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P PAGE HQHT , PL CUNTON NEW<j Don't forget Mr. H.L. Alexander located on S. Bel! street. old reliable, see him for your grocerP* ies. You should not attempt t o . make it without insurance, sec Mr H. P. Crawford, ageif|?t for the-'N. jf1. ?. C. Mutual, he can birTound on AVCarolina Ave.'r . .fv- All persons having dpw^.TpC *1icati6n, please get .it..to?your -porter Miss Rubye M."* Johnson, 9 L S., Bell ?t., pot later than 6:45 a m. on Mondays. L-' "v The attendance of our Sunday school and church services was in creased Surtd&y. "The church and 'pastor wish you to know that youi presence is always appreciated at Friendship AME church. Rev Walker's subject for Sunday morn ing service was "Contrary Winds," taken from Matt. 14:24. We wish, everyone could have witngjs&efi these services. IT>U- MfMliniT Wnrlfprs Club met I IIU n muif, IT ..? > Sunday at 4 o'clock at the church. Rov. E.' W? Bonner~was in the city Sunday. He was the guest of Mir.n Ruhvo AT .Inhnsi^, Miss Mary Ruth Young spent "the week end in Lancaster with her sister Miss Rubye J. Young at the 5*... home Mrsr J a hnle Massey and ?^ Miss Mary-.-Harrison. She reports having spent" a pleasant week end^ Mr. Edgar Blakely of Florida enroute to New Jersey stopped ?? over a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Blakely. _ _ Mrs. Ruth Alexander is much ?-improved at this writing. ' Mt. Hebron Baptist Church The Supt. of the above named church was very glad to see the large number out ~lo Sunday school We have a number of sick and shut in. Friends visit the siuk? T ifnora Pitts of Philadelr>hia is the guest oT" Mrs. Inez Simpson. Hell St. School On last Monday the Senior class gave a weiher roast on the foot ball^ field. Friday MisfiCS Elizabeth Harris and Eliza A. Hill appeared in their first declamation ^ind dramatic con ~ test in Greenwood?Hoth of the young ladies won third place i n "the" fflamntii- tmd AeelanraLiun_eon^ test. " r~- Last Tuesday several members of;the Junior class gav\ra program iri chapel. Miss Benzina Babb gave a biographical sketch of Henry W. ?:? Longfellow's life. Miss Juanita Hall sang sweeTTy Beautiful Bream eT, The faculty and student body enjoyed the program immensely. Xhe_llliiivrs will irive a banquet at the Bgll Street school, the dale will be announced later. TTEfffifffimXARWS The friends of Mr. and Mrs. P. . C. Kelly, Jr., and children will re ? grct-lo loai'u Si 'lite WKSSS-W ?*v former. Trust he will soon reco\er. The Kelly family has been our regular customer for eight years; dur___ ing this time we were and still is , Agent and Reprter for this paper. We have & few more loyal ones, who have stuck to us in these past years. They are Mr. L. A. Dunmore Mr. J S -Nesbitt, Mr Saul Holmes. Mrs Minnie Rogers, Mrs. Lula B Alfr.r.1 Mrs -Tnlia (irimage. Mr (Big) Sam Washington and Miss Sarah Cleveland and others hav& dropped off and caught on again but we?thank you all. Mrs. Leola AtkinsonHvas one among those who stuck with us. Thanks againr It you fail to pay for your paper before we make our remiwance, dont be surprised if you fail to get 7) copy of--the "next Issue; for I can nnt. walk nftrr h rrnts twice. ? have more to do?as most of you know I am _a licensed Beautician, ancTTIandling of the-paper is sim~ ply a side line from my regular! -wor-k. I must remit to the Company each . Monday for qvery copy o.i paper that I receive Friday or 1 will not receive the next issue. If you don't pay when I deliver your 'copy, you will minus of your copy of the next.Tssue. Nuff Said. The choir of~Morris Brown AME church. Charleston wftt appeaa In chinch, Wednesday evening, Mar, |? 19th. They will be guest of the Senior choir, of this church Admission 10 and 15 cents. The Rev. I,. I). Gamble has made another start, on the new St. Steph en church. This correspondent and 1 - many others wish them good luck, and hope to see a .beautiful brick edifice off "thfft spot Iff the^ very pear future u ^ ? ? The Rev. Burgess, the pastor of Dickerson AME church and his . congregation are doing splendid work. Yo r correspondent got this mfr'innwfiwn fvnrnyUi*. ymntwy's Mrs. Burgess. They called in a ral t ly last Sunday evening and the amount raised was very pleasing. A new parsonage for Dickerson i s i the goal. The Rev. J. C. Quarles launched his Educational Rally last Sun day. appointing 52 Tadies asking^ each to bring in fifteen dollars He said get it from the member? or for them. fivirs. Minnie rtogers is at noma after spending one month in New York with her children. K NEWBERRY NEWS Calvary Presbyterian Church r- Rev. A. H. Roasoner, Pastor The Bible CTkss whs intefesttngg-. ly taught by Mrs. Senn. She was accompanied by Miss Mary Burton *' * a retired teacher, who left some very helpfuT remfttks. The Sunday school service was very impressive All of the teachers and members enjoyed the discussions. Sunday afternoon the Missionary Society had a Silver. Tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Allen /a j'... r \?W BBim-feUff. CHURCH Rev. A. D. Duncan, Jr., Pastor Woodruff?Sunday school was 'me. Many were present and enicyed the lesson. Sunday evening i Silver Tea was at the home of Mr. and Mss. -O. A. Irby's spon%* " i ?' ^ r onesent. His BiA^^gg^Ashbury, N? I.. srAnderson Miss Annie Cunningham of Wooduff; also Miss Nort Parks, Woodruff. A nice time was enjoyed. Miss Ruth 'Foster a student ol | Union Hi, is sick at her home here I We hope for her a speOdy recov cry. We are glad to learn that t h o (principal of our school New Beth U elected President of t h c %<^S?*5?*reachers Association, held it Spartanburg, Saturday, March 3th. His many friends here wish 1 Prof. Allen Wjlliams much success | Don't fail to read The Palmetto Leader. A. M. E. CHURCH IN |Sp. CAR. CONOR ATI'LATE!) Continued Jrhm page 1 r - .. - T lina, thru their State President Mrs. Flipper led the \V\ H. & F. \1." Area last quadrennial South Carolina largely represent d from Greenville beyond Chareston-and from Conway to George ;own never saw a better representative crowd May I say that the thirteen well -spent years of Chap pelles over South Carolina will i wrr be seen in her sons and daugh :ers. Thanks a Lot. '* A. M. E. Constituency, ? J. E. THOMAS, Sec'y. of P. E's. Committee . T11K?R0S E SOCfAK CIXB The rhih -held- we.-Wtv meettie Tuesday evening at 8:30 at the esideiwe of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rice, Apt. FO Allen?Benedict Ct. t The meeting wits?opened bfc-a 1-01 g and prayer led bv Mrs. Ethel... utt sun. The roll was called and | minutes, were read ^by the Secrewas discussed. There will be?a silver tea Sunday, March 16th at i o'clockut the home of Mr. and Mr-. Mnlvi-rse Grhson, -1204 Oak * street. The public is invited. The next meeting will be with Mrs. tie mien in Spignei, 1120 Tree St. A delicious salad course was ccrv? ed. IH-K WKST NKW6 Mesdarues?Daf.-y \V.?Holmes " -smd?lokay P.?Davis End?ftfy;?(j~t" I- Smith attcmdCn irtc meeting of 1 J.K'. Abbeville County Teachers.l. association on last Saturday. Revs. Bertjamin J. and C. G. "Glover were the dinner guests of Mr. and .Mrs. John I). Robertson on last Sunday ? ? Miss Katrina Sussewel! of Ware Shoals spent the week-end with ler parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sussewell. Mr. Walter Gordon is erecting .: n.ve four room cottage near the 1 Uor?Wr.st high school building. L Mt.-. Lebanon AME church 'I he second quarterly conference I .1' the year was held at the above | -lamed church on March~9? with the i Rev. C. (i. Glover presiding eldfil . of the Greenville district conductj ng. It was a success from ev cry angle. His son, the Rev. P. ( If. CloverJs. the energetic and ef[ icicnt young pastor. During the 'I' n'l TT LVUH'll, CTTC?CtiUIL'fi made rapid -strides 8f-impr6vemen.t , indcr his pastorate. The several. j departments of the church, made line report. Aside from the fif I teen members whieh were added to the churth dlfring the quarter, the. amount of finance totaled $2-16.98, The presiding elder delive red a .noble sermon, at- -the morning hour of worship, and in .he afternoon accompanied the ; pastor, choir and several of the [members to 'St. Mary Baptist church where he heard his son dei Liver a very instructive and in spiring sermon. This was in reality an instance of the Biblial injunction that "A wise son naketh a glad father". The full amount of presiding elderV^'salary---for--the?quarer was-paid. He spoke very commendably of the work' accomplished so fiir. At the evening service, the pas tor brought another appealing we sage to his hearers With this a day well spent in service to Clod, came to a close. Sr. The -pTnprrarh" was as follows: | Select reading, Creation, by Mrs. Lillie Gladden. Explanation of the Lenten Season by Mrs. Jennie k. Gilliam; Select reading, Christian Fducation, by Mr. S^ W. Allen, Sr.; What It Means to be a Friend, by Mrs. Hattir Alexander; The Bsalm ; of Life by Mrs. Grace C. Grant. All of the selections were very good and beneficial. The home was I beautifully decorated with the sea 1 son's flowers. The ladies thank all for their presentations and contributions. Misses Vivian Neely and Reather Hammond spent the week end at their respective homes. Professors U. S. Gallman, C. W, Jones, Messrs. S. W Allen, Sr, Rob err. v?anrnan, Joseph Allen. Lincoln Davis; Misses J B. Washington, Everlena and Thomasena Martin, " Mesdames C. E. ami E. II. Allen attended the Tri-County Flower March 10; where they were highly entertained by the club there. Mrs. Ida Rutherford left this week to attend the wedding of her daughter Miss Verna in. JigW-Ynrk . City, .Sunday, March 16th. T lM>UPfaE DRAWGH A. M. E. CHURCH R*v. B. C. Cunxittt^hAra, Pastor Sunday was a fine day. The Sunday school opened at the usual hour with the Supt. and teachers at their regular post of duty. Sunday morning the pustor was at Mt. Pisgah where he delivered a wonderful sermon. The A. C. E. League was largely t ttended as usual. The president is^ rendering a fine program and the members are cooperating very sincerely for the great cause hf League. Lev. Cunningham preached an inspiring sermon Sunday night. This- sermon, lifted our minde to loftier things as we departed on our way rejoicing. Come and worshi-p with us on Sunday morninng and evening. RIIXiE SPRING NEWS Sunday was a fine day for all church goers. S: S. was largely attended with tea/hers and ctf*fuers at their posts. Rev. Jones, the pa,stor, gavie his congregation~bne 0L those souT stirring sermons. The collection was good also. iWrre -tPTrmnp-^ ?n ti'm-hfr in the Saluda Rosen waltf?school; spent h,- u..,k ,uwl w|th .Tessvo . lanymond. They motored to .Aurilsta. (!a., Saturday on business, dr. J. M. Hammond accompanied .hem also Miss Reita Haiftmond. .Miss Katie Hroadnax spent the week-end, with her sister, Mrs Christine Palmore in Trenton. She -- rted a fire time, Mr. Jas. D. Hammond spept the e* k end at home. The I.. P. A. club of Ridge Hill church was royally .entertained \v Mr. and Mrs. R. R. QuattlerttWft The?program rnrxcisted of n.-piiing talks from some of the., isitiug friends, songs and?nthei lumbers. Several business items \ert discussed after whidh a deicious course of rice, gravy, bak d chicken, dressing, potato salad -of coffee, hot cocoa, cake and fruit salad was served. The next neetmg will be with Mr. and Mrs C. C. Ki'oodnnx.?This elub meets twice every month and i-s doing -xeellent?wor-k?fo*?-t h??church? J The L. U. board will meet at] the home of Mrs. Annie J Wildutr.s the first Sunday in?ApriT] T~t V. P. P. club will have a pro-Easter party at the home of Miss Maggie B. Blocker on Wed-j nesday ntght befort Easter Aprin -th. Boys 5 cents; girls free. Ridge Hill School \\ e are glad to welcome Mrs. n M Hnhftrt KQPIT oftor a u-oril/'c illness. The State College Club of Saluda county was the guest of Mr an;! F. L. LsrJrrc; at the school Monday. They report a~ sue .essful meeting. The basketball teams will play in Whitmire Tuesday. Don't forget the movie Friday night atjd the annual Fields Day Exercises Saturday. (Fields "Day in" Saluda). DORCHESTER CO. TEACHERS ASSOCIATION The Dorchester County Teachers Association met Saturday, Mai'ch 0, at the Alston Hi SchoolJ Summerville. The meeting opened with a song Where He Leads Me. Prayer was o red by Rev. T. O. Mills. Another song, Let the Lower Lights Bo Burning. The guest speaker, Mr. J. Andrew Simrrtons, principal of Booker Washington High School, Columbia was introduced by the presdent of the Assocaton, Mr. Roy R. Gordon. The speaker used as a theme: If I Could Be a Teacher. These points were brought out in the development of the fVlOnt n ' A r\V? II a^L?. H' - - v..v..iv? * *. J/II 11 w^vjpiiy ui inej B philosophy of education; a philosophy as to outcomes expected; a philosophy as to a democratic "duration. The speaker very "beau tifully expressed these facts a s his aims if he \vere a teacher. He closed with one of William Lyon Phelps poems: I Love to Teach. The Alston High School's Glee Club very7- beautifully rendered the following selections: Listen to the Mocking Bird and Alita Lindo. The busness was very briefly transacted. The glee club rendered two more selections Joshua fought the Battle and I'm a Rolling. The meeting adjourned to be held at St. George High School, Saturday, April 12, St. George. FEDERATION NOTES . The uSunlifiht Club uraa delightfully entertained by the State Col lege "Y" girls in the "Y" hut at the February meeting. The program was centered around the topic "Love." Interesting 'and informational papers were read On maternal tove, patrictic love, rOmantitT and spiritual love. Appropriate musical selec tions were gendered. The decorations and refreshments were in keeping with the anniver nary ceieoratea?St. Valentine'? Day. With reluctance we left the beautifully decorated room and out eharming hostesses. The first meeting in March, held at the "Center" was given over en tirely to business. Plans for neeedd improvementswere discussed and tentatively formulated. Programs for the remainder of the year were outlined and the com m it tee* for successfully "carrying out" the program were named. * Mrs. Wilkinson indicated her wish that the Orangeburg Club should be largely represented a t the Annual meeting at Sumter in May ju-T-t .-.owv ib pameM i&ifiln , Mrs. M?ggic J. Cooper formerly of Edgefield, but "T<5T~tKe"pas4 year han been residing: in Glen Cave, L.. I. N. Y. spent last week here with Prof, and Mrs. W. E Parker. . Mrs. Rosa E. Parker accompanied by son, Mesdatries Maggie Cooper and Mattie Oliphant motored to Orangeburg Saturday to visit Miss Nadine Parker, who is attending State A. and M. college and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Simkins brother and sister-in-law of Mrs. Oliphant. Mrs. Estelle Green was called to Norfolk, Va. because of the til' ness of- her uncle.? On Sunday March 2, a program was rendered at Fruit Hill school The main feature of the program was quartet* singing. The progran) was well attended and enjoyed. The teachers are Misses B^M, Moore and J. R. Goodwin. On Tuesday night, March 4th the PTA of the" Fruit Hrll school held their meeting. A large number of parents were present. Af,ter theHbusiness part of the meeting was over, the^teachers served a delicious repast. _ The week end at Edgefied with parents. LAFAYETTE CLl'B Miss Precia was hostess to the club March- 11, 1941 at her home at 2460 Gervais street The~Pres ident, Mr. Porterfield conducted the devotvonal arid presided over the business session. The roll was called each member responded The minutes of the last meeting were read, received and adopted We are very pleased that Miss -PUhin linn r?no nf ?hp nrizeS. During the social hour the hos toss assisted by Miss Ruth Precia served a delicious course ott ive cream and cake. The next meeting will be held at home ol Mr. and Mrs, Porterlefd, 2400 Gervais street. TT5KE CITY HIGH SCHOOL Prof. L. 1). Bradley, Principal : l h^ prfiretpate and teachers o f-j twelve or more schools in the Lake] 4^ity-dretrh;t^Wttt meet at 3:30 on1 Wednesday March 12 at Lake City High school regrading planB for further development of their Am_ trust-Field Day program "that's to be given March 28. All teachers of the schools are planning to attend the State Teach i?- Association on the 3rd and 4th of April. Our principal Prof. L. D Bradley will discuss "Some Phases 01 Education in-NaTTonal Defenser" to rural group of the State on stated! that he wll attempt t o point out some practical ways in which the schools may assist i n National Defense regradless to the n mber of teachers any school may I have. On March- 10, Lake City boys triumphed over the boys of Hemingway by a score of"20-15. It was a thrilling game. . I The Allen University Club o 1 Florence County will hold its regular meeting at Lake City High School. Wednesday Mnrrii 10th_--J Lake City j.s proud of her Beauty Salons. Singletary's Beauty Salon opened Saturday March 1st and is being operated by Miss Wilhelmina ^Thompson; An Apex Beauty School graduate of Atlanta, Ga. Miss Mary McDonald, an Apex Beauty School graduate of New York City, is also operator of a beauty salon on Lake St. - These | rperatorS Will appreciate your pa tronaee. , FLORENCE NEWS Trinity Baptist church is celebrating their seventy-fourth anniversa<y and (seventh anniversary ,gf ils^xninister -Rev. A. W. Kill, March 10th to March 23rd. Mr. T. S. Alston, Sr., is on the sick list. Hrrf -many friends wish him a- speedy recovery. Mrs. Joe Dinkins, Sr., ig able tf, be released from the hospial and is at home. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Miss Catherine Baaneg and Miss Hazel WrlLjpms, teachers in Horry county sp^nt the week end with relatives and friends. -I)r. M.~S: Robinson of Muffins was in the city the past week on business. Only two more weeks left to | take orders for Easter. Made to measure suit from W. Z. Gibson Inc. See Mh1npKi RADIO NEWS The members of the Radio SocI ial and Literary club met at the 1 home of Mr. Willie McDonald on Tuesday, March 11 with Mr. John Bpsbee as boat. Two Issuea TC~j ceived attention in this meeting 1 I j. w. .jonnson was elected as oui I representative to the planning board for the Community center Plans were completed for our first! entertainment of the year which will be a bingo party at the home of Mr. Willie McDonald. 2114 I,ady street, Monday, March 17th, from 8 p.m. until? The Radio has decided to come on in full blast for the year of 41, swinging a variety. j>f new yid, eld programs. So keep a sharp eye on the dial and an open ear at the speaker of the streamlined 1941 radio. Next meeting will be held at the home of John W. John son, 1408 Gregg St. J. W. Johnson, reporter SUBSCRIBE FOR THE UAI.METTO ? . ? - PAW LEY '8 ISLAND NEWS Many witnessed the literary an nitlsical program at FaithMemoi , ial Sunday evening. The Chors club under Mrs. R. M. Forsyth was at its best, and helpful thot were gleaned from Rev. W. E. For sythe, the pastor and Rev. Georg Besselieu of Mt. Zion. * - The ABC of the gospel was fit tingly outlined at Mt. Zion Baptis church Sunday morning by Rev David Sindab in his great messagi He spoke for the pastor, Rev. C.M Besselieu, who was at the churcl at Arcadia. Rev. Elsa Myers spok< at night after a burning prayei service conducted by Mesdames H Besselieu and M, Ferguson. Bro. J. Rainey stirred our heart: at St. John AME church in his mei sage from the theme Tell Other: of Your Blessings. At m. oui hearts were set on hallowed fin while Rev. C. Waldo spoke froir the subject The Judge is at the Door. Rev. G. E. Washington, pas tor of St John was at Gordon, thii being his pastoral day there. Mr. and Mrs. C. Bethany, Messrt Ben-Brown, Frankie Young, Henr^ Gainey, L. Wright and J. W. Nesbitt worshipped at St. John. -Com* again soon. ? Mesdames Ethel Green and Hat tie Burgess motored to Gordon or Sunday night, with Rev. Washing ton and his wife. Mrs. Burgess will leave this week to visit relatives in Andrews. We wish for her a I ant stay. Mr. and Mrs. Johny Browne weni witn Mr. and Mrs. James Browne to Russellvilie where they spent the day. Mrs. Dorothy Browne returned with them. We trust her .stay i n chis lovely seashore town will be a pleasant one. The EmergencyjClub will meel at the parsonage Tuesday night and the Pulpit Aid fit^the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Session.^ Mr. and Mrs. John Harold o 1 Georgetown were dinner guests of Mrs. Carrie Williams last Sunday. It grieves us to learn that MiFreddie Besselieu, son of Rev. C.M Besselieu is in a hospital in Hono lulu, and our sncere prayers are extended to hm and family^ AT-LOV ELTFLUNCHEON FLORENCE-MATRON HOST HONORING RECENT BRIDE Mrs. Laura M. Grant was hostess Tuesday eveningjit a charming luncheon given at her home honoring Mrs. Bemice Miller Sanders, a recent" bride., The table was laid for ten in the -attractive dining mum:?It?was quite lovely with its centerpiece of yellow jonquls, marking the color "scheme of yellow: greenand white Place cards were decorated with wedding bells?and beside-each lay a dainty corsage^ of yellow jon quils, tied with cellophane" lace and a tiny silver wedding bell. A delightful two course luncheon was served, carrying out the dainty color scheme of green, yellow and white, Those enjoying the affair besides the hostess and honoree were Mrs. [ L. F. Buckner, Mi,ss Vivian Jones. R.N., Mrs. C. B Williams, Miss Julia Brogdon, Mrs. A. R. Mclver, Miss Marguerite Porter, Mrs. W M. White, Mrs. T. G. Myers, Mrs. Julia Miller and Mrs. Carria R?rno Mrs. Sandprs was o-ivpri a lnvo I !y set of matched linen from the group. 'the magnolia social clajb ^ The .Magnolia 'Social club was ro-arganized in January. Mrs. Catherine Goggins was elected president and Mrs Lottie Williams was elected? reaaureri?? In February the club sponsored a iCakjeWalk and Supper which v:as well attended by our many friends. Last Sunday, March 9, we gave a silver tea at the home of Mrs. Ethel Washington on 1109 Paige St. A very interesting pro gram was rendered by the club meipbers assisted by some of tlie visitdTa. - We are planning to sponsor a dance m the near future, the time and place to be decided upon at our next weekly meeting, March 18, 1941. Mrs. Catherine Goggins, Pres. Mrs. Ada Griffin, Secretary.. marlboro co. training an1) bennettsville high school news Basketball The 1941 basketball season ol our school continued Monday night February 3, with a big bangagains the high school of Kingstree, S. C. The Bennettsville girls defeated the Kingstree girls to the tuna ot 19-9; tnat night, not to be oufdone, the Bennettsville boys wot from the Kingstree boys by. a 27-16 score. This was, by far, the best showing ?of the Bennettsville aggregation. On February 5, another double portion of playing was given th* Bennett^ville followers. The Ben nettsville girls defeated the Blenheim, S. C. team by a decrsi' score of 13-1, and the boys, not to be outdone again, won by n score of 24-12. On Thursday, February 6, th< excitement was ?- ' !~V as evei when the "Bennettsvlllites" took the floor against the highly touted Darlington teams and actually outplayed them during the second half of the game, ijntil the last fifteen minutes. The girls fell ir the last fifteen minutes of a thrib ling and exciting game by the score t>t 16-20. The boys did not fair s< fortunately against the Darllngtoi team and fell by the soore of 1939. Primary News The primary department ax tends to the 'Bfcnnetteviile community and surrounding vicinities *\ v BARNWELL NEWS ~ d Those who attended services on - Sunday?at?Bethlehem Baptist il church enjoyed a very able sere mon preached by Rev. T.J. Ryan, s The open house exhibits of the . various schools in arnwell County e last week were quite a success. Much praise was given from those who came to see, both white and t colored were surprised to see the - beautiful things made from arti9 cles thrown away. Red and blue ribbons were used in consideration 1 of prizes for the be$t five exhihita. E Mr. Herbert Snelling has opened , a very promising business on the l Barnwell and Blackville highway, a little distance from the main , city. He promises a clean and up3 to-date place where all can come 3 in and enjoy themselves. r The Barnwell County farmers, , will meet at the Diamond School,-, ) Wednesday Mar. 12th for the pur, pose of organising themselves for . BarnwelLCounty Fair another year. ^ All farmers are asked to be present. i 'I HAMPTON BlHLPgRg CONFER KNCE APPEALS TO ' RnnSFVRIT In explaining his. reasons for 1 not hiring a single ^Nogrn >nrpenter among the 2,000 carpenter: | employed at the Forst Eustrs pro' ject, Mr. Zuidema told the delegates that 2300 of the 5800 employees at the Fort were colored 1 workers: He did, "however, Refuse" to answer a pointed question to plain why "he felt that skilled NeI gro carpenters cannot work " side nv side with white carpenters af Fort^Eustis?when it is now being iono'successfully at Fort Monroe a few mile." away." The resolution sent to President Roosevelt. government officials i and the piieisZTctenountred the action of numerous firms holding 'vemment contracts and certaii organized labor groups. The resolution charged subtle and illega^ collusion for the purpose of evading government "racial -discrrnr natory" clauses in order to ex -elude skilled Negro workers frona full participation in National -Defense construct ion-work-. ? ? The Department, of Commerce advised the Conference, in regard to the Office of Production Management's inquiry about Negro contractors^ that "this office has no knowledge of any Negro general or subcontractors to whom we communicate or advise as to the is-~ r.uane of some Defense contracts," - and asked that the conference oup ply a list of contract specialists or operations. * (Studying the results of the firsi -eight months of?the_ll. S. Officr of Education's vocational education pfogram in defense trades the 200 delegates to the Conference and Natronal Builders' Association convention voted that: 1. The Conference commends the ^recent actions of the Government 'as they relate to National Defense trninint* in <-?ur c/>Vi/irile 2. The enrollment i n Negro schools will not swell to the desired level unt\l Negro youth sees that the Government is taking specific actron to give them equal op portunities?for?employment?upotreceiving their training as skilled mechanics. 3. The schools are in a positionwith respect to equipment and" personnel," to cooperate further in any expansion of the program which the Government might see fit .to inaugurate. 4. The program_has succeeded it. stimulating an intrest in practical " education upon both Negro and white and has been a positiv Coree in the development of sound national morale. '1 he builders were welcomed by Dean R. 0'hiara*"T,anier, who stressed the importance of Negro builders studying, at this time, theii relationship with the Federal Gov eminent, with union organizations with big contractor's, and with scnoois as their source ol suppr for skilled labor. Lester B. Granger, assistant executive secretary of the National .Urban League, made the principal address at the Monday meeting charged that FWA Administrate Carmody's recent pronouncement against discrimination was nothing more than a "pious wish" an^ that tho statement would continue to be ineffective as long as Mr Carmody refused to implement il by adding an enforcement claus' to put teeth into the law. "Efficiency isn't half so important r.as Democracy," sard Mi - flrangftr, in ahsw^h id what?mr termed "specious pleas that thccause of efficiency in defense projects made it impossible^ to hire Negroes at this time." L. Carleton Crump, of the Virginia Department of Labor, an nounced that Jib had been sent to the Conference by the Virginia Commissioner, "who is vitally in terested in this problem," and said that he would carry back the thoughts of the meeting to hic chief in Richmond. a hearty welcome to see our littl ones perform for you, Friday nig* t February 14. M. E. Evans, Reporter FOR SALE A mule and wacon. with ham ess. Anyone tntewhrted may eali at 2116 T^ady street for information or phone 7528. Room For Rent N Furnished room for respectable couple. Apply to The Palmetto Leader's office. Saturday, March 15, 194i BALTIMORE, Mi>. NEWS Mrs. Iyouise G. Douglass Sick are Rev. Marshall Flowers Mrs. Penny James, Mr. iS?muel James, Mrs. Lula Peaks, Mr. M. Andrew, Mr. Reed, Mr. Hill, Mrs. Agnes Caldwell. The SSS club met with Mffr. Ida Wrlliams4 on 1006 W. Mulberry St After tKe business session an enjoyable repast was served. Nexl meeting will be at Mrs. Celia Gra ham 810 W-. Mulberry^ St. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lann went to Washington to see their son where he has been in the hospital for several- months. He was I fri-an accident and has not been release at this writing. However he is improving. ML Hebron chmrsii observed its? ,,?,,,ol 1.1. - ! uou<.. Y?G*.-iwy services and meetings and the Sunday serviees^verc? well carried qut. Mr. Pink Douglas was Mrs. L G. Douglas' guest on Wednesday. Mrs. Bessie Butler Cherry was called home to Wihnsbbro7~S7~c? because of the illness of her father. We wish- for-bim-a speedy recovery. ; ?1 : i The CBA society will?t or - ? Friday yiight. March?2-b, president urged that all members be present. Quite a few are , sick here now ana a number has passed to th > Great Beyond. i N f ' Friendship Bapt. church observ ed its usual weekly meetings and services were conducted Sunday at the usual hour. The Lord'-Supper was served at 8:30 p.m. Rev. Jackson. A largo crowd attended. . ' I The Missionary circle, with Mrs. Lottie J0nes7and the Willmj , Workers met with Mrs. McCroninh. ;r- : ?? WARD ONE WILLING [WORKERS I M iss Louise Perkins had the 9th j meeting of the Ward One Willing Workers club at the home of Mrs. h?V-Mr~Tiwmpson; *632 "Marion St. Apt, 52 at the University Terrace Meeting was?called to order?by Chaplain, Mr. Earl Sims; prayer and Brble verses by Mr. Joseph Thompson. Opening song, Why Do?Yos Wait Dear - Brother was v- . lead by Miss Lottie Sims; The" minutes were read by club's recorder and then the President introduced Mrs. Rosa Tucker to the "lub. All members vuled for Mrs Tucker to become a member after nanciaT buslness. A printed dress^ party was planned. The meeting the -singing of God be With You Till \yp Meet Again. The mizpah was then repeated?; :?r? - ' ? DAT AITOrr Jl. rvuiuio 1 - > MADAM WRIGHT SCIENTIFIC LIFE READER Madam Wright has just returned to your city from the World's Fair if you are separated from the one you love, or in trouble from any cause consult her now. Would you like to marry quickly? Are you troubled over any affair of life? Are you contemplating any ; n f ?V.o nrrn") T^/-w .inn tuiaVl to be more successful? If so you -liml h?I advice. No questions asked; you are immediately told of your troubles and how to overcome them.- See her now, tomor- ? row may be too late. We read all nationalities^ white, or colored. 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