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Saturday, Fehruary 19. 1955 :Mrs. Susan Kelly C Eighty-Second Birtl Mrs. Susan Kelly celebrated her ' 82nd Birthday on February 6, ' 1955. There was a party given for Mrs Kelly by her children and grandchildren at their home Shaw St., Columbia All of Mrs. Kelly's children were home exceptdie. Mrs. Cora Hudson of Blaney; Mrs. Kizzie Bailey of New York; Mrs. Susie Mae Padgett of Tampa Fla., "Mr. "James Young of Highpoint, N. C? Mr." Johnie Young of State Park; Mr. Palmer Young of Columbia; Mr. Kelly_j_ Young of Lanken Mr. was not present, hut sent his gift. After the singing of Happy Bhirthday and ~ 4-V.O n 1?..~ LI... - ?T TT w.t. vaiiuii!) uiuwn oui, tnc singing r of Father I Stretch My Hands To Thee led hy Mr, James Young. * Sopg led "by ~ Kev John Burrougli, " There 3ill We Peace In The ValIley." . ? v.. .? ... Some beautiful remarks of tribute to Mrs. Kelly by rome of the guests. JJong by Mrs. Susan Kelly ! Thank You JesUs." After this Mrs Ethel Mae J Jackson, the granddaughter of Mrs. Kelly1 had a Bible quizz on the Kings and Prop hets of the Bible. This was interesting. Mrs. Susan Kelly won first prize and Mrs. Estell Kelly won second prize. Song by Mrs. Kizzie Bailey. "Lead Me And Guide Me." .After this the guests were served (>y Mri Elnora Javis. First wine was served and everyone dranked a toast ?to-Mrs. Kelly. Then plates were served with baked hnm and potato- _ ' es salad on lettuce, pickles and hot rolls. The beautiful birthday cake was served with fruit jelly , and-L punch also. l< After every one had been served,' I the many lovelv sifts were onenpd. I. Those who gave gifts aside from I ] Mrs. Kelly's Children who were pre i sent. Among those who gave gifts: Rev. and Mrs. C. Ht Peoples of N. i J ; Mr. and Mrs Willie Bryant of | N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles John- ; son of N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. William j. Center of Tampa, Fla; Rev. and; Mrs John Burruugh, Mr. and Mit.-l Wade Kelly; Mrs. Laura Jefferson; | Rev. Willie Jefferson; Mr. and Mrs ; Lamon Dreher; Mrs. Lula Moore, , Mr. J. C. Miller, Mrs. Pearley Mil- \ liton; Mrs. Clara Suber, Mrs Ma- < l'inn M'>T-n"0i Mr. Otis Padgett, ....... Mrs. .Thelma Belton^ 5Iri^ Lula !~ " Simmons, Miss Dorothy Sitgrea- ! ves, Mrs. Fannie Beachum, Mr. | and Mrs. Fletcher Belle; Mrs. Lula 1 Stevenson, Mr. Lauronee Edwards and the Martin family of Sumter, 1 S. C. The last gift was opened with , a bugger of the old days that Mrs Jackson and a few remarks on how | !> I things had changed from her grand J mother's younger life up to now. ! But one thing had and would _n?l=4J ver change, are good old friends. | True friends arc the same at all ' times, and hope that everyone had i ' a lovely time and would be able to ( 1 he back airain next vpar if firifPV. 1 willing. After this Mrs. Susan j ' Kelly made a speech of apprecia- 1 tions and thanks to God for long. J life and good health. She also thanked the guests for coming 1 and their gifts. Glosing song hy * Mrs. Jefferson "Bless Be The f Tide." Closing remarks by the 1 house; May The Lord Watch Be- ; tween You And Me, Mrs. Ethel Mhe Jackson, Grand-daughter ^ THE GAY LADIES SAVINGS 1 CLUB II The Gay Ladies Social and Sav-i^ ing Club met at the home .o f j * Mrs. Edna I,. Gadson- Saxon j I Homes Buiiding, Apt. 7. The meet ? ing was called to order with the j president in charge. After the de- ' votional meeting we adjourned to ' meet next week with Mrs. Jamison, Saxon Homes 18-9. T.he Gay Ladies had a Bingo c party Friday night Feb. 11, which ; was a great success. The Bingo"' f party was held at Mrs. Rubyi < .Tnnp?' hnnip At the meetincr I Feb. 14, Mrs. Edna L. Gasdons hostess for the evening served ( sandwiches cut like hearts, valen-! "tine cookies and hot chocolate, j which was delicious. The meeting,1 was closed by a brief prayei*. Mrs. Geneva Neils, Pres. . Mrs. Aliean Holland, Rpt. : DEBORAH SOCIAL CLUB The club held its last meeting MoTntajr-rrtgHtr?Feb,?L4v-at__J222,l Gervais Street. The meeting was opeiled at S P.M. with the chaplain conducting the devotions. First srfog; Remember Me, was sung and Psalm 23 was recited for our sCripture Then the Lord's Pfayer by __r the clerk. jrrr The meeting was then?turned L over into t.hc hands of vthe Presiy 4 * A Celebrates tiaay~ lent. The minutes of the last session was called for, read and aioptcd. The assistant See I tavy vvas in charge',*" Mrs, Rowe. Roll rot*?social and savings dues were, railed Tor and each member ritcd Bible verses. The jdub was then opehed for business. We ha I 3 new memhevs to in In tHo olnl> We then .closed our hooks for joiners. Our club party (riven Feb. -1, was a jrreat success. New business ,w as then discussed, the President gave-bhe club a very .interesting talk on rules and other things of much interest to the - lub. We then came to a close to meet - next Man.' night, Wp sang the closing song, and then" closed 'atterson, Keporter THK LITTLE MOUNTAIN. CITY CLIB Rev. Alohzo Middleton, Factor The- Lit,1le Mountain City Club met at the home of Mrs. Daisy C. Rapnian, 1205 Pine Street. The meeting was called to order by .he president, after which' testimony meeting was held in which members and visitors testified. A lovely devotion was given follow; ing a reading by the pastor. A New Kind of. Life. The minutes of the last meeting was given, and approved by the cluh. The house was opened for bOsD ness. Our pastor_ discussed our Founder's Day rally and samrt program, we are having in the near future. Our election was ?held, hut tT ?'"'i mnvml iml appnrufprl, t.'mt thp officials remain as- they were. The officers are: Mrs. Mattie Keslertreasurer, Mrs. Alice Walker-? president, Mrs. Daisy ChapmanVice president, Miss Mattie ~M7 Kesler?Secretary, Mrs. Nettie Radmon?Ass't Secretary Mrs. Ella Ball Boulders was funeralized ?this week. She was the oldest member of our church, her age was one hundred. ?We wpi-p happy to have with us Rev. Walker Willam. and Mr. Curtis Nelson a student of Booker . T.?Washington?hi^h xrhnnl The meeting was adjourned. T,he next meeting will tkT~hetd at Mrs, Lillie Daher, 708 Hampton, street. u Total collection $20.75. A lovely repass w$s served by Mrs,Chapman. Mrs. Alice Walker, Pres. Miss Mattie Mae Kesler, Rpt. THE BIG SISTERS CU B Pine Grove Community The two weeks hence the club met at the home of Mrs. Ella B. Nixon. Devotion was carried out is usual. TY.ie president and ofli ers present. Minutes read and received. Unfinished and- new busiiess wygs discussed briefly. Every me enjoyed the meeting. The recast'was enjoyed by all. We are lappy to meet at all times. On Monday the club mef again J it the home of Mrs. ' Josephine Bles. The devotion \vas-~earried >ut in a lovely manner. Bible verses were repeated. Minutes vere read. The business part of he meeting was also discussed ioll was called. Kac.h responded, nspite of the rain or cold we lappil.v meet and have an enjoyibie time. Mrs. Estelle Clark one of our nomhers is still on the sick lits. she was a faithful member when ihe was able to go. So let u s may that she will soon be well atarrr.? "? SOOKEIt T. WASHINGTON I*. f.A. MEETING ANNOUNCED The Parent-Teacher Association >t Booker 1, Washington High vill meet in the library of tho ichool Monday evening, February >1, at 7:30. This meeting is a special one lonorng the father of the studlents of Booker Washington. Two irizes will be offered to the fathers* representing homerooms havng the largest numbers of fath;rs present. Likewise, a door irize Will be given to the fath>r holding the lucky number. The program for the evening .vill feature a discussion of the opic, The Part of the Parent in Combating Juvenile Delinquency. Special consultant from Richand "Comity Mental health Clinic md the Department oT ~ Pubtftr Welfare will be participating in .he discussion. Mr. John H. Whiteman, Supervisor of Negro Schools is to be he guest speaker. ) BTTY^ONBS^ i BOOKER T. WASHINGTON P. T, A. TO PRESENT A SILVER | TEA ! The Parent-Teacher AsSocia! tiori of Booker T. Washington High. School will sponsor a Silver , Tea at the home of Mrs, Eugene Bellinger, 1001 Tree Street, Sun' ilny, February 20, at 5:00 o'c.ock LP. ni. i Featured in the~Trrogram will I he special presentation by paiBooker T. Washington. AME YOUTH CLUB BROWN CHAPEL AME CHURCH Rev. L. E. Crumlin,?Pastor On Monday afternoon, the Youth Club met at tlie home" of Mr. anil Mi's. Simon Brooks with Miss I Mary A. Washington as hostess. ' Sunday -was a very?bony?day with us. It' was Youth day. Pur , young people class number' nine i raised the same awmmt?as? Mr. | Silas Brnginu, elans number seven in the offering. We are striving to carry the banner especially on Youth day The young people choir was guest at Zion Hill Baptist this Sun day and at (>:()() the club sper, most enjoyable afternoon at a ve^ tea given at the home of t. | secretary, Mr. Simpson Jefferson, Our President, Miss Mary - Lump1 , 1 kin was mistress of ceremony. All members participated in the proI gram. The Gettysburg Address was : recited in unison in commemefat| ing Abraham Lincoln's Birthday | Timely remarks were made by our - pastor. He related "How Richard : Allen started this great move' ment in the A. M. E. Church." EnI closing he commended the young j~ToTk the-work?they have done in our church and. elswhero The church was" beautifully decorated for the contest sponsored by Mr, j Willie Simmons, Senior Usher i Board and Mr: Julius "Jefferson J Junior choir. The Usher Board + won. Better luck next time choir members. . i Rev. Willie Jefferson, Jr. a son T ? ? ' of Brown's Chapel worshipped wfttl | us, and we trust he will return soon. He is also a Youth club member. The club adjourned to meet on Tuesday night with Miss Maggie Milligan. Josephine Blakely, Rpt ST. PAUL'S-CITY t'LlU Columbia?St. Paul City Clul hold its monthly" Tflfeeting at the home of Mr^ AmaaTfft Coleman, 1122 1-2 Laurens St. Devotion * conducted by Rev, Redmond. Mother Anna Simmons gave the opening prayer. T h e meeting was presided by * Mrs. Mamie S. Koon. The minutes of the last meeting were received, We are happy for the cooperation from the members and friends of _this club we are happy to report. We celebrated our first anniversary at this meeting We were pleased to welcome Miss Nellie Hall and Mrs. Ola Mac Bricc, this was their first"meeting with the club. All members gave- expressions to do more for the club and Kingdom buildirtgr IVITs. Hattie Dunlap gave remarks t o the club Visitors arc welcome at all We were sorry to learn of the death o f Mrs. Bessie Baker, mother of Mrs. Catherine Tobe. The next meeting will be held Feb. 24, 1955 at 408 Gabriel St. Greenview with Miss Mary L. Boyce. Hostess served a lovely repass. Total raised, 820.20. FLORENCE NEWS The funeral seivices for Mr, King Emanuel Miller?was helil on Monday, February 1 1, at .'1:0(1 p. m. at the Salem Methodist Church. Mr. King Emanuel Miller, the only son born to the wedlock of the late Gabriel and Chrissie Miller, was born April 17, 1880, ami departed this life Feb. 12, 1955 at McCleod's Infirmary. In 190? he married Mattle Toby, to this union was born' fourteen children ten of whom'are now livihg. In his early life .he joined Sa[ lem Methodist Church, where he | was a class .leader and secretary 1 of the church for many years until he moved away from the community in 1937. l^OMUiyer, in 194'J his health began failing him, but he remained a lively and lovely person. The bereaved family has our deepest sympathy in the passing of their loved one. The time will come, and soon I hope, when Brotherhood Week i will be a reminder, not of the I presence of discrimination in onr midat, hut,- of its eradication. t Bernard Barucl t THIS P3PCJ ,-.-.1 Leaving .w .j* ImPR; J;:; .y fl Jll^^ : a ' : . . jF . J^H\ la^p v::: ' s ? Pici tired is Mrs. Theo she leaves Columbia Tor Ai i flew down to attend the f --ftfrr-Willie Suben, CARVER - JOHNSON COMM N1TY FLORA L (LIB Carvel-Johnson Community I ral Club had its monthly meetii Feb, 11, l'Jf-o, at Beinleht'lll Ct ter. Mrs. Sallie C. Smith presi 1 ed. She opened the meeting wi ' nraver Remarks by the preside > afterwliich the minutes of~~the Is meeting were read, received a adopted. Reports were called for by t Pres. Courtesy chairman, Mrs. II, ffope reported 15 get-w cards were sent to the sick on of the community. Block Captai reports: Mossers Florence Ruff, $4. '2 Kdna M'uTle~$2.75; < Jeoigia-Lj mer, $2.25; K <1 n a Nellean $1.75;' Rita Cordon, $1.75; Sa Rcaden. Sl,75; Edna Parker. $1. Inez Rrown, $ 1. 5<); Johiian (?< don, $1.25; and Katie Artenu , $.25. The president reported $8.( | for aprons that are?being Sii I f " r 1,10 ? '?>?>. Total collocte I S2!i 2.-> Mrs. K'ila <ior<!on, kepojl 1 I' - : I $40 to I before Li^' ; . 8. I f A'TER ? [ Seeking new and incxpen fatalities, authorities are mark time accidents with reflective n Detroit bridge abutment. Sixte when their cars crashed into tl night. Traffic engineers paintei trance pillars, posted a reflect center pillar and painted yellow go they curved around the cent only. -WO, _increaafid_ 10 much thatrin the first seven i been no accident*. ? ~ I ? r?-- *= 1BTTO LRAJMI # For Home i HJl. I jP^Fiife ^ ^ > * I K L. Mills, boarding the plane as iiii Arbor. Michigan. Mrs. Mills uneral of her brother, the Late (Photo bv John Goodwin) u- pine (ikove a. m. e. church ' Rev. Leroy. Brown?-Pasttor ~ Rurrrt iei Sunday?February?13 1 ?'.o was a high day at our church. We ng were happy to have with us as our tt=- guest, w illow Grove?The S. S. _ id- open at it usual hour with Supt. t'n Miss Alton from Willow Grove nt presiding. The different classes panned tn their respective places. nd No. 1 class was taught by Mrs. "I Moody from Willow Grove, No. 2 < ^ class taught by Miss Miller from < j' Willow Grove. The lesson review- j ed by the pastor. Worship service began at 12:00 t o'clock. Scripture lesson, Judges 7th chapter. The pastor spoke from ' the 7th chapter of Judges 21 ;i verse. Theme: "Staying In YoUr Place." Rev. Drown preached as t *.ti , ? _ 1, i never before: Every heart was IS, I made to feel glad. At the end of ./- the sermon, the Lord's Supper (':_f Avas Trdnrnistored to a large, nuntr \j 1,CIV | Our Founder's Day rally was exj^y'cept ion ally good according to the l(l | cold weather: Offering was?good - 'l Collection for the day, $73.50. I 1 We are doing* fine under tlui leadership of our hew oastor. ?:?U I I.essic Dennett, Rpt. i 1 Save Lives accidents A ~ I ?W\ NO accidents / sive ways to reduce mounting traffic ;ing hazards that contribute to night-' laterial. Typical is this treatment of a en persons were injured in 24 months1 le almost invisible center abutment at rl black and white stripes on the en-| iorized!- "Keep to Right" sign on the L and white centerlines on the roadway er post. The improvements, which cost i ( months^?i n c a^ t h e^changei. there have' j ?- n' . r| ml 4 The Memphis Col Announces For 1! 'Followers of the annual eel hration which emanates in Mel phis, Tennessee...always the se ond week in May., will he elab to know that "Faith in the Pr trrani" is playing big dividends local community interests^ Hard working personalities wi JIM VTUIIVtl HI ideals into ideas art- working u tiringly to make this year's ct-1 bration second to none within co tinental United States. All committees are packefdr..Nc and dynamic leaders are seen < the 1955 Jubilee horizon. This indicative of local regenerate an<l renovation. First...oh the agenda is tl JUHILKCT. This is the fast mo ing high school ^amateur show produced by that brilliant and p "sdnable A.C. Williams, WDIA R dlo Program * Consultant... TH JUB1LET JUMPS, theme for th production, is being heralded I young and old alike. The Amei carl youth...Whot make tt cast show sparkle, freshness, U ent, and promise of pr^formanc which will ultimately pave the wi toward professionalism. The JU ILET will be held n Memph Tennessee on Tuesday night, Ms 8th, at Ellis young college grad ates, Mr. Willie Lindsey; M Quincy Johnson, and Mr. Lew Williams. This marks their "fit adventure" in promotions of tl magnitude. A vibrant and highly organiz Ticket Sales Committee under t supervision of Mrs. Anne Bro\ and Mr. Cecil Goodlow creat high expectancy of the heayi< Is that ; change of I look in your You Need More Than Make-Up To HI Can everyone see from that nervous, jittery look in your eyes that you are suffering "change' ?f_nfp" migorv? Sure, make-up may help some, yet it can't tak< the pain and nervousness out oJ your eyes. But Cardui often does ?A littip Cardui each day ha! AND DRY CLi One day ser I BRANCHES: tj3412 MAIN ST. 412 MA I TELEPHONE 2-2147 NOW... THE INCOMPARAE OTDOWN! FR PRICE BR MAKE YOUR HAtl ?all day long/ without I ^ I tton Makers Jubilee 155 iT?II: e- advance sale of tickets in jubih 11- history. c- The ZOZO Club...teen-age My: ed tic Cociety of'The Jubilee...H o- members strong...representing 1 in in ited membership of all h i g schQQjte"are covering theii lespn th ive teacher at Melrose Hig lg school is the guiding spirit ft n- this group. She is ably assisted 1 e- other teacher* who serve as ZOZ n- Supervisors. Mrs._Mabel Jenkins, Co-Chai !w man and supervisor at Booker ' on Washington High School; Mrs. 3 is A. McWilliams, Supervisor, Bool T. Washington High Schoo M iss Lula ' Watson, Superviso he Hamilton High School; Miss Je v- ! ?iio frwfnrt S%nniJruiirnv ?ar? ... High School; Mr. Frank (Jra er Supervisor, Douglas High School a A strong committee on Decora EE ions, headed hvL?Mr Dorspy lis is. completing plans for elahori by settings ..street decorations.,.~BT ri- other display which will nial lis this a year to be remembered f< il- its breath taking beautv~as" we es,, as arw-ell coordinated and orgai ay ized program. His, BUY BONDS is vni v<wetxx&Mk^ OaP es Formulated to leiien ?hine, banith ;st b1eml?he?...to fllve you ?atin lovely ?kM Hr eyes? WP^SJf Ide JiMery^t,Nerves,,^^^i|P^ ; helped thousands of women build > new resistance and vitality, changing dark months and years > . to brighter, happier times. So 5 tet~eardtri?help^ ymi lnnl- rplflx I and sleep better. Get .Card'u'i "insurance" from your dealer 3 today. (Say: "card-you-eye"). | Monthly Cramps Change of Life uIBSdry "! EANING CORP rice if desired ' IN ST. 1801 TAYLOR ST. t * COLUMBIA 1, S. C. i at Price Bros. __ % ile Capehart tv CC , lEiJCi 90-I>ay Service Policy .r| C FHONK ;i-57:i2 ? " 1441 HAMPTON t BEHAVE ^2^ j - ' -i* ; 9 Mi NEWS OF WOODRUFF, S. C. 5 NEW BETHEL BAPT. CHURCH _ Rev. F.S. Jones, Pastor : Sunday School was fine with Supt. and most teachers " at their post of duty. The"lesson was heau "e | tifully discussed by the various classes. * , The attendance Banner was won M by class No. 6. Mrs. Theada Robinson and Miss Mamie S. Petts h teachers. The offering was won by Nil1 fi Mr* Nancy Allan ? 'h and Mrs. Annie M. Styles, teach>r ersi Mrs. Theada Robinson, Mrs. >> Blotsee Williams, Mrs. Laura Con 0 nie, Robert and Bonnie visited >.% Rev. and Mrs. Jones in Greenville ' r- S C. last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs r. T.M. Celerath, Mrs. Susie, Brew'1. ton and Miss Nora Parks parto-frf the S.S. teachers staff visited It Mrs.?Elizabeth Thompson who ia_- . r, ill in Spartanburg, S.C., Thursday ? -_ night, also Mrs. Moriah Legg and rs- Mrs Ella f'upeland. Mr. and Mis. ? >*, David Robinson and Prof. A. Will 1 iaYfis attended P.T.A, Banquet and t- Neero nature WppW W ^ strnight at Cross Anchor School, te Cross Anchor, S. C. Mr. Thomptd'.son Principle, Mr. Ed Hampton, <e Pros. ...... . ... jr Mrs. Bloster .Williams and Mrs ? 11 !.aura Connie of Portsmouth Va.,? ? ii- is visiting -Mis and Mrs. David Robinson. Miss Mae Elizabeth Rivers and Mr. Cleve Floyd are home from the hospital. Miss *-rCarrie L. Browning is a patient jn the Spartanburg General Hospital. Mr. William McBeth is ill at his home at this writing. Also """ Mrs. Roberta Allen. I Mrs. Theada Robinson, Mrs, Lula Parks, Miss Mozell Parks | and Mrs. Alberta Green, Leroy . Parks. Robert and Bonnie visited ' Rev. and Mrs. L. G. McKissick and Mr. McKissick o f JonesvilU* S.C, recently." Mrs. Laura Johnson of Birming ~ ham Ala, is here visiting he par ents Mr. and Mrs.' Penry Gilliam, . Mrs. Liller Hobby and brother ? and other relatives. 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