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IUOE TWO CHESTER PARAGRAPHS Mrs. Mary Nelson is in the city again, after spending several weeks in Miami, Fla., with her ? hnshand, Mr?Robert -Nalaoi>,- SrMr. Frank Baulware and little grand son of High Poinjt, N. C.. were here Monday on business Mrs. Boulware accompanied hir* as far as Roclr-?tttt? where she spent the time with her son-in law and daughter Prof, and Mrs. Gaffney. Relatives-and friends were shock' ed to learn of the death of Mis Sylvia Walker, at her home on Loomis St., about midnieht Saturday. Mrs. Walker had been com plaining several weeks, but^io one thought her illness was so ncai unto ueath. She was a quiet elder ly woman Kinn ana irienaiy neign- : ; bptv-a ..devote 4 mother. and grand] moiher. Hor only child, Mr.. Alex Walker camo down from Washington.?H. C. quite broken heart ed. He and .lis -mother were dc -voted to -each, other, and though. distance separated them, they stayed in constant touch with each other, and he took the very beet erne of her. She fs already missec the neiehbors. Funeral services w'l.l be held at Gethsemam I'-aptist church-of which she wa* 1 a member, and interment will b< n ire cemetery lULTt1. IS. i'l.? ,s u is the Undertaker. Besides Iter son she leaves several grandchildren and a host of friends. The Brooklyn Tabernacle wa.? packed Sunday for the funeral ol Mr. John Ed Dfrrick. a formei Chester citizen who died in CharI' tt". Mrs. E. N. Isom went up Friday for the body. For some ears he made his home in Char-??.??lotto, hut Chester friends still remembered TiTm as one of our own J'ovng men. He was Mrs. Annm M. Derrick King's brother. She is the only living member' of the Derrick family and the death ol her brother grieved her much for it was just a few months ago that her husband died. Other relatives survive. Friends white and colored svr.ipatnize with Mrs Kin?, for she seems so torn < in spirits. Mr. L.A. Barber of Rock U,ill I is visiting his parents, Rev, and Mrs. L.A" Barber. One of the most unique programs ever given in Chester was at the Metropolitan AMFZ church Punday aftehnoon. when the Buds of the Missionary Circle were presented in a sacred band concert These little tots marched in with -- their instruments in their hands | . -n't took their seats on the ros'* m" THbv wore white waists blue skirts, ard caps somewhat enr>A svaned. Directed bv the pastor's wife. Mrs. Hilliard. with with Mrs. Lila .TohnsAn at the niano. A group of four larger girls also cave a few numbers on their I IWELC Pal m et 1 ^eac Colu Thar | VAIUA1 I Comn i golu ?NmerciI associ instruments. These horns and hums wore all purchased by Mr. J. C.. White. Each tot had several tws, and grown ups were in all the pews, for the little ones had worked up a good attendance. hen the reports were made and the money was counted by Miss \rlenia McClurkin and Mr. J. P trCIurkin the amount was $11.5-2. 'aster Milliard was highly pleas>d with the results of this rally \nd thanked a{l who helped as did Mrs Milliard and Mrs. Johnson ''hose ladies received much praise "frvr 'S^th' "HTnrmssirab-rmd fdettsmy program, and Mr. White was also ?mmmetided for the selection of o many harmonizing wind instru ments. V very iar-e crov.'u- attended the '"apaiiese I'lay Monday night in he auditorium of Finloy Hi schoo' hen the Pth Grade H. Mrs. C.M Vinley teacher were presented ii stume. The nlav opened with Fan drill by L't girls; they wore vhite dresses^.Tlid miniature fans n their hair. Andrew Spann in 'apaiiese cost;: me and WOOder hoes, made the opening talk, givng a brief synopsis; aim mad* ach act. After the drill, was r vei t scene in Tokyo, the capital itv. Chinese and Japanese passed o h other in the streets, wearine he .1 apaiiese bowed low, and the Chinese shook their own hands *1 passing. Some of the Japs alsc , vent to tthe temple to worship 'heir god "Buddha." T. C. Hicks u . ...... .. vas made an like an idol, sat ?o oerfectly still as the children ':nelt? before him, that many did vt know he was a real person? they thought it was a wooden >d. N'-vt was the visit of friemlsf,'nm China to the home of Mrs 'VHara San. Velma M>'Cullough was Mrs. O'Hara San. and he) children were Magsie Brown " oth Johnson and Andrew Spann After the Chinese arvived; visitors from the United States came Willie James MeLurkin and Helen prummoiuF as Chinamen gav< the audience several good laughthey were in Chinese costume with long queue. FlorTe Stroud ' = '?i- of the history of China x,no.nr the United States visitors -J":uni::.s L_ Clara sang?_"S<3Uth o' he Bonier." Then there was r 'inner. Special guests .arriving for he dinner were: the newly elected premier Rev. Ollie Hardin; Janan's eminent woman Dr. Ruby Bouler; Japan's famous movie s'ar. Pansy MeLurkin; Miss Janan. Annie Feaster; The Mayor of Tokyo, Eddie Goode; Eniporo' -p:*n. t-?0 ruler, Joseph Clinic n YrFma. MeCullough gave ; j ^t of the history of Japan m e-terteinine her guests, Her children took the guests to ~see th< rice fields, tea fields, silk worm* :ome 8 to State I :hers I rabia I iiber I a it lerce i MBIA I 1ANTS I ATION I I Trtt flower gardens and the famous volcano Fujiyama. Then there was a nap. The beds made on the floor and the wooilen pillows used. The after dinner dance came next, and last, tne class assembled in semi-circle and baHe aTI good" 1 night, in Japanese language. The, stage decorations were Japanese J flags, balloons, fans and white and - red paper streamers. The 1 audience seemed highly pleased with the entire .program. All Japs ' wore wooden shoes. Mrs. Lillian Walker, Miss Ozel ' down-fWrn-Bal- tiriore because of the death of J their grandmother Mrs. Sylvia ' . I Mr. Alex. Walker of Washing- ^ ton, D.C. was called home on ac , ount of the death of his mother | Mrs. Sylvia Walkekr. His frierd ] Mr., Charlie Sims of Washington j accompanied him here. t Mrs. Daisy Holly is again at < home after several months spent ] in Georgiot t Mrs. Delia Belle Dibble is at ] home after being in Aberdeen^ N^4 C., several months nursing a siels * patient. ] ?Rev. J. T. Douglas And daughter little Miss Deloris of Cincinnati < Ohio, passed throug.the city Sun- t day, enrout to Irmo. Rev. Douglas < -as formerly form this city and fcirnda were glad tn see, him. l .Mr. Aiireu Viladdon, Ashford- 1 Is a patient at the Johns Hopkins ( Hospital in Baltimore. i CIJNTON NEW'S 1 Friendship A. M. E. Church 1 Rev. H. W. Walker, Pastor ?3. iniit\?school began at the via?; ual hour our attendance is in.1 inniL1' as the soring comes. For the morning service The" pastor selected as his text John 14:(5. theme The Only Remedy foi , salvation. There was much joy . .eceived from the message, dem*~ -v unstl uted by the audience. Mr. and . Mrs. E.J. Gary sang very touch- v ingly before he delivered the won ? derful message, He's Ransomed. A For the night service Rev. G. T. Sholton spoke from the subject Elisha u Holy Man of God. The >,.^t'.t was nicely explained and is or should be our deoire to be- ;oly like Elisho. Visiting ministers were Revs. Clardy, Duckett, Boo,er, and muny others.'We ?-wer^ lelighted to have the visitors in rcr service. The Juvenile Society met Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. dessie Henry. The Missionary Society held its regular monthly meeting Sunday after services. See Master Robert Hunter for ' your Leader. CARLISLE NEWS Sunday was a beautiful day. All of 'the churchgoers were seen go- . ing to the various churches. Ser , . ices' were good at St. Luke A. M. , Zi( n Church. Rev. H. E. Williams brought a great mes- , i ought to his heras agreat message. The finance was good an< the spiritual tide ran high. . Mrs?Daisy Byrd?of States- _ ille. X. C., was the_Sunday visitors of Mr. and ^Irs. Lewis Ste wart. Mrs. Francis English spent i very pleasant weekend in Union J house guest of her daughter, - '-sTr-Ltzrm- ETrgHsbr'-?--------- ? Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Brown and i family motored to Little Mour. trltoVo t nr\l nKvn f . # V.i.-?c? v "uvit tuvjr vvicui^vri od~~ the birthday of Mrs. Brown eldest brother, Mr. J. Whicker. \ Mrs. Carrie Koon accompanied t them home. J Mr. Herman Sartor waa home j toe weekend. i On March 29, Field's Day will t be at Oak Grove School. Several d schools of the county will be with t] . s on that day. Therewill be games ^ races of different types and many g other forms of sport and amuse- ? opts O r county superintendent t"Mr. Foul G. Smith and Miss Prry j? (white) will he our guest speak ^ ?'*.- We are asking everydne t' j( conn* out and witness that day t , ST. STKFH HNS A.M.E. CHURCH Rev. Hale B. Thompson, Pastor Wilmington, N. C.?The winte: *' season has about past and spring 75 has about arrived here in hhife 5t seashore city for the evidences ari C all about us. All phases of oui in church activities aire taking on f< new life. The work of the Sunday w omooi is moving along splendid,ly und all is in readiness for iti a< pnnual Easter Day , program. Palm ? aiinnay was. celebrated or> the- -U past Sunday and in overy wa> w uie occasion excelled the acheive- in .rents on Palm Sunday of last cc year. The decoration of the church in wa?id)eautiful, the music appro- v< priate and the attitude of the w lartre. congregation worshiping >vas reverent. The subject of oui al pastor's message was "Christ's vd i .iumphant Entry Into Jerusalem. Among the large number of visi- p tors were some whitte friends C iroin New York City and Long F< Jeach, California. They made liberal temporal contributions to out in church service. Ri At the evening's service ther< ,vi gathered again a very large au- M Uience for worship. Under auspi- vvi cos of our Junior Stewardess oai el, a most interesting religious, \A concert waa given. We were honoi vc ...m presence of many VP ar sitting ministers. On Last week 0 uur pastor attended the distric. ~ unieience meeting. He reports o Pi most successful session. Mr. L. D. A Middlcton waa our lay delegate to ine commence and was elected a ftf elegate to the coming annual con fl ference. All plans have been completed for a most elaboratte Eaa- t< ter Day ooretion ^ < PAtifgyfe L>*nat n^wberry news Draytofi Street High School Prof. R. Gladden, Prin. The PTA met in the Hi School btt rid 111 g' 'Tuf silfty c vinnjf at 1 itld A'ith the president, Mrs. Ida Hare presiding. After the worship service was conducted by the chap, lain.^the president gave timely re marks. After which - Prof. Gladden spoke very complimentary of the presfdent and asked for the continued cooperation of the parmjs. Mrs. Clara Nance spoke highly of the faculty of DBayton Street and invited al' to attend the Minstrel that is to be pre ion ted tor tne l-2..efit of the school ites were sent for and were read L>y the acting secretary. Miss Vlyrtle Christie, and adopted. Tht following amounts were fronr ?ach ward: Brooklyn, Dr. G. W ;ingleton $43.45; Cannon Town MLr. H. B. Butler and Mrs. FannitFones $27.00; College Hill Dr. J. E. Grant and Mrs. Lou Amy* jiaham $10.00; Gravel Town Mr. Thomas Clark and Mrs. Bernice Pratt '$24.05; Hallnmn Town, Mr la-'k Ruff and Mrs. C. E. Allen M36.40; Summerville Mrs. Baltinore and Lillie Montgomery $3.0C Offering $1.05, grand total $176 Mr. B. F. Neely a senior trustee asked thnt. hp he ennahWod . m hollbl'&k-y trustee fthd DV. J. "ET = jrant was nominated 6nd elected is acting trustee. The trustees ,vere installed by the superviso; Prof. U. S. Gallman. In his renarks he spoke highly of tht ,vork that had been done by tht )ld trustees, Dr. J. E. Grant Messrs. J. B. Williams and S. W i Hon fie People's Hospital ?Br J. K. Grant, Director Tne Hospital Auxiliary met it. , tie dining room witn Mrs. Ida tare presiding, lhe worsuip set lte was conuucted by tne eliapaui, Mrs. L. J. Brattf wnich was njoyed by alb In tne business iession tne plans were penecteo or the Calendar Wedding to bt i esetued at rietnlehem Baptist ?uica, nuay night April 26. va<va.-y l'reso) terian Church Kev A. H. Measoner, Pastor Trie Sunday scnool service was ,erj impressive. Ail ot tne o_..? cts ana lnemoeis wivre tilled with ,??e spirit 01 isaster. tt:oo uie pastor's theme .us iiuiuiing BKywaru. In his amylase ne stated tnat in order lor is to o?-ild tne Kind 01 lives u, >iease Cod; we nasi accept His jiuns, ound on the solid lounda .ion ox Jesus, wno is the Chiei .orner st-one. Live so that tnc vorid may see Jesus in tne liveb 7i - ^rvei y?Cftrwtiatt^AVe- were de^ . lghted to have Mrs. Clara Nunc*. vorsinp""witn ub.-*? ? ihe public is cordially invitee, o attend Easter exercise Sunday norning Mar. 24 at 5 a. m. Toe arols are tuneful. The Bible Class was interesting, y taugnt by Mr. D.W.A. Neville. EL1SHA A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. E. Dickson, i'astor opened at the usual houi vith Supt. a. W. Longshore and .is co-workers present. The leshe respective classes. The ass't :upt., Mr. -O:- S. Lake, reviewod . ,ne lesson. Remarks were made >y the pastor. Morning" Services opened with irayer and lovefeast "HTTtt~expres.- ion meeting. Scripture lesson was aken from Romans 2:1_5. Sub_ ect of sermon "Spirittual Free, i om." our able pastor was wafted i way in the spirit and he deliver. 1 o us one of his heart touching I ermons, and was enjoyed by all he hearers. A nice congregation ' 'as present and the spirit was in vidence. Communion was admin, itered by the pastor. We are put. ing forth our effort for Christ in Education the 1st Sunday in .priL Come one, come all, Elisha oor stands ajar to visitors. ; ?? ? AW LEY ISLAND, S. C. NEWS Sunday was a beautiful day >r church goers and Palm Serces were highly observed at the irious churches. Rev. C. M. Be3dlicu, pastor of Alt. Zion Baptist hurch delivered a message rich i spiritual food aiuf1 will not be >rgotten soon. B. Y. P. U. was ell atttended. Rev. A. Herriot Sandy Island was guest speaker I night. iArgp crowd appeared at -St. thn A. M. B. Churrh nn flnndayj here we were greeted by smil- j .g sunlight and a beautifully de>rate<l church. Rev. G. E. Wash I igton spoke from the theme "Oercome/' The points expressed ere good. I T-easoriw ware henntifnlly t-anght t S. S. and League. Night screes were grand. i Many attended the pre-Eastcr rogram- fit ~ Faith Memorial hurch on Sunday evening. Rev. :< arsythe is the efficient pastor. I The 4H Club held its last meet- ' ig at the home of Mrs. L. V. liney, where much activities oro r?a rrinrl nnf K\r n lorrra At*Atir/1 rB. R. G. Gadsden is the wide a- ( ake president. j To the Editor of the Palmetto jader and his staff: We sdhd to! ni" an Easter "message" of hope I id cheer and trust it wiir bring i ?u blessings throughout the yet1*. Le me say to those taking the ilmetto Leader from me: II through the days of springtime, ?ay each of you gladly tread, hrough Easter paths of peace and pleasure > happy days ahead. By (Mis.) M. P. Nesbttt - GEORGETOWN NEWS The Boys and Girls Basketeers of Howard High School defeated -the?Georgetown County?Training School (Andrews) Cagers here on Friday nite before a thrilling ana exciting crowd. The scores ,we?*e boys 14-8, girls 9-6. The A. U. Club held its regulai meeting Sunday, March 17 at the Howard High School. Plans for the first annaul Field Day to be held in Georgetown on "Ta7cTfT?9 Have been announced. Mr. Charlgs S. Brown b indisposed at this time. Wb hope foi him a speedy recovery. nie Johnson were charming1 hostesses to the Paramount Bridge Club Thursday evening at the domacile of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Dunmore on St. James Street. The business session was presided over by the president, Mr. R. Br An-' lerson. Mr. W. p. Harrison was accepted as a new member. Plans were-made for the Easter Bunny Hop. At the conclusion of the games high score was won by Mrs. E. R. Howard for the ladio3 and Mr. Charles IJrbwn, men's high score. Low score, Miss E King, The hostess served lejyer block cream and cake. At mUettlngs of every kind, tht topic of discussion is the "ComThe Better "Home and Carder munity Center. Do your part. Club held very interesting meet;ng Thairsday ay|?rnoon at the home of Mrs. Ella M. Beck or n March." Plans were startedM Duke St. Several topics of inter at were discussed and Mrs. T. G. Clarke read a few articles on 'Things to do in - March?"_-Plans vere started for the annu"' "* er show in May. Several bowls of Camellia Japanica, Narcissus and Barberry were exhibited. Plant exchange was planned for the Aprl meetng with Mrs. R. S. Lawrence Tf you have extra plants to give away send them to Mrs. {Lawrence or let -any member-of,rthtr garden club know and they will "all for them. Mrs. Rosa Gadson "hairman of the Bingo Party com- ] riittee reported $12.00 proceeds. This was turned over to the Copflmunity Center. Messrs. Geo. W. Howard, Jr.,ind Wendell Kelley of Voorhees Jr. College spent Tuesday here1 at home. Spending Tuesday at home from j Claflin College was Walter Fra- j ser, and fi-om State Colege, B. C. I Howard and Thaddeus Holmes. I Mrs. Amelia Shacklejbrd was lostess to JJoard No 7 CXX j ternoon. The meeting was full of pep and 11 lovely repast was ser-1 . ed and enjoyed. i Last Wednesday evening Prof i G. W. Howard was host to the State College Chapter. The chapter Is wide awake and much business was accomplished. During the social hour tasty sandwiche crackers and cocoa were served. Mrs. I. C. Thompson who has been indisposed for a few weekr is improving nicely. Mrs. Joe^ackson_,was_hQStes?_ to the regular meeting of the Bridge Clufb Monday ajternoon^ A- Mule T?r "8prrng-wa8" evident by he uso of early spring blossoms. Aftor? several progressions' highscore was won by Miss Jennie Reynold. Guest prize went to Miss Bertha Couser. A salad-, fried chic- j ken-and coffee menu was 'served:? Georgetonians help make your , city more beautiful hy planting I a grass plot or flower bed. Ex- J chance a nlanf t-f v. ' " "* iuyj; Iliuru I than you m?ed. Now is the fci-ro I to plant. j layPMr-: i- ? ".-v^ J_JlL'.-> lii u. !! *[ I III K i iih'jil ; b ^ !' 1 i\, - lii r? " Vs-.? r' 1 BETHLEHEM BAFT. CHURCH- tj j Barnwell, S. C.?Our _ Sunday School, was very, very interesting. The main topic was the crucifictcharge of their classes and gave jood explanations on the subject The teachers present were as follows: Mr. John McDuffy, Mrs. Lottie Heyward, Miss Annie Ja- j obs, Mrsr^CanneHa B. Greene,! Mrs. Mai'y Roundtree, Rev. A. P. Porter. ! Their Happiest Hit! WILLIAM MYKNA POWELL ? LOY I and "MR. THIN MAN JR." in "ANOTHER r THIN MAN!^ MONDAY?TUESDAY K4-X~xk~XK~XX~:~X~X~X~X~X~X | TheR. L. B) I 1440 MA | We have everything nee< Books, Stationc I School Si A O? | GIFTS OF A <? . OBe Sure to Visit Us Whil i \ k ' - .. 14 ,>?jSr rr .^' i y i&w-z<y If <fjj^?fefS? L zmMm* Mb Hrwttchmir -fttousest? Flower ! C,? fresh and dainty. Lovely shet French batTste" with fTne in ported val ^ace white sizes S \ tJCohn's f __ i * DME TEAC 5 ON T FORGI ZTOP FOR TF THAT REFItE v* r ' The Col | Bottling - - flatwHay. March ?3, 1040. TEACHERS _ Don't Miss o "REMEMBER THE NIGHT" ?WITH? 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