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Nag? Two | THE OLD GRAY U) Ki-v. E. Philip Ellis All former reco.ids were broken | in Palmetto A. M. E. confer, ence he?d. heie in Charleston last week. It was the best in the Iubtory of the state. Say what you wdl hut iiii^ conference has cgr- _ taiuly set the pace fur South Caroiina. People were there from ? everywhere. Among the visitors wi re?Be+irop?D. \\ a I'd?Nichols of _ - ' the Alabama district and Bishop A. J. Allen of Cleveland, Ohio who is goin^ to associate Bishop J. S. Flipper in all of his conferences. Oilier visitors: Dr. \V. B. L. Clarke, head of the Columbia-distiict; Rev. O.-0r Dunham of Newberry district; Rev. T. H. Addison Spartanburg district; Rev. B. F. 11'\V, Wilborn, Beaufort district.; ' Dr. J. S. Coe. Sumter district; Prof. C. G. Garrett of Allen university; Dr. R. L. Pope of Sumtei ; Dr. J. M. Jackson of Florence Dr. G. T. Sims of Alabama; Dr. J7"L. BirtleT bfrGeorg7a. General Officer Howard F. Gregg of Jacksonville. Fla.; Mrs, Lucy M. Hugh . es~hcad of the connectionnl \V. 11. and F. society and many others. Bishop J. S. Flipper, Dlfc," who is in charge of this state presided with ease and dignity and the ordination sermon by Bishop A. J. Allen was among the best ever delivered upon s-uch an OOChSlOTl. Program ? Dr. I) N. Wilson, uastor host presented one of the best recep>tion program we have ever heard irr "TinMnffTTat conference. MAmShg the numbers rendered were welcome on behalf of the Mt. Pleasant district. Dr. J. E. Thomas, pre siding elder: greeti:tgs on behalf of the city, Hon. Harold A. Mazoun; solo* Mrs^ Julia Gillard; welcome to the church. Miss Al. , .bertha ? Simmons; greetings from - the Sunday school. Mrs. Rebecca Simmons: solo. Mrs. Mabel Full? er; greetings-f-rom the white min isters-'. union. Rev. Henry F. Collins; greetings from the public schools. Prof. W. J. Frasier; solo Miss Flossie Myers; greetings from the colored ministers union Dr. J. W. Curry; solo, Mrs. Flora .Miller. To all of these addresses Bishop J. S. Flipper delivered a most masterly1 response^ H e swept the city. Following the program Dr. Wilson ami the members of Ebenezep gave u banquet to all of the delegates. In this he immortalized himself for nil time to come.?All of the uut-frf- , state 'visitors made wonderful speeches but Drs. T. J. Miles, J. E. Thomas and J. I,. Benbow were enuallv as good in their addresses b.fo'-p the conference. We are i certainly proud of our staff of pre suing elders. We. shall mention the nanu s of our pastors in anoth or article. Suffice it to say that every pastor in the Palmetto con feronco is a leader of nu mean,rep utation. They are among the best in the A.' M. E. denomination. ? f>rrf ticR-ins President S. R. Higi'ins head of , Allen university is leading the * r state as no one has ever done before at that university.. We are more than proud of hi mi 7TT~ad-~ " dress on Friday night has been the talk of the city. Dr. Hixgins knows how to grip an audience and hLikL.it.?The anmial sermon by Dr. J. C. Quarles and the missionary" sermon by Dr. C. ?. J. Mollette will never be forgotten. it mildly. The conference was elated with the group singers from Allen university. Ebenezc-r se'-jor and junior ...choira-. renderedflnr niuHtT~Lhi nrsrhout the e~n~" tire conference session. We trust that nil the other conferences ir the state wrll follow in the wake of the Palmetto conference. ? ..Shayld they do so. the state will he ahead of all of the years past. Our Subscribers W<> take this method of thankin fhe many persons subscribing . and renewing?their- subscriptions' to The Palmetto Leader. I am a'-'Vinc those who did not check up ?with -?*- please see me at ' the South Carolina ronferenoe at 'St. Oeorcre in November. Possitivelv wo must renew this year or no?" " Each issue carries the date your raner expires so please notice ar>d he prepared when I come. Pi hop .T. S Flintiop T> 11 i-, n . worthv pvarnn'o when it comes te encournsrincr Ne?ro business en^ te prisos. He subscribes and pays for the Leader and every other Ne^ro paper yearly. T/et all Negroes patern after him. Mrs. Rosa Brown is conference branch president: Mrs. M. Creep is president of the Oeoreetown district; Mrs . M innie B. B^nhow. the Kjn?streo| district nnd Mrs. V. F. Murray tbf Mt. Pleasant district. CONTINUED n Assignments Kincstree district. J. L. Benbow presiding elder; Charleston, St i/UKP, F..Philip- Fllis; Francis . Brown, Samnson Brown; St. Peter, D. S. Chisolm; St. Andrew's Chappell McClary; Jehova, J. T. Rrou?'hton; Indiaritown, E P. Butler; Kinestre.e. S. M. Hughes; .Tohnsonville, Silas Middleton; Beu lah, H. E. Rolleston; Lake Citv. A. R. GermanuGapwav, C. A Wil Hamsi?Courdin. fl. J. MjIIi'IU1: Bonneau. Willie Williams St. Paul D. W. Washington; Moneks Cor- < ner W. T. Wagner; Great Pleas- ' A ROUND WEST COLUMBIA AND CAYCE By Rev. a. l. Diggn I'll tell you on? thing1 that is tM rsx Ella Hagootl of West Columbia, the wife of Mr. Theodoie Hrgoad, can cook donuts just like the bakery. She is a good cook and Bio. Hugood seems to know it. Tlie writer had the pleasure of aiing a few of her donut, Saturday afternoon fvee^f charge. 1 day afternoon.^She was among th'first to take the Palmetto Leader ;i en 1 began selling his paper. ?hrtmthrr nigh t found us ill Brouk!rnd Baptist church, W. Columbia. Rev. 11. Morris, pastor. After a ho prayer service conducted by Dea. Taylor and Bro. J. Brown, Rev. W. M. Green introduced Rev. C. M. Freeman. The first hymn was huii lined. Rev. Freeman read a few verses of the 10th chapter of Xurhbers. Rev. A. L. l)iggs offor~d prayer rnd Rev. Green lined the second hvinn. Rev. C. M.. Freema n of Fairfield county, arose and took his text from Numbers 10.29 Subject, "Journeying to the Heavn!v Caiman." This young man preached ail able sermon t,( the a'isftetion .of his hearers. Rev T)igi?s kinech a hvmrr ami, opened the doors of the church for joiners "Vllection was then taken. Rev Gi een sutig-n spiritual which mtrs^ .1 o _ xr c*?:*t- * .1. a i. .. "u ^is. iuury oiitiin 10 sziuui i^ irt own satisfaction. Public collection $:i.lO. Collection * for the church representing: fee to the association >7 00. total aim/lint raised. $0.10 XLii_i.luiitnr .hymn was. suny and ^ m-diet ion pronoun' /a-k- Key C. M. Freeman. R v. Freeman jrave Rev. Dices Do-ef-n'onths?strbs^i'iptiofi to the?j lmetto Lender. ..P. v-t_Xi- Hx Rinuvr of On pjo "v"C..' was in West Coluiiibi., If.v and was pop caller on Mrs * ""it- Simmons ? IsRth art iueie. 1 ;t ' John Rntlc r. the seven "tar old ohi 1<1 of Mr. and. Mrs V rr ham Butler, is or. the su k_lis4. ;r.~vith double preumonhrM Fdriv Sherman :? on Ma- stv-sVi>:. _F! a MicV:-. wh~ has Ithr. -'n r\ -t-j?bet 11-1 . ?? - ...... ?. ?_ Mrs Martha ?* r'.? \ > -v.'.: " ' iv'.-- av at c;.. % v rrrr:' r.iy hi it.cinjs' '.it M: P'.e..-ar: h'-orfs Direr. better- known a- 'Vv: - : . ..;he kin.".." Collect a r. last S; ndav. (letobe: I'.'t:.. -V-h'S-i. Mrs' I.. Willi: ms , f V.jk "PA. .tin- Wife of Mr. Tat*. M liarns. is here visiting her ,in n l:'.w. -.Mrs. .m;iitu- nanus **ij ue here in the funeral of Mr r orvta her first wii-in v 'i ^ funernli'/.ed at I * r?i<>r Mct ist church last Wcdnwsd: y' r)t tnlifV jr>. Sttfcw.ll return '<<> N< v > ' ,1 Cite next Mondav. O-tober M She will he at lilt- Ivmc of Mf^ M <11'if Harris. West Columbia. and M s. Lottie Smith. 920 College St luinbia. until that time: "ov. \V M. has brought r> < :*v nice lot out at Kensley; 8'1 '( t hv Hlh fiat. The writer wr? ?\ t to see it Tuesdav. VI I S. Maggie Hai l is ~ motored h.-vn to visit i.cr mother on last M nday, afternoon at Gaston. S C :l was accompanied d>v I.onntP H; n is and AHer?" K< heredge. Her "i-ior. .VhrrrH^t^m l>r>dnr from tlus{-. P.. spent the week end with V an 1 her dauirht ? . Eva Ruth > o i< down :it Gaston going to a ool this winter. Mrs. Ma 'trie 1 la rr'?* fa'hep t nt the dnv with her 1; st Sat i! lay. West Hinder I ake Gafe is ' ;nd run hv Weston AM arts. Evfi thing is |iiiet ttvfe' than "it has" 2r. ttirdav. August 30th ot. W. W. Murray; Bethel and I St. Ma; k. ~S. I.. Thomas; Lanes hapel. J. E. Davis; St. Stephen.) * Gathers: Black Oak. J. S. John -in; Middleton chapel. Lee Bay'or; district missionaries, M. T. j'lliard. H Murphy and H. Miller. Georgetown district, T. J. Miles uc.sidinz elder; Georgetown, Beth 1. J. C. Quarles; St. Stephen, L. ss; Williamsburg, R A. Brown; Waccamaw, George Washington: San tee, J. W. W-eston; Black Min '(>, X. B. Gathers; St. Patd? Theo 1< re MeClam; Sampit, J. H Bryv t; West "Andrews, J. C. Willi ms; Bloomingvale, R. M. MeGi'tm; Winvah, F. Kinloch; Black River, F. White; Bethel Peedee, Hudson; Arnett and Zion, W. M. Brown; Sulton, S. Randolph; Ti hnsonville, John Moyd; East \ndrews, N. F. Taylor; Annan-11it1 ill'. J. Garyt Siiimly InUni) u d Graves, S. L. Hutchison; War aw, F, Swinton; Ney^Bethel, M. ssion; district missionary, A. "avlor. Mount Pleasant district, J. E, "l.omas, presiding elder: Charles' n. Morris Brown, R. I. Lemon; " 1 XT TlfJl.. n 1 r?1. ?i t-mv.fi, i/. i\. vvuson; ni. t'niin. J. P. Waprner; Cain Chapel, D; iiit-I Scott; McClellar.ville, WH'am .1 ckson; Holy Trinity, David -rntt: Mount Zion, J. H. Turner; So th Santee, Fdwar:! Hutchinson Hive. Briiiich, W. r. Murray; Tnmestbwn. C. Lewts: Mount Zion nd Neho, D. I,. Johnson; St. John nd Daniel Island, J. H. Hamilton 'ordesville. Ulysses Lark; Friend hip and Ebertezer, J. C. James; Hack Hn'l William Middleton; rTnion and St. James, William Tav 'ot ; Howard and St. Peter, J. C. Mark; St. Paul nnd Calvarv, Theo ore Green: Charity nnd St. Phil?> Jacob Wilson: Rethol and St. "rters, R. H. Cnpers; District MISMb^nru*, \V. T. Grant, E. W. rramnton. J TT. Ravene and Rob rt Youneblood. M^et" I s Advance On Our Knees" TI AIKEN NEWS >econd Baptist Church Bcy. J. W. Miles, Pastor October. 19 Sunday school was ell attended, iJupt. Mr. t Leon TTrrttTps lii charge. ,Deacon Ed. .ie Williams conducted a very -.jji.ited prayer service. -Rev. B. ... Butler and Rev. B. F. Miles ,iad charge of the service with music by the senior Choir. Rev. Builer spoke to us from the text ?t. Mni'k?4:41. Subject Christ "hows His Miraculous Power.-Rev Butler preached a great sermon. Visitors Mr. Robert Dean, Mrs. B. H. Butler wife uf Ret": stutter ntl Mr Richard D. Moor. At the veiling service Rev. C. W. Turner was with us, having as his initt d guest, Rev. W. M. Robinson of Augusta, Ga.t who - preached from Isaiah 7:1-1. We were again favored with a groat message. Pulpil guest, Rev. McKissick. ~ sri . i'ei' were lien.?Solomon Loyd. nm! daughter und Mrs. Bas'ha Morgan of Trenton;' Mrs. Gotten, Mis. Cooper, and Mi's. iRoberson and Mr. Turner, Rev. Turner's nephew. These accompanied Rev. Tu ner, Rev, Mrs. Robinson and dai ghter. We were glad to aee one of our members. Mrs. Laura Abney back home from. Cedar - mo ntains.?Mr. Hurtw Priccre^ tinned to cani|i Su"jilay. October 12 after spending a week home with mother.. His many friends were irlad to see him aiul we are tied that he is makintr good as a soldier. havi:i- been promoted to - -the -rank of.Corporal The Christian club met 0:1 Sun. !av. Oetober 10 at the home of -Mr*7~Ma*rie Hamilton. The?meetiny was quite a success. Rev-. -J. W.-Miles has boet)~very" " im:eh indisposed fhis Week.. He was pot able to attend service on Sunday. We are hoping that he will soon- he out ajrain. Rev., and Mis. Miles a**e found each Sunday nto n:n? in S. S. and when we do not see Athoni...\ye are at a lost. W, sle> Methodist Church Rev. K. N_._ Jamison. J'astor eh school opened at the us. . -..a! luur. Tln'iO Rev. Jamison v ,u hi d. a wonderful sermon *i>4 I'sahnrsT thrd verse, theme 'V : Low* For God's.Church.. 8:00 V'.oek Rev. Jamison preached ano: hi r ,stirrinir sermon. Visitors M:<. Mayino Patterson. Mrs. Min ni? Kelley. Mrs. Mary Ann Sa.vluis, rs. Grrie Pope. is. Annie R. People.-. Mrs; Alice McMeanis. Mis. Geniiis Matthews ;uid Mrs. At 'lie Grand.lin. The ">0tli anniveisa-y of the Mr rch was a success, a .nice sum was realized. ? | The silver tea at the home of >rrs. ran ma i cunts was a success. Rev Jamison motored to Orange burg ?aturdny to witness .the t<tilie between Clafliu college and rJeorgia State college. He report <! an enjoyable trip. (timber la ltd A. M. K. Church Sunday was ideal for churchgoers. A fair attendance was pre sent in the church school which .va- opened on the usiuil 'hour, riie lesson wits briefly discussed s1 sill I \ throw so much light on 1 In- various discussions. This being Junior c'hu-Th day lie youne people occupied the Jbuir staiul. while.Mrs). Brad by I or-sided at the piano. The pastor tsceruled the rostrum and after a brief preliminary selected 11 Cor. | ;;i!?;is hi. text?Theme Living iir1 h<- Present Tense. The sermon was full of information and in-' tniratinn for both old and young. The?evening?message?vrtr? taken ' mm nxiuiij azWk Who is on the Lord's Side. Much credit is due Mrs. T: A Bradbv, J. A Bland nil Kstlxx;r--Burry?interest" -hu-v arr-jrrcrntfcsTLJf in the train ! nir of the youne people for service in the church. We are tclacf *o have our visiting fiiends wor hip with us. also to see the revurn />f many of our members. Just thr.-e weeks now before conference, and this luhninisLa ion will come to a close for this 'seal year. We are thankful"* te nv that thi . has been one of the nost?wirnfrl and harmonious earp it has been orr privilege te vitness. Truly Cunil.yrland i < veil on her way hack to her form r self. friends! ip Baptist Church Thy pastor Is Conducting a ten lights revival in Norfolk, Va., IV'1 K I'lui If 1' f| " |l1 I 11 11 News have reached us that he is having a wonderful meeting. The rastor has conducted quite a few revivnhc ttrhr summer. They have all been supremely good. In the 1 - iusenee or the pastoi, Rev. R. W Winn pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist church, Graniteville, hat! charge of the services. Sunday .morning he preached from -the subject Heavenly Citizenship, and Sunday night God's Word. Both of these sermons were enjoyed im mensoly. The pastor will be at his post STBtay; Mrs. Robert L. Milligan and Mips Ida Henderson of Brooklyn, M. Y., were the guests of Mr and Mrs. Ed. Winn. They reported having had a pleasant trip and I stay at thi? home. I Among the many gi.ests and re I turning members worshiping with us Sunday were: Mr. Henry Grant Westbury, N. Y.: Mrs. Inez B. 1,0yd'. Mf. .Tames TufntT. Mr blel son Okman, Westhury, N.Y.: Miss T>lia Mae Anderson. Edgefield: Mr. .T ames Woodward. Hempstead N. Y.; Mrs. Mattie Rays, Wesley - . .. ..? ,in m* ?-?i?- rr.f-vr. ' tfi rAl^t&riO.l.EADgJR IN AND AROUND PAGELANE ~Prof,^8. H, ^IValkcr of Fayetteville,. N. C., stopped at the home of Mr., mid Mrs. T F Brewer, hia wife's parents. Wednesday aa he Was onroute to Concord, N C. to attend the Presbytery. He was accompanied by his ljttle daughter, Margaret Joan and Mrs. Ada Smith, who spent the time visit'r.g Mr. and Mrs. Brewer. On his return trip Friday, Prof. Walker's rh?ter-in-laws Misses Vashti and \lice Brewer accompanied him to Fayetteville for the week end. Mesdames J. L. Johnson, D. E Johnson, Maude Johnson and the Messrs Geo. Johnson and T. F. Biewer motored to Cheraw Satu relay. Miss Louise Blakeney left Saturday for Newburn, N. C. to assume her duties as a teacher in 'he public school there. Mrs. Laura J. Brewer and child ^err Tommy and .'"Nannie and Mrs. O. Brewer and son Louis spent Saturday morning shopping in 'hosterneld. Mrs. M. J. Dargin and Mr. T. 4r. Brewer motored to Pee Dee, N. Sunday to visit relatives and friends They were accompanied home bv Messrs Henry Thomas, Ci i lie "Spencer, Misses Annie Mae Harris i^nd Dorothy Spencer. Mr. BfH?Blakeney motored to Chesterfield Saturday on business Prof. D. J. Johnson of Timmons ville* spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. D E. Johnson. The singing convention held at U:ion Hill Baptist ehureh-iSnndnywas largely attended and nuite a success in every respect. Mcsdames J, T. ohnson and M -4t-Pnrein wilt sponsor?n sdver-tea at the home of Mrs Johnson Stininy. f>cTber"2C at 4:0f) p.m. in: interest of the church. ~TTo me and hi intr your friends. Subscribe for the "Leader". The colored business concerns of Patreland will appreciate your m tronace. The Peterburg Groce'-v store and Blakeney Cafe huth opera fed by Mr. Hill Blakebiautiful rfhowinu that he leaves many friends,?-Surviving aro- v 31 rs. Vaii Blakeney. five brothers. Messrs Bishop, Karlje, Hallie. Louse. Blakeney of Pageland; Mr N. C.. one sister, Mrs. Janotte Me Coll of Charlotte and a little son H? rhert Blakeney. Jr. Private David Mubbard who is o the maneuver in North Caro?? it spent the week-end here, with -his parents, Kev" and Mrs. Huh"hanT church; Mrs. Maud Holers, Westbury r Mrs.~CatKenne Holmes, N. v n-.i... *??- ' ? - - *. yn.v, .wis - ineima Johnson, Hempstead, N. Y.; Miss Russel Smith. Philadelphia, Pa.; Miss Ma -lion McGhee, Philadelphia; Sgt. Kimst Fleming, Ft. Benning, Ga. Bethlehem Baptist Church Rev. U. W. Winn, Pastor Graniteville, October 19?Sunday school opened at the Usual hour with Supt., Mr. W. Henry Harris,"and teachers at their post of duty and very good attendance Class N'o 1 got the banner for the highest attendance we are all very happy o\?m our new banner. Mrs. Ruth A. Morris spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. Savannah Ginyard. The WnmrjPs Mission will meet sunda.v '!:.'>(> p.m. at the home of Mis. Cnri'e Mosley. Tiie Pu'pi1. Aid club will meet n' esitily" 'i::m p.m. at the home of Mrs. -las C.iioif T? Choir iilum sal Friday 7 aid p. -nr.?All nn iiilicrR are urged to Ikon thin-. Sunday, Octorii-r 20 is regular church day. -Services all lay to which the bell is a standSunday was another high day it Bethlehem Baptist churc'h and the women showed their outstaud tig leadership during the Woman's hay services. S. S. at. the '.rsual hour with Mrs. Lillie Williams a faithful member of Mt. Zion .\1. h church acting Supt. All the teachers in their place. Class 1 was taught by Mrs. Geor riu Morris, -a member of this church and also a teacher in the Aiken graded school; Class 2-was taught by Miss Louise Roberson a teacher of Freedman graded scliool of this town; Class No. 3 was taught by Mrs. Mattie Fair a teacher of I.angley Bath sdhool; Class 1 by Miss Sarah Lue Grisby, a high school student of Pcho fiejil school Ailmiu-Mii??. ho Catherine Holmes a colege student at Bettis. Mrs. G. Fells Branc'h presided it the piano; a member of the Bethlehem Baptist church also a 'eacher?nl' mm. ' was reviewed by Miss Alice T. yhi lor a teacher of Freedman graded school o fthis town with a wonderful lender, Mrs. Hattie '' ^ther. p'rs.dent. Collection $3.00. 11:30 Prayer services were began with Meg, Minnie Palmare of Galley Fair Rnptist church as lead er, M s. M. M. Miller acting mistress of ceremonies. The devotional singing was by the female ' hoir. Guest speaker, Rev. Winn. Mrs, Clara Ferguson of Mt. Zion assisted Mrs. Ivy Grant at the general collection table; Mrs Palmore assisted Mrs. fHattie Stro. her at the pastor's table.. Collection for the day: general, $21.93; "?a?tnr. 112 00 . ? The Literary program at 7:30 mm was witnessed by many. The total nfflo' nt raised durlntg the day $32.93. t 1 Florence District - Metodist Group fc Meeting ? The sixt>h group meeting of ^ Florence District convened on Ca- ^ des Circuit in Wilson Chapel, * October 17,*1941. 1 District Superintendent, Rev. 0 Calvin C. Reynolds, opened the s services with song, scripture, and fi an able inspirational address. Con- v ion-nee report blanks, upper a voom boo';lets, instduction letters ri of Methodist Fob wship Youth v Council _,were distributed to th.? c ministers. We are looking forward to our lest group gathering at St. I John, November 14, for complet- It ing all report,. an;| checking up F for the annual conference, Flo- g unco, S. C.. November 2C. v Reports on W. S. Pension and w Relief. Ministers Wives' Alliance. ? Woman's Christian Service and - L'cntingwnt for 1), Paroonago were caleld for and reported. ^ The following changes reported p in full: Elijah and St. Paul, Rev. A. L. Wilson; John Wesley, Rev. t 1 P oho ft Rbion.iol. T oOo. rU*. re i ?< ? . v .-ommiiuv i, uunc viiy v>n - ^ cuit. Rev. Gecrrge Osborn; St. I John, Rev. T. W. White; St. Luke. . 1 Rev.?W. C. Connor; Olunt ' Panv ! I plico. Rev. I). C. McClart; Bethes- n. Ida SI Mary. Rev. G. B. Tillman; ? i Cades Circuit, Rev. M. C. Cooper . j It wag announced that Mrs. R. ^ iC. Reynolds, president of the Min- ^ (inters Wives' Alliance of the dis_ C triet. rnd Mrs. P. M. Gibbes, presi s (dent of the Women's . Society <" ]' Service- for the S. C. "b Conference of the National Coun oil of Netrro Women ;rt Washing. b ton, U. C. 'i r Thr 21 pastors ami-Their loyal "IV Cork??agreed -oon-etUy tosnppor'?w and help in a nicest tnngnble mmner. th~e~ I). S. and Rev. J. W. Tay- v . lor in their efforts to entortai" r the Annual Conference. Each pastor agreed also t" work ) as never before to have a round ., (and full report to meet the one ^ hundred percent required by D. S. for the Annual Conference. The . business bring completed. the an"neunceiiients beih? given." the hup I, grv groun of men women?ami- ? youth went to the banquetspread << where they betor.k of ? dcliciou*: to Rev. M. C. Coo? ci a?i 1 1.is good ;c members. ' t) The Methodist Annua) 81 ?'oiiferenye.- - r el . ?TJu-- ^?c-?A nnitrrl Methodist ' ' f i roinnosi'd of about -C > 0 minisfos and lavnien. will hoi ) b | hi-"' sessions in Great Cumber- F ' o,-' Methodist lu'ch November v through the 20 Florence. S. C. ei | ? vti.i UVlU'y 4>J - ? , christian worNs were invited h here by our popular D. S.. Rev. tl Calvin C. Reynolds. and tin L , church's brilliant pastor. Rev. .1. a: W. Tavlor. Thi? is the ' seventh time since reorir"'ni/.rtion that this i conference has met in this city. ,, since the reunion of the thrr.an) chuivh. and the first time jt tions. .. . f) Tin* affable entei tainine preach- () er. his accomplished wife, and T< yal ""members have renovate . and beautified both th > mance ami sanctuary, find made all necessary -improvements and 'preparetiol s ? for the sessions of thi. large gathering. The D. S.. Rev. C. C. Reynolds reports that the district parsonage and all other arrangenicnts have had his "thorough ? be in ample and perfect condition thoughts and* ; ttention and will ^ for the reception of the religious 1 he..tors?win n?t-^ey?arrive. f-f4 Wv. Mr. T. \V Taylor is an ? x-U.. S,^-a?4->s?^^'vinir bW third V v?>'*r at C .imberland with con- R snieious?success.?n-nd?acceptance. -r He is r 71 honor cnduate of John- w son C. Smith Colleire. Charlotte. w \T. C.. and (liminvm The.dnpiesd , St on'nai v. Atlanta. Ga. The Rev, fi C G. Reynolds wvfls trained at Claflin Colleare. Oranpeburp, S. C., j TTamnt'on Institute. Hampton. Va. q and Gammon Thcoloirical Seminary. Atlanta. Ga. About half of w h" ministers are acndemicallv an 1 w th?o1opi?niy prepared men. Many ^ of them are powerful preacher.;. ^ -and- ^trite a number of the-mir^e highly talented alone various other lines. ' This meetin" is a natvral and . lepal yearly affair with them, and Ir they prepare completelv and anticipate to meet it with bip results ,F nl ? ?-ntisf?reTTtion. At this ? < mi ta?e ton. the entire loca':?n and destinr.tlon of the preach- '' ers can easily he changed, infre G rpientlv. however, this ever is don The Atlanti" Coast Area resi- >r dent Pdshon. I.orenzo II. Kiner. U, who belli lie uuifeii mi1 l.l'.l " year for the first time at CI craw, -p S. C., will hold it With his usual -p swave, zeal, rnd forcefulness. R Preceedinp the conference day. the Board of Ministerial Traininp will meet to cheek up on (j, their correspondinp work, and w literary class studies of th<- u"d'" ^ graduates. The Rev. J. E. C Tenkins is the efficient chairman of this committee, and the rbl R-v. A. W. Wripht, is '.he secretary. John C. Gibbcs NOTICE t' i m Re sure to attend the St/'to a:~ T^.i l- i u r mi ' tiiin .year. iMiucailonai , "? 1?' " ' ,Y^ Displays, Farm and Live ; fP Stock, Sports, Amusements. ? _ j Rt f. : tti Subscribe For J The Palmetto Leader bf ' , n< 1 LAMAR NEWS The church school was opene^ t the usual hour by Supt. Jeffrey.* -luch interest was manifested in h? study of the lesson. The, hoy a 'lass won the banner. (Rev. M, . Porter made a very helpful talk o the school. We are glad for he splendid work, and leadership f our teachers of the Lamar high chttol. We believe we have as ine a group of teachers as anywhere. Miss Mildred Guru way ftor spending the summer in the 101th has returned home. We were delighted to see her at hurch Sunday. Mrs. Eliza Byrd and family of Jnion were the dinner guests of its. D. Nichols Sunday. Mrs. "annie Frasier was the dinner uest of Mrs. Lela Woods Sunday while Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Davis were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. t - Caroway. -.Rev, W. Frasior was the guest rcachar at Savannah Grove and At ToKn.. A ILf E* ~1 U *v. iauui rv. m. U. VI1UI LI I 1U9 1 'liday night und Sunuay. Mr. James Marcus is always a.ving and doing something good or his church. The report of the W. S. of C. S. ist Sunday was good. The wo. u*n of John Wesley are saying hat the church must go forwardMr. and Mrs. Jns. Pettigrew. fr. and Mrs. W Johnson, Mrs. N. loodsdn, Mr. C. Leas, Mr. C. Mclollough were among the outtanding visitors Sunday. According to an announcement y Mrs. Ruby Goodson a spiencna rogram?was given by?the?mem. ers and friends of Bethany BapIst Church .Sunday afternoon. h'.tioo<lsori~ Ts~~ quite a chtirch -qrker. i All members and friemla of the V. S. of C. S. are urged to meet 'rav Sunday afternoon. Miss Mary J. Mack to the deelit of friends is up again. She ;:? not able to get to church on undav hut she sent her offering t. the home of Mrs. Rcxle McTRTTho same: ?. j mar High School Mrs. Andrew-W. Simkins. direc >r of Negro Program of Tuberulosis for S. C. enroute to Mar>n to a health conterenee, stopMi in Lamar and visited the rhool. Thurniafr"Marcu8 and Gustavo r.rke representatives of N. F. A. hepter of the Lamar Jr. high ?with their instructor Mr. R. Bennett motored to- Orange ti'-r Saturday to attend the N . A. conference. They report a <?y successful meeting and an n.joyable stay,in Orangeburg.? Principal Johnnie? Flernmirit' ps been appointed chairman of to Red Cross /Roll Call for the aiiiar Newman Swamp, Quietude nd Lytiches River ? istriets. He i asking the full ccopesntion of II people in order tnat our prolam may go over the top. Mr. Howard Paul is one of oun ading young men. He is faith >1 and loyal to his church.- He aid the quarterly dues for his lot her and his brothei?Dave who~ now serving in the U. S. Navy, h: t>k vou Mr. Paul, may God vv,- bless vou. andv Grove .Methodist Church Rev. E. Gordon and members of is congregation were the guests f Sandy Grove Sunday afternoon ev. Gordon as usual preached a ",,,1 - ? -v.. ou.miik tseniiun. fMiV. VV m. rown who has been disabled for few weeks was ort Sunday to ve delight- of his friends: Mi. T. E. Rogers and son Mr. ifm. Hrnt?-and brother Mr. R. ive>- a_ ? Mr. .1 Rivers son who re" mi"?u nl'k' .. in Aun'?ii, (Ja. eie home fo: the week-end and ere at church Sunday. Sunday is rally dny at Sandy rove.' The VV. S. of C. S. will meet at M' horn** of Mrs. Janie Lucas luu'av af'emr.on. ^ Prof. S C. Disher of Darlington ho is the county farm agent ill be at Sandy Grove Sunday. ',c will come :n interest of the nvt Cm n fit I ' Mr. Ed. Dargun and his brothr M. Dnrgan are saying that andv Grove church must pay out i full for every claim. Mr. Ed. Washington of Dillon r here visiting his cousin Mrs. la tha I.ucus who is very sick. O.VCV Chapel Methodis^ Church Mrs. Irene PTiitt) Services were fine Suivlay mom ig and nieht with large attenn cc. The nipht sep^'co op"""'! ii i warn, devotions and testiony meetings conducted by the lO'her of the church Mrs. Scott, ev. F. 0. C. Dubose our pastor reached as never before. His mo u r Mrs. M. Dubose was intro- I need and made a fine talk ort the ork of the VV. S. of C. S. Thanks > Mrs. Dubose for those splen(1 remarks. (J EOR(i ETOWN N EWS Now that the Palmetto _Aurmr inference for 1941 has passed ini history with its reappointents, appointments, and disap>intments, so brother ministers m had better be sure that you ive on the whole armor, that you nv 1/e able to stand and your et better be shod with the prestation of the gospel of peace, >r you are goinsr to have some one hills to climb. And take te shield of faith wherewith you ill be able to quench all the firev irts of the wicked, as they will > lurkin" in every nook and eor:r, .oi> this twelve miles Jo .rney. 1 3fttiu^Ay, Pfiioher 2?, 1^41 Classified Advertising Column vj Special Notices, Caru~ of Thanks Marriage Amwtmeefref ts. c^.. ai charged for at the tute ol lUc p> lin$. Cash must ftcjn may u order. Minimum charge j\\\ WANTED First class Beautician, experienced in all lines. Must have Cosmetologist's license. Write or a phone ^Vnnie Workman's Beauty I Shop. Phone 6189, 18i6 Taylor St.. Columbia, S. C. IN MEMOH1AM Manigault?In loving memory of my dear husband and our be. loved father," Oscar E., who pass- ~ ed away one year ago. October 23, 1040. ? Do not ask us if we miss h'm, "There's" "such a vacant place. Oft we think we hear his footsteps and see his smiling face. 4 Days of sadness still come o'er us, Tears in silence often flow; inougn tie lelt jjs one__ycar_ago,_ . You're hot forgotten, father dear, Nor ever shall you be, As long as life and memory last, We shall always reniembep thee. Mrs. Josephine Manigai.lt and Children. IN MEMORIAM ~ ~ Goodwin?In loving memory ~rft? _ our devoted mothCT, the lat<? Nora Goodwin, "who departed this life Octobr 21, 1933. Sleep on dear mother and take your rest. We loved you in life and during thse years have learned to cherish your ideals, a n d knowing the blessings you left with us, are memories time will never erase. ?Your-loving^ children: - ? A.' E. Goodwin Albert Goodwin Theresa Hill Agnes Goodwin Mary M. Lilliewood Maude M. Walker. IN MEMORIAM ^ In loving memory of our dear hi sband and father, Rev. John J. Harrison who departed this life one year ago, October 17th, 1940. We loved thee husband but God 'oves thee best, so He took thee out of thy suffering. Because you went away, we know we are not here to stay but to meet you sojn? sweet-day. Your smiling face we can't forget. Your loving wife. Mrs. Annie E. Harrison; son, Mr. H. S. Harrison j daughter-in-law, Mrs Ameatha Harrison; brothers. Mr. J. G. Hnr nson. Mr. W. G. Harrison. Mr. C. 0. Harrison* Rev. H. W. Harrison Mr. S, W. Harrison, sister Mrs. Mary M. Harris. CJ- 1- ?-- "? -?w?tfrutfft- lor TfiaT. ~ The H. G. L. Social and Sav:nrs club met at the hotne of Mia. Esther Steele Barintine, Tay 'or street. Monday evening. The National Negro Anthem was sung ??<! prayer led by the presiding officer, your correspondent. After general discussion on interest:n r topic, the financial roll was , "ailed which resulted in the col'ection of $17.70. After the meet 4ng -the hoRtenn -served a-deBtrtrms epast. She was assisted by Mesdames Rufus Ford, and Sam Washington. We adjourned to meet next at the home of Mi. and ATrs. D. H Drayton, High Market street. Notice! Gold Star Mother and a noted speaker to address the Veterans in their Armistice Day program, to be held at.Bethesda Bantist church, November 11, at 8:15 p. m. Watch this paper next week 'o - full details of the program. M Morning Exercises Howard Qe k nol pM/vit". J wt ..VUI VH l/UIIU November 11, 1941, 11 aVmT^ ~ Singing: Negro National Anthem Group Assembly?.11 a.m. Raising of Flag?11:05 a.m. Piayer?Rev. *R. A. Thompson Singing: God Bless America Group Short Talk?Prof. J. R. Burrage Taps? Singing: The Star Spangled Banner?"Group ?fh S. Porcfoer. chairman: .Tampa ixtyuo. secretary; D. T. Prioleau, ex-officio. 1918?Colored World War Vet- { erans?1941 Proclamation Greetings: Tuesday, November 11, 1941, will mark the twenty-third year that has passed since the Armistice \^as signed, ending the Great World War. In gratitude to God and as a token of respect to the thousands of our comrades who gave their lives for democracy, It is ordered that all cities with <?r without local pont*r *oether with their ladies auxiliaries, hold a -c nublic celebration on Tuesday, f, November 11, 1941. Tt is nlso suggested that the veterans that are organized c-? il-! *ivim Lneir post-headquarters to the place of mooting and that an dppropriate program bo arranged, featuring a prominent speaker; that patriotic songs be sung; that prayers further suggested, that the actual urogram laRt not longer than one ? hour and a half and a full report \ of the meeting be mailed to me here within three days f.fter the