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i. Saturday,
May 20, 1929
RECOGNITION
? ?The C.?A. John .-ion Auditorium,
a unit in Booker Washington- high
, school, is named in honor ofv the
Supervisor of Negro Schools in
Columbia.
?
The nice thing about rt is that
the students asked that this b e
'lone and their desires were the
desires of the people of this school
district,?Narome?th<r - J4Wjin" "iTS
honor of Mr, Johnson is no more
than right. It is recognition ol
his efforts and usefulness as the
leading spirit in Negro schools ol
Columbia for more than a quartet
of a century.
We also hav.. Snv.m Srh.ml :iml
Carver- Junior High, in re *ngnif
tjon of two other worthy charac
ters?Mrs. C. D. Saxon - of local
fame and George Washington Carver,
who as a scientist, is known
around the world.
THE BELL STREET
SCHOOL?CLINTON
(Editorial Correspondence)
Bell Street School at Clinton
was the scone of activity last SunThe
annual religious ser'.ices
were held at three-thirty in
the afternoon, and ,at least 100
Peonh- were?[,ro?erit?despite thF "
fact that "Old Sol" hid his face
and between "he hours of twelve
and three -drenching rains came
down in torrents from th<- cloud- I
Rot nei.'i!/. ii n tVif.* u.-ill rr,t
let rain keep them from attending
exercises during the week o t
?braking."': They came
from the crty and~country side to
see the beautiful processional ajid
to hear the baccalaureate address.
The address was delivered by H.
B. Butler, young theolog of the
Srhool of Religion at Allen University.
It was one that gripped
the attention and made the exercises
grand.
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In the audience were at least
400 pupils of the school?well behaved
and well-dressed. The sys,-tem
had there was noticeable
caused comment by all who attended.
Professor J. T. W. Mims
is the principal of the school and
casual observation causes one to
see his good work and praise his
effort as a useful school man.
Sixteen teachers work on' the faculty.
They have eleven grades
and the school is on the accredited
list and is rated high by the State
Department of Education.
?
We saw fifteen graduates in the
line of march gowned and wearing
their caps and colors. Young men
and women with promising futures
training that will fit them to en
tel** freshman classes in any o f
the colleges. The glee club oi
twenty or more sang charmingly
the commencement music with
college air and dignity. Everything
went on with clock-like precision?
It brought over us a feeling
of love and appreciation that
will linger long m our memories.
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We were highly impressed with
the school plant. The landscap.
ing, the an'tthgement of shrubbery
general -gp^kegp oT the
school grounds and property reveal
the fact that much attention
is given to aesthetic education
Thofy have a $25,000 building that
I >- is wefl equipped in class rooms,
sht>p, science departments and on
wfef s4
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I MAYBE SO ANI
' (By W. H. S
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4 AB^ENTMI]
What "do you know about it? i
This morning I forgot to wash
my face. Occasionally I arrive at i
my office and find that my hair
is uncombed. I have a small mem- i
orandam book on, my desk. In it <
I put dates and things I must do.
But, yes, I forget that little old i
memo. I'm one absontminded <
ciiss, if there ever was one.
Why? iHTng
to da^Nvit^ this matter of
forgetting. Then' this rapidly fleet
ing age, crowded with events,
has me on the run. How can I
stop to think when I must run
in high all the tjpie'tn keep from- being
a traffic victim?
Father Time and his attendants,
Mr. Kush and Mr. Hurry, have
me going no fast that I Can't see"
the .playgrounds.
Clinton is a town of less thun|
;i,000 population. Of course, manyj
of the students come there from i
adjacent districts, we suppose, but
the school plant at Clinton reflects
in?a big1 way the attitude
of the school board toward Negro
education. Few towns that j
?m?the state have given to
the Negro pupils as fine a plant
as they have. It is ahead of cit- 1
ies with three times the si"/e in
population, and?Wett+tfn Mr. Mini* i
and his teachers have been abk s
in convince the ti ustees and tak- ~
payers that the money spent is ]
put to good use. This is shown I
in the type of students, the high1;
grade work and the ability of the
principal to fit his program to the" :
needs of the community.1 The type ;
of education warrants the'expen- i
diture, and wy believe trustees in
mftny of the smaller cities will give
Negro children equal opportunity
in education if they are con
vineed that the school is a "community-factor,
an asset and not a
liability. Another?noticeable ^
thing in connection with tho
school at Clinton is the fine spirit
manifested by the local board of
trustees. Men like H. L. Alexander,
Henry and the able ministei
Dr. Walker, work together for
the unbuilding of 'rhumb anil tlin school.
JOHNSTON NEWS
The oratorical contest which
was held at the school auditorium
Thursday night, May 4, marked
the beginning of the school's com
meneement. It opened^ and closed ^vith
"selections from the McKenny
and the school's quartpts. The 1
students had very interesting sub
jects from which to speak. The
pieces were delivered so well that
it took the judges some time to
decide the- winner". Prizes were
awarded?the fnllutting:
Ida M. Miles, winner of first
prize; II. Robinson, 2nd prize; '
Vivian Spann, 3rd prize; John
Weaver, Dorothy Peterbank, John
nie Blocker were the other speak
ers. The judges were Mrs. R.
Hightower of Ridge Spring; Mr.
S. Dean, Mrs. Camilla Mobley of 1
Johnston. This program w a s
sponsored by Miss T. Sewell.
The 1st and 2nd grades closed
</ut last Monday night. May 8,
with, ix very?successful opC'Tetfa,
1 he Adventures 01 uoiuiiucks, .
-po:>ored by Mrs. S. Smith and
Miss L. RiirHt-i fi.i d Thti?btagc ~
".vas Beautifully decorated with
shrubbery and roses tacked along
the wall. On the floor was a carpet
of aitifical green grass with
-mall tre.es placed here and there
which gave the effect of a wood
lar.<l scene. The costumes were
very rn ettv They?were?made?crt
different colors of cloth and some
ju??crepe paper.?Th( lights?w ent~ '
out occasionally, slue to the thunder
and lip?htninpr, but the brave
little ones continued their part
of the program. A large crowd
was present. _ ,
The juniors entertained the seniors
last Friday night, at the
school auditorium. The chapel was
decorated with pink crepe papei
and beautiful roses, which scented
the atmosphere with its fragrance.
The seats were arranged
heie and there arouund the wall
to await the guests, who were received
with a warm hospitality
by the juniors. Mr. James Gomillion
tickled the ivories to suit the
taste of the students. A delicious
salad course, ice cream and cake
were -served. After the repast
evtory one returned home with
his heart full of joy.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hills of
Columbia were visitor.s in town
on Sunday.
Mr. Wallace Harrison is better
at this writing.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ross have
moved to Johnson street.
i.eesville news
JVlrs. Eunid Summers ahd children
spent Mothers' aDy with her
mother and father and her sister
Marie at Lexington, S. C.
Our pastor's, brother Rev. L.
G. Bowman of Newberry with his
choir will preach at Calvary Sunday
afternoon. Friends from
other churches are invited t? hear
hiitij ~ . ? - 1 f*- " "
Our pastor is catling a ehtrrclr
conference Ftiday night at 8:001
o'clock. The officers and pastor
arc urging all the members to be
| out on time. I
Sunday was an unpleasant day
for the 'members and worshipers
of Friendship. Sunday school was
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NDNESS
l clock or calendar,
Most_of the people with whom
1 deal are in the same ftx. They
rush iJby me. Sometimes I can
stop them; sometimes I can't even
make them hepr me.
On a very large calendar in
my office I have out rir.-S around
iates I have. I have go.ie further
and indicated what I must do on
these dates. Jf I can just think
to Took" at that big calendar on
the wall?if I can just do it.
Why net your assistant or secretary
help you? you ask. Well,
the assistant en" secretary is also
trying to do what I'm doing-remember?things,
and not" "CfO Ta
doing it. v
This absentmindness business is
a pain. S O S , plaa??r
(Rights reserved)
ho lit at the usual hour, eonductad
by the Supt., Mr. A. H. Barnes.
The Pastor, Rev. E. A Moss has
just returned from a week's en-'
gaged in revival meeting in Philadelphia,
Pa. Also one week 'n
Washington, D.* C. His brother,
the Rev. S. M. Moss of Washington
preached a soul stirring sermon
in the morning ^erviee-p using
as a'subject: A Happy Mother.
After tvhieh he left enroute back
to Washington.
The Pastor, _Rev.-~Mos^?preach
ed in the evening service, using
is a subject The Rihle The Friend
ship Baptist Union which met at
Friendship the 5th Sunday was a
great success. Total collected
P94.63.
All members and f?icnd??aveisked
to come to worship with us
May 28, celebrating the 58th anniversary
of Friendship.
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RIDHEWOOl) CAMP NEWS
After being in Ridgewood Camp
for little more than a year, one
of our patients left for her Home
.ear BateaLurg, S. C. Tie same
authority that announced she had
Tuberculosis has. announced that
she is a well woman again. All
of her fellow patients are glad and
havc felicitated her. Her reeov_
cry?bs?enoouiaging?to them foi
they feel as sh:e has conquered so
can others.
If a doctor announces that you
have T.B. don"t give up and d:o
but go strictly by his orders a: d
do your nest to get in a Sanato
riuin. Someday like this ex-patient
you too, may be happy and
grateful.
So me ti me - a ttxi?Mrs . "Emm a W.
Drummer, terminated her services
at this camp. Nurse Drummer
was an efficient nurse. The superintendent
has procured in her
stead the services of Mrs. Susan
Brcwn Woodson. To this write)
Xurse_"VVoodson has at heart tho
welfare- of her patients.
The ladies enjoyed very much
:he Bible instructions they receive
each Mcmday from some lad'es
that are students from Columbia
Bible college.
Miss Watson of New Howard
has been bringing some beautiful
flowers to put on the bedsides tables
of the patients.
We sympathize with Mr. Henry
Lewis Morris in the death of
his dear mother. ,Mr. Morris is a
faithful and doyal employee erf
Ridgewood camp.
The following neonle were recent
visitors?of -ttre canTp^ Mis
XIice Hart, Mrs. Etta Hart, Mrs.
Lucy Hart, Mrs. Clarence Hart
Mr. William Gordon, Mr. and
Mrs. Luther Watts, Mrs. Savch
Shell). Mr. Edward Gant, Mrs
Mary Cronvev, Miss Thelma Cm
nrer, Miss Rudinc Greene, Mrs
Mamie Davis, Miss Mattie Beli
Davis, MT\ SchumpertLake and
others. The visits of these pemi
pie were muchen joyed.
LATTA NEWS
Every A. M. E. church worker
here has been on edge getting
ready forr the district conference
The report is all ready and every
body is at ease. The anniversary
held at Weston Chapel was quite
a success. Something over $100
was raised. We are told that the
Rev. Detain was very much pleased
with the success.
The Sunday school at Weston
chapel is growing. More and
more. After S. S. Rev. Delain be
gan service and spoke from the
subject: "The iDevil's Deside . to
Sift The as Wheat". . The Holy
Spirit was manifested and many
were made to rejcdce.
Rev. McBryde took some visiting
preachers with him to Timmonsville
where they reported
having a very pleasant trip.
The Four Club singers, better
known as the Mace quartette ren
dered a program for Rev. D. D
Doughty, pastor of Mill Branch
A. M. E. church am May 7.
Rev. W. M. Smart was the
guest of his sister-in jaw, Mrs.
'?o ..4. ,i.
Jttiur oiiitu i/ uui iii^ uic wcciv u?
the anniversary at Weston chap
el.
Mrs. Mary E. Smith was hostess
to the Pulpit Aid Board en May
4th. The hoard is sueceedtpg
nicely under the presidency ol
Mrs. .Janie Smart.After^the business
was disou??e<J - Mrs: SmTth
served the ladies a deliffhtful re
pas?
Mr. Neshit Bethea, Jr., the older
son of Mr. and Mrs. Nesbit Be
thea of I.atta, celebrated his 11th
birthday Thursday, April 26. 01
special mention was his birthday
cake. This was a <speciah cake
baked at the bakery at Marion and
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PALMETTO LEADER
JHI FIBRE OF l ^
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(PROSPERITY 1 J#
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A COTTON SALES IVENT
^ CoHor Cmojl of Aiwrfco
was madeespeeiallyJor him and
presented by a white lricnd. Mrs.
J. E. Hughes. It was white with
pink rose buds which held 11 candles.
Under the candles was writJan
-in pink-letteis "Ilappy^Blrth
day ty Nesbit' Bethea, Jr., given
by Mrs. J E. Hughes. She gave
him other very nice presents. Her
son, Robert Stewart Hughes gave
-him a nice pieseTTt^atso and Miss
Margaret Woods "of Marion. Tho
above named persons were whito
friends of the family.
1 His guests were Messrs Robert
McBryde,:_ Alexander?McBrydey
Bennie Bethea, Robert Bethea,
-C+tarlie J. Edwards, Wilbert EJwards,
Misses Catherine McNeil
Nettie Mae Johnson, Romoruu
Johnson, Ida Mae Reese, Ot.s
Moody, Elizabeth fVIcNeil.
Another help and aid benevolent
cnfiotv Vin<: been set un and we
are sure that with two tents, two
help a&'t aids, one joint stock com
party aitd a number of insurances
~a1t~Teprosented Tn our town nobody
has a right to die and not
leave something to bury themself
with.
GANNETT NEWS
(>lrs.) Anna MVFarlin, Reporter
Mrs. Cora Jones, of Savannah
Gat, entertained Mrs. Kattie B.
.Manner, with a whist party Wed
nesday. Those who nu/toied to
Savannah, and enjoyed the even
ing were Misses Kattie, Manner
Viola {smith, Mable Singleton, V.i-'
ola Scott, Messrs James Ead.v, Jn<
McFarliiv W. Wright, Win. Small
J. 'Jones and the reporter. Wt
were served mint candy, salted
peanuts, hot coffee,, ice cream and
cake.
The Rev. B. J. Hutohorsfm ivn
-3?viiiitoi here last week while in
the t-ity he visited his parents Mr
and Mis. Stephney Hutcherson,
hi?? sifter Mrs. Maude Jenkins.
He als,/ stopped inn to see the
writer.
Rev. J. Holman, our pastor visited
the fallowing places last week
Charleston, Edisto Island. .Sjivan
-nuh:?Miss Naomi Hoi man was ?
\*isitj)i- in Savannah week..
- - .Misses?Mary Spann and Anna
Carson motored from Savannah
. ?Wednesday"night t</ be at
the bedside of their sick fathei
Mr. Robert Frazier. Mr. R. Erazier
is our oldest barber.
Mrs. Mari<n Johnson was a visitor
in St. George last week visiting
Rev. and Mrs. S. W. Wolfe
Little Anna Mae Jones of Sa
vannah, is visiting her grandnioth
er, Mrs Corrine Sim moms.
The Monroe's Funeral home of
Savannah, will render a program
Sunday afternoori?. You are invited
to hear them sing. They
nave the best choir in Savannah.
Folks please don't forget the
banquet on the 22nd of this
month. Your friends will be there
come out and meet them.
BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH
l' The membership proved their
loyalty and love on Mothers'* Day
by coming out in large numbers
through rain and laying^ on the table
?2000,00 for the Trustees. Most
i of those appointed as captains
maiif goou reports. Mrs. Bessie
, M. Clarke led with $234.55^ Quite
a number of fi iends~"from Geore
town sent donations to help swell
the amount. Many loyal members
were unable to be present on ac,
count of the inclement weather
The pastor and trustees are urg;
ing those who were not present
| to be present Sunday and do their
part as it is imperative?thatrwc
T rtfich our goah _ ?Wf
are v?ry grateful to oui
many friends white and colored
whfl helped us and we are thanki
ing those in advance who have not
i helped but will.
f Come to' Bethel Sunday. Thrt
< / pastor will deliver a special meg1
sage-at-the morning and evening
1 services. The new choir wtill ren
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Jgp
' ipomond jointly by the Notional
, end the Cotton-Taxtila Imtitut*.
tier music at thf morning pnruin*
anil the regular choir at tW even
ing service. You and your friends
are welcome to all our services.
The Sunday schooL met at its
"usual hour and the lesson was. reviewed
by Miss Holley. Mrs. Bes.
sie Clarke's class donated a Bibli
to the oldest mother in the churct
which was sister Nancy Grant.
Pastor Clarke was at his bes
Sunday preaching from the sub
ject "Universal Love". His ser
mon was very touching, tears wer,
seen flowing from many^^as. in
OTtrayecUthe love of each moth
eiv Those who?worc whfte fTONv
eis sat together on one side c
the church. Those who wore re<
flwers sat on the opposite side
which made our services very in
teresting from start to finish.
Come to Bethel church. Visi
tors are welcome.
BONN E AJLL CIRCUIT
Rev. Willie WilliamsfTRastor
St. Peter A. M. E. Church
Sunday at 11:45 the pasto
began service. He brought a woi
derful sermon. At night a Moth
ers' Day program was rendered
Mrs?EmmaTingmanis still o]
the sick list. We hope for her ai
early recovery.
Rev. Williams is getting read;
for the May Day meeting.
BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH
Rev. S. \V. Wolfe, Pastor
St. George?Tlie inclemency o
the weather Sunday did not sto
the faithful few who attended th
morning services. The pastor"se
lectod his subject Behold Th
Mother. -?
The League was oniited. Sur
day evening at 7:30 a very time
ly and unique program was rer
dered. Remembering mothers.
Miss Minnie Lee Chestnut spen
the past week in Charleston.
The S. S. and the A. C. . I
need to be commended for thei
loyalty iq inakirur? i he first pn\
ment on the piano. Each donat
ing S3.50 making a_tataJ?of $7.0
" the monthly payment. The Suti
day jichotd is conducted by Mi
Joseph Jones as the Sut. Thi
League is conducted by Mr. Osca
Christie, president. Misses Uk
L. Wolfe and Pearl Brown, advi
6ors.
bwppM
One Way Coach Fares toi
Atlanta, Ga. $3.75
I Charlotte, N. C. 1.65
Charleston, S. C. 1.95
Cincinnati, O. 9.00
. Newberry, S. C. .75
Orangeburg, S. C. .75
1 Rock Hill, S. C. -130
Savannah, Ga." ~ 2.3ft
Spartanburg, S. C. 1.45
Washington, D. C. 7.35
'I Insure Safety, Avoid Highway
(J Hnznrde.Travel By Train, Aixj
Conditioned Coaohes OA
Through Trains,/
' J. T. Cobb, Div. Passenger Agei
Columbia, S. C.
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I ANNOUNCES |
Y rw,, m :..X? ?i?AL A CM^iwni. Cao?;^ t' I
X ine iweniy-iuui /liiiiuai kjuiiuiiti oca?iuji *j*
I JUNE 7 to JULY 29, 1939 |
if Regular collegiate courses in Agriculture, & 1
"X Arts and Sciences, Education, Vocational {? i
j? Trades and Home Economics. v.
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Special courses for Principals, Jeanes Supervisors i
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X and Teachers of Rural Schools a
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Director of the Summer Session,
jj|j State A. & M. College^ljj^ i.
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i ? Weeks Courses $
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f 1 . TUITION NINE WEEKS ?? ' 15.00 iL ?=
BOARD and ROOM T $3.75 PER WEEK ? 1
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.j. Woman's Christian Conference begins
!|* at Benedict College, May 20, 1939. _ _2 -?
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FOR TEACHERS .
I SUMTER, S. C. I
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Regular Accredited Summer School 1
For Teachers. ?
o The Courses Have Been Thoroughly Organized g;
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1 I SPECIAL COURSES TO MEET THE NEEDS'
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T- 8 The_Faculty is composed of teachers who have had jaj
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Begins Monday, June 19th, 1939 a
Approved by State Department of Education.
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