Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I I Saturday, September 20, 1941 ^ PERSONAL I MENTION Mrs. Daisy Guiftyp^j r>f St.. Mpt. . thews spent a few days in Columbia last week as the guest of her sister, Mrs.W.R.Bowman. Mrs. Irene Conners of New York returned to her home after spending ten days with her moth- , er Mrs. Beechum, - .616 Standing street. cMiss Elizabeth Boney has returned to the city after visiting Her mother an3~relatives in New York. Miss Roney is a student at B. T. Washington high school. 1106 Pine street, has returned to the city after spending the summer with his mother Mrs. Angie Evans Page, in New York City. Mrs. Silvia Roberson ha8 re turn ed home after spending her via, , her sister, Mrs. Clara Baker of 544 Jefferson street. She reports ra v;ry pleasant stay as friends made it very pleasant for her while in their eity. ? Miss Janie (Reynolds has return ed to Georgetown where she will resume her work in the city a schools. Miss Reynoldg taught in Georgetown last year. She is a fTVO/Jiinf A ~ A 11 ?- ' - u i nuen university. We hope for her n successful . Miss Clematine Wilkins of Chicago, arrived in Columbia Monday and is matriculating at Allen University. Miss Wilkins won a gold watch singing over the radio in Chicago last week. She was theonly Negro contestant singing. Mr. and Mrs. Mayor Foulkes of Baltimore, Md., Miss Tbelma Der- 1 reck, of New York and Mr. and Mrs. J L. Jeter o f New York spent a week with their mother Mrs. Hattie B. Jeter 2527 P( ndleton St. They reported a very nice stay. They motored down. Mrs. Timothy J. Sullivan and son Alphonzo, have returned to the city after having spent three weeks visiting relatives and friends in Washington. Philadelphia., and Brooklyn, N. Y. where they were the guests of Mrs. Sullivan's sisters. Mrs. Laura Hsckett and Estelle Fulchoh at 523 Herki mer St; ! Mrs^-Qllie-Jackson ardjier little grand son, John Thomas Hopkins, are vacationing ?n 'Philp'deFphia where they are visiting her daugh tor, Mr. and Mrs. Williani R. Wes ton and family. Before returning they will also be the house guests of Vier grin, \fr Tinman -T -Took for them a pleasant vacation. . t Y. P. yS. T. CLUB \ ?. The- Y. Pr &rT. Club met at the ~ home of Mrs. Morris. The meeting wfi Q rllfvl t r\ r\r/lnv prooi. dent. Song and prayer by the chaplain. Song, the reading of the min. It / utes of the last- meeting which were receivend adopted. Song, roll -t?^?/ eatted by the secretary, and every xmember answered. The next me:t- I ing will be at the home of Mr. . Fmok Vance. ----- I) vid Outen, reporter BUFFET SUPPER , A very enjoyable evening spent at the home of Mr-iand Mr*. IIow- ] ard. Guests were: Benezena Blocker, junior at Talladega College; Cora Hell Xthrotncr, sophomore at Alien " University; Deborah and Vivian ? WatsTrT,~sentor and junior, respectively, at Claflin. Hostess, Cather. | I ine Howard, sophomore at Allen ' University. i Menu: Irish potato salad, pi. mento and cheese sandwiches, to. mnti es, spam, balona, punch, . I crackers. I* Benezena Blocker Blocker h?f'. for Talladega Friday evening. SURPRISE SUPPER J La Zion Baptist church gave a surprise supper for their delegates i to the National Baptist conven- | tion of their arrival Monday nite. The Pastor Rev. J. P. Reeder was accompanied by Mrs. J. P. Reeder, Mrs. Claudia Toliver, Mrs Bessie Fay, Mrs. fRosia Robinson i Maulden, Rev. Rucker, and Rev. ' F. M. Young, Rev. Mr. Reeded of Charlotte, N. C. Everyone was i ?' glad to meet them. , ( (Mrs.) Estella Hemphill, reporter J MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMEN Mrs. Bessie Mae Tucker a nounces the marriage of he daughter, Mariah Louise to M Theodore Howard Outen on Se tember 12, 1941, Washington, ! C. MARRIAQE A*fNOtfNeBMEN Mrs. Frances Leaphart of C lumbia, announces the marriaj of her neice Janie Bell to Mr. W lie Blue of Richmond, Va. T1 couple will make their home Columbia. MAKjKlAGK AMNOUNt'EMEN Mrs. Daisy Graves Zeigler Olivi announces the* marriage^^f" ^ daughter Rose tLee 2}eizler to Mr. Clifton Clay Rush on Saturday, August thirtietl Nineteen hundred and forty-on< Ashevllte, Nbrth Carolina" The couple will be at their ne location after September fourt Route 1, Box 141, Bowman, S. < Their trip through North Can lina was very enjoyable. Mar lovely gift$ were given them du ing their stay. You are cordially Hwited to~s< them *fter the above date. T-HE SOPHISTICATES SPEND A-C.ALA SUMMER IN COLUMBIA young women of Columbia wV by their own effort and soci; prestige were considered the mo popular young ladies of the cit They attended a round of so ial affairs this summer which ac Pel to their distinct!on as collet women. One of the outstanding feature of the summer was a private pii nic given at Paradise Lake. T1 eight girls adorned i n gyps skirts and jumper suits mac quite a picture as they climbt in Miss Thelma S. Woodbury car and motored t o Paradis where they spent the day eatini dancing, swimming and playin bridge. The Sophisticates entertair* Saturday, August 30, at Taylor Tavern. There were many out-* town guests including Columb boys from Camp Lee Va. and Fo Bragg, N. C. Each of eight gir wore evening dresses of the la est model with a corsage of sun mer flowers. It was a lovely a fair and everyone enjoyed then selves. To end their gala summer ar before their return to their r* spective colleges, Mrs. Anna Taj lor, proprietor of Taylor's Ta^ em gave a dinner party in the honor. They dined at Jim a n Pete's Place and left for Taylor Tavern at 11:30 where the re: of the evening was spent in dam ing. Be/ore they left for school ti girls organized - themselves inclub; The officers are: Prcsiden Miss Thelma Woodbury; Vici President, Mary Lillian Hall; S< retary, Elveretta Chappelle; Tr? surer, Evelyn Johnson; Reporte Mary "ETTa Logan." Other members are: Miss< Margaret Bookman, Lucille Toa ley and Laura Frances Johnsoi They have all returned to the respective colleges t o result their studies. Misses Thelm Woodbury, Laura Johnsom ar Evelyn - Johnson at Talladogt Misses Mary Logan, Mary Lillia Hall, Margaret Bookman ami Li cille Toatley at State college Miss Elveretta Chappelle will ri main to resume her4 studies i Benedict. VETERAN LADIES' CLUB ENTERTAINS HUSBANDS There was a swell .affair give by the Veteran Ladies club ? Abie's Place on September 4th, i honor of their husbands. Mrs. Charlotte Robinson, Mr Lois Dunlap, Mrs. Inez William Mrs Bessie Singleton, Mrs CanKemp, Mrs Josephine Parnel Mrs Jennie Jones, active meinbei of the club. The invited guests were: M snd Mrs. Nathan Dixson, Mr. an Mrs. Johnnie Watson Misses Ha tie and Tolsie Johnson, Dr. Hal man. Mrs. Wilhelmenia Ward: woHh Mrs. Annie Evans, Mr Annie Sanders, Mrs. Celestir Bennett, Mrs. Thelma Hildebrar Mr. and Mrs. Davenport, M t/wepg. i I, , A delicious repast was server with (food music and games. Each one expressed themselv? as having had a very pleasant ei aninf. Charlotte Robinson, reporte A T BLUE STAR 8QCIAL CLUB B] *;*= FI n. The Blue "Star Social Club held r its regular meeting September 15 [r> ' at the home of Mrs. Smith, 2483 di< p. Senate St. First selection, "I shall 3G p not be moved,' led by Mrs. Annie wj | Mae Rayford. Prayer was repeated j by Mrs. Smith. The minutes of the fQ |the roll was called. Each member v. Q_ responded with a Bible verse and ^ fee, then new business was discussed. The meeting was carried out u_ in the usual manner. 16 J tjri in ^ave one s'c^ member, Mrs. Rose Anna Lincoln. We hope that _ ; she- will reeever 300m Our trlosmg- ^ -p j selection was "Till we meet Co] | again," led by Mr. Jordan, Beneer diction also by Mr. Jordan. We eQ' r adjourned to meet at The home of lei ~ Mr."Jordan, 925 Oak street;? ~ tis Mrs. Justine Smith, secretary ' Mr. Jesse Brooks, president Se; 1 Oc ^SUN^IaWJE^TLUB ~Oc w J 0,c h, ' The Waverley Sunflower club qc [ held its regular weekly meeting Tuesday night, September 16th, jsjo r. at the home o{ Mrs. Elizabeth jsjo Myers T-l Allen-Benedict court. by the president with devotion?lo f?n vrin^ Aiit in ifc 1101ml moti. VU..J1.U - Ml p.r ner after the devotionals the miri utea of the_last meeting were re ad reeeivd and adopted, then the house was opened for business. ? No business of importance w o l? discussed. - en) The roll was then called and jag ? . each one present contributed. rec J Mrs. Anna B. Davault and Mrs ;nt " Shirley Davis will return home tha ^ ! (his week after spending ten days leg New York visiting friends and -eer 1 relatives. ing '8 I We then ndjourned to meet at yet c" the 'home of Mrs. Eva Grant on nia ie Gervais street. cla 'V I <iaj :d THE ROSE SOCIAL CLUB wh 's the 5e The club met Tuesday after noon September 16 at the home of t-ol Mrs. Tally Mae Scott 2587 Cherry street. The house was called to st0 ,d order by President, Mrs. Gibson, for >B First selection. Love Lifted .Me, nie ^ led by Mr. Herbert Holloway. The *ci Lord's Prayer was repeated. Sec- 1 ond selection, Steal Away led by pla j8 Mr Walverse Gibson after which Th the roll was called and each mem be ~ ber responded with a Bible verse and their fees. The minutes of last meeting were read a rt d a,)' adopted. A short business ses- arc 1(j sion was held. The club adjourn- . U ed to meet next Tuesdty with Mr. 18 , James Haiglcr Apt. Z-l Allen- l>a! i~ _ spi . Benedict court. ., w ll ir bef d THE HIGH HATTERS SAVINGS ,g "AND SOCIAL CLUB pU 3t _ . . ~SC> Our previous meeting was at o V - r XL- T-. ... -- " me iiume ui tne xresioenx, ivir. Thomaa Lowman on 2230 Hamp- ^ ton Ave., Monday night Septem _j ^ bor 15th. The house was called' Kjv Lo order by the president then the E. chaplain performed her duty and em ' carried out the de\^otional in its ^ usual- way. The minutes of the ? last meeting were read, received ~vht and adopted. The roll was called Anr * with a brief response by mem- TJ. bers. The president took charge ^ / of the meeting, and went inter the a*1 business session. Old and new on businesa " was brought before the" house. , ,ec We planned a Fall Dance lo be pV given On September 25th and our tickets and invitation will give (jel you the place. To the various ^ *' clubs and friends, please plan to fjn . be with us on that evening. pfr( We are also sorry to say that our president is called to report at Fort Jackscn, on Thurs- ST nay, September lath. We do hope """" that he will return to us because ^ :n he is the man that fills his own it place. We . adjourned to meet sel \n with Mr. and Mrs. Young next an Monday night, September 22nd at to g 2310 Gervais street. 9. ' " tio ie SUNLIGHT HOME MAKERS ij_ CLUIL (ffr I M vs Orangeburg, S. C.?The Sun- T. light Home Makers club, organ- soi r. ized at the Community Center, W, . 100 Treadwell street, through the R. Wilkerson High School Home Ec- 1 onomics teachers gave a shower Mi 1- in honor of Miss R. L. Zeigler drt s- Thursday, Aijgust 28th at 8:00 p. Or m. at the Community Center. Pe The shower having preceeded Su lG the Weddintr on RatnrHav A i ? id ( 30th. Many useful giftg of all mc r. description were Riven the bride, tot . j The President Mr*. Hazel Pierce Sa and other active members of the TTfi ' organization served a very color- Th (ul repast to all present. After nai ?s wHkh a short speech was made ' /. by bride, expressing her Or thanks to the club for having oui thought of her. Mi r. t The gift# were brought tfr the ha] THE PALMETTO LE^ ENEDICX PI AYS FLORIDA IIDAY NIGHT 8:15 Friday night at 8:15 the Bene?t Tigers open the '41 football ason with a bang by a clash th the Famcee Rattlers. Coach 11 Bell, Ohio State gridater, rmerly Claflin college _coachj TT bring To Columbia a formida; aggregation which can boast victories over practically all e leading teams of the nation d which is determined to conlue registering games in the vie y column. Benedict, only two ars member of the -Southern reference with a bunch of promng and amhitious youngsters are ually determined that the Rattr~ victory march will stop at Andel Field: The Benedict schedule follows: bt. 26?Florida?Columbia t. 3?Moris?Sumter t,?10?KnoxvtHe?CotmstStS"'~ t. 18?Tuskegee?Tuskegee t. 24?Ga. State?Columbia t. 30?Ky. State?State Fair Grounds (2:00 p.m.) v. r 8?Va. Union?Richmond v. 15-?Clark?Atlanta )v. 20?S^ C. StaterrrOranga -burg All home games start at 8:16 n. LAKE CITY NEWS The Lake City higt, school openon last Monday with a large rollment and all teachers from t year are back on the job. A ent check-up by the city super, endent and principal revealed it nine of the teachers are cnl a crr> TTnof rto * ?; !% v.*.../1 ? - 1 - > ? ii.il jnuiussionaj tificatcs. The other* have train'-ranging from one to three :r8 of college, backed up with ny years of experience. Actual ssroom work started on Tuesthe second da\rof school. \.t the first teachers' meeting, ich was held on last Saturday, eachers lined up behind a drive raise funds for equipment and some general expenses. The Iget for the school includes two* ves and two sewing machines the home economics depart* nt, and some apparatus for the ence department. The teachers of the school also n to sponsor "Trustees' Day." e purpose of the occasion will to bring the trustees of the J schoobp in closer contact with colored school and to express ireciation to them for what they i trying to do for the school e to the fact that the glee club PYnPPtOfl t.-v nl?V r? t on the program in singing rituals and other numbers, it 1 be ajittle later in the year 'ore this event eomes off. rhe trailing that the school is inning to offer for cteoks is leduTed to begin on Monday, ptember 20th, at 3:30 p. m. rther plans will be announced e*, ? en on Saturday at 8:30 a. m., S% T. Registration for the exs. will be on Friday. There will be a musical program 'en at St. James A. M. E. trch- on -Sunday- at 4 p. m. tong the speakers will be Mayor B. Nettles of Lake City. Rev. Italy McFadden preached vonderful sermon at St. James" last Sunday night. His__texL s- taken-from Mark 13i34r-sub? t, "For every man his work." the school on the opening day. v. MoFnddan was alao a visitor graduated from the school unr the prmcipalship of Prof. L. Bradley and is now making a e record pastoring at St. Stesn?. TBffCRIBK FOR IE PALMETTO LEADER rving room by an "express" d each gift was given the bride be opened in presence of the uup. This shower was one of aspiran and amusement. Names of members of the orm*?tion: Mesdamea H*. Pieree, Morgan, C. Fields, M. Roper, Green, M. Johnson, H. Thornpi, M. Isaac, M. Jenkins. C. Hair . W. Wilkins. W. W. Williams, Blair, Miss R. Williams. Persons present at the shower: sses Rosebud Daniels, Cassan? Maxwell, Mesdames Cora een, Vivian Minger, Carry arl Lacey, Kthel Jackson, R.W. tton, Rebecca Gray, Nettie Par , A. L, Harrison, Blandh Backin, I. B. Pearson, E. Washingl, Rosebud Counts, Margret raters* Caldwell. Jennie irrtton. Miss Lillian H. Hayes, ere are many others whose meB are not stated, rhe organization and friends of angeburg and friends of varis other sections wish Mr. and it. C. C. (Rush a very long and ppy Hfr. UDER I'mi news-? Mrs. Jannie Weston has returned from Columbia after spending | four weeks With her sister cild i many friends. Mrs. Weston visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Davis at Hopkins, S. C. Acco.mpaning her were Mrs. Rena - Thompsun ai d Mr. kdwarilTiood win. They reported a very pleasant visit.* * Mr. and Mrs. McKinzie at 1)20 Short 'St., had as then- dinner guests Tuesday evening, September 9th, Mrs. Jannie Weston, Mrs. Rana Thompson and Mr. Edward "Goodwin. The evening w,-.t v.m-v much enjoyed. Mrs.?Jamie Weston wit dinner guests of Mis. Allie Jack. son whin* vwitjn^_ _i_n_f i'liiinlMW Mrs. Allie Jackson of 23 i 7 Stark St.,-left Saturday, September 13th," Philadelphia, visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. - -and?MrSTTWllllam Weston,-Alrs.Jackson will also visit hei son. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jackson, an i other friends of Erst Orange. N. J. Aecompar.ing her was her gran 1 son, Master John Thomas Hop kins. We wiHh for them a very pleasant and enjoyable stav. . Mrs.. Jannie Weston had with her one of her grand sons an j one of her great grand daughters. Master Arnold Frazier and Miss Barbara Gunn. RIDGEWOOD BAPTIST ~ CHURCH NEWS Rev. Z. E. Dennis, Pastor Columbia, Sept. 14?Sunday was a wonderful day of service ft the Ridgewood Baptist church. The Sunday School began r.t the usual lmnr with tho-Supl . Y i. R J, Mack, in. charge, and with all ! teachers present. The Snnday School lesson was beautifully taught and reviewed by the pas- i tor, after which a warm devotional service waft conducted by Dea. , Tom Reed and Bro. Roosevelt Green. The pastor ascended the rostrum and' lined hvmn 487 c. ir... j "Father, I stretch my hands to Thee," and then read for the i-.ripture lesson, Act 8:4. Another hymn wa3 lined, 559 1. m.. "Go preach My Gospel saith the Lord." The pastor then selected his text from . the passage of scripture 1 >sso?f which was read, Act 8:4, "Therefore they that were scattered abroad, wont every where preaching the word," The Holy Gho?t came down and our hearts were made to burn. - , We were happy to have with us the Second Mt. Bulah Baptist church congregation. Their choii furnished music and the usher "boarM served. This gir>up came from St. Matthew, S. C. We cijoyed having them with us very much The invitation is always opened to the to come to our church. Rev. Z. E. Dennis is the beloved pastor of both of these said churches 4?I??rv r?r r uarn malign 1 ?iTI li - _T-nJr// A nA FI?a r1t r?e 4 ' 9-. "Tt fits jes' like a glove broth Clark Ga;bte?but Cable can't - ^^W'JOCI'JO.UW.U.O.OO 0_0^0?.6?.< WE LOAN MONI | VALl |iQ_ _ . . ? New Fawn SI | WE MAKE .0 Diamonds, Watc | tols, Guns, Ml i| Tools and all Pe ?.... Do You N< | ? Come to theJE | SHOFand make | Bonded L -JSJ 104.0 rtJOLIVIDL I 31 . o o o o o o o o o o o o.o.oo? oc*ft> i ; c> iiv i-t ng was the closing day of our revivj 1 meeting. Rev. A. L. Potteraon was th ;n r.civ r of" the week and we were spiritually fed with the gosnel. P'ivi1 snulg ii'Mfo coved and seven members added to' the church. Sunday afternoon Rev. A. L. Prttrr?^n brought To Tis mother ournirg message taken from the 118th Psalms. "Give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good." and the Iloly Ghost came upon us while this man of God ur)"olded the word (if God to us. May God bless Rev. Pettc-rson that he may live long' to prereh God's won'. Sunday night we enjoyed anoth-er~~good senium preached by Rev. Stevenson of St. Matthew, S. C. Gome to Ridgowootj- Baptist church for friendly services with friendly folks. Total collection, i $86.51. T!,/. I? 1 r> J.!-a. -i T I iuv iviunvwuuu Dapust enuren Club News Workirg Club rri'et Monday night. September 15th*: at the home of Sis. Ida Strong, at the usual hour with the president in _ charge. The meeting was opened by singing a-spiritual, led by Bro. Roosevelt Green. "Satan, your kingdom must come down." Scripture lesson was read by Sis. Mittie E. Marsh TFom the 28th chapter of Chranicles. Prayer was offend by Bro,? Koosevelt Green. Another spiritual was sunp, lead by Bro. B. J. Mack,-"? gut to go to Jtidgfe" nient." Another prayer was-then offered bv Bro. Mack. We continued t0 pray and sing. We bad a trood time praising the lord. The elub meets every Monday night and will be glad to have visitors. This is a little christian band with -a heart full of love. We-have on our sick list, Sis. Edna Darby. We are praying for her a speedy recovery. Our- president-,- Sis. Maggie M 'ore, is leaving Saturday [for /o w* H rr.? T er Bootsic'?an' its 8 the ver; ter fotlc know that" Page Seven >0000000000000000000000000 2Y ON ANYTHING 8 JABLE ti p N.?w Open 1 : LOANS ON I hes, Clothing, Pis- | isical Inslruments-| rsonal Property, *ed Money??1 BONDED PAWN 8 Yo ur Loans. 8 oan Office -- 1 COLUMBIA^ S cT | OOOOOiOOOOOiOOO O OO'OO OOOjOOCOO Philadelphia to visit her daughter. The* club members are hoping that he will ha.vti_a lovely trip up and ?' sate return. Mrs. Mitt in F Mm-nh ??.> HTtd -c"hxrrTh"~cl (?rtt BETHEL A. M. F. rifr? Tf! Rev. J. P. Cummings. Pastor . We had happy r. , , 1 Officer? were at their p;. s t S?of duty. The morning service was grand. At 4 p. m. the usher?" union converd at Bethel. A large crowd at_ tertded and enjoyed the program. At 8 o'clock, service h? rr in. Rev Cummines spoke from St Luke hi: 2?We?were- ahFmtade-to-feel ~ happT' We all are in sorrow with the members and family of Grime? who depart'*! this life last Tnno/^Qt' o >"? .1 U'Qe loi/^ t_ yr. cs * Sunday. Deacon Grime? was tinoldest deacon in Rome Baptist church. Mr. Wade?Wainwrightl'fhe devoted husband of Mrs. Eula Lce r (Wolfe)" Wainright departed this li'fe Fridpy mornir.g, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Wolfe are here from Charleston, joining their sister, Mrs. Eula WaTnwright. in. her troub!-?. "Mrs. Julia N"brm"ah is' still 'on our sick list, a!-10 Sis. .Tulia Lehart. We are vorkine for a grand success in our fall effort. ^ou arc welcome t0 Bethel an d Jericho any time you are in Denmark. TRAVEL Paity going to No\V York attend World Series. Write box 55 Laurens, S. C., or call 458. _n . WANTED! Position bv -experienced elementary teachej-. First grade certificate. Good . recommendations. Address, Teacher, c o Palmetto Leader, Columbia, S. C. *EY ei HARRINGTON y same number I made up for J ' ;J