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J ? ' Saturday, April 15, 1939 Jft-- "CHARLIE" J By Cha ' j;< "THE ROVII THE BOOGIE WOOGIE 4 whicn is a great-grandson of 01 ? " old pal professor Swing has arrn ? ed in New York from the Sout ^ and ; taken the ' t e w iir?b ' storm. To watch a performance b a real down home boogie woogi . artist is something to write ar t~ii al. -u >? * * ... ,i vcu me oiu ioiks aDGUt, which exactly what I am doing now. 1 EXCLUSIVELY A NEGRO ART ij Boogie-woogie flourished mainl I in the Carolinas and other parts < n the deep South up to a few month . . ago. Then it spread to night clut in Kansas City ... Chioago ... an \ on to Harlem ... then it spread 1 f Park Ave.. It made its New Yor n debut at the Carnegie Hall" Spiri * uals To Swing" concert sometim M ago when Albeit Amnions an ; Mjfcde "I<ux" Lewis, two of th I foremost boogie-woogie artist ?_4j?laid!em?In-the aisles, and nearl ? blew the roof off ... to bring1 dow and. steal the show. SOME CAN'T REAU A NOTE 'And few of the numbers played i boogie-woogie style on a piano at ever written down ... 'but thet lone musicians can sit down at , ' _ piano and send the jitterbugs t ' ' town as fasit as the whole crew o -J any bigtin^e band. This^ school c ^ ^iano playing is a sort of rythmi ' roll on the bass and the melody , with several phrases coming ov over and over in devasting rhythi .. The result is a flood of rapi notes in a terrifically syncopate Swingy tempo ... and no two boogi woogie artists pours it in the sam ? -?dh -any number .... there is alway a different arrangemnt. WINNSBORO NEWS . :Easter Sunday was accompa nied by good weather such that al the churches of our town carrie< out splendid programs of the Res Hrrection of Jesus Christ. Among those who were indis posed on Easter Sunday wer jf Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Beatty, Miss es M. H. Boular, Nellie M. Gordoi and Mrs. Lillian. Smith. Prof. F. E. Mcintosh and iM* Metz of Rock Hill and Miss Xme "Tia Mcintosh of Benedict collegi were week-end visitors here las Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Davis o: Raleigh, N.C., were week end vis itofrs. Prof. Crawford of State ccdlegi was in town last week. A'ccompt 4~ nied by Dr. Blake's son of Rod Hill and another young man. # Comrecting an error made in the -athletie?rally?here last week the 9th grade raised $14.75 an< the 1th firrade $9.20. 1 Mrs. Delia Hagler who has foi some weeks been at the bedsid< of her son in Florida returned lasl Monday to the delight of hei - grand children and many friends ^Iiiss Ruth Toatley spent Eastei Sunday here with relatives. Prof; P. A. Stewart had a delightful trip last week-end Manigault and sons have pur chased another large funeral cai for the growing Dusiness. Misg Annye W. Counts visitec parent last week-end. 4-H Clubsters and Schools In Fairfield County 4-H Club Rally and Field Da.v Jenkinsville, S. C., April 7?The first Fairfield county Negro 4-H club rally find field day was held Friday, April 7, at St. Barnabas Mission school, for the 4-H clubs and the schools of this county. Three hundred aspiring tcacher3, farmers, school children, and club Bters were present to witness this initial rally and field day. This program was under the direction of David G. Belton, Jr., agricultural agent and Rev. M. S. Whittington, rector of St. Barnabas Episcopal mission and principal of the school. nutcu on me prusrniii were many spirituals that thrilled the large attendance, rendered by the White Hall school, St. Peter school St. Barnabas Mission school and Shelton 4-H club; address, "The Educated Hand" by Prof.. J. W. . .*?. Woods, supervisor of NYA. camp, St. Barnabas Mission; several selections and talks were made by 4-H clubsters. Address: **'A Build ing'^by Mr. Wayman Johnson, agricultural agentv Chester county Mr. H. fi. Daniels, disYrict agenf, made many useful remark3 relative to the Extension program and rural leadership. The three attendants- bowed to the host, Rev. M. S. Whittington and Prof. J. W. Woods for their unselfish efforts in making preparations for their enjoyemcnt and entertainment. Each idividual was more than paid for their time spent there observing the splendid way leaders cooperate in nuttirn? over a program for a multitude. The races, jumping, and baseball games were supervised by Prof. J. Waldo Edwards. Prizes were given to the winners. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. P. .Washington., Pastor Anderson, S. C.?Sunday mornInpr a brief and spicy discourse was delivered by the pastor af ter which the scene of the Resurrection was dramatized by the ladies. At 10 o'clock the church t ? school assembled as usual with Mrs. 0. E. Johnson, superlnten-' V dent and her corps of teachers at their post. Strictly at ITiSO thei ^ m M. _ 4 . , SPEARS 'EM UP : < tries Spears ! REPORTER" < "LUX" LEWIS jr Was washing: automobiles ii /- Chicago before the concert ... nov ;h he is starred with Ammons as y "The Cafe Soeiety" one of the nev iy New York society "hot spot* ie when these boys get ready to rea id ly send the audience into spasms is .... Ammons sits down and tickles the keys for a while ... just warm injf up while Lewis looks on non y chalantly .... when he gets hot ant >f the keys are well- tempered ,. h< is slides down the bench, onto th? >s bass notes and swings into it .... id while reach the spasm stage th< ;o boy start to switching like light k ing ... Lewis slides down and starts t- roiling the melody and goee t< ie work on the treble. d PETE JOHNSON te Kansas City favorite and his col s league, Joe Turner, ace blues sing y er .... are two others New Yorl n grabbed up and put on the bif time after the concert. Also Connii . Berry; a partly dusky, demur* n chile from Atlanta, Ga., who stud t ied concert piano at the Atlanta ;e cpnservatory and is featured ai a "The - Wakefield"?a?Broadwa; ;o swing rendezous. n CHARLES ALFORD >f New York tenorand director ot ic the Emanuel A. M. E. choir, and is ... a former State College man, is it back in New York after a concert n tour of the Carolinas . . Georgia d arid Florida ... and is now appeard irtg nightly at the Hotel Nev it Yorker. e Asking you to kindly give regards a to Cap'nkid Stetson and sergeant Mobile Buck, I am, - - 1 devotional service began. The pastor delivered a powerful ser - mon from the theme: "The Mesll sage of the Living Christ". i The Interdenominational Min isterial alliance met Monday at 1 o'clock in the Davis Funeral home i- with Rev. J. P. Washington, the e president in the chair. Synopsis - erf sermons preached on Sunday was the order of the day. The contest between brother .T- P. T-en_ ' ton and brdthetr George Lang* ford, officers ?f Bethel church B was quite interesting. Brother * Lenton's side raised $27.20 and Bro. Langford, raised $31.85. ^ The Apron contest among the women here is still popular and interesting. Mrs. Ella Sherard j erf St. Paul Baptist church is the promoter of this plan. { At present Mrs. Sherard is hold ing the belt for raising the largj est amount of money through this . medium, having recently raised j $70.00; = The Supt. and teachers of Bethr el are highly praised for the care ; and pains taken with the children. r REED STREET HIGH SCHOOL For the past week Reed Street High school has heen n of activity. With the bus drive in full swing, many and various programs have been and are being advanced, with springtime as an additional incentive. Among the most recent of the programs was "The Path Across the Hill", a comedy drama in 3 acta presented by Misses Willie A. Cowans and Rossie J. Brower with a cast of pupils ranging , from the eighth through the 11th grades. The presentation met I with a large measure of success. >. _ Another feature lately had was i the concert presented by the Knox ville college quartet. Their program was well rendered. In the | same connection the library < ceived a copy of the Knoxville college school paper showing active student participation there. Other events of the past week included an observance of passion week as a part of the chapST program led by Miss Brower the regular monthly meeting of the P. T.A. at which the high school banners were won by Mrs. t'ei'ry's well sponsored senior class, and a highlight the visit of a group of State examining officials. In ad *1? uiwun w. tnc presentation OI tne high school banner in the elementary department banners went to Misses Lomax, Nesbitt and Weir; in the primary department to Mesdames Guyton and Blassingame. .-. Students and faculty alike were pleased at the prospect of seeing the delegation of oollege presidents, deans, faculty members, high school leaders and state authorities. Their visit to the county terminated with dinner in the home economics department, deliriously served, headed by Miss Cowans and a meeting, in the high school building. Events bid fair to be thick and fast jn days to^ come, EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. S. Maddox, Jr., Pastor Seneca, S. C.?-Sunday was a high day at Ebertezer. Sunday school opened at the usual hour with the Supt., and teachers at their post. At 1 o'clock the pastor and visiting ministers ascended the rostrum. After a few renditions by the senior choir, Rev. Maddox took for his text John 1:ISM8. His subject wa^ "The Glorified Christ". He said that our appreciation shotUd be heightened Trr God'g power. He also stressed peace ,'n the home and a high standard of Christian living. This . ^ . U.J I.I, JK i THE PREj Scenes from the recent visit of C President Franklin Delano Roose- <1 . velt to Tuskegee Institute: _F Top left: Typical Tuskegee ca- t det assigned as guai'd of honor, h snaps to attention as the presi- n dent's oar rolls up. Center 'Wm. F L. Dawson leading the Tuskegee,1 e was a wonderful Easter sermoiil and enjoyed by a large congrega-"| tion. Collection for the day was | $60.00. | R i We were happy to acknowledge g the presence of the following visi- c tors: Mesdames Gaines, Jesse Hoi- r land, Chishorlm and Mr. and Mrs. Foster. -? r. The Easter program was quite n a success and was largely attend- r ed Sunday night. n The Jolly Workers club was roy ally entertained at the palatial ii home of Mrs. Conyers Thompson t< Friday, April 7. n LEESVII.LE NEWS * G The Easter Sunday morning services were held at Calvary A. d M. E .church 5:00 o'clock, Rev. H. g B. Jackson, the pastor of St. Mat- b thew A. M. E. church preached a soul stirring sermon. Sunday af- ti ternoon 3:00 o'clock the Easter tl exercises were held and everybody H enjcryed the little children renditions. ?We are glad that Mrs. S. E. C^uattldbaum is back teaching school after being ill for three weeks. : ' Rev. and (Mrs. W R. Bowman .. spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Kenith Hartley. J ^ Supt. Barnes conducted Sunday n J-i 1 *' ovuwi ?</ up i jcnusuip ax; me usual s< hour. The Pastor, Rev. E. A. j m Moss preached a soul stirring set , T mon. He was accompanied by Rev,r< I. Brown of Augusta, Ga. In the ' h evening service he preached anoth- ui er soul stirring sermon using as '1 a subject "The Unequal Grace erf T God", An Easter program was C rendered by the juniors of Friend s< ship at 5 o'clock. Total collection $101.50. J< cl Mrs. Nina Stroud and her daugh- Si ter Cathrene spent the week end oi here. Also Mrs.. Kosa Henderson ~d< and Mr. and Mrs. S. Edwards all of Easley, spent the week end with their mother, Mrs. Lula Edwards. W; Mr. 'and Mrs. Reeder Sligh of RC Philadelphia, Pa., are spending a while with hi? parents, Mr.- andMrs. Sligh. D sc In And Around Hampton Hi Ji The senior class erf Hampton nc gave a social at Strawberry man- H sion, Friday which was enjoyed by all. M Miss Lue F. Williams is the lu valedictorian of the 1939 class; rii Mis* Aville Richardson, saluta- iei torian. Si The egg hunt which was given last Friday afternoon at Hampton N< was greatly enjoyed by the stu aencs. I w< j S. S. at St. Matthews C. M. E. church opened at the usual hour.' re The pastor preached a soul stir- sit ring: sermon at St. John C. M. re E .church and again at 7:30 ho preached another sermon. A rally was at St. Matthews church and all the captains reported nice ly. Mrs. Nancy raised the high- ___ est amount but did not win the an prize. Collection was $81.85. pf The prize was offered for the per N< son raising over $25.00. None of mi the captains raised $25.00. of PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS s? m PATjMOTTff LEADBB 3IDENT THE UP I*m ? mt-/>^v.v.w.y r >?* >? 1 ^ H^l 3 fl S: ..:w-:^'??-bHU ; . H wttk mKM '^^Jif^zSljMf^- -i'" ^ ??**> **;,-i -?lf*fri |,M?*,;..^m^iit**:; ,^ ..? 'hoir. in songs which the presi-1 lent praised. ." - J tight. President Patterson greets he distinguished guest. Center^ eft, Dr. Wjti. J. Schieffelin, chairman of the trustee board and m 1. R. Moton. Center, Dr. M,oton xtends words of welcome. I ~~H ELENA-7'NEWS~ There was a grand Easter pro- [ :ram at Mt. Zion Baptist church, ^pril 9, 1939. The program be:an at 7:30 and after which the hildren sang beautiful songs and J ecited nicely. The Pastor, Rev. M. C. Fre^ natr brought-us?a- wonderful?serncn from the theme "Active Wonen". Rev. J. J. Young was along the visitors. Mrs. Geneva Bundy of Washigton, D. C ., came home for Eas?r and will spend two weeks with [datives. We have for our visitors now fr. Jake and Eddie Sligh of Ireenville. Mrs. Penny is spending a few ays in Greenwood with her dauhtor, Mrs. Roberta Sweetinurg. Rev. Mr. Penny and his daughJT\ Miss Martha Peniny enjoyed lemSelves to the highest at Flint :n o ^ Ill, P. Vy. MT. ZION A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. Julius Holman, Pastor Garnett, S. C.?Sunday was a ery beautiful day. An apreciave audience attended all serices throughout the day, begining with the 4 o'clock Easte.lorning services. 10:30 Sunday :hool as usual. 11:30 Rev. Hollan preached the Easter sermon. 1 e church was beautifully decoded. The junior church made a ne showing. The junior choir nder the direction of Miss GerIrude Pcllins sang beautifully, he afternoon program wa|s very ood. At 8 p.m. the Missionary >ciety conducted a fine ptogram. Misses Lillia Gant and 'Marion' ihnson did a nice job in the lurch on Friday. Mrs. Corrine nimons did a nice piece of work i Palm and Easter Sunday in MforAting the- church. 7 The solo by Mrs. J. P. Fuller as fine. ;Miss Beatrice Brown al ? sang beautifully. The judges in the oratorical con :st.. conducted., by ..Prof. George __ ean at the Robertsville higrfT :hool Friday night were Rev. llius Holman, Mr. Eddie Gard>r, of Estill and Miss Isadora azerton of Charleston. The many frjends of Mr. and rs. Joseph Eady wish them good 1 ck. Mrs.Eady before her mar.j age was the Miss Candas Frazr, the daughter of Mrs. Mary E. 3ann. I ftlr. and Mrs. Joseph are now in ?w York on their honeymoon. | Mrs. Arrie B. White spent two t >eks in Ridgland visiting friends . We are sorry to hear that our j porter, Mrs. Anna McFarlin is :k. We wish for her a speedy covery. BETTIS ACADEMY NEWS Zelda Wilkerson, Reporter We wish to thank the classes j cfTheTr advisors for the splendid hgrams * presented during the ?gro Health Week. We were ] ade to see more clearly the need j health education in our schools d communities. President Nicholson and Mth. dlins have refturned from the ecial Educational confr^nce. ' m ' > I H fITED STATES AT Til I I B fl 1^1 BH ' S&' .: '"TP" Jfr ' ' ?</ ' ^B jSpBBBi*-> jt A B 5 I ?n y| jri JT J w y < tlflr pBPW!?gS3g^-av r\ \A. |\ IBWiJf tt" 11 ,1 , nnMWBg**<J RSNS^m '^l\ 5pl IJ lkj^gflwa\ <3 ^pp^yW|< ii ' / /Jy iA/^IH - . ' . . ,1 't; : &&* *<,*&oiv*A ^>?/*Wi<?;-^4i;-i^:iii;?--i?fc . . .... .... .. ?w>... Right, President Patt4?rson presents a gift, a replica of the famous Tuskegee Chapel stained windows depicting Negro spirituals. President Roosevelt leans forward eagerly to view it. Lower left, Dr. Carver gets a hand shake from the chief execu-' T1? - i iit-y i-ejiuri u very interesting , time visiting schools in Greenville and Anderson counties. Quite a number of students and teachers spent their Easter holiday at home with parents and friends. Many of those that remain ed on the campus worshiped at; the Mt. Canaan Baptist church, j Sunday??= ; : ?? ( Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Johnson visited friends on campus Sunday ' j Mrs. Johnson is the former Miss Thelma Dean. Both are graduates of Bettis. Misses Willie M. Evans and Hattie Lee; Mr. and Mrs. Wardell Evans and Messrs EnVaniuel and' Paul Evans all of Greenville visit <>d their sister. Miss Gussie EVans, a senior, Sunday. Miss Willie M. i Evans is a former graduate of Bettis. The True Saving Club, of Tren^i ton, S. C. met Friday night at the home of Mrs; Emma Atkinson. The Club was entertained with an Pna. wnicn was enjoy | eel by all. The business meeting ( was then taken up. Mrs. Victoria ' Nicholson and Mr. Thomas Holmes | j'oined. Each member paying , , dues, responded with" Bible quota- J tions. The ho&tess served a delight ful repast. The next meeting will be held at the home of our presi-'i dent, Mrs. Essie C. Holmes, April 21. Mrs. S. Vivian Rubens reports ( news of the club. THE BETHLEHEM' BAPTIST | 1 CHURCH Rev. E. E. Gaulden, Pastor J Easter has been here and gone, : but its memories linger on in the ; hearts of many people. I Sunday morning at 10 a. m. the , young people along with many of ; the grown ups were ready for the' 1 great Easter program that got j1 under way at 10:30 A. M,|. very beautiful lighted.. ~ cross and decoration in proportion we were able to see through our minds eye the risen Lord. After the regular speaking and singing, a short play title "The Way of The CrosVwas -prpsrrrtrd by some of the High ,school members of our church. As they presented the play we were able to see the Living- Christ. The Easter program was very tjood and all enjbyed listening to the little ones speak. At 3:30 p. m. many of our members went to Miller Chapel A. M. E. to witness the Easter exercise ;here. The B. Y. P. U. began its pro- ^ ;ram at 7 p. m. with Bro. E. Miller r in charge. The program was filled , c with the spirit of Easter, and S riore than one hundred young i j aeople were there to see and enjoy j the program. } ? At 8 p.m. the regular church > hour, our pastor after a few > gfcnd'al announcements broKijght ? us a soul stirring message from '? this teatt: Why seek ye the living X smrmjf the dead, He is not here, ? but is risen, Luke 24:5-0. The i spirit of the Ixird was upon us Sun S lay night, and we were all happy c is the sprrit searched our hearts'. S :ist State convention will meeft at S Bethlehem B. ehJDrch, beginning ^ fueaday night?with iRev. W. M,__ SKEGEE v fjj^Kt t - ?.\% s$<jH nj^H I' * ^ WW v '7W +% >* .-vJi Ifc > ,., J ** "* - : -"; . I i . , . * r. 'if/j X" % 11 9f '* ?i j . . . I ! a-n-p- . ;l | tivo. Center Dv. Patterson and the Governor of Alabama, Frank L. Dixon. of visitors who thronged Tuskegee's grounds during the President's visit.? (A.N.P.). Downs as the main speaker. Come out and hear Rev. Downs the great radio preacher. DUE WEST NEWS : ! Easter Sunday wa^ befitting observed in all the Due West churches on last Sunday. ?Miss . .Tanie?Whn rtnn -spent- Eas] tor home with parents. I Mrs. Matilda Grilfin of Columbia was a worshipper in Mt. Lebanon on last Sunday night. She made an inspiring talk. She was accompanied' b y Mr. William Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. James Wharton who visited home folk. TKi 1 - " hie iuuci ai oi iur. rnos. Nash was held from St. Mary church on last Friday. Mrs. Laura Valentine of New York is visiting home folk. PINE GROVE A. M. E. CHl'RtH Rev. B. 0.. Cunningham, Pastor Peak, S. C.?Sunday was a beau tifUl day for church services. S. 3. opened at its usual hour with the Supt., Miss J. L. Boyd and her coworkers present. At 12:00 v'clock Rev. Cunningham brought .o- us a wonderful message. Mr. Melvin Byrd united with the church. The Lord's Supper was administered., Miss Burnetha and Vivian Tobias cf D: ay ton St. high school ipent the week end with parents. They were accompanied by Miss Tozatto Cromer and Miss Estell Gladeny of Newberry and Miss Eva Sims schoolmates. Mrs. Rozena Boyce ^f Piedmont spent the week end with parents Mr. and Mrs. J. \V. Nelums of Little Mountain. Those on sick list: Mrs. Carrie k'elums ami Mrs. Mary M. Boyd. Their many friends wish for t"hem r speedy recovery. Watch Repairing E. W. ISOM 2225 1-2 Richland Street COLUMBIA, S. C. | LEEVY'S FUNERAL HOME UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER For State Hospital and Palmetto >; Sanatorium 1 ?SLOGAN? LOWER PRICES I AMTUTT.ANCT: SERVICE I "AsNear As Your Nearest Phone*' \ Branches: BatesburR, I/eesvill? r*M Rldpreway 1831 TAYLOR ST. COLUMBIA * PHONE 9276 ?*SD80eC8?3eC?e0K8?M^^ MORRIS BROWN A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. R. I. Lemon, Pastor Morris Brown was a "veritable Bee hive of activity-,-"lust suday. The exereises of the day began wth an early service which was 1 conducted by the pastor, beginning at 4:50 a. in.. Dr. Ix-mon brought at this time an Ha-tei? message 'that was well'developed, and which was enjoyed Ty the vast crowd that filled Morris Brown almost Oo .capacity. -The -taxt from which Dr. Lemon preached at this hour was St. Luke 21:5th verse. The theme deduced, was The Resurect ion". At this service persons were induced into the full communion of the church, and there were also lb adults aind 0 infants baptized, at the morning and evening services. The Sunday school conducted Easter profrumme at 3:50 p. m. under the direction of Mr. J. J. r.,..u... ?i- " i . .wi ui(* oi: lciem superintend.cut. " | At 7:30 j>". in. another large audience listi-m-H .vvlth pi..;.nif, ^ I an Easter drama, which was credit Iably presented hi mmul u? the ? larger pupils, of the church school. under the direction of Mrs. V. Ix-nwjn our pastor's wife, who is taking an active part forthc protrianie of the church. The rendition and leadership. Our activities are many and varied at this time. The various clubs and auxiliaries* are vicing with- each other in their efforts to make oil.- spying drive successful. Easter was an ideal day in our city, and our mem hers and friends?took advantage if the splendid Weather to attend church services, during the entire U'\\ The text whieh E^r. Lemon preached at 2 a.m The was found 1st Cor. 15:57 verse. The theme was Thankfulness to God for spiritual victory. The music rendered, during., the day by our senior choir directed by Bro. \Y. S. Giant was in keeping with the occasion and well enjoyed. MADAM PETER^ HAIR GROWER For Diseased Scalp?f^ves Life and Beauty. BEST GROWER? Apply once a- week?prut or - . -- ? ? ??*vu OlM<? J?LSJ06 Blanding St., Columbia, S. i J Counts Drug Store, Washington I St., Thomas Drug Store, Taylor and Harden Sta. Davids. Ellison General Insurance Honest and efficient atten?tion given -trr~aU business placed with me. 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