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Bf Tw? WOODRUFF NEWS By Mrs. Dot. Binder >. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Norris c j Khiscity, werevisitor* in CarlivU ^ K?SL_. this week. t WEfi' Mesdames Evelyn AVilburn, Dot Linder, and little Miss Patsy Ann t ijkK Kincaid visrted their niece and sis E&f ter-in-laws, Mesdames Carruth Kir RR|t caid and Minnie Foster in Marion 'ty. FE?G~.?Miaa?Marian Kincaid ac- ' companred thorn..back home an 7 spent two weeks with her sister Patsy Ann Kincaid, who" is a stu dent in the Woodruff high school iyg. Miss Annie Posey of Pine Hurst N. C.f passed away last Sunday ti and was brought here for burial Tuesday at New llethel Bapti church. This her native home bu i -- has been living in Pine Hurst fo < several years. Rev! A! D: Dun" M can officiated. Interment was ii the church cemetery. i " RV.f. lonvps to mourn her passing I a sisTeri MisS" Mattic Posey oi Pine Hurst,' N. t , two iV'itiews "J ^Hr- and two nieces. - ... J > . The Baby Popularity Contest spo n so red by the faculty of th high school closed Friday night The babies, who won pbrzes, an ; as follows: first prize, Elneta 1 Minis, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs. Andrew Minis; secon* prize, Gloria Laurine Wilburn, th< hifant daughter of Mr. and Mrs " Ralph Wilburn; third prize, Law fT ?.rence Allen Williams, the son oMr. and Mrs. Allen Williams. jj*i Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson 4^*. rrf Fountain Inn." visited Mr. am' Mrs. Will Smith Wednesday. < Mr. Dennis Gist. Jr.. is under- 1 going treatments at the* Count\ ~? Colored Hospiiu.1 in Snartanbnrg. _ Mrs. Anna Simpson, of Mounts ville, visited Mrs. Mollib- Frank of this city la.-*? week. Mr. J.?W. Flanks was a visitot? ~^~T?ocirTTnTr-F:- r. last Sundays'* ~ _ rj'^t - ? - ? New. Bethel News Our Sunday school was fine with r ine oupu una nmfi oi me learne: w present. Mrs. D. P. Parks, oui I( intermediate teacher, is ill at thi: writing. Several persons- from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Bertha. Merridth Sunday everting in Spartanburg at Thompson Street Bap ^ tist ch rch. Interment was'"herd at Beaver Dam. Some of those wh< went' Trom Woodruff were: Mrs Nancy Allen, Mr. David Robin son, Sr.. Prof, and Mrs. Allen Wil liams a+ul others. - M+i??Nniirio and >*? > th> r, J< seph. of Washington, D. C., ar. ^ visiting .their parents, Mr. and Mrs Moses ' Norris, al.-io friends and relatives. 1 I Wednesday night a grand tin:. n was had at Now Bethel. The pray rr-? er band <rf Duncan, S. C. amf-pray er band of Switzer, S. C. wer present, also ,Rev,'Minus Pearsoi of Switzer who brought to us : great message, The prayer ban< t from Beaver Dam-was?also there | Our service was like a revival ? It seemed as if every one \va> happy. Don't fail to read the. Palmetto . Leader. Mrs. E. J. Parks MORRIS BROWN AMP. C ill RCT' , Rev. It. 1. I.emon, Pastor :_/ . \ - r o roumlcis ftav \yas nhsVi ved _ last Sunday at Morris .Brown Rev. Lemon preached at 11 a.m from the subject: "The Permit I hurc h A l-..-(T? .... L " ' the sermon found a responsivi echo in the*1 hearts of the hoar , cvs, Our usual number of visitors won- in attoniianco. A warn; wei eome is 'always ex tended" VrSitoV -? who conic to Morris Brown. Out Vl _ .church Si-howl under the directiqr of Bi o.?WbS.- Grant, -flm?Strpr.? ts * " held forth at p.m. followed 1 by the ACK League .nd.-r Uk s direction of Mrs. V. Lemon, i? s '-i the absence of the president, Tiro \ R. Gadsden.' Our Pastor's wife, is r A a Live Wire in the work, of Mur- 1 ris Brown. The Junior Church i ___ choir is fast becoming a facta; in the work of Morris Brown. t At AkhO p.m. u program .was r tendered for Founder's* Day am: c?< was enjoyed by those attending ? Featuring the occasion were papers rendered by tha following , h members .of our church, who are always to be depended uribn When ? "tbcca'sion arises. The - history r r~! the A. M. K. Church was the sub ject of a paper by Bro. J.J. Tay- ? lor. "The Spirit =?f Richard A) Ion," constituted the paper rendered by Bro. J. A. Brown; and t ("The Educational March of th; y A xt i,' ru..?r.u|" ?? -4 by Bro. W.D. Bradford. The sen- y jfc- ior choir and the junior choir rer a dered appropriate selections. Mr; y Edith Green rendered a solo, "M> t "> Task." The well rounded, progran ~ was Well received, and the da\ ? was closed with many happy recollections of our great Prototype v Er Richard Allen. , v Our spring rally is launched |r and the indications point to sue L cess. Rev. R, I. Lemon, with sev * E> oral other Charleston pastors, igfi -= on Tuesday morning for Mew Or leansT^La^ to attend -thrr-Cuunci' r of Bishop* in tlmt city. Morrira Brown still continues tr 0 hold fast to her record of fidelity ? Bcfnd the cause of African Mefcrodisr in Sotrth Carolina. Her banner sliii y E^*' flies to the hreeze, unruffled. W? . still maintain our Forward l/ook ^ |p Subscribe For? jp The Palmetto leader I UNION MEWS The annual meeting of the Sjjar a: burg district of the JN^C^Mu at ual Life Ins. Company was. hel' bi ere at the branch office Friday a, February 7. Messrs J. L. Wheeler p issistant director of agents, am. ). R. Martin, supervisor of agents tr vere present. They brought to the hi neeting very inspiring addresses' el ling of the excellent progress st he company made in l'JJO, and ^ iresented the program for 1941. One of the highlights uf thi. .1 neeting was the annual dinner q vhich was served by Mr. and Mrs. >Y. H. Hampton at the Hampton' ale. Aside from the agency forct irfd officials the following guests *'! vere pi'Ssent: Dr. C. A. Dawkinr ' >raf. A. A. Sims,, Ituth Pridi'r Revs \ C. Col em air,JaneFette J? It M. Dawkms, Wilson and Thomp- a ion. Messrs E. N. Williams am 01 >V. E. Free, Miss Julia Dobson, DrA. Sartor, Mrs. G. W. Bolden m Ue.nlaiiu's J. S, Bolden, W.' W ? dob en?rrnti?master George?Whit? ey Uolden rl Alter riinner speeches were made C( >y I'rof. A. A. Sims. Itev.v Wilson ind Thompson, Dr. Sartor, agon' T. Pearson, and district man- " igei G. W. Bolden. - 01 .Y... Edward Brown of Chester. uis arrived in the city and is now >' i member of the N. C- Mutual 11 Aguicy. He will relieve Mr. J. S- S oleen, who has recently been ap " poi*. ted assistant manager. , Mr. tl Bolthin w ill make Union his head tl luaiters. Mr. Brown is a grad w ati nlV Benedict College and come< Tt 4? Ciis district highly -recommend?gJ ed by his former teacher. Pro: It S. I.. Finley. di LM.u.s are being made, to reach n ail, .nilI (Very member of Bethe' dnm-h this -year by means of cir M tular leaders. J&o far, there are Jf :h^y leaders and thirty cireks- TiiSutVday Rev. J." C. jCoaxtini do- Y\ ive (*d a short seromn" and lattp 7 iutrihed thfc duty of the circulai s and members. Mr. Solomor j jinyard made some remarks also g, ae s' of those who were present, ... ve b.lieve that the leaders are going to do well with their memJOI'S. " Mr. James Taylor, formerly oi p: T. Matthews but for many yea's ir lived in Warren, Ohio, departed \1 his life a few davs atro and fin;- $ ral services were held at Bethel M Sunday, February 9 at 2:30 p. m. bi Smn-iving are his wife, .Mis. jtl fan i s Taylor, one son, and a host \v >f- near relatives and friends, w Tuesday, February 4, was social w light with the TwlighCers. The club g net at the~Tiome~of Miss Hennie- -\v 9wi ns with nearly alh of the mem- -jVj iters present and a large group oi visitors. The club wishes to" thank T< hc< visitors and .we hope you will ncome again. tc Many interesting games were n played and. every one expressed ft himself as having a nice time. A "M :eli jus repast was served. hi The following helped in the tt t'hristnias Seal salt* of Calhoun ai ounry: , - ? 'a St. Matthews high school, $25-. t:t 17: Friendship Bajrtist cliureh, a, tl.(. : St Matthews Baptist church vt Sfi.Gii; Bethel TtT" M. "Br?church hi 55.2J: Twilight Club, $2..r><). Com- m nunify, $40.F7. ~ |u M ss Mary ley Rivers spent the vet k end at Lome with" pat ent- \\ tnti friends. : -A ?M 1 . and Mrs. I.'I,.?W ha Ivy had -jn is their guests Sunday Mr. and ?Irs. Rivers and Mr. Charlie Terntie of "'Charleston, S. (\ ? "a! _ ... -yr. WOOIMtl 1'F NKWS y< a Trlnitv A. M. E. /ion Church j^( - - hj Rev. J. A. I.ipsey, Raster of . n< -Stmtlay?wa* a very, void Hay IJ nit it didn't affect the" people iin th roin x to church. We had a^very H ippteeiative audience at bothnser *ai ices; arid our pastor preached a> fi lever before;. It made our "hearts th is ! y the way. The offering foi el he day was S21.0(1. One new inem pi )er was added to the church. Is Fht "e were several visitors tc vorship with us Sunday, whom el tre always welcome. ~ rr Messrs. Suwell and Joseph?Not -in is of Washington, DC., visited S( heir parents Mr. and Mrs. Moses ta shmUs here the week end. They st ettr ned trr Washington Monday cr Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mood\ $ ind Mrs. Arrow Gage of Greci re eer visitors here Sunday p.m. R Miss Annie Posey formerly of pi hrs city .passed away ?her- ~G lome in Pinehurst, N. C., 'last h? f i ' r i P<iy a ml ^ :is f u nc mrmt?rrrh* k-thel Baptist church-ytuesday Si ifternoon by the pastrir, Rev. A ' CI ). Duncan, Jr. A large qrowd at pi ended the funeral. Miss Posey's wi riendn he-re were numerous ?nu as he was held in high esteem. To Ci now her wae to love her. She si vafT always jolly whenever we te vould meet her. She was laid to fo est in the church cemetery he- R' leath a mound of hoautiful flow m rs. She leaves to mourn hei >ose'y. of Pine Hurst, N. C.- two i?phew8 and two nieces And a host m if other relativea, , th Sick: Mesdamea F.llen Smith so nd Annie Jones. We wish foi nevn a speMy recovery. T M Miss Marian Kincaid who has hi >een visiting her aunts and sis- th er. Mesdamps F.velvn Wilhn-t-n )ot hinder and Patsy Ann Kincairt ce ias returned to her homo in Maion, N. C. . Fi Mrs. Anna Simpson of MountR w; ille visited her fister-in-law Mrs bo reek. c. 'J ph if aiiKili - - _ TH CHESTER PARAGRAPHS About forty Agents and friends tended the Annual Dinner given f the N. C. Mutual Life Insorice Co. on Friday afternoon ayh year they have served the . inner at the home of the Disict Manager, Mr: C. E. leathers at this year, it was served in le dining room of Finley High :hoo!, and was prepared by the ,?fcL- teacher,?Miss, E.?A_?Wil _ erson. The decorations were aains of red and white paper n the wall in large letters were ie words, "40 Years in Service, huh had reference to Mr. Loath IP time with the Company. The lace cards bore the same words, ix High School girls served the nests. The table napkins as well s, the decorations also carried at the Valentine idea. The guests ere-seated at seven tables. Din?r was served at 3:30. The menu as- turkey,- dressing, creamed jas, hut~.tr red carrots,?cola.slaw, ce, hot home made rolls, cocoa, lif e, candies, mints, salted pea uts, ice cream. Mr.- David Feas r was given a prize for making ie least "mistakes made thig lonth. Mr. Clarence W. Leathers iceived a check for $15 for writ ig the Inost insurance the past loulh. ~ Manager Leathers was ivm a handsome leather bag by ie Agents and representatives in lis district. Miss Hattie Ramseur ie office See'y, was presented ith Schaffer fountain pen. Short ilks were made by several of the nests.?Mr. W. H. Harvey, of Co-tmbia* was. a special guest. At Calvary, Baptist church Sun . ?1, IJ..I1.. .J mtrL! I .?.\ mi- iuiii.i , vm-iLifii wmcn is ie Best Day of the Week ?' os <i, with a good attendance nd an interesting program. The . port of . the day is as follows [orday?Mrs. Helen Walker $20 uomIuv ? Mis.s Dewov- MeDowell $41.45, "eVnesday?Mrs. Hagood 3.00 husdav?Mrs. Mamie Burgett IT" 8.00 Yiday?Mrs. Rhineh.&r^t 27.40 oh lay?Mrs. M. T. Cokei\ 39.16 Grand Total __ __ $162.07 Prof. S. L. Finley otfeied three rizes which went to the followig persons: 1st prize $2.00?to [iss Dewey McDowell; 2nd prize 1.5o Mrs. Coker; 3rd prize $1.00. Irs. Khinehardt. Tuesday having i fought in the highest amount] )ru its leader Miss Mr-nnxv/dl, 1 as declared the best day of the. eek. Rev. M. T. Coker the pastoi ith the members and friends are I lo/l rsf li- --< ^ ' ' .?v. v/x uixr ii-auns 01 cms raiiy, _ hieh "Was conducted by Mrs. .C h'-Pinbcy: Friends everywhere were shock 1 to learn of the death Saturday lorning of Mrs. Minnie Lee Den )n Wilkins, at her home on Loo lis street. Siie was ill just a ;w days. She was the wife of Ir. Hugh Wilkins. Besides hei | usband, she leaves a small daugh ;r, Bessie Lee, her mother, twe 1 lnts, two uncles, her mother-in w; Mrs. Maly Nelson; who nyrs1 her so tenderly, other relatives id many sad friends. She was a *r'y youijg woman?quiet and 1 nd. Her neighbors miss her so ( uch. Funeral services will b e Id Wednesday afternoon at Cal iry Baptist church. Undoitakei ill King is funeral director. Rev. .R. Oohen will preach the Sertoli"? About two weeks ago, Chestei st one of its fine young men. dohn ^iCn.icy. son nf Mr m ut^; William McCrorov. VVv.L i? St. He, had boon ill quite twc >ars. He has been a patient in ..hospital in Baltimore, and while j ;re every attention was given m by his parents and memberf the family, his physician and L'ighbors, but he passed away e-had many friends who~sympa iize with the family in his death is brother Mr. Dewitt McCrorey , id his sister. Mrs. Emma Land oth Baltimore, were here foi to funeral services, - which were Jd 31 Carmel Presbyterian lurch, Rev. J. W. Manoney reached the sermon. Mrs. E. N. oni was Undertaker. ' At the Metropolitan AME Zion lurch on Tuesday night, a large owd was present for the crown g?of ^tiss-Tuviagstone College" iveral young girls were contes nts, Miss Henrietta Feather .one reported $17 75 ,.ro? mvnbd and given first prize of 50; Miss Willie Mabel Jackson ceived second prize $1.00. Miss r>sa I.ee Gilmore third prize a lir of silk hose; Miss Lettie fourth .prize a bottle of ?nd lotion and an Ever Sharn , fllPltnne total amount was 13.05. Rishop J. W. Martin of . hicago, presented all of the izek and complimented all who Drked. This amount covers the . sesamoid for?both Livingstone " dirge and Clinton College.- A icy program w,as' rendered, af . r which all went to the basement , r a delicious supper. The pastoi pv. W.A. Hilliard and his good -? " arc over tne sue ss of the rally. Miss Fannie B The death of Mrs. O. A. Riley's other in Asheville, H. XL,? and q e death of Mr. Waymnii John- | n's brother in Conway' came as ,d new* to their friends here ~ rs. Riley is from Lancaster; she. inTed to Asheville on receiving e news. Prof. Johnson'^ family i ft ^Tuesday for Conway on re iving their message. t Harbison College played here riday night. Harbison girls won i ith a score of 0 to 7. Finley j ys won with' a score of 24 to 17; t ayed Fir.ley Hi. Finley won both i i iTyBWipr" INTERNATIONAL TEA AT THE Y. W. C. A. tenary Methodist church sponsored their fourth annual International Tea at th? YWCA Sunday Peb. 2nd, at B p.m., at which timcthe auditorium was flllfid to its seatihg capacity. The tea, along with its element of friendship carried a patriotic theme. This patriotic motif?cyan - Perfected further. in decorations of the auditorium and in the ta ble settings. A very impressive program was presented. A group of young wo- j men of the church, representing the youth of. the nations, march- j ed in-to-..the music of America, I the .Beautiful,. .The iftembers of , the President's cabinet were rep ] resented by young women of the : fhurch. Mr. E> Edwards and Mrs.; Hattie Greene impersonated Pres ident and Mrs. Roosevelt^. Mrs Marian?Gi?Highomith- of?ClaflinCollege rendered two violin selec tions, accompanied by Prof. J.D i Moore. Mrs. B. H. DeCosta intro duced the speaker of the evening, I Miss Laurabellla Scott. Miss i. Scott brought an inspiring and j challenging message stating that ' In this world of chaos where, , B PALMETTO LEADfeH prameB. Score: Finley Hi girls: 23-1B; Finley HP boys %-13. Mis. Wilkes, mother of Mrs. Willi?. Lewis died last week, aftei a" brief illness. SFuneral services Were held Thursday .at Pleasant View Methodist church. Mrs. E. N. Isom, Undertaker. ' The Chester County Teachers Association had a -good meeting Saturday morning in Finley High auditorium. Just one more meet ing, and the?Association?closes. The many _friervda of Mr, ilohr. Archie, Columbia St. will regret to learn that he was called t <. Washington, D.C., Sunday night because of the death of his daughter, Mrs. Helen Archie Alexander. Mrs. Mary Nelson, Columbia St., suffered a strobe of paralysis Friday night at her home on Columbia St. . Prof. T. J.' Hanberry, of ? Co lumvbia, was a visitor at Finley High School one- <j,ay last" week. Mrs. Helen B. Crosby of Brook lyn, N.Y., who for the past few weeks has Jseen visiting her mo ther, Mrs. Bertha B.- Brown was entertained m?Rock -HiB Friday night at a surprise party in the home of Mrs. Susan Talford and her neice Miss Marietta White on S.. Wilson St. A delightful Salad course was served. Mrs. Crosby was accompanied to Rock Hill by her brother Mr. P. J. Beckham Mrs. Emma Head of Wylie St is up after having the Fin. Mr. Palmer Carter of Newark N.J.. has returned to that city after having been called here on account of the illness of his fath er, Mr. Berry Carter, '* Lowrys Mr. Palmer Carter is a brother oJ M"? Tom Carter deacon of Chris tian Home church, Lowrys. Mr. and Mrs. John Miles o i Jetersville wish .-to announce tht marriage of their daughter Pear line to Mr. Otis Patton of Jetei SE Mrs. Pearline Miles Patton was a graduate of Junior College Brp inerd.rj.,T. . . The Omegas from Lancaster Rock Hill, Great Falls, Winnsboro and Chester met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayntbn John son on Graham stropfSunday af temoon. Regular fraternal business was -teansaited .-including plans for Col. Charles Young ser vices which will be\ held in Greal Falls Sunday, March 9. Special guests present were Rev. and Mrs. Hilliard, Mrs. Hammonds, from Chester, -Mrs., Clinton from Lancaster and Mrs. Kelton and Miss Stubbs from Winnsboro. Prof. Waymon Johnson, Countj Agricultural Agent is, in Orange burg this week attending the an lUal State Meeting of County Agents at State College. . The Federate^ Club met at th<home of Mrs. Mamie Woods _on McLtn'e' St"~~~Tuesday, afternoon. After the business, the members made their financial report which amounted to $11.3(5. Mrs. Stan back, the president commended all who helped in the finances. After a short program appropriate to Negro History Week, Mrs Tone Jones introduced a game ir. which the answer to her questions were the names of outstanding Negroes. Mrs. Lucile Allen ' won the prize for answering the' most questions. After a delicious sal ad course all went home reioirino aver the pleasant meeting,,-Next month, Mrs. M. M. Adair will env tertain the club. - CLfNTON, S. C: Friendship A. M. E. Chmxh. W. bilker. PAstor The Sunday scnool lesson war 'interestingly and timely taught by Prof. J. T. Minis. The Supt. re Viewed the lesson. At 1. :30 o'clock Rev. Walkei was at-his post of duty , with Rev. H. H. Hill on?the rostrum.- Rev Hill was the speaker fpr the mnm ing service. His text was takei From St. Matt. 11:29, subject, "Th< Yoke of Life the Believers Rest." The sermon was touching -to al' true believers.* Quite a few of our member: continue ill. Let's pray for them Notice for report of our Founder's Day program next week. Hebron Baptist Church ?1 ? ..^vivii uuuuu.v sciiooi openea at 10:30 o'clock with the Supt^aod ill offi'c?rs at their posts of.duty Miss Dorothy Lomax, teacher of class--No, 1, gave a brief review of the lesson. Even though th( weather was chilly, many were out We wish to invite more to attend our Sunday school and preaching services. Hell Street School In spite of weeks of siler.ce at 1>ii aw mi11 i liming la Lumeiiieil Bell Street school has not beer asleep. Chapel programs have been taksrr over ty the students recently inj theSe programs have been fully as interesting as any. The French Club, 10th. -grade , sponsored a moving picture on Frilay, February 7 and gave the stu uenis a resuui nail hOU^\ The 1 money from this effort will.bt, :ised in furthering a club project. We were hosts to tha Piedmont dramatic and Declamation League last week. It was a pleasure t* rrieei with this group t<y formulate plans for this year's contests. You will be hear rug from us. Negro History Week brings _trl ill, a wealth of information ano inspiration. Interesting program? were rendered as a fitting remind >r of our place ip history and hrs' ;ory in the making. The Basketball 'teams from Whitnire divided honors with the Bel1 Street cagers at their last ?nrormter. The Bell Street quinte' WOTl,Tflc nm xTvTWv BCXtn ivnT Better luck next time, girls. I <- * l.'l ^11 III II I ' llll I I I I 'l-1 *'' seemingly, the hands of the pa-1 tions are extended across the ' globe clenched, we should begin i. at home and in our small groupsi to practice and teach friendliness | and pray earnestly .that the clench 1 ed fists willk eventually ,open in : to extended hands of fellowship ! The program was concluded with' the singing of the Negro National Anthem. The occasion was honored by_ the presence of Dfc. and Mrs. J. B Randolph and Miss Thomasina Ogletree oJL .Claflin College,. Mips Ogletree is sister to Mrs. W. 0. Curry This most -successful program was under the. chairmanship o f Mrs. W. O. Curry, wife of the pastor, the Reverend J. W. Curry ANDREWS NEWS ?St^Artdrews A. M. E Church Andrews!" S-C.?Sunday school began at the usual , hour with rts Asst. Supt., Mrs. E. B. Greene presiding. Church service began at 11:15m. The attendance was very good although the weather*. Was inclement. The pastor delivered a verforc</ful a<id inspiring, message. His text was taken from Lev. 19.18. He used for a subject. "Christian Brotherhood." Truly the spirit of the Lord wsTS Xvrth us whih Mis servant opolcc. The visitors were as follows Messrs Fl MB. Hemingway, J. B Greene, Misses Otto _Banta and v Lucile Woodbury, Conway. Our doors stand ajar to visitors. Please come again. i ne w. r.. league met at tne <isual hour with NTS president, Mis: Eula M. Gamble, presiding. The league^is going on to success un: der the leadership of its efficieni president. At 7:30 p. m. a Founder's Day program was rendered under th tlirection of Prof. J. E. Smith { t was enjoyed by every one. The collection was $4.0fo j Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Robinson New Jersey, spent a few days in the city visiting their mother an | friends. * i BARNWELL NEWS The week of prayer was observ ed at Bethlehem high school lflsT*" week and was condor tod Rov T. J. Rvan. . The remark.; bv him was-irtspiring and encouraging.? 1 The Civic League met on last Wednesday night at Bethlehem high school for a brief business session. The group will meet a gain February 19. Mrs. Susan F. Bailey served as president of the group. A large audience enjoyed the minstrel on last TGesday night, sponsored by the students of Kettis academy. A hot lunch was served the students after the mins trekMrs. Essie Kelson was a very pleasing; visitor Thursday evening at the prayer meeting and spoke to the school on consecration. The silver tea Sunday evening ^V?a&-_4uite?successful $nd?largely- attended. __Intei4esting remarks from Dr. D. J. Dixaon and othera were cjCfTte encouraging. The Bing Brothers quintet was at its best. PAR WELL PARTY A group of young men of Darlinet.on hondprl Vw Vf T ^..1 ill'w, m'iuiruv U'wis.' M^ 'iiVVv ' Baker, Mr. Brooks Iyewls, Mr Johnny Jackson and Mr. Joe PrrIon entertained Miss Mary M. Nelson Tuesday evening prior to hei leaving on Wednesday, February 5, at tire home of Mr. and Mrs- -Ed . Nelsop ,.at 1114?Oak-Street with an elaborate farewell party Miss Nelson, the guest of honor originally of Columbia but now of Washington, D. G., was beautifully gowned in blue taffetta l? immeil wfrth White." Among oTher who were present were Misses Esther Simmons, who was gownec m navy blue; Helen Harrison, rost crepe evening gown; Pauline Richardson, light bluo?satin gown? Aletha Fields who wore a beautiful white net; Miss Taylor, beautiful yellow crepe and FJthel Johnson, gold with navy (due accessories. The hostess, Mrs. Nelson was gowned in a beautiful pink. chiffon with blue accessories. Sh? I also wore an attractive corsage The evening was spent in danc- ( ing and playing games. A delicious* i L re past consisting?of lea cream,- -3 cake, punch and mints was served i ? iiaaifcate i asfti ' an m *"*U' 11 ?" ' wi'i*1 ' ; .,-.-c?x-- *?;?? X- ,BENNETTSVILLE NEWS - Caltte D. Sanders, Reporter Some winter weather in our sec tion of the state, but the churchgoeis,-ftnd school workers- are on the job doing successful work. The regular Parents Teachers association held their monthly meeting Tuesday evening in the high school. Undertaker J. H. W Morris,?presidenti Prof. -M.?Hob Tnson, secretary. They -carried out a very interesting program One of the main parts on the pro gram was a debate discussing. Resolve That the Schools Play a Greater Part in Developing the Training of the Child than the Home. Dr. L. RI. MeCollum, Mrs M. Morris, Prof. C. MeCollough "and Miss Casta. This was. a ver? interesting debate. After ?he busi ness part of the meeting, Mrs. P. R. McCollum^jyith a few of the NYA girls, entertained us,?A nice ocrvieing.?The?NYA?is?on?thejob in every way and ready to ro spond at any time. Mrs." Mamie S. McCrimmon was called tcf Washington, D. C. on ac count of the illness of her hus band, a war veteran. I.ato this evening the message reached the city that he died and the funeral service will be Wednesday in Washington. A number of -friends will attend the service. Mr. Harley died in the city hos pital Friday morning and was funcralized Sunday. .. Mis. Alice Elebqe, daughter?of Mr. and Mrs. M. Elebee left for her home in Pittsburgh, Pa., after .spending a few weeks home with her sick father. She spent a "pleasant stay Sunday with the rej. porter. ,_Q.ur. sick-friends: -M rs. M. Leake Mrs. B. Gasted, C. Davies, L. Gar vis, H. Sl6h6y, Mrs. Pearson, Mr. M.^ Ross. Mrs. A. Dudley and Mr -Grostarid.- ; ; ~ M fss Arnetta York, One of Marl boro county outstanding teachers ^j^Taid to rest Friday afternoon at Shiloh M. E> church. Thousands witnessed the last -view of Miss York. x _ i Miss V Jones'was home for the week-end from Florence, S. C. Mrs. Rose Bethea McCall was' in the city over the week end. Miss M^mie Mouzon of Benriettsville and Mr. Jasper Cunning ham of Washington, D. C., wei .* ouietly married, February 5th. We trust for them a long, happy sail through life. Rev, and Mr? Fii<>r?tQr> nro orrj the sick list. ? Rev. A. J. WriglTt pastor of Shi loh .church delivered a wide-awake sermon Sunday morning sub ject_ Manners-and Morals \V1w>n in_the City visit our?service.?We are delighted to have you. The Industrial Craft club at the Educational Center reorganized Thursday p.m. ami have lined up for some outstanding work thi3 term, ?Come in and_join or visit our club every Friday at 1 p.m. Nurse Hattie Turnage of Aberdean, N. C., was -in the city the week end house guest of Dr. and Mrs. T. Hi Will is ton: Dr. T. Richardson gave Mrs. T. Richardson a beautiful new au to for her wedding anniversary gift. St. Michael Methodist Church Rev \V. J. Cupple, Pastor l.On. February 2 tht church school opened at the usual hour Supt., Mr. Sam Quick and nis statf of efficient teachers at i?,aiv finite iff HtdTft. TtTT (Tupid't ynUrwd at u'lluik ind ffelrvcred a very strong sermon fiom Malachi 4:2. This ser men was a masterpiece. Holy Communion was administered, by tne pasteup- The - morning service is were well attended. Visitors: Miss9s Marie Watson and L. E. Davis of the McColl fac ulty, McColl, S. 6.; Miss Edna (fosse tt, Lynchburg; Mrs. Daisy Brailey, Florence and Miss Rachel Groin of this city, hut a member of the faculty in Florence. Mrs. Uupple was home from her school for the week end. The usher board met at the homo?of-Miss Jessie Mae Jarvis on Wednesday evening, February 6th. Business of impoxi&j{?e was transacted. OiT "Sunday, Februajy u, church school met at the usual hour with the* Supt. stiii ^teaciieib "*tti tlw?n respective places. r The lesson was" wonderfully discussed by teachers and scholars. Our pastor came forth with a neart stirring message from Luke 10:25 using as a subject Love fo? Our Neighbor. The junior ehoi? limiiiiKiii maun this illuming 1 services* Mr. C. A. McCollough sang a solo, accompanied by Miss Kertie Lawton at the piano. Both are members of The Beiinettsville high school faculty. Mr. McCol lough is director of the junto! choir. ? Tho sad intelligence came of the passing of Capt. Milton McCrimmon in Washington, I). C. He was a very dutiful member of St. Michael. The family has the sympathy of the entire membership. Visitor for the day Miss Martha Durajit of Lynchburg. Vis itors are always welcomed Come to St, Michael RIDGE SPRING DOTS The sermon which was. delivered by Rev. Rotynson of Benedict college was very good Sunday. He nel<T the audience spell bound for a short while. Text was tak- ( en from Luke 18:16, I. will arise ( and go to my father. ^ Subject: | itmosphere on Benedict's campus' ;. " . 3!"! ': I*_:;S, Saturday, February 15, 1941 Classified Advertising ?-? Column ? ,..^3 Special Notices, Cuius .of Thanks Memoriams, Birth Announcements Marriage Announcements, etc., are charged for at the rate of 10c per line. Cash must r'c company the order. Minimum charge 30c. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. Loui"se Blackshear wish to thank their many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes tx't ?jrr?*rrvr*T * ? * ITlE-iriuniABi Jn memory of my husband and our father, Rev. Sam King o f Georgetown, who?died at?MaClwI. lanvillc, S. Cj Feb. 11, 1940. He could never sit and idle E^rything was just his will Behind the jiulpit r.nd in the garden . Always working never still. ' ; r ? > Father dear, oh how we loved yotT Father dear we love you still If^ you coyjd just stay on with us Btit we understand it was God's will. Farewell, oh farewell father Your tracks are still warm where ?you- have trod-? 1 ? ?? You have stolen away and left ys Gone . to that Eternal God. Sadly missed by: Wife, children and sister. - ?7 7 , ^ is so. good until it dwells in the ministers, deeply. ^Tfie Holy Spir er- . ' Tliu L. U:- ^ board "mot nt the ~ home of Mrs. Inez . Peterson on Thursday. The time "of meeting ? has been changed to every first Sunday at 3 oclock. The next meeting will be~at the home of Mrs. Ethel Thoroas. The county ccntest is on and we-are askingf that "all captains to -urge their workers to do their bit nnd make the rally a success. J Mrs. Pearl H. Guijther left for I New York jCity last week also ' Mrs." Mamie "Defm" left for Wash ington, D, C.. their respective 4 homes. " The YPP club will meet at the home of Miss Dorothy Quat* tlobanm's- Sunday afternoon. _ To our'delight that terrible influenza has taken a leave of absence from our student body. Even fhouirh the weather was cold-aord?windy Friday?niyht?a Z darge crowd enjoyed, the moving picture in the auditorium. ? The PTA held its regular meet j ing Tuesday nicht. The btpic for . discussion. The "Value of Parents jl land Teachers Cooperating. Many ^ I helpful talks wPre made by parents and teachers. The atten dance was good. This was en eouracing to our President Mrs Rosa B. Raiford..J Negro History week is being_oh . served in the class rooms and dur ing chapel hoflrs this week. The Adult H. E, class is busy making beautiful roses. This is . , j a very interesting groujf under the competent leadership of Mrs. C. B.. Gardner. The'"bafdtetball boys and girls met the ^famous Lecsvillites here Thursday. , Our girls soon prov- ' ed themselves too good for the 'J Liccsvuie girls. The final score? {fl mm fi!'p 111 faun ui MUm' Hill, " "bat-thr bwywiuhl ? (Mffl'l'l'Ht mm'y' they lost their courage and ftta Leesville boys stepped away to a tune of 21-5 in favor of Lees ville. The Penny Showers ended sue cessfully jVIonday. Highest number of pennies, reported from 9tb grade, Mr. Gardner teacher.' Pen nies will te used to purchase things for Sewing department. Come out Friday night and hear .the Negro in Music. The Glee club of Fettis Junior college wilL "he here. It has been ^id that they are hard to beat this ' term. Don't miss it. 8:00 pm. ^ February 14th. Admission 5c ? TT^donts; 10c, adults. ' ' * , * SHILQH?BAPTIST CHURCH ColumbiaT^" S. C. ? Wednesdaj night, Pgbmai'y- 6, the J "^oardabd members-of this church held a meeting for the purpose ol electing a pastor. After due deliberation and prayer, the candi uai.es were presented, ine sprrii -of?the members were of one accord -to some extent. Rev. H. E ifai'din mm Llhfigfff llllll litWfllmously elected. He is a student of Benedict Col- 49 tcpe, pastor of Mt. Zion Bapti9( church, F.aatover, 8, C. and Bbunc !? Top Baptist church, Blythwood. S. C. We do not know at this writing what disposition he will make ir regard to his churches, or what his reactions towards the call wif. be. Nevertheless, we sincerely hop*, and trust that he will accept the call to. STrtttftn ^ t Counts Druj? Store" ? 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