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fefejut *' '"T^ > I ffotllTttn ?f abf r PUBLISHED WEEXLT 1810 Aaaembly St., Columbia, 8. C. i ~ E . Katered at the Poat Office at Co* lyhn, S. C., u second el*** MUer by an Act oi' Congress. SUBSCRIPTIONS M ??ar 92.00 Si* Month* 1 Jtb _ j*ua Ju ?,? .70 Copy ?>00 frMRfriKiN APVERTlSlNfi *. B. UFF CO? 008 S. Dearboro BC, Chicago, ill. Uthciai Ailvc. iimuucuu kt the r*t? nilowod by law. . - -i* t. AGENCY ? rhk I iiuttr will Dublikh brief anu rational ifcUciB ~'on~~BiiDj?to?+* ? yunl uiiniitMl when uiwy ait oroap?nwa by the uuuiua ttuu ol Um auutna anu ai? not ol a daiamauwy natuit. Aaonymoua voauuuoicauons win aoi b? aoucad. licjaciati manu itipl* wUi not b? teturnwd. ?aw. u. iiAaif AON .... Jfubliabfci a. rnit.>r au.id ri?io W. V*. UWttMAiN, tUCUUtUOU Al*i. MhHiTfANlKfe tiKtxt, uiaiu and foetal or v.iM aiuiMtr uiUti? auwuid bt UM?i? pfc>MWl? U> Ute OAU?x VJ iM fnummkto Lwdei. >w?>muincauoa? intended for the '-?vy ??4f- mt >m inm <Mia ?nobia reach lue eailoruu iki> uui uitei unu. luesuay e* ?umcA wee*. uii> nnwi, lucau H rUMMity. Teteplmm 4623 ?-..uiUay, March 16, 1940 -When?Robert S. Abbott died ROBERT 8. ABBOTT _.i" _ the other uay in Chicago at the age or oo, mere passed the great p.onoer of modern Negro journal* lam. "A son of the sunny South and like moBt pioneers, a self-made . man, he founded the Chicago Dcrenoer in 11*05, and made of it an?ettective pigan of mass ap uuiucuvun mu u my ana cnumpion oL a subnieigeu aiu -exploited- -social group. _.. .... nrtaking with. the. tradition, ol posl-Ctvd War Negro journalism ..c u.oueied his newspaper after the succesBiui journals of his wane and set the standard for all Negro newspapers in form and vouwnt." me gUSve paragraphs ~A^rere ? rutin by the scholarly editor ol tlie l'ltuburgh Courier. And may v\e aad: Kooert S. " Abbott was u.st millionaire pub. a Negro newspaper which speaks well lor his achievements and ingenuity. The 20&.000 copies ol the Chicago Defender publish*^ weekly was a hurculean task. It opened nice jobe for many race men and women who gained experience in the newspaper field, and who also enjoyed excellent salarioe. The Palmetto Leader joins the thousands of American citizens who legvet the passing of^ the great and useful journalia. \ 1 **Tlio OW P.rov? 6 ?- a>V W a\4 Ml 1?^ iw. & Pkm? Enu ^ ?Third and Lilt1 C?fl : When informed that there would be no meeting of Presiding: Elders last week, your notice received from The Palmetto Leader, relative to your space In the 75 Years Exposition Book of South Caro lina, was made to say wend yUT cuts and sketches to Columbia so they would reach the office Wednesday the 20th instead of the 18th. This gives our loyal supporters the third Sunday to make Anal arrangements to close up this matter. Those who sent their work to us this week will be given to the. printers Thursday 1. Please let your check or money order accompany such materials. Engraving companies don't make cuts unless some one guarantees payments. This is an expensive publication, and that's why we are asking you to send your mat.. . ter directly to headquarters. This can be done with only a few cents; while It would cost ua dol tars to mil on you for same. General Officer E. A. Adams, Dm. , T. J. Miles, J. L. Benbow, R. I. Lemon, R. E. Brogdon, J. E. Thomas and D N. Wilson are among feat to check put. Tffli , |g highly appreciated by us. Now let none be left behind. We wiH be at Tha Leader's office at Colombia JL again next week to receive the s ..nal work from those securing ; space. Should you be left out it j jiill be to your sad regret the j onyest day you live. WiT again" 1 side tracked the "Old Gray" t o 1 .nake this tinal appeal to the i ..any desiring space in this new ming under the sun. There is j much to be ;said at such a time w?_chnnot use oui ? >i iei space aqy more to urge > i take^addifiurjre cf un oppoitu- 1 ty that (omes once in 76 years i Let us a Ivance oi. our knees.' i n ion news i Til., r?in? T.,.w,K..?.c Ac ociation hold its regular meetSaturday at Sims Hi School ?ha nwpting was called to ordc. y the President Prof. W.M. ii?. ,-an. il.c longing was led by Mrs utmvie Williams, Prayer wus o: ,i(\l by Prof. EzelJ. The bod} 1 ..en viewed a unit of work cen.ring around the nonte, whik ' ..s. Lois Boyd, the teacher i i. .urge gave a detailed explana011 oi me san.?e. With Miss Myi.e lahey ae leader of the group a ii i'.\i natigcd Ideas on teaching ~ if reading in the primary gradet .ne ojuy reassemoled in the iditoriJiif whole plans were for ~ aaud tor the celebration of Ne- ~L .o Health Week. .Miss Julia Doi on, our Supervisor, announce^ ,at the county schools will be .nen a dav duiing Negro 11,. alt. eels, at which time there will be " parade, health floats, addrvsae. nd other attractions designed t; cus our attention on the nnpoi 1 .nice of good health, I he nwitint 1 ..s then ni'^ovened until Apr. lb .( HOFIELI) COPS ^ CHAMPIONSHIP ?Aiken- ? Schofiidn School Bo\ ~;g\J s cupped the Western Caroaas ingli ScITooT Athletic tharn-unship last Saturday .night, i'.la: , when they defeated a fighting | -uhnston squad 23 to; 22 in a ? n- uat-t.e. At the end of the st quarter J -hnston led by l'oui units and they Btret.hcd tnis tc i_ . jr.e point margin ly nail-t.me. ? n the seen J htili Qeholiela 'nadi < bid anil into the lean u .1 I'pw miniilp': V-Ht'iire the end. rne tournament was one o f .he best of ;ts ir.d held recently .,nd the otlieials at Johnston are ... ii' eong at'iln.cii. Cinch M. Chas. Darkin's squad , -ook the measure of the Ninety cager&-4n tln-u--opening game ?i the tournament. They won a their way into the tinuls by down f "tig Eugeheld on Saturday alter u..on and went on to take the li j Thr~from Johnston in the tina. (1 jiasn oi tne tournament.UT. OLIVE A. M. E. CHURCH \ Kev. H. C. Andrews, Pastor .Myrtle Beach.?Sunday school ? pencd at W:80 with Supt Mrs. en'. Bellamy and teachers at their ost. At 11:30 Rev. Anderws daVered a soul stirring sermon. 0:00 p.m. the ACE League op- t . <1 with tne Pres. Rev. J. J. z evimrton the Pres.. the lesson . ?i h,ii .?iijri-,iv discussed. 7:15 xayer -sui rvrre?ispi?i tuailty~ 3 orduyied by Mrs. Annie Sim- ?. -is and Loatha Hemingway. :<j0, the pastor, brought another . u. stirring sermon trom Gene50:23. ( kw. .j . H. Heming\vay f ormerly [ res?ot the, ACE?League -kaa^.ac? pted pastoral work at the St I .in A ME ( mirrh I.ittle Riv<?r he members of the League will ss him and wish him sue.ess. Mi', and Mrs. Orea Bass were ..uied in a car wreck Friday re, n ii'9i)i Florence, where Mrs .ss had been a patient at one a) hospitals. Mrs. Mary Spivey?annoUnoev .,e ma.na^c of i.er daughter Doi uny to Mr. luddie Russell of thai sun, 1'eh. 1, 1940. They are aking their home here, air. Francis Kobinson spent cdncsday in Comva?. CHKSTEH PARACKAl'HS Mis. Doia Daniels, of Ovangejrg, State Supervisor of Adult chools, spent Friday here, as _icsi of Mr. ScotV Foster and us. Hattie M. Clinton who are teachers for this work i n hoster County. Mr. Milburn Richburg, of the _nior class at State College ?7*mt last week end here with-h+a>urg. Kev. M. T. Coker, pastor of Cal try Baptist church is confifffed'to ,cd because of illness Rev. G. \V. A'alton prca.hed for him Sunday i he death of little Marcclle Deorah Hardin at the" home of her .randpaionts Mr. and Mrs. Char11a. cl n. Jeter St., brought i.od .ess to relatives and friends. The u.e girl who was the daughtei I ?rty ana Mrs. james narain as UJ for several flays, the iliess developing into pleurisy. She d on the operating table. She as- the joy of the home and her rattling footsteps and sweet litle voice are sorely missed. She as two and a half yeais old . he little body was. laid to rest Mt. Moi iah cemetery in th; :ounty. She was the little rude. i i f. and Mrs. A.D. Hardin nd Miss Ruth Ha;den of -Star. College, and great granddaughtei ... s L?V-itv . :s'>n. All of them tursed the little one most tender. b t the * illness proved too inch for her to bear. at r?iay morning, the shock?: ng .news of the death of Mrs.' t.ula Currence flashed ovor the! city. She was"Tound dead in bed, by her sister, who called her to get up, and receiving r. > response f! -j ; MAYBE SO AN r~" ?(By W."ttr "YE&J-KNC >eople who "know" everything ,oj .may happen to mention? lave you tried to tell some peo_ )le' something only to hear thpm ui in wun, "Yes, I know?" Some people "know" anything tiid everything. Some of them veil "know" about your personal rtYairs. "J know it's so". But o they ? I've tloug.it th.uugh this "yes. ..know" business. 1 ve conclud. d that there ait s??me good rea. o;i.-> why 'some people are of thi yes-1-know" variety. ?Lille?leassun IB, thiKe _ pteoph .sunt to impress folks with at .oa tliat they are very, very wel hlorn.ed along all lines. The; vant loika 10 bei.eve that the} vie up to the minute on every. ,ing. i'hey've load evciything mihuve heard everything, which 3?ottp^sITOF: Aito.her reason if, there spcci. liens <yf humanity reel their own e:is stunned wffon she" saw that .o > as eoai in death. She retired X?her?usr.al hour. apparently rell and happy. For many years he worked in tlfe ollice of one of he wlnte ductals here;?L)r. fleni. e. and rendered excellent serice. Fniiefal .serviecs were held ilesday at Calvary Baptist church i whu h she .was a member. Ai s. iUivci-.a Denton passe*, quietly away Wednesday moiling, Marco t>, alter a lingering dress. "She wis To- years old. . iTi?ai se>\,(. s weie heid Sonsy it Williamville AMEZ church iiiimay alteni-?on. She leaves o a'ogdu-tK,' .viis, Lairie McConneli f Winston Salem, N. C., Mrs: tosa Smith, of Johnson Cit.\, :i,n? Atis's Dertha Den-ton o . hcxtcrr two s-.ms, -Mr.-John Deli-1 o,, and Air. William Denton, ol j Chester, thirteen grand children TITi se'. , n great g and cntldren. | he was I lined in the ciitu cu com-' tery with Undertaker -Charlie nnmn in <haryy. Out of town elat.ves and friends Here for tin. uiniai were: Mr. and Mrs. Hil-I aid l>r..ce, Miss Jvssie Lee Meorrrrr-i-;?iVhrs?Ktliel?fhrth?Hall, tr. James McDonnell, Mrs. Carrie tcConiiell all of Winston. The kn-al?detwefm wore?vvry- pretty nd were carried by a group o. ontier matrons. The church was aokcd to overflowing. The Dentins have the sympathy of then nany friends in the passing o heir mother. She was a quiet, peaceable and friendly woman, a .ind neighbor and friend. Mis. Ethel L. Jackson is out [gain after a few days of illness. Quite a number of Chester folk ittcnd -d the' basket ball tourna.uH at Mather Academy, Friday ir.d Saturday. Finley Hi boys led n nil Conference games leading ,v> to the tournament. Out of eeven games played, they lost two ;n account of the illness of some ir^^hci.. pl?yei?T?our--:-.tettB4a^-,w-iHU 1 wn in the semi-finals. One of the most interesting james this year, was the girl? am from Williams' school in the :ounty, who played the secono earn of Finley Hi giijs. The score -a-s a-C-1. The ganui?was exciting throughout; It was the first time or the Williams' team. They ere trained by Mrs. Edna Wood ird Lewis. All* the teachers of the ;i ams school and a host o 1 parents and friends from tha community were present. Mrs Lewis, who was touch at Finley lor ivverai years received con Ti aTnTaftoTis on every hand fo: he f.ne playing done by this tearr vho started learning the gan^o in November. i he three teachers of the Brook yn school, Misses Rosa Gilmove ia.'gie Honor. Louise Babcocl lvsentod their classes in a con evt in Finley Hi auditorium 01 Tonday nieht. The grades wen rom first'to third. Every numbe: endered by these little ones When the curtathis opened abou 75 tots were seated on the stage ady to perform their parts at i signal from their teachers. Mis Louise Babcoek was pianist. I vas remarkable how well the; had trained theae little childro: ?iou|t and? 'iomo on the stago. Every won of their speeches and songs coui .asdy Yo underatood, instead of T sdav night, th dth grade (H.) of Finley Hi? School. Mrs. C. M. Finley, teach . will give a Japanese Play i ?awittfM-HHrr, Monday- nighJ March 18. They will appear i fapanese costumes; there will b !> vinit. from n Drr.iin of Chirma,.' > I a "roup from the U, S. Sev eral distinguished. Japanese wil ivo.in time for the dinnei which will be served an a part o the play. The entire play wa written . by the* class, and protnit ea to give the hearers a deal c ^formation concerning Japan. Mrs. Hary Brice, Loomis St s on the sick list this week. MT. David Chalk is sufforin with a sprained ankle. Mr. Henry Lilly is oack at hi job as janitor of Finky Hi arbor after being very ill for a f?v c 1:? .. The Finiey Hi teama will fo t te ColVge Friday for th State-wide basket ball tourns ment. Preparations are being made a Finiey "HI SchooT. for the Trac of the S. C. Athletic Conferenc which takes place here Satairdaj HB PAtMETTO tMMB ????? ??< ??????? ??< D MAYBE NOT | Shackle ford) r >\V" PEOPLE inferiority, and they seek to "cov . j er up* with that "yes_I-know I stuff. Maybe they imagine tha: i you thing they don't know soon' ' things, so they are on the job t'r have you understand that they i DO "know." i Still another reason is, the reg alar use of certain words is noth. ing more than a habit with some < people. Most people have ke> words or sentencea which the\ nave formed the habit of uflinw Automatically these key ." wordt come out. Many people u8e Myo?> i I,knew" as a sympatnetic ges. t ture in your direction. It may . mean something, it may mean northing. - ( ^Sur#," "Get what I mean?' "Okay," "Certainly," "You don't { say so," "You don't mean it," "I see, I see," "Yes, I know." Whieh j la your caver,up slogan T 1 (Rights Reserved). April eth. Aluny teachers from the oounty t and nil from Flnlev Hi school plan to attend the State Teachers association in Columbia, on next 1 week. m?m j FAIRFAX_ NEWS ' While mother nature was busy J with her spring decoration, the i. 1 suuctors of Rome- Economics and ? agriculture of the Fairfax Jr. H became quite busy with their students in staging a father-son, mo r, ther-daughter banquet on Friday f night, which was one of the big. _ gest events in-the-history-of tn? -? school. I am sure that this affaii has brought about a warmer fee ing and a better understanding a Imong patrons, teacner, ana students. A very unique progr&n. wob given by the New hora^ v Makers and New Farmers of Fait _> fax, followed by many courses o'. c appetizing food, prepared by the 1 ?rttnu'- Economic girls, supervised j by their instructor. Miss McRuc. Monday, March 4, was anotr.e. ? eventlui night in Fairfax when .ne Simmons Singers of SaVannab I -trarr"appeared in concert atr thv ~ school . auditorium. These singers p really held the audience 4 spell- j -bound from- beginning to end. At the end of the program a ftfty pound mattress was given 10 the person having sold the highest number of tickets over one 1 hundred and Mrs. Hattie Weldon t was the lucky one. ? DILLON COUNTY TUBERCU- ! LOSIS HEALTH COMMITTEE Now that Dillon County Seal J Sale campaign among Negroes is , over reports show an increase oj ( $44.60 over 1938 sale. We bow in graceful praise to our Master ' w'ro'ught?" The total 1b $125.60. We use thia means of thanking, - -our principals.. teachers, vice chairmen, club presidents and 'every one who helped to make this amount possible, and urge youi , continued support in our Follow ( us and Early Diagnosis campaign , during the month of April, r ?Tho^ County Better Gardens con , test was launched" Feb. 12 with a public program. Mrs. S. R. VtI reen and Rev. Mrs. Patillo (whit? , friends) made excellent health ad: dressee. Our slogan is, "Bettei uuiuciis tor Better Health". Everyone is elligible. Just plant an. cbltivate a garden, vegetable ci power. Usetui prizes are in stoiv ior the winners. For information apply to your county chairman. Mrs. P. M. Gibbes, Latta S. C., or secretary, Mrs. Lurline Blackwell, Little Rock, S. C. WINNSBORO NEWS Touching Communion services 1 were had at St. Paul Bapt. church e Rev. J.M. Beatty, the pastor was r quite at himself and hid behincl .U- ?? L V.J J I . tuc uuaa uo tie picav;ucu liic ytuiu. Aa a result three persons were added to the church, one undei watch care and two for baptism 9 The evening services were aug. mented by the Russell Choir who y 1 sang until * hearts were softened ^ : for the gospel. After the sermoi. , the choir^contributed as Mr J RusseTI madcT the chans?o at the , I table. Total collection for the d& $25.4*. l),eacon Robert Davis, 52 depart e'ed this life March 4th and fupgfh alized the 7th at St, Papl amid a t. large and sorrowing crowd. He n was one of Winnboro'g beat citfL zens, a consistent member-of hif ,, church~a~tbving father in his horn? e and a neighbor to those who liveo both near and at a distance "from r. him. 1 Mrs. Jessie Russell has returned r, from Camden to the delight o. ,f her husband and many friends. p Mjssoe Edith N and Mabel Boyi kin spent a very pleasant week / (M n^\ UH .MJ AM >x cuu in v^tuiuum wjvn mi. atiu mio W. M. Oglesby. Fairfield county wu victorious in a double headed basketball jf clash with Lancaster Training school teams last week. Scores: girls 14-27 and boya^l7-24. -,) Rev. C. W. Talley will praach at w St. Paul Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 in interest of o'Kn. B- E. Robs' club. Music wilr e be furnished by the glee club of i. our scheol. The public is invited to be present. * riibseribs For? I The Palmetto Leader BOOKER WASHINGTON HTS. ADULT CLASS ington Heights assembled Wednesday Feb. 14th to hear an address by Rev. P. L. Bigby. The class was called to order by the teacher, Mrs. Hallie J. White. Kev. Bigby spoke on the subject General Achievements of the Negro. The minister in his soul BCirring and thought arousing discourse concluded by referring his nearers ft> SL Luke 12:30-bl: "'For all these things do~the?nations of 1 the world seek after: and "7<mrr'uther knoweth that ye have need of these things, but rather seek ye the Kingdom of God; and all these things shall Le added unto you". After timely remarks by me teacher and two visiting min* isters of the Heights, Rev. Bigby prayed God's choice blessings upon the class, teacher and connnun.Ly, and gave the Apostolic bene-; fiction. '? j' OFFICIAL CALL?9th ANNUAL JUNV. COLORED PARENTS V.ND .TEACHERS CONGRESS rhe Call: All duly accredited delegates ind representatives of the South Carolina Congress of Colored fa ll^J _ cuts ttuu AcacueiB tut' tunt'u tu neet in annual session in Colum)ia, S. C., Wednesday, March 20. ilJ40. Sessions will be held in 3enedict College chapel. lepresentaUon: The annual session is the gov rning body of the congress, tac. ocal Parent-Teacher association is entitled to be represent.ed t>y it neaiuent, its secretary, and b\ <ne delegate for every twenty nembers in good standing, (egistration: All delegates, accredited am 'isitiDg) must register before *ta. ng a part in any of the proceed ngs of the congress. The regts.ation feo is 26c. .oard and Lodging: Board and lodging, at the us isl rates offered delegates to th Palmetto Statet Teachers' asst. iation, will be provided and rc fcrved only for delegates whc vritte to? the ^corresponding sec_ etary asking for the same. Veleome: The Columbia P. T. A. units /tAllnrrn a rwl A lion nni J\.IIVUtV V VVM?^V| MUU ?... ersity "tmf yoir welcome^ and >ledge their support for the sue ess of the Congress. Mrs. J. L. Perry, President 328 W. Reed street Anderson, S. C. 940 NATIONAL AMATEUR tTHLETIC UNION rOUTHERN BOXERS REGION tL TO BE HELD IN ATLANT, -LARCH 28, 29, AND 80 ___ The Soutnem Colored Boxen Regional semi-final, open to e. .rants from those states when nixed bouts are prohibited, i. iaining momentum in both inter st and enthusiasm. ~"**. This first venturo of t.ho Southastern association of the A. A J., sponRofed' by the Piney Acre. Jountry Club, Inc., in cooperatioi ^rittT {"Be?ATLANTA DAItA >VORLD gives indication of ha\ng more than 100 boxers " fron. :he 18 Southern states entered u .he trials to choose the 8 colore^ >oxers who will compete in th rials at The Boston harden, Boston. Mas8..'Abril 8. 81 and 10 foi National honors. The region that gave to th> oxing world such luminaries a: .Too Louis, Joe Gans, Tiger Flow .rs and many others will be wel represented in Atlanta for the >emi-l?nal trials. ? The Negro Boys club of Birniugharn is Btagmg^a Sub-regional Trial on March 21, 22 and 23 c the Community Center a t Smithfield Court under the suVcrviaion of Mr. L. S. Gailliard. '* The 24th Infantry under Mr. E. E. Farley, assistant A. and K Officer, plans an Army Elimination Tournament on March 13, 14, and 15. Captain J. M. Emigh, CCC Dig .rict Executive of the Headquarters, District "B", informs the Jommittee that the colored winters of the CCC District Boxing Tournament, held at Fort Mc/nerson on January 31, February 1-2, will be afforded an opportunity to enter the tournament in Atlanta. ?It?la axpacted -that Mrv?Be^ -tVahi-manr-nf thaSporta-Department of the NEWS LEADER, Richmond, Va., will conduct a itate boxing tournament in Richmond and enter the winners in Atlanta. , The Tri-8tate Amateur Boxing ssociation, with entrieB from the territory from Nashville to all >Vest Tennessee, Arkansas, Miss., Texas, and Orlahomat under the eaderBhip of Mr. Harry T. Caeh, president, will hold their Sub-reg onal Trials at the - Church auditorium in Memphis on March 15 and 16. Atlanta Sub-regional _ Trials ire set for March 21 and 22nd. ;nder the leadership of Mr. J. H. Bell of the Atlanta YMCA. Inquiries concerning elimination tournaments have come from Macon, and Savannah, Ga^ Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Fla.; Montgomery, Ala., Knoxville, Tenn. An invitation has been sent to the CIAA Boxing and Wrestling tournament, to be held March 15 and 16 at the Howard University Gym, fQr the winners to anter the il'in a semi-finals. In addition to thia, college en ants are assured from Tuskeffpn, Florida?A. and M.,?Knox, villa, and Pislc. Interest has been shown by other member institu tions af the Southern Intercolle THE UNIVERSAL HC This beautiful Baha'a Rouse of nois is the first to be built in the Western Hemisphere anH herni: we it is unique in design, is attracting the attention of architects everywhere. The crystalline quart? facing of the structure gives a; beautiful?sparkling?effect eithei? TH sunlight or under artificial light, making the Temple visible for many miles. The crpstal and crystalline quartz was obtaned at King's Creek, Spartanburg, S. C. The essential purpose of this institution is to provide a meet-tng place* for oil who?seek?to? worship God, and since the Founts Athletic conference. L_j. For further information cone.ning -the Tournament, write ouinanient Chairman, B. T. liar ey, 811 Fair Street, SW, Atlanta, Georgia. BALTIMORE, MD. NEWS Sick are Mrs. Sarah Stevenson .ho is able to be up again; Mrs Florence Hood, Mrs. Maggie How .id, Mrs. Viola Stokes-, Mrs. Mary ' -iurns who is in the University hospital where she gave birth v * tine., baby girl. Mrs. Smith lit- o baby boy has the flu. Mrs. Sarah G.Dodds had for hei quests Sunday evening, Mr. H Golden and^ Mr. William McCol ough. itev. Flowers will preach for tin f Rev. Clark' on March 17th ai >.du p.m. and the choir will fur -rtteh?music fcn?the Ml. -Pteasiuf^ upust church. Mrs. Doilie L>: Brown and chilu . en^vvexe iuiea*&-of Mrs. Louise-Cr : ^o. glass on Tuesday. Mrs. Louise G. nougLss' bro kher is in the city from Bulfak Mi. Boular was callea to Colui. .>ia, S. C. because of the death o ,.s liiotner. We extend to the be .eaved family our sympathy. Ails. Luia Pcuks noone is gel ,.ng along tine aiier oemg in sc> .nal weeKS ill. We wish for be complete recovery. Also Mis. o..aw who is 111 the hospital an. .ettilig along line. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Douglas had as dinner guests their brotm a1. A.exanuer and Air. John B me ami gin friend, Miss L. Nea and sister,"Mrs. Sarah G. Dodu..aessis ouy Brown, H. K. Moble} H. Golden, J. Gray and others. ABBEVILLE COUNTY DRAINING SCHOOL . a Wm. Wade, .Principal Student activities this year havr shown rri'icn improvement. Oui participation in the Piedmont Dei .amation and Dramatic League brought very good results. Th Abbeville County Training schoo tied Bell Street High school o. Clinton, for the Declamation cup Next year our school expects tc win the cup ao that it may remain n1 re.?The cry of~the students is Tf "ftlflTX1 ' PA?Waw - it iuUSt l)o w on. * 1 i.e basKctbail teams of Abbeville Co. Tr. have played 6 games ihe girls' team has won foui games and lost one. The boys' team has won one game and los> our. The school continues to show improvement during the fifth yea: under ,tha present administration We have some very definite plans for next year which will help us .to develop even more. Our school compares favorably with any other standard school 01 its size in the Piedmont section 01 in the state. The administration is always alert to see Jthat the school meets all state requirements and serves its community The members of the City Schoo board held their annual dinner and business meeting at our school on March 6. They were aaccompanied by their wives. Thse dinnei was prepared and served by th Home Economics Dept. The Board complimented* the w<h*+ at is bein^r done nt the school. ^ 9 ^ , MII.LER CHAPEL A.'M. E. CHURCH Rev. L. G. Bowman, Pastor Newberry, S. C.?Service was, well attended last "Sunday morn tnj. Tho Rev. S. E. Martin, pas 1?, IMG > i > ? M fc, >USE OF WORSHIP ^?il ders of all creat. rolir-innis . world are recognised?as?Btvme .Messengers or Prohpcts, therefore all their followers, regardless of race, class, creed or~dth?fr man made^classifications are invited to come to this Universal House of Worship. As Baha'u'llah (The Glory?of?God),?the?Founder of the Baha'i "Faith," has said, "Ye are ther leaves of one tree, the fruit of one branch. Deal ye one with another with ^ the utmost love and harmony, with friendliness and fellowship. So powerful is the light of unity that it can .iium.nate the?whole earth." tor of New Hope-in the Spartaanburg district, preached in the oi.iitu service. i'ne sermon was .11 of inspiration arid" was well received by me congregation. Rev Martin went out From Miller chap -j. ami is m-king good wherever ne. is sent. ?Rev. ilowman urged -aH~-of-?the .-> U,u iriems to be oat '.unday morning, afternoon and night. The contest will take place 4 3 p.m., and each mother who is sponsoring their babies are?urged j be presept and report for same. Please .don't forget the services early Easter, morning at 5:30 a.m. ,o...e auu oring your friends. -v rmoie ii>. uavis ol .Philadelphia, Pa., a nephew of Mrs. E. F. I'loytl . died in the Presbyterian Hospital, March 3, 1940 and was -neralized in Miller chapel Monday, March 11 by Rev. bowman. ie left Newberry some yeaars a~gv and was?urrrtcd -hi- hpty-rvcrf" .ock to Miss Olive Temple of Virion in lu3d. Mr. Joseph JoneSj- tbe-son??#"i s. Jessie J ones" died in""Miami, ia. Funeral services were conucted by Rev. Bowman Wednes.., .uarch 13. State Teacher/ associataion ill open on the 20th and all tea,.-.ers who have subscribed ior the . ..euo Leader may renew you; subscription during the session For your convenience a sub office ..e in .-iiieii university during sessions. For information con .ult Rev..L. G. Bowman, circulatoii manager. Read the Palmetto .eader for your comfort. WAVERLY SILVER STARS The club met at the home of irs. Martha Robinson, 1011 Short street: The house was cail d to order by the Chaplain, Miss Gunter. The devotion was carried jut- in its usual manner, then a program was rendered in honor ^ x tne hostess, being her tirst time tainini the club. -We were very giaa to nave Mrs. Elizabeth >. u.iu .ins. iNuunu Jonnsoij with us. The meeting was ther .Jrned over to the President Mrs iaggie Johnson. Old and new jusiness was discussed. The meeting adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Gertrude TortBEK a delicious course jl not tisn, rolls, potato salad pickles, Russian tea, cake and candy. EBENEZER BAPT. CHURCH Sunday was a high day in the nistory of the church. The Sunday school was conducted on a ngh order. At the uauai hour our pastor came forward with a hnrninor mpoancrp frnm frJho onKinnt i he Triumphant Entry of Jesus * n the afternoon, our jubilee choir along with other choirB of the city .net at Ebenezer and sang as nev er before. Just before evening service five persons were happily baptized. At night tha church was crowd ed to its capacity. After a warm ^grayer meeting, out pastor came i'orward and preached from the subject "Hear Ye Him". On last Monday night, our pastor with his members worshiped .nth Rev. W. R. Bowman at Ridge ood and raided fcr the Metho-hnrch over ten dollars. Rev! Bowman, the pastor was well ,/icascu and we are planning tc (a hack there again. - Our collection for last Sunday was |80.12. We feel and believe . ve tne best pastor in Co himbla.