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i > - VOL. XVI?NO. ~ Graduates With High Honors Cfcrroll .Moton Leevy, ?on of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Leevy, Columbia, received the distinction of being .on?_.of the two persons t o graduate this year from Fisk Un^ . iversity with summa cum laude p general honors; the highest scholastic attainment possible. Wade Hampton McOree, Jr. History Major, of Boston, Mass. ^was the other person to receive this honor. In recently celebrating ber sev enty-fifth anniversary, Fisk, the first Negro university to be -accredited by the American Association of Colleges and Universities revealed that this honor was be. ing bestowed this year -for the * ? ^ -- dccv/iiu tmitr in twi'iiiy-iive years, last year being the first time it has been given since 1915. Miss f^ois Nabrit, History Major o f Nashville, Tenn., was recipient of - fbi*?hen o>-_ i r>?IQJil. Mg/? btWVy Z -?? klg0 rgwlvcd" departmental nonars /in Chemistry. As valedictorian, of the Booker Washington High School Class of 1937, Mr. Leevy received a freshman tuition scholarship; during his second year was male recipient of the coveted Gabriel Award oi $5fKhtiO form a i 11 teilaiice d f?the highest average in his elans due? Tnig Tvil freshnjSTT year at '"FisRT and received an Alpha Phf Alpha' Fellowship during 'his third year He has been extremely active in < lv extra curricular activities, being fc . . President of the .class ufi .1941 _ president of the YM-YWCA, pre? ident of the Alpha Mu Omega . Science Society, Vice President .of. the interracial Southern Field ^ CoTincil of the Y'MCA, President of the Southern Pilgrim. Fellow- . ship, treasurer of thp N.A7A.C.P. j secretary of Alpha Chi Chapter ?i /\ipna mi Aipna Fraternity, ] hror, Chairmarr of the Int'ichap- | ter committee of the Alpha fra- y ternitv in Nashville, associate edi tor of the Clarion and -Fisk Her- -] aid, a 1940 Lisle, N. Y. Fellow, 1 co-vferee at the Kings Mountain t Conference in 1938 and Talladega ^ Conference in 1939, initiator of \ B the re-established Junior-Senior ] Bnnciuet-Darre at Fisk, student member of the 75th anniversary < committee and representative in ( convocation, member of the Henry J _ Hugh -t h e i Fisk Union Church, a student Re- I treater, member of the freshman induction committee, former mem i n- r-. L . - ^<r. vm Lin.* iveoaung society, list- I < ed in Who's Who among students | In American "Colleges and Univer- | i sities 1940 and 1941, and repre- i sent^t ive of the university at a j la rue imiubui' of conferences?arid? public assemblies* |i ^ He delivered the Class Day ad ' W dress at exercises held May 31st. {[ Dr. Thomas E. Jones, president o the University,delivered the bae* | eataureate sermon June 1st and Attorney Walter White, executive secretary of the N.A.A.C.P. deliv- 1 eied the commencement address { - > Junt' 2n('-. Eighty received" the B. degree, 3ft received the M. A. degree and X.received the Mus Mr. Leevy has specialized im tbe bio-chemical sciences during his college career and plans to enter medical school next fall, \ ATTENTION" R ^ This is( an Open Confession from . the students of the Elite School of Reauty Culture, of Class of 1940-41: We are ending our students career and meeting the S. C. State Board on the ninth of June. So concerning our school and its nierits we would like to leave a few words concerning our Instructor and Advisor Mms, Julia E. BreeI J IttllU. ^ We found oar 480 hours filted with much constructive work. Along this line, she has lent a helping hand to the public nt larf?e and to thosP who needed her sei;V iocs in the field- of Beauty Culture. and to her whose unselfish service has inspired us we dedi oato this quotation: "The Elite School is the best in the State, ^ Everything there is rig'ht up-to- , W date; The Madam with curl-up and dye for you I Give you a croquinole and marcel, I at. ' *: '.A ; 11 State NAACP Conf< INTERESTING PRO _ The second annual conference of South Carolina branches Of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be held in Columbia, June 15-16, it was announced this week by the Reverend A. W. Wright of Orange burg, conference president. Mr. I Wright stated further that the Reverend-^John?Wesley Thomas, !)astor of the Warren Memorial Methodist Church* Atlanta, Georgia, will deliver Ahe main address :>? the conference using, the sub- iect '.The Negro in the Present . Crisis". The conference theme is 'Working Toward Qpmnprnry?Mrs. Carrie Dreheit. Passes to the Beyond Mrs. Carrie Dreher who served the City of Columbia for fourteen " year* -as- probation officer in the Juvenile Court, was funeralized Wednesday. May 28, at 5 p. m. irom Bethel A. M. E. Church. Mrs Dreher was highly respected by members of both races of South Caroling. As an officer in the Ju>t venile Court she rendered^ very useful and efficient service in "her I department. . . i Rev. I. W.. Janer-ette preached the sermon. Rev. T3.A. Adams and Mr. E. M. Pressley spoke of Mrs. Dreher as a church and civic leader. Music was furnished by the choir and the Allen University trio. Interment was in the Ran-._ dolph cemetery. Mrs. Drfeher w*as for years a faithful member of Bethel- A. M. E. church, where her remains rested during the funeral exercises., The casket and altar were covered with floral gifts showing * the respect and esteem in which 1 the deceased Was hehL ?Ilumlrds of frimtdg?attended the funeral to pay last tribute to ' a worthy t'nenitr-a. devoted churchwoman,' and one of Columbia's most useful social worker^ and civic leaders. Mrs. Dn'her is survived by hex mother, Mrs. Frances J. Miles, three children, Miles . M. DreheT and Mi's, kubie Thompson, of Columbia and Heber 9r Dreher of Louisville, K/y., two sisters, Mrs. Emily Brown and IV^iss Isadora Miles of Columbia, eight, grand- i children arcd a host of relatives and friends. CHESTER PARAGRAPHS ? Mrs. Carrie Murphy" of Concord < with her relatives Mrs. Alice Fer- j guson and Mr. Joseph Thompson. Mrs. Sallie M. G, Byrd and Mrs , Nancy Honor are on the sick list j this week; also Mr. Moscow Boul- , .vare. , Mrs. Bertha McFadden and Mrs ( 1 nuuiiu iuil csaiui'uay alter- ( noon for Summit, N.J., to spend he summer. , Mrs. Irene Lamey of Carlisle ^ vas the guest of Mrs. Bertha McFadden iast Sunday. Star Night was observed by Queen Bethsheba Chapter Tueslay night at the Masonic Temple. Vlunv enjoyable games were play ed and the many friends assembled enjoyed the evening. The Masons \ve:e present in large numbers. An ice course was served. -Prof, and Mrs.-iL-L, Finley and__ Prof. S. Louis Finley motored to Charlotte, Sunday, where they attended the morning service at Rbenezer "Baptist church, the occasion being the 16th Anniver;nVU i\ f t Vn n o ctnr P"tr XT ^ Moore. They attended the night sefvice pn- Rock HiH at Prospect Bapti&t church and heard the very excellent baccalaureate sermon preached by Rev. McLester, o T~ Durh.m. There were 78 graduates from the sophomor0 year, and 15 from the high school. In their caps and7 gowns they made fine show. Beautiful music was ytidered with Miss Leola Pevease pianist. Cards have been received here, ContinuetKvOi] page 8 KAllTfclANS! - too." < Among the things that she stresses most is the fact that she wants the younger Beauticians to feel that they must pull together and keep the convention on the upward march; as. she has striven for so lone to make the convention possible. And now shp has turned everything over to the younger Beauticians. Hoping to meet aTT CKe BeauttcfAns at the State Convention on June 16 in Charleston. .. ,'T Miss Eugenia Pressley Sec. Mrs. Nell S. Owens Pres. Civic Welfare Iveafcue To Meet Sunday The regular monthly meeting of the Civic Welfrre League of CoTunrFKTa wlTT he TTeTd at the Second Nazareth Baptist church, the Rev. A. C. Jones, pastor, Sunday,1' June 8. et 4 oYlock, it has been announc ej by Dr A. J. Collins* president. Members "nd friendB of the organization are urged to be present. I ? ;t:? > i m COLUMBIi jrence In Columbia GRAM PLANNED ? America". Hundreds of program are being distributed and a larg attendance is expected" at all ses Slofls. Conference officials are the Re1 erend A. W. Wright, Orangeburg president; the Reverend R. W. E Stewart, Greenville, vice-presiden Mrs. M. B. Robinson, Cheraw, re cording secretary. Mrs. Audrey W. Simkins, Columbia, correspon< ing secretary and chairman-of-th< program committee; Dr. J. E Briggs, Columbia, treasurer, S J. McDonald, Sr., of Sumter ii chairman of the board of direc tors. NOTICE Due to the pressure of Nr.tiona Defense Activities the excursioi to Winston-Salem planned by th< City Baptist Jubilee Choir unioi for July 4 will not be run. By: Frank McCormick, Pres Lee Washington, Se~e. Bethune-Cookman Receives $50,000 Endowment-Gift -"BffVtohpT Beach, Fla.. June 1? The Executive Board of Bethune Cookman college has jffst annount ed the acceptance of a gift o; $50,000 to the Permanent Endow ment Fund of the Institution from Henry Pfelffer Estate Fund The gift was made possible as t result, .of the interest and confi dence of Mrs. Henry PfeitTer ol Nfw York, and the Board of Edu cation of the Methodist church Frier,ds y? this institution will re ioi e with the president !1'"l frir uTTv oy< r this significant edditibr to the endowment bl ttir i ofh'tte Officials of the college are ir the midst of preparation for tht tenth annual summer session which is expected t,, be crowdet to capacity this year. CAMERON NEWS St.?Peter \ ?it' t? t^nn^ti " Services were well attended Sur day. We had a very good Sundaj school. The lesson was thorough ly reviewed by teacher of Class 2 Mr. 'Thomas" Haighler. We hat with us our District Supt. of th( Qrrtrgeburg District. Mrs. ?B Black, who brought to us many interesting facts. Everyone was uplifted. Our District Supt. fyel proud of because she is not s stranger to us. We have her with us all th<r timtv At 11:30 Rev. Scott preached a soul stirring sermon, and administered the Holy Communion. Ont was received into the church. The service was very impressive. Th? I'hoir in their new robes gave us Jelightful music. Come to ISt. Peter, you are always welcome to all of our services. GRADUAl Candidates for the Bachelor o Arts Dojfre*: **Etta Lee Alston, **Gwendo lyn Renelda Bacote, Bernice Ber i>ette Baten, Julia Rebecca Book hiart, Ivey Julius Bowen, Abra ham Lincoln Brockinfjton, *Mari Mabel Burgess, Solomon JtfTne Brown, Simon Columbus Clem ents, Jr., Martha Alberta Corley .RoberL Debnam Ford, Jry- Wil nam raimapre uantt, Jr., Anmii Belle Green, Calvin Elisha Jack aon, Harold Thomas Jackson, Car son Jerome Jeter, *Bornice Maui Johnson, Eloise Dollie Johnson Anmie Mae Thelma Landrum, Eu Rene Roscoe Lewis, Jr., Meltoi Morgan Lewis, Dollie Bernic \ metti SOUTH CAROLINA, SATUE 16th Anniversary of Rev, H. Mr Moore g Pastor Ebenezer Baptist e Church, Charlotte, N. C. By M*RS. C. M. FINLEY v > June 1, Sunday school was large ' ly attended. Dr. J. T. Brown, ol 1 Nashville, Tenn.. the guest speak er gripped the attentions of all in 2- _hiH review of the. lesson. Esppc* ially did he make his remarks ins teresting to the children. All \^hc ' beard him were benefitted. 1 In "the morning service, the 3 choir consisted of boys only. They r wore white? robaa. WUK Mr H. L. Miller, organist, the music was well sung. Pastor Moore introduced Dr. Brown, who because of having lost his voice, stood be1 fore a microphone and preached. 1 Loud speakers were placed so that a | all could hear every word_ Dr. T" Brown complimented Rev. Moore - for Jiia _lonK__aervice,_ .and gave dUe credit to his faithful wife, Mrs. M. L. Moore who has labored along with her husband in fostering the cause of this church. He likened Rev. Moore's life .. no work unto Barnabas^ and as he pieached, he associated?these?two as God-sent men?men who have struggled?who have ^xhibited^ _ much patience; prayerful men? - both believeing in right living and both doing all in their power to r help others. He called Barnabas f a great man in Antioch and Rev Moore a great man in Charlotte. . At the close of the sermon, three persons joined the churdh. Prof. ' S. L. Finley made a brief talk. and Prof. S. Louis Finley was f asked to play. "The Old Rugged Cross." Mrs. Burnett, a visitoi from Indianapolis and N. Y- City a representative of Madan^ C. j. - -Waikev's"^ Co.T" spoke concerning a 1 plav to b.. given for the he-refit nl the church. A# little girl from one 1 of the miviliariry?read?a?paper. expressing th0 high regard i n which Rev. and Mrs. Moore are held, and the appreciation for all they have done. At the close of this very fine service, the officers of the church with their wives, several visiting friondc, and several of the ministers and their wires from other" churches oT the \ city, assembled at the pnTsonage where they enjoyd a very palatable dinner which was prepared j and served by members of the , auxiliaries of tht, church. Four Jong?extension tables with lace covers and bowls of flowers i n . the center, awaited the seating of ~ the 4ti persons served. Brief^aftm , [dinner speeches were made. Miss ( Mary Wilson, a very loyal member of the church, in a nice and l touching speech, ..presented Rev . and Mrs. Moore a dish of money as coming from the "Pastor's i Aid"?the amount was $'22.50.. i Mrs. Moore in her dignified mani nor accepted this, Jand expressed their joy in working in the church their appreciation of the fine cooperation given by tho. members, and their willingness to continue I ES^OF ALLENUNIV1 ' Martin, Eugene Edwin Martin, - Thomasena Cornelia._ iaigfi. _ Jt?homie Zenobia Parker, John Jerome Pettis, Clyde E4ward )Richards, Julia Beatrice Rogers, Willie David Russell, JoHejvh Garvin " Thnm nonn 9 Candidates for the Bachelor of 9 Science Degree: Eloase Eleanor r}a<n. * loseph e Junior. - Candidatea for the Degree of Rfgiittrtd Nurss i, Hilda Pauline Caldwell, feva B. Johrwon, Ida Virginia Smalls, ri Mlalzetta Francea Terry, Qarrie e Mae Wilson. , -Ll ? g ?c; LDAY, JUNE 7, 1941~ Mrs. Mary Church Te Benedict College Alur ed lecturer and writer of Wash-" rngton, D. 0., addressed the Bene"dirr college alumni in her usukl spell-binding manner, spbaking on the subject "The Race Problem and the War." She pointed out the med of building' up in the race a defense mechanism of selfrespect and respect for Negro' -leadership. She 'emphasised the necessity?of?ridding?the Negrochild of feelings of inferiority. Mrs. Terrell is a brilliant speaker who has been widely and justly nonpreu oy many groups ana races The Benedict college alumni association deserves credit for having secured the service,, of thi.s brilliant character for the second time. Many distinguished Benedict graduates heard Mb'-s. Terrell's address amithe urogram was | greatly enhanced by the charm-] ing Rendition -of two?beautiful I song^'offoyed by JV1rs. Juliet .Dish?j pr. of DarlingtonT S. C. At the Alumni business meeting the following officers were e-. lected fof 1941-1942: Mr. Banyan Mills, president; Rev. Emanuel Gauldih. vicc-presT=-dent; Mrs. Ruby Higbtowem- recording secretary; Mrs.. L L Tluckett, Corresponding secretary; Mir. John F. Potts, treasurer; Rev Lincoln /Tonkins, chaplain; ' Mrs. Annie B. Weston, necrologist. Mr. Runyan Mills, A.B.. is a mailing clerk in the post office of Prof. Sullivan to Attend Atlanta Univ. Prof. T. J. Sullivan, nritv-ipnf of Taylor graded school, will attorn! I the Atlanta Unb-.i-sitv Sumnfei school, lie has received a schol arshin fruin t'> Stat;- Pm. rd of Education, and w'ilTdo work on his Master'.. Pcgicr. Mil Sullivan has been the principal of Taylor I graded school for the past si.x veers, before which time he served as prntrpriTflr the Lexington nigh school. Br.tesburg high school Booker T. Washington high school | He has been highly ^onnncr.derl foi : AUU We hope that Mr. Sullivan will have a pleasant summer in AtlanI ta and we feel sure tfiat he will do splendid work. doing what they can to help tht-kchurch. ? It was a groat occasion for a great couple, for Rev. and Mrs. Moore are real assets to the city Of Charlotte. All of their friends svish them many more happy an nrversames; Those Who -arranged, prepared and served the dinner were: Mrs. Willie Mae Porter, President of the Pastor's Aid, who served as Mistress of Ceremonies;_ Miss Mary L. Wilson, Mi ?. Laura Warner, Mrs. Eunice Continued on _page H ERSITY 1941 Wr?* Candidate for the Honorary De tree of Doctor of Laws Willard W. Allen. Candidates for the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Divinity Lykes David Gamble, Mareellus F. Robinson, John Bunyari Jennings. Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts Degree at the Close of Summer School Gerald Thomas Dixon, McKin-ley Charles Fuxtiek, Melba Rowena Hackley, William Taft Ding, Lillian Christine I^ott, Delia Louise Williamson. ** Magna Cum Laude. i. - . - J?M?: .? , after PRICE: rrell Addresses rm^A ssoeiation Philadelphia and stands hig>, m tho Omc-Kfl Psi Phi-fraternity, The* Rev. Emanuel Gaulden received his P.D. degree fijbm Gammon Ga. and pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist cnurch, of "Newberry. Mrs Ruby Hightower, A.B., is the wife of the principal of the training school at Ridge, Spring and is a very efficient teacher. Mrs. T. LDuckett, A.M., is the retiring pres ident of the Alumni assoiation. Mr. John F. Potts, A.B., M.A., received his Master's degree at Cor nell university and is principal ol Columbia's Waverly graded school The Rev. L C. Jenkins, A.B., B D.. is pastor of the Union Bptist church, of Columbia. Mrs. Annie n \\r??? * n ?? ? * 1 i?. n ?rr>iun, . O., 1V1.A., lGCeiVed her M.A. at Columbia university and is a member of Benedict's History faculty. With such leadership a great future is expected for the Benedict -college alumni ?The Rev. A. W-. Hill and the Rev. Prof. T. L. Duckett, having been awarded the D.D. degree at the -.commencement exercises. are_ now properly addressd .as Doctor Hill and^ Doctor Ducktt. The hearty applause^ given Dr. Duckett as his degree was conferred was an mense popularity. The CbSs of 1031 conducted i very fine commencement program congratulation aire in order foi thi group which returned for re- j union in very large numbers. First Calvary Church Host to SQldiers A-apecial service and entertainNational Defense Recreation was ni'ld :)f Ki><r Colvnry Baptist church for a group "of soldiers, on -Laal?Sunday at firOO p m. ^ Rev. S, S. Youngblood presided and introduced th<. speaker, Prof. Gueufey-Nelson. The address" was very timely and the_soldirrs Brtened_i?4h both interest and bene fijt. Also, the Church choir renrlered several selections. After the program, the""Inembers took th soldiers into the back of .the church where all were served refreshments. -vvilL, not soon forget this splendid Christian occasion or what fine gentlemen they found the soldiers ta~bF7 1 Bishop Fuller JCloses ~S Of Charity Meeting in By W. R. Bowman Chicago. 111., June 2?This reporter left Columbia, S. C., May _0th enroute to Chicago to cover the Fire Baptized-Holiness Annual meeting of the Sister* of Charity of the Northern diocese under~the supervision of Mother L. A. Pinkard, of New York. At Asheville, we were joined by Mrs. L. M Warren and her delegation- While tfi* "u^fi stswiWarren 'had devotions and we led in prayer; even the conductor bowed his head in prayer After our airivc] in Cincinnati, we caught BISHOP W. E. FULLER the "btg four" and arrived in Chi cago late the same day. The sessions were held in St. Mary A. M. E. church, as th* Holiness church was unable to hold the large delegations. The first night we witnessed such singing, 'shouting, patting of feet. talking unknown tongue and a.. IM._ l- : vnr imp wrmii riinui* nil impression ] upon the people that vi?tn~ linger j lor marry years. > Bishop Fuller Bishop end Mi s. Fuller came in r, little late, being detained in Cincinnati, the house wsgnt wild j wl\h applause, and many said: "Here comeg ohr leader"; "Here romes our Daddy" "and Tor five minqtes a spiritual fervor ran over the house. ' Bishop Fuller said during his address God railed me to be your leader. Me explained the origin (if the church and deolrtred all minister# will finally preach Holiness. He further said when ho ?; :?J ~ 1?_. -? h FIVE CENTS PER COPY ? HONORED H?yTCKjL?lfl .? REV. A. W.~HILL At "the commencement of Benedict College, May 27th, Rev. Andrew William Hill who is rated as one of the most outstanding preachers, pastors, and race leaders of South Carolina, was given _ i -a~signal?honorr whiqh dietiiiguish-? ed him as a Doctor of Divinity. His excellent meritorious services in church and, state work, with many other achievements in the civic, economic and educational life of his people justifies tho -trustees- anch authorities of Bene- " diet college in conferring upon him this honorary degree. For more than thirty years, he has been sincere, courageous, and faithful in the gospel ministry and maintains a high standard as a Christian leader. To verify this fact, he holds the IVillnu ipp p'-"",, 'li- ii "inn . President of the Civic Welfare Committee, Florence, S. C.^President df the Interdenominational Alliance, Florence; Chaimian of Social Service Co mission for tho rvupusi state convention ot SouLli Carolina; Member of the Executive Committee of State Conference of N.A.A.C.P.; Member of the Executive Committee of Col ored State Fair of South Caro- . _ lina; Member of the Executive Board of~ the Baptist State Conven tion of South"Carolina; Chairman of the Commission on Headquarter Tor llff TriSThCr^TP-gouth "C-a rolina; Member of the Advisary Committee of the Selective Service Draftees, Florence; Pastor of Trinity Baptist (Jhurch, Florence, uccessf ul Sisters Chicago . first organized this church, he was 'aughed at and at times he had to U,PrPaC; Li. -- -.1 i i Dill HUH uieSSCU Ills WUl'K and now he has over one hundred -thousand members in the Tinted States and scores uif intelligent preachers and av few 0f m>' preachers are graduates of accredited schools, ^e continued and said . 4-1 years ago I heard the late Rev. T. B. Burgess preached Holiness and Santification. I rea<f the Way?-* of Faith, edited by Rev. J. M Pike,, a white man. I wa, con vinced beyond a doubt that I was right in my belief, etc. Oscar Depriest, ex-congressman Hon. Edward-".!. Kelly, Mayor of Chicago; Mrs. Aldelphia Fair along with the locul progran^ made, welcome speeches. Finance The finance king ol' the South. rn diocese was the Rev. C. A. Milis, of Wilmington, N. C., having increased hi? claims $83.00. The Northern diocese wrs led by .Mtr Zion -Church irr Phitnrfrlphia. ? the District President is Mrs. Nes sie Turner, who is a born speakei ird held her audience spell-hound. overseers, the Rev. <4. CJ. CJary of Chicago and the Rev. C. C. ChileI'd' Ah Ci Tim finnnna committee reported as follows: Ti-nnessee District District President, sister Elizabeth-Davit, repotted $41.U0h lead 111>f cnnrcn is mi, .woiian, at Knox villc. Total for district $130.00 Western N'. C. district Mrs. L. M. Warren, district president, reported $10 00. The leading church in that district is Cappodoeia at Asheville, N. C. Total collected in this district wa, $130.00 Grand total $101.60. N. E. Ohio District President, Mra. M. J. Dillard reported $06.50. Athens at Cleveland, leading ch'urcli, repoTrted $227.00. Total collected $668.00. New York ? District President, Mrs*. Alice H. Smith, reported $101.50, leading church, Mt. Olive, New York collected $171.00. Grand total ll.010.7fl. S. W. Ohio District President, Mrs. Sylvia Thoma? reported $64.00, leading church Zion Chapel, Chicago, re- ported $180.00. Grand total $566.65. Continued on Page 8