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Mf r*** ? GEORGETOWN NEWS Mrs. Emily Ward, was funertl | ixed at Bethel A. M. E. Church, r Sunday Januaiy 14th. She was for a number of years president of Auxiliary Boerd 1, but was in fail _ *** her 1th for three or- mere years. She passed cway quietly on January 11th. She leaves to moutn her passing: Miss J. E (Ward, a teacher in Howard Elementary school; Mrs. Miry W Robinson, teacher of home econon 1 ics deportment at Howard; one ann MV TnKnnin IVorH *Wn s:Viirtc . PVM| MA *_ y V?M?i?*V W ? mmm V j ff ton, D. C. Mr. Ed. Frasier, once the sexton of Be.hel-, was fumuuliied. on January 10th. He was ^ ill nin months. The widow i nd seven children survive. The Beti.'*-JIome and Garden u. Club met Thursday afternoon Jar uary 11th ?t the home of ihe pres tdant, Mib. II. fl. Topic. The meet ing was veiy constructive. One o. the pis ns of the eveing was preps' ration for dedication of the Ele mentt ry school -building,, of which. you will learn more later. Miss Maud/Carolina Jis the orgenist of Ainctt Mission. She is also the efficient secretary of the ? - - Bethel A. M. E. Sunday^ School, and ia member of the senior clas> of Howard Hi. Congrttulatiom "Maude." . The girls and boys of Howaro Hi basketbrll team went over ti Bucksport and brought both of th games horr.e in the vie oiy colurun. Our girls ahd boys guve t fine exh.bition of, spoitsn'iinsbil' is well a8 showing the Buckspon fans how to play the game. Mr. and Mrs. 0: C. Sprulding and Mr. McClellan, of Raleigh, Nf C., were visitors at the home oi Dr. I. nj Mrs. TJ. G. Teele, last week. = A lovely suTpftse birthay party, honoring Mrs. E. J. Ford, (th< writer), i nd Mr. B. H. James, wa given at the lovely home of Mr end Mrs. Thomas Johnson, corne. of Emanuel street and G avenue, Thursday evening," January TStH7 The gifts were lovely, numerous] and useful. For which "wo thank I oil TT T / VV? Hill' ?>A10| JUi. U I 1 ui u? BENNETTSVILLE NEWS In spile of the ex ra cold weith er tne acho'ol hi t 'dance is hold lng up nico.y. Quite t. large dele gation of teachers 'attended tht. District meeting in Darlington on Last Satu.day. We hope to go up lUo percent, at the Su te Teacr. era' Association in Match. Qu te a few of our friends ir. the coun y tie sick. We trust they will soon recover. The Adult Tcvehers in Marlbou. - county arc hfRd at -work?trying to olot out tiio large percentage of illiteracy. luesutjf, our supervisot, Mrs. Sara li. iuvans was ?ull ow smileu to learn how nuny new s udeut. were reported tc have received new books. Tr,ey met at the home of Callie D. Sanders. After the business part of the meeting. Prof. McNeer spoke of sending three or four s udents to the Op poivumiy scnooi mis j ear. We are looking forward to t. number of new buildings. to improve the low-income families in our county. Mia. Ocean was funerclized Sun day '5aj\emooon it Macedonia Church. In spite of the cold weather Sunday, Shiloh's crowd wis" on the go. Rev. A. J. Wright preach ed from a s.ojocc, "The Music Of Life." He brought out a becutifui picture for his listeners. Mi. and ills. McKnight and daughter, weie in ihe city Sunday the house guests of their purents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Prince und fami ly on Short atraat. ?X Our sick friends: Mesdimes E., Johnakin, Jenkhis, M. Leake, J. I Thompaon, C. O'Neal, G. B.edford K. Moore, M. Johnakin, Wright j and Mr. R. McKay. ' I The many friends of Mias Latton, our music teacher, has been 1865 1 Negr MAY % * 7 ?I? called home on account of the 111 t ness of her fither, in Orangeburg. . _ .'....It Mr. and Mrs. ,J. B. Dreke were 1 :>ut to church Sunday morning to* 1 the delight of all. After a few days of illness. 11 Messrs Shaw, DuPree and J. bJ, Drake have been elected as our'1 new trustees of Shiloh Churety. < ?? ?? J , Y. W. C. A. NEWS t ' : ' A The membersip banquet of the ' Y" held at the "Y" home wtsin eed . an _enjnyahle ,CffeatfiOn. The _ egistration list dhows (GO) pree 1 nt. At 8:00 o'clock, Prof. Apia-ar, the music teacher at Allen University, played the Negro Nat onal Amhem, which was sung, ill anding. Rev. H. B. Butler, pas or of Bishop's Memorial, offered I prryer. The Allen tiio (girls) ren iered a very beaut ful selection. he secretary of the "Y" branch, .sirs. L. K. Nelson presented Miss -hthnaslm Duckett, chUimi n of he Girls Reserve cuinmiltee, who n very befitting words presented uss Julia simpkins. She gave lh " tory form a resume of the girls nnforsnCfl <:ka aftenHivt limo 11 -18, at Scdalia, N. C. Music by he Allen trio. - ' ? Mrs. R. 17. Pegdese, the speakeij or the banquet wis presnted by he secretary. In her profound, clo ,ucnt -and mcdest way drove home o all present, the true fundamen als of "Y" work. Truly her words f wisdom shall always linger in ur eers. Music, A trio by the happelle sisters. This selection rough youth, music and rhythm o the group. Report by the fimncial aecrey, Mrs. Estelle Johnson for 1938?39. Expressions by Miss laiy S'.'xon, chairman of manage .ncnt committee. She presente. r.^j, M. L. Jeffries, our generaT ccretary. Mrs. Jeffilea stressed Fellowship , end spoke very com limen'ary of the work done by jur present secretary. Mrs. ReeJ mJ Miss Feijruson were present d to the grcup. Etch made remarks. Camp Moore was well rep esc ntd e.Mra. Sarih Collins apoke or them. , We are trying to interest the lien of Columbia in the work as mied on by a group of women n "the. past. The establishing of a 4Y" in Columbit, we do believe hat with the cooperation of ou ading men the "Y" can be mad. ust what we would deBire it to oe. So an honorary list has been trited, our goal is 100 men. We c ,.ave made l promising beginnr.g. We are going to name the I present list: Dr. D. K. Jenkins, ^ Mr. H. Vinvent, Dr. W. D. Chap- <] ><?:le, Dr. Counts, Dr. H. B. Bn~~ ~crF. Mr. H K. Butler. Prof. Abrt 1 1 am, Mr. A. Simpkins, Mr. H: Wii iams, Mr. *E. Vance, Mr. P. Mun i le, Mr. Roy Hardy, Mr. Hinton Mr. Rostboio, Mr. W. Jacques Tr. W. Holley, Mr. Harney, Jr. Of this group, five were present t our meeting, ind expressions came from Dis. Jenkina and Chap pelle, also Rev. and Mrs. Butler, c Let others join us. Mrs. B. Vincent poke in complimentary terms of c che report from the Girls Reserve jnd the program ended with a s? lection from Allen's trio. c Too much cannot be said in t praise of the beiutiful select ons j rendered by the Allen tiio ervd the'o Chajipeile sisters. We' appreciate n .->0 much Trof. Abraham's interest A meeting of new friends and a i getting together of old friends, A with strains of music made the v ccasion a ve.y enjoyible one. Th? *Y" girls made ihelr wey through ^ .he crowd with pink and green .apkins, chicken, ham, cheese, anJ sweet "sandwiches, tea spiked with , lemcn, csruiies and salted pet nut ? Allen's trie sang '-Good Night," and 1938?39 ij now history. EiiBNEZER A. M. E. CHURCH * ltcv. D. N. Wilson, Pastor B D Charleston, S C?Notwithstand. ing the very cold wave an appre g ciative autlience was preaent at w kventyo Wo 10-1 \ , \ Tin he morning service. >' , I F -The Pastor, R?v. D. N. Wilson C 'elivered a very noble and jmtrue i :vve sermon which wa3 enjoyed j ay all, j ^ Sunday school was held at it? iwaul hour.. A very large crowd was present. Due to the lack oi j quarterlies a general Bible dis~J~ cussior- wa8 he'd in the Interme liate and Senior departments, led ^ Kv Vf v T Hi ' i "During the A. C. E. League'^ hour a discussion was heTd on tho 12th Chapter of Roman An ap ! preciative audience wai present and enjoyed the discuastcm. During the evening worship the pastor spoke from the subject: "Pray For You-.* Enemies". Found II Tim 4:16-17. Thrs sermon was ^3f?V?ye<i r.ll present. Asces | sion one. Many visitors were . present during the day. Come a_ |' gain, you are always welcome. 1 A very successful church cop i 1 ere nee wa3 held Thursday, Jaa-j 18, 1940. Plans were made for 1 the Spring Rally. Assessments. . men $3.00; women $2.00. Let everyone start in time in order to make this the biggest rally ever. ? ' CARD OF THANKS I We wish to extend our heart. felt tharlks and deep appreciation to our relatives and friends for their sympathy and kindness ' shown us during the illne^B and death of our mother and grand 1 nothrr, Mrs. Loursa Johnson. And to l>r. P. C. Kelly of Conway and ~ Georgetown fcrr his efficient ser vices rerx'erde and to Messrs?R 3 Anderson, W. J. Wilds and D' \Vm. S Thompson for the use or 1 eir viiand for the beautiful loial. (Mrs.) Lula A. Greene, daughtet Georgetown, S. C. Miss Thomasena Keith, New1 rom city * h Miss Edna Keith, Georgetown Mr. Robt Keith, Georgetown ' adopted children Mr. Rcrbt P. Gadsden, Columbia, S. C., grandson. ANNOUNCEMENT ? I I should like to visit any active ar dormant Masonic Lodge in the t"te. I shall also be glad to set p any new lodge. p" Ydura very truly, H. L. MARSHALL, j Special Deputy Grand Master of South Carolina. IN MEMORIAM W HA LEY, KATHE?In mem_ try of our beloved wife and r.other, Mrs. Katie Whaley, who >assed away four years ago, tnuary 26, 1986. ; > rhe rolling stream of life rolls on, v tjut still the vao'nt chair I Recalls the love, the voice, the ndi| ~ Of the one who once set there. I John Whaley and Children a - ?*. - j HIT. OLIVE A. M. E. CHURCH a Rev. H. C. Andrews, Pastor ^ _ d Myrtle Bea:h, S. C.?9:30 am.iF Junday school opened with tho o :upt., Mrs. Jeff Bellamy and tea R :her8 at their respective places, p 11:00 A.M. services were omit-. I h ed as the pastor was away to' C ther fields of duty.?0;0& P. M. he A. C. E. League met with the h resident. The lesson was thor e ughly discussed by the president, e, lembers and friends. it 7:15 Pcayer services were spir. fc dually conducted by Mrs. Gracie p ilstcr." and Miss Margaret L. Da w is. - j 8:00 P.M. 1 he Pastor Rev. H. ! Andrews ascended the rostrurr al nd preached a soul reviving ser q ion from Rev 3:20, theme Behold Stand at the Door and Knock ^ fveryone present was made to re- t jire as TRe fnsn Of Gosri~~5poke: g Pulpit asaociatcawcre Rev. L ^ I. Graham, Rev. T. H. Hemming ^ ray, and Rev J. Livingston. . We are glad to see Mrs. Becky ellamy, Bemice Watson and Mr. 8* >emp Grnsett out again. j The matly friends of Miss Mary B pivey wish for her a speedy re m >very. ? ? nt five Ye; rld's I 9 Co / s PALMETTO Leader 'IFTII DISTRICT TEACHERS' '.(INVENTION. JANUARY 27 Program of the Fifth District i reachers' convention, Firley high J ichool, Chaster, ?. C., Saturday J Inrjuary 27,- 1940, 1C:30 a.m. ' lO:30brrMuais,_Finley high scho.rl chorus: 10:46?Devotional Message, Rev. W. A. Hilliard, pastor A M E Z church. j .1:06?Music, York County Teach cia tiuu. ^ ... 11:15-?Wclounio Greeting? (h) Hon. J. L. Njnnery, Go. Supt. Educ. (bj Supt M E Brockrr.an, Chestey City schools. ,(c) Mrs. S. M. G. Byrd, Chester County Teachers' association. . ll:50~i>Ius:c? Solo, Mish N. M Gordon, Fair held Co. Tr. school l2:CO^Resporse, Rev. M. S. Whit tington, St. Barnabus Episcopal Mission, Jenkinsville 32:15?Music?*Golo, Miss Melva L. Johnson, Glover high school. Glover. 12:3Q-r-Oroup section? (a) Princi pal Group?T} pic* Curriculum Building. Principal E E. Rilev. leader. (b)- Grammar Group?Topic Soeail Studies Program?Miss M. E. English, leader, Jackson high school, Camden, S. C. (c). Activity Teaching?Mi'a F.l norn M. Jones, leader, Coulto a;2demy, Choraw, S. C. (d) Health Group?MUa Doro. Lhy Nt nee, leader, Emmett Scott high school, Rock Hill, S. C. (re) High Schc|:>l Teachers' Group?Topic: E'tglhsh, Miss Alethia Worthy, leader, Friend. ship college, Rc/ck Hill, S. C. 1 itiOr^Reassemble. 1:35?Music, Coulter Academy chorus. 1.15?Greetings, Palmetto State Teachers' association, Presi'en A A 1 vr /\wierson. ?Music?S'nln,' Mi's. Eloisn Mr,. Lurkin, Blnckstock high school Free Will Offering. 2:00?Recreation, lunch. 3:00^?Reassemble. 3:05?fMu ic, Gr~nard high school Gaffney, 3. C. 3:10?Greetings, Hon. A~ Schrffley, Asst. "State Agent. Negro schools. 3:25?Greetings?Miss Mattie E Thomas, State Supervisor Elementary schools. 3:45?Palmetto State Teachers" Association Objectives, Prof J. P. BurgeBs, Exec. Sec. 4:00?Election o f SecretaryTreasurer, Reporter. Time ard olace < f next meeting. ?. I.. F1NLEY, Presiden' Mrs. MAMIE DUNMORF Sec.-Treas. JEWS IN AND AROUND WASHINGTON By J. O. Hart Washington, D. C., January 27 -The Allen University Clpb hrd call meeting at the home of Mr. iheoks last Sunday ifternoon to rivnge a prog: am for the celc ration of Richard Allen's birth ay, which oomes on the 14th oi 'ebrurry. The program consistsf music rtndeied by Mr. William Iundel's choral group, tddresses apers on the life of Richard A m, and the history of the A. M. Ihurch and schools. Mr. <and Mi's. John McGriff, Jr., ral weeks trip where they visit J d relatives and friends. They vis ed wi h their parents r.t Winn oro, S. C.t then to Lake City 1:also stopped over a while rith Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Butler, *., of Columbia, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. Ilenry Gi*y, sister nd brother.in.iuw of Mrs. Mc. rriff, also on the trip. , 1 Dr. E. A. Montgomery ana 1 [isb Crrringter Saunders enter, lined several friends at tet last aturday. The tea was given at re home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur [ u::.s. The many friends were j Ir.d to see Dr. Montgomery out " *t in after being ill for quite ^ >me time. 1 . P. Sumpter, T. W. Mays, lay J en: Solorr.on StokevA D. Card t tf f >. r, n o rincKney. . | 1 ars Ot Fair<S nvcn I -r .I COPES NEWS i Kev. and hirs. iu. ikl. Thomas af ter laboiing with ua, b^d to leave | ior otber lieids of labor. We miss I -htm veiy mucu, but hope foi I them k pleasant year in their new wuik, spiritually ana temporciiy. We a.e Uengnteh to have as our pastor una coworker, on the vioou iiope Circuit, Kev. and aire. t. a. iiiouks, who have been aa signeo to work with us 'his year. >? o reel iuui, 110m uie lrtue ls stc.tuuu so rar, we a.e sure to oiicccfeu, it ma puuis are follow vd. We have a^udy been able to muke some improvement on the i-ui nonage, wnicn rods grea ly to me appear rme. We tore still working ana hope to succeed in every elf or t. We have had veiy unfavorable weather since conference, still we have been tble to hear some t,ood sermons. Rev. Brooks knows how to get the atten ion of his *u dience. He gets in interesting subject, then speaks briefly. No< one, con get toe lirod listening to &uch sermons. | lie has been able to join in holy wedlock a few since being here. If we? can keep the faith there is nothing but victory-for us. PAWLEYS ISLAND NEWS A heartfelt sermon was preiclJ ed at Moun. Zion Baptist Church! last Sundry by the pastor, Rev. C. hu Besseliieu. The holy com lr.umon \nus administered to a iurge crowd. Many were present *.t tne P.Y.P.U. hour end the les oon wia interestingly taught, *Cvoiable services at night. ' W e are giad to note. tout Mrs. M. D. Bjgun, a tcLcher at the' B.ookgrcen School, is out again,' J.'ys. Uer husbaiw, Ptof. BogtnJ is aie able principal of this school. We were happy to have our pre aiding elder, Dr. T. J. Miles, it St oohn, Sunaay. As usual, he stir ied our -hearts in his g.eat roeaaagc from the subject, "Making a itecord. A large u.tendance was at Sun uay School. Revs. Hi ri iott and D. Collins, of Sandy Island, were our gucsis. rue pastor, ivev. u. n. vVcshingtcn, spoke at Mu.yville in .he aite. noon and St. John at the night services from ihe theme, 'Trust." Mrs. Thortf-isena Brown motoi ixi to Charleston U st week along vvith Mrs. Beitha Singleton, bet .er known as "Nu.sie," to .ake aer little daughter to the Health clinic. Miss F. L. Dobbins along with Mr. and Mrs. lhomas Moses pass cd through Sunday.. whep they vis., .ted ihe Brookgreen Gardens. On .he way back the stopped at the aome of Prof, and Mrs. Bogan, al so M:s Viola Brown, the lathers mother. The reporter being sicg, Mrs. S. E. Washington, took charge hf the news this week. I BATESBURG NEWS Rev. B. L. Golphin, presiding elder of the Ander&on District hsld the first quarterly conference f at W?8ley Chapel C. M. E. Chu.ch on Sunday. Rev. Goiphin spent he week end at the home of Rev._ nd Mrs. W. M. Oxner. The pas cor, Rev. R. L. Brown, his wife md baby, spent a few hour8 ct he home of the Oxner's Sunday i ftemoon. Monday afternoon, Miss R. N. Towers visited the homes of Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Nclums, and Mr. 1 and Mia. Joe Ramage, end spent the nieht c-t the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Boyd. Children who spent the week snd at home from school -were: Misses Maud tnd Jimmie Wigfall,' Mary Metae, Mildred Jowers, Ida I Viae Stfsley and Mr. Cleophus Da' da. We are glAd to know thrt Mr. rames Wise has returned from he hospi'al t nd is on the road to _ recovery. Negro I IEXF tion I ? w -* . w ill II I V' .IN MEMORIAM 1 In loving but sad remembrance of our mother, Mrs. Rosie Herder son who passed away Januury 13, 1939. We miss you no less as time passes cm, Than we did on the day of your going. For' absence can never close the door of our hearts, And the lamp of dur love is still glowing. Oh mother! how we mns you, We miss your kind voice, *" A nd -trmvf Vkrf wa?-/o??vt11 irtnurns ^ mtlM nvtVlO TT 111 iMYTO/T linger in our hearts; low sad it is to look at your vacart chair. Lonely and sad at heart. Your love we like to recall, Nc/ one on earth can take you? place. You are still dear to us all. One sad yea? have passed our "Since you left us here so alone, And we hope it won't be long deai; Till we join you 'round the throne. Some may "think we have forgotten, JusL because we try to smile, nut even thcr* our tears are hidden Our hearts are achi'jg all the while. But some day well see you mother And will clasp you to our breast: And we know we'll never be oar ted In that land of pehe^ynnd re t. By (Miss) Utiter Dnvra Sisters, brother, grahd daughter-* grand sonsT sbn-in-law^ and daugh ter in laws. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear mother, " Mrs. C. D. S'xen?who?died?January 29, 1936. "One part of me Lives here? Works," pit ye, loves, IaughS" As if it knew No other life b-'t this. Yet, all the while, Unseen by those who watch My secret self Goes groping on your tral; Goes calling?railing . . . Do you ever hear ? ? 0>- hearine know How I still love you, dear." Hcj- children: M-' y Ray-Saxon. Julia Saxon Woodbury and Thelma Woodbury. RU W BR I and bu Guignai - WO Phone 5261 ??? ^rnnraei . IWLl LOf 'OSI hlall E i I -* Saturday, January 27, 1940 rGone With The Wind Show Here Feb. 5. The famous screen play "Gone With The Wind" will be shown here at the-Palmetto theatre Monday, February 5th. Tickets wirll go on sale Monday, January 29 There will be two ^hows daily at 2:00 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. Admis. *?.: 1 , divii i jur iiiabiinw UI1U f 1.1VJ ' at night. All seats re. erved. -4 Starting STDN DA Y ~ James STEWART * IN /'Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" In???H?r < ? Immm - e xriTT N(Tq As a Trop:cal Night! Robert TAYLOR Hedy LAMARR in " LADY ?f The Tropics" Starts MONDAY ATTENTION LADIES Here I?? 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