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Saturday June 29, 195' I _ ^ Shack ? of tf ::. ; Axv ? Soi BY ANNIE C Chanter Thren The noxt clay at 11:00. Julia Bill were married at the T ecc-nd Toney's home in Mansv Bill's sister, Pa-Silas, and a c pie of friend? went with them the parsonage. Ma Hester better she worked with niece. Mandy, and mother fric .. preparing - dinner-and fixing room for the newlywed*. '"'J nvav he the last time they each other", Mandy wajr say as she looked in Ma's trunk fret out-1lie nicest'"bedspread. 41 want to do everything we can make them happ$\" Ma liesanctioned, with a heavy heart, she went about doing her ji for t he newly weds. Finally said, "You know, 1 ought a w t <? that marriage but I j couldn't stand to see my hist get married and leave me in old age. It seems mighty, mig hard." She finished with a si Then Mandy reminded her of time wknn V, ? ..> tiv. ii niarriea. ing Mandy said "Aunt Hester, mother told me you ran away < married Uncle Silas, riding in ox cart, and Uncle Silas die ask for you. He stole you. 1 did ask for Julia." When Mai looked up. there was a smile the face of Ma Hestesr. Mai had helped he situation greatlj After tne ceremony, the new weds and some friends ra home. Ma Hester was one of r.4 A - -' to put ner arms around :-ou pie and wish, t^iem lu Mar.dy's Oiree oTTildren, Lil Bud, Vicky and JanceJ had no witnessed a marriage before i they became so curious that Hester had to keep an eye t.hent while Mandy and frioi " finished and served dinner. "Sit down -and help yourselvt Mandy told therp as they down to eat dinner. Julia a : Bill atd very little. This was c time in their lives when eve I "Get Acquai Walt< v Tire 2025 Gel TOP QUALITY/ G As I/Ow A? Use Oto COME IN AM) REG I Recaps Seat C < AYONE 18 OR OV 7 3WS ^ \ N x x \v ?,giithland GREENE NELSON tiling in the world was crowde. and out and their greatest desire \va: tcv. to '!C alone. Thorn were so nianj illo. tilings to discuss, such a shot' ou- time to complete their plans, t? Dinner over. Mandy show them the_rooni prepared "es ^cr pocially for you,"' she told Hum !U'S Little Bud was so anxious to set u them {Sat Ma Hester had to svn "ls him outdoors. He crept hack inti *ce , th.e house and l*d behind the door ^'10n -^a Hester ant Mandv went down to the kitchen W o * , , he {rot down on ins knees ant 1,1 peeped into their room through "ltl a holci cut in tju* dot/r for the-cat a:> After Bill had taken off his coat he sat in a large rocker and tak ing Julia on his lap, lie saitl ?n" "Darling, I love you. I have you U^". to have and to hold, to love ant m-ntpff: till ilotiltk r!<"> rwt \f* my ?yhly ! *:mu *u 10 '-s v'hort. \\ hen I leave ,r^ I may not sco you for a Ion;, the t'1110-" TJioy throw their arms artjj_ round each other's neck. Julio my ; could not speak. She was thinking n,j of Bill's worlds, "to have and tt an hold, to love and protect till death |n?j. do us part." These thoughts ch<>kl>i]j ed out words. Slie looked out of 1(]v the window. The sun seenioc on brighter. Nearby perched on an idv*' old apple tree limb, a bird wa; t .singing, singing so sweetly thai ]... 1 s-he know his song was meant foi "WU.Jr, Vw>? cn<- tlmrn ir the. l?ve's embrace, it seemed as ii u,... the earth stood still and .heaver c\ ; waited as she smiled and shower11 lo oT l101' Vie host blessing down or them. This day would live in theii ind 1 memory one long eternity. Ma At Ma Hester's hou^e tlie lamp on ,vas turned low in Julia's room, ids Ma was telling Pa Silas: ll hope that child don't go to bed firs! s," cause she will ho sine to die first sat. I .had better ted! her before shi i d , does just that." She got up am me , went to Julia's room and knoeke ry- i (on her door. 15* 11 opened the (loot If 1 99 intea jamooree tr Pond's Service rvais Street UARANTEED RECAPS ; $7.95 Plux Tax ir Easy Plan STER FOR FREE PRIZES! overs Man's Watch ER ELIGIBLE TO WIN. . ' V J THE PALMETTO LEADE with a Wondering look in his j eyes. "Just want to see my baby before she goes to bed,1' Ma safJ as Bill stood looking out of sheer curiosity while Julia "Went -V.ith Ma Hester to the kitchen. Just, as thoy reached the littlo kitchen. Ma said, "Just wants tell you not to get in the bed first. It's pium had luck and you will surely die first." Just as she had spoken t'..? '; last words, there was a knock at the front door. It was Sis Malison, i liiii s motner. sue Had the same j message for him. Bill was undressing and laughe<l till he cried when Julia came back in the room. Sis Mulissa kissed her and bade the k two good night. Julia was curious to know what Sis Malisiiu wanted, I for she had been over to the , house most of the day. Bill tolj her and two embraced and laughed together. Both told of the ir warnings. They loved each other. They were one anil nothing ci.-:c mattered. The rest of the world could g*o by. The time passed swiftly aiiil ' Bill had to bid fate-well to tlu: 1 little Shady Grove community. He -?had been to'd he had to return to 1 his-s upply company as .->oon as his furlough was up. He and his wife ' bad spent the time pleasantly, 1 visiting relatives and ftionds. The day Bill left, the couple rose ' vtii I,v jun I i c?il\l .Mil I U'SltT " and Bill's mother had fixed honi: iny grits, smothered chicken, hot biscuits and coffee fit for a king. ' Julia couldn't eat. 'There, was a : choking* in her threat and a fnl! pess in breast. Hvciy lime >he looked at Bill, she wondered if " she were seeing him tor the last. L time, and as she wondered, the ' tears came into her eyes. i nuv: Liiiiiv n?r nun iu ivii\u KM 1 his train. Julia and his mothm-, | along witi'i a few of their fric-n is. accompanied him to the station. ' Mr. I'light. a friend of the family took them liis car. The sun slid behind tho hiils as if to lrde itself and shave its light with other people for another twelve 1 hours. In the open, cool, crisp fall air, t.he jolly young people 1 kept up a continued chatter whilewaiting for the train. Joe Davis had the lightwood lighted to flag the train. I'a Silas, who had walkto the little town that day, was ?i?ing on the railroad shed, tired artd worn. He pulled his old black felt hat over his ears and spat a : wad of brown mule tobacco out . of hi* mouth, taking his hander' kerchief to wipe the juice that 1 ran out at each corner as he look1 ed up to listen to the train in the L' distance When the twain eanie in view, Bill's mother put her arms around him. Juliia was stan.linking, wondering how any one could he so cruel as to rob her and Bill . of their last moments together. She was saying, "Why did they ; come to see him off anyway 7" Bill was thinking in si mi lan terms. To him and Julia, that was the meanest kind of crudity. They ; had wanted so,.muoh to ho alone and'Those sanifc' people had taken most of his time during the day. i "Oh," "she was crying, 'can't they <;ee and understand we want to he alone?' Just then Bill released himself, stepped aside and took .Julia\ in his' arms, the one thing he wanted to do above everything: j else in all the world. While the train was being: loaded, they stood i there trying: to talk, trying: ^ their hearts'to crowd an eternity into those last minutes alone. H seemed again that the earth stopped and time stood still while heaven smiled and guardian angels hovered over them to protect and direct them through life. Bill was saying softly, "ftemem! he-r what I told you. Be brave, j w?n't you? B|-erything is po un R Eastern, Stars Convene In : Marion July 15 The (iraud Chapter Order Of Kastern j?imvs cO;.\viu-s in Marion. SC. .July 13-17, l?j57. ! A puhli incetinir will he hehi Monday !.i_i"I*. ioi?o\ved ??y a banquet. 1 uesday moinin.tr at it oVlorh, the "Grand Chat tor bee-ins its dei, ' liberations. All Reports should be ,in not later than Jtily 10th. The International Grand Worthy Matron. Mis. I.ula U. Lewi.?, of j w ashinpton, D.C. will be the honored puest. (ira'.ul Worthy ration. Z. Town .-end was advanced to International (iiand Worty Patron. I in Washing-ton, D.C. last Aupust. Three Educational hularships will be piven to some worthy younp students cnterihp College. Mrs. Mayo'a Iimnes. 4 OS I.ibvJity St.. Ma: wn, is in ciiarpc of housinp. ornewts ake Mrs. C. M. Fuilev, t.AV.M. .Rev. Z. Town-end. G.P. Mr-. M'.'uy Thorna.*, (i.W.A.P. , Mr. S..I. Poinsewo, CAW.VP. Mrs. Marie Il-uehinson. <!.('. Mrs. Laura I'm ton. C.A.C. Mrs. Il^ltie K. Jenkitw. C. Titan Mrs. T. Kennedy, (I. Sec'y* JKNKINS vlLLE MANS 'Tlit on the anvil while the iron i- hot" is an ohi udape. yet there is more lnpic than fiction in that statement. If you reuliy understand IJlaek Smithology. ''when the iron gets cold, there's -d.aping;" Weil l .*. housewives 'have 1 'fon doing ju-t th.u. hitting on -hoping." Well the ho'..>(?v\ ives hot as far as their }*. ? ! pieservation projects go. They know the wisdom of . uting fre-di in .. die1 while they are in sva?.o.. and the outlook ? l I'orn early v'oi'.ie'ir- l:a? hcen very g ??* ?!. The garden-- a-. i I rain imperially- rr.r?t, yet many fields look jrootl. Mr. Henry Martin ha-* one <4* the host looking corn el'ops in the community: Hi? jrrmtcn ton is o>cellent. Mrs. Mattie Mai tin this wife) is improving after several weeks of illness. certain in war. So keep cheerfui and carry on, won't you?" There we're tears in Julia's eyes arid a slight tremor in her voice ns she kissed .him and said: 'Whatever happens.. somehow, some*' 're, I'll he waiting. find bless ^r.u whereever you yo." He walked away to the car for the soldiers. lie waved as he boarded the train. The signal was priven and the train pulled off just as Pa Silas waved Jiis old black felt , haf at I! 1'I. Julia didn't say a word .vointr , homo, but <)>< ?..n :? .. ... b<IIKIIIg III i her heart. There was room for outward words. She koi t repeat( ing: "Yes, [ will he waiting for his return, praying for his safety, paying for the star* and sfipes which he and thousands of others are serving, and giving their lives to preserve. Yes, black men. red men/and white men. They are. all fighting. <lyinpr. suffering 4*or i the principles of true democracy. ' Oh, God, grant that these *ien 1 shall prevail throughout all the. t world and love come into ihe hearts of men. Then, and then only can we have real, lasting peace." Julia wouH !>e waiting because she loved Bill. >>he had vowed to love in sickness ??nd in health, ha<j promised to love ti'i the end of the world. j CONTINUED NEXT WEEK i mm i un ? oh x ..v..? k xt.-. v Page 11 WILKIN'S THINKS NAACP EX F.MPT FROM TAXES 1 NEW YORK?The National As - jsociation for the Advancement of [Colored People expressed doul L' last \vc*k that it wa.-j liable for payment of income taxes. It said the State f <iroittia had assessed the organisation for al.oat ii; ha taxes on. income loh'.i'.i la the state. Key Wilkhss excvutivo sOeretary of The" NAAT. T, issued tiki -tatement: "The NAACP is a non-profit, tax-exempt membership corpoiattion under a ruling of the Unite ! States internal revenue service, made in 11)41. "Under this ruling, wo luuu never paid and income tax, federal or ,state," in any state. "Until sonic authoriative rilling* -ia mnde 111 the . ?n!r:ii'y| we d>? not believe we ore liable for the payment of state in do me taxes." UIh_PIi>GAIl A.1LI7. CHURCH Rewrcnd F. ('. Jame s, Pastor St M'l'Kli?Sunday School bewail a: :* oVlock, the opening hour mming the summer schedule. T-.iis allows us to mtond Sunday S.-bi.o! and nioridn.fr worship rorvi.v4 and return home before the hoitw.-t parr of the day. Both attendance and collection were good Mori.ii.f!' worship boj^m at 10:;d a.m. ()? . James selected for text.. Acts 27:11 T1m? sjds it '> 'as present and ah' enjoyed the message. We we. pleased ; > welcome a number vi-itoi- > our service and invim them to come again. A number child!'"!: wire baptised at thin MTV id'. The Fran!. M. Reid (Tub met in : K ha..-ikiiMirg at 5 o" M'-'k Tiie A.C.E. Eoaeue met in theK?i lieu 'To:, a! buil.iin.a" at -1 o'clock. The Club met briefly after. ei \ ice. Tiii-> u '.be final aeel: of V. It. Sck-.o!. T bore ' will be a picnic at Drew IV.il: in Columbia ami comme a cement, exercises on Friday even inc. The public is invited to-" at;, nd. Mass incetir.tr of X. A.A. C. P? will be held at Mt. Pisgah on You are invited to attend. Mas. M.C. Roberts, Reporter rext Sun., Juno J > al "> o'clock, ST. IWI I, HAI'TIST CHURCH Ki'V. \. 15. Hailer; Castor U'.XIXCTOK-- Ar,<>r Sunday School, a wonderful prayer *orvicewas lu-hi. If -1 1 y deacon* WillieCorley a: 1 Curloy Droller. Following prayer sorvi <? t'.o MornP> cr W.... a ' ? - 1 1 - - .. ... ''V an UlC pastor with the cony rotation repeating the 1st Psalm. Scripturelesson came from the 18th chapter of St. Luke and -ith chapter. .1-1 verses <>f the Initio to the llphesians. Purinir the sintriny of hymn oaf* led hy the Juhilce Choir with the conprrepration, ushers lifted the Mission offering. Deacon Curlew Dreher cave the mission prayer. The pastor's soimoh came from the 18th chapter of St. Luke, ami < Epistle to the Ephesinns. He pave o wonderful mossa^' iajxvut <the children. He mentioned that fathers should take a creator interest in their sons and motjhor^ a creator interest i# their dauchtcrs. MenW>or? on ilio sick list are; Mesdames Amander Ricklev, Roll Rrannon. Minnie McCloud and Mr. Georce Wash in yt on Minis. Visitors were: Mrs. Charles Slifrh, Mr. .T. \V. Black and "v. ; Robert Simmons oi New F A.M.E. Church, T.exinyton. Mr. .T P. SartJor and Mis<? lanu Tnhrwwn of ChnHoite, V.C. <*11 . C a** * * ? ' * "> - ** '