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' Saturday, May 13, 1939 AhMfl^a * ^ >dHlslgHB[L^-* PERSONAL MENTION 1 4 > Miss Daisy Weston of 2436 Green. St. is back from wintering in Elotrkia. Miss Weston ha8 improved her voice very much by _ taking: -voice lessons under Vocalist, Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Walker. She is here for an indefinite period afterwhich she will return toMiamie. Rev. and MYs. B. C. Cunningham of Wrnnsboro spent last Tuesday in Columbia. The Rev. Hale B. Thompson, church, Wilmington, N. C. was the guest of Dr. T. *J. Miles "for a few hours while in the city last Wednesday. ? Rev. Jas. Holman of Latta was in Columbia Monday. TVr. Lee A. Logan of Statesburg and one of the leading ministers in South Carolina spent last Friday in the city. Mrs. Mary Foxworth of Marron spent last Wednesday and Thursday in Columbia. Mrs. Hattie Duckett, Mrs. Thomas of Anderson and the niece of Eh*. E. A. E. Huggins were here Friday, enroute to fhe meeting of the Women's Federation i n Darlington. Mrs. R. W. Mance, Sr., has one of the most beautiful flower gar dens in - VVaverley. Stop by and see the landscaping-, beehold the blended colors of roses, azalies, candy tuft and iT dozen other plants well nurtured aiitL highly cultivated. It's the result of careful cultivation and the outcome of a study of the aesthetic during the owners college days. Mr. and Mrs. Ritter of Allendale were here Monday. Professor Butler was guest speaker in Manning and Charleston last week. He accompanied the Allen singers in their week end tour. The aggregation goet under the direction of Prof. F.P~ Abraham. They sang in Sellers Monday night. < Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Freeman ? of Saluda spent the week end in the city. ~ Mr: Fred Green, well-known business man of. Andrews, is a patient in the Good-SamarrtanWaverley hospital. Mr. Green was brought here Monday by Mrs. Green and Prof. J. E. Smith, and appears to be suffering a little from a nervous breakdown. Mrs. Annie Alston's flower gar den, 1417 Pine, is another one ol the gardens in Waverliey which attracts the public's, attention. Various colors of pansies, blend with dahlias, petunias and lockspurs fringe the bordering o f candy tuft. This is given a gracious setting in the rear under the eves of evergreens, abelias, speria and nandinas. There is a plenty of beauty to be seen in the taatOr selection of plants and land scaping. Mrs. Serena Eaddv. Miss Qra Trezevant and Mr. Daniel Eaddy of Columbia spent the week end a few Sundays ago at Claflin college visiting Miss Malissft Eadcty a sister-in-law of Mrs. Eaddy. -Miss Eaddy a student of Claflin college is from Hemingway. Mr. Frank Brown of the city, sncnt woplf ir> PVinrlnt+o N.C. visiting relatives and friends Mrs. Ethyl R. Brown, instruc tor of Charlestn Poro School ot Beauty Culture, accompanied her . students Miss Sydney Thompson and Mrs. Beulah Howard to Columbia to stand the State Board Beauticians exam. Madame Julia BTeeland, President of the Madam Jolts: E. Breeland School of Beauity Culture of Orangeburg, S. C., and 14 graduates of the school were callers at our office Tuesday. Madam Breeland brought the gh-ls here to take the State Board of Examination. It is also expected that Madam Breeland will open a branch school in Columlbia soon. JACKSON FAVORIT] IN TITLE MATCH HI By Jimmy Smith (Finch Hitting For The 'Leader') Almost, anywhere along Washington street the wise men will spot you a 2 to 1 bet that when the smoke has cleared away after eight rounds of furious fighting, the ex-human barrel of beer, Tiger Ed. Jackson, will get the nod 1 .over the still young but fast fading veteran ,of many ring-wars , Ike Hermie. (Soroe are'even giving r 7 ttf 5 that it won't last over three rounds. Reason; the Tiger is out for revenge this time. He-^wants to a venge that defeat Hennie handed him some months ago. Second, the fight will be for the state heavyweight crown. I was arqund both training camps the other day and both of them have reached i their peak. The Tiger was vie I ious in his wcrrk-outs. He cut | loose with a tremendous right hand blow on spar-mate Miller'3 chin and the hitter's knees buck- j led when Timer George Smith i: BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENA I Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wainwrightj 'of Charleston, S^-C., announce thej birth of a son christened Henry,' Junior* Monday, April 10, 1939. Mother and son are doing fine. TENTH ANNIVERSARY of thV Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the . South Carolina Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Where? Greenville District Thompson Centennial Church Anderson, South Carolina. When? June 15-18, 1939. SPECIAL FEATURES: Missionary Study Course, No. Ill Tenth Anniversary Money Tree (From a dhne to a dollar, for each ' 'year.) Everybody is invited. Come help us lift up the Christ. ^ MRS. P. M. GIBBES, S. C. Conf. Pres. W. F. M. S. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. C .C. Cauthen announce the marriage of his niece. Daisy Re becca Stewart, arid Mr. Samuel Loyd Riddles, April 9,1939. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Johnson of Charleston, S. C., announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ethel Louise Johnson to Mr. Preston J. Rhodes of Eastover, S. C. The ceremony took place a t April 24, 1939, 3:30 p. m. | MISS WATSON HONORED j Miss Vivian Watson, 14, beloved daughter of Rev. anl Mrs. S. E. Watson, of Lake City will graduate next week as valedictorian from the Marion . High School. Her sister, Deborah, who was just.16 a.fewweeks_,agograduat-| ed last year from the snma gohonl with honors. She is now an "A" student in Claflin University. Both of these students have been o n the honor roll for several years. Doubtless many of their relatives in Columbia will attend the commencerhent at Marion next week. THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE CLUB The club met at the home of Mother Griffen at the usual hour. The meeting began with the song Work for the Night is Coming; prayer by Mrs?? Sarah Lairrrie. Song, An Evening Praypr The " lesson was read by our President. Mrs. Anrrie Austin and was well discussed by Mrs. Griffen. We discussed love and each member paid their dues. The closing selection was What A Friend Wt Have In Jesus. The next meeting tha L. Glover, 2311 Stark street, May 22, at 7:00 o'clock. BEAUTICIANS CLUB SPONSOR POPULARITY CONTEST The City-wide Beauticians club i* sposoring a popularity contest the winner of which will get a Free Trip to the World's Fair being held in New York City. The contest end- .Tune 9'fUVi 1QQQ Wesley M. E. church. All patrons are asked to help their Beautician win the trip. Mrs. Annie B. Evans is the Tuesday. March 28. the .Citywide Beauticians held their Bimonthly meeting at Mrs. Claudia Tolliver's Beauty shoppc on Millwood avenue. The old and hew business was discusesd bv the mem bers who were there. The hostess erved the members tea. cakes and candy. The next meeting was to be held at the parlor pf Mrs. Frances Summers on Greprflr street. Tuesday, April 4, 1939 the Beau tklans of the city met at the pat lor of Mrs. Frances Summers. on j v ? v.* ( ..-J. . k V- r ..s.;' * ir. ...r.A* ',J - E TO BEAT HENNIE 5RE MAY 18th I called "time*', thus saving Miller from a probable knockout. Hennie hasn't been loafing either, he was just doning the gloves when I walked in for a few rounds with Ispar-mate Smith. Smith j roughed it up in the first rcrund I and had Hennie Qn the defense | most of the time. In the second round Hennie lashed out with a mighty left hook to ^Smith's chin followed by a right to the mid section and Smith was through foi the day.?If it were left to me, I would take Battling Burroughs who.w<ill fight on the same night, word for it. Burroughs says: "I . have fought them both, they hoth are tough, but Jackson has more T.N.T. in his right than Hennie has in both of his fists, that's why I am taking Jackson. It's going Ktrep niy money in my- pockets". Promoter Henry Hines predicted that he Expected a crowd of more than 500 to pack the gym and that the advjflfee tickets "arc ~ already greatly in demand. Gregg street. The report erf the _ [~bHby~~contest was^ Htscussed and proved to be a success. Mrs. Summers the hostess served ice cream ] and cake. The club adjourned to < meet at the borne of Miss Lillie 1 Mae Hardy on McDuffie avenue. The last meeting of the month j I was held April 18. at Misc Lillie _ Mae Hardy's shop. The members j discussed the new business. Miss^ Hardy served potato salad , crackers, orangeade and cookies. , The Beauticians club met at Mrs. May 4, 1939. . ' ( (Miss) E. Searles, reporter ' LUCKY BIRD SOCIAL CYtfB ' The club met at the home of" ' Mr. Ned Hines, 424 Henderson sti'eet and the meeting was called } to order by the President, Mr. Sam-Williams. Song by Florence ; Boyce; prayer by Mr. " Willie Boyce; song by Mrs. Annie Por- ' terj. sc;ripture lesson by Mrs. Hat L ti?_jIohnson^-Rong"-by?Mrs. Hattie I Johnson. The house was then ! ' opened for business. The presi1 dent called for the minutes of the '-last meeting, which were received I and approved. Sick committee re ported brte member sick, Mrs. Min nie Bowels," 1012 College street. Unfinished business and new busi riess were called for. The club , will have ai picnic at Dunbar Lake | May 29. The roll was called and 17 members were present. The I next meeting will be 1326 Wheat street, Mr. Paul White's home, i The club was dismissed by Mrs. Florence Boyce. The club was served refreshments. BENEDICT COLLEGE CLUB The Benedict college club met J Tuesday, May 9, 1939 in /Stark's Library, with Mrs. N. A. Jenkins, president, presiding. Plans were made for commence rjnent -week.?We had a niee group -j out to this last meeting of the I year. Remarks were made by ( Di. Starks and Mr. J. P. Potts. I J Officers for the 1938 39 term j were elected. Mrs. W. T. Mad- ] den, president; Mr. Horace Tay- ( lor, vice?president; Mrs. Juliet Gilliam, secretary; Mrs. Albertha Marshall, treasurer; Mrs. D. K. Jenkins, chairman nrocrani com 1 mittee. ] i to the group after taking over the chair. The club will hold its next ( meeting in October. THE SUNSHINE WORKER** ! For several weeks we have been , trying to reorganize. Of course you heard a great deal from us ( last year; but we are strivirfg to | do even more. We have decided | not to elect any new officers for , this year and the old ones vVill be listed in our next report. The club is sponsoring a great drive for membership record. It is in the form of a contest. We are divided into two groups: the "Reds"?and the "Blues". ThO""Reds" must win and the "Blues" must win. This excitement is to close on the first Monday ir. June. , Look out for us, because we'll be < there. i We are begging and asking that all old members be present at the . lrome of MissOra Mae Trezevant, 1018 Harden street, next Monday , night. Business of importance. We are glad that Miss Mattie i B. Bowman can now rest awhile from teaching. . radio literary and social club , Once again time has permitted: ] the members of the Radio Ltterary Social club to speak to you. | Broadcasting with long and short | waves crver station RLSC, at the ( Odd Fellows' hall. Our President Mr. Roland Harris, has opened the meeting with the I/Ord'a Prayer. ^Ir. Thomas Palmer takes the floor and brings about a very good j issue. Mir. Buster Withere baeks Mr. Palmer's issue by making a ( bill out to the group to be voted t upon. The vote is <yn but the bill j fail to pass. I wish you could see f Mr. Palmer's and Mr. WitheisLj_| faces. After all it is in the game j folks. j Mr. Roland Harris is making a e short talk on club attendance. Yes p I boys, he is right please be on I 1^1*'-' - :v- w- ... - ? .. the? palmetto i u^^i; ira^|f Ji/fe, 9rpbjjl From left to right: Alice Bi Brown, three of the JKterbiig Che ?ral Theatre Project's" sensational iVPA records at the New Yorker time. ' ?Mr. Roscoe Jackson, Jr., is tryng to end the business of the day >y risking for the club's dues. The roll is being1 called and the renittance is being lifted. 'Jn deep remembrance otf our deceased membe'r, Mr. Thomas B. Batey, a prayer was offered. VIr. Thomas Batey you are not for. gotten, . Por the things and deeds you have done Por us and your club. Well, Mr. Batey sleep on and on; It will not he. very, very long, Before we all will join you, Because our time is limiteih___ Time is up folks and we are signing off. R. Jackson, Jr., acting reporter MAGNOLIA SOCIAL CLUB At the usual hcrnr the meeting was called to order by the president. Opening hymn I. Come to the Garden Alone, was followed with scripture, prayer and another song Love Lifted Me. The business being attended to we turned to the greatest part of tlhe afternoon, Socializing. We regret to knenv that Mrs. Ada members hope for her a speedy i eeover.' - Mrs. Lydia Wilder has joined our force. We are glad to have her ami hope that, she will eniov the smalt doings of this club Mrs. Sarah Ashley visited us this week. We are always glad to welcome visitors and we are ask The hostess served a delicious course of salad and cake with ice beverages. We adjoured to meet it the home of IMrs. Hickson at 1018 Harden, sti eet, .next Tuesday evening. IMPORTANT MEETING A very important meeting of the Columbia branch NAACP is called for Tuesday night, May 16 church to complete our spring membership drive and to hear a nost gratifying refiort from some special work ^y our Contact committee. Our branch is really doing something to better conditions right here today. Nobody is excluded from the meeting. It is a fine thing to have your name written there not to be encouraged in wrong but to be vindicated in right. Come and hear for yourself.. Bring a new member. Jas. M. Hinton, president R. W. Jackson, secretary rWKIA'E STARS SOCIAL CI.I B The club met at the home of Mrs. Elouise Williams 2107 Penrlleton street, Tuesday night May S?th. Devotional was led by the Chaplain, Mrs. Louise L. Ovee. After the devotional the meeting A-as turned over to the President, Mr."Freddie^ Ferguson. The minjtes were called for, received and adopted. Old and new business tvere discussed. We are still inviting our many friends to come out with ns to ,he dance at the Palmetto Chauffeur's club Monday night, May 15, it 8 o'clock, unrt.il ? Good music. Admission 25ic couple and L 5c single. The club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Ida Mae Wiliams, 931 Pendleton street, Tueslay night, May 16. HAPPY BIRTHDAY On Wednesday night May the ?rd at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, 3125 Asylum road Colonial Heights, a birthday p&r;y iri honor of Mr. Davis was riven. Mrs. Davis ag hostess was issisted by Mrs. David Coleman, Wrs. Irvm Wilson and Miss, Eve yn Myers. Many lovely and useful gifts were presented fom the ighteen guests names as follows: disses Lucinda liOrick, Julia Sims L.ula Myers and Evelyn Mvers: / 1 ,EADER M j9 ip^~ jpP5^ -** rooks, Beatrice Yanoy and Wilma >ru< \yho help swing the VVPA Fed"Swing Mikado" now breaking all Theatre on Broadway! Messrs Jasper Davis, Horace Lee Jones, Alexander !Nichols, Karl Shepard, Hubert Dye and Earl Gadsden, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph An derson, Mr. and Mrs. David Cole man, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. -Jennings and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis. Several games of cards were played from 8:30 to 10:30 after wlhieh the tables were removed ..and u -jrtter-bug - swing was performed by Mr. Earl Shepard and _ Miss Evelyn Myers. For two hours the guests enjoyed a very pleasant evening of dancing. The hostess?served California Cherry, baked sliced ham, potato - - 5jTtS7I slirr> t run n t not nifUno Imni" made cheese 1 oils and Russian ice tea and strawberry short cake for desert. The guests departed at 12:30 \vith regret but the "sandman was ou its way. WOMEN WOULD BE-FRIENDLY CLUB MEETS Winnsbora, R. C.?On May 3rd the 'Women Would-Be-Friendly ! club met at sister Ella Ford's home at 4 o'clock for a division of their money which they meet ' every 3 months and purchase valious things for each member of the club. A very enjoyable- time was had. Rope jumping, baseball _ _and?other amusements.?were?indulged in. After which Rev. Mrs. Janerette read a paper. Mrs. Carrie Mitchell read a paper. Mrs . V Pnhh. Mrs. Florence Sta'rks and Mrs. Ella Ford, sang solos. ' Rev J. C. Hilton read a paper on the subject "Duty", which was very appropriate. This club induing more to bring about association among our people than any group here. Mr. FU/rence Staiks, president and reporter; Mrs. Carrie Mitchell . secretary. EVENING STAR SOCIAL CLUB The club hell its regular meet- < ing Wednesday night, at the regular hour 8:20. The club song was led by the chaplain.- Praye'r b y the chaplain. Mr. E. Jenkins. Another song by the club. The devo- j tions closed. The minutes were read and adopted. Unfinished and new business was discussed. The , club had a sliver tea Sunday, May 7 and we enjoyed having our - friend;'?to?come in?with us and take a part. Tht> club is looking forward to give a fish fry Saturday May 1.1th at the home of Miss Viola Jenkins 008 . Sumter St. We cordially invite our friends to come out and he with us at 7:30 -Saturday. Next meeting?Wednesj. _ day nite at 1002 Gates street. WAVERLY SILVER STARS CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY The Wnverly Silver Stars swung to the music of their hand on the night of April 21. The anniversary was a succe?s and was highly enjoyed by all. The Stars were fourteen blup clouds erf joy; Their dresses were made of blue lace and everyone looked like a stai that felt from heavem?The hall was beautffully decorated in the club', colors, -blue and while. " After having a wonderful time on Friday night one of the Stars, M iss Inez Collin was happily unit- |< ed in wedlock on Sunday evening at her home on Cherry street and it was agrand event. The Waverly ,Stars met at the home of jMrtf. Mamie Harris on * I Lyon street. May ft. The was ; vailed to brdej' by the president afti*r songs and prayer, a short program was rendered; a short business, discussion followed "and the .meeting. cam<. to a close. The hostess served a delicious cc/urse. We are planning many-religious programs Tor the near fyture. We are not only thinking of social activities hut religious as well. Alice Lewis, repoitrrr Til K A1 KOKA ( LI B ... ?Sonera? Saturday?morning, " pril ll'.'. about ten o'clock, thi- iiu-m In-rs of the Aurora Club left Senoca e 11 route to Black Rock Mountain about eight miles above (Taytun,*(ia.. where \\ * ' en iov**#t n Wonderful picnic.? Each membejp carried an m*0ifi1lcd basket containing chicken,* ham, deviled eggs sandwivhes, [tickles, cakes, conk-' )c<. salads aruj numetousothei eats, including le.moaade. After the .'picnic had been enjoyed, we climbed mountains and visited iome ol the scenic spots <,n the mountain. Pictures were made from every angle. We* arrived home about 8 o'clock at night. Those going on picnic were: Misses B. M. Perry, G. M. Owens,' F. M. Taggart? E. E. Siv.emore and F. I,. WilliamsMessrs^ J. C. Beeks, W H. Gaines, Jr., A. L. Code, l". S. Gallman, L. A. Crewimd?Wi?F. Ilauisui). We must thank Mr. Gaines fof having selected such an ideal spot for the picnic; GOOD S AM AR IT AN -WAV EH LY HOSPITAL NEWS The auxiliary held its ..regular meeting on Wednesday, May 3, at the hospital. Miss Grace Steele the superintendent, gave several helpful suggestums for the organization. She puts forth .every efToTi^to make the patients happy and cheerful. Work in the Nurses' Home is about finished except a few minoi repairs. New individual beds and other necessary furniture have been purchased for the home. We i are urging t1 loser contact with the student nurses. A change of en- I vironment will help these young girls. The members ars asked to I invite them into their homes for dinner or refreshments whenever it is convenient.. Show .an interest in. thtm_an^~keep -them happy. The auxiliary is sponsoring a May Queen contest, May 22, at 5 p.m. on the hospital lawn. All oi the churches are asked to select contestants to represent them. Prizes will be awarded. The contestant having the highest amount of money over $10.00 will receive a prize (tf $5.00 and will be crown. ed queen. The young girl having the next highest amount of money will receive a second prize of $2.5o. Votcg drave been sent t<T each church. This effort is being put forth to raise money for~patnT ir.g the pvtoi-inr /-.e < ? . v>j. mc i> uraes Home. Please cooperate with us. ?We-were greatly^ benefited by a lecture from Mi. James A. Jack-" son, special representative of the Standard Oil company of New Jersey at Zion Baptist church May 1st. He spoke on the development of more Negro business in Columbia. All present enjoyed everything that he said. This was sponsored by the Good-SamaritanWaverly Hospital auxiliary. All members are urged to be present at the next meeting or. Wednesday May 17, at 7:00 p.m. Ruth L. Bynum, repot ter. BONNE A I* ClRCl IT Rev. Willie Williams. Pastor Sunday, May 7 was a fine day at Mt. Cnrnicl for church-goers. Sunday-school opened on time with Sunt, and teachers at their-post of duty. At 11:30 the pastot 1 conducted services. At 4:30 the W. 11. and F. society met at the home of Mr.-. Rosa E. Darby with a large attendance. The . group was addressed by Brother M. Dar hv it - 1 ** * . -.v . ,-i.j a ufariieit prayei ' $ KSTA BUSHED 1909. I ?SPE( K Our Cleaner is Part'cu g, Partirnlar.? I CASH AN f 1 PLAIN PRESS OR 1 SUIT C '[ A COMBINATION OF 2 PLAI> L OR 3 FOR [ C?lled For and D< f J.W.BR | DRY CL I 713 MAIN STREET ' v Page 7 I meeting nva^ held at the honw erf Rev. J. A. Tingman. We hop* for the speedy recovery of Mrs Emma Tingman from her illness. Sunday is Mothers' Day and every mother that has sons and daughters?are looking for somathing on that. day. imm BOOKER T. WASHINGTON t -TOURS vJ 236 We?t 135th Street - W*w r.oRK. N. Y. ~ 1 J W A N T E 1> ! An ixptrieiued opieiktor at Amy'y Bi-aut.v Fhon. 1125 1-2 Washington St.. Columbia, S. C. - SatchelFs Cottage ?Noutly ?Furnished Itotmryr * 27 X. MICHIGAN AVE. ATLANTIC CITY. NEW JERSEY Call Cooper Bros. 8264 Fur Fresh Eggs- 23c per Dozen. 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