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' ? r >_ ~V0L.~XV^N 7% ? ? Palmetto X :c Closes Succ VL y! n tivo Committc-e of the Palrm visitors at a luncheon held Wedm lope Inn. .Reading from left to r: Robinson, Chairman Executive Bop representing Dr. \y, H: Young, Sec , ders:>n;,.Dr._vD. Counts, Columbia; ! Dr. T. O. McFall, Charleston; Dr. Medical association; Dr. D. K. Jen President Woman's auxiliary, Dillo E. C. Jones, Sumter and Dr. U. G tion, Georgetown. * - The forty-fourth annual meet- [ ing of the Palmetto Medical. Den' lal and Pharmacertcal Associa- | tion and Fourth Clinic,' held in Columbia. S- C., closed its session? Fri11 ay af&rnoon, April This..' meeting was" one of the most sue- ; eessful in the history of the association. and according to the Sec- ' ret?iry, Dr. Durham Counts, had the largest paid registration, I In addition to the large enrollment of physicians, dentists anc? pharmacists here in the state, ? . number of physicians and dentists from Novth Carolina, Georgia and , Florida were in attendance. Pul lie meetings held at Benedict college and Allen university were addressed by Mrs. A. W Simk'ns of the S. C. Tuberculosis association, and Dr. M._ O. Bous- i " field of the Julius .Rosenwald Foundation. Thursday morning. Dr. E. W. Taggart, chairman of the National Dental Association's j*. Executive Board, addressed the if students of Allen university and Benedict college i n Anlisdel's i chapel. The Woman's auxiliary was addressed Thursday after noon by Mrs. Alma Givens of Noi ^..-1??? Tullt^ A'a.r and Pt osident \1;?G?r Toele. ? The Medical,?Dental, Surgical and Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat clinics were taxed to capacity! each dav with natients seekinc the help of the various specialists: s 11 Is'iy t-hesy^-1 i n i_cs. 1 PR1m'R'?sh TFMITE NO. C.II TO MEET MAY 7th r iprc-se T-liiplo. No; 311. Dau. filter Elks 111 meet Tuesday evening Mav.eTth ai 7:30 o'clock at the hall. ?WAXUPLEY BRANCH LIBRARY Katherine H. Wheeler New Books Peter Piper's Pla>mates?The E. M. Hubbard edition. Here is 8i book lull of fun. An A. B. C. book ? for everyone. The complete uniipie, alpha-bet of laugh-producing, tongue-twisting rhymes that never fail to piease. Each and eveiy rhyme is pictured by an amusingly cjever page of drawings. ^?G reta in Weatherland by Maj 'x. Lindman. In this gaily colored .l" - book the author has selected lit' tie Gieta to whirl to Weatherland. Here she meets the makers of sunshine and sunny smiles. She dan.es' and nlavs with them and is finally whirled home on the hack of the North Wind. Maj. Landman is one of the favorite children's artists in Sweden. This story has been translated for the American children to enjoy.. r . Away \\ ith the Circus, by Winifred \\. Wise. With the primary motive of supplying- story interest lor the late teen age and foi young adults. It is the story of a southern boy and girl, who havt never been away from their native ' country side. They obtain jobs with a circus and travel over much of the U. S. They have exciting times and learn much of the history and geography of our country. Billy Corry, Adventurer, by PattcnBeard. Billy, a real boy ol twelve, encounters many adven t -lures which require quick wit. go< d judgement, courage and quick action. Billy Corry makes things conic light through his own action when many situations ^ look quite difficult. This type of. * story is loved by aTf boys, but it is so evenly balanced that it supplies -much character huilding ^ background. 5??| i A A, Jr _Ebe :al Asso'n ul? Meeting fl-wiT^''"w-wilimrW"'rffiirjiiiinrtiriiii minrinmm m wK^SSB^m^Wk * - ^1 Wm f >tto State Medical association, and >sday afternoon, April 24, at Colght, those present are: Dr. J. A. ,rd, Darlington; Dr. J. L. Duckett. retary of'the Executive Board, An.Irs. Modjeska Simpkins, Columbia; L. W. Long, Union, President-elect kins, Columbia. Mrs. R. K. Gordon n; Dr. CI. C. Brevard, Camden; Dr. t? Teele, President Medical associanfli^nrn nlnntnU nt th<? close of the meeting were as follows: Prsident, L. W. Long, M.D., Union; President-elect, W. H. Young M.D., Anderson. Secretary, Tlnr. ham Counts, Phar. C., Columbia; Treasurer, C. C. Brevard, D.D.S., Camden. u Executive Board: J A. "Robinson, M.D., Chr., Darlington; B.A Everett, M.D., Columbia;Young, M.D., Anderson; J. G. Stuart, M.D., Columbia. J. C. Bull, M.D., Spartanburg; A. J. Collins, D.D.S.j_ .Columbia; _1L_ H. Gibbes, PFar., Greenville. Program Committee: J. G. Stuart, general chairman, Columbia; R. W. Manee, M.D., Columbia; E. C. Jones, D.D.S., Sumter. J. A McFall, Phar., Charleston; A. B Johnson, M.D., Columbia. Tlitr iollawmg-committees were appointed by President L. W," I on/ to serve for the ensuing year: Medical?R. W. Mance, MD. chairman; R. K. Gordon, M. IX. Dilion; J. H. Thomas, M.D., Cam/lor* " * Dental: E. C. Jones, DDS., Chr. Sumter; H. E. Thoinas, DDS., Seneca. J. II. Allen, DDS., HartsViHty^ . Sdrgical: A. ~B7 Johnson, M.d!T c/r., Columbiaj> J. E. Grant. md.r Newberry; I. Thompkins, M.D., Greenwood. Pharmaceutical: J. A. McFall, Jr., Phar., Chr., Charleston; H. H Gibbes, Phar., Greenville. Mrs. Mittie Young,. Phar., Anderson. GEORGETOWN DISTRICT HOLDS CONFERENCE The Georgetown District conference held with St.'Paul, Pec Dee, Rev. J. C. Williams, pastoi on April 21 and 22 convened at the usual time with Dr. T. J .Miles, presiding. Visiting were the presiding elder of the Mount Pleasant district and one of hi? ministers. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. J. P. Washington, pastoi of Waccamaw circuit. The atmo? phcre was charged with things >i the immediate future?the Gen eral conference now in session ir Detroit, Michigan. The first day was occupied with the business part of the occasion The program being rendered on the second day. Rev. A. Thompson, reporter CARVER P. T. A. HOLDS MONTHLY MEETING, The regular monthly meeting -tlw??Coi vor P-rTrAr;?was held last Thursday night in the school auditoriufn. The guest speaker^ of the even mg was the Kev. c. A. brown, who gave a most instructive ta\k on "L-eveloping the Child's Personality". Rev. Brown emphasized the necessity of the physical, environmental, psychological, and cultural development of the child and evaluated .each in regard to the well-being of the child as a whole. The report of the nominating committee submitting the name ol Mr. William Thompson for the of fioe of president of the body was eceived, following which Mr Thompson was nanimously elected.1 Following the report of the delegate to the State P.T.A. conference, Supervisor C. A. Johnson discussed the advisability of tho Carver P.T.A. sponsoring a Boy Scout troop, and a committee was appointed to serve as sponsors. The possibility of securing the services of a scout master during the summer months was also su&. geetedr? ?-??;? After other routine business the group retired to the home-ecjnomics department and enjoyeo "rTTbrfeT ' ocial period. \ ?; \' - \ m COLUMBIA, General Alumni of All Eight Hundred For Lil MRS. S. W. JENKINS AND MRS. I. Ml A. MYERS PRIZE WINNERS I . ?-? T The contestants, club leaders ,*and supporters of the plans to .aise lunds for the new library at I Allen university brought to the : Alumni conference here last SatI unlay fine reports from the field |and laid on the table $800 in 'cold cash" as the beginning of Lwhat shall be done in this gigan^ I tic undertaking of Allenites in I South Carolina. . President J-. T. W. Minis and his 1 ofticiai stall' are earnestly at work | ami are tapping financial resourcI es here ami there throughout the state. The .veKome address to the conference was delivered by Pres ulent S< R. Higgins. Dr. H. W. Baumgardner presented the guest speaker, Dr. Solomon W. Thomp-1 son, leading dentist in George-1 town. The musical numbers werel rendered by Allen's choir with | Mr. Edmond Jackson at the in I strument. Thomas J. Green V Mrs. Hughes, widow of the lat?Thos. J. Green, t presented Allen's library a set of books containing thirteen volumes. The title of the' books: "The South in the Building of a Nation". The books were from Mr. Green's library and had not teen used. The books were on display in the meeting last Saturday. Mrs. Green was presented and made a short?butsweet little' speech to the aud^ ience. . --7.' Women Leaders The state contest was undei the direction of Mrs. Bertha B, Lewis, who worked Movingly as state chairman, with her were a dozen contestants,.all women. -The contest was closed Saturday. Two prizes ($50 and $25) were awarded. The result of the contest is. the following: Mrs. I. M. A. Myers, Columbia, $208.45; Mrs. Stella W. Jenkins Manning, $108.78; Miss L. Reed, Fairfax, $50.00; Miss M. Kennedy, Georgetown, $45.00; Miss Doi vithy Lomax, Clinton, $35.00; Miss Claudia Dorrough. Clinton, $20.18 Miss Sarah Harold, Georgetown, $25.00; Mrs. Ruth Alexander. Clintofrr* $13.75. Reports were received from vinnv nf A TT clubs will send in their reports in a fe wdnvs- Standing nf the rlnht. in "Saturday's reports :-^Columbia J55.0Q; Clarendon, $50.00; Georgt town, $90 00 St. Matthews?$25^ Clinton, $2.'}; Laurens, $20; Darlington, $15. Special donations:?Dr. Maxwell Augusta, $2; Rev. H. B. Butler, $5; I. M. A. Myers, $5; Miss Janie Smith, $5; President S. R Higgins, $5; Emory Vance, $5; Lawyer Dobbins, Washington, $25. Will Publish Reports The alumni office will release for publication the list of persons who gave more than one dollar. Onlj> one report can be used each week. All reports must be accu rate and authentic. The St. Matthows lisLJs. ju? follows: "Levester Vance $5; J. A.~Ford, $2;~ Mrs. V. G. Summers, $1; Rev. B. F. Sump far <M D TP C? * ?i V*> I'll a. u. 1. OUlIipitl , >? 1 ; Mervin Mitchell, $1; Elijah Gantt $1; Miss Gladys Kebe, $1; Miss Hattie Christie, $1. J. L. Bland, $1; Mrs. Moe Christie, $1; Rev. J. C. Bates, $1; Rev. J. C. Coaxum, $1; Mrs. Minnie Bull, $1. Mrs Sadie Hartley Snyder, $1; Mrs. Clara Weeks, $1; Mrs. Sallie Glov cr, $1; Mrs. Rebecca Vaughn, $1; Rev. B. C. Scott, $1; Mrs. Carrie McGilT, $1; Mrs. Pansy Say lor $1. ABBEVILLE CO. TR. SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR May 1, 7:30 p.m.?May Festival; Primary department. May 10, 8:30 p.m., ? Fahison Show; Home Economics Dept. May 15, 8:30 p.m.?Junior Declamation contest. May 20, 8:30 p.m.?Grammai School play. May 24, 8:30 p.m.?Senior Class Night exercises. May 26, 3:30 p.m.?Annual sermon. May 27, 8:00 p.m.?Graduation exercises. You and your friends are cord | uwiy uiviteu 10 ati/ena. BETHLEHEM BAPT. CHURCH Rev. E. C. Davis, Pastor Sunday School began at the reg ular hour with a large attendance Subject "Isiah Comforts The People." Deacon Sims taught the lesson splendidly. The morning's service began at the usual hour with a large group present. Our pastor prached, using as a subject, "The Spat-row." Sunday night, maruioau morn wit enjoyed by the congregation. Vis- j itors present were Rev. Felder, Rev. Coin. You are welcome to Bethlehem Baptist Church at iall times. rnetti SOUTH_CAROLINA. SATUf len Report brary Fund Jesse Owens in Newberry, May 9th Jesse Owens, "who showed His ed a triple victory for the Amerheels to Adolph Hitler, and scorican team in the 193G Olympics, held in Berlin, Germany will appear in person at College park in Newberry, in conjunction with the baseball exhibition game to be staged between tlie_iamous Ethiopian Clowns and Toledo Crawfords of the Negro American League, scheduled at 3:30 p.nv This event will feature various racing exhibitions, including Owens' dash circling the bases in an effort to heat the world's rec"0rTT7 UH Willi as tne baseball game I and other colorful entertainment.! 1 -U-WY *1 A rsisnop w. ^uioerison To Address Graduates By John L. Aiken 1 Moncks Corner, S. C.?Bishop Joseph E. Kearney, presiding Bis hop of the Reformed Episcopal church, announced last week that Bishop William Culbertson, D.D. of Philadelphia, Pa., will address the class of nineteen forty. Bishop Culbertson is Bishop ol the New York and Philadelphia synod. He is also pastor of one of the most outstanding churches in Philadelphia. Added to. these responsibilities, he lectures in oui' Philadelphia seminary. He has endeared himself to all our chlirclf es by his leadership and his efficiency as an executive, but he is I i widely known beyond the confines of our denomination as an outstanding Bible expositor. He is constantly in demand at BibK I conferences north and west. May 19th is rally day. 11 A.M j district one, at Redeemer church -I'ineviiler Mowing- prayer-by the "Rev. J. S. Collins; anniversary addresses by Mr. \V. G. Jenkins and Rev.' Wm. R. Campbell. Sermon by our guest. - speaker. At 3;30 P.M. district two rally aj Grace church, Moncks -Corner Evening prayer by Rev._ J. H.iDai ry. Anniversary addresses by Ml Elmore Anderson and Rev. William DeVeaux. Sermon our guest speaker. Districts three and foui at St. Luke's church, Charleston at 8 P.M. Evening prayer, Rev William Deveaux. Anniversary addresses Mr. Eugene DeVeaux and Rev. Wm. Mack. May the 20th Young People's rally with .Rpv. Wm. Murk pjaeaidant of thu Sunday school convention presiding. Tuesday night May 21st the commencement exercises of Cnmmings Memorial Theological seminary with oin guest speakei speaking. You are invited to attend. HOPEWELL CHURCH Rev. W. G. Owens, Pastor Sunday being a beautiful day "many children were- present at the Sunday School. Mrs. C. H. Smith conducted the opening services and the lesson was inspirint/lv tmicrVaf K\f tlin Inoolvaoe. Rev. Owens used for the morning's message "Sowing and Reaping." This was' a wonderful message. Many persons rejoioed in the Holy Spirit. Mrs. Mary Ann Metts, the delegate to the District Conference; made an interesting report. Mrs. R. Frison, the teacher at Hopewell School, presented hei closing exercise Sunday evening The little children were well trained and rendered an excellent program. * Doctor and Mrs. Jenkins and one of the instructors of Benedict College were present. Mrs. Jen kins, the County Supervisor, gave a short lqcture which was very ..uch needed. Lillian Owen,and Mrs. W. G. Owens were the dinner guests "of Mrs. Mary Metzs Rfrs. Owens is sponsoring a Manless Wedding Tuesday nite. ? ? EMANUEL A. M. E. CHURCH - Rev, D. Ward Nicholas, Rastoi? New York City, April 28?The Junior department of the A. C. & I.mifTUO crnvo n ton in V?rvnrvv of Ko. iov-ed pastor, Kev. D. Ward Nicholas, who is leaving for the general conference Monday evening. This department is headed by Mrs. Luella Reed, and is making much progress under her leadership She has added approximately fifty new member's to the Junior department. Because of this new r number Mr. Marion Bovian has been added to the teaching staff of the Junior department. The program as as follows, trio by Misses Pearl James, Roxana j Cooper, and Wilhelmina Barnett These young ladies brought Dun-| bar to life. Miss Pearl James, our leading soprano, sang one selection accompanied by Mr. John W Hunter. Rev. Nicholas was introduced by our present, Mrs. Su-_ J err dean. Muster was given by Mr. Hunter. We are sorry to see Rev. Nicholas leave <s but we are always glad to e"*, Mm go higher. Susi leredeau, president o t\ [day, may 4, 194(t Hugh Champion | Buried With Honor By Julia Braxton Clark New York, N. Y., April 29th? Hugh Steadmond Champion, was buried with Military Honor from ho VoaI uM..iwo i tai i- uiii-uu imriur. 2372 Seventh avenue. Born June 18, 1899, died April 13, 1940 al the Veteran's Hospital New York City. As the younger son of Mrs Mary Champion, he was born in Beaufort, S. C., his childhood days were spent in Columbia, S. C. ,He attended the public schools at Columbia. The family moved to Meriden, Conn., when he was a young man. Later he was called to the army and assigned to u battalion from Camp Devins, Vermont, which later went over seas. Hugh Chuiupiuii Wits loVed by all who knew him, He had established residence in New York City Surviving are a mother, Mrs. Mary Champion, one brother, Mr Bradford Champion, Meriden, Conn.; a sister- Mrs. Bermelle Mack, New York City; a niece, Jennie Mae; two nephew^ B^du rd ami Donald ChampWn several uncles, and uunts. .. The deceased was laid to rest in the Nutiona! cemetery, Farmingdale, L. I. _ liKUKGETOWN NEWS Funeral services for Mis. Sadye Shaekleford Philips was held in St. Stephens A. M. E. Church Monday, April 2'Jth at 3 P. M. Rev. L. I). Gamble -officiated and was assisted by Revs. Kinloch, Mc Clain and M. B'. Geathers. The fol lowing rendered appropriate solos Airs. Flossie Gordon. Mrs. Victoria Gadsden, and Mrs. Aleathia Frasier. Trio,?"Well Done," by Misses Rebecca Buggs, Gracie Giles ahd Carol Gamble. Resolutions in behalf of the Georgetown County Teachers' Association, Mrs. Sadye Fleglar. in behalf of the Sunday School, Miss Gracie -Giles. Remarks by ProF. G. W. Howard. Obituary and sermon byRev. L. D. Gamble. She's curvived by her mother, one sister, one brother, husband "and a host ol relatives and friends. The remains were, gracefully handled by the LUaniguult Funeral .Home. Interment was in the St. Stephens Cent etary. Mr. Andrew Ford, one of the [ oldest officers of the St. Stephens Church , was critically ill during the pass week but is a little improved at this writing. He is the iuincr 01 rroi. J .A. ford of St. Matthews. ' Alcsdames L. B. A If old, J. A. panied Mr. W. s! Dobbins to Charleston Sunday. lie is on his wa\ -to-Detroit""to attend the General Conference. Prof. J. B. Beck and Rev. II. S. ? lefuSunduy for Charlestoon to join the delegation cnrout to the General Conference. | THE FRENCH CLl'B OF ALLEN IMVERSITY CLOSES ITS YEAR'S WORK The French Club met in a business session Tuesday night, April 1G, 1940 and elected the following oificers: President, Miss Gwendolyn Bacote of Timnionsville, S. C.; VivePresident, Miss Bernice Baten of Jenkinsville, S. _C.: Secretary, Miss Maria Burgess of Sumter, S. t Asst. Secretary, Miss Ophelia Vivian Lewie of Columbia, S. C., Treasurer, Miss Marguerite Scott of Columbia, S. C.; Pianist, Miss Sarah Mae Ruff of Union, S. C.; Chairman of theWays and Means n ? - ? - vommnwe, miss Merrill bates of Columbia, S. C. On Friday night of this week the Club will present a program and a play. Theperformance wili begin at 8 o'clock. Everyone is cor dially invited to come out. On Saturday night the cM'b activites will be terminated with a reception in the university dining hall. 1 (Miss) Josephine Reynolds, Reporter NEWBERIFY NEWS People's Hospital Dr. J. E. Grant, Director The Calendar wedding that was presented at Bethlehem Baptist church Friday night, April 26th was quite a success. A musical program was rendered. Ministei Prof. E.S. Schumpert; groom Mr Ralph Williams. The arhount reported by the brides"respectively iwas: Miss Gained, $9.10. Miss V Rutherford, $42.95; MJiss Wilhemenia Hare, $48.45; Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder, $21.20; Mrs. Jaunita Kenner, $101.05; Miss F. Clark $15.01. Mrs. Rosa Bush, $22.65; Mrs. Alice Guise, $15.70; Mrs. Lula Mae Abnqy $79.39; Mrs. Bci nice Lilliewood, $00.50; Miss Andrena Rutherford $105.10; Miss Ethel Wright, $30.00: Dr. J. E. Grant and. the door receipts $27.70. Total amount $018.70. Tht prize winners were Miss Andrena Rutherford, Miss Jaunita Kenner Mrs. Lula Mae Abney, Mrs. Char ity Montgomery and Mrs. Dewalt They were presented to them by Miss Pearl Williams and the bride was given away by ' Mrs. L. I l|Pratt. Mrs. Ida Hare was mis itJW?PRICE: FT Seventy-Five Years Ne Exposition Magazine E Elementary SchooTsT~ Activities ?* -i 5 ... ?Z Mav Day Friday 1 I On the Benedict college athleti< ' field Friday, May 3 at 6 o'clock, ' ' the little folks of the Columbia r. public schools will wrap the May 1 pole. The occasion is the annua) 1 May Day. t There are few people who dc 1 apt enjoy this event. Most peo s pie are pleasantly thrilled by the ( appealing simplicity and childish , grace of the actual wrapping it- s self. Each pole will be wrapped n with its school colors. That will z make it not Qnlv easy jo identify. = ~rnch sciiuul, but nmkt-s a scene I ( iun of color and beauty. ( Howard School Wins Field Hay a - Howard school, with four first . places captured first place in the annual Field Day. Placing first ^ in the girls' potato race, the boys 10 yard dash, the 100 yard dash > and the grids'- high jump they earn j ed a total of 27 points. The ex- c tra points were made with a sec- 7 ond place in girls' 75- yard dash ? and a third in the girls' relay. Saxon ran a close second with 21 points, winning first places in s the girls' 160 yard relay and the n girls' 40 yard dash. _ Waverly, with no first places in 1 any event, but tied for first in the _ girls' 75 yard dash, and with three I third places, won third place in the meet". L_ Booker Washington Heights placed fourth in the-meet with a * " ~total of 10 points, winning first *place in the boys' 75 yard dash. * Ridgewood and Carver's elermn ^ tary section, both entered teams b in the events. Teams from these c' two schools gave good accounts of themselves and should be compli- a mented. a TO ALL SUBORDINATE ~~ I LODGES F.A.M. PRINCE HALL c! AFFILIATION OF SO. CARO. d C 1^] Greetings: r . * ? - J From May 1st to 20th, 1 plan t; to be absent from the state. All t< correspondence may be addressed Ii to me at 410 Columbia Road N.W l< Washington, D. C. After the 20th 7 will be back home in Chester, h S. C. G Fraternally vours, J - * J. S. STANBACK I ft ? Grand Mas tor Ci i.. Red Cross Relief Worki Negro Victims of Natch Washington, D. C., April 21? ti The American Red Cross rushed p three disaster relief workers t.) C Natchez, Mississippi today .to aid \ the injured and the famHies of the j q Negroes "who perished in a dance' g hall fire last night. je Dr. wuiiam DeKieine, medical e advisor of the Red Cross, prepur- a ed to leave Washington today by d airplane, weather permitting, tea aid in hospitalization of the injured Negroes, the Red Cross an-1 o nounc-ed. Mrs. Molly Hodges, s Mississippi field representative,' w left Jackson early, today by mo-j n tor and expected to be in Natchez e at noon. Miss Roberta Morgan, a Red Cross relief worker at -the a Amite, Louisiana Red Cross head- t qua i ters set up following a recent t tress of ceremonies. 2 Calvary Presbyterian Church ? Rev. A. H. Reasoner, Pastor The Bible class was interestingly taught by Mrs. Neely. The 5 S. S.- and League service beneficial to all. We were delght e ed to have as our guest in S. S E Mr. Rnddv Nelson ami?were -de- P lighted to welcome Messrs John- Z nie and Caroll Hare as new mem- C bers during our League service. The contestants for the M*ay < ' Queen are Misses Clara Etta Bin- ? ford, Mamie Connor,. Rosa Lee Gilliam, Lillie Davis. Mary Lula Pratt, Mary Frances Bates, An go line Gallman, Fannie Mae Sims, Arena Earl and Mary Summers. r' Vote for the "Miss Newberry". g There will be a special Mothers t;J Day service at Calvary Presbyterian church Sunday morning Ma> . 12, at 1130 o'clock. Some of tht best local talented women will be ^ presented. To all of our service v we extend to you a most cordial |f welcome. 0 Drayton Street High School ^ C The preliminary contest for the u oratorical contest for the com- p mencement exercise was held at Bethlehem Baptist church. The y honors won were as follows: Mr j, Paul R. Allen, first; Miss Ever- ^ lenn Mfcrtin, second and Miss p Ethel Davidson, third. The primary exercises will be presented y Thursday and Friday nights Maj jj 2nd and 3rd. V Miss Everlcna Martin was pi-vt_ anist for the closing exercises of 1> Hannah Rural school, Prof. H. B. ci Rikard, principal, l e: VE CENTS PER COPY gro Progress )raws Praise ~f . - -. > The magazine piiblishecj in connection with the Seventy-five Veers of Neirro Progress Exposition which wiH convene 1n Detroit this month drew splendid praise "rom The Statte ' last Monday norning. This magazine was edit- -jfc:? >d by Professor Herbert Wycliffe Baumgardnei, Litt. D. of Allen University. He was assisted by he Rev. E,. Philip Ellis', of Chareston, and Miss Hilda V. Grayion, of Estill. At present Miss jrayson is dbing special work in \tlanta. This 'booklet will be on ale at several places in Columbia,1* ind will cost-25 -centsrThe i|iaguirie was published at the presses rf- tile PhIiiii-IIO T mwh.i- nmt .>?. ? ler the technical supervision of Jeorge H. Hampton, manager mblisher of the Palmettb Leader, nd general manager of South Carolina's contribution to the exTL t_ - ? .v^iuuii. nit* cnairman is Presilent Samuel H. Higgins, of Allen Jniversity. One of hcse> magazines hould be in the home of every Jegro in South Carolina. Thomas - , Drug Store, Harden. and Taylor Itreets; Counts Drug Store, Wash ngton Street; Huff's Drug Store 305 Gervais "Street will handle he publication. It may also bt ecured at the oflice of The Pallotto Leader on Assembly St. ^uneral Rites For Willie S. Foggy The sudden passing of Mr. Millie S. Foggy came as a shock o his family, relatives _and_ riends.- He"was the foster son of !r. and Mrs. Garfield Foggy. Was orn October 9, 1915 and departrl this life, April 17, 1940. Rnin rr o ..ammo. *"lL ~ 1 ? - ? .yuung man wun a lOVble character, was always ready nd willing to do good' when and .'herever needed. He joined ones <"hapel A. M. E. Zion hurch at an early age, and was utiful i n attending Cleaves hapel Church Sunday school in ie community in which he lived. 'uneral services were held at the ones Chapel dhurch, Sunday af?rnoon, April '21 with the ?as" sr, Rev. H. C. Young in charge, riterment in the Palmetto cemejry. He leaves to mourn his passing is foster parents, Mr. and Mrs rarfield Foggy, one brother. Mr.. ohnnie Foggy. two great aunts, Irs. Mariah Hurbert and Mrs. lary Hampton- and other relav*3 *rs^Sent To Aid ez Dance Hall Fire ornado, was instructed by telehone to go to Natchez, the Red ross announced. From Mrs. Hodges, the headnnvtovc Vinivi InovripM + 9H5 Mo ro men and women were report d dead and probably 100 injurd, including 40 with serious burn? nd broken bones. Among the cad were said to be members of Negro orchestra from Chicago DcWitt Smith, national director f the Red Cross Disaster Reliel eivice. stated that Dr. DeKleine rould immediately i n vestigate eeds for hospitalizing the injurd, and that Miss Morgan would rrangc in cooperation with local gencies for temporary care o f he families of those who lost heir lives. , 5ion Bapf. Church In Spring Revival Beginning Sunday morning May " th and continuing for five night? thereafter, the Rev. W. M. Downs x-pastor of the First Nazareth iaptist church of this city, and -V-'*-' astoring the historical East Mt' ion Baptist church in Cleveland, Ihio, wilf"Conduct the services. The public is cordially invited "> attend all of these services. FLORENCE NEWS ^ Misses Murgaret O. Grady, Fran es P. Lucas, HattieE. Stephens, nd Messrs. Raymond Anders and !. K.Williams, teachers from Kit ell College, North Carolina, were ie guests of Miss Marie L. Robison laast vt-eekend. Miss Sarah M. Brown of Columia and Prof.' Robert B. Baker re re united in Holy matrimony ist Saturday night at the home f the bride. Rev. S. S. Younglood officated. Mrs. Essie I.. C. Pcrinchifs and harlie, Jr., of Boston, Mass., ere in the city visiting1 relatives, r. and Mrs. R. J. Wilson. Prof, nnd Mrs. Carl Greene and liss Mprtle Williams were in Cojmhia last Saturday witnessing ie quite marriage of Prof. R. B. laker. Mr. George Collins and Mrs. M. I. McClain were in the city viaitlg relatives. Dr. and Mr3. R. J. filson. * Mrs. Sarah B. Baker of Columai, "VC. spent the weekend in the ity with relatives, Mr. R. B. Bakr and family. ?1? _ .. i _ _