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Saturday, November 4, 1939 f N A' ? LEXINGTON COUNTY 1 1E ACH ERS* INST1TL TE The Lexington County Teachers'! Tjj Institute was held in the LexingZ_ :lnn?i&osenwald Schauta-LexTngTorip S.C., October 13-14. The theme [ o'f the Institute was "Better. i Schools, Better Home >, Better . " Health." General assembly was held Friv day morning from 10 to 12:30; * . during which time addresses were delivered by Mr. Charles V. liar, nion, County Supt. of Education, | and Mr. J. B. Felton, State Agent| of Negro Schools and Miss Matie E. Thomas, Director of Elementary Education of the State De. ?- pi rtyiTont of Education.? fi Mr'.-Harmon in his address pledg ed himself to do all in his power;, tj help make ihe colored schools in Lexington County better ones for boys and girls to attend. under the supervision of Jlr. Harmon and the efficient' Jeano?' teacher of this county, Miss Mar.J tha P. .Wright, the Lexington, Co0rity schools (colored) arc put- ( ting forth a special effort to de_J crease the. percentage of?differ^ i acy among our people. Mr. Felton said that each teach- ] one desire that ^ of ^'d(ring^"^nne!>1 J thing" for our children. He quoted Mr. Tippett by staging the, i - i im 111 i ri'ini'fU ?u?TiWhni' in (1) a clean house; (2) a . clean , yard; (&) something alive in the * school room except the children; ' Sjtciencn fnrnm- rftlUlillL I III i IP I **" ind a "wash up" turner. A "good' ] picture on the wall. He also said that a good teacher knows hei i pupils, the subject and the com. |i uiuniLjr. _ . I I Miss Thomas' addless was very. ( interesting, her subject being , "Reading Readiness in the Ele. t mentary Schools." She stated sev. eral requisites of reading a n d methods of teaching reading. She . stated also that reading is not a 1 subject, but a complex process. | The words serve as stimuli and set j off meanings in the mind of the . reader. Group meetings were held in the ' afternoon. The Elementary and ' Rural group was under directions of Miss A. Cecile Johnson, N.Y.A 1 Camp, West Columbia. Topic be. ' ing Industrial Art in Elementary ; grades. 7- ? 1 Prof. J. Andrew Simmons had charge of the High Sc.hoo'1 group. ??" The topic lor discussion \vs:s "Fac I * tors Entering into High School Curriculum Building." The group ' ,/f local trusteed had is its topic ' for discussion "How Every Local Trustee can help to improve his ! cHbol and cohVmunity. The Insti" tutu closed its sessions .Saturday, j Oct. 14. Addresses being delivered ' by Dr. James C. Brabbane, Coun ty Health Department and Miss ? Eloise Miller, County T. B. nurse on the subject, -Health Education. 1 ;^!f=zz:"Thf' Teachers' Opportunity?iii-Ue. veloping Community Life," by J Piofi C.-A: Johnson. Supervisor of ' Negr.o City Schools, Columbia; ' "Compulsory Attendance," Mrs. Frances George,-Attendance teach. ' er, Lexington. \ Group meetings were supervised r by Miss Ruth Bymmv, Columbia " Mrs. Etta R. Rtnve, Orangeburg j and Miss Ray Saxon Columbia; ?* Tho Institute was of much HenJ ofu tn Hie teachers of the County? and we wish t()- express our np j preciation to our Jeanes teacher, Miss \\ i jaht for such an inspiring and unique program. . ANDERSON CO. TEACHERS ' HOLD ( 'ROl'l* MEETING Williamston, Oct. 18.?Croup 2 ^ , of-uppr Anderson county "hold "its , first meeting Wednesday after, i noon at the Caroline school. Tho ( following officers were elected: j president, Mr. ILW. Rice; vice. president, Mr." Roy Bowens; see. < retaty, Miss Gussie Bowens, as. , sist int secretary, Mrs. Lula Cham ., blee; treasurer, Mr. Grimes; time'j keeper; Rev. E. W. Dean and re I v pqi ter, Miss Robbie Wilson. The program for the year was ( discussed by the Jeanes.supervi. ( ?sor. Mrs. A.W. Anderson. It was 1 r triced by tho teachers thtit a ] printed outline of the yearly pro I i cram be placed in the hands of each teacher in the November a meeting-. The following: points ~ were stressed by Mi's. Anderson': ? -K - Punctual ltyt 2. Group rlaynrtyr r 3. Orgmni7.ation-.of work mid out. line f-pr study; 4. Needs of -teach, t ers in county. Each teacher ex. i o pressed him or herself, stating;^ their various needs. * f Mrs. Anderson requested that ^ each teacher bring a report t o the November meeting, stating!^ rrrTT' rmtst'lndillg nr?T?.v?plicVitv>Pr|t v as_a result of last-j/ear's work. 11 Teachers from the following ..schools were present: Crp-oline, Blakedale, Spearman, Mt. Pleas ant, Pleasant View, New Mount Grove, John Wesley and Maple Springs. The group consists o f . thirteen schools. The next meet. ." ing will be held at the John Wes ley school. FAIR FOREST NEWS ! By James Norman >:i The Spartanburg Co. Training U schol opoened Monday, Oct. 23rd, with a veiy large enrollment. The-j, ' ^ faculty has,.been changed due to v >tf the resignation of Prof. Eugene T. 'V Rivers, who became principal of Gumming Street school, Spartan. 01 burg. He was succeeded by Prof. n< R.P. Dawkins of Union. Other mem p hers of tho faculty are Mrs. N.L. .. Bunch, Mrs. E.T. Rivers, MrsJ ? Rosa Barton and Mrs. L. J. High,}'1 4 v vv'ho is ill at her home. She is be.' q ing assisted by Rev.-A. L. Good. A, win. , i"J The school is planning good j0 basket?K?R?teams?this yemvAtthough five of their players graduated year. Jiure^i-XUmpel C. M-- R. Phureh " JEundivw -sehool was held at the usual time. All classes combined was tauvht by McKinley Norman. We we're glad to have as a joiner r/f our Sunday school Mr. It. P. Dawkins, who will be the principal of our school this year. Sunday. Oct. 29 will be known as General Fund's day, Rev. A. L. Goodwin, pastor is asking nil mem bers to pay all their dues. On Wednesday, Nov. 1st Rev. White and his eolurregation frprm Trvnii X" (' wiitf&r.... ?-?? ' Cnapel church; and <ui Friday, No comber l()th Rev. Goodwin and his ;'?nri i'fati"n will vii it Re*. White Fair Forest Rapiist Church On Friday, niaht, Nov. 3rd there will bo a Popularity contest between the two Pastors of Fail Forest: Rev. J; II. Butler of- tho Baptist-chut eh and Rev. A. L Goodwin of the C. M. E. churcK Friends of liev. J.Mi dlawhin^ will he sorry to learn of the death r.f his wife, who died Friday, Oc. I >l)er 20. She "lea_ves-_to mourn bn> passThfr. Her TiTfsband, three daujah tors, a son, a i;rand daughter and a host of relatives and friends. RETT IS Jl'NIOR COLLEGE WINS FIRST PRI/.K AT X. A. STATE EXHIBIT - By Richard b. lioulware ?S-J Trenton.?The NYA Training 3: hool of Bcttis Junior College, iv.it h Mr. J. R. McCain, Supervisor nd Mi. II. A. Blassengalo. Assis nit Supervisor, won first prize at he NYA State Exhibit held a t Panip Moore, Oct. 27. West Colum lia. S. C The T.ettis NYA Training school iad < (remarkable exhibition ?'c. crirdini? to the judges and visitors at the -Exhibrt. I.arg<> strong Vnives with wooden handle* ha't icen made from an old cross-ctft ?awi Andiron, for wooden fire daces, hrd been made from old crowbars. Many very . beautiful ind comfortable lawn ehhiis rot Veil as many uni(|iie tables" were exhibited. Healthy grown turnips ind many kinds of fruit, prepared n the NYA Cannery of Bettis A. '.nlemy were -jnlsn shown. The CXliliits of the NYA Tra'.'iin:'" iroved very suecessful. At the Exhibit, were many dis. ineuished .visitors of the State;, among them was Mr. Roger I~"oe. NYA Sate Executive, who nnde excellent remarks concern. tig NYA" projects. Mr.-Coo made *it tint*?by?hi?^eaTu1Tfl came: a of ill persons in the Cr.nip . Moore Recreational Hall; where the pro tram took, place. T 1- - c ^ * i iic* diiy iii lump .vioorc* proved 0 bo a very, educational one. A n]o 11(iid progiam was had along vith many recreational panics. >< 11 is Academy is very happy ov r its winning first prize. The Senior Class of the collocro lepartmont and Mis. S. L. Collins ittended the S'ato Colored Fair a C'/l'ieibia. Thursday, October >: 11 game between Benedict Col 1 ego and Allen University. (>.\l\ liKOVM ( IRCUT B. B. Guiles.. Pastor The servic,. at Oak Grove A M. E. church Sunday was very ine' throughout the day. The Sun (lay school was -beautifully ndIj-essed by Prof. I.orry. At It o'clock "our new" pasfoi ,vho has l o turned to servo - us aH>ther-1welve months?brought to' is the word of God from the ^ook bf St. Matthew. Everyone h it knew anything a'\ot . God mart set mod to be made to burn. The finance was fair for a fifth si*nday: *' . ~ At o'clock the trustees had 1 pi off rani rendered by Mrs, 'Box ,. MrFaddon and others which vas fine.Tli,. Rurnt Branch school of 'lnrcndon county. Miss I.ucije iiiilcs, teacher in eharfre, opened ilonrh.v. October 2-'>. with 07 puiils enrolled and is in hop,, of nore coniiny. Th,. Oak Grove chool also opened Af on flay wife fair enrollment. Mr-u Koxi,. .McKadden was the :undav dinner truest of the jv's . The Hick -on family above Olan a, S. C., were pleasant visitors t the. parsonaere Sunday eyeninpr. fount* Miss Hrekson. Acllene. was i summer' school mate of Mis's riiiles for a few summer sessions [Mr. iMernnkle Johnson and jr. T. Rose wer,. dressed up ovrur .men at Oak Grov,. Sunday Tso Mr. F.lvel'el I I1 Jllllll.'olV: RFFO ST. HIGH SCIIOOI. Prof. S.> C. Perry, Prin. Anderson.?Mrs. P. J. Crmpbell ivision of the seventh- arrj^le hav_ ^ i?r raised more than one-half of , s assessment fevr the "Rus Drive'as priven a trip to Columbia on hursdav. Oct. 2H. This clcss vis , ed many scenes- of interest i n ( in Capital City, and were espec , 11 *y overjoyed with their visit to le State Fair. The children : roueht hack wonderful reports f whr t thev had seen in Colum_ < in. The entire faculty anrl stu .. < r>nt body wore able try imagine , lonrsolves in the midst of those; f i.ioynients oven though they wore'i it there. The Senior class, Mrs. J. L j ] erry, teacher has raised its on.it re rssossment and more. Tho' onior class always* shows their i dors by leadinc^jn.. those drives 1 ur hats f^re. jhflT t0 these ctasses 1 id wo plight as well keep thorn! c F, because others are coming a. I n g too._ A S O MANHEKKY NEWS The Hallowe'en exercise given I at Drayton Street school was a uccess. A very large crowd at., tended, and only praise* could bo Heard for this program. Hospital Auxiliary Number 2 pounded the People's Hospital last week. Mrs. Ida Hare, president of Auxiliary Number One 1 made the presentation to Dr. Grant, who received them very .gratefully. Mesdames llattie Alexander, Fh/rie Thompson, Nancy HaitiwatiRi'!' and Mr. William Spear, man attended a WPA, Conference in Greenwood last week. They ! were given helpful instruction for their . Mr. "George Singleton spent the week end with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. G.W. Singleton; also Mr. James Ruff spent the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Ruff. *" Calvary Presbyterian Church \ Kev. -rVrHr Reasuiier, PastorThy Sunday school of Calvary is very much alive. A good crowd was in ;dteiu 1 ancc^, jni<j^we^^w^ro nestine and Azalee Alexander. as visitors. ' {. Rev A.A. Thomm on. Mi.ednnarv t7TT Met lelland Presbytery held a j Sunday School Institute at the I church Smul:iy ;ift(?rnn<yn Hp nnm TliHUhU'd the work tha.t is being done at Calvary and spoke of the importance of variety in the worship service in the Sunday school to create more interest on the part </f youth: He introduced 3 forms of worship: The Great Stone Free; Temperance, Stewardship. At the close of the Institute, Miss Anslie Jones thanked i-tiev. Thompson for his helpful suggestions made in the Institute. Guests at this mooing were: Miss | es Angelina and Julia Gallman and Mr. Carrol Guise. ""STROTHERS NEWS"' :? ! On the first Sunday in August the revival meeting began at Zion Hopewell?Raplisl 'chut eh where Dr. Massey is pastor, lie brot his helper from North Carolina to conduct the meetiriy. ... We. had?awonderful meeting. It was-'one ofr the-best in the history of Zion +f cpewell R apt Is t church. ~Fbu 1 souls were added tor the church and we raised $100.00. We thank God for our 'pastor and his help 1 er Rev. K. G. Rico of Lyon, N.C. Our pastor will leturn to N. C. where he will conduct two revival meetings for Rev. Rice. One of the deacons died during the meeting:: Deacon Jim Black. lie was a faithful deacon for 28 years and also a good man. We loved him but God the Maker of all men, loves his best. Deacon Black -died-at the-age of 44 years and leaves a wife, five - children ; nd a number?of grand and great r rand children to mourn his loss with the many friends. Our many friends and visitors are invited_to woishin with us. I - ? KOBFKT SMALLS SCHOOL Bean''ml. S.C.?Two distinguish ed visitors were at pur achdol'3 Monday: Mrs. Sheppard and our Supt. of City Schools, Mr. . K. -Mr-Daniel. On Monday, October 23,rd the morning exercises were conducted by Mr. II. Williams who is in barge .of the Manual Training ?Coiveh?H-. B. Wntoon -ex. nlained ih details about football lie- .made it -so plain that-even the smallest child ooruld understand. Thursday at 3:30 o'clock the ' lash began between Robt. Smalls "Generals" and Burke Hi 'Bulldogs from Charleston. Burke Hi acr_ gregation surpassed the Generals in age and training and were therefore expected to whip the Generals by 4 or more touch downs. The Generals came out Curb tiny from the beginning to the "nd. Though tffety surpassed us in , Grilling and experience the Gen eials made a beautiful showing. The game ended 19-0 over the Gen erals. The -Hi school students in white ' mnnel skirts and white sport sweaters were led on the field by , letters "R S" and "B" and wel- ' coined the Burke Hi team and ( sang the Alma Mater. A large , crowd of spectators witnessed the j game. On last Friday, October 27th, he 4-H Club County Fair was , held at Sheldon school. The Prin | final W. K. Alston, Mrs. B. T. ] Washington and Miss E. S. Po'Ho attended the Pali'. Mis. D } r Washington and Miss E. S. Po.litc^vere judges on music. One of the big events of the -eason was a pre-"IIallowe'en Ca ) buret" given for the benefit of the tennis court last Friday, October 27, under auspices of Miss 0. Dix.' >n and Mrs. L. Riley. The audi-1, nium was beautifully decorated \ vith Hallowe'en colors, ari appro- c dative audience witnessed the oc-'\ C The main features erf the even-;? ng were as follows: I j Dancing: Floor show from Cot- (< on Club in- New York City with 1 Miss Wilhelminn Myers as Sn-.'j louneer; Dance numbers: Jitter-^ mg Tag Dance; Shirley Temple? i it tie Miss H. Grayson who sang,i 'Wishing"; Bing Croshly, Mr. t lames Davis, wh<y sang "Don't i J Worry About Me". t Awarding of prizes, funniest I nasked 1st prize MV. Joseph i Washington; honorable mention I j ittle Mr. Henry Dixon winner of ontest. Solo "Breaking In A < >Jcw Pair erf Shoes"; Tap Dance, v ilba Myers. ? ~ ";.t THE PALMETTO t.lSADil WOMEN BAPTIST CONV. OF WATEREE ASSOCIATION HOLDS MEETING' ' (To The Palmetto Leader) Oil Thursday 12 noon the Women Baptist Convention jjf the Wateree ASSO~ciatio7i7 uppei- division, opened its session on Thursday morning praise service was conducted by Rev. _IL M. Taylor -prayer wa offered by Rev. M. \V , Isaac of Columbia and Rev. F. M I Young. The chair was graced with the. iv.t?sence o*f the (President, Mrs. ! Mary M. 'Peas of Hopkins, S. C t After thanking the, brethren for! assisting, in the service. she an I I nounce the hour haying arrived 1 Kir the '.first semi on which was ' to be preached by Rev. A. C. Jones who in turn asked Rev. J. J. Harrison of this city to fill his place. This was indeed a fine sermon and .all seemed to have enjoyed it. A I nice collection followed. The del-1 egateS "from each church compris-j' ling the convention was called by j [ the SccTgtaryy- Mrs. G. B. Ncal : Hopkins, S. C. The response was forth coming. ' ' j After enjoying an excellent din ; nor from churches of Lower Rich | land they reconvened and the re- : i mairring part of the business was I I . 11 iV a 111 n 11 Thn cninn u nlfiovi ' were re-elected for the next con- ( ventional year. -- 1 At?8 u't'RxfE Thursday night' j Rev. James P. Neal of Kershaw |i the convention. This \Vas indeed ?. I preached the closing sermon of * a sermon cram full of informa-' j tion. This was an excellent ses- . sion and a step forward?for the _ noble women who struggled to r keep the convention afloat in these strenuous times. .] On Friday morning the'Watcrco [ Baptist association was called to' 1 order by the honored Moderator *Rev. J. B. Berber after a warn |v praise service Scripture reading , r and prayer. The tindrinai?sor | A mon was delivered by Rev. II.M , h Taylor. After senile comments by J the Moderator a freewill offering y was taken then the Dollar Money ' merit of churches and delegates 0 who responded nicely. 1 C The welcome address was deliv St -ered by the Pastor, Kev. A 0. V Jones, D.D., and a fine dinner was V .Ser ved; every, dolegate-fttt?tq -their ~G fill. After an hoar's recess we re f? assembled. The Moderator's An. h nual address was delivered. It h was indeed a masterpiece, it was t] tinned into the hands of. a com- a niittee, who reported it was one w of the best ever delivered to this rr body at any previorus time. The oi Moderator announced the election si of officer s for the next year was I ei in order. The present officers' p were reelected to succeed tbehi- [ tl selves for another year in person si jf Rev. J. B. Barber, Moderator; j>i Rev. J. W. Neal, ClerkRev. H., M. Taylor, Treasurer. Executive Board: Revs. G. B. Neal, H. S. uGalman, A. C. Jones, R. B. Rear- hi den, T. H. Hughes, E. A. Davis, 01 F. M. Young and B. L. Hall. I w M On Pi'idnv nieht. aftm- o hrinf praise service Dr J. J. Starks was w asked by Rev. J. W. Neal the ap_ \\ -pmntep -to fill?his place?oh?the ^ -program to preach the Education-.; sj a! sermon. He kindly consented and it was indeed a treat to listen to a sound, practical sermon, full of information. A good codlection was taken for Benedict. This Pl closed the Friday night session. ! Saturday morning was a busy time. All delegates in their place p after a spicy praise service Rev. pr T. IL Hughes preached. Did not bur hearts burn within us while he j~ talked to us by the way. Callcc. 7, tion good. | re Rev. S. C. Campbell of Ander. son, S. C.; RCv. L. C. Jenkins of at Columbia, S. C.; Rev. T. H. Broad, us of Kershaw and Morris college representative, Mrs. J. P. Reeder |i; and others were presented t<y the body and each spoke some pleas- 2 ing words representing t h e i 1 ftt work. A good collection was tak- jn en and was given to the work they j,( represented. Another Benjamin Mess was M prepared by churches'of the city Vv and every day we were lavishly th fed! Tch Saturday night was the closing T1 session of the association. Aftei sp several praters Rev. "F." M. "Young be preached a sermoh befitting the do occasion. We proceeded .to close Pi after a two day session. It went al down in history as one of our best ar sitting. The committees reported so from all sources. A note of thanks j til ivas tendered the church ?xrtd pas- St tor. We adjourned to meet at the to Benevolent Baptist Church, Hop. ve kins*_S-C- -Rev. J.-W. Xeal i6 the Taster ? Rev. J. B. Barber, Moderator Ja Rev. J. W. Neal, Clerk | sp Rev. H. M. Taylor, Reporter di< J* ec LEXINGTON CIRCl'IT NEWS Rev. I. O. Simmons, Pastor J.l HI i Gee! Everyone was uplifted C( vhen the news came that we had iur pastor back. Since he said he vas going to stay eight years, we Pa lid all in our power that he could So tay. Because he is one of the best Er mstors in the Columbia Confer.1 tei :nce. The Lexingtonians went in da arge numbers to Spartanburg on sti Sunday to see if he was coming ;hi ttck. j tc: Snnday school was had at its ( th isual hour with officers a n d to eachers at their respective places.) TV -ast Tuesday night we celebrated 19 he Pasor's birthday anniversary, le received many useful gifts. po Next Sunday the Pastor is asK. ab n^ everyone to be present. A Say You Saw It ?? In The "Leader" t B District Meeting Ot Masons The district Grand Lodge No. 2 not at Aiken. S. C., Thursday, V\TC were greatly -honnied to have October 12th, 1U.TJ at 10:.'50 a.m. with us our beloved Grand Master I. S. Stanback, who gave us jso nuch inspiration. joy 'and Mason. t? inf ro'mnt inn W *? 1 ^ ...... .. UWVll, ItV.IH'll1 lit. i-d to have other grand officers pie sent namely, Prof. J. T. Jones, >ur Grand Lecturer who also help:-d to make our meeting a success both by speech and song. We Wyrc pleased t<> have. Brother J. C. Channel, our Assistant Grand Lee. turer with us wh,> told ns Vq.m. other districts are forging ahead to success. If we put in practice what he told us our future meetings will he even greater than the one just held. We thank Bro. Channel for what he told us ubout the highi r. degrees of Masonry. The meeting of the District No I was opened by the Grand Mas*, .or after which the District Depu:y Grand Master called un the >ur Masonic respect to our Grand Master and other Grand OfTicers. | Thin ordei as obeyed, The Iik :rict Deputy L. E. Ginn acted as he master of cereir|^nie? ? '1 he welcome address was given' 3y brother Willie Conkle, Past Master of Dickerson Lodge No.! 114 of Aiken, S.. C. This address] vas well suited to the occasion, ^rof. J. T. Jones, Grand Lecturer vas called upon to make the re. iponse, which he did in a very deasing and dignified manner. | The visiting brothers were intro luced and were as follows: Dr. S. t. Green, Master of Edisto Lodge! xulge No. 39 of Orangeburg, S. was introduced who made some ery timely rerrtarks, centering aound what constitute being a reallason. We all enjoyed?what, he ad to say to us. Prof. P. V ewel, dean of State college was .*ith us and gave us vqry helpful nforpiation. We'were moie than leased to' have this?outstanding-r ducator with us. Brother W.T. j alhoun of the Orangeburg dele-j ation made some remarks on the odd of the order. Brother W V-. Williams, P. M. also of the] ?\y remarks and it came out in' is talk that he was treasurer of, is ow'u lodge for more than twen I / years. Brother B.J. Lloyd was, Iso of the Orangeburg delegation j as introduced who spoke of the: lany' years he has been connect-' with the Masonic craft. He lid he was not much of a talk_ ( - . - r .. .1 ? T~ W. f Dut was more ui ?i uun. ik.| orting of the lodees, must say! lat Barnwell Lodet? paid its iPie of $2.00 as all other lodges'' aid. | The honored Grand Master gave * an extended address which was . ighly enjoypd hy all the broth-1 s who'chanced to hear it. We|' ere so grateful to our ...Gl,and| aster and all the members erf. io Grand Lodge for coming to be ith us in our District Meeting ' 'e were happy to see our Grand aster gectrnp-rdongso well phy-? cally. | . Quite a few of" the brothers >ok part in the general discussf?_ as- -to what may be__done for L io good of the order. All pres.' it seemed to be greatly inspired > th?s meeting. Brother .Tohn Bean, Master of fTingham Lodge No. 08 of Aik-j, i. made a sfdendid address and , so the; Master Ttf Djckfirscm L] ndee No. 314, Aiken. Prof. Z. < ownsend made very encouraging ^ marks. The District Grand , ndee was thoroughly organized this meeting. 1 i The District Lodge was closed . r our Grand Master after havjng | id a ver y-successfuk-meeting. . ( The District Grand Lodge Xo.| will hold its meeting next year Orangeburg, S. C. This meet- ^ g will be held with the Edistoj \ r>dge No. ,*31). i : After the close of the District eeting a most delicious repast!' as awaiting us downstairs and 1 e sisters of tfin Eastern Star iapter were ready to serve us. ] fie Grand Maser was asked to f ieak to the Eastern Star mem-1 ^ ws nnd thank theni Hif* Hie TVfTTV-' ( rful way they took care of us. j -of. P. V. Jewel of State college" so spoke tendering his thanks id appreciation. Prof. Z. Town nd who was so helpful in getig the sisters of the Eastern rr chapters to* help, warr asked say a word \yhich he did in a ry appropriate manner. ' i ?The?Master of- ceremonies?at-~| 4? hmn on AT |-^ t Justine * ckson, the Worthy Matron to re 1 ond to these speeches which she s i in a thoughtful and an intetli- t nt manner. lMES L. ARMSTRONG RAD^ NATION VI. ESSAY* ( )NTEST OF PHI BETA e Washington, D. C.?George A. irker, Dean of the Terrell Law , hool and National Director of] 'f mention of Phi Rota Sigma r rarnity, after mfich deliberation, to y appointed Mr. James L. Arms- j rong, Socia-Economist. to head s p National Essay and Poster Con | *t to be held in eon junction with } e Fraternity's Silver Conclave -< be held in Washington, D. C. ( >eernber 27th to Deeemher ,10th, ^ 39. ( Mr. Armstrong corm6s- to this , st with! a wealth of knowledge r out and concerning the Negro. e native of Pennsylvania, Mr. Arm I f rong received his primary and; p londarv education in the schools! Harrlsburg, Pa., later receiving J s B. S. and A. M. jfrom Howard c % 1 . .V * ^ j University in the fields "of EducaI tion and Social Economics. From l'JZn-34 Mr. Armstrong was associated with the YMCA in , Harrisburg as Boy's Work Secret .n)lu ??? ceiunea oy the Nat-ionai-eouncil of the YMCA as a. secretary in 19.'i.'3; he also was Director of playgrolinds in the recreational set-up of that city. In 19.'34 wrrrr awarded a eertficate by the j w'ommonwealh of Pennsylvania to i '.each Hiologieai-Science and Social I Studies, in the Secondary. Schools iof that state. Ilesides being wrapped up in his j studies about and concerning the j Negro, Mr. Armstrong is an active | member of tho Alpha Sigma rht^f? -lei Phi Hcla Sigma; Nat'l. Secretary of the American Industrial League; Nat'l. Directorr of the Com tn it tee on public welfare of the; National League and also a memlei of the Elks and Royal Arch| i Masons. At present he is associat-| led .with the Nat'l-Youth Axltninistration in n "'.ipprmsoty?"npanty' | and i^TTLIuIlon?active memhc] of the Vermont Avenue Church, Wash; ington, D. C., where .he is on its J faculty jof ReligiousJjalueatkmr? ' The Poster Contest shall be open | to all students in the Secondary! Rfhi...l<5 nnit?a. to he held begin iiiiu Oeloher intn through the 31st.^ -r i I the advertisFng' of"the' ^Essay Conest which will begin November 1st and end on the 21st. The latter is open only to High School seniors. Winners^ in the- Essay Contest will he *#?M'ai*de(^^*R|es at The Silver Jubilee. Conclave of the Fraternity, which is' to- be held in Washington, D. C. from December 2th to .10th, 1939. J MORRIS BROWN A. M. E. CHURCH Rev, P i 1 Charleston, S. C.?Our services last Sunday , began with the exer-1 cises of thP Junior church, con-1 ducted bv tho r.ac?-~- rT'L ????- t~><Tvsrr-.?me regular morning services were begun at 11 a.m. Dr. Lemon spoke to an appreciative audience from the . -Mrbpert "A CalT to Salvation" us^ inpr as a text Isaiah 42:22. The ' Wo importance of heeding the call was stressed as the theme was un folded. At 7:3 p.m. the message was brought by Rev. U. CV Lark, who spoke from Acts 17:31. He used as a thenv '"The Righteous Judge". The congregation enjoy ! ed the sermon. Rev. Lark is a direct product of "Morris Brown A. M E. church and is always a welcome ^visitor. . At the morning service, Bro. Wm. Simmons- w*ho represented our church at the an nual conference owing to the sirk ness of Bro. P. D. Rooer. rendered 1 a splendid report of the work of the Palmetto Annual 'conference held in Georgetown. S. C. Mam points of general information, not generally known to the average: member, were explained in the report rendered. General claims of the church which must be included. in the- report of thP pastor. were made clear to the. membership of--the-dm"i eh. fn all re-iiu'Cts. our church maintained hoi general reputation and standing m the Palmetto conference. Wo j are off lu a fesh start in the work that lies before u? for the new eonfS-ehee year. The Ushers r>? 1 V. -I >T i? im?cii?i .mi. i ui .?iui I i> r?rown n.i? pursued its usual course of con structive endeavor. The trustees were presented with a Paid-up Ail tank, in a speech by Pro. Mat thew Brown at the morning sei; rices. The ushers assures us of a comfortable church for this vinter. The trustees very keenly inpreciatp thv* thouehtfulhesR on he part of this auxiliary of our church. - . Amonp our sick members fo>.vhom we prav a speedyy recovery ire Bro. P. Kelly leader .of class No. fio; Mrs. F. P Taylor, Mrs Emma Forrest. These members ha\v our warmest sympathy and lope for their speedy recovery. We-are walehing with mterest? the election of ministerial dele rates to the ensuing General conference in 1 P-lfl WrJ nfill mim. ain pur Forward Look. BALTIMORE. MD. NEWS By J. W. A curs Mt. Pleasant Baptist church services: Sunday morning Sunday -chool at usual hour with Supt Snd teachers at their respective prhrrrrr 5 ~ A.M. preaching conducted ry Kcv. i urner. BYPV 't?p.in -* 'rOO O'clock preaching by the pa? or Rev. D. C. Clarke. Tuesday prght Usher Board ^ neeting at the home of J. W Vgurs. The pieeting was enjoy, d. A delicious course was servn f t r* r tV\r> m o n t i n rr 4V ' v..v ...v . On the sick list: Mrs. Crosby, ">orothy Lonp, who is at the St. roseph hospital. We hope for hem a speedy recovery. Mrs. Henrietta Williams is back * tome in New York City. She nent a Tew weeks in Jacksonville, ^lorvda on hoT vacation visiting icr sister and niece,- Mrs. Nettie founp. 'She reported a pleasant rip. There are the sisters of J V. A purs, of Baltimore. The people of Baltimore are * danninp a hip Hallowe'en fot 1 Tuesday. Oft course the weath- i >r is very cold here now but it i loes not stop the out-poers at r ill. Read The Palmetto Trader,? ?po Matthew Williams for your opy. . \.' .v. .* ' . | OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.OOOO.O PROFESSIONAL CARDS r?-r oo^ooooooooooooooooooooo DR. J. (h STUART Eye. Ear, X, ;o ar <1 Throat Classe- \?'CUtatc?1y ?Oftictf" IlGUFsT" X' 'pphone* 11 :Ort to i nn r> \t ' *>--- ""* 6:00 to 8:00 P .\,\ office 370t r>nnP^}cc: Residence 2030 T.'.yloi St J.317 Pirie St DR. A. R, JOHNSON >ri?;koN Office: 132.3 1-2 Assembly St Phone 3466. Residence: 010 Oak Street Phone 87IC I>R. IJ H. (T; O P[\R f>ENTIST Special A t lent inn i., ?? cane* nt the Cum-* Ool(t Crown ^n<! UrPJjje Work A Specialty Office I'h "He '1-"I P-. i ir.1 1126 Washin-Mf n gt. Col'ti. S " C Office Hour*. Tdenhone: 11 A. M. U>" l? \l. n. - Sc. 71 6 P. M. to r P. M, Dr. W D. ( hnnnelle" * PhvSirian and SureSon . Diseases of Wo men -'?vl f "hit A SpeHaliV Office: R??id "ncf: 2115 f.arly St. lini P^ho S? CoInrOo S. f. -Phone 7*11 All Cla^ec f Dental Work ' Dr. T.. TT. H^lirrnn DENTIST i'AINLESS EXTRACTIONS -Sundays by Appoiiitincitm : Office: 2.169 1-2 Oervais St. N Columbia, S. C. \ . Office Hourr-j, Te'e j' hones 8:30 A.M. TCTfH^ P.M. Office 6031 RcnnrlerTrf ^KT5 ~? Dr. D. K. Jenkins DENTIST Fillings, Plates Crov\ ns.-. Mridge* * Anesthesia a Specialty REV'JTU. JOHNSOS NOTARY Ft ni.ir -Office: 2029 Marion Street Dealer in Real Estate, perform maYriapre ceremonies writes willi deeds,, morteaire?. claims, etc. Call to Sef. 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