Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Saturday, Jaftuary 30, 1043. - ' < <-< < <"? S PERSONAL!' MENTION l tr' / Through the invitation of the ? Beautivians of Sumter, 3. C. Mad* j ' am Julia E. Bret-land, was th^ in-J VIIL'U glll'M I" il Ollt IT I.Cil Oil J *7 January IT, 19-13' at Sumter. It ,0 was an enjoyable affair.' Mw. i K Carrie S. Long Edwards St., vrns hostess. ~ " ' THE WAVERLEY FRIENDLY h FEW CLUB S The club met at the home of the A President Mr. and Mrs. E. F.ddes ? Allen-Benedict court. The meeting was opened in its usual way. ^ The president called for old and <3 new business. We are planning a tea to be given at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Harris Feb. 7th. You are invited to attend. Next ^ meetine will be at the' home of _o Mrs. Gibson TY02 House street. ^ Mrs. Leola Gibson, reporter q J? DEBORAH SOCIAL CLUB 4 V1 The club met at the home o i ?' Mr. and Mrs. Sumter Mondnv. f January 25, and was called to order t at 8:30 by the Vice-President, Mr. 3 Outen. We sang Remember Me f led by Mrs. Taylor; prayer Mrs. a af Jordan; scripture lesson was road by the Chaplain, Mrs. Green, St. t Luke 3:4-0. The minutes of the v last meeting werc read, received . ?and adupteiLr~Tho-roti?was callotT a each member responded with Bible 1 verse and dues. The house was 1 opened for business. We have g two new members: Mrs. Haynes. t and Miss Followers. We are very h glad to have them. . c There will be a silver tea Sun- i day, January 31 at the home of 1 Mrs. Green F-3, Allen-Benedict court. t Mrs. Sumter reported for the j suppei riven Saturday night which r was very successful. We came to ^ a close to meet next Monday nite s with Mrs. Clarke. God /> > with , you was sung and we stood ad- f tcurned. I ? WAVERLEY SILVER IS ! ST^US CLUB o We were entertained on lalst s Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Inez Hawkins, 1221 Lyon St. The house was called to order by our vice-president and first song was led by Miss Eunice Warren; j prayer was offered by Mrs. Naomi 3 Johnson, second song by our pres- ^ ^ ident. Mrs. Hawkins then ctilled for the roll and minutes of the ^ ~ previous meeting, wnicn were road c - by our assistant secretary. The house was then opened for busi- 3 ness. Our vice-president gave us ( u wonderful talk subject "Loyalty g co each Other". Everyone was benefited by it. We want to .thank our many friends that cooperated v with lis on last Saturday night , and want you to know we are al ways?ready - to help you in any way we can. We were very sorry to have our Chaplain, Mrs. Wright absent due to illness of her moth- h \v~ 1? * - -v*. ??c- nw^tr iui ncr ii ispeoiy re- w covery. Blest he the Tie, was sung - and we we ; dismissed to meet a' Li the homo >f FT Hart. So until ii next wee) The Stars are wishing a all of yoi i happy weeK-end. a THE HIGJ HATTERS SAVING f< AND SOCIAL CLUB . ? ' " .1 Our weekly meeting was held on y Monday night, .January 25th. In g the absence of the President, Mrs. v Young called the house to order q Mrs. Wilson conducted the devotional by singing Brightly Beams n and carried it out in it*- regular n way. ,v fcrf The roll was called. The min- q w j^es of the previous meeting Were Cl ?? read, approved and adopted. Then a the meeting was back in charge of ^ Mrs. Young. She took charge of n,? ?a * A L.-l VllV IlIUVllll^ clIIVI WUI1V 111 Li* LI1C UUM nesa scsaion and discussed it in a y ^brief manner. Wc wish to extend ^ ^^fchanks to our friends who cooper^^ated with us on Saturday night at the supper that was given at the v home of Mrs. MeClain. It was a S grand success. si Wc are also asking our friends n t Silver Stars and the High Hatters, p maybe you won't get enough en- p 'joyment at our East-end Union ^ Ball on Thursday night, January ^ 28. The Odd Fellows' center maybe too far for your' convenience. . We will cfome nearer, please meet us at the Palmetto Chauffeurs club on Monday night, February 1 1st to a Sport Dance grten by the * Waverley Silver Stars, group No. e 1 and the High Hatters club. A ie prize will be given. Each member expressed an enjoyable evenidty. Cl Our next meeting will be a| the S home of Mrs. MeClain on 2BJU u r Gervais street, Tuej^lay. nigfrt f I ' SQT ni.iVKK 11 ROMOTED TO TECHNICAL EUUKANT 1 Camp Shelby, Mlss^ Jan, 22ud -Staff Sergeant Oliver 'H. John- i >n has been recently promoted i ) the grade of "Technical Serennt. * . Techni:al SefgT'ant Johnson is i i the Medical Detachment of the j 3Gch Engineer Regiment, Camp helby, Mississippi. Technical Sel cant Jo'rnson is the son of Mrs, Tiviu K. Johnson and the lite Dr idmund Johnson of Anderson. His pie-Army training has roven to be an invaluuble aid in is success. He attended South Carolina tato College i n Orangeburg here he majored in the biologial sciences. iOl'TH CAROLINIAN ? COMMISSIONED XSKEGEE, ALA. Jan. 2c-,--Secnd Lieutennant Emmet J. Rice i toiv oeventn Ave., I\e\v York Mty, recently assigned to duty at he Teskcgetr Army Fly in g School, .as signally honored very recently k'hen he received a commission 10111 the Army Flying Forces Staistical School at Harvard Univerity, Cambridge, Mass. ? the irst Negro offi er candidate to j ittend this School. I.ieutennant Rice was selected roni the Tuskegee'Flythg Schoor vhere he was stationed as an enisted man to study for a lieutcnintship at the Air Corps Adminstration School at Miama. Beach, "lorida. After completing some ix weeks of training and study here, because of his aptitude and lis exceptional background, he was hosen to pursue a special course n Army statistics at Harvard Jniversity. The newly commissioned lieuennant received both undergradlate and graduate derrreeE in fi- . lanco and statistics from New fork City College. He was still tudying at that institution when re?was?imlueted into?the?ai nied orees. The lieutenant's mother, Mrs. >.S. Rice resides at 109 Council St. in Sumter, S. C., where she is mployed as principal of Mayesille High School. "HREE SOUTH CAROLINA VOMEN ENROLL IN WAAC Fort Jackson,-S. C., Jan. 21st? 'hree Negro women, residents of iouth Carolina, have enrolled in h e Women's Army Auxiliary Jorps, according to Lieut. Marian I. Judell, WAAC recruiting of tier at Fort Jackson. The new auxiliaries are: Emma !. Marshall, Leesvillc; Ida M. Jlenn, Batesburg and Helene C leele, Summerville. The Auxiliaries have been trans erred to the WAAC Reserve and ill remain at their homes until ailed to report for active duty. THE VICTORY SOCIAL CLUB On January 20th the club held .8 first meeting at thp home of Irs. Pauline Richerson 1619 Two loteh road. The opening; selecion was "What a Friend We Have i Jesus"; prayer was repeated nd the last selection was "Just Closer Walk with Thee". The officers were elected as ollows: Chairman Miss Irene luidcr; President, Mrs. Pauline licherson; Secretary, Mrs, Essie leOormltf; Ass't. Sec., Miss Edith cott; Treasurer, Mrs. Gladys ord; -Stele Commrttee, Miss L. uider. The roll was called, each member esponded with a Bible verse. The tooting was adjourned, the next leeting will be held at Mrs. iladys Ford, Apt. E-4, Allen-Bendict court at 8 o'clock on JanM; ry 26, 191.'). Asking every mcmer to please be on time. Alia* lihuka .M.ilJrr. irinirlrr ? iSSIGNEI) TO SEVENTH INGINEER TRAINING GROUP Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.?Priate James L. Porter, Columbia, n ...u? ?,i ... .V>. W||W IUV.VIIIIJ VIIVVICU I I I 1 I I t-c* 1 y ervice, has arrived at the Engieer Replacement Training Cen?* here for rrn intcnaire ti Mining rQgrani in preparation for comat engineer duty. He is assigned r> the 7t4i Engineer Training Iroup. (Colored). Training will include basic sub cts like close and extended order rill, manual of arms, rifle marksYantfhip "and -combat principles as 'ell as the functions of military ngineering - use of tools and quipment, 1/uilding of fixed and ioating bridges .demolitions and onstruction of roRds and obstacles loldiers go from here to tactical nits or to-Special training or oficor candidate schools. Ji H AKlJh.V SlKI.t r rSTT UFFF.KS VAK1KP -FKOCKA-M- -Those who romr into the Jfav- ~ lion Street USO during the week of February 1-7 will tincl it bust-, linjr with varied activities which seek entertainment, but ti ose who wish self-irnproveineut?and in?or~ . , , I mauon as wen. In ad(iition to the usual ping pong. <piiot-games,4tbra-ry.- anch repertoire of classical and swing music, the USrLclub offers the following special program for the week, and extends a sne.ial invitation to all friends to attend the regular Coffee Hour and Vespex-. Service: Monday, February 1?Art Class; Games. Tuesday, Feb. 2?Bridge-Whist; Hostess Trailing course Wednesday, Feb. 3?Civilian anu (SoTdier Sing Night Thursday. Feb. 4?Soldiers' Wives, The WAMs Friday,' Feb. 5?Civilian and Soldier Talent Night Saturday, Feb. 6-?Bingo; Weiner roa?-.t. => - Sunday, Feb. 7?Vespers; Coffee, Coffee Hour. vyn ounuay, January or, mere will be music from Booker Washington high school to entertain those who come to drink coffee and chat with friends. The speak er for Vesper Hour on February 7 will be Reverend J.1 M. Hinton who will speak-on the gcneial subject of "Brotherhood", the theme for February. THE SOUTHERN SISTERS The Southern Sisters Social and Savings club recently organized held their third meeting of the year on Monday, January 25th at the home of Mrs. Annie Bell Dante ler 1515' Manning Ave., with the 'President?"Mrs. Ada Pinckney. The opening selection "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" was led by the Secretary Mr* I.illie Pam/-af? ter which the Lord's -Prayer was chanted; another selection was led by Mrs. Dantzler. Euch member recited a beautiful Bible Verse, then the house was opened for busi ness. Assistants to the officers were elected. Mrs. Sallie Gadsden being elected vice-presidentf.' Other business of interest were discussed then the roll was called each member was present which includes seven. Visiting us were Mrs. Pauline Brown formerly of Charlotte, N. C., but now of Colum bia and Mrs. Jannie Williams of Manning Ave. We enjoyed having them so much."" Visitors are always welcome. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Gadsden, 2429 Haskel Ave., Monday; February 1st. After dismission Mrs. Williams assisted the hostess in serving a delicious repasti WOMAN'S AUXILIARY OF PIEDMONT MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEETS The Woman's Auxiliary of the South Caroliiia Medical Dental and Pharmaceutical Association Piedmont District held its monthly meeting Jan. 14 at the home ol Mrs. S. D. Brown, Spartanburg. The National President-El?ct Mrs. Alexander of Charlotte, N. C., was present and. discussed some - very- i m porta rrt phases?of the National Auxiliary. Mrs. Broiie, a member of the Charlotte Auxiliary was present also v and made encouraging remarks. Members present were: Mrs. J. J. Clinton, Lancaster; Mrs. W. R. Laney, Rock Hill; Mrs. Harry Thoma^ Mrs. H. E. Hill, Mrs. Sha.rpe, Seneca; Mrs. R. M. Norris, GafTney and Mrs Brown , of Spartanburg. Afier tftt' meet I Jig the momners and guests assembled at the USO where a delicious turkey supper was served. Among the guests were Miss Vera Dixon, Pendleton Miss Daniels, Whitmire; Miss Williams, Seneca; Miss Edith Duf fie, Mi'ss Outcn, Miss Summers. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Woodson, Mr.. ?Mrs.? lOugrne?Rivei s,?Spar-" ' tanburg, SOLDIER AND WIVES PROGRAM AT LADSON Tho public is invited to attend .To Soldiers and Wives Program sponsored by I^adson Missionary Society,, Sunday, Feb. 7, at 4 oclock. Mr. J. RL Hinton, Master of Ceremonies and Speaker. Dont's forget the date and placei Sundayi Feb. 7, at djadson Presbyterian church, Sumter street. Mrs. G. T. tfillard, President , Mrs. C. E. Rutherfordr Sec'y. I 'THE PALMETTO LEj Marriage Announced '.^.Vs ^^PBH Rev. and Mrs. H. i). Browne of St. Georg3, S. C., announce the carriage of their daughter Helen of Washington, N. C. Both Mr and Mrs. Edwards are graduates of AlIon university. They are now living in-Brooklyn. V. Y., where Mrs. Edwards is attending Columbia university and Mr. Edwards is employed by the city in its transportation system A NOTE OF APPRECIATION We, the Colored Soldiers of the Columbia Army Air Base, wish to our grateful thanks, to the colored Citizens of Columbia for their cooperative spirit in entertaining us. Sunday, Jan. 24th nearly 20C men were welcomed in the various homes and churches of the city, The services were tributes to theii religions and the dinners were sumptuously prepared. Benedict College also must receive its due homage for their patriotic gesture in allowing us to use their gym. We?also would?like?to extend our "Group appreciation to all of our Commissioned Officers for their cooperation with the Citizens of Columbia." We cannot name them all, but to Chaplain Perkins, Lt. Major, We must thank t'nem personally for their untiring efforts in bringing "Home" o our soldiers. Yours for Victory, The Colored Soldiers of the CAAB. FEDERATION NOTES The Sunlight Club meeting of January 21st, offered a program replete with information and Inspiration. Mr. Birnie of State College as leader of a group; discussing "Fighting on the Home Front" Introduced the following named speakers: Mr. Gabe Buckman, Miss Mattie Pegues, Mrs. Harpei and Mr. J. P. Burgess. ' Mr. Bucknian discussed "Producing," emphasizing poultry raising, stressing the important ohases: Miss Pi><nioc fnir-r.,1 the "Consumer," with special reference -to tlie necessary amount of milk, butter, fruits, vegetables etc., that children of varying ages and adults at different ages and varied occupations MUST have; Mrs. Harper talked about the importance of health?emphasizing the necessity of being p re pared should disaster come; Mr. Burgess gave his hearty endorsement to all that had been said. He made a plea for a 'Day Room' for our boys, w*hich met with nparty approval. In the business session which followed, Mrs, Wilkinson asked Mrs. E. B. Rowe to give a resume of the works of a special committee meeting with Mrs. George Davis a few days prior. Mrs. Rowe gave a comprehensive statement of what was accomplished relative to the organization of a Citizens Service Corps which will muster the aid of all of the women to serve on the home front. A committee was appointed to work out the details of the. "Silver Tea" which is observed thruout the state on Sunday dearest the birthday?February 18th?of the revered and honored Dr. R. S. Wilkinson. A statement lor the state clubs hns been sent out by Miss M. E. Scott of Florence who is State Chairman. Mrs. Sallie Daniels reported $15.00 for her club on the Special fund. Tlie Club room at the Center was comfortable beyond expression. Reason? Our recently installed 'heater. VDER "HOSPITALITY SUNDAY FOR \ -^VIR BASK SOLDIERS , j Zion Rapt., Union Rapt., Friend? I jship Bapt.L and Zion Canaan, (of . State Park) welcomed soldiers[ from The Columbia Army Huso j t bun day into their services, and af- ' terwards into homes for dinner and * n V m..._ t-? ~ . < ? ?w._i tivui ? i wu nunurea sol-1 * - liters were thus 'entertained, and * they report contacts clvey will hold ' dear in years to come. Zion Bap- \ list served dinner in its j-papinus j dinning room, and the men were entertained by the young and oldladies. Liov.t. Patterson aeeompanied the men who worshiped at Zion ] remaining with the men until they left. The Lieutenant was deeply!, impressed with the services at Zi- 11 on, and enjoyed the dinner along , wit'n his men; * Chaplam Perkins, Asst. Base < Chaplain worshiped at Union Bap- . tist, spoke, and planned to return 1 "agum to worship in our church services. Chaplain Perkins was in 1 charge of the plans from the Army " Base. James M. Hinton was in charge of the plans in the city.' I Rev. Hinton is Sunday preacher to the Negro men in uniform at The Columbia Army Base, and accord mp to Chaplain Perkins, has the largest attended service. , Chaplain Perkins, and Rev. Hln; ton wish to take this opportunity i of thanking the pastors, and memf=Hsers of^ach chtrrcli lor thi3 type of . needed contacts for our men in uniform. < James M. Hinton 1 r MORE WAACs FROM 8. C. i Ft. Jackson, S.C. Jan.UT?Lieut, i Marran M". Judell, WAAC recruit- . ing officer at Fort Jackson, an- . nounces that the following Negro women from .South Carolina have < - enrolled in the WbmerPs Army J Auxiliary Corps: Elizabeth Shan- ' non, Columbia; *^>ra L. Mayes, of _ SpPrtn")7'"'g N'""*1!)* E. Jack- J son, of Trenton. The new Auxiliaries have been ' transferred to the WAAC Reserve 1 and wrll remain at their homes until called for active duty, it is stated. 1 FRIENDLY "14" SOCIAL CLUfl[< The Friendly Fourteen Social ( club will open for the year '43 Thursday night, January 28th. Our books arc open for old and new joiners. Hope all can be out with us on that night and enjoy your- 1 self at the opening and for further 1 y information read tho Palmetto -1 Leader. We arc hoping to have 1 many more joiners this yeur than ^ in years past. We are looking 1 forward for better progress in '43 < Yours as President, Mr. George \ Brown. Vice-President, Mr. Sam ( Williams; Secretary, G. W. Mc- < Daniel. - t SALEM AND WESLEY METHODIST CHURCHES * Florence, S. C.?The first quar- ' terly conference for the charge was held Sunday, January 24, conducted by Rev. C. C. Reynolds, district superintendent. All officers 1 were at their posts with a splen- v did report. We paid our quota in 1 full, $42 and a bonus of $6.95. All ' officers along with Rev. Reynolds * was much pleased with thg_jg ports,' especially Bro. Abraham, , our district steward. In fact Bro. k Abraham is always on the job, he * is an all-round steward. Rev. Reynolds, also preached 8 taking his text from Luke 15:18, subject A Great Decision. There * was nn unusual large audience to 1 hear him, and all reported tr ^ have enjoyed the message very ' much. The charge is looking forward 1 - *** a ginmt year, mulct the lemlei- ~ ship of the new Pasor, Rev. W. D. ' " Primus. ' GEORGETOWN NEWS * S Pfc. David Bealc of New York now stationed at Camp Davis, * North Carolina, was the week-end t guest of Professor Charles &. ( Browne, 1707 Front street. Pfc. J Beale is a personal friend of Prof. Browne and the rest of the fam- u uy m iNe\v York. ti? expressed nimself as being well please*! with I his first visit to South Carolina t and Georgetown in particular. Ho I worshipped^at Bethel AME church Sunday morning and was impress- -X ed with such beautiful And up-to- ? dat? services. He especially enjoyed the solo so beautifully sung ? by Mr. Lloyd Smith "My Desire".""3 The sailor, Mr. Frnnk Thomas I from San F"ranaisco, Cal., met the t soldier Mr. Reale at dinner at the f home of Prof. Browne on Sunday i afternoon. IEV. R. S. LAWRENCE lONOKEI) W ITH SURPRISE ai 1IRTHDAY PARTY w - ?' ir 1 he South (Carolina Leajjue gave 5 Metropolitan Community churih. S'ew York City and trustee of the ^1 south Carolina Ix^a^jue a surprise y Birthday" ^Friday evening y January 15th at the lovely home of ^ Mr. and Mrs. William Ward. 102T ^ Seventh Ave. Mrs. Ward is a Tiembef Ttf-ttTF South Carolina ^ League, Inc. Mifls"Matfgie L. McLaughlin, organizer of the South Carolina League anil promoter of the affai) 0 wishes to thank the following per- *v jons who helped to make it a sue- ^ cess. Assemblyman William T c< Andrews, president; Mrs. AiYriTe W ~ Coakley, first vice president. Mrs. James Veal, treasureri^MrT -Bern" ^ jamin Smiley, Sgt.-of-Arms; Chap h lain, Mr, Caesar Sexhrook-;?Mrs. ? Alice Frost, Rev. H. W. B. White: e< Chairman of Sick committee?Mr." G Richard Grant; Trustees. Dr. R7 w S. Willcfircnn \f ?* i n *'' ' -. ? ??. i/unnru 1?11CK- a ey, Mr. Howard I). McGill, Mr. Sylvester McMillan and Mrs. Lillian ,] Paris. 2 Due to the short time from fSun- n day to Friday, the organized was unable to contact as many people g as she. .desired. However* she = wishes to thank Rev. William L. fmes for- the lovely acknowledg- ? ment, although he could not be -. present. jL Assemblyman William T. v Andrews, assemblyman of the C21st r district, New York'City, presented the birthday gift for the South p Carolina League. c< The following persons attended a the affair: Rev. and Mrs. R. S. w Lawrence, guests of honor; Revs. J J. N. C. Davis, Charles Young j o Trigg, Joseph Blaekwell, Joseph J Aldridge, Nathaniel .^Harrington: Mrs. Zelinc Nesbit, Mrs, Sarah o Alston, Mrs. Willa Rowe Carete. v Mrs.'Helen Webster, Mrs. Bertha 0 UcSwaif>r-Mr*7-Beutatr^Brown, Mrs Luella Reed, Messrs Charles Al- ^ TJ i--* ? -- - .wiu, unv iu ruuntame, r.. Maloney ind others. g b SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB si The club met at the home o f Mrs._Lizz.ie Griffin? Allen-Bene- ^ iict Court Monday night , Jan. 25th. Opening song by >Lr. Laury Scripture lesson by the president ^ Songs by Mrs. Eliza Fogle and cj Mrs. Sophia Ro/ieh. The min- ? jtes of the last meeting were yj "ead and approved. TTie house g vas opened for business. After j A'hich the roll-was?caBerl; each ^ nember responded with a Bible ^ rerse and dues. $34.25 was raised, g iVe had one new member Mr. jadson Roach. Our next meeting p vill be at the home of Mrs. Mary n joode, 1715 Lady St. Everybody ;xpressed themselves as enjoying a htr repast. w Mrs. Julia Glenn, Reporter. WOODRUFF NEWS Ji "few Bethel Baptist Church lev. A. D. Duncan, Jr., Pastor _ m Sunday school was fine as us- " lal. After Sunday school several M vent to various churches. Among in hose who motored to Beaver Dam to laptist church were Mr. ames Mill h< r, Mr. Henry Gilliam, Mrs. Irene w Thompson^ Mr. Jesse Gogjrins and m ilrs. Theada Robinson. Mr. and fr drs. Henry Martin, also Mrs. Liler \\ lobby, Margaret Rooks and Mrs. Jarrie Crumwell, also worshiped gi it Beaver Dam. tr Mrs. Hattie Madden has spent M' hree weeks here with her mother r iirs. Hanna Tanner and sisters. ilr$. Nora Wirmaod-Mrs-r-Dula ft 'arks and other relatives. -.After Li t pleasant visit she has returned w o Asheville, N. C. ' " A1 i.wt. K.itin Ward i> vaoting hw> -y nother of Chimney Rock, N. f B? ilrs. Caroline Edwards. se Mr. Fred Winn, a patient in the 8* lospital in Charlotte, N. C., is _ jetting along fine. Mr. W. W. Cannon and sister, Urs. Mattie Gibbs attended the uneral of their brother, Mr. John 'annon of Baltimore, ^d.. Sunday anuary 24th. Mr. Dennis Robinson left Sa?~ irday for Winston-Salem, N. C. Mr. Boyce an<l Roy Rogers of Vsheville, spent the week-end with heir narents Mr mid Mrs n P toners., y Mrs. Liler Hobby spent the week fljl with, her sister Mrs. Ellie iloody. 4 The prize winners in the M*<idiws' contest at Beaver Dam, viz.: (Irs. Liler Hobby, 1st prize; Mrs. Slier Gray, 2nd prize; Mrs. Hariet Gist, 3rd prize. Total collected $29.70; total jfenernl collection ^/>4. Mrs. Effie J. Parks, reporter GREEN VILLI" NEWS Mfss Viola Lates oi Manly St. r?<l Mr. John Pmckney Ha i la toe k ere united in holy wedlock Satrday evening- January 211, at :15 at the home of Rev. and [rsT S. M. H row n on Mordeeia .reel in the presence of her faler Rev. iLates, her brother and Irs, Saludia M. Young-. Mr. and [rs. Marl stock were unitcTT b y ev. S. M. Brown. Their many riends wish them many happy ears together. They are making ierr home at 5 Manly St., rear t the present timer The many friends of Mr. MarId Barton of 400A Klford St.. ill. regret to know hj ass? ill. hey hope for him a speedy, rejvery. Mrs. Ella . koBInsbn was painulty burnt on her arm last ^ek ~wKH?T cooking. It is hoped ow soon she will be well. Cpl. Robert Lee Gibson Teturnil to Camp- Gordon "in Augusta, a., Wednesday after spending n -eek with his grand parents Mr. nd Mrs. P. F. Bahh. . _ Mr. James Pearson spent the ay with relatives Friday, Jan. 2nd in the five-fork community ear Fountain Inn. The funeral df Mrs. Jannie looker Young was held at Taberacle Baptist church Thursday fternoon at 3:30. Rev. W. M. /atson officiated. Interment r~ir ^ie Ridhland cemetery. Walkerullivan in charge of funeral arangements. Miss Vivian Bo.rry of Philadelhia was called to the city on acount of the death of her grnndlother Mrs. Janie Booker-Young ho depared this life Saturday, an. 16. Miss Berry is formerly f this city. Mrs. Eloise Johnson of Wheeltg\ W. Va., attended the funeral f her mother Mrs. Janie Bookei oung. Johnsonis formerly" f this citv. : Pvt. Julius F. Robertson visiti relatives and friends last week Mr. John Morgarl remains sick. r?o -mr i . i..-, mif HUT-. .?n>rK"ii is aoic to e up and on the go after being ick for several days. Mr. B. F. Young has the symathy of his many friends in the >ss of his step-mother Mrs. Evdine Young who died in LaFaette, Ga. Funeral services, were eld at Happy Home Baptist lurch there. She leaves two ins, Messrs. Henry and Ted tarsh, three step daughters Mrs. tta Long of Chicago; Mrs. Eln_Johnson of?Columbus. Texas [rs. Soretha Freeman of Chatinooga, Tenn.; one step-son Mr. . F. Young of Greenville; one ster Mrs. Frazier Davrs of Laayette, Ga., a host of relatives id friends. The Free Will Community Club very helpful organisation start 1 about a year ago in the Parer St. section of the city, fiiet st Sunday at the home of Mrs. ilia Benjamin. The hostess serv 1 a palatable repast that was en yed very much. The club's next eeting will be held Sunday, Jan. at the -home of Mrs. Anna D. axwell. All who are interested community service are invited attend. During the Christmas ilidnys the organization gave | ell filled baskets to ten elderly ! : sick persons and- alsu fHlTled 1 uit to Hopewell Sanatorium and 'orking Benevolent Hospital. The members of the group re. ret very much that Mrs. B-. a-i roe Perry who has been very ae- i ve in this work, is leaving the | ty. Mrs. Perry rs gong to live ; New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin, Miss] nth Benjamin and Mr. Samuel rndsav went to Due West last eek to the funeral of Mr. Harry ?e. Miss Kloise Sussowell of orK is the guest of Miss Ruth enjamin. She will be here for :veral days before returning; | ic formerly lived in Due West. I \l r I ntir>ir>rf> ic uorimiclv ill , * Don't Let Tha Color Your Gl Color that drab, gray-streaked h with Godefroy'a Larieuse! Larie brings a new, rich color (bla brown, blonde) to your hair. 1 easy to use, won't rub off of wash c Permits permanents, marcels and c\ ing. Heat will not affect Larieuse i plications. Used for over 45 yei Your dealer will refund money you're not satisfied. If he doesn't hi Larieuse, (LARRY-USE), send $1. to Godefroy Mfg. Co., 3510 Olnre! St. Louis, Mo. iuu dii m CHESTER PARAGRAPHS - ^ Mr. and Mrs. , Parrott -Jl spent several days her? **? w -km with h". - parents in Jctervilla. JtfjjB H Parrott is stationed in camp' ?jH Richtuund. Y'n.,. Mrs. Hanott wa? -V* Miss Let tie Guest, daughter ?f ^3 Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Guest is to 1h> married to Mr. John B. F. W^r'9|M ley of Blackstock, 9. C., on day ni^ht, Feb. 7. 1W43, at M-e? --rS .'.ropolitan A. M. K- ^ church, -~jH 7 o'clock. Itev. 6-. - ~Coleman Kcv. Pratheus C. Land, Evan^fi .4^3 list of Washington, I). C. made a 'ifl business visit here for the WQM^^flj end. He also visited his relatives , "J A Talent Rally sponsored by Mrs. TV M. Finley, was put on ~1 at Calvary Baptist church Sunday morninp;, to culminate on the- -a second Sunday morning in Feb-, ruary. A dollar was divided a- 33 rnong 10 worker?, each worker receiving a different talent, from 1 cent to 20c. It is hoped to result in a good amount. Undertaker and Mrs. ,King are t'he parents of their ninth child, j daughter, born Saturday. Mother and baby are doing well. J Little Leatrice Talford is suffering with a bruised arm, from a fall, while roller skating. Mr. Ed. "West" Brown came up Friday from Camp Jackson with his basket ball team and played Finley Hi boys in the auditorium, - the score was 41 to 82 in favor of the visitors. A large crowd waa -9 present and every one was glad to see "West" as a soldier. Mr. Elias Glenn writes to relatives and friends from San Francisco that he is getting along fine -m the Army. He joined in the fall, was a corporal two weeks, 1 ^ sergeant-two^wecks,and" is now i Staff sergeant, and wears the ~1 nsigniu of this office on his sleevp The walks at Finley Hi school are gay each afternoon with the Na sound of children's voices?roller onaitiig. ua11 over town, xnese icw warm days, boys arc shooting 1 marbles and flying kites?the pas time of these young folk?some ? 1 early flowers are in bloom, all of this makes one think of approach . J mg spring even if we are expect- ""^^5 mg more cold weather. Miss Lueile ("Wright, student at Friendship College, Rock HHl, 1 came home for the week end having accompanied her friend Miss Maggie B. Sanders home, because ~~3 of Miss Sanders being ill, i Mrs. Easter Hardin is not well at her home on J_eter St. Clinton College teams played here Friday night of last week. Finley Hi won both games. The friends were glad to see Mrs. Julia B. Shaw, wife of the president, who accompanied the teams and her two daughters, Chris- -J tene and Theresa. They are formerly from Chester. It is hoped that iiis conditon will soon improve. Pvt. James Farmer of Camp Butner, Durham, N.C., spent several days . here visiting his wife, "Mrs, Onvi-a Farmer and their children. _ The Enoree Union will be held at Mt. Calvary Baptist church on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30th -and 81st. Rev.- W.R Martin pastor * ' Mrs Pearl Humbert is ill. We wish for her a speedy recovery The funeral of Mr. Calvin Jones who died suddenly last Wednesday while getting his shoes shined was held at Springfield Baptist church Sunday. Mr. Jones, a veteran of the first World \Var, is survived by his wife Mrs. Lela Jones, bis mother and other ielfr ?j tives. Rev. C. F. Gandy was the _J officiating minister Rev. and Mrs Fred Robinson have returned after being away j for anrnf t>r?\n tv.-.;.. ,3 delighted to see them. Sgt. E. N. Hammond visited 1 his brother and sister-in-law. Mr. I and Mrs. C. E. Hammond last ' Friday. ^ t Man STMfLa HAIR OPLOWG