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F 1'ngt Tub ' :-x~xThe Old Gray and The New Rider t S My K. IMu'ip Mili.GIVE GOI) TIME "Earthquakes without wjiiiLJiL. the written history of Uumanb ravaged the Nazi-eontrollod "oi* wealth of the kingdom yesterda1 and today, tore up the transport system, knocked down buildinc and weighed profoundly in th< unpredictable military future 61 southeastern Europe. At least 1.000 to 2.004^ persons were dead: the injured and homeless uncyuntted etc." The above distr.uetioi: was released through one of the daily papers in Charleston last Monday, November 11. Its nothing less than an "attention" command of the Almighty God to me? of earth that He still reigns and a ill rail-, a halt on natiyps in theii mad carree; I feel that the dis - ? ? ?- 1 l.. r asil'l IIR'IIUUUVU 13 \Mlij VIV'U r? beginning to interfere* with brutal cruelties that are being inflict4 ed upon innocent women and children Ivy the German soldiers. Tis true sin must be punished. Innocent blood has' always been shed for the price of sin. But in due time thi"s blood like that ot "Abel's" in the Bible will.cry unto God fdr vcWreanee. "What best, thou done? the'voice of thy i.. tin r's -hloiid erieth unto me the. ground." These are the ' * o'" God Himself. And I ' ' . ' eli'.ye that He is going to ct the- evils .now existing,_in. fountrirs where bloody wars . -"ring and. save those helpless t ts. Give God a chance. to" so far from Him as indiv. '""'s and nations until He will hear us. Nor come to our sere in. our distress. America s not sa/<> and w> will do well to ' clos" to God ,so as to avert hat's liable to happen almost any 'me. THANKS TO .Sl'BSC K1HKKS We did not pet to the South r\,vr?rna conference until Sunday morning, but our Palmetto T/ead; subscribers waited on us .foi j -Tr- renewal of their subscriptions. shows the popularity of this 'V-t nrP While we did not pi* c mplete list but we will con rt the rest from our othee in Charleston. Look out for us. THE I N ION " v. D. X. Wilson, oaptu-ed the t? e nvnisterial union of Char-to^ and vicinity in hfs address v st M'ndov. Subject:' "The Di.. 'nity of the Christian Ministry" IT did not only reflect credit upA n h's denomination but the mint"-:nl profession . irrespective of n nrnation. "Let us Advance on our Knees" O' C * ROF Tv \ ANNUAL ' NF^ENCE HOLDS q.-vfivry.SEVENTH SESSION pofo>*t, p. C.?The sewntyv nth annual session of the th" Carolina A. M. E. conf&jw onvrned in G'ace Chapel F oh 'rch, Wednesday evThe Rev. G. B. Mitchell '" " '( -ton. delivered.. the serVrs. Flattie Milid'/e doliv 'dross on behalf of the ?"h'-ol and Mrs. Maggie" * spoke on behalf x)l" the Ik < 'erav s eiety The l>eau-j 3 - nty Training school glee h sang. fVher speeches, representing '' o ehu*'ch ami citi/.ensj. were made t by Mr. H. J. Fisher. Mr. Joe Ciraht and Prof. J. S. Shunklin. principal of the training school. Bishop Flipper responded to the addresses. The business session began on Thursday morning* Bishop Flipper spoke to the assembly emphasizing, love, friendship, unity and peace Flection of - oflieers wjas as fo!low's: Chief Secretary, the Rev. P. C. I.isbon. Recording Secretary, the Rev. \V. 1). Williams: Statistician. U)e Rev. J. S A. Grant: F^iance Committee, the Revs. .1 F. Beard,. L I.. Farmer I. W. WTlhrtt'n. R. K. Brogdon, J. W. Murph and G. W. Gillison. Re + . porters are the Rev. J. I. Hupiilton, for the Christian Recorder; the Rev. .Tubus Holmonr-vior the South?"r? Christian Recorder; the Rev. J. R. Stevenson, for the Wes tern Christian Recorder and the Rev. R. E. Brogdon, for the secular papers. The reports as read by the presiding elders and pastors indicat rd an increase in accession!, conversions and finances. The Missionary sermon was preached by the Rev. J. I. Hamilton of Walterboro Friday, the following re ~ p^rts were read: On the sthte of the church* the Rev. J. S. A. Grant-, on the ^state of the country, the Rev. J. \V. Murph; on torn perance, the Rev. L. W. Gary; on education, the Rev. H. R. Hughes President S. R. Higgins delivered ' an inspiring and able address on education. The rally for education by distrcits exceeded last year's report. After checking the financial reports on Saturday mor ning, the Committee on Malnoirs read the following report- The Rev. A. W. Maxwell, the Rev. James Mitchel and the Rev. P. R. Wolfe. After paying fitting t ri? Hi 11 . tA fHnit* CVw. prre adjourned until Sunday morninff. A. larare and enthusiastic Sun-j day .school was conducted by the j Rev. R. E. Broprdon, cot ft-rencc superintendent. After which; Bishop J. S. Flipper delivered an excellent ordination sermon to the following brethren: J?or local or.Ll :: I lers, Benjamin Brown and Solo lion Middleton; itinerant deaconi kVilliankDeve.au, Jamoa-&ray anc Kdvard Smalls. Itinerant elder: John Galdwin, George Ghapman William Snipe and Aaron Wash ngton. The following transitu re,read: The Rev. H. R. Hugh s to the North Alabama confer nee; the Rev. B. C. Scott to th cut raj _con ference and the Rev smnrrt Singlton from the *Pul et.to tonference to the JNew. Si 'hiilip church. Appointments Follow in.- iii t> the appc.iintment Kdisto district, the Rev. J. I card.' presiding elder. Emanui iation. Rev. R. E. Brogdon; Mai donia. Rev. G. B. Mitchel; Shilo lev. J. G. Murray^ New St. Phi lip. Rev. SamueJ. Singleton; N i hns'Tsland, Rev. F. B. Clark; 1 ohns Island. Rev. M. R. McBriti disto. Rev. G. 11. Adams; S 'aul. Rev. G. W. Baxter; Jackso orb, Rev. S. Parker; Adams Ru lev, i. 1.. James; Maryville. Re' . I. Major: Wlltown, Rev. R* ^ burner; St. Andrews, Rey. E. 1 Washington; Mt. Horr, Rev. ( 'liners: Wadmalaw. Rev. .1 .1 .1 'on; Kmbry Mission, Key. Joh alelwiii.. Sujrar Hill Mission, Re \V. Bennett; Mt. Piseah Misi oil. Rev. R. F. Doctor; Stoi ' Iission. Rev. Isaac Moteii; Hutfl s Mission. Rev. S. A. Aiken; .)< tisalem Mission, Rev. R. Midrib otv. Kouwah Mission, Rev. ( ' Teoiitan. Pre'sielent W. 1 H, an J*. Missionary society. Mrs. Mai ie Alsteui. Charleston elistrict, tlu' Rev. I Farmer, presiding elder; M 'ion station. Rev. J. W. Murpi 'uniberlahTf, to be supplied; TJetl I. St. Goorjro. Rev. B. J. H'.itc} nson; Bethel. SummorviHe. lie" r R. Stevenson. Trinity statioi lev. .1. S. A. Grant; Unity statio lev.. I.. i\. Gary; IFoll'v Hill, Re" \'. A7-Blthea; St. Paul. Rev. I Brown; Rielpeville, Rev. W. I 'V^Jj^ins. St. James. Rev. P. ( > isi-ttji Liiieolnville. Rev. J. Mi< lle;te>n; Goeis'e Creek. *.Rev. J. I \'e>o- (iianiteville., jR??v. P. 1 Veils; Denmark, Rev...J. P. Cipi ninvrs- Khei^er. I11. Hill; Ajl ti. Rev. \V. M. Meiseley; Barnwe iission. Rev. Kelw arri Small: kerkins mission,'' Rev. A. J. Men eunery; Williston 'mission; Re 'e.vwaiel Rollins; Kutawvillo tni: "onT Rev. A. 1?. llrown. State *. Superintenelent Mr. J. A. Ha is. rresiueni \\ . n. ami r. mis ortary society. Mrs. A. C. Muyc Beaufort district, Rev. I. \ Wilborn, presiding elder; M tation, Kev. .luHus Holnion; ! Stephen station, Rev.* Frank A ton; St. John station, Rev. P. fammott; Green Pond circuit, R ?. \V. Gillison; Walterboro circi Rev. J. 1. Hamilton; Henderso illc circuit, Rev. \V. F. McBro\ White Hall circuit. Rev. K. squire: Fast Cumbahee circu Rev. J. 0. Johnson; Beaufort c nit, Rev. S. A. Brown; Shcld ircuit, Rev. A. I.. Brown. Blu oh circuit, Rev. J. A. Jenkir "*t. Mark circuit. Rev. L. W. Wh >t. Luke circuit. Rev. T. D. Tir an; Fairfax circuit. Rev. S. Lllison; Smoak circuit, Rev. W 'iiven; St. James circuit, R< Nelly. Port Royal circuit, Rev. r. Tallert; St. Paul circuit, R< H. Chaplin; Tarboro and rJ "an Mill, Rev. J. P. Fuller; Blui ille mission. Rev. E. Johnson; em mission, Rev. R. Pincknt \arly Branch mission, Rev. I. la vis; New Zion mission, Ri 'ames B'uncombe; Hilton He mission, Rev. J. ,J. Johnson. Pn lent \V. H. and F. Missionary s ietv. Mrs Z. E. Primus. -Jl'he Rev. CI. B. Mitchel and t e.. .P I. Hi)uilton did credit .hemselves and the conference lie preparation and delivery heir sermons.__ All addresses u courts of the conference were i hi'^h and inspiring order and i looted the spirit of genuine bi herhood and love which permeat *he lives of the members of th the mother conference of Afrie Methodism throughout the soul R."F. Brogdon, Official Report kEXINCiTON .CIRCUIT NEW Rev. I. (>. Simmons, Pastor Tin- Stuftlay schools through c he circuit ore very much air At New Bethel on last Sund ir beloved pastor very intcesiii 'y instructed the lesson and nia helpful thoughts were receive ""ev. F. I). Dresher gave us soi very fine remarks. counted the rostrum, After rt ular devotions Rev. Dreher \v oresented to preach. He select is text from 108 Psalhis, and t "1 verse, subject, "Help in time Trouble." The sermon was ve Much -enjoyed. The pastor spo ' fi terms of the out look for t rost successful year's work th i the past eieht years. He stat hat the financial help was t best* at Mt. Zion 'church. The < ficial bourd which was hold Monday evening* was grand. At 4 p.. m. Miss Martha Wright, Jcanes teacher, gave splendid program at St. Pa ohurch. Several visitors fro Columbia, Irmo and West Columb vcio present. Rev. Poure and Re Simmons were the ministers pre nt and took part on the ^prograi llarberson College rendered vt .lahlc music. At 7:30 o'clock Rev. J. J. Jon of Columbia, preached at New B thel using for his subject, "Y< nniijt be born agam." This w I 9 ' ?r "" * 120 NEGRO LEADERS IN SOUT s SELECTIVE SERVICE BOARDS 1 * (Continued : Greenville G. A. An.le.son, I' Rev. 1). S. Curry, > Dr. FI. H. Gibbs, i Greenwood . W. A. Arnvwood, Rev. B. H. Grey, Benj? S. Sanders, 1 Hampton L. Collier, Prii H- *W. Fennell, )$. F. Hassell. llorry R. K. Rhue. Prinr * David A. William* 5* Jtev. M..F. Robins; - 'a*per Charles S. -Myers, b K. S. Blassenffal 1- " Robert Dean, C Kershi.w Rev. FrecrrmnrPa; |(. J. D. Marshall, t Rev. J. W. Boyki '!' Lancaster ~ Rev. E. K. Riley, Rev.-J. P. Neal, j 1. Elli.<?Wright,? ^'. Laurens. J..*f. \V.-Slims, I - W. -A. White, Prii u Will Moore, in t >v*"t . * f?.......... IJT I ?.*%-*?! I lll\lll, * :/ Kw. W, It. Pishei i" Brockington Loan > r~ i>- 1 exington 't. W. Houlwiiif, 1 I- N. L. Bush, Brine in. Jtev. J. W. Shaw, IK "? /. MtCm mirk*-' Ttev, \V. S. Minis, Mavion ' M. Johnakrn, Prin. Elliott Hiehaidsoi " ' "Bronson Patterson '' .'iarlhoi? J. W. H. Morris, 1_ ('. D. Wright. P*rii Jtev. A. W.'Wrigl n 1,1 ?Ne\\ herry Jt. F. Gladden, Pi v ' J. B. Williams, U r U. S. Gubmn. S ). ^ Oeonee Allen Cade, i 1t. L. Finle.v, Pri I ilr. Harry- E. Th< i Orangeburg S. Morgan, Attn <- ,1. P. Burgess, Pr 1! - JC. 11. Fit. hett, D< u Pivkens W. M. Seott, Prin< v- I \\ il-a?n. s, t M. Newton Sulliv S | Highland C. H. Brown, I)ei ' " I (,'. A. Johnson, Cit s' I A. W. Srmkins, T I . L ' Sultld;, \. HltfhtOWlV. *1'. F, Harmond, Su j Thomas K.' Lopai 1 Spartntihurp C. ('. Woodson. 1 c\ G. W. Holden, N. )ii W. Hunch, 1'. n- ~ V vii Sum tor ( . A. Luwson, Pri A. K. W. Hooker, D< it. r S. J. McDonald. on Union A.. Suits. Pi it jjy . . . K. N. Williams. 1 ls; 11 * dines MoKissicl l*1 Williamsburg; Rev. ,11. 11. Coop j W. M. Anderson. ' K. R. Harr, Princ m ev- York Ralph W. MoGin * Rev. Rueker, Pstt ,1. 11. Godloek. P. ill, its gj, another enjoyable message. Ot ty; ministers present were Revs. K S. Laws, J. f>. Danley, W. E. Lee our jtastor. Miss M. P. Wrip ?s. sister worshiped with us Sun< 1 Mr. E. W. Walker has ope I , trrocery store and is dornp v 'u*, Mrs. Hattie S. Gould and h . ; spent last week here with in r qj j mottier, Mrs. Tannic Sligh i nd other relatives -and-friends. T of i re living in their beautiful hi ro" in Savannah, Georgia. ?* Our pastor will be at Spring js Sunday. RIDGE SPRING NOTES In spite of the weather Sun the officers and pupils were fo at their posts. The lesson was viewed by Mr. Hightower wl ,l>t was enjoyed by all. ve We are glad to report that ? ir llazzard isn.uch Lmpxo If Mrs. Hattie Quattlebaum is n> improving. Mrs. Mittie Norrh l'- still on the sick list, uu Second Baptist Church The Sundi y school met at 'K- pils at their posts. a? Rov. C. F,. Dorns preached a ! en atfrring sermon. Sunday ni he found Rev. Dorns in the pu ol at the usual hour. He gave ry another splendid sermon. ke Don't forget the play, "Ten he Kins" to be given at-~Secend h an tist church Tuesday night bel ed the old Thanksgiving, Novenhe 26. Admission 10 cents. The pu >f- i-s invited. on ? School Activities Amid rain and mud the ea Riflae Hill students found the t a to school list week. Attenda ul was good through out the weel m A large group, enjoyed the 'if ture and lecture by Mrs. Simpk !V- We feel .spre that thi? will V ?- no a a o of imnlnnt f rvr Alir C n. this time. ^ Several teachers attended district meeting in Saluda Sat eB day. i e- Mr. and Mrs. Gardner, Mia [ Holmes and Wells spent a 1 as hoars ii\ Augusta Saturday. ?? q * rHE PALMETTO LEAljER U CAROLINA APPOtNfED TO I I I V COVEFNOR MAYBANK i from Puge i * rir.. iV'.irtj in "nn S< h.. Frrntain Inn ? it ?sc. Supt., ME Church Greenville Gibbs Drug Store, Greenville / Brewer School, Greenwood Greenwood Percrvi 1 Funeral Homo, Greenwood ncipal, Estill , Yemassee Hampton ipnl. Whitmore School,. Conway i, Principal, Myrtle Beach on. ' ... Conwu?y Farmer, Ridg?land o, - Ridgeland . Pineland ^t?n*. Trinity . Mt K. Oh., Camden Camden n, Pastor 1st Bnpt. Ch. Camden Lancaster Kershaw ? Lancaster 'ri ncipnl, Clinton icipi 1, , Gray Court Laurens Prin.. Dennis School, BrshopVrlle r. Bishopville Lynchburg Harbison Apr. CnUr'ae. Irmo ipal, Batesbuvg '> Prln., I.akeview School. W. Columbii Principal, Minis School, McCormick , Marion Co. Tr. School, Marion i. Principal. Mullins , 4 Mi rion " Morris Funeral ] I onus Bennettsville a. Marlboro Tr. School. Bennettsville it, Pastor, baptist Cl?.. Bennettsville rincipal, Newberry ndertaker and Ft rnver, Newberry npt. of Rural Schools Newberry. . Scncca n.t Oconee Tr. School. Seneca Drnas, Dentist. Seneca rney-at^Law. Orangeburg es., S. Teachers, Assn.. Orangebure can. Claflin Colleue Oran^ebure cipal, Seneca Kasley an. Pickens in, Rene<lict College. Columbia y Supvsr., Col. Schools, Columbia )irector. Victory Bank. Columbia Principal, Ilidgi spring pe'rvisor. Rural Schools, Ridgeaprrng i, Farmer. cnluda. ?.?.1 U.... ..t ...a,.,.... i tiimi lauuui ^ C. Mutual Ins. Co., SpaHanburg S. Farm Dem. Agent. Spartanburg n.. Lincoln High Sch., Sumtet .mn, Morrrs College, Sumter Sumter ? I. Union T. S. Farm Detn. Agent, Union ' ' Union er, Kingstree Principal. . Kinastree irpal, Clreeleyville Principal, Rock Hill Mt. Prospect Hpt. Ch.. Rock Hill es., Friendship College, Rock Hill .her The faculty and students exttlio . C. sympathy to the family of Mrs. t nd C. Wise Perry, an ex-graduate of ht's this school. lay. The H. E. teacher ayul girls not1 arc nil smiles now that the nev well stove and sink have arrived. ab\ Mr. Hightower, \i nd supervise" htf Hgmniond attended a meeting in ind Greenwood Monday to plan a prohey gram for ihe 'district meeting tel ome be hold in Johnston in December. Don't fortret to purchase yout liil number for the Big Turkey to be given away for f> cents November 29. 1940. - ^ wm EBENEZER A. M. E. ( III RCH day Hev. I). N. Wilson. Pastor und ' v 7 ~ re- On last Sunday morning the pnshich. tor brought to us a message that stirred our very souls. It was drs taken from St. John K:32. His subvesL ject -was -'Freedom through the also truth." 1 u Little Nathaniel Haines, Jr. was baptized in the morning service. Sundry school was conducted by ^? the Supt. Mr. Joseph Kinloch. The I>11" lesson was revrewed by the pastor. At 6 o'clock the senior and junior 5?u^ missionary societies held- a joint meeting at the parsonage. A de' P'* lightful Tepast was served. At lJ*|7:30 the auxiliary of the united I fruit workers, accompanied by the ^u* seven candle sticks, were addressed 'aP* by the pastor. His subject was "We ^01P are keepers of one another," tt ken from Genesis 4:9 and a solo by Mrs, Ida Wright. Brother Amos Nelson, a member of class number 8 passed away ^01 | to the sweet beyond. | Many visitors .were present. Our ncc doors are always ajar to visitors. c> Miss Harrisena Reaves. Reporter picins. iclp " NOTICE >ale Mr. Pink Suber and family of the Newberry, S. C. wish to extend .ur- their apprecittion to relatives friends and the T.. A. Williams isos J undertaking services during the few . illness and death of his wife, Mrs. Adelarde Suber. \ t AIKEN CITIZEN PASSES I Client's of Mr. Krskine Garrett I wiir regr'dt to-"learn tff his death , which occurred at his residence on Union street Sunday morning. Funeral services will be cori^" ducted ?hrs Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the Friendship churclTTrT'Aiken, "Rev. M. M. " Peace officiating. Internment will follow in the Aiken cemetery. Active pall bearers will include Messers. John Bean. Purvk Cave, Honry Jones, Junius Mathis,??Karl Wtlker and Willie Wessels. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Claudia Garrett, a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Crawford; two sons Mlessers. James and Sanford Moore; two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Ponder and Mrs. Nancy Garrett: tu'a.. I .1. 1- ur:n;kiw. till W LU UUIlfl JillllVB, " and Henry Garrett. PAGELAND NEWS Mr. II. II. Johnson of Andrews S. C. spent the week end here vith relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johpson am sons, Robert and Gerald, were th< supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Brewer Saturdfy evening, ulst Mr. William Johnson and daughter Elizabeth of Chesterfield. The srlver tea aF~ the 'heme o1- ' Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Brewer Sunday was quite as"8UCCC!,s' Among th? uit of town guests present were Mr. William Johnson, Chesterfield: Mr. Dorsey Miller. Jefferson; aftd Mr. H. H. Johnson; Andrews. Mrs. *J. L. Johnson spent a few days in Columbia during the past week. Friends of the community ar? glad, to know that Miss Gol\h MeCombs is improving. Miss Me_ Combs t'nder went an operatioiin the lloek 11i!: hospital. Mrs. Luzzetn Moton ami Mis; Anis Blakeney spent the past wee) end in Charlotte visirting relatives and friends Miss Amanda Roundttree spent the past week end-in Jefferson. S. as tiie truest of -Misses 1'afre and James. Mr. D. J. Johnson spent : few hours with his mother. Mrs. I>. K Johnson Saturday. FLORENCE NEWS Rev. 0. F. Forirerxon of Spurt anburjr was in the city on Monday Miss .Rosa I-ee Woods has returned to New York City aftn spending several weeks wrfh relatives. Miss Juanita Robinson, a freshman at State College, has returned to school after being called home on s ccount of the., death of hei uncle, Mr. Lawson Washington. ! Cumberland M. K. church held its fourth and last quarterly conference Monday nipht. Mis.s.Laura Alexander, a- studctp | nurse at Waverly hospital, has' inturned after being called home on account of the del th of her uncle. Mr. Lawsor. Washington. Mr. Roscot* J. Wrlson, a freshinai, at Morris College, spent the wee!; end with relatives and friends. Mis. Harriett Mullins was called to Charleston on account of th? death of her brother. A large crowd spent Thank* giving Day in* Columbia a n d Orangeburg ; t the football classics. - CHESTERFIELD N-EWS MesSers. Jack Riveri. and Ray Readfearp visited friends >n Cheraw, S. C. Sunday. Mrs. E. P. E. Hiddleston is doing me after several weeks of i-llness. Mr. W. M.I.isber and King Diggs Teft ThuFsiTay for Jersey CiTy, N. J where the^ will spend The "Thanksgiving holidays. Mrs. Nezzie Ri dtcliff was tin week end guest of Mrs. Mary H?rrefl. Mrs.lHatty Ruth McBride has returned home after attending the funeral of her mother hi Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stewart of Wadersboro, N. C. were the S n day evening guests of Miss Pheniei. Hillin. JONESVIJXE, S. ( . Sunday was n very, fine dn> for church goers around here Sunday. The very fine services of Fos "trs Chapel got under way with Monday school and from that into yiornincr services which Was conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. C Coleman of Spartfvnbur.e, S. C speaking from the subject "My peace I leave' with you always.'. Many fine points were advanced from this subject. These services were efyjvyed by all who . ttended church Sunday. Rev. J. R. Ezoll was entertained by some. of his members Friday vening. Miss Ruth' Collins had her dinner guest Sunday afternoon ] Prof. R. M. Fee . -JB ST. MATTHEWS NEWS ( On I'ucsday, November 12. the c Twilight Social Club met at th-? *" home of Miss Leila B. Laney. The ^ houte. was called to order by tin ^ president, Miss Spigner. The chap-. c lain took charge of tne devotion ' at the usual honr. Minutes of the 0 last meeting were read and approv. ed. The house was then opened foi business. All members were present and tnswered the roll call with a current item. Following the meet- d rng?the hostess served delicious I fruit-cocKtail and cookies. The next v meeting will be at the home of Mrs 2 Matt*** Rivers, 117 Church street Miss Vernell Thompson of Hend- ( ersonylle, N. C. is spending a few } weeks with Miss Anette Feldcr *] Mr. and Mrs. Luther Williams I and little daughter spent the week end with their. patrejits, Mr. and t \ll > l .n'.iv j Mrs. Bessie Dreher left ?lyst j Sunday for Si ulsbury, N. C. where i she will spend a few weeks with her sister. *"" ( fir_ _ - - we are very sorry 10 hear of the j sudden illness of Mrs. Mandiestine j Starks. We hope for her a speedy! \ recovery. Last Sunday was an ideal day -] for church workers ot New Beth- ^ any Baptist church of which Rev. ? David Mitchell is pastor. The?irt=-tendance was very good. It is said j tint Rev. Mitchell delivered a soul atirrimr-r message?ami that those ^ present seemed benefited thereby. ? Every body is looking forward j to the Thanksgiving program t?- j be given at the Union Chapel Baptist church, Rev. David Mitchell, > pastor. This program will bv eiver|^ November 28, 1940. Refreshments j will be for sale. Every body is < cordially invited. .V: - liilaHell l.arey, Reportei ^ JOHNSTON NEWS 1 Moukniglvt School _ 1 i 7. I'nesdav Novei. ver 12, ^ when tlie 4th and^oth grades in ^ music appreciation class decide-' to consider the many things each pupil is thankful"for. Under the supervision of theii teacher. Miss L. M. Rattray, th.* , pupils began the music period by learning a new Thanksgiving song, 1 ".Mr. i'in*Key tiobbler." It was *musing to see each pupil try to imitate a turkey as he sang the ^ song. Following the song, We talked about the meaning ol' Thanksgiv- i irur. and when the first Thanks- 1 giving was celebrated. The pupils then named many .things that they were thankful for such as i school to attend, for parents, shelter, * clothes .suhshine, rain, trees and flowers.- thankful that they are well and He; Ithy, for friends so ^ dear, and numerous other thint?,-" of* this type. After bach - told of ' the things he was thaiucful for they sang a Thanksgiving hymn ' "t'ome Vc Thankful. People Corned The 2inT and did grades, under the supervision of their teacher Mrs. Priscrlla Dean, have a lovely sand table Illustrating the "Li nd- * ing of the Pilgrims." First grade enjoyed making likenesses of turkeys out-of the pine cones. They too, gave many things for which to be thankful. Theii ' teacher i's Mrs. IJyan. The ill It and 7 th grades are vei\\ ' proud of their "Wheel of Know- i ledge" which thov constnirlo/l nn. (Ii r their" able instructor, our prin-1' cipal. Mr. S. K. Dean. They have'' studied and discussed intelligently 1 "The 1'ast and Present IHy of 1 Thanksgiving." We have taken for our motto at Houkniifht "Traimin? for SetThir? 1st. 2nd, and did gradare rendering a Thanksgiving play W'gdi esday, November 20. Everyone is cordially invited to enjoy the night with us. This play b sponsored?by?the?instructors?rr* thes" thre,e evades, Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Priscilla Dot n. MEMORI AM ( In loving memory of o n dea? ' ft thor and devoted husband, Mr William Reynolds and daughter. t Rathel R?ynoid?, who departed "] this life November 3 and 19, 1927 I 'ad us ttfink of them as the same |( heir seats are vacant in the home I * L - i. - ?? tnm can never no tilled. We mis 1 you dear niore than words eat express. Sleep on and tnke yout est. (M>s.) Jar.ic Reynolds, wife, and children CARD OF THANKS Mr.* J. B. iDenley and family n wish to thank thei- many friends \ for the kindness shown during e, the illness and de*th of their bro- ~ thcr, Mr. Thomas J. Denley, and for the beautiful dorals aturday, November 2^, 1940 Classified Advertising: Column Special Notices, Cauls of Thanks Iemorinms, Firth Announcements larriage Announcements.'etc., are barged for "at the rate of 10c pel inc. Cash must accompany the rder. Minimum charge 50c. IN MEMORIAL In sad and loving memoiy of my larling mother, Mrs. Cormne Julia Jenson, who went tG Heaven to live vith God one year ago, November 2, 1939. )ne year ago dear mother four spirit took its flight, To live with God and Angels, n a land of pure delight. four passing was so peaceful. U I held you in my arms. fesus and the Angels cime Vnd bore your spirit home. , )ur home that was s<> sJo longer gives me cheer, am so sad and lonely Vithout you, mother dear. Flu* church for which you labored, fo me is not the same, Tis hard to do, but I strive to work _ and carry oh. 'olfthe sake of your doarvnamo. The world to me seems enrpty, 5ince you went away, long for you etch moment, 3y night and. by day. j-t foil were my inspiration, foil were my guiding star, ."! miss you so dear mother, _ Jince you have "crossed the bar." o fou were so pure and gentle, honest, upright, good, fou were a perfect mother. \ type of true womanhood. * *5 ' * * four love for C?od and his ch.'iro. four character,so pure, i^rmr nnhlp HppiW" Kwivn ctand fnr the riBhiJvr _ ^re priceless legacies left me by you. The influence of your christian -life s now my guiding sti r. L shall always follow y^pu? teachings Jntil I have "crossed the bar." \lthough my heart is breaking \nd tears of sorrow flow, thank our Heavenly Father, For a mother, such as you. Jft times you whisper to me, 'I am ever by your side, am your guarding angel, [ will ever be your gurde." i0 with your presence noi r me, I have/courage to go on, vnowjng you've asked our Heavenly Father I'o keep your child from harm. Each Sundav finds me at your / ?ravc, IVith flowers you loved so well. Tis the only spot in all thp world, Where I lone to dwell. [ have this contention, rhat when my life ira-o'er, [ shall come o you in Heaven, \nd wx? will meet to part no~more.-.. . Uei.ven to me seems dearer, Since you are dwelling there, We will be so glad~to meet again, When I reach thAt land so fair, /our work on earth is ended /our crown of life is won, /"ou have received the Maste , [plaudit, 'Servant of God?well done!"* Devoted daughter! Florence Cormne Benson v IN MRMORIAM >f our Dear Husband and Father dr. E. E. Jones who paKsed awa? >ne year aKo The trees Razed into the sky, Their "bare arms stretched in prayer foif. snow \s silently you'stole away from us ro a better land we know, ''rom lrfe's steady toil and care, Jod took you, 'twas his will lut, like strains of sweet music, 'hy memory lingers still. Mrs. Julia A. Jones, Wife Dr. Edward C. Jones, Son Edward C. Jones, Jr., Grandson Aurelia J. Jones, Granddaughter IN MEMORIAM In sad and loving memory of ny dear son, Gammon Thomas, ho was seriously Injured on Novmber 29, 1989 and fell asleep on ocember 1, 1989. Mrs. Sadie Thomas. Mother