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P?it Tipt?; . ~ NEWBERRY NEWS The Drayton street teams jour??r neyed to Winnsboro on WednesC1 day where very stiff opposition met on both hands. The girls lost to a tune of 20-8, but the boys won 15-0. Both games were thril ters and enjoyed by all. On Sat urday they went tb Johnston to play before an assembly of teach era of Western Carolina. Dray ton street valiantly, but being un accustomed to playing on a floor lost. The girls game was 16-6, the boys 24.17. More news next , .y, \ _ Calvary Presbyterian Church ReVi A. H. Reasoner, Pastor The S. S. service and League service were very interesting. The lessons of both services were discussed by all and practical illustration were given of the present day. ' 1 _? At 1J:30 the pastor'.? theme was Jesus and War. Text Mailt 13: to his, message everyone could realize the signs of time that we bee and hear daily. After ser. ~ vice our -paston continued ^with les eons on the discipline of Presby terian church of U. S. A. that was started about two months a go. Don't fail to hear Dr. J. C. Ki nard president of Newberry college Friday night at the above named Church at 7:30 o'clock. Special music will be rendered by - the glee club of Drayton street Hi and local talents?" This program Is given for the benefit of the Community club and Bible class for a beautification project. Mesdames Eunice H. and Celes tine E. Allen entertained with a miscellaneous shower in. honor ol Miss Verna Rutherford who is te married March 16 1941 in New York City.-' The shower was elven at the ? oeautiful Jhome?af _Mr. and?Mrs S. W. Allen Sr., that was artis tically decorated by Mrs. Charit> -Montgomery wit^ ivory,,sweet breath of spring and buttercups. The bride-elect wore a beautiful blue-erepe gowm trimmed with sil cer beads. Her accessories were white and blue. Several games of bingo wye pTayed with winners as_follows: Mrs. Cora Young, 2; Mrs. Katie Collins, 1; Mrs. Delia Davis, 3; Mrs. Mary E. Green, 1; Mrs. Juani^a Kenner, 4;,Msr. Bur roughs 2; Mrs. Fry, 1; Prof. E S. Schumpert, 1. Mr. ..-ft, B. But ler, 2; and-Mies-Verna-Rutherford 1. Mrs. C. E. Allen sang "By A : FourrtarnJ|-vcry "sweetly and Mrs E. H.- Allen told the trtfe story of Miss Rutherford's and* Mr. Wil liams' romance and vetified the .. story by a greeting of congratu lations from. Mr. Liscott. A de licious course of tea and cakes were served by Mrs. Montgomery Misses Annie Rogers, Angeline uauman, inomasena uiarK, mom ascna and Everlena Martin and Clare Etta Bluford. Mesdames Alma Robinson, and Gussie Miller put the souvenirs 01 J yellow and greep hearts on the guests. Mrs., Gussie Miller recorded the guests. Mesdames Ida Rutherford and C. E. Allen wet;e in the gift room, where many beautiful, valuable and serviceable -gifts?wer received. Newberry Circuit Rev. W. S. Young, Pastor Service was -held, at Pleasant Grove' church Sunday. The weather favorable ,a large crowd at tended. S. S. opened at the asrrat~h5ur with the Supt. and teachers at their post of duty. Tfhe lesson wag reviewedrby the pastor. At the usual hour Rev. Young tpok his text from the 7t.h chapter and 17th verse of Luke. He forceful ly pleached God's word. Rev. Young is a man called by God and he is a number one. preacher Both churches are getting ready for the spring rally which will be the last of the month. Each church is planning to raise $100; pray that we be successful. Mt. Betheh^Garmnny sehool is back on foot again since the flu k?" .in-ii nl ui I iTprr bfinni off - the teachers and children: Thie enrollment is back to normalcy now. Last week was one to be .remembered by all colored boyg an girl3. There were quite a few historical events to be remember ed. First, it was Negro History Willi. 1 I ,i11 ' A11'11' ijullii u fm, noted Negroes studied in this school, Wednesday morning dur -mg-chapel hour, Prof. U. Br -GaH man, county supervisor, was the guest speaker. He aSlfed qkcs tions about noted Negroes and A broham?Lim.'0lrt7 as Wednesday was his birthday. The faculty and children enjoyed the address b y ? Prof. Gallman. Friday being Valentine Day, Miss A. Rutherford entertained her classes with n Valentine par ty. The ^tory of Valentine Day r was read ai^d many other interesting items. 1st and 2nd grades were invited. A delicious course of hot chocolate, .crackers and Val cntine candy was served. The children expressed themselves as .having enjoyed the party to the Rev. J. C. Copeland stopped in for a few minutes Friday and Ij.' gave us some helpful remarks, fer?We are all proud to have Miss Florine Ferrell hack with u?r Miss L Worrell has been sick at her home P , 1? Summervftle. I? Ltttfo Mr. Arthur ftuhe'r and :i Miss Helen Suber, students of this k aahool, have moved to Washinglp Urn, D. C. -vtORRI^BBeWJf A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. R. I. Lemon, Pastor ? Charleston, S. G.?^Services at i vforris Frown AME church last * Sunday were well attended, as us. - ?1. The services for the. junioi hurch being concluded, the reg | ular 11 a.m. services were -start < ed on ti'nte. Rev. R. I.' Lemon | used as text The way out for ] the sin poulted soul. The words wore taken from Isa. 1:16. Many , striking references were drawn , rom the text as the subject was developed. Church school and A, "f"T E. LeagGe fuiietToTie<T" at their " respective houi^. The evening message was brought by Rev. Wil ;on a missionary preachers who selected Matt. 16:16 as a text and , fixe Christians "Confession o f" Christ, as a theme. The Palmetto Loader is bein circulated again n Morris Frown^ The agency^mat 3 been accepted bv Mastei^irasonh U?.4My4^?-3?fa?^HlTnied the papers "^orFlie first time last Sunday, and J ^he -irrdicaTfons are. that the cir- ; eulation will be increased-m- a ] ev; weeks. Many of the people . who formerly took the, paper ex ] .5re; sed thenlselves as being in fa j . or < f the continuance. \V*e were i Hi ->:mu IU LLLLLI: J'LlirfLL*;?**w? ast Sunday of Bro. R. Crawford uf chuich, after being confined a? lip home for several weeks. The announcement . has been 1 nado by the pastor that on March 1 ith. u-lay..4ele?ttte-will -be?ojectetl o < ur ensuing annual conference Ds\ Lemon returned to the city ' i Saturday from his trip to Ne\y Orlians, La. th seat of the Bis oops' Cour^l and_reported a fine ' 'Tiering of the body. Activity is the keynote around iu_ church. AH attention is cen- ~ ce' id on the spring rally which it 1 s hoped, will be all that is desir ed. The class leaders, are bu^y r ngmizing their .classes. The 3ed and Blue armies are entering into the spirit of friendly rivalry General Abrnm BTown, and Wm I undone in the matter of lining up t.hei'- forces. \ Si.iter L. J. Smalls one of out t ciosr faithful-nw?mbers and leader 1 of c'ass G7 has been on. the sick 1 list for several weeks. We are ' pleased to note that^he seems to s be improving. t ??in*- Junior choir directed?byBro. Philip Bennett, rendered ef. ' fective mhsic the entire day. ^ Rw. Albert Jones our local dea eon .s a model of fidelity in Mor. ~ ris Brown. ' It is t'o he noted that no J.s presppt at evexy_opportun -rty;?jrcarorty inisstng" any bf the ~ se'vices, and is a valuable acqui ^rvivrr iw wiv emu tnv church. _ ? . It is planned by the trustees t< ^ repkrce the ceiling' damage^ by .th* 'c recent hurricane, with a metal ceil ng. thereby adding to the beauty of the church, and at the same ^ time.' insuring a substantial job . that will last over the years. This, is part of the objective of the ,, rally. Our. loyal members will do ^ thei par_t in the work contempla- > ted. Morris Brown still maintains he?* forward look. HTEmiEX ACHURCH \\ Sunday was a beautiful day. At h 11 o'clock the pastor mounted the ostium. After the regular devo 1 tion delivered a wonderful ser- T 1 .'ihjii.?This?messagv %va*- very -Jthoir htful and convincing. Many i visitors were present. Sunday school began at the us np.l hour, found Supt. and teach, ers at tneir post o,t duty. 1 he S S. was well attended and the les- " son J lahght with interest. ". a Trie ACEL is doing fine undei " rhe leadership of Mr. Smith and r we hope it will continue. ' At 7 o'clock we reassembled at the church and the pastor gave us c another wonderful seTThon. We ' jean say the man of God spoke by E the wayside. The financial. report T for the day,.was v.ary good, i? AI1 auxiliaries of the church ar< r now hard at work trying to put ' Tire program over and making a~ ~ good name for themselves. Corn<" to church and join the church. HORRY COUNTY TEACHERS' [ASSOCIATION J f 1 no riffj_ry. I onnty i..amrr" iV' H ^.ociaLiacL held,its regular mon thlv meeting at Whitemore TraininiT < school,--February- U. j The program represented Negro j History Week which consisted ot r contributions to the Negros' ac i " omplishments. ] Mr. Mack S. Williams gave an ' ftflnTHTT^ me;vt of Negro business. Miss Ed- i nn (I. Jenkins spoke on musical < .tendering one of his selections on l 'he piano; Miss Ruth Gibson sang ? Ji solo. "A City Called Heaven." i by iTall Johnson. s Mr. M. D. Bogan was guest ? speaker and talked on Rural Pro- 1 grmss of the Negro: Mr. Bogan is I nvm/'l nlft o f P rrvao?s n/iU aavI \ |/i ?i.v.ipiv ui uiwvmKicru ^ Gooi getown County, and the pro > moter of the Welfare Conference* t and Clinic. f A colored marionette derfiOTT stmt ion was shown by a group ot teachers, representing Mrs. Mary Betlune, Mr. Roland Hayes, Mr. I Geo'ge W. Carver, and Miss Ma- d np.n Anderson. i The National Defense bulletins I "wit given out" with arT explanation t>y Mr. J. T. Chestnut. >2 Delegates were elected to the State Teachers' Association. Mr. t Chestnut and Mr. C. M. r Brown. Horry county " has registered v 100 percent with the ^ftate Teach I ers' Association" 1 Mrs. N. Bf. Levister, Jeanes T teacher, gave a report of the s Christmas Seal sale._ ' _ d . liiTvrVfi ' ra AIKEN NEWS Friendship Church Sunday was a very beautiful day 'or church goers. Both morning ind night the audiences Were very >j: p'ecintive. The pastor preached two beau:ifu! and heart stirring sermons Sunday, at the morning service, I ho used as his theme, "With All; My Heart," and Sunday night,' 'You Can't Hide." These two ser nons,. especially his sermon at the mowing hour, were very good. Among the many visitors and returning members?worahipingiv'th vs Sunday morning were, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Anna Bowman, Mrs. Ellu Vaughns, Ja^ ivs. cia, L. I.; Mr. Walter Richardson; Show Creek church; Mr. and Bradley, Mr. David Hay, Mr. Ben'tley Hill, Mrs. -Fronnie?Williams ?^shby Grove church; Mr. Pr'ed DocE;~Augusta; Mrs. Paliw?n*t^Gieenville.' . A capacity crowd heard Wallace Thompson, tenor soloist, in 1 thrilling recital Monday night. H" is a native South Carolinean ivho has made good as -a?stnger He'is a brothewof Mrr-f hompson uul uncle to Mrs. Alpha Smith, ' he organist. L Second Baptist Church Rev. J. W. Miles, Pastor Sundaj school began at the usual .01 i with the Supt. and his cowork yy at their posts of duty. A very?helpful?lesson-?taken- 'rem St. I.uke. 17th chapter, was lisensscd. The morning: service was largely it'icnded. PA'v. R. W. Winn preach..! i'. the morning service. He took lis text from Eph. 19:7, subject. Tie;evenly Citizeivship.',' The ser- = noh was very pointing and full of Sot ht. Everyone seemed to have i jo x'd this great message very nucli, v " W - woe glad to see Mrs. Leora 1 lor is outjto the Jnomlng service. At the evening service. Lie. )anwl Lowmqn spoke for us. He" trenched from St. ^Luke = arg" crowd \vgs present and many inithig friends. At the close of he sermon Den. and Sis. Milledge lutl< 4--unite?l 4hemst4vee-A\,tth" tho :hu)ch. They are making their lome in Aiken. They are both ufci did church vvorkers. Among ' h'e visitors: Mrs. Liza Bean, ; 4.v%sr~\Vi'nnie- Jones. Mrs. - Ethel Rouse and Mrs. Rebecca Loyd. Ve irtvite them to come again,. "tVn Cnt.i.'.lo., ? wmuiuuj -rvciiuiK, r euruary , 2 Mrs. Lila Kaker is sponsoring j fish fry at the home of Don nrtti Irs. Frank Wilson. , Come 'and njoy yourself. TV Christian- club-reports ? cry successful meeting Sunday, I Yb. 16 at the home of Mrs. Ella I liles. After _ Ihe meeting ice ream and cake, candy and nuts cere served by Mrs. Miles and 'i*rs. Beatrice Washington, The ' lext meeting will be at the home f Mrs. Ella Walker, York St. For fear you will not get the { Leader" be sure and see Clarence * hitler anil have liim tuinn. if 1 - - 6 '?* Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mason are f ack in Aiken after spending 3 ' ill spend the rest of the winter ' ere. ' Mrs. Emma Holmes and daugh er Mrs. Ethel Mason motored to 1 lenmark Feb. 17 to see Mrs. . tolmes?children?there?in?sehooh Cumberland A. M. E. Church 1 W. L. Conkle, Reporter 1 Sunday was a beautiful day "In ' llltPfl. " i he attendance was very' ;ood 4it all services. S. S. at 1C | ,.m. with Supt. Jones and teach rs at their post of duty. 11 a.m 1 he Pastor, Rev. J. P. Washington .reached a voiy strong sermon | Subject: The way to enjoy a sue j1 cestui ana happy life. This?berjrnr r*nirrr chuTTtrrfay,the paftor T fainted a beautiful imaginative ;ieUrreof life and h^w to achieve t. .Stressing the impoftanefe of < fit Ir.irj theiri' TorfAiy'*r from viI' and y i:W.n%' peacf.-. h? Id f.'.'t- -jr.or.t.hty hoooting at he uoiuh. of x'fi'r President, Mr?.1 fan' rva Oowdy. They report a "try helpful and instructive meet ng. 7:30 P.M. the pastor preach *d another -*t+oog?-<-rrn'>n,?Rec. 1 11??rrd?t ^" I. The?*. K<rrnong ' H; ot: ax-mi rnherci -long by aU( * specially the *rri?!fribe/s of the jun or church. The' offlfWFs >tf the unior church were at their pout if doty. Yvonne Hartridge, secutacyf <Jlari y Harris. Clir.: "Wr*~ fayes, Trear. The church waul cry beautifully decorated__lflLl_ 7nn7rKTa">TaKo/7 and family1 n memory of sister Sallie (Jordon th' -r mother and sister) who de-' >artod this life, FVhruary 16th, fMO We were delighted to nee ust-r Black in Bervice, after be! ng ill. Visitors during the scr-j 'ice; Mr. and Mrs. C. E7 Wilson,' desdames Alice Johnson, Cecelia Tread well, Jastirle Jackson, Miss iosa Roystic of Durham, N. C. j Vhen in Aiken make Cumberland 'our headquarters and don't for | ret your Palmetto I/oader. Auk or Freeman Jones. Mt. Harris News Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock dt. Tfarris school had a Lincoln lay program, which w;.as a success ind well attended. The Family ''our quartet sang several sclec. ions. The offering was alsp very rood. The students Were very glad to lave their old teacherT Miss Han- is Cave back again. Sunday evening many families vitnessd the program at Wesley if. K. church, given hy th? Fajni- y Four. Among them wpre Mr, die J^orch and farftily^ Mr. Daw on and family; M^. Futman.An lerson and family; Mm, Katir1' ' ~' J E PALMETTO LEADER Priester and son; Misses Minnie Wilson, Estella Ross And Blakley sisters; Misses Estella Roaa and Maggie Blakley sang a beautiful duct which was very good. The? also recite well. Wesley M. E. Church Church school opened at the us ual hour with teachers at theii post of duty. At 11:30 a.m. Rev Jamison delivered a noble sermon . from II Cor. 4:17 using as hi* theme: Transforming Spirit. At 7:30 p.m. the Family Four quar ts t beg an their program which ? was enioyed. Several readings were also enjoyed- Misses Maggie Blftklev and Estella Ross sang a duet, which was enjoyed. The members of quartet are Messrs Charlie Young, bass; Levy Young baritone; Zeable Young, tenor and Willie Young, leadeV. The Amt. raised for the day was $36.76. The silver tea at the home of Mrs. Leroy Allen was also a success. A short program was enioyed, Mrs, Maria Terry gave >n -interesting ? talk - orr- Education. : Mrs. Fftfiny Anderson gave two beautiful readings from Dunbar. The sum of $5.00 was realizeek?The Family?Four quartet?also " sang at the Mt. Harrisf school yea terdr.v afternoon and at th? nlK??r '.ea, ?? 1 The pastor certainly thank the | members who helped prepare din ner~at the-parsonage for the <}oar tet. Mrs. Hannah Williams has re ' > turned home from Tennessee af j ter spending awhile with her son. ( Shfe reported an enjoyable trip. Mr. Otto Brooks of Columbia ( and Miss Charlotte Nance were ] pop callers at the home of Mr. j and Mrs. Samuel White. <S .. Valley Fair Baptist Church Rev, R. *B, Bush, Pastor Graniteville, S. C.?Our Sunday , school was very good. We had a das* ralffi the amount of $14 00 J was raised. The S. S. is growing j steadily. ' At 11:80 prayer service wa$ conducted by - Deacon Win. Grif- f fin, the pastor being absent. Rev. 1 Hatcher of Aiken preached a won . derful sermon, subject, He sent me 1 unto you. Visitors: Mr. and-'Mrs ? Pinckney, Mr. Ernest Scofield, Miss Hattie Mae Hatcher and Mr James Estus of* Aiken. * ( Mr, and Mrs, A. K. Palmor?, i Mrs, Eliza Palmore Johnson, Miss | Sarah Dunking and Master John Land motored to Bettis And were t iinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. \ TS-l ^uiiiciiun fnunurc,? ? ] Pastor's Aid club will meet at the home of Mrs. Maggie Hamil:on Tuesdays evening, 7 p.m. t Pvayer band at the church 7:30 i Wednesday evening. i Rev. Frank Lewis is improving 1 >v?. rejoice with the family. < i Friends of Mrs. Viola Jennings md Mrs. Martha Abney are glad \ :o know that they are better at ] his writing. Mrs. Bertha Blocker has the j lympathy of her friends in the t ieath of her brother Mr. Andrew 31iphant. Funeral willLhe-at the-. 5ha\v Creek Baptist church this , Sunday aftemoon. t Mrs. Mary J. Carter is improv , ng also Mr. John Culbreath. * \ Club No. 1 will meet at the ; iQme_aL Mrs^ Fdla Turner. Classes 5 and 6 enjoyed them- \ selves ofr the lawn of Mrs. Pal more under the direction of Mrs. J. Bessie Weaver. A prize was . Driven 16 little Miss Erma Wolnv ( es for pinriihg the Donkey's tail. . These children really worked lor ; their classes. Those present were . M isses Rosaloe Grisby*, Amanda_ L Stedman, Willie Mae, Alice Bell and Mary Grisby, Clevell Miller, Naomi Fisher, Fredia Mae Hall. Ester Brown, Errna Holmes, Sa rah Dunkiins,?; John Land "and Mary Lizzie Lakes."; Bethlehem Baptist Church Rev. R. W. Winn, Pastor Sunday school began at the ur _ ral hour after devotional exercta. es the lesson was introduced by Mr. J. D. Palmore. Many good thoughts were brought out by Pen Felh> and T.ie_ Poeay, Visitor* Mr. Jamea People," Elisabeth Cole * man, John H * The Woman's mission- wilh meet at the home of Mrs. Belle Dunbar Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Pulpit Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. Mabel Holmes Tuesday at 6:30 o'clock. Thtflft will be choir rehearsal Thursday wipjlil T o'clock. All members are asked to be present DEATH CLAIMS MRS. MKRVF.LL OR ANT fN BALDWIN, FLA. The many friends of Mrs. Mer veil Grant a well known resident formerly of this city, will deeply regret to learn of her death which occured February 14 at her home in Baldwin, Florida after a short illness. She has resided in Baldwin, Florida for more than twanly years and gained a number at close and devoted friends, who regret to learn of her passing. Mrs. Grant was a faithful member of the Campbell Chapel A. M R. church in Baldwin .? Surviving relatives Sfe I tug sister, Mrs. Ids Cannon oi Washington, D. C.; one brother, Nelson Thompson of Claymont. Delaware: other relatives and a wide circle of friend*. The remains were brought here 3;1fl p.m. Tuesday Jar burial. BBNNBTT8VILLE NEWS (C. D. Sanders, Reporter) Our sick friends are still in and in spite of the special care, some had to leave us. Mrs. Mattie D, Peterkin, a .well known citizen of Bennettsvjlle died in the city hospita! Friday morning after a few days illness. She lived on Amelia street and .was known as a flower lover. She owned a larg er variety of flowers than any bthc-r person in city or county The funeral service took place on Monday afternoon S>j30 pi Cedai Falls Baptist church. Rev. W.Q McCoy pastor-in-charge. Repre_ Bentatives from the District Miss ionary, Mrs. M. Dixson, Mr. John son and Mrs. Oliver and from th< Joint Stock "society, solo, Mrs. D David spoke of her work as a flower lover. Obituary read by (Miss) C. D. Sanders. Mr. B. Dix son spoke for the Deacon board. Solo Prof. J. H; W. Morris. Rev. Alsbrook spoke for the Berea association. Rev. Callon, Rev. A. G. Drake. Rev, Rkir T?/?v Wow, Rev. A. J. Wright also made re marks. Mrs. Mattie-Peierkin leaves 'to mourn a true and devoted husband? Mr. Thomas Pe_ to kin; one daughter" Lottie B Peterkin; a son Ed. Williams; 4 brothers; 3 sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. She was laid to rest under a mound 01 beautiful flowers, M". Z, James, C. D. Peterkin, M"s. Lellla Mae Davis and sistei Mr. Leo David and Mr. Leon Wil liams of Philadelphia attended the funeral services of Mrs. Peterkin ulso Mr. T. Douglass and family jf Baltimore, Md. Thousands ol relatives and friends viewed the Inst of dear sister Peterkin, * Mias Minnie Mae Smith and two neieis Peggie and Jacklyn Roberts spent the week-end in Harts otter The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Jacoks last week and left a fine baby?girlr Mother and baby are during nicey. ' V Mrs. D. Cook is home on the lick list. Trust she will soon be lble to return to school. Dinner Guests at "The Oaks Tourist Home" Misses M. A. Bake", M. E. Gorier. and M. I, Sanders of the Marl w vjuumy i raining ana Hen icttsvllle high school faculty werp he dlhMer guests on Saturday ev ining February 15, at 7:30 o'clock ;o the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam llery, West B'ville. Quite an enjoyable evening was spent. A delicious dinner cbnsist ntr of roonf oKloVan -4 ?c ? viiivnvu tuaai. >eof, et gravy, rice/collard greens! potato salad on letture, hot. bis-' :uits,< grape ade, chocolate cake ind cream. | After dinner a ffew games of Jncl? Wiggley was played, Miss Jaker won all garnet. Mr. Illery and little grand dau-' fhter and another young man took he young ladies home. Little Miss Maggie Mae Illery was all smiles to have her home oom teacher to dinner. Miss Mat ;ie Copeland asssited Mrs. Illery with the serving. Miss Copeland s a student of Bennettsville higK school. _ _ ...... . 'i Marlboro. County Teachers' Ass'n. The regular monthly meeting of Marlbmo County Teachers'-association was held Friday, Feb. 14 in the Bennettsville high school building. The groups assembled fry their discussions at the opening of the meeting. v | The Primary Group with Mrs L, B. Stubbs as chajrman, Mrs Stubbs being a little late, Mrs. 8. T. Mlddleton opened the meet mg and presented Miss Myrtle Ivoy of the Lincoln Jr. high, faculty, Clio, who gave a demonstration in second grade reading. The i.bject Abraham Lincohi and hts dog", was the story the pupils had rhe story was read silent, words that the, pupils did not know were written on the blackboard. After pupils completed the reading, statements were given to them to ffn<T from questions that were asked. Checking slips were given each pupil, for comprehension. Plash cards', were used,, etc. . The demonstration was very good and tffuch benefit was derivedjT / Mrs. Marian Ellerbe from the wwgnt jy. nigfi, s. u. will give a demonstration in primary number work at the March' meeting i The Elementary group visited the Primary and High School groups dug- to the-faet-those that were to have given demonstrations were not present. After the groups' re-assembled, for the general assembly Mr. S. I T. Middleton president, presided. Prayer by Rev. W. L. Bryant, viee-jprftsident. solo. Miss M. E. Evans, Beflfaettsvflle JH|. The ruast fpeaber did not get to us. afxl Middleton stated that the gentleman notified, the program committee chairman Thursday too late to secure any other. Minutes of the last meeting were read iri adopted. . tf. a m ift-jji.x ivcpuiv uy mr. o. x. miaaieLon delegate to the Sixth CongressidttMl district wm made. elected to the ffoune of Dalfcfcate*: Rev. W. JL Bryant and Mr. Chaa. Green. ^St^be^teMlWre^^^l were collect pttnted report to teaehe'rs of the Chriiftrtaa ?a^. k^Wr?htU aMm SQUTH CAROLINA'S DELEGATION TO THE BISHOPS' C0UNGIL Monday the 11th of Februarj 1940 at 5:00 o'clock the followin preachers left for the Council o Bishops and Connectwmal Counci of the A. M. E. church, which mo in New Orleans, La.: Reverends A. D. Dawkins, Spa tanburg B. F. Sumpter, Newber ry; T. E. Roberson, Helena; S. j Johnson, Newberry; J. H. Wil liams,. Newberry. We arrived in New Orleans Tuesday atr Tour" o*elotlrr ~We ar happy to say we enjoyed ever hour-Au^that most beautiful cit and may I say the* queen of th southland." Fellow brethren. thTs experienc was very inspirational to us, bt ing able to see the bishops an general officers and to shake thei hands. WhileTn New O'leans the Re' B. F. Sumpter of Miller's Chap* preached a soul stirring sermor Rev. S. J. Johnson of St. Paul ci cuit, lined first hymn; Rev. J. I WilHamsrof Alt^-Zion,circuit offoi ed a fervent prayer; Rev. A. I Dawkins of Trinity, Spartantur led a spiritual. xmiruuce to i\ew urieans w topped "CVer in Montgomery, Al? with Rev. Dawkins for a fe^ hours, also in Mobile, Ala. Ther we had breakfast prepared for u -hy-^the?pastor-4>f~the?ftrat -ehurcl of that city. We had the honor to meet Bis hop and Mrs. D. Ward Nichols while in Louisiana. W.e_.JS.toppe( at Patterson's hotel, in Uew Or leans, finest colored hotel. A sa lute to iDillard Univ. where th< great reception _ was . held,_ Wi stopped over at Tuskegee Insti tute. The Rev. T. E. Robinsoi made a most wonderful talk. Go< bless that great school and long may ifc^be in action as a higlr^tov er where Negroes may find know ledge. I Wish we had tht^-spaee to tel you of the council also the beau tiful City of New Orleans > anc the beautiful flowers. Rev. J. II. Williams, reportel X A. C. W. SPONSORS TRIP 3 TO WARRING COUNTRIES Jp) On Monday, February If/,'ih< members of the local bran<dFof th< National Association ofog Collegi Wu'iien,?urcui!i|iaiilud?wr v larg number of friends, took a trip tf five warring countries. The firs place visited was Russia, at th< home of Mrs. Annabell Weston where some of the members wealing native costumes, served a t>' pical Russiarr menu in an attrgctivi native setting. * From Russia we traveled t urgece at. Saxon's school. In th beautiful cafeteria of this school wfe feasted on hot dogs ?served it true Grecian style. From thence we sped to Ger many at the home of Miss Ra; Saxon. The delicious aroma of cof fee which met us at the door wa: more enjoyable to the taste as wen France was our rext stop at th home of Mrs/ Hattie "Green 01 Washington St. We paused her long enough to enjoy a refreshing beverage. / ' At last we reached China, th' home of Mrs. Alma Potts, when we dined sumptuously on ~cho suey and spiced tea, served in tru< oriental fashion. Everyone was glad to return t America,, the Community Centet wfiere the remainder of the evenin; was spent amid music and laugh ter, ?.? Our frj?wis were lavish in thei praise^and thanks for a delight ful evening and certainly the grou] merited the many emoluments which, they received. ? St. Michael Methodist Church Rev. W. J. Gupple, Pastor The church school opened at th usual hour with the Sunt.. Mi oam Quick at his post of dutj The attendance was good. 11:3 A.M. Rev. Gupple entered the pi pit and delivered a soul stirrin sermon. He took his text frot the 13th chapter of St. John, -part of the ?ftth verse. Theme Cleanliness is Godliness. The pa tor really- preached some of th high, points in the sermon: Com paring a carpenter has a contrac to complete a building in a cer tain length of time and turn th keys over to the owner. Jesu Christ had made contract with th Putin i and in1 iv?h lapldly spi'Pl1. in to rnakc His way to the cros this" was the last s u p p e r the Passover. He was trying t impress upon them Holiness an Humility. He was teaching b t Example in that He was humbh He poured water into a basin an I began to wash the disciples fee and when He came to Simon Pete Peter asked "Lord why does tho wash my feetN?" .Jesus answere and said "What I do Thou know eth not now, but thou shalt kno' hereafter". No science can ad to'-what Jesus did-en?the crosi He said -"It is finished". The se i6r choir rendered beautiful mil sic for the morning services. Visitors: Mrs. Odelle Gupph and Mr. Ward, both of KingRtrc< The ladies of the church wi hsTO ? special program Sundaj February 23 at 3:30 o'clock. Th public is invited to attend. Rev. Gnpple will go to Orang< hurfr Wednesday, Feb. 19 to th Educational rally for Greate _-ii OIUIAIH Mra. Mamie McCrjoimon gcyit card of thanks to the church in r monoberingr hor during her saddea Hour. Visitors are welcome, come t 8t, Michael. t t \ :rfv - ? . Saturday, February 22, 1941 Classified Advertising ^ . . _ Column* - < Special Notices, Carols of Thanks S Memoriams, Birth Announcement# U Marriage Announcements, etc., ai I charged for at the iate of 10c pt line. .Cash must rtcompany th I order. Minimum charge 30c. [ - IN MEMORIAM y i JH II m I ' * ir l|B i imSm it i - oV>^a?^B o I i. H v I. ? ,? MRSt-H- J._ miles ?? Though lift' has lost mucn of its : ? charm RccausC you went away, ' We still-go on with hopeful hearts To meet*-again some day. " Your sniiling face we can't forget ? ? Your gentle voice we miss, " 3 But we ttre reconciled since you Are tasting Heaven's bliss. i J HUSBAND and CHILDREN'. t ' ? . r IN MEMOR! AM In loving memory of_our dear 1 husband and father, Rev. Edmur^ Prioleau, who departed this life 1 one^ear ago todav, February 5 1940A r Ymfr'arc gone but not forgotten, *rr/lo\%d you .but Jesus loves y<he 0 /J best. C,flSljaep'on dear-o^e?and?take youi <r rest, X v 31ess<xJ be thy swe% repose. a \ Your loving wife aid children: HI. W. Prioleau and Vamily ? I CARD OF THANKS Box 291 Clrnion, S..C. ' February 10, 194f To the many readers of The Palmetto Leader, ? Dear Readers: I'm sure-that I'm, not able to express my gratefulness to you who have written me such nice letters 4 of commendation .on the poem in December. HMO. Wo as Negroes, are accused of expressing our thoughts through 1 songs, but sincce I'm not able to express my thoughts in this man- - ??r* ner, I find much pleasure in this ^' _ particular way trying to convey \ one good thought to others. Therefore Tm using this med n ium by which to answer all o t , K ( your letters. *" . Wheriever you read one of mj ?poems and get-one thought?out-el it, I shall be very proud to hear r from you. I hope Prof. I. M. A Myers has read or will read one r -of my poems. Much credit' is dut ^ ? him far toy waily grammar train- ?? ? ing. . Would also be very glad to hear . , from my own home folks in Martr* n - -- ning, g. Ly. Keep reading The P'almettc Leader if yo"u~ want to read the beat.. ' ' )\gain I'm grateful- to all of _. you. : Lillian E. Dendy. THE STITCH AND CHAT CLUB c Summgfville, S. C.?The Stitch r and Chat Thrift Club has been f carrying on their regular meet 0 ings, along with varied programs. v(] For Valentine, the club celebrated ^ R the birthdays of-each club member n ?An evening mixed with Valentine a fun and birthday party was highly 4y dacorat ed beautifully with the cluh^^o e lors, gold and blue? touched. by a f." few hearts that cuprd left. This ,j carried the idea of Valentine. Each rl' h member presented his guest 5- with Valentines, some expressing g We and others were comical. The e club members exchanged gifts sc s respective birthday. Games of all kind were played. 0 A most delicious repast was served d by the hostess, Miss Bessie Boone. ^ 72 ? TVinrn tuno rmo lorrrn KirfU^ov /tolra 1 1 that I'nrh mpml)pii-ah4 ffttmt flSrd ed ir the rutting and blowing out of the candles. "Happy Birthday" , was sung as the cake was brought u into the dining room. The entire ^ fj menu was served buffett style. , All present enjoyed a very pleasjy ant evening. j Friday, February 21, the clul will .sponsor n colonial danra whiah p will be given at the K of J?, hall I. Music by the famous Night Hawk* from Charleston. You will hear 2( more of this after the dance. . ^ e Counts Drug: Store prescription 3 compounded as written j ny your doctor ) ^ A Full Line of Toll?t Artleie* ^ 1105 washington stritel <3 phone 2-1967