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Saturday, February 6, 1955 _ Personal Mentionj CARD OF THANKS i j . -|j Rev. Milton E. Cox, General.[ ChairmuJuaud Airs,. A, P Williams,^ Chairman of the '"Mother's March oir-Polio," wish to express theii^ j gratitude to the "Colored Citizens . - of Columbia, for the-fine way in which they responded to tfie March of Dimes campaign. We feel that this was an indicai tion of theiy awareness of their ! social responsibility. A very fine spirit of coopera- ] tion was shown on the part of all j workers who participated in the : t Mother's March. Y.P.I). ORGANIZED ON ALL^N UNIVERSITY CAMPUS 5 I Rev. -Wallace E, Crunilin, the | f College pastor, is happy to announ i j ce that A Young People's Depart- I .. J ment of the Women's Missionary j T Society of the AME Church is or. ganized and functioning on Alien's < | Campus. 'j He is making a special plea Oto j Young People throughout - the ' State to correspond with these | . 3 young people. If you are interest- j [ ed in corresponding ^ith then\, con j tact the President, Miss Gertrude j f LaBon, Allen University, Co- j lumbia, South Carolina, for ad' *i dresses of members. They are anxious to receive mail from all supervisors in the Seventh Episcopal District. So far, South Carolina, Alabama, and Pittsburgh are represented in this Y. P. ?>. group.. HEDDA HOPPER SAYS DAN? DRIDGE MAY ACCEPT DEM?i ILLE "TEN COMMANDMENTS"! OFFER : Hollywood? A N P ? Hedda; Hopper reported in a recent col- | umn that Dorothy Dandridge fnay ; accept Cecil 1J. DcMillie's offer to play one of Moses' four wives in the forthcoming' production * of j "The Ten Commandments." "The role isn't as big as Anne j Baxter's," said Miss Hopper, "but J Panil Krtnoc HArnlKt' %t?i 11 ^ U 1 1/ of 1 it as a guest appearance." DeMillie's plan to re-film one ' of his greatest epicsTs a much discussed topic here, and it is reported that a number of majoi Stars are making themselves a vailnble for assignments in ; the" movie. A JOINT SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY IS GIVEN HONORIN& MR. ANI) MRS. L B PLEASANT Tuesday night January the eighteenth nineteen hundred and fifty! five a joint birthday party was _ given by Mr. and Mrs. Benj J. March in honor of Mr and Mrs L B Pleasant. Mr. Mack found it quite diffi- ! . cult in getting the couple away from home, although finally succee I. / ded in his plans. At eight o'clock j the guest were assembled at the Pleasant's home 631 Dixie Ave. [ Columbia. While Mr Mack kept the honored guest out until the ap- pointed hour.Upon returning home ' the honored guest were greeted with Happy?Birthday?and?Sur- ? prise.' The party being well planned ! for the evening, various games were played, and enjoyed by all.! The gifts were many and very ! beautiful, everyone enjoyed a lo- j vely evening despite the inclimate j weather. The event was the pleasantest surprise in all history for the happy couple made them feel j young at heart to know that oth- i _ ers were thinking of them, and add od to their lives more Birthdays. After much fun and laughter, a sweet course was served. The guest attending were: Rev. and Mrs. H M Taylor,. Mr. and Mrs. .were:?Louis dates, Charles Ford, James E. Tucker, Charlie" Jones, Walter Hills,' and K. J. McElmurray. Mrs. Were:?Annie Lee dates. Snowden, Irene Jordan, Wet-hs, Mattie Weeks, Louise Williams, Ruth Heed, and Jenriic M. Davis. | Little M iss Kathleen Ford and Mr and Mrs. Joe Joiner. Howard school i\ t. a. The monthly P. T. A. meeting t ?f the Howard Elementary School | was held Wednesday night Jan- j ? . _Uary 25^1055. in the school cafe- ' torium. The president, Mr. Harry Good-i win, expressed his appreciation to. the parents for their presence and ; complimented them for always being an appreciative audience. Avery beautiful and timely program depicting scences and activities of the month of January was presented by the fifth grades. Hi RTs remarks Mr. O. VV, Mad* . den, principal, congratulated the . Fifth grades for the picturesque. ~*A 0 scenery and excellent program ren- | dered. He encouraged parents to J cooperate with the school in its efforts to provide an . adequate health and"j'qych room program foi all thc-H^ild^en enrolled at Howard School. MKS. C;"KNEV A B.*=WILL1AMS SOLOIST Fori WILMINGTON, N. C. DELTAS > Alpha Phi Signin?Chapter?ofDelta Sigma Theta Sorority observed the. forty-first anniversary of the Sorority's existence on Jan uary 1<>, 5- o'clock by presenting Soror Geneva B. Williams at Williston Junior High School. Soror \\ illiams is a soprano soloist who possesses a fine and moving voice. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Belton, Camden, S C. She was graduated with honors from Knoxville Col-, lege,' Knoxville; Tenn. and Northwestern University, Evanstonr ill. Soror Williams thrilled the au-J dience with her poise, beauty and depth at voice. Her recital included, works by Cjounod, Haydn, Schu- I mann, Straves, Kramer and Burleigh. Each rendition showed. evi- : dence of excellent voice production.' For the occasion Mrs Williams -wore a beautiful Rown of red satin and a corsage of. whjte carnation. The stage was decorated with palms, red and white flowers and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Emblem. The singer has served,' as an Instructor of Music at Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala., AllenUnlvetslty, Colhmhia, S. C. and Johnson C Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. At?-present ~ she is teaching .music at Browning Home and Mather, Camden, S. C. ?- AME YOLTH t LTH- . 1 BftOWN CHAPEL CHURCH Itev. L. E. Crumlin, Minister The AME. youth- elyl>,-ruet at the .home of Miss Mary LumpkuT and Miss Janie Lumkin. A brief business . discussion i followed YP momliovc T.lo "1 ferson, Josephine Blakely' "a n <11 vouth choir members received an invitation from Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church to appear on a talent program Sunday afternoon. We. would like to thank Rev. Alonzo Milton, for appearing on an all veterans program It wan in deed a pleasure to have him ia our .services. The club adjourned to meet wit.h Mrs Maggie McCartha. .This week we closed .with our' club song. '?' A M K YOUTH CLUB SONG We all should gather round to sing " A dear old sweet, sweet song Which tells about the AME A club so great and strong A club so great and strong That has a youthful eye We .hone to be forever true Until the day we die Our plans arc far from finished Our hopes are very high So long until we meet again, When club meeting draws nigh. Josephine Blakely, Rpt, ELKS NEWS The staff members met at the home of Bill (list Alston on Harden St. It was stated that the Executive Grand Exalted Ruler will be with us on February 7, 1055 at 8:30 p. m. at the Elks Rest. All?hills will be present- in?re-gular. The mid winter meeting will lie in Darlington, S. C. The second Sunday in February 1055,' the next Staff meeting will be at | the Rest the fourth Sunday iipFeb- j ruary 5: 00 p. m. Bill O'Neal Barr will be the host. TH KI'ROVIDENCE WILLING WORKERS CLUB? Thn Prnvi/lonon \A/i 11 \r\tr Wnrl-oru Club enjoyed a delightful dinner! on Sunday evening, January 2, 1!)55 at the home qf. Mr. and Mrs. I George Brannon, 820 Tree St. proceded by the usual monthly meeting. The beautifully appointed table was centered with a lovely bouquet of pink gladilous. The dinne was buffet style, which included turkey, roast, chicken, -green peas, rice, dressing, giblet gravy, cranberry, sauce, hot rolls, hot cof-fee, ice cream and cake, guesta other than members of the club were officers an members of the church. Rev and Mrs T H .Weathers, pastor Mr. James Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Virgel Price, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Bowers, and 2 grand daughters. {VIr, Pink Mayers and Mr. Plank Counts.. ? Members of the Little Mountain Dr and Mrs. S. S. B Voyage Dinner In 1 Bishop and Mrs. E. Bishop an/I "Mrs E.C.' Hatcher .vcre honored at tifBon Voyage linner at the home of f)r. and M rs. S. S. - Morris Sr.v^afchville-, "ennessee. This magnififcant oc-t asion was pTarrned by Dr.?and trs. Morris to serve as the c.i-t . lax of Bishop's sojourn in Auerica before leaving Nashville j a his return trip to his post in lonrovia, Liberia. The beauty and significance of "he occasion was enhanced by the I presence of Bishop Carey A,; flibbs^ Dr. and Mrs. Sherman C.i :'tre"nev Dr. E.A. Selhy, Dr. *. E. Beard, Dr. and Mrs. Howard Gregg. Mrs. Marearett >iniS, Dr. and Mrs. E.M. AleOrn, Mrs. Ruhye Crawford, daughter >f Bishon Hatcher, and Rev. An'rew White. -In adition -to the dinner^table informal talk'lipj, significant observations on he State of the church- today 'were made. Bishon Hatcher was; dated and inspired" by the expression of love. and respect, nlain; ?tl bv the Senior General Officer] of the A. My K. Church and his' IjOvoted wife.. "Not, nianv hours after this de-1 liphtful diiujer, A. M. E. leaders >f Nashville patherod at the Union Station . to see Bishop and Irs. Hatcher and their daughter hoard the train for their trip o Vow York, from whence' they, will fly to Monrovia, Liberia by lhe way of Europe. Accompany-j n^c the Bishop afid family to Ve\v York was Rev. E. M. Alcorn Every heart prayed that Gbd wou'd take care of t.hem and pive them strength for the work tssipned to their hands. - J i ? : : THE FRIENDLY 18 S, S. CLUB The Friendljt" 18 S. S. Club met! on Friday nipht January 28 at the home of Mrs. Marie Isaac, 1)01 Gadsden St. The meeting .was on'1ted to order hy Mr. Sam _Mc< sinpinp, O Lord?I?Want You ~ Move. Prayer was offered by Dec. .'ames Rutherford, Sonp, I heard the voice of Jesus Said. Come unto me and Rest led hy Mr. McNeal | iMoten,'scripture lesson read by Miss Sarah Vanlue, 1st chapter of? St. JoTih, 1-8 verse, Sonp Where were you when I pot my Blessinp. , Each one recited a verse from Bible I I Sonp, I know I been chaiipe led by | Mr. Moten, afterwhjch the house | was in.order for business. The mir. .utes was read and stood approved I Unfinished and new business was-j discussed amonp the members. We} are lookinp forward to have a sue-1 The next meetinp will he -held of* f Vio K/\m? AT? "> f _ X? 1 ? v iiuiiic *11 4111. .uocen, 904 Lincolfi St. Mr. Burgess is still on the sick list. We arc praying for him a speedy recover. We served fried chicken, irish I potatoe salad on lettuce, saltinc | crackers, and hot coffee. James kuthertord, 1'resident Marie Isaac, Rpt. HIGH HILLS A M E CHURCH Rev. W. S Youngs ? Pastor Sunday the weather was fine and this being-our?second?qunrjtcr ly conference. A fine crowd was out to wittness t.he most wonderful sermon that was delivered by our presiding elder. The S S was fine on its usual , hour with' the Supt. and his staff at their posts. A fine lesson was discussed by the various classes. Morning worship was opened with t.he pastor lining hymn no. 29. Prayer was offered by Pro. Jerry Rock, the number 2 choir was in charge. After which the love feast j was served to a large number. A-j nnouncements were made and the pastor presented our presiding elder who came forth wth a burn-J ing -message from* Psalms 72:17.' Sub. "The value of a great name." j The sermon was very interesting j and so many toughts were hro-1 ugh out. Because all know that a goodjiame is rather to be chosen than riches. The presiding elder asked his questions and received all the re- j ports and his asscment. Then the j < benediction. On Dec. 25 of 54 Bro Charlie | Howard passed. He was a patient Tn the veterans hospital for two' years. He was a member of AVay-1 mon Chapel A M E Church i'oi more than 50 years and lived Christian life in his church community. His pastor -Rev. Gibbs was in charge. On the sick list in our comma-I nity are several people and we! pray for them a speedy recovery, j M. L Reporter , I Club are: - Mr. John Gilliams, Mrs. Daisy Chappman, Mr. Alice Walker Mrs. Alice Walker, Mrs Janie Blue, of Bethel, Mrs Lizzie Patterson of Bethelham, Mrs Anna Terry of First Nazareth Baptist. * Sunday, February Gy the club will hold its meeting at the home i of Mr. and Mrs, Ollie Kamey 121S) | Barnwell St. Ti nio 0:00 p. ni. i t Kubie I.oe Moggett, Rpt. r i t- ? ? ? f PAunrra Morris Give Bon Honor Of . C. Hatcher ; ST. JOHN A. M. K CHURCH Rev S \V Fordham?Pastor 1 Marion?S. S. was called to.01- J dt'i: fit 10 o'clock with the Assistant Supt. presiding with the offi- j oers and co-workers on their post! of duty and with a large atten- j dance. Morning worship is at 11:15. Invocation was offered by Rev. James. Our responsive reading was from St. Mathews 16:22-32. Our! scripture lesson was read respon- [ sively from 24 Psalm( foilowed~by? the. 1st and summary! of the Dec. with the ushers receiving the consecration mission followed with the Junior Stewards receiving the morning, offering which was very liberal. The consecrrilion prayer was offered by Rev. Harry Brown, j followed was a special selection by the choirs.-Rev. Foxworth came to us with a wonderful sermon." He iis?-u mr nis mcme " ine ivey. i ms subject was explained so I>cautfr4 ful that we may not erro. flic open ) , door was then extended while the ; , choir sang the invitation hymn. I _ The notices by Mrs. Louise John-!] son-and the ushers report brought! the morning service to a close. At i 7:30 we again.jvere found on our j post of duty! This being joint scr- ; j vice night all the pastors with their ] ; conn relation met at this church for service with Rev. Sellers, Mt. j Risghl\, Baptist Church pastor as I '.ster of gpremony and Rev.. Dix- I ?i?I'.itlieleham Baptist Church, ' The pastor for the evening took ' his text from St. "Luke 4:10. Many hearts burred while., the man ,of_ . Clod spoke to us. The stewards then received the offering which?was very liberal. The notices?hy?the- pastor of the church. Service was then brought to a close. We ^are still praying for our sick and shut-in members a speedy PROhESSiOJN Dorothy Mac Knighton attend Tevas at the Southwestern Respira Houston. Miss Knighton is helping respirator. He will later use a ro without mechanical aids. Your Ma vides for 2,000 patients in rfspir; Dimes, Jan. 3-31. j MH* ^ $40 to S BEFORE 800 A 'ER hit ? Seeking new and inexpensive fatalities, authorities are marking time accidents with reflective matei Detroit bridge abutment. Sixteen p when their cars crashed into the al night. Traffic engineers painted bli trance pillars, posted a refldctoriz< center pillar and painted yellow and so they curved around the center p< only . $40, increased nighttime- vioi| so much that in the first seven moi been no accidents. TLWAMB ALLEN TEMPLE A. M. E. 1 ' Dr. E. I). DreJvefc=-Pastor I r Greenville, S C.?10:QU a. ra. Sunday School. Tne lesson today calls- our-attcntion to Man's Nature , and Needs. Our aim?To help the I pupils see the greatness of God I and that He will provide for all of Our needs if we let Him. Prof. Hy A. Chiles gave an excellent review. Llass no 1 still holds the banneLr. Dreher, teacher. 11:15 morning worship. Music , by the Senior choir. The message this morning was brought to us by Kev. H. \V. Hell of Columbia. This) message was a challenge to all of us to see what we have to maintain our spiritul glow, and to never let , our deal flag. The sermon was fin ished, hut the theme, SelLwbat you have, stil*! echoes in our hearts and . minds as the force for everything attempted in service for God. We became more determined to follow in the foot steps uf Christ who said, lift me up, and I'll draw all men unto mej 7:30 p. m. The Missionary Circle No. 2, of which MFsT^-lice Lewis | is the president, sponsored a program of music under the auspicies of the New Life Singing Convention. The program consisted of ' solos and music from the classes of Allen Temple, Minus Chapel and other class. This program was enjoyed by all. Collection twenty-, five dollars. Many visitors were present du- , ring the day. Our penny 'drive is | growing bigger atvT better every Sunday. Join us if you like Thank you. . ?F. L. Lykes Rpt. BUY BONDS ;. .. "" | recovery. Mr. Willie I.. Barns formerly of | Mayesville passed away in thtf ' city of Washington 1> TL TTeis~the son-jn law of Rev and Mrs. S. W. I Fordham. Funeral services are in- I comnlete. Elizabeth Moody, Rpt. s Sammy LaRoe, 12, Goodrich,' i tory and Rehabilitation Center,' I Sammy learn, to use a portable ? eking bed and finally breathej j rch of Dimes contribution proators. Join>thc 1955tMstrchgofj T| i? i - I ave Lives :idents/ " , I ) accidents / ways to reduce mounting traffic hazards that contribute to night ial. Typical is this treatment of a ersons were injured in 24 months most invisible center abutment at ick and white stripes on the en- | ed "Keep to Right" sign on the a. I white centerlines on the roadway >st. The improvements, which cost i >i1ity of the dangerous abutment f >ths since the changes, there have * ~-I_ * * \ i MT. (H,!VK A. M. K. CHI HOI ?ins that w< Rev. G. H. Moore, Pastor serving God ~ not know v, - Dalzel!?Sunday being a rather store for us lovely day a great crowd witness- we can. It ed the Sunday School. Today a* all. Truely, being the fifth Sunday of the sent man tl month,- New Zion and her mem- congregation bers from Wysacky were o u i Then was guest. The school opened at 10:30 total $61.53, A.M. with both the SupU of Mt. After the Olive, and New Zion presiding, session bega First was a song, followed by the singing; sol Apostle Creed. Prayer. Mr. Henry The offeri.nj Wilson, closing with the Lord's some njmar Prayer. Scripture, Rev. L. .1. Hy- Grand total man, pasior 01 ,\ew /.iuh v,nurcn.' Alter the v Then was another song. After- benediction which the class assembled them- . The whole. > selves at their post, where- the ner. lesson was discussed. Today's If you ai Lesson, "Man Nature and Need" church to g< was beautifully taught and dis- not join us. cussed throyghout the twenty- h welcome. S< three classes. Then was the' of- Sunday Sch fering. Mt. Olive $12.45; New worship, 12 Zion $16.55, making a total of and Evening $29.85. Then was the dismissal,,. Annie A short prayer service was conducted b y Mr. Henry Wilson;-"GALILKE with other assisting him. Rev. W. 1) Morning worship began with all te officials at their post of The Paoh duty. The music was rendered by its meeting the 'enior Choir of New Zion. The meetinj First Hymn 605, was lined by attend+mee 1 Rev. I.' C. Stalk. Prayer Rev. An- served aftei derson. Then was the scripture.- - Today he St. John 5:1-9 and Decalogue by jn this mon Rev. hyman. After was the an- many churc nouncement of the church clerk, on their wa .. . . . , Sunday s The oonr ?was?taken , - . ?. 7^. . .. hour. The 1 with toe senior ushers presiding. o . .... ? T i teresting an The vjsitmg pastor, Rev. = L. .1. , Hyman brought forth the mes- ' . sape. His text was taken , from .revotioiv Paul letter ' t o Roman - 13:11. Rev. Jon.es.; Theme: "Awake out of Sleep." were our pu He said we must awake up of the lined hymn has ^hq^^lTH^ EYES SHOW CRAMPS, "NERVES", MISERY Cardui each d You, too, may not be able to hide mnnt'h'no^vnn thaY-tired, nervous, Jittery-Look, each , ' . , month no matter how much "make-up" sieeD bet'er you use.Keep your secret salv. during r;,r,i.>i "those" days?don't be the one girl in ? ,' ' three who shows the strain from tell- f? du*n,a /!/, tale nerves' and cramps ? has "that a suffer* from m monthly look".* ; ? ? . ? Take" Gardutr a special - me-hcme trusted by thousands of women, girls to help insure against cramps, "nerves"and monthly misery. A little MONTHLY CRAI I COLUMBIA LAUN AND DRY CLEANING | One day service if de -? BRANCHED ^ ??8 3412 MAIN ST. 412 MAIN ST..?. a TELEPHONE 2-2147 TC , >^ocfOi^3C^^wo^Q}or>o.oc>o^xa^o:c>o;ooyc I:? N O W . . .' at Price THE INCOMPARABLE Ca S10 DOWN! FREE,..,, PRICE BROS. ? ' MAKE YOUR HAIR BEHAVE ?all day long, i m / ^ wlw cir X. 1 M ^ 4% -- - v ' ^ __ A - f> t are doing and start read from the Acts of the Apostoday because \ve do ties. Prayer Rev. JoneB and the Rul tomorrow has in last four verses of hymn 248 was . . Wake up now while'sunt;. Rev. Jones presented to the was well enjoyed by congregation Rev. James Whitthe must l?e a God. more of Laurens, he came to us ie way he .aspire his with?a.?message from Acts 9-11 and the I*ord said unto him, ari&e ( the offering. Grand and go to the street which is call' ^ ' ? ed straight. offering the youth Using for a subject: Move on n. It consist of irrotm' Thia message t o, Trio, and reading, was enjoyed by all. A liberal ofr was $17.52. After fpring ?ns taken; , ks by 1 the?pastors. \V< were grateful tu have with for the day $115.15. us many, visitors. We are saying af'ious remarks, the you are welcome please come aby Rev. Anderson i gain. - > ;roup was served din- .diss I 'oily Jones reporter - , _ re. wondering which [ j to next Sunday, why I Clearance I am sure you will be i _ :hedule for the day. j Va .A | p * ool 10:130; Morning! ^ :00 - Afternoon 2:00. i ? -* r service, 7:00. - ' Lo"5 Sleeves B. Peterson, Rpt. ' , SPORT BAPTIST CHURCH Shirts Coker, Pastor olet River Union held here Friday night. -2 f?r So.00 Sr was ihccessful. The l 119 MEN *? Mitchell s shop ? -1 ward. ing the last "Sunday - The Little Store With . th and a beautiful one Big Values h goers were found 1431 Main St. Col a.. S. C. V to church. school at the usual ' ind it was well discuss., WE BUY, SELL & TRADE f Good Used Cars 3 J5^&L?|A.*P AUTO SALES tijiit. guest. Rev. Jones, 1817 Sumter St. 7^' 104. Scripture was 1*H. 2-1896 I flBfe POPE'S PORO I BEAUTY SCHOOL _ MIL!.WOOD AVEXUE v COLUMBIA 16, S. C. 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