The palmetto leader. (Columbia, S.C.) 1925-196?, February 01, 1941, Image 1
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VOL. XVI?NO. 5
Annie B. Weston to
Of Zion Baptist Ch
Subject: Practical
Religion
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v The BYPU of Zion Bapt. church
hnc Rppiirn/l IVTftt Annlo Wo^fnn
tts tht'lr speaker Sunday, Fdnul
ary 9, at p.m. They have ceiv
tainly made the right move. The
speaker is amply prepared to, and
\Vill give them a dynamic soul
searching lecture. From her superior-academic
training and
broad practical experience in the
field of Religious Education.
Among "some of her experiences
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are: teaching for the National
Council of Religious Education in
New Hampshire, on Columbia
University Extension Course in
the field of religion and four years
in Abyssinian Baptist church in
New York City.
It is quite a torwaid step for
Zion church t > have her as their
guest. Dr. Coklough of Sidney
Park, Dr. aenkins of Union Baptist,
Fr. Young of Friendship, Dr.
Peace of Aiken and Dr. 'Howard
of Darlington have invited her to
lecture for them. Churches of
all denominations in the city and
state might do well to have thi?
speaker come, to them, at reg'-lai
intervals with suggestions and
plans from her store house ol
knowledge for inspirational programs.
All South Carolina knows hot
natural ps well as acquired ability
in drama. Columbia has never
had any historical nor religious
pageantry to surpass those given
by her. The chinches and com
munity need more of such eht^citainment.
Wholesome, instructive
* enjoyable and dignified.
Rev. Maulden of tho Jaeger.*
home and director of. the BYPU
and Dr. J. P. Reedor invito Columbians
to attend this mooting
Young people from 12 to 25
years please take reserve scats.
MRS. ADA HARRIS
DIES AT IRMO, S. ^
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Mrs. Ada Harris, tho Wife of
Mr. Elliott Harris*of Irmo,' S. C.,
died January 23 rd and was funeralized
January 28th at St. IV7
ter's Baptist church by her ex.
pastor, Rev. Golden assisted by
several ministers She was one
of the charter members of the
church and an active member un
til she took her flight to the be
yond.
Mrs. Harris is the sister of Mrs
I.. G. Bowman and Mrs. Rolloy
Richardson. She characterized a
life of usefulness, earnestly and
fruitful. She was not only a
mother to her children, but a mother
for all children whose cir
cumstances she would chance to
meet. She was the most loving
mother ever lived among her
group.
Appropriate hymns were lined
by Rev. Taylor and Harris and
sung by the congregation* ' Rev
Eichelberger and others, spoke of
her life after which Rev. Harris
presented the Rev. L. Golden of
West Columbia, her ex-pastor who
delivered the sermon using as his
subject Faithfulness in God.
She leaves to mourn her death, a
husband, four daughters, two sons
four sisters, two brothers and a
host of relatives and friends.
Undertaker Williams in charge.
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Address Youth , '
urch February 9th i
To the 7th Episcopal [
District AME Church 5
My Dear Co-workers.
Xinelecn hundred forty v,ne ir
hero ;(M'I the first month is almost [
one and 1 am able to write niy n
first litter to you. After three f
week of illress, I am glad to say
-r -hat t am hotter and ahte
to be up. It is very nainful to sav f
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to our many friends to tjiank u
"'oni for more than six hundred
'hristmas greetings an I many very
and val.ahle yriftx. Wo are ^
/cry. very thankful stfi you for you:
/? iy kind remembrances. .
T ast year the women of the
V.ato ral I more than 55U0.00 arui i
hat nto.rey is in the hands of the j
^tnte Treasurer, Mrs. M; B. Bcn-> -fj
low. 10ts*"S. Washington St.. Sunt.er.
S. The effort for 1041 is ^
icing sponsored by the ministers' 1
.vices and I Know that \vj? will
viv" a jreat success.
Sisters v/e must he real leaders
nd make ourselves so self con- i
scions about our obligations that
>ve can see nothing but PROGRESS '>
in our labors for the great cause
of" Christian Mission's.
1 a iti asking every minister's
vife aid eVery minister's widow ^
to do j/<>ur bit in this effort to i
stimulate tue Mismonary Work iv
our State. May 1 -hear from you
before February l'th. 1941. Watch ^
'he Colored papers of S. C. to see
assists in this effort. Pray foi j
nir success.
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Yours For Service. '
Susie I.. Flipper,
State President ,
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MRS. I I I.I.IK REEVES ^
LAID TO REST
Mrs. I.illie Reeves the wife of j
M \ Willie rReeves of Irmo, S. C.,
departed this life January 20th J
in Detroit, Mich. She. was funer- r
alized last Sunday afternoon at St
Paul A. M. E. church by Rev. "W. j
G. Owens, pastor of the church,
assisted by several ministers*. j
She was the daughter of Mr
and Mrs. Rollen Richardson. When
she was three years old she was
given to Rev. and Mrs. L. G. Ko\\
man as their adopted child. They
educated her, or rather she com- j
pleted the prescribed course of a
study in high school a'fter which t
she married to Mr. Willie Reeves
p.
For several years they farmed?j
>nd when the condition on ths c
farm became very poor, they wenl '
Detroit. Until Oast Sunday they
were getting along fine. Revs
f.. G. and W. R. Bowman stonned
with tWn during the General eon '
forencc of the AME church last
ATay/^l' ... 'c
Tile'cause of death is unknown <
havihir occurred* while her hus- '
hand w???- at-church. She was,.'
(inverted and ah active member j
of St.* Paul church for a number
of years. She later joined the 1
Sanetifid church and was a Sunday
school teacher and choir lead ^
or. V (
She leaves to mourn her hus- 1
hand, three sons, pa refits, four *
sisters, two brothers and a host c
>f relatives and friends. Under
taker Holley and Sons, were in '
charge. i
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M1 LI.KR CHAPEL
A. M. E. CHl'RCH
Rev. I?. F. Sumpter, Pastor (
.f
Newberry, S. C.?Sunday school
was opened at 10 o'clock and the
lesson was beautifully discussed (
and reviewed by brother H. B. 1
Ri tier. (
Our Pastor, Rev. Sunipter was
not able to be with us this morn
ing because he has the flu. Little
Thelnia Scmpter is also ill. We
bad special silent prayers for tho 1
pastor, daughter and all the other (
members' on the* sick- jist in ser '
vice. '
Rev. Jesse Williams preached a 1
soul stirring sermon. His text 1
was taken from Romans 12:L.jHe '
choreics bis subject. "A Liynfc
Sacrifice for God"., Many of the ]
members were absent because of
the flu epidemic which has swept
the state. Those on the sick list
are sister L. I. Pratt, Hattie .Tack J
son, Mack Tucker, JJnnie B. But- f
ler, Lizzie Clary apd others.
We are delighted to see broth- '
ers Joseph Davis, FT~B. Pratt, Sr.
and Jr., out again. j ,
Mr. Hugh E. Porter,'pranist and '
radio gospel singer 01 INew York
City will appear at the church, (
February 28. We invite, the pub |
lie to hear him. The young folk, !
and Misses Daisy Butler and Ad- *
die Hare have tickets. j
A Founder's Day program will ,
be sponsored on- February 9. Prof.
A. T. Butler promises a Very
unique program. The ' public
invited to worship with us. ;
JJali
COLUMBIA, SOU
Dr. A. B. Johnson
\ppointed Special
Vledical Consultant
Dr. A. B. Johnson, prominent
)hysician of Columbia, was this
veek appointed special medical
onsultant for the National Youth
idministration's health program
or colored -youth in South Caroina.
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The appointment, announced by ~
)r. Roger L. Coe, state NYA administrator,
again brings into the
>JYA program a man who has
icen prominent in work with thn
gwncy?aud?thic
lorn and reared i n Clarendon <
ounty, graduated froip All?h ~
niversity at Columbia and finish- ;
d in medicine at Meharry hospi- i
al in Louisiana and did graduate <
;ot1: at Bostun, Muss.? 1
A member of the National Medlal
association for 20 years and (
f the. Palmetto State association
tvr 2? .{'ears, Dr. Johnson is staff
Li: ueor. at the flnnrl Snuiorllon.
i'averley hospital in Columbia,
rr served as physician for the
IYA co-educational resident cen- i
i>r in Columbia from 1937 t o
[>40.
Jishop Joseph E. Kear
\nno!inces Quarterly (
By Cnclt Lug
Joncks Corner, o. C.?Bishop
oseph E Kearney (white) presid- ,
11 g Bishop of the Special Mission- i
try Jurisdiction of the South, Re- :
crmed Episcopal church, made i
he following announcements: Di?
rict One, February 1st at Pine
dlle, in Redeemer ^hurch Morn i
ng prayer and sfcftnon by. R^v. j
rames H. Blandeh. District
Two, February 8th. aCkiken
in Emmam*ef-ctnnic^ir~Morn
ng^-prayer- and seimoa by?Rex*
Vm. A. Felder. '
District Three, February 14th (
Charleston in Holy Cross church i
VdCtoss by Rev. Joseph S. Colins,
"Stewardship".
District Four, at Rantowlcs in
kit. Olivet church. Morning ser- j
non and prayer by Rev. John L. |
Kiker,"February 22nd.
Entertaining1 pastors, Revs,
foseph S. Collins, Abraham Gads-'
Ion, John L. Ailoen and James i
L.rris.
BROTHERHOOD
Ry Dr. Charles Stelzle
Originally, the Church was a
brotherhood. Including all classes
md conditions, it became a facor
in the lives of men that caused
hem to suffer and to sacrifice
is nothing else has ever done. It
uerany turnea tne worm upsicu
iown. It brought in a new standird
of ethcs. However 41 may have
ailed because of human limitaions,
it has done more to usher
n freedom than all other agencies
ombined.
Real brotherhood cannot exist
'thout love as wide as the world,
rhere can he no brotherhood with>ut
Fatherhood of God. The Fathu-hood
of God implies a care foi
svery one of his children, regard
ess of race, creed, color or economc
condition. He sends his rain up
m the just and upon the unjust
lis provision is for allThe
coming of world Brother-'
lood depends less upon high-soundng
platforms and pronouncements
han it does upon our readiness
;o give to our brothers their just
lue even in the smaller affairs ot
ife. Platforms are built merely
;o stand upon. The testing time
"omes when we travel along life's
pathways.
When enough of us catch the
'vision-splendid" of real brotherloohl
and determine to live it out?
naking the sacrifices demanded
>f us in shop and office and storf
ind home and church?then "tlu
lafy" will ha've arrived. There'si
scripture passage to the effeci
hat "righteousness exalteth a na
don." This means justice, what
;ver else may be included in the
lefinition. No nation can be right
>ous until its citizens are just.
BETHEL A. M .E. CHURCH
Rev. I. W. Janerette, Pastor
Columbia, S. C.?The services
.vere very beautifully carried out
luring the past sabbath, beginling
with the Sunday school serviced.
The lesson was thoroughly
taught on all classes. The lesson
.vas very practical and many fine
-joints were brought out.
We were indeed liroud to have
Revs. Norman Fitspatrick and W.
S. Tresvant as pulpit associates,
ind to see and greet so many visitors
and friends in the morning
service. You will always find .
cordial welcome, come again. Prof'Esor
Fitspatrick made encouraging
remarks before dismission.
The^ pastor delivered two strong
lormons Sunday. For the morning
service, his text was selected from
Matt. 18:14, subject, "Christ's penilar
love for Sinners." The nigh'
message was chosen from fczekel >
36:32+ subject, "The elements of
a Christian Character."
BotK choirs are rendering ver\
Fine services. The junior choir served
in the morning's service' with
a full attendance of its members.
The senior choir served in the
night's service. II was also well
represented.
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1TH CAROLINA, SATURDAY,
Richard Carrol; I
MemoriarSchool i
Bamberg, S. C., Jan. 17?At the
regular monthly meeting of the ]
Bamberg County Teachers' Association,
which met on the above
date, the following resolution was
adopted: WHERjEAiS the -Bamberg
County Teachers, Association I
appreciates the splendid work done
for our particular schools by Mr.
O. W. Lancaster, while" he was '
Superintendent of Education for f
Bamberg County, we wish to g< f
on record thanking him for his 1
Untiring efforts for the improve- a
monfg inTK^ TSfecrro schools m'thls
county during his administration
We wish for Him every?success in -e
army life and we hope that he will i
return to us when his period of r
service is completed to take cp c
ment t>f education in Bamberg
bounty. .F
The ^Committee?on Resolutions f
J. E. Blanton ?
C. W.Moore, Secretary
Lewis L. Butler, Chairman c
Done by order of the Bamberg o
County Teachers' Association:
Ci McMillan, President a
C, W. Moore. Secretary F
ney, D. D.
Convocations *
NOTICE!
All laymen of the A. M. E
church within the boundary of
the Piedmont conference- interestad
in' the A. M. E. church' are ask v
ed to meet Friday, February 7,
1941 at 6:30 p.m. in Mt. Pisgah *
A. M. E. church, Greenwood, S (
C., for the purpose of organizing
arid discussing: the problems of 1
the church. '
J. T. W. MUMS. t,
. s
Gospel Tornado
Speaking?
Hello "World: c.
I am speaking from Homestead,
Fin. The weather is much coolet i
t'iday. I am not feeling weir."
Time will not permit me to write A
much today. If anyone would like
to write us send mail to Perrine, <
Fla. General Delivery for the next u
ten days. ?
-Old "Viv" has come out of the I
Republican party, wiil she know f
what she is goipg to do next. 1
So long, will be on the air next c
week over staticn PMLOC.
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LUL.NTY
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION . '
The Marlboro County Teachers \
held their first meeting, of the new
year, January 10 at 1:30 o'clock t
in the Marlboro County Trainintand
Bennett :ville high school aud- _[
itorium, Bermettsville, S. C.
The first part of the program,
the groups went into their departmental
meeting. Mrs. L. B '
Stubbs, thairman of the primary
group presided. Mrs. Clara Bright
gave a demonstration in seeotid
grade reading, after which Quit* j
a few interesting and worthwhile ;
ideas were derived from the demon- i
stration. A few minutes were given
for questions to be asked about
third, A general program for the
County Teachers Association, et:
It was finally decided that wti
will not have Field Day activities '
this year. After quite a discussion '
of the various rtems, Rev. A. J 1
Wrieht, chairman of the Christ- (
mas Seals sale was presented t;. \
collect for the seals. State Teach 1
ft
ers dues were collected. We ad
journed to meet FeFbruary 14 at 1
the same place.
(Miss) M. A. Baker, Reportei
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, FEBRUARY 1, 1941
Mims Calls Allen's
\lumni Council
Sere Saturday
I. M. A. MYERS REPORTS
$200 DONATION
)ear Alumnus: - - ?It
apepars at times that it is
nipossible to build an enthusiasn
or dear old Allen. I sometimes
eel that the love, the appreeia
ion, the undying1 determination
ind the "bulldog" tenacity which
'nee existed-for our school?do no!
xist any? more. This is a direct
?to; nhlt?you?to?be?nei'wonnllv
esponsible for the renewing anc
maintaining of a desirable and
onstructive interest in our alma
Allen still occupies a unique
lace in the educational scheme
or Negroes in the nation and in
iouth Carolina in particular.
Maybe you are doing all you
an, but this is to ask you to get
ithers to do all they can.
On Saturday, February 1, 1941
t 11 o'clock, we are asking each
resident and secretary of the lo
al alumni association to meet in
erson or certainly by proxy in
he Executive Secretary's office in
he Annette Hall on the campus
?i Allen. We welcome as many
then -members?of?the local alum
i association as will find it con
enient to attend.
The folio-wing ?wo necessary:
1. Financial reports of local
issociation. .
2. Active membership of local
issociation with name and adIress
of each.
3. Financial reports for libray
fum}. Name and address ol
lembei/s in each community whc
oi some reason have not affiliatd
themselves with the local oi
fate associations.
4. Report of problems in loca
association which might affect
tate association.
5. Provisions for improving
>ur executive secretary's office.
6. Provisions for current exu-nse
of executive secretarv
oroblems that we find in sroinit {
about our dailv tasks with otn
"pupils. These questiors were n
-wered by wieas given from various i
teachers in the group. ,
In the elementary group Mis.Bertie
Lawton of the M. C. T. and
Bennettsville high school, gave i
a demonstration in public sehoo j
music. The demonstration was si- (
full of" interest that it wc.s sug
gested that the association ash |
for a public school music director
In. the high school group, Miss
Margaret' Gerald, Lincoln Junio< ^
high, Cljo, S. C., and Miss A. B
Johnson, 'Bennettsville high, (lis- ^
cussed health. ' i T
After one houp in the departmental
meeting thfc group as.sembl
ed in the auditorium.. This part ?ij:
the meeting was opened with the 1
singing of "We are Climbi:/* Ja
cob's Ladder," led by Miss A. L
Bomar. Prayer, Rev. W. L. Bryant
minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved. ^
Mr. S. T. Middleton, our presi t
dent, mentioned several items he
wanted us to think of and drscussi_
First, Field Day activities; second <
Something definite to send to tho !
District Meeting from the Associof
inn o a nnv /Inoi'vna r> r hmoK/io
7. A definite plan for our nexl
ear's program.
I have just received a lettei
rom the executive secretary with
t deposit slip from the Victorj
Savings Bank which shows a de
>osit of two hundred ($200.00)
rom the City Council of Colum
ia to our general Alumni ag^o
iation.
Please meet these requests anc
>o prepared to meet other situa
ion as we find them in our meet
ng.
Remember Saturday, February
, 1011, ll* o'clock, in executive
secretary's office in Arnette Hall
Card me today if your associa
ion will be represented.
As ever for the interest of A1
en, -
J. T. W. MIMS.
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BMMANUEL A. MT E. CHI RCH
Rev. J. C. Bates, Pastor
The Sunday school was qpene<
it th<? usual hour with the Supt
?nd teachers present. The les.-oj
ivas beautifully discussed.
Our morning worship began a
11:30. Rev. Washington de'ivere<
m inspiring message which mi.de
every hea*t rejoice:
Funeral service for Mr. Johi
Wise) 'JU, of Elighs Ave., Kindle
town, who died at?his residence
Friday a. m., was conducted a
1 p. m. by the pastor, Rev. J. C
Bates. Surviving are his widow
?ive children and a host of rela
tiveSj and friends.
7:30 i). m. Rev. Mrs. Daisy Mil
er preached a noble sermon. Tin
sermon was delivered with newer
On the sick list are sisters Mc
Uool, Mc Daniel, Mayers, Hamilton
Mickel, O. Williams,~ M. GraVes
Bros. J. Caldwell, C. Mayers, M
William, R. William, E. C. Clark
fr.
Mrs. I Winnie Richarcson was
"uncrimifed Monday, January 2U
Rev. .*> jf C. Rates officated.
Emanuel Business Club
i
Emanuel 'Bus'nc.^ Club m^t
Wednesday night, January 22 a
:he borne of Mrs. E. M. Murles
21:00 Calhoun street.
The meeting was called to or
ler by ihe vice president, E. M
VTurles, 2500 Calhoun St.
The meeting was call".! to or
l:i by vice-president E M. Murles
:org, I am Thine O Lord; praye:
n concert; scripture reading b;
Mrs. Mickle, Exd. 15:1-12; minute:
r A. i_ _ l M. A : TL- u
?i liiu iasi nieuwinK* ini1 nouse wa(
hen opened for business ami re
ports from the sick committee
VIrs Graves has improved knd Mr
MeDaniel is sick. The roll wai
ailed and each member responde<
,vith a Bible verse beginning witl
;he letter E.
The hostess served sandwiches
Lea and mints. We adjourned t<
neet wvth Mrs. B. Lever, Feb. 5
E. M. Murle Reportea
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' : " PRICE: FH
Recreation Centers
For Colored Soldiei
WPA Nationai I
Defense Recreation ^
Cooi>erates
>. Plans are already under way B
for" the establishment of several H
Recreation Centers in the city for :s
1 the benefit of colored soldiers who 51
_ are being stationed at Fort Jack- ?
son. These hundreds or trainees "tr
will?be coming?to Columbia?m--*1
I search of diversion during theii
I leisure hours and the centers will
i answer the widely-felt need ol ^
providing for these young" men ?
! additional oportunities to use ir
their spare time in the best possi- s*
i ble way. , w
The program is incomplete a? **
i yet but broad in its scope, taking
in sum utuvuies as amietic com *'
petitions, patriotic programs, sing e
ing, movies, and dramatics. Uf
i Several churches have volunteered
their whole-hearted cooper
i ation for which we are grateful. co
Also, a civic organization is mak- m
i ing rapid strides toward the de- 01
sired end. Other organizations re
will be called ' upon to do their
part in this?-worthy work?and -pL1
thereby contribute to the growth *
of sepia Columbia in the great
cause of National jDefense.
Magazines will be needed, books
' games of all kinds, basketball 3
I esuipment, etc. Every individual
as well as every club, can do his ^
.part in this splendid work.
The locations of these centers .
;. will be announced at an early !"
i date. Ladson Presbyterian church
', already is active^ in., this field, is .
planning to 'operate a center in |
' the near future. * .
-J The?W.P. Aj National Defense. _j.J
I Recveation P gram, which is supervising
city A&nters, will offer a hf
I siait or trained personnel to pro
mote wholesome recreation. |
Churches, organizations, school? a|
and individuals interested in co
I operating with the present prot,
gram will please contact W. P. A (.v
I National Defense Recreation 1120 n(
' Taylor street. w
H w;
' mrs. hattie walker
'passes tl
1 i W
Mrs. Hattie Walker, daughter
"of Mr. and Mrs. John Hollis was m
j | born in Richland county, July 19, re
. 1862. She departed this life Jan. ^
- 20, 1941, at the age of 78 years.
In her early life she was married al
' to Mr. Allen Walker. To this un a<
ion fifteen children were born ^
. Their married life was contented m
and happy. Mr. Walker died some Sl
years ago. She was a member of y<
_ Taylor's Chapel church and serv ^
ed faithful until she moved away
then she .conected hdrself with fc
the Ridgewood church. She call ai
ed her friend Mr. Davoll .just a 1S
few days before she died and told
her she wanted her to know that
* she must meet her in heaven. She
suffered long and tireless but w?
1 know earth's loss is heaven's gain g
She leaves to mourn four dau jj
ghters, three sons, eighteen great 4
' grands and a host of other rela'
tives and friend3. J
Ileaven is not reached by a singh
1 bound, ! II
We build the ladder by which wr ,vv
p ^
1 MOS' k,
From the lowly earth to the vault
ed skies; Nv
We mount it summit round by a
round. n
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BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH ^
Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pastor
. 4 fi
Conway?In spite of the many jr
cfctses of influenza, regular ser- d<
vices were held at the above named 01
church. The pastor breached a very
inspiring and soul stirring sermon s(
to an appreciative audience Sun- B
-day morning. A
1 S. S. was held at the usual hour ^
with Supt. W. E. Mooree and his ?p
splendid teachers at their po t4 y
of duty. Adult class number three,
taught by Mr. F. B. Hemmingway B
t has been carrying the banner foi ^
, quite a while. The lesson was re- ^
viewed by Mr. J. V. WiHard. pf
The president of the A. C. E, U
league being absent, Mr. Charles
Hewitt conducted the league ser
" vice. Mr. Hewitt is very populai j,
' hi our league circle and his pros- ft
y ence means much to the younf. Ii
s people. A very interesting prog/am
s was outlined for next Sunday eve- .l
'ling. t m
Evening service began at 7:30 te
, i Again the pastor preached another N
* | in
3 strong and practical sermon. ^
> The trustee rally was a partial
success. Hue to the flu epidemic Y
' ! large number of the rally cap- tn
tains worn Tint nHlo t r. Ko ni-oonnv SC
,.1 A
Out of the 30 captains $148.05 was w
I reported. > fr
fE CENTS PER COPY
to be Established
s Here
iamptoif Institute
lophomore Outdoes
loratio Alger
Hampton Institute, 7a --David
fyrd, a sophomore student at
ampton Institute, is of the realtic
yovnecr generation that nev
reads the fanciful success star.ies
f Horatio Algeiv But David ia ?~
nlay at thu I'linmx of a personal
?ory that?would?have; left?good ?
Id Horatio gasniner for hj'ootM
The handsome young lad from
Washington, D. C. was, until
g younester m the Hampton Instate
trade school. Studying,
irking, capably preparing him:lf
for the day when he would
ive to go job hunting. But the
^plication of some of his Hampton
arning during the holidays has
isured him of a business and a
ireer upon graduation!
Stumbling upon an opportunity
' bid -.on a job to rebuild a baseent
into a recreational room for
le of Washington's outstanding
(altors, he drew plans and figur
l^so well that the contract was
is. Summoning several friends
lom the Hampton trade school
icy went to work.
But this letter to Wilfred E. Carr
from the realtor tells its own
ory:
"I anij taking the liberty of
ritrng to you about a young man
r the name of David Byrd. ,
"The intelligence used by him
submitting a bid to rebuild my
isement, encouraged me to hire
m to construct a recreation room
my home. I must admit that
I 1- : - - ? - - * ~
neii nis oner proved to t>e $750.00
ss than the lowest of three bids,
was reluctant to believe he knew
hat he was doing. I can now
>nestly say that this job has far
cceeded piy fondest hopes, and
only proves that the training
id background he has acquired
your University is perfect.
'JI might best illustrate his acirrtcy
in estimating the lumbei
icessary, when I tell you that
hen the job was completed there
as only one (1) board left over.
"I will be pleased to show you
lis room anytime y&u 'are in"
rashington.
"In closing I would say that in
iy twenty years experience in
>al estate, I doubt if I have ever
>en a neater or better job than
lis."
Back in school, Davis Byrd had
most, forgotten his holiday work
Iventuye when an unexpected letr
arrived. "Will you," asked hirs
irmer employe^, "accept seven
ore remodeling jobs during your /immer
holiday . . . and would
au be willinjar to let me finance
>u in opening a contracting firm
~~Washington upon -graduation9il
David m busy working at plans
?r the business he'll step into in
nother year, and Horatio Algei
again a best-seller on the Hamp>n
campus.
VOORHEES CALENDAR
Denmark, S. C., Jan. 28?On
aturday, January 25 th, the Clafn
College basketball teams ap
eared at Voorhees. Both the
jung men and the young women
cm Claflin lost to Voorhees on
lat occasion. A few days before j
iat, Voorhees had journeyed to ^
aines where the young women
on from Haines and the Vooreesp"young
men lost to Haines i
v two points.
The basketball team of young
omen from Voorhees will play
t Staite College on Saturday
ight, February 1, at the same
me that the young men of State
ollege are playing the Renaisince
from New York.
The final examinations for the
rst semester are just about windig
up and there has been evi;nee
of great activity on the part
f students for the final,, exams
Miss T. W. Wimbush, ;Directoi
f Teacher Training work at Perm j
'hool for the General Education
oard, Mrs. J. W. Barrington of
upfusta, who formerly worked at
oorhees, and Mr. w. E. Mitchell
avelinpr apent for the Leonarc
ailorinpr Company of Cincinnati
isited Voorheos this week.
The Rt. Rev. A. S. Thomas,
ishop of South Carolina Rnd j
mirrnan of the Voorhees Trustee '
oard, preached at Voorhees Sunly
night and confirmed a class
six presented by the Rev. S. C.
sher.
Principal J. E. Blanton has been
jponited a delegate to the Work- '
s Conference of the Southern
iterracial Committee. The conrence
will be held atr-.Tuskegee
istitute on Februarv fi and 7
Prof. Harold Crawford of State
allege and Mr. B. R. Turner o'
e State Department of Education
ade visits to Voorhecs in the last
nd days in connection with the
ational Defense program, which
being carried on for the United
tates Government by Voovhees
Miss B. Ganimick from the New
ork office of the Episcopal chiirch
ade ? visit to the Voorhees
hool in interest of the Woman's
uxiljary and Health work. She
as accompanied hy some friends
om Beaufort.
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