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% Saturday, October 21, 1989 ROBERT SMALLS HIGH SCHOOL ^ * l *- Beaufort, S. C.?Our guests last week were Rev. Hyland Davis, whcr brings good advice always and Mrs. Carter (white) the1 attendance teacher. ; The fifth grade teacher Miss A B. Haynes was in charge of chap..1 el exercises October 9.On last Monday, October 9, a musical recital given by the Sim. mons Singers benefit of the PTA i was quite a success. It - was' largely attended. After the pro. gram our attention was turned to awarding of the beautiful gift, which was to be given away to __'J the person selling </ne hundred (100) or more tickets. The lucky' one was Mr. Johnnie Simmons a member of the senior class who won the mattress. Good for you. Johnnie. The football game that was played last Friday, October 6th,' against Wilkerson Hi was excit. I ing from beginning to end. The' game ended 19_0 in Wilkerson Hi j favor. The outstanding players' on Robert Smalls team were Mr. Abner first and Mr. B. Jenkins' second. * Two prizes were awarded, first Mr. Abner given by Wal. I lace and Banner ~ (white) one of the largest merchants in town; second Mr.. B. Jenkins?given?by the Principal, W. K. Alston. Thursday night, October 12th, the Robert Smalls faculty organiz ed a social club which met at the home of Mrs. L. Frazier, on Green street. The officers as follows:, Miss E. Polite, president; Mrs. L.' Frazier, secretary, and_ Mrs. H.J ocneper, treasurer. The main, feature of the evening was spent playing progressive bridge and Chinese checkers.. The hostesses Mrs. L. Frazier and Miss E. Po. lite served a very refreshing repast. i An orchestra has been set up ?n our school which is making ra. pid " progress under the direction of Prof. P. A.'Stewart. i t T Prof. W. K. Alston was cut. .of. town last week end. ? i 0 mm AIKEN NEWS ! Friendship Baptist church has just concluded one of the most successful revival jneetings in the .history., of .the-..church._=Jlr?R..,M_ Pitts of Winston.Salem, N. C., served as the thunderbolt for God to break up the strcmghold of sin and Satan in the hearts of sinners and backsliders, and to rejuvenate the Christians on the firing line for Christ. Dr. Pitts organized three groups of workers; one in tjhe name of -the Father, one in the ' name of the Scm and one in thename of the Holy Spirit. These groups contacted 1(87 sinners and backsliders and Christians who" had no church home in or near Aiken, and living in Aiken. Quiof that "number we had 37 acces sions to the church. The Friendship Baptist Sunday school building has been comple. > ted and it is a dream. It is di_. vided into two closets, four class., rooms and a large assembly room. It is very beafutffully paifited and fitted with modern fiehting fixtures. The various ac tivjty programs of the church will be held in this building and thus maintain the sanctity of the church. We are planning., the dedication of the S. S. building a_ long- with the anniversary of the church in the near future. There will be more publication concerning this service later. Rev. M. Marquette Peace, minister. The Aiken Graded school is in full swi-.g with an enrolment of BOO children and a teaching force of 13. We are in the new rooms that have been recently built by the W.P.A. and the entire old building has been repaired and painted throughout. It looks like also have a new library with over a new building altogether. We 2000 books, which, we hope, when we get them properly classified the public will take advantage of - reading. Our new stage curtain makes an attractive addition to the aud.' itorium. We have been in need of a curtain for a long time, and through the efforts of the PTA we have a very beautiful curtain of brown symphony velour, on a steel track. All indications are pointing to the fact that we are in for a very successful school year. Miss Martinez Jones jand Mrs. Jefferson are working won. ders in the music department, a_ aide from their regular class work, their classes look more homelike All the teachers are making with flowers and decorations of very beautiful design. The school is the place where we and the children live and learn how to become good citizens. riryftyyuuu INKWS Rev. C. L. Barr is doing splendid work. Thev are (jetting ready for the Big Rally now soon at the New Hope A. M. E. church. We regret very much that Rev. W. Tj. Hildebrand has been called^ away. For the very short thne he was pastor here he has endeared himself in the hearts of " the people" and now for himself many friends. We wish for him unbounded success. Rev," Jeff James who has charge " of the work of Rev. Hildebrand S reached a wonderful sermon on ' unday. | Mrs. Lykes of Swansea is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Jeff James. ' Rev. Miles left for the association last week. Miss Annie Hampton has been i elected to the New Hope faculty / * ' ...r Governor Sets Aside November 12 to 18 Conservation Week Govenor Burnet R. Maybank has just issued a proclamation setting aside the week of Novem ber 12 to 18 as "Conservation Week" and has resignated Friday November 17, as Arbor ;Day. The Governor in his proclama_ tion brings out the fact that we are justly proud of our natural resources and have a special in. terest in the preservation and de. I velopment of our state.?3T? earrj nestly recommends to the citizens of the state to participate in appropriate programs commemorat ing Ccrnservation Week. Conservation Week is jointly sponsored by the S. C. Garden clubs and the S. C. Federation of Women's clubs and the educational forces of the state, service clubs, agricultural workers, the ministry, scouts, the American Legion, Future Farmers, patriotic organizations, the press, sports men and the radio cooperate in putting on special programs and activities such as tne planting ot shad? trees ^or-the sotting out?of forest trees, talks cm forestry, soil conservation, game conservation^ fish culture, wild flower conservation and allied activities. In many cases colored slides, moving pictures and special speakers are secured from among the club wo. men, civic clubs, statp and jfed^_ al agencies in order to provide interesting and enjoyable programs of appropriate nature. Likewise printed and mimeographed material may be secured from these same agencies for use of students and speakers. In many cases the groups visit a nearby stae park national forest, national military park, game sanctuary soil erosion demonstration project, forest tree nursery, forest industry, fish hatchery, selective timber cutting: area o'r" a" demonstration forest of a Vocational Agricultural school. "Over 78,000 people took an ac_ tie part in the observance of Conservation Week last year and it is anticipated that the number will be greatly increased this year inasmuch?as?it' is-""becoming ttrr creasingly more evident that a great proportion of our economic wealth and livelihood is derived from our forests and the- proper use of land", said State Forester Smith. "The Club Women of South Ca icrlina are to be congratulated for their efforts to bring home to persons of all ages and_jni_ all. walks of life the alue of the con servation o f natural resources both frcrm a financial aB well as a social viewpoint. Forests and^trees and the flora and fauna of the forests do not merely supply ma.1 terial benefits, but they also help us by providing recreational op_ I portunities as well as spiritual values". I . / Proclamation by Gov. Maybank State of South Carolina Conservation Week Nov. 12-18 ' j Arbor Day November 17, 1939 i WHEREAS, for several years' the club women of the state, in cooperation with the schools, churches, and /various organizations, have sponsored Conservation Weplr. nnd WHEREAS, all of South Caro.1 iina is justly proud of our splen I did natural resources, and should have special .interest in the conservation of our soil, forests, fish and wild life, and in the preservation and development of our NOW, THEREFORE, I Burnet R. Maybank, Gcrvernor , of the State of South Carolina, do hereby proclaim November 12 to 18 in elusive as Conservation Week, and do designate Friday, November 17, as ARBOR DAY, and earnestly recommend the careful attention of our citizens to the appropriate programs commemorating this week. Given under my hand and the Executive Seal of the State of South Carolina, this 8th day of September, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty_nlne. (Signed) BURNET R. MAYBANfT, Governor. Write to S. C. State Forest Service for tnaterial. State age group for which deBired._ LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Allen University, Cola., 8. C. The French Club began its work September 27, after a very pleasant summer vacation. On Tuesday night, Octlober 3, the french club held its regular meeting. A very good program was planned, including french selections, clarinet duet 'and piano 80l0. President Samuel R. Higgins of Allen University was the guest speaker of the evening. His sub. ject was "Why Study French?" Every eme attending gained new purposes for studying french. A new french instructor has been added to the faculty, Professeur Horry. Her presence is being enjoyed immensely. The French Club is planning to do bigger and better things this year. It is clamoring to uphold its high standards among other clubs trn the campus. The club extends a hearty welcome to new members. Mile. Kathlyn Porter, Pres. Mile. Josephine Reynolds, Reporter THE ALLEN CHRISTIAN I ENDEAVOR LEAGUE OF BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH Conway, S. C. The A. C. E. League opens six^ o'clock, with the welcoming voice erf the president, Mrs. A. B. Wilson. 5 ^ . r : ?? The League is having a wonderful exercise which was introduced by the pastor, Rev. M. F. RobinI son. The exercise Is called a Biblj [ cal Card Game. In it we have pews narpely, the Buick, Pontine, Oldsmobile, Plymouth and Chevrolet. Each of these cars have a Chauf. | feur. Mr. B. F. Hemingway drives the Buick, Mr. C. M. Moore drives the Pontiae, Mr. Ev H. Hemingway drives the Oldsmobile, Rev. M. F Robinson drives the Plymouth, Mr) , T. A. Alford drives the Chevrolet Each chauffeur is given 4 cards and on the cards are the answers to some questions asked by the ' president. Only one card has the I correct answer to the questions. They ore traveling to the World Fair in New York. For each question answered one score or one 1 mile traveled. If a chauffeur or I any of his associates in his cardan? I swers a question from his card | he receives one mile on his rtip to the Fair. The chauffeur cart, nlf^o ! receive a mile by having the largest attendance, .the highest collection-of.^11, or by him or his as- sociates ei/iging a song, reading or reciting. | The exercise will continue unti' one of the chauffeurs arrive al the World's Fair. The on<? who arrives first, his pew will be giI ven a moonlight social, i They are all working hard and striving to win the race. The Buick ' :- *i i / _11 > i IL . r? ? io ui nit ieau, louowea ay me ron tiac. The members of the League do J greatly miss the presence of three of their live wires of the auxiliary i who have left for college. They are Miss Edna Levister. who is atj tending Barber Scotia College in j -Concord;-N. G:; end Miss Lcala and Thomasina Page, who are attending Allen University in Columbia, \ S. C. We wish for them a happy and successful school term. ( 'BAMBERG COUNTY j HIGHLIGHTS Sunday was an excellent day J for church-goers. Many were seen taking advantage of the same, going in many directions to the various churches. Williams?chapel was?graced-with a goodly number of visitors especially teachers" who are working in school near. The following are a few that remember: Misses Isabel Jenkins, Vivian-~ A. Mazyck, Bertha Jenkins and Camel Walker. The Pastor. Rev. B. S. Sally preached a aoul stirring sermon from the subject: "Be Sure Your Sins Will Find You Out". The following delegates were elected . to represent Williams chapel at the association: Deacon W. H. Kearse and Dan McMillan The Bamberg County Federation ~of Colored ~ Women's clubs, was well represented at the Harvest festival which was held at Wilkinson Home Saturday, October 7. The following seen in attendance: Mrs. J. E. Blanton, Mrs. H. Menafee, Mrs. Pearlena W. Menafee, Miss Esther Jenkins Mrs. O. L. Priester, Mrs. Inez Long, Mrs. Gussie Ella Conley. Mrs. Carrie McMillan, Leona B. McMillan, Mrs. Bessie McMillan Mrs. Emma Kearse Mrs. A. L. Walker. Miss Florrie Wright. Mrs. Mary Grimes, Mrs. Cora But ler, Mrs. Curlin0 Moore, Mrs. Lot tre B. Sease and Miss Webber. The total amount of cash reported from this group was $52.70 and a much greater amount of canned vegctabiesr fruits and farm pro _ ducts. We are very grateful to Mrs. Callie B. Wright for her contribution and the contact she made with the white friends in interest ?f Wilkinson Home. We only wish we had a greater number like Mrs. Wright and a few others who are not members of > the home. The Williams Chapel Missionary society under the following leaders is doing great planning for a bigger and brighter year. Mrs. Alafair Beard, president; Mrs Lamitra Walker, vice-president; Mrs. Annie Kearse, secretary; Mrs. Phoeba J. Beard, treasurer NORTH SIDE SCHOOL" NEWS Mrs. C. J* Pe*k, PrincipaJ Anderson.?North Side School is moving along nicely. The enroll ment is near the 300 mark. Prior to the crpening of school a delightful teachers' meeting wap held at the school. Mrs. Peek welcomed all the teachers hack and outlined .he year's work. Prof. El C. McCants our Supt. ?vas present and complimented the year's program as outlined by the / THE PALMETTO LEA ft ( principal. So pleased * with the set up, he asked that more Copies be made aijd sent ty each trustee of District. No. 17. | The "Units" for the first three months are as follows: 1st A grade, Mrs. Pauline Ham bert, teacher?"Our Pets". 1st B grade, Mrs. M. B. Morris, teacher?"The Circus." 2nd grade, Miss Delia Vance, teacher,?"The Circus." 3rd grade, Miss Georgia Sulli. van,teacher?"The ..Toy. -Orchestra" 4th A and 4th B grades, Miss Alberta Foster and Mrs. Kva K. Jones, teachers "Africa." j 5th grade, Mrs. Scipio Jones, ?"Wmu Amovinn >> teacher?"Milk." j Our second Teachers* Meeting' %va? held on Oct. 4th. Atter a brief devotional and business session, Miss Alberta Foster discuss ed "How to develop study Habits" This subject proved to be unusually interesting. North Side P. T. A. The October meeting of the Parent Teacher Association o f North Side School was held in the auditorium October 13th. Featuring the program was a group of J enjoyable musical selections given by the Parents Glee Club. Mrs. C.. J. Peek presided over a brief bus. ' iness session. A cordial welcome was" extended tS* both the old and, new parents. Mrs. Scipio Jones ( had charge of the program and in troduced Rev. G. S. Sawyer who gave an enjoyable talk. Officers for the ensuing year WP1T plopfnrl ? 4-1 * . ....... ?...* um int; me BOCiai hour, ice cream was served. Fifth grade and teacher, Mrs. S. Jones received the banner, for' having the largest number o f parents present. Following the meeting the parents were invited to visit the class rooms to view the children's work that %vas on exhibit, and meet.the t&f^hers. HEMINGWAY VISITORS Mrs. M. C. Donnelly orf New York City was here for six weeks rlue to the illness of her mother Mrs. Mary Brooks, but at this writing; she is much improved. On Oct. 10th -fyrs., Donhelly left for her home in New York City. Miss Ethrt'"MrBro7rk'sT~sfste r of ' Mrs. Donnelly is back home after spending the summer in New . York City. Mr. B. W. Pressley, a student 5f Allen University was home on last week for a few days. A cer. lain person was?all smilesi Rev. anc^Mrs. J. H. Turner of Brookfield, Conn., is visiting relatives and friends in Andrews and Hemingyvay. Rev. and Mrs.- Tur. ner were driving a new l'J40 Dodge I IS : T" Bwj H "his big, up-to-date We unary has more than . . over 40,000 words fecial features. Bound xible black artificial le .amped, round corners, icadbands, four-color fr< . . printed on strong wh 't will be sent you postp ... rt ;.n / I USE THIS DICTION COUPON MAIl TO The Palmetto Tie; Drawer 327 Columbia, S. C. ;it NOTES FROM SECOND CALVARY CHURCH ? Rev. CJI. Drown, I^kstor I It may well be said for o u i church that "They all had a spirit to work." Every club and every department is active in spiritual as well as in material things. The Sunday school had promotion day and the scholars are at home with their new teachers and new grades the clubs are endeavoring to help the church through the trying ex perienceS'. financially; there is a I movement on foot t? Dut in ? ?nn \ house cleaning day. The painters, ' directed by Mr. Harrison and Mr. , Baitey7 L. K., and aidecl principally [ by some school boys have put a new coat of paint on the inside including everything from the organ, lights, pews and walls each, with new doors for the front. Our representatives go to the Associ ation this week. The fifth Sunday is Temperance Sunday and the second Sunday in November i s Home Coming day. Mrs. C. H. Brown brought back a very -fall anl helpful report from the National Convention in Philadephia. Her report was submitted to the Missionary Society and the ditterent clubs whom oho iliary of the Convention. Rev. J. M. Hinton was our niinister during the absence of the pastor. Make ready for our Home Coning Sunday. The plan is not only to have members come to worship but also to have the full home rnme together, if possible pn that Sunday. Every one is invited and welcome. ~ LEXINGTON CIRCUIT NEWS Rev. I. O. Simmons, Pastor Sunday was a high day at Beth el. After Sunday school Rev. Nathaniel Tillman mounted the rostrum and preached a heart search ing sermon. After which we took recess. At 3:30 Rev. T. T. Marsh mounted the rostrum and preached another wonderful sermon. After he preached Rev. F. C. Laws preached and his choir and Usher board sang. The spriit ran high all day. At night service the pas_ f A.. r*>'nnoU/A/I WT *? o*-* ? ? ??~ ? v~r EKvuni, it c ?*ie preparing our pastor for Conference, and "rcunt hiirno return to us. Sunday, the pastor will be at. Spring Hill, which will be his last pastoral day on the Curcuit this side of Conference. Monday night ihere will be Bervice at Bethel. Everyone is most cordially invited -TuotHiay?night we will celebrate the Pastor's Birthday anniversary at the parsonage. During our service Sunday there were many visitors. 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