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rie ice ies! “e a ee 2 space nm | Ae g 1878 nN of YY) Me <—e US ate: bode < Tl atth NEGRO STAR. if ang Kg sd Pe Lf! ysis Af FOR THE<GOGD OF “THR PEOPLE “Vol. 23, No. 17, ee WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Aug. 1, 1930 Five Cents Per Copy. AN ADDRESS shall lead them. ‘The Christ revea'ed him, sayinz: “of such Is the Kingdom of Heaven.” ‘The church was intrusted with him in the command, “feed my Lambs;" then for centuries the child was lost and forgotten in church and state He found no place in litetature and art, The Statesmen and Teach- ers were not in sympathy with him; the Religious Capacities of the child were under ertimated, but when the Runday School came ke was reveal- ed. It's interesting to obseove the rise and fall of the tide of interest in the Kehgious Education, In ancient Jewish society where chil chen were considered a “Heritage of the Lord”, the teaching of children ‘was accepted as one of tte most sol- emn duties of man, “And these words which I com- mand thee this day, shalt thou Ye upon thine heart and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy child- Ten," was a law which was observed strictly by Jewish parents. In the western there followed a period of many hundreds of years, inelading the Dark Ages, both of the church and society at laige, dur- ing which, we have the most meager information regarding the Status of Children in the cburch, but that 4t013 sayeo"puj punoz uaeq sey yoy neglect. With the begining of the Modern Era, came Luther, followed by other reformers, who with tremendous for- ce and effectiveness advocated thou- Fhtfal attention to all phases of the education of children; and Wesley pave a large place to work with chil- dren. Yet during the same period there was develoring an organizat- fon wh'ch was to be most influent al in redirecting the thought of the church to its children. It had begun with the efforts of {Robert Raikes, to bring the ravage land unroly elements of society un- der control and provide them with an elementary education paying some ‘women to teach them on Sunday. But it had gradually become the recented agency of the church for teaching her children and youth, This, had not come about without opposit- jon. Church leaders were verv slow tn accept the S, S. as their own. There are any records of actual violence beire used to prevent the meeting of ten-bers and children in the church building. In Charleston, South Carolina a Minicter was drenched with water for the crime of conducting S. S. for Fenefit of the children of the com- munity, In Connecticut a girl was turned ont of ehurel for 1efusing to disband a S. S. class, Even after the S. S. had been accep ted ax a means of securing relici-us feetmation to the poor on Sunday ‘the children of church members did rot attend. Indeed it was not- until 1820 when Dr, Lyman Beecher took his own children to S. S. and induced his reichboors to follow his example, that the S, 8. became firmly estab'xh- ed asthe teaching agency of the church, Interest in the Religious Educat- fon of children grew ranidlv from tle middle of the ninteenth century Workers with childien in various toca] churches, realizing the nied of heln in develoning better material and methods for their S. S., began to or- nive inte eroupr for mutual improv. ment. ‘This early organization of «hidren’s workers, made contribut- fons of lasting importance, It secur~ 1 tne adontion by the International Texcons Committee of the principle of graded lessons, and worked with untiring enerav ta ree the actual les+ ron prepared and In use. It outlined a course of Leadership Training for Teachers with children ftimulated the organization of local roupsin cities all over the two count. ries, to ntudy better methods of work ‘The nature of child and childhood religion was brought to the attention of the church leaders so effective there came about an awakening con- relence, resulting in the generous ure of church money for better literature for children, better rooms in church buildings for children, ard the em- ployment of trained workers to give euvervisron to children's work. A survey of the field of Religious, Fducation of children todav reveals the more mature fruits of these earl- fer efforts. There are now emploved hv the Ne- rominations for the creation of ht- erature for children and for super. siaton of chitdren’s work 9% Natfonal and regional officers, 80 yearn efter the firet worvera wos emnloved in| the field of Religions Education of children, there $s a force of 113 woe men, errrirg on and enlarging the work which she began. The tremendons demand which modern hfe ia making of sta children erates a eriv't of humility ard ane ‘etfielel deentian Amone those who y ae | = , in. < dh ne ie a are convinced that only the teaching of the religion of Jesus Christ. the intergration of his spirit into all re- latoms and experiences of life, can enable these children to live joyously ‘usefuly and nobly. And the results cf tireless efforts {s an ever deepen- ‘ing consciousness in the church at large, that it has no duty which com- pares in importance with the nuture of childhood and youth. Lut the task is only begun. There are now hundreds of child. ren entirely beyond the reach of any religious influence; there are hund- reds more nominally in the church school, whose attendance {s so irreg- ular as to make it of no real value; and there are yet others whose church school program and teaching staff is so poor that it fails to acheive any worthy objectives. If theBeptist churches of Kansas are to fulfill their destiny, they must give more thought to chiidren. Now is the acce;ted time for a great heart searching, @ frank faciny of respon- sibility, a determined effort to go foward together on a crusade for the Baptist children of Kantas, to bring them all under influence of a church and to ree to it that the program that each church ‘offers Is worthy of the name of the Christ who put the child in the “midst”—thia js the goal. WATCH TOWER NOTES The Baptist Jubilee [s heading up fine. The ‘ Vo'ce,” a prgeant in char- ge of Mrs, Tlowers, is the first to re- port—here! It taker rloce Scturday evening the 19th. This will be one of the iz eveats of our Fiftieth An- niversary. Of course “History of the Negro Paptist in the U. S.' will be ready to report next. Strange as it may seem, after the appointment of four persons through the past G5 years Negro Baptist have no written re co d of themselves, To in any way supress fiee epeech ‘among Baptist is dangerous. Bapt- ists, hke members of all true democ- reeies, thrives when the people rule. | ‘One is your master and all ye are brethern.” If the over ambitious «do not talk the Jubilee to desth at Chicago in August, we will raire sufficie t 10% ey to rel.eve our Boards end w Il pay the debts of the Na‘lonal Bap § t Con- vention ax well, Our Baptlet people and their friends will be there with the neede? m mev; to organize and rrther it wi'l be the Job of thore in control. It doce reem as if our pattoars are mahing too hits tle of our need of rrayer The h rtory of christianity is the story of pray- ine churches ord rrayi-e nreackers, Prayer makes this darkest cloud withdraw, Prayer climbs the adder Jaco) saw, Gives exercite of farth ard love Brines every blessn~ from above. Negro Baptists should etop and ston row and take our rechorings We should hegin ana to truetand love each other and prayerfully {n- vite the leadership of God in Che- ago, Thie fe ra tire far the hote headed f'erv, oil-torgued fort. “Republics ure created by the sir- tne, mnb'e enirtt ard intelligence of the citizene, They frill when the w're are banished from the publia covn- eile hecause they dare to be honest, and the nrofiieatea are rewarded. necante thev fitter the ne ple in ore der to beray them."—Story. Bartiste and thelr friends wil! be tn Chicago In the largest numbers. The storv of the Both waniversarv of the growth and expansion of the Ne- ro Bartiste in en oveanized wav will he read and talked af to the larger nert of the Chefetlan world Mathovs will tall 't ta thal ht'le anen around the fireside in Newra homes tn all Amorieg, in nll the felacde, in Wert Sonth and Certral Africa, Thie te the oreetect of veare ta ree pard the wark af the Namen Ranticte nha have pve lived #4 whr «ra row living, Then onr meeting «jl! erest. Ww arouse the worker of this dav for rerater pervica The sum total of what we contr’bute at our Jubilee to the denendensa of the bndividual eovl unon Cad the Ine derendence of the church of all hwran ATLANTA PEOPLE DENOUNCE CRIMES AGAINST NEGROES ATLANTA, GA., July 21:—On the eve of trial of six men charged with the murder of Dennis Hubert, young Moorchouse College student, many prominent white citizens of Atlanta yesterday {ssued a public statement declaring ther confidence in Hu- bert's innocence of any offense, ex: pressing exercration of the crime, and urging that the public of At lanta express its good will by rais- Ing a fund to restore the house of young Hubert's father, Rev. G. H. Hubert, which was destroyed by firc shortly after the murder. The appeal was addrersed expec: jally to the religious leadera of the community and the matter was pres- ented in a number of the churches taken toward the desired fund, John A. Manget, long conspicuous for ac - tive and courazous interest in Neero Justice and welfare, ls acting as trear ures of the fund, On the same day the local inter- racial committee Issued @ statement setting out the several incidents ir the series of crimes begining with the death of young Hubert,-and cal" Ing upon the citizens to repudiate these outrages and use thelr influ- ence to see that the perpetrators are brought to justice, These statements, together with a story of the whole series of events and the approaching triat, were feat- ured on the first page of the Sunray Constitution. The Constitution car- ried also as its leading editorial, en- titled “Shaming the City,” one of the feverest indictments of such injus- tices ever written, These acts of lawleseness, according to the con stitution, “outrnee the character and spirit of the citizenshin of Atlanta” and ave the “viclous deed« af a few ronscfenceless persons moved by re- celal intollerence. ‘The pernetrators of this outrage must be identified and made to nav the realty in full, “the Constitution continues: “The white and colored eenle of Atlanta have establithed re lations of reace and co-oneration that mnet not be broken down by the Moody hands of irresponsible and law-defying hoodlums.” At their weekly meeting this morn ine the Methodist preachers of the city adonted resolutions expressing profound regret for the “recent out rages" ard condemnation of ru-h “Jowful and villainous conducts” while the interdenominational Chri tian Council commerded most high- ly the Constitution’s vigorous do. mandfor justice. The outrome of thetrial is heing awaited with great interest. governments and the iuter-depend ence of the churches one upon the other in our missionary and educat: fonal work wall tell for all the com- ing years. When that awful deadly fight broke loose among Negro Bapulsts n San Antonio, Texas 1888, we had ‘few schools of Jearning and fewer ‘tra.ned leaders, so the spint to api grew and spread, and now Bap iu in Tenas have, all tcld, seven state ‘corventicns, and Baptists in other states are equally as eplit up. Bat today our echcols are larger and more of them; cour.es more extend: ed and obtainable, and our leaders are posting in the bert schools in the world, Tho B. Th’'s, Ph. D's. D. D's sre merhers of all our Boards pastors of our great churches, of- ficers of our associations and con- ventions. With the learned and godly whors we have trusted with leader- chin surely we can guide and care for our first fifty years of continu- ed organized work and not let It go to rieces in Chicsgo as is predicted by fore, The wont “split” should be obfect- Pinoys f IYI sIepdeg 07 efqvuor never be spokeny Tet thoughtful tasters wisely, and without prefu- dice, lay this whole situation before their charches end ask that they pray it through. The great God can and wi'] anewere rraver—“For Jenus rake.” Let ue pray, When grest crowds gether the pick-pocket the crook and thief will be found eleo—watch vour ster, In providing for, In making your trip to the Nations] Bantist Convention in Chicogo—wateh your step, Don't follow any atrencer: get your tleket get your ttorring cuarters throush the Committee in Chicago—$102 So- uth Parkway. Should vou loose vour ticket, your Irorey or Vour road name, then come and arnovy the convention, it will not be fair—by sll meant, watch your etep.—Yours In his rervice, L. G. Jordan, Sec'y Emeritus-Jirtorian N, B.C. SOME TAX REFUND TOPEKA— One phase of the tax Problema which efiects practically every county in kansas, is that o: seiuiluing Ly the vanks che urttereace between the amounts they paid un- der the yeneral property tax and the amount due under the intangible tax daw which Was apvealed by the epee ‘tal seasion of tre legisiatute, codhe total amount to be refunded for the years 1924 and 1929 Is $2, (342161.87, Of this an ount SL181, 256.90 was for 1928, und $2,361,151.97 for 1920. Many countica ulso had fo make refunds for the d ference between the general pioperty tax AiO And te Wnungtvie ue tase oo revfoue yeas, but in most counties the banke did not pay under protest until 3928, As several counties have not reported to the state tax com- austion, the above figures de not in- clude all counties and the total ac- tually is somewhat larger, In rome places schools have been serlouely handuaped for funds with the bank taxes out, and tr nearly all counties the tax-levying bodies are worrying about where the money to vay the refunds to the banks is to come from. The feelng is pretty general that while most banhs undoubtedly have paid more than their tuet shaie of taxes In other years, they were not paying their full share when they tock advantage of the intanglble tax aw which war not supposed to app'y to banks ond simular institutions, The refunds for Sedgwick county accordirg to the rerorts to the state tax commission are $140 698.10 for 929, and 120,790.34 for 192%. a tatal for the two vears of $261 4°8 44 Issued from Reed for Gov. Hiqts. WELCOMED HOME FROM HAITI WASHINGTON, D.C. July 25— ‘Velcowe Fore wns’ recorded Prec- dent Mordecai W. Johnson, of: How- -ard University, upon his return from Haiti on Monday, July 14, by a dele- gation of eighteen faculty members and admiristrative officers whicl met the rrecident’s train at Unton Station, Washington, D. C.. ard # luncheon given in Dr. Jahnenn'a hon or at the University, Thursdav "uly 17, Dean Dwight O. W. Holmes, who acted a president or the University during the absence of Dr. Johnson, presided at the luncheon and pre- sented Professor Kelly Miller to exrrers to the prerident the rentl- ment of his ficial family, In re sponding, President Johnson stated sninding, President Johneon stated that during his absence hia mind was relaxed concerning the affairs of the Minnerrity Eecause of hia conf dence in the alihty of thare whom he had left in positions of trust an respon- sibility. The following persons were pras- ent at the luncheon: Deans Dwight 0, W. Holmer, E. P. Davis, Numa P G. Adams, Arnold Donawa, Kelly Miller and Geo, Wm. Cook: Vice Yeans C J, Furham and Chas, H. Houston: Director TL. Vi Clilderss W. S, Nelson; Dr. Emmett J. Seatt; F, D, Wilkinson, Emory Ro Smith. Drs. I. H, Allen, Wm. A, Warfield, Tas, C Dowling, Herbert C. Scurlock " Clavton Terry, F, D. Whiby, Juhan W Ross, Beonl P. Hurst Chan. B. Firher, R. Frark Jones, Herbert Marshall, Chas M. Wilder Hor and University, Adolprus Welton, Jacob HR, Shoham, M A Raires, Chas, Ii. Sumner, D. W Woodard Chas. H. Thompron, Alethia DN Washington Judve Jan A. Cobb, Attorneys, Wm. H. Houston, Jag, C Waters, Tr Geo, HC, Havee: Profeveor Row W Tibhe, Geo, M. Livhtfoot, Teonar! 7 to" ne son’ Axrovinte Proferror Hilvard Ry Robinen; Arristart Pro’e ore Str Ying A’ Rrown, TP Mur * sav Dasiel Wo Famorde, 1 1 Whatov, Will am A, Hunton, ent Miss Caml’ ¢ Nickerson, INVITATION Washington, D, C, duty 18—At the neverteonth Annet Convertion of the Interstate Nental Asnocta!ion held at Rucbroe Resch Va. duly 8 fo 14. the Arsociatlon accepted an invitation extewtet hy Dean Arnall Dorawa to holt itn newt scientifve rearion In Waskington DC ned r the ausnices af tha tneulty of dent- detey of Howard Mnivercity, All the facilities of the Collave of Tentletey will be laced at the Aignnsal of the Association, and the entire nropram is ta be arranred and affored hy the faculty of the College af Dentistry The offivers of the Aecociation are: Dr. F, 1, Dewr'ne Roanoke. Va. nrexident, Des, JW, Rlack, Roky Mount, N. @.. vicesoresidents WD, Wiseman, Washington, D © Secs reteryetreasiver, and I. H. Young, Baltimore, Md., assistant recretary, THIS MAY BE OF INTEREST TO YOU Dale M. Bryant, a candidate for nomination for Couney Attorney on the Republican Ticket, hves at 1063 North Emporia .Byyant, is a Kane san, and rpent the carly part of his hfe on a farm near Greely, Kans. Me left the farm to jom the army. After the World War he decided to rtudy law Bryant had no money or backing of any kird, but was suc- cessful in working big way through rchool Ile graduated from Wash- lurn Law School, in 1926. {mmed- fatly upon gaaduation from Law School he passed the State Courts. Subsequently Hale. was admitted to practice Law in all Federal Courts and has been practking in all of these courts «ince his admission to the bar. Bryant, located in Wichita, immed- iately after paswng the State Rar ex- amination, avd was afsociated at that time with John N, Free, in the sinctice of lew. Later he became associated with the Law Firm of Tana. Hoeton Cowan and DePew, and at a Inter date, he was assodat- ed with the law firm of Elcock and Mertin, = Dale opened his office in the Cehtral Building on November Ist. 1929. Mr. Bryant is a Church member heing a member of the First Pres- byterien Church Wichita, 2 Maton, and member of several civic organ- jzations, a ak oe io. ak TO THE OFFICERS OF BAPTIST STATE CONVENTIONS AND AUXIALIARIES AND TO THE PASTORS AND CHURCHES IN Kansas AND MISSOURI Please take notice that the Golder Jubilee Sersion of the N, B. C, will mect in Chicago August. 14-25, 1930. Every officer and layman should attend this great cohvention if pos: sible for there will never be another The railroad compahy will make reduced rate for the round trip end one hke it in our lifetime, tickets can be secured from your Jo- cal agent. The Rock Island has been designated as the official route and will operate xpecial car for accommo- dation. Conferchees will be held on the train in route ard you should ar- range to {oth this party, To erable the railroad company to make neccessary arrangements you should advise one of the under rign- ed just as soon as possible the hames of all who are planning to make the trip, —Let’s all null together! SIGNED: W. A. Bowren, Pres. Kane, B. 8. C, G. N, Jackson, Secretary K. B.S. C. George McNeal Vice-Pres. K. B. S. C D. B. Jackson, Mod. Kansas City, Ks. H T, Sims, Echtor Negro Star Wich K N. J Stoker, Pact 1 Pratt Kansas 1. A_ Holmes member Transportat- ton Commision, State cf Missouri, S.C Dovle Prex Twin Cities Min- isterial Athance, S. W, Bacute, Pastor Kahs, C ty Mo, G. H. Daniels, Mod Kans, City, Mo. Now IN OUR MIDST Prof. R. W. Walker and wile of Macon, Ga, are in the ciiy on busi ners, Their stay i indefinste, rihce trey are invertiyating prospects of estalh-hing a branch of The Walker Businesse Colleres in Wichita. Pref, Walker is a native of Wich ita, and the eldest ron of the late J. V" Walker Prof.Watyr finished from the Carlton Fchoul, Wichita High School and Friends University. After completing scheot here. in 1902 entered the U. S Government Servs c nan otperver in the U. S., Weather Roreau serving 7 yearn at Toreka Termarck, & 1) snd Port Hein, Meh, He red ned trom the ravernment Fervre to ones a xtring of Busive « Colicgas th the South. 'edutch he now rrerate He and hie wife are now givine private lea fons in the homes ard miy be ren at h29 N. Wichits St See ATTENTION! rs To the Pastors and workers of Neorho Valley District Mixeionary Bavtist Ansociation” — Greetines. Dear RArethren: -Let us go to Ft. Stott, Kanras Aururt Sth next, pre: rared ta ray the £160 pleilee for Contre? Rartiet Theolorical Semin- sry. And also do net fail fo bring the mohev for the Golden Jubilee Ruttene which were dietr tvted to you tact month =f remein yours for @ greater work, Moder tor, % Sas. H. Scott ——— Wastinetos, 1. Inlv 18—The general catalog of Howard Univer. sity issued hy the Univers'ty press, fx now ready for distribution, The catslow contains 440 wages and may te had upon application to the Re- girtear, The Cireular of Information and Departmental Rulletine wi" Ye fore theomirg In the next few days, R. G, Bennett, 4000 East Central, is veeking the Republican nominat« jon for Judge of the City Court, Di- visioh Number 2. Mr. Bennett was graduated from the Law School of the University of Kansas in 1917; was immediate ly admited to the bar: and has prac- ticed his proffession In Wichita since 1919, For ten years he was associ ated with the firm of Potts and Bes-» nett, but in the hast year and a half has been in business for himself in the Schweiter Building. He has been a resident of Kansas 22 years, This is his first venture into politics, Mr Bennett is married, and his fam ily conalsts of his wife and daughter, ———_s—_—__ A THEORY JUSTIFIED The whole theory of interconnect- fon of electric facilities simmers down to this: If central systems, serving wide territories, can provide the pub- lie withbetter service at a lower cost than localized plants, they are nec- cessary. If not there is no reason for their existence, So far, mass production and dis- tribution of electric power has more than justified the theory. Hundreds of small communities are now pro- vided with the same standards of electricrervice and rates as great cities, The inefficient village plant, with Its high sost of operatron and habit of breaking down has all but disappeared, ‘Mr. Average citizen, when he pres*- es ® switch, wants the lights to go on, the iron to heat and motors to turn. At the end of the month he wants ae mail a bill frem the utihty as possible. And when he finds that great plants, with thelr unrivaled facihtles for economical and uninter+ rupted operation, can glve him a service that mill do this, he Is In favor of interconnection. Rural America’s future progress is going to depend, to a great extent, on the electric iaguatry, ied rest electric plants, sgrying thousands o! homes, ean overcome the disadvan tage of sparce population that has hampered the development of local plants outside of sizeable cities. Electrica] mass production and, inter- connection brings the greatest possi- ble good to the greatest possrbre eunihes. CONSIDER THE FACTS HERE Judge John H. Crawford, the senior member of the firm of Crawford Springer & Gerety, a candidate for County Attorney, has cade his home in Wichita, for more than twenty years, except when he was filling some office of trust and importance for the State of Kansas. Ve was one of the first Com- missioners of the City of Wichita, after the adoption of the City Man- ager form of government, Prior to the time he became City Commis- sioner, and in addition to the duties which he was then performing, he had a keen interest in the affairs of the unfortunate people of Wichita. His keen sense of common justice often led him to intercede on behalf of an unfortunate whom he thought was not receiving as considerate treatment as should be had. When he wan elected a member of the City Commission he wan looked to by all parties ax one who would deal fairly between the various groups af people whose rights were to be affected by the action of the Citv. He enioyed the confidence of all clases and rac- ex, and on many occasions has proven his friendliness to the colored people bv bis fair action and untiring effortr, When serving the State of Kansas an a high officer, having to do with the ndminretration of lator laws, he was looked upon as a champion of the unfortunate hy the labor people. Wie always justified this eonfidence as his record will show. Hix work in connection with the compensation laws, both as an ad- ministrator ax a judge, anil Jater os fn oracticing lawyer has demonstrat- ed a knowledge of there laws, sur- assed by no lawver nf the State, He truly ‘Has sat In hieh places but hina never lost the common touch® The finger of ruspicion hag newer heen nointel at him and hie honesty and integrity has never been ehal- lereed, If nominated and elected County Attorney af Sedewick County Kan- fer, be will brine to that office an unneal fund of knawedge af the problema of those who must free nuentte ince thie office Hig mature fudement, ant inherent fairneun will neenye a rpuare deal to all of the eitleers, ‘The most imnortart funetlan of tha Cannty Attarnay fa to ifairly ad~ minister the eriminal lawa and te rrevent the criminal machinery of the Stata ta hecome onprensive and used for niterisr murnoses, Judes Crawford hel vee that one peonend of crime bee certain rights should be reenected befora tha vast Frachinace af the State “Rant fe Cen'fuued on paze four Improved Uniform International Sunday School Lesson (By REV P B FITZWATER D D, Member of Faculty, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago) (Q. 1938, Western Newspaper Union.) Lesson for August 3 NAOMI AND RUTH: A STUDY IN RACIAL RELATIONSHIPS LFSSON TEXT—The Book of Ruth GOLDEN TEXT—And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth PRIMARY TOPIC—Ruth a helpful Daughter JUNIOR TOPIC—Naomi's Faithfulness Leads Ruth to God INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—Our Neighbors of Other Races YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—The Way to World Brotherhood. I. How Naomi and Ruth Were Brought Together (1:113). On account of famine in Bethlehem of Judah, Naomi with her husband and two sons adjourned in the land of Monb. After the death of her husband, her two sons married Monbishil women. After a time her sons died also. After the death of her sons, Naomi resolved to return to her homeland, having heard that the Lord had visited his people in giving them bread. They went to Monb to escape trouble but only got into more. This is always the case when God's people go into the world to escape difficulties. It was not until Naomi was thus chastised that she resolved to return. When the time came for her to go, Ruth and Orpah accompanied her for a distance. 11. Ruth's Noble Choice (1:16 19). Greatly as Naomi loved her daughters in law, she would not have them go into this matter blindly. She wished them to know the seriousness of their action. 1. No chance for them to marry again (v. 11). Naomi told them that she had no more sons for whom they could wait. In that day for a woman to be unmarried was the greatest disgrace. Society differed then from now. No avenues were open by which women could earn their living. 2. Heathen gods must be renounced (v. 15). Idolatrous worship could not be carried on in the land where God's people dwelt. This was delicately touched upon when Orpah went back. She went back when it was plain that there was no chance for her to get a husband. After Orpah's return Naomi put an additional test upon Ruth, that of giving up her religion. Ruth was equal to the occasion. Her mind was fully made up. She was willing to accept as her God the One who was able to produce in his subjects the nobility of character she had observed in Naomi. Ruth's determination was so definite and unfaltering that her expressions have come down to us in words which "no poetry has outrivaled and no pathos has exceeded, and which has gone through centuries with the music which will not let them be forgotten." She was determined to share Naomi's journey, her home, her lot in life, and grave in death, whatever or wherever that would be. To crown it all, she renounced her heathen gods and worshiped Jehovah, the true God. III. Blessings Which Attended Ruth's Choice. 1. She found the true God (1:16). Instead of a heathen god who was unable to help her, she had the Living God, the God of Israel. 2. She found friends (ch 2). As she went to glean she was led to the field of Boaz, a man of grace and wealth. The servants of Boaz treated her with consideration. 3. A good husband and happy home (chg. 3 and 4). 4. An honored place in the Israeli-Italian nation (4:13-17). 5. She became a link in the chain of the Redeemer's ancestry (4:18-22 cf. Matt. 1:5). The one who fully decides for Christ and gives up all for life shall receive a hundredfold in this life and in the world to come eternal life. The story of Ruth is a fine example, first, of right racial relationship. The union of Ruth with Israel was around the true God. And, second, of dispensational truth: (1) The famine in the land indicates the testing of the Jews in the great tribulation. (2) The going into Moab indicates the sojourn of the Israelites among the nations. (3) The sickness and death in Moab indicates the christening of the Jews and their sorrows in the present age. (4) The return to the land indicates the gathering of Israel to their own land, Palestine. (5) Ruth's decision indicates the gathering of the Gentiles through the influence of the Jews. (6) The marriage between Hlonz and Ruth indicates the union of the church with Jesus Christ. Adds Charm to Character Small kindnesses, small courtesies, small considerations, habitually practiced in our social intercourse, give a greater charm to the character than the display of great talents and accomplishments.—Kelty. Finding Happiness God made the world to be happy in, but all the happiness some people get is hunting for trouble on a dark night with a dim lantern.—Herald of Gospel Liberty. POSITION OF THE KANSAS WHEAT BELT (Conti hued from last issue—1st page) al Farm Board in asking the reduction of wheat acrage in the Kansas hard winter wheat belt was absolutely wrong. Governor Reed quoted figures from the American Book of Agriculture and from numerous other authorities to prove the various points he made. Comparing the wheat situation with that of other industry Governor Reed, after stating that all agreed that the present low price of wheat is not justified by world conditions, said: "The United States produces a surplus of wheat and a surplus of agricultural implements. About 20 to25 per cent of the total of production in each is exported In 1929 the value of our wheat and flour exports were only about 60 per cent of the similar trade of 1927 but in 1929 the foreign trade in agricultural machinery implements was 180 per cent of the 1827 volume Where does this surplus of agricultural machinery go? To our competitors in raising wheat, principally to Russia, Argentine and Canada. This surplus of machinery manufactured in the United States goes to those countries for the purpose of enabling them to produce more wheat at a lower cost so as to be better able to compete in the world market with the American wheat farmer. Has there been a suggestion of the curtailment of the manufacturing of agricultural implements so as to limit the output to domestic requirements? Not so far as I have heard. The first quarter of the current year shows the largest export of agricultural implements in any similar period in the history of our country "If a series of meetings designed to bring about a reduction in wheat acreage were held in Orio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin, they would be easily understood, for inall of these states the soil, climate, rainfall and general farming conditions are such as to permit the growing of other crops to as great or greater advantage than wheat. In the section in which these meetings are being held that is not the case. It is certainly a strange phenomena that the most serious attempt to bring about reduction in wheat acreage should be made in that section which is noted for its cheapness of production and which raises the best quality wheat in the world and can raise nothing else so well. "At the present time wheat is selling at a lower price than at any time since 1914, sixteen years ago; Ido not believe the present low price of wheat is justified by world conditions Mr. Legge and myself seem to be in entire agreement upon the present wheat price being abnormally low and unjustified. There our agreement seems to stop. It is my understanding that the agricultural marketing act was passed and the farm board created for the purpose of dealing with just such situations as this, and to protect the wheat farmer (or any other farmer finding himself in a similar condition) from being compelled to sacrifice his products at a price below that which world conditions justify. If the Farm Board was not created for that purpose and given $500,000,000 to work with, then I have misunderstood the purpose of the whole plan of farm belief. Yet in the face of an obvious situation, which the Farm Board recognizes, it fails to act. It is my belief that prompt action wholly within the scope of its powers and within its financial means would correct this situation to some extent at least, and add probably 20 cents a bushel the going price of the wheat crop now being harvested and marketed. "For the first time in our national existence of 141 years, declared Governor Reed, there comes a serious suggestion from high authority that American agriculture definitely and permanently subordinates itself to industry. I am not yet prepared to accept such a policy. All that we have ask the American wheat farmer and other farmers is that they be given a price for that part of their product consumed in America comparable to the prices in the lines of industry given aid from government, such as tariff protected manufacturer, the railroads the public utilities, the banks and others. "If there was ever a time when a governmental agency created for a given purpose was justified in getting into action with all its force, certainly this is the time." ST. PAUL A. M. E. CH. The congregation that assembled at the services, morning and evening listened to excellent sermons delivered by our pastor, Rev. J. H. Grant. The gospel message at evening fittingly expressed his chosen theme "A Wrong Conscience;" Heb. 10:22. 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ON TO CHICAGO FOR THE GOLDEN JUBILEE All Persons planning to attend "theGOLDEN SESSION" of the National Baptist Convention, the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress and the Ladies' Auxiliary Convention at Chicago, Ill., August 14th-25th, 1930, will please send in their applications for homes, immediately, to the Jubilee Headquarters, 3101 South Parkway, Chicago. Rev. J. H. Brown, Chairman, Rev. J. H. Branham and Rev. J. A. Moore, Executive Committee Usawatomie Doings The S. S. had fair attendance last Sunday, July 30,a good lesson and many expressions in Leadership; lesson reviewed by Rev. M. J.Jackson. At 11 o'clock, devotion services by Dea. Willie Neal, Sisters; Susie Williams, Cella Lewisand Rosa Jackson. Sermon by Rev. Jackson; everyone present seem to get something out of the services, because they had put something into te service. Mrs. Smith of St. Louis, Mo. was a visitor at the morning and evening services. B. Y. P. U. at 6 o'clock p.m., Mrs. Anna Draper, Vic-Pres. in charge; lesson taught by Dea. Willie Neal from lesson topic:—"some Good Summer Reading." We find in the Bible, "readings" that are helpful to the young people for any occasion I live, and if they miss the way it is because they do not study the Bible. Church services at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Sherhaid brought the message from Matt. 14:27; words:—"It is I, be not afraid." This was indeed a gril stiring message, for the Holy Spirit was with us. Bro. Moore of Tex. united with the church. Mrs. Sam Reed and children, Miss and Little Robert are on vacation spending about 15 days with Relatives in Sioux City Iowa. Miss Nancy Jackson and Mr. Theodore Smith were happily united in Holy matrimony last Tues. July 15 in Paola, Kansas by the Judge. Witnesses: Mr. W L. Smith. Mr. David Solomon and Mrs. Rosa Jackson. The Domestic shower was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Julious Jackson on 10th and Chestnut Street. A nice reception was given them, and several presents, many more coming in later in the week. HUGH E. Republican C County T Primary, A SIX YEARS' EXPERIENCE THREE COUNTY Will Appreciate Your Support. PETER H. C EAT FISH F SUMMER S FRESH W ON HAND AT ALL TIMES R At Special Summer Price WICHITA F PHONE 29269 PHONE 44733 MRS. EDITH DICKENS RECEIVED $100.00 ON HER 53rd. BIRTH ANNIVERSARY Mrs. Edith Dickens, was glad as well as surprised, when Jay H. Dickens, the youngest of her four children, presented to her ten ten dollar bills, July 20th, on her 52rd birth anniversary. After Mrs. Pickens had thanked her son, who is almost 27 years old, she then kissed him; after repeating the word "Jack" a number of times, he said: "I will be as old as you are now, mother, before I can give you another gift like that, as it took me 27 years to save up that much." SOUTHWESTERN PUB. CO. Tabernacle Ch. News REV. D. C EDWARDS, PASTOR MRS. A. B. WILLIAMS, Rep. We were blessed with excellent services all day Sunday, July 13th. School was opened at 10 o'clock by Supt. W. M. Kelley with a goodly No. on time. After an interesting lesson study, taught by Rev. D. C. Edwards as teacher of class No. 1, review by Bro. Stewart. Praise services was conducted by Deacon Kelley and Bro. Steward. Rev. Edwards read Job 14, and offered prayer. Rev. Underwood preached a wonderful sermon, subject: "Obedience To God." At evening service, Rev. Edwards brought the message. Wednesday right, preaching by Bro. Cecil Yates; this is his trial sermon. Willism Pickens, Field Secretary, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People address a Mass Meeting, Monday Ju'y 28, 8:30 at St. Mark's M. E. Church E. HORN Candidate For Treasurer August 5th. BE IN THE OFFICE UNDER Y TREASURERS. E M. BRYANT COUNTY ATTORNEY Republican IMARIES AUGUST FIFTH Your Votes Appreciated GEORGE L ADAMS FOR FOR County Attorney REPUBLICAN QUALIFIED BY EXPERIENCE 4 Years 1st Deputy County Attorney "YOUR FRIEND" FOR HEALTH SPECIALTIES OF WATER FISH ES:—CAT FISH, BUFFALO, RED ROCK, WHITE PERCH. es, Delivered at Your Door. The Negro Star-for the Good of the People grounds. Seating is being provided for a thousand people. Dr. Pickens has a very distinguished career. He was born of slave parents, in Arkansas. He received his high school and College training at Talledega College, in Alabama. He later attended Yale University; and won scholastic honors; and was also Class Orator. He later served as dean of Talledega, Wiley College, at Marshall, Texas; and also held a similar position with Morgan College, Baltimore, Md. He left the latter school to take up his present work. Dean Pickens has made several trips abroad, and is a student of World wide Social Vision. He is recognized as one of the greatest Orators of America, today. This meeting was held under the Auspices of the Wichita Branen N. A. A. C. P., and Dr. John H. Grant President, and the Steward Board of St. Mark M. E. Church. The program also consisted of all the Candidates and their representatives who were cordially invited to speak and appear on the program with Mr. Pickens. B. Franklyn Johnson, publicity director also arranged an elaborate pogram for the occasion including several musical numbers. Refreshments will be in charge of Mrs. O. A. Bricley, Chairman of the Steward Board — Every citizen, male and female shouldn't have failed attehd this meeting. Dean Pickens is bringing a great message to Wichita. St. Matthew C. M. E. Ch. The Pastor and Delegation just returned from Hutchinson, Kans., where they attended the District Conference, which was largely attended and enjoyed by all; we were all taken care of nicely. The discussions were very good. Bishop J. A. Hamlett, the Presiding Bishop, read Heb. 11; 1-18 verses from which he preached a very touching sermon; subject: "The venture of faith." The sermon was both logical and spiritual. Others who preached were: Rev. H. L. Wilson of Newton, Rev. Edmond of Larned, Rev. L. A. Story of Topeka, and Rev. C. M. Hawkins of Wichita. We are looking forward to the services throughout Sunday; preaching 11 a. m. subject; "Dry Bones." 8 p. m. subject: "The Great Commission." Special program in the League at 6.30 Rev. C. M. Hawkins,—Pastor. Mrs. L. Cowan,—Reporter Ottawa Gleanings. Bethany S. S. at the usual time. Attendence good;visitors present 5; lesson reviewed by Mr.E. Crith. The Morning Star Club was entertained by Mrs. Harry Johnson, Mon. evening. The Junior Mission Circle met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson, Tues. afternoon, with Miss Hoitense Garrett, hostess. The Senior Circle will motor to Baldwin, Kans., Thurs. and meet with Mrs Mm. Jefferson. The people of Ottaw waere invited to participate in the outing and basket dinner, at Forest Park Sun, sponsored by the Business Men's Automobile Club., Sergent Hamilton, Leavenworth, Kans., had charge. Between fifteen and twenty cars filled to capacity, with people and eats, came from Atchison Topeka Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Kansas City Mr. Kenneth Silvey left Tues. after noon for Topeka, where he will be employed the remainder of the summer. Mrs. James Silvey was a week-end visitor at the home of her daughter and son-in-law's, Mrs. and Mr. Carl Berry, Kansas City, Mo. Rev Favors, and family motored to St. Joseph, Mo., Tues. to attend the funeral of Mr Jerome Armstrong. Mrs. Adline Thomas Rantoul, Kan. enent Sat, nite with Mrs. Josephine Houston. The Jubilee Singers from Walnut Blvd. Baptist Church Kan., City, Ks. will appear at Bethany Baptist Ch. Friday nite Aug. 1st. The favorite Octette gave a musical at the Ch. Thursday evening. Paulhe Wilson. 822 Olive St. NOTICE! BRETHREN:—The Neosho Valley District Association will convene with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Fort Scott, Kansas, August 5. 6, 7, 8, 1930. A. B. C. church and its auxiliary to bring or send up to this Convention., the remainder of its apportionment. We're looking forward to a Great meeting in Fort Scott, can we depend on you? IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS Case No. 73153 PUBLICATION NOTICE STATE OF KANSAS ) You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Sedgwick County, Kansas, by Jessie Motley, for a divorce, and that said action was filed on the 11th day of July, 1930 and that unless you answer the petition filed herein on or before the 1st day of September, 1930, the allegations and averments in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you for a divorce as prayed for in the plaintiff's petition. JESSIE MOTLEY, Plaintiff, A. P. WOODARD, Attorney for the Plaintiff. Attest: A. E. JACQUES Clerk of Dist. Court, R. J. 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CHISOLM, Box 1293, Wichita, Kansas (CNCLSE 15c FOR POSTAGE) YER RESIDENCE DIAL 3 9559 WOODARD, in Any Courts Anytime Anywhere 1-2 N.Main St. Kansas B. L. (BERT) BAYMAN for Clerk of City Court A Sedgwick County Product Courteous and, Efficient PRIMARIES AUGUST FIFTH R. G. RE JUDG PRI Born and AR Present D REPU County WILLIE R. G. BENE REPUBLICAN JUDGE OF CITY Division No. PRIMARIES AUGUST Born and Reared in S ARTHUR S. H Present Deputy County REPUBLICAN CANDIDA County Treasurer Sedwic WILLIAMS & H Taxicab Ser G. BENNE REPUBLICAN FOR BURGE OF CITY COURT Division No. 2 PRIMARIES AUGUST FIFTE and Reared in Sedgw ARTHUR S. HYDE at Deputy County Tr REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR City Treasurer Sedwick C WILLIAMS & HOW Taxicab Service Born and Reared in Sedgwick Co. ARTHUR S. HYDE Present Deputy County Treasurer REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR County Treasurer Sedwick County WILLIAMS & HOWARD Taxicab Service 600 N MAIN ST. THE T THE TONSORIA S. S. 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CONFECTIONERY; V. B. RAGSDALE, Prop. 912 E. 13th St. WE CARRY A Full Line of Groceries, Meats, Fruits, Candies and Vegetables. CONFECTIONERY: Candies and Fruits-Ice Cream and Cold Drinks. A COMPLETE LINE OF NOTIONS. 1115 E. 12th DIAL PHONE 2-9137 LUMBER, MOULDING, FLOORING, WINDOWS AND DOORS AT THE MARSHALL LUMBER CO. "EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER" DIAL PHONE 4-6829 DAY & NIGHT WICHITA, KANSAS ```markdown ``` IETT FOR COURT FIFTH Walgwick Co. DE Treasurer FOR C County WARD, ice PHONE 29452 L SHOP Ine Negro Star—for the Good of the People . iti way: Oc -7 Aeg @ dee Bicep RFP Sc eile Dee Amuse: bbl S50: og EW ay . ‘ a + terwawex wa ——————“_ as AFICIAL ORGAN OF BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION 1241 WABASIL AVENUE DIAL TION, AND, AUX. ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS IL, T, SIMS, Editor and Publisher. WS. B00. ce eee ener nen eeneeneneereervmn mame BB BLAPE Editor disv L. Covington, 601 N. 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We are ask- ing your prayers, not only for Mr. Monroe, but for his wife and young daughter that they may have the muen needed strength as they stand vy him in his illness, —_——- AT the open air meeting at Aith and Wabash last Monday night, Dean Wilham Pickens, Field Secre- tary for the N, A. A. C. P., nailed home to the race some sery vitel facts of how, why and what in the way our interest as a race has been handled and left the remedy In many straight foward statements on poli- ties. Mr. Pickens is in a class by himself, when it comes to facts and figures on what has been and future prospects. NOTICE!!! NOTICE! Arria No. 7 has adjourned until the 9nd Monday in Sept—8th. the 2nd Monday jn Sept—sth GOLF LINK THE FasulON is a pop he Minature Golf Link is a fashion for the lovers of out. door pleasures and amusements. Every mght both Links are filled; yiz:Gravelly, 901 N, Water and Burks 13th and Cleveland. _ It is a fine relaxation for your mind, as well as skill in judgement of how hard to hit and how correct to aim. It was surprising when the Editor, H. T. Sims put one over on Capt. W. 1. Huteherson, Saturday night on public was astonished, because the ‘editor took part In a play, that oth- er men do; quite a false notion, You should go out asd try your skill and forget your troubles. Mr. H. W. James, who has been visiting here from California, was the dinner guest of Mr, and Mra. S. L, Jones, 1321 Ohio, recently. Mr Foust and Mr, M, King were hurt in an auto ascident at Emporia and Murdock, last week.. Mr, Foust is In St Francis hospital. Both are doing as well as might be expected. Drs. Perry and Bronson at the small animal hospital, 1325 Cleveland will properly care for your cats and dogs in anv of their pecular ailmehts. SEE THEM. Mr, and Mrs, R. C. McDaniel and daughter Verda, of 921 Wabash are easing Sundoy for their vacation in California, which will afford quite a visit. Mr, and Mrs. W. M. Dixon of El- dorado, and Mrs. Dixon's neice Miss Johhson of Dallas Texas, motored up Sunday and visited at the home of The Negro Star, Quite a few are attending the As- soclation of the Southwest District at Great Bend this week, Dean Wm. Pickens, Field Secre- tary N. A, A. C P. spoke to an im- mence crowd in onen air, at St Mark M. E, church, Monday’ evening, at which time he sailed home many vi- tal points concerning the Negro race. Rev. J. © Williams and Mrs, Prise ellla Wilhams received word of the illness of their father in Oklahoma, Mrs. K, B. Higgs and daughter Miss Norma Sellers, spent the week end with relatives and friends in Great Bend, and report an enjoyable time . ‘ ‘.-7 oe Mrs. Etoile Ballard entertoined Monday evening at Commodore club honoring her cousin . who ts here. i Mr and Mrs, Clarence Carter were host and hostess to a picnic given Sunday at Clearwater. The after- noon has spent kodakingng, boating and swimming, All said the after- noon was well spent, wishing It man be repeoted soon, The Mysterious Twelve Club met Wednerday afterhoon at the home of Mrs, Walter Roby, 721 Wabash Ave, The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Fred Pritchard, 1020 Wabash, Mrs, Krillaey of Emporia and Mrs. Hasun of Chicago, were guests of the club, Mr. Edward Williams left Sature day on a vacation trin to Pittsburg, Texan to visit his mother. Mra, Kate Bright, efter a yisit In the city, has returned to her home in Pratt, Mre. Lela J. Outlaw Misses Iva Walliams and Lucile Walters visited With the office force Wednesday after noon of this week, Vote for Reed fot Governor! Vote for Ohrvall for Sheriff! Mr. Claud Hanks formerly of Ar- kantas City, recently purchased the Arkateen Cafe at 1211 E. 9th, in the Cowan Bullding, Mr. Hanka has now equipped the place with an up-to- date line of fixtures, Mr. Williams, having standing as one of the best, cooks in the Southwest, with many years' experience in hotel and res- taurant business, will have charge of kitchen and will serve any and all ae, Pe feet Dr. D. W. NOLAN 7 p 7 Republican Candidate ap Sheri , fy For Sheriff cr oe Sedgwick County > cee PRIMARIES AUG FIFTIL . a — oe | fe os —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—__= |. MPSS |, = “pies | ae A QCM FOR SANE EFFICIENT ard Ec. ee hae | Ne . — a ONOMICAL ADMINISTRATION hy < RES ; ee Sr yx JOHN H. CRAWFORD & Soe | tg wer ae REPUBLICAN FOR | tS Rgmmtete® tea wy er ok COUNTY ATTORNEY ep PS, Feige” £53) QUALIFIED BY EXPERIENCE Sag ‘ oad ' ee GOA AND MATURE JUDGMENT.} a S aS ah /peenaten : a Ke, So ——————————— hey Bie he a | Be A ONE ENN ee ety Teer teers tees wee on eee oe! — YOUR ACIIVE suPPoRT FoR Y Ferubfican Nomination i ‘ ICR & Late}. COUNTY COMMISSIONER § FOR : ; p SECOND TERM E 4 _ Cr His Recerd for Efficieney and q rg | Leoncry, will be appreciated. i — EZRA E. ‘BEARD pBuietneeee! oss eins cereal PO IIOS AKO HEL DM AMEN AIKMAN KOE OL IO OM TS | Governor Reed and His Critic's | : ee For Month’s Governor! . fee 7 >y Reed’s Opponents haved se * +! been trying to tell ‘to | BZ . .-¢ voters that he has been | ot ie] unfair to'them, : a oo by Asa matter of fact heg ee ghas always been friendly§ A : , and has employed more Go a. .” colored peopleon thestate. be ‘payroll than any other: ‘e %. Governor. ) ‘i “ fos Get the facts! Don't be gs AZ misled! Keep the man in| : “ eF Sae office who has made good. | “He Is Running On His Record” Be a a i ea a nm hinds of dishes known to Ane lan public, kcimall one ‘ing, Saturday, ‘Aug. 2nd: cake and ice cream secved The public is invited This deal was handled by Crawford ard Crawfor Realtors. Mr. R. G. MeLena, revently pur chased a € room modern home in the 10th block on Cleveland and antic!- pates remodelirg soon and wilt o*- cupy it as hia home. The consitera- tlon figuies «ex a! thousind d lays and was, handled by Crawford & Crawford, 699 Nosth Slain Mrs, Cora Cart.t at 1701 O40, fs reported og improved oe Christian Bible Club Wed. afternion was an especiaily delightful mee Ine for the members of the Christian B ble Ciub. Tt was the orcacion of thelr an. nual union dinper which was hell at the home of Are Mollie Millze 1939'S. Mosler. : Mrs, Neeley, Mrs, Hattie Collins of Conner Tex. Mrs. B. Mortis, Mrs. Katherine Helm, Mra Wright, Mrs. Fitch, Mrs. Walker and Mr. J, Ey Gerdner were among the visitors who enjoyed this Lounteous feast They will meet next week in the home of Mrs, Neely, 1437 N. Wabash, Mrs, Mollie Miller, president, Mrs, If, Baccus, Sec'y. —_—s——— Caldwell Gleanings SECOND M, E. CHURCIT REV; HYDE—D'astor Mrs. C, Harris,—Reporier. Mre C. Harris who had a serloue gneration six weeks ago, at the Cal- loway hospital, in Anthony, is at home getting along ni.ely. Sunday, July 27 at 8.00, P, M. Rev. B. Hyde pteacked a very Interesting sermon, taken from Lu, 19:10;eub- Ject:“For the Son i¢ come to seek ani ‘ave that which was lost.” Attendarce was gord, a St. Mark M. i. Church RFY. W. CACONWEIL, PASTOR VIOLA WILLIAMS, Reporter Suntay School at 9:30 Morn ng Service at 11:30° sublect: SThe Mystery of Glastness.” Iet Tim, 216 Syeniee: “The Tnnw'ring Greeks” Text. “Slr We Woulh See Jecus;” John 12:21. The Steward: rerorted a success, The rastor spoke of come one com- ine down the alste with sing but sin tT atqeped eo slore we can’t see its face. = 5 . Calvarv Bantist Notes PrV TW WAYS PASTOR M. LIVINGSTON, REPORTER SS eta m Wapnine Seowlre nt 11 8. i... g uy k Y (epsrit) RED STAR FLOUR mt | pgme i IS TO BREAD | | Gane i or WHAT GOLD | \ Lbsail ISTO COMMERCE. | Cellet cm eresrysursr st ee ENS EUAN PAE, Pa aN, Pavan Maas TaN Oe A ed ES CO Fd ae Cen TI Nd [mela AN OVER-SEAS VETERAN wa” MARVIN 6. COX Republican Candidate For , | MARSHAL OF CITY COURT YOUR VOTE WILL BE APPRECIATED | CLYDE P. WILDER OVER SEAS VETERAN Republican Candidate for Clerk of the City Court Your Vote Will Be Appreciated BORN AND REARED IN SEDGWIGK COUNTY DALE M. BRYANT REPUBLICAN FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY Mr. Bryant is well qualfied for the position he is seeking. VOTE FOR HIM. B. Y. P. U. at 6, m. Evening Worship at 8 p. m Sunday, the 13, our school showed improvement. Messengers for the S. S. to Convention; Mrs Strother Mr. Arthur DeGuafenread, alternate; Juniors: Mrs, E, Hamuton, Mrs, B, Johnston, alternate. ‘Mrs. Hayes wae reported itl while at Summer School The pastor preachel from Luke 96. Invitation, one came for bap- tiem and one by letter. RY 9. U. opened with Mr. Theo. dore Jones, presiding. Mr, Winston had charge of Christian Culture Course. Mrs. Helen Shepherd, in- structed groups combined. Mission Group rendered the program. . Sunday, July 20th school opencd, Summer School reports were made. Brother Holmes was In the Men’s Bible Class. Rey Green hod charge of «devotion Scripture lesson, Deut, 32:49-52. The pastor preached from Deut, 32:52; Subject: “Losing the Promise.” After an enjoyable song service, the president, Mr. Joe Mason gave a xplendid rev.ew of his experience at Summer School at Topeka. The young people are training for service in the church in a competent way The report by Misa Loraine Ste- nrenson on the Summer School at Toekap, was inspiring, The pasto conducted the Evahgelistic servire he ny a Ss aa ee 7 a. | eg way ete a es oe ¥ = ' Rg 30, PeeeaeMmey denne i: — a ios & “oo aan bees * EP aR ea: Fin i ey ee | eS : a Ce uN - 4 eae Be BoE R. C. Jackman Republican Candidate For COUNTY COMMISSIONER FIRST DISTRICT PRINARIES AUGUST FIFTH ELECTION NOV. FOURTH NCTA OES ie = AN OVER-SE: — ws 3; <7 * MARVIN Republican C 3 YOUR VOTE WILL Bek SOUR IOI Devotion led by Rev Green on 27th 19th Psalm was led by Sister Emma Gilmore. Pastor prearhed from St. Mark 6:4. Subject: “The Prophet's Honor.” Mrs, Strother Instructed the B, Y, P. Un Review by Rev. Wilsos of Enid, Okla. At evening rervice Rev. J. S. Wil- non read Scripture, Pastor preached from Gal. 6:7: “Be not decelved; God is not mocked; whatsoever o man aoweth, that shall he also reap.” = ta ST, PAUL A. M. E. CI. (Continued from page 2) The men’s Bible Class is increasinz in Interest and laviting others to Join them. The S. S. opened at 9:20 a, m.; at- tendance was very cood, The teachers and scholars afe in readiness for the big annual picnic, August 1i. At 10:30, the Junior church held their meeting. Our pasion Rev. J. H. Grant, preached an excellent sermon at 12 am, services, theme“To Tua With Patlence’” At evening,:*The Sal- vation OF Sinners Desired OF The Loid" His message was impress- ive; an apneal to accept of Christ's love and offer of Salsation to all. Thureday evening of last week the members of Stevariess Board No. 1 gave a roohed food cale and sozial Ant Cha shies taurn: The Missionary Society of the 1:t. Baptist Church met at the church wath six jmembers and one guest Edna Smith; meeting was opened by singing‘“There Is_a Fountam” fol lowed by singing There Is Sunshine in my soul.’prayer, Mrs. Clarence The lesson, ‘The uphfted Christ,” John 12:32, alsoMatt/23:18-20 and Acts 1:1. Reading of the minuits and Treas, report, then the meeting was turned over to business, after which they adjourned to meet at the church July 24th singing: “God Be With Us Till Wo Meet Again.” | CONSIDER THE FACTS HERE airayed against him, Many good citizens in the past have been charg- ed with criminal offenses without the nrover investigation having been made before the warrant was Issued, and the fact that they have been acquitted in some instarces has not erated the stain avainst them be- cause of the prosecution. Judge Crawford's personality, and natural tendency, coupled with his undaunted courade, will insure to the citizens a fair administration uf this office and he would not be co- erced by power or persuaded by sym- pathy to ¥ ry the course from what he deemed right as between the State and the citizen. R. G. BENNETT Republican for JUDGE OF CITY COURT DIVISION No, 2 Primaries, August Fifth El Dorado News Notes, BY MAUD TOMLIN Mr. John Smiley and Miss Visian Neely motored to Wichita Sunday to visit friends and relatives., Mr. and Mrs. W, M. Dixon and Miss Blanche T. Johnson, the neice of the former, who Is visiting here from Dallas, Texas, motored to Wich. ita Sunday and attended services Sunday morning at St. Mary's Bap- tst church; they also visited with Me. and Mrs. 8. J. Hunter and son Walter Mr. and Mrs. Swan and ron, Mr. Fay Buckner returned this evening from a week's visit in CoTey- ville, Kans. Mr, Pearl Deirtt, Me. Henry Mol- den and Mrs, W. M. Dixon have ree turned from the Grand Lodge, which was held at Independence, hans. last week, Mr. Charles S. Bettls and Rev, Grant of Wichita, Kans, were the principal speakers at a Republican meeting at Frederick Hall last Wed- nesday nite, of which W, M. Dixon is chatrman, ——s—__- A LESSON FOR AMERICA It i¢ not a coincident that the nat- fon which has the most laws, the United States, likewise has the mozt disgraceful crime record. It is a historical fact that we cahnot cure a soctal problem by prohibitory leg- islation, Revolvers and pistols have long been the favorite targets of Amer- ican reformers. They argue that pro fyditiog them wilt curb crimes of all Inds. But they fail to recognize {that anti-gun laws would disarm the good citizens but would not affect the well financed, organized undere world. No couatry tn Eurove is freer from crime than Switverland and it Is the only country without laws governing fvearme and in which the author- ities actually encourage their pox. sessions and use, There Is a lesson In this for America. AN AMAZING FACT. The first vas rtove in the United States was exhibited fn 1879, That was 51 years ago—little more than two generations. Yet in that brief half century gas has become a necessity in millions of modern A- merican homer. The amazing rrogress, both induct. rial and domestic, made by the gas industry, is a dramatic page in Amer- can history. LAXITY OR IGNORANCE CAUSES ACCIDENTS The campaign to reduce automa- bile acciderts, started by Preside it Hoover, and supported by the casual. ity insurance industry and the pri- vate and nublic organizations, can acheive its object only.wita the ald of two things—public interest and cooperation and modernization of our traffic laws, So long as the Inexnerienced or In- competent are allowed to drive auto- mobiles. accidents will continue to rise, So tong as our traffic regulate ions are Inadequate and unenforced, we will be powerless to cope with the problem. Too many divers ree gard traffic laws as something to te evaded. Not enough of them are interested in having thelr officials change our modern lawe in favor af codes that are adequate to deal with our modern congested, high speert traffic. Ja the words of Presidert Hoover, “There has been much effort to bet- ter traffic conditions but the ace cident rate, nevertheless, continues to rise because the tncreasing vol- umn of traffic outruns our ecorts,”” Th the past ten years millions of new cars, capable of great speeds, have appeared on the highways, while our regulatory machinery has remain- ed practcally uncharged. If the present trend continues, auto mobile accidents will soon cost us a billion dollars a year and will take 35,000 or more lives annually, That Is a terrible price to pay for layit: or ignorance in handling trofiic, A uated, active public consciousness is neccessary to reduce the ‘increasirg toll of deaths and infuries, A GREAT AGRICULTURAL NEFD Main trunk highways canrot bo utilized to ful ladventave unless an arequate milage of feeder, or farm to-market roads, conrects with them. A secondary road may be of great- er benefit to a greater number of people than a major road. At the present time, in most states, secondary road systems are not be- ing developed as extensively ax con- ditions warrant, Millions of farmers are, during the winter months, cut off from the outside world becauso of unimproved mud roads, For a comparatively low costsuch roads can be protected with a water proof hard surface, thus giving rural dis tricts the censideration they deserve as great taxpayers. In New York State a reapportion- ment of road fends was made come time ago and now 11 million dollara a year are nvailatle for cecondarv roads. Jn addition, 20 per cent of alb revenues f>om the garoline are giv- en to the counties for lateral roads ard the state assumes full mainten- ance costs, The example set by New York must be foll;wed by other states. Every road program chould be on a scientific basis-so many miles of secondary farmeto-marift high ways for every mile of teunk high- apportioned accordingly. GO TO THE POLLS AND VOTE FOR THE MAN