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hfi 4 -- ffibr ~~ JJalmptto Uraiirr [ PUBLISHED WEEKLY b 1810 Assembly St., Columbia, S.C, 6 ?. r Entered at the Post Office at Ce lumbia, S. C., as second class matter by an Act of Congress. ^ SUBSCRIPTIONS 0 One Year ... $2.00 Six Months ...... ?: 1.25 * Three Months -? .75 l. Single Copy .05 FOREIGN ADVERTISING \ AGENCY 1 \V. B. ZIFF CO., 608 S. Dearborn C St., Chicago, 111. Official Adver- { tisements at the rate allowed by law- , c . . ? 1 The Leader will publish brief and rational letters on subjects of t general interest when they are ( accompanied by the names and addresses of th* authors and ( are not of a defamatory nature. ( Anonymous communications will not be noticed. Rejected manu? j scripts will-not be returned. - REMITTANCES J Checks, Drafts and Postal or Ex- , press Money Orders should be , made payable?te ihc order of " The Palmetto Leader,- _i ' ( ___ JjgP. J* HAMPTON Pnhli^nr [ E. PHILIP ELLIS ? Field Agent L. G. BOWMAN, Circulation Mgr I i Communications intended for the 1 current issue must be very brief 1 and should reach the editorial desk not later than Tuesday of each week. City news, locals \ Wednesday. i . Tfilejahfln?__A523 .. .. j " - Saturday, May (i. 1989 j FAITH IN HIS'" LEADERSHIP The-* Palmetto " trader is""noI a , denominational newspaper. ? By J that we mean that it is njrt the specific organ of the Methodist, Baptist or Presbyterian churches in South Carolina. This newspaper is non-sectarian, yet our policy is to speak for truth and a'dvo- ] cate principles that will help Negro organizations develop? advocate such principles as will redown to the best interest of South Carolinians regardless of race or church affiliations. In less than 30 days the board of trustees of Allen University will-convene to elect a president of one of the leading institutions? of the African M. E. Church. The chairman of the board is the Rt. ! Rev. J. S. Flipper of Atlanta, Ga.{' For 32 years he has officiated in the office of Bishop and is the ( Senior Bishop on the bench in ( that great denomination. He is a man of wisdom and has had to weather many storms. While Allen rs specifically a denominational college, it_ has ? ~ friends "among all of our people, white and black. These people are vigilantly looking to Bishop Flipper and the board of trustees for a lepdfr j)t AH'M. "h" "an mand the attention of the people, make contacts that will mean success and also have the confidence ; of faculty and student body. To ' do less would be disastrous. The welfare of the college must not be < sacrificed to suit the wishes o ,f "foot ball politypiang " We?have faith in the leaders of thought among the ministers of the A. M. E. Church. We have i faith and confidence in the judge- 1 ment .and leadership of Bishop l Flipper. Colleges are erected for students. Students must havo < equal educational opportunities in tffie colleges which they attend. 1 The office of college president is i a man-size job. Let us "nope and' 1 ?trust for the best in the final] ' outcome at Allen. 1 100,000 negro railroad j workers! called ? , to conference* , New York, N. Y., April 28?The ( railroad workers,- black" and white l are at the cross roads. But the ( plight of the black worker is the ; most perplexing and distressing; f What are the causes ? - They are \ many, such as consolidations, mer- | gers, reorganizations, labor Mav f ing devices, bankers' manipula- , tions of railroad properties and, t chief of all, long hours of work t an<l discriminations on account of ^ race- and colur. { The determination, however, of { the causes and search for reme- t dies as nearly as possible will be j the task of the National Conference of Negro Railroad Workers, j which the Brotherhood invites all <. Negro railroad workers, organized and unorganized, to attend, c May Ihth and 20th, Friday and v Saturday, at Washington, I). C. j The main purpose and value of the conference is to bring the Ne- ^ gro railroad workers of varying y crafts and on different railroads, together to discuss their common v problems and ways and means of meeting them, and, especially, to v observe and understand the signi- | (\ \ ficance of pooling the moral ami-f intellectual forces of Negro rail-1 a road workers to achieve some mca 1 ire of job security and the pro;ction of their interests, without iolating sound and fundamental rinciples of trade union organizaioru The tentative agenda will emrace : 1. Legislative proposals to olve some of the problems of the ailroad workers. 2. Shorter hours. 3. Organization. 4. Relation of Railroad unions o Negro workers. 5. Displacement of Negro work rs. C. How the Negro workers may 'Xercisc and secure their rights inder the existing federal railroad Suggested topics for the agenla an<l other suggestions that may >e important to a constructive onference am requested. i_ No rigid rules will regulate del gates, except that they must be ither Negro officials or members >f railro&d unions or Negro raiload workers. All delegate* wiil be required to lefray -expenses of transportation a and from conference, and their nainteiiance while there. The Washington Local Division >f the Brotherhood will serve as lost to the conference and will supply?information'?concerning lousing and places where food nay he scctilod. ; On the first night, Friday, there ,vill be a mass meeting. Speakers will be announced. Saturday night the conference. will close vith a labor dinner. Kindly inform me if we may - xpect -your organization to send a delegate to the .conference, ov ivhether you, as a railroad work i, expect to ulU'lld. Tluy need for such a conference for consultation among Negro workers?who have never?before net in a general parley to explore the resources of their power foi mutual protection, seems to be clear artd definite, Information has come to the Brotherhood that the great majority of Negro railroad workers are not even acquainted with th;? nature, scope and significance of the body of railroad legislation that vitally affects them. A con ference such as this will serve the important purpose of making Ne gro railroad workers conscious of their rights under federal laws and ucrtornsillv tVin Rnilvvnv T.nhor Act-, Railway Unemployment Insurance Act and the.Railroad Retirement Act, etc. White railroad, workers "have their Association of Railway La-, bc,v Executives and the Railway Department of the A. "F. of L. to serve as a clearing: and coordinating center and agency for matters of every description that stock of the state of the railroads and the workers and adopt programs to safeguard the interests of workers, chiefly the membois of the Standard Railroad unions who are white. But the black railroad workers havL. only a few railroad labor unions, separate and distinct and unrelated, with 10 machinery for. periodic discussion and collaboration on vrtal matters that concern them. It is to meet this important need .hot lhn Hi nt hoi hotwl nf Sloonmi? Gar-Porters is inviting all Negro railroad workers, organized, and unorganized, to come together in .1 national confab. Fraternally yoyurs, . A PH1I HI-RANDOLPH,?-International President, 217 West 125th Street, New York City. Wll ITM IKE NEWS Sunday as w lovely cool day. Services wore held at Cedar Grove -y the Pastor, Rev. I. B. Ruffin Music furnished by the Cedai [Jrove quartet. Collection $5.00. Mass Meeting The second mass meeting of the Spartanburg dis'tfict, Palmett cronfetence was held at Cedar Grove church Friday, April 28th iresided over by Rev. T). C. Crosby, presiding elder. A large rowd attended the mass meeting. A good spirit was shown during the meeting, which made a high mpression on the district officers,* vhjt are: President of the .Missionary, Mrs. Janie G. Douglas; noting wc/men, Mrs. B. "F. Brewer; Ruds of Promise, Mrs. Willis I, Orosby; Supply Captain, Mrs. workers reported round in all departments. . The officers smiled )ver the fine report of Cedar Trove, Spring Hill ami- Bruce Tabernacle churches. The sum of /ne hundred dollars was raised, ffnny applauses were made for the ine report of Cedar Grove. There yas a plenty of dinner to the deight of all. We thank all the dif erent churches for rendering their services. God blesses a cheerful river. Sermons were delivered >y Revs. Gladden, S. I. Benson, P. 1. Stroud, R. J. teey gladden, I. J.. Ruffin. C. C Coleman and many )thers. Mrs. C. C. Coleman was dected as a delegate to Detroit. Michigan. Mr. J". J. Epps visited his sistqr dis. Victc/ria Baker in Newberry 'unday. Mr. George Williams, a member if the Y.M.A.S. club bas improvd, after being ill, also Mr. A. Lee 'ant is improved. Mrs. Cornelius Byrd js still in he hospital at this writing. We lope for her a speedy recovery. fany of her fBonds and relartrvrs" isited her last week. Mrs. Maggie Glenn from Knoxille, Tennessee, is visiting her jaughters, Mrs. Mary Joiner and kmily, also Mrs. Cornelius Byrd nd family. Miss Alice Turner is visiting , i ??- ^ ST L' - Hi' |a- '- jf| pf-' 1 *i m .&&& Tin- iH'\v?Hume. Making Resident live" ill the house for six weeks di making. The course includes the tion; family relationships; and chi per person per. day. | MAYBE SO AN 4 (By \V. II. $ X"XKK~X"X~X"X?<"X"X??X"X"X ASLEEP IN S A local news item was to the effect that a clerk in a shoe store -smelt smoke fumes, lie could not telll from whence came the odor. A city fireman just happened in at the time. Together they searched the building. They opened the door of a small upstairs room, i There they found the bed clothes and pillows burning; In the midst "of the fire and smoke lay the janitor asleep. Can you beat it?. Asleep in spite of-Well, thery are lots of people in sjmt' in- /vnsoiutoiy oblivious lb all which may be going on around thorn, they doze. In the face of danger, surround oil by conditions which mean disaster, often death, some people are .so skAeny that they have to be pulled o(u^i^'ouble by others. Mrs. Martha F.pps and family from Spartanburg. Mr. Samuel Fant. gave a birthday party last Saturday nite, at his home. Mr. Fant is the vicepresident of the Y.M.A.S. club. A delightful time was reported. Miss Sallie Lou Sanders visited relatives in Clintr-n the past week end. .She has_ returned?home. Mrs. Nellie Sanders left for Durham, N. 0., Satuiday for- a definite stay. We extend ..sympathy to Mr. Mordecai Joiner in the loss of his barn Sunday morning. Mrs. Braddie Kpps of Durham, [ N. ('., is very ill at this writing. "Pray much for him. Others sick are: Jim Griffon, Mrs. Mellie Fant Mrs. Cornelius Byrd. Improved -are -M-r.-W44tirr~ Mo i g a 11. ' PHH,ADK.t,l?inA SEWS Mi. ami Mis. John G. Andersonl at ld.'iS X. Mernine street gave a very lively and enjoyable birthday party Sunday April 16th in honoi of their daughter Miss Hattiej Bell Anderson. Miss Anderson was happily converted and bap tized on Easter Sunday morning at the'Bright Hupu Dapt. I'llUl'l'tV. The party consisted of more'than twenty-live children aside "the adults. Miss' Anderson received many fine and lovely gifts and a laj'ge-purse. The name of the adults attending are: Mr. and Mrs John Anderson, Rev. S. W. Jack son, Mr. William English, Mrs. Dinah Thompson, Mr. and Mrs Prince Williams, Mr. William Thompson, Mr. Green Anderson, Mrs. Rena Weston, Mrs. Easter McKnight, Mrs. Mary Rooks, Miss Gussie Mae Goodwin, Mrs. Janie Weston. We are sorry but "space will not permit us to mention the names of the children, but they all did enjoy themselves play'ng, many games. First, second and third prize was awarded.? Plenty j of ice cream, cake and punch was served and each one of the children toddled home with a big package of cake and candy. We wish for Miss Anderson, many, many' L I 1 mwi r i u|/|^v UM biiua(v^ iw iwmi; <nm j say to Mr. and (Mrs. Anderson,, please have another birthday party soon for some of their othei children for we always enjoy our w4ves?a^ Mr-and-MrHr-^VmlersonV home. Happy birthday to Miss Anderson. \Ve do hope to bo at your house for a party next April 1G, 1440. Your friends. mm M'.ATHKR WINS SPEECH TOl RNA.MENT | Orangeburg, S. C.?Mather A.cademy was first prize winner of ai two-day, state-wide' High School peech tournament sponsored?and ' held at the South Carolina A. and M. College, Wednesday and Thurs flay, April 26 and 27. Six contestants were winners rn the four groups which the entries from twelve high schools had been divided into. So close were the contestants in chese groups that * "ifi ^ I THE PALMETTO LEAD EX UDENTS LEARN IDE o at Dillaiil university in New Orhj: iri*ng which time thy students study fundamentals of nutrition, food sc Id care. Under the supervision of t :~x~xkkk~x~x~x~x~x~x~x~x~>* D MAYBE NOT shackle lord) ^ " ~ " " Y , K"X"XKK"X"XKK~X~XX~X~X~XH J PITK OF - - [< Many people sleep on their God given rights. In spite of provisions-; made for them, they are so drowsy that they never know what it is ' all about. I 1 | Suppose every colored person 1 eligible to vote would wake up and 1 1 take advan|?ge of the ballot, what a different aspect politics would1 | take on; what a different attitude1' imlitiriamr* would toko' i Suppose parents would wake { up, and see that their children at- '' tend schools provided for them, support all wort'y race enterpries,' throwing all their moral and-fin-; ' ancial support to them - - just slip pose. | The task of the wide-awake colored leaders is to keep awake . those who are asleep in spite ofJudges decided upon six finalists instead of four. ! A silver loving cup, which must i he won twice by competing schools j was awarded Mattre Brevard, Mather Academy, first prize winner. ' Lancaster Training School, Lan- . caster, and Sterling High School,' Greenville, were winners of this ' first prize in pieviclps?years.?A-1 pla<|ue inscription, "So. C. State College l'or Kxcellence in Speech" 1 wis awarded Nicea Ann Steward, ( Booker Washington High School, | Columbia, Other finalists receiving medals | Were Annabelle Hope, Finley Hi School, Chester; Thelma Leaks, Bell Street High School, Clinton; Kvelyn Fripp, Penh Normal, I. -U4i4-A. School,' St. Helena Island, ~ ,and Willie Williams, Kingstiee -High School, Kingstrec. | < In three years this state-wide i high ..ehool speech tournament . has attracted the best high school ( talent in the state. Judges stated ! that this year's tournament pre- ] sen ted*'such an array of talent ?. that there >vas great difficulty in ! deciding the- winners. ~ Directors i and sponsors declared this year's s competition to be the keenest and J tHM trained since the tournament t started three years ago. I President M. F. Whittaker pre- 1 sen ted prrzes and medals. Profes- < sor R. K. Davenport presided and Miss Ruby P. Funchess was direc- 1 tor. Judges were Miss Millicent f Dot hs. Georgia State College, Savannah, and Miss Emma C. W. t Gray. Paine College, Augusta, Ga. 1 Schools competing this year not previously named were: Allendale t Training School, Allendale; Beau-' 1 fort County Training School, Bur- ? ton;-Ellorce High School, Elloree; I Emmett Scott High School, Rock v Hill: Robert Smalls Hioh Sum 1 merville. __??1 ' "" *" " "" ? J j _^--W I \ N S BORO-XEWS I Beautiful weather greatly aided in the 5th Sunday services of ] ! our town on the last Lord's day. Mrs. Bessjp Picket, Haile and little daughter Silvia L. of Cam-""den wore week end visitors in our ]( city the first and second days of j this week, the guests of her aunt v AT 1 T * ."is. r,ua Johnson, and other -friends whom she made white tea- ~ cjiing here. j Pl'Xif^ and Mrs. E. Lee Stewart a their daughter Mrs. L. H. Dawkins a and a friend, Mr T. "M. Daniels, all of Orangeburg, were welcome a visitors here last Sunday, the 0 guests of their son, Prorf. P. A. n Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. W A \ Ross were delighted to have them y, as their dinner guests while here, q The Stewarts, Rosses and Dan- ^ iels motored over to Great Falls.' r The trip was one of real pleasure. Upon their return and after din- y -irr, many payr rails were made, t yes and many new acquaintances g before their return to Orange- S( burg. (j Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Beatty were a proud parents to have with them their s</n Mr. Paul from Benedict college. Mr. Beatty is a promising young man who will gradui tt c ?< ?* - *-? - I AL HOME MAKING Rjk "s....... . ?j , '-W a its which was opened this wee courses designed to help them r ;rvice and etiquette; clothing se he director the students will pi ate from the college course ? Benedict this spring. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ross ar ittle daUL'htov Cerilp and Mr Pn Stewart motored oyer to Mt. Ti bor Friday right of last week t witness their son's school closini They stopped by Brainerd Juni< college and picked up their daugl ter, Evelyn. VV. A. Ross' teaching and it wa earned that'he succeeded well. D( spite the rain many were out t witness the closing both white an colored. Both parents and friends of M Richard Campbell were glad 1 have him in their midst last wee end.. -Young Campbell is a sti dent erf Johnson C. Smith Uni and is making good having had l: .1 f i~ i ~ i .c ' nunu luuuuaiiuii laiu al r an ntv county training school. - To tc the truth all students Who lea\ here make good if given a fa chance. Our school is nearing its elos< Three more weeks will tell tl story of another year's battle i arairnt ignorance and superstitioi J. S. Bowser attorney at la\ Charlotte, X. C., will address th seventeen graduates on the evei ing of May 23rd. The pastors of both Wayma A. M. E. and St. Paul Bapti: churches are glad to have ne roofs put on the parsonages. Rev. H. F. Surles, pastor of th white Baptist church here preac Sunday aftefnoon. Rev. J. It Beatty is to be congratulated uj in having such men as Dr. Surh preach to his people. Mr. David Belton spent lar Sunday with his parents" near Ft u mbia. BAI/n.MORE. MD. NEWS By J. W. Agurs Tuesday night at 8 o'clock usli i'r board meetiftgr Wednesda night prayer meeting. Sunday April 30. which was the usher: lay, Sunday school 9:30 a.m. wit supt. Mohley presiding. 11:3 [ireAching by Rev. P. A. Stever ;on c/f St. -Paul Baptist church 1 p.m. program> rendered by th jsher board with several quaitet ,n,l ATioi T?< jorta (Marl; wus mistress of cere nony. f 6:00 p.m. BYPU conducted b i?ev. Norfleet. 8 p.m. service con lueted by the Pastor, Rev D. C Clark. Several visiting ushe Doards of various churches mad inancial reports on this drive. Mr. and Mrs. William Brown re urned from their honeymoon o Monday. Miss Thelma Mcintosh was th ?uest of Mrs. Mary Williams o Saturday. Miss Lula Mae Smit Mr. Joseph Chisholm and Mr. am Mrs. W. D. Mills of Washington 'isited "Mr. and Mrs. Wardell Wil jam* of Baltimore Sunday. )Sick: Elliott Williams, the lit le son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvii iMilllams, ?? ??? See little Matthews for The Pa n'etto Leader. BETHLEHEM BAPT. < HURCl Rev. E. A. Davis, Pastor S. S. and morning worship fol owed the regular order of service nany were present for the setices. _At B: 30 there was sponsored i inging program in interest of aui em ,. u?,i ? nt time. All of tho choirs did no ppear, however. Evening worship opened at 7.4.' t this time the pastor deli vera ne of his old but appropriati lessaves, theme: "Heaven o n < ts Mansions." The spirits wen lijerh and every on,, was ' nppy 'he pastor has planned to at tern: he State Convention at Newber y, C. this week. Next Sunday afternc/on there /ill a?program?sponsored b} he Usher Board and on the 2m: lunda'y the Annual Mother's Da> ermon and program will be ren ered. You are invited to attenr 11 of these services. PATRONIZE OITR ADVERTISERS -Tf^rrrK^- mi ! i ai j 1 k Summers. ! j- Mrs. Janie Bates and grand ehil v. dren of- Columbia spent Sunday a with Mr. and Mrs. A. Marshall. Id Miss E. S. Marshall has return ill ed, after spending a week in Cinrc cinnati, Ohio. HELENA NEWS Sunday school was opened a t the usual hour, with teachers at " their place of duty. | ' At 7:30 the pastor brought to: ' us a wonderful sermon; we raised $4.00. jv The Mt. Zron choir of Helena 1 went to Calvary church and also St. John Baptist church and ren dercd a beautiful program for the benefit of the society; after which every one was highly appreciative ' "i| State A. & i ;_4-? "K*: Orangebu | ANNOU -*t* . ; t| The Twenty-fifth Ann y| JjJNEJZ_to-Jt ? , 5' ? h v Regular collegiate cou 0 X ? Arts and Sciences, Ed ? Trades and Home Ecc P Y S X 1 ' X Special courses for Prineii X and Teachers of Rural Sc y| ~ v X For further information ai r | e X IX Director of - 'A v S li * e .t, n \ "*? n ?XmX* 1 X' rt * . 4 . | Benedict-Allc '|| Sch< 'j| BEGINS JU1 , | C red its Given foi I Weeks C t T r ? ,? t tuition six week \% TUITION NINE WEE \; J HOARD and ROOM _ i i *!* ~ * . * Write l X II THE DIR1 1 T ? J i I | *j. \\ oman s Christian Conference be X nt Benedict College? Mav 20, 1931 T k-x^-x-x-x^-x-x-XK-xK-x-w tI mbmKIB \ I \ ( I 1 T<^ A director and eieht tr:. is *ill neet the problems involved in hr^me lection; house planning and decora !an meals at a cost gf fortv cents ( A NP) jf ST. MATTHEW C.M.E. ~CHURCH^ id Leesville.?Sunday school was td- opened at the usual hour ,with the i- teachers at their post of duty. j :o Eugene Drafts, the son of U.B. ?. Drafts was funeralized Sunday at >r- St; John C. M. E. ehu'veh. 1The. Mattie S. Coleman Club 'was organized April 22. Dorothy is Lillie Larrine was elected secretary. A wonderful program was :o at St. Matthew church Sunday id nite. The Summers children will spend r. a week in Lexington, after school hn rrnf u-i tV> fVtovi* unnf Movin Saturday, May 6, 1939 On the sick list are Mrs. Marie lurton, Mrs. Alice Chalmers, Mr. Villic I.ony:, Miss Thelma San- _ ? lers. " ' There was a grand time Thurslay night at 'the Mt. Zion Hap ist church rn honor oT the new chool at Helena. ST. PHILIP A.M.E. CHURCH ? Kev. J. E. Dixon, I'astqr Eastbver.?Services at St. Philp on Sunday was on time. Our >iu;nday school attendance is still n large -nfimbersj and the lesson s Jjeing thoroughly taught by the eaehers and reviewed each morn ng affer by one of the teachers >r senror scholars. , As usual a few* minutes prayer service was rendered by Mrs. Tela Lovett and Mis. Lula Whaley. Love feast was taken. Afterward i few minutes experience meetjng vais conducted and a large num)er testified for the Lord. Rev. Richard Jones delivered a short " sermon, su'bject Love. ?we are looking forward to the inal rally on Sunday, of, which v> are hoping- for success. ?We were glad to have Mrs. Ma ie Nelson of ' Sumter down and,ivorship with us in our services. 1 Dur doors-stand open at all times or visrtors. Come to church, and oin the churchy ^ iffHiifin s One Way Coach Fares to i t 1 -*z - ' 1 Atlanta, Ga. _____$3.75 Charlotte, N. C. .... 1.65 Charleston, S. C. 1.95 j Cincinnati, O. 9.00 Newberry, S. C. .75 Orangeburg, S. C. .75 Rock Hill, S. C. 1.30 ^ [ Savannah, Ga. 2.30 Spartanburg, S. C. 1.45 Washington, I). C. 7.35 Insure Safety. Avoid Highway Hazards, Travel By Train, AirConditioned Coach on Through Trains. | J. T. Cobb, Div. Passenger Agent Columbia. S. C. W~X~X~X~X~X-X? X^X^X^X^X*1 M. College i rg, S. C. I NCES ? ?"in ual Summer Session | J i?T A 1 rses in Agriculture, lucatron, Vocational ;|; rnomics. X A . T S lalv-Joaoes Supervisors ^ ? hools ' *!* cklress: ?? J the Summer Session, ;! tate A. & M. College, | Orangeburg, S. C. | in Summer ?.jL >oi | I VE 7,1939 I T I 7 * S3x and Nine X - 1 i ourses ?ir * | s $10.00 i KS 15.00 t $3.75 PER WEEK il o . ' ' 3CTOR ;' For Information. ?? ,gins - ;; < XX^XX~X"X~X"X"X*+^*>*>^>4' ?'