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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE Vol. 22, No. 8, TO COACH MOREHOUSE ATHLETICS Harvey Will teach Full Time ATLANTA, GA. May 31—Mr. Ray L. Vaughn, famous backfield man of Colgate University, has been secured as Athletic Coach at Morrhouse College after his graduation in June, according to recent announcement by President Hope. Mr. Vaughn has made a brilliant record as an athlete, having played a regular half back or full back on the Colgate teams of '26, '27, and '28. During these three seasons he played in every game with exception of five, four of which were played against southern white colleges. Mr. Vaughn was a letter man in track for the three years and has had experience in basketball and baseball. With this training and experience, Mr. Vaughn is a worthy successor to Professor Harvey, who has been a leader in Southern Collegiate Athletics for more than a decade. Mr. Harvey came to Morehouse in the fall of 1916 as head of the Department of Chemistry and Physics, and along with his teaching was the coaching of all athletic teams. Harvey Coaches 13 Years Harvey-coached teams have made a record for Morehouse that is hardly equaled for the period by any Negro college. During these 13 years in foot all Morehouse has won four southern conference championships, tied for one, and run second place for five. Twenty-two schools were played, a total of eighty-two games, sixty of which Morehouse won, three of which were tied, and nineteen of which were lost. This record was made against such schools as Fisk, Howard, Union, Atlanta University, Talladega, A. & T. College and Tuskegee. In basketball Harvey-coached teams won the southern conference championship for ten consecutive years from 1916 to 1926, and again in 1929, and were claimants for National Collegiate Titie in 1923-24, and 1924-25. Of a total of one hundred five games played over the period, only nineteen were lost. In baseball Harvey-coached teams have won, four southern conference championships, tied for two and run second place for two. During these thirteen years, Mr. Harvey has been the pivot around which Southern Collegiate Athletics has moved. He has served as President of the Southern Coaches Association since its organization in 1925, as President of the Southeastern Intercollegiate, Athletic Association for two years, and this year as President of the Collegiate Athletic Conference. Beginning with the fall of 1929 Mr. Harvey will devote his full time to the Department of Chemistry and the editing of the Morehouse Journal of Science. It is interesting that Morehouse has had three coaches from Colgate: Dean Archer, Professor Harvey and now Mr. Vaughn. Unlike most schools, Morehouse has never had a full-time coach. Dr. Hope states that he still feels that the coach at Morehouse College should have direct classroom contact with students. Mr. Vaughn, like all previous coaches, will be given a teaching schedule. JUST FOR FUN. Private Soldier: "Sergeant, will y'all lucidte to me de meanin of all dia number on my luminum lovaller." (meaning identification tag." Sergeant: "Bov, listen to knowledge. Dat am yo' heavenly billet number, when dat long boeny gert wid de crooked rozker (Father Time' dis-inhibits yo soul from yo galles." Private Soldier: "Hot Towel—Bo I hope when I goes to lookin for all dat number on paradise avenue, my wins fits better than these here cow-hide barges on my feet." A NEW SOCIAL DECALOGUE —From The Federal Council Bulletin "I am the Lord thy God, but thou shalt remember that I am also the God of all the earth. I have no favorite children. The Negro and the Hindu, the Chinese, Javanese, Russian and Mexican are all my beloved children. II. "Thou shalt not measure a city's greatness by its population or its bank clearings alone, but also by its low infant mortality, its homes, playgrounds, libraries, schools and hospitals, and its low record for bootlegging, prostitution, robbery, and murder. III. "Thou shalt remember that no civilization can rise above the level of its respect for and ideals of womanhood. "Thou shalt remember thine own sins and build no prisons for revenge and punishment, but make thy courts clinics for the soul and thy jail's hospitals for moral diseases. JACKSON COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT 51ST ANNUAL CLOSING The fifty-first Annual session o. Jackson College will come to a successful close next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Four departments of the College are offering candidates for graduation as follows: Those taking the B. A. degree in Education are: Miss Clara Charleston, Jackson; Mr. George M. Keee, Meridian; Mr. Mar on Reid, Clarksdale; Mr. James A. White, Jackson. Those taking the Junior College Teacher--Training, diploma and two year license are: Miss Annis L. Mellon, Bolton; Miss Amanda E. Myer, Jackson; Miss Will le C. Powe, Jackson; Mr. Daniel J. Riley, Jackson; Miss Alice E. Thomas, Meridian; Mrs. Geneva J. Elmore White, Jackson Those from the High School Department are: Miss Bertha L. Alexander, Summit; Mr. Clement C. Berry, Greenwood; Mr. Simmys T. Barry, Greenwood; Mr. Clarence Blackburn, Jackson; Miss Frenchelle Brown, Jackson; Mrs. Dovie L. Brown, Jackson; Miss Iillian A. Bryant Summit; Mr. John C. Burns, Prentiss; Miss Sadie Crawford, Jackson; Mr. John T. Friar Levington: Miss Al ase M. Green, Jackson: Mrs. Abbie E. Holly, Jackson; Mr. Aaron Jackson Jackson; Mr. Oliver Wendell Lenoir, Greenwood; Mr. Jacob J. McClain, Lexington: Mrs. Mary L. Morrison, Jackson; Miss Hattie Nelson, Pocahontas: Miss Eunice W. Owens Quitmas; Mr. John B. Powell, Wallow; Miss Frieda W. Randall, Jackson; Miss Ruth N. Roseman, Jackson; Miss Juanita E. Smith, Canton; Mr. Robert L. T. Smith, Jackson; Miss Lillian Birden. Ravmond; Mr. Walter Weakley, Brandon; Miss Ultera V. Williams. Inverness; Mr. Booker T. Wolfe. Crystal Springs; Miss Mollie W. Young, Jackson. Friday Evening, May 24, the Dramatic Club sponsored by College students will render a Drama "A Woman's Honor. This promises to thrill the imagination of youth, culminating in a satisfactory climax. Sunday afternoon, May 26 at 3 o'clock Dr. S. L. McDowell of Durham, N. C. will preach the Commencement Sermon to the graduating classes; about one hundred voices have been trained to render appropriate music. Scholarship, prize winners and award will be announced Monday morning, May 27, after the regular meeting of the faculty. The Alumni, former students and friends of the College are urged to be present at the Alumni Meeting Monday at 2 o'clock in the College Chapel to hear the address of Prof. G. M. Peregrin, Principal of Meridian Bantlet Academy, Meridian, Mississippi. The banquet will be at 5 o'clock. Monday evening at 8 o'clock the mand 'Commence Musicale' will be rendered and all music lovers in Jackson and vicinity are urged to on time. Tuesday Morning, May 28. at 10 o'clock the graduating exercises will occur in the College Chanel. President Danbury will make some announcements closing the first Annual Session of the College. "Thou shalt remember that the end-product of industry is not goods or dividends, but the kind of men and women whose lives are molded by that industry. VI. "Thou shalt press on from political democracy, remembering that no man is good enough to govern another man without his consent, and that, in addition to a living wage, every man craves a reasonable share in determining the conditions under which he labors. VII. "Thou shalt outlaw war and make no threatening gestures either with great navies or vast military preparations against thy neighbor. VIII. "Thou shalt honor men for character and service alone, ard dishonor none because of race, color or previous condition of servitude. "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor by malicious pronaganda or colored news, or by calling him contemptuous rames, such as Dage, Chink, Jap, Wap, Nigger or Sheeeny. "Thau shalt remember that when thine own ancestors were savages and barbarians, other men brought to them the saving and civilizing Christian Gospel. Now that thou art rich and prosperous beware least thou export to Asia and Africa only thy science and efficiency, thy warships, goods and moving-pl-ture films, and forget to export the Christian message and the Christ-like script also." Clipped by W. L. Hutcherson OFFICIAL NOTICE! The Executive Board of Neoaho Valley District Missionary Baptist WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, May 31, 1929 ANTI-MARRIAGE BILL KILLED WITHOUT HEARING NEW YORK, May 24—Wisconsin's latest anti-marriage bill has been returned to its epon or without any pubic healing thus killing it in the legislature, according to information sent the National Association for the Advancement of Coed People by Ted Jobson, Secretary of the Madison, Wisconsin Branch. Concerning the campaign against the measure, conducted by the N. A. A. C. P., Mr. Robinson writes: "While we had prepared a very influential list of persons of the lead political party to speak in Commier against it on the floor later, we are more than glad not to have to use them. There is more than a suspicion that the bill's fte was distrust y the interests we lined up against it. The President of the Madison Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. deserves a great deal of credit for what has happened. He is a white minister here and very influential. He simply found out what we wanted and got busy." THE DANDELION Composed by Miss Gall Dudley Atchison, Kansas. (J) A robin once flew to a garden And saw flowers of all different shades Nature had adorned them so beau- fultly He could hardly bear to look at them. Ah he replied to the different ones. What good can each of you do And by their answers he realized Each had its different trade. (2) While replying he turned to aflower Who was wearing a sad face Ah, he repled why are you so sad? I'm sad because I can no longer wear My beautiful golden gown. It seems to me like I grow and grow daily. And no one ever pays me any attention. (3) Ah, said the robin, why should you be sad? You have the best of the rest. God gave you two gowns and the rest have only one. Although you are weaining your old gray cloak gray cloak At early morn when it is adorned with Nature It sparkles like a thousand diamonds. Think no flower above you For God has room in heaven for you. (4) The other flowers seem contented Though they have just one gown. Think of me - I am thankful for the sunshine But if I could wear two cow-s like you, I would be more than thankful, All the little children like to pluck you And blow your hair and make curls of your stems, All that you have and all that you honor to be is thine hope to be is thine, But if you become discontented With that which you have, He will take it away. THE ROAD TO SUCCESS (1) We should use the lights that are in us They help us stand our tribulations Tho' the evil ones may fight us We must use our lights Or we will be as the mountains We must learn to obey and not fear If we expect to be the greatest nation. (2) Tho' we are fought in sowing our seed If we trust Him He will bind our foes We should never worry For we have the assurance that we Are able to do what they can't do When we are fought it helps us to do Better and greater deeds Therefore we cannot expect to be movers mowers Unless we have first been sowers And gather the Golden grain. (3) Every time we are struck by our foes He drives them backward And sends us farther and farther ahead We should never stop to nick flowers But despise a fool and go ahead Our lights will never smell success Unless we learn to care, toil and faith have faith In Him who is success.—Gall Dudley Association will meet with the District B. Y. P. U., and S. S. Conventions held at Shiloh Baptist Chu ch Fort Scott, Kansas Rev Wm. Thomas Pastor, June 4th to the 7th, 1929. Let every Church and auxiliary send their apportionment to this meeting that our Missionary and Educational work may have the needed support. I am yours for the Work Moderator Jaa, H. Scott. S THE BLACK BELT NOW CIRCLES OUR GLOBE —Clipping by W. L. Hutcherson. The Black Belt Now Extends OLD METHODS DECRIED (Line "Y'a" Man) Elishop Robert Jones, one of the two colored bishops in the great M. E. Church, North, in an address before the Interdenominational Ministers Alliance at Loudonville, recently gave utterance to a significant change that must come to pass in the life of the Church if the minister is to continue to hold his congregation and serve them in the largest way. He stressed the necessity for study and the acceptance of mode in ideas in their approach of matters religious if they would succeed. In part he said: "Old time neocole are about all gone. Way back in the woods, congregations are calling for educated, whether young or old. If you have a message, you will be accepted. Folks are looking for a message and you can't give a message unless you study. "Every time I come to Louisville, I go to Stewart's book store and buy a book. Every week in Washington, D.C, I buy a book. "A man can't preach unless he knows something about the beginnings and construction of the New Testament, and that you will find in Tattler's 'The Unraveling of the Bible.' "It is no use to talk about the old time religion, people are looking for something more than toning or rouasement. Fall in line with modern ideas and find out what the young folk are thinkin about. Ministers can get along without playing to emotions. You can get the old people by shouting but you will lose their grandchil'dren." More power to Bishop Jones and may his kind increase many fo'd. —Clipped by "Hutch." Around the world. Art, letters, music, and cu'ture of the twentieth century are all profoundly influenced by the Negro , the American Negro in particular, according to Joseph Chapro, who announces his discovery in the Beriner Tageblatt. His influence is increasingly felt on the artistic plane no less than in the poical sphere. The American Negro, exclaims the German observer, has an influence that is "cosmical as well as comical." And he is becoming conscious of his emerging power. Moreover: "New York City's Harlem routes alumbering Africa, forms a pan African union, oversees the labors of the League of Nations, where a special commission busies itself with colonies. The reports of this commission are read by no human being among us Germans, but all the more searchingly are they scrutinized in Harlem. "Any misdeed perpetrated against one of the black breeds by a European land is shouted throughout the world with ung-power that more and more challenges the observation of the human species. "When the first pan-African congress was held at Paris in 1919, nobody paid any attention to it. The newspapers barely mentioned it. The fourth congress, held in New York in 1927, presented quite a different picture. Not only did the Negroes of the whole world send delegates, but the leading newspapers of the earth reported it. "The black parts of the terrestrial globe afford the American Negro his places of pilgrimage. The most famous of the poets among the American Negroes—like DeBois or Langston Hughes—make trips to Africa to study their 'home' on the spot. They are followed by the well-to-do Negroes, with their children, a volume of Laedeker's guide-book in hand, and a camera slung over the shoulder." The American Negro is curious regarding his racial origins. He goes to Africa in the pious mood of the cultivated Bostonian of the Hack Bay district looking at Shakespeare's tomb. Nor does the American Negro neglect the rest of the world as a result of this atavistic absorption in the haunts of his ancestors. To keep to names that are famous, even if they be the names of Negroes, consider the great revolutionary poet Claude Mackaye, born in 1889 in Jamaica, who went in 1921 to Russia, spent a long time in France and Germany, made a tour of the whole United States, and returned to New York with a vast mine of material, which he has since worked to good purpose: "The greatest living, altho still quite young, Negro poet, Langston Hughes, toured Europe and Africa. Josie Fauset studied at the Sorbonne, Alain Locke, at Berlin University, while the great block romance-writer, Walter White, spends his winter months at the Riviera and makes a study of the Negro quarter of Marseilles. This material, too, is gathered and exploited in New York. "It is enough for a Negro to distinguish himself anywhere. His name is proclaimed aloft in the columns of the five hundred Negro papers in the United States." ATLANTA MAYOR PUTS VETO ON SEGREGATION LAW Measure Illinois Unconstitutional Council Will Try to Override Veto, Says Friends of Bill. ATLANTA, GA., May 28—Following the recent example of Richmond, Va., Atlanta is just now in the midst of a segregation muddle. On Monday night, the City Council, without previous warning of its purpose, enacted an ordinance forbidding any white or colored persons to move into a block the majority of whose residents belong to the other race. The ordinance, it is a sled, is an exact copy of the one recently enacted in Richmond, which has already been declared unconstitutional by Judge Lawrence Groner, who has issued an injunction against its enforcement. When the ordinance was first presented to Mayor Ragsdale he is said to have approved it. However, when his attention was called by representatives of the Interracial Commission and by the city attorney to the fact that previous ordinances of an exactly similar sort have been held unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court, and that the Richmond ordinance enacted a few weeks ago has already been adversely ruled upon by the courts, the mayor changed his mind and vetoed the bill. Now the authors of the bill are insisting that the mayor, having signed it, had no authority to change his mind and veto it. They say that this issue will be brought before the council next Monday night and that, in case the mayor's veto is held to be valid, the council will be asked to override it by two-thirds' vote. Whether this can be done remains to doubt as to the ultimate outcome. INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMICAL RESEARCH DENVER, COLORADO,—Ira De A. Reid, director of the research department of the National Urban League with headquarters in New York City, left Denver, after spending a three-weeks' period in the task of collecting data for a study of the industrial and economic factors affecting the Negro population of the city. Indications are that Mr. Reid has made a thorough going analysis of all phases of the problem and has in his possession for the forthcoming publication sufficient data for an illuminating report which will be made available for local as well as out-of-town groups which are interested in the matter. The department of sociology of the University of Denver furnished a dozen students for the house-to-house visitation necessary for the family analysis which will be incorporated in the report and Prof. J. H. McWilliams, head of the department evinced a very keen interest in the survey. The Denver Chamber of Commerce also assisted very materially in the work of gathering statistics concerning the employment of Negro labor in the local industries. Superintendent Threlkeld of the Denver School System made available all the records of the office and considerable data were secured concerning the records of the office and participation of the group in the public school activities covering a period of five years past. The Denver Survey was made possible by the Inter-racial Commission, a very active organization composed of a number of leading citizens of both races. The officers of the Y. M. C. A., including the staff of the Central Branch and the Glenarm (colored branch) the Y. W. C. A., Phyllis Wheatley Branch were active in planning and carrying on the survey and rendered valuable assistance to Mr. Reid and his workers. When the analysis of the data collected is finished in the office of the Urban League, plans are being made to publish the information in pamphlet form to be distributed. Copies may be obtained by writing to Fritz Cansler, executive secretary of the Glenarm Branch, Y. M. C. A., Denver. LOOK! LOOK! THE CALL OF THE STATE BOARD The State Board of the Missionary Bantist Kansas State Convention, will meet in connection with the Sun- day School and B. Y. P. U. State Convention at Ottawa, Kansas, June 13. 14. 1920, with the Bethany Baptist Church; Rev. Chas Favors, Pastor. All our Churches and Auxi- laries are urged to make their quar- terly report at this meeting, as we are greatly in need of money to meet the demands of our State Missionary and Educational work and to look after our loan obligation. Let us hear from every Church in Five Cents Per Copy GRADUATES OF TUSKEGEE ARE MAKING GOOD Check of Alumni Reveals Interesting Stories of Success and Usefulness. By R. B. Eleazer TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA. May 25—Looking over the vast body of 2,000 earnest boys and girls gathered in this institution, studying their textbooks one day and learning to work with their hands the next, one inevitably wonders what they will do when they leave Tuskegee. Are they headed toward success of failure, toward the realization of their hopes or toward bitter disappointment? Do Booker Washington's educational ideals actually work? The probable answer to these questions — and a most encouraging answer — is suggested by a check of the Tuskegee alumni of 1909 just made by Prof. P. Whitaker, who was a member of that class. Of those whom he was able to locate, he found that practically every one had a record of success, a number of them in notable degree; that 91 per cent own their homes; that 67 per cent have followed, at least for a time, the particular trades learned at Tuskegee; and that many of them are prominent in civic, religious and fraternal activities. A glance at the record in detail is very interesting. Of those who specialized in agricultural work, two are now farm demonstration agents in Florida and Louisiana, and two are farming in Arkansas. One of the latter is also a store-keeper and the other was for several years postmaster. Still another, after taking further agricultural training at Cornell and teaching that subject at a number of institutions, has been called back to Tuskegee and placed in charge of the market garden depratment. Teaching, as might have been expected, claimed a number of the graduates, especially among the girls. Members of the class were found in teaching positions in many Southern states and one in the public schools of Chicago. A remarkable case is that of a woman, for a while principal of an industrial school in Alabama and later a teacher of domestic science in Houston, who turned to business and has been for 12 years the owner and operator of a woman's style shop in Arizona. Prof. Whitaker, who made the study, after serving in various capacities at Atlanta University, is now dean of that institution. Two of the graduates have become building contractors in Oklahoma City, and in Kansas City; two are successful tailors, in New Orleans, and Los Angeles; a printer is working at his trade in Richmond. One who specialized in shoe-making has been for fifteen years the owner and operator of a successful shoe shop in Louisville, Kentucky. He also owns and conducts a hotel for colored people. A student who studied steam engineering, went to Iowa State University for further training and then in Ames, Iowa, set up in business for himself as an engineer, specializing in plumbing, heating and electrical work. He employs eighteen men and has handled many important contracts. A member of the class who specialized in brick laying followed his trade long enough to finance a course in dentistry at Meharry Medical College, Nashville, and for fourteen years has been a successful dentist in an Alabama town. In Mobile one of the graduates was found at the head of three different enterprises—an undertaking concern, a job printing shop, and a weekly newspaper. A boy who studied tailoring and started out in that trade soon developed a rapidly growing business in general merchandise, which he has conducted successfully at the same stand for sixteen years. He is also the owner of a farm. Three members of the class were found to be engaged in government service, one for fifteen years in the post office at Jacksorville, another for an equal time in the railway mail service at Kansas City, and a third as postal clerk in Augusta, Georgia. Another is serving as a deputy sheriff in Boston. In answer to the question, "To what do you attribute your success?" Unanimous credit was given to the influence of Tuskegee Institute. "The will to stick to a task and find a wav or make one" "practical lessons of handicraft, character, economy and system," "habits of regu'arity, nuctuality, industry and respect for authority"—in these and similar terms the graduates expressed their sense of obliquity to the Alma Mater. As accounting in part for the beneficent influence of the institution in the lives of so many, Dean Whitaker says, "Dr. Washington saw an opportunity in every difficulty that confronted colored people. He did not spend his time thinking what we might do if we were someone else." the State with some money for our State work. DR. W. A. BOWREN, Pres. G. N. JACKSON, Cor. Sec'y. SundaySchool Lesson (By REV. P. B FIZWATER. D.D., Dean Moody Bible Institute of Chicago ) (1928, Western Newpaper Union ) Lesson for June 2 LATER EXPERIENCES OF JERE- MIAH GOLDEN TEXT—Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and per- secute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake PRIMARY TOPIC—Being True in a Hard Test. JUNIOR TOPIC—Being True in a Hard Test. INTERVEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—Standing True in Hard Places YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—Forms of Modern Persecution. I. Jeremiah in Stocks (20:16). He had predicted the downfall of Jerusalem because of the disobedience of the people (10:14-15). Pashur, an officer of the temple, heard him. Pashur gave Jeremiah a cruel beating and placed him in stocka. "Stocks" was an instrument of torture, confining the legs in a cramped position. On being released the next day, Jeremiah predicted the terror which was to be Pashur's portion. His words were literally fulfilled (vv. 4-6). II. Jeremiah in Prison in Jonathan's House (37:11-21). He was arrested by Irljah as he was about to leave Jerusalem on an errand. He was charged with deserting to the Chaldeans. While here in prison, King Zedekiah secretly consulted with him and ordered lenient treatment. III. Jeremiah in the Dungson (38:11-13). I. He predicts the capture of Jerusalem (vv. 13). (1) To whom (v. 1)? Jeremiah had been taken out of the prison by the king (37:17) and ordered to the court of the prison (37:21). Here the people seem to have had free access to him (32:12). From this place of limited confinement Jeremiah announced to the people their approaching captivity. 2. Counsel given (vv. 2, 3). a. All that remain in the city shall die by the sword, famine and pestilence. b. He that goeth forth to the Chaldeans shall live. "He shall have his life for a prey," doubtless means that he shall escape with his life, though losing all else. 2. Jeremiah accused by the princes (vv. 4, 5). (1) He weakened the hands of the men and all the people (v. 4). From a human standpoint what they said was true, but since Jeremiah was but the interpreter of God to the nation, they ought to have heeded his advice to surrender. (2) This man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt (v. 4). This charge was utterly false. Jeremiah was the best friend of the people, for he faithfully proclaimed to them God's Judgment and advised them how to make the best of their unfortunate situation. 3. The king's cowardly act (v. 5). The very one whom Jeremiah was trying to help, deserted him. The king was afraid of the Chaldeans, the princes, Jeremiah, and God. 4 Jeremiah cast into the dungeon (v. 6). This seems to have been a cistern which had been emptied of its water during the siege, leaving only mire. Into this mire he sank, possibly up to his neck. The purpose was to let Jeremiah die there. In this situation he is a type of Christ (Ix. 60). No one ever suffered more unjustly, save Jesus Christ. 5. Jeremiah rescued from the dungeen (vv. 7-13). (1) By Ehud Melech, an African servant (vv. 70). The Jewish prophet, whom his own countrymen tried to destroy, is saved by Gentile. Though Ehud Melech had a colored skin, he was the whitest man in Jerusalem. He went to the king and boldly declared that the princes had done evil in impersonating Jeremiah. (2) The method (vv. 10-13). The king yielded to his request and furnished a guard to prevent interference with the work of rescue. He let down soft rags and wormout garments by ropes and instructed Jeremiah to put them under his armholes and under the ropes to prevent injury to him as he was being lifted up. He was lifted out of the dungeon and given the freedom of the prison court IV. Jeremiah in Egypt (v. 43:17) His closing years were spent in Egypt. He was taken there by Johann, where he continued his ministry. He seems to have been unpopular there. Tradition has it that he was stoned to death by the Jews in Egypt. Rewards Awaiting When we land on the bleak shore of disappointment we shall make the wonderful discovery that the Sultan has anticipated our coming and has made ample provision. There will be heavenly cordials, and there will be comforts of grace, and there will be the exhilarating wine of a new hope — J. H. Jowett. Nigh at Hand Know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. BY REV. J. W. HAYES. 615 Wabash Avenue CHARACTER A GROWTH NOT A GIFT—2 Peter 1:3-8. Good character is the fruit of personal evaluation and effort to raise these values to the highest power. A man's character is what he wills it to be. Of course each man has the possibilities of character. These possibilities are independent of his will, but what the possibilities shall be, comes as a matter largely with him, despite handicaps. God has given to us the essentions of life and goodness. This we may know through the knowledge of Him who has called us to goodness and virtue. The promises of God are great and precious; great, because of their magnitude, precious, because of their intrinsic value. He has given us the privilege to partake of the Divine nature. The highest privilege is, we may become one with Him. Free from corruption. He admonishes us to add to our character that we may become more of the best. Adding to faith virtue, and to knowledge. And to knowledge temperance. These graces link one with the other, and their growth and strength much depends upon the growth and strength of every other. Our text numerates the category of graces that build Christian Character. Vs. 5, 6, and 7. Permit these virtues to ripen and character is produced on the Christ Pattern. THOUGHTS AND QUESTIONS Can a man lose his character? Is it possible to find one's character when lost? If character is what a man is, can he be other than what he is? Can a man have a good character and not be a Christian? *Can a man be a Christian and have a bad character? A kai reputation?* NOTICE To Soutwestern District:— My dear Pastors, Superintendents and Presidents:—In our last Board meeting held in Newton, Kansas, May 23, 24, we found that none of the churches have come up with the full Prorata. They are all quite behind. In order to meet this deficit we have authorized the President of the Sunday School, B. Y. P. U., and Mission Circle to send out notices asking their respective local auxiliaries to raise as much as possible of the deficit of the Church Budget. Won't you for the sake of the work consider these notices when you receive them. We have no money to represent us in our State Convention which meets at Ottawa, June 10th. Brethren, It Is The Lord's Work, Can We Count On You? Send letter % Rev. Charles Favors, or through your Messenger. J. W. HAYES, Moderator, J. R. MARTIN, Secretary. St. Mark M. E. Church. REV. W. C. CONWELL, PASTOR. ERNEST NULAiv. Reporter The Sunday School opened at 9:30 with Supt. and Officers on time. The lesson was beautifully outlined by teachers; reviewed by the pastor. At 11 a. m., Bro. Williams led devotion; after which, pastor preached from the subject: "Remember Me." Exodus 3:15. At the invitation, one united. At 6:00 p. m. Miss. A. Williams was in charge of the Junior League. At 7:00 p. m. E. E. Conwell instructed the Senior League. Evening services opened at 8.00 Devotions led by Bro. Williams. The pastor preached a great sermon from subject, "Two Builders." Matt. 7.24. 25. Visitors are welcome. Tabernacle Church REV. M. C. WATSON, PASTOR SISTER A. D. WILLIAMS, Rep. Sunday School opened at 9:55 by Bro. Steward. Supt. Rev. W. M. Murphy being absent. We are doing all we can to work up a front-line Sunday School. Visitors are welcome to these services. Morning services opened at 11:00; praise service conducted by officers The pastor preached from the subject, "The burning bush;" a wonderful sermon. The hearts of many were made to feel glad. At 7:00 o'clock, B. Y. P. U. was opened by Pres. Bro James Hester; song services conducted by Bro. Steward. At 8.00 o'clock the officers conducted the devotion. The pastor then delivered another message, subject, "Solomon, the Type of Christ." We have had some unusual preaching the past month; the spirit, seemingly, is with us. The 10 days revival conducted by Rev. W. W. Horton, has revived the church as a whole and the people are taking on new life; the Holy Spirit was in each service and the altitude is high, therefore, the church is prospering spiritually and finen. lally. Visitors are welcome. Grant Chapel A. M. E. REV. J. H. DANIELS, PASTOR MRS. LOVINGOOD, REPORTER Sunday School ... 0:45 Morning Worship ... 11:00 Evening Worship ... 8:00 Sunday School opened at 9:45 with a goodly number in attendance. Lesson was well studied. Review by the Pastor. 11 o'clock, devotional exercises; Scripture lesson read 2nd Charter of St. John, by Rev. Minters. After which the pastor brought the message from St. John 2:16; subject "The Brim-full Life" which was made clear to everyone present what it takes to make a full-fledged Christian. Evening service at 8:00 o'clock. Visitors are always welcome. The Negro Star-for the Good of the People Office Phone D. 1641 Res. M. 7522-W PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS Ambrose P. Woodard Attorney & Counsellor at Law 601 1/2 N. Main St. WICHITA, KANS. NEEDED HELP'S FOR CHURCHES & AUXILIARIES Church Financial Record Book $1.50 Sunday School Sec. Record Book 1.00 Church Treasurer's Order Book .25 Preacher's License .75 Local License .25 Church Letters, per dozen .35 S. School Class Record Book .25 Church Treasurer's Order Book .25 B. Y. P. U. Sec'y Record Book 1.00 B. Y. P. U. Section Record Book 50 B. Y. P. U. Treas. Order Book .25 Order Books on any Treasurer.... 26 Song Books: Spirituals Triumphant old & new 40c Gospel Pearls 40c We print any design you wante by request. 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Don't forget the Spring Festival to be given June Srd at Maple St., with Cherryvale and Coffeyvale, participating; tickets 25c each. Three prizes may be given Come and bring a friend. Sister Denoss is on the sick list. Humboldt City News POPULAR GROVE BAPTIST CU MRS. EMMA TINCH. Rep. Sunday, May 26th, Sunday School opened at usual hour by Assistant Superintendent, with teachers and officers present. Mrs. Isabelle Jackson reviewed the lesson. At 11 o'clock, devotion and song service; afterwhich, Rev. Jas, Stovall preached a splendid sermon; suject, "Christ In The City." By. Y. P. U., was omitted Sunday on account of small attendance. Preaching Services began at 8:00 o'clock by Rev. Jas. Stovall, who brought us a won'eil sermon, subject, "The Saviour's Word." Cherryvale Newsics BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH S. S. at 9:45, opened by Supt. with teachers instructing; review by Rev. Danzy. Morning services at 11 o'clock; devotions led by Pastor; Scripture reading by Rev. Danzy. Pastor Cofer preached a wonderful sermon from Daniel 2:3. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30, opening by Sister D. H. Hill acting Study Course Conductor and also teacher as Group No. 4 was absent, the time was taken up in the study of the lesson. Group No. 3 received the banner. Evening services at 8 o'clock. Devotions were led by Rev. D. H. Hill; Pastor Cofer preached another good SEE- DR. HUGH N. SIMS H. J. GEEDER, M. D. Office 601½ N. Main Phone M. 3868 DISEASES OF WOMEN A SPECIALTY. Evening Hours 7:00 to 9:00 p. m Ren. 1225 N. Waco Phone D. 4597 WICHITA, KANSAS WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST BUY- PEERLESS BUTTER COPLEY'S ICE CREAM made by WICHITA CREAMERY CO. FRED C. HELM Attorney-At-Law Practices in all Courts. Notary Public in Office Office 628 N. Main St. 'Phone M. 3482 Wichita Kansas Independence Notes MAPLE STREET BAPT. CHURCH REV. CHAS. TEAL. PASTOR Services were good all day at our church, beginning with S. S., which was opened at 9:30 by the Supt. Sister W. C. Proctor; devotionals. Review by Sister J. L. Carter. The Men's Bible Class was presented with awards for banner offering class for the month. Each member, the teachers and the pastor, received a pocket size Bible. Attendance 78. I. Hawkins closed Thursday after a present 13; Offering No. 1. Men. The visitors included Rev. Woods and Bro. Leech. Morning services began at 11 o'clock. After devotionals, Scripture reading by Rev. Teal from St. Luke 15:1.7. Rev. Woods brought a soul stirring sermon; subject: "Behavior of the wind; Unbalanced and Balanced." Text Luke 15:17, 18.19. Jjunior B. Y. P. U. began at 6:30, with devotionals led by the Pres. Bro. Johnson. Review by Rev. Woods. Group 4 was unable to render a program. Church services began at 8 o'clock Scripture reading by Rev. Teal from Exodus 4:1.9; sermon by Rev. Woods from subject, "Throw It Down." Ex. 4:2.3.4. Attendance was small. The revelival conducted by Rev. T D. Hawkins closed Thursday after successful meeting, ten days. Services are being continued at the A. M. E. Church; Rev. Eastman, Pastor. On Friday evening a bannuet was given in the basement for the cotored graduates. Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Porter, Lucille and Marie Thomas drove to Parsons, Friday nite to attend the graduat ng exercises there. Commencement exercises were held Thursday evening at 8:00 at the Memorial Hall. There we six colored graduates: Frada Beel, Myrtle Cunningham, Heloise Davis, Florence Tidwell. Walter Long and Evelyn Vanderford. Miss Lilytle Cunningham left Sun- --- 507 N. Main St. BARBECUED M AND O SEE U IDEAL VU GENERAL TIRES V. B. RAGSDAL GET REAL CENTRAL B LOGICAL Which Op ENLARGED COUR Embracing a course for Preparations to do Miss P. U. Work. RECUED MEAT CONEY ISLAND AND COLD DRINKS SEE US AND BE FED. GENERAL VULCANIZING GENERAL REPARING MATIRES and TUBES RAGSDALE, Prop. 912 E. 13 ET READY TO ENTER GENERAL BAPTIST THE MOGICAL SEMINARY. Which Opens Oct. 10th. CARGED COURSES WILL BE OFFERED on a course for those who wish for SP ons to do Missionary, Sunday School or BARBECUED MEAT CONEY ISLANDS AND COLD DRINKS IDEAL VULCANIZING CO. GENERAL REPARING TIRES and TUBES V. B. RAGSDALE, Prop. 912 E. 13th St. ENLARGED COURSES WILL BE OFFERED Embracing a course for those who wish for SPECIAL Preparations to do Missionary, Sunday School or B. Y. P. U. Work. Write for particulars ENOS LARKIN SCRUGGS "SAY IT" COLERIE CONSERVATION 12th a.m. Learn to Sing or Play STUDY MUSIC W Study Music At the Largest PIANO VOICE W LEARN TO CO TAKE THE D GET SCHOLAS CALL O Miss Don 1241 WABASH AVE. PHONE MK1. 3130 Prompt Services WILSON'S FILLED GASOLINE TIRES AUTO AC DAY IT WITH MUSIC —THE— COLERIDGE-TAYLOR SERVATORY OF MUSIC 12th and Wabash To Sing or Play. Surprise Yourself BUDY MUSIC WITH A SPECIALIST. At the Largest School of Music in the BANO VOICE VIOLIN HARMONY EARN TO COMPOSE TAKE THE DIPLOMA COURSE GET SCHOLASTIC CREDIT CALL OR WRITE Miss Dorothy L. Sims SH AVE. WICHITA, I 80 Day Calls, Doug 9th at Mosley Y'S FILLING STATION KEROSENE TIRES TUBES AUTO ACCESSORIES "SAY IT WITH MUSIC" Learn to Sing or Play. Surprise Yourself. STUDY MUSIC WITH A SPECIALIST. Study Music At the Largest School of Music in the State PIANO VOICE VIOLIN HARMONY LEARN TO COMPOSE TAKE THE DIPLOMA COURSE GET SCHOLASTIC CREDIT CALL OR WRITE 1241 WABASH AVE. PHONE MKT. 3130 WICHITA, KANSAS Day Calls, Douglas 1085-J Prompt Services 9th at Mosley Street WILSON'S FILLING STATION GASOLINE KEROSENE OILS . TIRES TUBES AUTO ACCESSORIES SAYERS DAIRY PASTURIZED Wichita's Pride M. 4118 DECO Grade " Delivered To you RIZED MILK & CR Pride "Rose Bud Bu 132 N. ECOURSEY de "A" Mil d To your home or at Grocer's. DECOURSEY Grade "A" Milk Delivered To your home or at our Grocer's. strong sermon from Exodus 22:21. Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Hill visited in Parson, last week and attended the graduation exercises of their grand daughter. Mrs. Wm. Coofer visited in Cherryvale, Sunday, and attended services of the day. Rev. S. V. Danzy worshipped in Cherryvale, Sunday. A number of young folk attended a radio party given by Hughie Robinson, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Robinson. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Rev. J. S. King was a Sunday morning visitor in Parsons. Miss Reba Smith left Sunday morning for Wichita, to visit her sister, Mrs. Eirdalese Newton. EAT CONEY ISLAND COLD DRINKS AND BE FED. LCANIZING CO. REPARING and TUBES E, Prop. 912 E. 13th St. BY TO ENTER APTIST THEO- SEMINARY. Sens Oct. 10th. SES WILL BE OFFERED to those who wish for SPECIAL ionary, Sunday School or B. Y. WITH MUSIC" THE BIDGE-TAYLOR HISTORY OF MUSIC and Wabash by. Surprise Yourself. WITH A SPECIALIST. First School of Music in the State IOLIN HARMONY IMPOSE PLOMA COURSE STATIC CREDIT WRITE Kathy L. Sims WICHITA, KANSAS Day Calls, Douglas 1085 9th at Mosley Street ING STATION HEROSENE — . OILS TUBES ACCESSORIES MILK & CREAM Rose Bud Butter 132 N. Walnut URSEY A" Milk our home or at our ocer's. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Teal and daughter, Lillian, were Saturday evening visitors and nite visitors in Independence. Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnson and their new daughter-in-law, Mrs. Helen Johnson of Oswego, motored to Cherryvale, Friday; while in the city visited a few minutes with Mrs. Bessie Ratcliff and with M.s. Johnson's daughter, Mrs. Clyde Teal and family. Mrs. Fannie Robinson visited in Pittsburg, Thursday, attending the graduating exercises of her son, Dewitte Robinson. Those graduating this year were Zelphia Bene and Winifred Cleigh, of Senior High; Jack Johnson, Oda Robinson, and Ida Mae Wickliffe out of Junior High. DEAN --- Wellington Notes. The Second Baptist Church of Louisville, newaines M. Ware, L.A., has inaugurated a very ex- cellent program with up to nine sev- ence hours to get your A.A.F. home you wish to see and interesting account of these meetings each week. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m., Slave Luna isler, Supt. Lemon at 11 a.m. by Pastor. Evening B. Y. P. U. at 7:0. Night service at 8:00 p.m. Baby contest terminates this week with four contestants w.o.'s baby will terminate this week with four contestants who have baby will be considered victor. We are exe. ting another visit from Prairie Grove Baptist Church of Caldwell, t.i.s week. Pastor's Aid Club meets this week with Bro. M. I. Hunter, Sister Wash- ington, President. Sister R. C. Brown is much improved and entertained the Church Club last week. Sister Eva leele and daughter r. Miss Mary served the Mission Monday evening. 185. Florence Dulin of New York City, is visiting her mother of this city and meeting od friends. II. T. HUNTER, Reporter. KANSAS STUDENT HONORED KANSAS STUDENT HONORED Kansas State University has honored Sterling V. Owens with membership in the Alpha Kappa Delta, National Honorary Sociological Faculty. He has also been awarded a Fellowship by the National Urgent League. The latter gives him a graduate scholarship for research and study in the New York School of Social Work. Mr. Owens is the son of Mrs. Savannah Owens, pro-riess of the Bon Ton Cafe, 515 N. Main. In addition to the above, this young man will receive his B. S. Degree from the State University. Mr. Owens was born in Salina, and received his elementary and High School Education there. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpna Friendship. Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Beil, together with Capcam and Mrs. W. L. nuttelson will give their annual tea in hon. of the graduates of the lo at universities and the High School, Sunday afternoon, June 2, at the home of the latter, 715 N. Water St. this is the 4th year that this tea has been given. IN last week's issue, we failed to mention that Mrs. I. F. Bates, whose picture appeared on the first page of this paper, had been recently appointed by Dr. East, Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board, is Director for the State of Kansas in the Million Quarter Drive. Mrs. Bates has been asked to raise 15,000 (fifteen thousand quarters.) These have been apportioned to the various district leaders and workers in the State, so our aim is to reach every district; hoping to have the co-operation of all in this effort in helping to give the gospel light to those less fortunate than we. Topeka News Notes ANTHOCH BAPTIST CHURCH REV. A. L. BRANCH PASTOR CHARLINE GRANT, REPORTER Sunday was another great day at Antioch. Sunday School was well represented both numerically and financially, opening at the usual hour 9:30 oclock by Supt., Mrs. A. L. Brag b. teacher and has bee striving the last week for the saving of souls, for Jesus Christ. Sunday afternoon, he preached a special sermon at 2:30 o'clock on the subject, "The Ideal Woman" Each pastor and his congregation was present and enjoyed same. Sunday evening at 6:30 the B. Y. P, U. was highly recommended with Old Reliable Section rendering a very inspiring program and held the banner for the evening both in finance and the program. 8:00 o'clock, Rev. Woods preached one of the most heart-felt sermons, which was well enjoyed by all. CELEBRATION SPECIAL CELEBRATION AT OUR INDIANA AVENUE CHURCH The Indiana Avenue Church will have a Special Celebration on Children's Day—June 2, at 4 o'clock p.m. sharp. The Christian Co-operative Class will report for the occasion with Jubilee Singing by our quartet. Dr. Benjamin L. Smith is the speaker for the service. We will welcome our brethren who will show an interest in our work for Christ and His Church by attending. 'APPOINTMENTS' 'APPOINTMENTS' The following persons have been appointed as committeemen to serve on "The National Baptist Convention's 50th Anniversary and Jubilee Celebration" to arrange its program for the National meeting for 1930, and are requested to arrange to meet with the General Committee at the Sunday School and B. Y, P. U, Congress in June in Charleston, S. C.: Rev. G. N. Jackson, D. D., 901 Missouri St., Lawrence, Kansas. Rev. Geo. McNeal, 1816 N. 3rd St. Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. D. B. Jackson, D. D. 710 Freeman Ave. Kansas City, Kansas. Rev B J. Davidson. N. 6th St Leavenworth, Kansas. Rev Jas. H. Scott, Osawatomie, Kans. Rev G. T. Palmy, 920 Clay Street. Rev. Jaa. H. Scott, Osawatomie, Kans. Rev. G. T. Raimew. 920 Clay Street, Junction City, Kansas. F F' s 192 Park Street, Pittsburg, Kansas. Rev. J. W. Hayes, D. D., 615 Wabash Ave., Wichita, Kansas. Appointed by President Kansas Baptist State Convention. W. A. POWREN blade of nassas to Beeve Smith, GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the district Count of Sedgwilk County, Kansas, by Bessie Smith, for a lawsuit that said action was filed on the fourth day of May, 1825, and that un- less you answer the petition filed herein on or before the sixth day of June 1825, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment removed against you for a divorce as prayed for in the phi- lithist's petition. BESSIE SMITH, Plain LT. A. P. W. MOLLARD Attest: A. E. JACQUES. Clerk of the District Court. By ..... Leu.y. ATTENTION!! OTTAWA, KANSAS, May 17 We would like to have every Sunday School and b. Y. P. o. bind names of their messengers as soon as possible, for the State Meeting, June 14, to meet here. I you will, so this, it will help materially, the local committee in making assignments. EV. CHAS FAVORS, FASTOR 131 South Poplar St. Ottawa ANNOUNCING The Kaw Valley District Sunday School Board will meet in its third quarterly session, at Topeka, Kans. May 28,29, with the Antioch Baptist Church, Kev. A. L. Branch, Pastor. All workers are urged to be present. MRS. G. N. JACKSON, President, PEARL B. LOVE, Cor. retary. LOOK! LOOK! THE CALL OF THE STATE BOARD The State Board of the Missionary Baptist Kansas State Convention, will meet in connection with the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. State Convention, at Ottawa, Kansas, June 13, 14, 1949, with the Bethany Baptist Church; Rev. Chas Favors, Pastor. All our Churches and Auxiliaries are urged to make their quarterly report at this meeting, as we are greatly in need of money to meet the demands of our State Missionary and Educational work and to look after our loan obligation. Let us hear from every Church in the State with some money for our State work. DR. W. A. BOWREN, Pres. G. N. JACKSON, Cor. Sec'y. St. Mary Bapt. Church REV. J. E. DOUGLASS, PASTOR MRS. MYKTLE SAUNDERS, Rep Sunday School opened at 9:30 by Supt. Bro. Swan. Subject of the les- was wonderfully illustrated by all the teachers, and was reviewed by Bro. R. Saunders, which was made very practical and plain. Evengel- ism was conducted by the pastor; 17 stood for prayer led by Bro. J. D. Wilson. The morning service opened at 11 o'clock; Scripture lesson by Rev. Wilson St. Luke 2:7; the subject "No Room in the Inn." Rev. Griffin was with us during the morning service. Invitation extended; one united. At 3 o'clock the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten held their 68th Anniversary Sermon at the church which was wonderfully carried out, by them, about 75 members were present with the visiting chapters from Newton. Rev. J. E. Douglass preached the sermon. The Christian Culture Course was opened by the Conductor, Bio. Saunders at 5:55 with a goodly number present. Lesson Study, "Perseverance of Saints;" which was wonderfully discussed and taught by our instructor. Union proper opened at 6:30 with the President, presiding. Live wire, Group No. 5 was in charge of program which beautifully rendered. They also received the finance banner for highest amount raised which was $12.62 Evening devotion began at eight o'clock; Scripture reading St. Luke 16:1-8. Rev. Wilson preached the Baptismal bermon; three went down in the watery grave. Service closed with prayer by the Pastor. Pastor's Aid met at the home of Mrs. Saunders Monday evening at 7:30. After business the Pastor gave some wonderful remarks. We were highly entertained with dalinity refreshments. Mrs. Jacob was hostess. The Pastor's Aid will meet at the church Monday night at 7:30; all are asked to be present. All brides who are to take part in the King Solomon wedding are asked to meet at St. Mary Baptist Church Monday at 8 o'clock and have your bride's maids with you. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Harrison were called out of the city because of the death of his father. Emporia Hearings ST. JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH CORDYLA E. YOUNG, Reporter S. S. was opened by the Supt. Bro. W. E. Carter. Lesson was reviewed by the Supt. 11 a. m., Rev. C. O. Marshal chose for his text Rom. 16:5; subject, "The Church In Your House;" from which he delivered a soul stirring message One Visitor was with us. 6; 0 p. m., E. Y. P. U., was opened The Negro Star-for the Good of the People Kinney; song service by the Urion, conducted by Mrs. L. M. Collier, Columbia Culture Course taught by Rev. A. D. Platt. 8 p.m., after song service by the Stoker School, music and speech from 1 Cor. 1st; subject, "reasons on love and pleasure another great lesson full of truth. The trip around the world put on by the Sunday School under the leadership of Mrs. F. Stafford was very good. The last stop at Mrs. Stanford which was Alaska; and Mrs. L. Holt which was Japan; 3rd, Mrs. W. E. Cater which was Idida. Good things to eat, representing the different countries, were had at each stopping point. Miss Maoni, Minnec and Lenoiah Gandy Codyla Young, Addie Gandy, Lindae McBrier and Messrs Theodore and Manuel Gandy motorized to Ottawa, early Sunday morning and spent the day visiting with Miss McBrier family; Miss McBrier returned home, Sunday evening. They all reported a very good time. Miss Sydna Bioir and Messrs Sam York and Lobert Chambers left for their homes in Elwood, Sunday afternoon. Miss Bon' e McBier returned to her home in Ottawa, Sunday. Miss Margaret Burney of Dodge City, returned home, Tuesday n.e. All are students of K. S T. C. Miss Retta Stewart and Mr. Melvin Johnson returned home, Thursday after spending several months in Garden City. Misses Irene Gunn and Beatrice Reddick received their degrees from D. 8748-W THE HOME T the place of HOME COOKINGS AND Come and Eat when you want to CHICKEN MEALS with Call for ICE CLEAM COLD DRINKS MRS. We have all kinds of BAR GAS both in RESIDENTS and BUY Good Homes can be purchased 000.00 in the best parts of the some real bargains in BUSINESS LLOYD REALEST AT Market 6581 925 Ohio Ave. LUMBER, MO FLOORING, W AND DOOR THE MARSHALL "EVERYTHING FOR T 945 Lawrence. LeGRAND G WE CARRY Full and Fresh Line of Meats,-Fruits and A NICE LINE OF NOTIONS, A PHONE MARKET 7155.J WICHITA, KANSAS Court Hou ME TEA in the place of KINGS AND you want to, MEALS with u Call for DRINKS MRS. E. OF BAR GAINS NS and BUSINESS purchased from parts of the civi on BUSINESS BEST ATE R, MO G, W DOOR HALL, LU ING FOR THE ND GR LUMBER, MOULDING, FLOORING, WINDOWS AND DOORS AT THE MARSHALL LUMBER CO. "EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER" WE CARRY A Line of Units and MOTIONS, AND TA, KANSAS, Hous Full and Fresh Line of Grocies and Meats,-Fruits and Vegetables. A NICE LINE OF NOTIONS, AND DRUG SUNDRIES. PHONE MARKET 7155.J 1300 NORTH MOSLEY AVE. Court House Phar- A. G. H. WILLIAMS, Prop. S, Prop. K. S. T. C. at the close of this semester. They were guests of President Butcher at a reception given for all Seniors. The following students received their life certificates from K. S. T. C. at the close of this semester: Misses Berrice McBrier of Ottawa, Thelma Kelley of Topeka; Rosa and Kuth Crawford of Kansas City; Gertrude Shelton of Colorado Springs; Vaneta Carnegie of Topeka; Marjoe Lee of Lawrence and Messrs Arla Haivey of Kansas City, and Geraldine Bell of Wathena, will receive theirs at the close of Summer school. Misses Walterine Phonix, Nola Moore, Thelma Harrison and Marguerite West were graduated from High School, Friday nite. Mrs. Mary A. Gandy has suffered a relapse since the last writing and is very ill at her home. Mr C. A. Gandy spent the weekend in Emporia. Mrs. Alice Starr did home as stated in the last will irg, because of the irge of her mother Mrs. Mary A. Gandy. MRS. IRENE FAULKNER. Rep. Services were postponed at 2nd Baton Church until the 2nd Sunday in June. Messrs Harness and Smith of Ab- cine, were guests of Mrs. F. B. Buckner, last week. Mr. Irwin Russell was a dinner guest of Mr. ard Mrs. Hen. y Nichols on last Sunday. 542 N. Water TEA ROOM are of AND BEST EATS in to, take SPECIAL SUNDAY with us at 35c. for CANDIES GUMS IRS. E. McILVEEN, M.R. GAINS in REALESTATE BUSINESS DISTRICTS. based from $1500.00 to $4, the city. We also have NESS DISTRICTS. TEA & LOAN CO. MOULDING, FOR WINDOWS DOORS AT L. LUMBER CO. FOR THE BUILDER" Mkt. 5897 GROCERY BERRY A one of Groceies and and Vegetables. S, AND DRUG SUNDRIES. 1300 NORTH MOSLEY AVE. KANSAS. use Pharmacy --- WICHITA, KANS. WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES, REGISTERED PHARMIST IN CHARGE OF DRUGS V. L. VAN LEU, MGR. 600 N. North Main St. PHONE MARKET 3015 Wichita, Kane. FREE MOTORCYCLE SERVICE TO ANY PART OF THE CITY. Miss Orchid Ramsey gave a house party last Thursday week; 10 guests were present. Mr. Pompey Russell is out from a short illness last week. Mrs. Mary Thomson had an operation perturbed at the Clay County hospital last Tuesday; she is doing fine. Mr. Frank Davey, Miss Faulkner, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jordan, Mrs. Nichols and small daughter, Lottie, were callers of Mrs. F. B. Buckner, last Sunday evening. The Epworth League gave an interesting program, Sunday evening at the M. M. Church. Mrs. Irene M. Faulkner received the sad news of the death of her sister, Mrs. Mrs. Ritta Dixon(Smith) in Denver, Colorado. Mrs. Smith spent her early life in Clay Center. Mrs. Molly Ferguson was ill last week. The Laldies Aid of the M. E. Ch. served dinner, Tuesday from 12:00 to 2.00 p. m. Mrs. Hattle Rector is ill. NOTICE!! The American Legion, Auxiliary program has been changed from May 24th to May 31st at 8 p. m., at Ne w Hope Church, Corner of Ohio and 9th Streets. Tickets are out. Watch the date and be on time. OZELLA MANESE Public Stenographer Special attention given to Private and Public Letters RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION KAW VALLEY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P. O. Yearly 1. 1st Baptist, K. C. K. $250.00 2. Metropolitan, K. C. K. 250.00 3. Walr. at Boulevard, K. C. K. 200.00 4. 8th St. Tabernacle, K. C. K. 250.00 5. Pleasant Green, K. C. K. 100.00 6. King Solomon, K. C. K. 175.00 7. Mt. Zion, K. C. K. 175.00 8. Stranger's Reat, K. C. K. 175.00 9. Mt. Olive, K. C. K. 100.00 10. Shiloh, Topeka 200.00 11. Calvary, Topeka 200.00 12. Mt. Carmel, Topeka 100.00 13. 2nd Baptist. No. Topeka 150.00 14. Antioch, Topeka 150.00 15. New Mt. Zion, Topeka 50.00 16. East Hill Mt. Zion, Topeka 15.00 17. True Vine, Topeka 15.00 18. 9th Street*, Lawrence 100.00 19. 2nd Baptist, No. Lawrence 75.00 20. Holy Grove, Lawrence 75.00 21. Pleasant Valley, Rosedale 50.00 22. 1st Baptist, Dudora 25.00 23. Mt. Olive So. Park, K. C. K 15.00 24. Jerusalem, K. C. K 10.00 25. Gethsemene, Edwardville 20.00 26. 1st Baptist, Tecumseh 5.00 27. 2nd Baptist, Argentine 25.00 28. Antioch, K. C. K 15.00 29. 2nd Bapt. Bonner Springs 75.00 30. 1st Baptist, Quindaro 20.00 NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P. O. Yearly 1. Ebenezer, Atchison..... $200.00 2. Mt. Olive, Atchison..... 100.00 3. M*. Zion, Atchison..... 100.00 PAINTS -- GLASS and all kinds of B R. Y. ALEXAN R. Y. ALEXANDER LBR. CO., 2055 N. LAWRENCE PHONE WICHITA, KANSAS JACKSON & COMPANY UNDERTE AMBULANCE — SERVICE In hours of bereavement, we to handle all details rendered y LICENSED EMBALMEN Arrangements are incomplete THE PERSONAL SERVICE In hours of bereavement, we stand with a ray of comfort to handle all details rendered your beloved ones. LICENSED EMBALMERS IN ATTENDANCE. Arrangements are incomplete unless you are satisfied. THE PERSONAL SERVICE. YOU DESIRE. Abner B. Jackson, M'g'r ORDER B.Y. P.U. 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Olive, Baxter Springs 125.00 Churches F. G. Yearly 1. Shiloh, Fort, Scott $150.00 2. Mt. Zion, Fort Scott 75.00 3. Bethany, Ottawa 150.00 4. New Hope, Chanute 150.00 5. Olivet, Paola 75.00 6. Ebenezer, Osawatomle 50.00 7. 2nd Baptist, Hillsdale 20.00 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 BURR DISTRICT Churches P. O. Yearly 1. St. John, Salma $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, Elliworth 50.00 8. 2nd Baptist, Russell 10.00 9. Shilou, 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. Wimby Chapel Orsge City 15.00 15. 2nd Baptist, Hill City 20.00 16. 2nd Baptist, Nicodemus 50.00 SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT 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 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, Holsington 15.00 18. El Bethel Hugoton 25.00 19. Pleasant View, Caldw il 15.00 20. 2nd Baptist, Wellington 20.00 -- SCREEN WIRE Building Material DER LBR. CO., ANY UNDERTAKERS we stand with a ray of comfort your beloved ones. RS IN ATTENDANCE. te unless you are satisfied. SERVICE. YOU DESIRE. U. LITERATURE SUPPLIES General Supplies, for B. Y. P. U. Articles, Badges, Banners, Arm duals, Charts, Record and Roll Measurer's Records, Plain But- unior Quarterlies, Blanks, for Cards, Invitation Cards, An- Song Books, Choir Caps and Lymnals, Works on Baptist dialogues and Recitations. DERS TO THE Y. P. U. BOARD PHONE M.304 628 N. Main THE NEGRO STAR OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BAPTIST ST. 1241 Wabash Avenue ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY H. T. SIMS, Editor W. S. Moore 9. H. Neely, 1305 Ohio Ave.—D. 379 Miss L. Covington, 501 N. Water St. Entered as second class matter, Wichita, under the act of March 8, 18 SUBSCRIPTION One Year Six Months Three Months One Month The writer of any article must published. Write on one side of paper matter for publication—Notify us at 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. 1241 Wabash Avenue Telephone Market $130 EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS W. S. Moore Assistant Editor 9. 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. 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 once 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. IN last week's issue, we failed to mention that Mrs. I. F. Bates, whose picture appeared on the first page of this paper, had been recently appointed by Dr. East, Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board, is Director for the State of Kansas in the Million Quarter Drive. Mrs. Bates has been asked to raise 15,000 (fifteen thousand quarters.) These have been apportioned to the various district leaders and workers in the State, and her aim is to reach every district; hoping to have the co-operation of all in this effort in helping to give the gospel light to those less fortunate than we. A VERY encouraging program was rendered by the graduates from High School for 1929. The young people need our help, praise and encouragement. The only sad question asked was: Where are the principals and teachers of our own scholars? Their very presence would mean much to the strengthening of these young hearts and minds. There was only one that had not been under their instruction. They are wondering and their parents are wondering if the teachers' personal interest ceased when the students made their way to High School. WHERE do we really put our value on the cause and its development, or on the money and the getting of it? Sometimes when we are boosting for Jesus, we are acting for ourselves. When we act for Jesus, every one is blessed and comforts of life are manifested. GOSSIP is like the Rainbow, you can never go to the end. If you will follow after it you will shorten your days. It was not intended for apprehension, but to destroy without a cure, as no one will ever know the cause. WE HOPE by this time that every S. S, and B. Y. P. U. has elected its messengers, and that you are doing your best to make this the banner year for the Lord's Work in Ottawa, Kansas, June 11-14. We need not tell you that the State really needs your best, this year, as it has had so many 'throw-backs.' The presiding officers of every auxiliary of the Southwest District are asking that every Sunday School and B. Y. P. U., will make a special offering; or do your best to pay up your budget at the State Convention in Ottawa. Please do not look for an excuse—look for a way to pay up or respond with your best. Read this to your people and take action—Then, the Lord Knows! WE note with sadness 't've rams of Mrs. Rosenwald, wife of Mr. J. Rosenwald, who has done so much for Negroes in the South, in building school's, especially in the rural districts where there were no school. She must have passed from a faithful, well spent life in service while walking side by side with such a husband as Mr. Rosenwald. CITY ITEMS Dr. and Mrs. P. M. Bell, together with Captain and Mrs. W. L. Hutcherson will give their annual tea in honor of the graduates of the local Universities and the High School. Sunday afternoon, June 2, at the home of the latter, 715 N. Water St. This is the 4th year that this tea has been given. Mrs. Ruby I Jones has been indisposed for several days in her home, 216 W. Central. Rev. J. R. Ransom of Toneka, was visiting in the city during the week. Mr. C. Q. Chandler who was to Mr. C. Q. Chandler who was to speak here Sunday, June 2nd, on his to the Holy Land, will not be able to do so because of being called to California, on account of illness in the family. He will fill this engagement at some later date. Our new agent may have been to see you, he may be at your door now or will be very soon—Give him your subscription or renewal. THANKS. Mary Margaret Landrum left Thursday for Kansas City, where she made a pleasant week-end visit. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Bailey, 1155 Indiana Ave., spent the week-end in Kansas City, Mo., with relatives and friends. Mrs. S. L. Jones and daughters, Jewel V., and Fay M., were in the office last week and presented the office with some lovely flowers. Mr. C. G. Groves an aged and respected citizen, passed away after a stroke a few days prior. His funeral was attended at Calvary, Tuesday. Mr. Winston was an office visitor, Mr. Fow, Sexton, the Tailor stopped in Monday. Missae Emma Lee Steward, Vonclie Walker and Dora Keaton are in from school. Mrs. Easle Walter after spending a while with her mother in Oklahoma, is at home, much improved. The Meadames Chatman and Herndon, formerly known as the Morris twins, were here visiting their mother, last week, after a two hour soloum in different states STATE CONVENTION AND AUXS. Telephone Market $130 AT WICHITA, KANSAS or and Publisher. Assistant Editor M. 6500 Advertising Agent M. 1665 Local Editress June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at 779. NATION RATES: $1.60 .90 .50. .20 sign name whether or not it is to be r. 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 preaching and singing to various congregations, while here, also. Some other fetes of enjoyment for the High School graduates were: entertainment Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Copeland, a breakfast picnic at McKinley Park, house social at Mrs. Lewings home. Others we failed to get were showing appreciation to the youths. Mrs White of Oklahoma is the house guest of Josephine Wilson 10th and New York. Enroll now for music with Miss Sims, for the summer. Mr. Ernest Powell's father has been visiting with them recently. Mrs. Mayne Strother is very much indoressed with her throat. The week of June 24th will be Anniversary week for the C. T. C., moonlight picnics and programs all the week. Mr. W. W. Wilson and Jr. son of Northern part of the city were in the office this week. Miss Geraldine Shannon, a former C. T. C. Student, is teaching music and playing for a church in Joplin, Missouri, this season. 1. What is Man's duty toward God? 2. To His Country? 3. To His Community? 4. To His Fellowman? 5. To His Church? 6. To His Home? Watch The Negro Star for tho'ts on these by M. Lirvington. OLD FASHION COUNTRY STORE A Country Store beginning Tuesday, June 4th, in the basement of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, continuing until all goods are sold. EVERY DAY IS BARGAIN DAY Also at evening, Special Sale prices will be made on Groceries, Notions, Can Goods, Dry Goods and General Merchandise. the 1st Choice Come Early and Get the 1st Choice of Bargains. Everything from a spool of thread to a sack of flour at really bargain prices. Mrs. Bessie Mitchell, general manager, will conduct the store; and solicit the patronage of the public. Don't forget the date and place-St. Paul A, M. E. Church, June 4th, 1929. PROGRAM HONORING 1929 CLASS PROGRAM HONORING 1929 CLASS Wiklita High School East, had among its 545 graduates, 12 Negro boys and girls and they rendered an excellent program May 20th at Calvary Baptist Church. The class officers, Pres. James Anderson. Vice Pres. Miss Ethel Bruswell and Sec. Paulye Walters were presiding. Rev. J. W. Hayes led the invocation and the audience remained standing and pledge their legion to the United States' Flag. Pres. Jas Anderson made some very appropriate remarks and presented Mr. Jerome Adams, who gave us the "Class Will." He was quite entertaining. Mr. Brown gave the "Class Prophecy." He saw some very usual and unusual things for the class' future. Miss Blanche Black gave the "Class Reading, which was quite good. Miss Maxine Cooper gave the 'Class Oration.' She was good in thought and delivery from the subject: "Abolition of War." Miss Dorothy Jones sang the "Class Solo, which was enjoyed by all. Mr. G. B. Winston delivered a well prepared Class Address. The Class yell was led by Mr. Edward Brown. Capt. W. L. Hutcherson offered the closing prayer. Many of the graduates received tokens of honor from their friends and relatives. After the exercise, the graduates were enjoyable entertained by Mr. Marcellus Salters in the beautiful and lovely home of Dr. and Mrs. T. G. Perry, 1329 Cleveland Ave. We must especially mention Miss Blanche Blacl, who made the bighest marks for 1929 and Miss Maxine Cooper, who was awarded the sch- lerhip by "The Book Lovers Club." Talbert Br., Y. W. C. A. The Blue Triangle Girl Reserve Club held their Installation of Officers and Breakfast for Seniors at the Branch Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Helen Duke installed the officers; Miss Ethel Brown gave the charge to the new cabinet members and Miss Vaughn gave the praver of consecration. The club presented the retiring president, Maxine Cosner with a silver, Girl Reserve bracelet as an expression of their appreciation for the services during the past year. Blanche Black, who has served as heir secretary was presented a plaque on which was printed the Girl Reserve code. The Grade School Girl Reserve gave a pageant at the Branch Friday evening. It was sponsored by Miss Lennanra Woodard Hughen and Van Leu, and was well attended, the building was filled to its capacity. The Committee of Management --- The Negro Star-for the Good of the People met Wednesday afternoon at 4.00 o clock. Splendid reports were given by the various committee chairmen, possibly the most outstanding report was given by Mrs. Ella Ewing, membership Chairman. She reported that the Branen now has a paid up membership of three hundred and two members. This is the largest paid up membership the Branch has ever had. Following is the list of members who paid during the month of May—Megsoura Dora Lee, Fannie McLee, Dora Roster, Sam Chanauer, Virginia Johnson, Virgil Webster, H. K. King, Alice Duckett, Lioyd Smith, Clara Graves, Fred Smith, Ruby Wilson, H. D. Alexander, Onas Aos Anna Berry, Florence Bryant, John Washington, N. B. Pryor, F. W. Lemnis, Mary Rightower, Evaise Carter, Ella Roost, Jeanette Jackson, N. B. Copeland, F. C. West, Minnie Cowan, Cleo Baker, Mattey Young, Dickerson B. H. Marchant, Bessie Mitchell, Grace Watkins, Orla Carter, Eimer Johnson, M. B. Bell, R. L. Barnett, Floyd Crouch, Artelia Talbot, W. H. Edwards, J. O. Ivans, Maurel Walls, J. W. Hayes, Irene Edwards, Jessie Lass, H. H. Wilson, G. L. Scott, O. Hex, B. H. Baker, Jas. Martin, Nun Stevens, Carla Thomas, Olympia Henderson, Thomas Hill, Fannie Durst, Ella McConico, Jessie Jones, Elizabeth Brown, Uletta Finnard, Christine Martin, J. Wilson, Rebecca Thomas, Florence Green, Lizzie Smith, James Simpson, Donie Sherman, Maybelle Austin, Jannie Brown, Grace Rogers, Emma Peterson, Audie Lross, Auny Holbrooke, Wm. McIlveen, Louise Inompson, Bussie Gunnier, Lizzie Davis; and Misses Lacy Brigham, Hattie Hurst, Flossie Works, Myrtle Hurst, Ida Marion, Emma DeLoney, Gwendown Otelson, Lucia Hill. The Junior Members are Marguerite Gates, Mabel Williams, Alice Collins, Eugenia Perry, Eveyn Bynum, Julia Neeley, Mary Cooper, Evette Berry, Mavis Kinchen, Katrina Dunn, Ernestine Cotton, Ceesta Reynolds, Mattie Williams. LARGEST CLASS IN ITS HISTORY LARGEST CLASS IN ITS HISTORY Tuesday evening, May 28, 1929, ver 4000 parents and friends witness the Commencement Program of fifty-first Annual Commencement of Wichita High School East: Processional, "Power and Glory," was played by the High School Symphony Orchestra, Prof. R. H. Hunt, Director, Rev. Walter L. Clark of West Side Presbyterian Church offered the opening prayer. The Boys' Glee Club directed by Miss Grace Wilson rendered two selections "Jolly Roger" and "John Peel." Both selections were fine. The Class address was delivered by Bishop Charles L. Mead, Denver, Colo. He wonderfully developed the fourfold life and encourage them in this commencement in life to go on and on. The Mixed Chorus directed by Miss Grace Wilson, sang two selection, "Surging Sea," and sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child." They reaped much applauses and compliments for themselves. Mrs. L. L. R. Fulton, Vice President, was presented by Prof. L. W. Brooks, Director of Secondary Educators, who announced the awards and honors won by the school for this year and also naming the students who made it possible. Our race was especially proud of Elward E. Vann for his record 100 yard dash. The audience enjoyed the class song; words by Miss Thelma Ward and music by Dois Bainbridge. The paraphernalia of the students made a fun fication that was admired by all. SOUTHWEST SECOND QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING NEWTON, KANAS, May 24—The Southwest District Association and Auxillaries hold a very successful Board with the Second Baptist Ch. Rev. J. P. Williams, Pastor. The people gave a wonderful entertainment. The messengers took the work and rendered a very helpful program. Many plans were laid for the futurs of the work. Splendid sermons were delivered by Revs. J. E. Douglass, E. J. Buckner and G. N. Jackson. Many subjects vital to the development of the church work in this district were discussed. Some special music and lot were rendered. Moderator J. W. Hayes, Presidents I. F. Bates, Mao W. Buckner, Carrie Anderson, and Phynola Cook are planning to give the public an unusual good, good meeting in the Annual in Aug. Twenty-seven religious nad business men met last Sunday at Mr. A. H. Ijd's country home in the club House. This is a beautiful place. 9 of these men were Negroes, which was a fine percentage. The fellowship spirit pregnated the meeting. Mr. W. C. Coleman, president of a very wealthy lamp and stove manufacturing business, was master of ceremonies. Messrs I. B. Rhodes Nationa' Boys' Work Secretary and Mr. F. H West, State Boys' Work Secretary, were the principal speakers and they brought us the true values of Y. M. C. A. from four angles: Physical, mental, social and spiritual. The meeting closed with deen devotions and revelations of the spiritual life. As leaders in this work, we especially mention Messrs Weatherwax, Altkid and Hutcherson. They believe men must be brought face to face with his God and then go forth to lead others. Mr. A. A. Hvde was present. He is an all-round Christian leader of men, and the developer of any worthy cause. Hutchinson Gleanings The United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of The My verious Ten had their Annual Sermon last Sunday at the C. M. E. Church with Rev. G. H. Hogan in charge. The choir sang and a large crowd was present. Mrs. Rosie Saulters of 316, 11th is suffering with a burnt hand. Mrs. Saulters is prominent in church and lodge circles. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor will give their annual 4th of July celebration this year at the Mosquitto Pank. Many from out of town, are expected. The Chief Grand Mentor of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, was here last Monday and visited the lodges, and a big reception was held. Sir A. M. Harrold is just the man to have at the head of the order, it is believed here. The Second Baptist Church is to have a week of jubilee, commencing next Tuesday night. Each organization of the church will function each Already, we have quite a number of visitors for the L commencement activities. Leavenworth Briefs INDEPENDENT BAPT. CHURCH REV. B. J. DAVIDSON, PASTOR MISS-RUTH G. SIMS, Reporter Sunday School opened at 10 o'clock Lesson reviewed by the pastor. 11:30 a. m. morning service; text, Ezekiel 36:26. Subject: "A New Heart." The Holy Spirit visited our souls while the pastor talked. Mr. Willie Wilson is home visiting his mother, Mrs. P. Lee. Mr. Williams of Kansas City, Mo., was a guest of Deacon Reese, Sunday afternoon. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS KEV. E. W. ANTHONY, PASTOR. LEV. E. W. ANTHONY, PASIOR S. S., opened as usual with both Supt, and teachers in their places; after a 20 minute's study of the lesson, the pastor reviewed the lesson. The Men's Bible Class at last are all smiles for the went over the top and bought the banner for finance back home. Yet the contest goes on for the women are determined to win. The pastor preached from Gen. 35:1; subject: 'Jacob's Return to Bethel. We enjoyed this wonderful message. At 6:30 Mrs. Jennings conducted the B. Y. P. U., for the President. Miss H. Nutter, who is ill from an accident (falling from a moving automobile) We are praying or a speedy recovery for her. We are glad to see Mrs. Gertrude Williams out again after a serious attack. Mrs. Marile McMiller is very sick and were hoping that she may soon be herself again. At night the pastor spoke from the text, St. Mark 11:13; subject, "It's Nothing To You Eut Fuss." The Western Convention that met in Topeka, a few days ago was a success as reported by the Pastor. The N. E. District Board which met in Horton, was reported by the pastor as a success, also last week. The pastor preached in the Tuesday night session and the message being so full of thought and sound Gospel that the pastor of the First Baptist Church, (white) invited him to preach for them Wednesday evening. The attendance was good and the people expressed themselves as having enjoyed a real Gospel Message. Garden City Tellings SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH REV. E B. BRACKEN, PASTOR Sunday School was at 9:40. Preaching service at 11 o'clock, subject, "Our God whom we serve, will save us; and Lo I see walking loose in the midst of the fiery furnace, four men;" Daniel 3:17-25. B. Y. P. U. at 6:00; the lesson was well discussed. Night service at 8 o'clock was we'll attended; preaching from the au ject, "Handwaiting on the wall"; Dan. 5:5. Cne was added to the church, Mrs Marie Whitley. We are looking forward to the In stallation Program the 29, 30 and 31. We are hoping for a real successful program. Our church is badly in need of repair. We are now starting to raise money to repair it. Last Thursday night we had a social; it was a real success. Rev. and Mrs. Bracken were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Walls. Miss Retta Stewart has returned home from Emporia. There was a surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Lewis in honor of Miss Frances Lewis who will be leaving this city soon. Mr. Joe Hart of La Junta, Colo, and Miss Lillian Bland of Dodge City, were married by Judge Hurst of this city. Miss Katerine King graduated from the Garden City, Junior High School. Mr. Dave Stout died here at the hospital, Sunday. He was a resident of Ulysses Kansas. Emmett Lewis is improving. We hope he will soon be able to be with us again. NEGRO GIRL SLAIN IN GOSSIP FIGHT NEGRO GIRL SLAIN IN GOSSIP FIGHT ELEANOR BASS HELD FOR KILLING CATIERINE JOBS IN STREET BATTLE HUTCHINSON, KANS, MAY 25—Jealouay and gossip last night inspired a murder. Catherine Jobes, 129 Avenue G East, 16-year-old Negro girl, was stabbed shortly after 10 o'clock and died on the way to Grace Hospital. Eleanor Bass, 20, Negro, 21 Harvey Street, was in jail booked on a murder charge. She admits the laying, which took place near the poultry house of Swift and company on Avenue E West. Officer Duy and Detective McGinn answered the call when a report came in that a woman had been stabbed at rich. A big time is planned. The Booklovers Club had its final meeting for this school year last Monday night, May 20th, in the dining room of Larimer Hall. Games were played during the evening, at the close of which a delicious repast was served. The hosts and hostesses were Mrs. Louise Glover, Miss Mildred West, Miss Louise Richardson, Mr. H. M. Hunter and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. King. Prof. Clement Richardson addressed the graduating class of the Douglas School in Pittsburg, Kansas, Friday night, May 24th. The Junior class presented successfully "She Stoops to Conquer" as their class play, last Friday night, May 24th, under direction of Mr. G. T. Bryant. After the play the junior and senior classes were the guests of Prof. and Mrs. Richardson in the Domestic Science rooms. Miss Bertha Roberson and Miss Alice Clark were the guests of Dean and Mrs. E. L. Scruggs, Sunday at dinn. The program that was given as the closing exercises of the Depart rent of Physical Education, was very good. Miss Mildred West, director of Physical Education, and Mr. Frank Doug ass, the Coach, are both to be complimented on the excellent work that was done by the boys and girls. The exercises were given in the gymnasium Saturday night, May 25th. Indian club drills, stunts, tumbling features, pyramid building, dumbell drills, and wrestling, were among the numbers on the program. A very interesting feature which closed the program was the wedng of sports. The Baccalaureate sermon was delivered, Sunday afternoon, May 26th by Rev. C. S. Booker, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church. After the services, visitors as well as students and faculty members were serviced refreshments on the lawn. Prof. Clement Richardson delivered his farewell address to the student body Sunday night, May 26th. Mr. W. A. King, Director of the orchestra rendered a vocal solo. Avenue E and Main Street. While the victim was being taken to the hospital, officers learned the name of HAVE A TALK WE SELL THE AND RENT IT 517 N. M. CALL WILLIA 1108 E. 13th Street ROLAND P L. R. ROLAND, Car and Furniture I We Give Beauty and Tour ALL WORK GU HAVE A TALK WITH US. WE SELL THE EARTH AND RENT THE TOWN 517 N. MAIN ST. CALL WILLIAMS MARKET 2687 1108 E. 13th Street Phone Douglas 9131-J ROLAND PAINT SHOP L. R. ROLAND, PROPRIETOR Car and Furniture Painting a Specialty We Give Beauty and Life to Everything Touch. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. J. F. GREEN GROCERY --- Full Line of Groceries, M Candies and Vege A COMPLETE LINE O Full Line of Groceries, Meats, Fruits, Candies and Vegetables. A COMPLETE LINE OF NOTIONS. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND B.Y.P. U. CONGRESS SUNDAY SCHOOL AND B.Y.P. U. CONGRESS (1)... Five Days of EARNEST STUDY and HARD WORK. (2) Discussion of PLANS OF ORGANIZATION and methods of work. (3) Palmstaking Review of the whole system of CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES. (4) Study of the problems of CHRISTIAN MISSIONS and RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. (5) Exnert lectures on BAPTIST DOCTRINES and HISTORY. (6) Restatement and Emphasis of FUNDAMENTALS in the Christian System. THECONGRESS HEADQUARTERS 409 GAYST. NASHVILLE, TENN. the attacker and swooped down on her at her home just as she was getting into an auto. At the station the Bass girl told Chief of Police Long that she had gone to get some laundry on Avenue West and that three girls had surrounded her. One of them, a young woman named Norris, accused the Bass girl of making dates with her husband. Catherine Jobes was said to have spread the report. The Bass girl got into an argument with Catherine Jobes, she said, and it degenerated into a fight, the two girls hitting at each other. The Bass girl claimed the other women tried to "gang" her and she pulled out a pocket knife and lunged at Catherine Jobes. As the blood spurted, the slayer turned and fled. While she was reciting her story, she was unaware that the victim had died. She went into details about the fight and giggled about it at times. "Are you aware that the woman you stabbed is dead?" was shot at her. "No-o-o, I didn't know that," she drawled indifferently. Then she resumed her story, telling that she came here from Stillwater, Okla.; that she had "kept company" with William Morris before he married; tht Mrs. Morris was jealous and had followed her last night, trying to start a fight. She told of another fight she had last winter when several Negro women mobbed her. When her quis was over and she was being booked, she casually asked "What am I charged with?" "Murder," she was told. "What do you think of that?" "Oh, I don't know," she answered coolly. Later officers made a trip to her home and following her directions found her purse containing a sierder pocket knife with a three inch blade of the stilletto type, with the blood of the victim still on it—Clipping. May 25th—Saturday. RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION LK WITH US. THE EARTH THE TOWN MAIN ST. AMS MARKET 2687 Phone Douglas 9131-J PAINT SHOP PROPRIETOR Painting a Specialty Life to Everything ch. JARANTEED. BERRY A ies, Meats, Fruits, Vegetables. NE OF NOTIONS.