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Saturday, February 24, 1940 PIEDMONT CONFERENCE DELEGATION TO ATLANTA W ' Early Thursday morning the delegation of the Piedmont Con ference arrived in Atlanta. The party consisted of the following persons: Revs. B. S. Taylor, W. L. Williams, J. B. Smith, J. C. Quarles, M. G. Williams, X>. J. Gadson, R. L Miller, Prof. C. G. Garrett, Ferman Miller, G. C. Griffin. Arthur Byrd, Hunter Wil liims, S. B. Mims, Miss Hattie E. Perrin and Mrs. Mamie Byrd. " This Conference was well rep resented at thi^/Council, as i s characteristic 01 it. The Bishop? Council was indeed a great church meeting. Every Bishop on the bench was present, and all of the leading Presiding Elders and Pa? tors of the Connection were pre? ent. On Thursday morning, our own Bishop J. S. Flipper, who is much loved in South Carolina delivered the annual sermon, which was a masterpiepe. On Thursday night the welcome program was spon sored by the local church . with Bishop W. A. Fountain serving ?? aowian'ci of mmillUHHiH. W6 lis tened to able addresses of wel come coming from the Mayor oi Atlanta, the President of Emory . University, (white) and the fol. lowing Negro leaders of this great, metropolitan city: Rev. D H. Staunton, D. T. Babcock, en lercaimng pastor, L>. M. i/uaiey. and finally & glowing response by the greatest Bishop on the bench Bishop D. H. Sims, who held the audience spellbound. Now, I coula not close this tr tide wiihout saying a word a bout our own State's Standard Bearer?Dr. T. J. Miles. In At lanta Dr Miles nude South Car olina feel unusually proud of him in his manly way and friendly di* position towards all?greet and small. It is generally conceded that this great man of the hour. whu is well qualified and rich inc ripe with experience, will be e lected a bishop on ihe first ballo' in Detroit, in May. On to Detroit South Carolina, and see Dr. Mile.* on the bunch uf Bishops, Dr. Ad. em? bick ai the head of the Ed U<*?fcinn?l Dpnartmpnt. Dr. Snsari. heading the League Department and Prof. Geo. H. Himpton, men ging the Book Concern. They are four fine, able anJ prepared* men. Elect them this time and others next time. REV. R L. MILLER. Pastor of Antioch end Poplar Spring Churches, Laurens, S. C. BETTIS ACADEMY NEWS Trenton.?In keeping with its usual trend, Bet-is Junior College presented a series of interesting programs in Quinby Auditorium last week in observance of Negro History Week. The observance , was started by tne high school do . partment and came to its termi. nation Friday when the Freshmen and Sophomores of the" college department brought many inter . eating _and ..valuable facts _xbouL the achievements of the Negro In . addition . to. the chapel pro. grams, a general discussion of the Negro waq'takpn up~In"eaeK clasf Bettis gave recognition an-i memory to Lincoln's bir-hday, the 16th president of the Unitec1 States. George Washington's will also be observed on the 22nd. of President AAV. Nicholson has been very ill for several days. We are glad tp W1'ite that she is im proving nicely nowl" President A.W. Nicholson is carrying on a good job at Bet'-is tn spite oi nis age. xne insuiu tion is continuing to make pro gvess and improvement. The president is always on the job and is willing to do more than his share in i ny way that he can foi anyone. At Betlis, he says, "We are trying to reach the unreach ed and help the unhelped." His sual hour for stx rting the day is 4:00 in the morning. ABBEVILLE NEWS ' Harrisburg Street School Mrs. X. V. J. Edwards, Prin. The students of the Harrisburg school have entered into the second semester work wi h much en thusitsm. This being Negro His tory week. The fourth grade un *' cer the direction of Miss Mary L Pope gave a very timely program Interes ine subjects were discuss ed. The Negro in Music; The Ne.. gro in Business; The Negro i n Education"*etfc. The program was enjoyed by all. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church The Women's Missionary Socio ty met et the home of Mrs. L.P. Rhodes, Friday, Fob, 10. After devotion Mrs. Rhodes opened the A?i - m? J!- :? nil topic lor uiscussiun. ouujcci; izena of the Kingdom, 13 h Psalm After finishing the discussion of t' a topic, the president Mrs. E. V. Reed calle' the meeting to or *er. Minutes were read and the roll called. Collection $2.34. Af ter which a memorU 1 program wrs rendered of the late Dr. ID. Pinson. The program consisted of songs, solos and quartet num I. D. Pinson as i\ Student and Ed'"}ator, was delivered by Mrs. L. -f; Rhodes. After the clqge of the -meeting 1 w delicious repast was served. The next meeting will be- held at the home of Mrs. Lucile "DecPse. Mrs. Georgia Pullings suggest ed a prize contest for the meeting to swell the trcxsure. The one - pulling the lucky number receiv lucky rmber and re CAMDEN NEWS I ( Jerry Britton, age 15>, was kill ed insantlv in Sumter lBtK at 1_ p.m. bj- coming in contact with a ive wire which had been broker ^ | during the recent freeze. Dr. R. H. Haile, Jr., is conval. eseing nicely at his home on Loe Ave., after undergoing an appen dix operation. Mr. Robt. J. Shropshire is al so impioving at his home after | having undergone an operation at the Good.Samaritan Waverly hospital in Columbia. Prof, and Mrs. Ralph McGir' r?f Rock Hill spent the week with larents and friends. He is Dut. ting over a great program at the >chool. " j Dr. Sheppard delivered a won. derful address at Mather acad. j emy Feb. 18th. He wa3 the main speaker on the_Uegre Hiatory-prer -J ?rnm. Dr. Sheppard is president. ( of N C. State college, Durham i N. C. Dr. Theodore Whitaker is vis iting relatives and friends in Cam den and other cities in the state ' He is pharmacist in a drug store ip Chester. Pa Hp io hrnthar nl. . diss Ittath "Whitaker, a member od Jackson Hi faculty. A lovely shower was given a i*ew evenings ago at the home o1 . vlr. and Mis. J. C. Belton . orJamj)bell street in honor erf Mind Mrs. Harris Myers who were jbined in marriage sometime a Drs. J. H. Thomas and C. C Brevard and Messrs Wm. Brown., ee, J. W Martin and S E Alford ..tended their fraternity meeting n Columbia on the 12th in?t. They .Vre really entertained at the >me of Bro. and Mrs. John Potts If XltML.l "T'll! 1 IYJLX3. vy iiiiLiiiitfiiti w imams na? improved to the extent that she ias been dismissed from the Cam Jen hospitu). fehe is now con. . alcscing at home. Mrs. J. B. Thomas etitlertained .he Independent society of Trin_ ty M. E. church a few evening.-, igo. Dr. A. R. Howard of Sumtei neached a wonderful sermon to the congregation nf Trinity Hi'm day night 18th. He also held quarterly conference on Monday ught, 19th. Rev. R. F. Freeman is progress ing nicely with the rally for the church fund. Mis. Abbie Houston, wife ot Rev. Houston is still confined U i no.c.'e que to illness. She how. ever, has improved to some ex teait. Dr. J. H. Thomas, Messrs L E. McLester, Petteford and. s i inn r of the fair sex witness, ed Wings Over Jordon in Odium bia. Mrs. Hattie E. Thomas attend. <1 a meeting of the officers of lie auxiliary of Palmetto Medi. .al association on last Satuiday .t the homo of Mrs. Mamie Gor. on in Dillon, S. C. She report* g.und time. Mrs. Gertrude Brevard also attended the meet FAIRFAX MEWS _ _ ? Negro History veek was quite rn . event, on last week at Fairfax ir. Hi school. Eaclr day irr chapri, as well as in the classrooms iome phase of Negro History oi jnipusiiment was discussed anc explained in such a simple form sj im inters of the faculty, thai . entiie~~smallest child couid un. derstand and have a great ap. ^reflation lor tne history c/f it; ^ee. Ju .t since last week, mem bers of the advance classes hav*. oeen searching the libiary fm oooks on Negro History whicl. onows tnat an interest nas beei -roused and 1 feel sate in saying me entire student body was in. ..pireu as never beiore and ha ^uieu a race pride that will for. -r i?ii0ei. , i?,.e populai ity contest, which as spuiioOiOU oy Miss Qainc^ Simmons, ended last Monday niu ruiCKey, a mem. bar of the seventh grade, beinfc . po^-iar contestant. _ h unioue nrofirram was render. ..v* uy w.c.iiUtia vi tne studenibodj and at the close of the progran s \K.e given to persons holding lucky numbers. Every o-ouy ic^v, seemingly nappy nnu .irtvuig enjoyed a pleasant even, -ig. *>.an:y wjather does not stc/p church goers in Fairfax. This fac. was proved on Sunday when i large crowd of people gathered at .^uuges t/iur. citurcu to partici. ..c in a pew rauy sponsored b> the PTA. An intei eating pro gram was rendered, seasoned witr. a most powerful lecture by Prof j. nummitt. The PTA has done some very tangible wc/rk and plans .?oc to cease until their goal it reached. ceived the prize. Mr. Allen Reed of Henderson .ille, N. C. spent Wednesday niU UJ ? noKonfo Mr Qn,l Ml'R wiwi ii ao a***, -??u ? Wm. lteid. The Interdenominational Socio tv held ita monthly meeting: Sun day it the home of Mrs. S. Edwards. Despite the inclemency oi the weather we had a very good meeting. Rev. H. BVown gavg some very encouraging remarks, tTso Messrs. D. Davis, E. Brown The society raised during 1939 (345.65. (11.47 was raised in this ^eetmjr. plus 60c donated t o Gaace Chapel church. Delicious cocoa, sandwiches tnd cake was served Mrs. Ada Bradley and daugh ter spent a few days with ptrents Mr. and Mrs. George Slappy, Mrs. Bradley lives in Coachville. Pa. I hope every home in Abbeville -will have t- Palmetto Leader tor it lorris college choral ;lub promotes negro 1istory week program Climaxing the Negro History iVeek program on fiitiay, r e*. .ti, Air. Vv.ti.C. bowen, head ox no department of music, directed he choral club thru seven 1 rert ntions interspersed with sol^ an[utrtet selections. The onering vas reminiscent of days of Slav. :ry and post bellum days. The :horal club is composed en-irely ?r Vrtiino" mnn ? r\rl timmnn rvV wo I ?* j vm*i^ tiivit vim nvuivii vx ??i j ous ciuos in South Carolina: tlisses Margaret S. Williams, Bei .on; Emma' Ruth Dowling, Bam >erg; Julia Johnson, Cheraw; A1 /v. Murrc.y, Gr'eeleyville; Hattie Crazier and Helen While Mapi ling; Mary Mclmosh, Marion and Carolyn Thompson, ^paitrpbuig, tUso Messrs, Frink Dowling, Bum oerg; James Baiter, Manning; Choatte Neal, Hopkins; George Drniels and Norma Smith George town; Davij Lunn, Timmonsville John G. Sttxton, (Rembert; Eu, gene Pinson and Leroy Lewis, of Sumter and George Dozier, Mul lins. Among the selections rendlereo " vvere "Mighty Like a Rore" le>by Norma Smith, a Freshman; "Timtbr" featuring Mr. Leroy Lewis, Freshmth- "Bow " Long Must I Linger," Miss Alva Mur ay, senior, leading; Two selec lions by the male quartet Messrs uunn, Dozier, Neal, Daniels, en .itled "Hard Trials" rnd . "Good News." The female group pre sented "Don't Cry My Honey/ Living up to the pave t lready set the diminutive Miss Julia John ion of Cheraw with 'Her unusual voice s'.illed the cir with "Some., .imes I Feel Like a Motherless Child." The pr&gram was spiced with two other features. Mr. Wil -.er Brown, sophomore, who with his sister, Miss Janiece Brown, hails from Beaufort, read a paper on education which he advo a ted a just appraise! of the present status of the Negro and urged the use of the finer things ;f life as a guide to our future progress. Also a member of the Tf<culty -spoke on "The Experi. ment of Black and White in the South and the Effect of the Possi ble Success fcyf 'this Experiment, on the Negro's Future i s a world citizen." This program was en oyed by all and Dr. Gf nick, ex pressed the* consensus "when " he jaid such good things should be given in regular doses. i ? ? NEW, HOPE A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. S. E. Martin, Pastor Despite the inclement weather > i.n xaithiul otrictiis and mem. icrs were out to greet the presid. .ng elder in the second quarterly jonference After the regul&i jpcuuig the pastor presented the .steenied Presiding Elder, Rev. T. .-I. Addison to preach. He select.d the 00 th Psalms, 2nd verse and preached a wonderful sermon .vhich wa3 enjoyed by all. The )astorr"officci's-fcn<r members were highly cipmmended for their loy. al support-. The- elder and pastor ^vere house guests_ of Mr. ano ,lra. Sam Cook. . t Rev. W. M.. McDonald, pastoi if Wayman station at Winnshoro will preach, here- Sunday, Febru.' iry 25 at 3:00 o'clock. .. JOHNSTON NEWS Quite a number attended Sunjay school at Bethel C.M.E. Sunday. The same ott'Lteru of the anday acnool has been ie_elect. ed for another year. Epworth League at 6:00 p.m Mrs. M. E. Mcpherson, presiding jii the absence of the president ,.ev. \V. W. Gary, who wag ill. Night service was uplifting at Bethel when Rev. M. M. Davis! ,-ame before us and preached i I aoui Burring seimon wmcn was ,i.ioytd oy all that were present. Prof. R. Nelson Smith and faculty attended the county teachers meeting in Edgefield on Saturday / Friends are glad to know that Mr. Robert Gary is improving at this writing at his home on Bland Ave. Lion't fotget prayer meeting every Thursday night at Bethel C. M. E. church. We are asking more to attend. ' WINNSBORO NEWS - . Prof. O. E. Manigault has re. ently. purchased a 19-10 Mercury Eight car. Prof. W. A. Ross and family and Mr. James Johnson motored o "Vo k Sunday to see his niece, Mis. Annie Lee Hardin who has undergone an operation. They found her doing nicely. We all rejoice with Rev. and Mrs. B. C. Cunningham on seeing their daughter's name among those on the honor roll at Allen Univ. The Fairfield County Teachers association held its largest meeting of this year last Saturday with President M. S. Whittington presiding. Representatives lVom county Supt. office brought a thrilling message to the tcachera . ending with the extension of most of the county schools. Nine dollars and fifty cents were raisec' for- Christmaji\? Seals and fiftytwo dollars for membership fees in the Palmetto State Teachers's association. Mr. George Woodard was seen in town last Sunday. Mr. J. J. Jones, and other dis. tinguished gentlemen, head of the MI!s<fionary societies, Pi/osbyter. tarr church wer? dinner guests oT Mrs. Hettie Russell last Sunday. 9 THE PALMETTO LEADJS . CHERAW NEW8 . Mr. Luther Deaa, who has been quitg ill is much-better.?: Mrs. Julia Bingham and Mr. Richmond Ellerbe are still on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Wilson motored to Columbia on Fnda> to hear Wings Over Jordon. L Mrs. Bessie Powe Holland spent the week end in the city visiting relatives and friends, miss Daisy Wright arrived home from New York City Saturday looking: fine. The Missionary society of Wea ley M. E. church met at th? pres. ident's home, Mrs. Hatfie Har. rington. A delicious rt?past wao served. The meeting was enjoy ed by. all. Mrs. M. B. Robinson is really putting the job over with her girls. She needs to be co*i_ monded. for her good work with ihe girls. Mr. Cornelius Coles has in- a nice line of goods, go down aVid look them over before Easter. Mrs. Maggie Robinson and Mies Odelle Miller.- motored to Sumter Saturday to attend the NYA meet iwgi -T- : Robert Smalls Hi News The basketball game played be tween Robert Small nigh schoo' and Brocizington high of Thn ~ monsville wa's played with good sportsmanship. It was a double reader. The scores were 9.5 gtrls and 19.14 boys in favor of Rob. ert Small. You are cordially in. vited to attend a basketball game Friday night, Feb. 23 at Cheraw Rnbert Small high and Mayo high of I>arlington. Admission 10c and 15c. _ GRANARD HI OBSERVES .NEGRO HISTORY WEEK In keeping with the nationally celebrated Negro History week, Granard high school, at Gaffney c.., was up to the letter. The chapel programs, each day, wer< centered around the Negro and ms achievements. On Monday the p. ogr. m was divided in two parts (A).An intiotiuction to Negr0 Hie tory?familial ialng the students with the purpose of celebrating Negro History week. (Bf'Tracing the education of Negroes from the time of Booker T. Wash ington to the present. u,. Tuesday trie Negro was fea. c. red as a poet. A very worth. while piogram was rendered in this connection. Sfome of the poets mentioned together with their works were Dunbar, Braith waite, John Halloway, Claude M^ Kay, Georgia Johnson, Joseph Cot ter, Anne Spencer, Mercides Gil. Jrert, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen. This brief survey o/ A_ merican Negro poetry was concluded by singing James Weldon Johnson's hymn, "Lift Every v oice and iSing". Wednesday tne Negro was brol to the students as a scientist, mer. tioning men such as Banneker, Carver, Just and others. __Th.uraday?featured the NegTo in Art, laying emphasis on him par. ticularly as a sculptor and paint er."?" :t~~ -Ei it ay found him revealed ar a musician and this is where* far is said, to be superb. Each day that thes^-programa were render, ed the librarians saw fit to pu on display on the bulletin boards and leading tables worthwhile in. iVi motion that was in keeping with the given programs. Also iff^his connection the high school teachers equipped their bulletin board,) in their respective classrooms with material on the Negro. The student,! at Granard ex. pressed a genuine appreciatior for these exercises that were un_ der the direction of Mr. (J. Wil. lis, who was in charge of the chap el program for that patrticular week. His idt-ag were education, al and indeed original. Mr. Willis is a graduate of Claflin college ~ TRINITY A M. E. CHURCH Rev. A MrNeil White, Pastor Spartanburg?Our pulpit was graced by Mrs. Mfrgretta Jones of Chicago, 111., who brought us wo very timely and spiritual ser mons. 'We were amazed at such \ deep'.-voice for one sq small in stxture. Miss Jones will conduct i ten days revival beginning Tuer day Feb. 20th. Rev. md Mrs (White motored to Atlanta accompanied by Miss B. Mergretta Jones, Mrs. Jessie Herndon and Mrs Christerlene Williams for the Bishops Coun cil. They report an enjoye-ble oc ;as8ion. and were the recipients of many social affairs accorded the visitors.-??? LAURENS NEW8 I .. . Bethel A. M. E. Church The members and friends o f Bethel ere still seeking for "the uncloudy day," during this incle monf \i;naf Won TViia t . ikin tilViiv nvamcii l/U\; IQ U14IO lOCl Sunday school wts postponed, but some of the faithful members and friends of Bethel believe in a forward going cnurcn. At 11:60 a nw the ?hoir marched to the stand and rendered glorious priise services; followed by a heart touching sermon by the paator Theme: "The Light and Sslvation of Men," which seemed to have been enjoyed by til. Sunday nite the congregation' reassembled for Vespers. At 7:80 the pastor again pretched from the theme "Finding Excuses for fVifl T " TVa tnd many of the membtai and friends of the church sr? working' for i successful y?ar. , ^ I i , - * ' ' :r SCORES OF STUDENTS CON. VJ2RTED AT STATE COLLEGE WEEK OF PRAYER Orangburg, S. C.?Scores of students at South Carolna State A- and M. college weie converted during the week of prayer which was conducted bv the Reverend Richard H. Bowling..JSdrf oik, Vir glnia, February 11_14. Rev. Richard Bowling. well known Baptist clergyman and religious columnist discussed the spiritual problems of modem times and explained the Christian religion as a satisfying force that .vould give the individual strength to face evil and temptation and peace to endure suffering or even death. His eloquent style anJ convincing argument found rpadj response from his listeners. On the closing night of the services R?v- Bowling Btated he had enjoyod hi3 visit at South Cara. lina State A. and M. college which was his first time In South Carolina. Students, faculty and many visitors from the community pack ed the spacious auditorium eac. night to hear the distinguished rlpnrv ftm sss MEXICAN BASKETBALL^ LMAMnu^i& iv> I-LAI ^lam CAGER3 SATURDAY, FEB. ? Orangeburg, S. C.?Th* Mexi can basketball champions froxr the Y.M.6.A. of Mexico City, who are touring the United States will play South Carolina State Cageu here Saturday night, February 24 South Carolina State is one of the four Negro colleges that wil; play the Mexican Champions according to information that has been received here. The Mexican Champions ar< making an international, good wil. tour, which is sponsored by the Y.M.C.A. of Mexico City, Mexi. co. The coach is also a Mexican who claima to have one of the best floor teams ever - produced anywhere. South Carolina State Cagers lespitu the?absence of Geaeh?G C.. Dawson, have a good season record. Coach Dawson, returned tVii.i \uuolr oftar art nKcon^n of three weeks, due ta illness. Hia prese?ce is expected to add new zest to the playing of the quintet. __1W -liolluogw have?played-^omevery close battled this season They divided a pair with Florida A. and >1., won from Tuskegfee, were nosed out in the extra time period by Johnson C. Smith, defeated Benedict college, Allen uni varsity, Georgia State and last week-end lost to Morris Brown university. They also played the World Champion Rens who drew the argesL basketball attendance evei mown to witness a basketball game at any Negro college in South Carolina. Another record attendance i? expected when the Bulldogs answer the whistle at the start ol the gamP against the Mexico Intercollegiate Champions. The game will start at 7t30. The admission is 50c. . "A PROMINENT WOMAN OF WATTS HAS PASSED Watts, S. C.?On Dec* 13, 1839 Oie soul, of Sister Violet Martin, wife of the Rev. J. W. Martin took its flight to the great beyond Sister Martin was bom in Abbeville county, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wade. She wis a life long member of QKn^\> nrnvo A P nKnroK uiKorii she was an active member who helped the various pastors of the church all Bhe could. At the time of her demise, she was t member of Stewardess Board No. 1 and a loyal member of the PBAS No. 35, Shady Grove. She was a conscientious Chris tian whose Christ like ltfk was worthy of emulating. In the passing of Sister Martin the church has loat.a loyal member, who always willingly did her duty She was cultured, gentle, kind and loving. The thfcgs of life that were great helpful, noble up lifting, Sister MtTtin thought on those things. Surely, "a great one hi Israel has fallen." We are not thinking of her as dead but of her having mo v. ed from her earthly home to her heavenly home where she will en dure no more suffering and pain. HAPPY HOME BAPT. CHURCH Rev. R. M Scott, Pastor Sunday school began ct the as ual hour with officers, teachers and students present The lesson was very Interes'ing and after which we hid a brief review of the lesson by the pastor. For the -morning service, the pastor delivered a wonderful ser mon whieh was enjoyed. Subject: Friendship Wl^h JeBUs. 7'Srt niir nast/M , . ? LtcIjr uplifting sermon. Subjfct: '7ll>e Eagle Stirs His Nest. It wis a wonderful sermon and was enjoy ed by all. 1 We were accompanied by Rev. Walker of New BrooklfJid. EASLEY SCHOOL NEWS Tbe St. Valentine Amateur ahow which was given by the N V A. chapter of the Simpson High school was a great success. The Easley basketball team won a double header over the Carolina basketball team of WilUamston. Scores for girls Easley 23; Caro. Una 17. Bcrys 14.4 in favor ot Easley. Easily and Pickens di. vVed double header* Thursday night Feb. 15th. BETHEL A, M; ECHl'ftCH Rev. W. B. L. Clarke, Raatcr We were Indeed delighted to have with 113 in the Sunday morning service Dr E. A. Adams, sec. retary of Education in the A.M.E. church and Dr. <S. H. Lewis, pastor of Wayinan Chapel A. M. E church, St. JLouis, Mo. Both of cne&e ex-pastors this church seived acceptably during thei; .ern> of office and it was a pleas, ore for this congregation to have kirwui i:uiuc uuck miu wursnip wim as. Dr. S. H. Lewis, affable, pre, pared and aggressive, deliverer ,ne morning's message. He select ed Acta-27th and pairt of the 25th verse. Subject "God ?11 The stoi/m". Tne subject and context weie very beautifully por. .rayed by the minister. Although St. Paul at this stagc of?hk? imr was a prisoner and' was being carried to Rome, and after hie ship was wrecked after leaving the Island of Crete, be had the .emerity to lift those about him yBe of good cheer,- for I believe Jod, that it shall be even as it was told me." The sermon war vmy lmpreBntve, andTiad its cfr: feet for good. The Sunday school's attendance was very good considering .the rainy weather. Rev. Lewis als1,jave a very impressive review of the .Sunday school lesson,- and told >i his work in his Sunday school etc. * *5 T 1\.U vil v .or delivered tnc message. He s* lected his text from Kev. 2o;S. Subject: "The Loneliness oT $h Nignt". His seimono are always inspiring and prepared. The pas cor attended the Bishops' Council which met In Atlanta, Ua. He reported th meeting was one oi the oest held. Come to Bethel, friends and visitors are always welcome JPINEWOOD NEWS : ^' The Pinewood "Panthers" ba.s ket ball team played Linooln Hi ?Miss. Wilhelmina?Jones?of- Oi angeburg is the guest of Mrs. A1 me Johnson this week. Bfias Wilhelmina Kershirw the grand daughter of Ms. C. C. Kei shaw is home from New -York. She came to attend the funeral ui A1 i's. Kershaw. Mr. md Mrs. Simon Boston, Mr onA M..o P.IJU ..?.i i i.iiu mio, juuuic n noun ttnu uau^.i ter Thelma, M. Surtton anu Miss Phoebe L. boston woe guests ol Mr. and Mrs. R H. Johnson New Hope basket ball team is nu king a splendid record- The giiTs Toot swell in their togs und they play well. Miss Ruby .atnl Ransom White were at the funeral. Mr. White is connected to the family by mar iage. Pinewood md Beacon Hill fac ulty were among those who paid tribute to the deceased Thursday GREEN RIDGE NEW8 - ?St-. Patrh^tvM: E. Church Regardless to the rain .Sunday a few faithful wer^ found at ifieiJL : puSl. 'lUe S leason was beau, tifully taught by sister Jenkins The Pastor, Rev. Jesse Spearman brought the messaged?The Wan. n ? uci nig jL>uy. ^"The clubs are planning to go to work as the harvest is gieat and the workers aire but?few.? BETHLEHEM BAPT CHURCH Rev. E. A. Davis, Pastor Although the werther j^es bad the attendance was "considerable. The Sunday school lesson was: Good Citizens and Good Neigh, i bors, taken from Matthew 22:15.. 22, wMph was well discussed. ' The morning service followed was well enjoyed by the congre j gation. The text taken from John 19:85; subject Dost Thou Believe on the Son of God. At 7:46 Rev. Davis preached a splendid sermon. The church wis pecked, and everyone seemed 'o have enjoyed it. Subject: The Son of Righteousness. Visitors were Rev. Robinson and Rev Smith. CLINTON NEWS Friendship AME Church. Rev. H. W. Walker, Pastor We are glad to report that ser- I viced were good Sunday. Sunday school beeen at the usual hour. I Supt. Alexander was at his post who never fails duty or shirks in my form. The lesson discussion in various classes was in ereaUng After which the Supt. gave a re view. 11:30 the pastor 8elivere<j a set mon pregnant with gospel tru h and worthy of commendt tion. The people were greatly benefitted by the wonderful message and loud itf their preise of the pastor. A few friends were In t? see and \\itness the message: Among who I was Miss Myrtle E. Hirris; she was here visiting her sis er Miss Viola Harris, a member of Bell St. faculty. The Women's Missionpry Socie ty had its monthly meeting Sun _ day ifter the morning services: Pres. Mrs. A. J Gary presiding A large crowd attended t h t Declamation and Drrmatic con test which wta held Friday night at Bell St. school. Miss Eugenia Babb won third place in declrma.. tion contest; Miss Mu'ella Simp son first place in dramttics. Our spring rally is launched and already under way. Out Eas ter pro grim is now under way. under the efficient auspices o f Meadames A. J. Gary, the young folk; R. P Alexander the choir fig? Three st. Matthews bap. church - Bothune.?Sunday?school open. ed by the Asst. Supt. Bro. New. man The lesson was beautifully discussed .by the senior teacher, Bro Tom Hr.ll. The school devot." ed some time to r^aetrch work assigned; this was thoughtfully lone. The lesson was reviewed by Rev. J C. Peters. A fair offering was collected and we adjourned. The regular services strrted it i.io pin. cms umc uie pascai Rev. Peters and Rev. M. D. Dow ascended the pulpit and the pas tor delivered a soul stirring met sage; theme Well Done. Ever> one present wis blessed by the presence of the Holy Spirit is it passed among uis. The collection Was favorable, i Bro. Henry Chest nut was uppointcd sexton for '40 grid Bio.?S^VV.?Dow?as?finance collector, ~ troth ; of these brethren are deacons; the latter is the sen or officer. ' r .. Plans for improvements on our church were partly made. Our preaching Sundcys ire second and fourth Sundays. 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