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P?r ffl- gip> ?Palm? tin UraliFr PUBLISHED J?EEKL\ 1510 Assembly St., Columbia, S. C F7" ~ Entered at the Host Office at Co lumbiu, S. C., as second class matter "By an Act of Congress k- T SUBSCRIPTIONS K- ' One Year 52.00 Six Months 1-26 "~*fhvee Months ? ^ Single Copy -.-.h-Tr^T.. -M FOREIGN ADVERTISING AGENCY W, B. ZIPF CQ., $08 & Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Official Advertisements at the rate allowed b> law. ; : 1 he Leuder will publish brief ant' rational letters on subjects ol general interest when they are accompanied by the names ana * addresses of the authors and are not of a defamatory nature Anonymous communications will not .be noticed?Rejected mans7scripts will not be-returned. GEO. H. HAMPTON Publisher ?. PHILIP ELLIS Field Agen* ^???I!? L. G. BOWMAN, Circulation Mgr REMITTANCES * ? "Cheeky, Drafts and Postal or Ex-j ? press Money Orders should b made?payable?to toe oruer ui The Palmetto Leader. ?*< Communications intended for th current issue must be very brie and should reach the editoria desk not laterjthsn Tuesday o each week. City news, locals Wednesday. : Telephone 4623 Saturday, April 26, 1941 AN I'NBAI.ANCKD HQ 1" AT ION The proposition by Lawyer W. D. Robinson and his legislative committee to pay South Carolina ??sohooT teachers""arrTrtcrease "of $10 ~~ per tno;uh next school "year is now ^efore the law-makers in the State House. . The bill iu not general; it would /pay the $10 increase to College i 'graduates only and the teachers in the lowest salary brackets would remain as they are except where districts increase the school terms. There are- l,iK>0 College graduates among Negyo teachers. The executive committee of the Palmetto State Teachers' Association made an appeal to the Leg islature -thru this same committee for equal salaries for similar service for teachers. There has not been a meeting held sinc? and there has not been offered any compromise. t,n - i ii I - - South Carolina, like all other Southern states, will have to seek aid and cooperation of the Fed.eral government if we are to have equalization of salaries for teachers. The undertaking is no little task in a section of very limited is yet unbalanced, and the prob ' lem still needs a solution. MAJOR JOHNSON QUOTED Major Campbell Johnson, race relations officer at National headquarters for Selective Service in wasnington spent a few davs here last week. He visited state headquarters, Fort Jackson, the Governor's office, Benedict Colk., . lege, Booker Washington Ifigh School. Major Johnson, according to a reporter for The Record, is quotjjf ud. 1 'T fiiul that the selective service syslerji is working with greal fairness to all groups in South jjpl ^ Carolina. _The locttl boards are assuming their responsibilities ir fib- an excellent way, as would be f expected. "I have met a group of outstanding Negro citizens, appoint ed to serve in an advisory capaci ty on matters pertaining to Ne groes and I knew they are repre sentative of the highest type 01 llT eitiecns. I wair ttrengUMt" of Sey mour Carroll, a member of th< advisory arroup I mentioned." Bp -n THE COLUMBIA A. U. CLUB The Columbia Alumni Club o Allen University should be com plimented for the recent effor y by the members in wb^t they dti I *U3/Z&i "T"''* ?> - - ' A V *i 1.1 I ( f ^ . ~fT . MAYBE SO AI> (By W. H. SI "K There is no real home without "kids". Did you know that? Maybe that is why so many people nowadays are adopting children. There is something missing, and they irgure that a child is the missing _ link. There is nothing in all the world more inspiring, moryT thrilling, more pleasurable than a child in cuteness stored in a lively, mag petty little human battery, The?greatest change in any household comes when "kids" make their advent. The atmosphere, chan es the parents change, the world ~ Ranges". Jf.Hkids" do not keep smiles on ;t fathers face, h& is- a cygm-^ If 4\... ai vf. I Ul I I I V I ( ? \ 11 J 1 4.1 JUIUI. Thru the intelligent leadership f Robert Weston Mance, Mr Br; -~hc?Southern:1.Ire? were prestotd to a btEptuidipTK1 e in Allen's :nulitoriuni for Allen's benefit. ' Dr. .dance is president of th" Pl-ib "TTnlUhe is being wonderfully back d by many club leaders among men and women. The A. U. Club of Columbia iresented President Biggin* aheck for $225 last week to he 'sed as the President may direct and the Columbia A U. Club is 'till working and "putting- on hings." CARLISLE , NEWb Mian- Alice- Oiiwk-ttt*?left rday for New York City to visit er son Mr. Farice Jones. Mr. \\ . L. Brown the father of diss Bernice Brown and others f Columbia ?were up?Tuesday ight to witness the copcert of )ak Grove school, which was a __rand. affair - Rev. Mrs. i-R. R Alston of Carhage, N. C,, and Rev and Mrs V. W. Wilson -and Rev. S. - N. Muglass of Chester were guests f Mr. and Mrs Clinton Thomas Tuesday. They enjoyed a deliious dinner there. ""?" Miss Julia Dobson the Jqanes eacher of the county and her fa her, mother and. brother of .Wash ngton, D. C'., Mrs". Wallace Nich?das?ami?Miss?Allyn?Nicholas?h4 Union were the Friday aftypnoon Uiests.. of Mrs. Lizzie' Thomas. " Mr. Hermon Sarto>- spent Easer with his mother"Mrs, Mary Sartor. _ Mr. Coin- Hill is in town for a vhrle. Mrs. Lizzie Lyles spent a veek in Greensboro. X. C., with -her?husband Mr. -Beh: Lyles. " Miss Cora Savage of Winstnnsalem, N.C.. was called here on iceount of her neice Miss Agnes Sims, Who"'has" been very" -sick, L >ut -wm? to he much imjn-oved ~ Mrs. Cora Savage is doing fine - ?? puM'Ht. OLllL'lh St'hlh fo-CTTm he mend. Miss Margaret Chirp and Miss em oorr guests of Miss Sadie RoTi rtson. Rev. H. E. Hrllian and his people will worship with Rev? J- -M Oawkins and his congregation 011 Sunday afternoon at Jeter Chapel \.wr. cnurcn. EDGEFIELD NEWS Mrs. Emma Gary, Misses Heler ami Elizabeth Gary, Mrs. I .a urn fonts and Mr. Ed Snarls of Ah, gusta, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs , Buchanan and son of Chattanoo, >*a. Tenn., motored over from i Augusta Wednesday evening anc spent a pleasant time with Miss , Emma L. Bryan.' Mr. and Mrs. Thomas AJiUduT >f Aiken spent Thursday here , with Mrs. Mitchell's cousin, Mi's? ^ Emma L. Bryan. , , Mrs. Lelia C. Oliphant is a re ^ cent subscriber to The Falmrttf , I/oader. ; Mrs. Mattie Blalock has returr ed home after spending sovera . months in Washington, Phila lei phla and New Jersey with lola . tives. Mr. and Mrs. Jule B. Andei so? and daughter and Mrs. G. A. 01 i f phant worshipped, at Pleasan 7 Grove Sunday. s Mrs. Helen Burt connected her self with Trinity A ME church ii the morning service Sunday. In last week's issue of the new: Mrs. Earline G. Simkins' nam< f was omitted as orte of the partic * ipants in the operetta given a i ] r.a^onpifl Academy. We wish t d matte Ihia addition thiK week. -1./ ', n JD MAYBE NOT hackleferd} Ms" : ? the cries ,oi thy" laughter of "kids' ennbt bring' thrills to a mother's heart, she is abnormal. If anv body in the world does not _ like "kills" he is a fool. If you are lonely, get the baby oiul plav. If you are blue, ?tng" tc your "kids". If you are sad, hunt .op the little dues and tail; w 1 tr them. If you think ^you hav outlook, look at your x-hild. TrovrUles you-sayl Well a "kid' "Is one trouble which is a profit able pleasure and a pleasure all -your own. Jf there's something lacking in your house, maybe.it is a "kid". Go out and get one in some kind of way. = -? (Rights--Rene i'ved)? , The Agriculture boys of Edge I lield Academy won first place in the District NFA Judging Contest at Ridge Spring on Thursday 'April 17. They will go to State College later to take part in the .Slate?-NFA Judgl" "It Contest. '()M M ENCEM EN T V.X EItf'I,SMS .ALI DA CO. TK. SCHOOL " y I i e commencement exercises will reach their highest poits Sunday afteroo.?,. April-27r and Tuesday night, April 20. Sunday afternoon Rev. \V. H. \eaL pastOT " of the First ~Naza th Baptist chuich. CbtltyhbiaT'and principal of the Moore school afil'iated with" Morris college, will graduating. class. Everyone who as heard Rev. Neal can witness he fact that ht. is an able speaker.. Our community will _be great?. Ty benefited in having such a won lerful personality as our guest -peaker for tjie occasion. Tuesday night the ..main feature - f the final exercise will be the commencement address delivered by Mrs". Annie B. Weston, instruc tor of History and Education at Benedict college. Mrs. Weston nas had wide experience in the field i diicalion; iftor oomtdeting?hr-T work al Benedict college, sh(> vcent m-NfW?Yuik sv hole she receive tier Master degree in ^History and - Ertncal inii. -iMVe^hrts served as ter cher in the public schools of New ~ V> ! k. rTi Hit1 CMuniiua Udiversity extension school und for the National Council ol Religious Education. in New Hampshire. Prioi io her return i0 Benedict as teacher of Ed eotjon ami - Anr-inn: History Mrs. Weston served a: -bo.imr iii.. t v>. ng 1'C pnrlnu nt of IJuofgi., StaU TvuVIiln'S' uoTTcgo. I..]u\v?t irhmrgtr out the statu and many other status a> quite an able speaker,, , Wi welcome her t0 out; community. Win'I MIK h N MST> ""* Sunday was another high tlaj lor all church-goers. lie v. A. C Chamber's delivered a soul strrrir. sermon at Cellar Grove church unday "night at Bruce Taberna ,-le eh- I cli, liev. J. K. Blakes de ivered a soul stilling sermon. ^ .arge crowd attended. Text founi I tttt 1H: if <}.? Aloscs I * ra ether wh0 depar I this life, Sunday mornirtg Apn l.'ith after a long period of illnes: _A\us funaralixed and buried at th< Springtield Baptist church, Tires i day, April loth. Eulogy by liev i I'M gar" Rice. A large crowd at - -Amded. .1. C. R\ iTf mortician i . hai'ge. .Miss Easter Robinson visitei i Mrs. Annie Wilson, Mrs. Ad L Whitlock M i~ fiTu 1 .Mrs. iwuae i Whitlo k, Mr. S'hc)tun Mayfield -ii , Chester Sunday. She reported 1 wonderful time. > . Francis Relvforxl visiter ; her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Smit Spartanburg during Easte week. Mr. and Mrs. John Moi > tran vrsi'rd Mr. and Mrs. Jaine Morgan Saturday night. , Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Blake an I daughter Lueile were dinner guest Sunday of Miss Esther Robinsor Dinner served by Ruth. Johnsot j Mr. Willie (lallnian is'ill at thi 1 ' writing. Rev. Mrs. Rnxie Alston will Ik ? gin "If "spring revival meeting t Hmr,-. Tabernacle- ehu roh, the. 4t Sunday night in May. 1 Allendale county field's day 9 R The Allendale County Field - Day exercises were held Frida t April 18. The program began i o 10 o'clock, God Bless Amern was sung by all. Prayer was o ^ > . rr?F pat:metto draper John Henry Wor / 1JNOER THE SOCL I J I 1 .jg| \ 01 v ;fV \ ?*-* w*** rf j \ *"r"fc )0>rVtl c^t<' # 4 \ lr" < "*" \^v?ov _t A c,v U r 1 1 \ C " r..'? ?*"v i \ ^ v?4 . ? | r:* BE. John Homy Worked wants to ti edited to his social security accoi | wage-inquiry caul from his local ? ~ card is already addressed." All Jot - -tihat call for Tfpr hahiti) rinr-inl 'uril'l' , 1/irth?then put on a one-cent stan are provided by the?Social-Security ~ "Thake certain that he is receiving 1 fits for himself and his family. _ fered by the chaplain. After devotions Mrs. C. V. Bing rendered _ -the welcome address, \vHrcTT was responded to by Mr. C._Kirkland. Next on program was the Spelling contest. Fourth grades: first nlace Sycamore, second Barton, third Ginn Still. Fifth grades: first place Sycambre, second Trinfirst place Allendale, second Barton, third Brooks. Next reading - contest by " the fourth grades of various schools of the county; Cato Mill receiving: first place, Rouse Sears second, Jackwood ' third. Next the singing contest; Allendale lead with first _honors, Fairfax followed >vith second, St. Mark third, while Sycamore and _Groton-received honorable mention. Schools were divided into three groups for the exhibit?contest: one and two . teacher schools ' first place Jackwood. second Cave i third Trinity. Three and foui teacher schools, St\ Mark.?firsts ^ ~Grbfoh second. Sycamore third. Larger schools: Fan-fax first, Al- . E Tendale secondr i The outdoor activities began at. i 2 p.m. First, boys hundred yard ' lash; first honor Fairfax; """"'il Rouse Sears, third Allendale. The girls fifty yard dash: first and second Allendale third Fairfax. Bdqs high jump, first honor Al lenalo, second Groton, third Fairt. fax. <rirl?r-high JOfiip "Brooks first. s Allencfale second, Barton third Broad jump Fairfax first honor. : Tcu-have seerr Fairfax Trek Allondnle and Grojop wipP nig. R>? : ton was said to have been t h o 1 most thrilling events of the bas: ket ball?totiTnament. Interest ran -i-high, thrills- overwhelming."Z It |was" truly an exciting evant. , UBPRTV HILL V . M. K. CHURCH , Rev. W. M. Thompson, Pastor We witnessed another high day ? -Hrtmrhry. - Services were good as j Mst'al. The Sunday sehoo) banner was returned to the. Bible class, . _ This class led the school with one j lollar thirty'cents. Total ollecs don four dollars eleven cents. * After a fervent prayer meeting _ led by Ihft7-Uufu5~ftagtn the pastor ascended the rostrum singing 'The Ninety and Nine". He used ?tut a text Psalm 40:lU~Be still and know that I am God. Subject: , God's Whisper. This was a wonlerfyl sermon, and was deliver. ^ vwtli spin t.onl power.?Twelve n young men joined the church. This brings our total accessions up to 48. Our pastor is really = ? , ~ great work, numerical, financial ^ .spiritual. He is the man for Libr erty Hill. At 4 p.m. he and mem . tors motored to Camp 28 where s Me preactrrrr .ZTgrefit soul Stirling 1 st^rmon to a crowded church of races. At 8:30 p.m. he lectured to a crowd of young people by 1 their request. He held the crowd 1 spell bound, using as a subject s 'The Quest of Youth". This was . a masterpiece, mixed with humorous stories that brought applause and laughter from the cheering crowd. After the lecture Liberty Hill's trio composed of girls, ancT quartet composed of boys sang several numbers. Total collection $28.00. I Mrs. Edith Lawson was mistress j 's of ceremonies. V, The Womanless wedding, sponsored by the Young's club was ! Tjutte" an'enfertaining feature last f- Thursday night, Prof. William1 ??H^?wmm-MM ?* ker's Insurance I \L SECURITY ACT I "* ,.. "*' \ ^ ? tt *?*- ? vi-br \ -t s v^o(k _....- V> \ >t >v ' .. - \ lv*->H?<S U/'<J^i*A/' "^xA ^3M) "" ^ ^ '' cneek on the amount of- wages ^ int. To do this ' he obtained a " J Social Security Board office. This j in has to do is fill in the spaces , > 1iy account number, and date of 1,, ip and mail. Wage-inquiry cards *i 'Board so-that each employee can 'ull credit toward insurance bene- ^ :? s Ragan is president. He was ably ^assisted, hy Profr?^tJfTHiris, our 3 assistant organist. *1 Thompson?wHHprerrctrThe-^ annual sermtfiS for Liberty Hill ] elementary school closing Sunday 5 April 27, at 3:30 p.m. Rev. J.A. 5 DeLaine is the principal arid Mes- 5 dames Carrie Martin and Robena *> i Oliver are-the teachers. Rev, -j Thompson will also preach the bat' -j calaureate sermon for the St. Paul Junior high school commencement *j Sunday, May 11. Prof. W. G. J White is the efficient and" popular principal Evet^djodyts""invited to .j ihpsp i ,1 ? ? j:l NEWBERRY NEWS ^ *1 "Xalvary Presbyterian Church *j Rev. A. H. Reasoner, Pastor { J J The attendance at Sunday school ] was good Sunday. We were de- ^ lighted to greet one new membeivh-ittle Miss Mary" L. "Boozer. < The Brble Class was interest- ( Lngly taught by Mrs. Seim, We ~j were happy to have Masters G. C. and Silas Pratt return. To others" ~j we welcome you to spend one , hour?every?Wcdnesdy afternoon t from 4:30 to 5:30 o'clock. The musical selections used in | Children's Hour were "I Would Be True" and "Abide With Me." Prnvov uroo ) i? - rw uy - MISS AH" {Hie Jones. The pastor's story was 1 about the corn and lily. As the com and lilies are?heautiful - so- -4 our lives can be made beautiful ^ ky baving~ttrerh filleT with love ' of Jesus and the Holy Spirit of 1 God .r ' t At 11:30 o'clock the pastor's 1 therpe was Practical .Religion; 1 ' f)orr m-;n Tht h 1111rr* Tr'H'h *Tr" ^ My Qpd and King, was the Scrip- : cure which states that whate\er v you do, do it to the honor and glory of God. Remember that working, playing, resting, eating and recreation can be religious. Practical religion is sacred by mak ' ing jt so, daily?in?eur Irvet^ TfT " the name of Jesus, who cleanses all from sin. through the atone ment of His suffering on t h f ' cross, and His resuVrecticn. The 1 Christians are happy and joyful * not sad and gloomy. It is out 4 privilege to live?our whole Itvos to the glory and hpnor of God. ' * Our visitors were Mrs. Cora ' Young, two young ladies the week end guests of Misses Annie and I Alberta Daniels. We are delighted to see Prof. 1 E. S. Schumpert out Agaim after"having been ill a few days. 1 .rMTiin cm1 n n?TTTTITkrs" * ASSOCIATION HOLD MEETINU f The meeting of the Sumter Cpun ( ty Teachers' association was held in Lincoln high school auditorium ; April 12, 1941. Mrs Ruth Dink- 5 ins president, presided. A lively | program was sponsored by Stono Hill school, Mrs, A. E. Sanders, . principal; Mrs. Addie McDonald, , pianist. All numbers were inter , esting nnd enjoyable. Miss Janie Rucker, Home Demonstration Apfent of Sumter county gave a demonstration on What to Wear. This was quite a-bit of information tn most of us, if not all. , i The delegates made tVeir report,. 1 | Thos(. reporting were Mrs. A. E. ' Sanders,- Messrs James Nelson < and John Bowen from the house of delegate*! -Mr. Tittr* HSstte, rural i group; Miss Alice Johnson, urban group. AH reports wore vsry ef ' / . . iiii - \ tSTATE A.& Orang-el | ANNO | The 27th Anniu | v JUNE 9 TO | $ Regular collejriate c $ Arts and Sciences, 1 Trades and ? Y X .j. Special courses for 1 Y " | f Small Ru )* ? Modern Library, Dorr ? For further?information j? . Director of t [ Benedict-A1 j "V Scl If COLUM ? BEGINS J \ STRONG, IMPR SPECIAL COIIRS1 C ? EXP w I Tuition for all Students?Six Tuition for all Students?Nin Hoard, Six Weeks' Session ??laboratory bee | I ihrary Fea _ _ - For Bulletin or further In i \r- ' ~ ~ -X-W-W-X-X-I-X-X-X-W-W"! .^^.1 Mrs. Parker, Jeanes teacher o( Sumter county nn%de brief but >ointed remarks for the hcnpfit nt be association. The Program Committee,?Mis< id. N. Usher chairlady made each neeting a nno^'ii?-b?5 heir solicitation of worthwhile ontributions from those partici )uting from time to time. The last meeting for the yeai 11)40-41 will be had the seconc 'nttrrday fn'HIayT' We are asking .hat each teacher be present or aid date. The officers of the Sum rer?Gourrty? Teachers* associatlor or the year 11)41-42 is to hc ploet. ul in this., meeting. We wish te hank the President, Mrs. T>mkins md her cabinet; Theprogram com nittee, Miss- H N. Usher, chairudy;. our Jeanes . teacher. Mrs ttrkgr-!1 M iss kucker, home agent ill teacher^jand.pupils, who in any vay worked for our success. We hank you one and all. - V;- R. B. Johnson, reporter. aINE GROVE A. M. E. CHURCH -Rev. ~hr <L Kowman, P?lOr Last Sunday all church-goer? 'ound their places in the church ?s usual. Rev. Bowman deliver; id two masterly sermons, one at sleven and the other at two p.m. The morning services were the "uneralizing of Sister Boyd which s mentioned in ar,other column The afternoon services were especially engaged in raising fimnee for the District Conference, \t the close of this service a unipastor announced that the rally will continue through the first ^iirwhiv TU.. hurch choir of Irmo rendered music for this special occasion, and it joes without saying the music was Tcetherrr At 4 o'clock Rev. Bowman united 11 holv wedlock Mr Ernest Gorley md Miss Bernice Nelums of Lit;le Mountain. On the first Sunday r. May there will he three prizes awarded tc the winners of the Automobile contest. Come to church, go t: hurch. BT. PHILIP A. M. E. CHURCH Key. T. 11, Want hern, Paatw .Sunday was a lovely spring daj and all church-goers were fount winding their way at the house o1 worship. At 10 a.m. a full Sunlay school took place. The lessor woh thoroughly _Uught hy the- jrarnous teachers and a most Interest Ing review by Mrs. Ophelia Deveuux,. raising a splendid contri Saturday, April 26* 1941. M.COLLEGE| *> mrg, S. C. I UNCES I tl Summer Session ^ JULY 30, 1941 ? ourses in Agriculture, Education, Vocational lome Economics. ? ^ 'i ) Principals and Teachers \ [- - iral Schools. 1 \ nitories and Dining Hall & and bulletin, write: J"" J I he JSiimmer Session, 3; State A. & M. College, ;; Orangeburg, S. . ? | ". Hen Summer -i; looi ;r bia, s, c. * :: IJNE9,1941 :: '-y OVED FACULTY__ J: ES FOR TEACHERS Ijl ENSES V. ~~ % o-._ Weeks' Session $10.00 JJ e Weeks' Session 15.00 ?? - 18.75 i Li - -- 1.00 J [ : : - 501 A ??r . * lurmuiion, write J 1ENEOICT COLLEGE or ' I -D AIXEN UNIVERSITY | bution. A warm prayer servica j was rendered by the prayer com. mittee. The pastor ascended the L -4^strum?and- preaohefl~a sou 1 re viving sermon. Isaiah ? ?eject How to be Kept By Obedience, i Everyone was made to feel good. ^ '?you are hungry for' spiritual ^ ! bread come to St Philip. A liber al collection was contributed then our general rally was put ov?r in a ' tip top manner. 1 Rev, Ta-vloe of Mt. Olive and " ' Matthew churches delivered a won 1 derful sermon which, everyone enL Joved. We- are always- glad' ~t0 1 have Rev. Taylor and his good peo ^ irfe; A total amouhtTof money rais' ed in- St. Philip was $168.41. At 5:00 p.m.-Rev; Taylor-prim 1 cipal of St Philip school rendered a program known as baccalaureate f ^ ?- flundaii fui LU'e gfh66i: Ttev. Wea' thers preached the annual sermon St. Luke 17:17. 1 Rev. Taylor has brought inspir_ ation to our children and school, BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. B. J. Hutchinson, Pastor .. St. George?Sunday school was called to order at the usual hour by the Supt. with officers and teachers at their post. The lesson was reviewed by the pastor. 7" At 11:30 the morning services - begun. Sunday was a lovely day and a large attendance witnessed me uiefssuKt as me ijoa-sent man delivered it. ~ Four joined the church of Christ at this service. The ACE League was conducted by the President, Mrs. Hutchinson. Rev. A. McFadden gave us a wonderful sermon Sunday night t which was enjoyed bv all. Mrs. Beatrice Woodurff is visiting her parents in ChairleBton o J ALSTON HIGH SCHOOL r Slimmerville?AJaton celebrated , Founders' Day Sunday, April 20, in honor of the late Dr. J. H. AlIston. A short history of the school was given by Mrs. L. P. ( Peddrew; opening remarks by Prin ( ripnl C. W. Fields; introduction of ( speaker by Mr. P. J. Manee a graduate of Alston, class '38. The speaker was Rev. Jethro Toomer, a graduate of Algton and now a -^senior *t- Benedict college. He made a wonderful * address which was very inspirational. Mrs. Al1 Rton and Mtsfl Alston, wife and f daughter of the late Dr. Alston ? were present. r- The elementary grades will pre- ' sent theii annual play TSnlght in : the school auditorium under direc tion of Misaes Roache, Amaker and Mr. Simmons.