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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol. 20, No. 48, ONE WHO THINKS I have been thinking; but have not reached a conclusion. Will some one who is thinking: thinking along the line of Race progress, help me reach a conclusion? Is it a fact that our Negro physicians here in Wichita, are inferior to the Negro physician and surgeon in other states and cities? Or, are they, asleep at the switch. They surely believe in advancement along all subjects of the profession, which they represent. I am wondering how they hope to advance, if they recognize the white physician, and surgeon as their superior, regardless of experience. It seems to me that it is time for us as a race group, to begin creating things that bespeak for our progress. We should not continue to be parasites. Thousands of opportunities are around us, waiting for our grasp. We are not thinking; if we are, we are inactive. We spend thousands of dollars in enterprises operated by the other fellow, who refuses us a job. Yet we continue to educate our children in everything educational, and lose sight of the main object—A Job. We have experienced brick masons, carpenters, mechanics, engineers, clerks, lawyers, doctors, rusicians, nurses, in fact, we have sons and daughters prepared to do anything that they are called upon to do. Are They Called? Oh Why haven't we a hospital here for our group? We support our churches, our Y. W. C. A., our Y. M. C. A., our Children's Home. These are debits. A hospital, if a debit to start with, would not be one long; very soon it would be an asset. If our doctors are not prepared to care for us in a hospital, they surely are not prepared to care for us in our homes; and they should return to school, and finish preparation; and if they are prepared, they ought to wake up. I want my son to prepare himself to compete with any other man engaged in the same line of work or profession, and I for one, believe my job is incomplete when I give him an education; it is mine to help make a place for him. It is our doctor's duty, if the authorities refuse to place them on equality with all doctors connected with the hospitals, by allowing them to do anything that is to be done in the hospitals, to get names of our own. Our ministers are not allowed to pastor white churches, it matters not how strong they are; but we have our own churches for them to pastor. We we our own Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. for those who have prepared to be secretaries. We have our own drug stores for our druggists; why not have our own hospital for our surgeons and nurses? Why not have our own steam laundry, bakery, and shoe stores. We are not going to cut wearing shoes, eating bread and keeping our clorothes clean. Something ought to be done. (See next issue of The Negro Star) A THINKER. Independence Notes MAPLE STREET BAPT. CHURCH. Sunday School was opened by Supt. Flater W. G. Proctor, with many members on time. Everyone is very much interested in our airship journey. The Clariton is still in the lead, but the nighaleigh is gaining rapidly. The total attendance of S. School was 85. At 11 o'clock, devotionals were conducted by the deacons and the Junior Choir. After which Rev. Wilson; an evangelist, was introduced by Rev. Teal, who gave us a lesson on "Greatness." He said, to become great, one must humble himself and do service. The message was enjoyed by all and many will be helped by his advice. At 6:30 Senior B. Y. P. U. was opened by Pres. Bro. J. Lenon; after view by leader, Sister L. K. Porter Group No. 4, of Cherryvale, rendered a Missionary Program. It was used a wonderful program and was given the grade 85 per cent. Many visitors were present with us during the Union hour. Among whom were, Rev. Wilson, Rev. W. C. Woodley of the city and Bro. Dennis Roberson, President of Cherryvale Union. At 8:20 evening devotions were conducted by Senlor Choir. Rev. Woodley preached an enlightening sermon on "The Sign of the Times." Rev, Wilson made some timely remarks on this wonderful topic. Sister Hickles is still ill. Sister Ruth Prunt is improving. WILDA VANDEFORD. Reporter. WHITE SOUTHERNER TELLS WHY NEGRO GOES NORTH (N. A. C. P.) NEW YORK, Feb. 24—With a plea to the white South to "Let's stop being stupid!" Howard Snyder, a white resident of Mississippi, writing in the March Number of Plain Talk, (223 Varick St., New York City,) tells why the Negro is leaving the South and distributing himself over the nation. First, Mr. Snyder cites the one-crop system of cotton raising with its exhaustion of the soil, the poverty and indebtedness of tenants who are not recognized as part of the community and are constantly tempted to move about in the effort to better themselves. "Add to all this the lynchings, mistreatment of many Negroes, and considering the fact the field Negro of the South is a primitive creature desperately afraid of the dreaded Ku Klux, we have another reason for the vast migration of Negroes from the Sunny South. Almost any day, we read of some benighted Negro reasant being hunted down or shot by a posse. That the South could expect these same benighted people to remain with her and uncomplainingly endure all this when a twenty-dollar bill will carry a man away from it, passes my understanding." Mr. Snyder points out that even in the South it is now becoming understood that the race problem is not merely local.-He writes: "With the Negro Press everywhere, increasing its circulation, and such for-reaching organizations as The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People forking through its local organizations in every community to uphold the rights of the Negro and demand that justice be given him and urge that Negro children everywhere attend elementary schools, the race problem is by no means confined to the South." "The South has made a "gross blunder," continues Mr. Snyder, in trying to "keep the nigger down" and in depriving Negroes of good schools. He reports that the South is "both amazed and desperately worried" over the departure of its best labor supply and that many white men are being forced into the ranks of common labor. "As for the South's trying to persuade itself, that the Negroes who had lived in bondage and debt slavery would come back like the prodigal son of old, "The facts are that they aren't doing it and they won't" The South, in Mr. Snyder's belief, will have to meet Northern attraction, to the Negro by giving him schools, good wages, justice, "and all those many and complex things that go to make up life in civilized America." Y. H. C. A. NOTES Secretary Hutcherson of Water St Branch Y. M. C. A., with 15 boys, went to Langston University, for the State Older Boys' Conference. The "University Men and Langston Varity furnished the game for the conference. (Basket Ball) Langston, 10 Wichita 20. Mr. R. W. Bullock went with the boys into Oklahoma, where he will spend a week, and then be on his way. Enroute home, the team stopped at Hennessay, and played Dunbar. Wichita 25. Dunbar 13. R, W, Bullock, Secretary, National Council Y, M, C, A., Coloeed Men's Department has been in this area for one week. On Saturday he addressed the Sedgwick County Older Boys' Conference at Goddard. On Sunday, he spoke to a meeting of men and boys at 3:30, under auspices of the Water Street Branch, Y, M, C, A., at 7:30 he filled the pulpit at the United Presbyterian Church. On Tuesday, he went to Newton, to address a Father and Son Banquet; and to Winfield for High School assembly and Hi-Y. From Wichita, he went to Oklahoma, where he will spend a week, stimulating the work of the Hi-Y Clubs. WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Mar. 2, 1928. AN APPEAL The First Quarterly Board Meeting of Northeastern District and her Auxiliaries will convene with the Second Baptist Church of Elwood, Kansas, March 6, 1928. Reverend David Favors, Pastor, BRETHREN: CHRISTIAN GREETINGS We pray that the Lord has prospered you in your field of endeavor this year and that you have a greater vision of Kingdom Work. The churches and each auxiliary are urged to report your full quotas at this meeting for the 1st and 2nd Board Meeting. The District is now in the arrears with its Missionary obligations, and the Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Christian Workers are asked to contribute to every department of our work. The obligations are many and the laborers are few. Every pastor is requested to be present at this meeting and remain until the close. Missionary Societies are urged to send $5.00 quarterly from your Circles, Sunday Schools, and B. Y. P. U., your full amount. Ministers and Deacons pay your 25c quarterly into the Minister's and Deacons Union. Rally! Rally! Rally! to every call. Churches, send Board Members, representing the different boards (and pay their expenses) that the Church through them may become more fully instructed as to your Church obligation in the District. LEADER, PLAN YOUR WORK. WORK YOUR PLANS. Bring your Hymn Book, Bible and Note Book to this meeting. An instructive programme has been arranged for your edification and inspiration. We stand at the threshold of a great-spiritual, awakening. Who is prepared to answer the call? Your in Christian Service. YOUNG IN CHRISTIAN SERVICE. REV. B. J. DAVIDSON, Moderator, CQRA J. JAMES, Corres. Secretary. Wellington Notes. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH William McIlveen, Pastor. Services were well attended Sunday, Feb. 26th. Sunday School opened at 10 a.m. Sister Beatrice Hunter, acting Supt. A beautiful lesson was enjoyed by all. Supt. of School, Sister Chas. Clark, was reported ill, but we are glad she is convalescent. Sister Bernice Ballard, was sick; she is out again and at her post as organist. The Ladies' committee is putting on a cooked food sale, March 2nd. At 8 o'clock, the pastor brought the message from text, "And Killed the Prince of Life Whom God Hath Raised From the Dead; Whereof, We Are Witnesses." Acts 3:15. Mr. Russell Berry came forward and united with the church. Sunday, March 4th is Rally Day. Let's put the program over. Ottawa News. All services were good and well attended at Bechany Chapel, Sunday. There was one addition at the morning service and two candidates were appointed at the evening service. Under the leadership of Pastor Favors, Bethany Chapel is well organized for work and is working. The Semper Fidelis Club will make their first public appearance Thursday night when they will entertain the public with a musical and literary program. Mrs. I. M. Hughes is confined to her home with an attack of flu. A tea was given Tuesday p. m. at the home of Mrs. Wesley Camper by the Northeast Division of the Senior Mission Circle. The Junior Mission had supper at church Saturday evening, Mrs. Alveta Wilson was a guest. Rev. P. D. Skinner, a former pastor of Bethany Chapel, will preach at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church Thursday and Friday nights. Ottawa people always enjoy hearing Rev. Skinner. Mrs. Wm. Fisher of Oliyet returned home, 'sunday, after a short visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Perry Lewis. Mrs. Madge Moore left Sunday for Kansas City, Mo., where she will make an indefinite visit with her aunt, Miss Addie Glasple. The Senior Mission Circle of Bethany Baptist, was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Geo. Lewis. NOTICE!! Those wishing to enter the National Popularity Contest, phone Mrs. Mollie S. Fines, D. 401. The winner will get a round trip to Washington, D. C. to attend the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. There will be other prizes given, also. RACE RELATIONS MEETINGS-WHAT THEY SHOULD BE This question of race relations remains ever a most vexing and perplexing one. So many ideas, suggestions, recommendations and what not are offered for the proper solution of the race problem and therefore for the bettering of racial relations, that we are kept befuddled as to which method is the best, or the most feasible. At the last Race Relations Meeting held in this city, however, the suggestion put forth by Rev. James B. Adams of Concord Baptist Church, seemed to us the most significant and the most calculated to bring about a finer racial record than any we have previously had called to our attention. Rev. Adams idea may not be original with him, but certainly at this time, it is most propitious to present it as he has already done. It is the opinion of Rev. Adams, and one in which we can concur with him, that it is useless to hold Race Relations Meetings at which white and colored speakers engage in the usual courtesies and exchanges of the same platitudes—assurances of mutual friendship and brotherhood, when what is especially needed are Race Relations Meetings which are attended by white and colored people alike, and this if possible on a fifty-fifty basis. As we examine this idea we can readily see that our Race Relations Meetings hertofore have been decidedly one-sided affairs, because we have taken the initiative in promoting the meetings, and securing white speakers who could always reassure us, as, to the fundamental humanity of all people and of their eventual coming together, whereas what we really have wanted is something entirely different. Two or three white people mingling with two hundred colored people will do little to establish a better rapport between the two groups, but one hundred white people and one hundred colored people who meet on a common ground for mutual purposes can not help but recognize and evaluate and appreciate the essential humanity of one another. We want more Race Relations Meetings, but let them be true racial intermingling. Only in this way will they accomplish the purpose for which they were started. Clipping by W. L. Hutcherson. M. B. Talbert Y.W.C.A. There will be a cooked food sale at the Y. W. C. A. Saturday March 3. Plenty of good things to eat. Dinner will be served at 12:30. The Hospitality Committee met Thursday, Feb. 23rd; Mrs. Ruby I. Jones, chairman; Mrs. Ruby Holbrooks, vice chairman and Mrs. Priscilla Williams, secretary. The members are: Mrs. Leola Payne, Mrs. Ida Gravelly, Mrs. Beulah Woodard and Miss Minnie Harper. The Religious Education Committee met Saturday. Plans for the spring program were discussed. A series of lectures will be offered to the public. The time will be announced later. The next Vesper will be in the form of a Consecration Service. The following are members of the committee: Mrs. I. F. Bates, chairman; Mrs. J. W. Thompson, vice; Mrs. Robt. F. Strother, secretary; Mrs.Wm. Mcleveen, Mrs. Carrie Anderson, Mrs. Henrietta Gist, Mrs. Wood and Mrs. B. W. Crawford. The Membership Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 27. The committee is attempting to get at least one hundred new members during the month of March. All delinquent members are urged to renew. Mrs. Jessie Carter is chairman; Mrs. Susie Mayo, vice; Mrs. Hattle Lewis, secretary. The members are: Mrs. Floyd Crouch, Mrs. Bettie Cooper, Mrs. Savannah Owens, Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Chas. Williams. The Health Committee met Tuesday evening. Mrs. Homer Perry is chairman; Miss Josephine Butler, has charge of the Wednesday Baby clinic. Miss Hiahawtha Brown is recreation chairman and will conduct recreation hour for grade school girls at the Y. W. C. A., on Saturday afternoons at 3 o'clock. Other members of the committee are; Miss Edna Lannigan, Mrs. Ida Ballance and Miss Myrtle Hurst, Mrs. Perry has charge of the High School Basket Ball Team. The Finance Committee met at the Branch Tuesday, Feb. 27th. Miss Bella Taylor, National Girl Reserve Secretary, New York City, will visit the Talbert Branch, March 2, 3. 4. She will speak to all Girl Reserve Advisors at Central Associ- JUST KIDS—Time Novelist By A. C. Carter PLEASE MOM WITH ME DEP INTO DEP WITH YOU—I'M HAVEN TERRIBLE BAD DREAMS! 9 INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CO. (Industrial News Bureau) Wider roads are everywhere in demand. Increased traffic on our public highways makes wiser roads a prime essential, and public officials who fail to take this vital fact into the reckoning make a mistake. According to a writer in the Memphis Commercial Appeal, "road widening has become a definite policy in several states in which the automobile registration is high;" one of these states has been adding strips of paving from three to six feet to some of its roads; another is placing along its roads lateral extensions of from twelve to eighteen feet, and these widening policies are particularly to be noted in metropolitan areas around some of the larger and more important cities of the country. Narrow roads do not take care of the traffic, and besides, they are more dangerous than roads of wider types. ation, Friday evening March 2. All Branch Advisors will meet in conference with Miss Taylor, Saturday, March 3, at 11 o'clock.. The Girl Reserves will entertain her at an informal tea at the Y. W. C. A., Sunday, March 4, at 3 o'clock. The Hospitality Committee will cooperate. The Employment and Industrial Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 29. Mrs. Emma Peterson is chairman; Mrs. Florence Evans, vice and Mrs. Rannavalona is secretary. Mrs. Dupree and Miss Novella McDonald are also members of the committee. Leavenworth Kansas INDEPENDENT BAPT. CHURCH REV. B. J. DAVIDSON, PASTOR Sunday, Feb. 26, the S. S. opened at 10 a. m. Supt. present. Lesson well explained; reviewed by Pastor. 11 a. m. devotion. Pastor chose for text Matt. 27:4. "I have sinned." He used for subject, "Confession." Every heart was made glad as he talked with us. B. Y. P. U, well attended at 6:30. An enjoyable lesson, well explained. Evening service at 8 p.m. was well attended. Pastor brought a burning message. The Busy Workers' Club met in their regular meeting at 2 p.m; had a very successful meeting. The United Peace Workers' Club met Monday night, Feb. 27th, with the officers present, opening with song by Pastor; invitation by Chapain, Mrs. Alice Lee; had a very successful meeting: Bro. Louis Brown was elected assistant vice president, Bro. Livingston, assistant to Bro. Brown. This club is doing wonderful work for the church. Those reported sick in the city; Mrs. Daniel of Dakota St. Mrs. Sarah A. Smith, Pott. St. Mrs. Bowels St. John Hospital, Mr. Hubert of 4th St. Mrs. Pointer, Pott. St. Mrs. Geneva Brown, Miami St. Mrs. Green Moore, Pawnee St. We hope for their speedy recovery. After business meeting the Program Committee rendered a very splendid prom, consisting of Spelling Match; Mrs. Lola Crowder, Pres. and Mrs. Katie Black, Secretary. Silver Leaf Club met Saturday at the home of Mrs. Rhoda Bernard, on Ottawa St. Had a very successful meeting. Will meet next week at the parsonage. This club has changed its meeting from Sat. to Thurs. Five Cents Per Copy (Industrial News Bureau) Statistics say that from 1918 to 1926, inclusive, of the 1882 people killed in New York City, only eight were slain by men defending their own lives. Such figures do not prove that the average person does not need a pistol for defense; they may prove that existing anti-pistol laws have kept many of the 1874 victims from defending themselves. Most of the 1882 killers went free on pleas of insanity, or through frantic appeals of slobbering sentimentalists who had already robbed Innocence of the means to protect itself; for the anti-pistol laws are generally framed and urged by the elements that send flowers and dainties to rapists and murderers and who sob over the woes of the human butcher and degenerate. Indiscriminate pistol-toting may well be declared unlawful, like the possession of poisons or powerful explosives where their menace outweighs their necessity. But by no stretch of the imagination could even universal pistol-toting be as loathsome or as deadly as a law to leave Decency helpless and at the mercy of Vice. The remedy for crime does not lie in forbidding arms for legitimate use or defense, but in better execution of the laws against crime. These laws are too often nullified by hysteria that raves against the loss of life by shootings, while urging the abolishment of crime penalties, thereby making murder a fine art or a psychopathic lark. Industrial freedom is as essential to human happiness and human welfare as political freedom. Let us hope that our nation will always remain free from governmental, autocratic and dictatorial control of its industries and its workers.—William Geren, Pres. American Federation of Labor. The Meridian High Club met in regular meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 21st, with the President, Mrs. Lula Carter on Pawnee St. This club is still working earnest for the church, The Pew Day money is still coming in and is nearing $140. Next meeting at the parsonage. The Birthday Club of the choir, entertained Miss Earnie Gilliam with a birthday party at the home of her nunt, Mrs. Shelton, 2 Lynn St. from 8:30 to 10:45 p. m., Feb. 23. Guests present: Misses E. Gilliam, Myrtle Hayden, Mrs. R. Bernard, Gertrude Alfred, Messrs J. Livingston, E. Riley, Isahal Richerson, Louis Brown, C. Hakens, Millie Wilson, Mr. Wilborn if K. C. K., Dr. M. Gray. Menu: Cream, chicken fried, salad hot biscuits, Macaroni, moulded wit whipped cream, cake and coffee. After luncheon Bro. W. R. Wilson presented the present a beautiful silved set from the club. The Bible Class meets every Saturday night at the parsonage. Sunflower Church is doing fine; they have on a big financial drive; (Continued on page four) Sunday School Lesson (1) Rhy P B FITZWATER (1) Dean Moody Bible Institute of Chicago (2) 1921 Western Newspaper Union Lesson for March 4 JESUS AND THE TWELVE JESSON TOPIC—Mark 3.13-19, 6.7-13 GOLDEN TEXT—Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel unto every creature. PRIMARY TOPIC—Jesus Chosen Twelve Helpers JI NORTH TOPIC—The Twelve Apostles and Their Work. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—Jesus' Call to Service YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—The Training of the Twelve 1. The Twelve Ordained (Mark 2.111). Jesus, knowing that His earthly cancer would be cut short, made provision for the carrying forward of His work after He was gone by calling and outlining the twelve. Before doing this He spent a whole night in prayer (Luke 6:12). The burden of His prayer is indicated by what He immediately did. From among His disciples He chose twelve, whom He ordained for a twofold purpose. 1. "That they might be with Him" (v. 11). Likewise with the Lord is not only the highest privilege of a disciple but the indispensable qualification for whosoever for Him. Personal association with Jesus Christ—the interaction of personalities—the impact of life personality upon ours is the essential preparation for Christian service 2 "That He might send them forth to prunch" (v. 14, 15). To proclaim the good news of salvation to the lost world was the supreme mission of the disciples. Their essential for this mission was the endurance of the power of the Spirit — "To heal sickness and to custome devils" (v. 15). Concerning those who were to be Christ's messengers observe: (1) That twelve were ordained (v. 14). This was the beginning of the process by which the trune God was to make known His grace to the whole world, therefore He sends forth the number of men corresponding to that purpose. The number twelve is the product of the heavenly three and the earthly four indicating the purpose of the trune God to reveal Himself to the four quarters of the world (2) Their characteristics (a) Men of average ability. They were not from schools and colleges, yet men of mental capacity and efficiency. This has been the history of the Christian church. Not many noble, not many wise after the flesh are called (1 Cor. 1:20). (b) Middle ranks of society. They were not chosen from among the rich, neither from among paupers. The most efficient workers are those who are able to sympathize with the common people. (c) Diverse temperamental gifts. They were so grouped as to have impulse and leadership—reflection and questioning went together, and among them were found men of practical business ability. II. The Twelve Sent Forth (Mark 6:7 13). 1. They were sent forth in pairs (v 7). Two reasons may be assigned for this. (1) A cheering and comforting companionship for the workers. (2) Confirmation of testimony. In the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established. People would more likely believe that which was verified by two. 2. Supernatural authentication of their mission (v. 7). He gave them power over unclean spirits. He enuded them with power to work notices. In order to demonstrate their divine commission. 3. Their maintenance (vv 8-9) They were to depend wholly for their support upon the Lord who sent them. Having received the message and the power gratuitously they were to give them out in the same way (Matt. 10.9). 4. Contentment with hospitality (v. 10). According to Matt. 10:11, inquiry was to be made upon entering a city as to a reputable place to stay. Upon being directed to such a place the missionary was to be content. 5. The responsibilities of the hearers (v. 11). Judgment was to be pronounced up on those who rejected their message. 6. Their message and work (vv 12, 13). They went out and preached that men should repent. Matthew adds "the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand" (Matt. 10:7). This means that the kingdom promised to Israel was at hand, that the Messiah was present and ready to set up His kingdom. In confirmation of this message they cast out many devils, anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them. God's Overflowing Love There is such a thing as putting ourselves in the way of Gods overflowing love and letting it beat upon us till the response of love to him comes, not by struggle, not even by deliberation, but by necessity, as the echo comes when the sound strikes the rock.—Phillips Brooks. The man who is right with God doesn't have to have a big income to be happy.—F. B. Meyer. B. Y. P. U. LESSON BY REV. J. W. HAYES SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 1928. Subject: "Why Should We Study Missions?" Mark 10:15-18. We study missions because it is the program of the kingdom. The purpose of the kingdom is to make disciples through missionary activities. If we would know the message, method and purpose of mission, therefore, we must study the divine program as given in the New Testament. Its message is the Gospel, its purpose is redemption, its method is loce. The marching order of the kingdom is "GO." Go everybody, go everywhere, proclaim everybody. Faith is the means, it is the vehicle that connects man and God. It is a persuasion of the mind based on evidence, it is the evidence of things not seen. Baptism is the answer of a good conscience toward God; it is an external manifestation of an internal operation. It is by the authority of the church, it is in the name of the Trinity. The signs that followed believers were indicative of the presence and power of Christ, a fulfillment of the promise, "Lo I am with you." All things are possible to him that believeth. The evidence of His presence are just as manifest today, possibly not so literal but certainly just as pronounced. The study of Missions sincerely done will not only give the message, method and purpose of missions but the spirit, Mission, for mission is a spirit. Mission should be taught continuously from the Cradle Roll throughout all departments of the church. A special committee representing each auxiliary and the church proper should study and lead the entire church into studying mission in all its activities. Is our responsibility for the Foreign field as great as our responsibility for the local field? Should a Christian give Ten Dollars to build a Church and Ten Cents to save a Soul? Kans. Vocational School The Girl's octet appeared on program at the St. John A. M. E. Ch., Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19th. The program was under the auspices of the City Federation of Topeka, for the Douglass Fund of the National Federation. The octet was accompanied by their director, Mrs. Zenola Reeves, and Miss Bertha Roberson. The girl's octet and the boys quartet gave a program at the Central Park Christian Church, in the city of Topeka. They were accompanied by Mrs. Zenola Reeves, the music director, and assisted by Miss Bertha Roberson, who gave several readings. The K. V. S. Hi-Y Club entertained the clubs of the city of Topeka, Thursday, Feb. 16th. This was the third of the monthly get-togethers held this year and the K. V. S. club contends that it was the best. A supper was served the boys at 6:30; after which, they were addressed by Mr. R. W. Bullock, National Colored Boys Work Secretary, and by Principal Clement Richardson of the Kansas Vocational School. The clubs represented at the Get-Together were: Berryton, Highland Park, Lincoln, Topeka High, Seaman, Oakland and the Kansas Vocational School. The minstrel that the IIIY boys gave Monday night, Feb. 20th at the school, was a great success. They were directed by Mr. M. C. Bailey, their sponsor, Mrs. Zenola Reeves, and Mr. C. D. Batchlor. A number of the student body and faculty attended the Musical Duo, which was given at the St. John, A. M. E. Church, Thursday night, Feb. 23, by Mrs. Zenola Reeves and Mrs. A. W. Ross. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Clark of Lawrence, were the guests of their daughter, Miss Alice Clark, Sunday, Feb. 26th. Miss Bertha Roberson, Miss Mattie Williams and Mrs. Reeves were guests of Mrs. W. L. Wilkinson at her home on the campus, Saturday night. Feb. 18th. Misses Louise Richardson, Mildred West, Alice Clark, Mr. G. T. Bignnt and Mr. M. C. Bailey, all of K. V. S., attend a party in Lawrence, Friday. Feb. 21th, at the home of Miss Catherine Smothers. The girls octet and the boys quartet went to Kansas City, Sunday Feb. 26th and sang at the First A. M. E. Church. Among those who went from the campus, besides the octet and quartet; Prof. Richardson, Miss Louise Richardson, Mr. C. D. Batchelor, Mr. M. C. Bailey, Mr. G. T. Bryant, Mr. C. W. Seay, Mr. and Ms. J. K. Russell, Mr. W. L. Wilkinson, Mrs. G. W. 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Cartwright, of Coffeyville, "An angel in the Gospel" preached his first ser- in our hearing. He is conducting the meeting; so far there are 5 victors for baptism and 0 reclaimed. Rev. Cartwright preaches an uncompromising Gospel, One Lord, One Faith and One Baptism. The outlook for the revival is favorable for there are still sinners and back-sliders in our midst; and we ask the prayers of the righteous, and come over in Macedonia and help us. Rev. Cartwright has preached some great sermons. Sun. Feb. 19th he preached a special sermon to the mothers and at night his subject was, "A Bad Woman In Town," which was a very heart-touching sermon. By this, you will see that we are doing a litat work and can't come down. Sunday School opened promptly at 9:30 o'clock the 19th, quite a few present. Sister S. White, Supt. B. Y. P. U. was well attended, as were our other services. It began at 6 o'clock and had a wonderful discussion on he lesson with Bro. Lewis Cenn, President. SALLIE WHITE, Reporter. Cherokee News Notes. MT. ERA BAPTIST CHURCH Mt. L. F. Thompson, Pastor Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. C. A. Finney, Supt. Lesson taught by the teachers which was very inspiring. At 11 a. m. our pastor spoke from 2nd Thess. 3rd chapter, 1st verse; text, "Finally brethen, pray for us the word may have free course and be glorified." Subject: "With- yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly." B. Y. P. U. opened on time, four o'clock; President and Teachers at their places. After Lesson and Bible Drill we listened to a splendid program by class No. 2 which was very much enjoyed. Our young girls under leadership of W. Lightsey, are trying to put the program over. Evening service 6:30; devotion led by Bio. Corner. The pastor brought another message from text, "Who is my Greatest in the Kingdom of Leaven?" MOLLIE ROBERSON, Reporter. Caryvale News Notes LIMELM BAPTIST CHURCH Mission Sisters had charge of the devotion which was spiritual; a very impressive solo, "I Do, Don't You," was sung by Miss Beatrice Wheaton. Afterwhich, Pastor delivered a masterful sermon from Jonah 1:4, subject: "Stop Him In The Sea." The Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs. Sila Teal, Tues. afternoon; Business hour conducted by Pres. Stringer. Bible study by Pres. Stringer. Bible study by Pastor. After which Mrs. Emma Wheaton served a delicious luncheon, assisted by Mrs. Teal. The 3 clubs: Sons of Noah, are doing nicely under their leaders. All the children in school are wearing frowns and carrying their arms, enjoying the pleasure of having been vaccinated for small-pox epidemic here. Mrs. Bessie Green of Parson, was a Saturday visitor in Cherryvale. Mary Kior is all this week. Miss Mary Layle All Star Basket Ball team proved to be champions all the week, playing Iola, Wednesday nite, Pittsburg College team Friday nite Independence, the great team, double header; beat them all. Cherryvale, is getting to be known for its Jack Johnsons and Jeffries' upper-cuts or knock-outs by girls. Miss Mae Lett and Ernestine Burgers, Jr., High School young ladies, had the pleasure of recovering some friendly knocks by each other. Miss Ernestine was suspended from school for 3 days. Come to Cherryvale for lessons. Miss Nellie Roberson spent a few days home last week. Miss Mae Lett is somewhat indisposed. Mrs. Ida Teal and Mrs. Charles Wackliff were in Independence, Friday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brooks and boys and Mr. Brooks' brother and Mrs. L. Walker of Chanute, visited in Cherryvale, Monday evening and nite. RUTH WHEATON, Reporter Rev. S. A. Williams, D. D. Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Coffey- ville, Kansas, brought to a close, a very successful revival Tuesday nite of Second Baptist Church. We truly believe him to be inspired of God, and deeply concerned in the saliva- tion of lost souls; and through bls 2. efforts, he being directed by the Holy Spirit to preach the unadamantated truth, we feel the effects will be real in days to come. Through his inspiration we had 1 hour each evening for consecration, during the revival, which proved, thru the teaching of God's Word, songs and prayers to be very effective; many who had studied the Bible, claimed to have gained more knowledge than ever before. The explanation was given so that even children could understand. Souls were saved and others reclaimed in these meetings. Stores leaving the city, Rev. Williams organized a permanent organization known as The Bible Study Class of Second Baptist Church with the following officers: Rev. L. D. Hardman, teacher; Mrs. Estella Diggs, assistant; Mrs. Mae Howard, secretary; Mrs. Mary Nety, chapain; and Mrs. M. Christopher, usher. There was a total of 66 converts, and 27 reclaimed by letter, and on Christian experience. The converts came in ages at 7 (seven) to 70 (seventy.) Our hearts were made to rejoice greatly after having listened to a powerful sermon, subject, "Prepare to meet your God." One man was so touched by the Holy Spirit, having come forward for prayer, was so wonderfully converted, stood up and boldly admitted having been one omeanest men, but was free and willing to do anything the Lord wanted him to do. At the close of his campaign, the auditorium and lecture room was niled to its capacity; when he made his appeal to the unsaved to come forward for prayer, there were 38, (thirty-eight) men and women who waited belly to the front and stood; after the prayer, two small children remained with others and said they loved the Lord. Not only was the revival effort a success, spiritually, but also financially, having raised $210.51 (Two hundred ten Lobas and fifty-one Cents.) WATCH TOWER NOTES WTN "Who does God's work will get God's pay How long may seem the day How long may be the way How long may seem the day However weybe the way Though powers and princes thunder nay No human hand God's hand can stay; Who does God's work will get God's pay." He does not pay as others pay in gold or land or ralment gay, In goods that perish and decay; But God's high wisdom knows a way And that is sure, let come what may, Who does God's work will get Gods WTN The Board Meeting of the Federal Council recently held in Cleveland, was a splendid gathering. When the matter came up about declaring themselves as favorable to the enforcement of the 14th and 15th Amendment as to the 18th, several of our southern brethren took cold feet but all things being considered, there was a splendid spirit shown. Men like Bishop Cannon of the Southern Methodist Church, spokes in the highest terms of the patience and courage exhibited by our group under the sore trials they had undergone in all the Southland. The efforts being made by the Church Comity Conference of the Council to destroy over-lapping and over-churching in small communities may be worked out to some good purpose. Now that the various religious denominations are paralleling the Baptists and all the fundamentals of the New Testament as taught by Baptists gives us less room for contention. However, until men believe and practice the whole truth of the Gospel, Baptists will continue saying: 'give us our Bible and let us alone.' Our Baptist "Hall of Fame"—the spacious corridors and halls of our Publishing House—is great. On Bronze, McAlphine, an MdcEwen of Alabama; White, Robinson and Morris of Arkansas; Lee and Johnson of D. C.; Love and Walker of Georgia; Carey, Holmes and Jasper of Virginia; Campbell and Toliver of Texas; Dunbar and Durham of S. C.; and indeed the long list of pioneers from every state should live on to bless and enrich the Christian lives of our on-coming Baptist leaders. We can enshrine a thousand or more of our noble dead, adding value and lending beauty to the building. Our present day leaders in every state should see that this is done. Altho' we have 100 names planned for the Table so far only thirty churches The Negro Star-for the good of the People Manufacturer of Human Hair Goods, Hair Preparations and Toilet Articles. have paid the $25 00 necessary to have this honor and tribute rendered to the memory of their former pastors. WTN What about that book or pamphlet containing an account of some Negro Baptist leader? or some great Baptist affair, you promised to send to your Historical Department? Send it along today. WTN Whatever reading matter is needed for your Church and Sunday School, order it from our own Publishing House—Morris Memorial Building, Nashville, Tenn. This is the honest and right thing to do. HEALTH & HYGIENE JELLI-SEPTIC Tie great prophylactic and antiseptic for ladie * personal hygiene; safe, sure, convenient; write for literature. PERSONAL HYGIENE CO. WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST BUY— PEERLESS BUTTER COPLEY'S ICE CREAM made by WICHITA CREAMERY CO. Feen a mint The Lazative You Chew Like Gum No Taste But the Mint At Druggists—15c, 25c Missionary Baptist State Convention Apportionment Plan Adopted at the State Meeting of Topeka October 4-9, 1927 TO THE CHURCH AND PASTOR: My Dear Co-laborers: At the annual session of our State MME, R. Manufacturer of Hum Preparations and PR Fal Bro Hle Pm Co Va PROMPT MAIL Send in order for any Will be shipped to PHONE MKT. 5726 FOR GOOD 639 N. WATER ST. MME. Convention held at Topeka, Oct. 4-9, 1927, the Convention adopted the more modern plan for carrying forward our Missionary and Educational work (both Home and Foreign) and in fact for carrying forward all our Convention obligations. Our plan calls for $10,000 annually. The plan adopted at the Convention was that $6,700 00 be apportioned directly to the Churches and the balance of the $10,000 to the Conventions of the State and District Associations and Auxiliaries. The amount apportioned to the Churches to be paid monthly or quarterly to the State office, the monthly or quarterly plan preferable because the State obligations are due monthly. For instance, if 25 churches give $5.00 each monthly, it means $125.00, and 25 churches give $3.00 each monthly it means $75.00, and 75 churches give $2.00 each monthly, it means $150.00. This would give the Convention $350.00 to meet her regular monthly obligations a nd money to apply on National Convention requirements. Will you Brother Pastor and Officers give this your hearty support? The Pastor, as God's Keyman, please read this letter to the Church and ad them forth in this much needed and butiness-like plan for our Convention. This plan was presented to the Minister's at the last Board Meetings and the amount for each of the Churches of $6,700.00 was suggested and accepted. The amount for your Church is in the following list. Please let us know the manner in which you will meet the request. We play it will be the monthly regular plan. Please send something, beginning this month. Please pray for our work as the Missionary restors must carry on and the educational work must not be neglected. We are the Lord's and the work is His command. He will make possible if we only trust Him. This adopted at our State Convention in session at Topcha, Oct. 4-9, 1927. With much prayer and supplication we are very respectfully, W. A. BOWREN, D. D. Pres. A. W. ROSS, Executive Sec'y. and Supt. of Missions. Who will be first to enlist as a Monthly Regular? ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P. O. Yearly 1. 1st Baptist, K. C. K. $2500.0 2. Metropolitan, K. C. K. 250.0 3. Walnut Boulevard, K. C. K. 200.0 4. 8th St. Tabernacle, K. C. K. 250.0 5. Pleasant Green, K. C. K. 100.0 6. King Solomon, K. C. K. 175.0 7. Mt. Zion, K. C. K. 175.0 8. Stranger's Rest, K. C. K. 150.0 9. Mt. Olive, K. C. K. 100.0 10. Shiloh, Topeka 200.0 11. Calvary, Topeka 200.0 12. Mt. Carmel, Topeka 100.0 13. 2nd Baptist, No. Topeka 150.0 14. Antloch, Topeka 150.0 15. New Mt. Zion, Topeka 50.0 16. East Hill Mt. Zion, Topeka 15.0 17. True Vine, Topeka 15.0 18. 9th Street. Lawrence 100.0 19. 2nd Baptist, No. Lawrence 75.0 20. Holy Grove, Lawrence 10.0 21. Pleasant Valley, Rosedale 50.0 22. 1st Baptist, Eudora 25.0 23. Mt. Olive So Park, K. C. K. 15.0 24. Jerusalem, K. C. K. 10.0 25. Coth emne, Edwardville 20.0 26. 1st Baptist, Tecumseh 5.0 27. 2nd Baptist, Argentine 25.0 28. Antloch, K. C. K. 15.0 29. 2nd Bapt, Bonner Springs 75.0 30. 1st Baptist, Quindaro 20.0 NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P. O. Yearly 1. Ebenezer, Atchison .. $200 00 2. Mt. Olive, Atchison 100 00 3. Mt. Zion, Atchison 100 00 4. St. Paul, Atchison 15 00 5. Irdependent, Leavenworth 200 00 6. 1st Baptist, Leavenworth 160 00 7. Sunflower, Leavenworth 75 00 PINCHERS NO. 1, $1.00 PREPARATIONS FOR THE FACE Talcum Powder ..... $ .50 Brown Face Powder ..... .50 Flesh Face Powder ..... .50 Pink Face Powder ..... .50 Cocoanut Oil Soap, 3 Bars. Vanishing Cream ..... .50 Witch Hazel Cream ..... .50 Lemon Cream ..... .50 WONDERFUL HAIR PREPARA TION FOR THE SCALP Growing Oil ..... $ .50 Pressing Oil ..... .50 Quinine Hair Tonic ..... .75 Hair Dressing ..... .35 8. Mt. Zion, Wathena ..... 60 00 9. 2nd Baptist, Iliwatha ..... 50 00 10. 2nd Baptist, Horton ..... 50 00 11. 2nd Baptist, Holton ..... 20 00 12. 2nd Baptist, Tonganoxie ..... 20 00 13. 2nd Baptist, Frankfort ..... 10 00 14. 1st Baptist, Ellmont ..... 50 00 15. 1st Baptist, Valley Falls ..... 2 00 16. 1st Baptist, Okooloosa ..... 3 00 SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P. O. Yearly 1. Calvary, Coffeyville ..... 175 00 2. Saralia, Coffeyville ..... 125 00 3. St. John, Coffeyville ..... 20 00 4. New Hope, Parsons ..... 155 00 5. Macedonia, Parsons ..... 80 00 6. Mt. Hebron, Pittsburg ..... 125 00 7. New Hope, Pittsburg ..... 50 00 8. Maple Street, Independence 125 00 9. St. John, Independence ..... 50 00 10. Bethlehem, Sedan ..... 50 00 11. Bethlehem, Cherryvale ..... 100 00 12. Little Flock, Chetopa ..... 35 00 13. 2nd Baptist, Oswego ..... 35 00 14. 2nd Baptist, Girard ..... 75 00 15. St. John, Crowsburg ..... 50 00 16. Mt. Hebron, Yale ..... 35 00 17. Mt. Erie, Cherokee ..... 35 00 18. St. John, Weir City ..... 50 00 19. Mt. Zion, Galena ..... 35 00 20. Mt. Olive, Baxter Springs 125 00 NEOHO VALLEY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P. O. Yearly 1. Skiloh, Fort, Scott ..... $150 00 2. Mt. Zlon, Fort Scott ..... 75 00 3. Bethany, Ottawa ..... 150 00 4. New Hone, Chanute ..... 150 00 5. Olivet, Paola ..... 75 00 6. Ebenezer, Osawatomie ..... 50 00 7. 2nd Baptist, Hillsdale ..... 30 00 8. Popular Grove, Humbolt ..... 25 00 9. 2nd Baptist, Olathe ..... 50 00 10. 2nd Baptist, Iola ..... 50 00 11. 2nd Baptist, Garnett ..... 20 00 12. 2nd Baptist, Burlington ..... 15 00 13. 2nd Baptist, Lacygne ..... 5 00 14. 2nd Baptist, Mound City ..... 5 00 15. 2nd Baptist, Baldwin ..... 2 00 SMOKY HILL RIVER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHURCHES ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P. O. Yearly 1. St. John, Salina ..... $137.50 2. 2nd Baptist, Junction City.. 100.00 3. Mt. Zion, Abilene ..... 75.00 4. Pilgrim, Manhattan ..... 75.00 5. St. James, Emporia ..... 100.00 6. 2nd Baptist, Strong City ..... 10.00 7. 2nd] Baptist, Ellsworth ..... 50.00 8. 2nd Baptist, Russell ..... 10.00 9. Shiloh, Herrington ..... 15.00 10. 1st Baptist, Eskridge ..... 10.00 11. 1st Baptist, Eskridge ..... 10.00 11. 1st Baptist, Paxico ..... 10.00 12. Lake Providence, Ellis ..... 15.00 13. Mt. Zion, Dunlap ..... 15.00 14. Wimbly Chapel Osage City ..... 15.00 15. 2nd Baptist, Hill City ..... 20.00 16. 2nd Baptist, Nicodemus ..... 50.00 ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P. O. Yearly 1. Calvary, Wichita $250.00 2. New Hope, Wichita 128.00 3. St. Mary's, Wichita 150.00 4. Tabernacle, Wichita 20.00 5. 2nd Baptist, Hutchinson 75.00 6. 2nd Baptist, Pratt 75.00 7. 2nd Baptist, Newton 100.00 8. 2nd Baptist, Winfield 75.00 9. 2nd Baptist, Eldorado 40.00 JACKSON & COMP JACKSON & COMPANY UNDERTAKERS AMBULANCE - SERVICE In hours of bereavement, to handle a'l details rendered LICENSED EMBALM Arrangements are Incomp THE PERSONAL SH 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. GOOD THINGS TO EAT FOLLOW THE BLUE GOOSE DADDY GREEN "The Dime Man" 509 NORTH MAIN STREET PASTURIZED MILK & CREAM Wichita's Pride "Rose ud Butter" M. 4118 132 N. Walnut Delivered To your home or at your Grocer's. 10. Pilgrim, Arkansas City ..... 50 00 11. Ebenezer, Garden City ..... 15 00 /12. 1st Baptist, Garden City ..... 25 00 13. 2nd Baptist, Larned ..... 20 00 14. 1st Baptist, Kinsley ..... 25 00 15. 1st Baptist, Dodge City ..... 20 00 16. 1st-Baptist, Great Bend ..... 50 00 17. 1st Baptist, Hoisington ..... 15 00 18. El Bethel, Hugoton ..... 25 00 19. Pleasant View, Caldwell ..... 15 00 20. 2nd Baptist, Wellington ..... 20 00 APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL UNIONS APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL UNIONS A PERSONAL TOUCH WITH EACH LOCAL UNION ALSO A DISTRICT TOUCH. This will give every Union in the State a standing with the State Convention distinct from the District also each District will have its membership. This is carrying out the will of the State Convention, which said we are to raise and turn over to the State work $600 00. We are asking each Local Union to get busy at once and meet the first requirement at the First Board Meeting at Calvary Baptist Church, Feb. 1st, and 2nd, 1928. Every church, whether you have a live Union or not should feel called on to send something for the work, as a matter of identification. The following is expected from each Local Union: Hal Local Union Unions Bd. Mts. A. Mts. TI Salina, St. John ... $2.10 $4.00 $10.00 Junction City, 2nd. 1.50 2.50 7.00 Abilene, Mt. Zlon 1.00 2.00 5.00 Smoky Hill ..... 10.00 30.00 60.00 Atchison, Ebenezer 2.00 4.00 10.00 Leavw, Indpendent 2.00 4.00 10.00 Northeastern ..... 8.25 25.25 50.00 Coffeyville, Sardis 1.00 2.00 5.00 Pittsbg, Mt. Hebron 1.50 2.00 7.00 Inderend, Maple St. 1.50 2.00 7.00 Parons, New Hope 1.50 2.50 7.00 Southeast ..... 10.00 45.00 75.00 Ottawa, Beth, Chap. 2.00 4.00 10.00 Ft. Scott, Shiloh 2.00 4.00 10.00 Neoho ..... 12.50 62.50 100.00 Caldwil, Pleas. View 1.00 2.00 5.00 Eldorado, Second 1.00 2.00 5.00 Newton, Second. 1.00 2.00 5.00 Pratt, Second ..... 1.50 2.50 7.00 Hutchinson, Second 1.50 2.50 7.00 Wichita, New Hope 2.00 4.00 10.00 Wichita, Calvary. 2.00 4.00 10.00 Wichita, St. Mary's. 2.00 4.00 10.00 Winfield, Second. 2.00 4.00 10.00 Southwest ..... 15.00 80.00 125.00 Topeka, N. Mt. Zlon 1.00 2.00 5.00 Topeka, Antioch. 1.50 2.50 7.03 Topeka, Mt. Carmel 1.50 2.50 7.00 Topeka, Second ..... 1.50 2.50 7.00 Topeka, Shiloh ..... 2.00 4.00 10.00 Topeka, Calvary. 2.00 4.00 10.00 Topa, City B.Y.P.U. 2.00 4.00 10.00 Lawrence, 9th St. 2.00 4.00 10.00 Kans, C., 1st Bapt. 1.50 2.50 7.00 K. C. King Solomon 2.00 4.00 10.00 K. C., Metropolitan 2.00 4.00 10.00 K. C., Walnut Blvd. 2.00 4.00 10.00 K. C. 8th St. Taber. 2.00 4.00 10.00 K.C. Pleasant Green 2.00 4.00 10.00 Kaw Valley ..... $25.00 100.00 175.00 ANY UNDERTAKERS we stand with a ray of comfort your beloved ones. ERS IN ATTENDANCE. delete unless you are satisfied. SERVICE, YOU DESIRE. Jackson, M'g'r NGS TO EAT FOLLOW THE GOOSE GREEN me Man" 628 N. Mali THE NEGRO STAR OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BAPISTER 1211 Wabash Avenue ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY H. T. SIMS, Edn. W. S. Moore B. H. Neely, 1305 Ohio Aye—D. 37 Miss L. Covington, 501 N. Water St. Entered as second class matter, Wichita, under the act of March 3, 1915 SUBSCRIPT One Year Nix Months Three Months One Month The writer of 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 3130 ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS H. T. SIMS, Editor and Publisher. W. S. Moore ... Assistant Editor B. H. Neely, 1305 Ohio Ave.—D. 3793—M. 6500 ... Advertising Agent Miss L. Covington, 501 N. Water St. M. 1665 ... Local Editress. Entered as second class matter, June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Wichita, under the act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ... $1.50 Six Months ... .90 Three Months ... .50. One Month ... .20 The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for publication—Notify us at once when you fail to receive your paper. Articles reaching the office later than Wednesday morning will appear in the next issue. Let your articles be brief, to the point and on one side of the paper. LOCAL NEWS Mrs Ollie Hex is doing fine after unergoing a serious operation last week in Wichita Hospital. It seems by the help of God, there is nothing she needs but a speedy recovery and the prayers of her Christian friends. Her room is very beautifully decorated with the beautiful flowers of the season. Mr. Ed. Triplett after spending a day in Kansas City, on his return trip from Marshall, Mo., where he attended the burial of his uncle, is at home. He called and renewed his subscription for another year. The little Richard children died from burns received when Mr. and Mrs. Richard's home burned in Bergs, Omaa, two months ago. They were relatives of Mrs. Duncan and Miss Estella Ranau, 903 N. Mead; Mr. Porter Richard, 1425 N. Mosley, Master Gan Shannon has been the past week. Mrs. Richardson and Miss Nellie Lewen are somewhat improved. Dr. and Mrs. Briley have had as house guests Mr. Briley's sister and writer. Mrs. N. R. Rentz has been ill the past week. Mr. Yancev does not improve very rapidly. He has been sick since last visit the sick, friends. Rev. L. L. Stewart is in the city, visiting with his sister, Mrs. M. No land and visiting the board meeting. For a few weeks the Thomas home has been rejoicing over the new baby of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Thomas. Mrs. Jessie Patton and Mrs. Mary D) Adams are improving. Mrs. Effie Grussard of 1621 Ohio, for the past two weeks has been in Janta, Ga. at the bedside of her mother. Mrs. Grussard is the efficient Pres. of one of the auxiliaries of St. Mary Baptist Church and is very faithful to duty, and is therefore very greatly missed. We hope for her mother and early recovery, and her a safe return. Mr. W. E. Whitted, 509 N. Water St., who was ill for several days, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. II. Graves of Pratt, have returned to their home from a visit in the city. Mrs. C. E. Brooks, wife of Rev. Brooks, has been ill for several days. The Junior Missionaries of St. A. M. E. Church will give E. Church will give a concert. "Tuning Up For The Wed- St. Matthew C. M. E. Ch PRES C. H. CLAYS PASTOR S. S. at 9:00, teachers in charge of classes for 30 minutes; Lesson review by Supt. D. Brown. Mr. E. Brooks gave a short talk, which was interesting. Morning service: Prayer by Mr. Livingston; Scripture reading Isaiah 53, by Pastor, Also St. Matt. 11:5. Rev. Glass introduced Rev. Sims of Hutchinson, who delivered the service Is a Way Out." The sermon was interesting. We are glad to have Mrs. Burton, back with us again. Rev. Sims preached again in the afternoon; theme: "I am going to use a place for you." Matt. 7:20, the sermon was wonderfully deliver- Epworth League at 6:30 read of Epworth League of service, and minutes. Quotations beginning with T. Lesson theme, "Adventure In Christian Living" Love your Enemies. Luke 6:27-35. Meeting very interesting discussion for the lesson; we will lots of interesting and true facts to discuss. Evening services opened at 8 o'clock. Scripture reading, 10 verses of the 6th chapter of John, Rev. Sims preached, Theme, "The Crown Jewel of the Lord of Host." Mal. 3:1-10. I am sure all present had the picture planted firmly in their minds. Literary Club—Don't forget, Friday of each week. The debate will be very interesting, "Which is the Most Essential Mathematics or English?" Verdell Newsm 1st speaker on English; Nina Saulters 1st on Mathematics. Remember the prize contest for the 1st five new members NINA L. SAULTERS, Reporter. St M. K. M. F. Church, REV. W. C. CONWELL, PASTOR! We had a glorious meeting in S. S. Sunday Opening at 9:30 with Supt. Sister E. G. Hyde, presiding. Review by Pastor. All of our services. Devotion led by Bro. B. Hyde. After devotion, the pastor gave a splendid sermon, from I Cor 13:2; text, "Love Never Faileth." The sermon was enlivened by all present Invitation extended. At 5:30 Junior League opened with president Staten A Williams presid- ing. Attendance was good. 6:30 Senior League opened, vice Mitchell presiding. Lesson Title: "How We Get Our Cornel" Lola 11:11.14. Lesson was boutifully taught and discussed, The pastor have some interesting facts along this subject. The detection was led by STATE CONVENTION AND AUXS. Telephone Market 3130 Y AT WICHITA, KANSAS Editor and Publisher. Assistant Editor 903—M. 6500....Advertising Agent M. 1665....Local Editress June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at 879. TION RATES: $1.50 .90 .50. .20 I sign name whether or not it is to be er. We reserve the right to reject any at once when you fail to receive your later than Wednesday morning will articles be brief, to the point and on ding," will be the feature of the program. It will be given Thursday evening March 8, at the Church, Admission 15c. Mrs. S. J. Hunter has returned to her home, Eldorado, after having been confined to bed at 1014 N. Mosley. Friends are glad she is better. Revs. G. W. Alexander, Winfield, and J. R. Martin, Eldorado, were in the office while here attending board. Quie a fed others are here for the Board Meeting at St. Mary Church. Mr. Sexton, the Tailor transacted business with us this week. Rev. Moran, of Oklahoma City, is in the city and called at the office. Mrs. Brodie of Newton, wos in Domestic Art Club The club met Monday, Feb. 27, with Mrs. Vina Mattin, 1149 Ohio Ave. Response to roll call with quotations and paying of dues. By request from the club Mrs. Carr was a visitor and displayed some of her beautiful art work. Hostess served a delicious menu. Club adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. B. A. Offut, 1326 Indiana Ave. SET YOUR TERMS AND OWN A HOME CITY THE MARKET TODAY!! 703 N. Water St.—60 ft. corner Sale price $2500. 1113 N. Washington, 75 ft. 6 rooms. Sale price $2000. 1061 Induna Ave. 9 rooms, furnace Modern, $7500. 610 Cleveland Ave. Modern, 6 rooms. Sale price $7000 1111 E. Murdock, 5 rooms, 50 ft.— Bargain. $1000. 1111 Cleveland Ave. 6 rooms, Modern garage—Bargain. 1111 cart. GCO block N. Water St. $2000. 718 N. Water St. 7 rooms—$2500. Many others to choose from. List your Rental property with us. SUNFLOWER REALTY COMPANY C0014 N Main St. Mkt. 934. WICHITA, KANSAS. Bro. G. W. Williams. The Pastor delivered a wonderful message at the evening service, from "Peter at the Pentecost." The ser- lery was lovingly by CARL WASHINGTON, Reporter. Indiana Avenue Church SERVICES were well attained. Sunday. We considered ourselves lucky to secure Rev. I. K. Hicks of Kansas City, Missouri, to preach for us on Sunday. He remained with us in service until after Tuesday night. Bible School opened at 9:00 with president, Bro. Butler at his post. Preaching at 11 a.m. by Rev Hicks; Sub. "The Cross of Christ." One confession was made. Christian Endeavor was at its best. Junior Endeavor is progressing in a fire way. Mining services. Sermon was perached by Elder Hicks, Sub. "What Is In Thy Hand?" Eph. 5. (Monday) Tuesday, "The Process of Christian Living." Eph. 5. 8. Everyone is welcome at all times not up with us. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CH. Sunday was quarterly meeting day. There was a good attendance at all the services. Our Presiding Elder, Rev. Everett was present; preached at the morning and evening services. He also gave splendid talks at the session of the Bible School, and the Junior Church meeting. Mrs. P. M. Bell delivered the message to the young people at the Jun-Church which opened at 10.30. "The Legend of The Holy Grail" was the subject. "That we must strive to reach the goal of an Ideal to attain the good and true in life. Presiding Elder Everett preached a wonderful sermon at 11 a. m. The Holy Sacrament was administered. At evening his text was selected from Acts 26:19." "Seeing the Unseen or a Vision." At the invitation, 3 came forward and united with the church. The A. C. E. League held a fine meeting at 7 p.m. Quarterly Conference was held on Monday evening; Our Presiding Elder was pleased at the progress and splendid reports from the various departments. Sunday was a well spent day, beginning with S. S. at 9:30, Supt. and co-workers at their posts of duty. Lesson was outlined by the different teachers. Attendance good. Review by Bro. R. P. Farrell. Evangelism The Negro Star-For the Good of the People Economy is the present effort of the wise EAT MORE BREAD Use RED STAR FLOUR COPELAND REALTY Co. REAL ESTATES AND RENTALS HOMES BUILT MONEY TO LOAN TO RELIABLE PEOPLE AT 8% INTEREST MKT 7584 935 MATHEWSON ST. WICHITA, KANSAS THE MARSHALL LUMBER CO. 1945 N. Lawrence EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER A. W. MARSHALL Manager, WICHITA, PHONE MARKET. 5897 period, conducted by Pastor, at this time 9 sinner boys and girls were prayed for; one united with us in S. School. At 11 o'clock, short devotion. The Pastor delivered the message from Acts 16:33; chief theme, "What Must I Do To Be Saved?" Pastor preached this wonderful sermon to a full house. At 5:30 C. C. C. was opened by Bro. Robt. Saunders, conductor. Willing and Ready had charge of program, which was very good. At 8 o'clock service, devotion was led by the deacons at which time the Pastor again delivered a strong mes- RED STAR HOLLING CO. 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Capt, Glenn Morsin, has been single a long time, but got married Monday, Feb. 27 to a Kansas City, Mo. girl. We wish him success. Although the 6th squad will miss the Capt, especially Pvt. J. Smith, his best friend. The Army Y. M. C. A. Athletic indoor meet was on the 23rd; the Det. 2 played well its part. Winners are as follows: Pvt. Prince Barnes 1st place; Pvt. L. Whitney, 2nd place; Pvt. Stovall 3rd; Pvt. Hickman 4th; Pvt. Starks 5th place. Quite a number of fans out; the regular dance was postponed and all went to the athletic meet. Sick in hospital are Pvt.s. Central Rabb, Charlie Commings, Archie Divers, I. Brown, Dennis McKissack, Arthur Jefferson, John Smith, Charlie Bindom, Cerlis Seals, George Smith, Henry E. Jones, Samuel Shepherd, Willie Mills, Alvin C. Stewart, Willard L. Pendivers. We owe them an early recovery. Pvt. C. L. Downing has been home on a furlough, is now back with us. Pvt T. J. Pickenpack who has been on a furlough, has returned. We are very glad to have them back. J. LIVINGSTON, Reporter CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved husband, father, brother, son, nephew, grandson, George Richard Dixon. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. We especially thank the boys of the Palm Shining Parlor, Revs. Clark, Davidson and Elder Herbert Davis for their consoling words and assistance. Mrs. G. R. Dixon, Wife, Barbara Jean, Daughter, Laudine, Brother, Mrs. Ella Seals, Mother, Leavendorth, Kansas. Five new students enrolled this week. Paderwski says the method used by Dorothy Sims in Piano teaching is the best method he knows. Have you tried it? Her students are her advertisements. There will be a C. T. C. Student's recital at the C. M. E. Church, Monday evening Mar. 19. Public invited. 1930 NOW 1940 1950 Looking Into the Future sage from Phil 2:12, 13; Theme. "Work Out Your Own Salvation." 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