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fcfctorday, November 16, 1941 Footbe PERSONAL MENTION; Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Shaw aQnonce the arrival of a aon, Julius William, born, October 22, 1941; weiRht, nine pounds, thirteen t ?;. nces. - , , The infanJt son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Vance of Columbia, S. C., died November 6, 1941. Mrs. E. M. Pressley of 1010 I Harden St., han returned, to the ~ delight of her many friendg of Columbia after several weeks visi- i ting her son Edward, and other i relatives and friend in Philadelphia, New York, and Newark, N. J. i She reports a very pleasant vacation. BLUE MOON SOCIAL CLUB 1 Tnurshay night, November 6th, ' Mrs. Lottie Hawkins was hostess to the Blue Moon So?ial club, at M her home, 1000 Washington St. . The President, Mrs. Carrie Bently, presided. Business was at. tended to and plans for the future -? discussed. The "Blue MobiTShinesr "> On. By the Reporter 1 THE Y. P. 8. T. CLTH I The Y. P. S. T. club met at the home of Mrs. Outen. The meeting 1 wag called to orde^ by the president. Song and prayer by the chaplain. Song, the minuteH of the last meeting were read, received | ond adopted. The roll was called and each member answered. The next meeting will be at the home ! of Miss Mary Morris, 1606. Gregg. I David Outen, reporter '' I! AURORA SOClAL CLl B NKWS !"< Seneca. S. C.?Mr. Alli-n I. ' Cole wee host at the home of Mr. . ' and Mrs. Cicero Harrison Wed - | neaday evening, November 5, at ; the Aurora club meeting. ; ' The president, Mr. W. H. Gaines, Jr., caned the meeting to order; 1 end Miss Elixabe h McCormi/dqi secretary, gaev the minutes of the ! last meeting. This was fallowed by 1 L report^ of committees. Unfinished business was dis. 1 posed of and new business discussed. Duefl were collected. This con. ' . | eluded the business part of the ' . meeting. . The ptoogram committee, with Miss Slzemore as chairman, pre. sented a very interesting subject 1 for discussion: "-Democracy ir. the United States is failing; or is it?" Messrs. Allen L. Code, D. D. Blackman, W. H. Gaines end Miss Fieta -Williams gave some very interesting facts of information on I the subject. Summing up their |, I ideas, he conclusion was that ' "Democracy in the United States f is feiling." At the close of thiH discussion, two waitresses, Gencvn Cooley and j Avery Oglesby, under the hostes9htp of Mr. Code, served a delicious repast consisting of pineapple ( I rltf OTopVpIN hftTYl t sandwiches, tea, ice cream and cake, and chewing gum. L Mr. Gaines Hhanked the boat for anrh_l6V?ly hospitality;? DEBORAH SOCIAL CLUB The club held Ita.la8t meeting at the hor$e of Mr. and Mrs. Outing, 2308 Pendleton St. on Monday 1 night, November 10th. The meeting was called to order by the vice president, Mr. Eddie L. Outing at . the usual hour, 8:30 p. m. Song,! "Just As I Am." The Lord's Pray- ' er Wfta led by the vice president; ' scripture leaacm reed by Mrs. Sum- i ter. The minutes of the laat meeting were omitted and the roll was . called by the secretary, Mr. Pettirrew. Each members responded with a Bible verse and dues. , The house was opened for business. After all business wa? dis- I mated the meeting came to ? ylose to meet with Mrs. Sumter, Mon-J dey night, November 17. The club sang "God Be With You." The meeting adioumed. THE COLUMBIA HOSPITAL ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION OF COLORED NURSES The alumnae held its monthly meeting In the auditorium of the Nutsea Home Tuesday, November 4th. The meeting was called to order by the president. We had a solondid devotion which waB carW0 ried oat In lt? usual manner. Min. M Utes of the last meeting were read, Ra received and adopted. KB ?? The fcouee wen opened for boaB mess. Old end new buainens was , I discuaMd. The roll was called and , fw? received * new member, Nurse Rlfcutbeth Hairier, one of our trraduate* who is now in Sumter, S. -? tote wa? welcomed. Keep waioMnl thk peper for ? bt? treet we have In store for yoti. The announcement will be made at a later date. The meeting adjourned to meet a train Deoember 2. j ill Stai SOUTHERN NEW COMETH CLUB v Long Is lend, N. Y.?In spite of the rain, a number of people met it the home of Mr. and Mrs- Henry jarvin, Hempstead, N. Y. Some very interesting topics were discussed. There will be a business meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Napier, 3224 106th St., Corona, N. Y., Thursday'. It" i8 important that the president, vice-president, secretary, treas. iirer and chairmen of all committees be present. The next meeting will be ut the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kev Wesley Lenncrn, 204-36 46 Drive, Bay. side, N. Y. on Thursday, December 4th at 8:30 sharp. All members are requested to be present. Officers will be elected for next term. We ca leaders, should ask our selves the question, "How can I a? a professional lender, help the people ?" Visitors present were Mrs, Alfarenza Ervings, Royland, N. Y.; Mrs. Blanch Corley and Miss D. Williams, Hempstead, N. Y. Sick list: little Vivian Corl 'v has _ _ A. J f i L . 1 A * *\ revurneu irom me nospiuu, .ur. u. Williams has returned from Flushing hospital where he underwent an operation. ? Mr. and Mrs. Henry K<nchen, Mr. and Mrs. w. t. McBurnette, Mr Jtm MeRnmptte motrrrert trr Philadelphia. Pa. Jto visit M r. and Mrs. Br.iley McBurnette. Mr. und Mrs. William Bones, Mr.?and Mrs. Lorenaa-Bronk^-were^ visitine the McBuinettes in Corona, N. W1..U Plains. N. Y.. wa, the we?-k end guest of Mr. W. S. McBurnette. ?November?11th?was?Armistice Day. let us have peace in thy time of war. .... '* Carlisle news Rev. J. M. Da\vkinc has returned 'o Thomas Chapel ani Jetus chapel A. Ml. E. churches for another year. Rev. W. M. Jeter is verv pleased over his new work. Old Zion and Elizabeth A. M. E. Zitm churehes reports?7r fine?start at- both churches. ~ ~~ ~ Service was good at Williams Chapel A. M. E. Zion church Sunday. It was a little clod but we tr#d a lovely congregation. The pastor. Rev. Hilliam. brought a nr>nrl mcGsnfe from Hehrew 2:3. 'How shall wo escape if we neglect K) great a salvation." The hearers seemed to have enjoyed the message. The finance was good. Three ">f the member* paid their general claims out in full, Mr. Lewis Stewnrt, Mrs. Francis English, and Mr. Waitus Johnson. Mrs. Anner Thompson wants to tharjk those who helped in the rally at Tucker's Chanel Hrntist cHuroK Amounted raised, $6.90. She also thank Mr. Hugh Jeter (white* far $1.00. We are verv glad to have Miss r>-in _ * ? ii; n rVIJIJ mil in lunu UUUI Charlotte. N. Cj\ and also Mr. Thnmflo T,vles rnd a group from Winston-Salem, N. C. SEI.ECT SIXTEEN CM' B RESUMES WORK The Select Sixteen Club again hns settled down' ta do some hard and constructive work.-? Due to the Iobs of some of our faithful members, two others have been taken in. They are Ulysess Llyod and Mis? Edith Diggs. The initial ceremonies were conducted on Tuesday evening at the home af Mlsa. Henriettg Long^ We regret having lost some -of our most faithful members. They ere: Mr. Lawrence Haygood who Uncle Sam deprived us of Friday, November 14; Miss Julia 'Simpkin,. who is attending State Col lege in Orangeburg; Miss Thelma Hazzard, Hampton Institute?irv V-trginj|fa; and Miss, Catherine Singleton, Morris College nt Sum- i tor, S. C. At a previous meeting, new of- j fieers were elected. They are as follow: president, James Bates; 1 vice prosident_ Beverly Hampton; corresponding secertary, Henrietta I/ong; recording secretary, Rosa Green; treasurer, Weston Furgess; reporter, Jame? Dixon. FRIENDLX-FOURTEEN SOCIAI. CLUB I The club met at its usual hour Thursday night at 8 o'clock. Devotion and the business session was held as usual. The club gave its lest silver tea for this year Sunday. A grand time was had. We can not thank the many clubs a* we wish too, but in the future we will. We also wish to express our gratitude to the many vlsittng friends who were out. Pteeae don't forget about the picnic on November 20. Be sure and read the Palmetto Leader y .1.! ? for our news. we are loosing mr you all that night rTTV.W'IDE BEAUTICIANS MEET The City-Wide Beautician club met at Alberta Beauty aiw>p -2226 Senate street, November b, 1941. Mr*, Alberta Stevenson acting' as hostess. There will not be a meeting November 19, 1941, becmnre of Thanksgiving. The next meeting wilt be held at Mrs. Daisy Simpson 1011 Oak street, December I 3, 1941, at 9 a.m. te Coll WALTERBORO, S. C. Birthday Party Mr. and Mrs. Odell Gouldlock gave a birthday supper for Miss Thelma Miller last week. Before the supper all 0f the quests were placed around the table. In the center was a large cake with one candle. in the renter A buffett style supper was served. Very liseful and lovely gifts were given. Those present at this affair were Flora Orr, Walterboro; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibbs, New York; Mr. C. Richardson, Augusta, Ga.; Mrs. Bessie Brown and Dr. Kennedy of Beaufort; and Mr. .Fletcher Linton of Washington, D. C. Messrs. Wesley Simmgms, Jemes Artry and Wayman Surcey visitor in Walterboro Sunday. They were accompanied to the SanfceeCooper project bv Misses Thelma and RoRa Lee Miller, and Mr. Fletcher Linton, teachers in the city. A nice time wrs had by all. WAVERLEY SCHOOL SPONSOR ANNUAL POPULARITY Cf>\. TEST I Sixth Grade Contestant Wins The anneal popularity contest sponsored bv the Waverlev P. T. . A. was hold at Allen University on November 6, at 8 ' 'clock. After several delicrhtful numbers by the Wavorlev Glee Club, the contestants! with their escorts, w>*rehod down the aisle in e. most winsome manner. As the announcer, Master Cornell Boyd, made the different reports, it was very. evident that friendly competition nmong "the classes had been keen. The honors -went?to the following?teachers punils, and classes: ^'Mlss iFirst Grrde," FVrtina McCollouffh and jHmes?Brown, Miss Clafk, teacher; "Miss Second Grade," Lessie Pope and Moses Hopkins, Miss Gibson, teacher: "Miss Third Grades" Gladye R. King and Robert Pearson. Miss Chisel m. teacnrr; "Miss Fourth Grade," Willis Johnson rnd Gur._ ney Nelson, Miss Woodward, teacher. "Miss Fifth Grade," Jatite^Blair and Mabry Hughes. Miss Jackson, teacher. The coveted title, "Miss Waverley, wag won by?M-is?,? Ni?kpeai&~. sixth grede class. Little Miss Dorothy Jones of that class, escorted by Philip Jones, was crowned with great dignity and honor by Supervisor C. A. Johnson. After this each contestant was presented with a book or books in recognition of their efforts put forth, and in keeping with the idea of National Book Week. Professor Potts, in thrnking the children and their parents for the splendid cooperation they had shown, explained that the proceed? from this contest would be used, as formerly to provide lunches for underprivileged children,, a project sa necessary in peace time, but especially in National Defense. The sum of $278.04 wps raised. The next meeting will be held at Warverley school on December 11. Parents are urged to take advantage of the conference period with '^teachers from 7730 to S~~ o'clock when the regular meeting begins, Mrs. G. E. Nelson, reporter TAYLOR SCHOOL NEWS T. J. Sullivan, Principal An interesting program was presented in the Taylor school auditorium Friday, . September 7, which marked the end of the ac-..... tivitieg releting to "Book Week." This program consisted of songs, papers and recitations. The following pupils .read pa: Brown; "What We Learn From Books, Bessie Lee Farley. "The Value of Books," Ruth Miller; "Books," Francena Brown. Miss Willie Mae Scerborough of Benedict College, read a paper, subject, ""Books our Friends and -Our- Educator." A paper, "Culture," was read by Miss Christine Boulware. Miss V. Kine read a paper, subject, "Books." A story, subject, "The Little Book People," tnd a poem. "Book Friends," were read bv Misjj-J. E. Gladden. All of the above renditions were interesting, informing and inspiring and very timely. We were favored by remarks from the principal, Mr. T. J. Sullivan at the beginning and end of the program. The acti -'iie^ throughout the school for the past eight weeks have centered around the prepa.. ration of an exhibit for the State Fair. Among the centers of interest of the classes were: a reading center by the first grade; a health corner by the second grcde; ? dairy farm by the fourth grade; and health and transportation by the fifth, sixth and seventh grades. These activities culmineted ir. making of a creditable booth at the State Fair that won very favorable cccmments and the first prize. - -* Among the recent welcome visitors at Taylor school was Rev. Hollowpy, pastor of Union Baptist church No. 2. Rev. Holloway was present during the devotional period. He made an interesting Hnd encouraging talk in winch he Taylor school. Dr. Sells of the Ccrlumbia College. was a visitor. He taught an interesting1 Bible lesson which will Tong he remembored by all who" heard him. These lesson* will be . taught at intervals during the I year. The patron9 are also Invited Ifo than ... __ THE PALMETTO LE ege vs Thanks giving-Ho BENEDICT COLI4ELE CLASSIC ? Orangeburg, S. C., Nov. loth? 1 South Carolina's biggest double feature in football uwaite the i thousands South Carolina State? j Benedict College fans who will trek here for the" Thanksgiving- j Home.eoming fia.<%.<.? Thuisday, ' November 20. South Carolina State alumni arrangement committee has completed plans to accommodate ,and entertain for two days, beginning ( early Thursday morning the host of home-coming fans and out of 1 town visitors expected. All campus organizations are cooperating and will have every building and entrance bedecked ners of welcome. W* M KpF^r.,: 1 ^k R?-piv.st'ntativt.s f,,,IM lSich < College who is Miss Francis Sim! 4, 5, 6. ?) Coeds who will iTI .y - r "* *?* f- * (8) Mis? Mildred Pdquette, Char (9) Miss Melon Covington. Bonn* (10) Miss Edna Foote, Abbeville, REED STREET HIGH SCHOOL Prof. S; C, Perry The Reed Street Blue Devils played their first daylight homo game with Gntmrd Higti~nf Oaf-' 1 fney. That game was a thriller if ever there was one. Well, it-was ~ such c game as you would somein a movie, hot m.vor i " In the first quarter Gaffney stav- . ed in Reed Street's territory an i made the first touch-down, but lost 1 the extra point, then, in the second quarter, TTarper carried the ball over for Reed Street and kicked the extra point mid the score at?' the half was 7-(> in favor of Reed Street. As voir know with scores like that with two toamc tquallv matched, with Grffney passing dnnpcrouslv nrrythme' could Knrrpen, and in the fourth quarter jt < happened, Gaffney threw a lone , pass and it landed smack in r Ber- | ardimThands and over he w nt for .4 touchdown. Scores 12-7. Tlf^re. were only minutes left to plav in the ball cranio. Four minutes at the t kick off, peonle commenced to ler.ve the crand --tand. Cheer leadit's woie a diMlt liltc Iwik.1 nmi reporter felt as if she would .rather die than write the news this 1 week. You see I had such high hopes for a champion. Professor Perry had ceased smokintr his sixth cipar and was strndiue bohind a clump of bamboos, chewing the clpar. The Rl"o Devils. always coolest driving down the field ninkfrr? under, pressure bepan grimly, several firsts and tens. The watch moved mound to one minute, then Sineleton threw a pass to, Davis and he was downed in his tracks. The ball wns put in play npain, ^inclet'm reflected the same thine to Davis tnd over ho won' for a tonrhdotvn and extra noint r WE WON 14 t<r V2! Ye* I war many years older after that much 1 liri'iiWl'P.?Trtworrmv w --meetProf. 's bovs of Greenwood. 1 ' promise what ever hrppens to tell vou. (Smiles). Mrs. Julia Burris. Anderson's leading civir and relfeions worker, 1 was so plensed "Nitfrth .the bovs' work in the frame that she invited the entire team and Coaches | Stewart. Riley 6R<i. Williams with :ader Benec me-Coming l ilt at S. TIGERS AM)-STATE COL GAI.A WELCOME AWAITS with sinus, decorations and ban. The, homes of local alumni and faculty members at south Carolina State A?*aud M. college wllf huid o|;eu-hovso and ctrrdrtri: y entertain visitors arid alumni. From far away Ne\, York. Chicago Washington, 1'hila l' !p!;ta and many other eitn.-* old yiads will come to v'irrn.-s tie- Li.- double feature, the Thanks/.ving. Iliimc C'lllli Benedict _ State g: id battle. The victory \' is the d-uii!., theme and symbol, of all B lldoy followers and the Benedict Timers are in for their toughest go urrgainst the Aggies in a decade. It is the one annual grid* err-' ir.'cr , .WOMt ^ '' \ " '^1 .irpanization cooperating to make tins of Ctjlviabia. S. ('. Bet.inJ her -cot Alumni anil friera's HnJ -hoo;-? lesion, S. C., n sponsor ?ttsville, S. C.t a sponsor S C.. a sponsor t>, . ?* I > 1 11- n ? ' i \ , i M \\ . n. i OUtl < and Mr. Eddie Woolridgo to be _h*r . guests at a dinner' paitv Friday at r * r>. at. Th" group gladly accepted. Tla-y t<?]?i me that they really "ib'.i in. hut rolls. h_ ' !iyi<'c of f\v7i salads, peas, niacar< ii: pie.peach pickle, an ! h mo.n 11> wit- her two daughters. Mrs. Alma Flack and Mrss Claudia Harris. the li tter being a primary teacher at Rood Street school The senior? ebis^, e**r??4*?t intr rrf seventy-'five "pupils, planning'a t ' ? t . W'a-hm j tcp in the spring. Tl';? TTTp v ill eosp s.-ven hundred lollai's i,r more, hut the sponsor of this elas<. M-s. J I.. Ferry, always ha> that will P. try and usurlly i1 ',. what she puts her ic in I to. T e program sponsored b\ the ilass was very nice and then. reiilizcd neat little sum Th Reed Street P. T A met hst Tht rsdav. The devotion? 1 ad:1 ress was delivered by?Ri v Gladifeh and \va.s ""msniring. Vie third irrade teachers. Mesdames Guytcm and Martin, presented a play. tJyi 1m lit 'I'll, iiki tfiioiui" lij (hn members of the class. These children showed training. Kvervone en joyed the plav. Miss L. B. Brown and. Mr. J. C. Smith, with their two divisions of the ninth grade, entertained. Tie menu was hot ' 'irs and tea. Lovely souveniers were given to each parent and learner, i n? souvcniois were smrll turkeys with a stick of mint candy under their wTngs. Prof. Pel ry had promised the 'a?ss that had the most parents, the sponsor would he given a box i noc late candy. The senior elass, Mrs. J. L. Perry, sponsor, had the most- prrents. Mrs C. S. Ross had most money and received the financial banner. Mrs. L. K liliytt/n. third grade teach, r, had the most parents for the gramdry was $27.00. The P. T A. is making progress. The children are all a flutter,' this is fair week in Anderson mrrrty Tnr<r nrtp day this week, school wi 11 he closed for all children^ enjoy the fair. P. J. Campbell, reporter lip* HOP III! NO\ C. State College, Thur: , LEGE lit LL1>0(jS> MLEl i.N AM MM AND VISITING FA that u'.cr.shaiiuws all other games <?f th? steu>on. The winner of tins annual enagcment i s declared -the mythical State Champion. Coaches of both teamu have A!i. 1 i'il the entire seusoti. on surprise plays mat have not~ been seen -in?any pTevjouST"FFUs on eiu~ counters. Anything may be ex pected. It will be a game of wits and breaks with . two big state teams in their last Southern Confer. mi- assignment. Sponsors a".cl coeds of both teams will be groomed in their best -ports outfits to inspire and -chr*nr-their favurit'-s." A ffhla pa. radc of home coming alumni and former students of Sout'.i Ca olir.a _OM|/vg_ . EDICT COi/, j _ ; . x Home Comi:.g u success. Center is Chi tain WilIiu.A-lQJilon of Gleet the team ro-VtCTOKY! 1 CEDAR CREEK SCHOOL Ri,iire'Aay. S. C. - Tuesdrv morning at 10 o'clock, a free forestry picture was shown at the school house" A' large "Trowel "attended' ~ theaiXiiir, - ? 4 The Willing Workers' Club C r - ! eO a jish fry and cake walk Wrdr.osdr v ftight. Thr cake -was ,7 1!r11V /<;?? ? ..vv.v- Wiliv. iuv.;iaiusyii. Was Rudine happy? Yes indeed! The clubs have planned to give an entertainment at the school "house every Wednesday night. Phase eome out. help, and respect us a, usual, nered since Prof. Belton and Mrs. Hiller have be-en, with us. It isreoorded n< the best school in dissolve! very lively by organizing Wn+e* aiYti- 'hask-ethraH- trams, fhvf-are the right teachers in the right school Elizabeth Edger, Aurelia Starks iiiii .l..amta Miller attftided the state far- They wviv chaperoned hj Mrs. Hiller SAXON SCHOOL This week join other schiaals m support of two widespread pro crams. The first of these is AT* i . 4 : .... 2! 1 v i JI 11 ; I LClAHliUll ? V.TIV. JXl'UilL i iri"g tin- close-knit relationship be twee 11 .education and democracy we are doing our share to publiand tu interpret our school, a vital part of its community, to th'e parents of our pupils. The second program in which i ncn pupil throughout the school shares interests with those thru out the system is the organization I which took place on November 10 , of the Junior Red Cross. Alone kwrrh ether school children we will i mkko gt ei-ting oa.c's for each holiday. collect magazines and mount crossword puzzle* which wfll he I sent to army cempe for the sold| ^ who visited our iwliwl and other schools this week?we 1 glad of the interest that you shoWed in your children?our pu1 pils. ii i>m Page Seven BECOMING MEMBER 20 sday, November 20 i A.n.n L AL 1" Ol/1 ii A.LL, N8 State A. and M. college will precede the big battle. Special dtm. onsstrations by the physical education department and pi;vsenta_ tion of "Miss Slate I wiio is Miss Francis SiiiiKins, a junior of Columbia, South Carolina, will be made between the halves. All pla.'.n have been completed lor -the unprecedented occasion .'hat is expected to break all attendance records for everts held in the new State C'ollge stadium. The zero day is Thursday, Thanks giving, November 20, when South < aro.ina State meets He tied ic t "College, Columbia, Si (.... at Orangeburg. J. D. McGhee. reporter. of "V iknoeht.? > "M;>i State tvJUeT S.- C. ?? J.D. McGr.ee. Reporter THE CI LTI RE CLl'B NOTES Mr?. Br-ee Bailey was hostess to the club at our last meeting.' ' _ MrsTBaTey'ir as charming ir. her /v-r,--j>s hostess as she is it. other things. "cent much pra se for the f no show ing made by the club at the Harvest Festival Mrs Vincent loves the children and always puts fhr?h?every effort Fcm their com-"" fort. Mrs, Durham Count.-:. chairman of the Program committee, assisted by Mrs. Champion, had a very amusing and interesting Hallowe'en program. - The -iH-xt meeting wrfl beheld at the home of Mrs. P. M. Bowlmg.-2SS6 Rico land St. Dr. A. B. Johnson will he the guest speaker, beginning our "Defense Health Program". .The annual Thanksgiving "Turkey" raffle for the orphanage will be sponsored by the club at this meeting. Friday, November 14th. Mrs. Lula Goodwin's PLACE 922 Harden Street Home Cooked Food Phone 3484 Poro Beauty School f ocatrd at ?4S1 Millwood Ave. BE A I'TV CULTCRF IN ALL ITS BRANCHES -haroptwCnjr. Pressing,?Marcelling fTfoquinnHin^, Pin^r Wumt, Hair Dyeing. Bleachirvr. Manicuring, Massaging, Hand Molding Anatomy and Electricity. PHONF j Wi'hfrlmino ('., Pope, Instructor Annie M. Pope. T. Vlalone, Pres.