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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-24
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The Bidding

South has two and ne-haIf tricks but the hand has no flexibil- tfy. and if partner cannot at least make weak third bid, there is certainly no future in the hand, and it should be passed.
 West will also pass. North would open the bidding with one club.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
LAWRENCE
Dear Editor:
Editor

Dear Editor
Please allow me space in the Echo
to let the readers know that we are
getting along freely. through these
perilous times I thank God for spar
ing me to see the first day in July.
Read the End Timothy and the Bird
chapter let US see ourselves in this
world.
We had a wonderful revival with
the Rev. L. B. McElroy officiating. Rev,
McElroy preached each night. He was
assisted by Mrs L. B. Williams. She
is a great worker for the church.
SO persons were added to the church
rs were baptized the 18th of June.
I wish to state that our Sunday school
is the banner school in the city we have
on roll 100 scholars Pray that we
might continue to do work for the
Master.
Rev. c. j. Boykins, Pastor
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

We give to our readers an editorial
that appeared in last weeks issue of
the Nashville Christian Advocate,
published at Nashville, Tennessee of
the M. E. Church, South. We think
this is a splendid editorial. This editor
advocates some of the things that we
have been contending for in our ar
ticles from time to time. The Editor,
among many things, states that With
the passing of the centuries has come
at least, some better acceptance of the
fact that governments are here to serve
human interests and to make some
contribution to human betterment." He
also states that" the ideal of human
brotherhood, the question whether the
people of many races, nationalites, faith
of the Master of us ALL is only
dream, is in the balance"
In fact, the Editor seems to advocate
human justice and fairness to all races,
creeds and nations. When this is done,
we will all labor together in one COM
mon brotherhood.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

interests other than their own?
And the nation has only one kind of
material out of which to build its ideals
and policies the men and women who
make up its citizenship. 1t is our day
of dedication, of reconSecration to
those principles that exalt nation,
the principles of righteousness that are
the strength of governments and the
safety of society and of the individual
In our national life are issues yet
undetermined, and in the determina-
ton of these is the answere whether
our nation shall live and shall fulfil It's
high purpose. The ideal of human
brotherhood, the question whether the
people of many races, nationalities, and
creeds can live and work together, or
whether this faith of the Master of us
all is only a dream, is in the balance
Also, whether our doctrine of personal
liberty can live together with and in
subsection to that other fundamental
of our national creed, the authority and
supremacy of law, or whether we shall
go down in the wreck that anarchy
surely brings.
Citizenship that holds to the ideal OF
righteousness in national as in indivi-
dual life, that wars against all that
would lower moral standards and that
advocates all that would give men the
chance to come into life at its best
this is citizenship that exhibits the
highest patriotism. 1t is to this de-
dication, the pledge of our loyalty to
all that would make a better America
the nation call us and the needs of a
world call us. And there is the call
of the God of nations who holds to
his purpose to build a nation whose
righteousness shall go forth as bright
ness"
One had said: True craftsmanship
is in finding the way God is moving
and then helping to move things out
of his way" He is moving toward the
realization of his purpose to make a
better world. He calls us to labor to-
gether with him.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
RIGHTEOUSNESS THAT EXALTS A
NATION

One of the prophets of old declared
he would not hold his peace, nor would
he rest, until the righteousness of his
people, his nation, go forth as bright
ness, and the salvation thereof as a
lamp that burneth" 1t was a worthy
IDEAL, the dream and the purpose of one
loyal to his nation and faithful to the
God of his people. 1t is an ideal that
needs present-day emphasis, a day
when there are those who would sep
arate the two loyalties and measure
patriotism by other standards.
Out of the life of each nation God
would build something into the tenn
pie of his Kingdom. AS we look back
through the centuries, reading the re-
cord of expressions of denials of hu-
man rights, of wars of selfish national
policies, of racial and national hatreds,
it is not easy to accept as fact that any
large contribution has come of the
ideals and policies of nations of the
past. But with the passing of the cen
turtles has come, at least, some better
acceptance of the fact that governments
are here to serve human interests and
to make some contribution to human
betterment.
This is no day for vain boasting'
concerning Americas glorious achiev-
ement or its place of world leadership
and world power 1t is day for serious
consideration of responsibilities, in a
time when Providence gives us this
opportunity of service to a world. Will
we have leadership in the making of
this world a safer and better world in
which to live, or will we build as
have other nations that are gone, ma
tons that were not willing to see be-
yond their own borders or to consider
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
SILVER TEA AT THE HOME OF
REVEREND AND MRS R. L. YOUNG

The silver Tea that was given at the
home of Rev and Mrs r. L. Young
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 sponsored by
the Boosters Circle of Newell Chapel,
was splendid success. More than forty
persons were present at the Silver Tea.
The members of the Boosters Circle
conscripted the pastor, Rev Young and
forced him to be master of ceremonies.
Quite few friends who had been
invited were not able to be present,
however, they sent in written excuses,
accompanied with silver offering.
The members of the Boosters Circle
are very grateful to the following per-
sons who appeared on program to help
make this gala affair success:
instrumental solos Mr.. Hayward Myers,
Mrs Nettie Edward, Misses Elsie Mead
ows and Clara Edna Mcdonald.
Duets: Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Young,
and Misses Rubie and Rebecca Hola-
way.
Readings: Mrs. L. F. Brooks and Mrs.
Gossie Prentice.
Vocal Solos: Miss Lizzie Esther Coch-
ran and Mrs. Ada Meadows.
The offering was taken by Mrs. Min
ME Pearl Strayhorn.
The members Of the Boosters Cir
Gle appreciate very very highly the
response made by those who were on
program The Boosters, Circle is wide a
wake and doing a very constructive
work for the Missionary Department Of
the church A splendid collection was
!, taken.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
THE LINDBERGHS GIVE ESTATE
AS REFUGE TO CHILDREN OF ALL
RACES

According to press reports from all
sections of the country in both white
and colored newspaper Colonel and
Mrs. Chas. A Lindbergh, information
ally famous flyers have made a gift
of their eight hundred thousand dol
lars $500, 100000 estate at Hopewell
New Jersey to charity. 1t is thought
that their action was promted by de-
sire to create a memorial to their first
son. Chas. Jr. at the scene of his tragic
kidnapping and Staying, March l, 1882.
The gift of this estate is to be a Haven
for children and will be known as
High Field
Many of us remember the tragic kid
mapping of this little child more than g
year ago, it was one of the most out
rageous kidnappings that we have ever
had.
This great gift by Mr.. and Mrs. Lind
bergh should be of special in
terest to our race group. 1t shows there
are white people who have the human
interest of the race at heart. Let us
pray that. his couple that is still la
boring under a burden of grief be
comforted by Him who doeth all
things well.
Editor
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

A surprise birthday party was given
June 26th by Mrs. lola Bell in honor
of her son, Caesar Bell. The guests
were: Messrs Georse Anderson, Lowell
Moore, Thomas Holiway, Thomas
Gillespie, John Clancy, Albert Moore,
Jr., Albert Walters and ORWELL Melton.
Misses Mildred Bell, and Martha More
served the guests appetizer wine,
pimiento and cheese sandwiches, a
course of pine apple ice cream and
cocoanut cake. The party was enjoyed
by all who were present.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

The Good Mission club met at the
home of Mrs. Willie Jones, Monday
evening June 26th with Miss Rosie
Mae Jones as hostess. After the bust
ness part of the club was over the hos
tess took charge and kept the club
lively for a few minutes after
which she served her guests three
course luncheon which consisted of
parker house rolls, spaghetti, italia
iced punch, ice cream and cake Every
body expressed themselves as havin!
spent lovely evening.
Mrs. L. D. Robertson, Rep.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

When you're worried and discomfort
seem you haven't a friend
How | wish this old sad life of mine
would come to an end.
When your face just wears mask
Thinking of your daily task,
You are sad and blue
The whole day through.
When the world seems full of cares
Pray and God will answer your pray
ers,
That's the only way to escape the
devils snare.
When life is sad for your weary soul,
Pray and you will reach the goal
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
NOTICE

An old time picnic will be given a
Townsend Chapel c. M. E. church OF
the 22nd of July. This church is locat.
ed miles South of York, Ala anc
212 miles North of Ward Alabama.
Ball games between York and Zior
Hill, Ward and Halsell. Come one anc
all and have big time.
Rev. E. D. Lewis, Pastor,
Miss Martha Moore, Rep.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
MISS SALLIE LEACH SUCCUMBS

Miss Sallie Leach of Columbus, Mis-
passed to the great beyond few
week ago at her home Reverend Leach
was called from Jackson, Mississippi 20
the bed side of his dear sister and he
remained there until her death
The Weekly Echo wishes to extend to
Reverned Leach and the family its
heart felt sympathy in the loss of this
dear sister.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

Out II town agents 10 sell the Week.,
Echo in all towns. Liberal commits
sion given. Why not let your boy o.
girl sell papers In your home town
Your home town folks will be glad t.
read the Echo. We have several out
of town agents. Send in your name
to-day.
THE GOODWILL PRINTING CO.
2508-5th Street Meridian. Mis-
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

There was a double deal base ball
game played, Demoplis VS.. Livin -ston
The game were very interesting.
The visiting team won. York is doing
fine, but they will do better when
Mr.. George Anderson RECEIVERS from
his accident of two broken fingers.
A dance was given at the Hills Hotel
for the benefit of the ball teams Friday
night June 23rd.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

On Monday evening June 18th cir
Gle A met at the home of Mrs. Queen
Evans. An enjoyable meeting was
held and wonderful program render
ed. Refreshments were served.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

AT 800 p M. wonderful program
was rendered by the S. B. Mrs Mar
ciss Townsend is an ideal leader il
the c. M E. church. Their watch wore
is "over the top" in the District Con-
ference.
Rev E. D. Lewis, pastor,
Mrs. Julia Sheffield, Secty.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

Sunday school was opened at Eastern
Star Baptist church Sunday June 25th
at $50 with the Superintendent pre-
siding The review was taught by the
supt A large attendance was present.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

Rev. f. L. Young, Editor and Bust
ness Manager, Box 1O43, Meridian,
Mississippi.
w. c. Baity, Asst. Editor and Asst.
Business Manager, 250S 5th Street,
Meridian, Mississippi. Phone 1871
EDITORS NOTE
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

The B. Y. ?. u. met at $50 P, M
and was opened by the wee Pres
ident. The lessen was taught by the
assistance Capt and sister c. A. Ed
wards A very enioyables lesson was
taught.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

A wonderful sermon was delivered
by Rev. S. M. Townsend. Our souls
were made to feel glade while he talk
ed to us by the way side.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
FORMER MISSISSIPPIAN ON VISIT
ING TOUR

Mr.. j. J. Holman Of 935 N. Topeka
Avenue, Topeka, Kansas, was in the
city few days visiting hes sister, Mrs.
H. B. Leach Mrs. Holman is formerly
Mississippian, being reared aroundl
Macon, Mississippi, however, for a
number of years he has made his home
in Topeka, Kansas, where he has rear
ed a Splendid family. A number of
his children being we'll recognized in
the professional world.
Mr.. Holman is also affiliated in civic
and social affairs in his home town.
He is also recognized as strong po-
litical force among the citizenry of
Topeka. He happens to be in section
where colored people are recognized
politically to the extent, that members
of our group hold very important Of
fees not only in municipality, but in
state as we'll
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

Miss Lola Parker of York, Ala, left
last Wednesday for Blackton, Ala,
where she spent a few days with par
ents and other relatives. She returned
Sunday and reported pleasant trip.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

The Sun Beam Band met just after
Sunday school with the president in
charge. They are doing great work.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

Circle B. of the Eastern Star church
met at the home of Mrs. Susie Gums
We had very good meeting, and a
splendid program was rendered. Ice
cream and cake was served the guests.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
WARD ALABAMA NEWS

Sunday School opened at Townsend
Chapel c. M. E. church at $50 with the
Supt in charge.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

Mrs. Bessie Gains is very i'll at her
home. Friends wish for her speedy
recovery.
Sunday June 25th Miss Mary J.
Lunn spent the day with Miss Alice
Ruffin in the West End of York.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. John 5herrt Il AID baby
Mrs. Sherrod's sister all of Mobile,
spent few days in York with Mr.,
Sherrod parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Sherrod. They also spent some time
with Mrs. Sherrod's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Recherson at Hommer, Ala. They
reported a pleasant stay.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

A singing contest was rendered at
Eastern Star church Wednesday June
21st The various quartetts took part
on this program.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

Sunday June 25th Mr.. Albert Moore
motored to Elizabeth Baptist church
near Cuba, Ala. He accompanied the
Smiling Rose quartet. They rendered
some beautiful selections The quartet
is from York, Ala
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
6 PERSONS LYNCHED 1ST HALF OF
1888
1888
Number Shows Increase OF One Over
The Same Period Last Year. Four
Victims Are Negroes

Tuskegee, Ala July 7. According to
the records compiled at Tuskegee In
stitute in the Department of Records
and Research, there were 6 lynching
in the first six months of 1888. This
number is l more than the number
for the first six months of 1882. In
1923, that is ten years ago, there were
Is persons lynched in the first months
Of the year.
Prevent IA Lynching
During the first six months of 1888
there were IA instances in which off
icers of the law prevented lynchings
Of these were in Northern States
and II in Southern States. In 8 OF the
instances the prisoners were removed
the Guards augmented; in the 5 other
instances force was used to repel the
would be lynchers; thus a total of II
persons, 6 whites and IL Negroes were
saved from death at the hands Of mobs
OF the persons lynched were white
and 4 were Negro. The offense charged
were rape, l murder, 4 charged not
reported l.
The State in which lynchings occurr-
ed and the number in each State are
as follows: Georgia l Louisiana, 2;
Tennessee, 2; Texas, l.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

A dance was given Wednesday June
21st, at the home of MIR. T. Y Sherrod.
A prize was given to the person who
could two step best Miss Helen Walker
was the winner.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
VISITS CHURCHES

Mr.. Holman, while in the city, visited
Pilgrim Baptist Church, New Hope
Baptist Church and Newell Chaple c.
M E. Church. Meridian considers it
an honor to have such distinguished
visitor.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

Messrs Albert Moore, Jr., Lowell
Moore, Thomas Holiway and Rease,
motored to Mommer, Ala, to attend
the opening social dance for the
summer.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

Rev. p w Woodland, pastor of York
Chapel 1st Baptist church is reported
to be very Ill at his home near Bel
lamy, Ala, We wish for him speedy
recovery.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
10 BRIDES WEDDING A SUCCESS

The 10 Brides Wedding sponsored
by Mrs. NJ. c. Burwell, and ably as
sisted by the ladies' Aid No. / and
friends was a great success. Mrs. Bur-
we'll takes this method to thank those
took part in the project.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
FINANCIAL REPORTS

We are urging all presidents to mail
their reports in on Wednesday, July
26th, just as We had notified you to
report. We are anxious to have all
reports in and will have nothing TO
Go but proceed to business. We have
mailed to each president copy of the
proposed amendments to the Consti-
tuition. We hope that you will study
these amendments and be ready for
action as soon as we open up. We are
expecting large delegation. We have
quite bit Of business of Importance
that must be looked after and we can
do this work in one day and night,
provided we come on time and get
down to business. l wish to insist
brethren, that you make your fin
ancial reports on Wednesday. This
will enable us to- be through with all
financial reports when you arrive. We
will publish our program in our next
issue. l want to urge each president to
see to it that each member pay the
so Convention assessment Brethren, we
are depending upon you, We must take
care of our obligations. We have done
So in the past and am expecting that
we keep up our rule. Please don't fail
me.
Rev. E F. Young, General President
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

Mr.. o. 2. McGnee OF Akron, Ala. was
the guest of Hiss Martha Moore, Fri
day evening June 23rd. He reported
pleasant stay.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
WHEN
(By Fannie Mae White)

When you're feeling sad and blue
When worlds neglecting you,
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
CHANGE IN ii. B. A. CONVENTION

Dear Presidents:
You have noticed no doubt a change
in the date of the Convention. The
date has been changed from wednes-
day and Thursday, July &c and 81, to
Monday, July 31st. In view of the fact
that this is not election year, and we
are doing all we can to economic, we
have decided to hold the Convention
ono dav
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
OPENS AT 900 A. NJ.

The Convention will open Monday
morning, July 31st, at 900 A. M and
we will remain in session Monday and
Monday night until our business is
completed.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07

Mrs. M. c. Burwell, Pres.
Mrs. M. E. Howard, Sect'y.
Mrs. B. A. Williams, Treas.
Rev. NJ. T. ]. Harvard, Pastor.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
MEMBER NEGRO NATIONAL
PRESS ASSOCIATION
FRIDAY JULY 7, 1888
SUBSCRIPTIONS PAYABLE IN
ADVANCED

Entered as second-class matter
November Is, 1923 at the post office
at Meridian, Mississippi under the
act of March 3, 1879.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-07-07
YORK ALABAMA NEWS

Sunday school was opened at Eastern
Star Baptist church Sunday June 25th
at $50 with the Superintendent pre-
siding The review was taught by the
supt A large attendance was present
The Sun Beam Band met just after
Sunday school with the president in
charge. They are doing great work
The B. Y. P U. met at $50 P, M
and was opened by the wee Pres
ident The lessen was taught by the
assistance Capt. and sister c. A. Ed
wards A very enioyables lesson was
taught.
Miss Lola Parker of York, Ala, left
last Wednesday for Blackton, Ala.
where she spent few days with par
ents and other relatives. She returned
Sunday and reported a pleasant trip
Sunday June 25th Mr.. Albert Moore
motored to Elizabeth Baptist church
near Cuba, Ala. He accompanied the
Smiling Rose quartet. They rendered
some beautiful selections. The quartet
is from York, Ala.
Mr.. o. z. McGnee OF Akron, Ala. was
the guest of Hiss Martha Moore, Fri
day evening June 23rd. He reported
pleasant stay.
Rev. p W. Woodland, pastor of York
Chapel 1st Baptist church is reported
to be very Ill at his home near Bel
lamy, Ala, We wish for him a speedy
recovery.
A dance was given Wednesday June
21st, at the home Of MIR. T. Y. Sherrod
A prize was given to the person who
could two step best. Miss Helen Walker
Was Tie "IuieI.
A singing contest was rendered at
Eastern Star church Wednesday June
21st The various quartetts took part
on this program.
There was a double deal base ball
game played, Demoplis VS.. Livin 4ston
The game were very interesting.
The visiting team won. York is doing
fine, but they will do better when
Mr.. George Anderson RECEIVERS from
his accident of two broken fingers.
A dance was given at the Hills Hotel
for the benefit of the ball teams Friday
night June 23rd.
Messrs Albert Moore, Jr, Lowell
Moore, Thomas Holiway and Rease
motored to Mommer, Ala, to attend
the opening social dance for the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sherr( Il AID baby
Mrs. Sherrod's sister all of Mobile
spent few days in York with Mr.
Sherrod parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Sherrod. They also spent some time
with Mrs. Sherrod's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Recherson at Hommer, Ala. They
reported pleasant stay.
Mrs. Bessie Gains is very i'll at hel
home. Friends wish for her a speedy
recovery.
Sunday June 25th Miss Mary ]
Lunn spent the day with Miss Alice
Ruffin in the West End of York.
s.-s..ass
Circle B. of the Eastern Star church
met at the home of Mrs. Susie Gums
We had very good meeting, and q
splendid program was rendered. Ice
cream and cake was served the guests
On Monday evening June 26th cir
Gle A met at the home of Mrs. Queer
Evans. An enjoyable meeting wa.
held and a wonderful program render
ed Refreshments were served.
A surprise birthday party was giver
June 26th by Mrs. lola Bell in homo
of her son, Caesar Bell. The guests
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-09-21
WAR BIBLES RETURNED

There have been many instances of
batele flags being returned to a former en-
emv as gesture of good viii after the pas
sions of war had cooled. A large number
of Civil War flags were thus returned by
both north aid south.
But something rather novel in the re-
storation of war trophies is not reported
from England, where under the auspices
of the Quakers, large number of Bibles
are being collected and sent to their for
mer owners in South Africa.
It seems that during the Boer War the
British soldiers got the habit of collecting
family Bibles as souvenirs. Several theirs
sand of these Bibles from Boer homes are
said TO have been taken to England. Now
the Quakers. with the cooperation of the
soldiers themselves, are gathering and re-
turning these Bibles to the original own
ers or their children. Inscriptions or
family records in the books make this pos
sible in majority of cases
A good many entries would be neces-
sary to bring these family records up to
date after lapse of more than 30 years