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R Saturday, December 21, 1940 NEWBERRY NEWS People's Hospital Dr. J. E. Grant, Director The Church Popularity contest for the benefit of the hospital was a great success Friday nite, t December 13 at 7130 o'clock. The musicale that was presented by the glee club" of Drayton street ^high school fcnd the piano pupils 'fv M rs. E. H. Allen was enjoyed. The pupils, who rendered instrumental selections were little Miss es Grace C. Grant, Gervais Burton, Master Julian E. Grant, Miss es Clara Etta Bluford, Mary Lula Pratt, Thomasena and Everlena Martin and Mr.-Paul R. Allen. Reports from the churches were i as follows: Miller Chapel AME, ? V166.12. Bethlehem Baptist $42.95; Fairview, $13.10; Enoree, $19.00; Fellowship $1.00; Candy money $221.30; Metropolitan, $3.60. Calvary Presbyterian, $11.86 Mount Olive $5.00; Brown's chapel, $7; St. John $30.43; St. Matthews ?Hugh Riv^r, $20-17: Mt. k Olive (below. Prosperity) $2i|00; JLwhitmire $3.96; Trinity $15.40; T^leasant Hill, $16.25; Silver St. Baptist, $3.00. Gethsemane $2.00 Varnville, $1.00; James chapel $2; Old Beaver Dam, $2; New Hope, $1.00; miscellaneous $1.25. Cal T> <?1 Q OO ??wl r7\f\r\ B y UUJJH3V <p LOtiJu unu j,?Jkv r M Baptist, $19.56. The total amount I realized $602.42. Miller Chapel church*, won the prize for raising t the highest amount. All of the Vchurehes have not reported, how^^t:ver, they will in the near fuV ture., I Dr. J. E. Grant presented the I Pastor, Rev. Sujnpter, who gave I very timely remarks. He, his L wife and baby are very congenial f 'Svhich caused them to gain many m friends. He ' is seemingly the /TL-right-shepherd for the flock. Mrs. J Jonah of Whitmire received the 4 first prize for selling the largest jpk amount of candy and Mrs. FloS6tene Dean received the second B^prize that was presented by the B pastor. M The Home Demonstration agent W Mrs. Laura Maney is- working very hard trying to get as many jfS'of the farmers of the county to f get one or more of the mattresses being given by the government to L all eligibles. WL " The mattress center for this county is located at the couhty J^iair grounds, where as many as thirty mattresses can. be made r daily. Mrs. Fannie Pratt Jones is now . supervising this project which she reports is well under way. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Morgan ^^^nave gone to California to reside with their son Mr. Willie Morgan. Drayton Street High School Prof. R. F. Gladden, Principal Jrt.. We are delighted to see Mes| dames Jennie K. Gilliam and Lou | Amye Graham out again after ft* having been ill a few days last week. flH The County Teachers' Asso'n. was held in the junior high school B building, Friday, Dec. 13 with the ^MvPresjdent, Prof. H,. B. 'Rikard, presiding. After having sung two HL Christmas carols, invocation and remarks by the president, the f groups were dismissed for discussions. During the re-assembly ^K. session Mrs. Lucy Epps and Supt. C. E. Hendrix of the county gave Pjft very timely and interesting addresses. In the primary department Miss Reita Hammond and ? Mrs. E. H. Allen gave outlines of i the subject matter for the term ^^in the first and fourth grades; j^^Irs. Bernice Lilliewood was elect Bed secretary a^ Mrs. Gilliam reBsigned. Mrs. Gary the leader re^^ quested Miss Burton to give a ^^Tdemonstration _in ^teaching read^^Eing. Mrs. Lilliowood a demonstra Btion in teaching beginners writBing in January at our next association meeting. Mrs. N. P. Singleton gave an outline of the work covered in the ' seventh grade. Mrs. Birdie Hen ,ry will give a demonstration in L?teaching writing?next. month in the intermediate, department. - In the high school department there was. a general .discussion as the leader was absent. The glee club of Drayton street high school and several teachers attended the third congressional ?- district teachers association that was held at Johnston Saturday, Dec. 14. All reported a pleasant ^ and inspirational trip. j Calvary Presbyterian Church Rev. A. H. Reason-sr, Pastor tWe were delighted to have Mrs rNeely in the Bible class Wednesday Afternoon, that she very interestingly taught'. Our visitors Sunday were Missies Bertha and Ola Mae Gilliam. All of the officers were re-elected .with the following librarians: Eleanor Dennis, James Suber, Caddie Jackson . and Glenny Burroughs. ^ , During the children's hour the pastor's story was about "A Christmas Rose" that carried joy and sunshine to the families that Hf *4 death,, birth and wedding. As . Art, he admonished all to try to HI make some one happy during the H /uletide season. At 11:30 o'clock in the morning H^the pastor's theme was "The Open ^BPoor", text Rev. 3:8. There waa H'unity in the entire service. During the League Hour Christ I nTias carols were sung. | Yoy are invited to attend the . Christmas Tree exercise Christie mas morning- 5:00 o'clock. The I title of the play is "They Also W Serve'*?1 The pastor and his son were A the dinnei1 guests of Mr. and Mrs. B S. W. Allen, Sr. Sunday. K I TEACHERS MEET AT BELTON, S. C. The teachers of Group No. l"of the Anderson County Teachers association met., in their regular ] monthly meeting at the Greer Ro- c senv/ald high school Friday, De- c cembe'r_6j 1940. % I The rtieeting was opened by the , -President, Prof^?N. tR. Austin t with devotion which consisted of many interesting numbers in keep ( ihg with the Christmas season. i The business of the group was ^ then disposed of. ] ?-The meeting was then taken ( charge of by Prof. J. C. Beeks, ) the choral club director and sev- . eral musical numbers were then practised by the group, being led , by.Mrs. K. S. Mattison and Mrs. , Inez Keith. Apparently this was, enjoyed by all, and much iuletgst1 is being shown in the choral club, . The idea of the Rural School band was also discussed and an organization is being planned. The County Supervisor, Mrs. ( -Anderson-was then present ed and as?usual brought to? many essential ideas of improve- , ment * and progress. She placed i much emphasis on better organization and discipline in our schools along with participation in raising Red Cross and T. B. funds. Each teacher is doing her share toward the above as usual. The meeting closed with the. Yuletide Season's greetings of t ' A "A* - * ? merry unrisimas ana A Prosperous New Year to all. The next meeting is to be held January 3, 1941. Ida Mae Clement, reporter CLINTON NEWS It a pleasant trip for those who attended the Fashion Show on last Friday evening at Bell street school. The show was pre sented as a cruise on the "S. S. Bell Street" witfe Miss Helen M. Hunter as mistress of ceremonies. The students of the eighth, ninth and tenth grade Home Economics classes modeled afterrtoon | street dresses, morning prints, J sport attire",'" aprons and house 'coats. The cruise was enlivened! | b.V the singing of "My Bonnie I i Lies Over the Ocean"; "Sailing, | Sailing Over the Boundless Main' ! and a solo number "Red Sails in the Sunset" by Anna Goodman. This number received tremendous ! applause. The sta"ge setting, representing ! the TJeck ot a ship, was arranged by the shop department in a very i artistic manner. The garments were varied in I design and showed the results of ! time and patience. Miss Helen 0. Walker instructress in Home Economics, is to be congratulated t'or this interesting program. On Thursday the Christmas pro gram will be presented. 1 HATESBURG NEWS ' S. S. was carried on at the usual hour and in the usual way by vhe Supt. Recitations were given to children who offered to participate in the Christmas program. Rev. R. L. Brown who was return cd to us after the conference delivered the sermoir antHwent Sun- = day afternoon to Wesley Chapel to deliver his services there. He will cary on his work by preach- ' J ing Sunday at St. James. He and Rev. Jas. A. Jowefs were the atI tendant preachers to the North ) Carolina Conference in Charlotte. Rev. G. W. Hartley has recently converted his store on Howard street and invites vou to become a patron. We urge you to do so The Christmas Seal campaign which has recently been launched is developing rapidly and satisfac torily which leads us to believe that the people of Batesburg realizes the?importance with -whiclv they are participating! Tuesday was bangle day which was observ 1 ed appreciatively by our school. Mj\ Glennis Rhinehart spent spent the week end home from Bettis acadpmy. Many scholars are expected from institutions of learning for the holidays. * 1 GOURDINE CIRCUIT NEWS Rev. C. S. J. Mollett, Pastor ! ! S. S. opened at the usual hour ; with Supt. and officers at their i post. The lesson was taught on all classes and reviewed by the ' pastor. Devotions were carried < out hi the usual manner. The pas < tor took hjs text from the 1.9th i chapter of Genesis 17th verse and 1 used for a-subject Run For My 1 Life. This was a burning ser- 1 mon which all did enjoy. . We are now entering the Xmas \ holidays and wish for all a Mer- < ry Christmas and a Happy New < Year. * j ivj,rs. ua\sy union is nome from ] Washington, D". C., to spend the i Christmas holidays. Let us ad- ] vance on our knees. < ( EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Reverend D.N.k Wilson, Pastor ' i Charleston, S. C.?Last Sunday ' morning the Presiding Elder Dr. < J. E. Thomas delivered a very in- * spiring message* taken from Exo- a dus 3:2-3. S. S. was conducted by the Supt., Mr. Joseph Kinloch. < The lesson was reviewed by the s pastor. The Ix?ague was conduct ? ed by the President, Mr. F. M. t Branch. ? I At 7:30 our Presiding Elder Dr. ? Thomas preached a soul stirring a sermon. His subject was "Play- ci ing the Fool" taken from first Samuel 20:21. The presiding el- fi aer congratulated the pastor on a the progress that the church has fc made. The quarterly conference r was a successful one. v Among the many visitors was f the wife of the Presiding Elder, b Mrs. J. E. Thomas. J : . - S. L. i NEW YORK CITY Emmanuel A. M.. E. Church Dr. R. S. Lawrence, Pastor Sunday, December 1st, 11 o'clock Oi. George A. Singhrtorr?editor ?f the Christian Recorder, deliver>d the? opening sermon of "the celejration of our 14th anniversary. The message was full of inspiratorn? At 8 o'clock the message was ielivered by Dr. L. L. Berry, secretary of missions. Both messages ,vere powerful and helpful to all. Many hearts rejoiced. The Holy 3ommuni> n was ad oinistered and ;he senior young people and gospel choirs rendered the mus*". Monday night, December 2, the senior choir, under the r -ction of Mr. .Charles Alford, presented Miss Penelope Johnson, violinist and the Four Squires Quartett in a recital. The prog rani was full of enthusiasm with a large and appreciative audience attending. iuosuay nigm. :vn. unvt'i rsap ist, church worshiped with us?I)r, MaxviHe. Jr. delivered the message. Their congelation, ehons ind ushers were out jn large hum hers. Wednesday night Abyssinia BapList church. Thursday night, Bethel A. M. E. church. Friday night was a uniqu" feature of our anniversary. Lieut. Gov. Hon. Charles Polletti delivered a fine address on rights and riehteousness. Assemblyman Andrews presided with dignity, special numbers were nicely rendered by the S. C. choral club, Mr. Landis, Mi. Jessie Young and our own senior choir. The anniversary Sunday was bright and fair. Bishop A. J. Allen, presiding Bishop of the lt?th dis ^ trict, delivered a spiritual message. Presiding elder Walton delivered a spiritual message, the holy spirit' was greatly manifested. The Vesper choir rendered splendid musicMr. Henry Tolton, director. 3:30 Sunday afternoon Mt? Calvary's congregation, the pastor, Rev. J. C. Hill, officers, choirs and ushers ga^e us a glorious service. (Monday night, Decembch- ftth,! was A. M. E. church night. Our own presiding elder Dr. J. Manning, graced ouH pulpit. Rev^Freeman of St. Luke A. M. E. church, preached a penticostal sermon. The spiritual fire burned in Emanuel Dr. Manning makes an ideal presiding officer. >> i'uni'>uu%\ i UK in, inp finale. The large audience >n tuxedoes and evening gowns, gathered to participate. The program was enjoyed by all. The rally was a great success and the banquet was a grand affair. At the close of the program Mrs. Beulah Bfrown, a member of the senior choir, presented Mrs. Lawrence with a beautiful bouquet. The surprise presentation was one of beauty. Mrs. Lawrence, thq first lady of Emanuel, was attired in a black velvet evening gown with gold acessories. She accepted the flowers in her usual dignified manner. We are happy to have Mrs. Lawrence with us. The banquet was eloquently arranged. Mrs. Belle Bird, chairman. The pastoy was surprised with the presentation of a roast ^ 1,1 rlrI'y... by.___AI_rs_^_A_dnia_ Madtvnev Various departments reported" phe-hundred percent, so far the sum of $1,550.60 was raised. Yes, we are pleased, under the leadership of Dr. Lawrence, Emanuel moves on spiritually qjid fhrancially. WJNNSBORO NEWS The regular monthly meeting of the Fairfield Countv Teachers' Association was hold at the County Training school here last Satur day, 14th at 11:30 a. m. with President M. F. Whittington, in charge. Though the weather was unfavorable, a good number was present. After the opening exercises, the president introduced Mrs. J. D. Rutledge (white) who spoke to the point on the destruction that tuberculosis is pitying Upon the people who become vietims thereof. "Not old pcople," said the speaker, "but those between the ages of 15 and 45." One hundred and seventy five daily and 60,000 yearly, are about the toll that TP takes. Just as small pox has about passed off the stf ge, s0 can TB be chased out.u Mrs. Rutledge closed with the idea that every :hild should buy at least one Christ nas Seal and wear a bingo so as to feel that he is a part of the forces which stamp out tubercuosis. Mrs. H. G. Wright, county attendance officer, wt s next introluced. She urged the teachers to lo their best in keeping children n schooL The prize', a beautiful sicture for the. school wall, went :o Middle Six school, Mrs Estell ?ord and Mr. Robert Miller, teachers. That school had an average >f 08 percent for last month. Miss Blanch Sowell, state TB lurse, made it possible to be with :s and was also presented to the rroup. She gave n -wonderful demineh'ntinn hnw fhf? Hisenso works ind how it may be checked in tjn.e ind the patient restored to society The president then urged teach;rs to pay their county dues, itate dues, and their Christmas 5et 1 money on time. The members hen rushed in and B?id around 150 in Red Cross, Christmas Seal ind association money.... The body idjourned until tfie second Saturlay in January, 1941. A very spicy Chrisbmas pro;ram was rendered in the school . uditorium test Sunday afternoon py the ninth grade. Appropriate nusic, recitations, and rteactings j vere well rendered. A silver ofering was lifted which goes topological laboratory of our school | >lrs. D.' G. Belton, directress. W j.. . . . THE PALMETTO LEAPE BENNETTSVILLE, S. C. NEWS Miss Bertha Couser, music tetffchcr in the high school of Georgetown, S. C., will arrive in Jgennettsville, S. C. Sunday p. m. to spend the holidays with Miss A?<na McKinnon and friends. In spite of the weather Sunday, there was a large crowd -in attendance at morning service at Shilah Baptist church. Rev. King preached the morning sermon. A large crowd attended the conference was very successfully carried out with very little changes We regret very much to have Rev McLaughlin leave for a new charge The Marlboro county people a re full of smiles to know that Prof. C. D. Wright, principle of Ben nettsville high has his first pastorial charge in Society Hill, S. C. Rev. A. W. Wright, principle of the Blemhim school is elected presiding elder over a large district The adult teachers ^of Marlboro county felt highly honored to have -one-oT*thxr sxaTe4s~supervisbrs, Mrs. Dora E. Daniels, visit the different centers of the county, accompanied by Mrs. Amy Graham. Mrs. Daniels and Mrs. Graham gave verv interesting talks and were well pleased with the work rn the centers The Bennett.*vilfe high school ilce club, under'the direction o' M?is. Lawcon and Miss Milton, rendered several selections at the conference last week. Rev. J. C. Cox, past<?r of the Evans Chapter A. M. E. ZTon church, was very seriously injured in an automobile accident on last Thursday, lie is now- improving fast:-J; i Rev. Henegan has'bought a home Jm Marshall street and has movMr. Peese and Miss Rose Terrj were quietly married at the parsonage of Rev. A. J. Wright last week. Mr. Tom Williams, Jr, and Miss Cleo Ross were married Sunday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs Richard Ross. . The stork visited the home o1 Mrs. Cassre Williams last weeland left two fine boys. Mother and 1 abies are doing nicely. Walton Rodgers of Darlington S. ('., was in the city this week visiting his sisters, Mrs. G. Field and Mrs. D. Drake. Mrs. J. R. Drake spent a fn hours in Charlotte, N. C. Satur day as the house guest of Mrs Pitts. Mrs. A. J. Wright was a bit ill last week. She is improving nicely The teachers from various townr will leave for home Friday p. m. to spend the Christmas holidays. Mr. C. B. Bruington is our new copy boy for the Palmetto Leader Please have your -money Heady when he calls as he is the best we have ever had. Bennettsvrlle, S. C December 16, 1940 Dear Santa Claus, I am a girl fourteen years old and am in the eighth grade. . I want you to bring me adramond ring, a hat, a sweater, a skirt, a bracelet, a coat, a fountain pen, a pair of slippers. Please remembei my teacher, Mr. M. H. Robinson Bring him-IT "new gray hat,- alfio remember Miss A. Johnson, Mis: B. Latimer. Perhaps you can add a few more things to my list. Pearl D. Brewington Dear Santa Claus, I want you to bring me an extra pair of studying brains, and some marks to go on my card and an air rifle and a bicycle. Please remember my cousin, C. L. Leak, also my teacher, Miss B. Lawton Bring-her a pair of $4.98 silk hosrecj^iaM let her-pay for them. So long, Lindbergh Brevington Dear S&nta, I am a boy ten years old and in the fourth grade. I make 100 in school, 60 in reading, 40 in spelling. I want you to bring me a pail of pants and a shirt and plenty of fruits. Please remember mjy Roscoe Brewington Dear Santa Claus, H T~> 1 ? riease Dnng me a cap, pants a pair pf gloves and plenty of fruits. Remember Miss Sallay. J. L. Brewing ton Dear Santa Claus-, Please bring1 me a suit, a pair of gloves, a wagon. Remember MiSs Baker. Roosevelt Brewington Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a surt,. a whistle and plenty^jjf fruits. Coulin Brewington Dear Santa Claus, 1 am thirteen months old. Please bring me a coat and a cap and plenty of fruits, also a d6ll. Please don't forget mother and father Maggie Lee Brewington ST. GEORGE, S. C. " l(u(k?I A M r "v.i.t. /?. i??. rj. *. nurcn Rev. B. J. Hutchinson, Pastor The rain on last ^Sunday kept many of the members away from church hut nothing stops the old regulars. They are always at their posts of duty. The morning sendees were very good. The scripture* lesspn was read by the pastor from 37:13 of I he Prophet Ezekiel. The text ,wa? selected from EzekfceT 37:4. The evening services were alsc instructive and soul stirring. Rev. A.' N<r\vman, patetor of Trinity M. E. church, has returned to serve the members for another year. A salad supper was served Mon- | r : MISSIONARY WORK IN EBENEZEIt A. M. E. CHURCH * 1 jSpjndqv. December 15th, at 5:30 <5"tfrock the Missionary Society of Ebenezer A. M. E. church, met at the home of sister Ethel Hunch 140 F. Jackson street. After a short devotional service the president declared the hous open for business^ LHk's?wrere toD lected to the amount of $1.85. Votes were turned over to the contestants. The colored doll contest spon sored by^the president reported as follows: jMrs. Mr>g>pie Wright. $1:00; Mrs/ Mabelle Holmes, $2.05: Mrs. Maggie Ropers, $3.75; Mrs Moultrie, $5.40; Mrs. Mary Johnson, $5.50; Mrs. Helen Tolbert. $11.00; Mrs. Ethel Bunch, $11.00; total amount raised, $40.00. The president stated that the.' had done their work for Foreign Missions and Home Missions in general, because all claims hav< that amount to make the sick ai d poor happy for Christina-. Tha is our local home mission work at this season when the spirit of eivinp is high. "It js more blessed to give than tQ receive." The following officers were reelected: Mrs. Flossie Wilson, president; Mrs. Ethel Bunch, vicc-prosi dent; Mrs. Julia Gilliard, financial secretary; Mrs. Sarah Middleton recording secretary; Mrs. Sadie Rice, treasurer; Mrs. Adello Branch, supervisor of young ladies auxilliary department of juvc nile workers; Mrs. Mable Holmes and Mrs. Matrgie Rogers, supervisors of the Turner's jewels o> gleaners of the juvenile workers Mrs. J. S. Williams presidot during the election, the pastoi being absent. Among the visitors present were, Mrs. Engrain, of Florence, S. C.; also relatives and friends of Mrs.. Mary .Johnson. Mrs. Eneram presented the dolls to the winners. First prize: Mrs Ethel Bunch and Mrs. Hellen Tol bert tied so two dolls were given; second prize, Mrs. Mary Johnson and third prize, Mrs. Anna Moul 'trie. Four dolls were given, tvc large and two small. Mrs. Bunch served a delicious repast. Mrs. Adelle Branch leaves Tor New York Gfty Wednesday, where she will spend the Christmas holidays. With a wish for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, they adjourned. M iss Harrisena Reaves, Reportoi day night, December 10, sponsored by members of the P. T. A. of which Mr. Walter Christie is president. Mrs. Irine Ross had as her dinner guests, Misses Louise Dixon Eliza Johnson, Georgma Robinson, and Mr. Charles Thompson. Mrs. Beatrice Woodruff spent the week end "in Charleston, her old home. She was accompanied by Miss Mattie L. Ovorstreet. Mrs. Laura Johnson returned to her home in Columbia after spending the week end with her sister. Mrs. S. E. Felder. Mrs. Julia Campbell is very sick at this writing. We hope for her a speedy recover. >mooo;o;o'oooooo oaooooooooo Akiw At Christmas It's a real pleasure for us to send old friends and patrons the SEASON'S GREETINGS! 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