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Vol. 20, No. 39. INTERRACIAL GROUP FORMED TO BE LARGELY EDUATIONAL INTERRACIAL GROUP FORMED TO BE LARGELY EDUATIONAL (Preston v. Service) IHILADELPHIA, PA., Dec. 22 At a meeting of several persons representing what might be called a cross-section of the racial groups in Philadelphia, was held last Tuesday at Miss Helen Mallery's and a new organization was formed to promote good will and harmony between the races. The new organization to be known as Philadelphia Committee for Interracial Conference held here on October 28 and sponsored by the Philadelphia Council, American Negro Labor Congress. The work of the committee will be largely educational, but the committee will use its Influence to liquidate any trouble which arise between the races. The Committee will be enlarged from time to time so that persons and groups who subscribe to its program may join forces for interracial advancement. SOUTHERN NEGROES SEEK BETTER TRAVEL CONDITIONS SOUTHERN NEGROES SEEK BETTER TRAVEL CONDITIONS (Northampton News Service) NASHVILLE, TENN., Dec. 16—At a meeting of the Interracial Commission of Eastern Tennessee at Maryville College in its first fall meeting efforts for better conditions of travel for colored passengers on railroads of the South were urged. A resolution was passed directing the Secretary to write other interracial commissions of the South asking their support and cooperation in an effort to effect this purpose. The commission is composed of representatives of Knoxville College, Maryville College, Morristown College and the University of Tennessee. LILLIENDAHL "CONFESSION" LAWYERS NEED FROM NEGROES LILLIENDAHL "CONFESSION" LAWYERS NEED FROM NEGROES (Prenton News Service) MAYS LANDING, N. J., Dec. 16—The defence attorneys for Mrs. Liliendahl and her alleged lover, Willis Beach, who were found guilty of manslaughter, Thursday of last week ceclare that two Negroes will be brought to the point of confessing the murder of Dr. Liliendahl the aged husband of the convicted woman. The widow claimed that two Negroes attacked her and robbed and killed her husband. Later, however, she practically denied this story, only to have it dragged in once more by her lawyers as a basis for her defence. The Ku Klux Klan and other lynching mobs were set to combing the countryside, and draw into their not any Negro who would satisfy Mrs. Lillicendahl's superficial description. Savann Negroes were brought to the Mayes Landing police station, but they were released due to a lack of raw evidence. Who the victims are is still unknown. TWO MEN KILLED IN TRAIN WRECK (Montgomery County) MEMPHIS, TENN. Dec 17—Two unidentified men, believed to have from the North, were killed when 14 freight cars were smashed when a freight train struck a broken rail line in Wichita Falls. Dollars of the two men were crushed under several tons of iron piping. LET US CONSIDER ETHELBERT By Gerald Hamilton Ethelbert is a plain c-a-t cat owned by the county clerk here in the court house. (I am calling Ethelbert a "him" since his name is both "Tabby-ish" and "Tommy-ish.") The business of life with this cat is to sit in front of the mail shute all day and snatch at the letters descending through the glass enclosure. "How silly!" and "Foolish" were some of the comments made to which Ethelbert paid no attention. While his efforts so far have proven futile it is very evident that this cat believes some day an unwary letter will be arrested by him. Just what Ethelbert is going to do with the letter he has not told anyone. From the amused spectators I went down into the subway. There I saw people hurrying to catch trains; those on locals who saw express trains roll up, deserted the slower to board the faster carrier. Each and every one "snatching" at time. From the bowels of the earth I came out into the street—a fashionable business artery of this city. I saw two women enter a beauty parlor. The first, in her late forties and the other in her early twenties. One was going in to Reach Out for YOUTH while the other, possessing it, desired BEAUTY. In the theatrical district I beheld girls who wished to join the chorus from which insignificant place they would Aspire for FAME. And further on a man came out of a florist's with a box of flowers which were evidently intended as a gift to some woman of whom he Sought AFFECTION and LOVE. This reminded me of the nervous couples I had witnessed in the City Hall who waited to be married; and Attempt to Secure HAPPINESS, while in another building others attended the divorce courts Hoping to be awarded a decree so that they might Snatch a little more "freedom." Perhaps, after all, Ethelbert is not ro foolish. Of him it can be said, that the things he reaches madly for are Tangibly Material while those of his more intelligent superiors appear REMOTELY ILLUSIVE CHILD'S PLAY REGULATION OF AUTOMOBILES (Industrial News Bureau) The State of California is warring against glaring and illegal headlights, following a period of prosecution and license-revoking of careless drivers. The example of California can be followed throughout the country with better results than are obtained from state legislatures debating on the advisability of adoption compulsory automobile liability insurance laws as a means of protecting the public. Enforcing our present laws will assure greater safety to pedestrians and drivers than will the passage of more laws to relieve careless automobile drivers of financial responsibility for their own reckless acts. If state legislatures want to pass new laws, why not establish uniform traffic rules and signals in every town and stats throughout the country. At the present time no two sets of road signs or signals are alike in "Great city." As an example, take Portland, Oregon. Certain streets will have yellow stop signs and ports near curbing. Then, without warning. Then, without warning, a driver will come to a sign in the pavement which says "stop." Nine chances to one he will never see it because he will be looking for the yellow signal at the side of the street. On other streets he will find an automatic electric signal with red, green and yellow lights located at the rims of the street. At another intersection he will, without any warning, come upon an electric signal surrounded some 25 feet from the ground in the center of the intersection. (Continued in column G) WE are taking advantage of this very great opportunity to thank you for the business given us this year and to assure you our gratefulness for the courtesies extended us from time to time. THE NEGRO STAR PUB. COMPANY 1241 Wabash Avenue—Wichita, Kansas. THERE WILL BE NO PAPER NEXT WEEK—MERRY XMAS and A JOYOUS NEW YEAR. 1 MISSISSIPPI SUPREME COURT BARS CHINESE FROM WHITE SCHOOLS MISSISSIPPI SUPREME COURT BARS CHINESE FROM WHITE SCHOOLS A court ruling in the case of W. F. Bond, state superintendent of Education, was made against Joe Tif Fung, an adult, and Joe Tin Lun, a minor, both native-born Chinese, to enroll in a white school. In making the ruling, the Supreme Court reversed the finding of a Coahoma County Circuit Court, which would have required the state superintendent and teachers of the Dublin Consolidated Schools to permit the Chinese, pupil to enroll. The reason for the exclusion of Chinese from the white schools is understood as based on the supposition and fear that friction and un were made to associate the Caucasian race with the colored races in Mississippi schools. Who are the colored races? Evidently the Mississippi courts believe that all races other than the Caucasian are "colored." What a fine and wonderful opportunity it has given to all the races other than the Caucasian to unite together to call themselves brothers and sisters, to associate with each other in order to experience a greater fellowship, and to learn to create harmony and happiness and to build good will when they are young! The colored races appreciate greatly this opportunity and yet they also realize their responsibility to see that the poor Caucasian children will not be left behind in dealing with interracial problems. The exclusion was violation of the Burlingame Treaty of 1863 between the United States and China in which it was agree that Chinese children of an age suitable for education might attend any of the public schools in the United States government. Are the Negro schools as much American schools as the white schools? If they are, why should there be white schools and Negro schools? Moreover, the American educational system is based on democratic ideals, one of which is racial equality. The real value of a worthy ideal lies in the practice of it. Youth is the time to begin. —Clipping. WEALTHY WOMAN DIES IN HER KENTUCKY HOME WEALTHY WOMAN DIES IN HER KENTUCKY HOME (Preston News Service) LFXINGTON, KY., Dec. 16—Mrs. Ellen Davies, aged 84, and said to have been probably the wealthiest race woman in Kentucky, died at her home here, Sunday. It will be re-记 that she gained nationwide publicity a few years ago when she won a court battle with whites over the $250 000 properly tequested her by John T. Hughes, wealthy tycoon and planter. Mrs. Davies was a slave in the Tupee family, and when Hughes did his will created a stir among reformable counsellors. He left his prestantly everything in his will. We are now saking that you will kindly leave in the past in a Christ-like spirit, the mistakes and blunders we have made this year. We hope most sincerely that this Christmas Season will be a joyous one and that you will enjoy a Prosperous and Happy New Year. We shall strive hard to merit your continuous patronage. THE CHILD IN OUR MIDST By R. A. Adama (Preston News Service) Profoundly significant was the action of Jesus when to end the contention and rebuke the selfish ambition of His disciples he took a little child and placed him in the midst of them; and still the presence of the child in the midst has its significance. It is God's means of perpetuating the human race. The child in the midst today is a learner—and an apt one, too. A little girl was heard to call her sister a devil, and her parents wondered where she had heard such an expression. The child's nurse laughed and confessed that often she had called it a little devil. The three year old daughter of educated parents distressed them when they heard the child saying "dis," "dat," "dar" for this, that and there. They could not understand until the mother heard the uneducated hired woman teaching the child to talk. A little boy, following his father, cried out, "Lood, dad, I'm comin' steppin' in your twacks." A teacher was chiding a little girl who had used improper language, when the child said: "Why that aint nothing, my, mamma says that any time." Yes, the child in our midst is a learner, an apt lerner, and we should be ever careful that in word and in deed the lessons we teach him should be helpful ones. The child in our midst is a teacher, as well as a learner. Jesus put the little child there to teach His disciples and still the little child is a teacher, not by precept, but in the most potential way, by example; and this teaching he does unconsciously. The little child soon makes up with his playmate, teaching a lesson of forgiveness. He will divide another child, giving us a lesson in charity. He will weep over the misfortune of another little child, teaching us a lesson of sympathy. The little child will repeat what it hears; and do what it sees without thought of right or wrong, giving us a lesson in herotry and truthfulness. The little child trusts implicitly and believes unquestioningly, thus teaching us a lesson of unsullied faith. As we should be careful what and how we teach the little learner, we should be careful to note, learn and practice the lessons taught us by the little teacher. It was in the capacity of teacher that Jesus placed the little child in their midst; and He emphasized, "Unless you receive the Kingdom of Heaven as a little child, ye shall in no wise enter." Considering it seriously or carelessly, there are few things more significant or more important in human development and its ultimate regeneration and salvation than is "The Child In the Midst!" NEW YORK TRADE SCHOOLS (Columbia Press Bureau) WASHINGTON, Dec. 16—instruction in 169 different occupations is provided in trade classes of evening schools in New York City. New courses will be organized on application of 95 participants. I encourage participation of trade unions that are employing avail themselves of the instruction offered in evening classes and are involved in steady expansion of the work. HOLD MASS MEETING TO DISCUSS HEALTH PROBLEMS HOLD MASS MEETING TO DISCUSS HEALTH PROBLEMS (Preston News Service) SUFFOLK, VA., Dec. 17—A monster mass meeting was held in the First Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon at which funds were raised to continue the public health nurse, Miss Betty Davis. Miss Davis has done splendid work among the citizens of Suffolk in caring for mothers and babies, victims of tuberculosis, and attention paid to sick, and has received much commendation from white and colored people alike as well as the city and state health officials. Dr. C. H. Dawson, of the Suffolk Health department, enthusiastically endorses the work of Miss Davis, and the assistant director of public health nursing of Richmond, also urged that Miss Davis' services be continued. The enthusiastic response of the citizens of Suffolk, indicates that Miss Davis will be able to minister to them for a while longer. HOWARD PROFES SOR WRITES ON LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES HOWARD PROFES SOR WRITES ON LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES (Presentation News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 17— Prof. William H. Jones, head of the Department of Sociology at Howard University, has completed a book on the "Leisure Time Activities of Negroes in Washington, D. C." It is the first volume of a series of studies in urban sociology being made by the university through its department of sociology. It is the first book published by the Howard University' Press. The title of Pr馁osor Jones' book is "Recreation and Amusement Among Negroes in Washington, D. C." MIGRATION WILL HELP (Columbia Press Bureau) WASHINGTON, Dec. 23—In asking for a "New Deal in Dixie" the Fort Worth Light, in recognition of the fact that the industrial South, or the "New South," as it is called, is closely linked with the financial and manufacturing centers of the North and East, suggests that the northern colored voters urge the capitalists who are developing the South to improve working conditions and educational facilities for the Negroes in Dixie. Says the Light: "Northern capitalists are expected to require some type of reimbursement of their generous contributions to Birmingham steel, Memphis cotton, and Mississippi lumber, which they are putting upon a substantial basis once more. Negro voters, can at least, exert some influence upon these capitalists of the North, who will undoubtedly see that the working wage in Dixieland is increased and the educational allotments for the children of Negro workers are improved. Knowledge creates unrest, and unrest demands adjustments. The South cannot hope to get along forever persecuting distressed people. No group in all the world's history has so succeeded, permanently. A new deal is inevitable." On account of the surplus of labor in the sections of the South where conditions are the worse it is not generally believed that such an appeal by northern colored men would be effective. A continued migration from the South to other parts of the country where labor is in demand increases to be the earliest and best solution of the various problems in a form similar to them. which usually obtain wherever there Five Cents Per Copy C.M.E. CONFERENCE HELD AT-HOT SPRINGS, ARK. (Preston News Service) HOT SPRINGS, ARK., Dec. 16—thirty-eighth annual session of the Arkansas Conference of the C. M. E. Church, convened here last week. Bishop N. C. Cleaves, of St. Louis, Mo., presided. The conference was attended by appropriately 150 pastors and delegates. Bishop Isaac Lane of Jackson, Tenn., the 93 year old superanuated prelate of the church, preached the opening sermon. His subject was "Thinking On My Ways." The officers of the conference were: E. R. Coleman, Secretary; W. E. Easley, Recording Secretary; J. H. Taylor, Statistician; J. C. Clay, Representative of The Christian Index; and W. Conway Smith, Press Reporter, Rev. J. H. Moore, of Holly Springs, Miss., General Secretary of the Board of Missions, addressed the Conference, Rev. Moore told of the work the C. M. E. Church is doing in the Mission Fields in Africa, the Island, and at home. RACE RELATIONS OFFER PRIZES TO COLLEGE STUDENTS (Preston News Service) ATLANTA, GA., Dec. 16—The Commission on Interracial Cooperation has announced three cash prizes of $100, $65, and $35, respectively for the best papers on the subject of race relations submitted by the students of Southern Colleges, during the present school year. The announcement says that students are free to choose any phase of the subject they desire. But other things being equal preference will be given to practical discussions of prevalent conditions and attitudes, with suggestions for their improvement. Students may obtain further information, regarding the contest by writing to R. E. Eleazer, 409 Palmer Building, Atlanta, Ga. The contest is confined to students of southern colleges. TEXAS WHITE LAWYER SHOOTS RACE PLANTER TEXAS WHITE LAWYER SHOOTS RACE PLANTER (Preston News Service) TEXARKANA, TEXAS, Dec. 15—Sid Crumpton, white attorney and former state representative, was brought here on a charge of murder in connection with the slaying of Jerry Williams, a wealthy Negro planter, last Saturday. Crumpton, free on bond of $7,500 says the shooting, which followed an argument over a fence line on Crumpton's form, was accidental. (Continued from column 2) ver's attention is constantly diverted from the traffic before him in an effort to find the traffic signals, and thereby obey the law. Similar confused conditions exist in most cities. What is to prevent adoption painted signs or electric signals of uniform design which are always to be located at the same position at street intersections? Why should the state highway guide posts in Oregon be white, while they are yellow in California? Why should the stop signs for through highways in Oregon be yellow, and stop signs put up by the same highway department for a railroad crossing, white? Why should not all danger signals on highways be of one color? Why pass innumerable laws, ordinances and rules to confuse drives, and then expect to reduce accidents? Accident prevention is equally important in all parts of the country. Then why not have uniform signals and regulations? Most automobile traffic regulation up to date is child's play compared with the simple but effective signals which govern all the railroads in the country. Saray School GOLDEN TEXT—Luke 1:29 GOLDEN TEXT—Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins. FIRST VIRTY TOPIC—The Coming of the Child JUNIOR TOPIC—God Bends His Sib to Birth INTIMIDATE AND SENIOR TO —The Prince of Peace VOL. I. PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP; II. The Promised Era of Peace. 1. The Birth of Jesus (July, 17). 2. Jesus Birth forefold (Alle, 5:2). Only a little while before the fulfilment of this prophecy which was made some seven hundred years before, there seemed little likelihood that Mitha a words would come true. Jesus mother was only away from Bethlehem in Galilee. God moved the emperor to enforce the decree of the nation which brought Mary to the altar at the proper time. 2. Jesus birth announced to Mary and Joseph (Luke, 11:23). Gabriel, the unchangel, sent by God to the little town of Zuzach to Mary in Juda, is maltended who was betrothed to a carpenter in the village by the name of Joseph, solemnly announced that Joseph should give birth to the Messiah and that this son should not be loverly, but the child of the Holy Ghost (Matt. 1:18-21). Later the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph also, beckoning to him the same and nourishment and addition that the child should be called Jesus, which member that Joseph will have his people from their sins (Matt. 1:21). 12. The prediction fulfilled (v. 7). This took place at a most opportune time. It occurred when all systems of religion and immoral worship were tolerating upon their foundations there must suit life for the introduction of the gospel. The whole world being under the power of the lion who then pelted it, made it possible for Christ's ministers to go from city to city and country for comfort unimposed. We can be assured that the Almighty rules in the whole world and is never tamed in life administrations. 13. Jesus Birth Announced to the Shepherds (vv. 81') Jesus' birth was announced to the shepherds who were sleeping watch over their thicks by night. The fact that the glorious message was first poured forth to them shows that poverty is no barrier to its reception. Their humble station in life and their being busy with common duties did not prevent them from hearing this glorious message from God Moses. Gidium, Amos and Lilisha were all called of God from the activities of life to never call 1829 people. 2. In whom (v. 0). The first gospel sermon was preached by an angel of the Lord. We thus see them interested in men and having part in the announcement of God's plan for their salvation. No doubt the angelic beings earnestly安慰ized with fallen, slu-cursed man 3. The nature of the message (vy. 10.11). It was good tidings of great joy. It was good tidings because the darkness of heathendom, which had so long emerged the earth, was beginning to whish. The ensuing out of Sutton, the prince of this world, was about to take place. Liberty was soon to be proclaimed to those who were in bondage. The way of salvation would be open to all who longer was the knowledge of God. It be confirmed to the Jews, but offered to the whole world. Truly this was glorious news; so glorious that a multitude of the hosty host accompanied this announcement with their song of praise. III. The Shepherdse Investigating (1v. 5, 10). They did not stop to argue or raise questions, though these things were, no doubt, passible stranger to them. They went immensely further, where they found everything just as represented. They had the privilege of first guiding upon the world's naval, the very Lord of Geography. They returned with gratitude, in their hearts, praising God for all these wonderful things which He had revealed unto them. IV. The Shepherd's Witnessing (vs. 17 20). They found things announced by the angels. When they boheld the Lord of Glory they could not remain silent, therefore went back praising God. Those who really hear the gospel message cannot be silent. Those who really hear the gospel must tell it out to others. Trials That Never Come For every trial that God sends, He gives sufficient grace to bear it, but He promises no grace to bear antic- pation with, and we little know how large a portion of our mental suffer- ing arises from trials that never come.—Evangelical Tidings. An Unprofitable Life The earth life which is not passed in the light which beams out from the glory world would better have not been lived at all.-Gospel Banner. He was born in (the house of bread) Bethlehem. "I shi' the bread, on this." The students of stars discovered, the "Bright and Morning Star." The Wise Men came from the East to find, worship and keep the glits upon the Son of God. The true worshipper is only satisfied to worship God, not His creatures. The very best with which we have been intrusted should be brought and dedicated to Christ. It is the only place of security and He gives the largest returns. If you would keep the best from yourself, give the best to others. The great question will be not how much did he give? But rather, did he give his best! 11/4.2 The heat we can bring to Christ is a life surrendered, consecrated and dedicated to Him; this done, all else will follow. The spirit of Christmas is the Spirit of Christ. It was His to spend His life for others, rather than spend the lives of others for Himself. If you have anything better to give to Christ, give yourself and do it now that He may have the life plus the soul. The true Christmas Spirit is unselfish, it delights to make others happy. If a word has been said in these humble notes that has been of any help to the readers of our paper, the writer's hopes have been realized. I wish each reader a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. We were wonderfully blessed with splendid services throughout the day, beginning with S. S., at its regular hour, 9:30, with Supt., at his post of duty. Attendance was wonderful. The lesson was reviewed by the Pastor. At the 11 o'clock service, after a short devotion the Pastor delivered the message from Acts 4:32-37. Chief Theme: "How the Church Spends Duty Money." The Pastor preached a much helpful sermon. At 5:30 C. C. C., was opened by Conductor, Bro. J. II. Baker. The lesson Was wonderfully taught by Bro. Robt. Saunders. Willing and ready had charge of the program, they also won the banner for finance. At the 3' clock service, devotion was led by the deacons; afterwhich, the Pastor brought the message from Psalms 27:14; words of the text, "Walt on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart; wait, I say, on the Lord." The Pastor reached a powerful sermon to a well packed house. Invitation was extended; one came forward. Many visitors worshipped with us, they are always welcome. Be sure to come to Mission Friday afternoon at 2:30. Sister Minnie White, Pres. RUBIE CRANE, Reporter. On Sunday we were wonderfully blessed throughout the day. At 11 o'clock the devotion was led by Bro. G. W. Williams. The Pastor preached a wonderful sermon from Matt. 6:33. "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all things will be added unto you." An invitation was given but no one accepted. The Junior League met at 5:30 with Mrs. A. Williams, President at her post. Attendance fine. The Senior League opened with the President Ezell Conwell on duty. The topic for discussion, "Can Your Town Be Bethlehem?" Matt. 2:1-12. The lesson was discussed with great enthusiasm. At 7:30 devotion. The Pastor was introduced. The text was taken from 1 Chor. 1:2. "We are God's fellow workers." Another able sermon was preached. Every one seemed to enjoy the service very much. 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President ... W. A. Bowren, D. D. 1060 Washington Blvd, Kansas City. Vice President ... J. A. Ilias 211 E. 10th St., Pittsburg. Rec. Sec. ... B. L. Marchant, 1009 Wabash Ave, Wichita. Treasurer ... W. H. Young, D. D. 310 Quincy St., Topeka. Statistician ... A. L. Gardner 615 G. 23rd St., Parson Auditor ... G. N. Jackson 901 Missouri St., Lawrence Executive Secretary and Supt of Mission ... A. W. Ross 821 Clay St., Topeka. Evangelist ... P. D. Skinner, D. D. 829 Spring St. Soffieldville. --- WOMAN'S H. & F. M. CONVEN. Pres.... Mrs Emma Gaines, Topeka 1182 Bohanan St. Topeka. 1st Vice ... Mrs. Mary Dial, Pittsburg 2nd Vice ... Mrs. M. D. Jones Junction City. 3rd Vice ... Mrs. J. W. Gordon, Iola 4th Vice Mrs. L. A. Tumul, Kans. C. 5th Vice ... Mrs. D. B. Peterson Hutchinson. 6th Vice ... Mrs. Jennie B. Shane Watheena. Ice. Sec. ... Mrs. Wm. Smothers Atchison. Corresponding Sec. Mrs. I. F. Bates 1713 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Treasurer ... Mrs. Anderson. 510 E. 5th St Coffeyville. Statistician ... Mrs. Carrie Davison Emporia, Kanns. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. President..... H. I. Monroe 1156 Clay St. Topeka. Secretary ... Lois Clines, 615 W. 10. St. Junction City, Kansas Treasurer ..... A. E. Clark 1588 Clark St. Putsons. B. I. P. U. President ..... H. T. Sims 1241 Walush Ave. Wienita. Secretary ... Miss Mattie O. Bradshaw 1547 Quincy St. Topeka. Treasurer ..... Mrs. Paunne Wilson 822 Olive St. Ottawa. S Neosho Valley District Baptist Association. and its Auxiliary Con- Y.M.C.A. NOTES Mr. George L. Johnson, Song Director of the American Play Grounds and Recreation Association of New York City, is being brought to Wichita, Kansas for a Community Sing. The Sing will be under the auspices of the American Legion; Arthur Gossett Post No. 273. The proposed plan will include a four week's rehearsal and training, and will embrace 200 or more persons, with special emphasis in training for Group singing. The dates are January 23-February 20, 1928. Topeka News Notes ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. A. L. Branch, Pastor. The different auvi'aries reported very successful meetings last week, including the Busy Lee Club members who is never idle. Mrs. H. Clark, Pres, who is a wonderful This week we are glad to have our Pastor home again. S. S. opened at 9:15 by Supt. P. H. Hunter, and other officers; S. School largely attended. General review by Pastor. At 11 o'clock Pastor Branch opened a wonderful sermon. This message seemed to have touched the hearts of many hearers. At 3 o'clock, Rev. Lockett, Pastor of Mt. Currel, his members and Rev. Williams Pastor of Mt. Snail, and his peo, le were over with us; Pastor Williams preached a very, very spiritual sermon. At 6 o'clock B. Y. P. U. moved off briefly with Pres. D. Dukes, presiding. Willing and Ready Section rendered an excellent program; True and Tried Section made highest marks in C. C. C. They go over, the top every Sunday. At 8 o'clock Pastor Branch delivered a great message, it was highly enjoyed by a hopeful congregation. B. T. S. this institution headed by Dean E. L. Scruggs, D. D., is making long strides in advancement of the Pastors and Ministers who attend this school, think there is no better man in all America for this position than Dean Scruggs. The course at this school under Dean Scruggs is, is developing some great preachers and pastors. The class of pastors and ministers extend this advice to all the undeveloped ministers of the state, it pays to make the sacrafice, with such small tuition and attend this school; interest your flocks to snare you four days in the week and so to school. The 2nd semester will begin after Xmas, this ASSOCIA'11N 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 HOME FOREIGN MISSION. President ..... Mrs. J. W. Gordon Iola, Kansas Vice Pres. ..... Mrs. I. M. Hughes, Ottawa, Kansas Gen. Secretary ..... Mrs. M. G. Glover, Chanute, Kansas Treasurer ..... Mrs. F. Cohran. Fort Scott, Kansas SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION I president ..... Rev. M. J. Smith, Fort Scott, Kansas. Vice Pres. ..... Mrs. Bettie Cooper, Paola, Kansas Secretary ..... Mrs. Lida Crump, Olathe, Kansas Treasurer ..... Mrs. Clara Claybourne, Ottawa, Kansas. BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION. President ..... Mrs. M. L. Owens Fort Scott, Kans. Vice Pres. ..... Rev. D. C. Sargeon, Olathe, 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. D. C. Sargeon, Clathe, Kansas. Secretary. ..... Mr. Ike Owens Fort Scott, Kansas Treasurer ..... Rev. James Wilson Ottawa, Kansas Executive Board Meetings: 1st, Nov. 15, 10, 1927, at Olathe, Kansas; 2nd, Feb. 14, 15, 1928 at Fort Scott, Kansas: Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Conventions with the 3rd Board Meeting, at Iola, Kansas, June 1928; Annual Session, at Paola, Kansas, August 15-18, 1928. KAW VALLEY BAPTIST DIS- TRICT ASSOCIATION Moderator Rev. D. B. Jackson, D. D. 710 Freeman Ave Kansas City, Kan. school builds men. Prof. Clement f. Richardson, Pres. of the Vocational School has spared no pains in making all provisions for all the ministers who want to attend this school; nice, steam heated rooms, for your comfort. Prof. Richardson is congeniel in his makeup, religious in his character. The faculty all blend their voices with Dean Schuggs and Prof. Richardson and say come to this school—the coming Athens of Kansas. 7. A. L. BRANCHI, School Rep. VIIAN DUKES, Reporter. LA JUNTA. COLO. MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Matt. Jones, Pastor. Service was well attended Sunday morning. The Pastor delivered a splendid sermon; his subject was, "Pension for Lost Sculs" Evening subject; "Be of good Courage." A large and appreciative audience drank the words of truth. Rev. and Mrs. Matt. S. Jones are rejoicing because of the improving in health of their daughter, Mrs. A. 17. Colbert of Wichita, Kansas, who has been visiting with them for the most two weeks. Mr. Clifford Bradford who is employed at the Santa Fe Hospital, has just returned from an extensive visit through Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Washington, and Canada. He remained a few days in Junfa, visiting his cousin, Mr. Homer Harris, who is employed at the Santa Fe Hospital of this city. Mrs. Maude Yates and her sister, Miss Irma Powell have returned from Oklahoma, where they went to attend the funeral and burial of their mother, Mrs. Alice Powell, who moved away a few weeks ago. Mr. Howard Berry spent a few days in Denver, last week, shopping for Xmas. The Stewards Aid met with Miss Pearl Barnett on East Sixth. Dec 8. Wedding bells ring gaily for Miss Lucille Johnson of Garden City, Ks. and Mr Victor Tyler. La Junta, Colo., who were united in marriage by Rev. Mathis of the Hubbard Chapel A. M. E. Church, Saturday, 10. Mr. Tyler is a very prominent woman man of this city, being a leader in the women's behalf circles. He is also employed by the Santa Fe R. R. Shops, as painter in the painting department. His Johnson has a large circle of filen- and mar borders to hear more bells, weding bells, soon. --- The Negro Star—For the good of the People 1000 Agents 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 DIPARTMENT of the Star Hair Grower Mtr. 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Officers of the Smoky Hill River Missionary Baptist District Association and its Auxiliary Conventions: ASSOCIATION PROPER: Moderator.....Rev. G. T. Italmey 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 93, Emporia Rec. Sec.....Sister Easie D. Bryant 330 N. 2nd, Salina SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. President.....Sister O. E. Jackson 420 S. Cottage Ave. Salina. Vice Pres.....Sister Maude Curtis Abilene, Kansas. Rec. Sec.....Sister Emma Tyler 907 N. Elm, Abilene. BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION CONVENTION. President ..... Bro. O. W. Gary Abilene, Kansas. AUXILIARY MISSIONS CONTION President....Sister Lois Vera Grimes 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 1000 Agents JACKSON & COMPANY AMBULANCE In hours of bereavement, we to handle all details rendered LICENSED EMBALME Arrangements are incomple THE PERSONAL SEN Abner B. Ja Phone Mkt. 4310 COPELAND REAL ESTATES HOMES MKT. 7.84 The Women's Home and Foster Mission Circle met with Mrs. G. H. being very pleasant time was had. Mission Circle is preparing great things for the future. 615 W. 10th St. Junction City Gen. Sec.....Lewis N. Grimes Gen. Music Director.....Sister Geraldine Bryant Hudson, 330 N. 2nd. St. Salina, Kansas EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS. Main Body Monday at 7:30 o'clock p. m., and one hour during the session except, Sunday. Second Day, Tuesday, Sunday School Convention. Third Day, Wednesday, Baptist Young Peoples Union 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 Baptist Church, Manhattan, Kansas, Rev. J. H. Bruce, Pastor. Send all bazar pieces for State and District Work to sister J. B. Devine, 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, Kansas SUNDAY*SCHOOL CONVENTION. Sister Viola Robinson, 8th & Yuma Manhattan, Kansas Mannhattan, Kansas Sister Alberta Payne, 519 W. 13th S.t. Junction City, Kansas. B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION. Sister S. Hampton, East 7th Street. Abillene, Kansas Sister Lois 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. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. Officers of the Southeast 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. 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Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Convention convenes Tuesday be- forth 4th Lord's Day in July; President.....Mrs. Mary Dial 1015 N. Broadway, Pittsburg. Vice President.....Mrs. Clara Brown 106 E. Pine St. Cherokee General Sec. ..... 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, 615 S. 23rd St. Parsons. Vice President..Mrs. Bessle Metcalf Cherryvale, Kans. General Sec..Miss Bertha Robinson Cherryvale, Kans. Treasurer.....Mrs. M. Lvle. Chetopa B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION. President.....$Rev. Wm. Thomas Cherryvale, Kans. Vice President..Miss Ruby Meachem 2414 Morton, Parsons District Supervisor.....S. S. Hester 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.....Rev. H. Hopkins Pittsburg, Kans. Gen. Sec.....Rev. J. P. Williams, Route 5, Parsons. Treasurer.....S. M. Archie 902 W. 13th St., Coffeyville Instructor.....Rev. P. D. Skinner, D. D. Coffeyville, Kans. Convenes Monday before Fourth Lord's Day in July. YOUNG LADIFS DISTRICT CON. (Auxiliary to S. S. Con.) President.....Mrs. E. M. Wyatt 403 S. 13th St., Independence. S. S. Convention, B. Y. P. U., Convention and Young Ladies Convention convenes Tuesday, Wednesday. SAYERS PASTURIZED M Wichita's Pride " Thursday and Friday before the 2nd Lord's Day in June. Officers of the Northeastern District Missionary Baptist and its Auxiliary Conventions Moderator..... Rev. Chas. Favors 1608 Holman St., Joseph, Mo. Vice Moderator..... Rev. M. Houston 308 South 9th St., Hiawatha, Kans. Gen. Sec..... Cora J. James Box 236 Tonganoxie, Kans. Box 236 Tonganoxie, Kans. Treasurer.....Rev. B. J. Davidson 423 N. 6th St., Leavenworth, Kans. Auditor.....Rev. W. L. Shook K. V. S. Topeka, Kans. R. V. S. Topeka, 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 Convention, Mrs. Wm. Smothers, 1016 North 10th, Atchison, Kans. President, Sunday School Convention, 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 See'y.....Rev B. L. Marchav 1009 Wabash Ave. Wichita. Treasurer.....Rev. J. E. Douglas 1204 Cleveland, Wichita. AUXILIARIES AND PRESIDENTS S. School.....Mrs. Mae W. Buckner Pratt, Kansas. Sr. B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Carrie Anderson 1214- Monley, Wichita 1150 Waukant, WI. M. & D. Union.....Rev. C. E. Woods Arkansas City. THE NEGRO STAR OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BAPISTER 1241 Wabash Avenue ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY H. T. SIMS, En W. S. Moore B. H. Neely, 1645 Ohio Ave.—D. 37 Miss L. Covington, 601 N. Water St. Entered as second class matter. Wichita, under the act of March 3, 1 SUBSCRIPT One Year Six Months Three Months One Month The writer or any article must published. Write on one side of paper matter for publication—Notify us a paper. Articles reaching the office appear in the next issue. Let your one side of the paper. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION AND AUXS. 1211 Wabash Avenue telephone Market 3103 ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS H. T. SIMS, Enitor and Publisher. W. S. Moore ... Assistant Editor B. H. Neely, 1465 Ohio Ave.-D. 3793-M. 6500 ... Advertising Agent Miss L. Covington, 501 N. Water St. M. 1605 ... Local Edress Entered as second class matter. June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Wichita, under the act of March 3, 1879. the writer or 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 than Wednesday morning will appear in the next issue. Let your articles be brief, to the point and on one side of the paper. CITY ITEMS Editor H. T. Sims and family were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Payne, last Sunday, where an enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mrs. Daisy Underwood Phoenix and baby of Newton, spent Sunday, sister, Mrs. Sam Oliver and husband. Mrs. Butler and son Jr., of Newton, spend Sunday, with Miss Sims. Mr. D. C. Chisolm and Mr. Frank Cambell were business callers of the week. Business brought Rev. B. L. Marchent this wav Tuesday. Mr. Jno. McBride of Newton, was in the city, during the week on a business trip. The St. Paul A. M. E. S. S., will have their Xmas Tree and exercises Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. "Yuletide Memories," a cantata will be rendered by the members of the choir at 5 o'clock, Xmas morning. Special services also at 11 a. m. and at 8 o'clock p. m. Miss Dorothy Odell left Friday to spend the holidays with her parents in Topeka. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson of Abilene, are Xmas shopping in the City, house guests of Dr. and Mrs. Briley. Mrs. Johnson is a sister of Dr. Briley. Mrs. Amos Tyler of Abilene was a Wichita visitor and called at the office. Miss A. L. is giving the girls a hot time with Mr. H. K. Miss M. T. is certainly gaining some recognition since she won being the most popular and best looking girl in town in her white cap and sweater to match. Can you imagine Miss E. P. giving up Mr. J. R.? We are wondering what Miss M. M. is doing since Mr. D. C. left. Mr. J. A. is yet two-timing Miss H. B. with Miss I. C. Miss L. J. feels very necessary in H. S. this year. We suppose it is because she is Senior. Say Mr. A. D. don't hold your head go high, when walking down the halls. it is good not to look too low, but be on the level with the rest of us. Miss M. J. is giving Miss V. G. a hot race for Mr. W. H. Miss V. G. is some popular in her Russian boots. Mr. T. F. you can not help being proud of Miss L. H. becoming a member of he national honor society. We are all proud of you miss L. H. Miss A. P. is some popular with the lockers. THE SHEPHERD'S VISION Under the direction of Miss Mildred Griffin, the New Hope Baptist Sunday School presented the Pageant, "The Shepherd's Voice" Wednesday evening at the prayer service. It was well staged and splendidly presented by a group of Young People. The Sunday School had a project of supplying wearing apparel and bedding for three families whose homes needed cheering at this time of year. These families represented 19 children who are not having a the community and the members of fair chance in life. The friends in the church responded in a very splendid way to the appeal. In addition to these gifts the different classes of the Sunday School responded with useful gifts. The altar was covered with gifts from those who filled with the Christ spirit, tried to make three families and 19 children happy. GOING OVER BIG GOING OVER BIG The Security Insurance is going over in a big way. Business is growing so much so, that the Company has authorized establishment of a "Branch" Office which is now located up stairs in the Van Lue building, 628 1/2 N. Main St. More-over the Company has employed two other agents: Mr. Williams, 1327 Cleveland who is proving to be a live-wire in this field; and Mr. M. Livingston, the old reliable. Mrs. Jewel Brown is becoming very efficient in the Insurance business. It seems to be her world. Mrs. Collins has made good with the Com- AT STATE CONVENTION AND AUXS. TELEPHONE MARKET WAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS Monitor and Publisher. ... Assistant Editor 1973 - M, 6500 ... Advertising Agent L. M, 1665 ... Local Editress Dr. June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at 1879. TION RATES: $1.50 .90 .50 .20 At sign name whether or not it is to be open. We reserve the right to reject any that once when you fail to receive your or articles be brief, to the point and on pany; also Mr. W. L. Walker who has made a study of the Insurance business. Mr. A. J. Love is the State Manager. He has been working for the company ever since its infancy. Of course the company has a reason for keeping him. If you are interested in Insurance and you should be—meet these agents in your home or at the office. ST. PAUL, A. M. E. CH. At the 11 a. m. services, our Pastor D. C. F. Brooks preached from Acts 4:12, "There is none other name under the heavens, whereby man can be saved, save Jesus Christ." He only is the hope of salvation for mankind. The Bible School held their session opening at the regular hour 9:30 a. m. Attendance was good. On Saturday evening the S. S. will have their Xmas Tree and Xmas Program. The meeting of the Junior Church was opened at 10:30 a. m., their attendance was good. "Training for Service," was the subject of the message delivered by Prof. Chester Johnson, was timely and instructive. The A. C. E. I league meeting was held at 7:30 p. m. Xmas baskets will be provided for the old members of the church by the members of the Junior Church. Mary Talbert Branch Miss Mary Lue Veal of Tulsa, Okla., arrived in the city Sunday evening, and is living at the Y. W. C. A. The members of the Mother's Club gave a Christmas Tree Thurs., after 66 girls and boys were invited to a Christmas Tree at the Y. Thursday evening. G. L. A. CLUB NOTES The members of the Club met on Tuesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Mitt Jones. They were favored in having as "guest att. Rev. Thos. Denby of Little Rock, Ark., Episcopal Bishop, who made a splendid talk that was highly enjoyed. He especially emphasized the need of developing personality and individuality. Names were drawn for the exchange of gifts by the members. An elegant luncheon was served. They will hold their meeting next week with Mrs. B. L. Marchant. Leavenworth Kansas INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. B. J. Davidson, Pastor Sunday Dec. 18, 1927. The Sunday School lesson was wonderfully discussed. The Pastor made a brief review Sister Bernard is our Superintendent. Rev. Davidson preached both at morning and night, which was enjoyed by all. No church can progress without a spiritual leader. We find in Rev. Davidson a Christian gentleman; he is a father to his children. Busy Workers' Club met at 2:30 o'clock. Opening song, "The Star Spangled Banner." Prayer by Miss Helen Reece. Mrs. Bright, acting President, President being ill. The children rendered a lovely program. Rev. Davidson was present and well pleased with same. The Leavenworth Choral Club rendered splendid recital at Bethel A. L. Church, Thursday night, Dec. 15. They will sing at the Interstate Literary Meeting in Topeka, Dec. 28, and 29. B. Y. P. U., was well attended at 1st Baptist Church, Broadway and Seneca Sts. Key, Anthony preached a wonderful sermon. Night services were well attended. All churches in the city extend a coronal welcome to everyone to join them in their efforts for a cheerful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Let the New Year find us all in Peace and Harmony, striving to be prosperous throughout the year. Sunday services, with Rev. Frederick Joran, Pastor, were well attended. The Emergency Club is reporting for Thanksgiving dinner presenting check to the Stewards Dept., for $40.00, and to Trustees for $15.0. Finance for the day was over $95.00 in all departments. Special Christmas Service will be held at 12 o'clock midnight. Saturday. The choir will furnish special music and the Pastor will preach. At the morning service, Sunday, Christmas Day, the Presiding Elder, Rev. W. T. Oatborne of Kansas City will preach. Rev. L. V. Clark of the local C. M. E. Church will preach the Communion Sermon at 3 o'clock, and the Presiding Elder will preach again at night. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Holiday Greetings Always as Christmas approaches we think of the Kindness and Courtesy of our Many Friends. The Coming Holiday Season affords us welcome opportunity to express our sincere appreciation of your patronage.— WITH all good wishes for you and yours the coming year—The Toggery. MAY your rides be unnoledest in the year 1928—Houston Bicycle Shop XMAS good wishes for your patronage for serviceable gifts to your fi- enes—l'Massman's Apron Shop. MUCH joy and happiness attend your leaving the old year for the new Steel Hardware Company WE have striven to please you and feel grateful that you seem pleased with our service—Whitlocks Market WE will serve you as faithfully in 1928 with as much appreciation as in 1927—Southwestern Electrical Co. TIDINGS of great joy be yours today and tomorrow—The Model MAY Christmas cheer undaunted be with you and yours—Reinhardt Xmas Spirit would be incomplete if we failed to send this tho't to you—Nossaman Hardware Company WE did our best to please you this year—We are striving to do better next year—With hearty good wishes—North End Meat Market LET us wish you future happiness while we've done our best to make you comfortable—Leslie Furniture Co. The Harmony Quartet of Lansing St. Pris. entertained on Dec. 14, 15, at the Corn and Apple Show, which has been in session more than 8 days at the City Hall, we are always proud of these boys because they are called on and can sing-anywhere and at any time if you have not heard them, try to hear them. Miss Armenth Hayden from Washington, D. C., is visiting her parents in the city; she has now joined the Independent Baptist Church Chorus in their Xmas Pageant. Mrs. Willie McFarland of this city is visiting her mother in Little Rock. Mrs. Mattle Tombs spent the week end in Kansas City. Mrs. Leone Hill, 520 Cheyenne St. is on the sick list; but is improving. Mr. Richard Dixon, 1013 Ottawa St., who has been ill for some time, is some better. Mrs. Katie Gentry was foud dead Saturday, Dec. 17, in her bed at her daughter's home, a t 619 Pottawatomie St. She leaves to mourn, a host of relatives and friends. Mr. William Carter died at his residence on Dakota St., after a long illness. Pvt. Walter Rome sang in Kan. C., on Dec. 16, and made a big hit with the white people. The G. S. S. Colored Det. Club. is planning on having a joyful Xmas. If you are in Leavenworth, pay them a visit if you go to the club once you will go again. The boys always see to it that visitors are well entertained. Don't fail to meet Capt. Buster Martin and Pvt. Frank D. Philips. The G. S. S. Det. No. 2 orchestra played in Liberty, Mo., Dec. 18. They were accompanied by a large number of their comrades on the trin. Fyt. Bruce Smith is going to be the guest of his mother in law, during Xmas holidays in Kansas City. Pvt. J. S. Livingston, Reporter. Ottawa News. BETHANY CHAPEL CHURCH Bethany Chapel S. S., opened at the usual hour, 3 p. m. A review of all lessons studied this year, was conducted by the Pastor, Rev. Favors. The class making the largest number of points will receive presents Christmas Day. At the 11 o'clock service, Rev. Favors selected as a text Malachi 2:6; subject, "The Saints of Old." This THE Season's Greetings from The —Wichita Gas Company BEST wishes for prosperity the coming year—Tiner & Sons SUCCESS and good health be yours today—Silddaugh Hardware MANY returns of a lovely Holiday well spent—Seidenbachs WE are glad of an opportunity to express our appreciation for your patronage—Squire Furniture Co. IN Yuletide Spirit we close the year with much success for you future prosperity—Orr's Book Store EVERY good wish with thanks for past courtesies—Wichita Brush Co. MERRY Christmas to all who have contributed to our success in word, thought or deed, if we have pleased you tell others. if not tell us—Central Coal & Coke Company... GLADLY we extend the Season's greetings—Alexander Lumber Co. ACCEPT our gratefulness for your patronage this year, and as we wish you much success for your future, we solicit your future trade with us—Mid Central Fish Company. WE are glad of this opportunity to thank you for past favors and ask your future support and may you enjoy the Christmas joys, and happy New Year—Jenkins Music Store ALL those advertising with us from time to time, Send their Xmas Good Wishes and will appreciate your future patronage. was an inspiring message. At the evening service the text selected was Jonah 1:6. We were made to understand that when God calls one out of darkness into light, He means for one to go. Also God expects us to be shining lights for Him and when we refuse to take a stand for Him, we call forth the just wrath of God, as God has a specific work for each person to do. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. The church history period was a review of the work covered the past two months; Group 3 had charge and we listened to an excellent program. The community was shocked Sunday morning at the sudden passing of Mrs. Joanna Hicks at 5 a.m. immediately after reaching the Santa Fe station where she has been employed nine years. Mrs. Hicks has been a resident of Ottawa since she was six month's old. A daughter, Miss Blanice Hicks, teacher in Topeka and a son is employed in the post office at Los Angeles. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church with Rev. Enyard, officiating. Deacon Litt Edwards is on the sick list. Rev. Wm. Enyard will drive to St. Joseph, this week and will bring his mother home to attend the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. John Holbert of Atchison, will spend Christmas in Ottawa, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holbert. Messrs Frank Holbert, Harold Hicks, Mrs. Almeta Wilson and children, Frederick and James Merle, spent Sunday in Kansas City. The St. Paul A. M. E. Church will have a S. S. Program and Xmas Tree Saturday night; preaching service, at 5 a.m. Sunday evening and a banquet, Monday evening 50c a plate. Rev. Wm. Enyard is pastor. On the Bethany Baptist Calendar for Christmas week are the following; week are the following items; Saturday evening S. S. Program and Xmas Tree; Sunday 5 a.m. Preaching Service; 6:30 n.m. Christmas Program by B. Y. P. U.; 8 p. m. a. Cantata. Senior Choir: Monday evening annual B. Y. P. U., revoft and public treat, Thursday evening; the Mission Circle's 23rd Anniversary Celebration and Watch Meeting, Saturday night, Dec. 31st. PEACOCK ROCK SPRINGS COAL "It All Burns Up" LUMP $13.00 NUT 12.00 And All Other Kinds of Good Coal CENTRAL COAL & COKE CO 826 East Central Market 300 "THE CENTRAL ON CENTRAL." Cherryvale News Notes BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH Rt. Wm. Thomas, Pastor. Sunday being a very cold day, a cold number was set to all service, considering. S. S. 0.50 opened by Supt. Review soon taught by teachers and Pastor Thomas. Morning service 11:30; after short devotion, Pastor Thomas delivered a Missionary Sermon (this being mission day) from 1 Peter 11-24, "The treatment of Christ—With its Experimental and Practical Influences." B. Y P. U. 5:15 opening by Study Course Conductor, "What Baptists Believe," taught by Rev. J. S. King, lesson taught sectionally by 4 teachers. Afterwhich, Group No. 3 of the Maple Street Baptist Church, Independence, rendered for Group No. 3 of Cherryvale as this was the 3rd Sunday; A very strong and highly appreciated Missionary Program which was enjoyed by all. We thank Independence to the highest; Group No. 3 received high honors. Night worship: Devotion led by Sisters Roberson and Daniels. Pastor Thomas matched from Joshua 2:11-15, entitled "Choice." The B. Y. P. U. is giving a big banquet free for the Union as a whole Tuesday nite of Christmas. Everybody invited to come and fill up. Mr. Dennis Roberson, Todd Ratcliff were Independence, visitors, Saturday evening. Mr. Ross Reed had the misfortune to break a bone in his ankle last week we wish him an early recovery. Mrs. (grandma) Jane Claggett of Coffeyville, mother of Mrs. Clara Daniels, is visiting her daughter and son for an indefinite time. Mrs. Jennie Hinkston was an Independence, business visitor. Mrs. Bessie Metcalf was a business visitor in Independence. Mr. Silas Burgess is on the sick list. Mrs. Anna Hill left Sunday for Ft. Scott, to visit relatives, for an indefinite time. Miss Beatrice Wheaton who has been in Kansas City, finishing up her nurse training is now at home for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Mary Bray is indisposed. Mrs. Betty Walker is suffering a seizure of hoarseness. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Neal' who has been on the sick list is improving. The West Side Emb. Club of Independence. will hold their Christmas Party at the home of Mrs. E. J. Brooks, 419 S. 19th St. Thursday afternoon. Dec. 22, 1927. Mrs. Jewel Bryon, Press., Mrs. Cleo Pruitt, Sec. R. WHEATON, Rep. "THE DIME MAN" FOR 10 CENT WANTS BARBECUE SPECIALIST 511 N. Main St. Wichita, Kansas SAFETY FIRST Give Yourself or Child a Musical Education for a lasting Xmas Gift Nobody can steal from you what is placed your head. THE BESTCHRISTMAS GIFT You can give, is Planp, Voice or Violin; and the best insurance in which you can insure yourself will be "THE MUSICAL WAY" "THE MUSICAL WAY" It will give Independent Investment. Be sure to enroll with the Right and Safest Teacher—"DOROTHY SIMS" The Right Place—Coleridge-Taylor (391 Wahash Avenue) Phone D. 1035-J. Call for the Music Teacher—ENROLL NOW FOR 1924. When you are Thinking of Buying a Home, Just think of us. We can Locate you most Anywhere In the City at a Very Low Price. Come Journey With Us and We will do thee good. THE LLOYD REALTY CO. Mkt, G581 923 Ohio Ave. FOR WORK FOR WORK OF ANY KIND OF REPAIR OR PAINTING. OF PATCHING OR ROOFING. Cail Douglas 673 M. LIVINGSTON. FOR SALE NO CHAIN IS STRONGER THAN ITS WEAKEST LINKS. LINK YOURSELF WITH A SQUARE MAN FOR A SQUARE CRAWFORD CRAWFORD REALTY COMPANY 6001 N. Main St. Market, $253 10th Blk. Mathewson. 4 rooms, pratically new. Gas. electric. 2 lots. Price $2500.00. Cash $125.00 Per Mo. $25.00. 10th Blk. Mathewson. 4 rooms, new, hrd wood floors, gas, electric. Popular prices and terms to right party. 8th Blk. Cleveland. 5 rooms, bath, 2 lots. Price $2200.00. Cash $150.00. 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