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_J ? Paffe Two RURAL TEACHERS NEWS OF CHESTER COUNTY By E. W. Lewis I The County Teachers' association held their first meeting of the new year Saturday, January 11, at the Finley high school. The majority of the teachers were present at this first meeting. The Christmas Seal contest between the one and two teachers school and the. three and four tea chers school closed at this meet ing. The report was as follows: Knox school, Mrs. -Helen? R Walker, teacher, reported $1.00; Black Rock school, Miss Essie R. McCoy teacher, reported ' $3.00; Red Oak school, Mrs. Blake teacher, reported $5.00. Lando school Mrs. Elizabeth Nesbit reported $2.50; Rocky Creek, Miss Carrie Lev. is, teacher, reported $2.00; Mt. Maria, Mrs. R. Ayers, teacher imported $3.50; Grants school Mrs H. Crosby teacher reported $1.20; Scaife school, Mrs. M. v" Rendergrass teacher reported $3.00; Piney Grove school, Mrs. M, Hope, IVJV. WCi, I V Itu .? 1 I I If hem oohool.?Mra. A,?Hammonds. teacher reported $0.25; SamIy~RTv er school, Miss M. Bailey teacher ' epovted $1.00; Clay Hill school, Mrs. H. Sweeney teacher, report. ed $3.00; Price school, Miss W. B. Heath, teacher, reported $1.00 . Poddy sphnnl, Mrs. M. L. Sanders teacher, reported $2.50. Mt. Nebo school. Miss C. Macon, teacher re ported $1.2$; Rossville school Mrs E. McQuirter teacher, reported $1.00; Fairview school, Mrs. G. S.cphenson. teacher, reported $1; White Chapel school, Mrs. M. A .Hemphill, teacher, reported $3.00; Gethsemane school, Mrs. E. Hemp r.ill, teacher, reported $0.20. Russell school, Mrs. C. Cunningham teacher, reported $1.00; Piney Giove school, Mrs.. M. A. Thompjsiwi, teacher, reported $2.00; Armenia school, Mrs. N. Atkinson teacher, reported $2.45; Cedar Rock school, Mrs. M. ?Clark, teacher, reported $1.30; Carter school Miss C. Spann. teacher, reported - $3.00. iSimpson school. Mrs. A. Brown, teacher, reported $1.00;. Pryor school, Mrs. Heath, and Lewis teachers. $2.00; Mt. Maria school, Mr. MeFnddon and Toatley teachers $0.00; Mt. Arat schooi, M'ss Macon and Halsey, teachers $3.00; Harmoemon school. Miss Mr.rner and Edwards, -denchers $5; Fishing Clock school.. Miss Chisholm and Massoy, teachers. $5.25; M"t. Msgah school, Mrs. Foster and Shannon. , teachers $2.00; Frown Chapel school, Mrs. Bvrd and Byrd, teachers, reported $10.25; New Providence school, Miss Pratt and Cohen, teachers, $5.00; S*. Paul school, Mrs. Huff teacher $1.50. Pilgrim school, Mrs. Land and Smith teachers, $6.20; Cross Roads school, Mr. Suttle and Bar-j her teachers. $3.00; Red Hill school, Mrs. Johnson and Sandeirs teachers, $2.00; Torbit school Mrs Watson .' and Woods, teachers, $2; Gold Mine school, Mrs. Young and Gimms, teachers $2.00. Bla.ek Jack school. Miss Thompson and, MeGlese teachers, $3.80; Pleasant, View, Miss Gladden and McLurkin $1.00; Cedar Grove school, Mrs. Hardin and Brown, teachers $16. 17. The three and four teachers Bchcol: Mt. Vernon school, Mrs. Burnr, Holmes and Mr. Culp teachers.-; reported Sfi.OO; Mt. Zion school. Mrs. Blake, Poa^ and Simp son reported $5.09; Ft. Liwn, Mr. Mobley, Hill and Clyburn, teachers reported $2. Pleasant Grove. Mrs. Bailey, White and B.own report"d S2.00; Williamsville, Mrs. \daire, Barber and Wright, reported $7.00; William school. Mrs. Brown, Brown, Atkinson and Lew L, reported $15.09; Paradise, Mr. Witherspoon, Gaines, Carter, Williams and Kershaw, reported $10.27. The first" prize for the one teach er school went to Mrs. A. Hammonds. Fi'-st prize for the two teachers school went to Mrs. Hardin and Brown. P Fwst prize for the three and four teachers school went to Mrs Brown, Brown, Atkinson and Ix-w is of William school. BURKF. BULLDOGS SWING TOWARD BASKETBALL After closing a very successfu. football Reason Burke Rulldoo-c turn towards their basketball schedule. ..The Bulldogs have a twenty game -schedule, playingt teams in South Carolina,"Georgia and Florida. The cpaehes are not predicting, but it is expected that Burke will have a strong aPK1? g?iion with most letter men of last, season returning, and also a group pf new?material?rbrnrqnr op well. The team will be built around such men as MSpike" Dingle, Capt.; V "Lead Foot"Chisolm, "Snag" Cash ' "Dinky" Deas, and "Flash" Simmons. The Bulldogs are getting off to a late start because of the B football season running up to the J New Year.'s bowl game, but are expected to be moving like a ma< chjne when th^ season opens Jan | uary 21st at Moncks Corner, Jan< uary 22nd with Kingstree here, || January 24th, KrngJTTee of Kings ?> tr'eq, Jaryuary 27th, DarTihgton \ | here and on Jahuary 29th. the Bull ?? dogs and the Avery Tigers will \ \ meet on Burke's court. The Bulldogs at^e in charge ol || coaches Walker and Long. "Pop' i> Long and "Snake" Walker Ibeen playing together since at tending Avery, 1921-25, then to gether at N. C. State in Durham Coaches Moore and Bonaparte are drilling a junior varsity squad to play against the public schools ' of the city and county. The re marnder of the schedule will ap- ( r< pear at a later date. H. GRANITEVILLE NEWS Bethlehem Baptist Church Kev. R. W. Winn, Pastor Sunday was a high day here for chuvch goers. S. S. was well attended, found the Sppt., Mr. W. H. Harris at his post of duty. Af:er ejass period the lesson \^as reviewed by the pastor. At 11:45 >ur pastor mounted the rostrum >.nd-after regular devotion, preach d a soul stirring sermon. Text Joshua 24:15: But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. Visitors at morning service Rev. Anderson ,-vD.ea. James Vincent, Bi.th, S. C.; Dea. Holmes ami Pa. more of Valley Fair; Mrs. Clara Fugerson of Mt. Zion; Miss Beat vice Dorchcs of N. Y. C. Sick: Mr. Win. Griffen, Mrs. Varcella Holloway, Mr. Jessie Stri thers. r The Missionary met at the us ual hour with all officers being re-elected for the next twelve months. Plans were completed for a Slab Town Convention to be given by the group on Friday night before the 4th Sunday at the Fi'eedman graded school. Each | deli cate is asked to?report?not Jthhi ihtwtu dulhu. The pastor wishes to thank his members and friends for the many Christmas gifts. Vallev Fair Baptist '.Church Revt..Bv B.l??ush.-i;^aWr S. S. was very good and well attended.?Rev.?-J-.?K, Palmoro asked each member of the S. S. to come and bxlng a friend. It was well carried out and many were added to our classes. Sick: Miss OUie M, Loyd, Mrs, I Pearl Grisby, little Naomi ClevxJl ' Miller, Miss Abelle Palmdre, Mrs, Dolly Grant. Their many friends are hoping they will soon be out again. Mrs. Viola Jennings "s still on the sick list. Were seen visiting relatives:, Messrs Oliphant. Beal, Morgan and Mance on Sunday evening. We are always glad to have these Edeeficld visitors. The Mission will meet at the home of Mrs. Bertha Blocker Sur day afternoon 3:30 o'clock. bennSttsville news , .We have had several deaths and quite a bit of sickness in our section. The sad shock took its flighl over the state and county that Mrs. Oonelia McQueen Mclx-oc died in the city hospital Tuesday and was funeralized Sunday at Macedonia Baptist church. The funeral was conducted by Rev. A J. Wright assisted by Rev. E Powe and Rev. Bryant. Solos by Mrs. I). Bristow and Mr. E. Hennakin. Obituary and telegrams read by Miss A. Ross. She leave* to mourn her passing a husband fiv? children, parents. Mr. and Mrs. L. McQueen, five brothers two sisters, a host of relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. I-,. M. McQueen Jr.; and daughter Mr. and Mrs Taft McQueen, Mr. Zept McQueer Mir. Bell Matthewson, Mr. Ales Pouncy, all of Washington, I). t\ arrived home to view the last ol their sister, also Miss Anna Mat McQueen and Mrs. Hanna J. Pot ncy of New York. Mrs. Hanna Brown wife of Rev. j?ro\vn speijt a week home with I mother. She is now living with I friends of Anderson. ] Mrs. Bessie David spent the week home with ihother Mrs. Georgia Broody and daughter. She is of New York. M's. Rachel Green spent the week end from her school work in Florence! Mrs. Eunice' Johnakin a wellknown friend of Bennettsville. S. died at her home on Marshall St.. Sunday P. M. 10:30. Mr. N. T. Robinson, ag teacher at Society Hill school worshiped with Shiloh church Sunday morn ing. Our sick friends are slowly im proving: Mr. Crosland, McQueen Gastin, Mary Drake. Rev. Thomas. Notice to all readers of The Pahuetto Leader:> Please have your 5c ready when Mr. Bruining brings your paper. "Don't have him make the third cell... He is the best I ever put rain. He is the best I ever put on the program. SPARTANBURG, S. C. Trinity A. M. E. Church Rev. A. D. Dawkins, Pastor S.'nday was a beautiful day, bu\ i number of our members \^re absent on account of the flu being n our city. The services were grand through out the day. The Sunday school opened at the usual hour. The lesion was t-"1(vht 11n11 !j"i 1 1 n| "by briefly by the Supt. ar.d teachers. The pastor, Rovv Dawkins, who ins neon indisposed for a few days and is still not well, preached a wonderful sermon at the morning <oss',-on from St. Mark 11:22, using as a subject,'"Faith." The sermon was delivered strongly and force"ullv. All present enjoyed the wonlort'ul message. Sunday being junior day, the unior choir rendered lovely music >oth morning and night. The Live Wire club met at th>> heme of Mrs. Lillie Suber on Aden St.. at 4:30 o'clock. A jolly bunch wore presertt. The president, Mrs Suher, outlined^ a splendid program fov the yeai. The' Dawkins' Booster club, thr Sunshine club have planned their nrnfframo r ,?.... Him iruruerence year and wo arc lookinp forward to success. At the njeht service Rev. Dawkins preacb'ed another sj^iritual ;crmon which was very inspiring The congregation went away reiorci'ne:. Several visitors were pres>nt. Comc attain, you are welcomed. Sarah Smith, Reporter 1 ' T SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Aiken, S. C..?Sunday, January 5, bpgan our 1941 church year. The bright sunshine and cleai skies made a fine day for those who wanted to attend church ser vice. The Sunday school stafl were at \heir post and on time a very encouraging beginning for the new year. We are hoping tc make 1941 the banner year in the history of our S. S. Church services were unusually good with a large number1-pres ent. Rev. C. W. Turner came ' with a gheat new year's message 7 We felt that he was in spiritual I high gear, so to speak. At thi evening service Rev. F. A. Weav ! er of Edgefield was pulpit guesl and delivered the evening messag< which was enjoyed. Rev. Weav I er has been pastoring for raoi( than 50 years and is highly esteemed by both white and oui own group. , Sunday January 12 was anothei fine-day,--- We -should be in church serv'ces on these fine days. Tht S. S. attedance is increasing. Af tor a brief song service following Sunday school Rev. C. vv. lurnei " ""i1!" iili ii stirri'i the hearts of his hearers, subjed Christ's Divine Charge. We fee thpt Rev. Turner is studying the word of God dailv. All's. Beatrice Washington is a train at home after spending t feu muntlis in New York and wiu ' at morning and evening ..services 1 We are-glad to see her back. Mr Geo. and Thadeus Kenner and sis ter Miss Beatrice Keriner were : visitors^ at the morning sei-vice At the evening service Rev. Turr er spoke from the subject Spirit ' ual Freedom. Rev. Abraham A1 len was pulpit guest. ; TRINITY A. M. E. GH.I RCH Silver Street. S. C.?Sunriaj , was a high day. The second Sur day and yet the first Sunday oi . the New Year with its members , The day was bright. All that wen present enjoyed the Sun. schoo and service. Classes were taugh by Mr. J. N. Harp and Mrs. Ros; Toland. Prayer meeting was le( by Mrs. Carrie Boozer and Mrs Frances Jackson. The regular 01 tier -,f services were opened by th< pastor. Rev. J. E. Dixon who de I live red a wonderful message froir in trie spiritual tAie. This mo? sape was a masterpiece. Oui Supt. Mr. M. C. Boozer seems tc 5y improving from a broken arm Visitor of the church and com munity: Rev. Boughtning froir Welch Zion; Mrs. Nancie Peastei ??-oin Bush River; Mrs. Tranie But ! ton. Mrs. Annie B. Davis, Mr Watts of Belmount. Mrs. I Alia Frazier of Savannah Ga.. was the guest of Mrs. Ross ' Tolarid during- the hionth of Dc"eeriibev which she reports having a splendid time. Master Willie Davenport was 1 gu? st of Morris Gary Thursday ; eve-tine. Miss Josie Miller ol j Cha -lotte. N. CV is home visiting . her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller. I SI'AIM ANBI RG NEWS Mrs. Edward Rochc'le and Miss Evelyn Jackson were joint hostesses at a lovely dinner u&rtj Friday evening'. January loth, the home of the latter. -557 S. Liberty St. I The menu included cocktails, fol lowed by a delicious three course turbey dinner with all the trim ! mines. I I)nrwin<?* si ml \vrli?ct wnro entertaining foatuf<?s of the eve nirnr. Mi sic was furnished by Mr William Bethea, Jr., with a com bjn.ition* record playcr-^adro. Gathering for the fete wore: Mr. and Mrs. Willie D. Tanner 'TMi-. and Mrs. Bolden Mr. and Mrs. | d. I). Sexton. Mr. Augustus Wheel, er, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Tucker. Mrs. Azalee R. McGheej Mrs. Elizabeth Agnew, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Finley, Misses Penola Saunders, Ahneta anil Azalee Hamilton, Messrs J. S'. Woodward, David Cureton, Charles Rochelle, O. B. Grey, William Bethea, Jr.. and ' K arson SinTpson, Due to the out break of the- influenza epvdcmic several others were unable to be present?much to our regret. DI E WEST NEWS Notwithstanding the fact the many people of this community are shut in because of influenza, nice crowds came to the severa1 churches and heard their pastor* deliver fine messages frorr^ the gospel on last Sunday. Mrs. Susie Wharton is quite indisposed with iofb"T?n Mr,i?*$Iary Pratt is spending some*Sti with" her children in Charlotte. C I). Robertson report? that ^TTjOThjoyinsr a veryjHeasant stay wifcHiJus children in New York City. lie is 'expected to return home next few days. Mrs. Marthfc Pearson is home again after A stay -of (several months with her sons in Detroit Midi., and Charlotte, N. C. Her youngest son, Mr. Charles Pearson came with her from Charlotte. He is recovering from a major op eration performed in a Charlotte hospital. The boys and girls teams of the Due West school played the teams of the Garnet school of Honea Path, S. C., the Edgefield high school, and Eggefveld County training school at Johnson S. C. on last week. The boys won two of thr game and lost one to the school at Johnston by a small margin. The girls_ lost in each but made a fine showing. ^ SUBSCRIBE FOR r THE PALMETTO LEADER he palmetto Leader. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE cagers get off to good START r Orangeburg, S. C.?Soutn Caro< lina State-caeers got off to a thril ling season start in two games played at home this week, losing i the initial game Monday night to Tuskegee 37-32 and winning by a > .wide margrn on Thursday from - Benedict College, "Columbia, S. C 68-31). " r Against Tuskegoc-, a .'.^w lino . up, playing a fast breaking western . style, showed they were out this I season as Southern conference ti>| tie contenders Tuskegee leading at I the half time 20-18 were over J taken by South Carolina State > i -oon after tne second half besan. ! several rested first string Tus> kegee cagers canu' to the rescue . of substitutes near the close of tm> r game shooting -frvc baskets and iwo free throws in the thrilling t breath taking.-.finish, llornburger i Tuskegee's ace center was the high j i point scorer with six points, Smith , and Perry scored five p -ims ea h i ; j Johnson and Porter four points r each;?Uimklcy,?Hobinson?three_ 1 points each. Culver and Shaw two L each. T' I New face^in State's start r ing line up, who played most oi the game were Stanley (forward> scoring five points, Holden, ceni ter, scoring seven points, Cope??land, auard,?storing eight point . and Penr>, guard scoring four . points. Armstrong," veteran for1 tea til in (hp startinir IWie tin scored eight points. Lewis, a new face and Stith, n veteran, were the only 1 substitutes.' I>nedict brouaht a large delegation from Columbia to witness the thriller Thursday night-when the "new faces" of South Carolina /ivc. outetrshed and outscored th>' , bewMdered Benedict TigCTS. South ' Carolina State led all the way in r the game. The half time score of j 29-20 was threatened at' the be"I ginning of the second half while j1 coach Dawson was resting his "new ( faces." Benedict's rally was stop} p<?d when Holden, lanky centerj for South Carolina who was high point scorer of the game ? with 24 points. COTi'eland, Stanley , and Penn, came \>ac*k into the game. This fast breaking aggreea tion had the spectators dizzy keepI i:-'g up with the rapid fire shoot ing that ended only at the final" r whistle when they were far oil' j in front 68-39. The 1941' schedule is as follows* Tan. State vs. Tuskeece tB) at Orangeburg r Jan. 9 State vs. Benedict (B) at Orangeburg " Jan. 16 State vs. NT. C. State (B and G) at Durham ,jan in onue vs. onaw anao; at Raleigh \ Jan. 21 State vs. Shaw (B andG) at Orangeburg Jan. 24 State vs. Ga. State (B and G) at Savannah Jan. 2." State vs. Fort Valley (B and G) at Fort Valley Tan. 2fi State vs. Fort Benning (B) at Fort Benning fan. 27 State vs. Allen (B and G) at Columbia Jan. .'>0 State vs. RENAISSANCE ?(B) at Orangeburg Feb. .2 State vs. Morehouse (B) at Atlanta Feb. (I State vs. Tuskegee (B andG) at Tuskegee Feb. 8 State-vs. Morris Brown (B)* at Orangeburg Feb. 12 State vs.^Fort Valley (B and G) at Orangeburg Feb. 13 State vs.' Fayetteville (11 and G) at Fayetteville ' * Feb. 15 State vs. Johnson C. Smith (B) at Charlotte Fe1 10 State vs. Allen (B and~G) at Orangeburg Feb. 21 State vs. Benedict (B) at Columbia Feb. 24 State vs. Clark (B) at Atlanta Feb. 24 State vs. Morris Brown (B) at Atlanta March 4 State vs. Fayetteville iB and G) at Orangeburg , Mai eh 8 State vs. Georgia State (B and G) at Orangeburg March 13, 14, 15 State hieh school Tournament March 14 State vs. N. C. State ~ Orangeburg Joseph D. McGhee, Reporter McCLEIXANVILLE, S. C. Beulah A. M. E. Church Rev. \V. M. Jackson, Pastor Sunday being a cold dayosl Although last Sundfay was a cold day, we had a laree Sunday attendance, with the Supt. and teachers and student body at the?i posts of duty ficr"'"" * > 11 ' -~rt?TTcTock aa usual. Our pastoi took hia text from the 2nd chap ter of Jeremiah, 13th verse, sub ject, "Two great events." At 7:30 p. m. Rev. Jackson introduced Christ to his people fromihe 16th chapter of Exodus, 11th verse, subject, "Acknowledging the supreme of God." This man never shrank hack with God's mes sage. He preached to his people in the night as well as morning service.May God bless our humble crvant. ABBEVILLE NEWS Mrs. Elsie Harris of Philadelphia Pa., died on the 3rd of January Her body was brought to Abbeville for Ipjrial. Funeral services were held at Zion Holiness church Thursday, January 9th, where she ,,-oo _ ? - ? .. ?? h iuitin ui uieniDer lor years Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Lee. Enterment rn Harbison cemetery. i She is survived by her husband Mr. James Harris, three daughters and two sons, two grand daughters and two great grand children all of Philadelphia, and a host of 1 relatives and friends, EDGEFIELD NEWS Mi3s Emma Bryant had as her Harris, Gary and Misses Lizzie and Helen Gary of Augusta, Ga. A musical program was rendered at Macedonia Baptist church Sunday aftemoop by _Misses_ Lizzie and Helen Gary. On Wednesday- afternoon Jan. 8, the girls and boys basketball teams of Edgefield academy met with the teams of Douglass jun ior high at Trenton, S. C. The Edgefield girls were victorious, winning by a score of 10-3. The boys lost by a score of 12-10. On Friday, Jan. 10 the girls and boys played Due West on the athletic field of Edgefield academy. The girls were again victorious, Winning by a score of 29-6. The boys lost by a score of 13-8. The teams will again meet Due West Friday, Jan. 17 at Due West S. C. Lensville high school will play Edgefield academy Wednesday, January 15 at Edgefield. The Willing Workers club of Trinity church will meet at the -home of Miss Sallio d^liphant Fri . day afternoon, Jan. 17. RIDGE HILL BAPT. CHURCH ^R-ev. A. C, Jones, Pastttr Services were snlendid at Ridve Hill Sunday. All went away feel ing spiritually fed. Visitors who worshipped at Ridge Hill were Mr. Vonnie and James Colman of Neto York; Miss Casie and Mr. Leon Colman, also Miss Colman of Aiken: Mr. Sarnie Dorn of Langely. The L. U. B. was highly enter tained at the home of Miss Jessye Hammond on Thursday afternoon. The club will meet at the home of Mrs. Inez Peterson, Feb. 6th. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Otis Raiford's home and left a fine baby boy. Mother and son are fine. Mr. John Raiford is very sick in the Columbia hospital. We hope ,for him a speedy recovery. ^ The Y. P. P. C. will meet at the Home of Miss Maggie Bell Blocker's home Sunday pfternoon at the usual hour. We invito all the youn^M people to be present. c.Ridge Hill School News Primary Teacher Presents $83.00 ; -?Set of Swings Miss S. R. Crawford first grade teacher, here for a number of years presented the primary child ren a set of steel swings. For two and a half terms Miss Crawford sold candy and these swings were bought with the profit from the candy sale. The first four grades are enjoy ing these swings daily. The en tire student-body and faculty are proud to have these nice swing? on the playground. In years to come this will stand as a monument or memory to the work of Miss Sophie Crawford (as she is known). . - , A "large group enjoyed the talk ing movie in the auditorium Jan. 8th. We are also looking forward to the return of another good picture Thursday, Jan. 23rd. ,Wo have not been visited se- < vorely by the flu yet and the teachers are trying to teach preven- ] tatives daily. 1 ; We wish speedy recoveries for j Tillman Gary, 8th grade and Jes- , sie B. Squash, 9th, grade. Teachers and students are grate , ful to Superintendent Burnett for flags for each room, flag codes, copies of the Constitution, patriotic calendars and large flag for the yard. The H. E. girls aloijrg with some , of the adults brought many smiles j to Mrs. C. B. Gardner with numerous surprise packages on her , birthday, January 9th. We trust that she will enjoy many happy . returns of the day. ; WHITMIRE NEWS ] Service was held Sunday nighl , at Bruce Tabernacle church by Rev. ' P. J. Stroud, assisted by a , while minister, Rev. Crocher. A \ fine sermon was preached. Rev ' J. R. Blabes, pastor. Rev. J. R. Blabes sport the -i week end with Mr. and Mrs. Tom | my Johnson. , Prof, and Mrs. Robert E. Moore j and little Betty, were tthe guests y Sunday, at the home of Mr. and ] Mrs. Joshua Swindler and family Mrs. Rosalee Law was carried to j the People's Hospital on January c 8, at ihis writing. She has under- ?one an operation arid is improv s ing nicely. Visiting-Mrs. Law from , Whitmire w^ere, Mrs. L. Joiner, t .Mis* E. Robinson,1 Mi. Jim Law' "j little James Robert Law, Jr., Ev v elvn Sanders and W T ,, . On the sick list are, Miss Lenorji | Williams, George Willirams, Johr ] Chiches, Mrs. Ester Hunter, Mrs J Easter Morgan. We hope for them a speedy recovery. e We are glad to have*'Mr, and c Mrs. John Morgan in our vicinity c at the home of Mrs. Travis Reli i ford. T Miss Ethvleen Williams visiter I Miss Easter Robmson Saturday*. \ night, and had supper. s Mrs. Luiza Byrd has* returnee' h home from Hamlet, N. C. ( Rev. J. R. Blades will preach ( at Cedar Grove church Sundnv I J i evening at 3 o'clock, January 19. I for Miss^Mozella Epps. Come one f conic all. Mrs. SarahWallars and family are indisposed at this writing- We hope for them a speedy recovery. / Little Miss Laura Lee Caldwell v daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C b Caldwell, is recovering from an s attack of the flu. v Mrs. H. Epps rs still on the s'ick p list. v Rev. E. C. Chambers delivered t a fine r.crmon at SpringHill church t< Sunday. Come and hear Rev. Ch^m- ti bers. F * , ( CORTEZ PETERS TYPING CHAMPION AT SHAW UNIV. Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 11?Appearing on a program designed to ac quaint Shaw University students with the possibilities foj Negroes in the various occupations and professions Cortez Peters, runner-up for the international typing championship, demonstrated the use of the typewriter in tl* Shaw University Greenleaf Memorial 'Hall Monday, January 6, before approx. imately five hundred Shaw students. Mr. Peters gave demonstrations of the "hunt and peck" and "peep and punch" systems before showing the students his "cruising" typing speed of one hundred thirty words per minute. He also did some typing while he wore mittens and then gave imitating on the typewriter the tap dancing technique of Bojarigles. Mr. Peters, owner of two typing schools, informed his audience t'hat there is a great future need for Negroes who would interest themsewes in - stenographic s4ld other eommercfal pursuits. He de clared that every efficient steno grapher he Knows in" Washing tun D. C., is gainfully employed. Mr. Peters is the only Negr? demonstrator of the Roval Tvpewriter < Company. He was introduced to the students by President nohoi-t P Dnniol who nnnnnnpftf' that in view of the overcrowding of the teaching profession he was proud to sponsor a' series of pro grams designed to inform students concerning the possibilities of gainful employment in field? other than teaching A REAL BAND AHEAD Mather Academy, Camden?Thi new band of Mather academy un der the direction of Mft H. H June of Columbia, S. C., held it? first meeting Saturday, January 4. Sixteen pupils listened to Mr. June's explanations: of the different types and costs-of the instru ments. According to Mr. June, every instrument is easy to learn tio play if one puts his mind to the task. The band will meet every Saturday morning from 9 untii 12. RED BANK NEWS Mrs. Josephine Nance of 'Green ville spent the Christmas weekend with her mother and they enjoyed a Merry Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boozer and their daughter little Annett Boozer of Helena spent Friday of the Christmas season at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Burton. Shortly after they arrived Mrs. Maggie M. Burton was called off on the job. A happy day was enjoyed with the family and several friends. M"s. Mattie L. Wilson and her adopted child littfe Warner and Mr. Joe Brasker from Washington, D. C., were the new year's guest of Mrs. Maggie M. Burton, ulso Miss Bessie Johnson ef Newberry and a friend of hers and little Master Johnson of Newber-y. They enjoyed a delicious new year's dinner at a table lad en with all good things to eat After dinner the children enjoyed i delightful ride in her Buick. O AIKEN NEWS Friendship Church News ?Sendees were, well attended at Friendship Sunday. At the morn in? hour Rev. Z. Townsend preach ?d an interesting sermon from the subject: "The Sky is the Limit". At the evening hour the pastor preached from the .subject: "I am so Glad I am Here". Among the /isitors and returning members were Mr. Edward Jones, New York i City; Mrs. Eleanor Perry, New Vork City, the daughter of Dea. ] >nd Mrs, Tom 'Davis; Mis^ Hattie i Mae Davis, Miss Vivian Thomas. The pastor reported great serving-it his_chu?}h-- in^hrr~^bunTry7 The Monthlv Wni'V^fo Cnnnnil " - ? vyvwwvii KJ1 tut: I ;hurch school held a most inter- < >sting and profitable session here Fciday ~ night. The school is ad > fencing under the Superintendent ^rof. R. I,. Nixs. I The Inter-denominational Min- < stevr, conference of ^iken and vi ] inity holds its week meeting on i fuendays at 7 o'clock in Friend- ( diip Sunday school assembly ( ?oom. In the last meeting the ( tr'v .1 P Wntihinrrfim nf Him CllPF ~J icyland AME church delivered a vonderful address on Unity. s Friday night, Jan. 31 PVof. L. f Ross and the chorus of Bettis 1 fr. college wll be presented at the 1 Ver/dship Baptist church. r The Men's Brotherhood vpresent- i d :. very unique program Mon- t lay night with an open forum unler tbe discussion of "Hamessng the Man Power of the Church, 'he discussion was opened by the Resident, Pea. E. Winn.^ The riate oi music, Prof. 7. Town- i end; prayer meeting, Dea. Grant 1 pothering the boys, Mr. Polli? I Hover; financing the church, Dr. J. T. Cherry, the S. S. and its i; irogvam, Prof. R. L. Nixs; the i lencon Board, Dea. T. C. Craw- 1 ord. i Cumberland A. M. E. Church W. L. Conkle, Reporter < C Sunday was a beautiful day in t lik<*n. Although the weather was 1 cry chilly, it seemed as if every- C ody had a mind to attend church ervices. S. S. at the usual hour S nth Supt. and teachers at theii ost of duty. 11 A. M. after a F ery beautiful and inspiring devo- li ional service Rev. J. P. Washing- u an our pastor, in very fitting and e imely words presented Rev. I,. L. 'armer presiding eltjer of the f; Saturday, January 18, 1941. # ? < Classified Advertising Column Special Notices, Cards of Thanks Memoriams, Bhth Announcement? Marriage Announcements, etc., are charged for at the rate of 10c per line. Cash must accompany the order. Minimum charge 50c. IN MEMORIAM In sad and loving memory of our deer mother, Chanie .Buchanan, | who departed this life one year ago, January 15, ls)40, Chester, S. C., und sister Lizzie Buchanan Coleman, who departed "this life or.e -year a^o, January 30, 1940j in Washington, D. C. A friend in time of need was she, To all who came her way. A life of kindness and service had -V - sne, As lived fo? Christ each day. A kindly smile, a helping hand Never forgetting a one, Working incessantly for Christ her Lord, 'Till?he?whispered?those words, "Well Done." Mr>?; v.?g pnno to her mansion Ever Christ praises to sing, Liviner forever side by side, With Jesus Christ her King. Sadly missed by her daughters" and sisters, Mrs. Helen Buchanan Walker, Mrs. Maggie Buchanan Young, sons and brothers, Mr. Edgar Buchanan, Chester, S. C.; Mr Carl Buchanan, Washington, D. C.; Mr. Thomas Buchanan, Jr.; Washinaton, D. C.; grand children and nSece and nephews, Bessie Buchanan, Eldridge Buchanan, Washington, D. C.; John Harvey Walker, Jr.; Chester, S. G CARD OF THANKS Miss Lillian B. Count wishes to chank the doctors and nurses of ? the Good Samaritan-Waverly hospital, her i neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness shown her during her recent illness. IN MEMORIAM In sad hut svuppt n rwl 1 membrance of our dear mother. Mrs. Charlotte Herbert Blackwell f Union, S. C., who departed this life- Wednesday, January 19, 1938. Our dearest one is asleep We loved her well, But God loves her best. Sadly missed by children: Mrs. Sara E. David, Mr. Fr?d F. Blackwell, Mr. James Blackwell, Mr. Wade R. Blackwell, all of Union, S. C..; ' Mrs. Ida L. Nance, Columbia, S. C. A CARD OF THANKS TO WAVERLY HOSPITAL ATTENDANTS I wish to express my appreciation and thanksa to all concerned for courteous ' treatments received while in your care. I am doing . fine at this writing. (Mrs*) E. L. HUNTERr - - Charleston ^district, who preached a timely and practical sermon Isa. 40:31, St. Luke 21:10, subject The Need of Patience. This ser mon was a masterpiece. We are praying that Rev. Farmer have a long life to continue this work for the advancement of the kingdom. 3:30 Revs. Farmer, Washington and Fro. D. A. Jones motored out to Ebenezer AME church to hold his first quarterly conference. Rev Washington preached a very able sermon at this time. 7:30 Rev. Farmer preached another strong and inspiring sermon, Phil. 2:5. Visitors during the day were the student body of Schofield school, Prof. S. P. Bradby, Misses Hall, Rosand Johnson, F. Wilson, Mesdames E. Rivers and son. Mat tinez Harrington, Maxy?ErTJrown Willie Lalimorcr7~~Mr. Mrs. C. Br~WTTson, Messrs A. Scott, Jas. ^ Warren, Henry Jones, Geo. Me* ._>* cham and Mrs. L. L. Farmer the wife of the presiding elder. The members are asked to watch the bulletin board. We are extending an invitation ,o all to worship with us next Sun lay, Jan. 19. Rev. Washington is preaching a special sermon 11 a , rn. subject God's Message to the Church. Hear ye him! Make Cumberland you/r headquarters and Inn't. fnret ymir Ibilmetfn T.miller nee Freeman Jones. Rev. Farmer held the business :ession of the first quarterly con'erei.ce Monday night. All depart nents reporteH in full.' A very larmonious session1. y Elder Farner was paid ih full. Mrs. Farrier brought greetings from the listrict. Wesley M. E. Church Rev. E. N. Jamison, Pastor Celestine C. fWhite, Reporter Sunday school opened at the usir.l hour. 11:30 Rev. Jamison de Ivered a heart touching sermon Iosea 14:2, theme God Promised L T?/?Vivq1 A 4- n. On ** - * /-v?, i.ov p.m. nev, jam con preached another heart touch nj? nermon from St. Matthew? 14:22, theme No Ureemployment n God's 'Kindom. Visitors for the day Mr. Walter .ave of Allendale, Mr. James Esee of New York; Mr. Witbert ["nomas and Mr. 'David Hay, Mrs. >eneva Davis, Mr. A. Anderson, Jrs. McCollum a member of the Ichofield faculty. Those on the sick list are: Mrs Sva- Grant, Mrs. Josephine Wiliams and Mrs. Nancy Adams. Let s pray for them a spedy recov r. Mrs. Mary Gyles has i-eturned rom New York. ' x L