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I Saturday, May 17, 194L . - - ? <Saint Barnabas Mission rr? ?? -Jenkinsville, S. C.?The class of 1941 represents the second grad uating clasg from the high school of St. Barnabas Mission, Jenkinsville, S. C. The class is composed of eleven outstanding young people wh0 live in the community of Jenkinsville. Each of these graduates are looking forward to a bright and useful future, some plant away to school while others plan to become more useful in their communities. The fol lowing young people are members of the class: Robert Lee Jones president: Henry James Thompson, \>taodrow Washington, secretary; Josie Mae Watts, assistant secretary; Eloise Young, Treasurer^ Mattie Lou Glenn, Elizabeth James, Louise James, Climentinc Keller, Mary Lou Kennedy, Rhu-, /v>xt ? i uvau v/ licai. I St. Barnnabas Mission school was established in 1936 by The Ven." Max S. Whittington, Arch. ] deacon of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina. During the time that Rev. Whittington has been' in?eh a rgc of the St. ^Barnabas'] Mission the enrollment of the school has been increased fronr nine to the present one-hundred and sixty children. The Mission has rightfully taken its . pAac$__in_ the community in that it has set nn religious, educational, and hqi^~ ial uleals for its people. i BROWN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH " ? " ? Rev. T. E. Robinson, Pastor 0 _ I Sunday school was very good Sunday conducted by Mr. J. S. Sanders. At;12 o'clock the pastor preached a soul stirring sermon in honor of the ~Mothers after*which Communion vCas served to a targe number. Sunday evening Jjhe mothers presented a loyely program entitled "Mother of Mine", con ?ducted by Mra. N.-E, Rook and Mis? Maggie Wright at the piano. We are pleased to have Mra. Mary Robinson home after closing a successful school term in Union county. The pastor was called to Sum ter last Wednesday to the fnnerr~i?l nf hio ffnn.in U,a district conference in Winnsboro last Friday. Mrs. Lily Wright and daughter Miss Maggie Wright spent Sunday in Clinton visiting her sister Mrs. Simpson of Washington, D. C. Mrs.JVright also visited her dau' ghter in her beautiful home ai_ Whitmire, Mrs. Ethel Faint Thurs end with her mother, Mrs. Alice Simmons. \j[rs. Edna-Cannon-is -huTrte~frbhf Washington D. C. spending awhile: with her mother-in-law. Mr. Frank Wright the brother ol' Mesdames Ella Kinard, and Eva Wright, Was~funeralizetl last Sunday ut Brown Chapel. The family have our deepest sympathy. Helena school closed Friday nite after having had a very successful term. The teachers need to be commended fur such high class programs. Mesdame| Mary L. ilaynes, E. G. Gary and Miss Carrie Lee Gary, teachers. Mrs. Ellen T. Coleman is veil sick, we hope Tor her speedy recovery. NEW TRINITY HAFT. CHURCH Rev. B. F. Stewart, Pastor Wellford, ST C.?Sunday school was largely attended with Supt J. B. Foster and his teachers at heir posts of d?:ty. The lesson was interestingly discussed after which the prstor gave a very fine At 11:45 the junior choir assembled in the stand robed in white singing Hail too the Brightness. After the usual order of service the pastor took as a text St. John 19f26-27, from Which he delivered an outstanding Mothers" Day sermon. The choir sang a special selection gimmedi^bely follow;r. the sermon. The BTU croune are nlanninc a rally for next Sunday night. There Avill be a prize for the group reporting the largest amount. The evening service was largely attended. The pastor delivered an excellent sermon taken from St. Matt. 25:16, theme The Multiplied Christian. Total collection for the day was $38.58. Many visitors worshipped with '"? wfaWmn than* all times. ~ . WOODRUFF NEWS New Bethel Baptist Churdh Rev. A.D. Duncan, Jr., Plastor Sunday was a high day for service. The Sunday schools were combined at the New Bethel Baptist church. The classes were as follows: Landford Grove. Trinity. AME Zion an?d New Bethel. After Sunday school the procession of the graduates of the New Bethel school listened to the baccalaureate address delivered by the Rev. L. C. Butler, pastor of the AME church, of Laurens, which was very good. Theme, He could not because?Luke 19th. Mrs. Inez Alexander has returned to her home hei*e after a two months visit with her brother Mr. Raymond Stems m Washtngtone D. C. Mother's Day was observed here alstr. The sick Mr. Tntlug Armfleld And Mm. M. E. Rogers. We hope for them bright and sunny hours. B APPRECIATION ' ] To our relatives and frienda, 1 our dear daughter Lydia Anika Gibbes is dead. Her passing was ] Very sudden, at her recent home, Wilmington, N. C., where she went to reside after one week of ?rar? riage.life to Mr. Cordelius S. Wil- < liams of Latta, S. C. A tffrrific 1 paralytic stroke, and a cerebrum < hemorrhage are blamed for her 1 hasty affliction, a?d quick demise, May 5, 1941. Lydir. A. Gibbes, only child and daughter of Rev. John C. and Mrs. P. M. Gibbes wag born in Claf^n College, Orangeburg^ S. C., December 28, 1920. Like Methodist ministers' girls, she was schooled over -the state. She won medals for efficiency in music at Browning Rome, Camden; holds a high school certificate from Latta high school, a diploma from Claflin college. Music was her special choosing which she renderid freely to help in church and pdCblia. Her civic understanding amd beautiful social influence were ' VPrv Knlnfnl on/i nnaifiun -fnr* an young a person as she was. Her i happy, spirit, merry soul, and I Christ-like life, made her, accep- 1 strolled. ' On May (i, at Andrews Methodist church, the clever Undertaker, Henry L. Jackson conveyed the snowy casket. TwentyJive maid- _ ens deposited ^thereon, banks of shrubbery, ferns, flowers sent by white and colored sympathiers. ' Lydia's D. S., Rev. C. C..Reynolds conducted the obsequies. Rev. R. 1 L. McBride read 90 Psalms. Rev. T. V. Manning, 14 St. John. Solo,- 1 M<ss Mayola Leggette, entitle, A'Have Thine Own Way Lord". ' Telegrams and letters from over 1 tT. S.. Miss Toy* K. Zimmermam < Solo, Miss Annie Nowling, "My Child is in Thy Tender Care". The, J obituary, Prof. Joseph .Windom. < Duette, Mesdames Alma Bethea. i and Marie Robinson "Still With 1 My Saviour.'.'. Resolutions from J W. C. T. U." Community club, l^rs. j -Rachiel James. Solo. Mr. J.. L. 1 B,owem "Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break." Rev. Jerry : Wall spoke in behalf 0f Andrews ] church. Mrs. Mandell Bachus rep < resented St. Phillip. Rev. I. V. 1 Manning: talked tor tne district. \ (Florence) Rev. I. S. Burrell of A_J M. E. church brought tho message j for his fafth and city. Miss Lula B. Bryan, principal and superintendent of Browning Home, Cam- i den, S. C., represented the schools, i Rev. Luther Mace, sang "Take My 1 Hftnd". Prof. J. E. WUliams and J Mfs. Maudell Bachus furnished j the music throughout the services. The Rev. C. C. Reynolds chosed the theme, "Does Jesus Care," and TTivered the consoling eulogiatde- -1 nessage. Rev* J. W. Taylor offer __LLa-rnosV-eomforting prayer. 1 The mortal remains of dear Lydia A. Gibbes sleeps in St. Phillips } cemetery. Up in the Heights her pure spirit walks with her loving ] " - 1 \1M t Vi 1 oaviuurt_unu xv5??^?g_ vwijif""j " ? the holy angels, and the victorious | elects of Heaven. Farewell. Mother and Father. < 1 DENMARK NEWS Bethel A. M. E. Church J ltev. JT 1'. CumminKs, Pastor _ | :1 i Sunday school opened at its usual hour with Supt., officers and ] teachers at their post of duty. The lesson was berutifully discuss fine S*nnfl{J \J v-u ro|,vi' j school is putting on new life. I At the close- -of-the -Sunday--i school, we were highly entertain- < ed with a rioh, spicy Mothers' Day , program rendered by the Sunday" school. This program was in i jharge of (Miss) Eulft L. Wolfe i .vho 1 as ben ill for quite awhile, i We Hre" "gla3-~fo~haVfe~Tf5r back .tome. - : Many of our members witness- i ed a great ushers' program at the < Franklin Methodist church at 3:30 1 o'clock. Bro. and sister L. C. Coleman prepared a royal dinner 1 for our pastor. At 7:30 our Mothers' Day sernon was delivered by our belov- i ed pastor. Text Ruth 1:16-JL7, i subject The Spirit of a Mdther. Every one present enjoyed the ' wonderful message. If you want to be entertained while in Deni i- n.ii i i T murK come vo oemei anu oerictio churches. Sister Rosozellar Quess and sis- , ter llartzog are still on the sick ! list. We pray for ehem a speedy ( recovery. Bro. H. C. Guess wa.i I out on Sunday. We were glad to i k?.... 1^;? nf>?r .. .Wf ill. J ness. i)emocracy In The Rural School* i By (Miss) Eula L. Wolfe < Rural Teacher, Denmark, S. C. i The democratic^ spirit is not a i materiaJ thing. It is not a system of freedom or privileges. All | the privileges we have are an out growth of this spirit. i Democracy is not all fiery orator's freedom of speech, and lack ? of racial prejudice. It is more Tt'^o Tf to an pfiiftlvp. In tangible .thing, a< feeling in the air, like Spring. A Quickening of the pulse, a lift to the heart. The Rurfl c Schools needa that. You should feel it when you enter the build- 1 ing, . you should hear it in the 8 classrooms, and should see it if. the friendly faces of the students. 1 The Rural schools attentats to give c their students a start in living j "- They do not turn out high- 1 school graduates; they are trying ( to turn out elevated citizens. Livothers is an art that requires ex- <j perience. Our <Nation^waa developed throo^fc the talent, energy, ' Bethune-Cookman Observes National ; Music Week < Daytona Beach, Fla., May 7th? i Fbe Department of Music of Be- ~ hune-Cookman college, which has irought to this institution the ac- . :laim and appreciation of musicovers from every section of Amer 1 ca, i8 directing the activities in i jbservance of National Music i veek. Miss Josie W. Roberts, ;ompetent Director of the f^epart 1 nent, in charge of Choral music, las left no stone unturned in plan 1 ing unique programs, music appreciation periods and -interpre- i tation of various phases of Mujic, during the week. Miss Rob- 'I irts has been assisted at the va-ttms chapei-periods by the Public i School~ Music classes, the upper grades of the Keyser Laboratory jchool, the Piano Department and he Choral groups. Bethune-Cookman colege rqain :ams- membership in the National Association of Negro Musi/Tiapis and gains valuable pubicity and good-will through the medium of J die many itiusica) programs., held c year. JOHNSTON NEWS Sunday, May 4, 1941 was a red letter day at Rosa Spring Bapt. church. Sunday school opened it 10 a.m. Dea. Alex B. Harrison, Supt., presiding. The lesson was aught by Prof. C. Albert Rubens, Sr., reviewed by Profs. Bowman and Toomer. After Sunday school Rev. J. S. Gordon pastor, preach?d a splendid sermon. At 2 o'ciock dinner was served in__the church grounds. A lively discussion was had upon Jesus Dis ciples. Dea.'. A. T. Tillman and Brother McManus, Willow Spring Baptist church, spoke on this sub-"" feet as did -T>ea. Harrison and Prof Rubens. "At night after a soul stirring sermon by Rev. Gordon a final report on the May Day Dollar Day drive was reported: Dea." Alex B. Harrison, $32.07; Dea. S. S. Slaugh Ler $10.55; Dea. Crist Smith $5.03. Total $47.65. Dea. Alex B. Herri ion wa0 crowned king.?? ??? Rosa Spring Baptist Church Sun day school meets every Sunday at 10 o'clock. The third Sunday night will be observed as Mothers' Day at Rosa Spring?Sunday nite May 19?at 7:30^_The public is in /ited to attend the program. Rev. J Sears of Columbia will preach. Prof, rnd Mrs. M. S. Bowman, Bettis academy were visitors at 'he -home of ^the Rubens Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Albert Rubens, Sr., and family and Mrs. Alex B. Harrison spent Satourdqfy after- > noon in Batesburg. ' Prof, and Mrs. Fred Ramsey, Prof, and Mrs. M. S. Bowman and Mrs. B. L. Nicholson called to see J the Rubens family last Sunday. ' Bethel C. M. E. Church Rev. E. Wilson, Pastor Service at Bethel church Suniay_was a real Mothers' Day service, and was enjoyed by all that witnessed it. Sunday school met : it the usual hour with a good attendance present. Night- service was good. The pastor preached a wonderful aer- < mon. His subject "No Alternate 1 to Christ". Visitors, Mir. and ft r rr* j j.' . ci ul _ r r .u r? wirs. c<uuie omun 01 ixuig uiuvc Baptist church. The silver tea given by the WUling Workers board SI fTvST" nome of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Hart thtr l*t- Sunday was-<jttit?"-a?success. The President, Mrs. Rosa lay called the house to- order and then a program was rendered. Collection was good after which a delicious repast of home-made ce cream and cake was served. THr Christian~ People of~j6hn? ? iton enjoyed a glorious time dur- I ng our spring revival meeting con iucted by Rev. J. E. McAdam.o?w Leesville. A good many of us can': iee better now than we did. We hope to have him with us again soon. Mrs. Laura Miras spent a few lays last week in-Mayesville vis-> i iting frieTTflflfr " ?!. " ?r-? = Misses M. V. Peterson, A. D. Walker, L. E. Rutherford, E. Ve^le 1\ Holmes and E. N. Frasier spent the weefk-end of Mothers' Day .vith their parents and friends. Prof. E. L. Bowman, Misses T. Spigner, L. T. Sewell and Mrs. 3. K. Dean were royally entertain id aa dinner guests of the West 1 Peterbarks on Mothers' Day. The neal was well prepared and attrac iivaly nmmgrri , . Mrs. R. N. Smith visited several friends here in Johnston iSunlay. We enjoyed her short stay Jnd will be glad to have her vist us again soon. A very interesting Mothers' Day " program was rendered at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday morning. [ Much credit is due to Mrs. Noah Amos for the program. It was i mjoy^d by all. brains and work of men whose i fuiding star wag the thought that 'All Men are Created Free and E- | jual". In our educational system ,hig thought has been obscured by he efforts to reduce our illiter- < try rate. I Reading, writing and arithmetic ire not enough. ' We must give >ur citizens ability to get the most >ut of each fleeting moment, to | ive peacefully and happily with I ithers and above all to hope. < I SUBSCRIBE FOR 7 j1 TOE PATMEriTO LEADER," THE PALMETTO tKAPB PINEWOOD NEWS By T. R. B. Johnson Mr. Ed Irieh and Mrs. Caldwell uf Elloree, Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Orangeburg were visitors of Mrs A.lma Johnson a few weeks ago. We were glad to see Mrs. Alma Johnson at church Sunday. Miss Annie Hampton has gone to N. Y. on her vacation after closing a successful school term at New Hope school. Mrs. Rich is the principal. Mr. Arnet Wells is also a member of the faculty. i Squire Morgan and wife o f i Orangeburg, Rev. Williams and the Mellotone Quartet worshipped < at Mt Olive AME church recently The Mellotone Quartet of Or- < angeburg rendered a program at < Sinai, Mt ?)live AMIS churches i and 8t. John Baptist church. Qaeh < program was a grand ' success.^ " All schools in and around Pinpwood have closed. Beacon Hill school will close May 28. i Pinewood Jr. Hi had quite a ' successful school term. The silver ' nun fnr a^^A ,,.o ? ... *vr? ViiV OWVI1U noa TTV/II I by the girls basketball team. We I are hoping they will win next very good. Mr. J. C. Prioleau.Jr^ J rrtnctpar with hhT faculty Jfrr "i Charity Wright, Misg Millicent Ragin and Miss Phoebe Boston, < made a splendid record. 1 Mr. John Harper Johnson pass- ed to the great beyond. Also Mra. J Rosanna Canty ,and Mrs. Molly ' White. " ' ' Miss Emaline Johnson went to New York recently. Mrs. Lula Johnson is on the 1 sick list. * 1 ?The?Mother's?Day, program- _ sponsored at, St. James and Mt. Olive AME church was quite enjoyable. ^Fhe pasters Revs C. Tj. Barr, H. L. Bowman and J. M. Miles are rendering excellent service?which we appreciate. We were delighted to haveYlrs Parker, Supervisor Sumter Co., Miss Rucker, Home Agent May ' H^yisft" Beacon Hill on business I I i TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH 1 Rev. A. D. Dawkins, Pastor Spartanburg, S. C.?Sunday, May 11th all church -goers found iheir way lo the hou?e of worship?. 11 O'clock Sunday school took ] place, conducted by the Supt. Mr. t f. W. Williams. The lesson was thoroughly taught by the various teachers and reviewed by the j Supt. The banner which w&s on < Class No. 2 for the past three Sundays was removed to Class No. ] 1 taugKt jby Rev-. A; D. Dawkins. < Our-Sunday"school is largely at- ] tended each Sunday and we aro 'v moving alone nicely,?At?Hrrtfr 7 the Pastor Rev. Dawk4ns delivered , a noble sermon, we camsay it was a masterpiece, . found I- Samuel ^ 1:28. He preached as never be- | fore, tears were streaming from the eyes of all his hearers. Our , hearts burn as the Master spoke"' ( through the man whom He sent ( to lead His people. God Mesa thia wonderful leader. A large num- ( ber of visitors were present at the morning service. Come again , you are welcome. 1 Our pastor and delegate brought < back a splendid repor^ frvm the District conference which conven- t ed at Mt. Zion?A.-M. E. church j last week. We appreciate the re- l( port from them. Rev. Dawkins ' has paid out our Educational as-11 sessment for the .year and all our I other indebtedness is up to the ^ present. We are now looking for \ < ward to our Annual conference 1 , and hope to- go over the top; At 8 o'clock our pastor delivered another spiritual mess&ge to an appreciative audience. All jy:e sdnt" enjoyed the spiritual food, one soul was connected to the Christian army. The financial ^re- * port for the "flsy was ?rand. tyrs. ( Craig, Mrs. Suber and Mr.?Cun- -] ninghem are.i^till on the sick list. , We-t>i'ay"'fbr tham a speedy reeov- " ery.' The Twelve Tribes of Israel will be presented at the above named church Monday night, May 12th sponsored by Mrs. Rowe of Camn ProTt. Look out for the final report in the next issued LAURENS NEWS Mrs. Myra Holland was hostess to the Acea Social and Savings club April 30th. A very tempting menu was served consisting of punch, potato chips, a congealed salad and cakes. _ Music and games were tne tea- " ture of the evening. , The Aces had as their hostess on May 7th the President, Mrs. Judith Franklin. Business of importance was carried out after-which members were served fruit cocktails, toastee, ? sandwiches, sandwiches, salted cashew nuts and mints. The club was pleased to have Mr. Berry Madden visit them for awhile during the social hour Other visitors recently were Miss , Sawyer of Darlington who ha* been the guest of Mrs. Franklin. ( Miss Juanita Moseley of Green- j ville who ha8 been here for sev- ^ ?ral weeks also with Mrs. Franklin. $ Several friends of Mr. Charlton McCoy joined him in celebarting his birthday when a "surprise" party was given by Mrs. Franklin c lis sister. May 4th. He wishes to 1 express his appreciation for their^ c pretence, alto for such lovely gifts t received. Names of guest#. wilt J Pe announced later. r* n Delicious refreshments were ser red. _ 1_ J Reporter. Emm# Oltphant. I K ' ? Gen. Robt. Sm Birthday Comi Commemorating the one hundred and second birthday of General Robert Smalls for which Robert Smalls high school, Beaufort, S. C. is named was held April 15. They were noted educators, business and professional men and women from different sections ol South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, gathered Tn large lumbers to witness this occasion. Mr. C. C. Spaulding, president if the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance company, Durham, N. 2. wa8 the guest speaker for the svening. The speaker cbosed foi his topic "Learn to be"' Obseri.-- srs".?The address was greeted ivTth""resounding applause. On last Fnjdcy night in the school auditorium a most elaborate and striding fashioned show ivas given, by Mrs. L. Frazier as "?~;*v v v',xpreciative audience witnessed the fashion for the season. ind Seienee Departments presented Industriai Scientific Exhibition Each-departmerrt~-wus well repre^ sented with exhibits. Individuals :ould see many things made from the trade department. from the exhibition, including book lets on various subjectg from the science department. Thus ended an educational treat to all. Trade instructor Mr. Luther L. Blakeney and Science instructor, Mr. George W. Phelps. Mr. Osceola Jackson a Beau_ BALTIMORE, MD. NEWS By (Mrs.) Louise G. Douglass The iSouthern S. S. club met at Mrs. Louise G. Douglass opening with the hymn, There is Not a Friend Like Jesus. Bible verses were recited hy each member?andprayer in concert followed. The president then took charge. The lext meeting will be at Mrs. Janie Whitloek, H)25 W. Saratoga St. The Missionary society of Mt. fJebron church met with Mrs. Susie Barco, 766 W. Saratoga St. President, Mrs. Barco; Secretary Mrs. Johns. The Who-So-Ever-Will club met her rhurfl) at Mt. Hebron??. tvctor Mr. Richard Lann. Secre.ary Mrs. Mary Green. Mrs. Maggie Lewis had for her *uests Mrs. Eloise Midgett, Mrs. Ixiuise G. Douglass, Mrs. Molly 1 [iore on Saturday. ?On sick list -are Rev. Marshall Flowers, Mr. Buddy Stevenson, 1 VIr. Hill, Mrs. Lula P. Boone, Mrs 3enny James, Mr. Buddy Willmore ^O7!^ OUtTdT John Hopkina Vingpi. al after under-going an operation aid is able to walk around now. Mrs. Weathers had for her quests on Monday, Mrs. Louise G. Jouglass, Mrs. Alberta Weathers. < IThe WhofSo-Ever-Will club < jave a party on ...Friday, night, May | ) for the benefit of Mt. Hebron :hurch. The party was at Mrs. . Arsonia McDowell, 408 N. Pop- 1 ?leton St. 1 Mt. Hebron Baptist and Friend- I ihip Baptist churches observed he usual weekly meetings .. and < Sunday services tlje past week. < Mrs. Arsonia McDowell's moth... curator 5 O i?? visitincr ' ler, Mrs. Young:. She is the sister < >f Mrs. Hattie Flowers. Mothers' Day programs were ' arried out at all churches. ' Mrs. F.loise Midgett and little f mn visited hpr sister in New York Pity for a week and enjoyed a { . ety pleasant stay.' _ ST. PAI L BAPTIST CHIRCH Rev. L. B. Moon, Pastor j Laurens?Sunday was a lovtla ' lay for all. Sunday school opened J It thF" usual hour with Strpt: anth :o-workerg at- their posts'. The esson was discussed by Mr. J. 1 Vlills. BYPU began at usual time. Rev. ,F. S. Jones of Greenville issistant pastor of Pilgrim [Rest hurch preached throughout Sunlay. Our hearts were made to 5urn as he gave us the Gospel. 1 Vfter Sunday morning " servicer ** Bev. Jones, Deacon Andie Hunter i D^a. Charlie Fuller, Dea. John 1 Bates motored to New Grove, ! vhere Rev. Moon preached a < lortie-comir* sermon. Deacon S. I P Dendy was also on program. J Mrs. Charlotte Thompson has ; >een seriously ill at her home, but I ler condition seems to be better *1. - ?jij? i it, tms writing. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Grant, lit- < :le daughter is better. after a iard attack of illness. All of the friends of Laurens are glad to (now their daughter is better. Miss Ella Pell Williams of Ben i ?dict spent Mother's Day with ' irr aunt Mrs. Myra Holland. ~r J Mr. Jonathan Mills had his mo;her, father and brother from i 3parfcanburg aR their guesta Sun- < lay for dinner. ' Come to St. Paul every Wed-L! \esday nit* for prayer meeting.' 3ur doom stand open to welcome 1 risitors at all times. Miss Ruth Mills was crowned 1 lueen of Sandem High School on Way 1st. She wis a member of 1 he seventh grade. IT. PHILIP A. M. E. CHURCH Ret. T. H. Weathers, Pastor At 10 Sunday school wa8 held i ^lducted by the Asst. Supt. Mr. Tenry Johnson, Jr. After th$. >pening exercises the teachers dok charge of their classes. The ??SOIl WXJL reviewed by Miss Ma riTe E. HlntofT, the Supt. 1 .Mrs. Annie J. Johnson spent < Mother's Day with her mother, i Mrs. Katie Jones. She made a alls 102nd nemorated fortonian and Mx. Ki a*i*r Ke?nedy of Gaffney, S. C., now residing in Washington, D. C. sent the following bpok8 t0 Robert Smalls high school' library. We are indeed grateful for their kindness. Great Leaders, Franklin J. Meine; A Modern Book of Wonders, Vincent Starrett. Music and Its Makers by Wesley La Violetie; Air Outline History of World, by Walter Blair (Literature); An Outline History of Art, by Joseph Pijoan; Great Inventors and Their Inventions, by John A. Maloney; The JStory of Living Plants, by Oharle.s E. Olmsteud; W^ndei^s of man Mitchell. The Elementxirv Dent plnolno. May 12, will mark the beginning of commencement exercises for Robert Smalls high school, ston will entertain the seniors on The Principal, Mr. W. Kent Althe lawn of the school. Mav lfith. Seniur Class Day E xeroses May I 22 at 8 p.mi -? ~ Sunday, May?2b at 4 -pTrrr The- ; annual Baccalaureate Address for Mather and Robert Smalls will be delivered by Mis8 Fredrick Young of North Carolina. Commencement exercise, May 30^ 8>The speaker, Mr; John P. Burgess, president of Palmetto tState Teachers' association. Professor of State A. and M. college, Orangeburg-, S. C. Everyone is asked to come out and be with us in these commencement ?xercises. splendid lecture to -the?Sunday school on the Golden Text. Everyone enjoyed: her remarks. A warm prayer meeting was conducted by the Prayer committee, Mr. Isaac Jdhnson,- chairman A. wonderful Mother's Day sermnn wag r?rna ^ t/.vMwtiwu uy CMC JJOSUUI . The collection was good also the contribution for the pastor. St l :30 the Mother's ;Bay program was neld.conducted by Mrs. Ophelia Devaux. Rev. Sister Lena Lovette and Sister Rosie Oree. At 3:30 Rev. 'J. B. Barber of Beulah and Pleasant Grove delivered a soul stirring sermon. Both of?bis?chuha accompanied = him, also the quartet. At 5:30 Stewardess board held its monthly feast, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Tucker. A lovely evening and a delicious repast were enjoyed by all. On Sunday evening the pastor Sri(f~choir will, render sendee at Bethel Wedgeleld. _ ARREVftdTE-^TEWfrM rs. Martha Hazzard of 51 Har 1 risburg street entertained at a silver tea Sunday rn interest of the educational rally of Cypress Chap?1 AME church Rev. E.F. Johnson. pastor. " ??-?? ReV and -Mrs J. H- McKissick, Jr., accompanied by Mrs. Bennie r t?. - u. c.. crown attended the Men's Baptist Convention in Aiken. They reported a very pleasant stay rhey met quite a few old friends. < 3n their return they made several :alls rn Greenwood. \ Mrs. Martfha Hazzard spent last Wednesday in Greenwood with her , ?ousin Mrs. Lillian Tolbert. ~ Rev. and Mrs. J. H. McKissiek. vill leave this week for North Ca- ] "olina where they will spend the < summer:'?""" . Mr. and Mrs, g, T- Rrown?JmuJ. is their dinner guests Sunday Mr. Davrd Richie of Charlotte, N. C.T J r. Joel Baker of Greenville. < The ChtrrCtfAid club of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church met at ' he home of Mrs. Cynthia Wharton Sunday May 11." The same officers vere elected for another year." Col i action $3.62, The ncxtmrcrrting WITT " Je at the homd" of MrsT-Philis Tho- 1 r*as. The hostess served cream and ;ake. Grace Chapel AME Church Rev. W. B. Williams. Pastor i On Monday night May 5. a very } nterestrng debate was enjoyed, Hie young" men's club of St. Jasaesj: ;ent their debating team Messrs SVillie Adams. Augustus Wilson. Bloan Johnson, David Scott over to iehnte against our team. The topic i Resolved that, the Apostles were 1 4reatcr tbay the prophets. The ' young rhons team lost, but we 1 Tope tney win win next time. Mr. Claude R. Jones and Mr. Rayford Henderson spent the week ?nd home visiting parents. Mr "TP f" fV'" [:(:r ( amp at Modoe. Miss Luberta Underwood and Mr. Alexander Johnson and grand mother spent Sunday in Columbia visiting Mr. Johnson's aunt Mrs? Daniel Etheridge-; Mr and Mrs Wjlliam Edwards announce their marriage, Friday May 9th Mrs. Edawrds before hei marriage was Miss Ella Wee Craw ford. Mr. and Mrs. James Wright announce their marriage Saturday. May 10. MrS. Wright is the former Miss Sara Rowland. The Rev. !. S. Jenkins performed both ceremonies. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Thomas spent the week end in Lake City to wrtness the school closing o f Rev. Thomas' sister Miss Ethel Thomas. Miss Thomas aceompart" ied them back. t St. James A. M. E. Church Rev. F D Dreher, Pastor Sunday school at the uaual hour. Sunday being Mother's Day and vory pleasant, the attendance was I yood. At 11:80 the pastor brought us P*r*? Flv? Deacons Unikm To Meet 4th Sunday In May the 25th - The Deacons Union of Richland County and Vicinity will have their Anniversary the fourth Sunday in Miay, 2?. 1941, at 3 p. m. Speakers of th# evening will be some of our best talent. The public is inwrted to attend. Music will be rendered by the various choirs of the city. L. C. COOK, President J SIMS. Secretary. ^ MR. ANCRIS BEST LAID TO REST AT AM.ENDALE, S. C. Mr. Angrus Best departed this lite April 18th. Bro. Best was bom- in Allendale. April, 1886. He professed religion in 1902 and" joined Macedonia C. M. E. church. " . . He made himself very useful in church Lh?14il4?h(. svas fi^uiied 1?" to Miss Lela Muner. To this un- ' 4m?w-eec tiiti-n-A-hrgf. TitrtlTnrrn , fw.i -fcr+ehs?and one boy. '1 he boy ^lied ~l in irfaney. In 1914 he was made > v leader of Class No. 5; Steward and 10 me l rustce board Tn theSc- offices Re seized * well until several years agjj he moved to *? Wulterboroj S. ('. BeingOin the undertaking business he moved his membership to Rock of Ages C. M. E. church in VValterboro, where he was put in the same offices, which he served faithfully until his health failed him last -- * year. I was.at his bedside a day before he died. He took me by the hand and said to "Brother Thomas don't worry about me, if I never talk to vou again, T -want you to meet me in Heaven, for I i am goir.gr home to be.with my God. So don't worry about me.'V >_ ," ?Bl'O. Best leaves to mourn his lost a wife, Mrs. Lila Best. Two children, Miss lona Bt?st, Mrs. Mamie B. Lasseter; two Sisters, Mrs. KITit. Hamelion, N. V.; Mrs. Eliza Jones, N\ V.; two brothers,?Mr. ?? Carroll Best, N. Y., and the writer; eij#ht neices, seven "nephews and a host of friends. The funeral was held in Walter- ? boro, conducted by the pastor of Rl.cW nf tp'CR ChmrhRrv C P. Staling, assisted by Kev. C. D. Price, pastor Macedonia Church. Allendale. Interment in Allendale O . . * . . . K ouui ft i aiuiuiu. T. H Best. an inspiring message, subject: _ Great Mothers. This sermon fell ??n our-hearts like water on"Ji desert: nnri \vp depflrtn<l. r.tirrrd ami grate* ?? ful. Several out of town visitors worshipped with us. The Lake View Cemetery Club '? held its regular monthly meeting at fhe Manse Sunday at 4 p. m. At f>>30 the ACE League began with the president Mr. David Scott in charge. A wonderful program was--rendered. At_o. a'clqcK. our Mother's Day program was rendered. Mrs. Josephine Brown and Miss Mary J. Pres'filey in charge. Thte was an unique program and was enjoyed by all. Stewardess Board No. 2 held their regular monthly meeting on last Friday at the home of the [>rjisiileiH_Sister Eula White. Thi& . was one of the best meetings that we have had this year. $9.00 was realized and the Pastor was all in smrles. 'e* The.building committee is planting to du some renovating aruuntl . the manse soon. So if you would like?to? know-what wf are doing, ~m ? rome to-St. James. * ~ The Passing of Mrs. Eliza Tenant After a long and faithful life of more than -three score and ten* *? ST ?EM; it* a. J J.:? >raia, .mis. Cj liza ltliailt passea to the great beyrmdrS^unday rnornirfg? April 27, 1941. Besides being1 a lovine mother, she was a good "V-ighbor and: friend. She was always happy to do a kind deed for anyone who needed her help. She was well and favorably known to both white and colored. The" funeral services were" held at St. James A. M. E. church of whfdh she was a life long member Tuesday April 29th. Her son Mr. John Tenant, preceded her to the grave 4 years ago. She hi survived by two daughters Mrs. I.eila McCoy of Abbeville and Mrs }Bar?ie Gaston of Chicago. Til. and three grandchildren. Her pastor Rev. p. D. Dreher had cV.as^e of the fuii.'ial service, assisted bv Rev .T Tt Smitti Penm in. I'm i i, 1 <i.ii I- mi i'uiJli ? on. R.vs. I.etman and Thomas. Out of town friends who attend<1 the fum-rul were Mi-adamex Bt 11 Thompson. Ma.rie Calhoun, O. P. Johnson of Anderson, Rev/ and Mrs. R B Ay?*r?, Anderson,Mr. i d Mis Roy Peikins, Mr. Pace, Mrs. Mamie Cole, Atlanta, Ga. JUST OUT HOWARDS Now Sepin Edition STYLE ROOK (SSk -M 4 Of real human hair, WIGS, PAGK ROYS. 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