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Saturday, February 1, 1941 PERSONAL? MENTION ] ,x,vv*X,*>;hX";*V Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Holley, son * of Undertaker Holley, left Colum- ' bia, Sunday, Dec, 22nd, on their honeymoon. After spending: several days in Georgia, they went to Miami, Fla., where they resided at the home of Mrs. Lucy A . Hanna Bain. Mrs. Franker John- 1 son served a breakfast party in ^ their honor. They had a lovely time visiting in Miami. On the trip were Mr. Roosevelt Gist and Mr. Frank McBetla, all from Co iumbia. They were much pleas- , cd with the hospitality received t at the home of Mr,s. ifanna. , t THE Y. P. S. T. CM H ^lll v T? g T M,.. J home of David Ouien. The meet- I ing was called to order by the i chaplain. Sons, '"l come to thi> 1 Garden," prayer by the club, song, ! scripture read by Deliphine Myers; The roll was cajled and each mem-' '3 ber answered. The sick are improving. The next meeting will be at the home of t Mrs. Rosa Ross. 1: : MRS. ROSA L. HART "e FETED WITH PARTY n n Mrs. Mattie J. Brown and Miss ( B. M. Jackson entertained Tues- IV day evening with a beautiful din- n ner party in honor of Mrs. Hart's j< birthday. A delicious three course | dinner was served without the need of an appetizer, as 0110 ^ glimpse of the table was enough to whet any one's appetite. The affair was immensely enjoyed. The guest of honor dedicated a 11 rtoern to Mrs. Brown, subject A '] Friendly Hand. Including the hostesses the guests presented Mrs. Hart lovely l-' gifts. I1 Those present were Mrs. Henry Brooks, Mrs. Jonnie Ruber. Mrs. " Agn?s L. McDonald. Mrs. Francis Sl Woodson, Mrs. Ida Ce'emnn. t ii I THE WAVER!.Y SILVER SI VRs' 1 ' . Vl T!v W.*i lv Si 1 S'n1: Clth !t onened again on. Tuesday.- Jan-( tl enry 21 to elect ne.v officer* for c: the year. They v. eve elected as I V follows: Mrs. Matforie .1 ' ?"*nn h president: Mrs. Inez Howkins. I i' vice-president: Mrs. Mamie if orris |v f -.secretary: Mis a F.astha n vino v Host, assistant secretary: Miss h Annie Bell Frazier, freAsurev: Mrs. Lillian Smithv business ' mnp-uvor* w Miss Eunice Warren, repeater: i. ? Miss Louise Gunter. chaplain; Mrs. F. Gertrude Sans, critic. Tin- club h has already planned various Kinds h of entertainment for the future rr and for the anniversary, wa i.h will h take pkjke at a later date. We wish b to aste^the cooperation from o^ir tl associated club4 for which ve shall y be very jrrateful. We ore dediesited ,| to be exact and cooperative to at- w tnln tVtn trnn 1 fr?v wl-n/-?V> \t-/? viim? ! HUCCP55. Euhice Warren, Report* 1, ;r DINNER PARTY GIVEN vv Mr. and Mrs. James Carry en-! ^ tertained the following1 guests at their home Tuesday evening. Jan.1 ' 21st. wiUi a dinner party. Mr. ' and Mrs^ J. D. Harris, Sir. and (( Mrs. Matthew Cooper Cayruth, l?1 Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Harper. Mr. ' 1. and Mrs. Marion Williams, Mr.' and Mrs. Thomas Roof. ' I The dinner consist of rice? chop ' suey, fried chicken, fried and . stewed oysters, hot rolls, tea and '* coffee. After dinner the guests enjoyed the remainder of the ev- t' ening dancing and placing cards.' LAFAYETTE CI,I'D . C. The club met at the home of, '. Miss Serena Jackson, 2410 Green ' 1 J, street, January 28. Devotions were carried out in the usual 'JJ manner. The roll was called i each member responded. The minates were read, received and a-1 dopted. The house was opened for business. The club is giving h Valentine party February 14th j, at ,the home of Miss Serena Jack- j, son. Admission 15c single; 25c couple. The next meeting will bo held 0 at tihe home of Miss Johnson, T yon street. Tn THE ROSE SOCIAL CLUB The club met Tuesday, January J 28 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Malverse Gibson, 2585 Cherr; street. The house was called 1,1 to order by the president. Devo- . tional exercise was carried out in U1 the usual manner. The roll was * called and each member'responded briefly with a Bible verse and )ji their dues. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap- ,j, proved. The house was then open ed for business. The members j ' discussed and planned for a bin- *n go party February 5 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rice, , |T 1013 Heidt street. The public is fn invited. The meeting: adjourned. Next meeting: at the home of Mr. j,a Samuel Emanuel, 2001 Short St. n'1; Refreshments were served. * I nn FRIENDLY FOURTEEN SOCIAL CLUB th, t!i The club met at'the usual hour of at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. mi C. Coleman, 1907 Henderson St. au The devotional was carried out as ch usual after which the president M Federated Club Guest [)f President The Kjrcka Club of this city vtt? eTTtrrtrrrned Tnvfshly by Mrs A'essie Buchanan in her spacious '.onu* on K. 'Evans St." About fivt> o'clock the ladies be* " an arriving antl was met by the lostess who wore a beautiful dinler dress of' green taffeta. Mrs. Willie W. White assisted in a reation of 11m flat crepe made irvncess style. The dinner was served buffo* tyle whi h was composed of tin* ;e.v. dressing, celery, colver leaf .lis, pirkels, candied apples, cheese ind nuts, pineapple cheese cake ocoa and chocolate ice cream. The color scheme was carried mt in red and green. This party was a surprise to the Members complimentary of a beau i fill bag driven the president fo? entiling efforts since being in >ff ice. Ladies enjoying games during .he afternoon wjure: Mosdames iuij Caslev . Mi?)le Coll vers. alith Lewis. Rozella Canady, Tenlie Rebecca Pyk*SL Alethia Wiliams, Esther Smalts. Gardcniii lines, Willie White, Mnhces Carrie t-iwlor. Mamie Scott, and Bertha doses. " . ook Charge. The minutes'of the ,->i imccuiik were r?au. vjii inu i>n by the, vice-president, second (' by Miss Annie Bell Folder, the dilutes were' received. T\>*o new lombors joined the club; Mrs ' irrie Crims and Mrs. Josephine Ioyers. Unfinished and new busi ess was discussed. V?*e then ad aimed. OTS FROM Ml"liIIAY OSFNWAU) SCHOOL I?o\vman. S.. C.?The continued Purest manifested by the PTA liows that Hie -spirit of ooopera pjn still exjsts. We are grateful to Mr. J. S. birrav. Sr., and Mr. O. \V. Stehens for making several repairs lat \wtv needej.l on the building, do also appreciate the valuable p'Vice rendered by Mr. O. W t-phens and Mr. Douglas Spells 1 assuming the responsibility of he transportation of our lunch oom commodities, (lur lunch Dom worker, Mrs. Goldie Barton long with all of the workers ol he Orangeburg. area, has been allow to meet at Branchville on dednesdav, January 20. It will e the purpose of this meet!tier fn ive these. lunch room workers ji?A i;?! training in this type of ork. So far. Mrs. Barton has fen serving, very efficiently. It is with saddened hejyls. that *e report the misfortune of one f the "pillars" of the PTA Mrs. Istelle Smith, who after having een confined to the Tri-County ospital. in Orangeburg for treat<ent, found it necessary to havo :v leg amputated. After having en confined to the hospital for iree weeks, "another member Its. Virvio ?kluri*y Berry has been ismissed. The entire community i.-hes for them a speedy recov rv. s \ Sever:'! studentr. end other mem rs of the PTA are.up and out rain after winning the battle ith the threatened flu epidemic Miss Rosa B. Reed, our Home II club to h.mpn permanent work >r the year on December 22nd. 'in. Student offlicers were elect 1. with Miss Johnnie Mae Sion as local clfib leader. The "st interesting5 bit of work was ie making of corn shucks into ieful household articles. The ub has wonderful hopes for '41 ' On Thursday night. January .10 M:\nless Wedding will be ore ntcd. The characters will be >rt,-ayed l.y members of the 8th < ado, this promises to be the hit < the season; " . Mrs! Ethel Joyce of Chicago, : !.. the sister of a member of the 1 culty, Mrs. Alifnir Brown, is ( siting relatives in Orangeburg, e are looking for\Varri to a visit oni her during her stay: 'atch our colun.ii?watch our ogress! ? FM'.'llc F. Stephens, reporter. I'v c. r;i OVER HOI OS- r MIST 01' \RTER WITH REV. 1 S. TAYLOR I Creenville. R. C.?The first 1 te'lv Conference of Allen 1 mule A. M. E. chiircv, VmPl I niflary 12. and 13 with Rev. C ' Glover, presiding. 1 On Sunday the presiding eldei 1 cached two forceful isermons ' lioh will linger in tlie-hearts 1 id minds of those whA heawd rJ m. The business session of the f arter was held Monday evening t ;v. C. G'. Glover presiding. Tho stor. Rev. B. S. Taylor, being t lisposed. was not able to attend p conference. s Th? nrrsirling elder commended t c officers for the excellent re- ' rt made. in- pn-Miun? eioor was alsp loud r his praise to the pastor for th" f c-at \\.*rk be'ng done. lie hpdo t o church to continue to press t rward until the pool is reached. Since the last quarter $2,052.51 c s been raised. The ^paster and 11 mhers of Allot) Temple ehurch 1 e working- hard to have the final t vrt jape burning in October, D. V a The officers and members of d e quarterly conference expressed ,1 cir appreciation for the return t the pastor and presiding ehlei F rl ph-dtred their whole hearted a pport to the program of the n ilrch. V s dss F. L. "Lykes, Reporter r CHfcSTER PARAGRAPHS Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Douglas and little son of Roqk Hill made a few pop calls on friends here while enroute to and from Spartanburg where they spent the week end. Rev. Dougla"s was for several years pastor of Calvary Baptist church. \ Prof. T. J. Hanberry of Columbia, State NYA supervisor, was in town " Tuesday "and visited the rchools. Prof. T. P. Hammonds, who has been representing tho Pilgrim Life Insurance Co..* has resigned and left Sunday afternoon for X-Y. C. where he has employment in another field of work. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boulware >f Iligh Point, N. C., were here last week end because of the death of a relative at White Oak. " Rev. M. J. Coker, pastor - * Calvary Baptist churchy -is out again after being ill with the flu for a week. He is studying at Bene diet College, Columbia, but was rot able to attend school last week. All of Chester's music lover.*, mlined and whiteboard the groat est speech Sunday morning delivered on the "Wings Over Jordan" program by Dr. C. Leroy Hacker of Orlando, Fla. Dr. Hacker is very pleasantly remembered here for his wonderful bass voice and his pleasing rendition of the song "Un the Koad to Mandelay, while a member'of the Benedict College quartet while he was a student there. i The NYA teams played in Fin ley Hi gym Monday nrirht with the score for both girls and boys being in favor of Finley high. In Cowpens, .Friday nigh". Finley girls and Cowpens boys Avon. The death of Mr. Daniel Massey Sunday morning at the home ol his sister, Mrs. Hattie Walker, and her husband, Mr. Robert Walker, was" a ereat shock to the entire town. He was HI about lea days but no one thought the end.was so near. Mr. Walker was Very quiet in his manner and was fond of all of the neighbors and little children. He made his home with bis sister, Mrs. Hattie Walker.^ Funeral services wer& held at C:iv met Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon with Rev. F. R Gladden preaching the sermon. He leaves a wife. Mrs. Ida Massey ol X. Y. C., who was not able to come because of illness and one.son, Mr I lames Massey of Richmond, Va., who is also ill and could not conic, one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Fostei ;)f Cioldsboro, X. C., two sisters,! Mrs. Hattie Walker of Chester Mrs. Roxie Barnes of Washington. I). C., two nephews, Mr. \Vill;cJ ' nappen ox waneiDoro, air. .lame? Chappell of Chester; one niece, i Mrs. Viola Turner of Winnsboro and mar.y other 1 relatives and friends who are sad because of his death. Undertaker Will King was in charge. Burial was in Hebron cemetery beneath ~a mound rf beautiful flowers which came from friends far and near, both colored and white. Mrs. J. W.Manoney has as he euest jn her home, her aunt, Mrs. Muller b'om NT. Y.. C. and Sumter, S. C., who isohere for an indefinite stay. After a lingering illness, Mrs Pleasant ' Heath, one of Chester's old and very hrglily respected" citizens died at her home neatCemetery St. after being in declining health for several years Juunornl services . wei'e held at Lineolnville Baptist church Tues day afternoon and burial was at I.eeds.. Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Adair of Cl<arlothe spent the week end here with his mother, Mrs. M. M Ad:iir Bailey St. Mi?js Eunice Adair is able to be liack at her duties in the schoolroom after being . out sevcal days with f'uIn the Christmas Seal sale $7< 80, which amount is included in :he total sales for Chester county All of the workers did well this rear and another year, it is hoped that the reports will be still larger. Bethel a. m. k. church Rev. B. J. Hutchinson, Pastor t?t. George?We are very sorry to say that our Supt., Mr. Joseph loves was unable to be out Sunlav because of the flu. Sunday school was conducted >y the other officials and we had a very fine lesson. The lesson was reviewed by Mrs. S. E. Felder. We also had two very fine ser 110ns. In the morning Dr. Farmer vas at a high speed for he really infolded the scripture. He used foi irs subject, "Watch and pray that /ou mignt oe aoie to overcome.' rhe scripture lesson was read from St. Luke 15:19. Our hearts burned ieep and we drank from a fountain hat was running: deep and calm rhe sermon will linger in our learts- a long: time. Sunday evening: at 7:30, another varm, soul stirring: and burning nessagfe was delivered by Rev. V. McFadden. Dr. Farmer held his first quartr Monday night which was a very ine one. Though quite a few of he leaders were absent they sent heir reoprts. < Mrs. Maggie JoneS and her hildren, Mrs. Tholnia Elector an^ dr. Romeo Jones, returned to New iforW 'Saturday night after amending the funeral of hushtind nd father, Mr. GilWert Jones who leparted this life on the 19th of January. His remains were lahl :o rest in St. James cemet'lr" h iday of last week. Mr. Jones was i native of St. George but had nnde his home in New York for everal years. He leaves several elatives to mourn his passing. ' THE PALMETTO LEA CORN STICKS Of all foods which have had their origin, in tho South, <yrn bread is one of the best known. The " "further south you go,- tHe-more~ , frequently corn bread appears on the menu. Morning, noon and night there are appropriate corn hrpAfls Among the best liked are Corn Sticks 1 cup corn meal 1 % cup flour >/4 teaspoon salt V* teaspoon soda Vi cup sour buttermilk 1 egg % tablespoon margarine Sift meal, flour, salt and soda three mnes. Add the milk and beaten egg yolk, melted margarine* , and lastly beaten egg white. Pour small amount into piping hot, greased corn stick pans and bake in hot oven (425? F.) for IB minutes. Serve hot and with a generous amount of cc^tonseed.oil margarine. Yields S to 10 sticks. Other favorite Southern reclpef are presented in a large, full-color, 100 page cook book, "100 Southern Uecipes." Send to National Cotton Council, Box 18,- Memphis, Tenn. RALLY DAY AT BETHEL R. E. CHURCH Union Height,' S. C.?Sunday, ! Jr-n. 26 "marked the opening of a | senes of rallies to be had at the I H tlul Reformed Enisconal rhmcb I Yb meeting was very successful. I The Rev. Johr\ L. Aikeni minister ["of Holy Cross R. E. church was j the speaker of the day. His message was taken from Nehemiah 2:1^ "Let us rise up and build". | Among the ministers* present .were the Rev. Paul Washington, Rev. James Harris, Rev. S. B. Hamilton end Rev. C. H. B'utler. This rally was Jmder the leadership of Mrs. M. King and Mrs S. Taylor. An appreciative amount was raised. F> AC. ELAND NEWS Upon receiving the sad intel'igenee of the passing of Mr. J C. Brewer on January 21. scores >f people throughout this and other states were filled with grief. Mr. Brewer was loved and re pe: ted by both white and colored. Being a man of integrity and industry, he was for years a wise ligious and civic activities. He exhibited always a Christli'ke spirit. hot l, bv nropont on/1 /,v?~-1 -ii ?vrv uiiu VAC*IIIjjitr. As we mourn with the family we have the consolation ~~oF" tho memory of a beautiful life that is every worthy of emulation and we can truly say "A great man has fallen in Israel." Funeral services were conductor' it Weslejy Chapel M. E. church Friday. January 24th. with Rev. R. R. Kir.g, the pastor, delivering the main eulogy. Among those who naid tributes of respect were: Dr T. E. Randolph. President of Claflin College, Orangeburg, S. C.; Rev. K. P. Hough, Cheraw, S. C.; Rev, Norwood, Dr. 0. W. Long President of Coulter Junior- College. Cheraw, S. C.; Prof. 111. II Butler, Principal of Hartsville 'high school. Hartsville, S. C.; and Br P. E. Thomas of Darline.ton, S. C A consoling prayer was offered by Dr. J. II. Toatley, pastor o1 Chesterfield, Second Presbyteriar He is survived by a loving wife Mrs Emma Brewer, eight sons, Prof. II. C. Brewer. Hartsville, S C.: Thedo, James, Arthur, Joseph, William and Preston Brewer of York and Mr.' Napoleon Brewer: six daughters. Mrs. Etta Ferguson Snartanburg, S. C.; Mds. Ljllie Atkinson, Misses Thelma and Cassie Brewer, New York; Mrss Dorothy Brewer. Orangebu<ur; and Miss Dora Brewer,_ono sisteri Mrs Effie T. Nivens, Monroe, N. C.: two- brothers. T. F. and H. E. Brewer, a host of relatives and friends. Mrs. Rosa Brewer is . indisposed at this writing. Mrs. Annjo Heehavarria of New York City rs at the bedside of her mother. _ Prof. J. A. Nance, Knoxville. Tenn;--Mrs. Lillie Atkinson. NewYork: Miss Thelma Brewer, New York; "Miss Dorothy Brewer, i Oranpeburp: and Miss Dora Brew < or were the dinner puests of Mr. , and Mrs. T. F. Brewer and family Quite a number from here attend 1 iU : 1 i-ii unp i n in t'oiiicrpsxionai aistrjci meeting iti Cheraw Saturday. ? Miss Golda McCombs of Clinton College, Rock Hill. S. C, visited her mother. Mrs. Annamie MVCombs Saturday. < Mr. William .Tohn|#n of Chester | field, ,S. C., is visitmg hirf daughter, Mrs. L. J. Brewer. The New Home Makers of tl\e Pageland Rosenwald high school 1 invite you to attend their forsl < barn dance Friday evening, Jan- ^ uary 31. Admission F- cents and , 10 cents. DEB St. Stephen High Sch Defense School to Yoi St. Stephen, S. C.?The St Stephen high school opened Jan 20, 1941 free training courses, ir tr ck, tractor and automobile mechanics and carpentry for out of-school youth, under the NaTional Defense program-.. These courses are offered to youth from the ages of 17 to 25, living in the school area. .Automobile mechanics will be taught by Mr. Elmer McGown. Carpentry will b e taught by Rev. W. Williams. The courses are . designed to train young men in National Defense jobs and also in farm shop jobs, courses-! will run Mondays through Friday" from 5 otldck until 8:00, each evening under the direct supervision of W. Z. Wilson, voca uonai agriculture teacher, and will be held at the agricultural building. Equipment and instruction for these courses will be furnished through the National Defense ? progfam. -Application fm thhv training may be made with Prof. ? W. l.. Wilson, agriculture leacner. After having completed these courses each student will receive a certificate from State Department of Education. We are grateful to Superintendent J. Q. Kibler, Regional Supt. for National 'Defense; L. A. Gause and Principal W. H. Swinton, for assistance given us. Beta Zeta Omega Chapter Sorority 23rd Founders' Day Celebrating * the thirty-third Founders' Day of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, members of Beta Zeta Omega Chapter located; at Orangeburg. .S. C.. met with tv,? community on January 19th ht the New Zion Baptist church. Rev J. J. Abney, pastor of the t'hurch 'delivered an appropriate and schbl ,|arly sermon to our group oh "The Women at the Cross." Prior to the sermop a very excellent tribute to founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha and a resume of the sftrority were given by Basileus Geraldyne Pierce Zimmerman. Music for the occasion was fur'nrshed by a group from the State College choir, under th'e direction of Soror Lenora Hull of Pi.-Chapter, Fisk University. Soror H"ll is now a music instructor at Stat > College. At three o'clock in the afternoon the sorors journeyed to the well appointed cafeteria at State College where a Three course luncheon was served. Sorcjr Geraldine J. Hurd, Dean of th? Home Economics, department of State College, gavi a splendid report of the Louie. Soror Hurd's report was a fit tine prelude to the rededication service which terminated a profitabl" and inspiring anniversary of Alpha ; Kappa Alpha. Beta Zeta Oniega appreciate the fellowship of Soror Frances Wool folk of Alpha Sigma Omega, whose husband teaches chemistry at Claflin College; Soror Connie R. Howe of Epsilon, head of history department at Claflin; and Soror Leonora Hull of Pi Chapter,-music instructor at South Carolina State College. Orangeburg- District Holds Council Pursuant to the call of Dr. [ Samuel Nance, presiding- eldeV?; the Orangeburg district, the re- ] ligious forces met in Williams Chapel A. M. E. Church, Orange- , burg, S. C., January 13th. After , devotional exercises, the presiding h elder was -presented to the audi-! ] ence hy Rev. R. J. Jefferson. ! ] Dr. Nance said in part "we shall v lay the premise of our discourse | , in inscription carved on the Liber- ] ty Bell of historic fame, which j . reads: 'Proclaim liberty throughout all the land and unto all the, c inhabitants thereof"'. Lev. 25:10. The speaker related the history of 1 the casting and dimensions of the Liberty Bell, .Jhe' notable events, associated wi#j it and the important intineraries, of this great bell after which "lie ably discussed the j., following thoughts, first: Our liberty provided under tho! Civil Rights. Bill. Second: The I liberty of a trained mind and third V Liberty and justice in matter oi ~ earning: a livincr and lastly: Liber ty to Worship God. The work of the fiscal year- was;" planned and the seat of -the an nuual meeting: and time was fix 1 ed. The elder was given a purso! and the ladies of the district gavo j an elaborate pounding of various- | good things to eat. All pledged | to do their best year's work. DOUBLE BRANCH A. M. E. CHURCH > West Columbia, ~S. C.?The S. S. opened at the usual hour with f the Supt. and his co-workers at _ their post of duty. Sunday being j the fourth Sabbath in the month] ? the pastor was at Mt. Pisgah : ? where he delivered a wonderfully sermon. At 7:30 p.m. the pastoi C preached another soul stirring sei c mon at Double Branch A. M. E Ijj :hurch, giving us the spiritual food that is very essential for out C spiritual strength. 0 The community joins in svnipa <5 thy with the family in the dehth S of Mrs. Idora Bokins. Sh^ was v funeralized Sunday at Mt. Hebron o Baptist church, Edmund, S. C ^ c ool Opened National jth Jan._20,.1941 Rens at State College i[Saturday, Feb. 1st OranKi'bui'K. K. Jan. 27 "Hask( tball'?i L'rt-lltt -si n'niui-tr that's what the fans. all say afto i watching the fast -snappy pas* ) work, sensational shots and speei sHtpvn hy the Renaissance, colore; eatre stars who come here t<> op i p< is I- South Carolina State, < oljegi ! Saturday. February 1, It'll. I Wilmeth Sid-at-Silitfh. forme; Syiae.se I'diversity All-Amelia: i football ami basketball star is' tlx i addition to the Rens. lie fits i? , nicely with the style of play usei by the 'colored eaire stars and i' will take plenty of opposition t< ; stop the Rens'ypew' star. A pair f,f Septan jriants - "Tar1 '.an'* Co..p,-r and "Wee Wilie"' Smith alternate at the pivot spot Captain Evre Snitch -is the spar! plug of the Reus while- "Hop" " Cafes.?"1'u jp \ "?llyll ami? Clayton are all outstanding "fx-r Sfniei'- on the hasketbai; tioor. TV.i. . .. .I..,- I|UM1LC'1 111 SI1U".\ I 'heir skill jiiramvt the fust breakj inir Stale Colleire- carets. Stateb Holder.. Penn atid Copeland \v.! show the Hens v.Tiat collejre basketball really i1-. Th?* trume promise-many thrills and chills. Robert E. Howard .. FFNKRAI. RITES FOR MRS. EI.Ol lSE KIBEER .Mrs. Elouise Jones Kibler, thi daughter 'of the late Otis and .Nezzie Jones, passed to the jrreat hevonds Wednesdayk January 22 1941 in the Gallinjrer Hospital jn Washington. I"). C Mrs. Kibler v.as born in Newberry county, near Pomaria. S. C.February 1". Ibid. After the death of her mother. February lb. 1920 and the death of her'father. June 1922. she was jriven to her mother's srstet'. Mrs. L. A. .Wise and Nor man Wise who roow^l v.,.*. ... ? , MVI ll|> f attend Sunday?school and church along with her aunt. .She .attended school in Newberry county unti1 her aunt ami uncle. Mr. ard Mrs Wise moved.to Washington. D. C to ljve for fouv vc^rs. While there | ?he- attended the'city soh"<>ls ol Washington. They then moved hack to South Carolina, near Prosperitj where she attended Howard Juoioi hich school and 'graduated un'dej Prof. Sullivan. May, lt'21. She was'converted at the i.go <>< twelve an<i joined Mt. Hebron A. M. E. church where she spent all of her early life. She.married Earn est Kiblor of Prosperity. S. C. December 20. 1021. ceremonies performed by the Rev. T. E. Robinson. About four years later she and her husband moved back to Washington. D. C. to ljve. To this union was born six children. "Sistei Kibler leaves a loving husband she children and seven aunts, one sister, one brother, and a h0<t- ?f relatives and friends to mourn hei death. She was brought home Jan uary 25 by?her H'Usband and children ;i r (I n >>,t I A TU ' .-v. n jar. i 111- 1UII era] took place at Mt. -Hebron A. M. E. church. Rev. S. J. Johnson, pastor. Master of ceremonies. Rev. P R.-Bedeob.^ughv. who -lined- -thv-fir-st. hymn: prayer by Rev.' Wallace: talk by Rev. B. II. Holmon; letters and condolences read by Miss Curie L. Rikard; solo. "When T Tome to.ihe.End of My -Journey," Mrs" Ardilia tSligh of Prosperity: talk iy Bros. I.. W. Wrse and N*. A (dolman: solo. Miss Esaline Wise: n-riiam preached bv the pastor Rev. Johnson. Sister Kibler was a fine young vonvan. She was loved by ever) >ne who kr.ew her. both old and :oung. The community |ti which she ivcd has lost a peaceful neighbor. Her husband has lost a, loving vifc and her children have lost a levoteij mother. Sleep on Sistei \ibler. we loved you but God lovd you best. Prof It I! I? iL- >. >f Prosperity ?. in t-harco. I'elephone 9231 DANTZLER BROS. SHOE REPAIR SHOP 379 Gervais St. Columbia. S. C. Prices Reasonable nvisihle Half Solinp a Specialty V'rtrk Called For and Delivered! Viz/?cit >000000000000000000000000 [ Send for Free Catalog tod ; Featuring the ROMAN "arrior* ' Narrow to extra wide brims. T We sell by Mail Oply, to THE RO> i 141 West 125th St. lO'OOOOOOOOOOOOvOOOOOOOOOOO^ - . I PAGE SEVEN Citizenry of Latta City And Dillon County e Praise Columnist Dfar Mr. Editoi: Z_ Wo. the colored citizenry of I<atta City and Dillon County. S. read with' Vapt interest, and , agile delight the most timply and , unique subject on "The Patriotism of the American Negro," from the facile quill of the brilliant colr' umnist the Rev. Mr. ft. A. Fiah hurne. The 'article was ventilated, and V discussed in a virile, felicitous, .concise, yet comprehensive style j a* to corjvjncoj*t? that the authoJf d ' is, n safe, and sane leader in coun - sel, precept, artd life. Our grout) 1 is ... upor%-such wise, and I prudent men to expose our tal'lents, and accomplishments to our I vast republic as real. ami . genuine ; I contributions, worthy of the most ' I profound consideration for accepI tance. and to merit for us. .unequi^Ivocaly, and unmistakably, n? stable .1 piano, a fiu vuiii'. Ullfl the com J I mon rights <.f law. and living in I our big democracy. Our strug'Igles upward, though natural, and .1 sound, are Iritter. arid hard, and I pungent when these restrictions I afflict, and sap our ambition to 1 excel, a*d achieve. k. The fluent minister, reiterated I the Negro's interest and unabated 1 low he has for his country, re I gardless of how uncomfortable I she has ?treated him in the past land present. He fights at her I calls, without balk or murmur. I Hi honors, and obeys her?laws, I hoping, and praying daily fthat I all of the Constitution's privileges I will he granted to him, as .are I enjoyed. without restraint by I other peoples about him. I The columnist informs us of I the smast^-tHjl*thoughtful action, I thru him of rhe Georgetown MinI ister's Alliance appealing to the I S. C. Governor to consider the Ne I gro in his appointment of the .Leighty-three draft?boards-Cor the ~ I state. Twenty-three of the lead 1 inp Negroes of the state were I recommended. Each one of these J"N''gr"t*s feel justly and heartily I proud of the Georgetown Minis I tors' -Alliance, and Rev. R. A I Fishburne for the lofty esteem in .. ...m '.my were, and -are held, and recommended. In my town, Latta, and County Dillon, and the adjacent cities, apd counties, the report is. that these Negroes have been and are giving free, faithful. and splendi'1 services. It is significant that this treatise comes just when the whole Cnion is engaged in discussing "The Inter-racial .Situation," and on the eve, when the powerful Methodist church, with her 8,000, 000 of members, of every race, on the earth, will meet, and ex patiate soundly, and thoroughly on many vital themes on "Race Relations Day. February 9, 1941. What shall be the out come of all of this debate or discussion? When so?many folk afe giving such significant concern, and sol id interest about a better living condition in every weight, size, shape, law, faith, hue. work, etc. Lit?dpya pppaat?th^-wg-jaxe. more, ! end more willing and able to singiv subscribe to THE AFFIRMATION O F FAITH: . I "I believe in God, who made of one blood all nations that on earth do dwell. 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