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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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Bates 713 Wabash Ave. Wichita, ‘Treasurer, Mra. Millie Anderson 51g E. Gth St Coffeynlle: SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. Presidentancncmnnnnnli, I, Montoe 1166 Clay St. Topeka. SecretarynmenneMrs, Susie Smith ‘Herrington. Treasurer iu. vannnsrnerewAs E. Clark 1508 Clark St. Parsons. BYP. U. President nu. winenewnnnHe Ts Sims 1241 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Secretary...Miss Mattie O. Bradshaw 1847 Quney St. Topeka. Treasurer..........dit8. Pauline Wilson 822 Olive St. Ottawa. Neosho Valley District Baptist Association. and its Auxiliary Con- ventions: ASSOCIATION PROPER Moderator.....Rev. J. H. Scott, Osawatomie, Kans. ~“ Vice Mod... «Rev, W. F, Beatty Ft, Scott, Kans, Secretary... uw. Rev, C. O. Marshall. Chanute, Kans. Treasuretennnne Rev, Jas, Stovall Humboldt, Kans. WOMAN'S IIOME FOREIGN MISSION, President... Mrs. J, W. Gordon Tota, Kansas Vico Pres. ...----Mrs. 1, M. Hughes Ottawa, Kansas —————————— TOPEKA NEWS A. L, Branch, Pastor. Vivian Dukes, Reporter The Busy Bee Club met Mon- day evening at the home of Mrs. P. C. Thomas, 18th, and Washington Ave. Mrs. H. Clark Pres. Quite a few members were prseenk. The meeting was a very successful one. Plans were made for a pie sale which was given at the home of Mrs. J. W. Brvaab 1406 Lake St. Children’s Pray “S Meeting, Tues. evening. 21 children were present to sirg and play, Messers S. Jef- ferson, L, Brooks ard L. Brown are supervisors and are very patient with the children. Wedresday night, prayer mmeet- at the usual time, Bro, Brooks, Chr. one who {is all ways on time as well aa on duty, he conducted the ser- vice as the spirit led him and the Holy Spirit hoppily dwelt in the meeting. Thursday Afternoon Mission Cir- cle no one had a pleasant afternson 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, Mis, Georgia Abbot, The president and members ase 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 sou) saving meeting, He repotta a great success Sunday Morning, 9:30, S. S. was opened by Supt. J. W. Bryant, with the presents of the usual no. of of. ficers and teachers. A large sum. ber of pupils gave strict attentior to the study ¢f the lesson, ‘At 11 o'clock, pastor Branch pre: ached a wonderful sermon from the 8, S. lesson. P, H. Hunter, pres. of the B. Y, P, U, called to-gether a large num- ber of young people, the young pec ple gave a number of minutes tc the study of the lesson and Ever Loyal section rendered @ very nice program, Sunday was Children’s Day: The evening session was conducted by the Junior Church a very interest: ing program was rendered by the children, each one enjoyed playing hia part on the program, Miss Victory Jefferson, mistres: of ceremonies. James SfcCray, Junior Pastor presidirg, These children are du to be highly praised for this won rrwsicing. Theso children ere due erful program, Secretary mnnanenebire, M. G. Glover, Chanute, Kansas Treasurers aneDirs. F, Cohran, Fort Scott, Kansas. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. President .noeenRev, Ms J. Smith, Fort Scott, Kans. Vice Pres...owDirs. Bettie Cooper, Paola, Kansas SeCretaryensenerneemMiss Lida Crump, Oiathe, Kansas Treasurer ee Mrs. Carrie Whitevet Fort Scott, Kansas BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES + UNION, President...n-n..MI8. BM, L, Owens Fort Scott, Kana, Vice Prete.--Mr. Minor Fleming, Fort Scott, Kansas Secretary...mnunnedtiss Elsie Lewls Ottawa, Kansas Treasureri.awewdits, Martha Baker Olathe, Kansas MINISTERS AND DEACONS UNION, President on. wm Rev, J. A. Rucker, Paola, Kansas Vice Pres... Rev. F. We Williamson Tiilladale, Kansas Secretary, ~~. Mr, Ike Owens Fort Scott, Kansas Treaaurel.nRev. James Wilson Ottawa, Kansas Officers of the Smoky Hill River Missionary Baptist District Asso- ciation and its Auxi- iary Conventions: ASSOCIATION PROPER: Moderator um Rev. G, Ts Kalmey 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, ¥, Warder Ellsworth, Kansas WOMAN'S HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY CONVENTION President a....-.-.Sister DI, D. Jones 609 W. 13th Junction City Vice Pres. . Sister Carrie L, Davison Route 9 Box 93. L-mporia Tec. Sec. .... Sister Essie D, Bryant 330 N. 2nd. Salina, SUNDAY SLHOOI, CONVENTION: President ........-Sister O. E, Jackson 420 S. Cottage Axe. Salina. Vice Pres... Sister Maude Curtis ee St. Mary Bapt. Church Rev, J. B Mougiass, 1 es.0r RUBIF CRANE, Reporter ‘We were blessed with splendid ser vices 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 3. N. Jackson, A tthe 11 o'clock services devotion led by Deacons. Seripture lesson T Cor. 16:1-10. The pastor peach ed a powerful sermon, B. Y, P. U, at 5:30 attenderce goud, Ever Loyal had charge of the program, they also won the banner for finances At the 8 o'clock services Devo- tlenals were led by the deacons.; ufterwhich Rev. Johnson detivered the message fiom L.att. 7:7 words of the text, “Ask and it Shall be Given Yoy, seek, and Ye shall fin knock and it shall ke spened unic You:” Rev, Johnaon preached a 602 sbrring eerton. ecemingly every one enjoyed it. Onz came forward, | Hurray for our big rally, Sunday. We raised $874.46, Home Mission, Friday afternoon at 2:30, All who can, come out an be present. Coffeyville News Notes REV, WM. THOMAS, PASTOR RETHLOHEM BAPTIST CHUI.CR S. S. at 9:45, opening by Supt. McBuigess, lesson ‘Peer Deliver ed from Prison,” was teught be req- ular teacher ard reviewed by pas: tor Thomas, Those attending the S, S. and B. Y. P. U, Dietrict Convestivn ot Baater Springe, last week wei as follows: Miss Y%elea Wheaton and Min, Bessie Metcalf, for Churh 'S. S. Ruth Wheaton, Women's Aux. Pustor Thomary Dennis Roberson, Mae Lett, Nev. J. S. King, for B. Y. PU. Mis Nahe Roberson acting 2# gercral Secty. for the S. S+ Con- vendon all Lrought back ao.wonder- ful repeit and report one of the best Conventions held lately in 8, Eastern, We me thankful azd proud of our officers in the District from Bethlkem Baptist Church of Cherryvale In person of the pastor Thomas President af the District B. Y, P, U, Convention. Miss Bes- sie Metcalf, Vice Pres, of District S.8. Mr. Dennis Roberson, Pres. “of Division $ in District B. Y. P. 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Send one dollar for a full sup= en ae ply of Hair Grower, at agent's idle y S price, if you wish to become Seer ae ; Bn agent ao that you may "3 es a begin selling the grower at ee onee, and with your first or- (ess eee Ger ‘we wit send. you our an , terme for teaching you the eS ee system. ee PE Send all money by money order to Scene The Star Hair Grower Mir? : Box 812 Greensboro, N.C. BD 9 " in at i i! cash prizes = aR Find six keys to thi & oe ie, popularity of Coca al Bey Cola. Visit our plant cad 3 A and we'll tell you ee ae about this cash prize cee contest. IRE te / THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO, WICHITA, KANSAS, Abilene, Kansas, Ree, Sete. Sister Emma Tyle 907 N, Elm, Abilene. BAPTIST {OUNG PEOILE'S UNION CONYENTION, Presidentonseurs-Bt0. O. We Gar) ‘Abiiene, Kansas Vice Pres, —-a---.Sister’ Anna Cartet 214 S, East St. Emporia, Kans, Ree. See. mun» Sister Bernice Brows Ellsworth, Kana, AUXILIARY MISSIONS CON‘TION President....Sister Lois Vera Grimes 615 W, 19th St. Junction City. Vice Pres.....-..Siater Anna Chaves Abilene, Kansas, Tie, Sec. Sister Burnadetta Brummell Saline, Kansas MINISTERS AND DEACONS' UNION. Preaident nnn Rev. Ae G, Mason Strong City, Kansas Vice PretunuemeRev, J, W. Johnson N. Mulberry, Abilene, Kansas 615 W. 10th St. Junction City Gen. See. severe Lewis N. Grimes Gen. Music Dircctor....... Sister Geral- dine Bryant Hudson, o20 N, 2nd. St. Salina, Kansas EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS, Main Body Rev. J. Wy Johnson, N. Mulberry St. Abilene, Kansas Rev. J. Moore, Nicodemus, Kansas Rey, J. H. Bruce, 9th and Yuma St. Manhattan, Kansas Monday at 7:30 o'clock p. m. and ne hour during the session except, Sunday. Second Day, Tweday, Sunday School Convention. Third Day, Wednesday, Baptlst Young Peoples Union Convention, Fourth Day, Thursday, W. H. & F. Mission Convention, 1lfth and Seventh Day, Friday and Sunday, The Main Body, Sixth Dav, Saturday a. m. and Evening Auxiliary Missions, Pilgrim Taptist Church, Manhattan, Kansas, Rev. J. Il. Bruce, Pastor, Send all bazar pieces for State and District Work to sister J. B. De- vine, 614 W. Sth St, Junction City, Kansas, Tey, I, L_ Nails, Stockton, Kansas Trev. A. G, Maeon. Strong City. Kans. WOMAN HOME & FOREIGN MISSION CONVENTION Sister Mary Brown. Ruscell, Kansas SIstes J. E, Johnson, Manhattan Kans SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Sister Viola Robinson, 8th & Yuma Manhattan, Kansas fortabla wh'lst fn thelr city. Morning Servite 11:18 devotions led by Deacon Burgers and Meteall afteruhich pastor Thomas brought to us a wonderful sermon found Rom. 811-4, satject “Just ’ficatlon 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 <Eiiza- beth and Mer. Frank Roberson, mo- tored to Chanute on a pleasure trip Friday Night. Sister Alberta Payne, 519 'W. 13th St. Junction City, Kansas BY, P. U. COD VENTION, Sister S, Hampton, East 7th Street Abilene, Kansas Sister Lola V. Grimes, 615 W 10th St Junction oo Kansas. AUXILIARY MISSIONS CON'TION Secretary W. Ii. and F. M, Conven- tion Board. TINE AND PLACE OF MEET- INGS of the Smoky Hill River Mis- sionary Septet District Association end its Aux ay Conventions and the Quarterly Board Meetings: ‘The 24th Annual Association and Auxiharies will meet Monday before the Second Lord’s Day in August 8 follows: The Executive Boards of this As- sociation and its auxihary Conven- tions shall meet Tuesday Betore the second Lord’a Day in November, Feb- ruary, and May, at 7.00 o'clock p. m, and shall close on Thursday Evening. Nicodemus, Strong City, and Salina. lat. 2nd, 3rd. a Officers of the Southeast ern Missionary Bap- tist District Associa- tion and its Auxiliary Conventions. SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. Moderator ....... Rev, J. T. Elias 211 E, 10th St., Pittsburg Vice Mederator....mnumRev. C. Teal 719 S, 18th St, Independence General bec’y...... Rev. A. L. Gardner 615 S. 23rd St. Parsons. Treasurct...cmmnee Rev, 1. J, Brown 2414 Morton Ave., Parsons. Time of meeting of Southeastern Ansociation, Thursday before the 4th Lord’s Day of July. Woman's Home and Foreign Mis- sion Convention convenes Tuesday be fore 4th Lord’s Day in July: President Mra. Mary Dial °101b N, Broads sy, Pittsburg. Vice President .......Mrs, Clara Brown 106 E, Pine St, Cherokee General See. .... Mrs. Millie Anderson 516 E. Bth St, Coffeyville ‘Treasurer... Mes, Minus Duncan 221 Park Ave.. Baxter Springs. SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT S. 8. CONVENTION, President..........Ktev. A. L. Gardner, Mrs, James Clay and son Ervin Daught Umified and Todd Ratelh{f motored to Baxter Springs Friday to attend the & 5, and BY, P, U. Convention. Mre, Wm Thomas was at Coffey. ville and Pareons visiting lass wk. Mrs, Janie Bryant of Dewey, Ok- lahoma {s visiting her mother and daughter Mrs, C, Daniel and little Pearl. Mrs. Clara Duniets is ill at thls writing. Mrs, Beasle Scott of Independen (Continued on page 4) CRE e eee eee ee ee orm STuNGT | 7} i Sa MKT. 1774 902 E, 9TH STREET a JONES FILLING STATION ial FULL SUPPLY OF GAS AND OILS int CRANK CASE SERVICE FREE , P) Leave o Phone Your Orders for All Kinds of Hauling. seg asec cote | eH NIN AMBULANCE — SERVICE ¢ In hours of bereavement, we stand with a ray of comfort to handle all details rendered your beloved ones, LICENSED EMBALMERS IN ATTENDANCE, Arrangements are incomplete unless you are satisfied. THE “PERSONAL SERVICE, YOU DESIRE. Abner B. Jackson, M’g’r Phone Mkt. 4310 628 N. Matn § ; TO ie a eee i Y. L. VAN LEU—REAL ESTATE & RENTALS 62814 N. Main — Phone Mkt. 3462 SERVICES AS A GUIDE TO THE On Sale & B EST BARGAINS Rental Properties For a Comfortable and Convenient Place— A Safe Place to Transact Business. SEE ME BEFORE BUYING! 615 B. 23rd St, Parsons, Vice PresidentMrs, Bessie Metcalf Shere aie, Kans. General S-" —Misa Bertha Robinson Chrryvale, Kans. Treast +. Mrs. M. Lytle, Chetopa = © . % U, CONVENTION. ... Prondeit nnn $Rey. Wm. Thomas Cherryvale, Kans, Vice President.Miss Ruby Meachem 2414 Biorton, Parsons District Superviser........S. S. Heater Pittsburg, Kans. Gen. Sec. Miss Bonzetta Washington Independence, Kans. Treasurer......Miss Marjorie Gunter MINISTERS AND DEACONS UNION, President_-....-..-Rev. J. S, King 420 W. 3rd St., Cheeryvale, Kans. Vice President .. 0 Rev. MH. Hopkins Pittsburg, Kans, Gen, SeCnrrsmendtev. J, Ps Williams, Route 5, Parsons. THOASUreT mmernsseenen mee Se Me Archie 902 W. 12th St. Coffeyville Instructor .. Rev. Fy D, Skinner, D, D, Coffeyville, Kans, Convenes Monday before Fourth Lord's Day in July. YOUNG LADIES DISTRICT CON. Auxiliary to 8. 8. Con.) President... Mrs, E. M, Wyatt 403 S. 14th St, Independence, S. S, Convention, B. Y. P. U. Con- vention and Young Ladies Conven- tion convenes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before the 2nd Lord's Day In June. Officers of the North- eastern District, Mis- sionary Baptist and its Auxiliary Conven- tions: Northeastern District Missionary Baptist Association and Auxilia ies to be held Tuesday before the ‘th Lord's Day in August 1927; Fisst Baptist Church, Leavenworth, Kea- sas, Rev. M. J. Stewart, Pastor. Three Botrd Meetings: Ist, Wed, before 4th Lord's Day in November. 2nd. Wed, before 4th Lord’s Day in February, ard ‘Wed. before 4th Lord's Day in lay. OYrFILERS: Moderator.......... Rev, Chas, Favors 1608 Holman St. Joseph, Mo. Vice Mod.erator......Rev, M. Houston Pre a ° i Nyt fy) Ses LOND " oy 7D ' ee Bo Z Neve © SS MA “ | BEFORE AND AFTER USING Chisolm’s Fairy Queen Restorer Hair Dye LETS GET ACQUAINTED! BTOP—Des't use another drop of Hale Dray Bee ete eh ta ie "ae STORER HAIR DYE. Box of SATIN TOP PRESSING OIL, aad 8 box eof Teasing exiy WHITENER. Satisfection Guaranteed or Money refunded, Address D. C. Chisoim, BXIN ond HALE SPECIALIST, Box, 1209, ‘Wishita, Kansas, Dept. W e 308 South 9th St. Hiawatha, Kans, Gem, See. wenrrenmnnnen Cora J, Jamee Box 236 Tonganoxie, Kans, Treasurer...—Kev. B. J, Davidson 423 N. 6th St, Leavenworth, Kans, AUGILOF -vvenesvenr Rev. We L, Shook K. V, 8. Topeka, Kans, -~Board Members:—Rev, M. J, Stew: art, Rev. G. D. Saunders, Rev, M. Fraizer. . Life Membera:—Rev. J. D, Hunt, Rev. ‘and Mra. J. W, Hayes, Mrs. L, V; im, District Misstonary, Rev, G. N. Conway, North 3rd. St. Leavenworth President W. H. & F, Mission Cone vention, Mra. Wm. Smothers, 1016 North 10th, Atchison, Kans, President, Sunday School Conven- tion, Biss Julia Guthrie, 834 Mound St. Atchison, Kans. President B. Y. P, U. Convention Mra, 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, Mise Naomi Shackleford, Atchison, Kans. ——s—- OFFICERS OF THE SOUTHWEST DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS AND AUXILIARIES Moderato?......—Rey, J. W. Hayes Vice Moderator......Rev. N. J. Stokes Pratt, Kansas. General Sec’y..Rev, B. L. Marche’ 1009 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Treasurer...--Rev, J. E. Douglas 1204 Cleveland, Wichita, 2nd qristerly board meeting, Feb, 17, 18—Hutchinson, Erd Quarterly Board Meeting, May 12, 13—Winfleld. Association, August, Tuesday 16th; before 3rd Lord’s Day at 2nd Bap- tist Church, Pratt, Kansas— Rey, N, J. Stokes, Pastor, AUXILIARIES AND PRESIDENTS 8. School......Mrs. Mae W. Buckner Pratt, Kansas. Sr. B. ¥, P. U. Mes, Carrie Anderson 1214 Mostey, Wichita Jr. B, ¥, P, U.Leader Mrs. Phynola Cook, Box 81, Pratt, Kansas. Mission Circle...irs. Ida F, Bates 1713 Wabash, Wichita, M. & D. Union... Rev, C. E, Woods Arkansas City. 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Johnson, of Okla- homa 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 Cleve- land 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. Cleminie Dixion that he is doing nicely. SUPPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY | A supprise birthday party was giv en in honor of Mr. G. W, Turner, June 8, at his residence, 2145 Pali- sade. Mr. Turner hemoved all the candleh from tho cake but 16, so we couldn’t telll 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, Mra. Charles Wilson and Son Jr, Mr. Willie Starks and Miss Katherine Turner, Sisters, daughter, and Nephew of G. W. Turner, motored from Ottawe, to attend his birthday party, whica was another supprise. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Matthis at 720 Ohio Ave, the happy parents of a 10 Ib, boy, born Monday Morning, June 13th. The Founders Day Anniversary of the Coleridge-Taylor Conservatory of Music will be celebrated, Tuesday af ternoon, 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 8 380 p. m., at Calvary Baptist Crurch, 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 Cleve- land, Sunday Evening, at 8 o'clock. Rev. C. If. 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, re- signed. She was succeeded by Mrs, ‘W. L. Hutcherson, The other offi- ‘cers were reelected as follows, Vice pres, Miss L, Covington, Secty. Mrs. Robt. Hill, Cor, Secty., Mrs. L, Harris, Treas. Mra, F, O. Muller, Critic, Mrs. T. R. Gravelly, An elaborate and elegant 4- course breakfast was served by the hostess at 12:30 a. m. ee q OUR SIXTH | ANNIVERSARY | seemess, roegnery, oneqees, | mi i 4 j y i ‘ mm Six years ago we opened for bus: Inese in wichita and we heartily ‘appreciate the support our friends have given us. We are now In a position fo give! up-to-the-minute service at low prices, OUR SPECIAL: A Complete funeral including Ground at $100.00, THE CITIZENS MORTUARY 110 W., ELM STREET Phones; Office, Mkt. 5017 Residence, Doug. 4187, B. W, CRAWFORD, Pres. MRS. E. J. 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Here are only a- butif youever want anelectric ‘few of them: f outlet, the convenience of hav- ; ing, the wires already strung Radios, sewing machines, cof- more than offsets the slight fee percolators, toasters, wash- - additional expense.” ing machines, vacuum clean- ers, electricirons, dish washers, In this modern age of electri- Reo, one neat : a there is seasoely a Spe irons, library lamps, floor wax- : f holder who has not wished: ; “wish I had a socket in this ers, and refrigerators. ! room so that I could attach the That does not even begin to ' fan or heater to it." Or maybe complete the Hst of things ‘ it was the library lamp, the whereby the woman of today -toaster or the electric iron. can make easier the drudgery of home making -can make The “servant problem" which houscheeping a pleasure, In was acute five years ago, has fact. _ been solved to a large degree by the great advances made in And they all depend for their electric household appliances, operation upon having the which enable the housekeeper electric current available — of today to do her own work at through convenient outlets a minimum of labor, That is and thorough wiring—for usa another argument for a tho- in any corner of the house. roughly wired house with plenty of convenience outlets. Wire your house well. KCawene (Cine awd TRinnewtian Clamuncncnes GOLEN JUBILEE PROGRAM —_- Golden Jubilee Celebration at St. Paul A, M. E, _ Sunday was the opening, day for the Celebration of the 50th. anni- versary, and .Golden Jubilee of St, Paul Church, At 11 a. m, there was a large at- tendance at the services. Our pas- tor, Rev. C. E. Brooks, delivered a great sermon that was fitting for the occasion. Bro, G. Banks gave a brief history as w pioneer citi- zen and member of the church, The choir rendered very excel- lent Appropriate music, In the afternoon at 3 o'clock, » splendid and entertaining program was given by the members of the Wichita has at last been favored with a loan company, located in the Schhweiter Bldg. lobby, known as the Liberal Loan Co., where honest people can make small loans with low interest and plenty of time to re turn the loan, if you are in need of some ready money, they solicit your business; confidental loans to upright people. If you don’t need a loan, go in and need some, somepPto. , locate the place, so when you need some, you can be of sesyice to them.. Dont forget the name “Liberal Loan Co.” Lobby of Schweiter Bldg. S. S. a special feature was the’ pa- geant “A Greeting to Children’s Day” that was represented by Miss Hiawatha Brown, with her attend- dants and flower girls, Miss Doro- thy Humphery represented Miss Golden Jubilee, with Eugenia Perry attendant, Mra Jas Anderson as knight. The entire program includ- Sng the part of the primary was good and highly enjoyed by those pres- ent. At the evening service 8:00 o'clock and excellent program was given by the members of the Junior choir, Special programs were given each evening during the week by the vas rious churches and organizations, and will close next Sunday, June * with a big rally, ‘ F BIG from pege 1) NEGRO BUSINESS that of his family and purchased a plantation upon which he gave them all a start. Mrs. S. W. Ruthe ford, the won with but one year’s schooling, early exhibited the in- itiative and enterprise which has resulted in the Institution now ind: diecussion, R. H. Rutheford, is the and purpose as well as by blood. At son cf his father in energy, epirit, the age of forty he has rizen to the presidency of this great establish- ment. Like J. D. Rockfeller Jr, and — SPECIALS — Plate meat, rece mmeenenene 10¢ ID Chack Steak nee DSC Chuck Roast_..____......-15¢ Ib Sirloin and Round Steak........25¢ th Porter House Steak.....~00--25¢ Ib 2for 35¢ Home made Sausage 18¢, Lad ceeeenerenneeeen eneeeeemernens 15¢ 1B Sliced Bacon, Minna. 30€ Neck Bones, 2 Ibs... 15¢ 1913 N. LAWRENCE AVE. Phone Market 1479 WICHITA, KANSAS, S EVREY SACK yest) OF RED STAR pL Col te IS GARANTEED. Se a , en cere Your nioney refunded cheer~ NR y,| fully if you are not satisfied, RB rs We assume the responsibility eee qc_\ because we know RED STAR : Sita 23 quality. | . ——_——_—_ The Next Meeting Will Be Held In Nashville, Tennessee JUNE 22-26, 1927 9 F ——————————— Lectures By Competent Instructors. | Daily Departmental Meetings. Interesting Chautauqua Features. Careful Study Of Sunday School Methods, 2 = Demonstration In B. Y, P. U. Work. Scientifie Study of Christian Missions, New and Interesting Methods Of Bible Study. Painstaking Study Of Baptist Doctrines And History. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS CONGRESS HEADQUARTERS 409 GAY STREET © NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE SRR SE IER SER SB II IE IRE NSE IS Phone No. M, 3868 Res, Phone D, 1640-4 yi GOLDEN WEST BEAUTY SHO) ¥ DELLA L. GREER Proprietor & Operator 4 MARCELLING, MANICURING, FACIAL, SCALP TREATMEN | TOILET PREPARATIONS FOR SALE, y 1013¥; E, 13th Street HOURS 9 A. M. UNTIL 8 P. * a UP STAIRS. 10134 E. 13th Si Biased SORE SR SES SS IER FSR I SR RR 66 99 4 Grade “A” Milk Delivered To your home or at your Grocer’s, ES eS TS SS LL. 1205 E, 12TH ST. PHONE DOU. 7312 | LEO’S MARKET. | A Full Line of Groceries & Meats WE APPRECIATE YOUR TRADE, WE DELIVER Edison Ford, the younger Ruthe- ford has caught the full measure of the spirit and purpose of the father. If R. H. Rutheford fs a chip off the old block, 8. 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 fn the alr, The Negro race is right ly stimulated to high pride over the National Benefit Insurance Oom- rany, which is the greatest Negro business enterprise on earth. —s-—___. Newton Kansas News. Second Baptist Church of, Newton, is giving a banquet Friday evening, July 1, The banquet ts called 125. Plate-Banquet Every plate must be sold. If out of town friends should care to come to Newton earlfer In the evening, they will be entertained Speaking at 7:30 by Rev. A. W. Ross. The Banquet starta at 9:00 o'clock, $1.00 per plate. Sunday, June 12, was observed a4 Children's Day, at the Second Bapt. Church. The morning service hout was devoted to a program which was presenteg-feautifully by the child. ren. Mrs, Broady and Mrs. Roach had charge of the services and were faith fully supported by other members of the Church, Misa Geneva Mercomes directed the music, = Continued from page thtve Coffeyville News Notes ce epent the week end visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Thomas, and Dan Mee. Mrs, Louise Dixon nad Miss Ne- va Roberson of Independence spent Sun, Eve. to visit relatives and at tended church services. = eS) EIVED sri an aes =F mua ‘Ea oom i ie = ‘isa CIAL,