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lit RIDGE SPRING NEWS Church services were very impressive Sunday. After the sermon the attentions w?re_turned to the Pew Rally sponsored b y MVs. E. Crawford. A creditable amount was realized. The Popularity contest ended Tuesday with Vivian Davis 8th grade in lead, Mr. F. L. Gardiner teacher. She reported $13.00 The 2nd amount Thelma Abies of 10 grade Mrs. R. E. Hightower, the teacher. The total amount raised was $36.18. Tjiis wfrs sponsored by Prof. Gardiner to defray basket ball expenses and meet agricultural requirements during the summer. A large browd -witnessed the comedy-drama "Mother Mine," on Tuesday night presented by the 10th and 11th grades Mrs. Hrghtower directress. All enjoyed it. The address delivered by President Starks was very good Wednesday night. 12 candidates received certificates, namely John Broadnax (salutatory); Henderson Brooks (honored speaker) Wyoming Brooks (Maledictory) Ruth Hams Viola ferry, Dorothy Quattlebaum, Catherine Marshall, Crecia Raiford, Ruth Smith, Sara Kenner, Leroy Williams, Jennings Williams. -Comie- Mtetr - Cook and Kedron The following teachers have re-' turned to their respective homes: Miss L. E. Dannelly to J\Te\v York Miss J. V. Jefferson to Baltimore Mrs. L. B. Dogan to Broukgl'eeh, Mrs Anderson to Greenville, Mrs. Hopkins to Columbia and others are still RiHgn qpvinp-? Mrs. V. E. Hammond served the teachers a delicious lunch Wed? nesday. Mrs. E. W. Broadnax entertained the faculty with a delicious dinner Wednesday. Mrs. J. S. Raiford served the faculty dinner Wednesday at the "home of Mrs. Regina Wigfall in honor of Miss Jefferson. Mi's. Bogan was fhe supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Broad nax Wednesday night. Mrs. Reginn Wigfall is spending some time in Greenville, guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. 'Anderson. Keep in touch with your teachers, classmates and school mates during the summer through The Leader. See Robert Hammond. i ' ! _ I st. John a. m. e. church Rev. J. !H Jackson. Pastor Marion?Easter Day was fitting ly observed at St. John. The pastor preached at the morning service. A splendid program..prepaid " ed by Miss Mai^y T. Green and Mrs. Iva Mae McQueen was p<resneted in the afternoon. In the ev ening, a play "The Nazarene," in three acts was given by Misses Theresa Gregg, Rosa Brown, Raquel Flagler, Ruth Cooper and Messrs. Dewitt McQueen, Lee Grice and Fred Richardson. Mrs. McQneen, directress. Miss Constance Simmons, praaist. ^___Jrhe-TufMnTri~Trf~~MrsT^3arrie Ben jpmin was conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. J. M. Jackson. Her daughter, Miss Thomasina Benjamin and one son survive. The W. H. and F. Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Mary Frazier on Liberty St. A delightful repast was served. A very interesting group meeting o. T^i? .1 i ...s nv-iu di oil ,<juuh cnuicn by Presiding Elder Spears, Revs. J. F. Stanley and* Rev. Jas. Davis M'rs. A. P. Spears and Mrsr- S. E. Rice were guests. ? Prof 51 Johnakin principal of the Marion County Tr School veporls a-ver^ profitable visit, along with educators of the state to the Parker District in upper South Carolina. Mir. W. J. Jenkins was called home on business a few weeks ago. Much to'hrs surprise his father, Mr. S. F. Jenkins, Sr., who was <PVPr|ty.m-t) yi.nv nl,^ |.n - into the great beyond. The Allen Singers with Prof. Abraham brought us a program that was a rare treat. Be Sure you are present to hear them at St. John church Sunday April 21, at 3:30 p.m. on a return engagement. Misses Ruby Brown, Thelma Koon and HeleYi Coins spent the we?k end in the city by the sea. Mrs. Mary Lewis is recovering from a sprained arm. Missionary meetings have been held recently at the homes of Mrs Mapy Frnrimw rn*?fcftjPFty street and Mrs. Carrie Jackson .aL-the manse. . Funeral rite^^wnv held for Mrs. Kmma Collier at St. John Mondav atternoon. MVs. Lizzie Scott president of Stewardess Board No. 2, is 'mother of the deceased. Mr. Plenty Brown is convalescing at McCleod hospital in Florence. Mis. Mary Thompson who has been confined to her room for sev eral days is much improved. Mr. Gilliard McKiven shows rm provement at the Mullins hospital Mr. Irvin Floyd, well known in oilr city, a member of the Men's Social club was accidently killed at the Veneer plant Monday after noon. The family has the sympathy of the community. MT. ZION A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. S. Chism, Pastor IS. S. opened at the usual hour with Supt. and co-workers at their post of duty. The lesson was splendidly taught and a wonderful review by Rev. A. B. Thomas. AV 11:30 a.m. morning service began. The pastor "brought us a Wi<T wonderful massage. The Men's ( was held. The pastor had T appointed 20 men to raise $2.001 each. 16 reported a total amount of $30.57. J. L. Crosland raised tile, .highest amount -$4.67. ? At 4:15 p.m. the pastor, choir and members worshiped at S?Ujirs Chapel Baptist church. At 5:30 a quartet contest was sponsored by the usher board. At 7:30 p.m. we again witnessed another wonderful message by ou i pastor. The pastor was the dinner guest oi .Mrs. Kosa bmith. Mrs. Carry Quick is on the sick list at this writing. We were glad to see Mrs. Annie Cooper out on Sunday afternoon after being indisposed for several weeks. Mrs. Sallie Hurst has returned home after spending three weeks with her son, Mr. Charley Hurst of Philadelphia, who is very sick. Sellers Junior high school closed a very successful school term Fiiday night with Prof. R. B. .Gary as principal. The program was as follows: Tuesday night, April 17, operetta Sleeuing Beaulv-r-fstf 2nd and .'lrd Shipman, Miss Eloise Janerette, Mrs. M. B. Porter. Wednesdaynight, April 18, operetta The Lund of Dreams Come True, 4th anil* 5th. grades,i?sponsOied by Mrs. Rosa Key and Miss Dorothy Bradley. Thursday night) nirmi'dy Having Their Picture. Took, 6th and 7th grades. Hands Up, 8th and lJth grades, sponsored by Mrs -M. M. Gresham and Miss Bradley. ~ Friday night graduation. I.ittle Bobbie War ley who lives with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Cro.sland is spending a week at Nicholas with hi* (rmndmntHpi* \Tr? T^rflpv WaTley, I'i of. E. C. Mack and wife and little Hattie M. Mack were visiting Mr.,and Mrs. Heyward.Jon.es Sunday evening. SELLERS SCHOOL NEWS Field day for group No. 3 of Marion cv'")ty ?observed?a-tthe Selleis Jr. high school, Friday April 14. The following prizes-were won by students of Sellers High school: 3rd grade reading, 2nd prize, Bessie Smith; 4th grade reading. 1st prize, Elizabeth Smalls; 7th grade history, 2nd prize, Buelah Mae Braddy; potato race, 1st prize, Buelah Mae Braddy; 50 yard dash, 2nd prize, Frances Jones; 100 yard dash, 2nd : r>b-,..i:.. r -? l?rizU| ^naniH ',/rXL>ir-?? The exhibits from tht. various I schools^showed that the students'! hands are being trained as well as the minds. First prize for booths was awarded Sellers Jr. High school. Some of the exhibits in this booth wote as follows:?5 pqint cotton unit; 'thrift garments; paint-aip clean-up unit, etc. The afTair was_ enjoyable and largely attended. " On Sunday, MrsT TV. M. Braddy "STrI Mrs. Rema Simmons of Marion visited the former's daughter, Miss Dorothy Braddy, who teaches in Sellers. ST. DI KE A. M. E. CHl'RCH Rev. E. Philip Ellis, Pastor The great revival meeting at Ollr church jVcontinuing through the third week. And scores have been happily converted during the past two weeks. Rev. L. "VV. .Gary of Eutawville is irr charge of the preaching. He is truly a prince in revivals. Its untelling how many will bp added to the church at the close of this meeting. They will be baptized and received into full fellowship Sunday night. The ushers' anniversary last Monday nit>ht wn-i a great?suecess. Mr. Charles Singleton is head of the senior board anil."Mr. "Cee" TSreem is president of the junior ushers. With Mr. W. M. Wright master of ceremonies, the program rendered by the ushers last Monday night was simply grand. Rev. D. N. Wilson, B.D.,. stirred the church from the pulpit to the door with his wonderful sermon. The church was crowded to its capacity. Last Sunday was also a high day at our church." RevT A. H. C. Reed preached a powerful ser- [ [ mon in the morning and Dr. Gary the great evangelist was at his bent at the evening service. [ Our Sunday school and League are having the best sessions now than at any time in the history of the church. Mr. H. Watson is tho superintendent and Mr. Willie Deas, league president. ?Dr. "George IT. Adams of Edisto was our guest last Sunday. Mr. Robert Singleton one of the strong class leaders made a fine talk the church ire interest of The Palmetto Leader. He said Calhoun news Mrs. Bessie Reid and Miss Lola lones^ tvere -hostesses to the aur-~ ilmry Sunday evening at the home -of the former. TVIrs. Clyburn, the wife of the Methodist minister at Clemson was guest speaker. Her subject was "Witness for Christ". All enjoyed this message. Mrs. Lucia Ford and her daughter, Alice from Greenville visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Lizzie Reese Robinson of Staunton, Va., is visiting her mother here. Friends of Mr. John Rutledge will be sorry to hear of his illness" at the Anderson hospital. Little Gwendolyn Galloway is recovering nicely after having her tonsils removed Friday. WOODRUFF NEWS Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church Rev. J .A. Lipsey, Pastor Trinity's Sunday school is just fine. Everyone?xeems to -show moie interest in helping to mgke if 'much stronger by being on time and encouraging their friends to join with them in Sun. school. The banner was won by the senior class ^'in^-'y At 11:45 o'clock the pastor preached a groat snrni"n,?ThemeFight the Good Fight of Faith, Lay Hold on Eternal Life. Tho sermon \Vas enjoyed. Sunday nite he brought another wonderful mes Theme An Open Confession. The Woodruff Junior hi school will close May 5th. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev. J. A. Lipsey, pastor of the above named church, Sunday, April 30th at New Bethel Bapt. church. 'i Mrs. Carruth Kincaid and two little sons, Buddy and Bobby of Marion, N. C., is visiting her aunts Mesdames Evelyn Wilburn and Dot Linder and her little .slaughter,- .little?M-brs?Patsy -Arr: Kincaid who is a pupil of the Woodruff Junior high school. Mrs. Dot Linder was a business visitor in iSpartanburg Monday. Mr. Will Donald of Greenville visitedf riends here the week end. Mr. and Mrs. McKinley of Ashe ville, \T. C., worshipped |?t Trinity A. M. E. Zion church here Run day. v Mrs. Nell Fielder of Laurens spent the week end with.he.r parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rrawley Moody. Thp PTA is sponsoring a rally on May 5th for the purpose of fencing the athletic ground now being supervised by the WPA. There have been eleven men and eleven women appointed by the association as captains namely Misses Cora I.. Hipps, Helen Den__dy._J.__ M. Brown, Eddye Pearle Taylor, Mesdames Queen Parks, Emma Parks, Lottie Watson. Abbie Watson, Corrie Winn, Carrie Higgins, L. Gibbs and Madge Williams. Messrs Charley Steens, J. Gilliam, Clifton Rice, Rev. Higgins, J. B. Moody, Oscar Ander son, uavio Kooinson, u. J. vviiDurn Henry Gilliam, Andrew Minis and Calumbus DeShield. There Is rivalry between the women and men of the association. The losers Tiave pnomiseo to graciously entertain the winners. ?ee one of these captains and give your donation. New Bethel News Sunday 'school was fine. The banner was won by the Senior class No. G, Rev. O A. Irby, teacher. ? Rev. J. Lipsey will deliver the baccalaureate sermon Sunday .'10th 1 ftt"New Bethel. A cordial invitation is t .tended to all. The adult school closed last Thursday night. This was a grand time for the group. A delicious" repast was served. Hostess, Miss Eddy Pearl Taylor and Miss (Moody. The group rendered several plays which were en joyed by all. Prizes were given to Mr. David RobinsonH Sr.; Mr. Eugene Anderson, ProTT A. Williams ; Mrs. L,evonia Iiidds, miss Jane Ella Armfield and Mr. Jas. Sheldon and Mr. Charlie Steen. This was a grand occasion. We do earnestly urge everyone to read The Palmetto Leader. everybody oufrht to read it. Come to St. Luke on Wilson St. when you want to hear good sing j ing ana preaetrtngr Our junior choir served last Sunday morning j and evening and the senior choir sang for the anniversary. See James Singleton for the "Leader" every ^Saturday morning. i. \ _ - % THB PALMOTTO LB AD BP saint Stephen a. m. e. church KevT Hole B. Thornpson, Pastor Wilmington, N. C.?-The pad Sabbath day in this seashore cit; .was a glorious day filled with a , chievements all day?in thing both spiritual and temporal, j laige and enthusiastic churc school studied the lesson wit gripping interest and many nei scholars were enrolled. Atfentio is sdnn to be given to plans fo the observance of 'Children's Daj Our pastor gave an inspiring ad diess to the entire Sunday schoc in the assembly room. To a larg and enthusiastic congregation at both the morning and eveninj services jrrteresting and soul-stir ring messages were delivered b our minister. Subjects used 'o the messages throughout the da ..'... a "Putrinor rind In YoUl* Bud got" and "Doubting Thomas' There were two accessions to th church during the day. Musi rendered by- t-he choir?was?mo? appropriate and beautifully sunt mention. They were given a mos cordial welcome. The work of ou Allen Christian Endeavor eLagu is most interest inp and?effiren' It affords a most excellent crppor tunitv for the youth-group of oil church and it is most gratifyini to witness^ the type of prograr which is presented each Sunda evening. Misfe Blanche B. Lea nord is the able president and sh is ably assisted by Miss Sadi Hooper and Miss Doris Telfaii All of these ladies are member of the high school faculty of ou city. Plans are being complete by the pastor and his cabinet fo the "Youths' Day Observance" 01 the third Sunday in May. Thi day is being planned as a rea fellowship day for the ycruth o our church and the city. Warn commendations came from our pa: tor to all fen* the fine eooperatioi which is being given toward th< onward jttovement~T lbe TfvurcT He left on Wednesday past on i visit to the Baltimore Annua conference which is being held ii Annapolis, Maryland. ? vnrvni* nnntri.^ i' iiium r, HOLINESS CHURCH Bishop I". D. Ronkard, Pastor S. S. "was taught by Missionary L. M. Stevens. The banner wa wim by the intermediate class; Rev. E. W. Rice, Rev. J. II Jones along with some of th< children went to the 2:30 p.m. pr' gram at Flint Hill. Supt. Brc James M. Todd. The prograr was grand. At 8:00 p.m. after the devotion al the pastoral offering was ac knowledged, after which Bisho] U. \P. Rookard delivered a gram jsonpr/p from the of Solo mon. Theme: Jesus the Rose o Sharon. Remarks by Rev. Jone and others. The joint S. S. will be held a New Bethel Baptist church Sunda mqrnirtg, along with Trinny A M. E. Zion and Lanford Grov Holiness churches. Much succes to the Palmetto Leader. CARLISLE NEWS (Miss Vashti Johnson one of th students of Clintem college, Roc Hill spent the week-end here wit! her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Waitu Johnson. She speaks very highl of Clinton college. Miss May Lillie English th daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthu English seems to be doing nicel at Sims high school, Union. Mrs. I.ouiso Hawkins Webbe of Jersey City, iN. J., is heie o account of her mother's illnes Service was?goodnt WitTiair Chapel Sunday. S. S. at,the us ual hour by Supt., Mr. Irvin Cob man. The pastor preached a ver short sermon. After service th pastor and a group of membei worshiped at Jeters chapel. Th service was fine. Rev. F. I/. Wilkes preached snnl etirvimr liniimnn nt Willinn chapel Sunday night. Those on the sick list seem 1 be much improved with the exeei tion of Mrs. Lizzie Thomas. GEORGETOWN NEWS The Ministers Wivqg allianc met at the home of Mrs. R. ! Lawrence, Wednesday, April 19t with the president presiding. Th devotional conducted by the chaj lain. Then the hcruse was opei ed for, business." The alliance d< nated to the sick also gifts wer given to the babies of Mrs. Edit Myers and Mrs. Sarah E. Izzan The minutes of the last meel ing were read, received and adop ted. The roll was called and eac Searching Out the JpiP Hidden Enemy c Ik^-' V 0 I v: v.l i- It is a?Mmntofi thai o^nnnnn pTiH. r dren In the United States under 15' ^ years of age are Infected with the (emus of tuberculosis. One of the y Jaost Important weapons used to " protect them Is the tuberculin test, e which shows whether any tubercle e bacilli are in a child's body. The boy . hbove la receiving the test, which is harmless and palnless/If the test is foeltlve the child's chest should be 1 X-rayed to be certain no harm haa ^?n* 111 the lungs. n s member responded. ] A short program was enjoyed. t Those that contributed to the pr?n gram were as fallows: Louise Mars tin, select leading; I. C. Anderson 1 instrumental solo. We were also e glad to have back with us Mrs. ~ '"LoirtVo-JOTafrTrT anTT Mrs. Wilhelj mena Daniel. A delicious repast ] was served by the hostess. 1 The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Louise Martin. Card of Thanks We thank trie many friends for their kind words erf sympathy in * our bereavement in the passing s of our dear mnHpr nml ~~ (laughter, Mrs. Rosa Belle Walker. Mr. J. T. WALKER find Children Mrs. Hettie Davis, mother o A CrkTTXTTDV DAV 2\ W <-J il 1 IV 1 W 1 My heart is+uoning over with joj * A song is on my lips, p -Because I am a country boy j And I am cutting chips. In the morning when the grass is f wet, I get nvy tools and I get set ^ For this next day is new. v Oh what is more fun to a countrj lad e Than to ride on the new mown haj g To haul it home and store1 it awaj For the cows on winter days. A-b-evernrrg^wherrThe sun is low, And my day's work is o'er There is not a hoy that is happiei e than I, ^ For i have no use to sigh. ^ Oh yes I love the country life, s I don't care about its strife, y I wouldn't trade my country honu Foj- Paris, nerther Rome. e >ROSA LOWELL WALL Kingstre?, S. C. * sellers chapel BAPTIST CHURCH r . :? 11 Rev. J. S. Halls, Pastor ^ The S. S, -opened?art the usua |p hour with Supt., Bro. Jas. Browi and teachers all at their post o duty. At 11:30 Rev. J. W. Evan: y delivered a wonderful sermoi I from the text Gen. 22:7-8. A s|4 o'clock the Rev. S. Chism nm IC his choir ami congregation ren tiered service at 'Sellers chape a and we witness a wonderful mes 1S sage from 17th chapter of Actf 8, 9 verses. Pulpit guests?wer a Mr. Horace Anderson and Re\ v Smith of Marion. At 6:30 praye meeting; at 7:30 Rev. J. W. Evan delivered a wonderful sermon. Miss O. Faison spent the weel end with parents of Sellers. Mrs. Fannie Harry spent the a ' ternoonr with her mother. Mrs. Idia Thompson spent th< 0 week-end at Latta with her friend Mrs. Generett was the dinne; ? Truest of Mr. fend Mrs. Thompson " Our school closing exercise e were fine. Six pupils graduated h t PATRONIZE OUR h ADVERTISERS ? ?j ?J. 7*? 1 1 - I MONCKS CORNER NEWS f I V I by John (I'nde Tug)- Atfcefi ^ Miss Carrie Jones spent the week-er.d in Charleston. Mrs. Dollie Maxwell spent S.nday with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. William Aiken are the proud parents of a recently born daughter. Rev. John -ff. Eiaily conducted servict-s for Mr. Richard Bryant who departed this life Friday evening following a Ung j illness, at Grace R. E. church, Saturday evening. Re^- W. VV. Murray closed a two weeks revival Sunday with Rev. L. C. Mahoney as the speaker. i ' Miss EVianoia Yearen was the week-end guest of her parents Mr, and Mrs. Theadora Yearen. Elder Benbow held a successful quarterly conference at St. James A. M E. church, Easter Sunday. I^lder Benbow commended Rev. - Murray fur thlf sp 1 endid ~~"pTe c e~ of work hp is doing with t.he Mmicks. _ " Urn nut* Titellll atid rail! eommerkl- | irig Elder benbow on his work. He is a gospel preacher. Our Nurse, Miss Brbughton ot ( the R. E. chureh WiiF th?. guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter ; Frost, Sunday. ' ( Elder Thomas brought a soul > stirring message_last Sunday at Wesley M. E. churchy His eon1 ference was a success. I Mrs. Lottie Williams ,of Florida ,was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. I Samuel Aiken, Sunday. The Hutchison brothers, Walter and Georgp have returned from a thre months stay in Fla. On March 17 a group from here i motored to Charleston to sGe "Little Almond Eyes" at the ArBy par|Sfi|^ ,J y Mfr.MDmWMl StAtt mM || ZA fl| \ m ONE WAY FROM COLUMBIA: Boston SI 8.6a -"BnffaTo ____ 18.21 i Chicago _ _ 20.34 i leveiand lfi.86 ~ Lletroit 17.90 Montreal 23.03 New York - 12.92 Philadelphia 10^>7 . Pittsburgh 14.88 . Washington __ 7.35 , __ J. L. CARTE . No. 1 Arcade Building Telep i[EI2IbSa0!B i ?????? Bright Sayings of Children "Don't you ever call me Fat I'm goi-n* to be as slim as GIo I'm on a diet that includes b FLOUR." ? Saturday, April 29, 1939 ~' 1 MR. JAMES JACKSON TO iPEAK AT ZION BAPTIST S HKJNOAY J <V 1 KS JAMES A. JACKSON V Ml'. James a. Jackson, special representative of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, will speak at /'ion Baptist Church on Monday night at eight thirty o'clock. The ntlblic i-s ernvlinlly cited to hear him. cher si'hnrrl. The?following?per= J sons wer',. in the group: Prof. R. A. Ready, Miss M. A. Toomer, Mrs. Brown," SVliss A. R. Cole anjd Mr. F. E. Gadsden 1" ^ Mrs F. E. Gadsden and daughter spent last Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. C. DeWees. Mis. Sadie Bennett of Russellville is visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Clara . Deas of Charleston spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Ben Mack. now, yon can travel la Scats?# air-conditioned, reellning*s?o# coachea at history's lowest fins Sleep restfully. Spacious, aftlp ? uphT>t%TerecTTndividual lata - Lights are dimmed. Pillows, Wash rooms with hot water, Map and tree towels. |T||T|,^V :R. D. P. A. ? , -hones 3821, 9987 Coluaabi* MMiUiMlaMfl aX>0OK8?CM550XCO???^ c~ ' tTk - ty again you little shrimp. | rla Garbo herself now that j iscuits made with ADLUH J _ ?y .