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I f _ . i VOL. XV?NC ".>i ? 156 Received Dv V%T ? At S. C, State Cc |L?x-?-4- ? ? Orangeburg, S. -C. Majoi. vents of the 1940 Commence!, at South Carolina State A. and U - College left indelible impressio. *-- on one hundred forty-six gradu' who received bachelor degrees in arts and sciences, education, business administration, agriculture, mechanic arts and home?economies. ? ? C. C. Spaulding, president of the North Carolina Mutual Life L _ Insurance Company, delivered the ^ commencement address at the closing exercises Monday, May 27. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, nation? ally known leader of the recently merged Methodist Church, preach ed the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday afternoony May 26. Alumni and visitors from all parts of the state and many from other states attended two major exercises that followed on successive days for the first time in'the history of the college. President M. F. Whittaker, com ' ki. ? > * {jibbing ma fit iitn year as ncau oi . the college .conferred-degrees and presented diplomas. Dean K. W. ; Green presented the arts and science, education and business administration candidates; Dean P. V. Jewell presented mechanic arts candidates; Dean W. *H. Buchanan presented agriculture candidates and Dean Geraldine Hurd Presented home economics candidates. Four graduates receiving highest honors were Lottye Washington (first), Doroth^ Williamson (second), Geneva Shokes (third), and Dorothy Simpson (fourth). A portrait of the late Robert Shaw Wilkinson, president of the S. C. State A. & Rl. College (19111932) was unveiled at Class Day exercises on Friday. The painting was a presentation of the Wilkinson family to the Wilkinson Hall, the new eighty thousand dollar library of the college. Willie B. Calhoun, horned and reared on the campus, a member of the graduating class and da ghter of Prof \V. T. Calhoun, pei formed *he unveiling ceremony:1 Elton C. Fox, art instructor at Claflin College. Orangeburg,and now teaching art in New York City, did the por^ trait. His mother was present at the unveiling exercises. Friday at noon chapel exercises scholarships,~ prizes and awards totaling more i than '?ight hundred dollars were annnoneoH be Proai. dent M. F. Whittaker. Bachelor of Arts *John Edward Barksdale, Gary West Virginia; Elease Janet Helton, Camden, S. 0.. Frontis Brooks, Ridge Springs, S. C.; Rich aid Brown, Edisto Island, S. C.; Mamie DeLois Carter, = Great Falls,?Sr Cr; James G7~ Chappie, Chester, S. C.; Odom Newton Coi ker, St. -Matthews, S. Cv. Celestine Dorothy Dukes, Allendale, S. C.; "" John Arthur Garrison, Anderson, S. C.; Harlish Vernal Gear II, Oklahoma City,, Okla.; Henry Balas Ooodlet. Greenville, S. C.; **Eva Myers Handy, Sandford, Fla.. Anna Lee Isaac, Orange, burg, S. C.; Golden Gloria Jenerette, Georgetown, S. C.; I.adeveze Wilson Johnson, Aiken, S. C.; Alpha Omega Josie, Clairton, Pa.; Hale Wendall Clyde Kennedy Columbia, S. C.;-Allen Lee McKel lar, Jr., Abbeville, S. C.; Louise Leola Mattaway, Darlington, S. C.; *Lea Ethel Moment, Union, S ?Cr-.- James /Oliver Powell, Greenville. S. C.: Milbnrn Fulton Rinh. burg, Chester, S. C.; Bertha Lee Sawyer, Darlington, S. C.; Davis Otis Scott, Hardeville, S. C.. Malissa Theresa Smith, Columbia, S. C.; Talmadge Wedgemore Sutton, Camden, S. C.; Johnny Ruthena Taylor, Abbeville, S. C.; Reginald Thomasson, Orangeburg, S. C.; Wesley Mareo Bachelor of Science Francennia E. Carr, Charlotte, NT. C.; Marion Garvin Day, Anderson. g. C.; John Earl Dewberry Clifton, S. C.; William Dicks, Jr., . Montmorenci, S. C.. Leroy Wil' liam Dimery, Kingstree, S. C.; John Wilkinson Duprae, Dillon, S C.; *Roed Poindexter Johnson, Aiken, .S. C.; *Solomon Johnson Orangeburg, S. C.; Luther Eric i Lum, Charleston, S. G-, James L McDew, Orangeburg, S. C.; Daniiel Wearing, Laurens, S. C.; Jef-j f-erson Augustus Williams, St. | Matthews, S. C. j Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Isaac Cornelius Bracey, Sumter S. G.; Marion William Braddy, Jr Marion, S. C.; Jesse B, Bright, Columbia, S. C.. ^Richard Brook, Mannnig, S. C.; Romeo Cleveland Dudley, Clifton, S. C.; Elizabeth Lawrence Mills, Charleston, S. C.; Martha Vermella Owens, Seneca, S. C.; Priscilla Juanita Shelton, Cross Anchor, S. C.. Juianta Funchess Taylor, Orangeburg, S C.; Mildred Ethel Thompson, Greer, S. C.; William Wilkins Washington, Greenville, S. C.; John T. Whitman, Columbia, S C. Bachelor of Science in Education Gladys J.Ballard, Rock Hill, S. C.; Willie Beatrice Cfalhoun, Orangeburg, S. C. Florence Watermann Dickson, Oiangeburg, S C.. Julian Riley Dugas, Aiken, S. Continued on Page 2 j V V ICivic Welfare 1 ^Westinff Mee * ^ ?";rce of Registration Emphasized During the last regular meeting of the Civic Welfare League of Columbia, held at Bethlehem Baptist. Church, the Rev. K. A. Da vis, pastor, Dr. O. J Champion spoke on the importance of voting. Dr."Champion urged that all Negroes register to vote- and thereby become qualified citizens C H. Danerly, member of the registration committee of the League ana its rormer chairman said that the registration books are openthe~first Monday and Tuesday in each month and that he would be glad to even go up to the courthouse with person who deslrp to register. Mrs. Andrew W. Simkins made a full and interesting report on the North Carolina Conference on | Negro Affairs held recently in Durham. Mrs. Simkins stated that I many of the aims and problems of I the Civic Welfare League are the same as those of?the state organi zation in North Carolina The i speaker said that Negroes in oui sister state are putting on a state i wide registration drive. I. It was also brought out that North Carolinians are giving attention to such problems as parent education with special emphasis on the provision of recreation, the reduction of illegitimacy, the provision of department store rest I rooms for Negro women, bettei j pay for better training on th? development of a civic consciousness and a sense of unity among Negro people. Mis. Simkins quoted Miss Latham. Girl's Dean, in the high school for Negroes at Raleigh as saying in her address,. "Our young people may not put up with the things we have accepted. Lack of education cause failure in the Reconstruction period In our home and schools we have created atI titndes ?nH I ren expect to meet with, -when I they go out. Education, as we have tt, is a magnificient but incomplete job." A report of matters concerning facilities for Negroes at Columbia Bus Terminal was followed b\ 5 a general discussion from the | floor. The next regular meeting of ! the League will be held at 4 P. M. (June 9, at the Church of God, 1012 Pendleton Street, according to an announcement by Dr A. J. Col lins, president. The Rev. W. H. T. I Reynolds, pastor, and J W Beaj cham, outstanding member of the ' church, have cordially invited the I organization to meet at this church. The public is cordially invited to attend. The officials of the Civic Welfare League are: Dr. A. J. Collins, president; Dr O. J. Champion, vice-president; Mrs. Andrew WW. Simkins, secretary; Mrs. Louis Simmons, ass't sec., J. W Beacham, treasurer. Members ol the Executive Committee are W. H. Harvey, chairman; Miss A A. Nelson, Dr. R. W. Mance, Dr. W D. Chappelle, J. Andrew Simmons Dr. D. K. Jenkins, G. E. Nelson Andrew W. Simkins, and John F. Potts. BARNWELL NEWS On Wednesday night, May 22, the Bethlehem High School paly, "The Road Back," under the direction of Prof. Willie I,ee Holnian, was presented to an appre-tnativx? ?fTn ATlendale, Hampton and other ajacent towns were present. Prof, and Mrs. E. S. Allen have returned to their home, Allendale, successful school term. Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Dixson and daughter motored tp Orangeburg to shed some pleasure and enjoyment in the cuiiiiiieneement excrcises with their son and brother, David Ryan Dixson, who is a student'-at State College. Notwithstanding the fact that Bethlehem High School has closed the Bethlehem School Club is still active. These ardent young work 1 ' vis nuve pledged themselves to work this summer to make the coming year the best in the history of the institute. Four new members were added to the club. Mrs. M. A. Duncan, Miss Audrey Dixson, Master David Ryan Dix8on and Georgia Jowers. Mrs. A. Duncan is receiving congradulations on the recent announcement of the Exposition Press of New York City, announcing her as one of America's gifted poets. The pivss hints the publication of a book of Mrs. Duncan's poems. . I.K.EDS NEWS The many friends of Miss Pauline Feasber Will regret very much to know that vshe returned to Aug usta, Saturday, May 24th and W1H undergo an operation <5n her leg, that was broken four months ago. ; COLUMB ^eague Holds :ting | Gets Complimentary Bishopric Vote ! - Y fl S ^ IPMP \ Jp . | REV. DANIEL I)., DAVIS t My Julia Braxtoni Clark i New York City Among thosi of the recent AME General Con ference at Detroit, Michigan, whc ' were thought of in terms of thi | Bishopric, was the Rev. Daniel D j Davis, pastor of Bethel A. M. E ! Church of Stamford, Conn., as u delegate of the First Episcopal ; .District. In view of the fact that ; Rev miviu wai.l " T mil) hi. fi nm. I didate for the bishopric the day al I ter the conference closes." he way 1 given a complimentary vote foi the bishopric at the Detroit conj ference. He most certainly will be I before the 'church four years from | now for the Episcopal recognitI ion. Rev. Da\ is is a native of Marion, South Ourolina, the son of the i late" Dandy Davis and his wife, Eliza J. Davis of Mullins, S, - C j Graduating from high" school with first honors, Mr. Davis entered State A. and M. College of his na| tive state at Orangeburg, S. C. at which place he received his B. S. degree. He also studied at Harvard and Boston Universities where he received both his S. T i Bk, and M. A. degrees at the lat, ter institution. From Boston University he entered Columbia Uni. versity and Union Theological Seminary, New York CityT where ; he completed residence for the S T. M. degree. While a student at South Carolina State College, he was licen] sed to preach under the late Dr. Eugene McGill at William Chapel A. M. E. Church of his college i city, and later, was admitted to membership into the Central Conference of South Carolina. But up on entering northern institutions to further his education, he trans ferred to the New England Conference where he has pastored successfully in Massachusetts, j Rhode Island and Connectucut Rev. Davis is closing his sixth year as pastor of Bethel A. M. E Church of Stamford, where he is active in religious and civic activities of both races. He visits South Carolina frequently. His latest trip to the Palmetto State was in March of this year when he was the Founder's Day Speaker at his Alma Mater, State College atTli'nai'pbiirp' S C M, SKCONI) HART. CHl'ItCH Aiken, S. C.?Second Baptist church will begin its spring revival Sunday night, June 2, 1940. The Hev. TurneF^htr able minister of Atlanta who is a student at Morehouse college. .w^ll preach the sermons each night. Rev. J. W. "Miles tlie pastor of Second Baptist chit rep, wishes to thank the officers, rhembers and friends for the splendid cooperation and spirit of Christian felluwsl.ip demonstrated throughout the five nights celebration of the Jfilh anniversary of the church ) and 120th anniversary of the pastor. At the close of the anniversary a gift that was given to the pastor by the officers as a token for the service he has rendered to the church was presented by Mrs. Lillie Jenkins. i Cumberland A. M. E. Church /Sunday waif another high dav i in Cumberland A ME church. S S. at 10 a.m. j Sunday was another high day. S. S. at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Morning service. Rev. B. C. Scott preached an inspiring: sermon using as a subject Unrest Within. Evening service, Rev. J. A. Bryvn of Betj lis academy brought the message I from the svbject Universal King| dom. Visitors for the day Mrs. Evelyn Horry Dudley and Mrs< iStaplefoot of VVadesboro, N. C., visiting Miss S. M. Horry. The former is. a sister of Miss Horry |Trese ladies art public health nurses? Mrs. Lugenia Milligeo WVatheisbea of Schofiqld and Miss Isabelle Robinson of ?Jew York City. r Ta, south Carolina! sati All Interested in ? i :xvcgisuauuil 4*11(1 COMMITTEE TO REPORT ; PRECINCTS AM) I'll AIRMEN ! 1:00 P.M. SATl'KI)AY JINK 1 | MASONIC TEMPLE I. S. Li't'vy county chairman of t)u- Republican Party of Richland county reports trroat mi. : ess at_ the get together meeting in the Masonic Temple last Saturday May 25th. A large gathering of interested citizens from.-' every wislk of life, ministers of the irospel, mechanics and business men it lid tradesmen ass'ombled and from their earnestness and elo ouent speeches that rant'- T>.;t. ovei j Saturday afternoon week en:' shopping. It was exampliticd that there are more persons interestec; I - tn registration and qualifying to ; vote in the Cltv. eouiitv. stiite and | national elections than ever be- j j fore. Chairman Leevy appointed ; a committee to bring: in a map of i tbe_c_ity _awi_ county showing. ov._ [ cry ward in the city and every j ; precinct in the county,' and a sug- j gestfve leader or chairman for j edch. The committee will report j to the body 1 p.m. Saturday June 1st at the Masonic Telnple, 1121 iAV -asi.ington street. All men and! j women interested in organization | and registration are invited and i'urged to be present. > ? I A I'A(iK FROM T1IK RECORDS! OF SECOND CALVARY ,i R ARTIST ("111 RC1I ;i- MR. MICHEL J. WATSON Ubsuum .*?hn Mtt?M icliel j Watson were held at the Second J I Calvary Haptist church of which i he was an officer, Ti.ursday, May' :0. 11*40 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Rev. j ' t'has.1 li. Drown, pastor, ' official-; i ing. Air. Watson was the sun of Mr. j and Mrs. Thomas Watson of Ridge I Spring, S. C. He was educated | at iiemdict college. After gra 1I nation he taught school. During j this time he married Miss Ida C. '.Ten kins; of Aii.-jriwiii s. I T?ur? ( daughters were born to them, A1 i nr.' am: Until. ric engaged in i business in Anderson for a nusn: i.er ol' years, then moved to Columbia. Here he became a part! ner in the Imperial Drug store for j nine years. Following this he was I engaged in the insurance field t'oi 1 three years. Up to his illness and jdeath he was employed by the | Firm ol" Claude E. Creason, Real Estate agent. He handled aH the colored work for this firm wit! efficiency and skill. Mr. -Wuttson was a faithful I . member of Second Calvary Bapt. church ' "for" the entire nineteen years he lived in Columbia. He j ' was well liked and well known by pthe people ?4 Columbia in all walks* o/ life. 1 ' He was a demoted husband and 1 ail understanding father. Surviving hini are his widow, Mrs. Ida Watson; two daughters: ' Mrs.- Alma Williams, Columbia, S. 1 C.; Mrs. Ruth Del.orme, Sumter, S. C. Two grand children, one 1 brother, Mr. J. J. Watson; Mrs. Lizzie Hazzard, Mrs. Alice Hammonds of Ridge. Spring; severaT neices and nephews' and other, rel' atives and a host of friends. Mr. Watson -died* as he lived, in 1 peace and harmony with Cod and mankind. Prm crai -ye ! V i e est : "Nearer My Cod to Thee", >'hoir \ Scripture lesson. Rev. S. S. Young , blood Prayer, Dr. .J, K. Hriggs "Lead Kindly Light", choir Obituary, Mr. .). A. Roach Remarks, Mr. Claud H. Creason, Mgr. Creacon Realty Co. _ -JSolo^ "Flee !! < :i Ril il" Mis-; ll:os\ V. Roach Message, text lleb. 11:16, Rg.v. C. H. Brown, pastor Solo "I've Done My Work" ?.Jr. J?o, Hughes ? - Prayer, Rev. M. M Peace, 1* ? nier pastor Organ Voluntary, Mrs. M. E. Russell T Benediction Committal at the cemetery. Pall Bearers: Cooper, Moses,! llatton, Knos; Cibson, Cleve; Roach, J. A.; Simkins. A. W.; 1 Wakefield, J. P. Let us turn from the west, the sunset of gloom, the dusk of night and darkness and Face the East,' the Sunrise of "Eternal Day. There - VrOrt s own aro working out tneii infinite desires. "I shall bo satis; fied, when I awake with thy like ness." Ps. 17:15. FLORENCE NEWS Mr. J. B. Buchanan was elected, from the Florence Branch of the NAACP as a delegate to the National convention which convenes in Philadelphia, June 18th. Miss Lillian Lawrence spent the week end in the city with hot sister, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Person. | Mrs. Mable Gundy of Dunn, N | C., is in the city visiting Mrs. R II. Holloman's family. Mrs. R.. H,?Uolloman has -returned from Dunn, N. C.. after spending awhile with friends. Rev. C. F. Ferguson of Spar- j tanburg was in the city on busi-J neat. y JRJ)AY. JUNK 1, 1940 Prof. R. L._Hi( Sterling High ! \ sI3K ' vC^^^BBMKL ^ G re-en ville, S. ('., May0 25th-_Professat_^B? i. ?H iekson, peineipal of Sterling high school died in the Working Benevolent hospital. Tuesday at '5:45 a.m., follow ing a lengthy illness. Mr-. Hicksoii was born 111 Aiken county. August 14. lb&'J. He received his education at StatV A. and "M. Col lege, Orangeburg, and Hampton Institute, Virginia. He has done -i < cial work at Atlanta University. and has" been director, of the Greenville Summer School for TV?a chers for the past ten years, lie iui mvi'iy principal 01 thclurni ik:an.h ayadcmy, and Schoiicld institute', Aiken. _____ I Hiring hi> administration, whioh extends . uv vr a ..period of it n years, Sterling has grown by caps and bounds. The studentbody has-iereased troni a lew hun ned to exceed to tiUU mark. Likewise the faculty has grown froir. eight teachers to twenty. The ex Ira-curricula activities have expanded to the extent that Sterling high school can boast of being one of the thPee high schools in the state which hui- u school band; one of the most -outstanding musical groups, add the only debating club in the state, which displayed its forensic ability in the Georgia-Carolina Tournament held at Paine college' this spring. TlAi program miliar includes other expressior. groups, as well as athletics, in which Sterling has also been outstanding. -A* new addition tni< year is the art department in wr.ich st.ui'ents are given instruc i:uu iv vacuum pauses of art. .Mr. iliekson wili always live in lite minds and hearts of thte hunn ?.*<!i t boys luul girls, men and women whom he ta.ught. He was never too tired to do a favor for anyone. Sterling high school has lost a wonderful principal, Gre>envule has lost "a worthy citizen, the State of South Carolina has lost an outstandng educator. Funeral rtes were held Thursday afternoon from Sprngftelu Baptst church, nulst a bank of beautful florals, wth the Pastor Kev. Chas. F. Gandy, officiating. Among 11 A.* 1 epresentatives pre? ent were: L>r. J. L. Mann, Supt. Gieeaville City schools and several members of the trustee board .\lr. .1. F. Whatley, county Supt.; I>j. .1. if ltandMph. president Clal' lin collegA*Prof. Blanche and quartet, State college; Prof. J. T i>. Minis, principal Bell St. high ^cffi. JT~ChhitOTTT"ProT." Rltey;" prmcpal Lancaster and aj large number, of,.other friends. S. 0. Franks and Son Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. ThV? interment in Hill Crest cemetery. He is survived by his wife, M); Anna Hickson, two brothers and three sisters and a host of relu, i ... i -* III i? ?a Ho?! rivcir'. HK1DGK PARTY Mr. and Mrs. N. Webster en teitained with a bridge party on Monday.. Th^re were three talilis. Tin- 'Out-of-town guests were ,\i i s. .ucrarim 01 s\iKun me mother of Mrs. Webster; Mr. and .Airs, tiraw of .Spartanburg. Miss a be 11 Rjobinson of New York; Miss Mintie Benjamin of Aiken; Mrs. Kathrine Nobbles, Aiken; Mrs. Winnie B. Jones, Aiken; Mrs Willie Thomas, Aiken, and Mr. Pickens Blakely, Aiken. They reported a very pleasant and enjoyiti.e ; i me. B!N(;<) PART* Th nsday afternoon. May 24, at 2:1.*> tiie pliiy ground Supervisors of the Howard Klenuntary school Miss II at tie Waiters and Mrs. Naomi Ransom entertained the mem efs of the faculty with a Bingo party in the library. The library was beautifully decorated. These ladies batL solicited some very lovely gifts from some of the leading stores and florists of the city. , Miss Ransom and Miss Waiters have worked cooperatively with the principal and teachers of How aid school in helping to make all the activities a success. We- wish for these ladies success in all their undertakings. titer PRICE: b :kson of Succumbs | ~IBrooklyn Pythians | Thanksgiving Sermon ! H> Ju'ia liraxtuu ' lark 1 llt< >oki\:nf.....\ew YTTTTi TTie A nj nuuJ Joint ThanksRiviity St i inon I of the Brooklyn Lodges and Courts of Calanthe. Knights ol ; ;1*\'t!ilas. N.A.S.A., H., A., A.&A j (Jurisdiction uf.Nov York State.) ; : was held Sunday evening at th? |, People's Institutional Methodis' 'Church. Greene Avenue. Rrooklvi: Ly^_-L. ? The Annual Sermon was de'.ivJ e'red hv Rtv C. W. Stewart, I). I) . pastor. I Jr. Stewart's remarks .-.cnior.raRod m w< 11 as iiispiiHl th< " h congregation. . < Appeal inu' on . the program Grand Chancellor' Lee Crawford Grand Worthy Counsellor Rosa L Blocker, who in turn introduced -then?grand offitfeTsr An" "a<Tdross on Pythiafiism was made by Harold \\\ C'Jark. Grand Lecturer I Mrs. Marie Sears spoke on ("alani theism. Other speakers were Sir | Henry R. Newhie. Rev. K. I.: Ha\ | wood. Sir C. J. CroWder. Musii jselections, were rendered by Mr. Albert Matthews. Mrs. Etida L Haynes, the People's Institutional Church Choir and Gospel Chorus j wth Mrs. Florence J. Mills at th< i organ. Also the Fireside Harmon' i/.ers. Mrs. Lillian J. Johnson was I Mistress of Ceremonies. Invited, quests were: Bi igadiet : Gom-ral P'-t'.-r "1-" -.-.tr j (C'apt. Maude Scott. Nurse and j stal l'. Sisters Es telle Boone. B.U.- ' [D.; Gertrude E. Hawkins, G.D.D.: ' M. E. Obey, P.G.W.C.; Babe Jones 'Pearl (1 i-iff-n <1 c ?ci JI UUU | Jennie Coppedge, Levi Briggs, G.I.G.. Henry Dejan, G. A.; Benj F. Butler, James K. Greene. G.D.: W, W. Fletcher, G.I.G. The Ledges represented were: Excelsior NTo. 22. Unity No. '28, ~ and Ben Hur No. 25; Courts: Naomi No. 0, Unity No. 38, Ben Hut . No. 13 and Pythagoras No. 55. RIDGE SPRING NEWS Services were .splendid aj. . Ridge Hill Sunday. Rev. Jones ' to be getting better and better in j handling a sermon. The Calendar Rally (May) was ( incomplete,' as two churches didn't I ( report. Ridge Hill won the 1 st j ^ first, prize $1.00, amount raised 11 $4.00; 2nd prize $.50, to Mt. Alpha, amt. raised. $3.75. Total $8.81 , . Watcli the leader for the final re- i? port in June, Mrs. M. E. Crawford, sponsor. Mrs. Charlotte Peterson is still < very?sick fn the Columbia Ho?- ! pital. Glad to report that Mr. J. S. J 'Raifoid and Miss Marie are able.. to Co to Church again. , | Sorry that Mrs. Mary Wise is , on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hammond' c and litle daughter, Mazie. Mrs.' Alice Hammond and I.abron-e Hoi man motored to Orangebursj last Wednesday to cet Miss Jessyc Hammond, who has been u(ndcr ( the doctor for several weeks. At this writiing she is much irnprov.-'ed. Mr. F. T Hammond motored t i -Qrnngeburg .Monday . for Mr. Jas.: | D Hammond who has 1/een attend ( ing school at State A. & M. Col- . . . |1 Mr. Willis Watson who grad- j uated from Hottis Academy, is at j home. M Mr. Frontis Brooks has rec'd; , his dergree froth Stale A , & M j Coollege. j The sad news came to the church Sunday 4hat Mrs. Smith Kenner had passed and will be i funeraTized at the Jerusalem Baptist Church Thursday. The: fa hi ity'KaV the conimuriify's sympathy. .. . BETH El. A. M. V ( HI R( H Rev. W. B. I. Clark, Pasfor j -v -K * ' The Sunday Schoool was very well represented* A new life is j taking place to our proudness. t The lesson was reviewed by Mi 1 Tames Woodbury, which was w. II 1 taken by all. v The pastor delivered two splen- 11 did sermons for the day. We were indeed gratified to see so many I visitors to our services Sunday ( | morning. Come again, you will al-' ways find a cordial welcome awaiting you at all of our services. The text was taken from ?t.i John 11:28. The message was well delivered. The night message was from Psalm 8:4-. The music by both choirs was inspiring at both services. \i'\v books: nkw books: Vellow.books Green books-i? Pretty books. Big books. Sad books Happy books. Mystery, Romance Havel, Bijotgraoihy, everything you can possibly think of. Books to delve into, to snuggle into, to lose one's self into. They are here, at the WavWley Branch Li-1 hrary. Come and be the first to i glide far away into new worlds I Of enchantment. j L . - A 'IVE CENTS PER COPY Hettis Academy ('om mencement IIV Hiihanl F. Iiouh>ur?Tr?-nt*?". X ('. The C<^muioncerm-nt Kx-ercises at Bettis Acadomy am! Junior Cool lege proved to be the best in the history of the Institution; The 'losing exercises started Sunday. May 19. when the He- R. C Sc -tt. prominent pas. ? tor of Cumberland Methodist Church. Aiken. S. C., delivered an inspiring baccalaureate sermon in (juinby Auditorium to the?66 high School seniors and 63 junior college seniors' and to many othet students, friends and visitoorx of liftvis Academy. The auditorium was over packed, practically all th*?sterb-nts- hart to give up^heir seats .to the tnahy visiting friends. The Rev. Scott'delivered a most* interesting message. He used as a subject. "The Insufficiency of the Wisdom of Man." The sermon was a very informational one and everyone present was greatly belief itted. "" Monday, Mliy~ ^0. the Grammar School presented its graduation exercises in speaking. The speakers w.ere: A. B. Ashley, whose Subject, was "The Country Boy. Why he Wins;" Johnie W. Rearden. "The Black Man's Plea foi? Justic;" Naomi Tompkins. "Man, God's Masterpiece:"- and Samuel Rubens, who made thu bioKoc* ...e.?V0V average in his class, gave the Valedictory oration. Elesta Tillman pave the Class Will. Prof. W. C. Lewis, Prin. of the Grammar School* and his faculty deserve praise for the splendid training r.if thn children. ? ? Tuesday. May 21. the Senior High School presented its graduation Exercises in the form of a plav, "The Attorney for the Defense." The play was very successfully staged and everyone en ioyed its presentation. The play was directed by Riichard F. Boul ware. The characters were Warren Ross, Gonzales Moore, Hartfort Derrick, Manuel C. Edmond, Tames C. Davis, Zach Simmons Juanita Edney, Eunivestu Fuller, Williie Mae Graham an<L-Thelma Alston. The Class Poem and Farewell address was given by Laura Hill. Three prizes were given: Finnic Mae Jackson received a prize for having the highest average in Mathematics of the girls: Gonza les Moore received a prize for having received the highest average in Mathematics of the boys; Clinton H. Hallman received a prize for being the best typist in he Senior Hi. Class. ? Wednesday, May 22, The Juloir College seniors presented heir Class Day Exercises with nuch fun and enthusiasm. Thursday, May 23, at 2:00 P. M. the primary classes from 1st hrough 6th grades gave a wonlerful program. The children had wen well trained and directed by :he Gramrrtar school faculty. At 5:00 P. M. the Bettis Alumni Association had its annual meeting ind entertainment with rmich suc:ess. Continued on Paire 2 PEAT REVIVAL r<) BE CONDUCTED Rev. G. S. ' Boyd of Jehovah baptist Church wiill leave June- 1 T>r Columbus, Ohio." wliere he will onduct a tep night meeting for he Rev. G. C. Clark at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Following this, le will conduct a five night meet* ng in Baltimore, Md. We, the friends- of Columbia, wish this young minister much success in jinn meetings and a safe return n?mg: ?: " T" A. P. Murray MT. OLIVK \ M K I'HI Hm K?-\. H. ('. Andrews, Pastor , M y it ft* S. C.?9:30 a.m. 5unday school opened with the nipt., Mrs. .Jeff Bellamy and teaat the|r post. 11:30 the >as ! presented Rev I.eroy Judge ;. large congregation. JTe dei .-red a soul reviving sermon. 4:30 p.m. the Junior choir renifc.ed a musical recital under the lirection of Mr. John Thomas. 5:30 League open'ed with expresident T. H. Hemmingway ir :haage. The lesson was beautiTilly disctisseii. 7:30 prayer serice was .spiritually conducted b> Urs. Scott Simmons and Mrs. L. lemming way. 8:15 Rev. AndiVws ascended the ostrum and spoke mastorfully to l large audience from the subject The (lospcl of eJsus Christ. We ire glad to have Rev. Andrews rack from thn nV>n??rol mi co. He reports an enjoyable rip. _Elder A. 1'. Spears, Mrs. Lillie Atimer and Miss Catherine Wiliams were visitors here Sunday kftfernoon enroute to Atlantic ieach. Mr. Johnny Williams of Sumer is here to spend the summer Mrs. Mary Spivcy, Mrs. Nora Itraw and Master Isaiah Spivey. r. spent ilia week end on Atlar. ic Beach.