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Pag| Poor ?hr P-il.iifttJ fipaiprJ ? - UUSHUD WEEKLY ? a. C. Entered* at the Post Office at Co lumbia, S. C., as second class matter by an Act of Congress ? SUBSCRIPTIONS One Year $2.00 ? :?^ut Months ? tab ihree Months ".ft riingla Cnpy , ? M NOTICE TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS Date ei expiration of your suh? scnption is stamped your address wrapper each week. This is lor the purpose of giving you constant notice of the date your subscription expires. Postal Regulations Require Payment in Advance of Ail Subscript ions. Your paper will be discontinued after expiration date. J --- * ?^??w?nfnTCiTVi' j FOREIGN AUVaamomu AGENCY A. JB. ZJPF CO., 608 S. Dearborn bi., Chicago, ill. Official Advertisements at the rate allowed by law, l tie Lauder will publish brief uh rational letters on subjects el general interest when they are uowaapanied by the names anal addresses ui the authors and I are not ol a defamatory nature Anonymous communications will uot be noticed. Rejected manwripte will not be returned. aEO. H. HAMPTON Publisher c>. PrilLIP ELLISTTIeld ^SgenT 1; G. BOWMAN, Cirsulatien Mgr. REMITTANCES checks, Drafts and Postal cr Enpress Money Orders should be made payable to ~ the order ef The Palmetto Leader. ?v,uinniuni?tions intended ior the current issue must be very brief and should reach the editorial uetk not later than Tuesday each week. City news, locals, >v eontaday. , 1 > Phone 2-4523 SATl'RDAY, NOV. 22, 1941 JOINT THANKSGIVING . i.^n miversity and Benedict co.lege held joint Thanksgiving services Wednesday evening in Benedict's chapel. Last year a similar service was held in Allen's auditorium, and for the past ten years, these two colleges have been holding joint services o n Thanksgiving. Students at Allen and Benedict enjoy an exchange in professors?many students are taking courses at Allen an<t quite a number of Allen students take courses at Benedict college. In Mess than a year the new lib. ary at Allen will be ready for use. The facilities of the two libraries will be used jointly by the students of the two colleges who will find a more adequate field i n which to find source material. This, of course will be cared for in the planning of the two administrations. "" The additional lib'-ary facilities i'l iik'i nfTor greater opportunities for study to the teachers whc attend the Allen-Benedict summer ' "sessions. NEORO AT DERM AX ~ IN NEW YORK CITY Indications point to the possibility of a Negro being elected a -?member of tha-city council in New York City according to tabulation? af the recent city election there. The candidate leading for alder *? marrfrnm the* famous HfliTem s~eC ~ tion is the Rev. A. Clayton Powell, Jr., pastor of Abyssina Baptist church, and son of the noted pas tor-emeritus, the-Rew A. Clayton Powell, Sr. This will be the second colc/red man to serve in the council within the past twelve years. This coveted pnaition wan ohm hold by Fred B. Moore, editor of the New York Age. Dr. Powell carried the Harlem vote running on the RepublL can and Fusion ticket. Apparently, Negroe voters are returning to the Republican party. THANKSGIVING 1941 By Ru^h Taylor ^ "Can we give thanks? Can we in all honesty celebrate Thanksgiving this year?when famine stalks a war torn Europe, when violence and threats of; war are at our very door step, when even the elements themselves seem to conspire to the feeling of desolation^" So speak the gloomy souls. They know as all of us know that Thanksgiving Day is the day set apart for the nnnoal festtval' of" thanksgiving foi^> the year's bles sings?but they do not see the Last year at Thanksgiving time, they were sure' wfi would be at war in a few weeks?they set the date?bo many dates that never ' .* .--r^rrr-" happened. They were sure Englant I would lull, chat they would neve; withstand rnids and deprivation* Thev were sure the Russian.Ger inan coalition would be too strouj for the world. The one thing the; were confident of wa? disaster.? ? LeCs see what has happenet The Low Countries fthve faller France lies helpleaa. The Scanda lavian countries have befc'n over run. Greece was devasted but in i battle of Thermopalae that as fa surpassed the ancient heroism a this war has surpassed the war of the ancient. But?the coalitioi is broken; the conquered countrie rc seething with revolt, evei gainst the greatest odds.?Eing land still stands firm, united ant courageous. With us?we have stil rot declared war, but within th country is arising, despite an i va lanche of Nazi inspired propagan da, a senae of cooperation, a na tiqnal unity which is our bes safeguard of defense. Slowly bu surely we are struggling to i sense of responsibility, of idealism of high morale. Spiritually we ar becoming armed fcrr any ci isi the coming year may bring forth Thanksgiving is the expression of gratitude for divine mercies Not only cm we give thank the November?but we must. We, wh? still have peace, whose. shores wai lias not penetrated, who still cat enjoy the blessings of freedom I have-a solemn duty to rejoice nn< give thank,, unto the Lord for his many favors bestowed upon us a: individuals and j^r-a-aatioju-In- tin 'spirit of thanksgiving for the di. vine favor of the past year, niu with a deep and abiding tryst ir -Uia^mnroipq in thp future we must Icelebrate this dav of Thanksgiving TPTI Ls' a UNITED people "tn ! UNITED States JOHNSTON NEWS Bethel C. M. E. Sunday Scr.oo croened at the usual hour. All of. ficera rtYid teachers were present The lesson was beatuifully review, ed by the pastor, Rev. W. Er Wil son. The Woman's Day prolan which was celebrated at Bethil or Sunday p. m. was a success. Tht two school Which were invited were-present taking an active pur 11 on me program ?s >>c?i nuj/mi, financially. We thank the member: "oTtlre "faculty, also the ehildren-fm taking such an active part on oui program. Misses Lucie Raiford in* Theresa Sewell spent the week etu at their homes in Ridge Spring S. C. and Greenville, S. C. respect ivcly. Miss Mamie Peterson of Green wood, S. C., who is now teaching in Edgefield, S. C., spent the weel end with Miss Leola Ruthcrfor in the- home of the Anioses. Miss Vera Warren spent Sunda; in Columbia with Mr. James Ma eon. The Dollar Day program whicl was rendered at Mt. Zion Haptis church, was well attended by ou neople as well as out of tnwi Visitors. $5H.20 Wa< raised. COM'MBIA DISTRICT MEET! 1 am calling a meeting of th "olumbia district, A. M. E. ehurcl >f all my ministers to meet mt Monday. November 24 at 10:0 'c'ock in Columbia at St. Jame hurch. the Rev. \V. M. McDaniel lastor. Please bring as many of you xtr.r.iolo ttiisninnni'V worker nth you as possible, as \\'q shal 'isctss. our annual budgets. Brethern and sisters, pit-as ome praying and give God th rlory.Yours in His name. \V. B- Loving Clarke, presiding eldei I1SSIONAIIY FROM LIBERIA O SPEAK AT LADSON RESBYTERI AN' CHURCH ?Program Sponsored by Barber.Scotia Alumnae The Reverend L. T. Bower; nissionary to Liberia, West Afri a, will speak at a special servic o be held at the Ladson Presby erian church in the 1700 bloc f Sumter street", Sunday after obn, November 23, at 4 o'clocl The Reverend Mr. Bowers ha erved as a missionary to Liberi or three years nnd is now in thi ^onntry on furlough. He is a gra ate of the Gettysburgh colleg nd the Lutheran Theologies ^cniinary ut Gettysburgh, nea hiladclphia, Pa. He is the son n law of Dr. R. C. McQuilkii resident of the Columbia Bihl ollege. He delivered the addres Launch out into the Deep", Su av before last, which made a pr 'ou-rd impression upon hi3 Ms eners. Preceding the address Prof. S .. Finley and n group of singer rom Benedict college will rende \ musical program. Mrs. R. \\ Borlware of the chapter will als ssist in the music. The program is sponsored b; Barber-Scotia women of Columbii ?nd vicinity. Everyone i3 cordial v invited to witness this program Because of the keen interest o American Negroes in the Negri epoblte of hiberia, a Jargo audi nee is expected to be present. Ai Coring will be received in inter -^ai~u??Barber Scotia Junior ml. lege. Mrs. J. G. Stuart is chairman The Reverend Moses Belton ii minister of the Ladson church. ? j I THE PIEDMONT DISTRICT OF r THE FEDERATED CLUBS i. The Piedmont District, Federated 5 Club held it? annual meeting at the y Oconee county training school, - -Smwc*, S, C., T5attrrrtayr NuvenF 1. .dent, Mrs. Leah Thompson, An. The meeting was opened by 11 singing the "Negro National Anr them." Devotional period was con s ducted by Mrs. Snowbird Scott, s which was inspiring to all. n_ We were heartily welcomed by s Mrs. Mary Thomas, Seneca, S. C\, a member of the Mary McLeod Be thune Club. -Response by Mrs.-Co " jl ra Freeman. The entire theme of c was carefully observed by the committee in plnnning the pro gram. The Mary McLeod Belhune - J Club (senior) and the liattie L; ' I Du.'kett Club (junior) of Seneca, ^ B. C., rendered four musical se11 lections and each number was in -'keeping with the theme, namely: L' , "Ready t0 Serve," "Breathe on s Me," "Give of Your Best to the Master," and "You Better Run to a the Water and be Baptized. Rev. ' J.S. Mattox, pastor of Ebenezer 5 Baptist church, Seneca, S. ., ^ic' livered an inspirational message r which touched the hearts of ad 1 present. Miss F. L. Williams, presi ; dent of the Mary McLeod Bethune 1 PfnVi "nvnonntnyI pivovtivvu ^ui'Sl spt'Ul'M, Mrs. Kenneth Richardson, Seneca, S. C., whose address hi^hligrhteti ? the session. She lauded the orgnj nization for its splendid work and g:?ve some interesting points on service. She appeared to be at her t?best: ? 1??1 ' Rev. \V. L. Roberson, pastor ol' St. James church, Seneca, S. C., gavp^rr interostrnjr address, which w iir long remehibdWd b~y~thos~ present. One. of his strong points was "Tradition of Man's Superior; ity." Ahothtri; address by Mr. "dr , L. Finley, principrl of the Oconee ' County Training school, Seneca, S. C.. was considered an ovation t<7 our organization. He illustrated the books of the Bible and spoke. " of the greatest book, which was about the woman and pictured her 1 service in the home, church, school ! short recess at this time by tin and community. We were given a president to visit the home eco1 nomics depaitmdlTt of tire school"; where a delicious luncheon was " prepared by the hostes3 club? of ^"Spirent; the Mrtv Mptaod Bethune L* Club and the Hattie L. Ducjcett ; Club. ?: 1 After lun h our meeting con' tinued with rem; rks by Mrs. lint tie L. Duckett, representative of I.,. Til...11! 11M. -.-*1 ^ - - mi- riiyius >i lioilliey V-eilUT .ill-? member of the Lend-A-HamPcirrtr; Greenville. S. C. She gave an out. ' line o'f the program for the cup, ; presented by Mrs. Carrie Thonip" von. president of the Over The Top club, Greenville. S. C., in honor of i her mother. Mrs. Hattie Williams, who was one of the organizers of the "Federated Clubs in this disI trict. This cup is to be awarded to t the district organizing the largest r number o*f elubs and representing II at the state meeting which is to he held in Orangeburg. S. C. She urged the district tri work hard to keep the oun in the Piedmont district. iShe also asked that the se ^ nior cluh(. get busv and organiz junior clubs and give them spro* e in ot:r meetings by planning tb< h program the junior hour, "n !. maek special preoarations for th< m 0 to visit the?Wilkerson Home to s encourage them to work for th< 1 cause for which tho Miifw -ire rw ?ganized. NYv'v appointed officer* r^es Mrs. Mn>v Thomas. Penoca P. C novice nr<-s;dont of the district: Mi?.< A J Carey. Gvponvillr. P. (1 ennf'visnr of Juniors; Mrs. Aon?? Sexton. supervisor of SeniorsMiss Helen Cunningham So"""0 P. C.. president of the Junior Do " n'twcrit Misc Wit lie G idooo Pon'ra. P. secretary of the Tunio?- D^nni'tmont. Mrs. A. D P?aersrs. Greenville. P C.. who is also secretary of tho district, fnvr rrrt t]C \rit)T A ?;0|0, "Mv TTeS'?-o "** whieh w-v opiovod hy all. The me-tine was lnrt'flv attende ! Clohs front fr; r counties wore vnresontod: Oconeo. Groenvill" Anderson and Spartanburg. A'1 made wonderful reports. . W??Winn an nrociation to Miss F. I/. Willieme n-rtc>dont of th" Mar" MoT ->?>' rr Ivi 11nn? CJph: Mi-s S>n> Fjlor F. \pTson. president of the TIattio T. e Duckott Club, Ponoca, P. C.. nn-' ' tit nit* DU'ntK/if f s\i* kot?t!*?.lU. I ' "" k extended this proup in niakinp th: v -ffm*-rrf the -bes* sessions we hnv* c, h^d, The nres'dont s no-iaHy coma "'ended M'ss F. L. Williams for a the moid nrnppes<; she has mrde s ; in organizing these two clubs ?r. j "lie month. The ne.O dii" i i1 I e I meeting will he held at Wolfonl, i S. P.. the second Saturday in November, 1942. I Mis,, F. I,. Williams Miss Mappie Walker and Mrs. C. M. Franks ' district publicity committee B n o NF.fiHOES TO SHARE IN . PENSION PLAN AT GODEFROY MFG. COMPANY i. g Negro employees of the Gode r froy Manufacturing Oomnanv. St. < Louis cosmetic firm, yvi 11 share in ,, a new pension plan [recently in. fulgurated by Mr. Vlharles W Godefrov, president of the comr n pany. This plan will guarantee a minimum of $75.00 a month for life upon retirment to all employe, en. Supplemented by the regular so. 0 rial security benefits this plan will provide an nrrmiffl iricorrre Tor'Tffo 1 of approximately equal to one half - the income of the employees' pres. ? ent. swleriear -Ail- employees tiro m eluded?executives, salaried and . wage earners alike?and to qualify s an employee must have been with the company for at least two rHE PAXJOTTTO leader GREATER NEW YORK DEFENSE SAVINGS COM 'MITTEE PLANS BIG MASS MEETING Washington, DC.?Following ar (mttitrsTa8Gc meeting sponsored by the Harlem Chamber of Commerce and the Amsterdam News in New York, the Greater New "YorkDe. fense Saving,, Committee is plan ning a giant, mass meeting to be held in January to promote the sale of Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps in the Harlem area. The meetings held in various parts of the country during October-showed that the colored people "TartrTfffclng S deeYTThterest in the Defense Savings program. In Cleveland, Ohio, at the TVied Stone Baptist church, more than 1,500 persons were present. Chester A. Gillespie, former member of the Ohio Legislature, spoke on National Defense and the Defense Savings Program. Similar meetings were held in Columbus and Cincinnati. At Indianapolis, Ind., there was a mass meeting at the World War Vf :-i ?' * ' mniiunn s\uuiiurlum, uuenaea uy both white and colored persons, in_ eluding professors and students from- -Purdue University. Meet inprs featured National Defense and the Defense Savings program also were held in Pittsburgh, Pa., at the annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion t-hurch. This body passed a resolution endorsing Defense Savings and the patriotic activities of co lored citizens. A meeting wa, held at the North Carolina College for nnothcr at the A. and T. College, ' Negroes. Durham, Nt Cr;?and Groan appro, N C- ? ORPH AN COLUMN ~ Jenkins Orphanage Institute ~ Charleston, S. C; Friends: The date of the 50th anniversary of our institution is drawing near and wt* have set ottr gonl for aising S>60.000.0& hv that. time which will he December 16th of this year,? It is the desire of the management to establish 'a $50,000.00 endowment fund so as to for years to come. $10,000.00 is needed for immediate needs. Fome -of -the very- neessary -work otv the buildings are now in progress, if iuc -ftauit' wux ii tuum xulvu uticii done Inst year, the cost would have been niut'h less; but wage and material are much higher at this time than usual, therefore, he as liberal as possible. We take this opporiunity to thank all of our good friends for the assistance that they have given to the work for all of these vears and solicit their continued interest for the future. The man agement 'has done the best they ' odd with the means they had at hand in caring for and training the children they have had under their supervision through the voars. but it really has been a herculean task and a hand to mouth struggle. If the institution is endowed, the strain of ear. w on will not be so great. Rev. Paul C,. Daniels, president, has gone forward with the work here in Char'eston; lining up the comni'tees that are to assist in the task of raising Charleston's ouoto. The Southern and Citizens Bank of o r city has been tinmed as trustee foi; the endowment *und, where all donations will bo received. Donations for immediate needs that are not sent direct to Box 851, will bo received at ^he Carolina Savings Bank which will be one of the headquarters for the drive. Dr. W. M. Ratllff of tTreenville, has chnrae of -the state work and has notified our office that the Snartarb'.)rg_hcadquarters will-be at the Presbyterian church - -'whiter. Th Greenville, the white md colored population have pone :n for a hi? fete at w*hich time he "Rnhv Band" of tho institu. ion will appear in concert. HKTHF.I. A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. M. R. Hudson, Pastor ? Pee., Dee?Sun. was a fine day for all church goers. S. S. opened at the usual hour with the Supt. and teachers at their post of duty. 7At 11:30 the pastor preached at St. Mary. At 3:30 at Bethel he delivered a wonderful message from St.- Mark 7:27 and the ser_ mon was oniovod bv nil \va were glad to have the Rev. I^ee with us who made fine remarks. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hnman Hayward married the second Sunday in this month. The wedding was largely attended and was a splendid occasion. We pray for them a happy life togeth ?r. i Mrs. Lueretia Brown spent the week end in Conway with 'her daughter. ears. In order to affect this plan, an irrevocable trust has been set up by Mr. Godefroy and an insurance : ^policy issued to cover erch em Uployee. The retirement a#e wll he sixty for women employees nnd sixt.v. five for men. About half <yf the premimus will be paid by the com pany and employee,, will contri bute the balance. To cover thes^ " payment^ hbwover, the companv is immediately increasing all wre es so tiyit the net amount of th" --pay ehoakw -aftar premium*?havu .been P?id by the employoes will be 'substantially at the same level as before the pension plan went into ^effact. * THE ASSOCIATION OF AIKEN C COUNTY TEACHERS ? ^ ELECT OFFICERS By W. H. Lamback n' L - -h The Aiken County teachers met p at the Aiken graded school of JAduch -Prof. Z. Town send ia principal. The honorable Senator Brinkley, Senator of South Carolina spoke and pledged his hear ty support and cooperation to the .. Negro race and their .problems. ( Senator Brinkley Was introduced ' , to the body by Mr. W. B. Byrd, cn .ugerintendent of Aiken county. at Dr. Arthur TT. Wright, presIT w i dent of the Jeanes-Slater Founda jr tion spoke and summed up the k. purpose of the foundation. He es says it should encourage the dovelopment of moral character and social refinement for the good will w of mah kind. ai Mrs. Jestine Wilkerson Wash- -ft ington spoke and welcomed all H new teachers who are teaching in M he county. It was also urged M hat the teachers cooperate with M the Red Cross program, P At this meeting the officers for M the association were elected for M the ensuing year. They are as W follows: M Prof. Franklin Hickson, principal of Jerusalem school, president *r Miss 0. L. Pipkins, teacher Aiken graded school, vice president; Miss Rosaland Johnson, teacher Massy Branch "school, secretary Mrs. L. Morris, teacher Aiken graded school, treasurer; Miss Alice T. Schuler, teacher Friedman?school:?nttetotrmf o & , -' " 'C""?! &C Prof. W. Hr. T,nmback, principal r(, Clearwater school, reporter: Prof. ?i, 7. Townsend, chairman of Finance^ ^ committee. p, M ^Nn OF FLORENCE ti DISTRICT MEETINGS a pi The Florence district has-held seven group meeting's and one ?s - District conference l'or-the year, ti The D. S. the Rev. Calvin C. Rey it; nold presided at each one with his astral dignity, benifrnitv and abil- at ity. Each one brought out in er varably the 21 pastors, their male M female and youth delegates, and f? a host of Church representatives Froin" over the' state, prominent in among them were Honor Charles ^ W,?Caldwell of "TJraneeburg, the ni acceptable president of Lav Acti- Wl vities of the S. C. Annual Metho. Pl dist conference. His address was ^ throng as he ventilated, and clari. fied every phase of the demands of the work. Miss Maggie Jen- q, kins, president Youth Council of * the S. C. conference: Mrs P. M. , Gibbes, president of W. ?. C. S. of the state and Mrs. A. L. Hugpins. R. N. At Florence, they edi- n, fied and inspired thc audiences th with their eloquent speeches. Ca These various crnnn n - - "r ?uv*;viiij;a | wore hold to inform and cultivate N ( and stimulate the district to eroat t* or, and more permindht knowledge B of our recent Now Unification or. sp * ganization. and to reveal Metho. ai dism in all of its intricate ramifi- jo cations. , m Wo gather for the last group meeting November 14, at St. John he Methodist churdh, a little out th fr^m I.ako City, for our final a check up. review of work, com- w ni'in and arranging our annual conference blanks, and renor-t-ing ^ all delinquent district matters, and goals. The Rev. W. T. White is the hustling and youthful minister of ^ the St. John charge. He. his thoughtful officers, members, and } helpers made delightful entertain ers, and strove in every way?to?r.7 accommodate every wish, demand j(, and request of the large and in- ,p teres ting group of coworkers, del ? j>i egates and friends. Thanks and abundances of appreciations were Tfl 'avishly distributed upon them E and their splendid services. E The e.xercises were opened Nov. M 11 at St. John's church wifh "Am M I a Soldier of the Cross". Rev. *o T. A;-Pogue offered the prayer. The Rev. R. C. Cornnor gave?a --te devotional address, which was edifying an/1 impressive. . _^T^e P.,Bey. C. C. Reynolds ? gave the necessary and timely 'nstruction on the requirements . for reporting at the annual conference, and distributed vouches of all the causes" of the churches , to the pastors. He urged the , pastors to make their final re- j ports to him, Monday. November o' 16. ^ " The Kev. J. W. Taylor, tht. re- ,( sourceful and aggressive enter taining pastor of the invited An- v, nual S. C. Methodist conference to convene in Cumberland M. church November 26, announced that all u, preparations were made n n d n ready for that big gathering. pj 1 io After the business of the group, jn and the notices and benediction ^ spoken, the hungry body of w preachers, and laymen were in- j0 vited ttf tables laden with every m thing eatable; and drinkable for m Christian leaders to which they w satiate their appetite and slaked vj their thirst. /\pain, and ncrninv thanks, ap. jf prentions, and TIis Spirit lie upon Pastor. W. T. White, his hospt. Sf table people, and loyal entertain, v *r?- , ' m ?I ? * ?^?????= ~ - pn JOHN 0. CiIBBFS. th ? in Pay Up Your I ? Subscription ? ? HICAGOAN GIVES FAHE fELL RECEITION Greenville, C.?On TuescTay eve ing, November 4, at the beautifu om? m?- Mia? E. -L._ Ly.koe an imily. The Boosters' Club of A1 it Temple A-?M-Er*church o hich Mi*H Lykc, is the, very ef eient president, gave a farewel iception in honor of Mrs. Mar [yrick of Chicago, who has beei le lovely house guest of Rev. an* [rs. B. S. Taylor since October 4 The honored guest looked ttios larming dressed in a white din er dres<; with vermilion sw?o<t ife, also was beautifully gownei i a flowered crepe. A large nam H? of friends were present. Gam \ and a lovely program wa, ren ?red. Some of the person presen ere: Mr. and Mrs. M. Harp, M? id Mrs. J. B. Calhoun. Mr. an< Ttb. Mayes, Mr. and Mrs. Alio udgens. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin r, Caldwell, Miss Eunice Adams iss Eva Fuller, Mrs. Patterson Irs, Evella Cooper. Mrs. Fanni hilips, Mrs. Anna Mae Anderson rs. H. Fladger, Mrs. M. Calhoun [isa Robinson, Miss Mary Lykes [rs. Addie Miller and others rs. M.vrick was also the Teci?">en many lovely pifts. We ore wsv if? her a. safe trim and hopin le will visit us npatnT KINGSTREE, S. C. The Cosmopolite n Club has be in?ii-^-A'parlv. activities and ha: t Up jdefinite pnnlH it hopes t< aeh this year. The first repulai f Mrs. Battisto, Miss II, -ii radley, entertaininp. Mrs. Evclyi 'cCrry, newly 'elected president resided With much prace am pnity. After the business part o !e meetinp Miss Bradley he: vcdelicious course of cheese am icklos (on tooth picks). shn indwiches, mixer! candies, am ilted peanutr, and a?very arpe xinp punch, yet undescirahle ii s taste. The meetinp was lov lv For the club's t/wn enioyir . id prowth it had a Hallow.-'ei itertainnient nt the home of MrcCrav October 31. The club wn irtunate to have- Mrs. Simn! in ' Columbia its most outstr.nd p puest. As the members pavi emselvos awav t0 various pamei id ?conversrtinns their?nerve pre well fed .with delicious oranpi inch, white and yellow pop con ith potato chips cominp between Ten the main course was served .'o yellow candles were liphted a e ends of the table in the dinini mm which made old "Mr. Jael Lantern'V who1 was in the mi-' tl< the tr Lie seem quite.weird a: ich one served himself to ho mehnuts and coffee with cream The members of the social com ittee need to be commended 01 o way in which the affair wa< rricd out. The first regular .mPQtipst fo ovember was held at the "eo-n y homo"?of Miss Mn>-c; r: 1 lakely, Kingstree, S. C. Th >irt of the club was very hiel id everyone witnessed and en yable evening acconiplishim uch. With the business finished, th >stess had each member to entei le dining room where he facet table which was wic?e-spr?p< ith tcmptinc fried chicken, fisl dad o n lettuce, hot butteret >lVs, eocoa with marsh mellows ndies, peanuts alfd asscrrted gum hile everyone wac enjoying thpost, there was a lively, discus orTbfi religion and how rind whei "h was convevt^d and baptized lis meeting was one long to b( mcmhered. The Cosmopolitan Cluu it^v- ? "T7hT~ fUtTTTT rmd?hopes to do i Js this year. At! nvmber.? ; ^ dug their tmost tu see th.e did ow and prosper. The officers for the ver. are rs. TT. McCray, presld Mb" . L. Morris, vice-president: Mis? . rM David, acting sccalarv rifco TT V ttrnrUev. t> rusurer *?. r . . ' - rs. A. 1?. McFarlin -hitman o cirl committee; Mrs. I. K. Thorn i, chairman of p)"o,rr.a,'i rsmit e; M139 M. E .Tonkins, r " iter ST. T'Ai'i. crRrrrr [lev. I). V. . Wa-hi Pastor Sun-devi- -biuv..i?.Lu-j? i-tli?was 1 - udorful day at St. Paul A. M -V church, Sunday school v : coed at the usual hour by 'hi tp\. Hro. Thomas Waring. Th< Mi'id I lllUMMIiMMtl nini t JJI huol was well attorn' 1. Thi !e\w of the lesson by the pftsto ?s excellent. The pastor sol. cted hi- tox irvr.l St. Matthews 7:1-1-1'. H( ted for his subject "Two Ways" Tile our pastor exnlained am ictured out, also telling of th< iy and the sorrow we meet wit! 1 traveling those two ways, anr ic happiness and miery await 11: hen we shall have ended oui lurneys. The old, the young en and women, sat and wop ke bahos, and the spiritual tid< as high through the entire ser ce. Amount raised $34.30. At 4:30 p.m. the pastor preael I another wonderful sermon a ihnson chapel. He selected hi! xt from St. Matthew 7:16. H< looted for his subject Trees ar< nown by their Fruit. The sor on was enjoyed by all. A mourn tised $5.-70. Total amount foi ic day $40.00. St. Paul ohurol well on the way with her re tiring. ??Hwtlvul ?? Johnaoi lapel are ready to start. Robert Alston. Shenhnrd Rrowr >seph Tindle, Reporting commit. . ? ' " '-* ' Saturday, November 22, 1941 DEFENSE BOND QUIZ d Qr Who said: "I only regret d -tha I -have- but one life to lose for - my country"? f A. Nathan Hate; who gave tits? = 4tfg--for--Anieiicu, like kruat mtm. u bers or his fellow countrymen. We V are only asked to lend our dollars " for Defense Bonds and Stamps to > defend the liberty for which they ' died. *' Q. Where I work there is no pay-roll allotment plan for the buying of Defense Savings Bonds A. This depends on your position, and the kind of organization in which you are employed. Gent erally speaki"**, your immediate . Superior world be" the proper per(i son to receive your suggestion ?- that-you would like to have n vol. ? , rntary pay Toll al'otment plan in'rodu *ed. The firm's bank can supply information about such a o plan,' i" i. Note?To buy Defense Bonds ^ and Stamps, go to the nearest r post office, bank, or saving's and . loan association, or write to the y Treasurer of the TTnit?<4 s+?+o -Washington, D. C. Also Stamps now are on sale at most retail stores. ; P 0 E T S ' ; Wfl N E R *1 l -')H MY COUNTRY " ^ 1 By (M iss) Omega B'Theirse ] Alone, alone, yes, a-lone f With my mind going all around. ] I think of the cities, and then of [1 my home, 1 And the people in many a town, rl I turned on the radio sweet and _ ?soft, - ? ??? u But the only thing I heard was "war." I got Sf; worried, I turned it off, i My eye,, went closed, and then i . " saw s The soldiers going too and fro s In-uniforms white and clean. - On the water were many men i? In sailing submarines. 5 I arose quickly r.nd wiped my eves 'To see if these--things?1were true. g* ? i Then I remembered that I once ii f saw them waiving goodbye . - = .{In the storm and rain, . ;Trying to make it through, t | Yes, this means that I am alcrne r With only my memories to share. < In the honor of my country, my friends are gone, s It's hard for me. yet it's fair, t To buy stamps and bonds are my only aid, - And I'm buying them every day. i i wisn tney wcruin taice me as * ? nurse or a maid ?? JV To help the dear old U. 33.; A. w f AYNOR NEWS . A Eve vo">e nttondhv Mie c'o prise birthday r>nvtv ?i<*on ?n ho*> or Mr. Flair Dixion at his homrt i November 10. reported a very r >'epsant evenin-J. The living 1 room and dininc room wev" bo? 1 ' if1 Uv -d-'coraterl. The -iritH'* hid :,i tlv livitur room, as Mr. Dixion ' utered Hnppv Bi'thday \vas sun? oftor plavintr trames. the euests 'ere invTTcd Into the beautiful ? ' orated Mininj rnorrr where they v*, M-cre seated at a lone laee rover. "J; 1 >d table with a huere birthday nko servine as the centerpiece, at each end of the table burned ,'nndles, While the euests dined " sufficiently of " friend chicken, pop "^ato salad, earden peas, candied ^ potatoes, 'hot rolls and tea, folfruit cocktail jmd eake. Tie 'eeoived many useful trifts. A7 -?nnn? those present were Mr. and , 'Mrs. Alex McQueen. Mr. and Mrs ; 1. A. Burroughs, Mr and Mrs. \T noli' Po vfar Mv Tn%?/v? Pn ?.*?W f ^ Mi Vvi , i . omiii-'* v>?trc*rr? f Mrs. Nettie McQueen, Mr. and - Mrs. P. R. McQueen, Mr. Jnmes McQueen, Mrs. G. H. Hiller. Mrs. P A. Lambe. Miss M. Z. Ronds and others! Mrs. Lero Dixon hos ?NC**? Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Rertell Dowitt on their fine son. Mrs. Dowitt is the former Miss Sarah Burroughs, a graduato of M4rris college, and the 1 daughter of Mr. J. A. Burroughs. ? The Willing Workers club held * its" regular meeting on Friday. A large crowd attended. We are looking forward to the Box aup ?*M' tiM lie ei'.'i'ii at the tliilllf ? f 2 Miss Fster l ee Gerald Saturday, r November. 1941. Every Missionary sister along t with the public is cordially invit. ? | ^ ed to attend the program at St. Elizabeth church, Sunday, Nov. 1 24..at 4 o'c'ock. " Miss M. 7. Ronds wishes t o. 1 thank the Willing Workers club i along with Mrs. Melvina R'lov, 5 Mrs. Geneva Hiller and little Miss r Edna Eajl Carter for the surprise' . birthday party given in her hont or, at Allen school. Mondav. Nov. J 17. She reported a pleasant snr prise and commend them for their ability to keep a secret. Along t with the surprise she received ^ t several lovely gifts. * Mrs. lero Divop and others - will motor to Mullins to attend ? the Crn"d Setting of the Grand Benevolene". _ Th" P T A, }vifi a Rov dinner ^ on 'November 12. which was quite ^ n success. Wo are hopincr t o make thi* a year n banner year. i_iQur-naxi.. mootiog?wUl-Ka- W?d nosday. December 3, 1041. Mr. Darnel Lambc. Peter Hev. ward and others spent Sunday ev. * eninjf at Aypor. I