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Plfc Twt THE OLD GRAY Bv Kev. K. Philip Kllis A?I'rayer Proclamation 1L seems tu me tluU^ at such time us this.?Lb*. natrorts euloi should <vill their subjects to praj tr. There seems to be coivfusio th roughmrtr? the entirt. -?work While some countries are engage in wars of the most cruel natur others are uneasy, restless S.T most any moment. There seems I ? be a discord in state legislatun atul Semites us well as that of tl United States, and those coui Irks over which kings reign. Di * cord seems to exist between go1 ernors and state representative Tlie same is true'with the pre? dent of the United States. ] other . words conditions of t h World seem to be going from bi to worse. As I see it only a Gc can settle these disturbed eond tions. Why are we not asked i gain to pray? When the world war was raglr people of every race were ask< ? trr >y.H?nu suiir* niuinriLs hi piuy* for the cessation of the war, ar it finally came to a close. \\ were reminded of those, prayi periods by quivering electr lights, ringing of church bel -ir 11 H-*" ioe of ato-am i- iiTv" candid opinion that unlei .the <a?t! procedure is resorted at such a' time like this, the n; tit.ns are leaded for destructic "ami that '< without remedy. Kingsfree District - W'ith Dr. .1- I, Benbow, P:?f pr.siitur the Kipgstroe?Diotri held - thp best district conferem "at North Charleston last \yee than tit any time during my cot taction with the district. Orow< attended both day and evenir sessions 'Rev. Hro. Chisolm. pa tor is certainly immerot'alizf himself in caring for the del rates. Thy officers and membe: of St. Peter's charge are amor the best in the Comiection. A of the charges outdid thcmselvi in Choir educational reports ar also th,. Library drive for All< University. Dr. Ti L. Bon bow, 1 K, was all smiles and spoke vlowing terms of every ministi m his district. He ialso. paid high tribute to tire lay member A tlx iliir ( liii i idif.M'o nrncnnt iimv Rev" J K. BcardP " E."of "^t'} Kdistu district. Rev. -J.W. Mui'i ?>r M;L Zion. Kev, PX^H^-Wilso of Ebenezer. Rev.- William Jac1 so.-, of McClellansville. Rev. W ' Murray of Olive Branch ahd otl ers whose names we don't here r call. Sermons by Revs- Gbceppel T. MeCbjcy mul?A. R. flermnn wr 'Imply grand. , Hon. J. S. Stanhack Otaiid Master J. S. Stanbae __ Leii4??#?t-hr?Free, and Accept* Masons in South Carolina can to Charleston by invitation of M S". Poinsette, district depth grand master and ndressed -a number? of tht. Craft here o la>t Saturday evening. The ten Lite wo? practically crowded 1 tu-ar the. .Grand -ChitM*. -This wri f-i i- frank to confess that h address was amon the best w have t-ver heard on Masonry. made a lasting1 impression on ti Order* nf Charleston, and they ii i'ite<J _bwv to?retnrrrr Brother Poii settu-~?s one - of the best dep'Jti< ir. the state and is highly re?pe< ed by the citizens of Charlestoi t'o?'. white a;?d colored Mr. .T,( ('hannell accompanied the Grar Master here, and made a vet fine address to the Orders. A the close of the program a hai quel \\a< given honor of tV '11a:i?J Master. Et+rrrrptff T)rlveT"Continued Dr.?C. S. Ledbetter's Report Emanuel AME church $0.31 Plymouth Oon<*r*<rational churc $4.'id; Vanderhost fME churc S'jnO; 'Centenary Mc-thodist $1 ( Memorial BaptT?r~$5.03. Mt. Zic V.NfE ft 04: Calvary PE $5.01 St T.uke A ME $000, _ Wallinftfoi Pre?hytTrtan ST. 50; Frances Bro AME $3.0"; Mass Meeting at_M Zion AME $0.40; MryTieon Mitel el] $1; Mr T.eroy W. Brown $' Mr 7T. IT Williams $1; A Frier $1; Mrs Wilhelmina Emar.uel $' Mrs Flssie McBride $1, Mrs Mar Tobin $1, Mrs Priscilia Nelson 5 Miss N'. A. McQueen $1, Mrs. W helmina Holmes $1. Mrs. E. J Campbell $1, Mr. Edward Cam] hell $1, Mr. Alexander Geddis $ M <- kMahel Green $1. Mfs." TT ( DuBose $1. Mr. S. M. Curtis $ . . Mr. William Motte $1, IRev. J. 1 Green $1, Total 81.80 Previous] reported $75.80; Grand Total rc ported $157 60 -1 St. Cuke \ Our cornet; stonf. laying last Sun day afternoon drew the larges *udienre ever, witnessed unot such an oCcasion_in the history o Charleston. The program as t< speakers, music and collection will be reported in our eolumi next week, together with brief; from the Ministerial Union. I.et lis advance on our kne^s. GRADATES FROM HAINKS M- , ' .A Si Thp many friends of the lat( Rev. S. B. Wal'ace and Mrs. Wallace will he delighted to know that the youngest daughter Frances has just finished Harnes Institute h) Augusta, Class 1041 Miss Mr Wallace won the first prize in Ora toriral contest and was also caledWorian of the class. *1 : LAMAR NEWS " 1 John Wesley Methodist Church According to Supt. E. J. Jefn y the Children'-s Day drive will s ^ be a success. I The women of the church will i e under the leadership of ~~Migs fl WilheUnina Carraway and Mr. t s?itise!vi the leadership"of Miss Eth' jl Davis and Mr. H 011161 Williams il m The young group will be undei ? no leadership oT Mrs. Juanrta id Daniels and Mrs. Theola Porter, e e The leaders of this financial ] id iiive are asking each department a 4? -to?atamT by yuui motto, "Cant be ~e to beat." Women's motto "Bound to t ?s -inT^ antf young group motto ~ T u 'Flying High." 1- ' 1 he young group .".let at the ecreational center on Monday af- L s ei noon and organized the Lucky ;j Glsuh, of which Mr. John H [n Lucas: is president, Miss Thoma- ^ e semi Rivers is secretary. Tim- j dub has pledged themselves'to do ^ )(] Chiistian work for the church: ^ j. More will be said about it later. a. The members and friends o 1 a Mrs. Mittie DuBose ure delighted. ,p to have her back in town for a1(! while. ; ^ s, Revr and Mrs. M. J. Porter, a- 'r u) long with Mrs. Mittie DuBose vis . jv :ted Mr. and Mrs, Raymond Byrd. er ilso Mr. and Mrs. Tolen Byrd on jc Thursday afternoon. They found ^ ]s Mi s Dorothy Byrd much rmprovjt d t<? the deHght of 'her friends. I RS Mr, and Mrs. David Paul, Rev. J t, ird Mrs. AI. J. Porter motored to a rimmonsville on Monday after)P 10' n where they were the guests , Mr. and Mrs. Luther Sansbury. n ey had a delightful supper. Kveryone is sorry to find *Mrs. Fl'c Lucas and Mrs. Laura Hollo- 5 ? .noil on the sick list. We wish for h m a speedy recovery. Mrs. Mary Jane Rogers rs re * "overing from her illness. 5 Mrs. Elizabeth Martin motored ' 's to Orangeburg Saturday morn- f :n i returning?with her two chrl- t "lien Palmer B. and Zona Mae. wl o are students at State A. and r M College. rs Miss Jennie V. Harper a teach " ,s! r of the Lamar High school re- v timed to her home in Jenkins " L'^ ville Saturday morninp v id >n Shade Grove Methodist Church 1 P. i ,r I.ast Sunday was a great day v ei it Shady Grove. Quite a large con I a pi pation attendee. The services s svt re enjoyed by inany_\vho ex- i. e: pressed themselves in saying ( Y wl at a change ar>d what great J pi ipi't'Ss in the work of the " church and community. I !i" The Queen's- Rally Which was * sponsored by Mrs. Lula Byrd was 11 meat success. Any church will make pood in its work when the ' member^ love and appreciate their = church and help those who lead \ in the' work for their church. -Ac- a coding to?Bro. Raymond Byrd. i , the officers are on the job for f "Sandy Grove-church. The follow- >"( inp Queens who worked so pleas- c te . . in iv in me contest, reported as f T follows: Miss Bertinh Rivers $29. 1 Vj 09. Miss Gentle B. Byrd $24.62. Ii Mss Mary A. Robin so a $20.06. 1n Miss Mamie I.. Nichols $5.10^ S "y Miss Gertistine McLain $5.05A. t 0 Mrss I.ikt M. H1ggin~s~"$3.41, Mrss f r" M rv E. Rogers, $1.47, Miss Mad- c ,p '( > Harris $1.13. Miss Eddie Du- r Bus,- $1.02, Public collection $14. f jrand total $105.05.. v . v 10 ~~ReV. amPMrs. M. J. Porter, Rev ? AVm. Brown, Mr. L.-Goodsorr, Mrs" "j Fomvie?Frasier were, the dinne: t ?. ruests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthut ? Goodson Sunday. I' Rev. Wm. Brown is highly r "j pi ased over hi^s deal last month, c ' Hi' sold'-to market $174.00 worth r \ of corn -and $41.00 worth of hogs. ' The Sumter District meeting s of trie Woman's Society of Chr;s- t tian Service wrll be held in?Sum- j ti r .Time- 0th Mts. E. Palmer Dis- -] tnct president is urging that^each f society will report in full at* this ? j. m eting. According to an announc ( nv-nt made by Sypt. T. E. Rogers ( ^4dld>en's Day will be observed v. a> Sandy Grove Sunday June 22 c Mrs. C. Kirvin Mrs. W. Roderick , y. and Miss Hattie Rivers are push , 'jtr things to success. Mr. M. Rtv i ?n efs rs much encouraged over thf , t splendid service being rundered-W- -f T7V famous choir. 1; id - 1 I; ------ ( i,. DOIHI.F BRANCH I n \. M. E. .-CHURCH il ., ? 1 \ Rev. B. C. Cunningham, Pastor t 1 Sunday school opened at- the- H 77 PMiaT hour with Mrs. Annn Tuck1 er. acting Supt. and the faculty < > at their post of duty. subject < y of the lesson Broadening Chris I ?. tian Horizons: Peter's vision was vi c? hewii^jfnlly dj?r'1 ' ' 1 "" Itf.V ^nmTnniUr.?? ? - " won preaem ' at M"t. Pisfrah Sumlay mornm'tr. i where he delivered . n wonderfu' t message. t ! Six p. m. thf. ACE I>eajfue held e f its regular sessidn. Miss Dorothy ] 3 D rvin utas in charge of the to- r ? pie for discussion: "How to Use e -i our Radios." i< j Eiffhfp.m. the pastor delivered a powerful sermon text from, 40 Psalms 8th verse. The District Conference which convened at Double Branch May h 22-23 was a srreat success in ev- tl erv way; it was a school for the w ministers arnd laymen. We are cl ' sure that every one that attend tl ed the Conference was benefitted s< also inspired intellectually and pi spiritually. Mrs* Emma Younj? is leaving for pi Philadelphia Friday May 30 o n Mi vor vacation. The church wishes K I her a happy Rtay nntf a safe re- cf turn. vi :. . . * . th LAKE CITY NEWS All Teachers He-elected All teacher of th^ Lake Gity chool have been re-elected for 941-4? . with Prof. L. D., Bradley s prrncioal. After reading his- inancial report to the public at he closing program of the school he--Principal expressed his wppre- iation to the teachers and stuients for their cooperation) and lit par t they played in helpmg im to have such a financial reord. He also commended the stulent committee on good manners m c Czeiship and .asked t.h?f this ommrtee continue to check on he conduct of the students durng the summer and let hrm know rem time to time how they are >el aving themselves. The following is the list o f erchers: Mr. B. J. Mention, Misss Elizabeth Britton, Anrce Als onl. Jean Harrington, Ernestine .Veston, Mamie O. Jones. Carrie ?Elizabeth Harllee, Ethel rhomas. Verdelle Dens and Cer rude Porter. Sunday May 18 was a busy day it St. Janvgs AME church as tin >astor IRev. A. R. German was etting ready for the District Con ennce. Sunday school opened at >:30 with Supt. and teachers ir heir places. The lesson was beauifully discussed and the Supt eviewed the Messon. At 11 a.m lev. Mrs. E. E. Cameroni deliverid?a wonderful- sermon from Jud "" res 2:4-5. At 5:30 p.m. Rev. Jas 'otter spoke masterfully from Ex >dus 10:31, subject: You way b< io high but God has a way t o >ring you down. At 8 p.m. Rev. Mrs. E. E. Camiron preached another wonderful iermon. The amount raised from he Pastor's, Guest Rally and the a ds was $76.50. This does ?not nelude the public collection. The -program rendered by the Savannah Jubilee Singers on last Sunday at Wesley Methodist hurdh was quite n aiircflEB? Rev V.I57P rimus pastor of the xhurch I xpressed himself as being well jleased with the results. The rally_,at Mt._ Half Baptist hurch ended last Sunday night vith much success. During the 2 reeks anniversary a total of $260 eas raised. Mrs. Lizzie Bradley, Mr. James iradley, Miss Margaret Bradley ird Miss Ernestine Graham were dsitors of Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Larson of Lyncthburg on May 18. Miss Addi-e Shield ^jf New York s here visiting her sister Mrs. jJoldie Cash. Miss Shield is eXH-cted to he hprc for twownekn _ JIIERTY' HILL ' t. M. E. CHl'RCK Rev. \V. M; Thompson. Pastor The above named cTiufchi is still 'ery much alive and progressing il. n? all lines. The Sunday school s wide awake numerically and Muincially under our~efficienT Su>orintendent R. G. Oliver and our i ief Supt. and strong pastor, tev. W.. Mprion Thompson. Rev. "hompson has proven himself to ie a master in his field. Since ii< appointment as pastor, the srndav school and church have _ rkcii -tm- nfw life. Last Sunday ^lass 2 lead, raisiru^~$2.12. This lass is taught by Mr. J.H. Beni.?-11. The banner was removedrom tht. Bible class and display <1 on class 2. Total collection Sunday was Love Feast dav. ?'c pastor commented on the 2.1 >salm. Members took?love feast n<i testified. A glorious feast H vas! One would have thought a evival had broken out. At the lose of the meeting the pastoi pened the door of the church i ww came ana connected tnem;elves to.the church. This brings >ur titill of accessions since De:ember up to 6$ and .2 converts^ TevT Thompson set his goal fot >0 new t members. But now after p'ina- ..beyond hrs goal, he hopes o add 100 members to the church ~)n last Sunday he called for the rustees report. The secretary ame forward and read a very fine eport, itemizing each phase. The eport showed the amount colrcted and disbursed since Confe* nee. It received ami?aopted as nformation. Well, the District Conference is lew history. It was one of the have ever wttnesse. AT 'barges paid out. Trinity paid ou' "or th0 year. T/iberty Hill paid he Vlav Dav assessment and have Taid'PrTlrTaFRer up for the two juarters. Our motto is, "Owe no man any 'long, saw to love one another Watch thf. papers for the repor* >f the Manning District Confer mo- report by Rev. I,. Burgess T" will give you full details. Of our many ^jrk 'nr'11'"' f^ret tnat Mrs. Thomoson is in IrsposeH. We hope for her a spec lv recovery. M rs. Lueillp M. Belcher and lit I le son of Abbeville were weel< rnd euests of Rev. and Mrs. W A Thompson. Mrs Belcher r* n I' ice of Rev. Thompson and is a raduate of Sims Hi school. IJn an. Tome a^ain Mrs. Belcher. BROOKGREEN NEWS The Brookfirreen Private school eld rts annual sermon Sunday at ie Browne Chapel ME church, ith the Rev. W.M.S. MoClary in larpre. Rev. McClary stressed to ie (jraduates that they ' should ;ek an understanding in their \ ursuit of education. We were very proud of the ] resence of Rev. and Mrs. G. E. rashinjfton, Rev. and Mrs. A. J. ( eith of Gordon Chapel AME r lurch; Mr. Alston of Parkers- < lie; Mr. Johnson A. J. Carolina B PAXMfttTO Leader MAY DAY CE1 MH m:, K l ; 4^u?kJ - -^C&i J V& %: s %" jMP HI^WMi' ^ MK^P^SB'^^ /Iffif . .-> . r 'w-~'* Mrss Cornelia Butler, sophomoi ceremonies?at Benedict College, who Will be ."Miss Beneilict" dur of Heaven Gates ME church and. Mr. Davki Kidd and Carr of Bur- J gess and others.--We are always glad tcThiavc visitors. ? The primary 'trades will present two plays entitled "The Booser Club of Blockville," and "The" Old Maids' Club," Friday night, May 30,, at 8:30. Every one is cor dially* invited to attend. Admission five cents. r? Tuesday night June 3, at 8t30 the elemenhrrf'grades will present a play'entitled "Money or for Love,"' and also th graduation exercises to be had on the same night. Come and enjoy an evening of entertainment. The Rev.'G. E. Washington delivered a soul stirring sermon "at Gordon AME church Sunday, His th^me: The Condition of Today which we live, Isaiah 26:20. Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Horry of Conway spent the day with Mr and Mrs George Sands. Miss Lillie Belle Sands-of Columbia spent the week in Conway to attend the commencement exercises and th*graduation eWrcises of her BTstei Miss Helen Sands. Miss Mary l. Sands attended the graduation exercises of her sister 11 the Whittemore Hi school of ConKvay^.,^ Don't forget to purchase youj.. p: per every week. . ? - I'AGEI.AND news Mrs. Aimie Tabron of Washing ton spent some time here?laai. we.-k visiting her sister Mrs. Annie McCombe. Dr. John Gathtmrs of Fort Ben nine, Ga., visited his father . MlS. "GatTfings recently. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blrakeney had as their week end guest theii daughter Miss Mannie' Blakeney who is a student at Coulter -Junior College. Cheraw. Rev. Leach spent the week end with his family In Cheaterfield. Mr. Gr M. Johnson and sons Allen and David of Eutawville spent the week end at home. During last week Mr, Earlie Blakeney visited the following cities Charlotte. N. C., Columbia and Laurens. S CMi-r and Mrs. HI JT. Johnson. I Mrs. D. E. Johnson and Mr. Lincoln Sellers accompanied by Mr. Sylvester Sellers of High Point who spent the past three weeks visitintr relatives here, motored to Hieh Point. N. C., Friday. Messrs. Wra. and Enesy Robin son accompanied by their brother T< nathan of Fort Bragg, N. C., who spent the week end ai bomattended the Junior and Senior reception at Clinton College i n Rock Hill Friday night. Mrs. Emma Brewer had as hoy 'Host Fl-idnv nnd Sntnrdn.. fir and Mrs. Fugerson and children. While here Dr. Fugerson who is district superintendent of Spartanlvurir district held a successful quarterly conference at John Wes l&y_MF chnrclr? Read the high lights in Th? Leader!! It is trend news to hear that Mr. Ren So well, a local hoy, son of Mrs. Annie McCombp has es tablished a business in Washing ton. D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Jobnsor. and children accompanied bv thei brother A. M. Johnson, Jr. left Thtn-sdav nHrht motoring to Wash intrton where they will visit relatives and friends. Prof, and Mrs. George Wilson of Jefferson were pleasant callers atthehmfl^af^J^jfl^ V i Eh Run rTp"SaTurday evening. Mrs. Mamip Dargin motored to M nnroe on business Friday. Rev. King pastor of Wesley G'anel ME church preached a soul stirring sermon Sunday morn iny to im appreciative audience. In the afternoon the Youth's Council was held at hi<, church. Thn CM T>-- -A 11.- 1 ' .hi- iiiivi-i i kh hi ine nome oi Mr. and Mrs. H. A Johnson Sunday afternoon sponsored by Mesdames Josephine Burch and J. L. Johnson was quite a success. Mu. sic was rendered by Mrs. M. G. I>irein and Mr. Charlie Williams. Am one the out of town eruests were Prof. J. Cole, Messrs. Willie Woods, W TT. Johnson and Maceo Rlakeney of Cheraw and Mr. Jonathan Robinson of Fort Braef?. Watch for the news In The Trader. Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Lonp: of Cheraw werP visitors at the home if Mr, and Mrs. T. F. Brewer on Sunday fcftermoon. : " ' The Twelve TrttoCIf o#^ Tsmel REMQNIES. AT BENE W V W'ffcf1 \ r: re of H&rtsville, S. C., was crownei Left to right are Miss Zelnia Bi ing the next ach ool year, and Miss sponsored by Re-/. Wiisor. at Sa iem Sunday afternoon and .John!; Wesley Sunday, evening. wns quite? I ji treat at both churches. Ellen J Grove's pastor and choir were ' i with us at Johm Wesley Sunday ; \'{ ning. Miss Marie Johnson is at home after having completed her Junor year at S. C. State College. Mr. R. T. Miller who has been working in Charlotte, N. C.. is at home again. BENNETTSVII.LE NEWS C. 1). Sanders, Reporter - The relatives and -friends are -'elighted to congratulate the many new college graduates this week coming in from various schools. Mr. ;and Mrs. C.D. McCollum'g daughter Miss Vivian Mc Collum graduated from the State college; Misses Willie B. Washington and Climmie Davis from Benedict college and Mr. McLaren 'rom State college. Mrs. Rosa .VIcCollUm and daughter Certrena VlcCollum, Rev. A. J. Wright, and Mrs. Lula Wright attended the. commencement at State college, i Mr. Leon McLeod, Jr., spent a f?w hours in the city Monday fro?" ^ayetteyilje, N. C. He witnessed che service school sermon Sunday at Laurinburg institute where he graduated with honor last term. Mr. Kissley Ridgers died at hi> hotne near Robinson St. last week and was funeralized at Zion A. M. F- 7. church?Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. C. Cox, pastor. TJnthrrtak .r J. H. W. Morris in charge. Little Mis, Johnakin was funieralized at 2nd Baptist Sunday ultern(<on. .Misses Dorthy Reese, Elizabeth Thomas; arrived home from a plea sant term of school work in N. C. also Mrs. Naomi Lawson. ' - fMrsses Helen Covington, Mc* Eddy end Bearse arrived honi Saturday from State eoljege.? Mr. and Mrs. H. Roese and Mrs. Rebecca Covington spent a lovely time Sunday afternoon in Marion,. S. C. house guests of Mr .an Mrs. Jesse Reese and family. Mrs. Ellen Kallock, mother of Mrsr Rosa MeEddy" was honored to celebrate' her fourth birthday party given in honor of her son and drughter, Thursday May 8th from 4 to 6;30 p.m. Quite a num >er of friends were present and hi ought very valuable gifts*. This is very thoughtful and loving o.' Mr. and Mrs. McEddy to continue to cheer the dear love one in he> old and, feeble days. Mrs. EHer -enjoyed j. every?rmmttes?of?trer ~ friends stay. Mrs. "Flora Fields highly enter.lined the Missionary society of Yeedonia church at hfer home Sunday evening. Plenty to eat 'n a time like this. Mrs. Nrnnle McRae and daughter little Dortha McRae left for a few months stay in New Yorl: City. - : The morning service at Shiloh hurch was full of the spirit many ouls were touched from the in resting sermons delivered by lev. A. J. .Wright, subject Spiritlal Harmony with God. Solo by Miss. Johnson, Hear Thou My Prayer. Miss J. Spann, music .teacher at Butler high school Hartsville, had harge of the music Sunday. Mrsf Ellen R. Sanders of Philadelphia, Pa., spent the week home with relatives and friends." ' Our sick friends Allen Grace, Mrs. Stoney, Mr. Powe, Air. Croskill, KhV. VV11 - ' liams, Mr. A. Hayes, Dea. C. Reese were out to morning service after a few days illness. Miss Olive Wright, Miss An nett McCollum, Mr. C. I). McCollum witnessed the commencement exercise Monday at State college. LANCASTER NEWS The I.ancaster Tigers defeated , Morris college in a game of base ( ball here Saturday 4-2. The Senior class of Friendship Junior college of Rock Hill, S>-C. ( snent a few hours in I.ancaster ( Monday. The purpose of their J coming was for a thejrtre party. 1 Mrs. Emma Cousrf left Sunday for Swainsboro. Ga. I Mrs Irene Greene, Hiawtha -i McMullen and Luclnda Cunning- ! ham motored to Rock Hill ISatur- I day. Miaa Launa Childer?, Victoria < Child?rjk_J8filli?. Cornelia. Riley of-- h Seneca and Weatmlnister re?pec- j * ? % iDICT COLLEGE UIL > '\ 2 B,. mm WS^-;l li, I rr^ +r~~ ^^^9' WEA : i iJN < .1 Queen of May in beautiful own, of Columbia; Miss Butler, Beverly Pearson, of Columbia. :ively are visiting meir uncle anc runt I'rof. and Mrs. E. E. Riley. ?Miys~Rxrby Johnson \vhh ltrpnt. ly completed her course in nui s? Erath ing is now employed as nurs< the Marion Sims hospital here We are happy to report tha Mrs. Florence Funderburke is abl? to be out again after being on th< sick list for quite awhile. Mr. Forrest Lee Peay of Kan napolis, N. t. spent a few hours Svfnday afternoon with his sistei Mrs. Anna Roseboro. Mr. rnd Mrs. F.rnest Allen mo tored down from Washington las week-end. They came for the pui pose of visiting their father am sister Mr. Willie Johnson and Mrs Jtiapfta Harris. Mrs. Allen wil be remembered "he're"lf5~Miss Floy Johnson. _JVlr and Mrs. J. K. Haley?o Charlotte, N. C. spent a ver\ oleasant day with Eht ^and Mrs J. J. Clinton Monday; Miss Man Mildred Clinton is home fron St; te college. She reports a verj successful school term. Mr. William J. Clinton is bad :n town aftgr spending a very sui H'ssful school term at! State col lege. Miss Kcni M. McFadden is a' home with her parents after i ji'y?str^rossful?rehoul term at Tuskegee. MT. ZION A. M. K. CIMJKCTI Rev. S. C'hlsm, Pastor isundav was "a" beautiful day foi nil church-goers. Sunday schoo w?s largely attended and the les son subject wcs interesting ant mtteh informaticrrr was given bj bur Presiding Eldpr Dr. D.~ II Ramsey in his review. At 11:15 a.m. morning servict began, this being our third quar teiiy conference, after the devotional exercises the pastor pre sente?l f)r. Ramsey who sel^cte I -for.-1 Tfl as text, subjeet Lpve The message was very helpful t< all attending. The pastor, offig cis and memhers finished the con ference. The committee paid the meliding eldei out infirll for th< At fi p.m. Rev. Walk'-r hrimgh the message wT. ieh wrs wonder fill. He selected his text fr.?n Acts 26:5, subject Jesus Ir.troouc ing Cold-Blooded Murder. ToLa cole tion for the day $47.50, The several auxiliaries of th< ehureli are working very nicolj under the auspices uf the -presi dents of the" clubs also th^re- ha? 5ei-1y. a new l 1 ubT The- Lillie_Rose Made up of the several men ani ' A'lion /?f thic Vl'hn linked to Sumter to work and the} are .iust carried -j way .over theii cl b Mrs. It. B. Anderson pres ident.Mrs. Hannr. .Tane Campbell hai been reported real sick at ^thii writing. (Little Miss Hazel Btown ha: retttrrred?hrrrrre after spending~ i week in Sumter with relatives anc friends. Miss Ruby Anderson it visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ander >on in Sumter. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Porter ha< as their dinner guests Dr. D. H Rumsey, Rev. S. Chism, Mr. Hook, and Mr. W. F. Foi'e. They ex pressed themselves as having enjoyed the lovely dinner. COPE NEWS Rev. C. C. Burgess, Pastor May 25 Macedonia S by tdi' pirirr tof^-ft^, owe Supt. Bro. S. R. Connor wrW^delayed because of sick ness. We had quite a large number-present. The little boys and girls of the Catechism classfc"seemed anxious to answer questions. Rev. Burgess was so in terested in the S. S. until he work oa with them in individual classes jin! then as a whole. The childen readily responded to the questions when asked by the pastor and I think they were all benefited. After the interesting discussion of the lesson,- Bro. Wm. Hamp ton and sister Susan Lebby conJucted a prayer service that made us feel happy to be present. Rev. Burgess then preached from Gen. 22:2, The Trial of Abraham's Faith, This being TrusteeB day Bro. Wm. Hampton, chairman of *aid board called Bro. Wm. Mack, Sr., and Gabe Muggins, Jr, to lift the offering. v y The pastor left for SfctTTffS hurch, Norway, S.'C. in company rrf Bro fctrroy CurFy whertT "His jeople met him in a business trans ? - - - - ? r Saturday, May 31, 1941 | Classified Advertising Column ? ' _ ^petuaT Notices, Caitls of Tlmnka Memoriams, Birrth Announcement* Marriage Annpunctr. ai ~ charged-for at tiie iuw ol 10c p< line. Ca&h Jiiust ticompany |K , >rder, Minimum-chare* dOe, ?? CARD OF THANKS _ We wish?to?thank?w*r?many? riends for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness ^ * ind death of our mother and dau- * ?hter, Mrs Annie Brown, also for the many beautiful floral offex*__ ings. " "" . Mrs. Susan Smith, Mpther Mrs. Sara B. Baker Mrs. Susan B. Freeman Mr. William Brown Mr. Lincoln Brown, Children GRiATITUDE Rev. and Mrs. John Caldwell Oibbes acknowledge and appreciate with grateful hearts the sym ' lathy of' their many friends o f both races in the sad loss of their _ daughter, l.yriia, . . 11> mMnuniAM 1 In sad but loving mmory of our darling motfher, Mrs. Mary Arledge, who departed this life, May 27, 1936. Though you left us mother dear, ' And we hear your voice no more, ? We are safe rn our confiding, That we shall meet on youder shore. Watch and wait for us dear I 1 mother, Till we meet in the land of sun and song. i 'Sadly missed bv: ! MR. and MRS. JOHN EMERSON Daughter and Son-in-law. " l action for the church. He was served dinner at the home of sister Florence Singleton. ~"r He then returned to Macedonia to attend the Aller\ C, E. League. j We had a splendid showing. Many i of pur people worshiped with the f Oak Grove church, pastor, Rev. j B. T. Martin and members. They - had their revival last week0 which was quite a success. ' On Sunday njght a very large ^ audience wag present at Mjacedonl ia. Prayer services were conduct i ed by sister Mozelle Frazier "f , Canaan and 'Jffnfe'M'osely oTlOak Grove. The pastor then preadied <*ne of his best sermons. "Matt. 26:36, subject And he went a little farther. Many got the closing words as he is an on time man. I am sure. they will come earlier ne*t ' On Monday night the Mellow tnnp nuartet. Cmm St. Paul Rani kJK " church, Orangeburg rendered a ' ?rand program for the W. II' and ^ F. M. society, sister Hattie Hamp ton, president. We want to thank our friends as well as members for helping us to put over a one hnudred percent program in our Educational assessment at the ? district conference. 1 Mr. John Jennings of Emanuel A.M.E. church was funeralized Sunday p.m. Rev. E. E. Richburg preach^ a consoling sermon. Our 1 sympathy to the. family. j mt.j:armel a.m.e.z. church Rev. J. J. Hunter, Pastor _ J Sunday school opened at 10:00 1 o'clock with the- Supt. Mr. S. I. Hill presiding. The lesson war> beautifully discussed throughout i the school. Morning service began at 11:00 > a.m. The pastor's text wa8 But _ are-net in the flesh-but- in the = I spirit. If so be, the spirit of God dwells in you. This was a burn' ing message, full of inspiration, which everyone enjoyed. We are sorry to learn "of the illness of Mr. Selvitn Thompson that he could not be present. Wo ^ hope for him a speedy recovery. The "Silver Tone" quartet sing R) ^ ers of ML Tabor A.: M. E. .Zion *-d t church will render a program on 1 Sunday, June 1, 1941 at 8 p.m. ; in behalf of the Young Women's Missionary society. Mr. Forest Lee Peay of Kanna! polis, N. C. was visiting his pa. rents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Peay > Sunday afternoon. You are cordially invited to all of our services. - ridoe spring news The Sunday school was opened at the usual hour with the Supt. Mr. T. F. Hnmpir>m| presiding " uev. Jones preached aiuther one of hi8 soul stirring sermons. We are looking forward to the first half qf the county contest to I Cj/UI V MVAt ?""??V... : The Y.P.P. club iB sponsoring a title "Silas ?mldge 'JYom Turnips Ridge". Rev. and Mrs. John T. Watson i. and Mr. and Mrs. Roberson left Wednesday to visit some parts of Florida. We are glad to welcome our students home after attending school in various colleges: Misses Doro- /*?| thy Williams, Dan F. Williams, Annie W. Harris, Mary Hazzard, Mattie Ora /Gibson, Carrie B. Glenn, Mr. Benderson Brooks adfrom Bettis Junior college. Miss Thqlma Abies of State college. Miss Minnie Merritt and Mr. Robert Thoma8 were happily mai- , ried last Sunday. Mr. John Broadna* a student of 1 Benedict college Is home. " * ? Mrs. La Veta Mae Carter of Nlftety-alx and little daughter, . Gladys is keeping house for her parents while on their vacation. i