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Evening star., 1948-01-18
MISS Hook Bride
IOf Mr.. Murphy

The Sherwood Presbyterian Church
was the scene last evening of the
wedding of Miss Marjorie Darraghy
Hook and Mr.. Raymond Lee Murphy,
the Rev. Richard Mussen officiating
at 7::30 o'clock. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
H. Hook and Mr.. Murphy's parents
are Mr.. and Mrs. John Murphy Of
Tilghman's, Md. The reception
was held in the home of the brides
parents.
Mr.. Hook escorted his daughter
and gave her in marriage and she
was attended by her sister, Miss
Alice Hook, as maid of honor and
the Misses Ida Peach, Margaret
Chastain, Dolores Pristow and
Gloria Minchello were the brides
maids. Little Miss Carol Ann
Schneider, cousin of the bride, was
the howeS girl.
Mr.. Daniel Murphy was best man
for his brother and the ushers were
Mr.. Thomas Hook, ir, brother of
the bride; Mr.. Gordon Brady, Mr..
Joseph Delosier and Mr.. David
Jones.
The bride wore white satin, the
yoke and top OF the sleeves of lace,
which also formed the crown hold
ing her veil. She carried white
roses. Pink satin was worn by the
maid of honor, who carried an old
fashioned bouquet in lace holder,
and the bridesmaids wore aqua taf-
feta trimmed with velvet ribbon and
carried old-fashioned bouquets. The
flower girl wore a dainty frock Of
pink taffeta and carried a nosegay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy will make
their home In Hilghman's after their
wedding trip South. Mr.. Murphy
served with the Coast Guard for
five years. 9s So
Evening star., 1948-01-18

| the ushers. both brothers Of the
bride, were Mr.. William N. Morell,
jr.. of Rydal. Pa, and Mr.. Charles
A. Morell.
After the reception at the home of
the brides parents, the couple left
for brief wedding trip. They will
be at home at Fort Dix, N. j., where
1t. Parker is stationed.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-11-26
Garment Industry Stresses
Importance Of Eye Health

Garment industry. which en-
ploys les.oo0 people 10 coneenGrat-
% largely In the New York ares.
In 1914 the joint board Of dFsss-
makers negotiated On agreement
whereby the employers contributed
three and ons-hHlf per cent Sf the
payroll for an employee health and
recreation plan.
Ths eyeslSht conservation pro-
gram was recommended a. o
health aid since this 10 an industry
where vision 10 On important fac
toF and q majority Of the workers
% prolonged and close eye work.
A visual survey Of the workers
IN the industry was made By the
union health center. And indivI.
duRls not passing the test pro-
esdurS were referred 10 the health
center syssiGht specialist for en-
animation and recommendation 40
10 treatment OF fitting Of glasses.
The plan was set up 10 provide
examinations every two years with
replacement Of lenses a. necessary
and the supply Of new frames
every three years.
Immediately after the program
was started the health center was
swHmp@d with patients. II has
reached an operating rate Of I. 500
eye examinations q month and
supplies ESQ sets Of eyeglasses .
month.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-11-26
Sentence Sermons
BY REV. FRANK CLARENCE
LOWRY

!. To you, progress toward sue
cess may seem much delayed. but
u your aims are good ones, with
determination you will make the
grade.
.. Those who are looking for
something good must be prepared
for Its reception; success doesn't
light on everybody. only those
who make preparation.
3. Real success Is founded on
virtues that cannot be bought .
there are counterfeits that can be
picked up like diseases that can
be caught.
4. hut the kind Of success that
really lasts, b the kind that puts
real first things. first.
s. Any man who tries to reach
success by unrighteous course,
will have plenty Of time in his old
age 10 drink from the cup Of re-
morse.
8. The suFest routes 20 success
are those known a. Truth and
Honesty" no dOubIe-erOsseFs are
familiar with those highways.
and the crossing flAgmen are men
Of integrity.
7. Success comes by hard work:
II offers no rewards or emolu-
ments TO those who think they
can shirk.
Q. The folks who believe In luck
get 70 far down the road that sue
cess 10 them begins % fade be-
cause they substituted the wrong
thing Tor pluck.
Q. Real success also hides its
face from those who feel that,
with pull" alone, they can evade
hard work and ascend the throne
10. Success. starts with IS" and
ends that way too. and you viii
have 70 possess all Of the parts
before success win recognize you.
II, There win always be many
new and quick ways for doing
many things. but success. like q
good life. does not travel on
wings,
II. Success building h . slow
~ arranged well planned and
pTAysrful operation; Il ID like q
skyscPapeR the higher q
reaches IN architectural peFfec-
ton, the stronger and deeper
must be IDS foundation.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-11-26

the AbyAsiniAn Baptist, observed
liz l40th anniversary and the 10th
anniversary Of is pastor emeri-
tuS. DR.. Adam Clayton Powell,
ST., last week.
Special programs and cere-
monies were held at the church
throughout the week. HighlIRhts
included q Sunday morning ser
mon by the Rev. Powell, ST.. and
q Sunday MONDAY sermon by the
Rev. Powell. Jr.
Other features included q
weekday program featuring the
Golden Gate Quartetts, Herb
Jeifries and the Philharmonic
glee club. The church's Ave choirs
were also featured in a concert
during the festivities.
The Abyaslnian Baptist church
Ia the second oldest Baptist
church In New York. II claims 10
be the only Protestant church In
America with four Sunday serv-
ices operating on q budget Of
$4,000 q year, owning $500, 900
In property entirely free and
clear"
Rev. Powell has been pastor of
the church for II years. II has q
membership Of $4,000. OF this an.
nivcrSSry George Z, Voting. pres
ident Of the church corporation,
said
I'VE are indeed proud Of our
church and the great progress II
has made under Dr.. Powell, Sr..
and his son, DR.. Powell, Jr. To-
day our community house has
practically wiped out juvenile de-
linquency in the area surround
ing our church.
'our Vermont intsrracial prof.
Sct Ia world renowned. We are
looking forward TO ls4s when
during the month Of February we
will celebrate the silver jubilee
Of our Harlem buildings erected
In 1919"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-11-26
ST. JAMES AME CHURCH NEWS

What Can I Give Thanks to God
for" was the subject Of Rev. Benjamin
~ MooreB Pre-ThAnkaQ1ving message.
Special music carrying out the Thanks
giving theme was rendered by the SEN
Ior choir, directed BY MiSA Gloria L.
williams, assistant director
The Gospel number was led by John
A. Waters. Two outstanding presenta-
tons were made AZ the II I'm. service.
and Mrs James Williams and Mr.. will
liam Young gave checks covering the
price Of windows for the church build
inE In memory Of Mr., Thomas A. Neal
and Mrs Jennie Young. respectively.
Al the meeting of the University. the
subject Personality Problems. was
chosen for the remainder Of November
and December The first discussion
subject will be What We Mean by
Personality Problems of Young People
This discussion TO take place on Nov
10 at % p m. will be led BY the young
people Is open to discussion by all the
young people. Mr., Afford Henson h
acting prsaident OF the group. Miss
Charlotte r. wilson, secretary: and
Ethel Manning, treasurer
Visitors a. the morning service were
Mrs. Ann Davis, wife OF Rev Harry A.
Davis, now residing In California and
her cousin, Mrs Maurice Strong Rev
and Mrs, Davis are former members Of
ST James.
Mrs. Minnie Hester, former member
Of Choppin Chapel. Chicago. Joined the
church. Offering Of canned goods and
money were made by the members OF
the church school fhts will be KiVen
10 some needy family. Mrs Jean waters
In chairman Of this project.
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MI. OLIyEr BAPTIsT cHURcH


sRiRhteosIanens OF the Christian Re-
hGion Must Exeeed," was ths subject
used BY Rev. white at the morning
service His taxi was taken from Mat
thGw sth chapter and 1Oth verse. "kor
I say unto you that except your right
eoSlsnean shall excsed the Righteousness
Of the Gcribes and phaPtssea, ye shall IN
no case enter into the kingdom Of
heaven"
niahed By the Sacred HArmoneers. &c
eompanIed BY Mrs. n. Mcdonald.
Visitors 81 The morning services were
Thurston, Mr. ana Mrs. W. n. crImp,
Minneapolis, Mr.. T. A. Galloway and
Mr.. Mako Wartsu.
Uniting with the church last sunday
were Mrs. wArnte d, Dixon and MI.
InmAn johnson.
Mrs.. Naomi Smith was crowned
Queen Of Homecoming for bringing In
tho largest amount Of money, she
brought In eTeSo.
Ths Pastors Ala Society served .
turkey dinner % tho parsonage after
the morning service.
Ths slek Of the church are. Mrs.
MTS. Anna RaRiAnd, Mrs. Henrietta
simmons. and Mrs. Ella Golden. Let N
remember them In our prayers,
Teachers meeting every wednesday
neSday al % Both meetings are held
81 the patronage. All are urged TO at
tend.
Lst ua not forget the Union Thanks
giving Services at the Carter CINE.
The time ID II 90 A.m.-Edtth Maaste.
Church reporter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-11-26
INSISTS ON SERVICE
ron MICRO FRIEND

INDIANAPOLIS 49, { AMP .--
Lawrence N0viek. white Allison
employr. who tried 10 have q Ne.
gro friend served al q HaRgs
drugstore. has Just been fred
from his Job, First. At the court
trial. he was found guilty Of va.
arancy and fined SS and costs and
thls sentence 10 being appealed
by Atty. willard n. Ransom,
state NAACp head. Then Novick
was called into the front once Of
AlllSon's and Ared for ''unSatls.
factory work"
The case against the drugstore
manager for discrimination was
dismissed due 20 failure Of the
prosecuting witnesses 10 appear.
but they have sworn that they
were not notified Of the hearing
Errors" Of similar nature have
elouded the other two civil rights
suits brought against IndiAnapo.
lia businessmen, However, the To-
cal NAACP plans 90 intensity la
aght for equality in actuality a.
well ~ on The statute books.
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Mrs. Porter, rs
Year Old 50. Paul
W0Fnan. RuriaSI

NNSaAAANAaN A~NA@ ~
Last rites were held Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock at st. Peter
Clavur church for Mrs. DrewSilal
Porter, Is. 1857 sherburne Ave,
who collapsed suddenly on the
streets Thursday while on her
way 20 visit q friend. She died
on the way 10 the hospital.
Mrs. Porter has resided In 81.
Paul aimee before 1893, coming
here from Hot Springs, Ark.
while her husband was living,
they owned and operated q chick
On shack on Rice and g. An
thony,
Mrs. Porter Ia survived by her
mother, Mira, Mile Pryor, ~. Of
Hot Springs. Ark, who was here
for the funeral. Other survivors
who were present ere her three
Hiatsrs, Mrs. Cora Mae Pulley Of
New York. Mrs Dolly Boatie,
Springs, and Miss Msllta Pryor,
Hot Springs, and Miss Mslita Pry-
or Hot Springs; two brothers, Mr.,
Mich; Nobel Pryor Of 81 Paul,
and q niece, Miss J. Russell. Of
New York.
Father jerome LuHer, priest,
otYiciAted at the funeral. Mira
Porter was buried al Calvary
cemetery.
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Halle Q. Youth
To Begin PmpeF

~ 80 SIS ~ W.
A group Of young people al
HALLE q. Brown community
house are planning 10 begin .
small bl.monthly newspaper, the
news Tor which they will gather
and edit themselves.
The group plans 10 meet Friday
evening, November "a, 20 elect
editors and reporters for the pa.
per, and 10 make plans for their
first issue, 70 be printed on De-
csmber 0.
Their first meeting was held
last Thursday, November 10.
when they discussed policies for
the paper, the date. and how the
name was 10 bs chosen,
Those present al the Thursday
meeting were Betty Zachary.
Belva Pipes, Marion williams,
Constance Hill. Laporia Foster,
EArline Neil, Veronica CArTuth.
era, John Perfect. Vernon Brady,
Joan johnson, Mary Lou Size.
more. Rose Mae johnson. Beverly
Hickman, Joyce vaSsAr. Martha
Anderson, Marlene Mcgee, and
Katherine Coram.
Mamie Ruth Butter will direct
the group.
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Leonard Hall With
8th Army In Japan

Private Leonard Hail. JF., son
OF Mr.. Samuel n. Steele Of 427
North Dupont Avenue, Mime
apolis, Minnesota, 10 . member
Of the 74th Infantry Regiment,
now stationed at oifa, Japan.
The Gath Infantry 10 Q part Of the
2bth (Tropic LIghtning) Division,
commanded by Major General
william d. Mean.
Private Hail n q mortar gunner
In Company NJ and has recently
returned from field maneuvers
at the base Of MI Full, Japan's
most famous mountain.
Private Hall entered tho Army
In October. ie47, received his ba-
sic training at Fort Knox, Ken.
lucky, and departed for overseas
duty In April, l04s.
Before entering the service,
Private Hall attended North High
School.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-11-26
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS

Rev. Floyd MasSsys Thanksgiving
sermon was One Of Ten Gave Thanks. !"
which chiefly concerned ten men, nine
Jews and one Samaritan, who were
lepeTs, The ten were healed, but only
one. the Samaritan, was thankful
enough TO give thanks 70 God.
The pastor pointed out that most Of
us are like the nine Jewish men. We
never find time 20 give thanks for all
the things God had done and II doing
for rs.
The chIldrens story was entitled
The Elves and the Thankful Children /"
Registered visitor was Milton s. VIII
liRTns of Minneapolis,
A. the pm. Missionary Hour. Rev
T. q. Harris OF Minneapolis brought .
warm and inspiring sermon,
Next Sunday at II am. Rev. Massey
will give the sermon There will be the
baptism Of several candidates In the
services A. pm. the Gideon Bible
Society will sponsor the service.
On Monday, Nov. 10, there will be .
special church buains4a meeting. All
members are urged TO be present
The Bis Baby Contest In on. Choose
the prince Of Pilgrim. The contest
closes January ., 1919. The Social and
Literary Society are sponsoring this
contest
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-11-26
sT PMnIP-s LUTHERAN CHURCH

Thls Sunday. Nov. -, begins Q new
church yeaF--Advsnt Sunday. Our
thoughts during thR coming four sun
days IN Advent. toaRther with tne
thoughts of Christians all over the
Wtll prepare N for the glorious CHRIST
MAJ message whAEh tells ~ that Christ
has come, bringing salvation 20 al. An
amazing thing h that this heaVpn-aenf
SAVIOR should come In such l0wlinea1
and humility. Th8 win be the thought
son. The King Genes IN Humility
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-11-26
South Africa Makes Yelled
Threat IL will Quit U.N.;
Resists Native Policy Probe

PARTs--lANP)--For the third
time In the current United Ma
lions assembly session, South
African spokesman threw out
yelled hints that the country
might do well 10 sever its con-
nectionS with the world 0rganiEa-
ton. The third time came last
week when Eric II. Louw. South
African economies minister, told
the I'M that decent South Afri-
cans, Of all political parties are
asking whether II u 70 South
Africa's advantage 10 be q mem
beF OF m organization where the
union and its government are an
nually abused and vilihed."
Speaking At the opening SEES
sion. he told delegates that his
government would have 10 "Fs-
consider lts UN membership"
Earlier. Charles 10 Water, South
Africa'S newly appointed am.
hasaadoT -at-large. had told the
uN Social committee that his
country'S point Of vigw was mis-
undeFstood and misreprosSntsd
and limited that The Union was
fed up with 10 part In the UN.
However, delegates from other
countries have taken the hints 10
be . propaganda device 10 deter
the TN from intervening In
South Africa's administration Of
the Territory Of South West Afri-
CO and IL domestic policy toward
native populations. South Africa
has been censursd severely for
lls refusal 20 submit q trustee
ship agreement In respect 10 the
former inundated territory a. had
been recommended by the gen
eral assembly.
Louw accused India Of puTsu.
Ing q vendetta" against his gov
eminent and distributing "Seur-
riloUs" pamphlets attacking Ia
administration In Southwest AZ.
RIGA. He reiterated the country's
refusal 10 put the territory under
the truatssship system.
A. for Soviet charges Of mai.
administration and oppression,
L0uw said these were merely
amusing when they come from
the delegations Of q country
which IL notorious for In denial
Of individual liberty and the fun.
damsntal human rights 10 liz own
subjects"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-11-26

from HaEIsm--ths little city Of
Nyaek.
Rev. Fields had reported his
death yarn concerning The first
wife 30 much that he was begin
ming 70 believe II himself. Detsc-
tive Peter Darcy said. because
the pr cReodlihmhst BEHTHTan
the preacher told him thu same
thing until he was informed that
both Of the Mrs. Fields were
waiting 10 greet their husband"
In the 50th Precinct squad room.
Fields, referred 70 a. . hard
hustler" by one Of The aTresting
sleutha, was arrested on the Job
the kitchen nt Lebanon hospital
where he was employed ~ an as
sistant cook.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-11-26
MASON CITY,
IOWA, NEWS
BY MRS. RUBY Z. MACER
coo so. JACKSON

MIR. and AGRx. william J. WOol-
cry, 203 Sixth ST. S.W., are the
proud parents Of baby daughter.
Mr.. Mand n BreWt0n and Dir.
Horace Spencer were married on
November II. They viii be at
home after November Il at 25l
Eighth 8. Y.
The Matron Religious Group
gave q turkey dinner at the WV.
CA, Thursday, November IS,
which was very successful
De. and AGEx. Z. c. Martin were
chosen from Madison school, with
Supt. L. SherpoiSer 10 meet with
other committees 70 discuss
changing the grading system In
the elementary schools here.
AGr. and Mrs. w. n. Martin and
Mrs. Ruby Macer viii be dinner
guests at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Moore Sunday.
The Just Kite Clnb met At the
home Of Mrs. Z. c. Martin, West
Haven. About nineteen members
were present. Il was also Mrs.
Martins birthday. Before the
routine of club work was carried
ON, the ladies sang Happy Birth
day 70 Mrs. Martin. One Of the
projects for the years work was q
travelling basket. The returns
were $3.50. The basket Is q bake
sale.
Meredith Saunders was chosen
president Of the College Y Group.
Mr.. Lewis Ripper has returned
from ~. Dodge, Iowa, having
served four days AZ juror In u. S.
District Court there.
The Rev. Jones Of Omaha, Neb.,
will be the guest speaker at 81.
Johns Baptist church Sunday.
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TRUE APOSTOLIC cHUncH NEWS

Sunday. Nov. 81. True Apostolic sun
day school opened at ths usual hour.
attendance was regular me pastor
preached In both morning and evening
services.
Ths True Apostolic prayer band = as
your disposal and Will pray for ths
Hiek. and gladly come 20 your home.
call Elder a. Robinson. BR b0aa. Mr.,
Gertrude Smiley. AZ Ii3s Emerson Ave.
NJ has been III Tor some time; her con-
dftton 10 fair.
Mr., Richard Thomas, Sls Sth Ave. ~,
has been very atck but he b better
N, = about the same BsyVrlsy Lane
80 Fremont Ave. ~. b shout the same
Mother MOllis Sanders, 81 Fremont
Ave. n. wns STRICKEN with . severe
spell q SICKNESS early Sunday mnrn-
ing. Nov. n, but ne Il reeovertns
nicely.
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ZION BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS

Sunday. Nov. n. Rev, n. W. Bolts
preached from the nth chapter of Mat
thew. Music was furnished by the SEN
lor and Junior ehoifS. Visitors of the
day were Mrs. Matte jackson of Wau-
keEAn. Ill; Andrew whiteside OF Chit
cAgo, Louis Williams Of Kansas City.
Mo, and Lois Anita johnson.
A. the evening service At IS, Rev.
Bolts spoke on trust In God and how
90 resist the Devil The Gospel choir
furnished the music. Mrs l.. Seaton Il
church reporter.
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NY. Pastor To
Charged With
Having 2 Wives

NEW YORK - tANpl - The
Rev, Elijah Zelda Ss-ySAr. old
pastor Of BeulAh BaptlS, church
here, was jailed last week for al.
logOdly having two wives
Fields second wife. Mary. told
detectives investigating the case
that her husband had told her
prior 10 their marriage Oct. 20
that his arst wife, whose name
was also Mary. had died nearly
eight years ago,
A II turned out, the hrpt Mrs.
Fields was only q few mllca away
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me taxi viii be Matthew nae. We
invite you 20 prayeFfntU read TINS text
In your own home tomorrow or sunday
morning and then come 70 81 PhthpS
ssip ard mediate further on this por-
ton Of Gods Word; sunday school &C
Q 90 am. See our I'D for further dstatS
a. 70 time, place, etc.
Our new chapel b being hnished
more completely from week 70 week.
LAST las sunday pastor AhdsrsOn spoke
on the theme "PrevieW Of Judgment
Among those present were Mrs. Arthur
L. Harness ard family. Mrs. Carl WADE.
JT.. and family, and Mrs.. L. Thomas.
Thanksgiving Day services were held
at the regular hour yesteadAy. 81
Philips Il . BibIe-csntsred. Christ
conferred church that b here 70 serve
the south Minneapolis area: and 20 such
Ee ASK your cooperation and support
ST. PETER AAaE CMURcH NEWS
me lineage sunday, Nov. n, Was
brought by the pastor, Rev. \, G. Boyd
rive hundred and fifteen dollars was
subscribed IN Is minutes 70 help cancel
the Indebtedness on the church par
sonage.
Peter choir. The program was highly
spiritual and tnsptrational.
sunday, Nov. 70, win be s. Peter
AME church's first quarterly meeting.
the Rev W. Z. Guy. presiding elder.
preaching At 10 IS am. Ths communion
sermon win be preached by the Rev. p,
NJ Moore at pm. service, ana the
choir Of 81. James AME church, 81:
Paul, viii sing The other three AME
churches will worship also,
sunday win be the day when the
members are requested to pay money
for Wilberforce University. Please do
not forget The Bishop and President
hin are counting on Ne to be loyal