat- " tie Alexander, Ida Hare, J. -E. McKinzy, Fannie J^nes. Marvi. p f loycl, lda Sims, Bessie Robinson ' j Ethel Johnson and many more wh0 are standing by his program, j i There will be no failure. He urg- n The hooker Wa HOT <_ w ? ; . If) V s:?SinK.linu W'iii.-rrn.?\Y Kv.ii'linti' - P.ilrrrr.r; Taylor, Co-ca] (.ilpl.S: Standing Rwso, I Siitioji" n. Kvo-i'. Mailcy, rVi-cap II W..41.:.. II. * ? it I !\ If l>. 'I ltv !>??y>?v <.n 1 1 (Hit of 1 "> (. cd by the Tornadoes in the Cnnid den t clinch the state champions At the tournament in Oransr< hLh choo! of Charleston. At the national hijfh school b Klliot received the signal honor of the recipient of the handsome s Tlie pirls won a total of t> tri Iff an exhibition mtch player " 'ophotis-l.ee hiyh school of Ashe\ Cayce- bieh s.hc.el sextet by a sol d all the slackers to tighten up, u> also aonomtcetl-thaton the o^'l sunday the Missto nry Zone presidetrts are asked to ieport. The list rid conference rally which 1 ran hut Sunday will compete its woik (.-n the 1th Sunday at-which lii.oi all?ir.oinh.iii n'e n dual p-i tay- one dollar. 1 Read The Palmetto Loader it you want to know the news of Miller chapel. Come to church'?ffo to chinch. RTDfJKWAV NEWS The ITyant Chapel school of Fairfield county closed on the .'10 ?f Match, 1'.'.It was tauirht by Mrs. hiaua DovI-hs < I' Wi-ns^ i )>o. We had a lrv.elv rime. All hi* patron.-' of lie school and thefriends th<V si-hnol wrote n'lnl sent a resolution p> the white rustei'4 of the who 1 for her fourn for another term. An oTnhmate p orrram was reiilered and t'e people declared it? vns the hest in the history of the school. Mrs. Honulas-s was elected for the coming term and was howered wit! many good gifts vhi'-h were very much appreciated hy her. The trustees expressed themsel . es a<being perfectly satisfied rrrrh?her -('i v tci1 and?wished?f- r ier a_i u 11 u . a.ud.-vi ros^iu ruu*- li f u,?- -jSigned. colored trustees: Win. Harper, ehniriv.an: Geo. Boutfvare IVm. Davis, Jus. I . I-Yastor, Sr.; Cohort Mickle. East but not least the; closing vbTiTs of' TTrsT Douglass were so'" nspiring there will live hi the icarts of the entire community. IANNAH A. M. E. CUT RCH \NI) SCHOOL NEWS " i Rev. R..A. Young, Pastor Sunday school at the usual hour vith the Supt. in charge.. We vit'ness a fine class, conducted by ev. M. P. Spearman. Wednesday. March 2!?, funeral services for Mrs. T.ucile Cureton cere- hold at the church. , Sbf defarted this life. March j 27 and eaves to mourn. her lost; ;i hus? >and, Mr. Arthur Cureton: three , nmnrn; ..ft. .p. r. i uttucm, .yiiss ( Villie Mao Oureton and 'Miss Willolmona Cureton; nvother, five mothers, r.no sister and a host of olativos and friends. Mrs.; Cureon was 24 years old. Rev. Mr. romnr" preaehed the funeral. Mr? Sim Oxnor was a visitor Sunday. Monday March 27 Mrs. .Too Nell Ihostpni was tak<*n to t.h~o~"hospita1 ^ c/r an operation, and seems to be mproving. March 20, 8:00 p.m. the Joy . < Tell club gave a nice entertain-1 lent at the sehoot "Treuee. Four j1 -?T.. -???sr TUB PALMETTO LEADER vshington High School t HAMIMONS OF SOI TH CAR THE GIRLS TEAM I'sloiT," Co-captain Elliot., Marshall, 1 ptain Fields, WalterMcClain and V iownian, Patterson, Co-captain Grar tain Kimbrell, E. McMillan, Fogle. 'inference gamca played, losing one ' en tounrmont. The team swept the hip and to win the la rue trophy sho burg the boys were eliminated by lasketball tournanent the boys adva being one of the five to make the portsmanship tro phy shown in the anies and lost 0 pantos _ip the sc-as 1 last week the boys team won a t nlle, N. C., by a score of 30 to 3c re of 11 to 7. pirls running as contestants, the \ one ttiaC raised the highest a- il mount would be crowned "Miss ? Hannah". Miss Georgia Lee Shep | T herd the moon; Miss Carrie Bell, ^ Williams, the sun; Miss Elnora | a Rrqoks, the sky; Miss Fannie Lee j 0 hnvenpoi't,?the i'tai'0.?fun, CQ.fig -C Moon. S2.17; Stars, $1.35; Sky. s $1.55. Miss Carrie Bell Williams d inised the highest amount. She will be crowned "Miss Hannah". ' T< tal raised $8.04. Mrs. Murel Smart had a fine school closing exercise March the 30th and the school house was r packed. ' f April 0. 8:000 p.m. there will ^ lie a sinping eontes at the church. v Mr. Pick Williams from Jack- ^ sonville, Fla., was a recent visi- b tor. Ht, spent the night with his j ^ sister, Mrs. Lilla Bouknight. JRIDCEWOOD A. M. E. CHURCH ? TO HOLI) 19th ANNIVERSARY 1 _ a -- The 10th anniversary of Ridge- woo'd A. M. E. church will bo hold at Ridgewood beginning Mon 1 day night, April 10th, 1939. T'no 11 following named persons have < been asked to appear on the pro- ^ gram. 1 Monday night, Rev. Z-. - Dennis , and congregation of Ridgewood Baptist church. , ?Tuesday.-rrg-htr-Rov; W. L.AYtL , son "and congregation of St. Paul Baptist Church. " . Wednesday night. Rev. T. E. r Robinson of Union, S. C., an ex- q RQ^on e Friday night, Rev. Jo>hn Burrough's and congregation of Mt. -r Olivp A. M. E. church. a Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock ^ the popular presiding elder of the ^ Spartanburg district, Rev. T. II * Addison will have charge. To all of these service^ you art ? tordially invited to attend. Rev. S. E. Martin, pastor t( ST. JAMES ,\ M. E. CHURCH t Rev. W. B. Nash. Pastor ^ Sunday school was good as w- y aai. j no review Dy Mrs. Carrie Cherry was interesting. Junior ' class No. 1, Mrs. Lola Cheek, tea- ^ rher is holding the banner. ft Last ^abbaOT being Palm Sun- ^ day as well as the first Sunday. #( the pastor brought tor his hearers a burning message. The spirit- r lal tide ran high. Sunday night, Rev. Ziegler,~a student of Allen c iniversity delivered a strong ser- # non from, the subject "The Chris- g tian Warfare". The musical and ^ jubilee choirs rendered excellent service. The Ixird's Supper was idministered to- a crowd at both services. Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Vlary White, Annie Byrd and /Mrs n- ..':' , "I Jasketball Teams OLINA b ? .. rt Duclcett and Coach T.S. Martin. b William McClain. fi it, S. McMillan and Rosser. e Standing with girls?Coach J. a tl w to Avery who was later detenu-"" ~p conference tournament at Cam- c wn in the picture. s< their traditional foe, the Avery J u? need to fourth place. George national all-star team, and was , , . ei picture besides the state trophy on-, hrilling battle froth the powerful i; while the girls defeated the g( ci - CI Vilhelmipa Johnson._We are hop- (\ ng for them a speedy reccrvery. ti, The sacred pageant "Through q 'he Ages", which wias presented he londay night by the adult -school jn ,r.d members of St. J^rnes1' was j] uite a success. Mrs. Annie - G. Wl larrison, directress. The?Adult chool teacher in the community he eserves much credit. p( R1ENDSHIP A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. H. W. Walke*", Pastor t|t * b\ Clirton, S.. C.?S. *S. and the p, egular morning services were or ipened at their respective hours. Tany of our members and friends fere present. The pastor was at p< umseii ana preacned as never efore from St. Luke 18:37. Time ar if the discourse just before the m Crucifixion of Jesus. This was b( rideed a soul stirring sermon. A- nj nong the many visitors were Mr Charles Hardy, Union. He took jn ,n active part in our Sunday jn chool and preaching services. 'he Holy Communion was admin- *e( stered and ninety-eight com- w] iiuned. sa The funeral services for Mr. ' , Gorman Lindsey, son of Mi', and ,-0 Irs. W.. L. Lindsey were held roni Friendship church Sunday ^ iftemoon. The eulogy was de fnrtieinn for the occasion, Revv 3 I. W. Walker. At three o'clock Rev. Walker, is choir along with about fifty nembers and friends left for ross Anchor where they renderAt 7:30 we again assembled, 'he choir sang several selections fter which Rev. Walker introuced and presented Rev., and Irs. Jones. Rev. Jones # preachd to a splendid audience. His ?xt was taken from St. John :68-69.. Rev. and Mrs. Jones are crw making their home in Clinrm. Clinton is receiving infoima ion through lectures' (from Mr. eo. Burrough, white) state highay patrol) on "Safety Driving" Cfl ^'e are sure if yooi will attend $ ou will be benefited. g Our beloved presiding elder will g e with us on the third Sunday ? nd Monday which was announced Q y our pastcrr. ReV Walker pluns* "ft" sr the upbuilding of our church o s a father plans for his child- 8 en when * they are asleep. On <3 .e same nightonr- driving rally ft losed he immdeiately organized v no<ther one which ends second w unday in May. We are glad our ft ishop sent him back to us and ?' n WiAjaf ??< ? f a JaL . >'Pc nc ii T/C " ?vn Ui> 10 j 111 ii11 j | ^ lany years to come. PATRONIZE- OIJR I ADVERTISERS ft EMANUEL A.M.E. CHURCH i Rev. F. D. Ilreher, I'astor | Sunday was a .high, c^ay at Emanuel S. !S. at ?the jusya) houi conducted by Mr, MfTrvin Pcrtee. After a brief diseussion of the lesson the Supt.'gave a timely review. At 11:30 tiie pastor mounted the rostrum and selected his text from Matt. 21:0. Subject; ( . "King of Hearts". This was- a spiritual message. _ At 1>_. o'clock?tfre ieague?mtrt- ~t conducted by Bro. E. ,C. Clark, president. Several persons ap- I peared on program which was /ery good. . < At 7:30 the pastor brought a- * nother splendid message from Rev. 3:4. " Subject "Companions if Ttirf cm - -- ? -- .. A I. JO o\z k 1 I I V 1 1 ??*^> LII- ? loycil by all. Or Friday night, March-lflv a birthday party was given in hon>r of our pastor at the home of Mrs. Janie Mayers. This was really a surprise party for %the pastor. Just a^ he entered the. __ oom the \vholt. group arose and .heered at the same time. So Vlany nice things" were given and ve had such an enjoyable evenng until the na*t.r,r s-iirl he .-onlrl ? lardly realize that it was he. These are the names that "conributed to the surm ise. MLes.du.meAL_ hmpson, Bessie I.evet and family | W. M. Thompson, family; Macey j Hi uve;.', Mamie William^ anrlr~ amily, Maggie Dennis, M. B. Wil- j iams, Liza Mickle, Esther Mc-j Janiels, J. Caldwell, family; Mary ! Walker and fa mil v. Wilnetts Jwygert and family; L. B. Gray, ind family; T. Alston, family; Cthel Frierson; C. Burton, Emily -lark, Estell Arthur, Elizabetr. I lare, Edgar ..Shell, John Kemp, I Cugenie Gladh-y, Arelia Ros.eboc ugh. WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Last Sunday morning many j. vere seen on their way to the.^ iifferent Sunday school c/f their / hoice. The church school at Wes i zy was well attended. The child I c en Beem to be getting ready for iaster. At 11:30 the morning service egan with the district superin- endent in the chair and PuT rought a heart stirring message J ^ rom St. Matt. 21:10. All seem to * njoy it. This was the second J J uarterly conference. The pastor nd officers seem to have evervling well in hand. All reports ore read showing that every hase of the church work was inreasing. Rev. C. E. Wright ;em to be the man in the right ( jlace. We were glad to have i ev. Edwards of Orangeburg with! s Sunday morning. The Ladies aid met Monday ev-: ling with "(Mrs. Vincent. Busi;ss of importance^ ' , THE AURORA SOCIAL CLUB ' eneca, S. C.- Due to unavoiding rcumstances thc-rAttvwp Social Lub did not meet at its regular * sptain Sizemore with Mr. A. 1^ ft me. It met at the home of Mr. re\v and Miss E. E. 'Sizemore- as >st and hostess, April 1. The meet g was opened by the president, he- minutes of the last meeting ore read and approved. The re5TT3 TTf f?TT? committee- wen sard. The athletic committee re irted the victories of the post ?ason basketball games. The en's team won all'three games,1' feating Anderson -Professionals ' th score of (27-12), Pur-West rofessionals (44-19) ,and the sec id game with Due' West Pros, uleil (28-1G). It was the last one. The line up: Forwards, J. I'eks, W. Gaines, A. Sloan; Cenr, I. Bryan; Gaurds, W. Harrison mmm id Dr. II. Hill. The dramitic comit tee reported that the play "Em n*t, Get Wise" is getting on.' celv. The entertainment commit-] e reported that the club was go-1 g on a picnic to the -mountains ? North Eastern Georga, April 29 j ew and old business was discuss 1. A delicious repast was served hich consist of congeal vegetable ilad, sliced ham. saltines, iceeam and cake. The meeting adurned to meet at the home of r. Nathaniel Williams with Mr. . M. McDuffie,Jr. and Miss F. L illiams as host and hostess. ? Watch Repairing E. W. ISOM v ~ . 2 2225 1-2 Richland Street S< COLUMBIA, S. C. LEEVY'S FUNERAI> HOME For State Hospital and Palmetto Sanatorium -SLOGANLOWER PRICES AMBULANCE SERVICE 'As Near As Your Nearest Phone" Branches: Ratesburff, Leesville and Ridfceway 1831 TAYLOR ST. COLUMBIA PHONE 9276 s??e??a?Keac8KB?o0?Mcec8C8^ ' P?c? imSEBMHSm A genuine IJMJI cola drink. p^n\ Absolutely JggM Dure. Avoid mamB wbstitutes/ygfl CU'r f wKrfdLX jm(mF0*1 MADAM PETER'S HAIR GROWER 'or Diseased Scalp?CAves Life nJ Peauty. BEST GROWER? 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