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Saturday, August 5, 1939 HI b Mrs. Bailie Lane left for Tam pa, Florida recently. Mr. M. J. Watson was among Columbians in Sumter last Thurs....7* day. The Rev. Wm, Downs of Cleve?i land, Ohio, was "in- the city last ' Saturday. * .Miss Daisy Roach attended the ?- funeral services at Morris college last Thursday. Miss Etta Glover was among the Columbians at the Pinsons ??y funeral in. Sumter Thursdayr ?i Mrs. Alma Williams and Miss Craft attended Dr. Pinson's funeral in Sumter last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Jackson were in Sumter Thursday in attendance at the funeral of President Pinson. Mr. Seymour Carroll, director of humane education, was among the -v big Baptist leaders in Sumter Thursday. % Mrs. Sarah Walker of Washington, D. C., is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. T. J. Corley or Oak street ' v - Miss Elouise Davis of Washington, D.C. is in the city spending the suthmcr with her mother Mrs. Lizzie Davis. Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Brown and Mrs. Birdie Baylor-Alexander were among the Columbians at Dr. Pinson's funeral services' in Morris college last Thursday.?? - Mrs. Addie Hanberry of Asheville, N. G., and New York City ? spent last week in the city visiting her son and daughter-m-law, Prof, and Mrs. T. J Hanberry. Mis. Wilhelmina Cantey Pope i of 2479 Millwood Avenue, returned Thursday from a twelve days' stay at Por0 College, in Chicago, 111. She is one of the leading ??. beauticians .of the city. > Little Betty Jean and Willie Mae . Cook who reside at 1218 Heidt St.. in Columbia, are spending - 3 weeks in Cheraw with Mrs. Fan nic Boeder.?Mrs.?Reeder?re??r friend of the little girls' mother Mrs. Hannah Cook. Prof. I. M. A. Myers is studying at Columbia university this summer. While there be will attend the- con?ero?ee~o??'-^World- Democracy in Education" directed by Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, pres ? ident erf-Columbia university-and world known figures in education August may be just as hot as "old" July was. People who expect to withstand the heat should drink Double-Cola. It has a distinctive flavor and is cooling in effect. Nothing better than a = bottle at DOttble-Cola?When old" ? Sol sends-down his?terrible rays of heat. President Samuel H. Higgins of ... 1 . ?. T-s J 1 A. /PL - ATten was rurre rt mnjr iasv. t ne new president of Allen is getting his work lined up for the new school year. His many friends in L South Carolina are ready trr do t their bit for his success and many new students are planning to come to the university this fall. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Hicks of Chicago, 111., accompanied b y their two daughters and son-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Baden and Mrs. Beulah Cunningham mo" lored to Columbia to (visit relatives and friends. On their way down, they visited Washington, D.C., Richmond, Va., Asheville, N. C., and Greenville,_S. C. Among the noted ministers) seen at. President Pinson's funer-j al were President J. J. Starks of Benedict; Pi of. H. B. Butler of' Allen, Dr H. H. Butler of Hartsville; Dr. G. G. Daniels, of George town; Dr. J. L. Benbow, Dir. E. A. Parker of Sumter; Dr. John E. Thomas of Florence; Dr. Whn, Howard of Darlingtc/n; Dr. S. S., Young hltocL, of Columbia; Dr. _.Clyde Perry of BrunswfcicT Ga. Mr. James ft. llopKins, iorm?ny of the city,, who is now living in Washington, D. C.. motored down Saturday, July 22nd for a week end visit. It was quite surprising to hig grandmother, Mks. Catherine iCannon and his many friends. He was accompanied by his friend? Mr. Washington, M!r. Wm. Faulton and Mr. George Young. Mr. Hiidreth Hopkins and. his friendt gave them an afternoon gathering of many friends, which turned in, to an outing for the remaining afternoon. Their short visit was so pleasant that Mr. Faulton and Mr. Washington didn't want t o leave. Mr. James E," Hopkins left his friends in the care of hi& brother and went to spend his short stay with Miss Verdelle CollinB. They were surprised to see . htm? Mr. James E.* Hopkins i t planning to enter Howard Univer sity this fall, to study lhcdicine We are wishing him a great suecess in the field in which he- has chosen. Mr. Conway Russell has return- i ed to New Haven, Conn., after \ visiting: in Hartsville and Co- j lumbia. i ?? i i Mrs. Janie Nesbitt, Mrs. Edna ( Nesbitt Hall and little Miss Ellon < Hall have returned to Waterbury,' ( Conn., after visiting Mrs. Bena < Nesbitt Dean and Mrs. Katie j Kershaw and family. Miss Juanita Burrell Wilson of St. Louis, Mo., was the recent , guest of Mres Natalie iC. Frederick] and of Mrs. Catherine M. Wil-'] liams of Sumter. Misses Wilson ;< I and Frederick left Monday night I for the New York World's Fair, j Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Robinson!' were suddenly called to Florence. i .9' on: account of the ~death~bf his brother Mr. Lee Rob In von. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Margaret and Eugenia Barr and Mr. Willie Shaw of Brooklyn, N. Y., while in the city were guests of their aunts, Miss Ida M. Davis and Mrs. W. C. Gardner. l. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Cheek, Mrs. Blondena Dawkins Whaley have returned to their home in i .Washington, D. C., after visiting i their sister, Mrs. Juanita Mundle | in Darlingtnn, S C ) btiiI relatives in Columbia, S. C., Un- ! ton, S. C., and Carlisle, S. C. Mrs. i Mundle, Mrs. Whaley and Mrs. , Cheek are daughters of the late i Prof. J. W. Dawkins, of Carlisle, 1 S. C. Mrs. Lola Cheek, the mo- < ther of Mr. Eugene Cheek has ; gone with them for a short stay in D. C. y SUNNY SIDE SOCIAL CLUB The club held its regular meeting at the home of Rev. anl Mrs. Ford, 1009 Short St. The president MV.- Lawrence Eaddy called the house to order and a short devotional period was carried out. The house was opened for business We ; discussed and planned a dance to be given Monday night August 7 Pendleton street. 15c single; 25c at the Chauffeurs Club House on . a couple. Come out and have an evening of fun. * ? - WA.VERLY CHAMPION CLtJB < The Waverly Champion club met at the home of Mrs. Etta Mae Smith 1213 Pine street. Columbia. I In the absence of its president the meeting was called to order at 8Y30 1 by Mrs. Mary Glyn.. Scripture ] lesson read by Miss Dalley Mae i Ellison a visitor from Clinton, S. < C., whose presence was highly ap- < preciated. M^ss Ellison was stop- , ping at the home orf Mrs. Brown \ 2113 Gervais street. The club will meet at the home of Mrs. Salley Mae Knights 1616 Carolina Court. J. AND S. SOCIAL CLUB ~ The club met at the home of Mr. ' and Mrs. John Holmes. The house c. was called to order by the president, Mrs. Rose Bell Seymore. 1st . song There's a Bright Side S^nie- s where. The^ fcord'g Prayer-iSe|ieat- ed. Scripture Mrs. Wilhelmma . Wery. Second song Must Jesus "Bear the Cross ^Slone? The house then opened for business. Two r new members joined. Mrs. Phillis . Russell made a splendid talk. The , roll was called with each membei ''? ft PiV.lft t'01*0 O responding wan ? uiuit *uv. . The next meeting will be at the) home of Mr. and Mrs. Dozier John ^ CAVALIERS SOCIAL CLUB 1 - c The club held its regular meet- e ing with Mr. Sam Edwards Tues- ? day evening, Aug. 1st, at-theTiome 'k of Mr. Willie Ruff. The house was 1 called to order by the president. ^ Mr. W. 'Harper. The meeting was'1 opened by the chaplain with each ^ member repeating Bible verses. The meeting was then turned over to the president. We then discuss^ ed some old and new business and' j a few other matters. The host' | served a delightful menu. On last Monday evening the club was entertained with an ela- j , borate cat fish stew at the home of Mr. Henry Hymes, 1406 Parh | St. Each member enjoyed himself to the highest. The CaYaliera__wiU | hold their next meeting on Tues? day, Aug. 8th at the home of Mr. j Leon Gary 1328 Gadsden St. LUCKY BIRD SOCIAL CLUD -j The meeting was called to order by the president Mr. Sam Wil.invno of V> io Vinmo QflO Wolnilt St Song by Mrs. F. Boyd; prayer by|: Mrs. Marie PortV>ck; song by Mrs;, Anniie Porter; Scripture lesson by] Mr. Sam Williams. Tbe house wag-1 then opened for business. TheT president called for the minutes, of the la^t meeting, which were'1 received and approved. The sick J committee reported not ony mem-1 bers sick. The president called for | nfinished business. The club had a monthly meeting for all the offi rers of the club. New laws Were made. The president called foi new business. The roll was called' members present 16. The next! meeting will be at 1221 Wheat ^St I was served with refreshments and^ dismissed by Miss Jessie Bowels I WAVERLY SUNFLOWER CLUB' The club met at the home of Mrs. Julia Thomas 1013 Pine St.1 wrth Mrs. Eula Coles as hostess.1' The meeting was called to order ( by the president Mrs. Carrie Ramp ton. The devotional exercises were carried out in its usual manner.1 After the devotional session, the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The house was opened for business. Old and new business was the reporting of the noney for tickets on the trip thai J vas at Taylor's Tavern July 17th I \fter the business session, the oil was called and each membel esponded with a Bible verse and iues. The club received an invita don to attend the first anniversary >f the High Hatters Social and Saving club Thursday night, Aug. Ird. The hostess assisted by Mrs rhomas served refreshments. We adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Carrie Hampton, 1013 Pine street. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE CLUB The club met Monday, July 31st 7:00 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Parnell, 2008 Taylor St., with the president presiding; Theme song was led by Mrs. Lula Lorick; pray er was offered by Mr. A. B. Parnell; followed by singing: What a Friend we have in Jesus, led by j Mrs^Austin; Scripture lesson read by Mrs. Craft. Remarks, which1 were enjoyed by all by Mrs.' Brooks, from Jacksonville. Fla. Also remark? "By ^Ibther Griffin and Mrs. Weston telling of theii trip to the World's Fair and other parts of New York Cite. They reported a very enjoyable stayTr After which Mrs. Parnell served'" a delicious course of pound cake) All expressed themselves as having' enjoyed the evening immensely. The next meeting at the.home of Mrs. Lula Lorick, 1224 Pine St. Mrs. Parnell, Reporter. MRS. DUNCAN LAUDED AS DELIGHTFUL HOSTESS s - ' Mrs. Mamie Cureton Duncan, of Charleston was for several days hostess to visitors from Baltimore, Los Angeles, and Columbia. Mrs. Hazel Fultz, of Baltimore, was formerly associated with Mrs. Duncan as a ntirse at Sea View hospital, Stateh Island, N. Y. Mrs. Fultz was accompanied to Charleston by Mrs. Hilda Mars, a former Baltimorean now a resident of Los Angeles, and Mr. Colin Johnson, Baltimore funeral director. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Baumgardner, of Columbia were other guests of Mrs. Duncan. Mrs. Duncan accompanied the party, who were motoring, on their return t<r Baltimore as far as Coumbia. where all were entertained by the Baumgardnerg. The mo; _ torists left Monday morning foi Baltimore, while Mrs. Duncan returned to Charleston by train. All were sincere in their expressions | jf delight at the magnificent man- ( rier in which Mrs. Duncan played ! the hostess. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. W.B. L. Clark, Pastor ?Sunday ochool met "at the usual j lour with officers and teachers at( heir post. The lesson was thor- ( mghly taught on all the classes. The general review to the assem-, >ly was omitted, because of some msiness which the officiffts of the t_1 I L.J J._ - L1 1 I ivimui iiou iu awcnu. . f The pastor and family 'spent ast week in Jacksonville, Fla., at ending the W.H. and F.M. Quad-1 ennial Convention. For the morning service Rev. H. 3. Clark, brother of the pastor irought the message. His text vas selected from II Cor. 16:17 r ubject: Reconsideration. The sernon "was very gripping from beginning tn pnd _ The ACE League is getting aong -nicely under the leadership >f Mr. . H.W. Webber, \Vho i-s very (fficient and energetic. 1 A candle light service was had Sunday night; Although it7 began _ aining about the time for service, the program wag impressive-, y carried out. | >VAVERI<EY BRANCH LIBRARY By Katharine Whe?ler The library is bright with new books. Their pretty new covers look like bouquets of summer [lowers on the shelves. As usual they have been arranged sopa- ! rately s<y that th,. borrows may [ find them easily. Our friends, nave a supply of fiction for adults | and children whcih will gladden the- heart of any book-wwrm. You | will find many favorite authors and a good variety of mysteryr western and lov^ stories. Several Several books have been added to th0 rental shulf?Including?Pcai-1, Buck's Nobel prize winner, The Patriot. The children's department has leceived a group <yf very, expensive books. Books that will give a child a feeling of their worth, with excelent illustrations, beau-, tifully colored and prfeet to the: last detail. The mrvst attractive ic t Vio ctfsvt*\r nf " A Krohom F .in. I coin". This story tells you what Abraham Lincoln was like when he was a boy, of his adventures in the Kentucky woods and at the schoolhouse in the valley. He liked to read books and he didn't mind walking twenty miles to borrow one. -All this happened before he became the President of the United States. But the small Abe was part of the growTi-up Big Abe as you will discover in this book. "Young Americans" by Cornelia Meigs. These stories are about boys and girls who lived at truly thrilling times here in our country. All had exciting adventures and many of them actually knew such fampi*s People as George Washington) and Abraham Lincoln I who are in these stories, too. "Meiedith's Ann" by Elizabeth Janet Qray. Springtime, and the mountains, and ihree girls and a oy! And, as if that were n?t enough, Mickey wish on a star for adventure and got it! One <*f the girls was Ann, whom all the countryside knew and ado-red as "Meredith's Ann", in Ann's wake came .rjL .,1 ( the Palmetto leabi adventure that involved the three SI Bradleys?Mickey, Tom and horl twin and Barbara?and a strange"! scarred lumberman whom Mickey! dubbed the Mystery Man. j sc Next week I shall give a' review qi of adult books. I)o come in and 1 tc sl'q -ua before then. . . j^o BETHLEHEM BAPT. CHURCH <!! Rev. 13.' A. Davis, Pa*tor t { ^ Last Sunday was- considered a | W( hiprh day at Bethlehem. Sundayiw school and morning worship fol- (]( lowed the regular order of ser- ol vice. The pastor delivered a fine message themed "Two Fields". jn At 3.i3Q the usher board of this se church assembled for the eelebra- he tion of their 1,8th anniversary. A'j cut. They all responded nicely on the program and financially. By their aid we were abie to raise over- $!wU)0. We- thank everyone a for helping us in this effort. --?* At 7:30 Baptismal lies were T1 performed by the pastor and fol- ?V lowed by the fine sermon delivermC-Hv nnv nlr? frirmrt nnd hi-o t knr W Rev. W. M. Downs. Long may he nv preach these thruths to saints and sinners. ed JI_is theme was "Tu Whom Shall %;< T Go?" We were not able to com- | fortably accommodate all of our pj( visiters, however, we were very ] jn glad to have theyi and ask them j er] to visit us again before Rev. en Downs return. The program of the 25th anni- I' versary of our Jubilee choir started "July .31 and will end August 6" at the 3:30 session. You are invited. _____ LAURENS NEWS ^ Bethel A. M. E, Ohurch Rev. L. C. Butler, Pastor . S. S., was quite a success Sun day morning, spiritually and fi- ca( nancially. The lesson was beautifully .taught after which the classes made their reports at ',n which time sixteen dolars and fifty-six cents was raised. At eleven thirty the choir march ed in and morning services began, at which time Rev. E. P. Butler the visiting minister preach ed a stirring sermon from the ?u theme: "It's All Over Town and -Wl You Don'r Know- It". At eight-thirty th,. congregation pU reassembled. Th,. prayer incline an waKo led by Mrs. Rosa I.ee~Byrd, Mrs. L.ycha Shell and others. Kev. da E. P. Butler preached another won vjc dei ful sermon. We pot the coop- ' a oration of all the churches of the | city:and especially St. Paul Bapt. and Springfield Baptist churches. jyj Our geneial eorlection for the day 0n was $49.U0. 1 is This big, up-to-date We tionary has more than . . ; over 40,000 words special features. Bound flexible black artificial 1< stamped, round corners, headbands, four-color ft . . . printed on strong wl It will be sent you post} attractive carton. ACT TODi USE THISEREE DICTION COUPON MAIL TO The Palmetto Le Drawer 327 Columbia, S. C. .. 4 4 - * ER PRINGF1ELD BAFT. CHURCH I Rev. W. L. Wilson, Pastor Laurens, S. C.?The Sunday i hool was Very interesting and i iit?. a few were present who f. 10k active parts in the discuss* n of -the- lesson. J? v The pastor being on program ]i the union, there was no sei-vice fc tpday morning. The evening services began at e o'clock. The prayer services t ere conduced by Dea. Kirk after , hieh the pastor came forth to 0 diver the evening?message.?He ? itlined beautifully the story of j e Prodigal Son. The spirit was |, tensely high, and throughout the j rvice, many tears were shed by s th young and old. ~ iped with us from in and nut of r e city. The pastor ts. now engaged in a tevival meeting in Abbeville, S. f t?'with the Rev. J. W. Mathis \e meeting began last week, but s . ing to the fact Rev. Wilson was j, vay attending the Baptist rrrld's alliance, TTi~t>egan the ~ ti 1? - -i * r l-v-iiiik vi i uiuiauay mgnt. v A goodly number has been add- ? to the church during these ser:es. Th,. parsonage has been com- J eted and the pastor has moved a It is equipped with al mod- j r* conveniences. When in Laurs, stop -4n to see us, where a -fj lile awaits you. SHILOH A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. R. J. Jefferson-Pastor Sunday morning services were >11 attended. The mcrrning ser>n was vefy spiritual and timedelivered by Rev. Jefferson. Th,. Sunday school attendance is proving and now that the ban lifted, the children are found :h Sunday in their places. Every fifth Sunday night is ?ivto the Missionary society. Sun y night the ladis gave a guest lly. A neat sum of $21.00 was ilized from this effort. At the | :se of the rally, the guests were ^ed cakes and ice cream. The Trustee rally on the third incfay was quite a success and is carried out in a very unique ly. Total for the day was 59.93. This rally was for the rpose </f coveting of thP church d at this writing it has already en ncconipiisneu. un last inurs y the brethren gave their ser e freP arid the sisters furnished veiy palatable dinner. Mrs. R. A. Brigman was called the bedside of her son-in-law, i*. Walter Gregg of Sumter. Upher return she reports that he improving slowly. jigM jaS J:JERE bster Die- hav 900 paces . , ties Websi ; i i many ' in semi- with your rather, gilt red edges, regular ra ontispitLe YOI tiite paper. Win an SPECIAL subscriptic ly/p^ThVpJ I T^yniVTAM ' ? ' t Columbia lARY ! li"U\ I i Please se I am enclosin } .NAME ader I R- F D. or STi CITY 1 ' MYRTLE BEACH NEWS (Sunday school opened at the isual hour with Supt., Mrs. Jeff Bellamy and teachers at their tost of duty. 6:30 The A.C.E. League opened yith the president presiding. The esBon was discussed beautifully iy the members and visitors. 7:30 P.M. everyone joined in an' experience meeting. It seemed hut everyone present eiijoyd this neeting, songs and prayers were ffered by most everyone. At 8:30 p.m the Pastor, Rev. 6. N. McClintic presented to a urge audience the Rev. J. H. lemingway, who preached a soul itining Sermon. Subject: Take 1 p thy Bed. Everyone was made 0 feel happy. The "spirit truly > an high Sunday afternoon. Mrs. J. H. Hemingway is out gain to the delight of her many , riends. J , ' Mrs. Mae Bell Grissett is on the' ick list this week. We a^e pray , rig for her a speedy recovery. "ME Ossie Bland passed to the ireat Beyond on July 24 and was j uneralized July 25 at Sandy | Irove Baptist church of this city.' Master C. Bellamy,.Jr? passed:' uly 25, at the Conway hospital nd was buried July 2G in the M. , I. cemetery. ThL. 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