Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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| I Saturday, January 16, 1913. Jf | pERSONAL I mention . MARRLVCE -AXXOLJSCEMEN Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Aniaker c 63 N. Windsor street, Orangeburi IB. C., announce the marriage c their daughter, Ruth Louise, t Cpl. Karie W. Williams of Cam Lee. Virginia and Cordana. S. C on Monduy, December 2#, 1U42. MARRIACE ANNOlNCEMEN tMrs. Maggie Brown ? unnounces the marriage of hei daughter ? ? Frnnros Evelyn ^ of Fort -Jackson and Milwaukee, Wisconsin Wednesday," January 6, "111437 -2$- Mh w Hnt t ia Hart, ft mrmlhir i it Providence A. M. E. church is no 4n the Good SnmaritaiwWavcrle i^Ukpital to undergo an oncratioi sister* are by her side. W wish for her a successful operalio and a speedy recovery. Mrs. Lera Mason of Phi lade phia, Pa., the sister of Mis* Mar AUnp R'own of Prosncritv, is vis iting her relatives to the surprif . oi the family. It has been nin UL ^?irs since she Teft the South. Sh ^ has gained fifty lbs. and enjo> i?> ? h^st of health. She is o a defense job and will rctur j| soon. Miss E. Hart and her sistt Pssie visited Rev. and Mrs. L. ( Bowman last Tuesday evenino- an brought joy and hanpiness t kiii-iu. iney arc cx-mcmbers c Rev. Bowman.?They love him an he loves them. Come again prii'l you are r'wa/s welcome. | y * t XE YEAR GUEST Mr. Hildreth C. Hopkins c Washington, D. C., came dow early Friday morning on the Sil ver Meteor to spend New Year' Day with his grandmother Mrs - Catharine Cannon of 2229 Gervai street. He was entertained dc -Hightfully with a New Year din ner in his honor. About fifteen o ==^-1hh friends u oi o lh Wled". He re turned to Washington Sunday night on the Silver Meteor afte spending a short ln;t delightfu stay. He was looking the pictur of health. Hi's many friends sir wishing him a happy and prospe rous new year. CRIIMPTOX WILLI AMU NUPTIAL Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Crump ton of Monticello^ S. C., announce We marriage of their daughter Hattie Mae to Mr. A. C. William of Red Point, [S. C., Sunday, De cember 13, 11*42. The marriag? took,place in Winnsboro, S. C. Mrs. Williams is a graduate o Atkins high school of Winston Salem, N. C., and is now a t"a?h er in the Davis school at iWinns boro, S. C. Mr. Williams is the son ?f ^r ?nd Mrs. Walter Williams of Re< Point. S. C. He is a grade ate o Harbison institute, Irmo, S. C., an< now has a position with the Spartan Sizing Compound Co., o Spartanburg, S. C. After Apri 30, 1943, the couple will rirak< ther home in Spartanburg. iS. C Mr. John Crumblin and Mr Willie Yarborough left Satu^*' for Philadelphia, Pa., to visit thcii sister, Mrs. Sally Massey. ? Miss Wilhelmina Crumpton lefi Saturday for WTnslon-Salem, N C., to visit relatives and friends We wish for her a lovely trip. THE LOVELY "3V SAVINGS CLUB The club met nt ^phonic n< Mrs. Ruth Mayes, lho meetinp was called to order by the chap lain with opening song an-l nra" ^r. songs, scripture and Bible ver ^es were heard and closed the de vution. The president presided a the business session. Mrs. Berth: fr, Jackson was elected eh?n'*>in. ? %^C. Ellis was elected expense trea? urer. Collection of dues follow ecb.and amounted to $22..'10. Nex - meeting will be held at home <e Mrs. Essie Dais, 1227 Lyon St. SORORITY TO BUY WAR BONDS WITH BANQUET FUNI j^fcMrs. Willis C. Johnson proved tc kWn very canning hostess on Sun day evening, January 10, when she entertained member* nf Rofr Betp Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma^ Theta Sorority at their .regular bi-monthly meeting. Among the many outstanding accomplishments growing out ol the rt'eeting was Beta Beta D;?r Ima's \jianimous vote to forego its annual-1 Founder's Dav banoue using ilm funds fui?tlm pmcliaru. of wv bonds. National Founder's Day is observed each year on January 10 but members thought it withir keeping with the natinal pr- g. and present conditions to use the funds for bonds rather than a soc in 1 mrnn f The chapter, which has Pledgee itelf to the support of civic, educational and religious activities has also affiliated with the USC and Service Club No. 3 - 3t Fori Jackson. It is confcriWjtTnl?' towards equipment for a day roorr at Fort Jackson, f: U?v?- a ? ( CHRISTMAS DINNERS FOR THE AGED OF BLACKSBl R(i A For?many years v Mr. Charles Baber a former mayor of BlacksIburg has provdied Christmas dinners for the aged colored people of Blacksburg. Previously, the dinners have been served on the r? 23th of December, hut this yeai the feast was deferred until Mon? | ihry, December ? f | Mr. Buber is to be remember, ed by many race men aqd women j of the state who .have heard his 0 | vVelcouie" address .-is' ? n iTiff?rent ^ occasions here in Blacksburg. The _ frhurch people or the town aie in great debt to him for his outstanding gifts to some of the j churches. And lmw helms nuuL possibly, his largest feast for aoout 100 of the oldest and most respected colored- citizens of his native town. -Mhyrr?yrirrra Moss, Mamie Foster, Ira Moss. _ Annie Hoffman. Maggie McDowell, Mattie Davis. Johnny Latham A. C. Black, Miss F. McElreel and Frankle Goodwyn served, 'v, re: Mesdames Mary A. Smith ,f Mary C. Corry. Dike Wallace, Eiw "Ten""Goodly 11, JJIllo Oilinuie. Li/n y zie Black. Alary Black, T.iniln \ Fronabergcr. Francis Ramsour Mary Moore, Lucy Ann Roberts, n Celi-a Alexander. Julia I). Wood, 3. A. Apostle, Lliy Hart, Katie Stroud, Gahe Knox, Mittie Childj_ ers, Fanny Long, Alice Littlejohn -f Lula Herron, John DeVore, Mr Af..: ?" ^ ._ | ?im nuts. uiTt'ii noruors, iur. and ,o Mrs. Arthur Lathan. Messrs Willt, son Wood, Daniel Wood, Alfred !(, Wood, M. J. Burke, Daniel Long .. James Black-.?James Child en;. Giln more McDowell, Dock Boyce, n Johnny Murray, Will Moore, Cooper Smith. John Moss, Burnie Moss, .Tom Foster and Mr. Pierce; ... Revs. J. D. Jackson, J. D. 'Gladden > Oabo Knox. J. H. Black, M. B. ,1 Faddy, J. P. Wade. 0 Bro."Daniel Long, and Rev. M. ,f B. Faddy Mere the supper guests Is December 28. Among those present and sick | , j FAST END UNION CLUB if I The East End Union club In-ld n its first meeting of the year on [_ Thursday night, Jan. 7 at Chaufs fours clubhouse. The usual meet mg place. The meeting was open s by the Persidont Mrs. Johnson. The devotional services were eon. ducted by the Chaplain, Mrs. Ella f Washington. The roll was called T :y the Sec., Mrs. Hart. The pre si ( dent opened the club for business r and gave a short but very interil "isting talk, then the house was e open fo election of officers for the e .car. All offices were declared va lared vecant. After the officers were installed the business of the meeting M-as nrshed. The -president appointed a cull mceitng January 15, 191.3. .All who plan rto ebe prssent M-e urge HO "tit- nil lliuiie. n We adjourned eby* singing God K Everline Sumter, reporter 'c HONORED AT WEDDINO , UIvOTH^ION In a setting1 of traditional beau 'y was the wedding reception of Mrs. Jean Harrington Washington of Choraw, S. C., and Mr. j .Rudolph Washington of?Xwwar-k, i New Jersey. The house wjix beau) tifully decorated for the occasion. The bride, the only daughter of f Mr. J. E. Harrington \Cas partrc\ ulnrly lovely in a w'hite taffeta ? dress with a top skirt of white not with fitted bodice in tiie new hip length mode, with sweetheart neckline and three-quarter length t sleeves. The neckline and bodice were edged in gold with a very L full skirt. Her necklace and brace let were of pearls and her corsage of bride's roses. Soft music during the eveninr was played by Mi-ss Dorothy McFarlin. Mrs. Madeline Loner simo "^r Love You Truly." r Receiving at the door were f Misses Carolyn Chapman and ' RhunOtte Wilder. Miss Emma R Sanders introduced the guests tA the receiving line. Mjss Pauline Chapman registered the guests t and received the many useful gifts. The bride a graduate of State 5 A. and M. College of Orangeburg . S. C., is a teacher at the I^ake City High School. The groom is i >he second son of Mr. and Mrs Walter Washington oT Newark, Yew Jersey. The guests were served by Mrs. Harrv Eastevliner. Mrs. Jake "" "^ruTgesancl Mrs. James E. Har ) "'ngton. The couple will be at home tc i their many friends after June 1, ' at 148 Court St. Newark, N. J. TILLMAN NEWS By V. Frances (Hover r . . L Sunday "tvjfs rathey quiet f n . ^he community. Rev. Hammitt delivered his message from the r >vro>-<4 ".SuMpiaioun." AH-1 ?>??> m you should have heard it. The ones present are still talking nbout it. Trustees' rally ended on i Sundnv and the sum collected was favorable. Miss Virginia Glover spent several days in Wa4terl>oro the guest of Mrs. Mamie Best Lassiter. The I visit was one long to be remem. bered. ( Ellis community teachers are > back at work for the new year t They report the holidays were . well Rpent. i Don't miss your copy of The Palmetto Leader; if so you will r ' ' 7 < ' . ROCK CASTLE, Vs.?Tli School, present 1he traditional i Bender, O.S-.B. The students o culiuriii or industrial courses i I homes throughout tlie United 1 FEDERATION XOTKS ? The Prc-holiday meeting of the Sunlit Club featured a most enjoyable playlet by a group of young ladies under the direction of Miss Sara B. Henderson. The little drama portrayed in a -.vay that warmed- one's heart the spirit of "good will and peace on earth." The play, the beautifully- dccorajted Chrvstmas tree. the., artistic arrangement of crocus and flowers, the group singing enthusiastically ltd by Mrs. dlazcl, t'ne delicious refreshments?hot Pncoa. - mrdwtchcs, cake, emme -ami nuts; were all factors in creating the holiday spirit evidenced by the happy expression of all present. Tncro was also in evidence the true appreciation of what the Christmas spirit really is --- the emphasis placed upon giving rather than receiving. What of joy " end happmess was "received Was a challenge to"pass t'rat .ioy and hap I piness on to others. I TllO first meetimr r?f ll>/? 7TT 19-lIi was given over largely to making reports. iChrixtmas charities were of necessity curtailed but the fund on -hand wrr*-augmented by the dona tion of ?from?the I .ion's Club, $40.00 from the Local Alunini of State College, and a very - p. 1'niK ?h,< Parler from Wilkinson High Eleven loads of wood and fifteen baskets were locally distributed; sweaters, shoes, gifts were sent to the Wilkinson Home; toys, clothing, books and a chicken din_ nor given to the children of the day -nursery. Mrs. Hazel Pierce reported-$16. raised by the nu mbers of her club women organising for definite holnftll community work in addi-. tion to what is already being done. Plans for this will be made by a committee to be named. Our hearts were saddneed by news of the passing of Mrs. Loui-st roninam Holmes. WAVE!? LEY SlI.VKtt STARS We nut on last Tuesday night ror election for lO-l'l. Devotioiis, vere"conducted by our chaplain and the house v as opened for elecion., Miss Hart acted as moderator. Officer,, elected were as follows -'resident-.?Muvn?Maggie?JoUnsontVice-I'resident, Mrs. Inez Hawkins Secretary, Miss Farther Dean 'art; assistant Secretary. Mis: Dorjine Argoe; Treasurer, Mrs. ?ilium Smith; Chaplain. ?>!is. Lottie Wright; Business AI'jr.. Mrs 'at holing Gopgins; C: iti , Mis lertrude Sams; Reporter. Ruby Johnson. After the election was ovyi Group No. 1 planned a party in nor of Group Xo. 2, to be given t ?n.. ;..i .... mi.... i> V uiv .?UU| J A MMIi VII . A 11V11" O I.' 11U lict court, Friday night, January ?th. The party was also in hor. r of o; r four now members that joined with us thus year. Namely: Irs. Marie I'ol-inson. Miss nstim Jartin, .Mrs. Naomi Johnson and Irs. Florine Moore. As souvenir* it the party tlio guests were given >eautiful paper caps with our ^embers "wearing red, white and blue caps. The guests were entertained with dancine and playing cards. A splendid urogram was rendered with Miss Louise Gunter singing tar Dust, our club song. Mrs. Moore gave a talk mentioning M'R? iart, C aptam of Group No. 2, beng ill anTT unable-to attend th< party. We also had a solo from .'rot. James Anderson and seve (elections from tho Rnn.. of tPr> South. We want to thank Plot. Anderson for bringing the boy? .o ifui party. Othbr outstanding guests seen among the crowd were Miss Annit Mao Manisci It nd guest; Miss Googiu Whittaker and guest. Miss Hannah Johrrson, Mrs. DrelH'1 Smith and ninny others space will i not allow mentioning. We hone all of our friends enjoyed themselves. Ruby Johnson, reporter. THE PALMETTO LEAD r/o in ExcL . * ie St. Emma Choir, composed of Cad< Christmas carols in the chapel, unde f this boarding: high school, all of w n addition to their military training States, for the Christmas holidays. FLORENCE MASONS ? 41 A VE ANN U A L I1AN(}U ET The Masons of Hiram Lodge i > u.,1.1 .u..:- - -i > "---> iw. i<> ir'hi 1,111'ir annual ounquci >t the Wilson School Library arid Cafeteria Wednesday night, Dec. irth. Rev. J. E. Thomas, worshipful master, who presided in the library, stated that the lodge is buying war bond.; to hel- defend a democ. a v built bv citizens both black tnd white. He referred to Dr Mary McLeod Rcthnne, a Nezrc woman from Mayesville. S. S., who ' o?e from poverty and-obscurity t' build and become irvs'dent of Bch'me-Cuokman college. Daytona Beach. Florida, wilh Mv?. FranF lin D. Roosevelt as one of the trustees. No -<where but in America are such opportunities to be found he said. i Rev. Thomas" concluded with th?~ "nnoal to every Mason and citizen o fio his part in hastening ult.i; v4m.4H'-y. _ j PrincijTJTt (ierard AT Anderson 1 <pol;e on The Place of the ^ehoo1 m Developing-Good Citizenship. Mrs. J. F. Thomas spoke eloquently on the contributions o ' Americans of all races to our democratic way of life. Grand Depute S. C. isher of f)arington told of scholarships given by the Masons of this state in five , ^uth Carolina colleges. The Grand I^odge, he said, is also inJ L'ocf Suo> f..*. - i* * i ii > mi 111 11 in amiinnn i by buying war bonds. able way as toastmaster. kept the "ventv Masons and guests in jov- 5 iil snirits. Throughout the evening it was c " mnhasized that the ideals uf our ' bti>oeraey are worth fighting for. ~J Gordon 13. Williams, reporter 1 M I PN-BKNED1CT SOCIAL CLUIi " * The elub met at the home ' Mrs. Eva Dean H-10 AUen-Benb- ( diet court. Opening selection A* ( rieri 'a led by Mrs. Azalee Rober-on. Prayer by Mr. Robert Rice. ' Certarnly Lord was sung and th" 1 | 'pvnHonal came to a close. c Officers for the year '43 as fol j ows: President, Mr. Robert Rice: Vice-President. Mr Johnnie Rob < erson; Secretary. Mrs. Eva Dean: Assistant. Secretary. Mrs. Marion _ R ice: T re:rsu rer,~M r. Rnberson* ' Social Treasurer, Mrs.~Strsie Glov nr; Reporter. Mrs. Oneida Boozer; ! Chaplain, Mrs. Azalee Roberson. Business Managers, Mrs. Inez Tones unil Mr. Rufus Boozer. The * officers have pledged to be faith- i T1 throughout the year of 1043. ' After a very interesting meet-* 1 h" the club adiourned to meet at 5 the home of Mrs. Susie Glover 1 *'-2 Allen-Benedict, court. The i hostess of the evening served a i very delicious repast. I Mr. Robert Rice, president < Mrs. Oneida Boozer, reporter WAVERLY FRIENDLY FEW .' The Waverly Friendly Few Hub 1 "rrTt rt Thrr '"hnmr of the Vice-'--1 " resident. Mrs. Brown, 247G Ger- T lis street. Th" Chaplain, Mrs. "iola Roberts led the devotions , ti|in tini I'iwn pint iilniit prni idwd vor the business session. Next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs Frank Dreher, DOG < Green St. * Mrs. Leolo Gibson, reporter f AirSH tb PROGRAM \T MORRIS COLLEGE .SUNDAY, JANUARY 17th s Abraham, chairnuin of the De partmeot of Music, Morris college I f 'hxi Hnul musical pro. j ( Tain of the first semester. Musc lovers with discriminating taste] vill welcome this opportunity to 1 hear the entire chorus render e Gounod's Sanctus, Tostit, GoodRve and Cnrniencita (Mexican v Folk SongV by Rcigger. In addition to these numbers, the male v -lunrtct will sing a group of spir- ' ituals and humorous selections, f many of which have been arrnng- 11 ed by the director. The melodic ? and reverent voice of Eugene Pinson will again bring rapturo to 1 our souls. A most cordial -invi- S tat ion awaits you at fivo o'cfock I Sunday afternoon, January 17th. c ER )eoI . I 1 sts of the St. Emma Military r the direction of Rev. Edwin < horn are taking either agrl*, , are now enroute to their STREET i'SO ' PROGRAM FOR WEEK JANAURY 17 TO 23 Coffee Hour, G:00 n.nT Sunday: Vespers, 5:00 p. m.; | Monday: Progressive Games, 7:30 p.m. , Tuesday: U'SO Training Course for ?'esses. 7:00 p.m.; Whist and , Bridge, 8:00 p.m. (prizes) , Wednesday: Singing and Games ^ or the wives of army men 3:00, s Games, quiet and active. j ^riday: Discussion group, 7:30 p . n\: Square Dancing. 8:30 p.m. -aturday: USO Training Course go, 7:00 p.m. (prizes). c WAVERLEY Sl'NFLOWER r CLIP ? The club held its regular meet- ' ng Tuesday evening at the home , of Airs. TTiuden~oir~ WashiTlgtmr ( street. Tne devotions were brief, f and the roll was called; each member responding with a BirL-le verse. The hostess served cake c nn(' cocoa, which all enjoyed. We adjourned to meet with Mrs. j Mrs. Eula Coles, Reporter. ^ 'THE SONS OF THK SOUTH" ENTERTAINED TROOPS , AT FORT JACKSON 4 Fort Jackson, S C.. Jan. 11.? 4 'The Sons of the South," .an out- ^ standing musical quartet and one ^ if the finest vocal groups in the C( country entertained the Negro ?] roops at Fort Jackson with two v ippearances Tn post theater No, fi The first number, "Goin' to tide Up Tn The Chariot," opened jr 1 group of spirituals, after which ti 1 program of popular melodies \; md old standard favorites, includ- y\ hg 'Old Man River," "America" ^ as a prayer) and "Chattanooga w 2hoo-Choo" was given. :r The quartet comprising Walter vv toper, Charles Gordon, Algir -j lough and Carl Bryton were acompanied by Robert Price, and ^ ire appearing at military basef q nder the auspices of USO-Camp g ihows. 1 -X ?ROF. MIMS GUEST WEAKER AT SIXTH 1 DISTRICT MEETING B Prof. J. T. W. Minis, president >f the Palmetto Teachers' Associitron was guest speaker at the a ith district meeting in Conway L ast Saturday. and his party spent Saturday night in Marion at the g lome of 'Governor" Ellerliee. En- < oute to Florence Sunday morn- N ng, Mrs. Minis "can*ied" her hus- V jiind and Prof 4l-' L * ...... l/iir II Sunday school lesson. So impres- ^ sive was her teaching that the IV )rofes.sors__s?opped in Florence '.'I nd spent the Sunday school hour ir it the A. M. E. church with Dr. li md J, Cr Quarles ami Supt. T luiles. ? ri (.REENWOOD NEWS V iVpston Chapel A.M.E. Church Greenwood?Sunday was a nice lay for this time of year. Sunday M chool be^an at 10 a.m. with Supt md teachers at their posts. We uid a fine discussion and review >f the lesson. At 11:03 the- reirular worship orvice began. The pastor prench- Ul d a wonderful sermon from Ito- " nans 11:15; Cor. 8:1.1: Where- ^ ore if meat mnkr jny brother to J,"1 iffenit, T will eat no flesh while J **j he world stnndeth; lest I make 11 y brother to offend.. Every one .. njoyed the sermon. Mr. William Brown of this city - , vho finished Benedict College a ^ \iort while ago and has been ^ corking in New York returned ast week to visit his parents be- f( ore being inducted into the Ar- ff ny. He attended Weston Chapel ^ Sunday nnd mnde a fine talk. s |jj Mrs. Hattie Ware is visiting ti or daughter Mrs. Corinne N. w lartor in Pittsburg and Clairton, fi 'a. Returning she will visit her * ou8in Mr. Carter m Harrisburg. UXILIARY VIVIAN MA/.YCK ro CO FORT DES MOINES Lieut. Dorothy E7 Cooper. Atav 1 \C recruiting officer at Ft. Jack- i ton has announced that Auxiliary -1 Vivian A. Mazyck, colored, o f < Kingstree, S. C., has lieen taken : itf the reserve lLst and will re- J. >brt tor active duty on Jan. 18, tt Fort- !>< ? .Vfoirn-s.-hmrTT,?for n 'our week's basic course in xnili- ' try training. YCtUUNTKFK WOREERi* " WANTED FOR RKI> CROSS Wanted colored women to sew ] ror colored soldiers at the Columbia Air Base. Transportation fur- i tis.xed -Free and Free Lunch at ;ho Air Base Call ' MRS. RUTIL BUTCHER, " Phone 2-915.1; or ..the Red Cross ' mice, I'none 2-8(>94. RED HILL BAPTIST CHURCH - Rev. C. If. Land, Paator \\ oodruff?The pastor was at 1 ;iis post and dtdiverd a -soul stir-? ring sermon. We were delighted a Kavo 1 * iTfe holidays. At 3 o'clock the funeral of Bro. , Xoah Stewart who departed this i ife Dec. 34, 1942 waK held. J We were glad to have brother J jeorge Johnson home on furlough. < NINETY SIX NEWS t Mr. Kenneth Harris and Mr. f iVilliani Williams'* Philadelphia [ ion and father of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Harris arrived Jan. 3rd to yjend a two weeks' vacation. Pheir many friends welcome them tome. Pvt. Williams Harris has been < jromotod to Cpl. in the DrSrAr \ The many friends of Mrs. Ma- i ie Butler and family sympathize | > ,vilh her in the sad news, that 5 he home of her son Mr nnd Mrs.- ? 3aul Butler of Anderson was de- 1 itroyed by fire Jan. 8 with the c oss of their three months old ! >aby boy. Mrs. Marie Butler has been ill r ibout ?three month*.?Her?many j riends wish for her a speedy re- j. overy, Mr. Archie Smith of Philadel)hia spent the holidays with his j nother Mirs. Cora Smith and fam ly. 1 Tae Union Choir program was , f tehUrftt- Bethlehem Sunday .T:8Ct~ >.m. This was S real musical east. The Silver Tone Quartet ras at its'beat. These young mer eally can royally entertain any ongregatron. Give them a musinl date in your church. Write (' dr. Andrew Alexander, Ninety i ' ux, >. C. Our collection was $8.01 i Ve gave a donation to the quaret for their" splendid renditions. a Mrs. Wyneva Robinson of Cftar t nttc, N. C. was the gjest of Mrs. J iUcile Boyd GhristfffgS. Mr. W. L Marshall. Snpt. o f Jj lethlehem?Sunday school is at is post of duty every Sunday, nd the school is largely attend- t? d by adults, young1 people and hildren. Comb to Sunday school d ou will meet a 'hearty welcome E ne and all. ^ A Christmas supper was given i honor of the Bethlehem Bap- 81 :st Sunday school Adult Class lo. 2 at the home of Mr, and Mrs r'esley Williams^ The guests layed different games; then wc ere ushered into a beautiful din ig room. The table was decorated ith all kinds of Christmas decoltion. The dinner consisted of verything heart could wish to eat nd drink. Everybody enjoyed le supper. Mt. and Mrs. \V. T. oggs and son were the guests f honor. After supper Mr. and Irs. Johnson were showered. Mr. nd Mrs. Williams received very ice Christmas gifts. Miss Gladys Johnson left for enedict Saturday morning. She njoyed her vacation at home. The Adult Class No. 2 will meet * t the home of Mr .ma \f-* v' . Harris at 4:30 o'clock. A surprise birthday party was ivon at the home of Mrs. Lind- ?y Williams on the eve of the few Year, Dec. 31st. When Mrs. i'illiams returned from a visit, er home had been entirely chang d, into a cozy dining room; as Trs. Williams came over the ireshold the guests were waitlg in the dark and sang out fappy Birthday to You. Mrs. W. Roggs presents the beautiful ift to Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Carle Goodwin made a resolution to Irs. Williams. Many games were. by the goi'VTH. ? IT. CARMEL A.M.E CHURCH Rev. D. C. Brown. Pastor Sunday was. a fine day for the lurchgoei*. S. S. opened at the sual hour with supt. Furgcrson nd teachers at their posts. Rev. arroh, pastor of Willington Ciriit was the guest preacher. He >ftd tbr SctiptureTTesson Tsaiah lapter. HTs text was taken from le 22 chapter of St. Luke. lie devered a fine sermon which whs rjoyed by all. Mrs. Hrown was our isitor also. We were very glad to ave her worship with us. Wc hope lftt she will cflhle again soon. $5 was raised for trustees; $4.00 >r pastor; $1.10 for sick and $1.50 >r the guest, speaker. Making a >tal of $11.60. Those on the sck at Everlyn Stoddard and Mrs. Mat e H. Alston. We hope that they ill recover soon. Visitors and -iends ara*. invited to worship 1th us at any time. Mary Belle Dorrah, reporter k. S BROOKLYN, N.Y. NliWS i On I)ec. 19. 1912 Mrs. Kcna B Uekaid of no. 7 Deeature St; v?v.' i suprise birthdav party lor h<"i ' ion, Mr. James Coleman. Fifteen | )f his friends were present. Ho re- . ieved many lovely jjit'ts. Cocktail iml cake were serve;! by Miss Alsoii,and M'"^ Poole. " ~~7~ ~ Worthy Hay spent, the holidays in 'leyeland. Ohio v i'.h their father mil mother, Mr. an.l Mrs, Blair ihX, , M is. Mary Pud"of New York ' Jity spent the holidays with hoi ion and dauirhter. Mr. and. Mrs lohn Poole <>f Philadelphia. Pa. Mr. J.W. Kltnore of I.aim ns.S.C ird. On Dee. 27 Mrs. 1 Icte irc rVelch trove a c> ktai! party. Th'ir< "ere twelve present and all had v ' ovely time , On .T*in, .1. Mr*. Pic'-ov' ? ' ' family VnM^rrriTTTr-rvrrTrTTTT'r'rr- Mr. Fhnore. M"?. Mary. Pnde. Wis. Floronee WcTTh an I daii"b'o" ilrs. Mary Thomas yf 1' v>:l J U1L. .4. I. Mr. Lee Riekard o' V. ls in^" on. D.C. and two of his friends. The mer.u was -tomtit,. i";"e. ai-' hopped liver, roast chicken. vr' ;ravy, maeoroni. string beans. pea? Hid [On Jan. in, 1912, 7! <=. Rieka:<' tfr~Jamos Wilson, J.N. ElnioVe ar J ilrs. Mary Poole went t(. Philad ' >hia and spent the dr.v with Mr ind Mrs. John Poole. They had r ine tiipe. In the cvenin-r crame were played and at-iL-lit) o'clo ] hey all left for New York. Mr. Elmore .is p'annintr to leave 'or homo Jan. 10. Ho visited many daces of interest while in the city. McC.VLL NEWS Sunday was a attic cold how?ver the church goers wore at the rarious churches.- At Fair Plain \MEZ church the sc twice was .cry good, the Rev. H. R. Robinem was at Vis best using as a text torn Again. Collection $12:00. A lonation amounting to SI.50 was aisod. Mrs. Julia Hanniblo of It urge niold, N. J., spent a few days witir 4 >arents. Mr. and .Mrs. M. He- J ;hea^She looks the picture o 1 icalth. Any time you want some :to t< late tailoring work d me se?- Mr ). Ripken. , The PTA meeting will be heh Tuesday nights of each week unti. Mrthcr ? ? i Rosa L. Hethoa. reporter * GILBERT NEWS , ! Sunday wa^ a very beautiful lay for church goers and quite a ew Wltrp fnmw] nr> thoir vlqu-. * n \ hurch. This being' The first Sab- -t >ath for services in the New Year ! t Zion Hopewell Baptist church. 1 >e wepe glad to welcome our Pas- i or Rev.. H. E. Taylor and his at- : cactivu-MT. ?e J er being confined to their honn t We are also glad to have our ( ?acher, Miss Eloise Boozer to wor- 1 hip with us every preaching Sun t ay. Both Rev. Taylor and Miss < loozer are efficient leadr esund ommunitv. Too much cannot be ^ aid of the splendid work they art 1 oing. ? Toys and Togs to 1 m HP/ ^ pi * .,v' WHATCH your ~ youngster's ~ eye? 1 I thine when he tees menagerie I under the Chrietmam tree. Von ran I make theae animals from any scrap* of material you may find in your sewing basket, stuff them with cotton batting. This Christmas will find us celebrating in the old-fashioned way, making a little count for a lot. While youYe in the mood for making gifts, crochet a bib for tb# , toddler, and booties in the latest open-toed style for the tiny Mis < outer in yum circle of acquaintances. Directions for crocheting tl formation about dm tan may be ot loorimq envelope to tne ntwufwori Rev. .M. I*. Pearsgn,Castor '^t^S " ? as Supt. tor 104.'{ in charge. YVe j|B discussed ami enjoyed a very beau1.1 ui fl's.sijii. Many visitor? were . #fl Pearson preached"tr^pffiidid "Ij^k m??u t<> the irornTiijr worshiper?- ;^| Hi- t'M taken from Joshua J:rr-1. Visitors V/eie: Pvt. HaH>WV9 Jot ns'.n. .Miss Mamie Rush, Mis# '.43 Pt-arliiTo'Adanis. Miss aCtherin*'~^SH liiiiiey ;nul Mr. Walter Norman. Vv^tuO We were also very glad to have Pvt. O'in I teas, a former member ''pfjH to order with -MisK Gladys Butterit'tiiijf pi csidfiit. OfFkers for this ' ~ jSMI auxiliary will be elected next SunAt nijfht services Rev. Peartot) Kya liariell joined our "hurch \. W. f ormic were Sunday dinner jlB quests of I)ea. and sister R. Bas - yd. The nephew. Pet David ja^^B \\lute of Den. and sister Bassard also visited them S'-nduy after I no officer* for the auxiliaries "?f the church were elected for 1'j,:l A program in interest of the Hew rally will be rendered Sunday it 3:'15. sponsored by Misses Georr.v. Helton and Gladys Butler. Rev M. P. Pearson will be the speaker ^ eu are also urjyed to cooperate ^ vitn Mr. David J. Butler, Mr. 1 frank Anderson, Jr., Mr. William and Ml*. Jasper Mitchell who ire giving a sandwich party at 1 Andy's Luncheon. Jan. 12th. ' You are also invited to attend ihe Boyless Wedding which will be given at Zion Canaan Baptist ?h;*veh, February- 11th. Miss Gladys Buticr, reporter The members brought the nastor mite a few nice things including anned fruit i?d!y. wood and many >the?- iseful things that were very vH nuch appreciated. ___ JH jo instead, we were favored with i very interesting and inspiring sermon from the Itev. R.B. Story do nreaeiied from the 12th chapter ind Utii-verse of the Acts of the \postles. Subject: God will deliver ?T1 Miss Iluth Dennis, of Columbia ipcut *>unday with ner father and Mother and sisters. Messrs. Charlie and Uther Denlis. brothers and members of Zion Jopewell church left a few. weeks tgo to enter service for our coun.? ry. Charlie is stationed at Fort Biagg. NYC. and Uther is in Camp Robinson,' Little Rock. Ark. These oung men are .sons of Mr. George \ ?i 1? ' -* hat will enter services soon. t"!>"her "nd student,, of Gilbert "School are smiles, over a >eautiful new stove presented to hefn by the Supt. ol the Gilbert Schools for tho new yeur. Miss Ollip Mru> Dennis is still 3 onfined to her home but much ni proved at this writing. Francine Clark, reporter ; ~ 7"". rg Make for .Toddlers) ^ r ' " , JP.:^ ;V.4M S';^: - % BTOr-::4 ?J EpF:&'> ' ' I faL ; : V y . > ,' $ - ^ ^ ~r~- ' - - - '* ... - * i ^ ' 1