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THE NEGRO STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol.17, No.7, THIRD ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF OHIO SOCIAL WORKERS TO BE HELD IN COLUMBUS MAY 22-24 COLUMBUS, OHIO, May 15—Taking the study of Harlem in the Survey Graphic of March 1925 as a reference, the third annual session of the Ohio Conference on Social Work Among Negroes, which meets in Columbus, May 22, 23, 24, will be given to the discussion of Race Adjustment, special surveys are being made in the cities throughout the state where there are Negroes. These surveys will show in the settling of Negroes whether the trend is toward self-sufficiency, a city within a city as in ar em, or the opposite as probably in Chicago; the character and qua. uy of the Negro community in the various cities where such is found; their culture, health and religious groups; also their outreach and contact with labor unions, industry, and charity. labor unions, industry, and charity. In addition, addresses will be given by prominent men and women, and a tour will be conducted through the State Institutions located in Columbus. The Ohio Conference on Social Work Among Negroes is composed of representatives of white and colored social organizations which touch the Negro Life in their work, such as Young Men's Christian Association, Young Women's Christian Association, Urban League, Associated Charities, Settlement Houses, Playgrounds, representatives from the churches, etc. Officers of this Conference are President-Nimrod B. Allen, Executive Secretary Negro Civic Welfare Association, Cincinnati, Ohio; Secretary-George W. Thompson, Executive Secretary Young Men's Christian Association, Akron, Ohio; Treasurer-Miss Bertrude W. Brown, former Executive Secretary of Linden Center, Dayton, Ohio. Cherryvale News Notes. Our Sunday services were on an average. Sunday School at 9:45. Preaching at 11 by pastor, Rev. Wm. Thomas. At 8 o'clock a very soul stirring Mothers' Day Program was rendered and enjoyed by all present. B. Y. P. U. at 6 p. m. Ever Loyal rendered a very good program; very enjoyable, received 100%. Night service began at 8 o'clock. Pastor Thomas chose text from Isa. 16:6; he truly felt like preaching and filled the house with the Holy Ghost. Mission Circle met Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. at the church for regular business. Mr. B. Lewis of Independence, was in our city today on business. Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Thomas motored to Coffeyville, yesterday on business. Ms. Ruth Wheaton is still on the Miss Ruth Wheaton is still on the sick list, but is improving nicely. Mrs. Beulah Toliver is home from Independence, visiting her parents for a few days. Mr. S. Metcalf of Chanute, was down Monday afternoon. Mrs. Janla Bryant, ex-reporter of Cherryvale items, left Sunday, for Fredonia, where she will make her home. There was a surprise party given in honor of Mrs. Daniel Greene who is leaving for California for an indef. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas are now located in the new parsonage on E 8th St. Miss Marie Clay has returned from Baxter, where she has been visiting for the past month. day in Coffeyville, visiting friends. Miss Zella Wheaton spent last Sun-Mother's Day Program at the A. M. E. Church Sunday night was well rendered. --- (Preston News Service) Todd Ratcliff, acting reporter. GOV. PAULEN RECEIVED CHURCH DIGNITARIES For over an hour last Monday Governor Ben S. Paulen conversed with leading dignitaries of the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Kasnas, in the executive office at Topeka. Headed by Rev. Norris J. Stokes, who eary in the day was elected at the Legislative committee appointed by the April Executive Board; Dr. W. A. Bowren, President of the State Convention; Rev. J. T. Ellias, Secretary of the Committee; Rev. W. H. Young, Rev. G. T. Raimey, Rev. B. C. Rannavalona and Rev. J. R. Richardson. After an informal conference relative to the general trend of the race along educational and religious lines in the name of the State Convention and District Associations which were represented by the Moderators of Kaw Valley, Southeastern, Smoky Hill and Southwestern Association, representations were made to the governor touching upon the educational trends of the State institute relative to the development of colored students of Kansas. Closing the conference which marked a new era in the progressive steps of the State ment on Governor Paulen assured the State President and several Moderators that the trend of the present state administration would be to promote the Educational advantages of the colored people of the State of Kansas, and do all that is consistent to encourage the development of the State Schools devoted to the training of colored students. Members of the committee commented highly upon the nature of the conference and reception which they received at the hands of state officials. DISTRICT ECHOES The Third Quarterly Board Meeting of the S. H. H. M. Baptist District Association was held in Ellsworth, Kansas, May 6 to 8. Although our delegation was not very large, a splendid session was held. The devotional theme for each service, conducted by Rev. J. R. Richardson, Kansas City, Kansas was very interesting and helpful. Wonderful, soul stirring sermons were preached by Revs Williams, Sowell, Burnside, Ross, Warder, Moore and Richardson. Many interesting papers were read and wholesome topics discussed. A very cordial welcome was extended us by the hospitable people of Ellsworth, and we wish them much success and prosperity in Kingdom Building. Cleveland Colored School Gets Second Place at Pittsburg Second honors in the annual Southeastern Kansas Colored Athletic Association track and field meet at Pittsburg, Saturday were claimed by the Cleveland School of Coffeyville, with fifty-nine points to its credit. Parons finished first with 64 points, and Oswego, fourth with four. The meet started at 10:30 o'clock in the morning and consisted of events for both boys and girls. Coffeyville, won all three relay events. In the girl's 440-yard relay Noland, Dixon, Winters, Cartwright, R. Jons and Watts ran for Coffeyville; on the high school boys' team were Flournoy, Jines, Jackson and Pursley; those running on the grade school boys' team were Grubb. Harris, Buckner and Harding. Cleveland, also succeeded in placing in the 50-yard and 75-yard dashes for grade school boys, in the 500- yard dash for girls, in the bark- l throw for the girls, in the 50-yard and 100-yard dashes, high jump, vault, broad jump, shot put, half- ile, 220-yard and 440-yard dash- and the mile run for high school boy. Cleveland girls also defeated tittsburg girls in an armory ba game by a score of 8 to 2. WICHITA, KANSAS. RACE MUSICIANS WALK OUT AT MUSIC FESTIVAL (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D.C., May 15, Over 200 colored singers from the Richmond Treble Cef, Howard University Glee Club, Hampton Institute Choir, and the Howard Choral Society refused to appear on the program at the All American music festival of the International Council of Women in the new auditorium Tuesday night, because of the segregation of Negroes in the balcony of the building. When it came time for the singers to appear Miss Hallie Q. Brown, of Wilberforce, O., who had arranged for the appearance of the singers at the invitation of Mrs. David Allen Campbell chairman of the evening, came out before the curtain and announced that the singers had left the auditorium because of a misunderstanding as to the seating of colored persons in attendance. It is understood that a specific complaint had been communicated to the singers by Mrs. Mrs. Hunton, wife of an American consular representative at San Antoine, France, and Mrs. Mayme E. Jones, whose daughter, Miss Juanita Jones, was to have danced in the performance. Miss Brown Alleges Humiliation In a formal statement later in the evening Miss Brown said: "I was appointed in 1923 to arrange the music of the colored group for May 5, at the International Council of Women, to be held in Washington, May 4 to 14. I came to Washington to attend the inauguration of President Coolidge, for I directed the colored women's political activities throughout the United States and felt we must represent them during the eventful week. At great expense to myself and others, I remained in the city, except for a few weeks, gathering the singers from various organizations and cities to take part in this program. This being a great international movement, we had no idea that such a thing as segregation could ever enter the arrangement. We had secured such noted characters as J. Henry Lewis, and Dr. R. Nathaniel Dett, one of the noted composers of America; Prof. Roy Tibbs, of Howard University, and others of note to participate in the music. Judge our surprise, when we learned that there was to be segregation at the Capital of the United States, where would least expect it, against a group of the nation's constituents, who have been faithful, loyal and patriotic to this great Government. "We felt we could not submit to this ostracism, and though we had two hundred noted singers, with voices unsurpassed, to participate, when we found that segregation existed, we could not be humiliated in the eyes of the foreign women who had come to believe that America was the land of the free and the home of the brave." Negroes Placed on Left Side of Hall It was said that seats were sold to colored persons on the left side of the hall only. The musicians from Howard University, Hampton and other institutions declared that the arrangement constituted despicable segregation and was exceedingly reprehensible to them. Negro Delegates On Orchestra Floor It is said that Negro delegates were seated Tuesday night on the orchestra floor of the auditorium, as they have been since the opening of the council. Advice of Chief Justice Taft Sought It is said that before finally dismissing his men, Prof. Nathaniel Dett, Director of Hampton Institute Choir, got into communication with Chief Justice William Howard Taft, Chairman of the Trustees of Hampton Institute, to get advice. Later in the evening the Chief Justice said someone had called him in the matter, but as he did not know the circumstances he would have to be excused from commenting on it in any way. Prof Dett, it is said, also tried to get fampton Institute directly by long distance telephone. Mrs. Phillip North Moore, president of the United States Council express- FRIDAY, May 15, 1925. LEGISLATIVE STEERING COMMITTEE ORGANIZED --- Answering a call from Rev. W. H. Young of Topeka, members of the Legislative and Steering Committee of the State Convention met in Topeka, Monday afternoon and effected a permanent organi atl n with the election of Rev. Norris J. Stokes of Pratt as chairman: Rev. J. T. Elias, Moderator of the Southeastern Association, Secretary; Dr. Bowren will serve as chairman ex-officio of the committee with Rev. B. C. Rannolona as an adviser of the committee which is to devote its work to navalona as an advisor of the comState which may effect the political welfare of the race and present their finding quarterly to the State Convention. The purpose of the committee is not to thrust the Missionary Baptist Church into politics but rather to prevent it being thrust into politics unwarranted by persons claiming to speak for the Baptist of the State who have not been properly authorized to do so and present to the dignitaries of the church clear and logical findings upon political situations which may arise in order that members of the church may be advised thru the ministry. ed great regret that the incident had occurred, and said that council officials had nothing to do whatever with the seating arrangements of the music festival, as the business side of the festival had been handled by a local firm. U. S. Council President Assures There Would Be No Segregation At Festival Mrs. Moore admitted that she had given written assurance that there would be no segregation at the council, to Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethume, of Daytona, Fla., president of the National Association of Colored Women, of which she is a life member and patron. "I certainly intended that this agreement should hold," Mrs. Moore said, "and it should have held for the entertainment, which is as much a part of the council program as the business meetings. No instructions were given to the firm that handled the tickets by the council officials and we never anticipated any such difficulty as has arisen, nor did we have anything to do with the arrangement of the seating for the night's performance." Negro and White Workers Clash In Arkansas Oil Fields (Preston News Service) ELDORADO, ARK., May 15.—A result of white oil field workers attempting to drive Negro workers away Tuesday night, one Negro and two white men are dead and eight are seriously wounded. It is said the trouble broke out when 200 whites marched upon a small Negro camp working on the Standard pipe line being laid from the field to the Mississippi river. It is said that there were less than 50 Negroes in the camp. The whites are reported to have requested the foreman to discharge the Negro workers and have them move out. He is said to have finally acceded to the demands of the white workers, promising to have the Negroes shipped away the next day. The whites seemed to doubt the sincerity of the foreman's promise and undercover of darkness stormed the Negro camp. A pitched battle ensued in which several hundred shots were exchanged. The Negroes finally sought refuge in the near-by woods. County officials came upon the scene, it is said, and finally scattered the combatants. The battle lasted less than an hour, it is said. U. S. COURTS UPHOLD FLORIDA PEONAGE CASES PENSACOLA, FLA., May 15—An attack on the validity of indictment charging eleven Calhoun County with peonage, involving the working of Negroes against their will in turpentine camps failed in the United States court here Wednesday when Judge W B. Shepherd ruled against a plea to quash the case. The trial was set for May 18. Among those indicted are three prominent turpentine operators, Alfred and Charles Land, M. B. Davis, Sheriff C. D. Clark, Judge W. T. Chaffin, Attorney H. M. McClelland, and Deputy Sheriff Thomas E. Cason. The indictments allege cruel and inhuman treatment of certain Negro workers and abuse of the processes of State courts. AN ORGANIZATION THE IMPROVED INDUSTRIAL ORDER OF WISE MEN—W. T. Hodges President. We are indeed blessed to have in our city, a distinguished guest and indeed a noble man indeed, who has indeed made his presence felt in our community; first, reaching our hearts with this Christian work and talks: 1st at New Hope Baptist Church, Tabernacle Baptist, Calvary Bapt. Churches; Sunday night, he delivered a masterful address at St. Mark's M. E. Church, 11th and Wabash. The congregation with great interest did listen to that masterful address. B. H. Brown, L. L. D. Pastor has a long acquaintance of with Mr. Hodges, and are good friends; being royally entertained by Mrs. Eliza Crawford at 601 Ohio and quietly organized one of the strongest councils in the West, assisted by the best citizens of our city; with a splendid program as follows:—Song by audience led by Mrs. H. Adkins, pianist; "Onward Christian Solders." Invocation, Mr. Chas. Davenport; Address, subject, "Wise Men, Mr. Wendell Van Leu; Solo, Mrs. Vera Glenn; Musical number by Miss Mildred Stewart. Each number was indeed masterful. Mrs. Aneta Tyson, Mistress of Ceremony; B. W. Crawford, Director. With great pride did the address of the S. G. R., Mr. W. T. Hodges, point to the achievements of this grand order, the great work they are really doing in other states in their several departments.: Fraternal, Loan Insurance, and Industrial; and put great emphasis on each department with pride—Being an orator was well able to explain each department and make it clear and interesting. First, fraternal which gives us a social standing and pleasures which we certainly enjoy; the loans which is of great benefit in business; Insurance which is a comfort in distress and sickness; and the Industrial which is the greatest joys, as it gives our boys and girls a position with good pay which gives them opportunity to enjoy each department with pleasure and pride, and carry out their desires to the fullest extent, all regalia and paraphernalia, buttons, badges, gloves, sashes, belts, in fact, all that go to make the order grand is in this department; Grand and paying. L. G. Berry, W. R.; Ernest Porter, L. A. V.; Willie Moore, V. R.; B. W. Crawford, W. S.; Dr. H. T. Geeder, M. D. Ex.; P. G. Coleman, Treas; J. J. Summers, Chaplain; Dr. B. M. Wright, S. S.; T. H. Yancy, S. A. Chas. Davenport, Lleut.; Bartley Hatchell, O. G.; W. R. Walker, V. M.; Jessie Turk, D. G. R.; A. F. McClinton, I. G.; Mrs. Irene Davenport, A. D.; Mrs. Etta Coleman, M. I.; Mrs. A. N. Tyson, M. S. This was all carried out in a most popular manner. Reception May 5th, 535½ N. Main, Wichita, 5:30. Committee; L. G. Berry, P. J. Coleman, B. W. Crawford. All members requested to be present. Public installation June 18th Watch the papers for place. Everyone invited. Five Cents Per Copy Kansas Industrial and Educational Institute Makes Rapid Growth UNDER PRINCIPAL G.R.BRIDGE-FORTH AND HIS CO-LABORERS. The Kansas Industrial and Educational Institute is being more and more recognized as a real State School, free from politics and free from other entanglements that often ruin the usefulness of an educational institution. This Institute crime thru the war period in as good condition as any institution in the State. It has maletained the fine financial rating among the other State Institutions, its student body is in keeping with its faculty and with its equipment; its graduates are among the most useful young men and women of the State. During the past five years, the State has put over a half million dollars in the improvements and maintenance of this Institution and one of the sights to be seen in going to Topeka, is this wonderful Trade School. In this Institution, the boys are not only taught books, but are taught the various trades and industries for both young men and young women, such as carpentry, auto mechanics, printing, tailoring, teacher training, music, and the young women are taught nursing, cooking, sewing, laundry work, music and handicrafts. All of these trades and industries are taught, but possibly more emphasis is placed upon agriculture and livestock than any other phase of the Institution's work. The teachers at this Institution come from 13 of the leading colleges and universities and technical schools of the country. While a large number of the students are from Kansas. Many of them are from twelve other States. The Commencement Exercises will be held this year on the 24th through the 27th. Rev. T. J. Crawford of the Kansas Baptist Convention will deliver the Commencement sermon at 3:30 p. m., and Dr. Geo. C. Hall of Chicago, will deliver the Commencement Address. There will be a large graduating class this year of some of the finest young men and women of the country. The Board of Regents of the Baptist Central theological Seminary will meet at the school on the morning of the 24th and the school has made ample provision for the entertainment as well as for other guests that will come from over the State. The Medical Association meet at the school on the 19, 20, 21 and a free clinic will be given to our people free of charge those few days. This Institution is especially emphasizing the health side of the race. We are especially asking that you be present to our exhibitions all thru this week; Synopsis of program as follows: May 15, 18 p. m. Academic, Physical, Musical and Industrial exhibition City Auditorium; May 19, 20, 21 Free Clinic from 9 to 12 a. m. at Nellie John's Memorial Hospital; May 22, 8 p. m. Musical Exhibition at Bradford Miller Hall; Sunday, May 24, 3:30 p. m. Commencement Sermon by Dr. J. T. Crawford, Topeka; Monday May 25, 10:30 a. m., Closing Exercises, Home Economics Division at Home Economics Building; Monday, May 25, 2 p. m., Closing Exercises of the Junior High School; Monday May 25, 7:30 p. m., Closing Exercises of the Academic Department; Tuesday, May 26, 10 p. m., Closing Exercises of the Boy's Trade School and Industries; Tuesday, May 26, 3 p. m., Ball game and sports; Tuesday, May 26, p. m., Class Day Exercises and Alumni Association and Principal's Reception; Wednesday, May 28, 2 p. m., Graduating Exercises; Commencement Address by Dr. George C. Hall of Chicago. NORFOLK K O.'S PELKEY (Preston News Service) OAKLAND, CALIF, May 14,-Kid Norfolk of New York City, light-heavyweight champion of the world, knocked out Ray Pelkey of Oakland in the fifth round of their scheduled match last Wednesday. RELIGIOUS AFFARS OF KANSAS Sunday School Lesson (By REV P H FITZWATER DD Dean of the Blessing School, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago) © 1995 Western Newspaper Union) Lesson for May 17 SAUL BECOMES A CHRISTIAN LESSON-TENT-Acta 2 1·12 LESSON-TEXT-Acts 9 115 GOLDEN TEXT—"If any man be in Christ Jesus, he is a new creature." 11 Cor. 5 17. PRIMARY TOPIC—A Man Who Helped Another JUNIOR TOPIC—How Paul became a Christian INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP IC-How Saul Was Convered. IC—How Saul Was Converted YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC IC—A Study of Conversion I. Saul's Violent Hatred of the Lord's Disciples (iv. 1:2) Saul knew full well that unless the movement set on foot by Jesus was stopped, it would supersede India in He was ignorant of the great in Christianity. He did not know that the "blood of martyrs" is the soil of the church." The noble display of faith by Stephen in calling his cell marty with his blood did not noton Saul's spirit, but rather intentsh I his intention for Jesus and His disciples. It made him more determined than ever to stamp out the Nazism heury. The intensity of his madness, and the extent of its operations are the test forth in his own words. And I presented this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prison "with men and women" (Acts 23:21) I both shut up many of the saints in palsons having received authority from the chief priests, and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them, and punishing them oft in all synagogues. I strive to make them his philege, and being exceedingly mild against them, I persuaded them even unto foreign cities" (Acts 23:10 12 R.V.) 11. Saul Kicking Against the Pricks (vv. 39). The figure here is that of the Host crum or driver follow it, the ox with a sharp iron fixed to the end of a pole. The animal is produced with this instrument and it is refractory it kicks against the sharp iron and in jures itself. This is a picture of Saul as he was usually fighting against Jesus. 1. A Light From Heaven (vv. 31a). The time had come for the Lord to interfere, Saul, was stricken with blindness and fell to the earth. This physical demonsation accounted the workings of his conscience which doubtless were going on quickened by the Holy Spirit as I used Stephen's testimony. 2. A Voice From Heaven (vv 405) This was the Lord's voice calling Saul by name and asking, "Why persecutest thou Me? This moved Saul to inquire, "Who art thou, Lord?" The answer came, "I am usus whom thou persecutest." He is so closely identified with his vows that he feels their sufferings and regards treatment of them as treatment of Himself. 3. Saul's Inquiry (vv 6), "What Will Thou Have Me to Do?" The Lord told him to go into the city where information would be given him as to what he must do. 4. Saul Entering Imanascus (vv. 79). The haughty persecutor went quite humbly into Imanascus, led by his attendants. For the space of three days he remained blind and fasted. What went on in his soul in those days no mortal can know, but we may be assured that he, like the Lord in the will desens, was too deep in meditation and prayer to desire food. III. Ananias Ministers to Saul (tv. 10-19). 1. Ananias' Vision (vv. 10-12). In this vision the Lord appeared and instructed him to go to Saul. He gave him the name of the street and Saul's host, and informed him that Saul was now, a praying man, and that He had prepared Saul by a vision for the coming of Ananias. 2. Ananias' Pear and Hesitancy (vv 13-16) He knew of Saul's ministry and the authority by which he came. The Lord encouraged him to go, assuring him that Saul is no longer an enemy but a chosen vessel to die. His name before the Gentiles, kings and the children of Israel. 3. Ananias (Obsillence (v. 17) His tears being removed Ananias want to the house where Saul was staying, put his hand on him and settlement addressed him as "brother" Ananias told Saul that the Lord had sent him with a two fold mission (1) "That thou mightest receive the sight" (2) "Be filled with the Holy Spirit" 4. Saul Baptized (v. 19). After Saul received his sight Ananias baptized him. The Lord between the gift of the Spirit upon whomsoever He will, and may designate anyone whatever occupying an official position or not, to lay hands upon him. Prayer Prayer is the peace of our spirit The stillness of our thoughts the loss of our care; the calm of our temper The Ancls Angels served God and minister of the men when they proclaimed Christ's birth—Presbyterian of the south Strength is born in the deep alliance of long-suffering hearts, not amidst 100—Mrs. Hemsan. ```markdown ``` Coffeyville Notes. Rev. and Mrs. J. Dold left for Claremore, Sunday morning where they will remain for the next ten days in the hope of regaining his health. Sunday, May 10th was Annual Sermon day for the Old Pellows. The services were held at the C. M. Church, Rev. Utsey, pastor. It was a fine day and the turn out was quite satisfactory. A revival services at B thel A M. H Church are getting under way as planned, Rev. Prunty, Evangelist of Oklahoma, is conducting the services, the outlook is very promising. On Weda sday evening the teachers, pupils and patrons of Cleveland school tendered the track team that took part in the Pittsburgh meet, a grand banquet. It was an enjoyable affair. Friday evening was the date set for a joint ruciting of the N. A. A. C P and Parent-Teacher Association for the purpose of resolving the former organization and arranging to take care of the remaining indebtedness of the latter for the past year. The company that so splendidly staged the "Slauttown Convendon" as the C. M. H. Church last week will play a return engagement in the new future, possibly this week. It is worth seeing. Fostor Williams of Calvary Baptist Church, returned from Salina, Iriday accompanied by little Mary Jones, a noise, whom he placed in school here. He reported a fine time at the cornerstone laying exercise of St. John Ch. Harmon Field, the playground purchased by the Harmon foundation of New York, and presented to the colored children of Coffeyville, is receiving the first touches of the work destined to transform it into one of the prettiest bits of playground in this section. Notices have gone out to the effect that the Cleveland School will have a summer session again this year. Many parents are responding and the outlook is for a bigger and better session than ever. Douglass School will also conduct a summer session. Services at the Calvary Baptist Church, are growing in interest from Sunday to Sunday; and are highly edifying. The church is being blessed spiritually and financially, under the able leadership of Pastor Williams. Sunday prayer services was well attended and a spiritual feast was had. Services will hereafter begin at 5:30 instead of 6 o'clock. At 11:30 o'clock pastor Williams prea held a fine sermon, subject: "You must be born again." Inced it is a blessing to be able to hear such an inspiraled and yet practical sermons. 8:30 o'clock, Pastor Williams introduced Rev. Adair of Topka, Kans, who delivered a good sermon, subject, "Looking the Wrong Way;" and must say for a young minister, it was indeed a strong sermon; were then favored with a reading by Prof. Philips of Dallas, Texas, "Smiles" and a duet by Mesdames Corine Sheppard and Maud Winfrey, both were very good indeed. The contest for a 30 days financial drive between the Amanda Thompson Womanhood Club and the pastor's Aid Society, invites to be one of the most interesting and hard fought in the history of our church. Mrs. Gladys Kendricks of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday with Mrs. Burnetta Webster. Salma, Kansas News ST JOHN MISSION CIRCLE Rev. W. F. Waters, Pastor. Splendid services marked the day at our church Sunday. Mothers' Day was observed throughout the day. The S. School was well attended. At H a. M., Key, W. P. Waters, Texarkana, Ark. the newly elected pastor of St. John Baptist Church, was present and preached a very impressive sermon from this text, I. Cor. 2:9; subject: "Laborers Together With God." He emphasized strongly that all Christians are helpers of God in putting over His spiritual program. The Holy Spirit was very prevalent in this service. At 2 p. m., the Annual Thanksgiving Sermon of the Odd Fellows and the Household of Ruth was delivered by Rev. J. W. Williams, Presiding Elder. At 8 p. m., Rev. Waters brought another burning message, based on Matt 12:33; theme: "Make the Tree Cool." Rev. Waters is a powerful preacher and a Gospel singer. He has accepted the call, as pastor of this church and states that he will be on : The Negro Star-for the good of the people NORTH'END MEAT MARKET 1913 North Lawrence Market 1479 ALL STEAKS PER POU Loin Steak 25c Pound Steak 25c Porter-Hoast Steak 25c Short Cut Steak 25c Chuck Steak per lb 15c Sausage per lb 15c Chuck Roast per lb 10c & 121c Boiling Meats per lb 5c & 8c Hamberger per lb 15c, two for 25c Home Made Lard per pound 20c A. P. Brickell - HARDWARE - Garden Tools, Rubber Hose, Wire Screens for Poultry and Stock. We carry a complete stock of ev- erything in our line Call and look over our stock and get prices. A. P. BRICKELL, 213 E. 21st St. Phone M. 140. CONGRESS IN WICHITA To the Baptist Brotherhood of Kansas: DEAR BRETUREN: Our fair state, Kansas by choice is the entertaining hostess of our National B. Y. Y. P. U., and Sunday school Congress, and you have been pleased to make Wichita, the place of entertainment. We are expecting, therefore, by virtue of your choice, the fullest possible co-operation from our own. The City Forum has been secured at which place will be headquarters, assembly, mass and department meetings. No pains will be spared in informing you through our paper and other mediums as to the various committees and their functions. The local churches are organized in a very definite way and have secured the intense interest and co-operation of the various denominations of both groups. Elect your messengers as early as possible and send names to local committee—J. W Hayes, 615 Wabash Wichita, Kansas. We welcome any suggestion and solicit your co-operation. Rev. J. W Hayes, Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church. the grounds to take charge by the 1st Sunday in June. Dr. H. H. Wilson, the only race Dr. In Salma, who has practiced here for the past 11 years is moving to Wichita, this week. It is with reluctance that Salma, gives up Dr. Wilson who has won many friends during his stay here. Dr. Wilson served as chairman on the Trustee Board of the church for several years and has been quite active in the church work as well as a great asset to the community. The people of Salma, extend to Dr. and Mrs. Wilson, their best wishes for future happiness and success. On Tuesday night at the U. K. T. Hall the Knights of Tabor will be host to a reception, complimentary to Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Wilson. Every cordially invited, an excellent program is being prepared. TEACHERS WANTED AT C. M. COLLEGE KOSCIUSKO, MISS. for the term of 1925-26; viz—President, Matron, Dean, Science Teacher, English Teacher, Primary Teacher, Music Teacher. Please file applications by May 10. Rev. R. C. Anderson, Pres. Ex. Board/ Pickens, Miss. L. B. Turner See. Ex. Board. Kosciusko, Miss. Baptist Theological Seminary Topeka, Kansas. Adjoiring Kansas Industrial Educatio Institution. NOW OPEN With Efficient Teachers. Splendid Campus Fine Dormitory Students wanted who desire to study for the ministry. GEO. R. BRIDEFORTH, Principal. H. B. BRONSON, D. D. Dean. A. W. ROSS, Director Address all communications to either of the above persons. Things to be Prayed For: Summer School. Student Body, Missions. Faculty, Friends for Institute. New Building. One Hundred acres of land A. W. ROSS, Gen. Missionary GRADE A PASTEURIZED MILK & CREAM Malted.Drink-For SaleThe Famous Chocolate Everywhere in the City, 5C M.4118 Medical Ambulance Service Surgical Phones 2081- Obstetrical 274 C. T WOODS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ```markdown ``` Office 5331/2 N. Main Phone M. 3868 H. T. GEEDER, M. D. DISEASES OF WOMEN A SPECIALTY Evening Hours 7:00 to 9:00 p. m. Res. 122 N. Waco Phone D. 4597 WICHITA. KANSAS Res. 501N. Water St. Phone Mkt 1605 James A. Spears, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Notary Public in Office 600 N. Main Phone M. 3265 WICHITA KANSAS. NEEDED HELPS FOR CHURCHES & AUXILIARIES Church Financial Record Book $1.50 Sunday School Sec. 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The main event of the program was an excellent vocal solo by our music director, Prof. Chandrer, B. Y. P. U., at 7 p.m. Good attendance of both young and older people and the lesson was enjoyed by all. Splendid prayer service was held by the church members. Some sinners also stayed to have the prayers of the Christians. An Apron Party was given May 5th by Bethany Circle at the home of Mrs. Posten; after short program, refreshments were served consisting of sandwiches, punch, ice cream and cake! All guests voted Bethany Circle ideal entertainers and hope they will repeat the amusement soon. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brooks and Mrs. Huff of Wellington, were Caldwell, visitors, Sunday. Rev. Clayton of Anthony, was here Sunday evening; Misses Katherine and Elnora Keele, Mrs. Dora Rodire-quez and Mr. Robert Anders accompanied him back to Anthony, to sing for him. Mr. Will White of Kansas City, Mo. was here Sunday on a short visit. Leota Posten. THE MARSHALL LUMBER CO. 1945 N. 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Walnut THE greatest danger to the succ cessful accomplishments of racial endeavors may often be found in over organization in local fields. Perfected organization bringing together the talent and ability of a community pledged to the general work of cementing the ties of Christian relations in continued service for humanity, which hold no latent danger to established church organizations can accomplish much along community lines. Yet the danger of drawing definite forces from one line of endeavor into the apparent new atmosphere of other organizational work having a similar aim is of such nature as to make the thinker wonder if after all there is not marked danger of defeating the high purpose which is the settled aim. The Christian Church in the average community offers to talent and racial ability of all denominations ample opportunity to enter into the fray for racial service. There are communities loaded down with secular and religious organizations together with movements engaged in civic and religious work which are failing to accomplish the high end, and due to over-organization and a continued repitition of work which each force is striving to do in its own narrow channel. Not more organization but welding together in a solid mass of the Christian forces of a community to the great end that all may throw the weight of ability and talent thru the CHURCH into a common field of racial service in which dogma and doctrine while factors are dispelled in the face of SERVICE TO HUMANITY. S THE world but awaits the man or race able to meet the demands of an age which demands Preparedness. This is the cry coming up from the church and no man can expect to present to the present generation Eternal Truths of Heaven who has not fitted himself to cope with the Master brain of congregations which have been polished by the powerful machine of modern education and training TO THINK. The Baptist State Theological Seminary located at Topeka, affords a place for the Baptist ministry of Kansas to prepare to meet the demands of the age without which they must prove detrimental to the high interest of the church. LOCALS Mrs. N. B. Copeland, District Organizer, was in Arkansas City, recently, in the interest of the work; with the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 517 N. A St., Rev. C. E. Woods, Pastor; Mr. Wm. Hooker, 408 N., 1st St is Supt., Mrs. Fred Harris, 119 N. 5th St., is the Cradle Roll Supt., and in this department, Mrs. Copeland enjoyed most as she has successfully built up the Cradle Roll work in her church Calvary Baptist, here. Mrs. Geo. W. Wagner, stopped in to see us yesterday; her pleasing appearance brings sunshine. Rev. J. W. Hayes spent Mothers' day with his parents in Illinois. Mrs. Irene Ellis Hutt and infant baby, went back to the God who gave them their existence last week; very sad to lose such a young mother. The relatives have our sympathy. The C. M. E., congregation are ending their rally in service at L'Ouverture School Sunday at 11:00, 3:00 and at 8.00 o'clock; with Bishop N. C. Cleaves, preaching. HEAR HIM! Miss Nettie Fay Oliver after spending the winter in Los Angeles, Calif., is at home to the dellight of her many friends. Miss Oliver is speaking in 'liking' terms of California. Glad to report Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sexton's son much improved. He was a pneumonia sufferer. Quite a few from here are attending the District meeting in Newton, this week; the editor included. Mrs. Porter of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. A. McAdams, 625 N. Wichita. Rev. Fisher of Winfield, and Rev. Woods of Arkansas City, stopped in to see us while in the city; they were enroute to Newton. Rev. B. L. Marchant and Rev. McClure were recent business callers. Mr. Scott, the insurance man, is again in the city, and called by to have us tell you, he still means more insurance business. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES. The members of the club held their meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the W. W. C. A. The time was spent in the transaction of business. Next week they will meet with Mrs. L. Harris at her home. 427 N. Washington. MEN AND WOMEN Doug, 4742-W 942 Wabash Ave. MADAM HARDIMON, Wlchita, Kanaag. --- GET READY Great B. Y. P. U. & Sun day School Congress BY HAVING US MAKE FOR YOU THE FINSET SUIT OF CLOTHES YOU EVER OWNED. Our Special Close Out Prices of All Fine Suitings We Have on Hand Enables You to Purchase the Highest Grade Fabrics Made, at a Price Less Than Others Are Charging for their Imitation Woolens. 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Wichita, Electric, Gas and Running Water, $18 00. 5 Rooms, 5th Block on N. Water, Seml Moden $22.50. Two three room modern apartments for rent $22.50 per month. Four Rooms, fifty feet, 938 N. Washington, $1250; $50 down, and $12.00 per month. THERE is something wrong with the fellow who thinbs the world is a playground, instead of a battlefield. 6 FOOT NOTES The Third and last Quarter state are calling for Willow which accept the responsibility AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 11th Church, Hiawat ations to our District MIss us to look forward to an . Let each one bring to Faithfully, CHARLES FAVORS, Mc CORA J. JAMES, Corre We are now facing the Third and last Quarterly Board Meeting of the year. The District and State are calling for Willing and Qualified Workers. Let each Pastor and Church accept the responsibility of their full Quarterly Pro rata. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 20, 1925. May the Lord help us to look forward to a successful meeting both spiritually and financially. Let each one bring note book and pencil. Faithfully, REV. CHARLES FAVORS, Moderator, MRS. CORA J. JAMES, Corresponding Secretary. OPENING SOON The Coleridge-Taylor Conservatory of music will have its opening of the new building Monday, June 1st. The public is cordially invited. The building will be open for inspection of visitors from 2:00 p. m., to 8:30 p. m. Speaking will take place at 5 p. m. on the lawn. Be present—A big surprise is awaiting you. Refreshments served free. Many students have already registered for summer work. All others who desire to do so, are asked to register as early as possible. Many gifts for new building have been received, others are coming. All who pledged financial donations two years ago, are asked to pay them before June 1st, so their names may be read at the opening. Any one desiring to give may do so; remember any amount are articles donated will be greatly appreciated. IT NO T REA FOR THE B. Y. P. U. 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FAVORS, Moderator, AMES, Corresponding Secretary. Howard University Students Go On Strike Averred WASHINGTON, D. C., May 15. It is reported that twelve hundred students at Howard University went on a strike Thursday afternoon protesting against compulsory military training. Behind the college band the students paraded around the campus, shouting "We won't drill." E. B. B. Club Notes. The club met on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Eva Woods 510 N. Water. Devotions were led by Mrs. O. Harrold. The club elected Mrs. Eva Woods, their delegate to the State Federation of Clubs. Next week they will meet with Mrs. O. Harrell, 940 Ohio Avenue. THE SOUTHERN UNDERTAKING CO. DOORS ARE AND READY FOR Guaranteeing satisf tomers, both in pric 1st class hearse & a And when you are service, Please Day Phone Mkt Night P Geo. W. Wagner Who never QUALITYP MADE TO ORDER Guaranteed ALL WOOL 100 Fabrics to X-Ray of QUALITYPLUS DOORS ARE NOW OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS. 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