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P ZWcNfn&har 23,1969 Dr. E. A. Adamfl. Secretary, o' Education of the A M E Church tis home for Christmas after a trip through Oklahoma, Arkansas MississiDDi and Texas visitino annual conferences and meeting sptcking engagements. On his re. Adams paid $11,000 to the church L . schools which is a part of the an_ . nual allocation to the African Methodist colleges from his de.i partment. Dr. S. R. Higgins of Allen University returned to the city las' Saturday; from New York City. President Higgins went to?Nev. York for a conference with . Dr Emerson Fosdick and other me^c _ of note and reports a very good trip from every angle. Miss Myrcle Christie of Newberry wag in the city Monday. Prof. C. G. Garrett has return n ed from an extended trip through Georgia. Alabama. Florida and Louisiana, where he attended th* annual ^uiifei-eaceg?meeting?in_ those states of the A M. E. church He repdrta a successful trip; and that African Methodism is gaining Ifrfoiihd tp. those states.Dr. J. Henry High Stnifcb, chai' man of the rating agency of Sec ondary Schools and Colleges was office Ifuest of President S R Higgins at Allen .Monday. Dr. Highsmith rs State' Supervisor of Secondary ilchoois in North Carolina. HU of.V?e is at Raleigh. * ?Miss Louisa J. Carter haa-hoogh* and built a new home, 9 mHe>from Columbia on the Leesburg road. Her sister and two neph ews and Mrs. Fannie Carter "will reside with her. '-Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Harrison w&ft'ltt the Pity Thxrfsry.TTTOrTner the" South Carolina Committee on its 75th Year of Negro Progress ?at the office of the Palmetto Lea. der, and organized for the strte LE8 BONS AMIS 0^1 AL CLUB" The Lea Bons Amis Social Club met at the home of Mr B. J. Cavfor lta first meeting after having given a lovely Thanksgiving par. ty at the home of Mr. Leland Steward on Thanksgiving night. Following its custom the Club will make its contribution to The Old Folk'a Home, . for we think not only of ourselves but of oth. ? ers as well. The next meeting will complete j the plans for the Leg Bona Amis r Annual _.Yuletide Celebration whicVpromises to be far better and pie enteraining for the celebritea of Columbia and out of tcrwn guests than any of the previous {events. ' - __ THE. Y. P. _S. T. CLUB The Y. P. S. T. Club met at the home of Miss Wrllace. The meet. in? was called t0 order by the president. Song, "Sometimee I fee) nv,? ? - me a motneriess Child." Prayer bv te Chaplin and another srong. Miss Rose rea the Scripture leas, on from the 10th Pstlm. Another song was sung. The minutes of the last meetinv were r.pproved of and adopted. The house was opener! for business. The roll was called and each member responded. The next, meetipg will be at the hon.c of Mrs. Hentrtfte Butler 1C16 Greg St. Miss Wallace served a delight. fuTXmas course. Miss Aletha Smoke, Pres. Mr. Da\id J. Outon. Sec. Mrs. E. Watts, Repoiter SUNNY SIDE SOCIAL CLUB The club held its final meeting of this year at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H Rowe 2512 Green : street. The?devotional service was conducted by the Chaplain, Mrs Fred Wilson, after which the president gave some brief re marks. At this time the Treas. orer, Mr. Rowe presented each member their envelope. Total paid out the treasure $131.08. We werP very glad to have a? visitors Mr. and Mrs White of New York City; _Mr? Jones of Columbia. We adionrnod fn mnn* January 2, 1940 at the home oi Mrs. Wilson, 2416 Millwood Ave. The hostess served a delicious re. past. We also enjoyed playing different games. BLUE MOON SOCIAL CLUB The Blue Moon Social club met at the home of Miss Carrie Hen derson, 1426 Harden street at 9 o'clock The meeting was called to order by the President, Miss Carrie Henderson. Opening with the Lord's Prayer, then the busi ness was discussed after whir1 the botes* served a delicious re. past of sandwiches and hot choco. late. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Zada Hymea 1406 Park street. Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. - , ?Patronize Our Advertisers ? * A - ^ LAURENS COUNTY TEACHERS A8SOCIATIO B. G. Bradley, Reporter The Laurens County teache association held it* regular montl ly meeting, Dec. 16th, 1939, at tl 'Sanders high school, Laurens, S. The teachers registered and we immediately to their respecti croups, primary, elementary a high school. Here they remain for one hour, discussing, commen ing and exchanging ideas on su >f?cis ot vitai interest to Dotn teac ers and pupils and community. After the group meeting t teachers assembled in the Sande high auditorium for devotion ai ->ther business. The devotion w led by Rev. L. C. Butler, the efl 'irnt pastor of Betheh~I??u??n3TC. He offered a wonderful sot jstirring prayer and read for o scripture. Tssiah 53 i 9. The minutes were read by t secretary, duly approved and ado 4od. Next in order were the groi -eports, primary, elementary a high school. These were in kee; :ng with qtir general theme:'"Be ter citizens through better whcK n T-anrens county." . Mrs. Sandera. gav<> some ve imety remarks on "How to deve >p general pattern,, of conduct nying stress on placing vali vhere value belongs. Music was rendered bv Mt. Ca nel Glee club, directed by the vei energetic and competent mut '"ncher of Mt. Carmel, Mis,, Frai da L. Miloa.?Everyone pninyei he Christmas carols, sung by tl dee cluh-of aforementioned scho< Dr. Gladden of Alabama wi oresented to the association bv 01 nergetic president. Prof. J. T. "V Mims, who- brought greetings he association and encouraged i lo value time, which waa a grei gift of God by man. Next in order was the pre??'ation of our county ?upt. .T. Burns, who brought us a burnir message full of in*Pjjntio'n aspiration. He further told tl association that He wante 1 f! goal of the teachers r 1 county to decrease^ illiteracy?1 teaching those who~couTd not roa ind write t<r do s<>. This the a? (sociation applauded. Ttho np*t. mpptintr u^ll h.> Vul Feb. 17, 1930. Please nay * tm dues before Jan.-30, 1939. Meet ng afljeurrved._ ? 3ALUDA COUNTY TEACHERS MEETIN Tho Saluda county teachei meeting was opened by smgui 'The Negro National Anthem," ? he Ward " Jr. high school. Aftc vhich thP devotional exercise ws 'ondueted by its principal, Rev. 1 R.. Tolbert, Rev. J. H. McKissic 7fTered prayer. The county super 'ntendeht spoke in his own wa; asking the teachers to teach hild honesty, cleanliness, respect 'illness and how to be obedien The superintendent of Ward, M ")rout welcomes the Saluda count teacherg m their school and com minity.?The varimis group meet ings were conducted, primar esding, Miss Sophia Crawforc istory and geography in elemen tary grades, Mr. J. T. McKir -hscipline in the^high school, Re^ M. J. Trapp. Each group leadc held Its ffroup spell bound wit uch helpful hints, and Informs tk>n a3 to how t<y carry out pro Trams, nnd to interest children i their school work. __ Mrs. Katie B. Watson makes o offers a suggestion that the Salu da county teachers present a pla "t the end- af Negro history weel The play also is written by a Ne ?ro. This suggestion was accept <?d by the group. After all business was attende to the association was served very pice luncheon which con sisted of chicken, potato salad a lettuce, ice cream, cake and mmt: Everyone present enpoyed the re past. A rise of appreciation wa given Mr. Tolbert and his cowork D. M. Holmes, Secretary UNION NEWS Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson an Barbara Jean Holmes of Unioi Mrs. J. E. Grant'and children c Newberry motored to Orangebur Sunday to spend the day wit heir pr rents, Rev. t nd Mrs. S. A Funchees. Miss Julia Dobson is spendin the Christmas holidays in Wash ington, D. C., with her family. The many friends of Mr. G. V Bolden are very proud to kno' that he wa3 elected is delegate t he general conference of" th Methodist church to be held at S Lonts.Mo. The N. C. Mutual club held H nnnual ChriatmaB meeting in th Mutual office Friday ifternooi December 16th. There were a bout thirty members present. . program and games were the mai features of the' meeting. Bags < fruit and candy werP given eac member. Mrs. Mayme Wllsoi Thrift club- supervisor, and agfcnl Pearson, Leake, and Bolden wet in charge of the meeting. The city schools closed Wedne* day for the holidays. Severtll c the out. of. town teachers ar spending their vacation at the! respective homes. Mr. Mack Dawk in# spent th week.end in Union with relative snd friends. MIm Willie McDowell, wh teeches in Rock Hill is spendin the holidays in Union with h? mother, Mrs. Emma McDowell o Hamlet 9t - : BAMBERG COUNTY N HIGHLIGHTS I The Bamberg County Teachers] <Vssociaticrn held its monthly meet ! r" ;ng Frid&y, Dec. 15 at the Bam [] herg High School. A goodly num her of teachers were present and ^ nioyed thP speech by Miss T. W. n '.Vimbush, the guest speaker. She Vr - - 'ave many helpful suggestions. ! President M. 0. Chapnell urged 1 ? the teachers to pay their annual 5" lues so that the County nnjr't re. P ceive its 50 per cent refund. We regret very much to lose i Prof, and Mrs. J. D. Marshall who 1 have mcrved to Camden where Prof ^ Marshall takes ."up his new duties a^jCoimty Agent of Kershaw Cnun pj ty. Prof, and MrsCMarshall mniii R many friends in Bamberg County during their ten years stay ?miiiTr " the peoplt. Mav the good ol ? Kershaw County e^J?y them too. One of the most gala afiairs of P the season was a party given h\ Mrs. Curline Moore of Ehrkardt. "Friday night, De?. 15th. More than n' thirty friends enjoped Mrs. Moore'3 i P .hrrspitnllty. for the benefit 1 ^ of the Bamberg T. R Assn. ?L? Musiclwa?, furnished by Mi's* r ' Jenkins and leading American j- hands untH an early hour. After . .?. wards a very delightful repast, a" lie only Mrs. Moore can concoct, was aflrveH r | Many teachers are leaving fori ^ the Xmas holidays. Some arc spejul (jc ing them in northern states, some ! in southern points and still others , are being content to spend their , Utime in dear old )]j A weddir.g oi n.ueh interest to ! fts I many friends throughout South LiV j Carolina was that of Mr. Wm. as ' at if-zrHf G <? It v?8> - tt 1JL? In appreciation or the f .rlV?- ? - lP makes it possible for us i we send Christmas and 'JL and Best Wishes. /, y a _ ' . I COLLE( h -? 1609 Hard. i; V ?- ' / ' ,r X (Across the Street frc h Y > n I J. iHhiffiiRh'i r| IN THE STILL OF ?A When the world is hushjQj ;?; morrow's, joyous obscrvai ?. you hear thrush the frost { of our thoughts, "A Ver> wish for you and yours." * !?; 1105 Washington Street | Yuletide X Our wish is th.it hanpinos ^ Y this Christmas day like a v " v sivow, bathing all in its ct [I Pearson_Fur 8? PHONE p, m . V . " " ; ure pAf/Sfklfro T,EA Hazel to Miss Clcniatlne William on ^December ?+it- 1030.- Both ar very prominent in the social am professionel circles of tfiis sect ion. Mrs. Wm. Hazel wa.v a ver lfivelv hriiln in ? _i:? . -.X. ... >4 WU V V I ?l \ K l I II j suit. Directly after the ceremon; t e couple left t? spend a few day with the bride's sister, Mrs. War ren Jenkins, in th0 beautiful cit: of Aiken. Mr. and Mrs. Hazel are botl employed in the public school sys tem of Bamberg .County. Federation Notes The Coggins Grove, Ehrhardt Carver and also Mothers Clubs-as* JOY BE YOURS This Christmas may rejoic' ing fill your heart as full ol happiness as Santa has fillec your Christmas stocking with thrilling gift9. The R. L. Brvan COMPANY 3_J ?T ^ < --i ^ to know and serve you New Year Greetings ^ JE-INN ! f en Street - Y Y >m Allen?Benedict) Y Y x PI K JcT i?W FSSk^'rAJ^ v\HBv THE NIGHT ... . ~? *i* d in anticipation of the ? nee of Christmas, may !|! y Yuletide-air the voice X ' Merry Christmas?our ;!; ug Store ?| , ' Phone 2-1967 | ? ?? ., .H v t i <c :! y \"^v? ^ .. Cheer 1 s will descend upon you !?! t-elcome blanket of fleecy X leery brightness. , ^ leral Hon e | 3622 | ? v r~ '' TOT* . <- ' still alive and trying to do their it duty-t*j help the unfortunate. 'they I just reported $8.00 through theii ! educational comn rttee and they al. y i m/ sent a small box of tablet -, i* pencils, notebooks and pai>et- an l y clothing. s The general educational con: mitte0 of the state Federation ' \vishes to thank the following fn-r sons foT responding t(> our very ur . j. ger.t appeal: Miss Grace Thoitsn | son, .Morris college $1.00; l)r. L). I J. Dixon of Barnwell $i.on. ? Ylay wo remind others who hav.< 5: Hot responded "that j. Santa Clad &'cruld be hftpjly to cheer \vitn your $1.00 to the less fortunatt at Wilkinson hfOVie.' W,. know you won't fail them now. I or r ai liT mB sure ths I ) *WU *y- y * Ivu tWi'Ju Y rt ??i _2 - - ^YfflF^P 4 MeI "it's Y . S" %-,>=!* Y ? v Y Y : , Y " - ' Y - Y ' Y 5 Y " ! Y <1 ' " ' % i Nina i % < X AND II > Township A | THURSD v Advance V Y F^ooeeds of this Dance v in the doming year. f ADVANCE TICKETS o TiF.THKL V M. r. rumen ; . ; 'I j S*: i v , !av 1 V.-Jt. !' 1 ' | S?;fVi| ' "* ' I " f) ' .the pa.-t'ir grave the message. j . A |-Club Comprr^cH <>f ' c fii- ;>y () Mp- . A ?? :;. M ' S' ' V K' V- ' i- } . 1 i ... '1 r hf'V r?;nilr^T f rpj - --,,f M.i-r"K! "/;<?. '> V\ ' V' w f At K? . .!; I ... - i - \ ;: iv - ? ..' b. f.-j. U. v t <. A'...:' w:i a r.*i liv?* t'f St. b -i ? >?- :i 'w ?t,'i-. liM'-fi??ivI v y ' ir1 N >.* w?^ ' York. ' ' KKKT: Slietfn And Can Rl!^ r.lBlLM. A * icji veil ri v> el V fll I i atre. Saturday M rr >val Crown buttle caps-?W of paper and place It u ridei ps in box at the Palmett f the boy or #irl b-v"ihTT e container holding all th id cart. iy deposit a^ manr caps a it ypu have your ra me un V>-\ ' . \ ' 3R0NZKMEN present aj-'v -i \ "jL -r?: ^ * ?* I Mae MeKi RADIO AM) MOV IK STAR) [ER FAMOUS ORCHKS'l -uditorium, Colui >AY NITE, DE 75c ? At Door White Spectators tiOc nil ijo 11> Ihe J aggers Oldj Folks n sale at Thdm as Drug Store a \t*. I ? Sunday -hnol opened ^ (:< Supt. and teachers at ! ;r p" -A, r'f duty. Morning ser_ :/at.'' at 12:30. A wonder ': :T?* n w?? delivered by the ?U i.: _ - a rti ) uiv suujuci (jnnft, fi.r'.y li"'fape. {\ part of the ' h? s 'hool faculty was prfeaent - oi of Piv/f. Ginvard, Mrs. T. Ji tlv.r. Mrs W W-Faif - Stinday evonintr a sinrrine t w a- laid at the above a i c rimer. and wi< enjoyed by - Siia'f \vu- triven for the P?s-' . he s-'poke briefly, but ir.spir v sub;.-'{ "Mu-iv". All the ? xpressi'>n t'nfit we v<?(k-fie?.a t'"o:l day'- work f". I Collection poodmd Pony " ~ r be Palmetto z lirg, Dec. 23 rile your name on r a bottle cap? Deo Theater. The bottle cap drawn e caps will win the s you wish, but be icier each cap. ? J : ?_^ KpsM^ "V- ^ T 5: nney f t , ru\ | mbia, S. C. . &~~ :c. 28th 1 l- - X ? $1.00 v ?! I Home to help them?a ' nd Green I/eaf Cafe. ?& |