Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-08-17
Successful Meetings
for st. Paul Coop,
Opening Ddte Set

Inc most SUCCESSFUL meeting since
its organization three months ago
was held by the cooperative group,
Saturday evening, August IL, at
the Halle Q. Brown House, when
a large number of members and
supporters attended to hear promi-
nent speakers, and to receive a re-
port on the membership and share
selling campaign.
Appearing on the program as
guest speakers were Laurence Jen-
sen, manager of the Hamline Co.
operative store, who told of the
success of the store and of the splen-
did service it had given its mem
bers. V. S. Petersen, manager of
the Twin City Council of Con-
sumers Co-operatives, outlined the
methods by which the Council is
promoting the cooperative move
ment in general. Thomas Taylor,
official of the Scottish Cooperative
Society, spoke on consumer services
in Scotland.
Highlight of the meeting was the
report of John Banks, chairman of
the financial campaign, who said
that $3,260 of the $4,000 needed to
complete the purchase of the Dia-
mond Food Market had been raised,
1872 of it during the evening; that
$500 as down payment had been
made, and that negotiations for
the purchase had been closed.
Nevertheless, he stressed the i'm
portance of raising an additional
$1,740 by August 81, in order that
the deal could be completed.
The coop. group plans to open
the store for business, September 4.
Border Church: Sunday, August ~,
was Women's Day. The morning speak
was MIS- SdEOlyn graduate
student of the University of Minnesota
Her message was a timely and stimulating
historical sketch of the struggle of Negro
women for human freedom. The Jolly
Sixteen provided a program of gospel
songs. Miss Elizabeth Moore of St. Paul
sang The Lords Prayer" by Malotte
Mrs. Whsle White and Mrs. Edith Lee
directed the service. The afternoon pro-
gram was directed by Miss Erma Clardy
and Mrs. w. c. Jones. Mrs. Helen Parker
Mudgett brought a thought-provoking and
challenging 6nIIens WI, message sage for Total De
garet Walkers poem, For My People"
and the Mines. Dorothy Simms and Alyce
Lyles played a piano duet.
A substantial contribution was raised
through the efforts of the women. Mrs.
Helen Underwood and Miss Vesta Mosley
were co-chairmen of arrangements. Mrs.
Bura Hawkins is president of the Wom-
ems Society of Christian Service
The D-Day Prayer Band will meet on
Tuesday, August FL, at 8 p. M, at the
home Of Mrs. Robert Nolan. 1921 Fifth
Street South.
ems day committee is still reporting
money to add to the receipts for the day
The men of the church are training a
large chorus TO sing Mems Day, August
rs. Brother Arthur B. Wright is chair
man. and brother Webster Stovall. CO.
William OSaDFOn VIII De the
Mems Day speaker at 10:45 A. M. Pro-
fessor Davenport of St. Louis Mo-, and
others will conduct a round table dis
cussion in the afternoon. Everye man of
the church is expected to be present.
Sunday. August 10, the speaker for the
morning service will be Evangelist Pauline
Golfer. The evening message will be
brought by the pastor. The members of
the church are trying to pay up their con-
ference claims. The annual conference will
convene at Council Bluffs, Iowa, September
40. 1945.
wSyman A. M. E. Church: Sunday the
pastor. the Rev. L. p. Ashford, preached
from the subject: Believing with the
Heart" Text: With the heart man be-
lieveth unto Righteousness" Rom. 1910.
That is just what they say about US.
They say that We Christians have allowed
that we are very fond of enjoying our
emotions and our affections. but are
lazy about exact thinking. So they go
on to declare that our religion Is little
better than a sentiment and that in il we
are not seekers for truth but seekers after
feeling. None the less. l believe that st.
Paul meant what he said. He knew that
the kind of belief that really saves. be-
lief Of the heart; that what really matters
about man or woman Is what he or she
loves; that in the conflict between head
and heart. the heart will always have the
last word.
Visitors present were: Tim Bender, Lay
man Hill and Mrs. Matte Moore all Of
Minneapolis.
On last Friday evening. Mrs. Blanche
Cooper entertained the Pastors Aid So
eiety at her home. Tuesday the Missionary
Society met at the home of Mrs. Helen
Lane. Tuesday evening the Busy Bee Club
met at the home of the president. ], g.
Batsell. Wednesday afternoon the Christ
ian Leaf Club enjoyed a social afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Lena Cobb.
Sunday morning the pastor will de-
liver the message.
Come out to services Sunday evening at
1850. Our attendance Ia gradually in