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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol. 20, No. 13. TOO BAD NEW ORLEANS! WASHINGTON, The City of New Orleans not long ago invited the National Amateur Athletic Union to hold its track and then pionship meet in the Crescent City, and it seemed a settled thing that the game would be run off there on July 14. But an obstacle has suddenly appeared to throw the whole plan out of gear; that obstacle is the drawing of the color hue. New Orleans officials, hearing that colored athletes were likely to compete in the games, wrote to killed Rubien, president of the Union in New York, and asked that no one of the race be allowed to compete giving as a reason for this, that the presence of colored contenders in that city might give rise to "race troubles." To the honor of Rublen, that gentleman replied that colored athletes were going to compete and that the Union was not in the business of withdrawing athletic privileges from anybody otherwise qualified on account of his race or complexion. So New Orleans loses the meet, and after that exhibition of intolerance, it is much better so. A NEGRO HELPED FOUND MOHAM MEDANISM Negro Author Writes of Bilal Ibn Rahab. NEW YORK, June 17.—In the June 1. issue of the Messenger, a Negro magazine published in New York City, Mr. J. A. Rogers, the noted Negro author writes: "When the Christian Negro points with pride to St. Augustine, the Numidian Negro, and tells what he did to advance Christianity, the Mohammedan one can point to Bilal, and tell what he did for Christianity's greatest rival The Negro is, however, hardly likely to do so, as Islam, not only in theory, but in actuality, kniws no color line. This Bilal Ibn Rahab whom Mr. Rogers dubs the "Warrior Priest" is described as "dark, gaunt, with Negro features and bushy hair." He was the only one of Mahomet's original followers who did not recant when tortured by their masters for taking up the new religion. "In the depths of anguish the persecutors could force from him but one expression, Abadl Abadl (One, only one God.) When the Mohadmmedanism had spread with the aid of the sword from India to the Atlantic Ocean, says Rogers, "The important task of keeping alive these ideals (of Mohammedanism) in the minds of the faithful was left to Bilal, while Hnomet was busy with the plans of battle and of government." "Bilal took care that prayer was held no matter what was about to happen. At the battle of Ohod, while the enemy was advancing, he made the soldiers kneel for prayer, inspiring them with this fiery zeal, after which they rose and swept all before them although outnumbered and deserted by one of their allies just before the battle." "Mahomet thought so much of Bilal" writes Mr. Rogers, "that he granted him precedence in Paradise. 'What shoes were those you wore last night?' he asked Bilal one morn ing. 'Verily as I journeyd into Paradise and was mounting the stairs of God I heard your footsteps before me, though I could not see them." "After Mahomet's death Ival continued his duties under the Caliph Omar, Mahomet's immediate successor, but one. At the capture of Jerusalem, Bilal rode at Omar's right hand, and saw that all the Christian images, as well as the idoltrous ones, were thrown out of the temples, and 'the places prepared for the worship of Islam.' Bilal's influence lasted until he died. This article is one of the series on the great Negroes being written for the Messenger by J. A. Rogers, who is at present in Paris. THE TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL SESSION of the NEOSHO VALLEY DISTRICT B. Y. P. U. and SUNDAY SCHOOL CON was held May 31st, to June 3 at MTt ZION BAPTIST CIL FT. SCOTT, KANSAS, REV. W. F. BEOTTY, PASTOR. The pastor and people of the Mt. Zion Church deserve much praise for the way in which they entertained this convention. Tho' few in number, they surpassed the larger churches of the district in hospitality and friendliness. The B. Y. P. U. session opened at 9:30 a. m., Tuesday with Mrs. Minnie Owens, the President, who has presided for thirteen consecutive years in the chair. Rev. C. O. Marshall conducted the song services. Rev. A. W. Ross, State Supt. of Missions, emphasized the fact that in leadership, what you say, what you do and what you are counts most, and that a praying leader was essential to the success of any organization. The history of the B. Y. P. U. was given by Miss Evangeline Dotson. The key-word or the convention was "Stewards." The programs rendered by each of the groups were excellent. The Juniors gave a pageant on Stewardship, much pep was displayed in this meeting. The various unions vicing against each other, with new songs and yella. The Iola, messengers presented a song, dedicated to Mrs. Owens as follows; (tune "Over in Glory Land.") THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN Mrs. Minnie Owens, President of the Neosho Valley District B. Y. P. U. Convention. Minnie Owens is always here, Minnie Owens is here with her staff in hand. She is making her way to the Glory Land, Minnie Owens is always here. CHO: Minnie Owens, Minnie Owens is here. Minnie Owens, is always here, Minnie Owens, Minnie Owens is here. The one we love so dear, Minnie Owens is always here. Her love it runs from heart to heart. Minnie Owens is always here. How sad it will be when we have to part. She is our President from time to time. Some day she'll join that heavenly band. Minnie Owens is always here. Rev. Ross addressed the convention from the subject of "The present Educational system." Rev. Chas. Favors, gave an inductive discourse from the subj. "A Prayer for Spiritual Strength." Rev. Jas Stovall discussed "The Christian's Harness. We were glad to have the President of the State B. Y. P. U. Convention, Mr. H. T. Sims, present to witness the stunt program which opened with a selection by the Neosho Valley District Unisters, quartet, and sorry he was not present for the first part of the Conventional program WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, June 17, 1927 AMENDMENT IS DEAD,' SAYS WET.DRY PHILOSOPHER WASHINGTON Charle Willis Thompson, white, is quite sure that the Eighteenth Amendment will never be repealed. Repeal is unnecessary, he says, inasmuch as the people themselves can silently condone or evade any section of the constitution which is obnoxious to them. As an example, Thompson refers to the "Fifteenth Amendment" and says: "The South silently decided that this amendment applied only to the North. It took a great many years for the North to discover that there was no use in trying to change this silent amendment." RECEIVED DIPLO MAS FROM THE ATLANTA RECEIVED DIPLO MAS FROM THE ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA., Fourteen young women recieved diplomas from the Atlanta School of Social Work, having completed a year of study and practical experience in this field. The graduates are: Carrie C. Hargrave, Wilmington, N. C., Doria Ada Jones, Alken, S. C., Bernice Barrett, Charleston, S. C., Mrs. Melba Clarke, West Palm Beach, Fall La., Armand Gwendolyn Jones, Alice Helen Thomas, Baton Rouge, Cleveland, Ohio, Thelma B. Johnson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Verdelle E. Stevers, Savannah, Ga., J. Grace Harrison, LaGrange, Ga., and Mrs. Amanda Hill Bowen, annie W. Lec, Alice Nickerson, Lucie C. Owens, Susan E. Thom, all of Atlanta, Ga. Two of the number have already been placed, one going into community work in connection with a Congregational Church in New Orleans, and the other entering the hospital of Meharry Medical School, Nashville. The commencement address was delivered by Rev. W. W. Alexander, director of the Commission on Interacial Co-operation, and the diplomas were presented by Prof. E. Franklin Frazier, retiring director of the school. Dr. Willis J. King, Chairman of the Board of Trustees announced that Mr. Frazier had resigned his connection with the school, in order to do postgraduate work at the University of Chicago, and that he would be succeeded by Forrester B. Washington, now the executive sect of the Armstrong Association of his confidence in the future of the institution, and his pleasure making connection with it. The Atlanta Schoo of Social Work was established several years ago to meet the growing need for training colored social workers. It is an interracial organization, having a mixed board of trustees and faculty, and receiving the cordial and helpful co-operation of many welfare agencies of the city. The proceeds of the B. Y. P. U. Convention were $161.11. Mr. Owens, is putting over a great program in Neosho, Come and see. The Sunday School Convention opened Thursday Morning at 9.30, with the President, Rev. M. J. Smith, presiding. The song services were conducted by D. C. Sargon. Departmental Meetings were held one hour each morning. Mr. H. T. Sims taught the S. S. work in general. Miss Clara Clayborne had charge of the Supt. department and Mr. Chas. Jemison, the teachers. The Supts. and teachers departments were held in Shiloh Church. The finance committee reported $150, collected. We were pleased to have Rev. A. L. Branch, from Kaw Valley Dist. and Rev. T. T. Love, of the Colate Association of Oklahoma, with us. Mary Elslet Lewis 822 Olive St. Ottawa, Kansas. OUR YOUTH URGED TO LEARN TRADES WASHINGTON, D. C., Jue 17 Of the colored persons, ten years of age and over who are gainfully employees, less than 7 per cent are in the manufacturing and mechanical industries, as compared with 23 per cent of the native whites and 28 per cent of the foreign-born whites. And of the nearly 145,000 apprentices in the manufacturing and mechanical industries only about 2,300 or less than 2 percent are colored. But, 31 per cent of the colored workers are employed in domestic and personal service, as compared with 15 per cent of the native white and 23 per cent of the foreign-born white workers. In urging the colored youth to get into the trades, Prof. Thomas F. Posey, of the West Virginia College Institute recently said: "The Negro, if he is to make any great progress in the future, must enter in greater numbers into skill ed trades. He must prepare himself to share more in the fruits of this industrial age. The attention of the young Negro must be focused more on the trade and less on the profession. Doctors, lawyers, teachers and ministers among our group are living too near the bare subsis tence level themselves, not because most Negroes are not earning there are too many, but because enough to pay them." TRAINING FOR RACE LEADER TRAINING FOR RACE LEADER SHIP. WASHINGTON, D. C., June17—Dr. Robt. W. Patton, Director of the Church Institute for Negroes, is trying to solve the so-called "Race Problem" in the South through the training of an educated Negro lead ership. Training schools are not being established in each of the fifteen southern states. The school at Ft. Valley, Ga., was founded 25 years ago, and thus far, ten states which represents the national interests of the Episcopal Church in the education of colored people has the support of the general education board of the Rockefeller Foundation, which has denoted $2000,000 toward the institute's $600,000 building and equipment program. Chicago has pledged $35,000 for a practice building, and Ohio has donated $75,000 for another. FLOOD MISERIES DOWN RACIAL BARIERS FLOOD MISERIES DOWN RACIAL BARIERS NEW ORLEANS, La., June 17— The harrowing experiences of the one hundred fifty thousand or more victims of the Mississippi floods, who realize in sympathy with other that their troubles came from a common cause and call for a common remedy, have, it is said, broken down a deal of the racial antipathies which have existed for years along the Mississippi River. Beth white and colored refugees are now being clothed, sheltered and fed in the same campa; and, for the first time, it is said, Negro women and children are given respective places in the mess lincs, next to the white women and children and ahead. NEW PRESBYTER IAN CHURCH. NEW YORK, June 17—The St. Nicholas Ave. Presbyterian Ch., at West 41st. St., has been sold to the congregation of St. James Presbyterian Church, the most prominent ecclesiastical Presbyterian denomination in this city. The first service was held last Sunday. Rev. William Llipyd Imes, who is Pastor, is well remembered throughout the East, particularly because of stirring revival services which he conducted at Washington, D. C., two years ago. The National Benefit Insurance Company of Washington, D. C., is not only the largest of Negro insurance companies but the greatest Negro business enterprise of any kind in the United States, if not in the world. Mere bigness is business, as in other undertakings, is not of a virtue. The bare ambition to excel in bulk lead to serious weakness. It is suicidal to swell the volume of a business beyond the demands of the situation of beyond the point of diminishing returns. The National Benefit during the past twenty-eight years of its existence has grown by normal and healthy methods. It has been acted by no vain ambition to surpass its competitors merely for the sake of surpassing. As it now takes the first place, it does so by right of energy, enterprise and initiative. Healthy expansion takes place by internal growth or by consolidation with other bodies or like kind. This is the age of merging. The great railroads and other forms of big business have grown to their present dimension by absorbing hundreds of their would be competitors which could not keep pace. The National Benefit has not only grown through its internal potency but has absorbed a dozen other companies in the same field. The last absorption of the Standard Life of Atlanta, is the Sensation of the Negro business world. By the incorporation of this lusty southern competitor, whose phenomenal rise a decade or so ago evoked race-wide comment and commendation, will all but double its volume and capacitate to serve the race. The augmented National Benefit now has over seventy-five million dollars of insurance in force with a premium income between three and four millions of dollars. There are over one hundred agencies scattered over all parts of the country with an operating staff of over two thousand persons. The report of 1926, which does not include addition, shows the legal reserve of over one million of dollars with three-bonds and stocks. The total assets fourths of a million invested in amount to a million and a half of dollars. Since the founding of the Southern Company there has been over six hundred thousand policy holders, over three hundred thousand of whom still survive. These figures would have taken the high rank in the circle of the big white insurance business a few decades a go. And yet this young giant is not only overgrown; for it is not yet of age. The field of Negro insurance has not been covered or worked to an efficient depth. This company with its wide-awake management and efficient methods and it's sure and seasoned policy of procedure may be expected to expand until it reaches still more startling proportions. The company has firmly been placed on the basis of old lined industry must possess the dominant the insured. The publics opinion, upon whose esteem and goodwill all business must depend, demands a peep behind the curtains to see if the operations are conducted in harmony with established business principles. How can the management carry on such a gigantic enterprise successfully and safely without having learned. Like a great promoters, Mr. S. W. Ruthford, the founder and general manager has proceeded from the start on the basis of energy, honesty and common sense. The captain of industry must upossess the dominant idea and must know how to choose his assistants. Henry Ford is the best example of this principle. He employs experts in the various lines of his enterprise and hold them responsible for technical procedure subject to his master purpose. This is precisely the method of the Ruthfords, father and son, the founder, once manager, and the president of the company, 'BLACK OPALS' WOSHINGTON. 'Black Opals' is the expression of an idea, says Allen R. Freelon, editor, of Philadelphia, who announces a sixteen-page booklet designed to set forth the embryonic outpourings of the souls of aspiring young Negroes, who, says Freelon, have determination, hope and power. The initial number of 'Black Opals' contains prune and poetry by Alexander, Arrington, Hughes, Locke and other gifted poets and writers of the younger school. The idea of the National Benefit Life Insurance Company, was conceived in the mind of S. W. Ruthford, more than one fourth of a century ago. From the beginning he saw the whole scheme unfolded in his mind's eyes. Beginning at the zero point, twenty-eight years ago, he threw his whole soul and all there was in him in the scale for the unfolding of his great idea. He worked and saved and starved while nursing the infant enterprise and nutured it with more than parental care as it grew up before him like a tender plant and a root out of dry ground. By the unerring instinct of sound business he knew that the new venture must be built upon sune and scientific methods. He had the good sense to borrow from the accumulated, actuarial experience and approved method of accountancy established by long usage in the business world. The management does nothing by chance. It never leaps in the dark but keeps in close and vital touch with up-to-date men and measures in the field of insurance. The National Benefit Insurance Co. adopts and applies any improvement in machinery of method which has been soundly test ed and proven to be of advantage in the world of insurance. employs one hundred and seventy five expert Negro men and women in the various forms of the insurance business. Where, the wonder, do they all come from? The keen managerial eye scrutinizes the Negro schools and colleges and Negro pupils in white institutions, for trained business talent and efficiency. The company selected the best prepared and equipped persons in business lines that can be found any where throughout the race; but even then these must be rehabilitated with the spirit and genius of which the Ruthefords are the source and foundation head. A visit to the home office impress ses the visitor with neatness, order, system and dispatch that prevail throughout. Every form of machinery and equipment, tested and proved by the business world has been installed and is efficiently manned and managed by Negro technical experts. That the business of the company must needs be efficiently conducted is full established by the fact that its operations cover twenty-six states and its methods and procedure are subject to unannounced investigations by the inspectors of any or all of these jurisdictions at any time. Prior to the recent incorporation of the Standard the company operated mainly in the northern states where all insurance companies are under the most rigid regulations and scrutiny for the protecting and safe-guarding the public welfare. We hear much now days about the need for the business college and business education for Negro girls and boys. The National Benefit Life Insurance Company is not only our premier business enterprise but is also our greatest graduate business university. Scores of graduates from business colleges all over the country here find outlet for their special preparation which is experience. It may be interesting to point to example of Negro geneology. They the careers of the Ruthefords as an represent three generations of consecutive business integrity and enterprises. The father of S. W. Rutheford, was a slave who by his own energy bought his freedom and (Continued on page 4) Improved Uniform International SundaySchool Lesson (By REV. P B FITZWATER, D D. Dean, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago) (6). 1911 Western Newspaper Union) Lesson for June 19 PETER TEACHES GOOD CITIZENSHIP Temperance Lesson. LESSON TEXT-I Peter 8 11-17; 6 1-5. GOLDEN TEXT—Love worketh no ill to his neighbor—Rom, 18 10. PRIMARY TOPIC—Peter Tells Us How to Behave. JUNIOR TOPIC—Rules for Right Living. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP Or What Makas A Good Citizen IC-What makes a Good Citizen? YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC-The Character of a Good Citizen. In order to get an intelligent group of today's lesson, one must get a view of the entire epistle as to its purpose and method. The purpose was to establish all who were passing through suffering and testing (see ch. 1:7, 3:14, 4:12, 5:10-12). The principles of Christian behavior set forth in the text of this lesson are of broader scope than citizenship. They embrace: 1. Behavior as Pilgrimage and Solourness (vy. 11, 12). Christians are merely sojourners on the earth. They have not here their permanent home but are journeying through the earth on their way to the eternal home in the heavens Our heavenly citizenship (Phil. 3:20) should constrain us to the maintenance of conduct consistent with our high calling. 1. Abstain from fleshly lusts (v. 11). The term lusts includes the entire army of unclean forces springing from our carnal natures. They are enumerated in Gal. 5:1921. These war against the soul. The Christian should not be under the sway of carnal passion. 2. Behavior as citizens (vv. 13-17). While the Christian's true citizenship is in heaven he has a responsibility as a citizen on the earth. 1. Obey all requirements of civil rulers (v. 13). Fidelity to Christ is shown by loyalty to civil authority. The intelligent Christian recognizes the necessity of government and graciously submits to those in authority over him regardless of the form of government. His duties as a citizen he performs as the Lord's free man—not through servile fear. Government even of a low order is better than anarchy. 2. Honor all men (v. 17). He will see in every man the image of God and therefore give honor to him. This applies to all relations wherein we touch human life. 8. Love the brotherhood (v. 17). The Christian has a peculiar love for those who are of the same house hold. The brotherhood is composed of those who are children of God by faith in Jesus Christ. 4. Fear God (v. 17). 5. Honor the King (v. 17). This has a peculiar significance because in all probability the wicked Nero was then reigning as emperor. 11. Behavior in a World of Opposition (I Peter 4:15). 1. Armed for the conflict (v. 1). Christians are engaged in a tremendous conflict with evil forces within and without. Satan and his angels are bent on the believer's defeat and destruction. The only way to keep from being overcome with his darts is to arm oneself with the mind of Christ. 2. The salutary effect of suffering (v.1). Suffering has a remedial effect upon God's children. The one who suffers with Christ as an example will have the consciousness that it is his identity with Christ that calls forth the opposition of the world. 3. God's will, the regulating force of his life (v.2). Not the lusts of the flesh, but the will of God is the directing force of his life. 4. The consciousness of a wasted life (v. 8). Since the flesh has so long had away over the life, God is entitled to the rest of the believer's energy looking back upon a wasted life in serving the lusts of the flesh will move one to give no more time to serving such a master. 5. The attitude of the world toward the one who separates himself from it (v. 4). The world speaks evil of those who will not go its way. The world not only wonders at the life of the Christian who separates himself from its pleasures, but will heap upon him pleknames and reproach. 6. Account shall be given (v. 5). The Christian should so live as to be able to render an account to God. The Joy of Christ O believer, the joy of Christ is with- in you; give it room, let it spring up within you like a well of living water, and you will rejoice in the Lord al- ways, and again rejoice.—G. B. G. McGregor. Praising God When you find that a man has got - to praising God it is a good sign. Oh, let us get to personal love, to personal praise! That is what is wanted in the church today.—D. L. Moody. 'EMPORIA NEWS 'EMPORIA NEWS St. James Baptist S. S. opened at 9:45 o'clock with Bro. W. E. Carter, Supt. After usual opening the adult lesson was studied 30 minutes in classes. The adult class received baner for largest amount of money. Rev. V. L. Danzy gave an interesting review of lesson, he brought out many fine points on power of prayer. At 11 o'clock Rev. V. L. Danzy of Pensacola Florida took the stand and brought us a burning message from James 4:14-15, his subject was "What is Your Life?" was systematically and beautifully discussed from every angle. The Holy Spirit was present and every soul seemed lifted up and gave God the glory in some way. At 3 o'clock, we reassembled to celebrate Children's Day with a special prepared program under direction of some of our teachers. The children rendered their parts well, and interesting. The B. Y. P. U. is doing splendid work with sister P. A. Merrow as president. Our Junior Union is working now under supervision of sister Sarah Class. They are doing nicely. Sister J. II. Boyd has returned from Topeka where she attended the State Federation of Art Clubs. Mrs. Luddie Elliot and Mrs. Cath erino Carter also attended they report a very helpful meeting. Sister B. Holt who has been sick for several weeks is slowly recovering. Bro. Frank Evans is in Topeka visiting his daughter, Mrs. Douglass. We had a heavy rain last night, every thing is wet. C. Davison, Reporter St. Mark M.' E. Church, Rev. W. C. Conwell, Pastor Velma Day, Reporter. Services for Sunday, June 12, were introduced by the splendid attendance of the Sunday School. At 11:00 a. m. the pastor delivered a wonderful sermon to a well filled house. Text, Prov. 22:6, Subject, "Train up a Child in the Way he should Go. When he is old he will not Depart from IT." At 8 o'clock p.m. a wonderful pro gram was rendered. The Lord's Supper was also taken. Total Collection $2250. Calvary Baptist Church On Sunday past the pastor spoke on "The Sin of Omission" for the morning services, for the evening services he spoke on "The Sin of Commission." two classes of sin The one almost as damnable as the other. There were many good thoughts developed and many helps given. Those attending the State Convention from Calvary at Independence are: Rev. and Mrs. Hayes, Rev. J. F. Green, Editor Sims, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Rannavolona, Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Brown. On next Monday evening, Calvary under the Auspices of the pastor's aid of Calvary is giving a moonlight picnic at "Carter's Farm," 7 miles North east of the city. Automobiles will leave from the Calvary Church and Makin Eye Drug, beginning at 7:30 o'clock Tickets twenty-five cents the round trip. Get your ticket now and avoid the rush. CONGRESS RATES ATLANTA, GA. MARCH 30, 1927. Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress of The National Baptist Convention (Colored) Hashville, Tenn., June 22-26, 1927. REV. E. W. D. ISAAC, Cor. 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Treasurer I....Mrs. Millie Anderson 516 E. 5th St Coffeyville. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. President....H. I. Monroe 1156 Clay St. Topeka. Secretary....Mrs. Susie Smith Herrington. Treasurer....A. E. Clark 1508 Clark St. Parsons. B. Y. P. U. President....H. T. Sims 1241 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Secretary....Miss Mattie O. Bradshaw 1547 Quincy St. Topeka. Treasurer....Mrs. Pauline Wilson 822 Olive St. Ottawa. S Neosho Valley District Baptist Association. and its Auxiliary Conventions: ASSOCIATION PROPER Moderator.....Rev. J. H. Scott, Osawatomie, Kans. Vice Mod.....Rev. W. F. Beatty Ft. Scott, Kans. Secretary.....Rev. C. O. Marshall. Chanute, Kans. Treasurer.....Rev. Jas. Stovall Humboldt, Kans. WOMAN'S IOME FOREIGN MISSION. President.....Mrs. J. W. Gordon Iola, Kansas Vice Pres......Mrs. I. M. Hughes Ottawa, Kansas TOPEKA NEWS A. L. Branch, Pastor. Vivian Dukes, Reporter The Busy Bee Club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. P. C. Thomas, 13th. and Washington Ave. Mrs. H. Clark Pres. Quite a few members were present. The meeting was a very successful one. Plans were made for a pie sale which was given at the home of Mrs. J. W. Bryant, 1406 Lake St. Children's Pray Meeting, Tues. evening. 21 children were present to sirg and play. Messers S. Jefferson, I. Brooks and L. Brown are supervisors and are very patient with the children. Wednesday night, prayer meet at the usual time, Bro. Brooks, Chr. one who is all ways on time as well as on duty, he conducted the service as the spirit led him and the Holy Spirit happily dwelt in the meeting. Thursday Afternoon Mission Circle no one had a pleasant afternoon meeting. Friday evening Mission Circle no. 2 met at the home of Mrs. D. Duke, 10.0 Washington. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 by the pres., Mrs. Georgia Abbot. The president and members are doing great ch- work. They have big work a head and are working to their plans. Pastor Branch has just returned from Paola, where he spent a few days in a soul saving meeting. He reports a great success Sunday Morning, 9:30, S. S. was opened by Supt. J. W. Bryant, with the presents of the usual no. of officers and teachers. A large number of pupils gave strict attention to the study of the lesson. At 11 o'clock, pastor Branch preached a wonderful sermon from the S. S. lesson. P. H. Hunter, pres. of the B. Y. P. U. called to-gether a large number of young people, the young peo ple gave a number of minutes to the study of the lesson and Ever Loyal section rendered a very nice program. Sunday was Children's Day: The evening session was conducted by the Junior Church a very interesting program was rendered by the children, each one enjoyed playing his part on the program. Miss Victory Jefferson, mistress of ceremonies. James McCray, Junior Pastor presiding. These children are due to be highly praised for this won-prosiding. These children are due derful program. Treasurer.....Mrs. F. Conran, Fort Scott, Kansas. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. President.....Rev. M. J. Smith, Fort Scott, Kans. Vice Pres.....Mrs. Bettle Cooper, Paola, Kansas Secretary.....Miss Lida Crump, Olathe, Kansas Treasurer.....Mrs. Carrie Whitever Fort Scott, Kansas BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION. President.....Mrs. M. L. Owens Fort Scott, Kansas Vice Pres.....Mr. Minor Fleming, Fort Scott, Kansas Secretary.....Miss Elsie Lewis Ottawa, Kansas Treasurer.....Mrs. Martha Baker Olathe, Kansas MINISTERS AND DEACONS UNION. President.....Rev, J. A. Rucker, Paola, Kansas Vice Pres.....Rev. F. W. Williamson Hillsdale, Kansas Secretary.....Mr. Ike Owens Fort Scott, Kansas Treasurer.....Rev. James Wilson Ottawa, Kansas Officers of the Smoky Hill River Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions: ASSOCIATION PROPER: Moderator.....Rev. G. T. Talimey 920 N. Clay, Junction City. Vice Moderator.....Rev. M. T. Waters Salina, Kansas. General Secretary—Lewis N. Grimes 615 W. 10th Junction City General Treasurer. Bro Frank Tyler 907 N. Elm, Abilene, Kans. Statistician-Auditor....W. P. Warder Ellsworth, Kansas WOMAN'S HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY CONVENTION President.....Sister M. D. Jones 509 W. 13th Junction City Vice Pres......Sister Carrie L. Davison Route 9 Box 9J. Emperia Rec. Sec....Sister Essie D. Bryant 330 N. 2nd. Salina. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION: President.....Sister O. E. Jackson 420 S. Cottage Ave. Salina. Vice Pres......Sister Maude Curtis St. Mary Bapt. Church Rev. J. E. Douglass, Pastor RUBIE CRANE, Reporter We were blessed with splendid services throughout the day beginning at its regular hour, 9:30. At the 11 o'clock services devition lesson was wonderfully outlined by the teachers of different divisions. Lesson was reviewed by sister M. N. Jackson. A the 11 o'clock services devotion led by Deasona. Scripture lesson I Cor. 16:1-10. The pastor preached a powerful sermon. B. Y. P. U. at 5:30 attenderce good. Ever Loyal had charge of the program, they also won the banner for finance. At the 8 o'clock services Devotionals were led by the deacons; afterwhich Rev. Johnson delivered the message from Matt. 7:7 words of the text, "Ask and it Shall be Given Yoy, seek, and Ye shall闪 knock and it shall be opened until You." Rev. Johnson prescheduled a soot stirring sermon, seemingly every one enjoyed it. One came forward. Hurry for our big rally, Sunday. We raised $874.46. Home Mission, Friday afternoon at 2:30. All who can, come out and be present. Coffeyville News Notes REV, WM. THOMAS, PASTOR PETHILHEM BAPSTIST CHURCH BETHELHER BAPTIST CHURCH S. S. at 9:45, opening by Supt. McBungess, lesson "Peter Deliver ed from Prison," was taught be regular teacher and reviewed by pastor Thomas. Those attending the S. S. and B. Y. P. U. District Convection at Baxter Springer, last week were as follows: Miss Zelea Wheaton and Mrs. Bessie Metcalf, for Church S. S. Ruth Wheaton, Women's Aux. Pastor Thomas, Dennis Roberson, Mae Lett, Rev. J. S. King, for B. Y. P. U., Miss Nellie Roberson acting as general Secty, for the S. S. Convection all brought back a wonderful report and report one of the best Conventions held lately in S. Eastern. We are thankful and proud of our officers in the District from Bethlehem Baptist Church of Cherryvale in person of the pastor Thomas President of the District B. Y. P. U. Convention, Miss Bessie Metcalf, Vice Pres. of District S. S. Mr. Dennis Roberson, Pres. of Division 3 in District B. Y. P. U. o 99 messengers from Cherryvale also thank the good people of Bact.r Springs, for their kindness shown us in trying to make us com The Negro Star—For the good of the People $30,000 in cash prizes Drink Coca-Cola Delicious and Refreshing Find six keys to the popularity of Coca- Cola. Visit our plant and we'll tell you about this cash prize contest. THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. WICHITA, KANSAS. © B-101 615 W. 19th St. Junction City. Vice Pres.....Sister Anna Chaves Abilene, Kansas. Rec. Sec. Sister Burnadetta Brummell Saline, Kansas MINISTERS AND DEACONS' UNION. President ..... Rev. A. G. Mason Strong City, Kansas Vice Pres ..... Rev. J. W. Johnson N. Mulberry, Abilene, Kansas 615 W. 10th St. Junction City Gen. Sec. ..... Lewis N. Grimes Gen. Music Director.....Sister Geraldine Bryant Hudson, 350 N. 2nd. St. Salina, Kansas EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS, Main Body Rev. J. W. Johnson, N. Mulberry St. Abilene, Kansas Rev. J. Moore, Nicodemus, Kansas Rev. J. H. Bruce, 9th and Yuma St. Manhattan, Kansas Monday at 7:30 o'clock p. m., and one hour during the session except, Sunday. Second Day, Tuesday, Sunday School Convention. Fourth Day, Thursday, W. H. & F. Mission Convention. Fifth and Seventh Day, Friday and Sunday, The Main Body. Sixth Day, Saturday a. m. and Evening Auxiliary Missions, Pilgrim Daptist Church, Manhattan, Kansas. Rev. J. H. Bruce, Pastor. Send all bazar pieces for State and District Work to sister J. B. De- vine, 614 W. 9th St., Junction City, Kansas. Rev. E. L. Nails, Stockton, Kansas Rev. A. G. Mason, Strong City, Kans. WOMAN HOME & FOREIGN MISSION CONVENTION Sister Mary Brown, Russell, Kansas Sister J. E. Johnson, Manhattan Kans SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Sister Viola Robinson, 8th & Yuma Manhattan, Kansas 1000 Agents A $30,000 in cash priz Find pop Cola and about cont THE COCA-COLA B WICHITA, KA fortable whilst in their city. Morning Service 11:15 devotion led by Deacon Burgers and Metcalf afterwhich easier Thomas brought to us a wonderful sermon found Rom. 8:1-4. subject "Justification Produces No Change in a Person, But Satisfies the Divine Law," which was well enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wickleff and daughters, Ida Mae, Mary Elizabeth and Mr.. Frank Roberson, motored to Chanute on a pleasure trip Friday Night. Sister Alberta Payne, 519 W. 13th St. Junction City, Kansas B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION. Sister S. Hampton, East 7th Street Abilene, Kansas Sister Lola V. Grimes, 615 W. 10th St Junction City, Kansas AUXILIARY MISSIONS CONTION Secretary W. H. and F. M. Convention Board. TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS of the Smoky Hill River Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions and the Quarterly Board Meetings: The 24th Annual Association and Auxiliaries will meet Monday before the Second Lord's Day in August as follows: The Executive Boards of this Association and its auxiliary Conventions shall meet Tuesday before the second Lord's Day in November, February, and May, at 7.00 o'clock p. m. and shall close on Thursday Evening. Nicodemus, Strong City, and Salina. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. Officers of the Southeast ern Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions. SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. Moderator..... Rev. J. T. Elias 211 E. 10th St., Pittsburg Vice Moderator..... Rev. C. Teal 719 S. 18th St., Independence General Secy..... Rev. A. L. Gardner 615 S. 23rd St. Parsons. Treasurer..... Rev. L. J. Brown 2414 Morton Ave., Parsons. Time of meeting of Southeastern Association, Thursday before the 4th Lord's Day of July. Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Convention convenes Tuesday be- fore 4th Lord's Day in July; President..... Mrs. Mary Dial 100 E. Pine St. Cherokee General See. ... Mrs. Millie Anderson 516 E. 5th St. Coffeyville Treasurer ... Mrs. Minus Duncan 221 Park Ave., Baxter Springs. SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT S. S. CONVENTION. President ... Rev. A. L. Gardner, WANTED to Sell the STAR HAIR GROWER; a Wonderful Dressing and Grower CAN BE USED WITH OR WITHOUT IRONS If you like, we will teach you the STAR HAIR GROWER SYSTEM of hair, face and beauty culture by mail. Persons finishing our course in hair and beauty culture will receive a certificate of proficiency issued by the BEAUTY CULTURE DEPARTMENT of the Star Hair Grower Mfr. After learning our course you will be able to open a hairdressing parlor in your own home. Use one 25-cent box and it will prove a wonderful value you will be convinced. If you want only one box send 25 cents. Send one dollar for a full supply of Hair Grower, at agent's price, if you wish to become an agent, so that you may begin selling the grower at once, and with your first order we will send you our terms for teaching you the system. Send all money by money order to The Star Hair Grower Mlr. Box 812 Greensboro, N. C. Drink Coca-Cola Delicious and Refreshing and six keys to the popularity of Coca- ola. Visit our plant and we'll tell you out this cash prize contest. BOTTLING CO. KANSAS. © B-107 Mrs. James Clay and son Ervin Daught Urnified and Todd Ratchiff motored to Baxter Springs Friday to attend the S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Convention. Mrs. Wm Thomas was at Coffeyville and Parons visiting lash wk. Mrs. Janie Bryant of Dewey, Oklahoma is visiting her mother and daughter Mrs. C. Daniel and little Pearl. Mrs. Clara Daniels is ill at this writing. Mrs. Bessie Scott of Independen- (Continued on page 4) 615 B. 23rd St. Parsons, Vice President...Mrs. Bessie Metcalf Cherryvale, Kans. General Sa...Miss Bertha Robinson Cherryvale, Kans. Treast .....Mrs. M. Lytle, Chetopa P. U. CONVENTION. Froodot .....$Rev. Wm. Thomas Gen. Sec. Miss Bonzetta Washington Independence, Kans. President.....Rev. J. S. King 420 W. 3rd St., Cheeryvale, Kans. Vice President.....Rev. H. Hopkins Pittsburg, Kans. Gen. Sec.....Rev. J. P. Williams, Route 5, Parsons. Treasurer.....S. M. Archle 902 W. 13th St. Coffeyville Instructor..Rev. P. D. Skinner, D. D. Coffeyville, Kans. Convenes Monday before Fourth Lord's Day in July. YOUNG LADIES DISTRICT CON. Auxiliary to S. S. Con.) President.....Mrs. E. M. Wjatt 403 S. 14th St. Independence. S. S. Convention, B. Y. P. U., Convention and Young Ladies Convention convenes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before the 2nd Lord's Day In June. Officers of the Northeastern District Missionary Baptist and its Auxiliary Conventions: Northeastern District Missionary Baptist Association and Auxilia ties to be held Tuesday before the 'th Lord's Day in August 1927; First Baptist Church, Leavenworth, Kansas, Rev. M. J. Stewart, Pastor. Three Bo'rd Meetings: 1st. Wed. before 4th Lord's Day in November. 2nd. Wed. before 4th Lord's Day in February. 3rd. Wed. before 4th Lord's Day in May. OFFICERS: Moderator ... Rev. Chas. Favors 1608 Holman St., Joseph, Mo. Vice Moderator ... Rev. M. Houston MKT. 1774 JONES FILLING FULL SUPPLY ON CRANK CASE S Leave or Phone Your Ordern JACKSON & COMPANY 1774 902 E. 9TH S TONES FILLING STATION FULL SUPPLY OF GAS AND OILS CRANK CASE SERVICE FREE or Phone Your Orders for All Kinds of H ON & COMPANY UNDERT JACKSON & COMPANY UNDERTAKERS AMBULANCE — SERVICE In hours of bereavement, we to handle all details rendered y LICENSED EMBALMEN Arrangements are incomple THE PERSONAL SERVICE Abner B. 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STOP—Don't use another drop of Hair Dye, just cut this out and send it with a 8115 for a trial order of FAIRY QUEEN STORER HAIR DYE. Box of SKIN TOP PRESSING SKIN WETTER. Tasting of Tasting SKIN WETTER. satisfaction Guaranteed skin refreshed. Address D. C. Chisolm. SKIN and HAIR SPECIALIST. Box 1899, Wichita, Kansas. Dept. W 308 South 9th St., Hiwatha, Kans. Gen. Sec. Cora J. James Box 226 Tonganoxie, Kans. Treasurer Rev. B. J. Davidson 423 N. 6th St., Leavenworth, Kans. Auditor Rev. W. L. Shook K. V. S. Tonka, Kans. Board Members—Rev. M. J. Stewart, Rev. G. D. Saunders, Rev. M. Fraizer. Life Members—Rev. J. D. Hunt, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Hayes, Mrs. L. V. Halm. District Missionary, Rev. G. N. Conway, North 3rd St. Leavenworth President W. H. & F. Mission Con- vention, Mrs. Wm. Smothers, 1016 North 10th, Atchison, Kans. President, Sunday School Con- vention, Miss Julia Guthrie, 834 Mound St., Atchison, Kans. President B. Y. P. U. Convention Mrs. Charity Smart, 400 M Street, Atchison, Kansas. Ministers & Deacons Union, Rev. W. L. Shook, Kansas Vocational School, Topeka, Kansas, R. F. D. 27 President of Junior Bands, Miss Naomi Shackleford, Atchison, Kans. OFFICERS OF THE SOUTHWEST DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS AND AUXILIARIES Moderator.....Rev. J. W. Hayes Vice Moderator.....Rev. N. J. Stokes Pratt, Kansas. General Sec'y.....Rev. B. L. Marchand 1009 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Treasurer.....Rev. J. E. Douglass 1204 Cleveland, Wichita. 2nd quarterly board meeting, Feb. 17, 18—Hutchinson. 3rd Quarterly Board Meeting, May 12, 13—Winfield. Association, August, Tuesday 16th; before 3rd Lord's Day at 2nd Baptist Church, Pratt, Kansas— Rev. N. J. Stokes, Pastor. AUXILIARIES AND PRESIDENTS S. School.....Mrs. Mae W. Buckner Pratt, Kansas. Cook, Box 81, Fratt, Kansas. Mission Circle...Mrs. Ida F. Bates 1712 Wakeash, Wichita 1713 Waushi, Wichita. M. & D. Union.. Rev. C. E. 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Let your articles be OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION AND AURS. 1241 Wabash Avenue TELEPHONE MARKET 3130 COURTENAY ENTRY FRIDAY AT WICHITA KANSAS W. S. Moore Assistant Editor B. H. Neely, 1305 Ohio Ave., M. 6500 andD. 3793 Advertising Agent Miss L. Covington, 501 N. Water St. Phone M. 1665 Local Editress Enter as second class matter June 12th 1919, at the Post office at Wichita, Kansas under the Act of March 8, 1879. The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for publication.—Notify us at once, when you fail to receive your paper. Articles reaching the office later that Wednesday noon will appear in the next issue. Let your articles be brief and to the point. CITY ITEMS WHITE-HILL MARRIAGE Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill, 633 N. Water St. announced the marriage of their daughter, Lois to Mr. Maceo A. White, which took place in Bufalo, N. Y., June 7, 1927, in the Episcopal Church. The Rev. E. Thos. Brown, officiating. Mr. C. H. C. Johnson, of Oklahoma City, Okla. was in the city Monday to attend the funeral of Mr. Dennis Sanders, that was held Mon. afternoon, from the C. M. E. Church, corner of 8th and Cleveland Ave. Mr. Ray Dixon, who underwent an operation at Denver, Colorado, some weeks ago, writes his mother Mrs. Mary Jordon, 727 N. Wichita, and Mrs. Cleinie Dixon that he is doing nicely. SUPPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY A supprise birthday party was given in honor of Mr. G. W. Turner, June 8, at his residence, 2145 Palisade. Mr. Turner hemoved all the candleh from the cake but 16, so we couldn't tell his age. The honored guest was handled roughly when they finally caught him. There were about 30 present. Games and lots of fun; everybody claimed a good time. Mrs. Mamye Johnson, Mrs. Charles Wilson and Son Jr., Mr. Willie Starks and Miss Katherine Turner, Sisters, daughter, and Nephew of G. W. Turner, motored from Ottawa, to attend his birthday party, which was another supprise. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Matthis at 720 Ohio Ave, the happy parents of a 10 lb. boy, born Monday Morning, June 13th. The Founders Day Anniversary of the Coleridge-Taylor Conservatory of Music will be celebrated, Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 1927, at 3 p. m. at the Conservatory, 1010 E. 12th. St. The student's recital will be given on Tuesday night June 23rd., at 8 30 p. m., at Calvary Baptist Church, admission 15 cents. The public is cordially invited to attend both exercises. Rev. G. B. Butler will preach at St. Matthew C. M. E. Church, 843 Cleveland, Sunday Evening, at 8 o'clock. Rev. C. II. Glass, Pastor. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES The closing meeting of the G. L. A. Club, was held on Friday of last week, June 3, with Mrs. C. Tillman and F. Wilkins in the home of the latter. The annual of officers was held. Mrs. W. C. Crutcher, by her loyalty and efficiency has won the highest esteem, love and respect of the members, who held the position of pres. for the past two years, resigned. She was succeeded by Mrs. W. L. Hutcherson. The other officers were reelected as follows, Vice pres. Miss L. Covington, Secty. Mrs. Robt. Hill, Cor. Secty., Mrs. L. Harris, Treas. Mrs. F. O. Miller, Critic. Mrs. T. R. Gravelly. An elaborate and elegant 4-course breakfast was served by the hostess at 12:30 a. m. OUR SIXTH ANNIVERSARY Six years ago we opened for business in wichita and we heartily appreciate the support our friends have given us. We are now in a position to give up-to-the-minute service at low prices. OUR SPECIAL: A Complete funeral including Ground at $100.00. Residence, Doug. 4187. B. W. CRAWFORD, Pres. MRS. E. J. BRIDGEFORTH, Sec. AT STATE CONVENTION AND AURSAL TELEPHONE MARKET 311 AY AT WICHITA, KANSAS Editor and Publisher Assistant Editor 000 and D. 3793 Advertising Agent St. Phone M. 1665 Local Editre 12th 1919, at the Post office at Wichita 1879. TION RATES: $1.8 .9 .8 .2 sign name whether or not it is to be oper. We reserve the right to reject and at once, when you fail to receive you later that Wednesday noon will appear be brief and to the point. Are You Pu IRON REFRIGERATOR BUFFER-SHARPNER DISH WASHER RANGE RADIO PIANO WARMING PAD VACUUM CLEANER GRIEL BRIDGE LAMP TOASTER WAFFLE IRON PERCOLATOR DESK LAMP CURLING IRON SEWING MACHINE HEATER PHONOGRAPH FAN Kansas G GOLEN JUBILEE PROGRAM Golden Jubilee Celebration at St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday was the opening day for the Celebration of the 50th anniversary, and Golden Jubilee of St. Paul Church. At 11 a. m, there was a large attendance at the services. Our pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks, delivered a great sermon that was fitting for the occasion. Bro. G. 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RADIO PIANO WARMING PAD E LAMP CURLING IRON SEWING MACHINE HEATER How Build a House? of Electric in it There are today an infinite number of labor saving or pleasure giving electric appliances which are almost as necessary as the electric lights themselves. Here are only a few of them: Radios, sewing machines, coffee percolators, toasters, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, electric irons, dish washers, phonographs, fans, heaters, broilers, waffle irons, curling irons, library lamps, floor waxers, and refrigerators. That does not even begin to complete the list of things whereby the woman of today can make easier the drudgery of home making-can make housekeeping a pleasure, in fact. And they all depend for their operation upon having the electric current available through convenient outlets and thorough wiring-for use in any corner of the house. Wire your house well. Electric Company Service" --- the good of the (Continued from page 1) THE BIGGEST NEGRO BUSINESS that of his family and purchased a plantation upon which he gave them all a start. Mrs. S. W. Ruthe ford, the son with but one year's schooling, early exhibited the initiative and enterprise which has resulted in the institution now under discussion. R. H. Rutheford, is the and purpose as well as by blood. At son of his father in energy, spirit, the age of forty he has risen to the presidency of this great establishment. Like J. D. Rockfeller Jr. and NORTH END MEAT MARKET SPECIALS Plate meat, ..... 10c lb Chuck Steak.....15c lb Chuck Roast.....15c lb Sirloin and Round Steak.....25c lb Porter House Steak.....25c lb 2 for 35c Home made Sausage 18c, Lard ..... 15c lb Sliced Bacon, lb.....30c Neck Bones, 2 lbs.. .....15c 1913 N. LAWRENCE AVE. Phone Market 1479 WICHITA, KANSAS. The Banquet starts at 9:00 o'clock. $1.00 per plate. Sunday, June 12, was observed as Children's Day, at the Second Bapt. Church. The morning service hour was devoted to a program which was presented beautifully by the children. Mrs. Broady and Mrs. Roach had charge of the services and were faithfully supported by other members of the Church. Miss Geneva Mercomes directed the music. Continued from page three Coffeyville News Notes ce spent the week end visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Thomas, and Dan Mae. Mrs. Louise Dixon nad Miss Neva Roberson of Independence spent Sun. Eve. to visit relatives and attended church services. EVREY SACK OF RED STAR IS GARANTEED. Your money refunded cheerfully if you are not satisfied. We assume the responsibility because we know RED STAR quality. CHOOL & B.Y.P.U. ONGRESS Will Be Held In Nashville, Tennessee 22-26, 1927 SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONGRESS The Next Meeting Will Be Held In Nash JUNE 22-26, 1 SUNDAY SCHOOL & B.Y.P.U. CONGRESS The Next Meeting Will Be Held In Nashville, Tennessee JUNE 22-26,1927 Lectures By Competent Instructors. Daily Departmental Meetings. Interesting Chautauqua Features. Careful Study Of Sunday School Methods. Demonstration In B. Y. P. U. Work. Scientific Study of Christian Missions. New and Interesting Methods Of Painstaking Study Of Baptist Doctr FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONGRESS HEADQU resting Methods Of Bible Study. Study Of Baptist Doctrines And History. ER INFORMATION ADDRESS S HEADQUARTERS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS CONGRESS HEADQUARTERS NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Res. Phone D. 1640-7 BEST BEAUTY SHOP GREER Proprietor & Operator BRING, FACIAL, SCALP TREATMEN ARATIONS FOR SALE. Set HOURS 9 A. M. UNTIL 8 P. 1013 1/2 E. 13th St Phone No. M. 3868 Res. P. GOLDEN WEST BEAUTY DELLA L. GREER Proprietor & MARCELLING, MANICURING, FACIAL, SCAL TOILET PREPARATIONS FOR SALE 1013½ E. 13th Street HOURS 9 A. UP STAIRS. 1013 GOLDEN WEST BEAUTY SHOP DELLA L. GREER Proprietor & Operator MARCELLING, MANICURING, FACIAL, SCALP TREATMENT TOILET PREPARATIONS FOR SALE. Delivered To your home or at your Grocer's. LEO'S MARKET A Full Line of Groceries & Meats WE APPRECIATE YOUR TRADE. WE DELIVER Edison Ford, the younger Rutheford has caught the full measure of the spirit and purpose of the father. If R. H. Rutheford is a chip offl the old block, S. W. Rutheford is a block of the old tree. The world is running wild over Capt. Linberg, who has accomplish ed the most spectacular human feat in the air. The Negro race is rightly stimulated to high pride over the National Benefit Insurance Company, which is the greatest Negro business enterprise on earth. Newton Kansas News. Second Baptist Church of Newton, is giving a banquet Friday evening, July 1. The banquet is called 125-Plate-Banquet Every plate must be sold. If out of town friends should care to come to Newton earlier in the evening, they will be entertained Speaking at 7:30 by Rev. A. W. Ross. 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