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Saturday, June 14, 1941. RE-ELI 2 ^:.^> :s< ::< -x: xv:; ' : * . f -^<>r^r; .;. .;;. . . . . . j. V A. D<ean Curl Ft Clipper, A.M., of -well as itll other faculty members. ~~ end. year as dean. He served as three years before becoming dean. Sessions of the Mid-Y< Session Woman's Sociie Service of the Methodi Greenville District Conference By E. B. Holloway, Dist. Sect. The Mid-Year Institute of the Greenville District Conference of the Methodist church was held in PTlTCens, S. C77 at the ~ Pickens Chapel church. It lasted two days. May 22 and 23, 1941. The subjects discussed had much to do with the -readjustment of the mem heirship of the church in accord with the plan of unification recent completed b y the Methodist Episcopal church. The Methodist Episcopal Church, South and the ^ Methodist Protestant church. W ' The sessions were presided over by Rev. N. W. Greene the district ing the bcstr-metHmg?of?Brig?ktmH Oil the distiict. Under the head of "Methodism" the following top-| ics were treated. "Its organiza-' tional frame work". "Its financial system," "tts missionary plan". These were treated respectively by Revs. C. R. Brown, T. H. Fish(-1.7 Jr77 and J. S. Dial. After the financial reports were made from the charges oil.the dis-. trict the noonday sernfdh wHa~ preached by the Rev. S. J. Mack ... _ pastor at Sen?oa,-S, C> The afternoon session was de voted to lh'J r-""nr>? ville District". It wiT<f~treated ul ? der tlie following heads: "Its geographical contents," "Its missionary opportunity", "Its plan for applied Christianity". These were respectively handled by Rev. L. B. Holloway, C. C. Clark und G. .-^^^JSawyer^ . The night session was given over to the welcome program and a .sermon by Rev. J. W. Robinson, pastor at Williamston, S. C. Friday .Morning Session N Y A Studenas Average Higher Students working? their way through colleges o n National ? Youth Administration jobs general ^ lv l'eceive higher than average ^Vgrades, according to studies of scholarship in several states, mad^ pi:hiic t.nrlny. hy NYA Adwinistrator Aubrey Williams. Although NYA students made np only about 10 percent of the total enrollment in colleges and universities, they received a much larger percentage of honoTs and superior grades thaq non-NYA students, the various studies show. In March, 125,558 college students were employed by NYA and do^^ing their work under the super^^visiun of their school officials. In North Carolina. 602 of the 2,f>71 NYA students were included on the honor roll, dean's list 01 similar honor list during the past semester. Thus 23 percent received honor*. compared with less than 12 percent of the non-selfhelp students who required a comparable standing. One North Carolina college reported that 85 percent of their NYA workers had Bmade the honor roll, and anothei NYA student was the only one of 250 first year women students -* - to make a straight "A" average. At Indiana State Teachers college, NYA student,, on two differ efit honor day3 won every "honor possible for any indvidual, and shared in between 58 and 87 per' ^^renf of the group honors, according to a study by Professor A. C. Payne, who reported that KTYA I 2CTED . 81 -;alH . .H H m< j^oWlHBB^^^K:i:i::Li.iriiiLiiiijuff^lWBB||^^^^^^B an Ss.l |||||||| sc ^mSt, *1H| pr 7~Z~~. T~ -"" d i I Wf 9H V C H^'v. -^.Vv^:?.; >::x^&w;j^j^H I at Allen university was reelected as ec Dean Flipper is beginning his sec- es / If >11 l! A. A 11 (Muiessur or mavnemaucs at Aiien a sc m ?ar Instituae?First *y of Christian ? ^ 1st Church _T % tii "Bible Conference and the Bible ut in the present day." By Revs. Si ^ V*. Fowler, F. L. I^wton and L. .? W.Curry. ~~~~~~ rj Under Lay Activities the follow efj ingr topics were discussed? "Stew- pL ardship of Time, of Talent, of Fi- to narice. Mr. Frank Lemons and jj. Mr. Frank Collier spoke on the first phase of the generaL sub- jn ject. The program speakers not. being present the other parts were discussed by voluntary speakers. jt General subject "Laymen as aids to pastors." Subdivided as follows: Spiritually. Organization Delinquent member problem. Noon hour was devoted to a sermon by Rev. A. Knox. by the members on the Pickens p Charge of ^ which "The Kev. L. W. Bi Curry is pastor. - he ? The Woman's Soeety of Chrrs- be tian Service of the Greenville dis ci iv.^ w/v;?<?ii its scaaivii ill i^oajcy ni Chapel church at Easley, S. C. on- "ft1 the night of May 23 and contin- Q ued during May 24th. This was a se very interesting program and was tj. "nicely conducted. Mrs. Ophelia fy Smith" is the district president. Si ? Reports were made which wer* quite creditable considering thr.t M this aueiety i3 just faegirmTITg^Tfi" ^ function. ^ The members of tVie Easley M charge of which the Rev. C. R. Brown is pastor spared no pains M necessary to entertain the dele- pi gutes royally. The young people m had their par^ also on the program B and performed their part well. I The Rev. Harold O Mims preach I ed thn ?pi-mfin M After returning thanks to the hosts the meeting adjourned. " ? si students apply themselve3 more ^ vigorously and work harder than ^ the a\ ei-age. At the University of Mississip- j pi, the honor roll for the first se P master this year included 7.8 percent of the student body. More ^ than 12 percent of the NY A student workers were on the rob although, as in other schools, these students work up to 40 ho-us a j month in addition to doing their ^ tegular school work. w At Utah State Agriculture col lege, Id of the 51 students select- ^ ed for membership in Phi Kappa ^ Phi, scholastic fraternity, were j NYA ^student workers. At the University of Alabama, 11 NYA junior girls were among 13 juniors recently picked tor Mortar Board in recogniatiot: of j outstanding scholarship and extri-curricular activities, One of ^ the NYA girla was also given a ^ $300 scholarship. At the University of Kansas, a ^ study showed that NY A student ^ workers participated in all phases ^ of canipug activities, including among their positions, President of the Men's Student Council, EdiGC tor 0f the Stgdent Directory, ar ^ membership in Phi Beta Kappa. ul WATCH I FOR ? j, DATE! * STATE-WIDE * -- i BEAUTY i"' ? CONTEST ?I > .... . .. i i ???. ii i i i? ^r" tYLOR SCHOOfe ENDS ^ JC E88FUL TERM T. J. Sullivan, Principal The Candy Feast on Tuesday, ne 3, which followed the distriition of repor^ cards, marked e close of one of Taylor schools ast successful school terms. Among the many interesting id educational features, of the hool year, were the Friday afrnoon assembly programs. These ograms were presented by the fTerent classes. In many instan s excellent talent have been disayed by pupils on these peo ami. "The Searchlight" Taylor hool's newspaper of which Miss rJ?ing is editor has received fav uble comment at the Friday pro ?ms.? The "Radi0 Contest" which term ated with the crowning of little ertrude Hunter, of the 3rd grade i "Miss Taylor", and Betty Jane tioinpson as "Miss Taylor Junr" was a success. Zellie George id Johnnie Whaley each receiv 1 a necktie for reporting the high it amount among the boys As result of this contest, Tayloi hool now has a R. C. A. combiition radio. The pupils and patrons havr id the advantage of Bib' ruction this year by an expert, is. -McQuilqiu. .. These instrueans were given twice a month the regular devotional period, chart of the Ten Comments was placed in the auditoum. Many pupils have receivI prizes for learning them. The tpHs have~alsO~beeiT encouraged learn Bible verses. Carrie VVil imson of the seventy grade fias ,rned a week at camp for learng the largest number of the re lired verses. She received 3 ize at the exercises Monday nite ine 2 for learning more Bible 'rses than any other pupil. Cicero Brown, wh0 has served is year as student-janitor Op the YA has also been awarded a eek at Camden in camp. TKe^Hnals for this year began !th a very.-inspiring 7err,ion1^T_ r. McQuilkin of the fktlumhift ble college-. Those privileged To >ar this sermon will long remem^ >r ^t for its excellence. This rmon was followed by a testiony service by seven membersthe Bible college and Mrs. Meuilkin. These young people pre nted a program of songs and tes moniesr which influenced many to ccept Christ as their personal iviour. The second and third grades, iss J. E. Gladden teacher, prented twQ "operettas ,JA Kose" ream" and "The Moon Queen", ay 22nd. The first and fourth grades, iss Christine Boulware teacher esented two plays "The Old Woan in a Shoe" and "Sleeping eauty" Monday, May 26. The fifth, sixth, and seventh rades Miss Valeria King and r. T. J. Sullivan teachers present 1 two pays. "Dancing Jack" and rhe Cean Up" Monday, June 2. The characters in all of the aove named operettas and plays erformed their part3 well, and ^fleeted credit on themselves and lose that trained them. All of ie plays were presented to apKOoia^it/a u i iH 1 PnflP<4 . ManV eX" ressed themselves as having been ighly pleased with the performnces. Mr. T. J. Sullivan presented priz le year at the last program on [onday, June 2. These prizes ere received by Holsie Lee Frans of seventh grade; Betty Jane hompson, Charles Benson^ and ouis Benton of sixth grade and udell Benson of third grade. Mr. /Sullivan in his final re* arks stressed the importance of arfect attendance and urged and rteooraged parents to make an Tor? to keep the children in hool. - He also spoke of the benTt! *TlC' pupils naa aerivea irom le lunches served daily at school e thanked Mrs. Francis Thomas >r the use of her kitchen, also irs. Gabriel Thomas and Mrs cott f c3tr assisting with the inches. At the close of his talk ,r. suiuvan mansea an mat neip 1 to make this school year a sue(88. All of the members of the fae- J Ity except Miss J. E. Gladden ho received her Master of Arts egree from Hampton Institute, ine 27 will attend summer school its summer. Mr. T. J, Sullivan will pursue raduate courses at Atlanta uniersity. Miss Valencia King will ttend the Allen-Benedict summer ;hool and Miss Christine Boulare will study at S. C. State col- j ge in Orangeburg. V THIS PALMWfO tBAPl Benedict-Allen ^ Summer School Opened June 9th ? v j$?yjBKardner ... Columbia, S. C.?The BenedictAllen summer school Will ?mv?where Monday. June 9, There will . be vtw0 sessions, of six and nine weeks Tespetcively. The suinn.ei school was founded several years ago to provide the Negro teachers of South Carolina additional opportunity to qualify for the. renewal of their certificates t0 that which was providde at the State college, who facilities were taxed to the limit. Thig condition made it imperative for the teachers to leave the state at expense ouC_ui' proportion to t he salaries they-. were receiving. The Benedict-Alien summer school hag been att tracing increasing numbers sintie its beginning. _ In recent year8 the school has extended its program to provide "Opportunity^for regularly enrolled students of the liberal arts and sciences to do work for credit toward th^^?chelor-degrees. Many studeTWpBIFe taken advantage of this service and have secured teaching positions sooner than they would have otherwise. *? The president of the summei school" is Dr. Samuel H. Higgins, an alumnus of Howard university and Union Theological seminary. The director is A. G. Smith, who holdsthe B.. S. degree fr.om Talla-.. dega college and the M. S. degree from Harvard university. trtn ior Smith assures prospective stu dents that a strong faculty has ->een engaged to carry ' on ~ th.' work. STAMFORD, CONN. NEWS Union Baptist Church By Elaine Webster The Union Baptist church an old historical head line Baptist church, is noted for its apprecia nun ana cnaracter ox thorough progressive ah3~ militant leadership. ; This churth is now headed by one " of the most intreped ministers in our generation. He is seasoned and well trained for the work. Rev. Wm. Lee Baxter, was called seven months ago from Florida, where his work was constructive as wejl as significant in scope.. ISince his arrival, the people, not only his parish and community^ but throughout the state both in New York and Connecticut have found that with his seraphic elo^ quence and power to persuade: to move, and to organize this church has grown under bis leadership almost miraculous. This church closed its first ma jor financial effort lasf* Thursday evening in" the main auditorium where they laid on. the table ep ^proximately $4,000, in thtU initial effort to reconstruct and renew the present plant for ^dequax-' worship as well as symbolic beauty. The enthusiasm is still runnin* high. All the people seem t0 have a mind to work, and they are now crying for something more to do. Their motto is: "Plus Ultra." The congregation has been increased by 160 members. The church is well organized and is in deed fast becoming an institution. In addition to this the church has raised up tG this point around $8,000, and through the genius of this young up-to-date divine the church has been able..to enjoy the competent secretarial services of three stenographers and orte office helper namely: Mrs. Mari6s Green Badham who wag graduated from the Washington Business Instittute in New Y6rk City and attended Hampton Institute in Hampton Virginia; Miss Elaine ..Webster, who will be -graduated frnm fh** WnwMntftnn Kudinp?n In atitute on June 5 of this year; Miss Dlimbelli Rudd wliu studied secretarial work in Spartanburg, S. C., and Walter Bland of Stamford, Connecticut. These girls have come to us under the auspices of the government. ST. JOHN A. M E. CHURCH Rev. M. R. McBride, Paator Sunday was a fine day and the services throughout the day was well attended. Suriday school opened at the usuaf hour wiih_ the J?iU>L ?nd_ teachers at their posts. We were indeecT delighted to have Rev. S. J, Hayward, Rev. S. J. Freeman, our postor, preached a good sermon. Eight infants were baptized and administered the Holy Communion. The Emergency Drive Clubs reported $77.26. El Seymour Carrol To Visit Summer Schools in 3 States (Special to the "Leader") Columbia, S. C., June 9 th?It was learned here today that Seymour Carroll of Columbia, field representative?of the American Humane Education Society of Bos ton will visit every summer school in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina during the monhs -<5I June and July. Mr. CdrroTT has been asked to speak at some vL . jsehP-pk ? fluting.. Xhm -ggnExai. , assembly periods in the interest of the national work of the society i for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the public schools in the South. ional organization spends txrrge sums of money in the south to carry on its work for humane edupfltinn Tht? snpi^tv hn? nn its. staff a number of well known men ami -Wftimav who gtve their -ful time as field workers. Among those serving in the South arc: Mr. Carroll of South Carolina; Mrs. James D. Burton of Harriman, Tennessee; F. HiVers Barn ' well of Forth Worth, Texas; Mrs. Katherine B. Weathersbee of Atlanta, Georgia; John W. Lemon of Ark, Virginia and Robert E. Griffin of De Land, Florida. Dr. Francis H. Rowley of Brook line, Massachusetts, the president of the National Society, is now advanced in years is a descendant of the abolitionist movement. He has . always been affiliated with movements that stood against cruelty in any form, among the higher and lower animals. Dr. Rowley ! > known to tens of thousands o f boys and girls, men and women in the schools in the two Americas where Bands of Mercy and junior humane societies are organized. Accompanying Mr. Carroll on his Carolinas and Virginia tours j will be William McKinley Portee | of College Place, South Carolina : who will be in charge of a large display of teachers books and The 7 Instructor, a magazine published for teachers only by the F.?A- -j OWeh Publishers of Uansvillc, New York. Mr. Portee will rep?' ^ resent the publisher at all of the ( summer schools for teachers in the i three states Sooth Caiolina, North Carolina and Virginia. DENMARK NEWS Bethel A. M. E. Church Rev. J. P. CumminKs, Pastor S. (3. opened at its usual hour, c wjt.h af1 trinrhrrii at thiii i post. The lesson was taught by the assistant Supt. and was hean. . tifully rexiawed by our pastor, Mr. Rosa Cunningham made very tirfiely r*Y?ark3 to our S. S. body Sunday being Trustees day we motored to Jericho, there we witness a great ushers program, after which refreshments were serv^ ed. At 7:30 o'clock Children's Day exercises came off. Many recitations, solos, duets and quartets were rendered. Eight churches witnessed this program with their choirs and usher boards. The Great Hen and Chick contest came off after the program. Winners in the contestr 1st prize Mrs. Annier Riley; 2nd prize Mrs. John L. Holman. We pray for all the sick a speedy recovery. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. E. Dixon, Pastor Silver Street, S. C.?To-day wa.s splendid for church goers ^ind everyway you looked they were making their way to the church. S. S. opened on time. The instruc tors were Mrs. Rosa Toland and Mr. Jonathan Harp. As Mrs reviewed by Mr. L. K. Jackson. The praise sea-vice is" yeT~anve~"tr was led by Bro. Mack Boozer and brother George Scott. The pasTor delivered a great message which was enjoyed by all. Text St. John 6;50. This is-the bread which cometth down from heaven that a man may eat thereof and not die. Subtject The Bread of Immortality. 3 O'clock service. Prayer meet ing was led by Mrs. Maggie Burton and Mr. Samuel Devalt. Sermon by Rev. W. A. Young. Text St. Mark 5:19. Miss Carrie Mae Smith and sister Miss Gladys Smith of Wash ington, D. C.; Miss Jean Stenih and. Mia? Geneva Greenwood; aH of Helena, S. C., gave Mi^p Eliza T. Miller a pop call Sunday. The hold community was shock ed to hear of the death of Mr. Albert Simmons. The funeral was held Wednesday at Trinity church The Rev. Copeland officiating and ! L. A. Williams undertaker. ' - BALTIMORE, MIL NEWS | By Mrs. Louise G. Douglass Mr. urul Mrs_. H, M. M;obJey spent the week end in New York City, Newurk, N^w Jersey, Suming Mrs. Elvin Walker Tennant, 1 N. J.; hi? brother Mr. Shannon -MoWey, Mr. and Mrs. buck Worthy, Mr. Robert Gilmore, Mr. J. At?Wvlir. Mr:?Krni'Mt?Choirs', " Newark, N. J. Mrs. Elvin Walder also report^ a very, pleasant trip. Sick are Rev. Marshall Flowers W. Nea'l, Mrs. Agues C. Kwell, Mr. John C. Weathers, who is able to he-out. Also Mr- Mai shall An ilrews, Mrs. Buddy Stevenson who *" is out of the hospital and doing fine. Mrs. Laura Ner.1 had as guest Tuesday Mrs. L. G. Douglass. "The Pastor's Aid elnt^nf M-U- Hebron met at H07 W. Lexington TnreeT7~Mr.s. Mary Weathers, pries ttfCfTC Mt. Hebron church carried out its usual weekly meetings and Sun lay services. The Willing Worker* olub-gav^? a super Friday night June 6th at Hattie Flowers. _. Friendship Baptist church ear ried out its usual weekly schedule. The Whosoever Will- club gave a program for the benefit of the church on June 8. President Mi Richard Lann. Mrs. Louise G. Douglass was Mrs. Daisy Mae Heath luncheon guest. " ? ' ?-=> 1 -The' S. S.--S. "flith met with Mrsr " Elizabeth Henry, 1318 Myrtle Ave i N'ext nieeting will be ut Mrs. Alice Jofthson 613 N. Calhoun St. Mrs. Moly Gore and Mrs, L. G. Douglass were Mrs. Agnes C. " Fwell guests Monnday evening. A nnisicnl prngmm nnrl Wflisf _ rally will be at Mt. Hebron church Sunday, June 22, 3 p.m. Mrs. Mamie E. Ferrell, president. For the benefit of the church. The Lord's Supper" was served it Friendship Baptist ehu?eh on Sunday at 4 p.m. administered by the Pastor, Rev. H. Jackson. Mrs. Daisy Mae Heath had for her guests Mrs, L. G; Douglass >nd Mrs. Mary S. Briee. at sup per. Mrs. Ella Young's husband and boro because of the illness of their father Mr. Young. Mrs. Lula P. Boones is doing I splendid'after being ill-at-the -hos? for all the sick a speedy aniLcvlil plete recovery.? Mr. anj Mrs. .-\i ijore, jr.. n.<u To? their week end guests "their brothers from Buffalo, N Y.: Mr. . Driver Delk, Mr. George Delk after being down here Mr. and Mrs. A1 Gore, Jr., Mr. Oliver Delk motored over to Washington visit other "relatives. ALhss Millie Keels. Mrs. Alice White from Washington, came over and spent the week end and enjoyed a pleasant stay. Mr. George and Oliver Delk loft | for New York Monday morning. I They-are motoring in ? beautiful I Buick eight ear. Mr. Oliver Uelk New York for years. "The nr B. A. society mil meet iTri June ZCT President, Re\. HJackson. ST. "PACL CIRCT1T Key. tL _WX Washington, Pastor Sunday^!une 8th was our regular pastoral day at -St. Paol A. J M. E. church. We .were blessed with two visiting ministers, Revs. I Tonipie*.Lavallie and A. C. Reid of the South Carolina Conference Rev. Reid was introduced by the pastor as the-'sperrker-of-the _day, and he preached a noble sermon from Exodus 14:13, 14. 15th and it was enjoyed by all At 1:30 p. m., Rev. Reid preached another wonderful-sermon at Johnson Cha pel AME church from Gen. 22:8 Everyone well pleased after *>- - T?... rv. n , I. . Liitf mrsnagr. ivt-v . ur>ajuv 4ii?v*v some very inspiring renvirks. At 4 p. m. St. Paul's Sunday school had her Children's Day exercise. It was well attended by the children as well as the older people. The exercise was grand. After thP exercise was over the entire congregation was served I refreshment. Bro. Thos. Waring. . our Supt. deserves great p?aisc J for the way he conducted the affsir* r -At 1 p.m. Bethel had her Children's Day exercises. The Supt. and Sunday school of the Ashley Baptist church united with them in their -exereisp and they had a grand time. After the exercise, the entire congregation of Bethel was also served with refreshment Great praise is deserved by Bro. A. J. Snjype, our Supt. of Bethel for the way he carried out the affairs. At 8 p.m. Sunday night, St. Paul and Bethel had a joint program at St. Paul church; and the churdh was packed. We had a grand time. Amount raised lor the day as follows: St. Paul $36.30. Bethel $10.20; Johnson Chapel $3.55; grand total $50.05 Humbly yours Robert Alston, Shepfu-d Brown, Joseph Tendle. SUBSCRIBE FOR " ?l THE PALMETTO LEADER 1 1 W P*e Thre, - =5 itfii wwM.lAidl f 0|| ^ rpfS \ __ Lovely Hair? Don't worry. 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